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    Please convince me that it’s okay to quit pumping

    @msl74pc Pumping sucks! I enjoyed nursing but both my babies weren’t very good at it, my supply sucked, and pumping is just not a realistic alternative in my eyes. It’s the worst of both worlds- breastfeeding and bottle feeding, plus it adds in a bunch of its own downsides. If formula wasn’t an...
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    Having a toddler while pregnant is so rough, can I just complain?

    @infomommax Being pregnant with my toddler was one of the hardest things we’ve ever done as a family. The first few weeks with morning sickness was awful and then it was ok for a few months, and the whole third trimester was so so hard. Dad had to really step up towards the end with toddler duty...
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    What to do when best is impossible (Emily Oster)

    @agent47 I think about this a lot. Like I make my daughter a super healthy nutritious meal, and she doesn’t want it. She takes a few bites and says she’s all done. But if I make a few alterations, white bread instead of whole wheat, remove most of the spinach from the sauce, use ingredients with...
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    Nurse suggested diluting formula as measure against constipation in 7-week old - is this as bad of an idea as I think?

    @bel13 This is a great response! Definitely weigh the formula and the water to make sure the proportions are right and baby is getting enough water per scoop of formula. I also always mention enfamil reguline to parents with formula fed babies struggling with constipation. We added 1 scoop per...
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    Would u take a 7-10d holiday without your 2yo?

    @perrero Got it. I think your son will be fine! I’m sure he’ll be happy when you get back but kids are so in the moment I don’t think they really miss us outside of the time of drop off
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    Would u take a 7-10d holiday without your 2yo?

    @jim48 This is my question. 7 days is a lot for an older person and certainly if it’s grandmother by herself. Like my parents can watch my daughter and we can do a long weekend without her, but they are wiped out when we get back. I feel like more than 3 or 4 days would be pushing it. But...
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