Wednesday WTFs and Randoms

[oldbaylover1024]

Since I'm up pumping, I figured I'd attempt to get more involved than I have been!

Any WTF moments today? Randoms? Whatever?

[oldbaylover1024]

My WTF is that my first night home I ended up sleeping (voluntarily) on the couch so I could get up every few hours to pump without disturbing the entire house. It was fine, but I miss my bed so much. The pump parts and the fridge are down here so... here I am.

Also, I think yesterday someone was taking about getting their pump from insurance. I had to wait until C was born for them to ship the pump. All I had to do was email someone and they shipped it next-day shipping. It was at my house either Saturday or Monday, C was born Friday.

Also so thankful for my family! My parents, ILs, and SILs really rallied and helped us out big time the past 5 days. With J's fever, she can't go back to school until Thursday, so SIL is taking her tomorrow so MH and I can spend the day at the NICU. Then, if she has to be home Thursday, my mom volunteered. And my friend offered to watch her Monday because of President's Day. So lucky!

[pivot]

So glad your family is helping so much oldbaylover1024! It makes such a difference when there's a great support team.

My wtf is to my body. I had lots of contractions last night but they've fizzled out by this morning

I've got my pre-op paperwork and blood work appointment this morning. Hopefully it's uneventful.

[coffeeonice]

Wtf to husband who sets the most random early ass alarms. I thought my alarm was going off at 6:10 so I hopped out of bed, started grabbing everything I need to be to work right on time today...go look at my phone and it's 5:40. Gimme my 30 minutes back fool!! And he neeeever gets up before like 6:20 so they're completely pointless lol. Oh well.

I moved my belly check to today since I was sick yesterday. Zero signs of labor so I'm sure there won't be much to talk about except "maybe induction" in two weeks.

[oldbaylover1024]

pivot - FX the appointment goes well today. Sorry your body is playing tricks in you. Not cool, pivot body! Get it together!

Another WTF - last night the surgical cover for my incision came off, which is totally normal since they told me it might. But OMG, now I'm wearing the mesh panties, a pad for the lady parts, and another pad covering the incision. I feel like the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man down there! Everything is obviously still puffy and squishy from being post baby, but now I have all this white squishy stuff on top.

But an LOL to go with it. MH was helping me get all situated down there and was on his knees in front of me. He made a joke about how I can't wait for him to be down there again. I said yeah, but right now I'm mortified LOL Than god heb puts up me.

I swear I married a saint. That man has been the absolute best these past 5 days. I'm struggling a lot with not having C home, but still having to pump/be up all night/see all the baby stuff as if C's here. Ugh... The next 5 days can't go fast enough...

[shellbell]

I'm also pumping right now. I'm really liking the Spectra. As much as one can like a breast pump.

We are going to the preschool program at our children's museum today. I can't decide if I do stroller/car seat or k'tan. I think I'll go prepared for both. I'm not super confident with the k'tan, since it's new to me.

[shawnabm1320]

I'm trying to get F to wake up so we can get ready to go for my appointment. He's desperately trying to stay asleep. I woke up with 2 semi-painful contractions about 10 minutes apart. But nothing since then. I had a few yesterday as well. Maybe my body is practicing? I still think I'll not be having a baby this week. I'm guessing next week sometime. The contractions are just enough to get me motivated to get everything in good shape to leave, though!

[ellabee]

Wtf snow. More expected for tonight. If daycare is closed again tomorrow I may riot. What with the recent blizzards and Presidents' Day, daycare will have been closed more days than it's been open the last few weeks.

Wtf k'tan? Where did you go? After using you the other day, you've gone mia in my house. Not cool, cuz I'd love to see you again. I hate the feeling of misplacing something.

Random: B did a 4hr stretch last night. I got up and nursed him on one side, went to change his diaper and found him completely dry. So weird right? Seems like such a long time to go without going. He had a huge diaper after his next feed, but I just thought it was so bizarre. ::shrugs::

Low key day for me except the inlaws want us for dinner. We used to go all the time with DD, but my MIL is notorious for saying she'll do an early dinner and the not being able to get food on the table til after 7. I feel bad walking out with B, but I may have to tonight. 5-7 is his fussy time and I don't want to be whipping the boobs out every hour while they try to make smallchat with me.

[oldbaylover1024]

WTF it's 8:15 and I'm the only one awake. J, MH, and SIL are all snoozing. Guess the pumping lady who's recovering from major surgery will make coffee and breakfast for herself.

And I really wanted to get to the hospital ASAP, but I have to shower first, which I can't do until MH is up. Ugh

Pity party of one, your table is ready.

[staz]

WTF to my H who turned the alarm off this morning without telling me after I specifically told him last night that I needed the alarm to be set so I could come into work early. So I randomly woke up and asked him if he turned the snooze off (because I heard him hit the snooze - you have to wack the alarm pretty hard to get it to snooze) and he was all "Yeah, I couldn't get it to work". But he never told me so I couldn't adjust the backup alarm. UGH!

WTF to my body. I used to get some relief in the mornings. I'd wake up and I'd feel better and not so sore. Then over the course of the day, I'd get worse until I'd go to bed to start the cycle over. Now I'm just sore 24/7 and there's nothing I can do about it. Even the shower doesn't help anymore and I can't fit in our tub.

WTF to the contractions and my stomach. I thought maybe something was starting last night and then it fizzled out around 11. And my stomach was being a dick so I had three "I need to eat something or I'm going to puke everywhere" moments last night. I mean, knock on wood my stomach has been cooperating throughout this pregnancy, but I did NOT need that stress last night wondering if NOW is the time it's going to be a dick. My normal meds aren't pregnancy safe and it took YEARS to find something that works and doesn't put me in the hospital for days.

[shawnabm1320]

They finally asked if I wanted to be checked! Now my curiosity is finally appeased! Baby is "locked and loaded" (she told the nurse midwife I was the definition of "lightened"), but not completely engaged. Cervix is still posterior, but very soft; and I'm a solid 2 cm dilated. Woohoo! So all those cramps/contractions are doing something after all! She told me not to dally too long at home when I think things are happening, since I live 40 minutes away from the hospital. Lol.

I'm happy. Even if I don't have a baby this week, just knowing I'm not starting out from high and closed like I was with F is very encouraging to me.

[shawnabm1320]

Oh, and she recommended 4/5 cups of raspberry leaf tea a day - and said I could make a concentrate so I wasn't sipping all day, if I didn't have time. Just in case anyone wants to try something else to get labor going

[shawnabm1320]

@wineandcupcakes, I hope your supply increases soon so you don't have to be so stressed about pumping and supplementing. You twin mamas have my utmost respect - I can't imagine how stressful it would be to care for two newborns and make all these decisions about their care!

[flyinghorses6]

Got R to sleep an hour, and a two-hour stretch in the RNP. Improvement from the 0 sleep in it nights previous. She's been very awake and alert this morning. It's nice to see her with her eyes open

DH took K and the dogs for a hike in the woods. I'm sure he's carrying K most of the way, but he's just the best dad. He feels useless with the baby but he's doing so much with K. She's been a little emotional. But she's trying so hard to be good.

[littleredfish]

WTF to my body that is refusing to get on board. Today is my due date and I wanted one early baby. I keep having BH, cramping, so much disgusting mucous both plug and just gross-ness, but nothing helpful or productive. My hips hurt, this hemorrhoid is awful, my RL pain is worse than ever- last night it felt like I was being sliced right under my belly with a knife. This needs to be over.

I see my midwife in less than 2 hours. She will be doing a membrane sweep whether she knows it yet or not. Otherwise I am going to light a fire, squat over it and smoke this kid out. Last pregnancy and I am done with this, and not "lovingly" over it anymore either, just plain done.

[wildflower810]

I'm nesting. Laundry, cleaning, calling to make appointments, you name it. My gut keeps telling me Thursday or Friday. Idk why. I'm crampy today, but what else is new?

Even if I don't have a baby this weekend, I'm gonna enjoy my clean bathroom. It was gross. (Oh and WTF to H who never cleans the bathroom?!)

[shawnabm1320]

wildflower810, yesterday I did all the laundry and scrubbed the kitchen. It looked so nice when I was done that I knew I wouldn't go into labor last night. It's gotta happen when everything's a mess and I'm ashamed to leave!

[musicallyinclined]

Waiting at the pedi for our 2 week appointment. I'm hoping for a solid weight gain.
Our power randomly went out for a few hours last night. Trying to get the baby to latch in pitch black darkness was interesting. He still needs a good bit of help to get on.
He slept decently last night. He does his first stretch in the pnp and then he sleeps with me. Trying to get better about making him sleep in the pnp but at some point I just need some sleep.
Sending all you crampy/contraction-y ladies labor vibes. More babies, please!

[dancerspose]

oldbaylover1024 sorry for the solo early morning, but glad your family is being so helpful.

coffeeonice DH makes the same complaints about me and our alarms...I have a tendency to turn them off when half asleep. Sorry!

ellabee I won't lie, I know it's a pain for you, but I'm totally jealous of all your snow. I just want one good snow!

staz, pivot I hope things get moving soon for you gals!

shawnabm1320 woohoo for progress!

shellbell hope you enjoyed the school program.

@wineandcupcakes you're seriously a rock star! I hope your supply increases soon and you get some peace of mind.

flyinghorses6 yay for some sleep!

littleredfish sorry you're feeling so miserable. I hope things happen soon!

wildflower810 never underestimate the power of a clean bathroom, and I'm impressed with anyone who's cleaning 9 months pregnant!

musicallyinclined FX for some good weight gain!

AFM - We just had another really reassuring appointment with the LC. I am so glad I found her. Z was able to nurse more than double what she did last week while we were there. The rock star also gained 11oz in one week and is up to 7lbs 2oz, which I am really happy about! Our goal/assignment until we meet with her again in two weeks is to transition from 2-3 times on the boob a day to every other daytime feeding. I'll pump after feedings if it didn't seem like a successful feeding (seeing how much she takes in the bottle after BFing) or just pump every other feed too. My supply pumping is doing well, getting about 24oz a day, which is great too. I won't lie, I'm a little nervous, it always seems so easy when I'm with the professional and so intimidating at home, but we'll get there.

[notagoddess]

I feel really off today. Exhausted and woozy. There was some sort of coughing plague going around the office -- I better not have caught it. I'm skipping my yoga plans tonight and going to bed super early.

[coffeeonice]

littleredfish haha! You tell that midwife! I want to ask mine about a sweep next week and I feel like they'll kinda roll their eyes at me..but I want to feel like I'm doing something! I flipped over like 18 times last night and peed about 5. But at least you're having all the good signs!! FX you get a labor-prompting sweep this afternoon.

[staz]

Well, I just remembered that I haven't taken my iron in a while. That's probably why I feel so lightheaded and tired today. Wonderful! Hopefully if I take it tonight I'll feel better tomorrow. I hate having a second pill beside my prenatal to take. It's so easy to forget!

[cosmicav]

My hands are so dry from washing them all the time. I refuse to catch any of these kid germs!!

Everyone is telling me that I've dropped, and my pelvis is feeling extra broken recently, so I'm thinking there might be something to it. FX

My H also put my socks on my feet this morning. What a beautiful man he is.

[musicallyinclined]

Up a pound since birth! Guess my worrying was unnecessary.

[linewifekat]

Anyone breastfeeding and drinking caffeine? I read the article on kellymom but can't decide what to do. I really miss my iced coffee.

[pivot]

Feb 15, 2017 12:47:46 GMT -5 linewifekat said:

Anyone breastfeeding and drinking caffeine? I read the article on kellymom but can't decide what to do. I really miss my iced coffee.

I'm obviously not BFing yet but I keep wondering about this. I skipped it last time but am feeling like this time it may be necessary since toddler and newborn?

Do you mind sharing the article?

[linewifekat]

kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/caffeine/

[shellbell]

Feb 15, 2017 12:47:46 GMT -5 linewifekat said:

Anyone breastfeeding and drinking caffeine? I read the article on kellymom but can't decide what to do. I really miss my iced coffee.

I sure am.

And I was advised by the LC at the hospital that it is just fine. She suggested 2-3 servings/day.

I also did not abstain from caffeine during pregnancy or the last time I BF.

[coffeeonice]

shawnabm1320 this is so true about a clean house!! I cleaned all my bathrooms, top to bottom..even hand scrubbed the floors. Then everything took a turn for the worst the past couple days with dd puking on carpet and me/dh being sick. If ever the baby would be born to an embarrassingly messy home, it'd be today. Except I'm luckily showing no signs. I think dh and I are having a standoff over the dishes. I desperately do not want to do them. Not kidding-we're out of drinking glasses. He had apple juice in a wine glass last night 😆I barely care.

[dancerspose]

Feb 15, 2017 12:47:46 GMT -5 linewifekat said:

Anyone breastfeeding and drinking caffeine? I read the article on kellymom but can't decide what to do. I really miss my iced coffee.

I drank decaf while pregnant, but have been thoroughly enjoying my daily cup of regular coffee while breastfeeding. But, I also enjoy a glass of wine in the evening again too. So, my standards may be lower than others.

FWIW the LC I'm working with says other than decongestants and high mecury fish you can have what you want while breastfeeding. (And that as long as you don't feel buzzed/drunk your breastmilk will be fine)