This is my third term baby and I'm surprised at how easy recovery has been. My only biggest complain is the swelling in my feet. Breastfeeding has been a bit challenging because of the pain even with a nipple shield but I'm toughing it out and taking it day by day.
Ps. I've yet to post my birth story, I should do that soon.
Post by missjenniebean on Jun 11, 2015 2:42:52 GMT -5
Pressured and overwhelmed. Babe does nothing but scream at night, luckily last night I thought to break out formula and that seemed to really help. I feel pressured BC I return to work the week of the first and cant seem to produce enough from pumping for a stash. Overwhelmed BC of lack of sleep. Remembering to eat is really hard and nothing is appetizing.SO ggets on my nerves so much. I feel judged by people 's comments.
Pressured and overwhelmed. Babe does nothing but scream at night, luckily last night I thought to break out formula and that seemed to really help. I feel pressured BC I return to work the week of the first and cant seem to produce enough from pumping for a stash. Overwhelmed BC of lack of sleep.
This post is an excellent idea. Just saying.
Sorry you're feeling that way): I'm glad the formula is helping. Maybe you can pump and just give formula at night and you can store what you pump? My last pregnancy I would feed from one breast and pump from the other at night and that's how I built my back to work stash and just continued doing the same once I was back to work.
Trust that everything will fall into place and just take a day at a time, Im sure the pressure is taking a toll on your supply as well so deep breath, and know everything will be fine.
missjenniebean When I returned to work I didn't have any stash. Just enough for one 8 work day feed since you will pump the first day for the next day and give the fresh milk not frozen for Tuesday and so on. Does that make sense? So you really only need Monday frozen milk stash. If you want to have more of a freezer stash in addition that is ok too just don't stress about having multiple days of stash for work built up.
OMG the engorgement is awful. I pumped just for 5 min to try to get some relief and they practically immediately blew up like balloons...so no more pumping. Baby is having a hard time with it too and won't stay on more than a few minutes because the milk is practically choking him.
OMG the engorgement is awful. I pumped just for 5 min to try to get some relief and they practically immediately blew up like balloons...so no more pumping. Baby is having a hard time with it too and won't stay on more than a few minutes because the milk is practically choking him.
Do a warm compress me let your milk just flow. You can also do an ice pack to help with the swelling after. You can also do the warm compress before feedings to get the milk so release and so it won't be too much for baby. I was dealing with that yesterday:/
Post by silv3rlining on Jun 11, 2015 3:47:38 GMT -5
Barely (not even 12 hours) pp. These contractions are no fun. I heard it's worse with your 2nd+ but since I didn't feel them with DS I was naive. my tail bone also hurts. Tiny girl has woken a lot (she wants to be held/suck the boob). DH is being awesome.
I'm just overrun with the hormones and emotions. The first 3-4 days I'd cry maybe 8 x a day just for no reason and now it's more triggered by the emotion I feel for LO and basically any commercial/tv show/FB post you name it. When did the hormones get back in check for you STM +?
I'm just overrun with the hormones and emotions. The first 3-4 days I'd cry maybe 8 x a day just for no reason and now it's more triggered by the emotion I feel for LO and basically any commercial/tv show/FB post you name it. When did the hormones get back in check for you STM +?
I'm still generally more weepy when it comes to mushy stuff on TV, but it does get better. Six weeks was a milestone bc you are mostly physically healed. Then I felt another big improvement overall at 4 mo bc I finally felt like I'd gotten the hang of nursing and rolling with whatever DS1 had to offer. Plus, he was sleeping longer and I was getting feed back in terms of smiles and other responses from him.
I'm just overrun with the hormones and emotions. The first 3-4 days I'd cry maybe 8 x a day just for no reason and now it's more triggered by the emotion I feel for LO and basically any commercial/tv show/FB post you name it. When did the hormones get back in check for you STM +?
I as very weepy with DS. Crying over hoe happy I was, etc for about 2-4 weeks. I hit a rough patch around 6-7 months where I wondered if it was late PPD (but I think it was more SAD). Still more emotional when it comes to things with him now, but I'm thinking it's just a sensitive momma heart.
Barely (not even 12 hours) pp. These contractions are no fun. I heard it's worse with your 2nd+ but since I didn't feel them with DS I was naive. my tail bone also hurts. Tiny girl has woken a lot (she wants to be held/suck the boob). DH is being awesome.
I didn't feel them at all with my first either. But with DD2 and this baby they were bad. Better after a day or 2 though. Stay on top of your pain meds.
missjenniebean if you're undereating your body might not have enough calories to make milk. And as annoying as it is to constantly be reminded drink drink drink! That was a big issue for my sister as her supply started drying up. She wasn't remembering to drink enough.
OMG the engorgement is awful. I pumped just for 5 min to try to get some relief and they practically immediately blew up like balloons...so no more pumping. Baby is having a hard time with it too and won't stay on more than a few minutes because the milk is practically choking him.
I'm struggling with this too. I had to stop giving breast milk for a bit because of weight and jaundice concerns, so have been pumping only. Baby is still latching now that I can resume breastfeeding, thankfully, but my boobs are so swollen he doesn't stay long and I end up bottle feeding him the milk for part of the feeding. It's really messing with my supply (boobs are so hard and sore) and amping up my frustration and anxiety.
OMG the engorgement is awful. I pumped just for 5 min to try to get some relief and they practically immediately blew up like balloons...so no more pumping. Baby is having a hard time with it too and won't stay on more than a few minutes because the milk is practically choking him.
I had a similar experience after DD1 was born. My letdown was so forceful and I was so miserably engorged. You are wise not to pump. Hugs. It's rough.
My nipples are sore, though that is getting better. My biggest problem is that my left boob has a few plugged ducts. I have tried massaging, warm wash cloths, and of course nursing lots. DD2 and I were in the hospital for her heart procedure and they let me use the hospital grade Medela pump, and I still couldn't get the plugged ducts worked out. I've heard that you can lie baby on her back and dangle your breast over them to nurse to try to get it out. I'm not sure if we are that coordinated in our BFing just yet. Any suggestions, anyone?
I am having very little milk production .. I have started taking some mothers choice supplements to help but I am becoming really frustrated with how little I am getting out.
I am having very little milk production .. I have started taking some mothers choice supplements to help but I am becoming really frustrated with how little I am getting out.
Are you pumping or nursing? The pump isn't as effective as baby will be so you may be producing more than what it looks like. Gatorade can help too. You're doing awesome! It's so tough to adjust
I am having very little milk production .. I have started taking some mothers choice supplements to help but I am becoming really frustrated with how little I am getting out.
Are you pumping or nursing? The pump isn't as effective as baby will be so you may be producing more than what it looks like. Gatorade can help too. You're doing awesome! It's so tough to adjust
I am doing both but mainly pumping. She won't take my boob anymore. And I did not know about Gatorade I will be buying some of that today!! Thank you!
Are you pumping or nursing? The pump isn't as effective as baby will be so you may be producing more than what it looks like. Gatorade can help too. You're doing awesome! It's so tough to adjust
I am doing both but mainly pumping. She won't take my boob anymore. And I did not know about Gatorade I will be buying some of that today!! Thank you!
I know I always noticed a difference if I dank it after being told about it. Maybe just psychological, but couldn't hurt. Sending you good pumping vibes
missjenniebean if you're undereating your body might not have enough calories to make milk. And as annoying as it is to constantly be reminded drink drink drink! That was a big issue for my sister as her supply started drying up. She wasn't remembering to drink enough.
Hmmm...i was wondering BC during the day I drink a lot and she seems okay unless I pump BC my nipples ache...then I get ~2 ounces. I'm trying to keep on eating. I literally have to set reminders, idk why I can't remember to eat! :/
Are you pumping or nursing? The pump isn't as effective as baby will be so you may be producing more than what it looks like. Gatorade can help too. You're doing awesome! It's so tough to adjust
I am doing both but mainly pumping. She won't take my boob anymore. And I did not know about Gatorade I will be buying some of that today!! Thank you!
Cheerios! Whole grains really help. So does tuna. And another weird thing that helped me when I needed it was chow mein. And drink tons of water.
Both yesterday and today LO has had bright (almost fluorescent) barfs anywhere from 10-30 mins post feed. It's happened three times now. Should I be concerned? Dr Google wasn't too helpful.
I am having very little milk production .. I have started taking some mothers choice supplements to help but I am becoming really frustrated with how little I am getting out.
I felt the same way at first. I started pumping at every feed too and that seemed to help me. I use the breast pump multiple times a day and now I'm at the point where my boobs leak every twoish hours. Hang in there! It will get better!
Both yesterday and today LO has had bright (almost fluorescent) barfs anywhere from 10-30 mins post feed. It's happened three times now. Should I be concerned? Dr Google wasn't too helpful.
Doesn't hurt to check it out...LO did that once but we had an appointment after and he didn't seem to concerned? But it only happened once. Maybe it was something you ate?
Post by baytosa2013 on Jun 11, 2015 15:08:31 GMT -5
I'm producing almost no milk. We've rented the hospital grade pump and i've been pumping at almost every feeding. She gets to latch for about 15 mins and then she gets formula. In 3 days of pumping I've gotten less than 2oz. I'm resigning myself to the fact that she will be 90% bottle fed. I knew this was a likely possibility so I'm not beating myself up too badly. I have cried several times just looking at her though and thinking how amazing and beautiful she is.
I'm recovering ok from the c section...I think. The pain is subsiding each day but the bottom of my stomach feels heavy and hangy (not a word, I know). Its like all my innards have fallen in to the bottom of my saggy stomach. God I hope this doesn't stick around. Its so gross and uncomfortable. The swelling everywhere is awesome too.
Not post partum yet but a question for those who are or have been there - do you pump after each feeding? I have a PISA and a manual pump, would it be better to use one over the other at first?
Not post partum yet but a question for those who are or have been there - do you pump after each feeding? I have a PISA and a manual pump, would it be better to use one over the other at first?
I think generally it's not recommended to pump unless of course you can't nurse, because baby has to go to the nicu or something, if your milk is taking long to come in or if you're having low supply after it's in (pumping after feeding to try to stimulate more milk). Otherwise you should not pump for a few weeks (I think like 6) because you want your baby to establish your supply.
Not post partum yet but a question for those who are or have been there - do you pump after each feeding? I have a PISA and a manual pump, would it be better to use one over the other at first?
I think generally it's not recommended to pump unless of course you can't nurse, because baby has to go to the nicu or something, if your milk is taking long to come in or if you're having low supply after it's in (pumping after feeding to try to stimulate more milk). Otherwise you should not pump for a few weeks (I think like 6) because you want your baby to establish your supply.
Really?! Of course, I started pumping because Alaska was in the NICU, but what happens when you go out and miss a feeding? You aren't supposed to leave and pump a bottle for the baby for six weeks?!
Post by wegrowsheep on Jun 11, 2015 16:33:07 GMT -5
This my third... I'm having a tough time not over-doing it physically. After 9 months of pukey blah, I'm ready to do all the things, and my body isn't ready.
Oldest child (DD) graduates from kindergarten tonight. I will be a tired, hormonal, emotional wreck.
Echo redlipz about the one day at a time nursing. My poor nipples. I have to mentally prepare for latch on, then breathe/whimper/hold back the screaming for a minute or so. Unless he decides to have a false start and needs a do-over...
I'm about 5.5 weeks post-partum, and I'm finally feeling like I'm getting the hang of this. My milk is starting to regulate, and I don't feel super engorged or full unless I forget to pump for a session. Little one is mostly bottles of breast milk by day and nursing at night.
My hornones felt like they were finally starting to regulate at about the 3-4 week mark. I didn't feel quite so teary-eyes and weepy. Every now and then I feel emotional, but not near to the extent I felt in the first few weeks right after delivery.
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