I got peed on by ds2 right after he was born. I kind if think it was funny they even told me but I guess it's part of his birth story like the kid that screams really loud in that first few seconds or whatever.
So it looks like I might have lost the bassinet portion of the PNP I bought for DD's. A replacement goes for about $40-50 on eBay which is a little less than a brand new PNP. I REALLY don't need another PNP, I have another super standard one so I doubt this singleton needs 3. I've been debating on buying a cheap RNP if I absolutely cannot find the bassinet part for the PNP (if they even make cheap ones).
Baby will be here by the 12th and I want some sort of sleeper that I can have in the room with me especially after a RCS. Any suggestions on an affordable RNP or another sleeper? HALP!
Maybe check Craigslist?
Epic fail on my part for not thinking of Craigslist. I found a like new (from pics) RNP for $20. Thank you!
Yay for less pain PikoPiko! You feeling ok emotionally?
I was doing so much better yesterday, still held it together after a terrible night. But I totally regressed today.
Popped more pain meds today, feeing very drained. LO is still struggling with core temp regulation. He is always cold and cried a lot yesterday because of it. The room is at 71 F, his temp is still at 96F. DH and I are so wiped out trying to sooth the baby.
He's only 5 days old, i pushed to have his first pediatric appt today instead of the usual 7-10 days window. Was told to check his temp hourly, increase his milk intake. Formula feed him in larger quantity on top of whatever I can provide, see if he improves by tomorrow. The pediatrician told me she is concerned he might have an infection cos I was GBS+, even though I was given an antibiotic in my IV. She said if he's still not improved by then, she's transferring him to a hospital's ER. I'm in a hormonal mess and that was the last thing I wanted to hear. I didn't even care what the doc might think of me and ugly cried instantly. Deep down I know he'll be OK. I just can't stop the waterworks every time I take his temperature and see a number out of range. This is so much worse than watching my glucose numbers as I feel so out of my control.
Yay for less pain PikoPiko! You feeling ok emotionally?
I was doing so much better yesterday, still held it together after a terrible night. But I totally regressed today.
Popped more pain meds today, feeing very drained. LO is still struggling with core temp regulation. He is always cold and cried a lot yesterday because of it. The room is at 71 F, his temp is still at 96F. DH and I are so wiped out trying to sooth the baby.
He's only 5 days old, i pushed to have his first pediatric appt today instead of the usual 7-10 days window. Was told to check his temp hourly, increase his milk intake. Formula feed him in larger quantity on top of whatever I can provide, see if he improves by tomorrow. The pediatrician told me she is concerned he might have an infection cos I was GBS+, even though I was given an antibiotic in my IV. She said if he's still not improved by then, she's transferring him to a hospital's ER. I'm in a hormonal mess and that was the last thing I wanted to hear. I didn't even care what the doc might think of me and ugly cried instantly. Deep down I know he'll be OK. I just can't stop the waterworks every time I take his temperature and see a number out of range. This is so much worse than watching my glucose numbers as I feel so out of my control.
I am sorry. Hugs. I will be thinking about you tonight. Don't hesitate to call the nurse advice line if you get worried in the middle of the night. I hope he improves fast!
Yay for less pain PikoPiko! You feeling ok emotionally?
I was doing so much better yesterday, still held it together after a terrible night. But I totally regressed today.
Popped more pain meds today, feeing very drained. LO is still struggling with core temp regulation. He is always cold and cried a lot yesterday because of it. The room is at 71 F, his temp is still at 96F. DH and I are so wiped out trying to sooth the baby.
He's only 5 days old, i pushed to have his first pediatric appt today instead of the usual 7-10 days window. Was told to check his temp hourly, increase his milk intake. Formula feed him in larger quantity on top of whatever I can provide, see if he improves by tomorrow. The pediatrician told me she is concerned he might have an infection cos I was GBS+, even though I was given an antibiotic in my IV. She said if he's still not improved by then, she's transferring him to a hospital's ER. I'm in a hormonal mess and that was the last thing I wanted to hear. I didn't even care what the doc might think of me and ugly cried instantly. Deep down I know he'll be OK. I just can't stop the waterworks every time I take his temperature and see a number out of range. This is so much worse than watching my glucose numbers as I feel so out of my control.
Internet stranger hugs. So hard to take care of you and LO when you're both feeling bad. I'm praying that tonight is a little easier for your family.
Post by allonsy221b on Feb 10, 2015 23:34:25 GMT -5
PikoPiko, I'm so sorry that has to be so stressful. I can't recall if you had a c/s or not but it took me a week and half before I could start to wean. Keep taking the meds, don't feel bad about it. You need to feel better to help your little feel better too. I wish I had advice for his temp but T&P's that he starts regulating soon and we're here for you!
Post by allonsy221b on Feb 10, 2015 23:37:02 GMT -5
So I got off work early and decided I was going to surprise DD and get her early from daycare. As soon as I went to walk into her class, her teacher was carrying her out, she was a crying mess, and I was told that she had a fever of 101. >< I'm so stressed out, we just got over croup that she had from December to middle of January. LO is getting evicted next week, I need this cold or whatever it is gone asap.
Any tips? I'm using my EO's, humidifier, vicks, motrin, and my friend told me about something called immune boom for kids so I'm going to research that. I'm so sick of sickness! DH always catches whatever she has also.
Post by seamonster on Feb 10, 2015 23:40:03 GMT -5
PikoPiko, I'm sorry things are so stressful. I hope your LO feels better and starts to get his body temperature regulated. Internet stranger hugs for you.
Post by seamonster on Feb 10, 2015 23:44:58 GMT -5
I've slept a total of 4 hours tonight. Managed to get 3 in, woke up and had to pee (as usual), and then maybe an hour total after that. DH is not sleeping well and was making a big show of how much my trying to get back to sleep was disturbing him. He's sleeping fine now that I'm up. Bleh.
Both my legs were cramping and I wasn't going to sleep anyway, so I took a Ca/Mg supplement and an epsom salt bath to help with my legs and feet. Still can't go back to sleep. I think there's going to be a lot of napping today.
At the ER, LO is being placed under a warmer. His temp was 95.4F when we left home, doing better now with the warmer. They're going to do some lab work to check if he has an infection. This menu of tests involve a catheter, a spinal fluid collection and some blood draws. I'm an emotional mess, DH convinced me to accept the tests, I just can't watch. Staying outside the room while they work on my poor 5 days old baby.
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