shellyr so sorry for your loss. I hope it works out for your mom to come.
A had a really good day yesterday. After weeks of almost nonstop fussing, she was actually happy for much of the day! She had also been on a "cry whenever my dad holds me" kick, but yesterday they were best friends. He's taking off a month to watch her when I go back to work and I know has been dreading it since it's tough for him to calm her. I think yesterday gave him hope!
Is anyone else still experiencing pelvic/hip pain? I had really bad pain in my 3rd trimester and while it's better, it is still pretty painful, mostly when laying down. My OB wants me to go to physical therapy, but I don't have anyone to watch A and am afraid she will act up the whole time if I try to bring her. Trying to find stretches/exercises online I can do to help without having to go somewhere.
In regards to PT (I am one but I don't treat women's health issues, sorry!) maybe go for an evaluation and just tell the PT that you are there for exercises and can check back in in a month or so? That way you don't have to commit to weekly visits and you can get an exercise program focused on your issues instead of trying to self diagnose and doing the wrong things?
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Noah doesn't want to be put down today. At all. He screams the second his butt touches anything not a lap. Lots of babywearing today. And thankfully it's nice out so we can take a walk. Only 70 at noon. I'll take it.
someone keeps leaving candy up in the front office at the front desk. This someone here keeps taking handfuls of it every time I pass it. This is not helping my diet. And I blame the person bringing the candy.
I go back to work a week from today. J has yet to take a bottle. We've tried 5 kinds, and I have ordered 2 more. Poor guy is going to have a rough time. I could probably nurse him at lunch (25 minutes each way), but I couldn't make that a regular thing. Ugh!
Keeping fingers crossed one of these bottles is the one! Have you tried different holds? I've heard that can help.
noname - I pm'd you my fb info! let's be friends...
to all those out there on the fence about DTD /ST or just plain ol sex....JUST DO IT. I find it better than before, it's like the first time all over again. Granted the 1st time was crap but hey, like I said, it's like the first time all over again...lol and it' s been great every time after that first time.
I should probably save this for Friday, but probably won't remember.. so here it goes....
I was absolutely okay dropping DD off at daycare. I know and love the staff since DS has gone there since the same age. I know she will be taken care of and will thrive. There were no tears, and she seemed as content as could be!
I go back to work a week from today. J has yet to take a bottle. We've tried 5 kinds, and I have ordered 2 more. Poor guy is going to have a rough time. I could probably nurse him at lunch (25 minutes each way), but I couldn't make that a regular thing. Ugh!
Keeping fingers crossed one of these bottles is the one! Have you tried different holds? I've heard that can help.
Only DH has tried with me or of the room or out of the house. DD didn't have an issue. J doesn't like pacifiers either. I'll suggest different positions, and he is going to try white noise too (which even I need to use when I fed him).
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm the late bloomer of the group as far as how long we waited to try. Poor H has been a good sport though. We need more time for messing around but time is the main reason we waited as long as we did. It was awful. So embarrassed.
I had a csection with my first and was also surprised by how much it hurt after. I would also say it gets better quickly. The first time was horrible, the second was bad, the third was bearable and after that just kept getting better. So, if you can grin and bear it through the first couple you should be well on your way. Also, no amount of lube is too much.
I had a c section and it hurt like hell the first time we tried. Had to stop before either of us finished. I definitely agree that the more you do it, the better it gets. Just takes practice.
Is anyone else still experiencing pelvic/hip pain? I had really bad pain in my 3rd trimester and while it's better, it is still pretty painful, mostly when laying down. My OB wants me to go to physical therapy, but I don't have anyone to watch A and am afraid she will act up the whole time if I try to bring her. Trying to find stretches/exercises online I can do to help without having to go somewhere.
In regards to PT (I am one but I don't treat women's health issues, sorry!) maybe go for an evaluation and just tell the PT that you are there for exercises and can check back in in a month or so? That way you don't have to commit to weekly visits and you can get an exercise program focused on your issues instead of trying to self diagnose and doing the wrong things?
Good idea, that's probably the smartest thing to do. Thanks!!
abvintage I've got you beat, still haven't tried. I'm finally open to the idea, but trying to find time. I think I'm going to have to let H know he's going to have to come to bed earlier if he ever wants to get laid again.
Yup, +1 to all this. We still haven't tried, but I'm finally in the mood. Problem is usually that one or the other of us is sleeping when we finally get both kids to bed. I see some long weekend trips in our future (once DD is consistently sleeping through the night) just so we get quality alone time together.
Also, add me to the list of people feeling left out since I didn't jump on the FB bandwagon the first time around. I don't post a ton but would like to friend some of you if you're willing!
On my first pumping break at work. We have a decent little setup, not as pretty as hijamie, but a comfy chair, storage lockers, and a full size fridge.
Still hate this job, tho...
So...storing pump parts in fridge between sessions....put them on for second session....OMG THOSE SUCKERS ARE COLD. Whooooooo
I should probably save this for Friday, but probably won't remember.. so here it goes....
I was absolutely okay dropping DD off at daycare. I know and love the staff since DS has gone there since the same age. I know she will be taken care of and will thrive. There were no tears, and she seemed as content as could be!
Same here, no tears for her or me. Working is way easier than taking care of a baby.
On my first pumping break at work. We have a decent little setup, not as pretty as hijamie, but a comfy chair, storage lockers, and a full size fridge.
Still hate this job, tho...
So...storing pump parts in fridge between sessions....put them on for second session....OMG THOSE SUCKERS ARE COLD. Whooooooo
I find it oddly refreshing lol. Especially when it was warm in the office this summer.
motownthrowdown, I think it would be awesome for you to offer! You could just give any excess you have and tell her you can't commit to a set amount. That way A can get what she needs and you haven't overcommitted yourself.
shellyr, so sorry for your loss. Good luck getting logistics figured out.
abvintage, don't worry you're not the last. We haven't tried yet either but like ampaints I think I'm ready and just need to find the time.
Question: how often do your LOs eat during the day? Mira has only been going 1-1.5 hours between feeds. She's not otherwise fussy and it's been like this for at least a couple weeks so I don't think it's a leap. It just makes it hard to do other things when we are always nursing.
My LO usually goes 2-3 hours between eating. Have you tried to extend the time between feeds, by bouncing, reading, talking to, walking around ect.? If you haven't I would give it a try. Maybe you can slowly push back the time between when she eats.
Post by runningmommy519 on Oct 26, 2015 13:35:51 GMT -5
abvintage it hurt the first few times for us. Now there's no pain. With breastfeeding it can get.... Kinda dry down there no matter how excited you get
motownthrowdown every little bit of breast milk will help. Offer what you are comfortable with and go from there. It's also ok if you decide not to do it.
abvintage was it the first time y'all had tried? I was shocked at how bad it was too. I was like "I had a c-section! It shouldn't hurt this bad!" I wasn't prepared for what breastfeeding does to you at all. I had no idea.
It does get better. Lots of lube and foreplay. Maybe some wine too.
At my 6 week PP check up, a midwife did my appointment. She was pretty funny.
MW: Okay, and you're cleared for intercourse. me: Are you sure? Maybe I need two more weeks. MW: Hahhahahaha, no, it'll suck then. I highly recommend a bottle of wine and a bottle of lube - and maybe some for you husband, too.
Funny like a stomach flu. At 12 weeks PP, I'm just NOW not in a crapton of pain every time.
My friend who is pregnant just told me she's going to be pushing for a csection. I just can't even. She thinks she's too petite and she's afraid of pushing for as long as I did and getting hemorrhoids. So she's opting for major surgery instead.
Post by gingerygirl on Oct 26, 2015 14:11:37 GMT -5
My appointment for my IUD is today. The practice had two locations and I went to the wrong office. Ugh. Luckily they were able to squeeze me in here because I didn't want to drive a half hour to the other location.
My friend who is pregnant just told me she's going to be pushing for a csection. I just can't even. She thinks she's too petite and she's afraid of pushing for as long as I did and getting hemorrhoids. So she's opting for major surgery instead.
Honestly, I'd totally do another c-section. It is all I know, but the thought of being in labor and pushing for hours terrifies me.
My friend who is pregnant just told me she's going to be pushing for a csection. I just can't even. She thinks she's too petite and she's afraid of pushing for as long as I did and getting hemorrhoids. So she's opting for major surgery instead.
Honestly, I'd totally do another c-section. It is all I know, but the thought of being in labor and pushing for hours terrifies me.
With DS1 I was in labor for 36 hours, pushed for 3 1/2 hours, and didn't have an epidural for the first 27 hours. I would rather do that all over again than have a c section n
My friend who is pregnant just told me she's going to be pushing for a csection. I just can't even. She thinks she's too petite and she's afraid of pushing for as long as I did and getting hemorrhoids. So she's opting for major surgery instead.
Seriously, if she can find a doctor to do this at her request with no medical basis for it, and only her fear of hemorrhoids motivating her, that doctor should lose his or her license. I am in no way shaming c section moms (I've had 2 myself), but I do med mal litigation for a living and the risks are so much higher with surgery than vaginal birth, that any doctor worth their salt should really be stressing that with her and not jumping on the elective c section bandwagon. Frankly, I don't even know any practicing OB/GYNS who offer elective c sections for a reason like the one you described. Gees...
I have missed the love tit sayings since going mobile when baby was born. Now that I am actually on a computer again, I realized how much I missed them.
I like that we all pick each others boogers today.
Post by mommabakes on Oct 26, 2015 14:29:59 GMT -5
I had a ridiculously busy weekend, and I'm exhausted. I got to see my best friend though on Friday, and it was so great to get out of the house without kids and relax! I'm going to try to make a girls night happen at least once a month.
The weather here is beautiful today! I'm torn between wanting to get out and enjoy it and wanting to stay in my pjs and be lazy
DD has almost every single you she owns spread out on the living room floor.
DS still won't sleep worth anything. DH is a third shifter and I'm exhausted.
@janetheconquerer I miss the sayings since I'm mobile all the time. I never know what I'm doing when I love tit.
RE elective c section. I had one and was honestly pretty scared on the table. We're most likely one and done. Knowing that I would have to have another c section if we had another kid makes me more set ease with being one and done, and I had a pretty easy recovery. To each their own though.
I cannot keep up with randoms today! I have 30 hw questions due at 7p tonight & a 10 page essay due Wednesday. And a test Friday! How will I survive this week?!?!
Post by motownthrowdown on Oct 26, 2015 14:42:59 GMT -5
I don't understand elective c sections. Medically required, fine. But given the option, and if everything is fine with mom and baby, I was under the impression that vaginal is more healthful because it coats the baby with healthy bacteria and squishes the amniotic fluid out of the lungs.
Also, common insurance/disability gives you 48 hours with vaginal, 96 with c section, and 6 weeks of recuperation with vaginal, 8 with c section. Longer healing time for a reason.
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