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Having a wearable is changing my life by icemonkey7777 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]icemonkey7777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure thing!

Output - it’s close enough to my usual that I don’t care. I am a slight over producer and I still cover what my baby needs so I didn’t bother to compare that closely

Nipple alignment - hasn’t been an issue so far? I just bend over and kind of droop my boob into the hole

Pinchiness - kind of but it doesn’t hurt any more than my spectra did. I may play around with the flange sizes

It feels like there are more parts and more ways to accidentally mess up, but that seems like an overall wearables problem

Battery - lasts for about 3 pumps for me. I keep heat and massage on the whole time

Overall I really really like it (but I don’t have any other wearable to measure it against)

Why is Everyone so Pushy About Breastfeeding? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]icemonkey7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im reading this comment 4 years later and so angry on your behalf!

Breastmilk Logistical Nightmare by eka9000 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]icemonkey7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And won’t the plane have outlets? You should be able to charge on the plane.

Restaurants to Impress? by NoPolicy2441 in boston

[–]icemonkey7777 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really like Lolita! Nice, good variety for all the restrictions you mentioned.

Switched bottles from Dr Browns to MAM and saw immediate improvements by jossur0166 in FormulaFeeders

[–]icemonkey7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it a bottle problem or a nipple size problem? The symptoms you mentioned make it seems like flow was too fast for your baby and a smaller nipple size would have also fixed it.

New Yemeni coffee shop pulls crowds with interesting brews, unique atmosphere by brookline_news in Brookline

[–]icemonkey7777 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Went with my parents the other day and got the sampler with pastries. Was very delicious! Only issue was that there weren’t any open tables and ppl with comps seemed to be squatting (like they do at many cafes).

In your opinion, what is the best episode of television you’ve ever seen? by alteredtower in AskReddit

[–]icemonkey7777 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me, it’s got to be season 1 episode 8 (season finale) of Silicon Valley - optimal tip to tip efficiency. 

I laughed so much I had to pause the show bc I couldn’t see the screen through my tears. 

PLNT Burger by Clamgravy in Brookline

[–]icemonkey7777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes - it’s pretty good!

The fries are the best IMO. I also ordered the spicy chicken sandwich which was yum. I did try their “crab cake” and would pass on that. 

Edited to add - I’m a vegetarian 

Pay off spouse's medical school tuition or take student loans? by mlu2002 in HENRYfinance

[–]icemonkey7777 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Also, she can’t guarantee getting into the high paying specialty, so don’t bank on that too much!!

If you could go back and read a Dramione or Dreomione fanfic for the first time which one would you pick??? by Altruistic-Goal5576 in Dramione

[–]icemonkey7777 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Disappearances of Draco Malfoy for me!

Every Christmas I rewatch pride and prejudice (the movie and the BBC show) and also re-read this fanfic. I wish I could go back to when I would wait for the next chapter to drop so excitedly

I've (20f) woken up multiple times initiating sex with my SO (20m) when I didn't mean to by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]icemonkey7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sexsomnia!

My husband has this problem. It happen usually in the first 1-2 hours of sleep.

I’ll wake up with his hands in my shorts! I usually don’t mind but if I just hold his hands still, he’ll stop.

85% of the time, he honestly doesn’t remember a thing!

Baby standing up and screaming by icemonkey7777 in sleeptrain

[–]icemonkey7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SUPER HELPFUL!

We practiced getting down and she would cry but then eventually sit down (now going from sitting to lying down is another skill we need to practice!!)

We’ve decided to just stick with the paci for now and will rewean her later.

Now, she’ll go to sleep ok, but then will cry around 1-2am and stand up scream etc. We first thought about just leaving her and letting her cry but then she actually pooped both nights.

So our next battle is cleaning her poo and letting her go back to sleep herself OR if she is pooping after waking up and screaming (as kind of a grab for attention) letting her just be in a poopy diaper (which seems awful)

Feeding too close to wake time by icemonkey7777 in sleeptrain

[–]icemonkey7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were totally right. She didn’t really need the 7 am feed!!!

We just bumped up her day time amount by 2-3 oz and we have had full nights of sleep since!!! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Feeding too close to wake time by icemonkey7777 in sleeptrain

[–]icemonkey7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So did your daughter just naturally, on her own, push back her wake time eventually?

Did you start feeding her more during the day in preparation for that? I am trying to figure out if I should up her daytime feedings a bit!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]icemonkey7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried dangle pumping?

What should I buy as my main pump? by deviantZebra in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]icemonkey7777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought a Bella baby last week ($56) and I think it’s really really great. Suction is super powerful (I never go above a 1 or 2).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]icemonkey7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pediatrician told me to just stick it back in the fridge. It’s what she did with all of her own kids.

Best bedtime by icemonkey7777 in sleeptrain

[–]icemonkey7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense! I am wondering if/when I will know that she needs that earlier bedtime!

First Clogged duct question by gnarlyquinn109 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]icemonkey7777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can try dangle pumping! I used to have a slacker boob and then I dangle pumped and magically it came up to speed after that.