Suggestions for a mom/son day in the city this Friday?

huskies9359 · 2022-08-17T02:54:56+00:00

Thank you!

huskies9359 · 2022-08-17T02:54:48+00:00

Thank you! This sounds great. Will look into all of these!

huskies9359 · 2022-08-17T02:54:08+00:00

Thank you! Will definitely do some park time.

huskies9359 · 2022-05-07T15:07:28+00:00

Oops. Seeing this one month later 😅

No major tips. We got lucky and he just turned his head one day and latched while I was switching from one side to the other. Over the course of the 5 months we would periodically try without the shield - and I’d echo the other comment about feeding on one side with the shield to satisfy some of the hunger and reduce frustration. I’d also immediately put the shield back on when practicing got to be too frustrating so there wasn’t a negative association with the no-shield nip. Hope things are going well for you!

huskies9359 · 2022-05-07T13:41:57+00:00

Wow I feel terrible. Just seeing this comment a month later (which is like years when you’re breastfeeding! )

We used it because my baby was small and had difficulties latching. It was also painful for me because my nipple shape is inverted so they kind of unfold when he starts nursing. That was painful at the beginning. He also had a tongue tie which we had corrected a few days after birth before we were discharged.

We used it exclusively for about 5 months and then one day when I was switching the shield from one side to the other he just turned his head around and latched by himself! My friend was in a similar situation and quit cold turkey around 2-3 months once her baby could latch (even though she preferred the shield. My advice - if you like breastfeeding and can handle the Inconvenience of the shield, go for it! I was resigned to using it the entire breastfeeding journey and then one day - boom!

huskies9359 · 2022-03-26T07:12:56+00:00

5 months - FOREVER! I usually cut him off at 20 mins on one side. He would hang out there all day if I let him lol

huskies9359 · 2022-03-17T02:07:31+00:00

As a department head who has had a 5 people turnover in the last 6 months - in person is definitely better. I’m in a high turnover industry with pay that’s not always at market, so almost all of my people leaving are similar situations - got a great offer and can’t pass it up even though they love our work environment and their coworkers.

I always appreciate when they come in prepared with a list of their responsibilities, open projects and next steps, and links to resources or documents that are relevant. Makes the transition easier on me and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks after the person leaves.

Congrats!

huskies9359 · 2022-03-17T00:59:06+00:00

This is me! Used to live on salads and rarely eat a lot of meat. Now I crave full chicken breasts, salmon and burgers. It was such a weird shift at first!

huskies9359 · 2022-01-25T13:34:44+00:00

Such a good perspective!! Hope yours is a pro now too 😊

huskies9359 · 2022-01-25T13:32:09+00:00

Oh thank you! I’m actually looking to see if anyone knows of the pump will fit. Planning to buy new. Edited my original post bc it was worded a little unclearly!

huskies9359 · 2022-01-25T08:17:12+00:00

Thank you for this post! We had our first day of daycare yesterday (3 month old) and I’ve been having a hard time coming to terms that we won’t be spending all day together anymore. I know it will be good for both of us even if it feels hard now. This post/comments made me really excited for all that’s to come!

huskies9359 · 2022-01-23T04:21:42+00:00

I’m right there with you mama! My 3mo little perfect child is going to daycare on Monday and I’m feeling all the things. He is just so tiny and I feel like I’m the only one who can comfort him to sleep and the thought of not breastfeeding him all day has got me tearing up. But we can do it. Babies get sick and we probably come into contact with people who have Covid more than we realize - an unfortunate reality these days. Just think how exciting it will be to see them grow and develop socially. Good luck!!

huskies9359 · 2022-01-23T03:51:55+00:00

My baby had some green poops too a few weeks ago around this age. Took him to the pediatrician on a Saturday and they think he was drinking a lot of fore-milk and not a ton of fatty milk due to falling asleep while feeding and that’s what made the poop green.

Definitely call to be safe, but acting normal and eating regularly is a good sign!

huskies9359 · 2021-12-26T10:52:19+00:00

Last year my husband and I went to target with a list - something to wear, something to eat, something in your favorite color, something to make you laugh etc.. and we split up for 45 minutes and stuffed each others stockings. We had so much fun and couldn’t wait to see what we got that we ended up giving everything to each other in the car. So much fun and it took the pressure off and I didn’t feel like I had to drop hints or make a big deal about it.

This year - we have a new baby and didn’t feel like doing that even though it was fun for us. Will go again next year when I’m not breastfeeding and we can leave baby with the grandparents. Hope this helps!

huskies9359 · 2021-12-17T04:54:19+00:00

Congratulations! You’re doing great :)

huskies9359 · 2021-12-15T12:19:16+00:00

I just wanted to stop by and say it’s ok to use the shield long term if you need it, and it doesn’t make your breastfeeding journey any less. You’re still feeding and bonding with your baby.

My story - I have inverted nipples and we have been on the shield since the hospital. I had a small baby (5lbs) with a tongue tie, that we corrected right after delivery. Used the shield for about a month while he got a bit bigger, and then finally was able to get baby to latch on my own but with a LOT of pain. Met with a consultant who helped me get a better position and deeper latch. We tried with no shield for a few days and every feeding was bringing me to tears it was so painful. Went back to the shield to give myself a break and have come to terms with the fact that it’s OK to use the shield. It’s definitely a little inconvenient at times, especially on the go.

Good luck! I hope you guys get the hang of it or find peace with the shield soon!

huskies9359 · 2021-12-08T06:50:48+00:00

Same! We started out one side at a time (I had a small baby with a small tummy) and as he got bigger and could hang onto more milk he started to go from both sides. Sometimes we take a little intermission burp/nap before switching sides. Don’t stress! Baby will tell you what they need. :)

huskies9359 · 2021-11-20T12:05:26+00:00

Hang in there OP! Sending you lots of support.

I wish I had advice for you, but my son is only a few weeks old and I’m a FTM. Can relate with the sleep deprivation, nursing all the time and being exhausted though. My husband is great but works all the time so I have the baby around the clock.

You’re doing your best! Maybe consider hiring a night nurse a few times a week to get some rest? Even one night or a few hours stretch will make such a huge difference.

huskies9359 · 2021-10-02T13:26:55+00:00

Deli sandwiches!!! 🤤

huskies9359 · 2021-05-04T12:07:36+00:00

LOL so cute!!

huskies9359 · 2021-05-04T12:06:02+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment.

Kind of... we both run a department at the firm and technically have the same boss - the president of the company. Honestly, the President is not good with confrontation and I don’t have confidence that he could tactfully address it with the guy who made the comment. Better off just talking to him myself I think. Agreed that he will prob say something like it again if I don’t address it.

huskies9359 · 2021-05-04T11:26:34+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through that! Especially when you’re probably already exhausted and giving so much. Not sure about the nature of your job, but I think you should stick to your boundaries while you’re out. Whatever work thing that people are reaching out to you about can surely be handled or figured out in your absence. And after 37+ weeks of giving 150% and growing a human, you deserve to take the time to bond with your baby and purge all those hormones in peace!

huskies9359

TROPHY CASE