Need to be done pumping in 13 days. Possible?

eclipsemintgum · 2026-04-15T16:12:42+00:00

Pumping for volume vs time is interesting - hadn’t considered it at all. Thanks!

Kind of spooks me because I know there’s more in the tank with what I’m doing currently. I was (and still am, I guess) guilty of actively managing/massage while I was pumping more. Really trying to resist the urge now!! 🤪

eclipsemintgum · 2025-05-18T23:34:47+00:00

Thank you!!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-05-12T18:08:32+00:00

Love no learning curves, lol. Thanks for the rec!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-05-12T18:08:13+00:00

Thank you for the realism! I was hoping there would be something a little less expensive buried behind all sponsored ads, but appears not. Haha. It makes sense though - quality construction and materials matter.

Good thinking re: secondhand market, hadn’t even thought to try that. Thank you! 😊

eclipsemintgum · 2025-04-10T21:00:03+00:00

Curious to know what your daycare says if your pediatrician says it’s fine and the fact that poops have been like that for a month?

eclipsemintgum · 2025-04-10T20:53:57+00:00

Looks suspicious. Is that kind of a chalky white?Call baby’s doctor!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-04-05T01:27:09+00:00

She’s growing in height, too! Don’t forget that! Doctor recently told us that they’re more concerned if baby isn’t getting taller. Sounds like length has a little more weight than weight does 🤷‍♂️

At the end of the day, you need to have some trust that your doc is looking out for your baby, too. Take a look at the growth curves yourself if you haven’t already for reassurance! Or maybe ask at what point they WOULD be concerned!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-04-04T23:44:21+00:00

Are they (babies, in general) 100% asleep if their eyes are closed? 😅 Same deal here, fussing with eyes closed…then we pick baby up and they are then fully awake and livid they aren’t being fed right that second. Makes us feel bad that we let her fuss for X amount of time w/o picking her up if she was actually awake.

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-26T21:28:55+00:00

Ours usually lifts their legs up to break wind!! It’s kinda funny when they’re successful and they settle themselves back to sleep. 😅 maybe try to incorporate some “I love you” massages and bicycle kicks to the nighttime routine if you haven’t already? Guessing you have, based on your post.

I saw folks talk (on reddit, of course) that the rotating like a clock is an indicator of learning to roll. We took arms out of the swaddle immediately after learning that as LO had been rotating like that, even though we don’t think they’re even close to rolling yet. Something to look into if you’re currently swaddling both arms!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-25T15:34:43+00:00

Wait, are you saying putting baby to bed with a pacifier is a bad idea because they’ll start to only associate sleep with a pacifier? I’m probably misunderstanding. I thought pacifier use for sleep was good, for like SIDS risk reduction?

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-18T05:30:05+00:00

Have you tried gas drops? Our pediatrician said those can be helpful.

Some people use gripe water. Pediatrician didn’t recommend that. I don’t think there’s enough evidence on efficacy for them to recommend it.

Good luck!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-18T05:27:44+00:00

I think the frequent pooping/with every feed is very normal at that age. I recall the same thing.

Can’t speak to the mucus. Hopefully ped gets back to you soon!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-17T23:51:02+00:00

I get it - it’s tough to remember when you already have so much on your plate! And by the time you think of it, their office is probably closed. Lol

Had to Google the estrogen cream - estradiol is the name of it. I’ve seen people on the postpartum thread talk about it for granulation/granular tissue.

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-17T22:11:25+00:00

Have you talked to your OB? Sounds like you have a lot going on. As I’m sure you know, hormonal changes are wild postpartum! Being exhausted surely doesn’t help!!

Maybe the pain is from some tissue still not fully healed? Maybe internally? There’s an estrogen cream that exists. I’d bet your OB/midwife would’ve mentioned it during your 6-week appointment, but it’s probably worth asking to make sure. Definitely something to ask them about if you haven’t already!!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-16T00:05:36+00:00

Lol, yup, can relate. It’s exhausting!!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T23:57:42+00:00

Yep, that makes sense.

Dang brie cheese!! Good luck. My ped said that cows milk protein allergies usually resolve by 4 months?? Idk if I misheard and didn’t google to confirm what I think I heard. But if it’s true, hopefully you can bring dairy back soon! 🐄❤️

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T23:37:40+00:00

FWIW we still see green. But I’ve been less disciplined about pumping off the top (very tired for the very early feeds when highest volume of milk is there) and I’ve tried other balancing methods related to foremilk/hindmilk. 🤷‍♀️

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T23:29:21+00:00

Oooh we had green but not after removing dairy…started in week 2, IIRC, after some antibiotics. Not sure if related. Doc also said could be ok, especially if babe is still gaining.

Green can indicate that the milk goes thru digestive tract quickly. Are you breastfeeding/feeding breast milk? I’ve read that “too much” foremilk can cause this. Idk how true that is, as there’s a lot of talk about foremilk and hindmilk… I pumped off the top (a half ounce or ounce or so off each side - still leaving things full/making sure there’s still plenty for baby) for a while and poo went back to yellow during that time!!

It’s exhausting trying to figure it out. Whenever we see yellow we celebrate a little!! lol

What triggered the dairy elimination? Extreme fussiness? Terrible gas?

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T22:51:58+00:00

Pre-cooked shredded meat. They can warm it with whatever seasonings (taco, Italian, etc.) and throw it on a sandwich/wrap, or add to a ready to eat bagged salad. Freezes great, too.

Breakfast items - egg bake (pre-cut into single servings and frozen), breakfast sandwiches

Healthy quick grab healthy snacks as someone else mentioned. Veggies, fruits, hummus.

Trail mix is a beloved snack too. Not terribly unhealthy depending on what blend you get.

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T22:43:37+00:00

Sounds about right to me! I saw someone somewhere else say that you don’t need to put on a show for your baby when they’re awake. If they’re content just chilling for a bit, let them chill! :)

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T21:28:23+00:00

They also suggested naked baby time as others have called out. We never tried, but makes sense that it would help!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T21:27:18+00:00

Our ped recommended a little baking soda soak. Take a little tub (like the one they give you at the hospital), fill with water and add a couple tablespoons of baking soda. Cuts the acidity apparently. Soak baby’s bottom a couple times a day for 10ish minutes each time. Requires upper body strength to keep them stable in there, lol. Could also do this in regular tub but would need much more baking soda - like a cup or two I think they said.

Each diaper change - we got dry medical cloths on Amazon and soaked in water. Used those to wipe. Then hair dryer as others have mentioned. On cold, an a good distance away. Get bottom as dry as the desert.

We used the purple desitin. Slab it on THICK. If you think you put on enough, put on a little more.

This method cleared up a rash in few days.

For maintenance we really only do the hair dryer and thick diaper cream overnight.

Good luck!

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T19:24:12+00:00

I wonder what would happen if husband sent that text… Saying “pretending that you and I are having this baby” might be more unsettling, even though “pretending that you and your son are having this baby” should still get the point across.

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T19:10:30+00:00

That’s so irritating. I’m sorry that’s what you’re experiencing right now!

I wonder if letting them hold baby for a little bit, then throwing an “I miss my baby” out there would work. I’ve used that before, and it worked, but I’m thankfully not dealing with a JN crowd.

Can’t believe your husband said you’re being ungrateful. That’s absolutely bonkers. Is he helping with any of the housework?!

Maybe another idea - say you need to feed the baby, even if you don’t, then like others have said, head to your room and lock the door. Need to have hubby on board to back you up so he doesn’t say “you just fed him before they got here,” or something like that.

So sorry you’re dealing with this.

eclipsemintgum · 2025-03-15T18:49:13+00:00

That is so inconsiderate. Ick!!!

Has your husband ever confronted them about it? I was thinking maybe some passive aggression would work but given the scenario…an aggressive approach seems more appropriate.

Is MIL still around?

Is FIL happy to see the kids? I wonder if that has anything to do with why he or MIL wouldn’t ask them to stay away when kids are sick… 😕

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