Noah's pediatrician said the blood in his poop last night was probably from an anal fissure from him straining so hard. Keeping an eye on it. He also weighs 9lbs! He was 8.4 at birth.
Took him by my work to see people, went to get a bagle, and went to target! It was our first outing being just the two of us.
My friend who had HELLP and the 34.5 weeker is coming to see us today! I think she's crazy for driving that far with him but she said it's okay. It'll be nice to see her and finally meet baby Greyson!
Does anyone else feel like the list of things we aren't supposed to do as moms is super long and confusing?? Don't nurse to sleep because it creates habits but if you put her down awake and let her cry you are a horrible person. Stimulate them during the day but don't over stimulate them because they won't handle it well. Don't take them out before 4 weeks because they have no immune system but do take them out before 4 weeks so they can build an immune system.
Oof, a little overwhelmed this morning. I just want to be a good mom..
I just had this conversation with my husband (though mine involved tears). I comfort myself with the knowledge that the fact that I care about being a good mom probably means that I am. I also try to remember that this whole thing is a learning curve for me and A.
Post by mommabakes on Sept 17, 2015 10:52:34 GMT -5
I think the growth spurt might be over!! We got three 4 hour stretches last night, and he went right back to sleep each time. Today he has napped in his swing once, and is currently lying on the floor napping again. I've gotten a shower, shaved, painted mine and DDs toenails, and am watching White Collar right now. Today is a good day.
Have to go this afternoon for a health screening for DHs insurance, to get premium discounts. Afterwords we are going to go to the beach (Lake Erie) and walk around. DD loves watching the kites and playing in the sand.
Post by tmclawchick on Sept 17, 2015 11:23:49 GMT -5
Morning! After spending a week pumping, taking fenugreek and nursing like crazy, the LC came for a follow up today and DD gained 9 oz in a week, so she's finally well over birthweight! I feel so relieved!
DH and I found an apartment complex that has good ratings, is in a great school district and is super close to a large park with a beach. It's a little over what we want to spend, but we haven't really found many other options with so many bonuses...gah. I hate that we're dropping to one income....it makes decisions like this so stressful!
It's raining and I'm tired. We need to get out of the house otherwise DS1 will get crazy. I'm thinking a trip to Costco.
I usually do a movie after nap but im considering taking the kids to the gym daycare and getting a workout in. I'm nervous to leave Ethan though. But we can pay 3 bucks an hr per kid and I can get a workout in.
I'm jealous. Our gym won't take kids until 6 months.
Post by htuzzi324 on Sept 17, 2015 11:56:08 GMT -5
One plane ride down, one to go.
I need all the alcohol. Give me all the alcohol.
Baby has been great. The other two? We've had one accident because she's terrified of the airplane bathroom, two mental breakdowns over the window shade, and no one paying attention in the terminal.
I've given up on trying to sleep. I've put E down 7 times since she started screaming at 2 am. She won't stay asleep more than 30 mins. And each time I try to sleep and have to get back up, I feel even worse. I've done everything I can think of so now I'm just holding her while she cries.
The blue angels are practicing over our house. Normally cool as I'm use to jet noise. But with a one month old sleeping baby I can do without the sound of a jet thar appears to be landing in our living room.
It's raining and I'm tired. We need to get out of the house otherwise DS1 will get crazy. I'm thinking a trip to Costco.
I usually do a movie after nap but im considering taking the kids to the gym daycare and getting a workout in. I'm nervous to leave Ethan though. But we can pay 3 bucks an hr per kid and I can get a workout in.
I'm jealous. Our gym won't take kids until 6 months.
Baby has been great. The other two? We've had one accident because she's terrified of the airplane bathroom, two mental breakdowns over the window shade, and no one paying attention in the terminal.
Post by motownthrowdown on Sept 17, 2015 12:20:35 GMT -5
Therapy tonight. Super nervous. Dropping A off at my mom's house for a "dentist appt" because I'd never hear the end of it if she knew about this.
I'm also kind of annoyed at my mom (what else is new) because I suspect that she is not giving A her whole bottle and that she holds A nonstop to keep her from crying. When we get A back, she is hysterical (she gets like that when she's hungry) and exhausted. My theory is that my mom thinks her bottle is too much (she's getting about 4oz), so she stops feeding her about 2/3 of the way through. This makes A hungry and angry, so she cries, so my mom holds her the whole time we're gone. And not just holding her, but talking to her and singing to her and keeping her awake. So she's starving, tired, and used to be held.
Post by heavenwhip on Sept 17, 2015 13:28:49 GMT -5
How bad is this, my husband and I have been married for 3 years. I am (just now) going through all the photos to select the ones we want for our wedding album. My excuse.... We've been a little busy. We got married, renovated our house the week after, listed it, bought a new place in a different city, moved, went on our honeymoon, and had two babies in that time. I should tell you though, the only reason I'm finally getting my butt in gear is because I want to start making quilts but my husband would have a fit if I started a project like that without finishing ordering our wedding photos. Fair! Lol!
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Post by laurasuzanne2006 on Sept 17, 2015 13:29:04 GMT -5
I never got any brand I tried of cloth breast pads not to leak so lansinoh it is. Also visiting my parents. My mom works a few hours and my dad took off work and just went down for a nap.....seriously...
Does anyone have suggestions for good breast pads?? I've been using cloth ones and have been leaking like crazy the past few days/nights. When he's nursing on one boob the other starts leaking. When I'm in between feeds, I leak. I'm using cloth pads that wick the milk outward so my nipple is dry, which is great, but the outside of the pad and my bra are soaked. Forget my sleeping bra. That's absolutely drenched. So now my sleeping bra and by normal day time nursing bra (both of which I've only worn once since washing) need to be washed again. I don't want to be soaking wet at the in laws all week.
Side note: Jake was excellent in the car yesterday. We stopped 3 times to feed him which added 2 hours to the trip but that's OK. He slept like a champ at the hotel in his LullaGo and woke up twice to eat. Day 2 of the road trip starts in a few hours.
i whipped up some from shrunken wool sweater and old flannel sheet, stack two flannel layers on wool layer , stitch leavong opening to turn flannel layers to outside, i share your leak pattern, and these have worked well.
How bad is this, my husband and I have been married for 3 years. I am (just now) going through all the photos to select the ones we want for our wedding album. My excuse.... We've been a little busy. We got married, renovated our house the week after, listed it, bought a new place in a different city, moved, went on our honeymoon, and had two babies in that time. I should tell you though, the only reason I'm finally getting my butt in gear is because I want to start making quilts but my husband would have a fit if I started a project like that without finishing ordering our wedding photos. Fair! Lol!
Ha. We've been married 9 years and I still haven't printed any of our wedding photos out. Should really get on that...
I went out to H's work and had lunch with him. We randomly saw his mom there (45 minutes from our house, 30 minutes from hers.) We went to PF Chang's, the only place near us that has gluten free chinese. Then I went to BRU to look at the jogging stroller, it was on clearance so I got it! Add in that Miles has nursed for the longest he has in weeks! Today has been a good day here!
I've given up on trying to sleep. I've put E down 7 times since she started screaming at 2 am. She won't stay asleep more than 30 mins. And each time I try to sleep and have to get back up, I feel even worse. I've done everything I can think of so now I'm just holding her while she cries.
Wow, rough day! I'm sorry you're not getting any sleep... I hope you can get some rest soon.
Has anyone else tried to have sex since being cleared by your doctor? I was cleared the other day and we tried earlier and when he tried to go in deeply it hurt a lot. Also, afterward I realized that I was bleeding. I had a 3rd degree tear. Do you think I just need to give it a little more time? Anyone else have a similar experience?
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