Post by wildflower810 on Mar 5, 2017 8:18:33 GMT -5
Labor started at 1:30am. My midwife arrived at about 4. Then contractions stalled at 5:15. I did get from fingertip dialated to a full 4cm. My midwife left a bit ago and we are waiting for ctx to pick up again.
I'm hoping labor starts again soon and I have a baby today.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 5, 2017 9:43:53 GMT -5
It's a start wildflower810 here's hoping today's the day!!!! Come on little babe!
Currently watching Elena of Avalor with a snuggly baby on my chest. She slept ok last night--9-12:45, then 1:15-3, and I seriously blacked out after that. She was squawking in her bassinet so I brought her into bed to nurse some more and next thing I know it was 5:30 and she was awake demanding more food. Every night I say I will commit to staying awake to put her back in the bassinet; but it's so damn hard. Must try harder!
Our friends coming over was a huge success yesterday. All the toddlers had a blast, the husbands had a great time (beers and bourbon involved), and the wives also had a great time catching up and obviously herding the children. DH is gone most of today but it will be nice to have him home for dinner, baths, and bedtime.
I am completely stir crazy. I haven't left the house in far too long. The weather is too cold to even walk so lame
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 5, 2017 10:04:21 GMT -5
flyinghorses6 - Glad you had fun! And I feel your pain. It's been in the teens here so walking with baby is a no go. I wanna get out so bad! A Home Depot run may happen tomorrow.
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Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 5, 2017 10:16:24 GMT -5
My baby has been so nice to me. She sleeps, she latches pretty well, she takes a pacifier, she chills in her RNP when I need to tend to the toddler... What did I do to deserve this blessing? Haha!
My only concern is whether she is gaining enough weight, since she does sleep a lot, and doesn't nurse for long. The pediatrician at the hospital did say she has a super strong suck, so maybe she's just really efficient? She's definitely pooping enough, so I'm trying not to worry.
My baby has been so nice to me. She sleeps, she latches pretty well, she takes a pacifier, she chills in her RNP when I need to tend to the toddler... What did I do to deserve this blessing? Haha!
My only concern is whether she is gaining enough weight, since she does sleep a lot, and doesn't nurse for long. The pediatrician at the hospital did say she has a super strong suck, so maybe she's just really efficient? She's definitely pooping enough, so I'm trying not to worry.
If she's having enough wets/poops for her age you are good and she is just an efficient baby! If you have concerns see if you can either have a LC or your pedi do a weighted feed. Then you know for sure how many oz she's transferring.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 5, 2017 10:58:43 GMT -5
My toddler split her eyebrow open this morning--so that was fun. Thankfully the "egg" is worse than the cut and it doesn't need stitches but she won't let me ice it. Sooo she's pretty swollen. Poor babe. I think the blood scared her (and me) more than the actual injury.
Post by wildflower810 on Mar 5, 2017 11:33:20 GMT -5
Guys, this is the weirdest start and stop labor there ever was. I took another short nap and I am going to do my darndest to get this show back on the road for the third time.
DS1 is at friend's, thankfully. He was upset at first, but once he finished waking up and they got here, he couldn't run out to their car fast enough.
Post by notagoddess on Mar 5, 2017 12:21:01 GMT -5
I'm on the way to my parents' house over an hour away. This is the furthest we've gone with S so far. Luckily she's sleeping in the car seat so it's a peaceful drive. I'm hoping to put the resentment over her name behind me and just enjoy the afternoon. I'm looking forward to introducing S to the family dog and getting some cute pictures.
Post by littleredfish on Mar 5, 2017 12:36:09 GMT -5
I got DS to sleep by 12:40 and he slept in him PnP till 5:30. What a sweet boy. I have the same dilemma flyinghorses6, I need to commit more to getting him back in his bassinet every time. Sometimes I fall asleep before I can but sometimes I'm just too lazy, and I really shouldn't be.
Today is a relaxing day. We need to get some groceries but that's about it.
Post by notagoddess on Mar 5, 2017 12:59:58 GMT -5
Oh and I got some jeggings and two nursing tops and this is the closest I've come to wearing normal clothes since giving birth. It feels great! I'm thinking of getting a few more nursing tops so my boobs aren't out 24/7.
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Mar 5, 2017 14:17:18 GMT -5
I'm also getting a bit of cabin fever. Aside from doctors' appointments, I've been out of the house maybe 2-3 times since she was born. (All for very short periods of time.)
My Pedi has kind of made me paranoid/afraid of going out in public, especially with E. (E has only been out for doctors' appointments.) Apparently flu season is really bad this year and my pedi actually said "I don't want her in grocery stores or anywhere in public."
I guess we'll reevaluate at the 6 week appointment...
She also has made me PARANOID about cosleeping or even falling asleep with her on my chest. EVERY time I see her she's like "and we're NOT cosleeping, falling asleep while holding her, etc etc etc, RIGHT???"
It's like Jesus. No. You've made me paranoid AF. But at the same time you're telling me to rest and take care of myself. Do you know how hard it is to rest when I have a baby who really prefers to be held constantly when I'm not allowed to nap when holding her? Not so easy, lady.
loves2shop4shoes we all have different comfort levels when it comes to taking babies out. I take precautions like hand washing and keeping the car seat covered. But it's not good for mental health to stay home for days on end. I also have a house to run -- which means groceries, etc. and a toddler to entertain -- which means going to the library, children's museum, etc. Can you think of some outings that are within your comfort level? Barnes & Noble? Drive thru for coffee? A restaurant at off-peak hours?
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 5, 2017 15:31:36 GMT -5
MH is really bad at this post baby sleep deprivation thing. I'm the one who just gave birth, I've gotten significantly less sleep the last 3 days, he got at least 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep last night - and yet here he is asleep on the recliner, and I'm watching the toddler and newborn by myself. At 3 days PP. Thanks for all your help?
Post by littleredfish on Mar 5, 2017 16:02:29 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes, I'll preface this by clarifying I'm NOT saying go against your pedi what youve discussed and agreed is between you; but I've found for me that balance of expectation and reality is key.
My docs and midwives have said nothing but I'm trying to avoid playgroups because of the flu here too. That said we went to the grocery store today, have been to the mall, BILs birthday party last night all the kids came with us and we stayed for 3 hours, small outings like that. DH or I wear DS, no strangers touch him, we ask people who do hold him to wash hands and no face kisses.
As for cosleeping, our hospital does not support it and we heard about it a lot while we were there. That said DS likes to nurse to sleep and I often just fall asleep beside him. I set myself up for success before we start though. I make sure he's got his own space so DH can't roll back on him, blankets and pillows away from his face and I do not sleep deep when he is beside me, every squeak or sigh wakes me up. With DD2 who would only sleep upright on our chest for a while because she was so mucousy, we wore her in a wrap carrier so she couldn't roll off our chests while we slept sitting up. We did what we had to to get through. The newborn stage doesn't last long but sleep deprivation is an actual form of torture, so taking care of us was also high priority.
Post by dancerspose on Mar 5, 2017 16:18:28 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes for your own sake, get out even if it's just to the store. Can YH stay with E for short periods of time if you don't feel comfortable taking her out so that you can at least get a change of scenery? Personally, I've taken her out but am just cautious - no touching, keep her covered in the car seat, etc. Regarding cosleeping - we never intentionally do it, but sometimes (like last night) when she will only sleep in my arms I do let it happen. I'm just extremely cautious. I will be propped up instead of laying down so I won't turn over or anything, and I only lightly doze that way too so any movement or noise from her wakes me.
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