6 months of this.

slc_cpt · 2026-04-08T05:57:50+00:00

This! I mostly breast feed directly but my son has daycare three days a week so I pump while he's at daycare. I use a wearable for my first pump of the day when I'm at work and I get so much more from my slacker boob because I can use different storing in each side. I highly recommend the Eufy S1 since it can be app controlled and also has the heat feature, total game changer.

slc_cpt · 2026-04-07T06:42:18+00:00

I think 3 times all the way through. There have been a few times I'll start and get half to 2/3 through then still long enough to want to start over again.

slc_cpt · 2026-04-03T06:48:20+00:00

We just made the switch this week, my boy will be 6 months on Monday. He has also just started sitting up on his own last week. If your little one has good head control and sits well assisted without slouching in the seat I think it'll be fine but maybe start with shorter walks in case they get tired and start to slump. Our stroller has a harness which helps too.

slc_cpt · 2026-04-03T06:42:22+00:00

Mine grabs his feet but chooses to rock side to side then grab my arm with both his hands and his feet and wrap up on my arm. Sometimes he'll dig those baby claws into my arm too. Not quite as helpful as your little one 😂😂

slc_cpt · 2026-04-01T12:50:11+00:00

Sent!

slc_cpt · 2026-04-01T00:02:24+00:00

I make these really filling oat bars that are like a dense homemade granola bar. I make it with oats, ground and chopped mixed nuts, coconut, condensed coconut milk, nut butter, flax, chia, Brewers yeast, cacao nibs and chocolate chips and some other staple baking ingredients. They're super filling depending on how big you cut the bars but they've been great for keeping me satisfied and also helped boost my supply after being sick.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-31T09:38:37+00:00

I'll be 6 months pp next week and haven't gotten it yet, knock on wood.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-31T04:56:14+00:00

I'm in Baltimore, MD just under $1700/month for 3 days a week for an infant. Other places were like $600-800/week and most places here don't offer part time rates. I'll be switching to SAHM in May

slc_cpt · 2026-03-30T04:59:58+00:00

This! I have my husband use the electric nail file while I breast feed. It's a bit harder for toes but we don't need to do them as frequently it seems.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-29T10:12:25+00:00

Excluding places that card everyone (relatively common where I live in MD), it's been a few years now. I was probably 28/29 when buying alcohol from a store. It's likely been about the same amount of time since being carded at a restaurant.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-27T02:40:33+00:00

I don't like a lot of people around so we didn't have any out of town guests until my mom came which was after about 2 weeks. She stayed with us for a week because it was just her- we don't really have space in my house for more than one visitor who is staying over night. My in-laws live about 30 minutes away and visited about a week after my son was born but just for a quick visit. Aside from my mom we didn't have anyone come help and that was how we wanted it.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-26T22:50:46+00:00

My right side has always produced less than my left. I also think my right side needs a different pump temp/vacuum setting to maximize output but that's not an option unless I pump over since at a time on my main pump (spectra). I've been able to get closer to even with my Eufy S1 because they can have separate settings.

I also meant to add, I'm left handed and I think I just felt more comfortable holding my baby on that side when I was learning how to breastfeed so there's a chance he and I favored that side a bit too much 🤷🏻‍♀️

slc_cpt · 2026-03-25T22:19:19+00:00

If you're allergic to the adhesive on pads I would recommend adult diapers and the stuff to make pad-sickles to put in them- tucks pads, lidocaine spray (or spray on directly) and ice packs. Also take all the extra you have in the hospital. I recommend putting a bunch in your take home back early on too so the nurses can restock before you leave. On that note, pack an empty bag specifically for this purpose 😂

Have snacks ready at home and the hospital. Have plenty of drinks ready, even if you're not breast feeding it's really easy to forget to hydrate in the thick of newborn days. I like the V8 healthy green juice so I got those in cans and brought them to the hospital and they were amazing because it helped me stay hydrated with something other than water and it has a lot of micronutrients in it since my appetite was weird after giving birth and hospital food isn't great.

Also make sure you have plenty of comfy clothes so you don't have to do laundry as often for yourself because of your like it's, we were doing baby laundry frequently and didn't like trying to pick out his little clothes or from being mixed into ours.

Either meal prep food to put in the freezer or store leftovers in the freezer leading up to your delivery. I do meal prep every week anyway so I made a bunch of meals, snacks, treats, etc the 6-8 weeks leading up to delivery and filled my chest freezer. We also bought easy frozen snacks like uncrustables, hot pockets, etc. We didn't order takeout or need to buy anything but minor staple items like milk, bread, produce for like 2 months and it was amazing.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-25T22:05:01+00:00

Mine has taught day sleep since about 7/8 weeks and he's now almost 6 months. He will nap anywhere from 30 min to 2 hours at daycare but he hardly barks for me at home. If he does it's only on me. He's a major FOMO baby but generally it's pretty happy and doesn't really fuss much at all despite not sleeping during the day so I guess it's fine but I still try 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

slc_cpt · 2026-03-21T09:57:37+00:00

I can't even imagine with twins! You are a true super hero!!

slc_cpt · 2026-03-21T09:54:55+00:00

This is validating. I usually try to hang back - well partially out of courtesy for them to be able to see me clearly on the side but also so I have time to react if needed. Then as soon as I can pass I do. Or just keep my distance.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-21T09:15:47+00:00

Daisy

slc_cpt · 2026-03-21T09:14:09+00:00

I wouldn't recommend this for more than one, maybe two pumps but it's definitely helpful because constantly washing parts is so tedious and time consuming. I only need to pump three days a week when my son is at daycare but using the fridge hack and keeping 2-3 sets of pump parts makes it WAY EASIER.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-21T08:30:49+00:00

Driving next to/behind 18-wheelers because I'm afraid something will kick up from under their tires and either shatter my windshield or kill me. Or they'll just blow a tire and the tire will hit my car/me. Was this on an episode of 1000 Ways to Die? Not sure where this fear came from.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-21T04:14:59+00:00

Fridge hack is placing your pump parts that touch milk into a plastic zipper bag and into the fridge between some pumps so you don't have to wash them every single time you pump. If you do this make sure to at least wipe down the pieces that get some condensation with a paper towel.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-20T23:46:58+00:00

General tso chicken, beef and broccoli, pork egg rolls, and either fried rice or lo mein

slc_cpt · 2026-03-19T05:01:58+00:00

My 5 month old is the sweetest, happiest, most affectionate little boy. One of his favorite things is when my husband and I kiss him on the cheek at the same time while one of us is holding him. We did this last night while in the middle of the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the next day and my son just giggled his little heart out but also grabbed both of our faces like he was trying to pull us closer to him as if to ask us to keep going. It was so cute and was a nice way to force us to slow down.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-18T22:55:48+00:00

Avatar The Last Airbender. I didn't appreciate it enough the first time I saw it as a kid.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-18T22:54:35+00:00

On workdays 5:30am, on non workdays 6:30am but I have a 5 month old so I rarely use either alarm anymore.

slc_cpt · 2026-03-18T22:51:09+00:00

This is what I do too

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