We haven't swaddled E since she was a week old or so (she is one month today) bc she seemed to hate it so much but SO did last night when I made him get up with her. She woke up at 6am & I had only slept for an hour so he took her. She fell asleep like 5 mins after he swaddled her and didn't wake up except to nurse until 12pm. Now she's asleep again... miracle! She also took a bottle for the first time today so now I'll be able to go to school without constant anxiety that she is not starving even though my class is only an hour in the morning.
I really can't believe she's a whole month old today. I've been awake for most of it & it still seems to have gone by really fast. This has probably been one of the best and most difficult months of my life at the same time. I want to take nap... but I should probably do my homework.
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.
Alexis didn't poop for 8 days. She pooped in the hospital a couple times and came home and didn't poop. The dr wasn't concerned except she wasn't gaining weight either. It ended up being an issue that even tho she was feeding for 30-40 mins she wasn't transferring enough (nip shield issue). So now we are supplementing with pumped milk and some formula (usually only one bottle). She's still not popping daily tho, but at least she started gaining.
seeca022 so sorry about the RSV. I'm borderline panicked about rsv season. What is the treatment? How do you get a baby to use a nebulizer?
I had to get a nebulizer for DS yesterday (he's 20 months). It's a bitch. There is no way he will keep the mask on and its almost a 2 person job to hold him down and keep the albuterol from spilling. Guess who's alone for the next week and a half?
But I think if a baby is littler it would be easier to hold them down or to keep the mask on. I can def. understand your concern though! And seeca022 , I'm sorry lo is sick. RSV is no fun for anyone.
DD had rsv at 2 months old. Her pedi just told me if we had tha trouble to use the adult style mouth piece and just blow it in her face. He said she would still get enough to help. She did fine with that method but the mask we had a massive fight and it took 2 of us.
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!!!!
If you have an android, Google photos automatically backs up all of your pictures to their cloud for free, even if you delete them from your phone they're still on their cloud.
This is what we use. I have an iPhone and just use the google Plus app.
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.
Take this with a grain of salt but we went 6 days and our pediatrician said that its normal and ok. We were told that sometimes breastmilk is such a "pure" nutrition they won't poop for days. Because B had jaundice and we really needed him to poop we gave him formula and that got things moving. I would call still but they will probably say it's normal or give them formula unfortunately.
Hope you get a poopy diaper soon. FX! I know it's completely nerve wracking!
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!
Granted Ethan was still in the hospital at 3 weeks but had he not been I would have taken him places. We go somewhere everyday. But I also have a 3 yr old who can't be cooped up in the house because his brother hasn't had any shots yet. Places we'v gone. Grocery store, pet store, target, playgrounds, indoor play place , Costco. I guess i'm saying it's ok to take your infant out places.
Post by runningmommy519 on Sept 12, 2015 17:39:26 GMT -5
Today my brother and his family are in town. They head to my parents home on Monday. We're hanging out a bit tonight and all day tomorrow.
DH and I also scored some awesome patio furniture and a nice gas grill on the local FB garage sale site. We only paid 100 bucks for 8 patio chairs, one large table, one small table and a 4 burner gas grill!
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!
Granted Ethan was still in the hospital at 3 weeks but had he not been I would have taken him places. We go somewhere everyday. But I also have a 3 yr old who can't be cooped up in the house because his brother hasn't had any shots yet. Places we'v gone. Grocery store, pet store, target, playgrounds, indoor play place , Costco. I guess i'm saying it's ok to take your infant out places.
This. I take Alexis everywhere. My 2 year old would flip if I kept her cooped up.
Post by sweetsyrup on Sept 12, 2015 17:40:30 GMT -5
So my brother is a 3rd year med student. He came on an accident on his way to my parent's house (we're there too). I feel bad for him. No one else who stopped knew what to do. A younger guy that was hit was decapitated, an older gentleman that hit the young kid died after he did CPR for 25 minutes and a third car rolled trying to avoid the accident with a gal that had head injuries. He was there for 15-20 minutes before EMS and medivac showed up (we here up in a very rural area). He was so upset when he got here and was asking if he did the right things and actually cried. His gf is very upset too. What a day.....
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.
We have the same issue, although the longest LO has gone is about 3 days. My pedi told me to massage his stomach lightly, do a little stimulation with ointment and a cue-tip, or if LO is unbearably fussy, as a total last resort, to do a suppository laxative. I have never done the latter, but I have done the stimulation with a cue-tip and he had a massive BM about 2-4 hours after each time. Blowouts, usually! And it looked like he felt a ton better too!
The doc said that babies have really lax sphincters their first week or so of life, and then things tighten up and they don't really know how to poop anymore... They might just need a little help! I think just as long had your LO keeps having lots of wet diapers and is gaining weight, I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's just hard when they get gassy/fussy! I've never worried or talked about someone else's bowel movements so much in my life...
Me: 30, PCOS DH:31 (SA normal) Married June 2012 TTC Nov. 2013-Nov.2014 Nov/Dec 2014:Femera 7.5mg + Trigger + TI = BFP!!EDD 8/29/15 Team Blue! WRB born 8/19/15 at 3:06pm, 8lbs2oz, 21.5inches Surprise BPF 9/10/16 with #2! EDD 5/15/17 TEAM PINK!
Granted Ethan was still in the hospital at 3 weeks but had he not been I would have taken him places. We go somewhere everyday. But I also have a 3 yr old who can't be cooped up in the house because his brother hasn't had any shots yet. Places we'v gone. Grocery store, pet store, target, playgrounds, indoor play place , Costco. I guess i'm saying it's ok to take your infant out places.
This. I take Alexis everywhere. My 2 year old would flip if I kept her cooped up.
I would flip if I didn't go anywhere! We have only done a couple lunches and target trips, we even toured a few day cares, but I need them for my sanity! I think my baby will live....
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!
Granted Ethan was still in the hospital at 3 weeks but had he not been I would have taken him places. We go somewhere everyday. But I also have a 3 yr old who can't be cooped up in the house because his brother hasn't had any shots yet. Places we'v gone. Grocery store, pet store, target, playgrounds, indoor play place , Costco. I guess i'm saying it's ok to take your infant out places.
Ditto. There's really no need to keep them cooped up unless they have a compromised immune system
This. I take Alexis everywhere. My 2 year old would flip if I kept her cooped up.
I would flip if I didn't go anywhere! We have only done a couple lunches and target trips, we even toured a few day cares, but I need them for my sanity! I think my baby will live....
Lol I'm totally one of those paranoid germophobes who won't take a NB anywhere. DD1 only went to the pedi in the first 6 weeks. I went a few places and left her with DH, but not much. DD2 is 4 weeks and has been to Target twice, but only during the week when it's empty. Luckily DD1 goes to daycare to get her out of the house and DH takes her to the grocery store and church every weekend.
eta: I'm sure whatever germs DD1 brings home from daycare are way worse than anything we'd come in contact with elsewhere, but I just can't make myself do it!
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!
Granted Ethan was still in the hospital at 3 weeks but had he not been I would have taken him places. We go somewhere everyday. But I also have a 3 yr old who can't be cooped up in the house because his brother hasn't had any shots yet. Places we'v gone. Grocery store, pet store, target, playgrounds, indoor play place , Costco. I guess i'm saying it's ok to take your infant out places.
Granted Ethan was still in the hospital at 3 weeks but had he not been I would have taken him places. We go somewhere everyday. But I also have a 3 yr old who can't be cooped up in the house because his brother hasn't had any shots yet. Places we'v gone. Grocery store, pet store, target, playgrounds, indoor play place , Costco. I guess i'm saying it's ok to take your infant out places.
Ditto. There's really no need to keep them cooped up unless they have a compromised immune system
I have one of those car seat canopies and I've just covered LO every time we go out. People get the point that they shouldn't touch him. Or just wear him in my Boba wrap!
Me: 30, PCOS DH:31 (SA normal) Married June 2012 TTC Nov. 2013-Nov.2014 Nov/Dec 2014:Femera 7.5mg + Trigger + TI = BFP!!EDD 8/29/15 Team Blue! WRB born 8/19/15 at 3:06pm, 8lbs2oz, 21.5inches Surprise BPF 9/10/16 with #2! EDD 5/15/17 TEAM PINK!
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 squirt some breastmilk up the nose. It sounds weird, but it works just as well as saline.
I have one of those car seat canopies and I've just covered LO every time we go out. People get the point that they shouldn't touch him. Or just wear him in my Boba wrap!
I've been impressed. Here at Target and the grocery store so far, people have been really respectful and make a point to admire our LO from afar and not get too close and not one person has acted like they would touch him. (Mama bear would jump in and stop them at that point!)
Morning! Actually got a decent amount of sleep last night; I think it's because she's actually getting enough during her feedings (I'm nursing and then offering formula when she's done, at the pedi's recommendation). Heading out to find Fenugreek (I'm assuming I can get this at a pharmacy, right?) and pick up a prescription ointment the LC prescribed to help my poor cracked nipples. The Lansinoh is helping a little, but she swears by this other ointment so I'll give it a shot.
Depending on how ambitious I feel today we might head over to the beach to play for a bit. It's a gorgeous day today so I want to get outside!
layloo08 I wear a sports/nursing bra to bed. My boobs are too heavy/uncomfortable in the morning to go without! motownthrowdown glad you were able to get some good sleep last night! Wow!
i am using mommy knows best (can find on amazon) it has fenugeek thristle mothers milk and 1 other ingredient, all natural. it works really good!!
This. I take Alexis everywhere. My 2 year old would flip if I kept her cooped up.
I would flip if I didn't go anywhere! We have only done a couple lunches and target trips, we even toured a few day cares, but I need them for my sanity! I think my baby will live....
FFSC; I used to judge people hardcore who took their infants out in public before 6 weeks. Tiny babies in public? Gasp! I swore I would keep my baby out of public for 8 weeks minimum.
...that lasted 11 days then I went BSC and had to get out of the house. I'm eating my words. Mouth, meet foot. I covered her up in her car seat so no one can see or wear her. Now that she's 6 weeks, I don't cover her except to keep her out of the sun so people can see her now, but none have attempted to touch her or breathe on her yet.
Granted Ethan was still in the hospital at 3 weeks but had he not been I would have taken him places. We go somewhere everyday. But I also have a 3 yr old who can't be cooped up in the house because his brother hasn't had any shots yet. Places we'v gone. Grocery store, pet store, target, playgrounds, indoor play place , Costco. I guess i'm saying it's ok to take your infant out places.
Ditto. There's really no need to keep them cooped up unless they have a compromised immune system
Yep. We go everywhere. I didn't take him anywhere for a week but that was due to me being sore from the c/s. Nobody touches him, or even gets close, so there's really no way to get sick. We are way more likely to bring something home to him than he is to get it from going out.
Has anyone here used a medela symphony (hospital rental) pump for a bit and then switched to a pisa, or whatever the insurance provides? How did they compare with output and suction? I had a breast reduction 10 years ago and am very lucky to pump about 18 ounces a day. I am currently renting a hospital grade pump because I was told that would be best for me. The rental fee is expensive so it would be nice to get the free pump from insurance but I am worried that it will make my supply drop drastically.
Holy shit. Literally. After 4-5 days of no poop, Aurelia had a shit-splosion. Would've been entirely hilarious had she not gotten poop all over her stump. We freaked out and called the doctor...they said to clean with water and just look for signs of infection. So basically I probably won't sleep and just keep checking her stump.
Has anyone here used a medela symphony (hospital rental) pump for a bit and then switched to a pisa, or whatever the insurance provides? How did they compare with output and suction? I had a breast reduction 10 years ago and am very lucky to pump about 18 ounces a day. I am currently renting a hospital grade pump because I was told that would be best for me. The rental fee is expensive so it would be nice to get the free pump from insurance but I am worried that it will make my supply drop drastically.
Will your insurance cover a portion of the rental fee? I had the option to rent from the hospital or order the pisa. They only covered a percentage of the rental vs the whole cost of the pisa but it may be worth looking into.
ajetter, So I read your blog semi-regularly and I have to ask.. what program do you edit your photos with and where did you learn to do it so well!! I need to get better at it!
Post by motownthrowdown on Sept 12, 2015 20:22:28 GMT -5
I realize we are in a much different situation than you guys, but we have not gone ANYWHERE except the doctor for 4 months. Today was like escaping from prison lol. We're going to a large garden type thing tomorrow and I'm so afraid someone is going to try to touch her. Today was a test run with the stroller, and I think if I pull the carseat shade up and the shade on the stroller, that will be enough of a deterrent. Otherwise, I'll be updating from prison lol.
Has anyone here used a medela symphony (hospital rental) pump for a bit and then switched to a pisa, or whatever the insurance provides? How did they compare with output and suction? I had a breast reduction 10 years ago and am very lucky to pump about 18 ounces a day. I am currently renting a hospital grade pump because I was told that would be best for me. The rental fee is expensive so it would be nice to get the free pump from insurance but I am worried that it will make my supply drop drastically.
Will your insurance cover a portion of the rental fee? I had the option to rent from the hospital or order the pisa. They only covered a percentage of the rental vs the whole cost of the pisa but it may be worth looking into.
I haven't called insurance yet mainly because I was waiting to decide if my supply would be enough to warrant keeping up with pumping. Now that I can feed her 75% breastmilk I want to keep up with it. I am hoping to get a chance to call on Monday to see. From what I read, my insurance only covers it if you have a baby in the nicu or have a prescription or medical reason. I am not sure if my reasoning is medical enough.
I was told I was brave to have my 6 week old at the consignment sale today. I was wearing him so no one but me could get close to him. I scored same major deals on kids clothes too. My mom also found an infant insert for my ergo. I need to look at some YouTube videos bc it's the original infant insert.
Post by shannonabigail on Sept 12, 2015 21:19:25 GMT -5
MIL has little man in her hotel room down the hall tonight so we can sleep. I almost cried dropping him off. I'm excited for sleep though, I only wish I didn't have to get up to pump
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