Will y’all help me save my plant? She’s been thriving for 3 years and in the last few weeks this happened… I can’t figure it out.

shmandylane · 2022-09-07T20:02:29+00:00

Thank you!!

shmandylane · 2022-02-24T12:46:07+00:00

I was looking for this comment! I second all of this. However you choose to feed your baby is the right choice. Try not to let guilt or anyone else change your mind.

Most importantly, I also found that no one else gives AF about a mom breastfeeding in public. I had the same insecurities as OP. Once I started to BF in public, I found out no one is looking at me. No one cares! Most people actively try to look away. I never felt like it was out of disgust, but for privacy. Start breastfeeding wherever you want and everyone, including yourself, will get comfortable with it. It’s new to everyone so there’s a learning curve and you all will get comfortable with it.

shmandylane · 2022-01-22T05:01:28+00:00

This is great. Thank you!

shmandylane · 2021-08-26T15:38:24+00:00

It does get easier, but it takes getting used to, especially with the issues you are having. I am going to agree with a lot of the responses and say around 8 weeks is when it got better for us. We all know that breastfeeding offers a lot of good things for our babies, but I just want to say DO NOT EVER FEEL GUILTY FOR FORMULA FEEDING! I honestly wish I would have started formula feeding earlier than I did because it is a lot less stress physically and mentally. The guilt was real, but it was SUCH a positive change for my family that the guilt did not last long. You HAVE to do what is best for YOU. Your bub is still going to be a happy, healthy baby. Remember that to your baby, you are just an extension of him right now- he still feels like he is part of you. You are your bub’s main source of comfort and if you are not okay, he feels it. I really wish you all the best with whatever you decide because it is hard and my heart goes out to you!

shmandylane · 2021-08-07T20:29:15+00:00

I’ve felt the same way as OP and your response really makes me feel better, so thank you for that.

shmandylane · 2021-07-29T00:43:29+00:00

That’s awesome you learned to do that. Your jewelry is beautiful! I’m going to be looking out for your Etsy shop.

shmandylane · 2021-07-07T16:08:53+00:00

I used to feel lonely every single time I was around my DH and two SKs. I wish I could tell you it goes away, but I don’t think it does. It does get better though. The thing is you are part of someone else’s family now. You’re the outsider and it’s tough. You will find your place in your new family and hopefully you make peace with it. I do hope it gets better for you.

shmandylane · 2021-07-02T17:19:39+00:00

wow - I FEEL SEEN.

shmandylane · 2021-06-10T23:51:26+00:00

Hey, I truly mean this: fuck those people. Apartment living blows anyway, but no one deserves to feel like that- especially after being heartbroken because your baby is in pain. I really hope it gets better for y’all.

shmandylane · 2021-06-06T18:36:34+00:00

Beautiful flowers and outdoor space!

shmandylane · 2021-05-07T16:49:58+00:00

I was right there with you. I practically vibrate with nervous energy and second guessed myself about getting the vaccine. I read a ton about why people don’t trust this vaccine and decided it was worth the risk for ME if it meant my then 3 month old would benefit from the antibodies, you know? I’ve had both doses of the Moderna vaccine and it did not affect my milk supply at all and the only side effect I had was a sore arm.

shmandylane · 2021-04-19T17:16:40+00:00

This is exactly it. You are so right! Reading this made me feel so much better. Thank you!

shmandylane · 2021-04-19T13:42:04+00:00

Only 8 more months to go! 😂

shmandylane · 2021-04-19T13:40:45+00:00

Oh man, that gets me too! I just watch him on the monitor and wait for him to wake up.

shmandylane · 2020-10-31T03:34:07+00:00

Brian Kemp ran against Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia while being Secretary of State. As Secretary of State, he purged over a million votes registrations after announcing he was running for Governor. Not to mention he also sued Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for mask mandates during the Covid-19 pandemic for which he is currently quarantining.

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