I'm so happy! Just got back from a weight check and LO gained 9oz in 7 days. She's up to 10.3 at 13 days old on breast milk only. From NICU to number one breast feeder!
Ok I think DS has cradle cap but it's not on his scalp. It's on and between his eyebrows. The same flaky skin has been there for a week. Hopefully the breast milk will help like it did for his baby acne.
Hugs to boxerrrmama85. Hopefully today will go better than expected.
I'm sitting at Panera right now. People are looking at me like I'm a bad mom for having this tiny baby out, but I don't care. I had to see the ex this morning for an orthodontist consult for our 9yo this morning at 8. That is the earliest I have been up and out of the house in weeks! Surprisingly, I feel great being showered, dressed and out of the house before noon!
Additional spam...I'm wearing my pre-pregnancy jeans! Now before I sound too braggy, just know that this isn't too much of an accomplishment. I still have about 65 lbs to lose from my first two pregnancies, so I'm not skinny by any stretch of the imagination, just skinnier than I was 2 weeks ago!
abb1701, my LO has that also! He's got baby acne, so I though maybe it was related to that. I'll have to try BM
I'm really hoping to go out for a walk today. Its supposed to be 40~ The big question is timing. My mom is coming in on the train around 1, so if she hasn't eaten, then she'll need to eat when i pick her up. Maybe I should do the walk beforehand by myself although walking wtih someone is much more fun. I guess I'll see how LO's schedule goes. If he wakes up and eats around 12 then I think I'll go for the walk right after. I'll have to figure out the stroller. Havn't used it yet.
abb1701 & flyster. BM has helped with DDs cradle cap and rash in her face. H started laughing when I was expressing milk onto her head yesterday. But hey if it works it works.
Totally just figured out the stoller. that was quick. I got it from my sister, so hadn't tried it out before. Looks like we will be going on that walk!
aggiebug yay for no more visitors! At least this week
@nolagal (@crazycornball) yikes, that's rough. Hope you get some sleep tonight (& today!)
Night 2 at home accomplished. We've got to leave the house today, which is a little intimidating. I have to go back to the hospital for bloodwork to see if I need a third Rhogam shot.
Taking DS to get his weepy eye looked at today and also washing all the appliances. I hate stainless steel for all the smudges and fingerprints. I want to run my ovens self clean today too but it scares me a little. I have never used that feature before.
Also today I am starting to really crack down on eating healthy and being active. I still don't have the all clear to exercise but I guess I could cut back on the cupcakes. Tomorrow DD and DH are going skiing and DS and I are watching from the chalet. I am soooo tempted to bring my skis and when DD needs a break and they come in, I sneak out for a couple runs. Its overall a bad idea but I am just getting so bored of sitting around.
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Mar 9, 2015 9:48:36 GMT -5
Ladies you all are the best. Other than forgetting my hands free pumping bra at home (I swear I checked all my bags a 100times!) my day hasn't been too bad. Granted I did cry/sobbed myself to sleep and woke DH up at 4am hysterically sobbing that I couldn't do it-- I am here. At work. Taking it easy and just getting back into the swing of things. The kids that I work with have been great and seeing their smiling and excited faces has made it so much better!
boxerrrmama85, thinking of you and hoping work goes great!! It sounds like it is which is fabulous!!
@nolagal, I hope you get a nap today! 7 times is rough!!!
I need to call the insurance company and add DD and this is not a call I am looking forward to making. I am sure it will take longer than her actual birth lol
As a f/u to the stuff yesterday re: blocked tear duct and breastmilk, for whomever has done it, do you just express some then use a dropper to put it in? Dumb question, I know!!!
Taking DS to get his weepy eye looked at today and also washing all the appliances. I hate stainless steel for all the smudges and fingerprints. I want to run my ovens self clean today too but it scares me a little. I have never used that feature before.
Also today I am starting to really crack down on eating healthy and being active. I still don't have the all clear to exercise but I guess I could cut back on the cupcakes. Tomorrow DD and DH are going skiing and DS and I are watching from the chalet. I am soooo tempted to bring my skis and when DD needs a break and they come in, I sneak out for a couple runs. Its overall a bad idea but I am just getting so bored of sitting around.
Be really careful with the self cleaning oven. Unless you have superb ventilation, it really isn't recommended. The fumes are really toxic and it's safer to use easy off or a homemade cleaner.
Thanks! That is good to know. I think I am going to save the oven cleaning for when both kids are out of the house and its warm enough to open a few windows.
boxerrrmama85, thinking of you and hoping work goes great!! It sounds like it is which is fabulous!!
@nolagal, I hope you get a nap today! 7 times is rough!!!
I need to call the insurance company and add DD and this is not a call I am looking forward to making. I am sure it will take longer than her actual birth lol
As a f/u to the stuff yesterday re: blocked tear duct and breastmilk, for whomever has done it, do you just express some then use a dropper to put it in? Dumb question, I know!!!
For insurance, I just had to fax them a copy of his birth certificate and SS card. I hope it's that easy for you.
Post by 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) on Mar 9, 2015 11:24:40 GMT -5
Working on bf-ing and pumping more, also starting to work on sleep training-- hoping to keep him up after each daytime nap for a bit to help him sleep more at night... Tbd!
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