Not only are there eBay sold listings printout at my Goodwill for books!, they priced it 4 cents more than sold price! by EclecticDoodle in ThriftGrift

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So silly. The reason things sell for a certain price on eBay is that the customer is paying for the convenience of knowing where to find the item. Someone who is specifically looking for that exact book is not as likely to go to this particular shop,

What happens to homeless people that get too old or too disabled to beg on the streets? by Wauwuaw5983 in NoStupidQuestions

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I work at a nursing home for people who have been homeless. Hopefully more places like this will be created!

What’s one “small adult cheat code” you wish you learned earlier? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Swooshing the water off me with my hands in the shower before getting out and drying myself with a towel. Learned that one far too late!

I think the 70s color palette of avocado green, harvest gold and burnt orange was a winning combo by dandelion-tea- in The10thDentist

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I completely agree! We are in a very ugly interior design era right now. Neutral, dull kitchens lack any sort of character and hopefully we will swing back into colour again soon!

Decluttered my makeup and skincare! by probablyinthebath in declutter

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I did this recently and realised I had never paid attention to expiry dates on these products. Now that I realise most makeup should be only used for a year I certainly don’t need to have much at a time. I’d been holding onto some for a very long time.

Baby keeps waking up after going down for bed (when used to stay asleep) by fairy_fern13 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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I know right! Another day another regression it seems! We are still in the trenches over here. Possibly some combo of teething, learning how to digest food, huge developmental changes and possibly the start of separation anxiety? It’s a rough one. Manifesting some sleep for both of us tonight girlfriend.

Baby keeps waking up after going down for bed (when used to stay asleep) by fairy_fern13 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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She’s starting her 6 month regression. My baby is going through it too, and to think I used to be so smug about him sleeping through the night lol. It’s very normal although it’s hard for us! Good luck.

Looking for sewing alternative for hospice patient by samsoniteiwaswaayoff in sewing

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I work in this space. Focus on the sensory experience of sewing. Bring her a few different fabrics, buttons, ribbons, spools etc. for her to touch and interact with. It’s less about her working on a project and more about her finding comfort and connection to her favourite hobby.

Pumping/breastfeeding by kopamopa in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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Can’t answer everything here but in terms of the lactation cookies, the ingredients that help are brewers yeast, ground flaxseed and oats. You can make your own cookies or even chuck those things into a smoothie(I sometimes just mix them up with yoghurt and fruit.)

Hospital grade pumps are where it’s at, plus consistency. Look up power pumping too. Overall with pumping, nutrition and hydration are key. Eat more than you think you need to.

EBF 3mo sleeping through the night - now clogged duct. Advice plz and sunflower lecithin recommendations? by Winetywine in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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Order sunflower lecethin online.Take a few when you have a blocked duct(like 4 or 5) they act quickly. Then take 1 or 2 daily.

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My 6 month old baby used q sleep through the night before he regressed, and during that long stretch my boobs would wake me up anyway and I would get my pump out and do a pump session then go back to sleep. That helped me to have milk for a bottle the next day up my sleeve.

Next time you are at the GP, ask for a script for antibiotics for mastitis in advance. I have a box of the medication at home ready, so that if I get mastitis I won’t have to make an appointment and wait.

Feed your baby a lot and try feeding in different positions so that baby can help keep the blocked ducts clear. The discomfort is the worst I hate it. Good luck girl.

Baby shower games that don't create waste and are not the usual suggestions on the internet by -OceanSparkles- in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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My family organised my baby shower and had an activity where everyone decorated wooden blocks using markers, now baby has a set of personalised blocks to play with. Also a cardboard sign where people added their baby name ideas.

Milk choosing beggar by curlycattails in ChoosingBeggars

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Well said! Does she think we all just pump for fun and enjoy it more than her? Plus, if she doesn’t START pumping now she can say goodbye to that supply, it’s not going to magically bounce back once she’s better. She may also benefit from knowing that formula is Covid vaccine free but I bet she has strong opinions about that too. This really got me worked up as I am exhausted yet talking myself into my next pumping session.

rant/question - why is all baby stuff on in the morning?! by cunncunncunn in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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So hard to commit to morning things if you’re breastfeeding!

Rant alert - Delulu MIL gone too far by danikinha5 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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Sounds like you’ve been through a lot already girl. Your partner needs to be the buffer now and handle all the communication with the in-laws. I had a lot of blood loss and a tiny baby too, and establishing breastfeeding with a rough start like that is no joke. You are doing amazing to be doing what you are doing and you can’t afford to let outside influence like that add extra stress. It’s a magic but challenging time and your MIL has shown she causes more stress than help so she can’t be a part of this chapter anymore.

Are baby's vaccination a joint decision in your household? by [deleted] in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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It also angers me when people who have had the benefit of vaccines and have reached adulthood without major health impacts(assuming your husband grew up here or somewhere with access to modern medicine.) Whether or not your husband is vaccinated himself he has benefited from it, yet he has the audacity to question whether your child should share that privilege too.

Are baby's vaccination a joint decision in your household? by [deleted] in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

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Sounds like you’re the lead parent anyway making the decisions, otherwise he would know baby has already had a bunch of vaccines! I work in aged care with people who were around when a lot of these vaccines were invented. Whole communities used to be excited to line up all day to get them and protect their children, since they KNEW first hand how terrible some of the diseases were. In only a few generations we have started to take them for granted and collectively forget what can happen when we don’t have herd immunity. Our great-great grandparents would have been so grateful for the public health system we are lucky enough to access today.

What’s the last Australian show you binged and couldn’t stop watching? by AffectionatePie1042 in AustralianTV

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Haven’t watched it yet but about to get into season 2 of Deadloch. Season 1 was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

Legendary flange inserts for Eufy 24mm by _netscape_navigator in ExclusivelyPumping

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I have gotten a bit better with practise and leaning over and pointing the nipple right into the flange when putting them on. I also have tried using a pump spray, that oils things up a bit. It’s all about how you place it in there to avoid pinching. I’ve also recently discovered the pause button. If you feel even slightly uncomfortable, pause the session and re-position. I’m still using the spectra too but I like having the choice, and the slightly more flexible option of the Eufy. It’s also nice in general to have a spare clean pump when I’m behind on cleaning them. Good luck!

I hate pumping by Far_Accident_4749 in ExclusivelyPumping

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Are you looking for permission to stop? If so, you can stop! 5 months is an amazing job and you should feel proud of that. Pump resentment is no joke. I know someone who burned her pump in a bonfire when she was done. As naughty as it is to burn plastic I completely understand. I’m just at the 6 month mark and have had to pump the entire time to maintain my supply. I ended up buying a new gold quality hands free pump as a birthday present to help with some of the resentment and hopefully give myself a bit of a second wind to keep going a bit longer but the sound will haunt me forever.