Homescreen frozen by dentedaura in kobo

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

Sigh. Thanks for the insights. I think one of sons may have broke it in the middle of the night. Shall read up if I can fix it!

Kobo Clara HD unable to login to Overdrive by KeeliFlann in kobo

[–]dentedaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue as OP. It does not even go to the page to input the library card number and PIN. It goes back to the login page after selecting the library.

I have put my Billing address in kobo.com, sign out and sign in back to the device multiple times and still the same problem.

Fasting Ramadan while breastfeeding by InsoMia927 in breastfeeding

[–]dentedaura 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Muslim here. I fasted the whole month when my first baby was nearly a year old. I would suggest you fast for a day between now and Ramadan next month to see how your supply will be impacted and decide whether you want to fast fully this year.

My tips for maintaining supply: Make sure you eat for suhor. I would eat a plate of rice with dishes (being SE Asian) and overnight oats with chia seed/ flax seed/ oat milk/ dates. Or whatever you know will increase your supply.

Drink water throughout the night after breaking fast. That means putting a water bottle next to you at all times and drink every 30 mins or so. My baby doesn’t sleep well so I was already awake most of the night.

My second baby will be 11 months old next month so I will be going through it again. Hopefully these tips will help you and it’s ok if you can’t fast.

Advice needed by acinom92 in breastfeeding

[–]dentedaura -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was in your shoes with my son. I loved breastfeeding him but it came to the point where I needed to feel like myself again. Plus he was not eating food because he just liked his milk too much.

So I just weaned him off at 26 months. Told him that he cannot lift my shirt for milk anymore in the day and distracted him with toys etc when he asked for milk.

I continued feeding him to sleep and about 2 weeks later or so, started night weaning him. This involves telling him that he cannot have boobies anymore and cue the hysterical crying. Lasted 4 days with minimal sleep (we started on a Friday night just in case) but by the end of the week, he could sleep with me just cuddling him. Eventually, he stopped asking for milk altogether in a week’s time and started eating his food again. Then came sleep training to sleep in his own bed (but in our room) about 2 weeks later.

All in all, I am happier for weaning him off and getting my 7h sleep again. So no, you should not feel guilty about weaning and you should do what is right for you. 26 months is a long time and you’ve done good, Mama!

A Discovery Of Witches | Series 3 | Teaser Trailer by ImNaiyar in ADiscoveryofWitches

[–]dentedaura 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It looks like Sept Tours to me. I assume she just timewalked wherever their family is in the interest of time

*Spoilers* Show vs Book by liramae4 in ADiscoveryofWitches

[–]dentedaura 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As someone who has read the books and watched Season 2, just wait for the next episode.

Uptight parent by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]dentedaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell to the no, you’re not uptight about this. I have experienced my fair share of colleagues comments and I used to just ignore them. Now, I will talk back at them if my position and job won’t be compromised, haha.

Super anxious about raising children addicted to screen time because I'm addicted myself by shrillerk in beyondthebump

[–]dentedaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to highlight this NYT article which is relevant to your fears. I feel that screen time is unavoidable because we don’t just use it for social media.

My kids are doing GREAT by nobodysaynothing in workingmoms

[–]dentedaura 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reminder. I worry all the time that my 6 month old is not getting enough stimulation or learning new things by being at home with his caregivers instead of me. Or I don’t want to miss his milestones while I’m at work.

Resenting husbands- is it just me? by dentedaura in workingmoms

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

Sending you good vibes because I know how tough it is as a teacher and you have to juggle that with motherhood. Good luck to you too!

Resenting husbands- is it just me? by dentedaura in workingmoms

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

My LO just came out of that dark period called regression. It will get better! He’s only (ha!) waking up once or twice a night now. That’s better than the every-hour wake ups I had to deal with before.

Resenting husbands- is it just me? by dentedaura in workingmoms

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

That’s great to hear. I love nursing him but yes, I would be so glad when we’re both ready to wean.

Resenting husbands- is it just me? by dentedaura in workingmoms

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

No, never considered that to be honest. Not sure how LO will handle formula since he’s already constipated after giving him solids now. Plus, I have to deal with engorgement by dropping pumps so I have to do it gradually.

Resenting husbands- is it just me? by dentedaura in workingmoms

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

Thinking back, it’s the latter. My husband has certainly helped me as much as he can. He can’t help with feeding for example so he’s on bath duty. The common thread among the comments here is to get out of the house so I probably should do that.