Waiting at the pediatrician a office - doc over an hour late... Baby getting hungry... Do I feed or continue waiting? Wondering what the lesser of two evils would be - prolonging feed or interrupting it for doc when she comes in...
Our doc was totally cool with feeding. She did background questions while I finished up and then did the exam after. Definitely feed the baby!
Waiting at the pediatrician a office - doc over an hour late... Baby getting hungry... Do I feed or continue waiting? Wondering what the lesser of two evils would be - prolonging feed or interrupting it for doc when she comes in...
Feed. If the pediatrician doesn't understand or support that then its time to find another pediatrician.
Waiting at the pediatrician a office - doc over an hour late... Baby getting hungry... Do I feed or continue waiting? Wondering what the lesser of two evils would be - prolonging feed or interrupting it for doc when she comes in...
Feed. If the pediatrician doesn't understand or support that then its time to find another pediatrician.
I'm pretty sure I nursed my DD at every pedi appointment up to 4 or 6 months. My pedi did her exam while she was eating like it was no big deal, bc it really shouldn't be a big deal to them. It was probably easier to hear her breath sounds while she was happily eating vs screaming/hungry/upset. Then when she was done nursing she'd do the diaper area, hips, measuring, etc part of the exam.
Post by rachelilly23 on Mar 17, 2016 14:36:08 GMT -5
I still haven't seen my baby poop. She pooped twice in the hospital when she was in the nursery. I've had her with me for the past 48 hours and nothing. Poop, baby!
Post by zombiesquad on Mar 17, 2016 18:35:00 GMT -5
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
Married since 2010 DX w/PCOS in Feb 2011 Five cycles w/Letrozole+TI+IUI BFP w/injects+IUI in 2012 DD born May 2013 NTNP since 2015 Early miscarriage March 2015 TTA April/May BFP June! DS born February 2016
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I was going to bring this up... Was anyone asked like 6 kajillion times about this by every doctor? They asked me at my 36 and 37 week appts, at the hospital, at my post partum visit and I had to sign something saying we discussed it. Seems totally crazy to me... You can't have sex for 6 weeks anyways and I have another PP check before that...They never asked me about it this much when I was single or before we had a baby. I actually found it really off putting and strange. We are doing lactation amenorrhea (which is a super fancy way of saying EBF and hoping my period doesn't come back for awhile, although according to my MW it's very effective as long as you follow the rules). For us it wouldn't be a big deal to have another one close together, although ideally we will wait a little while. I don't really want to go back on the pill ever again. When we are all done with kids we can find a more permanent solution but for now we will be sticking with BF and then rhythm method when my period comes back.
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
Same DH will be getting a vasectomy. Until then we'll just use condoms.
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
DH is doing a vasectomy too. It took us 5 years to get C and then A was planned but unexpected. We were headed to the RE the next month. It's so weird to think about birth control. My OB was really pushing for me to get my tubes tied since I needed a c/s anyway. He seemed almost irritated that I refused it. My body, my family, my choice!
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I was going to bring this up... Was anyone asked like 6 kajillion times about this by every doctor? They asked me at my 36 and 37 week appts, at the hospital, at my post partum visit and I had to sign something saying we discussed it. Seems totally crazy to me... You can't have sex for 6 weeks anyways and I have another PP check before that...They never asked me about it this much when I was single or before we had a baby. I actually found it really off putting and strange.(snip) ...rhythm method when my period comes back.
Everyone who asked me mentioned the people who came to their 6wk pp visit pregnant. I mean, I've heard of people having sex ~2weeks out so it could be possible (DNW sleep deprived sex here).
We did LA until we conceived this one one year from DS birth and will do withdrawal/FAM once my period comes back.
Post by peachesncream on Mar 17, 2016 20:11:24 GMT -5
LA is how we wound up with surprise DD2 so not that haha. I am leaning towards an IUD, I would like to avoid hormonal BC if possible. We will think about more kids once our oldest is in kindergarten so we have 3.5 years.
Not everyone follows the 6 week rule and not everyone experiences LA (some people show up to their 6 week appointment pregnant despite EBF) so be careful with that! ;-)
Post by isolemnlyswear on Mar 17, 2016 20:47:17 GMT -5
Not only following the 6 week rule but making it a life rule hahah. Kidding, kind of. My littles are only 19 months apart and we do not want another right away or maybe even at all. H will eventually get snipped but we won't do it for a few years to make sure we are sure we only want 2. Because my body hates all birth control we will be doing NFP where I will temp and keep track of CM. So until my new cycle is established we will probably limit sex and then pull out. (H refuses to where a condom)
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I hate BCP as it makes me into a hormonal psycho. Like ruined marriage and friendship nutcase. Im also not keen on IUDs as as lot of the people I know had serious complications or it took over a year to get their period back. We want more kids but not until LO is in preschool for financial reasons. The pull out method worked for us for over 10 years so probably that and temping to avoid.
Am I the only one who would never request my partner have a vasectomy? I just think what if something were to happen to me and MH remarried and she wanted children? I wouldn't want to take that from him.
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I hate BCP as it makes me into a hormonal psycho. Like ruined marriage and friendship nutcase. Im also not keen on IUDs as as lot of the people I know had serious complications or it took over a year to get their period back. We want more kids but not until LO is in preschool for financial reasons. The pull out method worked for us for over 10 years so probably that and temping to avoid.
Am I the only one who would never request my partner have a vasectomy? I just think what if something were to happen to me and MH remarried and she wanted children? I wouldn't want to take that from him.
I asked H if he was sure he wanted to go through with it. What if he left me and wanted to have children in his next relationship? He said he was sure and that if he we split, he'd just want to focus on/support the kids he already has. We have the weirdest conversations.
Married since 2010 DX w/PCOS in Feb 2011 Five cycles w/Letrozole+TI+IUI BFP w/injects+IUI in 2012 DD born May 2013 NTNP since 2015 Early miscarriage March 2015 TTA April/May BFP June! DS born February 2016
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I hate BCP as it makes me into a hormonal psycho. Like ruined marriage and friendship nutcase. Im also not keen on IUDs as as lot of the people I know had serious complications or it took over a year to get their period back. We want more kids but not until LO is in preschool for financial reasons. The pull out method worked for us for over 10 years so probably that and temping to avoid.
Am I the only one who would never request my partner have a vasectomy? I just think what if something were to happen to me and MH remarried and she wanted children? I wouldn't want to take that from him.
I actually didn't request it. DH mentioned it first I believe. He'd actually like me to also get my tubes tied but I said no since it's bigger surgery. He's also 39, this is his second marriage and he is very done having kids.
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I hate BCP as it makes me into a hormonal psycho. Like ruined marriage and friendship nutcase. Im also not keen on IUDs as as lot of the people I know had serious complications or it took over a year to get their period back. We want more kids but not until LO is in preschool for financial reasons. The pull out method worked for us for over 10 years so probably that and temping to avoid.
Am I the only one who would never request my partner have a vasectomy? I just think what if something were to happen to me and MH remarried and she wanted children? I wouldn't want to take that from him.
My husband is actually the one who brought up getting snipped. He's a lot older than me (he's in his late 40's) and says he's too old to have any more kids. He also says I did my part with the getting pregnant (fertility drugs for DS) and being pregnant and breastfeeding. The least he can do is be the one to keep us from getting pregnant again since we agree our family is complete.
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I hate BCP as it makes me into a hormonal psycho. Like ruined marriage and friendship nutcase. Im also not keen on IUDs as as lot of the people I know had serious complications or it took over a year to get their period back. We want more kids but not until LO is in preschool for financial reasons. The pull out method worked for us for over 10 years so probably that and temping to avoid.
Am I the only one who would never request my partner have a vasectomy? I just think what if something were to happen to me and MH remarried and she wanted children? I wouldn't want to take that from him.
We decided together that was the best method since it's less invasive and I've gone through 3 pregnancies and deliveries so it's his turn to do something. He doesn't have a problem with it at all and doesn't want more kids when he's older.
We went to the RE for my pregnancies but my husband will get a vasectomy, probably this summer. ( I had ovulation issues). He said he was willing to do it and we are 100% done at two. We've talked about all the options and are very comfortable with this option. I didn't get my period until 18 months post partum last time so I don't feel a huge sense of urgency but we need to talk soon about when we want to do it.
I don't think there's anything wrong with a woman bringing it up as an option. No one is forcing the man to get it, and why should we always default to the women being responsible for BC?
I hate BCP as it makes me into a hormonal psycho. Like ruined marriage and friendship nutcase. Im also not keen on IUDs as as lot of the people I know had serious complications or it took over a year to get their period back. We want more kids but not until LO is in preschool for financial reasons. The pull out method worked for us for over 10 years so probably that and temping to avoid.
Am I the only one who would never request my partner have a vasectomy? I just think what if something were to happen to me and MH remarried and she wanted children? I wouldn't want to take that from him.
I asked H if he was sure he wanted to go through with it. What if he left me and wanted to have children in his next relationship? He said he was sure and that if he we split, he'd just want to focus on/support the kids he already has. We have the weirdest conversations.
We have the same weird conversations. Hence why i asked my question.
Hope I didnt come across as judgy. I have been thinking about this topic for a while and was genuinely curious.
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I hate BCP as it makes me into a hormonal psycho. Like ruined marriage and friendship nutcase. Im also not keen on IUDs as as lot of the people I know had serious complications or it took over a year to get their period back. We want more kids but not until LO is in preschool for financial reasons. The pull out method worked for us for over 10 years so probably that and temping to avoid.
Am I the only one who would never request my partner have a vasectomy? I just think what if something were to happen to me and MH remarried and she wanted children? I wouldn't want to take that from him.
Huh. I never really thought about DH remarrying - I think I might bring this up to him next time we talk about it. We discussed him getting a vasectomy because he doesn't want me to have to be on hormonal BC for the rest of my reproductive years (and I very much appreciate his thoughtfulness). We will be using temping and condoms until we decide if we want another or not, then DH is getting snipped.
Post by rosetyler72 on Mar 18, 2016 2:23:19 GMT -5
I think we'll be using condoms, though I kind of hate them. Possibly an IUD but we will likely try for #2 within 2 yrs so it seems overkill to place one and then get it removed so soon. H will be getting a vasectomy when we are done, we decided that a long time ago. Never thought about the remarriage thing but I doubt that would change his mind.
I will be getting the Mirena IUD after this LO. I've had 2 before (back to back) and had no issues, no pregnancies, and no period for 8 years. WHERE DO I SIGN??? Lol.
H is getting a V as well, as we simply cannot afford another. Plus, our house is plenty full. DD2 will have her 1 same age sibling, so I'm very happily done.
As to the remarriage Q: I was actually against a V. If something happened to the kids and I, it would be difficult/expensive to reverse it. 30-60% success rate, depending on how long ago it was done.
I was "done" having kids in 2004. I never expected to have a second family, so that weighed heavily on my mind. If I had done anything permanent, we likely wouldn't have seriously dated or married. (We discussed kids the 1st date.)
But he insists that if the kids were taken from him, he wouldn't want to have another family. Plus, he'll already be 52 when Encore graduates from HS, and he can't imagine being in (or close to) his 60s with a teen. So, V it is. I did ask him to wait until after delivery, just to make sure everything is okay with this baby. Sometimes bad things happen. Day we get home from the hospital, he plans to start the process.
I had a Mirena for 3 years and it caused me to gain an excessive amount of weight (literally, I could not lose the weight- I was exercising, dieting, had a job where I walked a TON, and nothing), so I'm not interested in another Mirena. But I cant use BCP because I have migraines with aura, so its a stroke risk. My H really doesnt want to go back to using condoms, so I'm considering Paraguard.
Post by OrganicRosemary on Mar 18, 2016 8:23:04 GMT -5
We used condoms early on with DD1, not consistently though. My cycle didn't come back until she was 12.5 months and I got pregnant with #2 when she was 15 months on cycle 2 or 3. But, I was ok with getting pregnant. We'll probably do the same this time. I'm not interested in hormonal BC and IUDs scare the crap out of me and we're not done.
H let me know he made an appointment for a vasectomy consultation. It's something we've talked about at length and are happy with our little family. After all these years of fertility treatments to get the kids we have, it's weird to think we're shutting it all down now.
It made me wonder what you ladies are planning for BC?
I was going to bring this up... Was anyone asked like 6 kajillion times about this by every doctor? They asked me at my 36 and 37 week appts, at the hospital, at my post partum visit and I had to sign something saying we discussed it. Seems totally crazy to me... You can't have sex for 6 weeks anyways and I have another PP check before that...They never asked me about it this much when I was single or before we had a baby. I actually found it really off putting and strange. We are doing lactation amenorrhea (which is a super fancy way of saying EBF and hoping my period doesn't come back for awhile, although according to my MW it's very effective as long as you follow the rules). For us it wouldn't be a big deal to have another one close together, although ideally we will wait a little while. I don't really want to go back on the pill ever again. When we are all done with kids we can find a more permanent solution but for now we will be sticking with BF and then rhythm method when my period comes back.
I forgot to answer you yesterday. With both of my previous kiddos I was asked about BC plans a couples times before being discharged and at my post partum. I just lied and said condoms because didn't feel like explaining that pills really mess up my cycle so didn't want to mess with them when we were trying to plan our kids for two years apart.
I didn't get my period back for 10 months with DS and over a year with DD. My cycle was irregular after both which made it hard TTC. I
We used condoms early on with DD1, not consistently though. My cycle didn't come back until she was 12.5 months and I got pregnant with #2 when she was 15 months on cycle 2 or 3. But, I was ok with getting pregnant. We'll probably do the same this time. I'm not interested in hormonal BC and IUDs scare the crap out of me and we're not done.
This would be my ideal situation. We are ok with them closer together than that. They did tell me that a year before I get pregnant again will give me a better chance for a VBAC. I would like to try for that, all my other indicators were good.
Post by sunshineshades on Mar 18, 2016 9:23:37 GMT -5
I feel I should know this but contractions. Do they make your whole uterus hard? I've had off and on what could be contractions or bh. They are uncomfortable, feel crampy down low and all along the front of my uterus is hard and it makes my heart rate change. They're enough at times to make me say "oww" or need to breathe through. But I also wonder if she's just moving really weird.
Ugh, you guys. The two year old interrupted my last post by throwing up all over the couch, floor, me. I pushed send right when she started, seeing that now, it took 42 minutes to clean up at 38+ weeks pregnant. Not awesome. So the bug DS has has moved in to her. He hasn't eaten anything yet today so I don't know if he's past the throw up stage or not, he kept his dinner down though. Sigh. Hoping it doesn't spread to MH and me next. This baby really needs to follow suit and be overdue now. Cannot have a newborn in the middle of Pukefest 2016. =(
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