Post by gratefulgirl on Sept 22, 2016 8:13:04 GMT -5
DD3 caught the cold DD1 brought home. She was really stuffy in the wee hours. Buuut her sleep has gone back to what it was before the Wonder Week (except for the cold interfering); first kid of mine to ever do that. Widh I knew what was helping that, but I'll take it! Now to kick that cold.
DD3 has a cold too. I had to use saline drops and cleared out her nose while she screeeeamed. But after I was done, she smiled like she was happy to be able to breathe better.
We are still on HFM watch but DD1's preschool said to send her back and just monitor her temp and watch for symptoms, so she went back. I'm so glad because she was going stir crazy at home.
Post by bocaburger on Sept 22, 2016 9:57:55 GMT -5
Sorry for everyone who's sick!
So what's the deal with 6 weeks? Is there some sort of leap/regression/growth spurt? Because G was giving us beautiful 5-6 hour stretches and only eating once MOTN, then last night she ate at 9, midnight, 3, 6:30, and 8:30. No thank you! And M ate at 11:30, 2, 4:30, and 8:15. So altogether a fun night.
Post by spicysalmonroll on Sept 22, 2016 10:21:27 GMT -5
bocaburger I think that probably is a growth spurt week but I'm not sure since mine always ate that often straight through 8 weeks!! Mine didn't start the 5 hour sleeps til 8 weeks.
Not much today. I have just under 3 weeks left on leave and I wanted to get out and do things but all my friends are working so there's really nothing to do lol
I have a stupid question about my six week follow up appointment.
If I want an IUD and it hasn't been discussed before this appointment, will I be able to get it that day? Or do I have to make another appointment to get it? I realize practices may be different; I'm just curious what experiences were.
I have a stupid question about my six week follow up appointment.
If I want an IUD and it hasn't been discussed before this appointment, will I be able to get it that day? Or do I have to make another appointment to get it? I realize practices may be different; I'm just curious what experiences were.
I asked to get it at my 6 week appointment. It's been 3 weeks and they are still waiting on my insurance to approve it before they will schedule the implantation.
I have a stupid question about my six week follow up appointment.
If I want an IUD and it hasn't been discussed before this appointment, will I be able to get it that day? Or do I have to make another appointment to get it? I realize practices may be different; I'm just curious what experiences were.
I asked to get it at my 6 week appointment. It's been 3 weeks and they are still waiting on my insurance to approve it before they will schedule the implantation.
dammit.
Is this where I confess that I want to have sex as soon as the doctor says I can? Delivery did nothing to scare me off of it. It's been way too long and I miss my husband.
I have a stupid question about my six week follow up appointment.
If I want an IUD and it hasn't been discussed before this appointment, will I be able to get it that day? Or do I have to make another appointment to get it? I realize practices may be different; I'm just curious what experiences were.
I asked about it at my 6 week appt. My Dr. doesn't place it until 12 weeks
I have a stupid question about my six week follow up appointment.
If I want an IUD and it hasn't been discussed before this appointment, will I be able to get it that day? Or do I have to make another appointment to get it? I realize practices may be different; I'm just curious what experiences were.
I asked about it at my 6 week appt. My Dr. doesn't place it until 12 weeks
Waaah.
I wish I had discussed it with her at my last OB appointment.
joy I'm the opposite! I liked a "mandatory" break . Although we did shorten it to 4 weeks.
As with so much right now, this is not the reaction that I expected from myself. But sex while pregnant was just not for me (there's another person present... I can't get that out of my head) but now that she's not there, let's do this. Immediately. But, please no to getting pregnant. PLEASE.
joy I'm the opposite! I liked a "mandatory" break . Although we did shorten it to 4 weeks.
+1 for being grateful for the mandatory break!
Just left my 6 week checkup, and I'm cleared for takeoff. Ugh. I'm straight up SCARED to have sex again, even though I do really want to on a mental/emotional level. FTM here, so I guess I just don't know what to expect. Also... I've attempted to fool around with my DH twice since the baby has been born and we were interrupted approximately 60 seconds in both times, so I have no clue when we'll get the chance to attempt the whole deal!
joy I'm the opposite! I liked a "mandatory" break . Although we did shorten it to 4 weeks.
+1 for being grateful for the mandatory break!
Just left my 6 week checkup, and I'm cleared for takeoff. Ugh. I'm straight up SCARED to have sex again, even though I do really want to on a mental/emotional level. FTM here, so I guess I just don't know what to expect. Also... I've attempted to fool around with my DH twice since the baby has been born and we were interrupted approximately 60 seconds in both times, so I have no clue when we'll get the chance to attempt the whole deal!
I think the experience depends on what happened at delivery. I had serious tearing once (in that case, be very afraid!) and no tearing (easy peasy). Either way you have to just take it slow..... But be quick before the baby cries lol!!
Post by spicysalmonroll on Sept 22, 2016 11:39:27 GMT -5
We tried sex at 6 weeks and 7 weeks and both times hurt. It was weird, it burned and just felt like he was rubbing something the wrong way inside and made him stop. We're at 9 weeks now and he's bugging me to try again but I'm scared
Baby was extra fussy last night right at bedtime, and for longer than normal, but she made up for it by essentially sleeping through the night. Not totally, but she didn't wake all the way up when she got hungry, and she eats super fast so there were I think 2 ten minute wakeups until after 7:30 this morning, and I got to sleep around 10:30 last night. So... I woke up feeling... human?
And toddler is behaving, and baby is asleep in her bassinet so I was able to not only make breakfast for big kid, but also for myself, AND eat it, AND drink my coffee in peace. While watching MY tv show. I mean, am I still asleep? Dreaming? Haha.... this was too easy today! I am terrified for later.
Re:sex... is this where I confess that conception for the 3 week old was the last time SO and I had sex? It isn't one of the primary components to our relationship. We are weird. I AM starting to feel normalish, though, after stitches are healed up.
joy Can you call your OB in advance? My OB inserts the IUD at the 6 week visit but you have to order the IUD itself from the insurance company first. Unfortunately I forgot to do that in time so it's condoms for now.
Post by hannahbear on Sept 22, 2016 12:22:52 GMT -5
We waited until 6 weeks pp to try sex. I had two 2nd degree tears, and I will say sex hurt quite a bit (and we used a bunch of lube). I bled afterwards, as well. It wasn't great, I have to admit. Also, we basically hadn't had sex since, ohhhhhh, January? So it was a little awkward, as well. Hoping next time is less painful!
I'm feeling mixed about birth control. I thought we would just use condoms, since it was so hard to get pregnant in the first place, I didn't want to make it even harder. But pregnancy and birth especially were kind of traumatizing - and maybe I'm just in the thick of it, but I am soooooo not in a hurry to become pregnant (/ maybe never again?). Now I'm considering an IUD.
I also want to do some reading about IUD and PCOS. Seems mixed, from what I've read so far.
Post by hollyberry on Sept 22, 2016 12:27:36 GMT -5
Hi ladies!
Its been forever since I really checked in. Babies keep me too busy to do much more then lurk. Plus my mom was here so we have been busy just being together and with the babies. She left today:( but MIL is here now for a week. Today I was alone for the whole day for the first time between moms. And it was successful. Meaning no breakdown from me! Not sure how it will go once the help leaves for good though.
I am sorry for all those who are sick and hope you all feel better soon.
Not sure when I will be able to check in again. But I wish ypu and your babies all well. I will still.lurk though I am sure!
Me: 36, DH 32 Bfp#1 June 2014 edd: Feb. 22, 2015,mmc: Aug. 5,2014,D&C Bfp#2 Feb. 2015 edd: Oct.12, 2015, mmc: Mar. 7,2015, D&C
DX: Me: slightly hypothyroid, taking meds DH: SA Showed all low levels, urologist appointment showed all was normal, so no reason why the levels were bad.
Plan: IUI #1 Aug. 25mg clomed, to help boost egg quality - BFN IUI #2 Sept. 25mg clomed, BFN IUI#3 Dec. BFP!! TWINS Edd: Aug. 22, 2016
Post by hollyberry on Sept 22, 2016 12:44:18 GMT -5
Oh i have a sex question.. can it still hurt after a CS. I have not had my 6 week appointment so I still not cleared. And wont be until about 10 weeks. So i am curious and it may be better to be prepared.
Me: 36, DH 32 Bfp#1 June 2014 edd: Feb. 22, 2015,mmc: Aug. 5,2014,D&C Bfp#2 Feb. 2015 edd: Oct.12, 2015, mmc: Mar. 7,2015, D&C
DX: Me: slightly hypothyroid, taking meds DH: SA Showed all low levels, urologist appointment showed all was normal, so no reason why the levels were bad.
Plan: IUI #1 Aug. 25mg clomed, to help boost egg quality - BFN IUI #2 Sept. 25mg clomed, BFN IUI#3 Dec. BFP!! TWINS Edd: Aug. 22, 2016
joy I'm the opposite! I liked a "mandatory" break . Although we did shorten it to 4 weeks.
Is it bad that I secretly hoped my doctor wouldn't clear me at 6 weeks? I had a 2nd degree tear and 13 weeks out, it still hurts, although it hurts much less.
Post by pbandjelly on Sept 22, 2016 12:56:25 GMT -5
@suesposa, your grandma is awesome!
H gave me his head cold and I told him last night he's on my shit list. The pharmacist said there wasn't a cold med I could take that wouldn't cross into breast milk and affect baby. So, I get to "tough" it out. I've been sleeping in the nursery because DS has a smaller room and a good humidifier.
DS is 3 months old today. I can't believe how fast it's flown by. I had hopes of breastfeeding, but bottle feeding won out to get him home from NICU sooner. I'm kicking myself now, but I'm also proud of myself for exclusively pumping this whole time. I really want his pediatrician to take him off the preemie formula, although it has allowed me to build up my freezer stash. Now, if he would just sleep in longer stretches at night, getting up every 3 hours for 3 months is taking it's toll.
joy I'm the opposite! I liked a "mandatory" break . Although we did shorten it to 4 weeks.
Is it bad that I secretly hoped my doctor wouldn't clear me at 6 weeks? I had a 2nd degree tear and 13 weeks out, it still hurts, although it hurts much less.
Tears are the worst. Honestly mine still bothers me and it has been over 3 years!
Oh i have a sex question.. can it still hurt after a CS. I have not had my 6 week appointment so I still not cleared. And wont be until about 10 weeks. So i am curious and it may be better to be prepared.
For me with DD yes. But more bc it had been 6+ weeks. Plus I felt drier afterwards so it caused some friction.
Post by hummingbird125 on Sept 22, 2016 13:13:02 GMT -5
So, yesterday was maybe only my 4th or 5th day being alone with DS - DH works from home most of the time. It was awful. He wouldn't stop crying unless he was nursing, so I was doing that every hour. Then I became convinced that he had a UTI (he usually SCREAMS the second he starts peeing). When I mentioned to a friend I had been gchatting with that I had an inconsolable infant I was worried was sick (wasn't even complaining, just mentioned that to explain why I had taken 45min to respond, and then immediately replied to her last comments), she said something along the lines of "I would still trade places with you, at least you have a husband and a family" - uhh, okay...seriously not helpful. At that point in the day DS was crying, I had been crying on an off, I had had to drink my coffee while pacing and wearing DS in the K'Tan, and I had been holding in my pee for over an hour because I couldn't put down the baby. She's been going through a breakup for a few weeks now, but I just wanted to shout "MY LIFE IS HARD TOO". So that all put me in an even more shitty mood.
Long story short, DS does not have a UTI, I guess he just hates having a wet diaper for even a fraction of a second. Also, the yesterday he is now 10lbs 3oz, right around the 50th percentile! The pediatrician told us we could/should definitely try to space out his feedings more (yesterday he ate ever hour for most of the day). So far today is going great, we're making sure he takes at least 2 hours after a feeling before starting the next one. If that continues to be no problem after a few days, we may try to space it out a little more even.
Of course he's been an absolute angel baby since DH got home yesterday...
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