I figure that it spends way more time in my mouth if I have to wait to get to a sink or something to spit it out. If you just swallow it then it's gone immediately!
And you can position it where it goes straight back
My rainbow arrived 10/15/14.
5 cycles of "TTC" - 3 intentional, 2 not so intentional. 5 BFPs.
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
I know we have beaten the FF/BF discussion to death, and this isn't even a confession, buuuttttt.
I really wish breast milk wasn't a use it or lose it type situation. Like, our boobs should just do it if a baby pops on. That way I could do both without worrying about supply issues. Some days I really feel sad about not BFing, and certain times I'm glad I don't because I think FF is easier in a lot of ways.
I so wish this. It's a daily battle for me to continue pumping. The most I've gotten in one day is 8 ounces. A is still only eating 2-4 ounces at a time, but I hate pumping. All the crap to wash, pumping while driving to and from work, pumping in a office that isn't mine, and all for maybe 8 ounces if I'm lucky. I feel like I should keep doing it because he should get what I'm producing.. but damn. H also makes me feel guilty without trying. Since I'm going to see my endocrinologist to try a new med for weight loss, I told him I would likely have to stop pumping. He looked at me with that judgy face and said "well if that's really what you want". Ugh.
Meagan
31 dx with PCOS 2010
DS1 12-29-11 Matthew
BFP 10/19/13 missed mc at 5 weeks discovered at 8 weeks. D&C 11/18/13
BFP 2/16/14 EDD 10/31/14
DS2 11-4-14 Alex
Fffc: I wanted so badly to breastfeed...I say I'll try like hell for the next baby...but that might be a lie. I think A is a unicorn because she's not breastfed. I like the sleep. #selfish
Fffc: I wanted so badly to breastfeed...I say I'll try like hell for the next baby...but that might be a lie. I think A is a unicorn because she's not breastfed. I like the sleep. #selfish
Gavin is a formula eating donkey. He has been waking up 2x a night for the past month. He'll wake up at about 1:30am, eat like an ounce, and fall asleep. And then we repeat it at about 4am.
Fffc: I wanted so badly to breastfeed...I say I'll try like hell for the next baby...but that might be a lie. I think A is a unicorn because she's not breastfed. I like the sleep. #selfish
Gavin is a formula eating donkey. He has been waking up 2x a night for the past month. He'll wake up at about 1:30am, eat like an ounce, and fall asleep. And then we repeat it at about 4am.
OMG wtf Owen has been doing that too. Snacking. Little donkey.
Fffc: I wanted so badly to breastfeed...I say I'll try like hell for the next baby...but that might be a lie. I think A is a unicorn because she's not breastfed. I like the sleep. #selfish
Gavin is a formula eating donkey. He has been waking up 2x a night for the past month. He'll wake up at about 1:30am, eat like an ounce, and fall asleep. And then we repeat it at about 4am.
S has done this the last 3 days, but is taking 6 freaking ounces each time. It's nuts.
My rainbow arrived 10/15/14.
5 cycles of "TTC" - 3 intentional, 2 not so intentional. 5 BFPs.
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
I stopped going to the moms group that I was going to every week because every single one of them BF and I felt embarrassed to feed DS a bottle of formula in front of them. I feel really guilty that I gave up on BF/Pumping. It makes me feel like a bad mom especially when DS nuzzles into my chest and wants to nurse.
Post by thestralpixie115 on Jan 30, 2015 23:03:46 GMT -5
If someone seems overly sensitive about FF they may just be in the thick of it. While I was making the decision to give up BF and EFF I was a hot irrational over sensitive mess until the milk went away and my hormones levelled out - what a difference! It's like the dark cloud that followed me around for all those weeks finally effed off!
Fffc: I wanted so badly to breastfeed...I say I'll try like hell for the next baby...but that might be a lie. I think A is a unicorn because she's not breastfed. I like the sleep. #selfish
Gavin is a formula eating donkey. He has been waking up 2x a night for the past month. He'll wake up at about 1:30am, eat like an ounce, and fall asleep. And then we repeat it at about 4am.
My first 2 were BF'd and this one is FF'd, and while they've all been unicorn sleepers, there's been very little difference in their eating habits. They all eat/ate on demand, and they'd all load up before bed. Even on formula, this one would still eat once or twice a night up until just before Christmas.
I just got unreasonably angry with DD1 because she won't go to bed. I had to hand her off to SO because I was so upset. I feel terrible.
This is normal. Bedtime is break time for you and we all lose our shit occasionally. It sounds like you desperately need an opportunity to recharge. Do you have reliable childcare that you could spend a few hours away with or without H?
Fffc: I wanted so badly to breastfeed...I say I'll try like hell for the next baby...but that might be a lie. I think A is a unicorn because she's not breastfed. I like the sleep. #selfish
I say the same thing. I also say maybe it will be easier next time because I know what to expect. I say maybe I won't be too embarrassed to seek help. Maybe. Maybe not. Only time will tell. I think DS slept better and longer with FF. So we have always FF for MOTN feeding.
Let's see: during sleep regression week I got off work 4 hours early one day and instead of picking up little one, who I don't see much during the week, I went home and napped. I felt so guilty.
Let's see: during sleep regression week I got off work 4 hours early one day and instead of picking up little one, who I don't see much during the week, I went home and napped. I felt so guilty.
I do this every time that I get downstaffed at work. It's the only time I get completely to myself and it's amazing. Don't feel guilty!
Let's see: during sleep regression week I got off work 4 hours early one day and instead of picking up little one, who I don't see much during the week, I went home and napped. I felt so guilty.
I do this every time that I get downstaffed at work. It's the only time I get completely to myself and it's amazing. Don't feel guilty!
That's what DH said, I told him I think daycare workers judge is bc she is there for so long (730-6). I work 30 minutes away and have to make up pumping time. I'm going to take advantage though!
I do this every time that I get downstaffed at work. It's the only time I get completely to myself and it's amazing. Don't feel guilty!
That's what DH said, I told him I think daycare workers judge is bc she is there for so long (730-6). I work 30 minutes away and have to make up pumping time. I'm going to take advantage though!
I feel like our daycare workers judge because DS is there from 6:30-6, but it's their job. They are open those hours, so they should expect to have kids.
I'm currently avoiding answering a text from BIL about how things are going with H bc I don't feel like I have a real answer. I mean I know what the logical part of me knows I should do, but the chicken shit part of me is terrified to drop the hammer...
I still have polish on my toes from a pedicure I got a couple weeks before dd was born. She's 17 weeks old today.
Yep.. you are not alone. My toes are disgusting right now. I'm just too tired after I get home from work and the weekends are spent catching up on housework that didn't get done by H during the week.
I just today realized that my polish is left over from thanksgiving weekend lookin rough over here.
I'm currently avoiding answering a text from BIL about how things are going with H bc I don't feel like I have a real answer. I mean I know what the logical part of me knows I should do, but the chicken shit part of me is terrified to drop the hammer...
I'm sorry, dude.
All the hugs. So sorry that you are going through this.
Yep.. you are not alone. My toes are disgusting right now. I'm just too tired after I get home from work and the weekends are spent catching up on housework that didn't get done by H during the week.
I just today realized that my polish is left over from thanksgiving weekend lookin rough over here.
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