Tuesday... As in the day before Wednesday.

[k3am]

Because I was pretty sure today was Wednesday.

[k3am]

We're up DS has been up since 9 hysterical and refusing to eat. It blows. (That's 3 hours for anyone trying to do the math with factors like when this post was started and time zones). He had only been asleep for about 20 mins before waking at 9 and throwing us into hell.

[teraiin]

Jul 19, 2016 2:07:10 GMT -5 k3am said:

We're up DS has been up since 9 hysterical and refusing to eat. It blows. (That's 3 hours for anyone trying to do the math with factors like when this post was started and time zones). He had only been asleep for about 20 mins before waking at 9 and throwing us into hell.

Oh no! Poor DS and poor you guys.

[westiemom]

Jul 19, 2016 2:07:10 GMT -5 k3am said:

We're up DS has been up since 9 hysterical and refusing to eat. It blows. (That's 3 hours for anyone trying to do the math with factors like when this post was started and time zones). He had only been asleep for about 20 mins before waking at 9 and throwing us into hell.

Oh no! That really sucks. I hope you are sleeping now!

[wanderlust]

k3am- We are in the same time zone...and apparently our kids are both into boycotting sleep tonight Hope your night got better!

I put L down in her RnP at 11:30. After sleeping for about 20 mins she woke up groaning and fighting to get out of her swaddle. I changed her wet diaper and rocked her to sleep again. Another 15 mins of sleep in the RnP then she repeated the groaning/swaddle break. I fed her a supplemental bottle and breast fed....now she's back in the RnP. But I'm laying here awake listening for her to wake up again. It's like I can't allow myself to trust that she might actually sleep this time. Anyone else have nights like that?

Hoping she stays asleep! ....and that I fall asleep. FX!

[teraiin]

DS is fighting going back to sleep after this feeding.

This is unusual because usually nursing makes him pass out. Not tonight. He's not crying... Just staring at me. I tried just putting him in the pnp but he cried when I did that.

[k3am]

Well, he finally fell asleep around 1.. And now is awake again since his diaper leaked. Yay?

The good news is I have nowhere to be today until 3:30, so hopefully I get a nap in.

[twocents6708]

I hope you are able to get some rest today k3am.

I have to go have my first cavity ever filled I had great teeth but this last pregnancy did me in and now I have two cavities.

[teraiin]

I'm really lucky McDonald's doesn't deliver... Or dunkin donuts... Or really any restaurant since I live so far out in the country lol

[westiemom]

Jul 19, 2016 6:37:45 GMT -5 teraiin said:

I'm really lucky McDonald's doesn't deliver... Or dunkin donuts... Or really any restaurant since I live so far out in the country lol

I wish some coffee place would deliver.

[ellesea]

Jul 19, 2016 6:37:45 GMT -5 teraiin said:

I'm really lucky McDonald's doesn't deliver... Or dunkin donuts... Or really any restaurant since I live so far out in the country lol

Same. It definitely saves us money. lol

[CattyNattyRN]

We have this delivery service in our town now that will deliver almost anything for a flat rate... It was/is dangerous. We use it WAY too often.

[k3am]

DH has the worst 4 am wake up. I was dreaming that someone was touching me inappropriately, so I punched them... Hard! And woke up with DH cringing going "what the hell?!?" From me punching him. I'm sure he did something to deserve it.

[ellesea]

So I switched lo from Nestle good start formula to the president's choice brand because I could get two containers of pc for $36 or one container of Nestle for $31. Well lo is doing SO much better on the PC brand. The gas is gone, his poops are not as thick. As much as it hurts my heart to no longer be breastfeeding, seeing him thriving and happy on formula really hits it home that the only thing that matters is that he's fed!

And on that note, I nursed him last night but he was so upset afterwards I offered him a 2oz bottle and he finished it and was still rooting, so I offered him another 2oz and he finished that and fell asleep. I guess I'm pretty dried up, at least it's been mostly painfree.

[twocents6708]

As I am waiting to get my first cavity filled, I texted my mom that I was nervous. She pointed out that I delivered a baby med free... I can probably manage a shot in the mouth. Good point. Perspective

[annarose]

I just sat down thinking I could start watching Season 3 of The Originals - epic fail - not available on Hulu or Netflix just yet waaaahhhhh

[babycaps]

Hi! Catching up. I was really not here yesterday. I am in the thralls of reading care.com profiles for those who have applied for our nanny position.
I am appalled by the low quality / lack of attention to detail from some applicants. It has at least made it easy to weed out some of the "NOs".

I am SO excited LO slept from 8-2 last night and was easy to put back down after both the 2am feed and the 4:30am feed. I only had to bring him to bed at around 5:30 and he didn't even nurse then, he was just uncomfortable with gas.
There was a little tinge of blood in his diaper this morning though. I am really at a loss. I've cut out obvious dairy. What else should I cut out? My inability to "troubleshoot" my own breastfeeding journey is leaving me VERY insecure about EVER taking my IBCLC exam! I will one day! I have lots of studying to do though

[walkek85]

Jul 19, 2016 3:40:28 GMT -5 wanderlust said:

k3am- We are in the same time zone...and apparently our kids are both into boycotting sleep tonight Hope your night got better!

I put L down in her RnP at 11:30. After sleeping for about 20 mins she woke up groaning and fighting to get out of her swaddle. I changed her wet diaper and rocked her to sleep again. Another 15 mins of sleep in the RnP then she repeated the groaning/swaddle break. I fed her a supplemental bottle and breast fed....now she's back in the RnP. But I'm laying here awake listening for her to wake up again. It's like I can't allow myself to trust that she might actually sleep this time. Anyone else have nights like that?

Hoping she stays asleep! ....and that I fall asleep. FX!

Sorry you are going through that, I can totally commiserate. With DS1 I would get horrible anxiety at night because I never knew when he would actually fall asleep. Like you, I wouldn't let myself fall asleep in fear that I would be right back up again.

Luckily no anxiety this time around, I just try to remind myself that eventually he WILL go to sleep.

[wanderlust]

Thanks walkek85! Glad someone could relate. It's like I'm conditioned to expect wake ups so then I don't allow myself to fall asleep too deeply.

I'm exhausted this morning and want a nap. L is awake and wants to play though! Wishing I could put something in her milk to (safely) get her to sleep on demand so that I can get sleep. Haha, horrible mom over here, fantasizing about medicating my baby to sleep!

[teraiin]

Jul 19, 2016 9:56:52 GMT -5 annarose said:

I just sat down thinking I could start watching Season 3 of The Originals - epic fail - not available on Hulu or Netflix just yet waaaahhhhh

Oh no I hate when that happens with shows

[annarose]

Jul 19, 2016 10:11:40 GMT -5 babycaps said:

Hi! Catching up. I was really not here yesterday. I am in the thralls of reading care.com profiles for those who have applied for our nanny position.
I am appalled by the low quality / lack of attention to detail from some applicants. It has at least made it easy to weed out some of the "NOs".

I am SO excited LO slept from 8-2 last night and was easy to put back down after both the 2am feed and the 4:30am feed. I only had to bring him to bed at around 5:30 and he didn't even nurse then, he was just uncomfortable with gas.
There was a little tinge of blood in his diaper this morning though. I am really at a loss. I've cut out obvious dairy. What else should I cut out? My inability to "troubleshoot" my own breastfeeding journey is leaving me VERY insecure about EVER taking my IBCLC exam! I will one day! I have lots of studying to do though

how long have you been diary free? I was told 2 weeks to 4 weeks for it to leave your system. Have you also cut out hidden dairy? That would be my next step and if that didn't work I would do soy and hidden soy

[raelien23]

Jul 19, 2016 8:23:12 GMT -5 ellesea said:

So I switched lo from Nestle good start formula to the president's choice brand because I could get two containers of pc for $36 or one container of Nestle for $31. Well lo is doing SO much better on the PC brand. The gas is gone, his poops are not as thick. As much as it hurts my heart to no longer be breastfeeding, seeing him thriving and happy on formula really hits it home that the only thing that matters is that he's fed!

And on that note, I nursed him last night but he was so upset afterwards I offered him a 2oz bottle and he finished it and was still rooting, so I offered him another 2oz and he finished that and fell asleep. I guess I'm pretty dried up, at least it's been mostly painfree.

I've been thinking of you and your upcoming treatment - you have been a true champ through all of this. Are you doing the radioactive iodine?

[teraiin]

DS has been a fussy mess all morning, poor guy.

I'm trying to clean and pack for tomorrow and he's not really happy with anything. Being worn, being held, being rocked, etc. only nursing seems to make him happy but only for approximately 5 mins.

[mrssqueegy]

What about soy babycaps?

[k3am]

I can't wait until tomorrow... Haircut day! And do I need it. Between the shed and not having as much time as I'd like, I'm really looking forward to it. I probably won't do anything drastic, but still..

[ellesea]

Jul 19, 2016 11:08:31 GMT -5 raelien23 said:

Jul 19, 2016 8:23:12 GMT -5 ellesea said:

So I switched lo from Nestle good start formula to the president's choice brand because I could get two containers of pc for $36 or one container of Nestle for $31. Well lo is doing SO much better on the PC brand. The gas is gone, his poops are not as thick. As much as it hurts my heart to no longer be breastfeeding, seeing him thriving and happy on formula really hits it home that the only thing that matters is that he's fed!

And on that note, I nursed him last night but he was so upset afterwards I offered him a 2oz bottle and he finished it and was still rooting, so I offered him another 2oz and he finished that and fell asleep. I guess I'm pretty dried up, at least it's been mostly painfree.

I've been thinking of you and your upcoming treatment - you have been a true champ through all of this. Are you doing the radioactive iodine?

Thank you!

Yes I am, I think I'm considered an intermediate risk patient because it had metastasized to my lymph nodes. I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist next Thursday so we can talk timeline for treatment. Did you do the radioactive iodine? Did you go off your meds or get the shots before treatment? We don't have insurance and out of pocket the shots are $2000 which is just not feasible for us. But they may be able to get them covered for special circumstances so hopefully I'm special enough. lol

[raelien23]

Jul 19, 2016 12:23:13 GMT -5 ellesea said:

Jul 19, 2016 11:08:31 GMT -5 raelien23 said:

I've been thinking of you and your upcoming treatment - you have been a true champ through all of this. Are you doing the radioactive iodine?

Thank you!

Yes I am, I think I'm considered an intermediate risk patient because it had metastasized to my lymph nodes. I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist next Thursday so we can talk timeline for treatment. Did you do the radioactive iodine? Did you go off your meds or get the shots before treatment? We don't have insurance and out of pocket the shots are $2000 which is just not feasible for us. But they may be able to get them covered for special circumstances so hopefully I'm special enough. lol

No I never did the radioactive iodine - it was definitely an option but because nothing had spread and my surgeon got everything out with good margins we decided to wait and do ultrasounds every 6 months, then every year. Nothing has ever come up. From what I've heard the shots are worth it - but that is super spendy. Fx they can get insurance to cover it.

[annarose]

So I start work and daycare on Monday - guess I should start pumping again tomorrow so that I have fresh bottles that hopeful LO doesn't refuse....

[babycaps]

Jul 19, 2016 10:47:31 GMT -5 annarose said:

Jul 19, 2016 10:11:40 GMT -5 babycaps said:

Hi! Catching up. I was really not here yesterday. I am in the thralls of reading care.com profiles for those who have applied for our nanny position.
I am appalled by the low quality / lack of attention to detail from some applicants. It has at least made it easy to weed out some of the "NOs".

I am SO excited LO slept from 8-2 last night and was easy to put back down after both the 2am feed and the 4:30am feed. I only had to bring him to bed at around 5:30 and he didn't even nurse then, he was just uncomfortable with gas.
There was a little tinge of blood in his diaper this morning though. I am really at a loss. I've cut out obvious dairy. What else should I cut out? My inability to "troubleshoot" my own breastfeeding journey is leaving me VERY insecure about EVER taking my IBCLC exam! I will one day! I have lots of studying to do though

how long have you been diary free? I was told 2 weeks to 4 weeks for it to leave your system. Have you also cut out hidden dairy? That would be my next step and if that didn't work I would do soy and hidden soy

Since July 4th weekend, but I haven't done AS good a job with hidden dairy.  So I'm cutting all hidden dairy now.  No soy here ever.
My next step is to cut out egg, sadly I eat eggs EVERYDAY.  But I'm giving it one more week of dairy-free hard-core. 

[babycaps]

Jul 19, 2016 11:24:50 GMT -5 mrssqueegy said:

What about soy babycaps ?

No soy.  DS1 can't have soy or dairy so we always look for both and we have no soy products in the house and have not really eaten out. 

I eat a TON of fruits and vegetables, including citrous fruits which I guess can also be an issue! 

I am reading this article today: www.bfmed.org/Media/Files/Protocols/Protocol24_English_120211.pdf