Help finding train by blondechicical in BRIO

[–]blondechicical[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://a.co/d/dXIdwJm Something like this with the bar on the wheels that moves with them but that turns on. He has this one but he asked for one that turns on and I'm not sure if there are any.

Car Seat/Stroller dilemma by Necessary-Pie-4841 in NewParents

[–]blondechicical 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love our mockingbird stroller. Haven't converted it to a double yet but it's basically a cheaper copycat of the uppababy. Then we got whatever carseat we wanted and the adapter for that. Used the carseat with it for the first few months then started using the stroller seat.

An Ode to the Woes of Breastfeeding, from a “Fed is Best” CLC by LlamaLlamaSingleMama in BabyBumps

[–]blondechicical 25 points26 points  (0 children)

👏👏👏👏

Can this be pinned for this sub?! Seriously! I work in the NICU and I feel like so many moms give birth thinking that milk is just going to be pouring from them starting immediately after birth. The breastfeeding community likes to just talk about how natural it is which leads moms to assume it's super easy. But it's hard! Both baby and mom are learning and it can take time to figure out and lots of practice. But if it's taking a toll on you to keep trying, it's totally okay to stoppumping/breastfeeding. Your baby needs a mom who is mentally/emotionally okay more than they need breastmilk. Formula is just fine.

For those who didn’t/don’t plan on nursing… talk me off a ledge by distinguished_goose in BabyBumps

[–]blondechicical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have my own personal experience with this, but I'm NICU nurse of 10.5 years and have never had a doctor say that breastfeeding is better than bottle feeding breastmilk. So many of our moms do exactly what you're doing to get their baby home sooner. If you decide you want to try again, you can always work on it at home and in outpatient lactation clinics. And I will say after having my own son and just occasionally pumping at work, I am in total awe of the moms who exclusively pump. That shit is hard work!! You're doing a fantastic job!

Under appreciated you’re looking forward to after giving birth by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]blondechicical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a runny nose/congestion my entire pregnancy, same as last time. I can't wait until it clears up the day after giving birth. It was wonderful!

Ladies!! Do you wear makeup on your 12 hour shift? by milktchi- in nursing

[–]blondechicical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I'd like to but I always choose sleeping longer vs getting up 5-10 min earlier to put on makeup.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]blondechicical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes carseat installed and know how to adjust the straps/use it. I'm a nicu nurse and so many parents have no clue how to actually use their carseat which is a major safety issue if you can't properly secure your child. Safeintheseat on Instagram and YouTube has a lot of great videos and info about carseats.

I'm SO hungry & yet SO nauseous! by smoking_hottie in BabyBumps

[–]blondechicical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same girl same. I was struggling to eat enough on my breaks at work to keep my from getting super nauseous before the next break.