We have had some really good nursing sessions for the last two days. We see lactstion today. But now when I pump after feedings there is about an ounce less. And she is taking less in a bottle!
I'm sure your lactation consult will have some good ideas for you. Sorry I'm not up to speed with if you are nursing and pumping, but is it possible she's getting more efficient nursing and taking in more then?
Yes she is getting more efficient which is awesome! I was super excited in that post. We have been struggling with her being a preemie and nursing. She is 37w today and progress is being made!
Sorry all that happened packerfan4life. I hope your day improves!
I hope you feel better or go into labor soon Stringy!
Sorry for your loss broadwaymama. It's difficult to deal with end of life issues even when you don't have newborn hormones so I can only imagine how you feel right now. I'm really glad this pedi visit was a lot better than the first!
shoogars do you think she would respond well to setting a timer to have designated baby time? Also, are there things you can send her away to get or do to "help" you with the baby? I'm sure you've thought of all those things, but hopefully something works soon!
bighair12, ah yes, this IS great news and a huge accomplishment, glad things are getting easier!
shoogars, sorry I can imagine that would be difficult with your DD. Glad your mom is there to help you, I can't imagine doing it alone with 2 this early on. I like babyzebra idea of a timer if you think that might help. You've probably tried already, but can she do the some of the stuff you are doing but with her own baby doll, as long as it doesn't require more work/help from you, just to give you a little more space?
babyzebra- that is weird. My MIL has done similar things. She loves to send us a link to what she wants for her birthday, Mother's Day, etc. She does the same for FIL, although we don't listen to her suggestion for him usually.
shoogars, eek good luck with both and no DH. I like the timer suggestion. I hope something helps soon--it's so emotionally exhausting to say no all the time.
I'm 37 weeks and change with GD and my new employee who sits next to me so far today (it's 1:15 PM) has eaten a big doughy roll with jelly, a bag of chocolate chip mini muffins, and a bag of M&M's. I feel like this is grounds for firing her No but naturally, she's young and super skinny and models on the weekends.
I had an appointment on Tuesday with MFM and US. Every thing looked great. She said she does not want me to go past 21st which is 39 weeks. She said any time between now and then she would not hesitate to induce me. And if I have any bleeding or back pain between now and then I should be induced immediately. Ok my back hurts 24/7 but I have very mixed feelings about it all. Im so ready for it to be over but I am so worried about a failed induction. I am also confused because I had worse more frequent bleeding with DS and they never seemed worried about it and he was born uneventfully at 39w5d at 7lb6oz. So I don't really understand the extra concern this time around. They just say there is no reason to risk it. I also still believe they have my EDD wrong. I don't know when we conceived but they based EDD off first US every US since then the baby has consistently measured 2 weeks ahead.
So I have been doing what I can to try and get things moving papaya, the spiciest pizza I've ever had, waddling as much as possible and even sex. Nothing happening except almost constant BH which have been happening for a week now.
I'm sure your lactation consult will have some good ideas for you. Sorry I'm not up to speed with if you are nursing and pumping, but is it possible she's getting more efficient nursing and taking in more then?
Yes she is getting more efficient which is awesome! I was super excited in that post. We have been struggling with her being a preemie and nursing. She is 37w today and progress is being made!
Something else to consider, which happened to me, is that you can initially be really engorged while your body tries to figure out what LO needs in terms of intake. So now you may just be pumping what she needs?
Not much as far as updates from my OB appointment. Still not dialated, now 50% effaced, baby's head was right there though. I really like my OB, she's awesome.
So now I guess I just hang out the rest of the day. I think I could get used to this whole not working thing!
Yay for lactation consultants! We don't have M's jaundice results from today yet. But I had an appointment with the LC, and he's up two ounces from yesterday and he ate two ounces during the appointment from one side. Just having that info makes me feel so much better than I was this morning. She also helped me figure out his latch so that it doesn't hurt, which is saying something considering that my right side is badly cracked and bleeding and the left is only a little better.
Stringy I got that painful skin on my stomach towards the end as well. It is starting to feel a bit better, but it is really irritating. Itchy but stinging at the same time!
Has anyone found a swimming suit in a store (not online) that might fit at 38w? I don't know if target or old navy would have maternity or huge sized suits in-store?
GOmamab15 I would check both of those places. Target you could look online and see if it's available in store.
If your confident enough you could try a larger 2 piece or even a 2 piece with a coverup?
ETA I only say if your confident enough because I am very self conscious and would never be confident enough to show the bare baby bump! I'm kind of jealous of those who do.
broadwaymama sorry about your losses. I am glad you did have positive feedback about your new "first" appointment. It was horrifying the way the first pedi treated you and you are right, a FTM may not have been able to take things in stride not having other experiences to draw from. Way to self advocate for you and your baby!
AFM, I have not been on as much because I have been having daily migraines and they basically make looking at a screen difficult for some part of the day. They were about once a week at first but I have pretty much had one every day this week. I had an OB appointment and she said women get migraines during pregnancy. In my case it appears to be the stress of the end of pregnancy. I have 8 days until my due date. My blood pressure has been fine through out and no protein in my urine. I've been once again instructed to attack them with caffeine and Tylenol together to knock them out when hey make an appearance. This is not the best feeling but just praying we are both okay at the end of all of this.
Last night baby got fed. Then he needed a change, then he spit up everywhere while I was changing him. So I had to change his outfit. Then he shot pee all over that (I even had a wipe over him just in case, but it just poured out the sides in every direction). And he spit up again. So I changed his clothes again. Then he was hungry. This morning he managed to SOAK me in pee at the exact moment I reached over to pull the diaper over him. At least it was my torso and not my face. And as I am finishing this post his lower half is making unmistakeable "time to change me" noises. Parenthood is so magical.
I could have written this word for word... But add an explosive yellow liquid breastmilk poop all over the changing table. Ahhhh, baby fluids...
I really don't want to go to work next week. I'm so done. But I'll probably have another 2 weeks to go.
I have the Shoebox app that shows you pictures taken on this day X years ago and all the pics lately have been of newborn DS. It is making me more impatient to meet this little guy.
babyzebra she sounds awful... You are not being hormonal, that is super weird.
I'm sorry manybellsdown! Did you try to ice it? I've had a few knee surgeries and ice really helps to numb the pain for me when mine is acting up.
vivela I'm sorry but that made me laugh just a little bit... Only cause I feel like that happens to me during so many middle of the night changes! I feel like it only happens when I am the most tired. Who know so much stuff could come out of such a small person!
broadwaymama I'm sorry. That is so hard to deal with in general, but especially now. I'm glad you found a pedi that you like!
shoogars That sounds so difficult. Hugs! Glad your mom could help.
Pretty sure that is grounds for firing nymama917!!
Post by carolinaheart on Jun 9, 2016 14:49:11 GMT -5
Well, all that hopefulness about baby dropping was for nothing. Still no progress at all at 40+4. I officially give up on the idea of avoiding induction. I'll go into L&D Sunday at 5:30pm.
I've never been afraid of giving birth because I've always felt my body was made for it and would do what it needed to. Turns out that's not even remotely true. Now, I'm so terrified I had to pull over on my way home because I couldn't stop hyperventilating. I'm scared I won't be able to go without an epidural now or that I'll end up needing a c-section.
Also. I've been up since 3:30 for no reason and my coffee creamer was spoiled this morning. It's been a rough day.
The lactation appt went great. She is getting an ounce from each side. But that was an awesome feeding. She was actually hungry because we were late for the feeding. We are still not at birth weight so we have to continue to wake every three hours. But we can do one four hour stretch at night! If she has a good feed I will only pump for five minutes after. And if a crappy feed then we'll we pump and she gets a bottle. Progress with this 35 weeker!
Post by packerfan4life on Jun 9, 2016 14:52:59 GMT -5
GOmamab15 I have one from Motherhood that I wore this weekend at 38+6.
My day is just getting bwtter and better. Leaving work I turned too soon and totally damaged the bumper of the car next to me. Fluck. I did leave a note and my H is filing the insurance claim now. The woman called about an hour later and was way nice about it (probably juat glad I didn't take off without leaving a note since we all know that happens - happened to my car this winter) but I feel like such an idiot. Plus I don't understand how to adult. I didn't think to take a pic of the damage. Just totally what I needed today. Luckily my car just has a small dent but nothing that I'll bother having to get fixed. I need a do over today.
Post by ArgyleEnigma on Jun 9, 2016 15:12:20 GMT -5
I'm sorry carolinaheart. I'm in a similar boat situation-wise--due, no dilation, struggling with fears about induction--but I never felt I could trust my body, and the loss of that comfort must be hard. Maybe think of your body and yourself as equal partners going into this, and yours needs a little help from you. You will work with your body during induction and listen to it when you make decisions about epidurals and anything else that comes up.
Those are my musings, for what it's worth. We'll all be pulling for you Sunday.
Has anyone found a swimming suit in a store (not online) that might fit at 38w? I don't know if target or old navy would have maternity or huge sized suits in-store?
Some Targets do, some don't. I've seen them at one near me but not the other . 2dogs2kids suggestion of checking online to see if they're available in a store near you is a great one.
I'm on day two of a migraine, so I feel for you Outofhiding.
Doctor today said there are no signs of labor, so it looks like baby girl is having hanging out until my RCS on Monday. I'm trying to be positive and upbeat and enjoy time with DS but I feel like shit. The mom guilt is strong.
Well, despite everyone being so positive about his eating, weight gain, etc. M's bilirubin levels continue to rise and they almost decided to readmit him today for phototherapy. Because he gained two ounces since yesterday we got a reprieve until his pedi appt tomorrow morning.
My SIL, SMIL and nephews are here. SIL is currently vacuuming while SMIL is entertaining the kids in the back yard. They also brought dinner. I'm alone with baby in my bedroom. This is how visitors should be:)
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