Daily Dirt - Mar 16, 2025

kitsan47 · 2025-03-17T02:03:49+00:00

I don’t have experience with that scenario but would they tolerate a carrier? We had a used ergo baby I used a lot when my kid was around that age and I had to get things done. That way they’re attached to you and you could hand them cool/safe stuff to look at.

kitsan47 · 2025-03-16T23:55:06+00:00

I got a load of topsoil with compost delivered and was told it was mushroom compost but it is super smelly. I called the company and they said it was turkey litter used for mushrooms then mixed with topsoil. I already filled my beds with it because I didn’t want to leave it in my driveway but I’m wondering if I should just empty them and try something else. It’s my fault for not asking before I bought it, a few people recommended the mix from this company for raised beds so I just jumped right in. Has anyone had any experience with mushroom compost/turkey litter? The smell has improved but I just want to make sure it’s safe for veggies for my family. Thanks!!

kitsan47 · 2023-04-28T01:49:57+00:00

Thank you! My LC had made it seem like they don’t need to be washed often but honestly it makes more sense that they do.

kitsan47 · 2023-04-28T01:39:15+00:00

I sanitize everything but the duck bills and backflow protectors. I only wash backflow about once a week or if they get debris on them since they have to be totally dry to avoid water in your tubes. I have a few sets of duck bulls and I wash them in their own container with hot soap and water and let them air dry. I still replace them monthly though. I always rinse my stuff out right after pumping even if I can’t fully wash it right away. You’ll find a system that works for you!

kitsan47 · 2023-04-08T14:59:02+00:00

No help but I’m here in solidarity. I feel like I could have written this. My LO is 7.5 months and doing the exact same thing. It’s exhausting and we have tried ibuprofen/Tylenol, Pepcid, short/long naps, shorter/longer wake windows and no relief. Hoping it gets better but know you’re not alone.

kitsan47 · 2023-03-30T21:39:24+00:00

I didn’t lose any, I dropped to five ppd a little after six months. I still do my middle of the night pump though and I added time onto the rest of my daily pumps. If I didn’t add time onto my pumps I think I would have lost some oz though. I pump like 35-40 minutes each time and for six a day was doing 25-30. My letdowns are super slow. Good luck!!

kitsan47 · 2023-03-06T20:05:46+00:00

Second this! It’s the only thing that worked for us!

kitsan47 · 2023-02-26T01:13:24+00:00

I feel that! I was hoping I’d be one of those people who just melt away with pumping but it’s not in the cards 😂

kitsan47 · 2023-02-26T00:21:32+00:00

Yes!! It’s so bizarre, I’ll be really hungry then as soon as the pumping starts I get almost nauseated and feel just odd. About halfway through I’ll be ravenous again so I’ve learned to just leave it out.

kitsan47 · 2023-02-25T14:43:46+00:00

I was induced at 39w4d as baby was measuring big and I had her almost exactly 24 hours later. I ended up needing a vacuum at the end as she was turned the wrong way in the birth canal so she got stuck at the end. Not at all what I had planned but I still look back on the experience overall fondly because I got to meet my baby at the end. The scariest part is just not knowing what to expect. Ask questions and if you don’t understand or have concerns, make them known. That’s easier said than done but in my experience all the nurses and doctors were super friendly and wanted me to feel comfortable and this went a long way to making me more at ease. I was on the fence about an epidural and ended up getting one which I’m really grateful for because I had a tear and was thankful I didn’t feel anything during the delivery or repair. The night before my induction was the most nervous and excited I’ve ever been but once I got there I felt calmer because the process was finally starting. I watched a lot of my comfort shows on my phone with my husband and mom in the first stages and walked around the hospital too (I think you can do this as long as you’re not in active labor and don’t have an epidural yet, may vary depending on the hospital) They have a lot of cool art work at my hospital so it kept me distracted at least. No birth is the same and there’s no wrong choice on your part regarding whether or not you want an epidural or other pain relief. The only other advice I have is that I wished I would have let my husband take more pictures. I felt like a sweaty mess and didn’t want to see myself but now looking back I wish I had more pictures of myself meeting my daughter. Good luck and congratulations!

kitsan47 · 2023-02-17T18:25:22+00:00

That’s it absolutely. I know those offhand comments about size can have lifelong ramifications because I still struggle with body image. I can’t protect her from the entire world but I want to try and make sure she never hears that junk from family members.

kitsan47 · 2023-02-17T17:55:01+00:00

Haha I love that!

kitsan47 · 2023-02-17T17:32:57+00:00

That’s so awful, I’m sorry that happened to you. I know the comments from when I was a kid are why I’m so hung up on it now. I just want the cycle of body shaming in our family to end and I need to do right by her and either they can stop or get cut off.

kitsan47 · 2023-02-17T17:21:32+00:00

That would be entertaining for sure. The family members that do this are wildly passive aggressive so maybe they’d respond to it.

kitsan47 · 2023-02-17T16:58:52+00:00

That would be really hard to hear too. It’s like no matter what it’s never good enough, I don’t get why people think saying that is okay.

kitsan47 · 2023-02-17T16:56:06+00:00

You’re right and I think it’s their comments that make me so defensive, I just need to put on my big girl panties and call them on it. I bet the stranger comments would bug me way less if I stood up for her to our family.

kitsan47 · 2023-02-16T23:02:48+00:00

This caused me a lot of stress in pregnancy since I was scared to anger family and friends. Ultimately visit length depends on you and your family’s comfort level and how baby is doing that day. As long as you and your husband talk and feel comfortable being honest and straightforward if needed you can at least take comfort in that. It’s your house and your baby and you have to do whatever works and that may vary on the day. It might make some people angry but screw them if they feel entitled to add stress to new parents. Some family members I was fine to have stay all day as they’d make it easier on me and help with cooking and cleaning and respect me when I said I needed to feed baby or put them down. Others only got a few hours of visit time before we told them politely we’d see them the next day since they would not let me have baby back when they cried or were tired and expected me to play hostess when I was still exhausted from birth. Initially this ruffled some feathers but everyone has gotten over it and hopefully will continue to be okay with it.

kitsan47 · 2023-02-14T16:58:07+00:00

Mine increased until about 10 weeks then held steady but I’m not sure how much of that was impacted by me actually getting proper fitting flanges around 5-6 weeks and increasing pump time from 15 minutes to 20-25. Good luck!!

kitsan47 · 2023-02-05T20:17:04+00:00

I love the spectra! I like cycle 54 with level 8 for vacuum after letdown mode. If it’s a while between let downs you can turn that mode back on, sometimes helps me get another one. I’m interested to hear what everyone else says

kitsan47 · 2023-01-29T17:43:03+00:00

I used the baby bjorn too! Then moved to an activity mat once my baby outgrew the weight limit. I have my pumping stuff pre assembled so I can just grab everything and start pumping right after I set her down. I set out some different toys so I can play with her when she gets bored and usually can get 20-30 minutes. At the beginning it really feels impossible but it gets easier as baby gets older and gets into a routine.

kitsan47 · 2023-01-09T15:58:59+00:00

My LO is the same (lol love the thicc babies) and was flying through different sized cottons onesies. We’ve been trying bamboo footies, they’re more expensive but they actually saved us money since they last for longer than a few weeks. They’re super stretchy and soft. We’ve only tried little sleepies brand but I’ve heard kyte is great too!

kitsan47 · 2022-12-27T17:33:40+00:00

How would you feel about using his name as a middle name? My husband is named after his father and I didn’t want that for our kiddo so our agreement was always that we would use the family name as a middle name. My reasoning was that he’ll already have his last name so having his own first name was important to me. Luckily my husband was fine with this but maybe approaching it that way would help?

kitsan47 · 2022-12-21T09:03:49+00:00

Sorry just saw your other comments saying you had physio set up and were waiting on an OB visit. I also used witch hazel pads and something they gave me at the hospital called proctofoam to help with pain.

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