Any bfing moms pumping and doing bottles yet? I pumped 6 oz this morning, so I'm thinking about having H give her a bottle tonight.
We are out of necessity. DS lost quite a bit of weight after birth due to his eating laziness and what not. The LC suggested that when he's tired and keeps falling asleep to limit his feeding to 10 minutes per breast and then pump the rest. I'm supposed to get 1 1/2-2 oz. per session and if I don't, I supplement the rest with formula.
This is really good to know. I have a very lazy nurser as well, I don't know that she nurses even 10 minutes per side. I have a feeling we may be getting similar recommendations from our LC.
lepeters he was preterm right? We were told to avoid a lot of contact with people before 2 months.
ETA it wasn't like we never left the house, I just wore him when we were out and that keeps most people away since they are less likely to invade an adults personal space.
For the lazy eaters, have you tried taking the babies clothes off? Or tickling the feet when they start to drift off?
Yes. I've tried about everything. Thank you for the suggestions though!
We have to rub our babies' spines or head while they are eating. It wakes them up because they don't like it, just like rubbing their feet. The NICU nurses showed us a bunch of tricks. But also, sometimes they are just tired lol. Hope your LO starts staying awake soon!
Post by leopardgurl831 on Oct 2, 2015 11:05:41 GMT -5
DS at almost 2 only gets a bath 1-2 times a week. As a newborn it was about the same. They just aren't dirty. We also use a wet wash cloth instead of wipes.
Yes he was preterm. I was thinking on waiting till closer to two months. Or possibly just having people visit one at a time instead of a group gathering. I am going to a baby shower on Sunday and was not willing to leave him behind. I love the suggestion of wearing him so people don't touch him. There are 25 people going and I don't want anyone except my friend touching or holding him. I agree people are gross haha.
Post by graceisgone on Oct 2, 2015 14:14:42 GMT -5
@tmg14, I would just wash his hair over the sink and I think rinsing with a peri bottle sounds brilliant. I hadn't thought of that.
lepeters, we bathed C for the first time yesterday because he had a poopsplosion during a diaper change and got disgustingly dirty. Other than that I wouldn't wash a newborn more than once a week. Their skin is so delicate. It dries out easily.
Post by graceisgone on Oct 2, 2015 14:19:46 GMT -5
greenhairedgnome, the doctor told us the other day at our appointment that if the stump gets dirty that it's okay to clean with alcohol. Not to do it on a normal basis, but if it gets some poo or pee on it that it's okay to clean it.
For the lazy eaters, have you tried taking the babies clothes off? Or tickling the feet when they start to drift off?
Yes. I've tried about everything. Thank you for the suggestions though!
Have you tried an ice cube? DH used to put an ice cube on her stomach/feet/anything while I was nursing. Or if it was the evening, it may have been a beer bottle .
I have been using the ergo and he is only 6.14oz but he is supported with the infant insert.
lepeters, my friend was going to do a little sprinkle but since I went so early it threw her for a loop. So we will be doing a little sprinkle/ meet and great, he will be 1 month when we have it.
Yes. I've tried about everything. Thank you for the suggestions though!
Have you tried an ice cube? DH used to put an ice cube on her stomach/feet/anything while I was nursing. Or if it was the evening, it may have been a beer bottle .
Don't feel silly, we were trying to wrap my first with the whole square when we got home and couldn't figure out how to deal with all of the fabric so I only speak from experience :-). The final piece would wrap almost all the way around her but it kept it secure when I put her down.
I so owe you one. I swear I thought we did the triangle thing before but evidently not. Tried again at your suggestion and it worked like a charm!
I know we were talking about this the other day .greenhairedgnome @usernamesarehard but I can't remember where so I'm posting in here XP w/ S15...
Help please? I think my K'tan is too big. I'm confused because it fit perfectly when I used it 3 years ago for DD1. Since then I've loaned it to a friend who used it extensively (but that wouldn't stretch it out if I've washed it since, right?) and I'm also down about 10-15 lbs since then but I'm the same size in clothing.
There's a bunch of extra fabric around one of my shoulders in both hug hold and cradle hold. It just doesn't feel right. Is it the sizing or am I doing it wrong? Now that I look at it, maybe I just need to tug down the loop in the back more?
D keeps rolling all the way onto his side while swaddled and it's really freaking me out. Is there something I can do to keep him on his back and/or should I not be worried about it?
Since my lo was born he will always roll onto his side to sleep. I didn't think they could easily accomplish that at this age. He will only lie on his right side to. I think part of it has to do with the shape of his head being a breech baby it is bit squished and the back is a little more pointed. I want him to lie on his back to round out his head. The doctor said we could use rolled up blankets on either side of his body to try and keep him in that position. Her other suggestion was to swaddle him up a bit tighter so he can't roll as easily. Might give it a try during the day tomorrow. I don't want him to get a flat side of his head.
I successfully washed his hair by doing what rondosa said and wrapping him in a towel and washing it in the sink. He loved it. I took him out and then just wiped down his body with a washcloth.
Yay @tmg13 glad it worked out
Re number of baths we did maybe 2-4 per week at the start and around 2months we started to establish a bit of a routine for bed which included a bath every night, and we have kept that up with DS and he's over two now. For us it's been helpful to create expectations for bedtime.
This is a first for this mama. DS was up from from 11:30 pm until 7 am. Straight. I get him to fall asleep on me and when I put him down he'd wake up. He wanted to keep nursing all.night.long. I'm so exhausted that I'm started to feel dizzy. I finally cracked and gave him formula even though I didn't want to. Now he's been asleep from 7 to 11. I just dont know what to do.
Married July 2009. I'm 36, DH 42. started TTC right away PG#1 BFP 7/21/09 DS m/c 10/6/09 EDD 4/26/10 Bleeding for a year, DX with uterine polyps. Had hysteroscopy. PG#2 BFP 11/2/11 DD born 7/12/12 PG#3 BFP 7/12/14 DS mm/c 9/2/14 DX with Trisomy 22 EDD 3/28/15 PG#4 BFP 1/14/14 EDD 9/29/15 DS arrived on due date! Tag me as punchyterkai
I know everyone has opinions about things but these are the days people end up giving up and bed sharing/learning how to feel comfortable side-lying nursing. I had a night like that where I was sitting up in bed holding DS and staring out of the window from 12:30-7am. It sucked.
Do whatever works for you guys and whatever feels like the right thing. Trust your gut.
This is a first for this mama. DS was up from from 11:30 pm until 7 am. Straight. I get him to fall asleep on me and when I put him down he'd wake up. He wanted to keep nursing all.night.long. I'm so exhausted that I'm started to feel dizzy. I finally cracked and gave him formula even though I didn't want to. Now he's been asleep from 7 to 11. I just dont know what to do.
Ugh, sorry hon, that is rough. You do what you have to do.
Married July 2009. I'm 36, DH 42. started TTC right away PG#1 BFP 7/21/09 DS m/c 10/6/09 EDD 4/26/10 Bleeding for a year, DX with uterine polyps. Had hysteroscopy. PG#2 BFP 11/2/11 DD born 7/12/12 PG#3 BFP 7/12/14 DS mm/c 9/2/14 DX with Trisomy 22 EDD 3/28/15 PG#4 BFP 1/14/14 EDD 9/29/15 DS arrived on due date! Tag me as punchyterkai
Post by cheeseandrice on Oct 6, 2015 11:10:55 GMT -5
Don't wash the Itty-bitties too much! It's so counter-intuitive but they really don't need to be bathed more than once or twice a week unless they poop all over themselves.
Post by southernbelle on Oct 6, 2015 19:11:34 GMT -5
I've read babies can see 8-10 inches away from their face. LO is 8 days old. When her eyes are open, which is rare she sleeps do much, I feel like she's not focusing on my face, instead looking all around. Is this normal for this age?
D keeps rolling all the way onto his side while swaddled and it's really freaking me out. Is there something I can do to keep him on his back and/or should I not be worried about it?
I asked my pediatrician this exact question today. He said it's fine and not to worry about it
This is a first for this mama. DS was up from from 11:30 pm until 7 am. Straight. I get him to fall asleep on me and when I put him down he'd wake up. He wanted to keep nursing all.night.long. I'm so exhausted that I'm started to feel dizzy. I finally cracked and gave him formula even though I didn't want to. Now he's been asleep from 7 to 11. I just dont know what to do.
You made it a long time! I gave up at 3 hours with DS and brought him in bed. Whatever you decide is right and you are a great mother!
Well I am joining the my baby only wants to sleep on me club. I always said I would never sleep with my baby in bed with me. Well last night he slept on my chest from 12:30-3:30am. I am surprised that I slept as well. Probably more surprised because I never can sleep on my back only my side. Wish LO would be happy sleeping in his bassinet but I think it is to much space, he likes to feel more enclosed. He can sleep on me, in his swing and in his car seat.
Post by cheeseandrice on Oct 7, 2015 12:49:12 GMT -5
Be kind to yourselves, guys. You're in survival mode. If sleeping with a newborn on your chest gets you an extra hour of sleep, take it! You'll miss it, I promise. And you won't set up any bad habits this early.
This coming from a slept-in-her-crib from the second night, #teamCIO mom. There's plenty of time later. But the first few months? Take the sleep however it comes!
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