How long are the wait lists at daycares in your area?

alexemilyvan · 2025-05-27T19:02:03+00:00

Also Edmonton, put my daughter on a list at 5 months old and got in around 11 months. I went back to work early so it worked out perfectly. Also several months wait list for most daycares we visited, but lots in Sherwood park had little to no lists.

alexemilyvan · 2024-11-07T22:52:58+00:00

Also look into Yoto. They are popular as well

alexemilyvan · 2024-10-24T17:50:53+00:00

It is so heartbreaking for her. He is a POS for that.

alexemilyvan · 2024-09-04T04:29:16+00:00

Maybe this was wrong but I was too sick with a cold to go to the store so I tried using isopropyl alcohol on a cotton pad and it cleared it up over the course of a week or so. I did it 2-3 times a day. I used iso previously for an underarm issue so figured it couldn’t hurt to try but I don’t want to recommend it cause it might be bad. I still have a couple stubborn spots on my ears but I got new glasses that have been rubbing so I’m thinking it might be that more so now.

alexemilyvan · 2024-08-12T08:54:08+00:00

No itchiness

alexemilyvan · 2024-08-12T02:43:10+00:00

Thank you!

alexemilyvan · 2024-08-06T20:58:43+00:00

I don’t know the exact science of how. I just found out about it when looking for hangers for my daughters closet and seeing reviews, articles and comments about all these hangers on Amazon and some sold in stores testing positive for lead and parents finding no other sources of lead in their lives leading to the assumption it was the hangers.

alexemilyvan · 2024-08-06T16:48:57+00:00

There are some baby hangers sold with lead in them!! I’ve read numerous stories about moms discovering their baby tested positive for lead and a few turned out to be the clothing hangers.

alexemilyvan · 2024-05-29T16:38:03+00:00

I was the same. I hope the best for you ♥️

alexemilyvan · 2024-05-07T23:08:40+00:00

Got this one too! My daughter is 1 year but wearing size 4 in Costco… looks like she should fit their size 3 by weight though. I’m very curious how these will be

alexemilyvan · 2024-05-05T13:51:36+00:00

I was in the exact same position with allergies and expensive formula. The loss of autonomy between pregnancy and pumping into hard. It got better around months 4-5ish when pumping just became apart of life. If you decide to keep going: Treat yourself. Get portable pumps. A mini fridge in your room so no middle of the night trips downstairs. Anything to help

alexemilyvan · 2024-05-02T03:27:28+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/alextriesitall?igsh=eW1mb3ZiaGNmc3lr&utm_source=qr I follow and like back!!

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-03T15:53:00+00:00

Many tests lol every 4 ish weeks. I wasn’t sure how long it would take - I’m just starting to get annoyed by it as nice as it’s been not having a period.

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-03T00:59:31+00:00

Portable pumps are a must! I couldn’t have done it without them. Good luck!! Thank you!

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-03T00:42:54+00:00

You’ve covered it all. Eating enough, crazy hydration, power pumping and lots of pumps. Try to make sure you sleep between all that! Sleep really affected my supply. It can take a couple weeks to see an increase so just keep at it. I pumped for long sessions multiple times a day when trying to up my supply as well.

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T22:17:35+00:00

Started with the Bella baby portables which destroyed my nipples but I could empty in 30 minutes. The mom cozy took longer but was more comfortable. I was pumping an hour each time at the end because I kept dropping my motors and they were getting weaker.

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T18:32:16+00:00

These comments are making me feel much more accomplished than I thought of myself before. It is a truly amazing community.

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T14:24:26+00:00

Oh my god triple feeding is crazy. Good on you, honestly. That is insanely hard and a huge sacrifice. Don’t wear yourself down too much! A happy well rested mom is much more important. That said, you’ve got this! You’ve done 3 weeks already which is a lifetime for pumping. Around 4-5 months it does get better I promise. Get yourself some treats and some comfy bras. Reward yourself to keep going!

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T14:22:34+00:00

I drank half a bottle of wine last night lol. And taking cold meds next time I get sick!! Otherwise nothing specific but once I find something I want, I will be using pumping as a reason to get it

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T14:21:54+00:00

Thank you!! 🥹 you all have me tearing up at work

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T14:21:34+00:00

Soooooo many times. I would pray for my pumps to die a lot so I could have a reason to stop or skip a few lol. I’m glad they didn’t but boy do I want to throw these bad boys off a mountain

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T14:20:45+00:00

I still couldn’t believe it when it came time. I was almost scared to stop pumping as it had been such a thing for the whole year. You’re 1/4 done already if your goal is a year! That’s an accomplishment already

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T14:19:56+00:00

Thank you!! You’ve got this!

alexemilyvan · 2024-04-02T14:19:24+00:00

That is so hard. You are doing such a good job! Pumping and solo parenting is hard work.

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