I heard back from my NP friend and she said it was really weird that she told me not to nurse him. She said that as long as he's wetting enough and is playful, I should just continue doing what Ive been doing. DH doesn't want me to go against the original NPs instructions because his brothers girlfriend has only been practicing for two months and he says she doesn't have enough experience yet. What do you ladies think? I already went ahead and nursed S around 11:30 because my mom gut said she was wrong, but I'm not a medical professional so I really don't know what to do.
I am sorry you are so confused. It is hard when everything you feel is right is completely in contradiction with your doctor. If you saw an np at the doctor I would call and request a call back from an MD. And discuss your concerns. It is important to trust your medical team, but it is also important to not settle for poor medical advice it's a balance.
I am not an MD but I completely disagree with what they told you at the office. I just can't make it make sense. If they thought S was allergic to your BM would be the only time I could understand it, but that is really unusual at this age and their protocol doesn't even work for that. Not nursing seems like it is more likely to cause dehydration, weight loss and more. The poop sample makes sense, the pedialyte and no nursing doesn't.
hollydfromtn also when you talk to the Dr make sure you understand why they are doing what they are doing and if he is for this plan of action be vocal about your concerns with the plan particularly your struggles with a bottle and possible dehydration.
And if it makes you feel better try going to a different clinic and seeing a doctor.
I am actually OK with NPs in general, but since you are having concerns about advice I would suggest an MD.
Post by hollydfromtn on Nov 24, 2015 15:25:11 GMT -5
aggiebug thanks. I'm cool with NPs too but I did not care for this one. When I told her S didn't take a bottle she looked baffled and said "you're kidding, right?" I then followed with the fact that he'll take water from a sippy but has never accepted BM from one. All she seemed to hear was that he'll drink from a sippy cup and continued with her instructions. I think I'll be calling back in to talk to the dr. just so we're all on the same page.
DD had an off night and an even more off day. And we had almost no food in the house so I just had some bread for lunch and then snapped all night at both DD and DH. To top it off, it's now 10pm and DD still hasn't fallen asleep. All in all, not a great day. Fx tomorrow is better!
Post by babycfeb2015 on Nov 24, 2015 18:25:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the sympathy and coffee thoughts ladies!
Anyone here use a ring sling? I checked one out from the local babywearing group but the leader I worked with was not very helpful and I can't get it to not dig into my neck
aggiebug thanks. I'm cool with NPs too but I did not care for this one. When I told her S didn't take a bottle she looked baffled and said "you're kidding, right?" I then followed with the fact that he'll take water from a sippy but has never accepted BM from one. All she seemed to hear was that he'll drink from a sippy cup and continued with her instructions. I think I'll be calling back in to talk to the dr. just so we're all on the same page.
I would nurse. To rest his gut I'd only do bm and leave out the solids. The recommended solids sound right for a child over a year, but an infant is still mainly on milk. I would call back for some clarification and say that LO won't take the pedilyte since the sippy cup isn't something he'll take big drinks from.
Thanks for the sympathy and coffee thoughts ladies!
Anyone here use a ring sling? I checked one out from the local babywearing group but the leader I worked with was not very helpful and I can't get it to not dig into my neck
hollydfromtn when we have someone on bowel rest, they don't get anything by mouth but they get IV fluids. I don't understand why she would say not to give BM but other things are ok. Things that will harden his poop up like the bananas make sense but I would like to hear her rationale for the no BM. It never hurts to get a second opinion, especially if your mom gut is telling you its not right. My only guess (again it is a guess-I AM NOT A DR!) is that maybe BM is too easily digested and if it really is going right through him, he isn't getting the good stuff anyway. The pedialyte will keep him hydrated and keep his electrolytes within normal range while the foods work to help bulk up his poop.
Again just a guess and I would question it with a MD just to clarify. Good luck
ETA- there is no way even with that rationale that I would go very long with no bm. I'm not sure how much or how often your LO eats but with her recommendation of 8 hours, it's most likely only skipping one feeding. I probably wouldn't do much more than that anyway.
Thanks for the sympathy and coffee thoughts ladies!
Anyone here use a ring sling? I checked one out from the local babywearing group but the leader I worked with was not very helpful and I can't get it to not dig into my neck
I borrowed one from a friend but didn't like it. You can try getting the fabric to cup your shoulder before you tighten, also getting all the slack from your back to your front (so the fabric is flat on you back and loose in the front) before you put LO in. Start with the rings lower than you want them to end up when you're done tightening, which should be around corsage position.
It may be the type of shoulder isn't your style (gathered, pleated, padded, etc.)
Join Babywearing 102 on fbook and post pics asking for help.
Wrap You in Love, Wrapping Rachel, and Babywearing Faith are my go to YouTubers for wraps. It appears they all have ring sling videos too.
Post by lilyelayne on Nov 24, 2015 21:32:53 GMT -5
My crockpot creation was a hit. Whew.
My supervisor from work took this week off to hang out with her sons (middle school age.) She told them each to pick something fun for them to do, and the older one picked visiting me & DH. We're his it-gets-better geeky role models, I think. The boys played Battlefront on the Xbox and after dinner we all played board games.
Post by cougarette on Nov 24, 2015 21:47:24 GMT -5
Hey everyone! DH and I have been filling up or days off.
Sunday we picked up and decorated our tree. Yesterday we ran errands and then saw Mockingjay - very good. I'm surprised I didn't cry! Today is DH's birthday and we went to a brewery and then to dinner.
Sunday I also noticed the tops of TWO teeth coming in! Poor guy has seemed a little more fussy and was hard to get back to sleep motn. I hope they pop all the way through soon!
Thanks for the sympathy and coffee thoughts ladies!
Anyone here use a ring sling? I checked one out from the local babywearing group but the leader I worked with was not very helpful and I can't get it to not dig into my neck
I borrowed one from a friend but didn't like it. You can try getting the fabric to cup your shoulder before you tighten, also getting all the slack from your back to your front (so the fabric is flat on you back and loose in the front) before you put LO in. Start with the rings lower than you want them to end up when you're done tightening, which should be around corsage position.
It may be the type of shoulder isn't your style (gathered, pleated, padded, etc.)
Join Babywearing 102 on fbook and post pics asking for help.
Wrap You in Love, Wrapping Rachel, and Babywearing Faith are my go to YouTubers for wraps. It appears they all have ring sling videos too.
Yes, I use my RS quite frequently. lilyelayne gave some really good tips. I've also found that if I haven't spread it out enough on my shoulder it can get a little diggy. When this happens you can easily adjust it by lifting up on LOs bum from the outside of the RS, just enough to release the tension, so that you can take your other hand and work the shoulder fabric down starting at your neck and working towards your shoulder. One of the things people often complain about with RSs is the fact that it restricts your movement too much on the arm that has the sling shoulder. If you can freely move that arm, your sling is too high on your shoulder and will dig into your neck. It should be spread evenly to cup the shoulder socket. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the sympathy and coffee thoughts ladies!
Anyone here use a ring sling? I checked one out from the local babywearing group but the leader I worked with was not very helpful and I can't get it to not dig into my neck
I find the padded ones dig less, but I like the look of my nonpadded one better.
Put the rings towards the center of your chest and spread the fabric over your shoulder. Then put LO in and tighten. The rings will come back up toward your shoulder.
I like the ring sling, but I haven't gotten to use it much lately. I need to look at some different carries because 23 lbs of squirming baby on one shoulder is getting to be a bit much. The ring sling is great when they're small and not trying to escape all the time
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