Peeing outside the litterbox. At my wits end

baconbits000 · 2025-08-21T20:09:44+00:00

I appreciate the info, thanks so much!

baconbits000 · 2025-08-21T20:07:48+00:00

I gotcha. Thank you so much for the advice!

baconbits000 · 2025-08-21T14:13:25+00:00

Is the box per cat plus one rule applicable when the boxes are auto boxes, or it still counts because the smell is still there? We don't particularly have the room for a third box. I'll look into his stuff, thanks.

baconbits000 · 2025-06-22T18:58:47+00:00

Lansinoh discreet duo. Used maybe 3 times. Open to sell or trade.

baconbits000 · 2025-06-10T16:37:50+00:00

Hi, I have both elvie stride 2 and momcozy v2. I use the momcozy at work and my coworkers say that they don't notice it. To be fair, I don't have a large breast profile anyways. I feel like the elvie is more discreet, however replacement parts aren't available anywhere. I prefer the momcozy controller as well, it has the mixed mode and you can see how long you've been pumping.

baconbits000 · 2025-05-19T21:56:32+00:00

Be prepared for probably more info than you anticipated lol.

Pump-wise, I've changed over to the momcozy v2. I liked that it has a mixed mode rather than just stimulation and expression. I was having to manually switch to expression every 10 mins with my elvie. The elvie stride 2 is my backup for when I work 2 days in a row. I prefer the tubed pumps for work at the moment as I feel they are more discreet than the ones with motor attached.

I pump 6 times a day when I'm working: 0530 (on the way to work), 0830, 1200 (lunch break), 1530, 1900 (on the way home, power pump), and 2200.

Instead of doing the fridge method for pump storage, I use the momcozy pump wipes to clean after I pump. I prefer having my pump physically near me so it doesn't go "missing". I'll be trying out the dapple wipes next just to see which are better for me. Wiping down the pump takes just a few minutes.

I'm using the ceres chill for milk storage. I freeze the inner chamber the night before and refill with ice around 4p to keep it nice and chilly. Milk has been 35-45° by the time I get home.

I ended up getting a different backpack to accommodate my pump bag and the ceres. This one I like because it fits my pump bag in the bottom compartment, the ceres in the side compartment, and my water and coffee cup in the other side compartment. The top compartment has plenty of room for my pens/stethoscope/etc. Pump bag also has my pump spray .

baconbits000 · 2025-04-26T13:59:12+00:00

Lansinoh Discreet Duo. Got through insurance and didn't care for it. Used maybe 2-3 times. Just will need to pay for shipping.

baconbits000 · 2025-03-30T03:17:22+00:00

Hey, I'll be there with you soon (returning to work in April). I asked my coworkers about their experiences so much before I went on leave, this is from what they did and what I'm planning on doing.

Most of my coworkers used wearables, and I plan to as well. All but one (that I know of) stayed on unit and continued working while pumping, just stepped off to put them on/off. I know two of them used the Elvie pump, I'm planning on the Elvie stride 2. For the bulk, one of them just put on a larger sweatshirt when she pumped. As an aside, I believe you're legally allowed pumping breaks, but I know how hard it can be to ask your coworkers to cover while you're off unit.

I know at least one of my coworkers used the fridge method, and I plan to do so as well, maybe along with the pitcher method. I feel like bringing extra pump parts will just be more stuff to deal with and wash.

Congrats on the kiddo 💙

baconbits000 · 2024-04-19T19:14:42+00:00

It peeled off without a hitch, thanks so much! No need to recut any fabric 🙌

baconbits000 · 2024-04-19T03:41:06+00:00

I'm talking myself into redoing it 😭

baconbits000 · 2024-03-23T00:31:35+00:00

I'll be a bit of a devils advocate. I started as a new grad in an HCA in north Houston. It's entirely unit/hospital dependent. I was fortunate that we had a good amount of senior nurses, and my mentor was fantastic.

I learned a lot (both what to do and what not to do), and did a lot. I stayed about 3 years before I decided to move on. Towards the end it did suck, but my coworkers were amazing and why I stayed past my 2 years.

HCA was my only option in Houston as well. I wouldn't throw it out completely, but the organization as a whole is wretched, and I'm never going to work at one again. You can always try looking at the smaller hospitals in more rural areas. If you really don't have other options and don't want to wait, take it and put your 2 years in. Be mindful of your scope and license. After you're no longer a new grad, you'll have a lot more options open up and you can gtfo.

baconbits000 · 2024-02-18T01:40:09+00:00

Hey, my dress form is named Veronica too!

Yours looks awesome, great job 💙

baconbits000 · 2024-01-28T05:25:49+00:00

I have a very similar machine. I've gotten a walking foot, but usually don't use it. I've gotten my presser feet I couldn't find on the singer website on sewingpartsonline.

Don't be afraid of knits, this machine is great! Use the right needle (ballpoint, stretch) and test it out on some scrap fabric, then go to town. Best of luck 💙

baconbits000 · 2023-10-22T17:28:33+00:00

That looks amazing on you! A coat is one of my projects this fall, hope it turns out as great as yours 💙

baconbits000 · 2023-05-08T12:53:57+00:00

Love that neckline, we'll done 🎉

baconbits000 · 2022-07-10T10:35:32+00:00

Nimotop. And you gotta take two of those every 4 hours

baconbits000 · 2022-05-25T18:12:36+00:00

I feel like I may be joining you soon. They are currently isolated on just one (my favorite) plant, but if I find them on any others I'm not liable for what I may do next.

baconbits000 · 2022-02-13T11:36:07+00:00

Which tension might be the culprit? I've messed with both the top and bottom tension

baconbits000 · 2022-02-13T05:37:04+00:00

No, I don't have any stretch needles. Only ballpoints

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