SQS 7/19 edition

[stinybean]

What are your questions ladies?

Mine: Is it possible that I won't notice a growth spurt in my LO? She is 6 weeks 2 days and has not shown much change in wanting to eat. She is sleeping a bit more during the day than last week. There hasn't been much "play time. " It's freaking me out because I don't think she really showed much change during the 3 week time either, but we were all going through a lot of crap then so I might have been distracted. The only difference I've seen around now is she's sleeping lighter and hasnt been taking to the bassinet as well. She'd rather be asleep on dh and I.

[txngrl31]

When does the linea nigra, aka the dark line that runs down your stomach, disappear?

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Jul 19, 2015 12:21:29 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

When does the linea nigra, aka the dark line that runs down your stomach, disappear?

With my first it took two months to go away completely. With this babe it didn't even show up!

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I'm assuming it's different each time and different for each individual. I'm sorry for just jumping in with my answer. Hope that's okay!

[stinybean]

yellow Welcome! I saw you introed earlier. Always feel free to answer (&ask) questions , especially on this thread (stupid questions Sunday). In the future, though, either tag the person (@theirname) your answering or quote them. It was obvious that you were responding to txngrl31 here, but as more people respond it might not be as obvious.

Edit: Ignore the above you did quote! I'm sorry my mind is complete mush!

[txngrl31]

Thanks @jemomma, and yellow,! I'm 8 weeks pp and it's still rocking. Ugh- even though I wouldn't rock this season's crop top any time soon, I'm ready for it to not be on my stomach, specially in a couple of weeks before our beach vacation.

[carolyngrace]

budders, me too! I mean, my baby too It's so crazy! I feel like in a few weeks when his neck is stronger he'll be able to go in the exersaucer.

I mostly worry because he'll spring up unexpectedly and I'm worried he'll bump his head or I'll lose my hold on him. In the bath the other day he did it and almost slipped right out of the baby tub.

I'm not sure there is any way to stop them from doing that though. They're just super strong!

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Jul 19, 2015 14:38:03 GMT -5 budders said:

My baby has super strong legs. He can actually stand and bear his weight with us holding him up and supporting him, and loves standing/bouncing.

Is it bad for his development to let him do that so early (6 weeks)? H thinks I'm crazy for worrying and that it's fine, but I worry that letting him do too much too soon could be harmful.

Supported standing is fine. Especially if it's intermittent bouncing like you are doing. However Bumbo seats get a side eye from me even if it appears your baby likes it

[purpledaisy923]

Jul 19, 2015 12:21:29 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

When does the linea nigra, aka the dark line that runs down your stomach, disappear?

I was wondering the same thing. A quick google search says it could stay for up to 9 months after birth. I'm 9 weeks PP and mine is still there. 

[tjanca22]

Jul 19, 2015 14:44:52 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

budders, me too! I mean, my baby too It's so crazy! I feel like in a few weeks when his neck is stronger he'll be able to go in the exersaucer.

I mostly worry because he'll spring up unexpectedly and I'm worried he'll bump his head or I'll lose my hold on him. In the bath the other day he did it and almost slipped right out of the baby tub.

I'm not sure there is any way to stop them from doing that though. They're just super strong!

+1, mine love standing/bouncing. I agree, I don't think there is a way to stop them from doing it. I just always make sure I have a strong hold on him when he does it.

[bruunk]

I just noticed a white patch on Ns tongue, toward the back. Didn't look like it rubbed off and he hadn't nursed in a bit. It's the only thrush symptom - I'm not in pain and he seems fine. Do you have to have symptoms when you nurse for it to be thrush? Can they test it?

[dogmama22]

budders I feel like we're twins and so are our babies. It seems like every time I read one of your posts, I'm thinking "me too." Anyway, our baby does that too and DH is so impressed and likes to brag to everyone about it - it's cute

[dogmama22]

bruunk I think there are babies that get thrush without mom getting it because I've heard there are things to prevent us from getting it. I don't think babies have any symptoms either besides the white bumps.

[bruunk]

@babybean9 and dogmama22 thank you! I'm going to keep an eye on it and call the dr if anything doesn't change! I appreciate your calm responses I may have had a moment of panic

[turtletyme]

Hey you guysssss... I have some c-section incision questions! Answer as many or few as you like, lol. I am 4w pp...

A) is it ok to put lotion on my belly (ie cocoa butter on my stretch marks?)

B) same question re: shaving my crotch. I finally gave in and just left a patch around the incision. Pretty.

C) I am still having ibuprofen-worthy soreness. Is it possible that my puffy, swollen belly/fupa was protecting the incision and now it gets rubbed/irritated because my tummy is smaller? This is my dumb hypothesis (or possibly bc am getting feeling back.)

[alayne926]

Jul 19, 2015 17:13:38 GMT -5 turtletyme said:

Hey you guysssss... I have some c-section incision questions! Answer as many or few as you like, lol. I am 4w pp...

A) is it ok to put lotion on my belly (ie cocoa butter on my stretch marks?)

B) same question re: shaving my crotch. I finally gave in and just left a patch around the incision. Pretty.

C) I am still having ibuprofen-worthy soreness. Is it possible that my puffy, swollen belly/fupa was protecting the incision and now it gets rubbed/irritated because my tummy is smaller? This is my dumb hypothesis (or possibly bc am getting feeling back.)

A- I was told nothing on it until my 6 week check up.

B- I wouldn't shave on the incision, but I would think that around would be fine.

C- for sure a possibility. If you've increased your activity, you're feeling up to it, but it could be causing rubbing and irritation.

[baytosa2013]

Jul 19, 2015 17:13:38 GMT -5 turtletyme said:

Hey you guysssss... I have some c-section incision questions! Answer as many or few as you like, lol. I am 4w pp...

A) is it ok to put lotion on my belly (ie cocoa butter on my stretch marks?)

B) same question re: shaving my crotch. I finally gave in and just left a patch around the incision. Pretty.

C) I am still having ibuprofen-worthy soreness. Is it possible that my puffy, swollen belly/fupa was protecting the incision and now it gets rubbed/irritated because my tummy is smaller? This is my dumb hypothesis (or possibly bc am getting feeling back.)

A: I'm not lotioning but thank The Lord I did not get any stretch marks!

B: I shaved on the sides and (tmi sorry) lips but left the top near the incision alo e. still not messing with it and I'm 6 weeks 3 days PP

C: I was also still having pain. I went and over did it by walking 2.5 miles because I wasn't paying attention. I talked to my dr and she said I could feel some pain here and there for a couple months and to take it easy especially on the work outs. I'm feeling much better at 6 weeks than I did at 4 so give it another couple weeks and I'm sure you'll notice a difference.

[silv3rlining]

Jul 19, 2015 12:21:29 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

When does the linea nigra, aka the dark line that runs down your stomach, disappear?

Different for everyone. With D'S it appeared around 25 weeks or so and didn't go away completely until I weaned him (and then found out 6 days later I was pregnant again) with this LO it showed up around 38 weeks. Who knows how long it'll stick around but I'm assuming a while-i weaned DS at 14 months...)

[periwinkledaydreams]

Jul 19, 2015 17:13:38 GMT -5 turtletyme said:

Hey you guysssss... I have some c-section incision questions! Answer as many or few as you like, lol. I am 4w pp...

A) is it ok to put lotion on my belly (ie cocoa butter on my stretch marks?)

B) same question re: shaving my crotch. I finally gave in and just left a patch around the incision. Pretty.

C) I am still having ibuprofen-worthy soreness. Is it possible that my puffy, swollen belly/fupa was protecting the incision and now it gets rubbed/irritated because my tummy is smaller? This is my dumb hypothesis (or possibly bc am getting feeling back.)

Im 4 weeks out as well and also just caved and did the ever so cute "shave everything I normally would except the strip below the incision". Im more comfortable now but the look leaves something to be desired for sure lol.

As far as soreness goes, I am still super sore. Some days it is worse than others and some points of the days are better or worse depending on what Ive let myself get up so or how much rest Ive been able to snag. I also have a stubborn cornernor my incision that still hasn't healed (Ughhhhh!!!!) that is causing a good dealnof irritation. I think like you said the fupa belly was kinda helping keep fabric away and now theres more friction. So much friction. Im also sore deep in the muscles and in my uterus. I think this is normal for several weeks to a few months unfortunately.

[missjenniebean]

Jul 19, 2015 14:38:03 GMT -5 budders said:

My baby has super strong legs. He can actually stand and bear his weight with us holding him up and supporting him, and loves standing/bouncing.

Is it bad for his development to let him do that so early (6 weeks)? H thinks I'm crazy for worrying and that it's fine, but I worry that letting him do too much too soon could be harmful.

V has been doing this forever. I assume that if she enjoys it, then who am I to stop her? I dont see anything wrong with allowing them to grow those muscles.

[tulips114]

stinybean I have never noticed a clear growth spurt in any of my kids yet. Sometimes I realized after the fact that they were eating a bit more and then slept a bit more, but I have never seen the clear eat, eat, eat, sleep, sleep, sleep, that people talk about.
So I say yes, it is possible.

budders I feel like that would actually be good for his development. If he likes it go with it!

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+1 for baby wanting to "stand" on his legs. He does it constantly, always with no warning. It's adorable but I also worry it's not good for him at this itty bitty stage, but then, why would they be doing it if the aren't ready? Not that I can stop him from doing it. He gets so mad if he's in a position that isn't conducive to suddenly standing when he wants. And like Carolyn said, I look forward to the day I can put him down in the jumperoo to entertain himself, so booyah for being a little closer to that.

[tulips114]

Baby boy leaks pee out of the back of his diapers. How does that even happen? What am I doing wrong? Mostly it's just at night when he has longer sleep stretches (by longer I mean 4 - 5 hours). It's super annoying to have to change his PJs when I'm trying to keep him sleepy.
I'm using pampers baby dry which are supposed to be 12 hour protection. He is in size 1, which really doesn't seem too small yet.

[mcp6286]

Jul 19, 2015 12:21:29 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

When does the linea nigra, aka the dark line that runs down your stomach, disappear?

I was just about to ask this! But I'll add this to it - the only time I still feel sore from my c-section is when I press on the linea nigra. The rest of my abdomen feels fine. Anyone else experiencing this?

[megeliz1]

Jul 19, 2015 12:21:29 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

When does the linea nigra, aka the dark line that runs down your stomach, disappear?

I still had mine at 6 months post partum when I got pregnant again. It went away shortly after and then reappeared but much lighter.

[Flick]

When I was pregnant the majority of the skin on my stomach was numb. I assumed this was due to it stetching so tight. Now my belly is so sensitive to the touch that I'm almost in tears whenever my shirt rubs against it. No where else on my body feels this way. Any one else experience this? My pp checkup is on the 31 which I will ask about it there.

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Jul 20, 2015 7:28:53 GMT -5 mcp6286 said:

Jul 19, 2015 12:21:29 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

When does the linea nigra, aka the dark line that runs down your stomach, disappear?

I was just about to ask this! But I'll add this to it - the only time I still feel sore from my c-section is when I press on the linea nigra. The rest of my abdomen feels fine. Anyone else experiencing this?

Are you familiar with diastasis recti? Where your ab muscles separate in the middle caused by pregnancy. By pushing in the middle of where they have potentially separated, it could be pushing your abs toward your incision. I hope it feels better soon!

[txngrl31]

Ok, so I had my period, well what my doctor and I assumed was my period, at 6 weeks pp. Now, two weeks later, I am bleeding again. Ugh- are periods wonky after giving birth? I am wondering if I should be a special one and call the nurse just to ask? Just when you think things are back to normal....

[stinybean]

Thanks tulips114. In terms of the diaper situation, I know some people find that certain brands fit their baby better than others. Maybe you need a different fit. Why not try to get a small pack of huggies(or whatever else) and see if it makes a difference.

[stinybean]

Jul 20, 2015 10:02:42 GMT -5 txngrl31 said:

Ok, so I had my period, well what my doctor and I assumed was my period, at 6 weeks pp. Now, two weeks later, I am bleeding again. Ugh- are periods wonky after giving birth? I am wondering if I should be a special one and call the nurse just to ask? Just when you think things are back to normal....

I heard there was something called the 6 week bleed, which is not your period. I haven't had it yet, but I'm just 6 weeks pp now.