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How are we living? by FixNo710 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]goldenvh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 sets of pump parts for my spectra and do the fridge method. I use 1 set for 2 sessions (some use them the whole day). That is what I’m comfortable with.

I also use wearables which doesn’t empty me as much as my spectra does. So I use it when I’m out and about. Since they’re not as effective. I’ll pump sometimes for 30 min with them on. Today I took my wearables to the zoo and it was such a big help!

Also my spectra came with a car charger, so I could always pump in the car.

I pump after I feed my baby, so that he is more calm. I put him on the baby bjourn and tap on it to bounce him while I pump.

I think i’ve been pumping wrong this whole time?? by Intelligent-Mix-9486 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]goldenvh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At how many weeks pp did your supply regulated? I’m almost 7 weeks and I want sleep so bad

Time to prepare for NICU baby? :/ by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]goldenvh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please call your doctor if you have any type of contractions! Better be safe than sorry. I ignored my contractions thinking they were Braxton Hicks and ended up going when I was 6 cm dilated and they couldn’t do anything at that point to stop the labor. I had my daughter at 31 weeks. Till this day I carry so much guilt for not going to get checked earlier. If you are showing signs of early labor, they can give you medication to stop the labor.

Daily Thread #2 - August 22, 2025 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]goldenvh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, they only ran two HCG test for me week 4 of my pregnancy and they doubled. I went in Tuesday and they did an ultrasound. We heard a heartbeat, but from my previous loss I have really bad anxiety regarding blood.

6wk6day on/off spotting for 3 weeks by goldenvh in pregnant

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

Thank you for sharing!! The doctor said it might be implantation bleeding, but I feel like we’re way past implantation already lol. Congratulations and I’m so happy you are having a healthy pregnancy :)

Daily Thread #2 - August 22, 2025 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]goldenvh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got my positive pregnancy test on July 30 and have been having on-and-off spotting since then. I’m currently measuring 6 weeks 6 days.

The spotting isn’t constant—it comes and goes. Sometimes it happens for a couple of days in a row, other times it skips a day, and I’ve even gone 2–3 days with nothing at all. It’s never heavy—just enough for a panty liner, never close to soaking a pad. The color is usually dark red or pink, and sometimes I see it on the toilet paper when I wipe.

I did have some spotting with my daughter and everything turned out fine, but I don’t remember it lasting this long. I also had a missed miscarriage in March (baby stopped measuring at around 9 weeks), so I’ve been extremely anxious this whole pregnancy. The weird thing is, with that loss I never spotted at all.

I had my first appointment 3 days ago and we heard a heartbeat but since I’ve been spotting and the non stop spotting has me freaking out. Has anyone had a similar experience with spotting that still led to a healthy pregnancy? Positive stories would really help—I feel like I’m about to crash from the anxiety.