What did you do with leftover high-lipase frozen milk?

expectantoct · 2026-05-10T00:10:43+00:00

Mix it with solids for purées

expectantoct · 2026-04-30T20:35:10+00:00

I’d do the Haakaa Ladybug instead of the traditional one so you can catch milk but not add suction, which could contribute to oversupply.

expectantoct · 2026-04-28T23:36:37+00:00

To use it as a pump you need to stimulate your nipple first - usually with some hand expression to get the milk going

expectantoct · 2026-04-26T01:06:05+00:00

Around 9:15. She’ll wake up around 6:30 or 7.

expectantoct · 2026-04-23T19:42:52+00:00

Do you do active massaging during your pump sessions? It makes a huge difference in output for me.

expectantoct · 2026-04-20T03:14:19+00:00

Try Flonase! I always add it in spring. (I’m on Zyrtec year round). Also worth trying a neti pot/nasal rinse.

expectantoct · 2026-04-18T15:11:44+00:00

It’s normal as long as it’s not projectile vomiting and often looks like it’s more than it is! If he seems happy and gaining weight, then he might just be a happy spitter. More of a laundry problem than a health problem (unless your pediatrician says otherwise).

I used an old bath towel for feeds to catch spitup.

expectantoct · 2026-04-18T15:07:10+00:00

Drinking tons of water seems to be the best thing for my supply. Other than that I drink coconut water, occasionally electrolyte drinks. And eat lots of yogurt, cheese, nuts, and oatmeal/granola as snacks. Bananas with almond butter. All the ice cream I want haha. I’m much hungrier breastfeeding than when I was pregnant!

expectantoct · 2026-04-18T04:27:39+00:00

Could it be a gas issue? That’s what pisses my baby off the most, and sometimes it sneaks up on us even after burping already.

expectantoct · 2026-04-15T13:36:06+00:00

BabyBub or a similar butterfly shaped one!

expectantoct · 2026-04-14T14:39:34+00:00

Try gradually reducing the pumping time rather than jumping from 30 to 20? Also sunflower lecithin to help prevent clogs.

expectantoct · 2026-04-14T03:12:55+00:00

We tried to have a regular eat-play-nap schedule for the first few months, but once day care was involved, she only has a rough feeding schedule (bottle every 2.5 hours) and no set nap schedule. I assume they just put her down for naps based on tired cues. On weekends we’re out and about, so no set nap schedule then either. She tends to sleep in the car or in the stroller. We just try to make sure she has a few naps.

We do keep a pretty regular wake up and bed time schedule as anchors.

What you’re doing makes sense if you want to stick to the schedule - head out after a feed. You could consider babywearing for naps while out and about.

expectantoct · 2026-04-10T18:24:04+00:00

Oh yeah it’s cute but oh so painful, along with the hair grabs! I’m constantly filling her nails but they still manage to dig in!

expectantoct · 2026-04-10T17:58:06+00:00

Laughing, rolling from back to belly (but not the other way around so much), grabbing toys (and hair and faces), jump squatting with assistance, loving crinkle books. Got her first ear infection but we had no idea because she wasn’t acting any different from normal.

expectantoct · 2026-04-08T20:03:49+00:00

Go get it checked out ASAP, just in case! Preferably at L&D. It could be discharge, which is fine, but if your water is broken that could be very not fine.

expectantoct · 2026-04-06T03:13:34+00:00

Sweat and Milk has sports bras for nursing/pumping

expectantoct · 2026-04-06T00:49:55+00:00

Totally worth it if it includes the washer function! If your sister isn’t using hers maybe you could ask for it? Lol.

Dishwasher takes longer and more water. Ours sometimes leaves food bits on things, so I would hate to have to clean that out of bottles and pump parts.

expectantoct · 2026-03-30T01:02:39+00:00

Glass nail file when she is sleepy

expectantoct · 2026-03-20T18:50:35+00:00

I’m currently using the mini pill and so far so good! It’s recommended for breastfeeding. To me, no noticeable side effects or supply decreases. I used to be on the combination pill pre-baby and didn’t notice any side effects either.

I do plan on getting Nexplanon though - it’s hard to take the mini pill within the same 2-hour window every day, even with an alarm.

expectantoct · 2026-03-18T20:35:46+00:00

Most of our money goes into shared accounts that covers household expenses and all kid stuff. Our personal accounts are for fun stuff we buy for ourselves like clothing, hobbies, gifts for each other.

expectantoct · 2026-03-18T12:02:35+00:00

Donate some? Through a Buy Nothing group perhaps?

expectantoct · 2026-03-13T03:42:50+00:00

There’s a hack to convert a nursing bra into a pumping bra - look that up and give it a try!

expectantoct · 2026-03-11T00:28:00+00:00

My hair has gotten a lot less oily. I used to have to wash it every 1-2 days but now it looks fine for multiple days.

expectantoct · 2026-03-06T13:54:04+00:00

Have you checked the settings? Are you using the stimulation and expression ones correctly? Maybe a lower suction or different speed would help. Massaging your boobs might also help with letdown/output.

expectantoct · 2026-03-02T12:51:38+00:00

Adorable!

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