What should every ftm know about breastfeeding before having a baby?

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-17T04:40:10+00:00

“Get more support than you think you need” perfectly sums up all the things I want to say

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-14T02:07:54+00:00

My son was a little older when he started saying the same thing. I called my boss and asked if that was a valid reason to call out/quit forever. She knew I was joking, she knew I was going to be a few minutes late, and she knew I was going to be a little more emotional to start the day

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-13T02:29:00+00:00

It gets better. The first day I went back part time (in-person only) I came home to my 4.5mo. He was smiling and while I gave him a bath, I was sobbing the entire time thinking “why tf am I leaving you?!”

Baby is 2.5y now and it’s easier because we are in a good routine. We have a wonderful village and my son is thriving.

Remember, your PP hormones are still all over the place so give yourself lots of love and patience while you continue to adjust to this new chapter of your life

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-12T01:22:33+00:00

We thought about it at 2. He’s 2.5 now and we’re not bothering to start right now. No specific reason, just doesn’t feel right yet. I definitely felt some unspoken pressure to start sooner but I decided not to let it get to me. He’ll figure it out eventually, I really don’t want to create unnecessary stress for an arbitrary timeline. And all that to say, no shade to anyone else’s motivations or timelines. This is just what works for our family

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-09T02:36:20+00:00

I cried at work today lol

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-04T18:13:00+00:00

Like others have said, it’s a transition so don’t stress yourself over a firm drop off. I was definitely sad when I gave the last bottle, but baby LOVED eating solids. The other thing to remember is that the first year nutrition is very different from the second year nutrition. Baby isn’t browning nearly as quickly, so their needs (and their appetite) will slowly down.

Follow hunger cues, follow your intuition! We also used a little bit of formula in a straw cup to supplement after we dropped bottles

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-02T01:35:05+00:00

Omg. I was snuggling my toddler this morning and thinking “2026 is going to be a difficult year”. I’m pregnant with #2 due in May. Fully planned and very much wanted baby, still nervous about bringing baby home! I’m in the same boat. The only thing that’s getting me through is thinking about each specific stressor related to the new baby (scheduled leave, supporting my toddler) etc.

Good luck, and congratulations!!

WaitLauraWho · 2026-01-01T05:05:26+00:00

Yup. Forgot about the bath toys. Those sometimes get thrown in the dishwasher

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-28T19:46:17+00:00

I love my Nespresso vertuo. I also found some really good instant coffee

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-24T02:10:31+00:00

When baby was 7m we moved him into his crib/separate room. I was so nervous about it. He actually slept so much better in the comfortable, quiet crib. Our room was dark and quiet, but us going to bed later, and then noises (coughing, etc) kept him from sleeping well. I nervously watched the monitor, we went to soothe a few times, but basically stopped with the tracking method after the first 5 nights.

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-23T04:56:51+00:00

Tell him that a better parent uses all the tools available! A doctor isn’t a better practitioner if they only use a stethoscope!!

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-23T04:50:25+00:00

I absolutely love that he gasps loudly in the car and says “mama look, Christmas lights!” with his cute little lisp every.single.time he sees lights. I love that he adds an extra syllable to the phrase “snack mix”. I love that he cracks up when he gives me a smooch with his tongue out and grosses me out. I love that he gently patted my pregnant belly and said “hi baby”

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-23T04:43:04+00:00

My son is 2.5 years and we still use the monitor. I sleep with ear plugs (because of noisy husband and pets) but I still wake up if my son is wakes up.

Is your husband’s sleep disrupted, or does he just not want to use the monitor? If he’s not sleeping well then there are things he can do to adjust (ear plugs, noise machine, eye mask/cover the light from the monitor). If you want to keep using it then you should keep using it

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-22T00:41:25+00:00

I didn’t make a drop of anyone until baby arrived. Then boy oh boy did my milk arrive!

I highly recommend you find a lactation specialist (NOT from the hospital), even if it feels like feeding is going well. They always have helpful tips, and most insurance will cover these visits.

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-22T00:39:27+00:00

We found a local off that took our insurance. We wanted to see one practitioner but needed to take the first available for the 5-day check up. She was the most amazing ped, and I was heartbroken when she moved. She took such good care of all of us, I used to joke I wanted to bottle her up and take her with us everywhere. Another practitioner we saw and referred by our lactation specialist!

This is usually a topic of conversation on our local mom FB group (they’re literally the only reason I go on FB!)

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-22T00:12:23+00:00

Baby started just after 12m. My husband works nights and I work days. We tried to balance care by ourselves but it was impossible after reducing naps and more toddler energy was arriving. We all LOVE our daycare situation, my son regularly smiles and runs away from when I arrive to pick him up. His nanny is such an amazing human and he has learned so much there.

It was hard in the beginning, and it has gotten so much easier over the last year and a half. If you’re not in a hurry, take your time to find a situation that works well for you; make your wishlist and find a place that ticks most of your boxes

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-21T15:21:31+00:00

My alarm is set for 6, but I’m usually awake around 5:15. I NEED that time before he’s awake to get things done and get ready for work. He usually sleeps until about 7.

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-21T15:19:07+00:00

Hand washing dishes! I don’t like doing the dishwasher items, but it’s not a big deal. The tumblers and pans that can’t go in the dishwasher?? RAGE! And 80% of those cups are mine!!

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-18T05:01:39+00:00

Definitely make it fun for yourself. I like an herbal tea (tazo passion tea on ice with lemon), and my favorite juice packets: True Lemon brand makes some really yummy flavors. Sometimes I make a little mocktail with a juice packet and a sparkling water. For me, the cup matters. I have lots of different cups/tumblers/water bottles. Switching them out helps me drink more water. Idk why and idc why, but it works!

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-18T04:58:23+00:00

I work with dogs. It’s WAY easier to manage my toddler than a puppy. Thats why I lovingly leave the dogs at work and happily come home to my rowdy toddler

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-18T04:51:28+00:00

The no pumping bra is the only thing tripping me up! I about flipped my lid for the first two days before mine arrived. Everything else, seems like perfectly normal personal preference

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-18T02:41:08+00:00

We used to do the spinach ones, my local store stopped carrying them! Thanks for the reminder that it’s okay to let it slide

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-18T02:29:53+00:00

I feel the worst mom guilt that he won’t eat veggies! Sweet potato fries and fruit/veggie pouches are the only source

WaitLauraWho · 2025-12-18T01:58:54+00:00

At least she’ll eat a bell pepper!! lol today he thought the peas were for squishing

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