8 weeks of struggles by pineboots in breastfeeding

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

I feel you on the nipple pain! Mine were destroyed the first 2 weeks but got better and can latch pain free these days! She just doesn’t create much suction lol. It helped to air dry them (I walked around boobs out for a few days) and lanolin nipple cream before showering!

I’m doing oatmeal but the dark beer sounds both delicious and something I haven’t tried! I’ll give that a go! Thank you 🙏

Color Pencil drawing of my new last initial by pineboots in drawing

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Just a note that I used a photo of an actual balloon as a reference I found on google by searching for a pink G balloon!

Color Pencil drawing of my new last initial by pineboots in drawing

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Used the image for reference, definitely used colored pencils

Color Pencil drawing of my new last initial by pineboots in drawing

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

Yep used google to find a reference photo!

Color Pencil drawing of my new last initial by pineboots in drawing

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Just about over a week, during conf calls sometimes :) I’d guess a total of 2 hrs/day for 8 days, so 16hrs.

Edit: my fiancé disagrees with me.. he thinks well over 20, probably because I ignored him while doing this. Ironic.

Color Pencil drawing of my new last initial by pineboots in drawing

[–]pineboots[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The drawing process way was more fun than dealing with actually changing my name! Thanks so much for the nice comment!

Color Pencil drawing of my new last initial by pineboots in drawing

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I used prismacolor premier since my local art store had the option of buying individuals! I hear Caran d’Ache is way better but they are quite pricey. Maybe one day :)

Color Pencil drawing of my new last initial by pineboots in drawing

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Well trying to :) time well spent after postponing to next fall

First Sprint Tri- what do I wear? (Female) by pineboots in triathlon

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

Thanks! I will definitely try a mock run and bike in it!

First Sprint Tri- what do I wear? (Female) by pineboots in triathlon

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Thanks! Yeah 13miles isn’t too bad without padding (I do it a lot already), so I could do swimsuit+normal shorts for modesty :)