7/25 Baby check in

[lostinfaith225]

Jul 25, 2016 14:11:27 GMT -5 jewelsofthenile said:

Jul 25, 2016 14:07:17 GMT -5 lostinfaith225 said:

jewelsofthenile
Did your husband go to bgsu?
Mine did!!!

We both did. Thats were we met. I should buy some baby bgsu gear lol. I have none. Not a good alumnus here.

That's fun!! We have lots of bgsu gear because of my hubby and ds. Haha

[prvc678]

1. Age this week? 5 days old today

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Everything. I feel like I'm in a dream, I'm so blissfully happy. I feel like this delivery/newborn/bf'ing experience is my good karma for all my previous struggles.

3. Challenges? Nothing huge. Clusterfeeding between 1 and 3am pretty consistently, but DH has been a huge help during that time.

4. How are the adults doing? Good! DH has been amazing with older DD, making sure she's getting lots of attention and special time with him. I am a little tired but feeling good otherwise.

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? I'm embarassed to say I still don't know how to PIP.

QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? We have some leftovers from my best friend being in town and cooking for us. I've been eating a ton of Greek yogurt also, as well as fruit, cheese, red vines, and Oreos.

[jenn83]

1. Age this week? 3 weeks on Friday

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? We had our 2 week check up today. Pediatrician says she looks absolutely wonderful. I have also come to terms that I just produce big babies. She is up to 9lbs 6.5oz from her birth weight of 8lbs 3oz in little over 2 weeks. Needless to say she is getting plenty to eat lol.

3. Challenges? She is very grunty and it sometimes affects her sleep. Dr stated to try gas drops to see if it helps. I was concerned that it was something I was eating but since she is thriving and not miserable all the time then she is not worried.

4. How are the adults doing? Some days I am just plain tired and others I am fine. I can't seem to take naps during the day even though I know that would help.

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?



QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Leftovers!! And frozen pizza, waffles, cereal, etc.

[Ray]

prvc678 now all I want is cookies and licorice lol

[Ray]

Can I also just say there is way too much cuteness in here?

[tikoberry99]

I'm up early so I thought I'd start this.

1. Age this week? 2 weeks!

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week?

Getting some facial expressions that look like smiles!

3. Challenges?

Found out Maddox has a tongue tie so we will be getting it fixed next week. Fx it helps with his latch as we are using the nipple shield still.

4. How are the adults doing?

Great. So far I only had one breakdown since his birth. We have a great schedule going so we both get 3-4 hours of sleep at a time.

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?

QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now?

Costco grape leaves with a salad.

[prvc678]

@ray I wouldn't recommend eating an immense amount of red vines. That stuff binds like concrete in your intestines so combine that with typical postpartum constipation, and it's a bad deal.

[rungirlrun]

Jul 25, 2016 16:42:32 GMT -5 prvc678 said:

@ray I wouldn't recommend eating an immense amount of red vines. That stuff binds like concrete in your intestines so combine that with typical postpartum constipation, and it's a bad deal.

See I'm the opposite. Gummy candy always makes me poop. If I feel constipated, a handful (or you know a bag is what I really consume) is all my body needs!

[madamewaffles]

Jul 25, 2016 16:54:32 GMT -5 rungirlrun said:

Jul 25, 2016 16:42:32 GMT -5 prvc678 said:

@ray I wouldn't recommend eating an immense amount of red vines. That stuff binds like concrete in your intestines so combine that with typical postpartum constipation, and it's a bad deal.

See I'm the opposite. Gummy candy always makes me poop. If I feel constipated, a handful (or you know a bag is what I really consume) is all my body needs!

+1

[prvc678]

Jul 25, 2016 17:06:37 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

Jul 25, 2016 16:54:32 GMT -5 rungirlrun said:

See I'm the opposite. Gummy candy always makes me poop. If I feel constipated, a handful (or you know a bag is what I really consume) is all my body needs!

+1

#jealous

[Ray]

Jul 25, 2016 16:42:32 GMT -5 prvc678 said:

@ray I wouldn't recommend eating an immense amount of red vines. That stuff binds like concrete in your intestines so combine that with typical postpartum constipation, and it's a bad deal.

I am sorry you have learned this.

[Ray]

Tmi Side bar - I have not had a solid poop since giving birth. I know the other end of the spectrum is worse, but sometimes I barely make it to the bathroom!

[melody330]

Ray I have the same problem. Basically any poop problem is the worst lol

[icaughtfire]

1. Age this week? 3 days old

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Finally having an outside baby! And DD meeting DS for the first time. My heart exploded.

3. Challenges? Figuring out BFing (I think we're doing okay, but my left side is cracked/scabbed so I basically want to die when he latches on that side), sleep deprivation & dealing with an overly excited 7 year old big sister.

4. How are the adults doing? The lack of sleep is rough. So so so rough. 😴

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? Here's one I snapped tonight, trying out the Boba wrap for the first time. Little guy loved it!


QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? My husband is home this week, so he's been doing all the cooking. When I need a snack I go for cheese & crackers or chopped fruit. Also I'm starving alllllll the time.

[icaughtfire]

Jul 25, 2016 19:13:38 GMT -5 Ray said:

Tmi Side bar - I have not had a solid poop since giving birth. I know the other end of the spectrum is worse, but sometimes I barely make it to the bathroom!

I was so constipated in the hospital/first coming home, I was downing Milk of Magnesia & Colace. It didn't kick in until yesterday but HOLY JAYSUS. I'm legit worried there is a possibility I will shit myself at least once.

[Ray]

Jul 25, 2016 22:09:01 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

Jul 25, 2016 19:13:38 GMT -5 Ray said:

Tmi Side bar - I have not had a solid poop since giving birth. I know the other end of the spectrum is worse, but sometimes I barely make it to the bathroom!

I was so constipated in the hospital/first coming home, I was downing Milk of Magnesia & Colace. It didn't kick in until yesterday but HOLY JAYSUS. I'm legit worried there is a possibility I will shit myself at least once.

LT of commiseration

[spartyon]

Jul 25, 2016 6:51:11 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm up early so I thought I'd start this.


1. Age this week?

1 week old today!
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week?

Gaining her birth weight back, nursing so well (and often), and big brother (3 years) is doing so great w this big life change
3. Challenges?

she tore my nips up on the hospital and nurses constantly, so it's been painful and a slow recovery
4. How are the adults doing?

Exhausted, but DH has been so amazing and it's been such a team effort taking care of her and our son. I remember us being so stressed out w DS1 and fighting due to pure exhaustion that it's so nice how different it's been. I've found myself crying a few times more than expected, but I think it's just been mostly hormones and the bf pain working itself out. Overall I couldn't be happier w out new family.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?

QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now?

DH has done most of the cooking and he's been grilling

[potter713]

1. Age this week? 3 weeks

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Sleeping for at least a 4 hour stretch! (2 of them tonight)

3. Challenges? Yesterday he started spitting up a lot and was super gassy all day which made for a generally miserable baby.

4. How are the adults doing? Good. Getting the hang of this whole having 2 children thing.

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? I'm new here and haven't learned how to post a pic yet.

QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Cereal lol

[jenn83]

potter713 Welcome and congrats!!