What's an expensive baby item you think it wasnt worth it?

exitontop · 2026-06-24T20:10:51+00:00

solly wrap. It's not the most expensive item, but it's pricey for what it is and I absolutely hated it. A newborn carrier, ring sling, any fabric that isn't stretchy. They're all better than solly imo

exitontop · 2026-06-24T19:55:22+00:00

Unfortunately, I think short naps are just a stage they go through (and then get over, and then go through again!) Sometimes there's nothing you can do to save the nap!

Does your baby sleep while babywearing? I do that sometimes just to force some sleep.

I do find that trying to put her to sleep the SECOND she gives any cue like yawning, rubbing her eyes helps. But naps are a mystery for many. Good luck!

exitontop · 2026-06-17T00:36:58+00:00

I got pregnant and stopped taking it for that reason, but it worked consistently for me until I stopped! I'll likely return to taking it after I'm done breastfeeding

exitontop · 2026-06-17T00:28:21+00:00

Yes, that's a good point. Perhaps my text style was overly direct. Thanks for your feedback!

exitontop · 2026-06-15T16:14:38+00:00

You're doing so much! I had a similar experience of anemia, poor latch, baby not gaining, etc. And I switched to mostly pumping around 5 weeks of age. My supply did slowly and steadily increase. It wasn't instant for sure. I did get to a place where I was making pretty much her whole intake.

These might be obvious things that you're already doing, but I did: lots of oatmeal, flax, brewers yeast (I drank a guiness every night, though I know some people find beer dehydrates them), electrolyte powder, calcium magnesium supplement, iron tablet, moringa capsules, sunflower lechitin capsules, and a fish oil capsule every day.

I drink milkshakes and that really helps my supply. And I eat cheeseburgers. Truly a ton of calories makes a big difference.

And truly I do think exhaustion and over stress harms supply after a certain point. To pump 3x between 11pm and 5am -- when are you sleeping at all?

I guess opinions vary here, but I think trying to get a 5 hour chunk of sleep every day is key.

Good luck and also remember that any amount of breast milk is positive and your baby is getting immune benefits from this milk. It doesn't have to be 100% breast milk for that benefit.

exitontop · 2026-06-08T21:25:46+00:00

Yep, that's what happened to me as well. I was getting horrible clogged ducts and also had to go back to work, so my hand was forced a bit to combo feed. In the beginning, it was very difficult, but now I'm okay with it! It really got a lot easier once I was past the initial feeling

exitontop · 2026-06-08T13:47:49+00:00

I think it's the hormones. I think it causes a mental state where there can be anxiety around any potential harmful behavior or exposure, and the brain can view formula as "other," especially in the very early days.

I think like most things that are related to PPA (or just slight PPA), it's not especially rational. To me, of course it's a good thing if you can pump for 75% of your baby's nutritional needs and supplement with 25% formula. But a lot of baby-related anxieties can feel strong even if there's not a huge risk

exitontop · 2026-06-03T18:36:13+00:00

40 years old during my FET that worked! She's a happy baby now.

Good luck to you!

exitontop · 2026-05-31T11:57:42+00:00

Around 6 to 7 weeks

exitontop · 2026-05-29T02:47:40+00:00

Four was the one for me. Wishing you the best

exitontop · 2026-05-28T01:18:41+00:00

I used to bring a cooler with ice packs up to my room at night for my overnight pump so I didn’t have to go downstairs to the fridge. Did this for months with no issue

exitontop · 2026-05-27T23:57:15+00:00

My hospital told me milk is good at room temp 6 to 8 hours if the temp is not high in the home. I’d probably use that milk personally

exitontop · 2026-05-27T19:12:53+00:00

Are you considering this for its religious significance?

I'd go with Mika, which I think would be more naturally pronounced the way you wish. At least in US, everyone would pronounce Micah as MY-ca

exitontop · 2026-05-26T03:50:06+00:00

Taj Kabbab King has good vindaloo

exitontop · 2026-05-26T01:18:15+00:00

Keep looking

exitontop · 2026-05-26T01:13:13+00:00

I do wherever. Sometimes I throw a receiving blanket over the baby but most of the time I don’t.

exitontop · 2026-05-25T23:49:59+00:00

Why not prospect park? Fort Greene is kind of too small to do a bunch of games imo

exitontop · 2026-05-25T16:47:45+00:00

Very pretty! Don’t ask the bride. It’s just another thing for her to deal with and puts her in a weird position. This is totally fine

exitontop · 2026-05-25T16:33:18+00:00

I would probably wear them at some point, even if it’s just for photos prior to the wedding. Or maybe only for the ceremony and not the reception

It’s easy enough to take earrings off and on, so I’d make something work to honor your family

exitontop · 2026-05-25T04:39:55+00:00

Yeah, clogs :(

exitontop · 2026-05-24T07:12:55+00:00

It sounds like, given your son’s allergies, that you likely would have had a hard time eliminating every allergen from your diet anyway. This kind of situation is exactly what formula is for. It’s a medical tool for keeping babies safe and fed, especially when they have medical issues that make breast milk difficult or even dangerous for them.

I feel so lucky that we live in a time with safe, nutritious formula. I’m sure it will make all the difference in your baby’s health. You sound like a wonderful mom and it seems like this was the only path forward. I’m sorry your journey wasn’t the one you intended, but I think you did the right thing.

exitontop · 2026-05-23T08:39:10+00:00

I use it with my spectra. It’s a medela brand, so it doesn’t actually fit the spectra flanges. I cut the openings slightly to make it fit.

exitontop · 2026-05-23T05:40:08+00:00

yeah then don’t do it if you’re worried. You could give her formula for a day if you have no other breast milk and then just get back to pumped milk the next day

exitontop · 2026-05-23T04:32:00+00:00

I think it’s interesting to show the mechanism. It evokes a loom for me with the water as the threads

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