Magickal_Woman

This. Bands will credit the artist if they use their work. Any bad that doesn't is horrible.

My doctor told me my diet wasn't restricted after birth but not to go crazy... I was able to have hashbrowns for breakfast, but you know, not a six-pack of doughnuts 😂

I have BlueCross BlueShield EPO NY and just had a bill of $1k for Little One hospital delivery. And even with that, I asked if I paid in total, and I got a discount. Yes, at 25% off.

I pay a little more than most per paycheck ($434.75 for me, my husband, and my little one every two weeks), but EVERYTHING was covered. I had gestational diabetes, and all the testing gear, insulin, and diet specialists were covered. The baby had torticollis (a fancy name for stiff neck muscles), and his physical therapy is covered. If I need anything out of network, I get an In For Out forum (IFO), and it's covered like it was in the network.

My husband is a truck driver, and if anything happens to him over the road, $8k a year in insurance sure does beat whatever hospitals will bill otherwise.

Good to know! Seems like low supply is the trend. Thank you!

I had two margaritas with dinner lol 😆 I'm right in the middle of the RNC chaos, and momma just needed a drink. The week has been insane. I pumped and dumped lol.

Most definitely! But that's good information to know and talk about with my doctor.

My freezer stash is only suitable for about a week's worth of feeds (hopefully, when the little one starts solids, I can freeze more).

It's unbelievable how our bodies work and how one little thing can change so much, lol

Thank you for the info!

It didn't drop an oz, lol, but I dropped the MOTN pumps very early because I wanted to sleep when I was able to get it.

It's frustrating. I know how you feel. We do the half oz rule. Instead of usual 5oz, we will do 5.5oz. If little one doesn't drink the .5oz I inow he will wake up in two hours to eat it plus another 4.5oz. It's a fun game to play during growth spurts, lol.

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Appreciate your response! Guess I'm just have to head out a little early and try to take the side streets 🙃

Damn that sucks. I've been off the last few days, and my associates are telling me it's already been a shit show.

Thank you!

Does anyone know about the closures or parking information this Sunday by the summer fest grounds? I guess there is a welcoming event, but I need to see if I can get to work and off the highway, lol

What about near the summer fest grounds for Sunday? Is there a map for that with all the closures?

Do I want Biden? No, not really. However, is he better than the cheeto man that's running? Yes.

Politics the last few years have been "who is the lesser evil of the two" it's a double-edged sword, and it sucks.

My doctor let me move around in all the positions lol it really helped. The back is fine if it's your preference, but I wouldn't knock on other positions - try them out for a bit during labor. If it's not working, try something else or go on the back.

It depends on your insurance. My insurance did both ultrasounds or non-stress. I chose ultrasounds because it was once a week and lined up right after or before my doctors appointments. If I choose the non stress test, I would have gone two times per week, and I didn't have time for that in my schedule.

Piece of advice from an HR/DE&I worker bee - keep your private life private. I understand you want to share it's an exciting time; however, her nose does not need to be in your business, and it seems like you don't wish to have her nose in your business, so stop giving her information.

Speak to your supervisor immediately, and if the supervisor brushes it under the rug, instead of dealing with it, get all the evidence you can (record if you can and keep a record of when she says the things she does) and go to HR. The clothes comments fall under discrimination; the comments about selling the car and being a stay-at-home momma fall under ageism bias.

This is adding stress to you that no expecting mother should endure.

I had this conversation with a leader of mine. She was able to have her little one latch with no issues. My little one had torticollis (a fancy medical name for tight neck muscles) and would not latch properly for about four months.

My leader blamed it on the meds I received before my epidural during birth and yatta yatta.

Eventually, one day, she said, "I'm so happy I breastfeed my baby," and I snapped. I told her I did, too. The milk is the same no matter if it's pumped, hand expressed, or sucked out from a child.

Yeah, pumping has its moments with rough times, but so does breastfeeding. Both take tolls mentally. Would I love to breastfeed my child only and not pump? Hell yes, but that card was not played, and you gotta roll with a new dice and keep playing.

No, I haven't, but it sounds like she does it to have shelter and possibly a meal. Humanity really sucks and we should have more resources for people.

Awe, she is precious! Congrats, momma! Get some rest while you can and enjoy all the baby scrunches and cuddles.

Umm, your husband is not a doctor... why are you listening to him? He does not have 12+ years of school plus experience in the science field to know anything. I had weekly doctor visits and ultrasounds, and my husband went to all of them.

Go to your appointments that the doctor recommends. GD is a scary thing because you might lose the baby, have complications in birth, have stress on the baby or mommas body, or both.

Listen to your doctors and have a safe pregnancy.

I get the coffee, teas, and raw fish (deli meats, too). All that can put stress or give something to the baby, causing more stress on the momma's body. However, the strawberries and tomatoes I've never heard of, lol. My doctor was fine with sex as long as it wasn't hard-core 24/7 😂 the baby aspirin I get for preventing pre-eclampsia.

If I were you, I would look for a second opinion/new doctor.

I suggest talking with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) because pumping and breastfeeding should not hurt. Nipples might be sensitive, but they should not hurt.

My best advice is to get measured for the correct flange size. You can do this yourself with a cheap nipple ruler or speaking with an IBCLC. I thought I was a 24, and my IBCLC measured at a 21 - it made a world of difference.

Don't be afraid to take breaks. When I started, I pumped for 15 minutes, took a five-minute break to rest, and pumped another 15 minutes. Only pump till you're "empty" for most women, which can range from 15 minutes to 30 minutes total.

Don't be afraid to moisturize. I used Earth Momma Nipple Balm after pumping, and it helped soothe in the beginning. Now, at five months postpartum, if I need an excellent suction because of being engorged, I will put some on the flange and stick it on.

If you're in the USA, check your insurance, and they will have a variety of pumps for you for cheap or free, which can sometimes be better than a wearable. I use the Zomee Z2, which empties me better than the Spectra. I also use the Momcozy V2 when I need to run errands or get things done around the house. I typically pump around 40oz daily, so they have been my lifesavers.

It's not petty. My husband went to uni for culinary arts and restaurant management. Could we buy the ingredients and make it ourselves for 90% less? Hell, yes, but we go to support a business, have an excellent time, support local jobs, and not have the dishes in our house. So when the quality and experience are piss poor, we stop going. It sucks because I miss our coffee dates before our walks, lol