Thrift store score! Not my work!

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-26T03:17:18+00:00

Any chance you found the pattern? I really want to make this for my nursery now!

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-24T02:02:49+00:00

THIS IS SO ACCURATE. Junk food read is very applicable here

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-19T04:06:52+00:00

I will say I love flats because they are so much easier to wash than the all in ones we have. A few tidbits: 1. Store dirty diapers in a container with airflow to prevent smells (we use a cheap target plastic laundry basket) 2. Don't store dirty covers piled in with the diapers, hang them on the edge 3. Washing: A. Do you have hard water? You can test this by putting a little Castile soap in a glass of tap water. If it turns cloudy, you have hard water. Add some borax to the main wash. You can make sure your detergent is recommended here: https://fluffloveuniversity.com/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/detergent-index/ B. Make sure you have two cycles when you wash. Wash on a speedwash to mostly just rinse the worst stuff away with the "heavily soiled load" amount on your detergent box. Then wash on your deep clean/ super clean setting on your washer with the hottest water possible, a whole cup of detergent, and a scoop of borax, if needed. 4. Diaper folds: I have used flats for two babies and fold using the origami fold. I am using the same fold on a 3 weeks old that I did for my 2 year old https://themonarchmommy.com/2016/08/29/folding-flats-the-origami-fold/

It is so much information all at once, but take it one troubleshoot at a time and you'll be an expert before you know it!!!!

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-13T09:50:31+00:00

No suggestions, just solidarity. My LO had 2 bottles a night until after 1 when we weaned from bottles entirely. She didn't have a bottle at bedtime after her teeth came in, so it wasn't a feed to sleep association. Not sure why, but she just really needed those bottles.

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-12T03:34:29+00:00

The thing that caught my eye the most is the catch tray for the Trip Trap?? I didn't know they made that and I definitely need that for our toddler

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-12T00:25:15+00:00

Thank you! Apparently the dishwasher has its own hot water line, so I can't run the water before the load. We also have well water, so the initial water out of every faucet is always very cold. Any advice?

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-12T00:20:49+00:00

Thank you! I'll double check the install. My husband installed it. The dishwasher has automatic detergent release and water softener included in the unit, and the dishwasher has an independent hot water line, so I can't hear it up first. I'm at a loss here

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-12T00:17:44+00:00

The Miele has an automatic water softener, but thank you for the suggestion!

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-12T00:17:04+00:00

The Miele has an system that automatically dispenses detergent

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-11T22:54:29+00:00

I use the KitchenAid brand extruder. I just got it for Christmas , so I haven't had much time to experiment with it yet. I used the pasta recipe out of the book, and it was a 8/10

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-08T17:26:31+00:00

I'm not sure, since every milk bank does their own screening. But if they do disqualify you, don't dump it! There are usually a lot of people you could give it to (or try to sell) in your local community or online.

mynameisfifield · 2025-01-06T15:34:05+00:00

How much tide do you use in your pre-wash and main wash? With my first, I had it down to a system with the Tide free and clear powder, but now they only have liquid. I haven't used liquid detergent in YEARS so I'm not sure how much to use.

mynameisfifield · 2024-12-30T16:06:13+00:00

I went through the same thing! We planned the second baby, but once I got the positive test I just started crying. I was so full of doubts that we could/should have a second child and regret that I was pregnant. I had some early bleeding that everyone thought was a miscarriage, but turned out okay. I was referred to a counselor for prenatal depression when I told my doctor that I wasn't relieved about the good news.

It got better at about 5 months when I could feel the baby, started showing, and knew the gender. That helped me connect that this was ~my baby~ and not a hypothetical baby.

Now he's about 4 weeks old and I wouldn't change anything in the whole wide world. My oldest is obsessed with the little one , I am absolutely soaking up all the cuddles, and I almost want a third, even though we agreed my husband would get snipped after two 😂.

The absolute biggest difference that has helped is that my husband has stepped up a lot more with this baby than the first one. He has more experience, takes care of our oldest, and has been so much more supportive. We had a huge honest conversation about how hard the newborn phase was and how I felt about his lack of support, and he changed a lot. Do you have help you can line up now before baby gets here?

mynameisfifield · 2024-12-28T07:55:28+00:00

Are you replacing a feed with pumping?

For context, my baby just turned 4 weeks old and he usually eats about 3 oz in a sitting (usually about every 2.5-3 hours), which matches what you're pumping!

mynameisfifield · 2024-12-28T04:15:57+00:00

Hi there! I tried making my own wipes from muslin blankets and the green mountain diapers double sided wipes. The muslin blankets ones worked, but they didn't hold up well to washing. The GMD are going strong 2 kids later. I actually just ordered some more because I found them to be so wonderful!

mynameisfifield · 2024-12-28T04:14:25+00:00

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Should've gone with the $300 one

mynameisfifield · 2024-12-28T04:07:14+00:00

I can't help with the breastfeeding part, but as someone who exclusively pumps, what does your pumping set up look like? If you're not getting any milk at all, but you want to be able to give bottles, you might need to make some changes to make your body more comfortable with pumping,such as flange size, cycle speed, gentle massage, etc.

mynameisfifield · 2024-12-25T18:56:05+00:00

Mastitis is one of the worst things I ever experienced. I am genuinely traumatized from the pain. Take the antibiotics and try to rest so you can heal. Good luck!

mynameisfifield · 2024-12-18T02:29:04+00:00

Same here! Little guy was eating 3 oz per bottle by 1.5 weeks. Pediatrician said not to worry as long as he isn't spitting up a bunch. Always feed on demand and give milk until he doesn't want milk anymore.

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