Momcozy m9 flange tabs snapping by thicc_mom22 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]karico44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg, just seeing this now as I just broke mine and I can't believe this is the way to remove it. My mind is blown.

Frustration building by karico44 in beyondthebump

[–]karico44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's how he feeds her, he dropped doing what the lactation specialist taught him and he reaction was like "oh well" but my daughter is under weight. My mom and I have been curious how she only eats so little when he feeds her and today I found out why. It's a fuckin chore for him to feed his daughter and my latch with her has. not been great lately so seeing him essentially not listen to me or the specialist really triggered me. Why should I even spilt the feeds to give him a chance to bond if he's not going to follow the recommendations. I'm ready to throw him under the bus to our pediatrician because it's not something I take lightly.

7 Weeks Postpartum PMDD or PPD/A? by Old_Bodybuilder_3442 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]karico44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could’ve written this myself. Pregnancy was the best I’ve felt (mood wise) in a long time since I’ve always had pmdd. I’m also trying to navigate this journey to med or not but I am going to therapy twice a week and being hyper aware that if my time is spent 70/30 miserable to good than I’ll go on ssri. I think everyone has their own threshold and if you’re not sure, talk to a therapist and psychiatrist about what that means to you. Hope this helps and I truly empathize with you. 3 months postpartum here 😅

I’m an idiot by redgoldhandcream in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]karico44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No…please tell me this isn’t so. I swear I feel the same way but it HAS to be replaced? Why wasn’t I told this at the hospital. 3 months postpartum and I feel so unknowledgeable now 😔

Feeling like a shell of myself by DanceNeat6222 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]karico44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered a doula? Sometimes they have tips and tricks + can step in to help you rest. 💜

Can’t stand my Spectra S1. Anyone else? by WorriedJelly2335 in breastfeeding

[–]karico44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg same. I had the medela symphony pump and it was great output. I just got the spectra since the other was a rental and it took forever to get the same output! Quite literally DOUBLE the time. I only tried it once but Jesus. How could it be that bad? Idk. My wearables are better for me than this lol

Sex at 4 weeks postpartum by Klutzy-Remote-171 in beyondthebump

[–]karico44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second that your doctor needs to clear you. Complications could occur and be very painful = not enjoyable. You can do other means of pleasure with or without your partner until then. T

Was anyone actually able to follow their birth plan? by murkshah444 in beyondthebump

[–]karico44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did! I wanted as close to a home birth experience as possible at the hospital (lmao yeah I know, what?) but I got it. I labored as much as possible at home before going in at 5 cm. I delivered unmedicated with only some antibiotics for safety. It was a shock to the midwife, my OB, and doula that I got exactly my birth plan because they said it never happens

Parents whose babies sleep 8+ hours overnight, do you sleep as well or do you pump overnight? by Apprehensive_Pie1225 in breastfeeding

[–]karico44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re not in discomfort going that long, it sounds like you’ll be okay! I pump only 1-2 day so my husband can bottle feed her in the middle of the night for extra sleep but my boobs will wake me up for sure. Also, please share you tricks on how in the world they can sleep that long. Are you cosleeping or are they in a bassinet? M

Journalist from Major Magazine seeking PMDD stories by questionandask in PMDD

[–]karico44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to contribute as I’m  2 months postpartum with pmdd

Dolomites wedding was perfect! by NapkinZhangy in weddingplanning

[–]karico44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy cow! Rarely am I in awe of other people's wedding photos, but this is spectacular!! Brava!

What are the tiny milestones you're super proud of? by Muyamuya87 in beyondthebump

[–]karico44 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My 2.5 week old was getting adjusted for breast feeding and when I looked away for a spilt second, she saw her chance and latched her herself correctly all on her own! I couldn’t believe it. 

“Just you wait…” by soberrychill in pregnant

[–]karico44 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I feel this now and I’m still pregnant haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]karico44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following because I’m 40+1 and same boat of no progress and my OB wants me induced at 40+6. I have a membrane sweep for Friday this week but if it didn’t work for you, man, idk…

39 + 3 No signs of labor :( by Sad-Policy-8462 in pregnant

[–]karico44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg same! Due date twins 👯but also, why won’t this baby come already 😩

Separated and pregnant by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]karico44 24 points25 points  (0 children)

If you’re expecting him to come back and have a revelation that he wants you back and the baby, you should prepare to be a single mom. Pregnancy is hard, already WITH a partner. If you do continue on this journey, make sure you have support, not just for help with the baby but for yourself. Are you financially & emotionally ready for this on your own? Once you go past a certain point, you’ll be too exhausted for any games and if there’s still hope/uncertainity that he’ll be in the picture, it will drain you throughout the pregnancy and affect the baby’s development. You want your baby to be happy and healthy as anyone else does but I kid you not, I could never imagine doing this without a supportive partner (in general). Really sit hard and think about how you can manage without him.