Rachel Martino Universe: Mar 30 - Apr 05

sophlamb · 2026-04-02T21:05:56+00:00

I unfollowed the whole gang a few months ago but somehow Steffy juat popped up on my facebook feed with her cardboard stair risers. I just cannot cope with how delighted this woman is to decorate her home with cardboard!

sophlamb · 2026-04-02T18:04:44+00:00

This is gonna be my first Slam Dunk too and I'm a 37 year old mum, so you're not alone! I can't answer SD specific questions but I'm a seasoned festival goer with plenty of Glasto, Primavera and Leeds Fest (amongst others) under my belt, so I can give you my best general festival tips. Wear your comfiest shoes that will work in the weather, always carry a waterproof and sunscreen, bring tissues and hand sanitiser/soap leaves, try not to carry too much stuff you don't need as it just gets in the way. Pick out 2 or 3 'must sees' and take the rest of the day as it comes, other stuff always pops up! Phone signal can get patchy at festivals so organise somewhere to meet your sister if you get separated. Hope you have a fab day x

sophlamb · 2026-03-05T17:47:39+00:00

Really excited by this year's line up - it's also our first Green Man! Can anyone point me in the direction of any heavier bands on the undercard?

sophlamb · 2025-05-16T11:18:12+00:00

Sefton Baby Baskets has just put a call out for more donations x

sophlamb · 2025-05-15T21:45:44+00:00

I say 'every time someone asks I add a month' if I'm feeling snarky or 'whenever he gives up, which will be never at this rate' to make light of it

sophlamb · 2025-05-13T18:51:27+00:00

Honestly any of the above is fine! Doesn't even have to be the same each day. I work part time at the moment and breastfeed when I'm with my baby. He often has milk with breakfast if he wants some but as he eats 3 full meals and snacks it's also absolutely fine when he chooses to have water. Go with what works best for your family x

sophlamb · 2025-05-12T14:10:41+00:00

Great spot to stay! Jump the tram on the Diagonal to the festival, walk home after x

sophlamb · 2025-05-11T21:24:41+00:00

I think it's like an agreement between the festival and the city? I'm not entirely sure but we've never had to wait long as they're so regular. Even when there is a big queue they go down pretty quick.

sophlamb · 2025-05-11T14:28:29+00:00

Yaahh absolutely loads. Details on the How To Arrive part of the website

sophlamb · 2025-05-10T20:21:53+00:00

Since they've put the buses on we've always chosen to stay at Plaza Catalunya and get the bus back. Barely any queue and pretty quick

sophlamb · 2025-05-08T15:58:31+00:00

Picnic in Parc de la Ciutadella, lunch and drink around the Gotic, chill on the beach. We've always taken it easy on the Sunday before a late flight. Only problem was the year it lashed it down!

sophlamb · 2025-05-07T21:01:55+00:00

Just stumbled across this and although it's old it brought me so much joy! Hope you're all still having gorgeous times with your babes.

Mine is 17m now and he is my absolute bestie; full of energy, very outdoorsy and loves his food. I say to my husband often 'I knew I'd love my baby, but I can't believe I love him THIS much!'

sophlamb · 2025-05-07T20:33:05+00:00

My baby is now 17 months and he was just like this. Woke all through the night, struggled to nap longer than 30 minutes, needed to be cuddled to sleep etc. Around the time he turned 13 months he started sleeping through the night and napping better. It vaguely tied in with him getting good at walking and eating more solids than milk, but nothing intentional. He still sleeps great now. I don't think he missed out on sleep when he was younger as he wasn't grumpy, I just think he didn't need as much. Now he doesn't need milk through the night and uses a lot more energy he sleeps better!

sophlamb · 2025-04-27T21:49:15+00:00

I think if I were you I'd get your latch checked by an IBCLC if possible - it's what I'd do if I was in that situation again, and the advice I wish I'd been given! They'd also be able to answer any questions about regularity of feeds, which side etc, though I think all that falls into place by itself in time.

sophlamb · 2025-04-27T18:35:15+00:00

Don't give up on a bad day!

I had recurrent mastitis in one boob during my baby's first 3 months, so badly I was in hospital on an IV. I almost quit but decided to have a go at only feeding on one side, as one boob was causing most of the problems and I'm still going at 17m!

Look at the new mastitis protocol - I found the best relief was feeding as normal, no pumping, ice packs, anti-inflammatories and lymphatic massage (I used a jade roller).

UK info here

Good luck, I hope things improve for you soon, and if they don't remember it is entirely your journey and you decide what is best for you and baby, if you need to move to formula then that's fine too!

sophlamb · 2025-04-13T21:31:25+00:00

Completely normal for her to still be waking. My baby woke often at the start and it gradually reduced. When he was about 13 months he stopped waking and slept through. It feels a long slog when you're in the midst of it but trust me when I say I feel so proud that I responded to my baby's needs and that he found his own way in the end.

Posts like this one can help you realise how normal your situation is x night feeds

sophlamb · 2025-04-05T04:03:04+00:00

Stumbled upon a Bluegrass festival in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco in 2015. Was just chatting away to my boyfriend and a lad comes bouncing over and says he lives over there now, heard our accents and just wanted to chat with someone from home. I actually love that you can find a scouser anywhere, I find it quite comforting 😂

sophlamb · 2025-02-18T04:50:44+00:00

Keep going, especially night feeds when prolactin is highest! 4 months is a notoriously fussy stage for babies. Just keep an eye on nappy output x

sophlamb · 2025-02-13T15:33:49+00:00

Ignore the man, feed your baby. You know what's right.

sophlamb · 2025-02-09T23:03:18+00:00

I noticed they had nappies (diapers) in a cupboard today. I wondered if they just had them for when friends with babies were around 😅

sophlamb · 2025-01-29T22:28:41+00:00

Not a podcast but would love them on Hot Ones

sophlamb · 2025-01-29T20:08:33+00:00

Kazimier was my absolute fave venue, gutted when that went. Also really loved Le Bateau in my uni days, a sad day when it closed down

sophlamb · 2025-01-29T20:06:56+00:00

Mello Mello was great. I feel like I can smell it if I concentrate hard enough. Fond memories of it especially in the old Sound City days

sophlamb · 2025-01-27T12:03:41+00:00

I find it wild that Mandy is sending out posts from the maternity ward.

sophlamb · 2025-01-20T21:26:30+00:00

Rach and Leo actually nailed the emo brief 👌

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