Mmmm fooood. If only I wasn't too tired to cook right now.
It's so freakin hot that I don't want to swaddle baby but she doesn't sleep as much not being swaddled. Grrrr Also, holy engorgement! These boobs are way full and I'm having to self express.
Post by ravinraven216 on Jun 9, 2015 4:51:15 GMT -5
Just chillin' and trying to figure out if I'm in labor and am going to pop a tiny human out of my cooch today. No big deal.
(I suspect that my water broke around 4:30am. Either that or I keep peeing myself. Could be both. Neither prospect is particularly encouraging. Having a baby was not on my to-do list for today.)
Post by carolyngrace on Jun 9, 2015 5:03:58 GMT -5
DH was up with DB until about 1am and has to work tomorrow.. A few minutes ago he heard DB fussing while I was trying to nurse in bed and asks "do you need anything?" I said "no" and he goes "thank god" and is literally snoring in the next breath. Aww well points for asking I guess!?
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Jun 9, 2015 5:33:18 GMT -5
Woke up to pee 8 minutes before my alarm went off. I really hate when that happens-__- but for being 38w pregnant and not having to pee in the "middle of the night" I'll take it!
I had a fussy, gassy little girl for about four hours last night. She was grunting and groaning and crying for the majority of the time. Poor baby. Just when I thought I was going to get a four hour stretch of sleep between feedings.
I had a fussy, gassy little girl for about four hours last night. She was grunting and groaning and crying for the majority of the time. Poor baby. Just when I thought I was going to get a four hour stretch of sleep between feedings.
It breaks my heart when they do that. This happened to me this morning. I fed her around 5;30 am, so I set my alarm for 7 am so that I could get up, pump, eat breakfast and drink coffee before she gets back up. NOPE- little gassy girl here too. She wants to be up and in her rock n play next to me. However, that little sweet face makes my morning all better. Since I've stopped breastfeeding, she sleeps for much longer periods though.
I had a fussy, gassy little girl for about four hours last night. She was grunting and groaning and crying for the majority of the time. Poor baby. Just when I thought I was going to get a four hour stretch of sleep between feedings.
I had a fussy, gassy little girl for about four hours last night. She was grunting and groaning and crying for the majority of the time. Poor baby. Just when I thought I was going to get a four hour stretch of sleep between feedings.
Have you tried Gripe Water?
No, not yet. I've heard it's amazing. I'll go look for some today.
I am sorry to those of you who haven't had their milk come in yet. I feel like I shouldn't be complaining about overproduction but it's driving me crazy. He won't stay on cause the damn stuff chokes him. I went through three shirts last night. Three! All I smell is breast milk and I constantly wake up drenched in it.
I had the same problem. Also latching issues during this time due to oversupply But it gets better. I'm now 8 days post birth and my supply is totally regulated and no more engorgement or latching issues. The only thing that I still have is during let down I leak a little from both boobs so need to remember to wear the breast pads.
@badwolf321 to help with the letdown and choking you can try positioning the baby in a sitting position or uphill at a angle so they aren't downhill from you. That way they can control how much they are sucking down
@badwolf321 to help with the letdown and choking you can try positioning the baby in a sitting position or uphill at a angle so they aren't downhill from you. That way they can control how much they are sucking down
You can also try hand expressing some before offering to baby. I had an oversupply and forceful letdown with DS. Sometimes he'd get sprayed like a firehose. It took a few weeks to adjust. (The oversupply however didn't seem to really regulate as quickly as I'd like)
Hi ladies! Dance party time for baby in my belly so poking my head in to say hello as sleep is clearly so overrated in the opinion of someone who is NOT me. Hugs to all having a hard time.
I fed Ali and then handed her to DH to burp her, change diaper and put her in pj sleeper while I read to DS before bedtime.
DH put the diaper on crooked and then put her in size 3-6 month pajamas.
That's funny, but I'm sure it was frustrating for you. Is he hoping he won't have to do it if he does it like that?
He was super helpful w DS I think he is just sleep deprived and spaced out this time around I thought it was funny but if he did it again my patience would def wear thinner
I hate nights. H was just saying today I keep crying around the same time. I get all the feels around 7pm. The night shift mom job seems so much worse than the day. I now look forward to the 5 o'clock hour when the sun comes up.
ETA hugs.
The last two nights have been better for me since I "gave in" and just nurse/co-sleep during lo's fussy time. So last night from about 11-4ami was propped up in bed and just kept flipping him every hour or so. It's helping me get some sleep, not feel cut off and alone (because I'm in bed w DH) and also maybe helping DB get a handle on days/nights better.
I'm not too worried about bad habits in the first two or three weeks, but after this will try and get better sleep location/patterns established...
Eta: anything you have to do to stay sane and get a little sleep at this point seems worth it.
All the feels. I just want my outside baby now. My usual anxiety has become scarily real in the last 24 hours. Still no sign of baby but I've convinced myself my body is incapable of doing this and this is how little maternal instinct I have so god help me when he's here. I need sleep, but guess what?! That's not on the cards...
This is me exactly. Absolutely no signs of my body preparing to go into labour, just like my last pregnancy. Every day that passes makes me lose hope of getting my VBAC. The hardest part is knowing that I could have scheudled a RCS and had a baby May 29. I was determined that I could do this, but I don't know anymore.
This is me exactly. Absolutely no signs of my body preparing to go into labour, just like my last pregnancy. Every day that passes makes me lose hope of getting my VBAC. The hardest part is knowing that I could have scheudled a RCS and had a baby May 29. I was determined that I could do this, but I don't know anymore.
I'm sorry this is you too...especially with the VBAC situation. This birth is not your previous one though, it might look similar but could be totally different - hang in there, its got to be soon. (All of which sounds great but I know it probably doesnt make you feel any better right now!) Creepy internet hugs - here's hoping today's your day!!
Here is to both of you ladies! I hope today is the day! I feel like I am ramping up to being overdue, too. I hope you both can get some rest and relax a bit before your LOs decide to make their appearances. Thinking of you!
carolyngrace, I have to pump between feedings or else my boobs turn into cantaloupes and they hurt likes the dickens. My lactation consultant said after each feeding to pump as much as I can, this way Ryan can help with the feedings and I'm freezing most of it for when my mom watches the baby. I haven't noticed any issues with my supply, it's still running over. The perk is, I'm not getting engorged and not getting clogged ducts.
I guess I'm more concerned with what happens when I want to slow down my milk production! But maybe I should worry about that when the time comes and stock up now. And having some so that someone else can do a feeding would be great too..
I can't tell who wakes up more in the MOTN hungry, the baby or me?! Is anyone else that's breast feeding noting that they have a huge appetite?
I have no appetite. SO has to remind me to eat or actively give me food. Lol
I just got my appetite back. The first week I felt constantly nauseous and had to practically force feed myself. Lots of water and tiny meals seemed to help.
Ugh I would like to be asleep but I have a headache and im having contractions. Oh and lovely heartburn. Also feel pain in my back. Not sure if it's my actual back or maybe kidneys? Never had pain like that. Nothing unbearable just miserable. Come on baby!
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