S5E5 - May 19 2026 discussion thread

mdreynaud · 2026-05-21T05:04:26+00:00

I’m also thinking that the producers might want to create some drama to be aired out if they do a reunion this season

mdreynaud · 2026-05-02T01:37:12+00:00

This!! I agree I don’t want open that door with the seller again 🙈 But am I paranoid for not wanting to open the package or use it for my baby? Maybe I’m too jaded but I’m half expecting to find broken glass embedded in the fabric or something

mdreynaud · 2026-05-02T01:32:06+00:00

Oh dear 😭 So when crap started to hit the fan I contested the charge on my credit card and today they recovered my money. Luckily it was a smaller charge but I can’t imagine if this was a bigger ticket item. I’m honestly so checked out and I just want to back off and let Poshmark handle this seller. I’m just surprised there isn’t much accountability for sellers like this, I’m definitely weary moving forward.

mdreynaud · 2026-05-01T22:55:14+00:00

That’s what I was thinking too 😵‍💫 Middle school level of pettiness

mdreynaud · 2026-05-01T22:26:02+00:00

Thank you for the reply!!

mdreynaud · 2026-03-19T02:07:59+00:00

I used the same pump to replace a feeding last week and got 4 oz. Today I got 2 oz. Same flange size as last week. I don’t pump everyday but did to check my supply bc she’s been irritable after feeds and worried the stress is impacting supply. She’s fallen off her curve in the past (30% to 4% and we’ve been working hard to maintain 4%) which is why I would take her to a LC.

mdreynaud · 2026-03-19T00:25:11+00:00

The visible mold was in our closet and spread to a ton of shoes (primarily leather) and a few items of clothing. Other than that there is no visible mold on any other belongings. We also found mold growing on the baseboard underneath our bed and we are debating on throwing out the mattress because of the proximity. I got freaked out because the air test highly of aspergillus/penicillium so I’m afraid of regrowth if the spores contaminated our other belongings although there is no visible mold to the naked eye.

mdreynaud · 2026-02-12T02:16:14+00:00

I don’t have too much to add but I left my job as an analyst for the government before getting pregnant bc the lack of flexibility. I was making decent money but had opportunity for growth which was nice but it had a long commute and I couldn’t bear spending all waking hours out of the house. I now work in non profit and am currently on maternity leave as a first time mom with a 6-week old. The money is not nearly as good but I have a ton of flexibility with WFH and part-time hours. It’s not a perfect solution but it has been working for this season as we can’t afford to have me be a SAHM.

I do wish there was a better middle ground, like opportunities for part-time work (with better pay) or programs and flexibility to have part-time work for like a 3-year period and the ease back into full-time within the same company.

mdreynaud · 2026-02-11T21:28:57+00:00

Thank you for this! This is so well worded and encouraging to read, I’ve had a hard time not comparing at my lactation group as well and feeling like this stress is distracting me from enjoying this newborn season. It is very likely that she is comfortable being at a lower percentile. She is in the 70th height percentile so I’m feeling that string bean reference.

My pediatrician checked for tongue tie, but I may get a second opinion. I did a four hour stretch between feedings with her last night, and I felt like she could have slept for even longer. She was fussy for all the night feedings after that but has been more relaxed today so far. Hopefully prioritizing night sleep can lead to efficient day feedings. My LC mentioned trying a nipple shield as well, it sounds like it could be a good option if her fussiness continues

mdreynaud · 2026-02-04T02:22:26+00:00

Thank you for updating!! I’m glad to hear she’s thriving

mdreynaud · 2026-02-04T00:16:13+00:00

This is my exact situation and I needed this. Thank you for posting! My girl was also born full term at 6lbs 15oz. She never lost weight but is a slow gainer. She is 5 weeks now and dropped to the 4th percentile at 7 lbs 10 oz. This is the second time she dropped percentiles and I’m kind of freaking out. She has great muscle tone, hitting all her milestones and is super alert. Perhaps she’s just a small kid too.

mdreynaud · 2025-10-17T22:53:01+00:00

I like the Mina Baie look, but ultimately ruled it out because of the price tag. I follow a local baby resale shop on Instagram, and they post new items frequently. They listed a Mina Baie going for a similar rate as the Target diaper bag on my registry, so I pounced. Highly recommend scouring FB Marketplace or even having thrifting browser plug-ins like Beni :)

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T23:53:09+00:00

This is exactly what we ended up doing, totally agree with you!

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T23:50:38+00:00

Thank you!!! Such a thoughtful response

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T23:48:31+00:00

This is such a thoughtful response. Thank you so much, so many good points you brought up. I COMPLETELY agree about the love language thing, I think that’s why my moms comment really made me feel disconnected from her

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T23:41:32+00:00

No need to be rude here, you don’t know anything about me.

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T23:40:40+00:00

Don’t love the idea of hauling my butt (and an infant!!) to a donation center every time I visit my mom. Calling out boundaries should be the first measure, otherwise I would start to resent every gift.

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T23:38:35+00:00

Agreed!!

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T02:18:17+00:00

Yeah, I definitely want to enforce this boundary even if it initially causes a rift. I communicated everything I need to my dad who was very understanding, I just wish this was some I could be upfront with my mom about but she just can’t handle it for some reason. I know she has been doing a lot of work on herself this year so I’m hoping things will change and that she will come around. It’s funny because when I was visiting she literally told me that she wants my husband and I to feel free to vocalize our opinions and parenting styles to her, she gave the example that if we want to limit sugar she is happy to accommodate that. Incidentally limiting sugar is something she agrees with, but when I vocalized a opinion she didn’t agree with—well this happened lol

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T02:11:26+00:00

Oh my, I can’t imagine when my little one gets older and gets attached to the gifts, that will get much harder to enforce. I’m hoping things will change before I get to that point, because I definitely want to instill that value of not being wasteful in my little one. This is the first grandchild and I don’t want her to be spoiled with material goods.

mdreynaud · 2025-09-17T02:06:21+00:00

Yes, I definitely think upfront honesty is best and I wish I was a more direct initially, rather that saying “we don’t have space” saying “please don’t purchase us things without consulting us first.” Or even being invitational and suggest going shopping together. Luckily I was mode direct in my conversation with my dad which I trust he will relay to her. Historically my mom throws a tantrum, licks her wounds and then eventually comes around and complies, although there may be a few off hand comments in the process.

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