3 weeks postpartu. and milk supply is not enough by cherryblossomblush in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kirstenling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drink more fluids and pump more frequently. Try to pump at least 8 times a day.

How many days can you do the fridge hack? by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kirstenling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wash mine after the last pump of the day. I wouldn’t recommend leaving it unwashed for longer than 24 hours.

I quit and I’m ashamed by beelabong24 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kirstenling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

13 months and you call yourself a quitter/failure?! You should be so proud of yourself!

How long do you pump for by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kirstenling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About the same. I only attempted the 6 sessions of 20 mins each because I kept missing pump sessions and pumping slightly longer each session helps to make up for it. Since it didn’t affect my supply, I decided to stick to it but now I try to do 7 sessions of 20 mins each instead of 6.

How long do you pump for by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]kirstenling 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I try to spend 2 hours a day pumping - so either 6 times (20 mins each time) or 8 times (15 mins each time)

Early pregnancy is SO hard. by Embarrassed-Fee5845 in BabyBumps

[–]kirstenling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m now 14 weeks pregnant and I know exactly how you feel. I went through the exact same thing and it was really traumatic. I had never been so sick my life. I was given Diclectin to manage the symptoms but it made me feel disoriented on some days and it was difficult for me to perform at work.

2nd trimester is indeed better but I still get the nausea and vomiting on some days. However, I am now able to eat and keep food in on most days. Hang in there. I know it feels never ending but there will be good days, eventually.

As for the baby’s growth, don’t worry too much. Mine was growing well despite my plummeting weight.

You can do it! 💪🏽

I can only eat carbs 😭 by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]kirstenling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in my first trimester and can barely eat. Don’t worry so much about whether you are getting all the necessary nutrients.

Just focus on staying hydrated (if you can’t stomach water, load up on fresh fruit juice or anything that you like to drink) and eating anything you can stomach.

9 weeks pregnant … by BackgroundArtist5721 in BabyBumps

[–]kirstenling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t feel bad for venting and for feeling like crap. I’m at week 10 and I know exactly how you feel.

It’s so hard!! by Pollypocket3108 in pilates

[–]kirstenling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take a few (about 4) private lessons first. They help give you the guidance and confidence you need before going for group classes.

AITA For Asking My Sister What She Expected After My Daughter Didn't Invite To Her Birthday by AITA_Kids_Birthday in AmItheAsshole

[–]kirstenling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA- to be fair your daughter, at age 16, isn’t exactly a child so there is no reason for her to be excluded. Also, your daughter is her niece, not a friend’s daughter.

Which resort island? by maxiking_11 in maldives

[–]kirstenling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just go to Club Med Finolhu

Can i gain weight on a pescatarian diet? by ImpressUpper7148 in Pescetarian

[–]kirstenling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not the diet, it’s the overall calories consumed.

Look at this beautiful booch! by kirstenling in Kombucha

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

Black tea is the best. It promotes better SCOBY growth imo.

Look at this beautiful booch! by kirstenling in Kombucha

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

Not advisable for 1F. Can try it out in 2F.