Have many of the breastfeeding mamas gotten their periods back? I didn't until DD was 13 months and just had one before getting pregnant with R. The past few days, I've had on and off period like cramping and then my back hurt extremely badly tonight...wondering if it's something else or that I'll get my period back soon.
I had one period and one day of spotting but it's not regular again yet.
My kids are in the most annoying phase right now. It's really not their fault - it's because of our small, non-baby-proof apartment, but it's super frustrating. All they want to do is crawl and pull up on everything... but with two babies and lots of safety hazards, that becomes dangerous unless they can be supervised incredibly closely. So if I want to do anything ever, like get dressed or eat breakfast, I have to put them in the playpen. If they are in the playpen and can't see me or H, they are fine. But if they catch a glimpse of either of us, they totally lose it. Like arched back, screaming tantrums. So basically we are banned from the living room unless we can devote 100% of our energy to keeping them out of trouble.
bocaburger, i hear you on this stage. I can not imagine having no room for them roam. It's so hard to always be watching 2 babies and getting anything done. You will be out of there soonish though right? When does YH start his new job? Congrats to you and him btw!
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
My kids are in the most annoying phase right now. It's really not their fault - it's because of our small, non-baby-proof apartment, but it's super frustrating. All they want to do is crawl and pull up on everything... but with two babies and lots of safety hazards, that becomes dangerous unless they can be supervised incredibly closely. So if I want to do anything ever, like get dressed or eat breakfast, I have to put them in the playpen. If they are in the playpen and can't see me or H, they are fine. But if they catch a glimpse of either of us, they totally lose it. Like arched back, screaming tantrums. So basically we are banned from the living room unless we can devote 100% of our energy to keeping them out of trouble.
Puffs are my savior. Getting things prepped for the kids for daycare in the morning would be impossible without them. I put him in the high chair and give him a handful of puffs and he's happy for like five whole minutes!
Yup, bocaburger - we're in a similar predicament. We ended up fencing off an area for her in our small living room, dumping her toys in there and fully baby-proofing it. But, that's not good enough for the diva! She wants to be out and I can't with the coffee table, dirty floor, shoes, electrical cords, etc. I spend a lot of time sitting in her area with her letting her climb on me. Ha.
I get stuff done after she goes to bed. So, translation - I get little done.
Post by remylove1011 on Apr 20, 2017 10:53:25 GMT -5
shanny I'm one of the unfortunate ones. I've had a regular period since 4 months pp, despite fully breastfeeding. Guess my hormones are really strong... it sucks.
So we went for DDs allergy appt yesterday and she's been officially diagnosed with FPIES. For those that don't remember it's a food allergy/intolerance that causes massive vomiting about 2-5 hrs after ingestion (she's had it happen 3x). Since she reacted to rice and oats she'll be grain free for the foreseeable future. We've also been advised to avoid the other big triggers for now as well, so no dairy and no poultry. Since she's already had some legumes and been ok, they're thinking soy won't be a problem, but want us to wait until closer to 1 to introduce it. We'll do an inpatient good challenge for oats around 18/24 months and for rice at 3yrs. If she does have another reaction we were instructed to take her to the hospital for a potential IV fluids and to monitor her BP. Also were provided with a letter to keep with her explaining her diagnosis (since it's not super common and can be treated like shock) and epipens for blood pressure support (of she's looking really floppy we're to give this in route to hospital). I'm trying to stay calm but I'm freaking out a bit. I think we can manage it really well at home (basically paleo without chicken/turkey), but she's in daycare and that terrifies me. I've looked at these menu for the last few weeks and there are very few safe foods (literally only the fruits and veggies ).
Me (30) MH (32) Dx: MFI (low all the things) M. 10/11. TTC Since 01/14 IUI#1-3(Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN Second Opinion. Changed RE's. IVF 09/15 Long Lupron 12R/9M/8F, Transferred 1=BFN. 4 frosties. FET #1 12/15 Transferred 1 (3 still on ice)
shehulk723 I must admit that your H is so blessed to have you. I remember a year ago, you were planning to divorce and now in his time of great need, you are such a rock star partner and caregiver. Obviously, it's not at all ideal to find out how great your wife is through such agony, but I hope he has recognized how amazing you are
This. shehulk723, you are an angel. Maybe not perfect, maybe have your moments, but definitely an angel.
Post by bocaburger on Apr 20, 2017 12:17:15 GMT -5
remylove1011, I'm sorry, that sounds overwhelming to deal with. Hopefully she is not the first baby at the daycare with dietary restrictions so they will be understanding.
hollyberry, Thanks! He doesn't have his official start date yet but we are moving in early June. We found a great 3br townhouse that is going to be soooo much better for us. I can't wait.
remylove1011, meagpt22, @dclondon, so sorry your kids are dealing with food allergies / intolerances. MH is GH due to severe sensitivity but not celiac. One of my cousins and a close friend's daughter both have severe life threatening allergies. Cousin's 7 year old son has outgrown egg and dairy allergies so his diet is not as restricted. It's so hard achieving a balance between the constant vigilance required to keep them safe and allowing for a 'normal'snd unrestricted life.
bocaburger Congrats on finding a new home. I'm sure the additional space will be wonderful.
Formerly MoFree on the other board. TTC since 2008 Diagnosis of Severe MFI 3-2009 IVF#1 Nov 2011, BFP DD born @31 weeks gestation, 6-24-12 FET#1, Nov 2013,, BFN FET#2, Feb 2014, BFN Freeze only cycle with PGD August 2014 FET #3 another BFN FET canceled due to cysts FET #4 Dec 2015, BFP Baby Boy born 8-28-16 via VBAC
Post by hollyberry on Apr 20, 2017 13:20:00 GMT -5
remylove1011, i am sorry. That sound really scary and i would be feaking out too. Hopefully after a while it wont be so hard. I hope your daycare will be receptive to the issues.
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
remylove1011 sorry you got the official diagnosis. Having a daycare that provides meals is great when there aren't restrictions. But I understand how hard it'll be with restrictions. Having your child have a completely different meal is tough especially when so little. Hopefully the daycare has some suggestions.
remylove1011 I'm so sorry. How scary. A close friend of mine has kids with severe allergies so I've seen the kind of stress it can cause.
I took the girls out to the beach today. It was keira's first time. They had a blast. Tomorrow they have a play date with my cousins son (I believe that makes it their first cousin once removed or some nonsense haha.) So I'm looking forward to that, I'll be hanging out with his wife. Then in the evening the girls are going to my mom's for a little bit and a friend of mine is taking me to dinner and a movie. We had kinda lost touch and hadn't really chatted since Dd2 was born. She texted me out of the blue and I spilled everything that's been going on and so she wanted to plan a girls night. I'm really looking forward to it!
shehulk723 Yay for playmates! If your cousin is a first cousin to you, then your kids would be second cousins! (You are his kids' first cousin once removed.) :D
Me (30) MH (32) Dx: MFI (low all the things) M. 10/11. TTC Since 01/14 IUI#1-3(Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN Second Opinion. Changed RE's. IVF 09/15 Long Lupron 12R/9M/8F, Transferred 1=BFN. 4 frosties. FET #1 12/15 Transferred 1 (3 still on ice)
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
Wellllll, looks like my plans might get cancelled anyway. H had some ulcers burst and isn't doing well.
Is he back in hospital?
Yes he's been admitted. He was there last night and they're keeping him again tonight. Running all kinds of tests, putting him on a special diet, giving him iv steroids, fluids, dextrose and pain medication. There is a possibility that insurance won't cover this and we'll be hit with a huge bill, but the Dr said he NEEDS to stay.
Post by pbandjelly on Apr 22, 2017 14:25:20 GMT -5
shehulk723 I'm glad they're finally doing something to help your H. Don't worry about the bill. You can likely negotiate with the hospital for whatever isn't covered.
Yes he's been admitted. He was there last night and they're keeping him again tonight. Running all kinds of tests, putting him on a special diet, giving him iv steroids, fluids, dextrose and pain medication. There is a possibility that insurance won't cover this and we'll be hit with a huge bill, but the Dr said he NEEDS to stay.
Good I'm glad. And if dr says he needs to stay hopefully they can appeal it if it's not covered.
Post by shehulk723 on Apr 22, 2017 18:34:33 GMT -5
Mom brain ugh. H asked me to bring him a few things he forgot when I came to visit him. Got the kids there, had to walk down three flights of stairs in the parking garage and walk all the way to his room (this hospital is HUGE) and realized I forgot everything he asked for. Fortunately we were able to get the necessities from the gift shop.
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 coffeequeen14 on Apr 23, 2017 6:52:26 GMT -5
Sorry about the townhouse bocaburger. House hunting sucks. You'll find your place though and the wait will be worth it. I know you guys have had a lot of transitions the last year or so (school, job, babies!, now a house and move) and transitions are tough but you're so close to a new normal!!! I'm very excited for you!!!!
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