Me: 32, Wife: 38, Together for 5 years, Married for 2 years IUI #1 (8/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Crinone = BFN IUI #2 (9/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Endometrin = BFP!! EDD 5/26/17
Me: 32, Wife: 38, Together for 5 years, Married for 2 years IUI #1 (8/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Crinone = BFN IUI #2 (9/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Endometrin = BFP!! EDD 5/26/17
As for randoms... it appears baby girl was not feeling her appropriate head down position. The past two nights she's been clearly transverse (judging by my discomfort and the head and butt sized bumps on my sides haha) and this morning I'm feeling what appear to be kicks down low again. Come on, child! Breech isn't cool. Guess I'll be upside down with an ice pack again tonight 👎🏼
As for randoms... it appears baby girl was not feeling her appropriate head down position. The past two nights she's been clearly transverse (judging by my discomfort and the head and butt sized bumps on my sides haha) and this morning I'm feeling what appear to be kicks down low again. Come on, child! Breech isn't cool. Guess I'll be upside down with an ice pack again tonight 👎🏼
Mine's breech at the moment, too, but in Pike position so both the head and the feet are up top. I'm hoping he'll flip soon but it's hard to tell the difference between the head and the butt!
Post by BabyStandish on Apr 5, 2017 9:00:28 GMT -5
Good morning! H went back to work today after our little vacation so it's back to reality today. I plan on going to the gym once I have enough coffee and get me and DS ready. We have one of our run clubs tonight so I'll probably just mess around with some weights and get on the bike. We ordered our carseat this morning so that's exciting. American Airlines lost ours when DS was around 6 months old so we got a convertible to replace his then. I'll take a bump pic once I'm headed out the door.
As for randoms... it appears baby girl was not feeling her appropriate head down position. The past two nights she's been clearly transverse (judging by my discomfort and the head and butt sized bumps on my sides haha) and this morning I'm feeling what appear to be kicks down low again. Come on, child! Breech isn't cool. Guess I'll be upside down with an ice pack again tonight 👎🏼
Mine's breech at the moment, too, but in Pike position so both the head and the feet are up top. I'm hoping he'll flip soon but it's hard to tell the difference between the head and the butt!
Fingers crossed for you! When mine flipped, it was definitely obvious. You'll feel a big movement (warning, not the most comfortable thing in the world!). Although I have heard some stories of people's babies flipping at night while they sleep! At this point I just want her to pick a spot and stick with it haha, although I'd obviously prefer it to be head down. I didn't realized how spoiled I was with my son who was head down from 16 weeks on.... never thought I'd be missing those cervix headbutts 😉
jmcbick, I figured I would feel it and it would be kind of dramatic and uncomfortable but I wondered if it would happen more incrementally or all at once. There was a lot of action last night and I was hoping he was making his way down but this morning his head seems to be back where it was up top.
The weird thing is I've been feeling what I was pretty sure were hiccups down low for a few weeks, which is why I thought he was head down, but it turns out that's where his butt is. Hmm.
jmcbick, I figured I would feel it and it would be kind of dramatic and uncomfortable but I wondered if it would happen more incrementally or all at once. There was a lot of action last night and I was hoping he was making his way down but this morning his head seems to be back where it was up top.
The weird thing is I've been feeling what I was pretty sure were hiccups down low for a few weeks, which is why I thought he was head down, but it turns out that's where his butt is. Hmm.
When you think about it, the body jerks with hiccups which is why you would feel them really low when breeched or not as low when head down
I was supposed to have my OB appointment this morning but just got a call that I needed to reschedule because my dr is doing a delivery. So I'll be going in tomorrow instead.
I keep having dreams about going into labor early... I guess I need to get the baby stuff organized and maybe I won't be so worried lol
jmcbick , I figured I would feel it and it would be kind of dramatic and uncomfortable but I wondered if it would happen more incrementally or all at once. There was a lot of action last night and I was hoping he was making his way down but this morning his head seems to be back where it was up top.
The weird thing is I've been feeling what I was pretty sure were hiccups down low for a few weeks, which is why I thought he was head down, but it turns out that's where his butt is. Hmm.
When you think about it, the body jerks with hiccups which is why you would feel them really low when breeched or not as low when head down
So is that commonly where people feel the hiccups, not where the head is?
jmcbick I'm pretty sure mine flipped overnight. I got up to pee and he was in a strange position and my belly was super uncomfortable. By morning I was fine, then I found out he flipped and it made sense
PirateCat, this LO's head is low in my pelvis and I feel the hiccups more towards her back....around my hip...I don't get it, but that's been my experience the past couple of weeks ;-)
Post by sleepymonkey on Apr 5, 2017 9:56:43 GMT -5
So I was all ready to try BFing again to see if it works this time, ordered my Spectra S2 pump, and now as I get closer to delivery, I'm really questioning if I want to bother. I'm already stressing about it, which is not good for my anxiety. I have zero problems with FF and DD did great with formula. My main issue now if that I got the free pump and I feel really bad about not using it, which is probably really weird.
So I was all ready to try BFing again to see if it works this time, ordered my Spectra S2 pump, and now as I get closer to delivery, I'm really questioning if I want to bother. I'm already stressing about it, which is not good for my anxiety. I have zero problems with FF and DD did great with formula. My main issue now if that I got the free pump and I feel really bad about not using it, which is probably really weird.
Do NOT feel bad, mama. I have breastfed my two boys and with DS1 it was SO stressful...mainly because he didn't nurse ("lazy" nurser and terrible latch) so I exclusively pumped for a year and hated every minute. DS2 was so much easier because I only pumped when I was at work. Looking back on DS1, it was NOT worth it. I developed AWFUL PPD/PPA I attribute part of that to my breastfeeding troubles and stress over his weight gain, etc. Happy mama = happy baby! Don't open the Spectra - my guess is you can donate it to a woman in need as long as it's not open. You'd make someone SO happy with that donation - so you get to feel good about that!
So I was all ready to try BFing again to see if it works this time, ordered my Spectra S2 pump, and now as I get closer to delivery, I'm really questioning if I want to bother. I'm already stressing about it, which is not good for my anxiety. I have zero problems with FF and DD did great with formula. My main issue now if that I got the free pump and I feel really bad about not using it, which is probably really weird.
Are there places you can donate it to if you don't end up using it? It would be great if someone else who doesn't have access to a pump can get use out of it but of all the things to feel bad about I wouldn't worry about getting something free from an insurance company.
Post by rosesquared on Apr 5, 2017 10:24:45 GMT -5
Omg omg it looked like there was no way the dresser we bought was getting up our crazy staircase and the movers (who are AMAZING) gave me a 1/10 shot this last effort would work but IT DID!!!!!! So we'll get to have our matching set!!! I legit wanted to hug them lol. They were so patient and strategic and didn't get all bent out of shape like other movers we've had. Now they're up there assembling the crib and bookcase. Cannot wait to start organizing!!!! 🤠
Me: 32, Wife: 38, Together for 5 years, Married for 2 years IUI #1 (8/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Crinone = BFN IUI #2 (9/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Endometrin = BFP!! EDD 5/26/17
Post by sleepymonkey on Apr 5, 2017 10:31:02 GMT -5
Thanks, katie0919 and PirateCat,. I tried BFing with DD and it did not go well. She had a great latch but my milk did not want to come out. She ended up jaundiced in the hospital so we had to give her formula. Once she had that bottle, she had no interest in working at the breast. I tried pumping for a week and the most I would ever get out was 1/2 oz. I was very engorged, went to see 2 LCs and still had no success so I gave up because my stress level was at 100. It was the best decision for both me and DD.
I know there was someone in my neighborhood that was looking for breast pump donations awhile ago to send to women in need in Haiti. I may contact her and see if her church is still doing that.
So I was all ready to try BFing again to see if it works this time, ordered my Spectra S2 pump, and now as I get closer to delivery, I'm really questioning if I want to bother. I'm already stressing about it, which is not good for my anxiety. I have zero problems with FF and DD did great with formula. My main issue now if that I got the free pump and I feel really bad about not using it, which is probably really weird.
If you decide not to, I would look into donating. Confession- I considered briefly ordering one solely to donate it fully knowing I wouldn't personally be using it...
FWIW, DS1 was EFF from day one and is way too freaking smart for his own britches. I'm 99% sure this one will also be EFF
Post by sleepymonkey on Apr 5, 2017 11:32:56 GMT -5
hpnegirl, DD was pretty much EFF from the start since I can probably count on one hand how many ounces of breast milk she got from me. Like your DS, she is very smart and she's also very healthy. The few times she has gotten sick, she got over it quickly so she must have a good immune system. I'm perfectly ok with EFF and the more I think about it, based on my past experience and my anxiety issues, it is probably best for me. Though admittedly, the cost of formula makes me cringe.
Fed baby=good parents Do what is right for you as a family. I'm sure you can find someone local to donate the pump to that would be very appreciative. All the parenting expectations are hard these days. Be kind to yourself with your decision. :-)
sleepymonkey I'm another EFF mama and +3 to my DD being a healthy, happy smarty pants. I love the freedom that comes with FF and that DH gets to share in the bonding experience of feeding the baby. If it's the least stressful option for you, it will be the best thing for baby!
sleepymonkey I also had problems BFing so we supplemented from day 1 and by two months we were EFF. DS is healthy and strong and I loved waking MH up in the middle of the night when it was his turn. All that matters is that you feed baby in the best way for you!
32 weeks STM baby boy! PDQ since I was too lazy to crop my face and will DD later!
Poof!
Today was our last toddler time class, THANK GOODNESS! DS prefers independent play so the structure of the class was not in his interest. Oh well, toddlers be toddlin'!
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