FFFC/UO

[sctiger]

Jun 10, 2016 11:44:20 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Jun 10, 2016 11:41:36 GMT -5 sctiger said:

If it makes you feel better I've found that as she grows up some things get easier but others get harder. The nice thing about a toddler is that you can discipline them and my three year old can follow directions and understand. And it's easy to predict her schedule. Tantrums can be tough but we've learned how to deal with it pretty well.

I was looking forward to the slight about of independence they have, like sitting and holding stuff. Now I'm not so sure. lol  

That part is nice too! We can have conversations, she can get things for herself, and I can watch her while she plays independently. She's a fun little person

[arbe]

sctiger, I'd like a boob job for all my efforts

[SheilaTheTank]

Jun 10, 2016 12:02:14 GMT -5 chatterbox said:

Jun 10, 2016 9:42:10 GMT -5 arbe said:

I put in my notice so soon after I returned from Maternity leave that I didn't take back most of my responsibilities so I'm doing as little as possiblt for the next 15.5 work days.

My main motivator for making breastfeeding work is because formula is expensive and boobs are easier to carry around.

One of my main motivations to keep breastfeeding is that I don't know how else I would burn that many calories every day and I don't want to gain weight. Yup, my reason for breastfeeding is completely selfish and shallow.

I call bullshit on the calorie burning thing. Not to you personally but in general. This was one of my main motivators for breastfeeding too, but Im STILL hanging onto those last ten pounds and cutting calories only hurt my supply.

[SheilaTheTank]

Jun 10, 2016 12:04:28 GMT -5 arbe said:

sctiger, I'd like a boob job for all my efforts

I told MH that I want everything put back where it belongs after im done having kids.

[sctiger]

Jun 10, 2016 12:04:28 GMT -5 arbe said:

sctiger, I'd like a boob job for all my efforts

I may negotiate that too

I've also found that I hang on to a few pounds until we drop feeds at a year. I lost almost 10 pounds in the month after DD1 turned one. So breastfeeding is a pain for me but I do it anyway.

[sctiger]

Jun 10, 2016 12:06:04 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Jun 10, 2016 12:02:14 GMT -5 chatterbox said:

One of my main motivations to keep breastfeeding is that I don't know how else I would burn that many calories every day and I don't want to gain weight. Yup, my reason for breastfeeding is completely selfish and shallow.

I call bullshit on the calorie burning thing. Not to you personally but in general. This was one of my main motivators for breastfeeding too, but Im STILL hanging onto those last ten pounds and cutting calories only hurt my supply.

Total bullshit as far as I'm concerned. I exercise daily, eat well, and no change. Maybe after I go back to work and start 9 Round again in August I will see results. It's just about 5 pounds or so but it kills me.

[zombiesquad]

Jun 10, 2016 12:06:04 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Jun 10, 2016 12:02:14 GMT -5 chatterbox said:

One of my main motivations to keep breastfeeding is that I don't know how else I would burn that many calories every day and I don't want to gain weight. Yup, my reason for breastfeeding is completely selfish and shallow.

I call bullshit on the calorie burning thing. Not to you personally but in general. This was one of my main motivators for breastfeeding too, but Im STILL hanging onto those last ten pounds and cutting calories only hurt my supply.

I think I've read somewhere that the real weight loss from breastfeeding doesn't happen until around 3 or 4 months PP. For those first few months, you're starving so you eat, then things start to level out and you're not as hungry as you were. I'll try and find something to substantiate that, but I will say at almost 16 weeks PP, I've noticed the most weight loss has been just within the last few weeks. I, too, choose to breastfeed for selfish and superficial reasons.

[readinglove]

Jun 10, 2016 11:37:59 GMT -5 blackbird said:

I really want to quit pumping. I don't produce much anyway. B is like 95% FF. I have only been keeping it up the last couple weeks bc she likes to comfort nurse from time to time, which I enjoy.

Tit for being in the exact same boat. I so want to be done as it's largely a waste of my time, but the 10-15 minutes of nursing I get most days makes it hard. I love the "us" time.

[SheilaTheTank]

Ok, I need an honest answer. Will I ever fit into my pre pregnancy clothes again? I mean with the extra skin and my huge boobs, I feel like I should just buy new clothes.

[chatterbox]

Jun 10, 2016 12:33:22 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Ok, I need an honest answer. Will I ever fit into my pre pregnancy clothes again? I mean with the extra skin and my huge boobs, I feel like I should just buy new clothes.

You will! It took me like 9 or 10 months with DD, but it will happen!

[SheilaTheTank]

I'm also seriously considering investing in spanx.

[arbe]

Jun 10, 2016 12:39:55 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

I'm also seriously considering investing in spanx.

Dont bother, I've been just loving in dresses and stretchy pants

[SheilaTheTank]

Jun 10, 2016 12:47:31 GMT -5 arbe said:

Jun 10, 2016 12:39:55 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

I'm also seriously considering investing in spanx.

Dont bother, I've been just loving in dresses and stretchy pants

But pear shaped and chub rub. 

[arbe]

Jun 10, 2016 12:48:02 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Jun 10, 2016 12:47:31 GMT -5 arbe said:

Dont bother, I've been just loving in dresses and stretchy pants

But pear shaped and chub rub. 

Embrace it... one day you'll miss this body.

[SheilaTheTank]

Jun 10, 2016 13:07:03 GMT -5 arbe said:

Jun 10, 2016 12:48:02 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

But pear shaped and chub rub. 

Embrace it... one day you'll miss this body.

The day where I won't start a fire by my thighs rubbing together is a day I will rejoice. 

[carissa325]

Because Zantac turned C from a screaming banshee into a holy spitter I've been having more dairy than I know I should. I hate going without dairy. That said, dh and I talked last night and the spit up is out of control so I'm going to cut it completely starting today. I'm selfishly very sad. Ive done no dairy before with ds and o hate it.

[sunshineshades]

Jun 10, 2016 13:34:37 GMT -5 carissa325 said:

Because Zantac turned C from a screaming banshee into a holy spitter I've been having more dairy than I know I should. I hate going without dairy. That said, dh and I talked last night and the spit up is out of control so I'm going to cut it completely starting today. I'm selfishly very sad. Ive done no dairy before with ds and o hate it.

So we don't have reflux screaming here but I'm pretty sure dairy is a big cause of E's spit up and green poop. I've cut back but I don't see me completely giving up dairy as long as she's happy and growing. I keep saying I will and then bam cheese. ... lol.

[carissa325]

Jun 10, 2016 13:40:57 GMT -5 sunshineshades said:

Jun 10, 2016 13:34:37 GMT -5 carissa325 said:

Because Zantac turned C from a screaming banshee into a holy spitter I've been having more dairy than I know I should. I hate going without dairy. That said, dh and I talked last night and the spit up is out of control so I'm going to cut it completely starting today. I'm selfishly very sad. Ive done no dairy before with ds and o hate it.

So we don't have reflux screaming here but I'm pretty sure dairy is a big cause of E's spit up and green poop. I've cut back but I don't see me completely giving up dairy as long as she's happy and growing. I keep saying I will and then bam cheese. ... lol.

I was thinking that too but the spit up has gotten out of control. I love cheese. And ice cream. And Alfredo sauce. And ranch dressing......sigh...

[fignewt]

I dont understand what is wrong with formula feeding. If your LO is having weight issues, why not supplement?
I get the "breast is best" and all that, but DD is completely FF and is doing great. I am definitely sad that i am unable to BF, but my pedi firmly believes that they way they make formula these days, it is just as good as BM for baby.

[sunshineshades]

Jun 10, 2016 13:44:13 GMT -5 carissa325 said:

Jun 10, 2016 13:40:57 GMT -5 sunshineshades said:

So we don't have reflux screaming here but I'm pretty sure dairy is a big cause of E's spit up and green poop. I've cut back but I don't see me completely giving up dairy as long as she's happy and growing. I keep saying I will and then bam cheese. ... lol.

I was thinking that too but the spit up has gotten out of control. I love cheese. And ice cream. And Alfredo sauce. And ranch dressing......sigh...

I know. It seems if I stay away from actual milk we're ok. Too much cheese creates a lot of spit up too. A small amount seems ok, so I just need to pay attention to how much I've eaten recently. She's way better than she was when I was having cereal every day, sometimes then it would be like 4 spit ups in an hour. Now it isn't even every feeding anymore.
Maybe a rice ice cream? Or goats milk ice cream?

EtA: do you have Renee' s dressing in the states? Apparently their cesear dressing is dairy free. Would that work instead of ranch? Or maybe they have ranch too.

[FunniBunni]

Jun 10, 2016 13:07:03 GMT -5 arbe said:

Jun 10, 2016 12:48:02 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

But pear shaped and chub rub. 

Embrace it... one day you'll miss this body.

Truer words were never spoken. Even if you're not happy with how it looks, be thankful that it works. The day may come when you are not so fortunate.

[arbe]

Jun 10, 2016 14:25:45 GMT -5 fignewt said:

I dont understand what is wrong with formula feeding. If your LO is having weight issues, why not supplement?
I get the "breast is best" and all that, but DD is completely FF and is doing great. I am definitely sad that i am unable to BF, but my pedi firmly believes that they way they make formula these days, it is just as good as BM for baby.

Nothing is wrong with formula feeding I just don't want the hassle. FF my older 2 at 3 months.  This time I want to EBF because 1. $$$ 2. don't have to worry about carrying bottles or formula around.

ETA:  The weight issues are only according to a standardized chart; to see her and hold her she is a happy & healthy baby.  Had squishy cheeks and meat on her thighs.  I believe doc is jumping the gun with her needing more.

[cinnamonsmiles]

Jun 10, 2016 12:33:22 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Ok, I need an honest answer. Will I ever fit into my pre pregnancy clothes again? I mean with the extra skin and my huge boobs, I feel like I should just buy new clothes.

I'm concerned with kid #2 that my hips have gotten wider and won't be able to fit regardless of weight loss.
Thankfully I really need a new wardrobe anyway, but I'm trying to figure out if I should just buy clothes that work now or wait and see if things change (like they did with DS).

[jewel441]

Jun 10, 2016 14:25:45 GMT -5 fignewt said:

I dont understand what is wrong with formula feeding. If your LO is having weight issues, why not supplement?
I get the "breast is best" and all that, but DD is completely FF and is doing great. I am definitely sad that i am unable to BF, but my pedi firmly believes that they way they make formula these days, it is just as good as BM for baby.

I don't think there is anything wrong with FF or formula or supplementing, but some pedis do suggest supplementing at the first hint of a problem when a baby may not need it. As long as a kid is fed whatever you do is fine.

My first choice is for my LO to be EBF, right now that's happening, if it wasn't I would deal and be fine. I view it as the same as my birth plan, I wanted a natural, med free birth, I had an emergency C section. It was super not what I wanted, but it was totally fine and I am good with what happened. I did everything I could to not have a c section, but it didn't work out and that's ok. Likewise I will do everything I can to EBF LO, but if it doesn't work out we will be fine.

It doesn't for everyone, but supplementing could impact your BF relationship. I would definitely want to be sure she really needed it if we were told to supplement.

[cinnamonsmiles]

RE: toddler vs newborn, I can put my toddler to nap/bed and know that whether he sleeps or not, it's on him. And he knows how to put himself to sleep if he does get tired. The baby still needs help and in a small way it drives me crazy.

[SheilaTheTank]

Jun 10, 2016 14:25:45 GMT -5 fignewt said:

I dont understand what is wrong with formula feeding. If your LO is having weight issues, why not supplement?
I get the "breast is best" and all that, but DD is completely FF and is doing great. I am definitely sad that i am unable to BF, but my pedi firmly believes that they way they make formula these days, it is just as good as BM for baby.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with FF. I just don't want to spend the money on something I don't need right now. If I wasn't able to produce enough then I would FF. 

MH and his brother were FF from day one. They are both healthy, intelligent, awesome people. 

[SheilaTheTank]

Jun 10, 2016 14:49:38 GMT -5 cinnamonsmiles said:

Jun 10, 2016 12:33:22 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Ok, I need an honest answer. Will I ever fit into my pre pregnancy clothes again? I mean with the extra skin and my huge boobs, I feel like I should just buy new clothes.

I'm concerned with kid #2 that my hips have gotten wider and won't be able to fit regardless of weight loss.
Thankfully I really need a new wardrobe anyway, but I'm trying to figure out if I should just buy clothes that work now or wait and see if things change (like they did with DS).

THIS. OMFG THIS!

[ironmom]

Jun 10, 2016 14:54:41 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Jun 10, 2016 14:49:38 GMT -5 cinnamonsmiles said:

I'm concerned with kid #2 that my hips have gotten wider and won't be able to fit regardless of weight loss.
Thankfully I really need a new wardrobe anyway, but I'm trying to figure out if I should just buy clothes that work now or wait and see if things change (like they did with DS).

THIS. OMFG THIS!

I raid Uniqlo for cheap shit for the first 6 months, then hopefully I'll have a better idea what I'll look like from there.

However. FFFC: I left Bird at daycare a half hour later than I was planning today so I could go get a milkshake and not have to share.

Also FFFC: I've still been sending Bird to daycare one day a week even if I'm off that day. If H happens to be working, Bear and I go to the movies. He's seen more movies in 3 months than I've taken his brother to in 3 years.

[cinnamonsmiles]

I can't pull myself away from this thread on Parenting. It just keeps getting better and better!

[peachesncream]

Jun 10, 2016 22:32:26 GMT -5 cinnamonsmiles said:

I can't pull myself away from this thread on Parenting. It just keeps getting better and better!

The FFFC thread or a different one? I always try to read it on Parenting but around page 76 I'm like nah bro. Hahaha.