No questions. As far as the caffeine goes, I stick to the same limit my dr gave me during pregnancy which is about 200mg. Sometimes I need a little more but haven't noticed a difference in LO
no tips for NIP
Right now I just pump either right before or shortly after she eats. Im not sure what my schedule will be once I start working because I will be starting a new job
one of LO's little toys plays some song. It's not even a real song but I hum it all the time. then at the end I add the jeopardy tune.. it makes me want to punch myself in the face!! So annoying.
ETA- I pump about 8oz each time (4each side) she drinks anywhere from 3-4 oz eVery 3-4 hours. I fill up a bottle with 4 oz then the rest gets frozen.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? All 3 DH gives one bottle a day. I pump to build a stash. Nurse the rest.
Let's talk nursing in public. Tips? Difficulties? Do you use a cover (if so, what)?I've only nursed in the car abd fitting rooms but i do have a cover when the need comes.
What about pumping at work? Tips? Difficulties? Or are you making a plan for when you return? Once I find a job I can think about that.
GTKY: what song has been stuck in your head recently? go to sleep little babe. I don't know who sings it but 3 women sing it in the movie o brother where art thou.
Nursing. Trying to pump to build a stash, however I suck at it!
Questions?
Nope.
Let's talk nursing in public. Tips? Difficulties? Do you use a cover (if so, what)?
I use the "udder covers" - I ordered something and got one for free. I like it, it works for me. Im pretty self conscious and my breasts are larger than baby at this point, so in public I can't just whip it out. However, I don't judge those that do .
What about pumping at work? Tips? Difficulties? Or are you making a plan for when you return?
I have my own office. I will pump in peace in my office when I return. I plan on doing it like I did with DD. Pump in the morning half way through, go to baby and feed at lunch (or pump), then pump half way through the day, then feed upon arrival at home.
GTKY: what song has been stuck in your head recently?
Do you ever stop using nipple cream? I've been using lanolin since day 1 and started alternating with Earth Mama nipple butter during this growth spurt. Thankfully I haven't had any nipple trauma yet, but I'm wondering if at some point I stop needing the cream's protection.
I've got a nursing scarf but it seems more trouble than it's worth. I wear a nursing tank under a shirt and I'd rather position DS then use my hand to cover my nipple if he doesn't latch immediately than use my hand to keep the scarf where it doesn't bother him. Sometimes I wear it doubled around my neck as an infinity scarf just for a little extra camouflage. The hardest part is tucking a burp cloth under my boob so I don't leak onto my tank top. I'm hoping when my supply regulates back down after this growth spurt I won't need to do this.
Not going back to work for a few months.
Havana Daydreaming by Jimmy Buffett or that Ed Sheeran song that's always on the radio. Love them both!
I eventually stopped using the lanolin. I can't recall when. I don't use it every day anymore, but was doing so several times a day when we first started. I think you'll just know when you don't have to use it constantly.
Post by chickenhawke on Mar 31, 2015 18:28:06 GMT -5
She is 8w2d
Mostly nursing, sometimes one bottle of formula from husband.
I nurse in public often. I just find somewhere to sit and get her on. I use an A&A swaddler to protect her from the sun if I'm outdoors, but other than that- no cover. My only tip is to do it when and where you feel comfy.
"dearly departed" by Shakey Graves particularly the oooooooh ooohs
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