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I’m a fan of other franchises and want to get into OC; however, I don’t think I can watch 20 seasons.

What season is the best to start?

Thanks!

FTM going back to work in 3 weeks. I work at a hospital that provides hospital grade medela pumps in the pumping room.

Should I bring my spectra with me or should I buy medela parts to use at work?

Just as the title says, what is “ongoing” and what is the ongoing? Thanks!

FTM to a 8 week old.

I have a Spectra S2. After I pump for about 7 minutes and the flow stops. I get about 2 oz during this time and LO needs 3-4. How do I stimulate a second let down?

We have been using stashed milk from when LO needed less volume to help cover the extra, but I’m going back to work next month and don’t want to keep using my stash.

Thank you!

I’ve been block feeding for eight weeks advised by my LC and Pediatrican. How do I know when to finish that? How do I know when baby wants both breast?

ETA: currently if he comes off, I just re-latched the same breast and he continues.

FTM to a 8 week old so please don’t judge me for being clueless…

Do I skip fireworks this year because the baby should be sleeping? Is it okay to go and have him sleep on me?

I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best for him so I don’t mind missing fireworks. But I also struggle with PPD/A and I want to make sure I’m not skipping normalcy out of fear and my irrational needs of control.

Looking for general advice and tips/tricks for what helped your marriage get through the newborn phase, lack of sleep, change of identities, etc.

Is there anything that helped your marriage get through your PPD/A?

FTM 7 weeks pp and been having mild cramping on and off for four days. I do not have it while breastfeeding. Is this normal? Thoughts? Experiences?

Also, I’m confused about my first pp period. I tried asking my doctor if I would have classic ovulation signs prior to my period (change in mucus, change in drive, etc) but I’m not sure he knew what I was asking and said, “you’ll ovulate before you get your cycle. No ovulation, no period”.

I know the periods can be different after pregnancy, can ovulation be different?

FTM 7 weeks pp and been having mild cramping on and off for four days. I do not have it while breastfeeding. Is this normal? Thoughts? Experiences?

Also, I’m confused about my first pp period. I tried asking my doctor if I would have classic ovulation signs prior to my period (change in mucus, change in drive, etc) but I’m not sure he knew what I was asking and said, “you’ll ovulate before you get your cycle. No ovulation, no period”.

I know the periods can be different after pregnancy, can ovulation be different?

What the title says!

Baby is 7 weeks and is starting to stretch to 3-4 hours at night. I wake up pretty engorged, but also anxious for a supply dip.

Should I anticipate pumping when sleep is longer? I know babies can sleep 5-6 stretches here soon.

What does help look like if your partner also works night shift?

I’m looking for advice with sleep schedules/shifts because my husband works a highly demanding night shift 4 days a week and sleeps during the day. This has left me responsible for all care from Wednesday morning to Sunday evening. (He is also pretty tired on Mondays and sleeps a lot then).

So far, I have had our moms stay the night since he has gone back to work but that’s not a long term solution.

Baby sleeps one 3 hour stretch, then wakes up every 2 or so hours. Baby struggles to get back to sleep because of colic so motn feeds tend to be 40 ish minutes long. We just recently got over 1-1.5 hr wake ups.

I’m 7 weeks pp FTM. I had years of miscarriages and struggles getting here. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted. My boy is so amazing and sweet. I love him with everything I have. I miss him if I’m away and I want to love him well. But I can’t help fantasize about running away, throwing it all away, hurting myself, or giving up.

Also, I am terrified of my boy dying. I’m terrified I’ll accidentally kill him.

I’m so tired.

My husband is a good man… he does a lot for us. But he doesn’t get this and sometimes I feel like he prioritizes his to do list over how hard I’m struggling. He gets so frustrated that I can’t “just figure it out” and that I “still need help”. I feel so much shame. What’s wrong with me? I’m supposed to be a well adjusted, successful adult.

I don’t know what to do. Medication isn’t an option for me and insurance doesn’t cover therapy. We can’t afford it. I don’t feel like I have the support to find the time for it anyways because my husband works so much.

I’ve heard that breast milk has different hormones at different times of the day. For example, cortisol is highest in the morning and melatonin at night.

Should I be worried about giving morning milk at night? And, vise versa?

I know many use the pitcher method, how do you calm your anxieties? (tbf I have ppa so I know I’m more anxious than I should be)