Inside & Outside Baby Check-In

[Squishy622]

I'm having a hard time keeping up lately and would love to hear how you are all doing! Tell us what's going on with you and your little ones! How old/how many weeks? What's going well, what's not? If you're still pregnant, how are you feeling? Anything else interesting to share?

Hope everyone is doing well.

[coffee001]

I have been super overwhelmed trying to get everything perfect for the housing inspection that was today. Now I can breath a little now that's done.

Ryker keeps waking up from 2-4ish I feed, burp, he pukes it all up, I change him, feed him, burp, throws it all up again... He is taking after ds2 who threw up after every feeding bad! Other then that little time gap at night he is doing great, starting to wake a little more here and there. He is 4 weeks now.

Edit: damn autocorrect.

[traversity]

Still pregnant, 38w4d. Just bouncing on the ball, and cleaning house, going up and down the stairs, trying to convince H to have sex, and waiting.

I've been losing my MP for days now, and I'm 3cm dilated as of Wednesday. So did I mention I'm just waiting? Lol

[link7913]

My sweet girl is 3 weeks and 2 days. She is the best baby ever. She is so sweet & cuddly. She eats well, sleeps well, and is so laid back. Big sis (2 year old) has accepted little sis well. So, things are going well.

Challenges are being able to physically keep up with my toddler. After having a csection, I'm not back to my usual self. She wants to be active all the time, and I wish I could be more active with her.

[superchargedmama]

Baby Bolt is one week old today! She has been a perfect, predictable angel until today because of course today I thought new born pics sounded like a good idea and she did not. Oh well.

At any rate- DH and I are totally obsessed. I swear we spend half the day just watching her sleep.

AFM, I still get pretty sore if I try to do too much but other than that the c-section is healing pretty well.

[sunflwra]

Thanks for this Squishy622.

How old/how many weeks? 4 weeks today. I can't believe she wasn't even due until yesterday!

What's going well, what's not? Pumping to get my supply back up is going well. I'm up from about 1oz total per pumping session to 3-5oz so YAY! Still having a tough time engaging her with the boob though. I think the nipple shield is just not getting it to her quickly enough like she's used to with the bottle but the direct nipple is still a crapshoot and sometimes too frustrating. Would really like to get transitioned soon bc this whole feeding then pumping all day long is getting in the way of other things. Other than her being gassy though, everything else is going well. My toddler is also acting out a lot. Not towards G but I know the changes are a big part of it, so trying to find a good balance for them both.

Anything else interesting to share? My Mom just got in to town, so I'm excited to have her here. She'll be here a week and then we'll truly be on our own!

Hope everyone is doing well!

[bradysalon]

Still effing pregnant. 38 weeks. Doctors keep saying I won't make it to my due date. Um? I don't believe you. Had scary moments with my BP this week but they officially took me out of work. I'm ready for this kid to show up.

[aves0708]

I am now officially overdue at 40w2d with no signs that baby is coming any time soon. At my appointment yesterday I was still only 1cm with a cervix that is a little soft (it's been a little soft for 4 freakin weeks). I have one more appointment next Wed at 41 weeks and at that appointment we'll schedule an induction. I desperately want her to come on her own before that, but I will say that reading so many positive induction stories on here has helped me make peace with that route if we need to go that way. I'm mostly scared she's going to be huge if she stays in there for that much longer. My goal for the weekend...walk this baby out!

[mrsh82414]

Inside baby over here! I am 38w4d going by my LMP or 39w going by conception (I tracked O). My dr doesn't check dilation so I have no clue what's going on down stairs. I haven't lost my MP that I know of and haven't had any contractions yet. I'm going to get a pedicure tomorrow and start walking (or trying SPD is killing me) and bouncing on my ball once I get it properly inflated. Baby is very low and engaged so the doctor thinks I won't need to be induced. Fingers crossed she comes soon as we are all very ready to meet her!

[Squishy622]

Sorry to post and run, a friend brought lunch over!

We are overall doing great. They are 5.5 weeks now. My mom left on Wednesday so the past couple days have been a true test. We've had some really hard moments but mostly we're keeping it together. When they're both asleep I race around trying to get as much done as possible, so that helps me forget how exhausted I am. MIL comes Sunday for a week so we'll have a bit more help.

BFing is on my mind a lot. We've had some challenges but things are going pretty well now. That being said, I'm pumping a whole lot more than actually BFing. I never thought I'd actively choose to pump after EPing with DD1 for a few months, but it's just not realistic to sit and cozily nurse while the other twin is crying and hungry. I can't tandem nurse on my own (yet?) and don't really enjoy doing that when I do. I'm working through my feelings on our routine and we'll figure it out. In the meantime, they're being fed and are growing like weeds. Still getting about 1/4-1/3 formula. I'm making more than enough for one baby but not quite enough for 2 yet.

DD1 has been a champ, other than that she's on her 2nd cold already since they were born and it's hard and stressful to keep her away from the babies. I just bought tickets to take her on a special date to Disney Princesses on Ice this weekend; she deserves some 1-on-1 time. And H has been incredible too. I've really never been more in love with him, we're a great team and I wouldn't be in such decent shape if I couldn't rely on his constant support.

[fallbaby11]

I'm 38 weeks this weekend and work, taking care of DS etc. is becoming exhausting. Hope next week flies by as I'm having a repeat c section on the 28th. H has been traveling every week Monday through Friday so I'm on my own.

[pambeesley]

Oct 16, 2015 16:49:26 GMT -5 @ketchup said:

Still KU, but not for long. Induction is Sunday AM at 39+1.

I was only a fingertip (still) at my appt today and I haven't been feeling anything that contradicts that, so I'm nervous that this induction will fail because of an unfavorable cervix and I'll wind up with a C. But, what can ya do? Shit happens. Just trying to go into it thinking positive thoughts ..which is a totally foreign way of thinking for this pessimist realist.

Huge hugs on the fears of a failed induction. FWIW, I was almost a fingertip at my 39 week appointment and had exactly 1 contraction between then and my induction. My jaw dropped when they checked to see how dilated I was before starting the induction and they told me I was 3 cm. FX that something similar happens to you so that weight can be taken off your shoulders regarding the induction.

[pambeesley]

DS3 is 1 week and 5 days, and the time is FLYING by. He's a great nurser and loves cuddles and kisses from his big brothers, but is rebelling and wanting to nurse every hour between 1am and 5am. It makes for an exhausted mom, but I'm surviving. 63 days until DH is finally home and we can be a family of five.

[leloyd]

Lore.lei will be 3 weeks old on Sunday. I cannot believe how fast this is all going. We are still using the nipple shields to breastfeed, but I am going to work really hard this week on trying to wean her off of them. I don't want to introduce her to a bottle until we are done with the nipple shields and I would really like to be able to pump and have my husband feed her every once in a while. She is still working out a schedule and some nights we are up every hour and other nights she will give us a solid 7 hours. She is growing so fast and was back up to her birth weight at her last appointment after putting on 6 oz in one week. At this rate she will top 9 lbs by her next pediatric appointment.

[darkbluesunday]

DS is 3 weeks, 2 days old.  So far, things are going pretty well.  We struggled with feeding for a little while, but we've finally come up with a plan to help with his weight gain thanks to our local LCs.  The past 2 days we've been dealing with a lot of gas passing, so that's been pretty unpleasant. Also in the last week we've developed a big freak out fest every time I'd like to go to bed at night, but I'm not sure if it's the period of purple crying or not.  Last week we got a rock and play so I'm finally sleeping in bed instead of the recliner.   

We've been working on tummy time and so far LO is doing awesome.  I'm in awe of how strong he's getting every day.

[cnbpa3027]

Still have an inside baby over here. I was hoping that my bloodwork would have come back by now so I would have the weekend to prepare if I am going to be induced, but being 4:30 on a Friday, I guess I won't hear until Monday. I can't decide if I should spend the weekend preparing for a possible Tuesday induction or continue living in denial that this baby will be coming soon whether I am induced or not.

I am starting to freak out a little about labor, though. You would think since I have done it twice already I would know the drill, but it is finally hitting me that this baby has to get out somehow.

[kc730]

Inside baby here. 39 weeks today. Finally lost my MP today after a few days of uncomfortable but inconsistent contractions. DS1 was born at 38+3 so I am anxious to say the least.

[cheeseandrice]

Still catching up. greenhairedgnome please be honest with your OB at your 6w pp check. Or earlier. It took me way too long to finally ask about PPA and I could have saved myself a lot of heartache and stress.

Don't forget to take care of yourself. *hugs*

[cheeseandrice]

38w today. Super sore. I swear I'm having contractions in my damn cervix. Owwww.

OB said she'd be here before end of next week. I progressed from 1.5-2cm and 50% on Tuesday to 3cm and 75% on Thursday. Hopefully she keeps going.

Currently debating whether or not to keep my pedicure appt tomorrow morning. OWT says that'll induce labor right?

[mrsslick]

Outside baby here! Jacob was born on 10/7 at 39w, 1d. We are all doing pretty good. Big brother loves his baby brother and is so sweet with him. I am seriously stressing over dh returning to work next week and me doing it all on my own but I'll have to at some point!

[link7913]

Oct 16, 2015 20:17:25 GMT -5 cheeseandrice said:

38w today. Super sore. I swear I'm having contractions in my damn cervix. Owwww.

OB said she'd be here before end of next week. I progressed from 1.5-2cm and 50% on Tuesday to 3cm and 75% on Thursday. Hopefully she keeps going.

Currently debating whether or not to keep my pedicure appt tomorrow morning. OWT says that'll induce labor right?

I had a pedicure the day I went into labor with DD1.

[cheeseandrice]

Is it flameful to go out for a pedicure when I'm on bedrest? I really just want the massage chair...

[sunflwra]

Oct 16, 2015 16:49:26 GMT -5 @ketchup said:

Still KU, but not for long. Induction is Sunday AM at 39+1.

I was only a fingertip (still) at my appt today and I haven't been feeling anything that contradicts that, so I'm nervous that this induction will fail because of an unfavorable cervix and I'll wind up with a C. But, what can ya do? Shit happens. Just trying to go into it thinking positive thoughts ..which is a totally foreign way of thinking for this pessimist realist.

I was not dilated at all nor had any real contractions before both of my inductions and was able to deliver both vaginally. Don't give up yet!

[cheeseandrice]

Oct 16, 2015 23:20:19 GMT -5 sunflwra said:

Oct 16, 2015 16:49:26 GMT -5 @ketchup said:

Still KU, but not for long. Induction is Sunday AM at 39+1.

I was only a fingertip (still) at my appt today and I haven't been feeling anything that contradicts that, so I'm nervous that this induction will fail because of an unfavorable cervix and I'll wind up with a C. But, what can ya do? Shit happens. Just trying to go into it thinking positive thoughts ..which is a totally foreign way of thinking for this pessimist realist.

I was not dilated at all nor had any real contractions before both of my inductions and was able to deliver both vaginally. Don't give up yet!

@ketchup I've shared my ridiculous induction story before.. but I was completely closed and high. And (eventually) still had a vag delivery.

[southernbelle]

Our precious girl is 2 weeks 5 days old. She is a perfect angel. She really dosent cry unless she's starving. I think we have heard a real cry maybe a handful of times. She eats great and sleeps great. At night she sleeps next to our bed in the bassinet. I feed her, swaddke her, and put her down and she puts herself to sleep every 3-4 hours. During the day I hold her as much as possible and soak up the sweet snuggles.

Our only challenge at first was breast feeding. She wasn't having it. She would scream her head off and turned bright red. Not the bonding experience I was looking for at all. So I am now EP and she's as happy as a clam. I love that DH can also help feed her and I know she's getting enough food (I'm way to much of a planner to not know how much she's getting). So we are loving EP. It's way better for us.

I'm obsessed with her and don't want to ever take my eyes off of her. Hopefully I can calm down in that aspect but for now, in soaking up this time and loving it

O and can I just say, the heart eyes I have for my husband is ridiculous. I loved him a lot 3 weeks agao, but o my; heart exploding

[mrsh82414]

Oct 16, 2015 21:16:59 GMT -5 cheeseandrice said:

Is it flameful to go out for a pedicure when I'm on bedrest? I really just want the massage chair...

Hell to the no! I would say getting a pedicure is better than bed rest bc it's much more relaxing I plan to get one today. My last pedicure is chipping and my toe nails are a little on the long side. I have to get a pedicure bc I "can't" reach my toes and they need to look good when they're in the stirrups right?

[katie0919]

Oct 17, 2015 6:33:35 GMT -5 southernbelle said:

Our precious girl is 2 weeks 5 days old. She is a perfect angel. She really dosent cry unless she's starving. I think we have heard a real cry maybe a handful of times. She eats great and sleeps great. At night she sleeps next to our bed in the bassinet. I feed her, swaddke her, and put her down and she puts herself to sleep every 3-4 hours. During the day I hold her as much as possible and soak up the sweet snuggles.

Our only challenge at first was breast feeding. She wasn't having it. She would scream her head off and turned bright red. Not the bonding experience I was looking for at all. So I am now EP and she's as happy as a clam. I love that DH can also help feed her and I know she's getting enough food (I'm way to much of a planner to not know how much she's getting). So we are loving EP. It's way better for us.

I'm obsessed with her and don't want to ever take my eyes off of her. Hopefully I can calm down in that aspect but for now, in soaking up this time and loving it

O and can I just say, the heart eyes I have for my husband is ridiculous. I loved him a lot 3 weeks agao, but o my; heart exploding

Love it!!! I feel the same way about my baby and hubby! I couldn't be more obsessed with my baby. He smells like heaven on earth and I just want to bottle his scent!!

[katie0919]

DS2 is now 4 days old at 12:28 pm today. He is just the best thing since sliced bread - or maybe the best thing since his big brother arrived. I am in awe and amazement how much I love these boys, and really feeling relieved and so, so lucky that my bond with DS2 was instant and unbelievably strong. I love him so much and can't believe I was worried I wouldn't feel a strong love for him right away. I actually feel more bonded with him than I did when DS 1 was born, but my labor/csection with him I think had a lot to do with it. Even though I didn't get my vbac with this one which was really disappointing, the scheduled c wasn't close to being as bad as I anticipated and everything has been going so well so far.

DS2 is nothing short of a badass when it comes to nursing. So much so that his latch is so strong that my left nipple was so sore and bleeding like a stuck pig when he would latch that I had to pump for a full 24 hrs from that side to let it heal. AND DS was 9lbs 1oz when he was born, dropped down to 8lbs 6oz and this morning was back up to 8lbs 11oz! And we haven't even left the hospital! This is such a relief for me bc DS 1 had a lot of trouble putting weight back on. It took me 5 weeks to get him back to birth weight (to be fair he was 9lbs 7oz and dropped to 8lbs 4oz when we left the hospital) but it was horribly stressful so I'm soooo relieved that nursing seems to be going much better this time. I am just feeling so grateful for my new baby, I think my heart could explode at any moment. He was worth every moment of pain, all the months of trying, the two losses and the csection. I would do it all over again for this baby. My heart feels so full!!!

[purplehaze11]

Member of the still pregnant club here, 39w1d. I had my DD at 38w4d, so I'm impatient to say the least.
I'm hoping for a VBAC, but a section has been scheduled for Thursday at 39w6d. At my check yesterday, I was 1cm and 50 percent effaced- returning Wednesday to some progress hopefully. If there is progress, I'm hoping to push the section to october 26 (40w3d)

[nobb14]

A is four days old- OMG. Cannot wrap that around my noggin... someone being on this earth for less than a week?!? It's been incredible watching him change; his color is darkening and he's becoming way more alert, and my heart melts every time he looks at me. He holds his head up like a champ and eats like a pro... pretty sure at the rate things are going, he will be ready for college next week.

We have so much help from my inlaws that there have been no real challenges so far; mostly just getting used to parenthood, and trying to stay calm as we wait for BM to sign paperwork. This stage of infancy is easy- I know it'll probably change in a couple of weeks, but god damn is he a good baby. I've been in touch with our BM and she is hanging in there. We've sent her pictures and even she admits he's the most peaceful baby! He looks just like her, it's adorable. We did get a solid laugh when the nurse told us A looked exactly like MH when baby was discharged, though. Not even a little bit, lady.