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I’m 4m pp and dreading the thought of going back to work. I was spectra and Elvie stride 2 so far and sized down from 19 (at hospital) to 13 ( my last LC measurement). The smallest my Elvie has is 15 and I started to get inflammation and clogged duct when I used it. Right now I’m managing with spectra and 13 mm insert. But I want to invest in a good pump to use at work

1. Any wearable pump that comes with 13 mm inserts or small nipple friendly? I am having nightmares about clogged duct again.

2. Anyone in similar condition made Elvie stride 2 work? Any accessories ?

Thanks in advance

Hi all, LO is 12 weeks and and I am triple feeding as he is in 19th percentile. I have to get back to my demanding work schedule ( very demanding job) where I would not have any time to pump ( may be squeeze in one during lunch).

Sadly, due to this I decided to end breastfeeding journey right before 21 week so that I don’t end up getting clogged ducts which I am prone to.

1. Is there any way to make it work at my office? Any tricks for the desperate mother who still has hopes
   For feeding breast milk?

2. If I end up stopping, how soon should I wean off and how to gradually reduce to just two feeds a day? I can do morning and late night feed when I’m back home.

Thank you!

My LO was diagnosed with reflux on week 6. By that time I was supplementing with formula and triple feeding. Poor thing would cry inconsolably during every feed and would take an hour to finish 3 oz bottle. We changed formula from HiPP to Bobbie and settled on Kendamil organic. Still not enough improvement and his crying episodes would not stop. I did everything from pace feeding to 30 min upright position after feeds. I even left the hopes of EBF to manage his pain and started pumping.

After his reflux diagnosis, he has been put on fomatidine and stopped throwing up but still has pain during feeds. I stopped formula( Kendamil organic) and pumping like crazy to see if that helped. He started having runny stool with mucus. He even had 3 dirty diaper a day which is unusual for him. Today I went for 2 month wellness check and the ped says he has CMPA after seeing mucus in his stool.

He handed the sample of nutramigen and asked me to cut diary and BF after 2 weeks. I am torn at this point. I always wanted to give best for my baby like all of you. This hypoallergenic formula came in as a punch as I have no knowledge about it. I have nightmares about metal contamination and other long term effects.

Would love to get recommendations on what HA formula is best and what worked. I need to get him something immediately until I am free of diary protein.

Hi, I live in US and had my h1B approved as cos from F-1. I have not been able to get stamping appointment still (Indian national). On approval, my spouse lost the F-2 status and currently lives and works in India. He has been visiting me on B1/2 visa so far.

My employer can’t file for his h4 as he currently does not live here. So we are confused how to apply for his h4.

1. Can he apply for h4 with valid DS160 and join me when I get my stamping appointment?

2. Or is it not possible for him to apply from India without my stamping done first?

3. Can my employer apply for h4 cos if he is in the US on B1/2 for 6 months?