Marvelous Monday Spam

[lilyelayne]

Jun 8, 2015 9:42:07 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

lilyelayne I'm currently pumping but my output is less. That's how I can tell it's affecting my supply. It not a ton less but it just makes me nervous. I wouldn't be as nervous if he took a bottle.

Hopefully you hear from the specialist soon. If you think your supply may suffer too much, you should post on the BF board. They'll have tons of tips on how to protect your supply &/or give it a boost. I know you don't want to put formula in your budget.

[mommadozer]

Jun 8, 2015 6:39:09 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

I'm still waiting on the specialist to call about DS'd tongue tie. I want it taken care of. He won't take a bottle and it's so painful for him to eat off me. I'm also slowly drying up because he's not emptying my boob.

Ugh, that's awful. I am going through the same thing except DS will take a bottle. I am pretty sure he is on a nursing strike. Last week was the first full week of me being back at work. I switched to tommee tippee bottles that have slow flow nipples for the day and we will see how that goes. He's not even sucking hard enough for me to feel my breast let down. It's so frustrating and now I am getting anxiety during work about how BFIing is going to go after work.

Hope you get some help! Keep us posted on getting that tongue tie fixed.

[mrsclark731]

I have a question--has anyone else dieting experienced a decreased milk supply?

I gained a boatload of weight while pregnant (75ish pounds). I had a complicated birth and ended up with an emergency c section, two epidurals, and a blood patch all which left me in pain for months...sidetracking my weight loss plans. I'm finally in the swing of cleaning up my eating and watching portion sizes.

I'm drinking tons of water and eating oatmeal for breakfast but I think my supply is starting to take a hit. I supplement one bottle at night, but the past few days after we are done her bed time feeding she has been taking an additional four ounces of formula!

I'm down quite a bit of weight... I only have about 20lbs left. I don't want to stop what I've been doing because it's been effective. Has anyone else experienced this?

[cginge]

Jun 8, 2015 9:42:59 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

cginge I love getting my hair washed at the salon. I nearly never use shampoo anymore, so the suds are a treat too!

You have curly hair too, right? Do you just use conditioner, or a no-poo shampoo, or just don't wash it often and use dry shampoo throughout the week? My hair is suddenly way less curly than it used to be-- I don't know if it's post-partum stuff going on or because I've been over-washing it since having LO or what.

[lilyelayne]

Jun 8, 2015 9:59:42 GMT -5 cginge said:

Jun 8, 2015 9:42:59 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

cginge I love getting my hair washed at the salon. I nearly never use shampoo anymore, so the suds are a treat too!

You have curly hair too, right? Do you just use conditioner, or a no-poo shampoo, or just don't wash it often and use dry shampoo throughout the week? My hair is suddenly way less curly than it used to be-- I don't know if it's post-partum stuff going on or because I've been over-washing it since having LO or what.

Dark brown curly hair. I use DevaCurl No-Poo and DevaCurl One Condition when I wash my hair, which is probably 2-3x a week. I do steal some of DH's shampoo if I've been in a chlorinated pool or something where I feel it needs that kind of cleansing. Every few months or so it starts to get really fluffy and doesn't hold its curl as well, so I oil it (wash it with shampoo and apply olive oil root to tip until my hair won't absorb any more, then let soak overnight/24 hours/as long as I can stand smelling like pasta) which helps a lot. When my hair was long I would braid it while it soaked to be less gross & all over everything.

I don't blow dry it. I just scrunch with a T-shirt when I get out of the shower. The t-shirt instead of a towel reduced my frizz like woah. I don't put any product in after I shower, though sometimes I'll do some mousse in dry hair if I haven't washed it in a few days & the curls need a boost & I don't have time to shower. My hair is too short for a ponytail.

I need to oil it again, actually. I'd like to try coconut oil instead of olive because I think it'd be less messy & smell better.

Sorry for the novel - I could talk curly hair care all day!

Also your hormones may have changed your hair texture. I had straight hair until puberty when it curled. Thankfully my curls survived pregnancy!

[aggiebug]

lilyelayne if this little girl's hair takes after daddy's I will be asking you all sorts of questions. I have fine, greasy, stick straight blonde hair and the thought of dealing with curly hair makes me panic a little lol.

[missys]

Jun 8, 2015 9:33:07 GMT -5 cginge said:

LO is napping after being awake for less than an hour. I guess he wasn't ready for Monday to start?
Good news is that he slept in his room (in the RnP, baby steps) until 4 AM (this is our record so it's a big deal) and then slept with me in my room for a few hours.

Yesterday, I got a hair cut and chopped off a good 4-5 inches. I hadn't gotten a cut since November so it was badly needed! I really needed a little self-image boost too, so it was good timing! Also, I would almost pay just to have someone else wash my hair for me every once in a while. Why does it feel so much better when someone else does it? So relaxing!

My LO still sleeps in the pack n play in our room and honestly I'm not ready for him to go anywhere at night but I would love for him to nap in his crib in his room. I have only gotten him to nap in there if it's in the RNP but I tell myself it's a win because he's in the room! Yay for both of us!

[cginge]

Jun 8, 2015 10:22:13 GMT -5 missys said:

Jun 8, 2015 9:33:07 GMT -5 cginge said:

LO is napping after being awake for less than an hour. I guess he wasn't ready for Monday to start?
Good news is that he slept in his room (in the RnP, baby steps) until 4 AM (this is our record so it's a big deal) and then slept with me in my room for a few hours.

Yesterday, I got a hair cut and chopped off a good 4-5 inches. I hadn't gotten a cut since November so it was badly needed! I really needed a little self-image boost too, so it was good timing! Also, I would almost pay just to have someone else wash my hair for me every once in a while. Why does it feel so much better when someone else does it? So relaxing!

My LO still sleeps in the pack n play in our room and honestly I'm not ready for him to go anywhere at night but I would love for him to nap in his crib in his room. I have only gotten him to nap in there if it's in the RNP but I tell myself it's a win because he's in the room! Yay for both of us!

I agree with all of this. I get kind of lonely when LO is in his room at night (H often works nights or sleeps on the couch because he is a super light sleeper).

[missys]

cginge I'm sure I pick him up too quickly with him in the room but with only 1 wake up a night from 6pm to 6am I like grabbing him when I hear him and feeding him in bed. My husband then takes him, burps him, and puts him back to bed. It's this well oiled routine we've created without even needing to talk and it just won't be possible if he's in his room....so basically for selfish reasons I'm keeping him there until he can nap in his crib or sleeps without waking.

PS- Glad the salon was amazing!

[cloe111479]

Morning ladies.

Dd is 4 months tomorrow. I feel like she just got here.

Nieces christening was nice. But between that and DH being gone for the lsu games Saturday and Sunday nights -- momma needs a break. But it won't be tonight since tonight's his bowling league and this weekend is his birthday.

I did sleep great last night as did dd, but she barely napped during the day since there was way too much happening.

[cougarette]

Just wanted to pop in and say hi! DS slept great last night, but I stayed up too late and now I'm super tired.

[pitdigger]

Our whirlwind Montreal/funeral trip was a success. G travelled well and rolled with the punches like a champ. I'm feeling good about his and my solo journey to my parents next week. We've got to head out to swimming, but I'm going to AW myself. I jumped back on the field for a National team intersquad game after getting back on Saturday. Below is a picture of me on the pitch (sorry about size). I was only on for about 5 minutes, but I figure that's pretty good for almost 4 months post-partum.

[aggiebug]

pitdigger I am glad your trip went well and yay for getting back out there! I can't see your picture but it is still impressive.

[aggiebug]

I forgot to make sure my 2 pieces of curtain fabric were exactly the same length before I put the first together and now I am having to do basic sewing math to ensure my curtains are the same length. But this is hard yo.

[GeekBeagle]

DS has slept in his crib two nights now and has done such an awesome job. Fingers crossed it stays that way! It's actually quite fun to watch him on the monitor.

I'm tired, though, because I stayed up too late getting things ready for DS to start daycare today. Nobody else but my parents have ever watched him, so I'm eager to go pick him up after work.

DS had his first trip to the zoo yesterday, so he's had an exciting couple of days. He did really well. We were actually there for a friend's surprise 30th birthday, so we didn't get to see as many animals as I'd have liked (not like he cared), but we'll be getting a membership and be going back more.

[miniwheat]

pitdigger, Awesome pic!! Montreal is my favourite Canadian city. Last time I was there I went with some girl friends to just eat. I was just telling DH today how bad I want to go back.

[miniwheat]

Just got back from DS's 4 month well baby visit. He is starting cereal today as per doctors instructions! The Dr couldn't believe he was downing 36oz of formula a day, sometimes more. So he is having dinner with the whole family tonight! I think I will let DD help give him his first solids meal. I am not a huge fan of the idea of food this early, but I do agree he seems very ready to eat.

[WittyLittle]

Jun 8, 2015 6:39:09 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

I'm still waiting on the specialist to call about DS'd tongue tie. I want it taken care of. He won't take a bottle and it's so painful for him to eat off me. I'm also slowly drying up because he's not emptying my boob.

That's not good news! can you hand express after you pump/nurse? I started doing that and got another 1.5oz or so per side. It helped me regain supply.

[misshart00]

Jun 8, 2015 13:27:40 GMT -5 WittyLittle said:

Jun 8, 2015 6:39:09 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

I'm still waiting on the specialist to call about DS'd tongue tie. I want it taken care of. He won't take a bottle and it's so painful for him to eat off me. I'm also slowly drying up because he's not emptying my boob.

That's not good news! can you hand express after you pump/nurse? I started doing that and got another 1.5oz or so per side. It helped me regain supply.

I pump a couple times a day. It just a little less than normal. But I was thinking about it and my doctor said my supply could drop a little since she put me on an estrogen pill.

I don't mind giving formula but if he won't take a bottle, that becomes a problem.

[jensoprano82]

Jun 8, 2015 9:44:11 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

jensoprano82, How are you feeling a few days post dental implant? Are you able to eat regular foods again?

Just nothing too chewy and I'm good to go.... It's not bad, still needing the Motrin though. I mostly just miss chewing with that side of my mouth. Turns out I almost exclusively chew on that side

[WittyLittle]

Jun 8, 2015 13:08:02 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

It's a rainy/stormy day here, so LO and I are just hanging around the house. I cannot seem to catch up on housework since he has been born. Plus, all this baby equipment takes up so much space and is strung around the house. AGH! On top of everything else, I am feeling a little lost about when to move DS into his room. He is currently in our room in the PNP. He wakes up two times before he is up for the day. For selfish reasons--I don't want to get up out of bed twice in the night to feed/soothe and I don't want him so far from me--I want my H to move the crib into our room. H says we need to get the baby into his room before he's old enough to realize he's been in our room. I understand where he is coming from, but I am just not ready for that yet.

Yup! All of this! Except the rainy stormy day. our house is a bombsite and whatever progress i make cleaning ig up is ususlly destroyed within a few hours.

Im waiting till 6 months to move ds to his room but starting naps in the big boy crib next week, and putting his pnp to the wall instead of by the bed. Im sure he'd be fine but I like having him next to me! Also as DH is gone at least 3 nights per week its nice to havd him there

[cloe111479]

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[miniwheat]

Jun 8, 2015 14:05:46 GMT -5 jensoprano82 said:

Jun 8, 2015 9:44:11 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

jensoprano82, How are you feeling a few days post dental implant? Are you able to eat regular foods again?

Just nothing too chewy and I'm good to go.... It's not bad, still needing the Motrin though. I mostly just miss chewing with that side of my mouth. Turns out I almost exclusively chew on that side

Good to hear its going well! I am trying to get used to chewing on the other side just to get ready and its hard. I forgot I have concert tickets for 2 days post extraction and I hope I can still make it.

[Deleted]

Sorry, all mommas who had a bad night!

@holachica I hope you find a good day care!

pitdigger That photo is awesome

GeekBeagle I hope DC goes well!

Continuing my spam from yesterday, DH came home at 6:30pm, made us dinner and then went to play a soccer game. I was so angry!
When he got home we had a long, honest talk about his priorities and he agreed that he hadn't really adjusted to being a parent yet. He is constantly trying to please others (his work, his brother(s), his friends) and me and DD just end up being last in the line. Well, that's gonna change from now on.
I'm glad something finally made me "snap", because I've been having these feelings for some time but no clear situation where I could bring it up.

[lilyelayne]

@alyllyra glad you and your husband had a heart to heart. Hope things improve!

[taberbtb]

@alyllyra sorry you had to snap but it's not so bad if it finally gets you and YH on the same page.

miniwheat I have a feeling we will be starting solids sooner than I would like to in an effort to get DD's constipation under control. I understand the mixed feelings!

[mommadozer]

Today is DH's and I second wedding anniversary. On our wedding day it was 110 degrees outside and our wedding was outside at 5:30pm. Last year and this year, June 8th is the first day of the year to reach 100+ degrees. So crazy.

[lilyelayne]

I love grill season. DH is uncomfortable in the kitchen but loves to use his grill. I totally take advantage of it! I had DS in his high chair in the kitchen while I made a marinade this afternoon & told him I'm going to teach him to cook. Too many guys are clueless in the kitchen.

[PikoPiko]

DS had his 4mo well check and 2 shots today. He fell asleep on the 10min car ride home, I was able to transfer him to the pack n play to sleep for an hour. He never sleeps in there since grandmum left, I guess he was really off his game. He fed and went down for almost 3 hours, woke up SCREAMING. I couldn't console him at all, even the boobs didn't work cos he wasn't interested in nursing. After 10 mins of his screaming, I called DH to come home from work (5mins away on his bicycle), all he heard on the phone was DS' screaming, glad he immediately left work despite not hearing me talk at all. Poor little guy finally calmed down with Tylenol working thru his sytem and DH holding him while I held cold packs on his forehead and his injection sites.

I guess his sleep training won't start tonight. He currently wouldn't sleep til 10pm, but he gets up to nurse at 12, 3 and 6am. I was hoping to wean him off the 3am soon. Any tips for me, ladies? I'd hope he wouldn't have to cry much, was looking at the pick up put down method.

[GeekBeagle]

On DS's daycare notes for today his teacher said he had a great first day and wrote "Thank you for sharing him with us. We adore him!" That makes me feel so good!