I finally got back into my "fat jeans." I haven't worn real pants since half way through my pregnancy. I think this deserves panera for lunch
I wore my first pair of "real" pants again yesterday - the most stretchy pair of jeans I own, which used to be a little big, but now we're pretty tight - but they did up and didn't have any spill over, so...win?
I finally got back into my "fat jeans." I haven't worn real pants since half way through my pregnancy. I think this deserves panera for lunch
I wore my first pair of "real" pants again yesterday - the most stretchy pair of jeans I own, which used to be a little big, but now we're pretty tight - but they did up and didn't have any spill over, so...win?
I have no interest in wearing real pants. Maternity leggings are the best...I might never wear real pants again!
I'm in tears. Again. Because as far as I'm concerned, I'm mourning the inevitable loss of the breastfeeding relationship because DH is not interested in having a probable tongue tie assessed and released if appropriate. My supply is increasing but LO can't seem to get it except when I have letdowns, so continuing this is basically insanity.
So I'm trying not to be furious on my first anniversary and am mostly only succeeding because I'm too sad to be angry.
Why doesn't your h want to have the tongue tie assessed? Having a tongue tie affects more than just breastfeeding. It can cause problems with speech, needing dental work later on plus a number of other issues.
Post by 3littleones on Feb 22, 2015 13:01:37 GMT -5
I feel hopeless. Tomorrow is day 8 of DS2 having nasty runs. The struggle of the clinic being an hour away and needing a stool sample dropped off within 24 hours of collection. He finally pooped 10 minutes after their Saturday hours closed. And they aren't open until tomorrow and now I feel gross. I just want to have a healthy household for once!
I'm in tears. Again. Because as far as I'm concerned, I'm mourning the inevitable loss of the breastfeeding relationship because DH is not interested in having a probable tongue tie assessed and released if appropriate. My supply is increasing but LO can't seem to get it except when I have letdowns, so continuing this is basically insanity.
So I'm trying not to be furious on my first anniversary and am mostly only succeeding because I'm too sad to be angry.
Why doesn't your h want to have the tongue tie assessed? Having a tongue tie affects more than just breastfeeding. It can cause problems with speech, needing dental work later on plus a number of other issues.
I work at ENT, we fix tongue tie all the time. It really is a quick and simple procedure. The kids barely even feel it, it's better for them to have it done now than when they are older
Post by hollydfromtn on Feb 22, 2015 13:27:00 GMT -5
Woke up with a sore throat and a killer sinus headache this morning. I've been in bed trying to sleep it off all day. DH has been bringing DS to me for feedings and then taking him back to let me rest. I started feeling a little better about an hour ago but I think I'm gonna milk this for all it's worth. DH had a cold last week and wouldn't even hold DS bc he was afraid to give it to him. I tried to explain that parents don't get sick days but he wouldn't be swayed. So today I'm taking a sick day and making him take care of DS. And I don't even feel a little guilty about this. Momma needs a break.
I'm in tears. Again. Because as far as I'm concerned, I'm mourning the inevitable loss of the breastfeeding relationship because DH is not interested in having a probable tongue tie assessed and released if appropriate. My supply is increasing but LO can't seem to get it except when I have letdowns, so continuing this is basically insanity.
So I'm trying not to be furious on my first anniversary and am mostly only succeeding because I'm too sad to be angry.
I'm sorry your H isn't more supportive. DS2 has a slight posterior tongue tie, so he can nurse somewhat, but he's not completely effective, and also I have supply issues, so I pump and feed him afterwards. Would that be an option? I agree with PPs that a tongue tie can affect eating, speech, and some other things later if not addressed, and in many cases it's a quick and relatively painless fix, so what is your H's issue with it?
Post by FiliaRitae on Feb 22, 2015 14:03:37 GMT -5
So DH has expressed some willingness to at least have LO assessed for tongue tie. He's concerned about a lack of research on long-term effects of the release and has some reservations about the impartiality of professionals who stand to benefit monetarily from a release. But all is maybe not lost, and I apparently need to work on my communication skills since I kind of shut down for awhile when he kept asking to talk.
Thanks, ladies, for the support. And Megan who I can't tag without switching pages to check username and therefore losing this message--we share a wedding date! Good taste?
I'm feeding M and my coffee is out of my reach! This sucks.
My dad is so sweet. I am an only child and he met my mom when I was a year old and has really never been around babies at all. Well today he cane by to pick up my husband and he dropped off 2 baby outfits! I told him thank you and he says, "well I was at shopko and thought he might like them" so sweet! He is already such and amazing grandpa!
It was 43 and sunny so I took little man for a nice walk! It felt great to be outside! It's going to be cold again tomorrow :-(
I'm so ready for a day like this! I normally love winter but since I can't ski and we've been cooped up because it's so freaking cold, I'm ready for some warmer temps. It was 25 today which is practically a heat wave, but still too cold for a walk with my lo! As soon as it hits 40 we're definitely getting out!
Post by grumpycat88 on Feb 22, 2015 16:39:03 GMT -5
The dictator has slept for all of an hour or two today. This has happened before but DH has never witnessed it. I'm so glad that he gets to experience a grumpy, overtired baby. I realized today that I'm actually pumping enough for the monster and we don't need to supplement (at least for the next two days). Right now we are only doing the formula at his motn feeding and if he's still hungry after 3-4 oz of breast milk during the day.
My grandpa passed away this morning at home. My son is a month old but I've spent the day at funeral homes and just in a daze. The weather is shitty here which adds to the sadness.
So DH has expressed some willingness to at least have LO assessed for tongue tie. He's concerned about a lack of research on long-term effects of the release and has some reservations about the impartiality of professionals who stand to benefit monetarily from a release. But all is maybe not lost, and I apparently need to work on my communication skills since I kind of shut down for awhile when he kept asking to talk.
Thanks, ladies, for the support. And Megan who I can't tag without switching pages to check username and therefore losing this message--we share a wedding date! Good taste?
Lurking from f15. DS was tongue tied and we had it clipped at 11 days. It was very fast, he nursed after and then stuck his tongue past his gums for the first time ever. He is 17 days now and it has made a huge difference. There are exercises you can do after to help encourage them to use their tongues more (maybe you can do them even without doing the procedure). There is a eval they do called the hazelbaker and where your LO is on it indicated how severe it is (the hospital LC evaluated him). Ds's doc, my chiro, and a our lc's all thought it was recommended it in his case before we went to the ent. Kellymom.com has some tongue tie advice and there is some good info at drgaheri.com. Good luck!
So DH has expressed some willingness to at least have LO assessed for tongue tie. He's concerned about a lack of research on long-term effects of the release and has some reservations about the impartiality of professionals who stand to benefit monetarily from a release.
Ugh, I feel for you-- we just went through the same process and it was so hard for me to consider having to stop BFing. I EPd for a while prior to the repair just so I could heal, and that was so tough-- I admire those of you who are doing it long term.
I'm sorry to hear YH isn't on the same page as you. We had the same concerns about impartiality, but ultimately we decided that it was worth doing if it would allow us to breastfeed, even if the long term impact was fairly neutral. I know this is just anecdotal evidence, but both my daughters were tongue tied and I saw a huge difference in latch once it was fixed. DD2 still needed some retraining, but about a week after the procedure we were doing pretty well thanks to a private LC consult. If YH is very concerned, you could consider finding someone who uses a laser, which is supposed to be the least painful of the three methods (though in our experience the wait for these providers was much too long).
Z finally met her oldest cousin today! He has been staying with his mom for the past month and unfortunately he finally saw what a lying shitty piece of shit she is so he is back to my brother's house. He is 18 and isn't fond of babies but told me that he thought she was pretty cool. He also told me that I needed to get bows for her hair lol.
Post by nachomomma on Feb 22, 2015 19:07:09 GMT -5
Some friends brought us dinner tonight. Bedtime for DS1 was delayed and I have to feed DS2 so DH is stuck with DS1's bedtime again tonight. I feel kind of bad, but it's probably fair since I'll be up with DS2 tonight.
I need to give dd a bath but if I put the baby down he will wake up and cry. Evenings are hard because I am always on my own and it is LO's snuggly time of day when he hates not being held. Stinks...
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