joy I loathe the comparisons. We all deal differently. And there absolutely can be no comparisons, because each experience is individual and nobody else knows how it is except the person going through it. Irritates me so much.
Not to mention that every woman's body is different and will respond differently to pregnancy
DD3 had an appointment this morning. They wanted her to have gained at least 2 ounces. She gained 6 ounces! So now she weighs 8 lbs 3 oz, almost back to birthweight.
She is so long though, she is already too tall for her newborn sleepers. I also had to switch her to size 1 diapers last week because the NB size were too short. So crazy to me.
I am so jealous! At our weight check she only gained one ounce in 4 days. I've got to get her gaining better somehow.
We are formula feeding so it's easier to have her gain weight (I think you are BFing?). She mainly had issues with the bottle nipples which caused her to lose weight.
DD2 lost so much weight that she almost had to be hospitalized (I made pretty much no milk with the first two which is why I didn't even try this time) and I remember how stressful that was. Hope your girl starts gaining soon!
elm1214 I'm topping her off with formula already until she gains better. Last time with DD1 I wanted to avoid supplementing (why?!) but this time I just want her to grow!! Eat baby eat
Okay, I need some emotional support regarding boobs.
My doctor told me that to try to get labor/my cervix to cooperate I should bust out my pump and try pumping those bad boys for a few minutes several times a day. This concept makes me feel weird and uncomfortable, and I don't know why. But I figured it probably works, so I busted it out and tried it for like a minute and a half. A) It was not comfortable or fun. B) OH MY GOD STUFF CAME OUT. WHY AM I SO FREAKED OUT? Comfort me?
Also, if I keep doing this, will I run out of colostrum and not have any when my baby needs it?
Okay, I need some emotional support regarding boobs.
My doctor told me that to try to get labor/my cervix to cooperate I should bust out my pump and try pumping those bad boys for a few minutes several times a day. This concept makes me feel weird and uncomfortable, and I don't know why. But I figured it probably works, so I busted it out and tried it for like a minute and a half. A) It was not comfortable or fun. B) OH MY GOD STUFF CAME OUT. WHY AM I SO FREAKED OUT? Comfort me?
Also, if I keep doing this, will I run out of colostrum and not have any when my baby needs it?
You won't run out of colostrum, promise. You'll keep making it until your milk comes in.
If you don't like pumping to stimulate labor, then you don't have to do it. It's one tactic. As for actually lactating, I can understand how weird that is! I think it's one of those things that really weirds you out until you get used to it.
Okay, I need some emotional support regarding boobs.
My doctor told me that to try to get labor/my cervix to cooperate I should bust out my pump and try pumping those bad boys for a few minutes several times a day. This concept makes me feel weird and uncomfortable, and I don't know why. But I figured it probably works, so I busted it out and tried it for like a minute and a half. A) It was not comfortable or fun. B) OH MY GOD STUFF CAME OUT. WHY AM I SO FREAKED OUT? Comfort me?
Also, if I keep doing this, will I run out of colostrum and not have any when my baby needs it?
Totally normal that stuff is coming out. Pumping is never fun and never comfortable (I pumped for a year).
Your boobs will know what to feed baby. You won't run out of colustrum before baby.
I hope this sends you into labor!
Also I have heard of some people saving what they pumped for their newborn.
esquette ditto the others. And pumping to induce labor HURTS. Alternatively, you can try sitying in a warm bath with a warm wet washcloth on each breast. Roll your nipple betwen your fingers, through the wash cloth. My MW told me to do this to keep contractions going when i was in labor with DS2.
bocaburger I had to stop reading August 16 bmb for a little while, did I miss that you found out the sex of your twins? I'm remembering that you had IVF and may have also ovulated. At the time you were unsure what happened (egg split or ovulation) did you get an answer?
Post by frodabaggins on Aug 3, 2016 14:13:14 GMT -5
COULD NOT SLEEP last night due to raging heartburn. Ugh, I don't know what I'm doing wrong on the nights that this happens but it is seriously not fun.
In other news my boss has been in closed door meetings all day so of course that makes everyone on edge and paranoid. Lots of IMs flying back and forth wondering what's going on. I'm trying to just be chill and zen over here.
esquette, just a slightly different perspective on the boobs thing -- I failed at pumping for DD1, which ended up meaning exclusively off the boob feedings for her. I hated trying to pump, and never truly warmed up to bf'ing, to be honest. I got lucky in that we never had latch or infection problems, so it just turned into something I did.
The initial experience was weird and uncomfortable for me, but I got used to it with a little time. Don't worry about being a bit freaked out by boobs doing what boobs do! It'll be ok and you will find what works for you and baby. For DD, we only completely stopped bf when I dried up around 4 months pregnant with this kiddo, despite it not being all roses and sunshine for me.
And ok, guys, yowch! I am sitting here in my rocking chair and had to bolt up and shout "what the hell was that?" And freak out DD and my SO, cuz baby did SOMETHING and caused this weird and very painful ripple across the bottom of my uterus/bladder/cervical area. Like WTF was that?! Did it again a couple minutes later, but I definitely don't recognize that particular sensation. Ugh, child.
bocaburger I had to stop reading August 16 bmb for a little while, did I miss that you found out the sex of your twins? I'm remembering that you had IVF and may have also ovulated. At the time you were unsure what happened (egg split or ovulation) did you get an answer?
Yes! We started out team green but changed our minds at 24 weeks and found out we are having a girl and a boy. Which means definitely fraternal. Since we only transferred 1 embryo this means I must have ovulated from an over-mature follicle before ER, and it was magically fertilized by H's MFI sperm. Crazy right?!
And ok, guys, yowch! I am sitting here in my rocking chair and had to bolt up and shout "what the hell was that?" And freak out DD and my SO, cuz baby did SOMETHING and caused this weird and very painful ripple across the bottom of my uterus/bladder/cervical area. Like WTF was that?! Did it again a couple minutes later, but I definitely don't recognize that particular sensation. Ugh, child.
bocaburger, I thought I knew what lightning crotch was. O.o yikes. No idea, just that I am seriously looking forward to making DD lay down with me for a nap soon. Do not want to feel more of that.
bocaburger I had to stop reading August 16 bmb for a little while, did I miss that you found out the sex of your twins? I'm remembering that you had IVF and may have also ovulated. At the time you were unsure what happened (egg split or ovulation) did you get an answer?
Yes! We started out team green but changed our minds at 24 weeks and found out we are having a girl and a boy. Which means definitely fraternal. Since we only transferred 1 embryo this means I must have ovulated from an over-mature follicle before ER, and it was magically fertilized by H's MFI sperm. Crazy right?!
Holy hell - I'm so sorry about that Rogue. That's SO not ok to say to anyone. If that happened to me, best be prepared to call 911 b/c someone is going to land in the ER and newsflash - it ain't gonna be me! Lol!!!
Ugh - I hate the comparisons too joy...so annoying!!
I need some iced coffee now hummingbird125! I haven't tried cold pressed coffees yet but I hear all the rage about it is worth it!
So had my appt w/ the nurse navigator I mentioned earlier - was there for nearly 2 hours signing consent forms and going over the legalities of everything. Holy shiitakes - it was like buying a house! Honestly, next to buying a home, I don't think I've signed more docs in one sitting before. Glad I was able to knock it out now b/c I just can't imagine having to deal with this in the throes of labor pains! So everything is set - even the hospital bands w/ the date blank until we arrive - so all I have to do when it's go time is show up at L&D!
Just got home from our FINAL MFM appointment. Next time I see her will be in L&D! I have been really happy with her as a doctor.
My uterus is measuring at 44 weeks. Baby Boy finally moved down into the pelvis. My cervix is "very soft" but not dilated. It looks unlikely that I will go into labor before induction but hopeful that my cervix will be favorable when I get there.
Feeling stressed about the things left to get done before Monday night, but mostly really happy about having a healthy term pregnancy with twins. I am SO EXCITED for this new adventure. Less than a week!!!
esquette and agpjt413 Well I had been in prodromal labor off and on for about a week and was getting frustrated. So the morning of my due date DH had sex and nothing came of it so I decided to do the nipple stimulation. It caused me to have contractions that were pretty mild and so I just continued it until they became stronger. I think it took a few hours to really kick in and be strong labor contractions. I assume that is what got them going but could be coincidence. I hope that it works for someone!
Post by dorkusmalorkus on Aug 3, 2016 17:45:42 GMT -5
Funny you should say that, agpjt413. So our hospital had an online preregistration, and then at the end of your scheduled tour, they had us sign more paperwork. I thought that marked the end of the paperwork, but it did not. Because they didn't seem to think I was really in labor when I got there, and I had my baby so quickly, they had me signing paperwork between contractions while I was in the jacuzzi tub at 9 cm dilated & fighting the urge to push. The nurse was super apologetic about it. I have NO idea what I signed at that point, although I do remember trying to focus on what she was telling me. As far as I know, I didn't sign away my right to vote for the candidate of my choice in the fall election (but I certainly would have had they asked me to at that point)
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