u/No_Zookeepergame8412

I’m currently using dr. Browns with my second baby. These were the only bottles that worked with my first and to save money and be less wasteful I’m reusing them. They have started leaking and I’m not loving my baby’s latch so I’m looking to replace them with something.

This is where I’m stuck. I know glass is healthier. I’m a SAHM so I don’t have to worry about daycare rules. I do however have a 2yo and I would hate to have one break and someone get hurt. They are also more expensive.

So please, anyone who has input, are they truly worth it? Which ones do you like, dislike, loathe, love. I want all the details.

My youngest is 5 weeks and we have lost power TWICE in the last week. I also have a 2yo and I pump 99% of the time for all feeds (my baby will latch but I don’t love nursing 24/7).

TW: over supply

I have 1600+ oz in my deep freezer already. I pump on average 90oz a day. The logistics around pumping and feeding with the power out are already difficult let alone knowing I have that much of my stash on the line of loss. I know the freezer will stay cold for about 24hrs but still.

As far as pumping and feeding goes, does anyone have any tips to make this a better process? Luckily we still have running water but no water heater so it’s cold. We live in tornado alley so I know this will happen again.

I am definitely in the feels since Im currently feeding my 2 week old and the hormones are crazy but my oldest turns 2 years old on Monday and holy shit this feels soooo much bigger than her first birthday. The growth from her has been enormous and we hit a lot of new milestones as a family in the last 12 months too.

To make a small list
-we bought our first house
-we moved 7hrs away from family
-she learned how to walk
-she’s singing full songs and reciting entire books
-imagination and pretend play is in full force
-she knows her ABCs and can count to 10
-we had her sister just 2 weeks ago and she’s a fantastic big sister
-she went from crib to big girl bed

Don’t mind me sobbing knowing tomorrow is her last day being 1.