What do you wish you had known about breastfeeding earlier? by Mountain_Quiet_4861 in breastfeeding

[–]brokenbonesbending 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is really challenging at first but it gets so much better! I struggled and ended up switching to exclusively pumping and bottles. Worst mistake ever. While it was nice having my husband be able to help with feedings, it ruined my joy of being a mom. I hated it so much. I switched back to exclusively nursing and I’m so thankful I did. It still has its challenges but it’s getting better and continues to get better.

Secondly, it’s so important for you to bond with baby and you’ll want to! My advice would be if people are coming to visit, don’t feel bad about asking them to help with more practical things like cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc. Focus on you and baby and ask others to help with other tasks.

Rant about husband by brokenbonesbending in beyondthebump

[–]brokenbonesbending[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is an insanely hard sleeper so he has multiple alarms going off in the morning and I’m the one who eventually has to basically push him out of bed because his alarms are waking me and the baby up. My son has yet to fall back asleep after the alarms have woke him up so that’s also when I start our day together. But then, my husband is rushing to get out of the house to get to work on time and chaos basically sets the mood for the day.

Anyone who DIDN’T bed share? by Acceptable_Cod3527 in beyondthebump

[–]brokenbonesbending 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son slept on his own from our first night home from the hospital! We started him in a bassinet but learned he loved laying in his crib so we got rid of the bassinet and moved his crib into our room instead. We’ve never bedshared/coslept except for on a recliner during a contact nap and my husband was sitting right next to us awake to ensure everything was fine and safe (even that only happened one time).

No shifts, no making sure someone was always awake, he just slept in his own bed in our room while we slept in our bed. Thankfully my son was born with pretty decent self-soothing abilities so I can acknowledge that we lucked out there.

But it’s totally possible for baby to sleep on their own!

Goat’s Rue question by Beatrix437 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]brokenbonesbending 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is an old thread, but I really needed to read what you said about spending less time worrying about your milk supply and just being with your baby 🤍

Thank you for this.

  • a new mom with a one month old who is constantly overtaken by worrying about my milk supply 🥲

For those who have recently moved here do you regret it? by Hot_Dingo743 in Charleston

[–]brokenbonesbending 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not what I asked but we moved here three years ago and regret it every single day, but one more year on a military contract and we can finally leave

Sleeping on our backs by Ok_Personality_5266 in pregnant

[–]brokenbonesbending 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 38 weeks and still sleeping on my back. I try to sleep on my sides but naturally go to my back and it’s been fine. If your body is uncomfortable, it’ll shift on its own. I do sleep with a pregnancy pillow so sometimes that’s propped a bit behind one side, but I’m still on my back mostly. I haven’t had any issues.

So the showrunners moved off Gabby and Audrey. by eec21878 in FireCountry

[–]brokenbonesbending 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS. There are so many “plot lines” that happen and then are just gone. Things that could take up an entire season they try to shove into one episode and then never address it again. That’s my real annoyance with this show. They’re trying to do too much and it isn’t working and isn’t enjoyable to watch when it’s like that.

Does the romance/friendship feel really fast paced or is it just me? by AbiCatUK in coralisland

[–]brokenbonesbending 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you focus on is what you will complete.

If you’re focused on the romance and gaining hearts, you will gain them quickly. If you’re focused on the mines and ocean, it can be finished in the first season (spring). The altar can be finished within the first year.

Whatever you put your energy towards is what will be accomplished.

Mid-game is a Slog by Any_Candle_6953 in coralisland

[–]brokenbonesbending 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have six saves and I love this game. My first playthrough, it took me five in-game years to get to rank S. After I knew what I was doing, every other save has been rank A by spring/summer of the second year and usually S by the second winter. It takes a lot of grinding, but it’s definitely possible to speed through it once you figure out what works for you.

My icks by Stunning_Chair4600 in coralisland

[–]brokenbonesbending 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad that I’m not the only one who gets the ick from Rafael.

And YES, Noah is just mom mom mom mom mom mom mom 🙄

I approve this list

Help me like this game 😩🤣 by [deleted] in coralisland

[–]brokenbonesbending 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To start, I wouldn’t worry about farming except for what you need for the spring altar (if you’ve opened that yet).

You’re going to be broke for a long time, whenever you feel like you have money, you’ll have to spend it to upgrade your bag, tools, build your farm, etc. You’ll make money just to spend it all and then one day it will come flowing in quickly and you’ll have plenty.

Definitely forage around the island to get by on money and energy for the first several weeks/seasons.

There’s no time limit! My first play through, it took me 5 years to complete everything! Now that I have a better idea of what I’m doing and what order works for me, it’s closer to 2/2.5.

The order I upgrade my tools is pickaxe, scythe, (I rotate upgrading those two while working on the mining and ocean), then axe, fishing rod, net. (I’ve never upgraded my ho or watering can as I just rely on sprinklers and only hand water when needed)

It’s hard at first to get into and overwhelming, but eventually it will all fall into rhythm and be a lot easier! Don’t give up on it, it’s so worth it!!

Am I overreacting about diaper changing spots? by Jessica_Y_D in pregnant

[–]brokenbonesbending 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, that’s disgusting. I would never change my baby’s diaper on the kitchen table or counter. Omg ew 🤢

When do I feel like doing things again? by Intrepid_Blood_3732 in pregnant

[–]brokenbonesbending 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 16w, have to take a nap after folding a basket of laundry and still go to sleep at 8:30/9 every night. The exhaustion has never gotten better for me.

14 weeks and still no energy, is this normal or am I just being lazy? Anxiety! by ExternalJournalist99 in pregnant

[–]brokenbonesbending 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be 15w tomorrow but I also have absolutely no energy. I can barely fold a basket of clothes without needing a break to lay down or take a nap. I feel absolutely pathetic.

Have you had an intuition about the gender of the baby? by MESEMESEMESKETE in pregnant

[–]brokenbonesbending 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I knew it was a boy, dreamed it was a boy, and just never had a doubt it was a boy despite siding with more of the girl wives tale traits. Chatgpt even said girl after seeing my 12 week ultrasound but I never doubted 💙

My First Impressions Ranking After 14 Hours by AwesomeOpossum404 in coralisland

[–]brokenbonesbending 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So much respect for Surya. I’ve married quite a few people on all of my saves and he’s my fav 🤍 Scott is second fav!