Introducing a bottle – challenges

June 30, 2023 No comments Article

Hey everyone!My LO is 9 weeks old and has been EBF since birth. We’ve had our challenges such as a tongue tie, lip tie (identified by an IBCLC), a shallow latch, a VERY strong letdown, a monstrous oversupply and frequent mastitis. I was so determined to EBF that I avoided giving a bottle until now.

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1 month graduated from NICU. Advice needed on feeding

June 20, 2023 No comments Article

My 28 weeker graduated after 93 days in the NICU. Now he is 7 weeks adjusted. He’s been placed on 26 cal per oz breast milk fortified with Similac advance. Since then he has had some constipation issues which we tried to resolve with prune juice (didn’t work) and probiotics (did work but now pooping

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How to get my 6 mo EBF to sleep longer at night

June 14, 2023 No comments Article

He wakes about every 3 hours to feed, so about 3 times nightly between going to bed around 8 and waking around 8-9 am. Wondering if this is too much night time sleep plus his ~3 hours of naps in the day? Should I wake him sooner in the morning?We’ve just begun solids (oatmeal or

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Things I would like to know before I gave birth: Breastfeeding

June 12, 2023 No comments Article

When I was pregnant I attended as many classes as I could find. Through my insurance, hospital and private. I attended 2 different breastfeeding classes and went over breastfeeding briefly during 1 (Preparing for Delivery and Postpartum). When talking about breastfeeding all videos show a happy mom, usually smiling from ear to ear, breastfeeding her

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Transition from Neosure

June 5, 2023 No comments Article

Just wanted to ask for parents that were sent home from NICU with their LO on Neosure 22, what was the criteria for them to eventually move to regular formula? What did you transition to? Looking for suggestions, for our currently 11week (adjusted) 11.5lb baby. Our LO is taking about 2 to 4 ounces each

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Ideas for gifts for NICU Nurses?

May 31, 2023 No comments Article

We had to emergency deliver at 30+3 due to severe preeclampsia. So far we have spent 4 weeks in the NICU and definitely have several more weeks to go as our LO starts bottle feeding in a couple days. We’ve been so grateful to the NICU nurses that have supported LO and our family through

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If you plan on breastfeeding, get the silverettes!!

April 28, 2023 No comments Article

I cannot rate them highly enough! Currently on day 5 of my breastfeeding journey, and I have absolutely no pain or nipple trauma. Other than the first 10 second when he latches, breastfeeding is completely painless for me!I tried going a couple of hours without wearing them yesterday, and the feeling of my dry nipples

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$4.40/day basic meal plan (per person)

April 10, 2023 No comments Article

Hey fellow Ontarians,I know times are tough for a lot of us right now and I’m sure I’m not the only one trying to find places to save money. I put together this meal plan this morning and wanted to share in hopes that it helps someone.I know it won’t work for everyone but even

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As an avid reader, how in the world did I go 35 years without even hearing of Octavia Butler? Just finished “Parable of the Sower” and “Parable of the Talents,” and I am blown away.

April 10, 2023 No comments Article

Over the years, the cliche “Handmaid’s Tale…1984…A Brave New World…” always get mentioned for their prophetic take on a future world. I’ve never heard Butler mentioned in these conversations, but her parable books, pulses in the 90s, were discussing a future with right wing, Christo-fascism taking hold in America after the election of a presidential

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Depression and ADHD during pregnancy

March 21, 2023 No comments Article

I’m not sure what I’m looking for encouragement, solidarity, or resources but I feel like I’m struggling so much. I’m a mental health professional and I feel ashamed that I’m such a mess and can’t even seem to help myself.I have a 1.5 year old, am 26 weeks pregnant, and I work full time. I

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I’m currently in the interview process for a Jr. Full Stack Developer position, and I was given this take-home test that has me on the verge of pulling my hair out.

March 16, 2023 No comments Article

I currently work as a WordPress developer at an agency, but I’ve found myself needing better pay and benefits. I also want to spread my wings a bit outside of the WordPress world. I’ve already had 2 interviews with this company, and a day after the last interview they sent me this take home test:https://ift.tt/5zu8Ooi

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Hospital Bag

March 6, 2023 No comments Article

What is everyone or did everyone pack in their hospital bag? What are things that you found that you really needed and had or wish you had? Things that you found you didn’t really need when you thought you did? About to turn 31+4 and starting to think about supplies needed for the hospital bag.​Edit:

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Pelvic floor dysfunction: let’s discuss.

March 1, 2023 No comments Article

I’m currently brewing baby #2, and, looking back on both of my pregnancies, I’ve realized I didn’t even know about pelvic health until I actively sought information on my own.As far as postpartum care goes, I didn’t receive any helpful information outside of “This is what postpartum hemorage symptoms are, don’t soak in a bath

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Things I would like to know before I gave birth: Breastfeeding

February 17, 2023 No comments Article

When I was pregnant I attended as many classes as I could find. Through my insurance, hospital and private. I attended 2 different breastfeeding classes and went over breastfeeding briefly during 1 (Preparing for Delivery and Postpartum). When talking about breastfeeding all videos show a happy mom, usually smiling from ear to ear, breastfeeding her

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Artipoppe carrier

January 21, 2023 No comments Article

I’m 8 weeks PP and just gave in and bought an Artipoppe carrier. In the first few weeks of my baby’s life I went through 4 different carriers – Solly, Kyte, Ergo & Tula (gifted and hand me downs). Every single one either baby or I was uncomfortable or unhappy in some way—baby would fuss

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To my fellow pregnancy itch sufferers…

January 17, 2023 No comments Article

(NOT choleostasis related) CALAMINE LOTION. I haven’t felt relief in over a week from my legs constantly itching. There is an equate brand called calamine clear. I finally don’t feel like scratching the skin off my legs!! via /r/pregnant https://ift.tt/wIqgWUA

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My recommendations to future parents

January 13, 2023 No comments Article

This is from a dad’s perspective. Not saying this is the best for everyone, but it’s what I wish I would have known going in.get a bassinet with wheels, a vibrate function and a light.Don’t buy a bunch of bottles of all one kind or what you want to use. Your baby will choose the

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