My Tuesday play group is going to the aquarium today and there is a Starbucks right outside of the aquarium! I'm excited, hoping that DS cooperates. I left my nursing cover at a friend's house yesterday, which I'm frustrated up. I absolutely love it and use it every time I leave the house (The Milk Snob). I never nursed in public with DS but I think it's because I didn't have a good cover that actually covered!
We bought a van!!!!!! Taking it to home tonight, I will post a picture with my mom mobile later, ha!!!
On a totally separate note, has anyone attempted PP sex yet?
txmommy14 - I nursed in public with DD1 but was very particular about where. Now that I have a year of nursing under my belt with DD2 I'll nurse her anywhere (though I always use a cover). I have nursed her twice at the table in a restaurant. I am discreet as possible but I refuse to be stuck in a room or missing out because of the baby this time.
I haven't had my 6 week checkup so no to PP sex. I'm not sure I'll be ready at 6 weeks anyway. My healing was miserable and I have a feeling no part of it will be enjoyable. I will eventually need to bite the bullet but it will probably take a while!
Laundry and packing for our shore trip this weekend. I always wait til the last minute but this is the first time packing for 3 people and we have much less space in the car with 2 car seats now so I need to think things through really well.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Jul 19, 2016 9:15:02 GMT -5
We've attempted PP sex 3 times and haven't been able to complete yet because it's too painful for me. It was a bit better each time though, so I'm optimistic that we'll get there. My DH asks nearly every day, *sigh*
I was in bed all day yesterday with a 103 fever... But finally was able to talk to my doc and have been on antibiotics since last night... I feel so much better!
Since getting sick (Sunday night), the babies have been feeding every two hours like clockwork, which means I get all my sleep in one hour increments. I'm really really hoping this is a short phase.
No pp sex for me. I have a bit of a sex drive but we just have no time. Juggling four kids is hard!
Post by frecklesnbrains on Jul 19, 2016 9:19:10 GMT -5
Also I have no shame at all anymore. I nurse everywhere with no cover. My boobs may as well be my hands given how often they're fully out in use. It helps that I live in a very liberal community, but it's also a necessity given that DS nurses almost hourly during the day and it's critical for my wellbeing to get out of the house.
Vans are awesome txmommy14! I hope I can upgrade mine soon:)
My 4 year olds behavior is driving me nuts. Sometimes I wonder if it just typical 4 year old stuff or if it's a real problem. She too smart for her own good and I think that gets her into trouble. Plus she's high energy and high curiosity. Then add in a new baby...
We are going to the park In a bit because they need some social interaction. Then we are going to my happy place (Target). Sometimes I don't get everything I need, so I have an excuse to go back
txmommy14, I have attempted pp sex 3 times (I'm 8 weeks pp today). It's difficult. I don't know what's wrong but it hurts like hell and it feels super tight (and not in a good way). Even with proper lube, its just not working. It hurts. Like really hurts. I had a c-section so I wasn't expecting this discomfort. It makes me not want to do it.
I nurse in public without a cover as well. I will use shirts or blankets if I can't find my cover. I live in a conservative area and could give a damn about what people think.
Congratulations on the van txmommy14!!! And yes have attempted pp sex twice. I waited until I was 8 weeks pp. it went better then I expected but that isn't saying much since I was pretty terrified. We used a ton of lube and went so slow but it wasn't a super enjoyable experience. I mostly wanted to do it so it wasn't hanging over my head (DH had been super patient, but I started to feel bad that it had been so long). The second time was better then the first, so that gives me hope that we will be back to normal soon!
@cheeze my parents can over yesterday and I think they must have totally thrown DD off cause she slept horribly last night.
nymama917 a shore trip sounds so fun!! Good luck packing! I'm already dreading packing for our beach trip in Sept - It is one of my least favorite things.
twobananas I'm so sorry you were sick!!! So glad the antibiotics have helped. FX the every 2hrs is a short phase.
frecklesnbrains I don't either... My boobs are out and about all the time. I do try use a cover in public but if she is being super demanding nope!
Post by woodengirl07 on Jul 19, 2016 12:37:44 GMT -5
DD and I went out to Hobby Lobby (my favorite place) for a few minutes. I needed to get recipe cards for my sister's bridal shower invitations. I would have stayed longer, but DD was done. Oh well, I stopped at Starbucks on the way home, so win for me.
As for PP sex, yeah, we've done it 2 or 3 times. Wasn't that great for me, but I honestly felt bad since I was on pelvic rest for the pregnancy, so I did it more for DH. It was better the second time, so I have hope. It's just hard to find the time when I could be sleeping.
Question for you all- any suggestions on tv shows or movies that are entertaining to watch while I'm bf? I have Netflix and Amazon prime. I just finished Jane the Virgin, unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Ranch, and dead like me for example of what I like.
Post by twobananas on Jul 19, 2016 13:31:49 GMT -5
woodengirl07 I haven't had time to watching anything lately, but what about older shows like friends, Gilmore girls, lost? We are also slowly making our way through house of cards (that shows how often we sit down to watch tv). I also love reality shows like amazing race or top chef. Easy to put on as background noise.
One of my favorite things to do post partum is set up my bike trainer and put biggest loser on. Hoping I can get that going in the next few weeks.
Post by packerfan4life on Jul 19, 2016 13:34:11 GMT -5
Nope to the PP sex. I'm not quite 6 weeks yet and between 2 kids that don't sleep (with the toddler being worse than the nb most nights) it's not happening.
I give no shits who sees my boobs. I used a cover once and DD went crazy (think rabid squirrel). I'm pretty sure people saw more of me when I tried to use the cover than they do when I go without. I tend to wear a t-shirt that I pull up and a nursing tank that I pull down so there's not that much skin showing. I live in a relatively conservative area (think lots of Mormons) but I don't think I've gotten any dirty looks and no one has said anything
No pp sex here either. In related news, DH has a vasectomy consult tomorrow!
I've thrown all modesty out the window and have nursed pretty much anywhere. I use the 2-shirt method usually and keep a blanket nearby in case I need additional coverage.
No pp sex here either. I haven't been cleared yet, pp appointment is Friday. But even if I am, I'm still sore and I'm gonna need another couple weeks. I haven't done much nursing in public. I work in the next town over and my family lives there so I'm there a lot. It is a really small place and it is actually unusual for me not to run into past or future students, parents, etc, and I'm just not into breast feeding in front of them. Too awkward. DH convinced me that I should have a couple glasses of wine last night and he'd do bottle feeding for the evening. Should not have listened to him, my body is not used to that and it is unhappy with me.
DS and I went to an orientation for his new preschool today. It went well and he had a good time in his classroom. I'm excited for him to start!
I'm not yet 6 weeks PP so no sex yet. We will probably try shortly after I get cleared though. I remember from last time that lots of lube + alcohol helps.
I was in bed all day yesterday with a 103 fever... But finally was able to talk to my doc and have been on antibiotics since last night... I feel so much better!
Since getting sick (Sunday night), the babies have been feeding every two hours like clockwork, which means I get all my sleep in one hour increments. I'm really really hoping this is a short phase.
No pp sex for me. I have a bit of a sex drive but we just have no time. Juggling four kids is hard!
We tried last night since I have been cleared for over a week now, and so it wasn't hanging over my head. DH has been super patient. It was definitely very uncomfortable, but I'm glad to get it over with and hopefully it will get better over time.
Post by carolinaheart on Jul 19, 2016 15:20:00 GMT -5
Lololololololol @ PP sex. I mean, I'm even dreading my dr appt next week.
Re: nursing in public- I have a nursing cover because my car seat canopy happens to double as one. Whether or not I use it depends on the setting and whether or not she decides to sling it off. I generally use it for other people's comfort, not mine so if she doesn't want it on I won't force it.
As for today's plans we had an awesome time at our first BWI meet up and lunch with Andrea this morning! Also, today is DHs birthday so we're headed to an oyster bar for dinner.
Post by greysonsmom on Jul 19, 2016 15:34:28 GMT -5
I don't mind nursing in public but it certainly isn't my favorite with a newborn. I'm feel like I have to be so exposed with a newborn, they need more assistance and DD dribbles a lot of milk so it's messy. DS never really liked the cover so I haven't even tried with her, if anything I always have a blanket.
Post by greysonsmom on Jul 19, 2016 15:35:53 GMT -5
And no thanks to PP sex, at my 5 week check my doc cleared me but said if I were you I'd wait another month but if you want me to tell your husband two I can do that.
So PP sex...Don't hate me, but we have been at it since 4 weeks? Picked up where we left off. The first time was more for the emotional connection rather than physical needs.
As for NIP I try to cover up but homes is not a fan! carolinaheart & I were #momgoals today and nursed our babes at a restaurant
Post by ArgyleEnigma on Jul 19, 2016 16:11:28 GMT -5
I have nursed in public, though nowhere really crowded. Mostly parks. I don't even own a cover, though occasionally I throw a blanket over his head and my shoulder. My personal preference is nursing in private or in the car.
So, funny nursing story. We were at a crowded restaurant on Friday evening where the tables were practically on top of each other. I had fed C right before going in, but he was ready again halfway through dinner and I was hoping he would hold out until I could finish eating. The table behind us was full of old ladies who were all "oh, that baby is hungry! you need to feed him!" and on and on. I fed him right at our table and then they gave me dirty looks, because I guess they didn't expect me to nurse right there. Oh well! Damned if you do, damned if you don't!
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