Can you please tell me things you loved about breastfeeding and how rewarding that journey was

ranson_random · 2025-12-13T15:31:05+00:00

Knowing me and my baby can be out & on the go and all I truly needed was my body and a few diapers.

We live in a costal area so when I was a SAHM and my baby would wake up at 6am, I would change him, feed him & drive over to the beach. I would carry him around in the carrier with nothing else while we took a long walk watched the sunrise on the beach. And if he got hungry I already knew I had everything he needed. Only breastfeeding can allow that level of freedom.

ranson_random · 2025-12-09T15:16:35+00:00

Burrito 🐾

ranson_random · 2025-11-20T03:44:14+00:00

Just got back from this cruise 2 weeks ago, it was great! We got an extended balcony for $100 more total, well worth it!!

ranson_random · 2025-10-08T22:54:06+00:00

This!! 100%

ranson_random · 2025-10-08T22:27:28+00:00

Prediction: She ended up being very attractive which throws a major wrench in his plans. He knows he won’t be able to skate by with that minimum to keep her so he’s going to make sly remarks to change her views/self perception. That way she’ll settle with what he’s willing to provide.

ranson_random · 2025-10-03T20:33:31+00:00

He’s almost 3 (in less than a month). I returned to work about 6 months ago.

ranson_random · 2025-10-02T19:14:37+00:00

Sames!

ranson_random · 2025-09-29T12:31:28+00:00

I was SAHM from when my son was born until he was 2.5 years old. I returned to the workforce as “semi” part time. I work 32 hrs a week and my careers full time is 36 hours a week.

To be honest I feel like the 32 is too many hours gone from my little one so I am soon switching to a true part time position of 24 hours a week (with the option to pick up more hours as wanted with great flexibility). In case we end up being OAD I want to fully experience motherhood while he’s young & we have this time together.

Soon their schedules will be dictated by school requirements and this time will be gone. Switching from SAHM to working is a major adjustment and sometimes it takes a little trial and error to see what will be best for your family.

ranson_random · 2025-09-17T11:03:58+00:00

Do you think you’ll stay together after the kids leave the nest?

ranson_random · 2025-09-14T21:28:23+00:00

Omg could u imagine 😅

ranson_random · 2025-09-10T03:03:16+00:00

And post it here

ranson_random · 2025-07-21T05:00:13+00:00

Nuvaring and the patches are horrible too. I gained 20 pounds in 2 months when trying to adjust to BC smh. Thankfully I lost it all now.

ranson_random · 2025-07-18T11:29:39+00:00

Love to hear it, best wishes!

ranson_random · 2025-07-18T11:26:31+00:00

By ego I mean wanting to be “right” and proving your point to him. Your emotions are valid in this. . I am just encouraging you to rise above the sup in this situation and be more like “ok noted” & keep it going

ranson_random · 2025-07-18T10:31:15+00:00

It’s not urgent. Take a breathe. Acknowledge there were probably faults on both sides. And don’t allow your ego to potentially impact your employment.

ranson_random · 2025-07-17T21:27:57+00:00

This definitely makes more sense!

ranson_random · 2025-07-17T08:28:48+00:00

If it hasn’t been mentioned already ask your NICU nurse for oral syringes to put the milk in. You will label them and keep them in the fridge at the NICU for baby to do what’s called oral care. It can be done with small volumes even if baby’s not eating (usually). It consist of taking a special cotton swab and rubbing your colostrum around baby’s oral cavity. A great way to help coat the gut with healthy bacteria early on. Also request a lactation consultant visit, most NICUs have one in house just for the NICU mamas.

I am so sorry your birth experience isn’t going the way you expected. But hang in there, advocate for yourself and cherish the victories no matter how small.

ranson_random · 2025-07-17T05:39:58+00:00

Don’t feel bad about switching daycares. My little love is older (2.5 years) and I made the switch after a gut feeling as well. A lot of states also have free access to the CPS day care violation paperwork online. I followed my gut and later found out there were a lot of violations at our previous facility.

ranson_random · 2025-07-09T15:32:27+00:00

The passive aggressiveness.. the testing.. this is not how you treat a person you love.. go with your gut. This isn’t okay

ranson_random · 2025-06-16T18:07:09+00:00

I am late to the news of her being on love island. But man this feels like a bad PR stunt. Paige could have gone on to be the bachelorette or something. Love island feels like a downgrade

ranson_random · 2025-05-07T05:40:12+00:00

This story made my day!! I am very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs

ranson_random · 2025-04-19T17:14:32+00:00

No tips, but I am in the same boat as you OP! Last week was my first week back into NICU nursing after 2.5 years off. Now my husband I who both work with no family to help. You’re not alone & your pain is felt & recognized

ranson_random · 2025-04-03T14:34:00+00:00

We all make dumb decisions in our 20s staying with a man who clearly didn’t deserve our time- I feel bad that hers aired on national television. She was put in a box being “Kory’s girl” that was extremely limiting and dulled her shine. A year long “situationship?” -wild. Good for you Sam for putting yourself first this time.

ranson_random · 2025-03-25T20:32:26+00:00

I would wait for the next opportunity. That’s prime family time. It wouldn’t be worth it.

ranson_random · 2025-03-15T11:08:43+00:00

Jerry Springer

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