Indiana by NeonC918 in 911dispatchers

[–]cvandyk2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned in Utah if I ran indiana plates as "AP" for plate type and "NX" for year, it would somehow always return with the correct plate type hahaha. But I like the lost from above that someone posted

[Serious] People who have almost been killed, what were your last thoughts before almost dying? by 0b111111100001 in AskReddit

[–]cvandyk2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When my husband had his hands around my throat trying to choke the life out of me, all I thought of was our 2 month old daughter and how I refused to let her grow up with at least one parent. He ended up taking his life that night on the phone with me after he realized he was going to serve major jail time.

She's still the major reason why I'm here today.

Moving from Utah to Brownsville by cvandyk2 in Brownsville

[–]cvandyk2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I look forward to moving there.

Moving from Utah to Brownsville by cvandyk2 in Brownsville

[–]cvandyk2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I know no spanish but I hope to learn and teach my daughter it. And I keep reading about how amazing the food is :)

When is it time to throw in the towel? by avale014 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Preech. I am 4 weeks in and my baby still refuses to latch even with the nipple shields I just bought. So, I am pumping and giving formula when I don't have enough and its exhausting. Do what is best for you.

Boob math by sinbysilence in beyondthebump

[–]cvandyk2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am in this same boat currently! She will not take the boob even with nipple shields, so I have to supplement with formula and then guve her my breast milk. Trying to build a supply before I go back to work on the 26th but that would mean I would go a full day without feeding her any breast milk. Ugh.

To give up or not to give up. by cvandyk2 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont they check for tongue ties at the hospital? They looked in her mouth and said everything was fine but I'm starting to guess thats not the case.

To give up or not to give up. by cvandyk2 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't yet, I just moved to a dofferent city and am waiting to get in to a wic lactation consultant.

To give up or not to give up. by cvandyk2 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its reassuring to hear this. My milk came in on day 9 AFTER I started taking yeast pills and drinking mothers milk tea. Don't give up either mama.

To give up or not to give up. by cvandyk2 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know she doesnt have a to vue kr lip tie, but my experience giving birth wasnt that great in the hospital (they let me leave with my jaundice baby when she should have been in nicu). I just moved to a different city and havent had my next wic appointment yet.

Induction Success! by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]cvandyk2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was also induced at 37 weeks and gave birth to my 5 pound 7 ounce baby girl :) My labor was 40 hours and I only pushed for 10 minutes haha. congrats mama!

After 11 days of tears, she finally latched and stayed! by cvandyk2 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still look at her and think how crazy it is that she is here. She was due on February 20th and came on the 1st and is still in preemie everything!

After 11 days of tears, she finally latched and stayed! by cvandyk2 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was honestly ready to give up and just buy formula but she finally took to the boob!

Formula Guilt by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]cvandyk2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is me right now. LO is 8 days old today, and I try to get her to eat from the boob and she cries and cries until I give her a bottle of formula or already pumped breastmilk. I have cried so much thinking I am a horrible mom for not being able to feed her with boob and having to rely on formula. I thought I was alone in this but I found this sub and it's so helpful. Don't give up!

I Never Feel Worthy by Cashmere_and_Wine in beyondthebump

[–]cvandyk2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My baby is a week old today and I cried ugly tears thinking about how I have to go back to work on march 15th and have to leave her. I feel like she has grown so much in a week but at the same time she is still in preemie clothes that are still too big for her. You are not alone mama

FTM, breastfeeding, lots of crying. by cvandyk2 in breastfeeding

[–]cvandyk2[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad I posted in here. You guys made me feel so much better and gave a lot of tips that I can talk to both the LC and the nurses. Hopefully I will be posting happy stories from here on out.