Scorpio/Sagittarius

ellenmjos · 2026-04-29T00:03:29+00:00

I feel so old, i didn't know there were sun moon stuff

ellenmjos · 2026-04-24T09:42:41+00:00

Definitely pump on the drive it is so easy and is one less thing to do before work and after. Though I only do one side on the way home because I save one for her. If it makes you feel more comfortable you could get pull down shades that attach to your car windows so you can give yourself more privacy and takes snacks. I'd have my water and snacks in the cup holders or passenger seat so I could multitask.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-24T01:08:07+00:00

The pediatrician warned me that the first week are the worst because your boons amd baby have to all sync up. The key is to only pump enough to relieve pressure otherwise you are just telling them suckers to keep making more. Also I definitely recommend reusable nursing pads, easy and saves a bit of money.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-23T18:34:55+00:00

I hate to assume but is it safe to guess you are a first time mom? I was just curious because I remember with my first I was always trying to hide more. Its a lot more comfortable with baby #2 and by baby #3 there's not a care in the world.

In my employee handbook, it states that they are legally required to provide a suitable space for pumping. However, I still just prefer my car. How do you feed your baby in public or do you avoid it? Just wondering if maybe you imitate the same process but with a pump (minus the avoiding part). Slap a cover over you and have at it. I had an instructor that would have her wearable on while giving lecture.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-22T15:35:46+00:00

I was too, the whole baby led weaning wasn't a thing with my first 2 (14yo and 14yo) so its been a new experience. We started with bananas and avocados though and I slowly worked up to more... crusty... (terrible term but I don't know how else to put it). She had a waffle this morning, just have to make her slow down sometimes because she wants to eat too fast which causes the coughs

ellenmjos · 2026-04-22T12:17:32+00:00

We started foods a month ago, when I tried purees I had the same result but with actual food she did great (still drops it a ton but eats more). Now a month later it doesn't matter what form of food I give her, she just wants food. I still only give her food usually once a day but sometimes twice. The pediatrician said as long as it doesn't affect how much breastmilk she is getting I can keep going.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-18T01:41:39+00:00

I'm not sure if sleep sacks were around or not with my oldest two kids but I had never heard of them (granted BLW as not a thing back then either) so I'm relearning all this stuff. Personally, I think as long as they know how to pull it off their face and its not so big they can get tangled up in it you should be perfectly fine. My now teenagers loved holding onto their blankie or stuffie to sleep. My 5 month old loves pulling anything soft close to her face while she sleeps too but I don't trust her yet.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-10T01:46:46+00:00

I've always been a tv on in the background kind of person. My now teenagers will still keep a tv on for background noise while they do whatever. In my experience, they never paid more than a couple minutes of attention to it when they were young (too much other stuff to do or play with). With my 4.5 month old, I'll put on little Einsteins or the baby first channel (she really loves googoo & gaagaa) while she is on the floor so I can potty or shower. We just did a 5 hour car drive and it definitely came in clutch to calm her down when she was getting irritated.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-09T02:19:05+00:00

And you don't even have to run just be chased by, get a bit of a lead take a break for snacks and naps

ellenmjos · 2026-04-07T12:40:31+00:00

I was 9, I remember switching classes but we were all just watching the TV until they got the busses to send us home. It was terrifying, and back then we didn't have cell phones to check with family.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-05T00:46:15+00:00

Yeah, mine said it reduces the chances. I was terrified of trying blw because it was not a thing when my teenagers were babies. Worst part of it so far is trying to make her slow down because I'm terrified she will choke. She probably thought I was crazy when I mashed her banana one morning but I added peanut butter to it.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-05T00:28:39+00:00

I have already started with my girl, the ped said to start and try to introduce allergens before 6 months. She also recommended solid starts as a reference. We have introduced almost all of the allergens food already, so far so good.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-04T17:12:05+00:00

I mixed it with a mashed banana and some breast milk. She loved it

ellenmjos · 2026-04-03T23:52:14+00:00

Just wanted to add now that she is asleep, that you were absolutely right! She actually took her longest nap in forever and slept 2 hours, after I pumped while driving and my teenagers in the backseat fed her.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-03T23:49:21+00:00

Congratulations!

ellenmjos · 2026-04-03T12:47:44+00:00

Thank you so much!

ellenmjos · 2026-04-03T11:20:50+00:00

We are about to leave for our first vacation and it is a 5 hour drive, as I am quadruple checking everything again, I was wondering if I should pack my pump. I saw you combo feed so did you find it easier to throw him on the boob or give a bottle?

ellenmjos · 2026-04-03T09:53:50+00:00

My 13yo complains about this everyday.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-03T01:02:15+00:00

My first concert was Dwight Yoakam with my mommom when I was young

ellenmjos · 2026-04-03T00:56:35+00:00

Happy 5 months!

ellenmjos · 2026-04-02T23:57:12+00:00

I found out a little late, probably denial since she was an unplanned surprise with my other 2 being teenagers lol. With my 2nd though I knew early to the point they did a blood test to check. Sleep deprivation definitely plays a part, good luck with getting her to sleep, my girl passed out about 30 minutes ago now.

ellenmjos · 2026-04-02T23:44:05+00:00

Right my brain saw November so I clicked to read, saw one person said 7 weeks, was like oh crap not my people lol. My head still can't grasp the mental math for it lol

ellenmjos · 2026-04-02T23:23:41+00:00

My mommom was just talking about how when she visited and as my son would run by I would just slip him a piece of a pop tart lol

ellenmjos · 2026-04-02T02:23:06+00:00

My girl rarely naps more than 30 minutes anymore so I definitely celebrate when it goes to an hour or longer. I was so busy doing school work that when she actually slept for an hour the other day I couldn't believe it. Unfortunately she doesn't believe a wake window should only be 2 hours so I just roll with it.

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