no chickens allowed!

[aggiebug]

lilyelayne yep. I could probably pull the stuff out and the drill and he will take over, he just rarely will start himself.

[lilyelayne]

allonsy221b you made it to July! did you get an appointment with your regular doc to discuss your PPA?

[aggiebug]

We had a crazy storm come through in the middle of the night last night.

The title of the local weather groups piece on the storm only the soundest of sleepers could sleep through that storm

Yeah my H has no recollection of the storm.

He did, however, react to a really loud clap of thunder by sitting up and grabbing my leg. Apparently he did that all in his sleep.

[misshart00]

Jul 1, 2015 18:57:17 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

We had a crazy storm come through in the middle of the night last night.

The title of the local weather groups piece on the storm only the soundest of sleepers could sleep through that storm

Yeah my H has no recollection of the storm.

He did, however, react to a really loud clap of thunder by sitting up and grabbing my leg. Apparently he did that all in his sleep.

This is seriously my kid. She sleeps through everything.

[aggiebug]

misshart00 yeah you touch him he wakes up but sounds don't bother him a lick.

[aggiebug]

I gotta catch lilyelayne. She is too far ahead of my post count

[aggiebug]

What is Japan wearing blur and pink uniforms?

[lilyelayne]

Jul 1, 2015 19:06:23 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

I gotta catch lilyelayne. She is too far ahead of my post count

Do it!!
Pretty sure misshart00 made bronze reg first on the board. But between here & the BF board I do rack up the posts, so maybe I'll be first to silver. Halfway there now so maybe by Christmas?
Hm, it's July now, I should probably go post a BF board welcome/PSA on July15, though I've seen a couple of them come through the newborn check in already.

[lilyelayne]

I'm not brave enough to go into the newborn baby BMBs and answer their BF questions there like Amy G does.

[lilyelayne]

Poor DS. I wish he would get over this cold. He's run out of patience with it. He gets cranky much more easily now. We went to my grandmother's for supper tonight like every Wednesday and he hardly tolerated my parents or grandma holding him.

[lilyelayne]

Also I'm tired of smelling like eucalyptus oil but it helps open up DS nasal passages so I rub it on the side of my boob when he's having trouble nursing. The side his nose is pointed toward of course, not his chin.

[lilyelayne]

I should probably go stalk babywearing b/s/t groups instead of rambling to myself here.

[lilyelayne]

There's a new thread on the BF board called BF faq that the admins are going to post to fbook or something, so we're kind of staging questions. I want someone to ask about flat / inverted nipples so I can say that I successfully nursed without a shield with inverted nips, because when I was pregnant I lurked and searched BF boards on TD and, eventually, here as well as any other site I could find DESPERATELY hoping for a success story that didn't involve a shield or early weaning. But I can't ask & answer my own question.

But if someone wants to be helpful don't do it now cause I'm about to go to bed haha.

[seamonster]

I need to figure out the ring sling. Worked great with the doll, but I can't quite get LO positioned correctly and he's much heavier than the doll so it's a real challenge. I think we got it, maybe. Not comfortable going out of the house with it. I may be Ryan Reynoldsing it up. Also boo on the water sling not arriving in time for our beach vacation.

[cougarette]

Jul 1, 2015 21:55:32 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

There's a new thread on the BF board called BF faq that the admins are going to post to fbook or something, so we're kind of staging questions. I want someone to ask about flat / inverted nipples so I can say that I successfully nursed without a shield with inverted nips, because when I was pregnant I lurked and searched BF boards on TD and, eventually, here as well as any other site I could find DESPERATELY hoping for a success story that didn't involve a shield or early weaning. But I can't ask & answer my own question.

But if someone wants to be helpful don't do it now cause I'm about to go to bed haha.

I remember you mentioning the inverted nipples, but I didn't know you didn't use a shield. That's awesome! I'll pose a question. Baby cougar just fell back asleep so it'll be in the am.

[PikoPiko]

I neglected to read up on BFing when I was pregnant and just assumed it'd be like 2nd nature when the time comes. Well, the time came and I realized I knew absolutely nothing about it, relied on the hospital lactation consultants. The hospital was realllllllly pro BFing to the point of being bullies about it. I learned so much more lurking and posting on TD than I ever did with paid sessions with those hospital LCs.

I still remember how discouraged i was when my nipples were both damaged from improper latching. At least 5 different LC have came to visit during my hospital stay and it was only when I said I wasn't going to BF anymore that someome produced a shield for me to use so my nipples could heal. I struggled with low production throughout, the LCs were worthless. Would have thrown in the towel in the 1st week if I didn't have the support and advice from you ladies. DS is growing so well, I really have F15 and the BF board to thank!

[aggiebug]

Yeah I really just post on here and the book board. I have my local board which is a spin off from the nest and then my group of friends from my wedding month board that keep my busy enough. Those don't up my post count however!

[cougarette]

lilyelayne I asked the question

[cougarette]

Jul 2, 2015 3:06:26 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

I neglected to read up on BFing when I was pregnant and just assumed it'd be like 2nd nature when the time comes. Well, the time came and I realized I knew absolutely nothing about it, relied on the hospital lactation consultants. The hospital was realllllllly pro BFing to the point of being bullies about it. I learned so much more lurking and posting on TD than I ever did with paid sessions with those hospital LCs.

I still remember how discouraged i was when my nipples were both damaged from improper latching. At least 5 different LC have came to visit during my hospital stay and it was only when I said I wasn't going to BF anymore that someome produced a shield for me to use so my nipples could heal. I struggled with low production throughout, the LCs were worthless. Would have thrown in the towel in the 1st week if I didn't have the support and advice from you ladies. DS is growing so well, I really have F15 and the BF board to thank!

This almost made me cry because I feel exactly the same way!

[aggiebug]

Jul 2, 2015 8:17:10 GMT -5 cougarette said:

Jul 2, 2015 3:06:26 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

I neglected to read up on BFing when I was pregnant and just assumed it'd be like 2nd nature when the time comes. Well, the time came and I realized I knew absolutely nothing about it, relied on the hospital lactation consultants. The hospital was realllllllly pro BFing to the point of being bullies about it. I learned so much more lurking and posting on TD than I ever did with paid sessions with those hospital LCs.

I still remember how discouraged i was when my nipples were both damaged from improper latching. At least 5 different LC have came to visit during my hospital stay and it was only when I said I wasn't going to BF anymore that someome produced a shield for me to use so my nipples could heal. I struggled with low production throughout, the LCs were worthless. Would have thrown in the towel in the 1st week if I didn't have the support and advice from you ladies. DS is growing so well, I really have F15 and the BF board to thank!

This almost made me cry because I feel exactly the same way!

I cried because of the lc when we were readmitted to the hospital due to jaundice. I was so frustrated because they kept saying the same damn things, I may be a first time mom but I know my kid so stop telling me pat answers.

[lilyelayne]

PikoPiko I've said it before but I'll say it again: your efforts and perseverance in finding the absolute best ways to feed and care for your son are astounding. You are totally my mom hero.

[lilyelayne]

Maybe it's a good thing I live in a tiny town where there are no LCs so I had to rely on the Internet. My BF help in the hospital was a L&D nurse who had BF 3 of her own kids. I knew to ask for her because we practice at the same yoga studio.

[lilyelayne]

seamonster I borrowed a ring sling from a local mom and that thing is so much harder than my wrap. I want to love it and I want it to be quick and easy, but I don't & it's not. Maybe for a bigger baby (one year old maybe?) I would love it, but I don't right now.
Are you doing tummy to tummy or a hip carry?

[allonsy221b]

Jul 1, 2015 10:51:36 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

allonsy221b you made it to July! did you get an appointment with your regular doc to discuss your PPA?

lilyelayne, You are so awesome for thinking of me! I just got insurance yesterday and got the cards today!! My dad has pneumonia, and my mom is out of town so I've been taking care of him while she's gone and haven't made my appointment yet. I almost talked myself out of it but I do need to go. I thought I was getting better but I was kidding myself. Keep me accountable! I'll actually start researching doctors right now so I can call the insurance and get it set up. I've never had a regular doctor I only go to the OB haha

[allonsy221b]

So my new problem is the website won't keep me logged in. I'm actually on a computer and it makes me sign in for everything! Even a simple love tit. I've been reading but it's not letting me comment much. If this posts it will be a miracle!

[lilyelayne]

Jul 2, 2015 15:41:22 GMT -5 allonsy221b said:

So my new problem is the website won't keep me logged in. I'm actually on a computer and it makes me sign in for everything! Even a simple love tit. I've been reading but it's not letting me comment much. If this posts it will be a miracle!

They've been having problems with this. Avoid using the sidebar to navigate. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.

[lilyelayne]

allonsy221b yay for insurance! Sorry your dad is sick, though. I'll keep him in my prayers.
I haven't been to a doc other than my OB/GYN since I was in high school, other than one trip to the college health center for swine flu, so I get the whole no doctor issue. Hope you find one quickly & it's a good fit for you.

[lilyelayne]

cougarette how did LO do today?

[seamonster]

Jul 2, 2015 10:54:00 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

seamonster I borrowed a ring sling from a local mom and that thing is so much harder than my wrap. I want to love it and I want it to be quick and easy, but I don't & it's not. Maybe for a bigger baby (one year old maybe?) I would love it, but I don't right now.
Are you doing tummy to tummy or a hip carry?

Tummy to tummy as that's what recommended for his age, but I may try a hip carry with my nearly 19lb baby. He likes to put his head on my shoulder so it might be a better carry.

[lilyelayne]

Jul 3, 2015 12:18:50 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Jul 2, 2015 10:54:00 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

seamonster I borrowed a ring sling from a local mom and that thing is so much harder than my wrap. I want to love it and I want it to be quick and easy, but I don't & it's not. Maybe for a bigger baby (one year old maybe?) I would love it, but I don't right now.
Are you doing tummy to tummy or a hip carry?

Tummy to tummy as that's what recommended for his age, but I may try a hip carry with my nearly 19lb baby. He likes to put his head on my shoulder so it might be a better carry.

DS likes hip carry better than tummy to tummy in the RS even though technically since he can't sit up by himself it's not recommended. I roll the tail and tuck it behind his head to help with neck support. I worry about his legs not being super comfy since he's not big enough to really put them on either side of me like a big kid would, but if I work at it, I get them acceptable to me.