I read somewhere that bouncing vigorously on a yoga ball can burn up to 50 calories an hour. So I think I'm good for PP exercise... it's the only thing that DD2 likes when fussy. Which is often.
I get a pang of jealousy when I see women nursing. I know I could try to put Rose back on the breast but it has been so long that I doubt she will allow it. I switched to bottle feeding due to very slow flow, damaged nipples, and her not getting enough and not pooping/peeing enough. I should be grateful that she is getting about 75% breastmilk (I EP) with having had a breast reduction but I just keep feeling guilty that once again I failed at the actual breastfeeding part.
I'm afraid to try. I had one really good time in the nicu. They did bottles during the day because I wasn't there, and then I decided to stop trying because I figured I'd have plenty of time to do it at home.
I get a pang of jealousy when I see women nursing. I know I could try to put Rose back on the breast but it has been so long that I doubt she will allow it. I switched to bottle feeding due to very slow flow, damaged nipples, and her not getting enough and not pooping/peeing enough. I should be grateful that she is getting about 75% breastmilk (I EP) with having had a breast reduction but I just keep feeling guilty that once again I failed at the actual breastfeeding part.
*hugs* Don't beat yourself up (I know, I know... easier said than done sometimes). But you're feeding her and she's growing and healthy. You're doing a great job, remember that!
Post by skinandbones on Sept 12, 2015 11:10:59 GMT -5
Littlest Bones had a major vomit while taking Little Bones to the Children's Muesum. I dropped off my brother and Little at the neighborhood park so I could clean up Littlest. Hopefully they have all their parts when I pick them up.
This is the second time Littlest has had a major vomit in his 3 short weeks. Between that and major grunting and what sounds like him trying to clear his throat, I'm getting worried. He has a well baby visit on Friday but I think I'm going to call Monday to see if he can be seen sooner.
I get a pang of jealousy when I see women nursing. I know I could try to put Rose back on the breast but it has been so long that I doubt she will allow it. I switched to bottle feeding due to very slow flow, damaged nipples, and her not getting enough and not pooping/peeing enough. I should be grateful that she is getting about 75% breastmilk (I EP) with having had a breast reduction but I just keep feeling guilty that once again I failed at the actual breastfeeding part.
I started supplementing w/ formula yesterday, at the rec of LO's doc. He is also a friend and that probably makes me trust him much more. He said "there are many ways to feed a baby; it's just figuring out what is right for you and him." I wish I could EBF, but we are combining nursing, pumping and formula now. Creepy Internet hugs
Still no poop. It's day 4. On day 2 the ped said it would come and didn't seem worried. DH wants to call today. Still an over abundance of wet diapers. And I think she is going through a growth spurt or something. (Does that happen at one week?) - she is feeding for 20 min on both sides every hour.
Breastfed babies can go up.to 10 days without pooping. Breast milk is so easily digested.
Oh MIL, when will you learn? She showed up unannounced, again, and I was feeding ds. Oh well, I let her stand outside. I called her cell and asked if she had her key to let herself in or else I can't get the door for her because if I stop feeding he won't go back on.
Plus we have people coming at 1030 to view the apartment so you're SOL if you think I'm stopping a feed to let you in then have him screaming while a handful of strangers are here because he's hungry. GTFO.
Good for you! I think people showing up unannounced is the rudest! What if you had had a really bad night and finally got the chance to have a nap.. ugh, rude!
Post by elizabethnevadap on Sept 12, 2015 11:47:17 GMT -5
I'm so tired. H and my 13 yr old son offered to have a guys day with J out in the living room. They made me grilled cheese and tomato soup and now I'm camped out in the bedroom watching Netflix. It's really cute hearing them out there. Now, taking the most needed nap ever.
Post by hiimjamie on Sept 12, 2015 12:19:44 GMT -5
In laws are out getting smoothies and wife is napping so it's me, Jake and HGTV. Last night we all went to dinner and I wore J in the Ergo. He slept the whole time. We then went on a long walk on the new Riverwalk here. I was super sore after but felt fine when we were walking. Whenever I get sore, it's just my left side. Not my incision but the layers underneath. Not cool. So on our way home, J had a melt down. He had been almost 3 hours since his last feeding and I couldn't feed him bc we were driving home. He screamed the whole way, comforting didn't matter. I think my MIL was annoyed. She kept telling me to take him out of the carseat and feed him. Are you crazy!? I'm definitely not taking him out of his car seat while we're in a moving vehicle. No way in hell. Absolutely not. So now we're talking about what we're going to do today and Wife (in front of in laws) is telling me I should pump if we go out. I don't want to pump yet. I'm not ready to. Pedi told me to hold off until I'm closer to going back to work. If we were anywhere but in the car, I could have fed him. He's only 15 days old. I don't know am I crazy?? I just really don't feel ready to pump and give up exclusively breastfeeding.
In laws are out getting smoothies and wife is napping so it's me, Jake and HGTV. Last night we all went to dinner and I wore J in the Ergo. He slept the whole time. We then went on a long walk on the new Riverwalk here. I was super sore after but felt fine when we were walking. Whenever I get sore, it's just my left side. Not my incision but the layers underneath. Not cool. So on our way home, J had a melt down. He had been almost 3 hours since his last feeding and I couldn't feed him bc we were driving home. He screamed the whole way, comforting didn't matter. I think my MIL was annoyed. She kept telling me to take him out of the carseat and feed him. Are you crazy!? I'm definitely not taking him out of his car seat while we're in a moving vehicle. No way in hell. Absolutely not. So now we're talking about what we're going to do today and Wife (in front of in laws) is telling me I should pump if we go out. I don't want to pump yet. I'm not ready to. Pedi told me to hold off until I'm closer to going back to work. If we were anywhere but in the car, I could have fed him. He's only 15 days old. I don't know am I crazy?? I just really don't feel ready to pump and give up exclusively breastfeeding.
It is not good to even bottle feed baby while they are in the carseat. They could choke or something and you can't get them out of the seat to tend to them without pulling over. So their point is moot. I would definitely put my foot down and tell them that you will breastfeed him until you are ready to pump if I were you.
A blog writer I follow had a baby about two months ago and takes tons of pictures on her phone. Her husband is undergoing cancer treatments and is very sick, and she has tons of pics of him undergoing treatment. Last week, she dropped the phone in water and killed it. All the photos were gone. She was able to miraculously dry it out enough to upload them to a photo app, and made a post about backing up pictures.
If I lost my phone or dropped it or something, I would lose 99% of my pictures of Amelia. I downloaded a photo sharing app the other day and backed them all up after reading about her experience. It took like 8 hours to save all 1300 phone pics, but now I know they are safe.
The one I downloaded is free. There are lots out there. Just back up your pictures!!!!
Not the same thing, but this happened with my dog's puppy pictures. My phone just froze up and wiped all the pictures, so we only have a handful that I posted to Facebook/Instagram or other people took. Now my husband and I have a shared album that we post the baby pictures through and I think it's backed up on the cloud and he can access it on his MacBook. I might look at this shutterfly app though.
I get a pang of jealousy when I see women nursing. I know I could try to put Rose back on the breast but it has been so long that I doubt she will allow it. I switched to bottle feeding due to very slow flow, damaged nipples, and her not getting enough and not pooping/peeing enough. I should be grateful that she is getting about 75% breastmilk (I EP) with having had a breast reduction but I just keep feeling guilty that once again I failed at the actual breastfeeding part.
Can totally relate to this... Tried to nurse after about 2.5 weeks of exclusive bottle feeding due to a variety of issues and he just wasn't interested. I think the boob is just too slow and frustrating for him now. I just try and focus on the positive - bottle means dad can get up for feedings and it gives you a lot more freedom.
hiimjamie I would wait until you are ready. You are not being unreasonable. I'm at almost 6 weeks PP and I am just now busting out the pump, figuring out how it works and reading about how to introduce a bottle. And even after almost 6 weeks I still feel kind of hesitant. So two weeks is definitely too soon if it feels too soon.
What's the deal with the saline for a stuffy nose? I want to suck the snot out but some of you said I need saline drops before I do it? How many drops do I put in her nose? I don't want to accidentally water board my baby...
What's the deal with the saline for a stuffy nose? I want to suck the snot out but some of you said I need saline drops before I do it? How many drops do I put in her nose? I don't want to accidentally water board my baby...
I do 3-5 drops, but sometimes more comes out. We also do the saline a lot throughout the day. It's his least favorite thing ever but he sounds terrible if I let it go too long
Post by bcmomsaysso on Sept 12, 2015 13:37:13 GMT -5
We had soccer this morning, three games...in the rain...with the baby. Thankfully, she slept through most of it. But, I did get another chance to NIP...in the rain...while holding an umbrella.
That's right, I've got crazy mommy skillz (brushes off the shoulder)
Still no poop. It's day 4. On day 2 the ped said it would come and didn't seem worried. DH wants to call today. Still an over abundance of wet diapers. And I think she is going through a growth spurt or something. (Does that happen at one week?) - she is feeding for 20 min on both sides every hour.
Breastfed babies can go up.to 10 days without pooping. Breast milk is so easily digested.
With DD2 I was told to call if it had been more than two weeks. TWO WEEKS!!! But she always went every 10-12 days and it was never hard.
Post by arimaythea on Sept 12, 2015 13:52:58 GMT -5
I think today is the first day since giving birth that I've felt like my pre-pregnant self again. I tried on a prepregnancy pair of shorts and they fit, and I went to Target for the first time since delivery while DH watched LO. I also had the flu or some other horrible stomach bug most of this week and today is my first day feeling well again. Little victories but they feel awesome.
hiimjamie LO is 6.5 weeks and I have EBF the whole time. I am also hesitant to try pumping - all I have done is sanitize the pump and bottle parts. So at 2 weeks I'd say you are totally fine to feel the way you do.
Post by ChrissDee on Sept 12, 2015 14:52:01 GMT -5
Today feels like fall here. DH and Eloise are both taking a nap and since I have to be awake to pump, wash dishes, do laundry, make dinner, etc, I am treating myself by making hot apple cider complete with whipped cream, caramel, and cinnamon sugar on top. Mmm.
LO gets the hiccups after about every other feeding. It sucks because she's usually full but the only way to get rid of them is to feed her.
W gets them too. Have you tried gripe water? It works wonders for hiccups and Mylicon works really well for gas. Eta: gripe water was already suggested.
What's the deal with the saline for a stuffy nose? I want to suck the snot out but some of you said I need saline drops before I do it? How many drops do I put in her nose? I don't want to accidentally water board my baby...
It loosens up the snot so it comes out more easily. It can also irritate the nasal membranes if you suction it when it's dry. You can also use BM instead if you are breastfeeding.
Post by girlonabike on Sept 12, 2015 15:27:28 GMT -5
I'm getting tired of having to explain to the husband that No, we can't go out to eat with Liam, or to a shopping center, or any other place where there are strange people. He is barely over 3 weeks old, hasn't had his immunizations yet, and barely has an immune system. Once he has his shots, we'll go out more. Sheesh!
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