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MissyOlivePantsMissyOlivePants
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Just real quick, but you guys are so good! (and I miss you already!)

1) I just got my 2nd pp AF last night. I put the diva cup in and apparently I can't get it in "just" right because I need to wear a liner as I am having some leaking. I know - they say it wil take a couple months to get it just right, but I can't imagine how it will be different than how I have it in right now! Ideas??

2) Is it normal for my BFing supply to tank during AF?

3) I desperately need to find some sort of home day-care that I can take DD to (sadly enough - but I've GOT to keep my business going!). Where do you begin looking?

I guess that's all for now! Thanks girlies! :)

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  • MissyOlivePantsMissyOlivePants

    Bueller?

    Bueller?

    Bueller?

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  • danaann78danaann78

    In NY we have the Office of Child and Family Services that offers a search feature for parents seeking care.  I googled the same thing for Florida (based off of your profile location being Tampa, I hope that's right), and after a few clicks found this:

    https://dcfsanswrite.state.fl.us/Childcare/provider/

    It's the Florida Department of Children and Families.  You can enter your zip code and other criteria (you're looking for Family Childcare) and it returns all the places in your area.  you should be able to see their inspection reports, too.

    Hope that helps!

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  • Joes_loveJoes_love member

    no experience with 1, but i've heard people say to make sure it's horizontal instead of vertical

    2.  yes.  sucks doesn't isn't.  like cramps and dealing with that aren't enough.

    3.  if you work out of home, i'd suggest maybe putting an ad up at the local community college.  you'd be there still but you'd have help.  otherwise, check with the county and see if there's a list of licensed providers in your area.  MD has a website that provides that.

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  • Summerly2Summerly2

    Well, there's definitely a learning curve with the Diva. I know the first few times, I thought I had it in right, but the more I used it, the better fit I could get (and thus, less or no leaking). Did you use it last month or is this your first month? What fold are you using? Can you feel it at all/did you trim the stem?

    Yes, I think it's normal for suppy to tank a bit during AF. I know other girls have had the same experience.

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  • AmandaHearnAmandaHearn member

    1) I got mine the first cycle :(  BUT, just make sure that you turn it and it's all the way open.  Otherwise, I'd imagine it wouldn't work at full potential.  Sorry I'm not help :

    2) I have heard that it is normal.

    3) Do you know anyone with a child in daycare?  Word of mouth is a good thing.  Or what about online ratings?  Something like https://www.daycarereviews.com  Maybe reviews can at least help you narrow it down to a handful you'd like to call/consider.

    Okay that site seems to suck.  Here's a better one :)

    https://www.childcareratingz.com

     

    Like I said, sorry I'm no help :|  I tried.

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  • MissyOlivePantsMissyOlivePants
    THANK YOU!!!! You all helped! :)
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