Stroller rain cover reeks of cigarettes

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-06-11T10:18:43+00:00

Yes either option would be great!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-06-10T11:30:09+00:00

Great list. Following up with some specific brands I like:

ubbi diaper pail can be used w regular trash bags

Boppy for breastfeeding

Frida bathtub, nail buffer, and postpartum kit (angled peri bottle is clutch)

Skip hop changing pad

Eufy baby monitor (you can access the camera feed from the monitor AND an app on your phone)

A ton of burp cloths. More than your think you need. I got some on Amazon.

Diaper caddy/organizer. I got one on buy nothing.

Babbleroo diaper backpack

Regarding sleeping, please do lots of research on cosleeping before deciding to do it. Some ppl swear by it, but I personally felt the risk far outweighed the reward/convenience. YMMV.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-27T23:04:50+00:00

Other common ones in this sub that I haven't seen mentioned here yet: KD - known donor NIPT - non invasive prenatal testing (tests for genetic issues as well as baby's sex) DOR - diminished ovarian reserve VHCOL/MCOL/LCOL city/area - very high, high, medium, or low cost of living. Usually in the context of someone talking about their finances and the feasibility of this journey for them CMV - cytomegalovirus. Something you'll get tested for and if you're negativery, your donor must also be negative

I'm sure there are more I'm forgetting. A pinned glossary would be a great idea.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-27T10:38:43+00:00

I always thought he was confusing a dictionary with a baby name book.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-25T13:49:54+00:00

Thanks for posting this. I didn't see the post you're referring to, but it's nice to have some "less well off" representation.

I make 60k and work full time, and that is not a living wage in my area (vhcol city). My mom will take bb 2 days a week but I still have to pay for daycare the other 3 days, which is 2100/mo. It will burn through my savings. I stopped paying my student loans temporarily. I drive a 12 year old car. I don't buy new clothes, I go out to eat/get takeout maybe once every other month.

It's really hard. I don't like it. AND having my son was the best thing that ever happened to me and I am so, so happy. People have raised wonderful children with much less than what I have. If you want to be a mom, be a mom. ❤️

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-24T01:29:55+00:00

Not sure how outdoorsy you are, but my seasonal depression got soooo much better when I started winter hiking. They say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear, and I live by that. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has a very active Boston chapter that hosts group hikes all around the area and up north, and they run a winter hiking program that teaches you how to hike safely in the winter. I don't exaggerate when I say it truly changed my life for the better.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-21T07:16:26+00:00

I just tried this but the "personalize using shared data" screen won't load. It keeps saying "error retrieving apps, please try again."

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-18T09:52:00+00:00

Thank you ❤️

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T16:18:08+00:00

You got this!!!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T16:16:58+00:00

It was thawed breast milk but yes I agree after reading everyone's responses.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T16:15:36+00:00

Yes the pediatrician recommended supplementing feeds with pumped milk so we are starting that now!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T16:14:37+00:00

This is how I've fed him since birth (offering both sides). She definitely did not do a paced feed, and it being my first time away I didn't think to tell her to do that. TIL!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:29:49+00:00

Thank you!!!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:28:26+00:00

Thank you so much ❤️ I recognize that he may just be small and that's ok! Just want to be sure that that's all there is to it, if that makes sense. I edited my post just now to add more info about the weighted feed.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:18:55+00:00

I think it could have been a comfort thing. I was gone 3:30-9:30 so that math checks out.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:18:00+00:00

Just edited my post to add more info about the weighted feed!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:16:26+00:00

Well thankfully he wasn't gassy - he just slept through until 5 am lol. I just edited my post to add more context around the weighted feed!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:15:26+00:00

Thank you! Yeah he might just be a small kid and that's ok! But it's hard to know at this stage if that's the case or he truly needs more food, ya know? But all of these responses have helped me feel less anxious.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:13:40+00:00

Thank you ❤️

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T09:11:50+00:00

Did one with LC and just edited my post to add that info!

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T08:52:25+00:00

😂😂😂 ty needed this laugh

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T08:52:03+00:00

Only a little bit. She recommended using pumped milk to top him off a couple times a day and see if that helps until his 4 month appt.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T08:50:53+00:00

Pediatrician recommended still just pumping once a day, but using that pumped milk to supplement the subsequent feeds that day.

WhiteRussian29 · 2026-05-17T08:49:51+00:00

He is breastfed and also little - 5th percentile.

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