I need to wake up DD1 from her nap, but I don't want to. It's so quiet and peaceful right now. She'll never fall asleep tonight, though, if I don't.
Same here, just not sure how to keep DS up. He slept for 3.5 almost 4 hrs this afternoon, which he's never done before even at night time (and of course it's we're with family for the holiday so we can't nap too :-( ). And then he was up for about an hr and is zonked out again. I'll let this one be a mini cat nap and then hope he wakes and stays up for a while. Keeping fingers crossed for some sleep tonight for the both of us!
I had to feed him at both houses, though. It's hard to get a good latch with the cover. I could, and maybe should, just go into a bedroom, but I wanted to keep chatting. I'll need to practice more at home. ?
I've been more successful at nursing modestly without a cover than with one. I arrange my clothing (pull up top shirt & unsnap nursing cami without pulling down), put burp rag in my lap, get DS in position, and pull down cami and latch. If he doesn't want to latch right away then I can use the hand that pulled down the cami to cover my nipple / boob until I reposition DS or get him interested again. Once he's latched I tuck the burp rag under my boob to catch stray milk.
With a cover DS has a hard time latching & he unlatches more often & either he pushes the cover away or I accidentally knock it out of place and inevitably he's not latched and it's a disaster. I also get flustered and upset because nursing without a cover is not difficult anymore. So screw the cover.
Alternatively, could you go to a bedroom, get started, then rejoin the group and toss a blanket over you? Have you tried walking & nursing or latching while standing up to see if you can? (Thanks post vaginal delivery stitches for this skill...)
I'm watching the Scientology documentary on HBO. Very interesting! Also, my husband bought 48 Cadbury eggs on Amazon. Lol wtf? Guess I'm never losing this weight.
I had to feed him at both houses, though. It's hard to get a good latch with the cover. I could, and maybe should, just go into a bedroom, but I wanted to keep chatting. I'll need to practice more at home. ?
I've been more successful at nursing modestly without a cover than with one. I arrange my clothing (pull up top shirt & unsnap nursing cami without pulling down), put burp rag in my lap, get DS in position, and pull down cami and latch. If he doesn't want to latch right away then I can use the hand that pulled down the cami to cover my nipple / boob until I reposition DS or get him interested again. Once he's latched I tuck the burp rag under my boob to catch stray milk.
With a cover DS has a hard time latching & he unlatches more often & either he pushes the cover away or I accidentally knock it out of place and inevitably he's not latched and it's a disaster. I also get flustered and upset because nursing without a cover is not difficult anymore. So screw the cover.
Alternatively, could you go to a bedroom, get started, then rejoin the group and toss a blanket over you? Have you tried walking & nursing or latching while standing up to see if you can? (Thanks post vaginal delivery stitches for this skill...)
I haven't tried walking and nursing. I'm just now able to bend over to get my drink off the coffee table, haha.
I'll need to practice with my nursing tanks. I think that may be the way to go.
Currently trying to nurse LO to sleep after a long weekend. We visited my family in PA yesterday & my in-laws today. it was great to see family, but we are all exhausted now.
I'm so excited bc DH is going to watch DS tomorrow morning while I go workout! First barre class post-partum I haven't been there since 38w
Post by hollydfromtn on Apr 5, 2015 20:19:51 GMT -5
We left the house at 10:30 this morning and didn't get home until 7. DS did great all day but he is definitely letting us know he did not appreciate staying out that long. He has been inconsolable. I have already nursed him 3 times in the past 2 hours and each time he has latched on like he's starving. He's finally asleep but I'm not sure how long this will last.
Yay for cluster feeding! I have a feeling this is going to be a loooong night.
I'm watching the Scientology documentary on HBO. Very interesting! Also, my husband bought 48 Cadbury eggs on Amazon. Lol wtf? Guess I'm never losing this weight.
we watched this last night. Tom Cruise must be livid! Hee hee.
Oh and I can't believe I forgot earlier but happy opening day!!
Baseball is officially here yippee.
How early is too early for babies to go to baseball games? FIL is super excited to indoctrinate lo in loving the yankees. He's hoping he is more interested than dh was. I expect as soon as lo is no longer nursing he will be off to games without me.
Oh and I can't believe I forgot earlier but happy opening day!!
Baseball is officially here yippee.
How early is too early for babies to go to baseball games? FIL is super excited to indoctrinate lo in loving the yankees. He's hoping he is more interested than dh was. I expect as soon as lo is no longer nursing he will be off to games without me.
Well LO will be attending her first game Memorial day weekend at the latest, but likely sooner. I recommend going before it's hot outside since Yankee Stadium is outdoors just be sure to get in the shade.
Oh and I can't believe I forgot earlier but happy opening day!!
Baseball is officially here yippee.
How early is too early for babies to go to baseball games? FIL is super excited to indoctrinate lo in loving the yankees. He's hoping he is more interested than dh was. I expect as soon as lo is no longer nursing he will be off to games without me.
We r going to the Yankees game 5/24 but kid free! He wouldn't do well on the train and subway anyway lol
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