6/26 Weekly Check-In

[sdlaura]

How far along are you/how old is baby?

What's new with baby (size, development)?

Any upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

What is the last thing you bought for baby?

Did you do anything for yourself this week?

Anything else you want to add?

QOTW: I'm having trouble coming up with one this week . Anyone want to propose a QOTW?

[PA Mom]

How far along are you/how old is baby? Finnegan will be three weeks old on Wednesday

What's new with baby (size, development)? We are in the wait and be patient phase for his lungs to get stronger so he can have surgery. He lost weight the last few days so they are now fortifying my milk with formula to get him more calories

Any upcoming appointments this week? He sees doctors everyday so not really

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? I have lost most of my pregnancy weight, I think. There are no adult scales, but my body is definitely slimmer. Maybe it is good there is no scales. My stomach is slowly feeling better from the c-section, but still has that black and blue feel

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave: CHOP is really the best and the nurses are awesome. I know he is getting good care. Rant: Having such a sick baby is getting really hard emotionally. DH and I have been trying to take breaks from the hospital even to just take a walk outside.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Nothing. That is one perk. They provide everything he needs.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? I had my first PP drink the other night to unwind. Chocolate martini. It was delicious.

Anything else you want to add? For those of you who wanted an update, Finn is getting stronger little by little, but it is a super slow process and very hard. Our goal is to get his breathing better so he can be off the CPAP for surgery. It is so hard when you just want to hold and cuddle your baby, but you know the machines will start beeping because cuddling is not the best position for his breathing.

QOTW: I'm having trouble coming up with one this week . Anyone want to propose a QOTW?

[cateyes]

PA Mom-I just wanted to let you know we (H and I) have been following your story on your card page and keeping you in our thoughts! So glad y'all had a quiet and good weekend and that Finn is such a trooper and champ! Hopefully he can wean off the CPAP soon and just do the nasal canula! He is such a little cutie!!!

[PA Mom]

Awww, thank you, cateyes,

[bewise]

@pa Mom, we've been following his care page too! Thinking of you guys!

ETA: how come I can never get her tag to work??

[teachermomtobe]

PA Mom, I have also been following your updates on your CarePage

[teachermomtobe]

Jun 27, 2017 7:29:26 GMT -5 bewise said:

@pa Mom, we've been following his care page too! Thinking of you guys!

ETA: how come I can never get her tag to work??

Her tag is actually "bsmama"

[marshian]

PA Mom - Also been checking updates on your page. Glad he seems to be doing well with alternating CPAP and the cannula! Sending best wishes to your family.

[bagels]

PA Mom been following your care page and thinking of y'all! ❤️
I lost my pregnancy weight quickly, too, this time from all the stress and walking back and forth during his nicu stay. Not a recommended weight loss plan lol, but it does feel nice to be back down.

[bagels]

For QOTW I just googled "get to know you questions" and there seem to be some fun ones listed. I missed a lot during the second tri so I'm not sure what has been asked or not.

How about "If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for?"

[sdlaura]

PA Mom so glad everyone at CHOP is great, and I hope the extra food helps Finn start gaining again!

How far along are you/how old is baby? Sam will be two weeks tomorrow

What's new with baby (size, development)? He gained a pound since birth and is up to 8 lbs even.

Any upcoming appointments this week? He just had his two week appointment today and got circumcised . Poor guy.

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Still a pretty easy baby and good sleeper, but I know it's still early so I don't want to jinx anything.

Rants/Raves/Questions? My parents leave tomorrow after being here for the last month . And DH was on paternity leave all last week. So tomorrow will be the first day I have to get everyone ready and to camp/preschool for the big kids on my own. DH leaves before we all get up in the morning.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? A new honest company diaper bundle subscription

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Nope, but I'll probably try to get a hair blowout with baby in tow later this week.

Anything else you want to add?

QOTW: For bagels question, I could medal in leaving for the airport in the least amount of time possible and still making a flight

[applemuffins]

How far along are you/how old is baby? 5 weeks today

What's new with baby (size, development)? He is up to 11lbs 3 oz and 23 in!

Any upcoming appointments this week? Had one today. He grew 3in and gained almost 4lbs in a month!!

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? He has been getting fussy lately. Spitting up more. I hope he's not getting reflux and poor guy has horrible skin. Baby acne is intense and he is getting cradle cap. I feel so bad for him. I'm pretty sure it makes him itchy because he is always grabbing at his head and swatting himself

Rants/Raves/Questions? I think my weight loss has stalled rave: even though breastfeeding is sucking, it makes me feelnsp good that he is gaining so well, even using a nipple shield.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? An activity mat. We received one as a hand me down, but when I opened it up it was kind of stained up and gross

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Not really. He had a tough week. Lots of holding and rocking. Hopefully I can go get myself a coffee tomorrow.

[sdlaura]

Wow, applemuffins, what a big boy!

Sam is also getting baby acne. I'm glad we had his newborn photos done over the weekend.

[mreve]

How far along are you/how old is baby? 3 weeks old

What's new with baby (size, development)?

Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope.

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)?

Rants/Raves/Questions? In the last few days he's gotten really fussy while nursing and pulls off frequently (sending milk everywhere!) and cries. He keeps bobbing his head and sucking on my arm but will unlatch after 10 seconds of eating. We repeat this over and over. I burp him every time he comes off, and if he gets one out it seems to help for a bit. He burps a lot in general but never spits up. Last night we did this for 90 minutes and I was exhausted by it. Anyone know what's going on or what I should do about it?

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Nothing.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? DS1 slept over at my mom's one night on the weekend, that was nice 😊.

Anything else you want to add?

[sdlaura]

mreve I would do fhe same thing you are and burp. That usually means my baby is gassy or needs to burp. After I try burping and bouncing and bicycling legs for gas, I would probably give up on feeding and see if baby is just overtired and needs to be encouraged to sleep rather than trying for 90 minutes - that must have been frustrating!

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mreve could you have over active or forceful letdown? My guy has been getting fussy while nursing too and the pedi office and lactation consultant both suggested this could be what was causing it. Essentially, your milk could be coming out too fast for him to swallow. The fact that you say milk sprays everywhere when he pulls off makes me suspect it could be a forceful letdown that is bothering him.

[Deleted]

How far along are you/how old is baby?
4 weeks tomorrow

What's new with baby (size, development)?

Any upcoming appointments this week?
1 month appt on Monday

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)?
Hes been generally fussy most of the time this last week. He's been pretty high maintenance to keep him content.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

What is the last thing you bought for baby?
A baby book. I had a STM fail and completely forgot to get one for him until my mom asked me if I had started filling it out and I was like well actually ... I don't have one

Did you do anything for yourself this week?
Had lunch with my MIL Saturday sans baby

Anything else you want to add?

[mreve]

Jun 27, 2017 19:38:07 GMT -5 @lilybilly said:

mreve could you have over active or forceful letdown? My guy has been getting fussy while nursing too and the pedi office and lactation consultant both suggested this could be what was causing it. Essentially, your milk could be coming out too fast for him to swallow. The fact that you say milk sprays everywhere when he pulls off makes me suspect it could be a forceful letdown that is bothering him.

Maybe, though he keeps doing it even after the flow slows down. Did they have any suggestions for how to make it less miserable?

[cateyes]

How far along are you/how old is baby? 3 weeks today technically as it is after midnight (Wednesday)

What's new with baby (size, development)? Up to 7 pounds 6.6 ounces!!! Almost to birth weight! Hopefully by our appointment on Friday he will be up there!!!

Any upcoming appointments this week? Weight check on Friday

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)?

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave-my supply is getting better everyday! I had a pump yesterday that was 60mL (2 ounces) and overall I am doing well over 7 ounces a day total now (8 yesterday)!!! I know to others it sounds so small but for us this is huge. Only about 2 ounces a day shy of not needing formula supplement anymore! Being able to EBF may happen!!!!Rant-it is taking pumping every 2.5 hours and 2 power pumps a day to get these amounts!

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Sweatshirt (cause who would of thought it would be so cold in June!)

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Working on napping during the day when H is available to do a feed

Anything else you want to add? Eli is just so perfect. We are just so in love with him and H and I just can't believe how much love we have for him!!!

QOTW: I'm having trouble coming up with one this week . Anyone want to propose a QOTW?

[Deleted]

Jun 27, 2017 20:28:26 GMT -5 mreve said:

Jun 27, 2017 19:38:07 GMT -5 @lilybilly said:

mreve could you have over active or forceful letdown? My guy has been getting fussy while nursing too and the pedi office and lactation consultant both suggested this could be what was causing it. Essentially, your milk could be coming out too fast for him to swallow. The fact that you say milk sprays everywhere when he pulls off makes me suspect it could be a forceful letdown that is bothering him.

Maybe, though he keeps doing it even after the flow slows down. Did they have any suggestions for how to make it less miserable?

They said to try a laid back nursing position so the flow would be going against gravity. I went to Kellymom.com to watch videos on how to do this position. And they suggested unlatching as soon as the milk lets down to slow down the flow.

[PA Mom]

I am so touched so many people are following Finnegan's update page.

[brandiewine11]

It's 4:23 am. On my due date. I'm pretty sure today is baby day. I've been having random contractions all day but they started keeping me awake around 2am. I'm just trying to keep resting, if not sleeping, as it's still early but it feels like the real thing.

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Good luck brandiewine11!

[eucalyptus]

Jun 28, 2017 3:25:58 GMT -5 brandiewine11 said:

It's 4:23 am. On my due date. I'm pretty sure today is baby day. I've been having random contractions all day but they started keeping me awake around 2am. I'm just trying to keep resting, if not sleeping, as it's still early but it feels like the real thing.

I hope this is it! Good luck!

[eucalyptus]

How far along are you/how old is baby? 6 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? So awake and alert, focusing on things, has some pretty awesome neck control

Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Only woke once last night to eat. How did that happen?? My breasts are about to explode now.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Not today

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Size 0-3 sleepers. We will be out of newborn size in a the next few weeks I think, and I realized we only had one in the next size.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Getting my hair done today and it will be my first time leaving baby with anyone other than my husband. I am feeling anxious about it but really want to get my hair cut!

[bewise]

How far along are you/how old is baby? 41 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? Ultrasound yesterday estimated that she's 7lbs 14 oz.

Any upcoming appointments this week? Induction starting this evening.

Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Had my membranes stripped yesterday. Some cramping but nothing else.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant- doesn't look like baby is coming on her own. My last induction took 2 days, so I'm not looking forward to that. Rave- My dr wanted to induce in the next couple of days, we picked starting tonight over waiting a little longer because my 3 favorite doctors are on call for the next 3 days.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Nothing

Did you do anything for yourself this week? I'm going to go out by myself during DD's nap time today, since it will probably be the last time I get out by myself in a while. Not sure where I will go, might just wander Target!

Anything else you want to add?

[teachermomtobe]

brandiewine11, hope today is the day!
bewise, GL with the induction and hopefully a speedy delivery!
cateyes, I am amazed at your dedication with the pumping for low supply. I know how hard that is and you are doing a great job!

[marshian]

@brandiewine - Hope this is it for you!

[marshian]

bewise - Sorry baby isn't coming on their own. I have my NST and fluid level check today (41 weeks for me too). I'm trying to come to terms with being told I'll need an induction, should that be the case. Good luck with yours! Hope it's faster than last time!

[sdlaura]

marshian I wouldn't stress too much over the NST (no pun intended). There's no reason it should indicate you need an induction unless there's actually something wrong. Just make sure to drink plenty of water first so you get an accurate read on your fluid level. I hope all looks fine and baby is just cozy in there.