Will your insurance cover a portion of the rental fee? I had the option to rent from the hospital or order the pisa. They only covered a percentage of the rental vs the whole cost of the pisa but it may be worth looking into.
I haven't called insurance yet mainly because I was waiting to decide if my supply would be enough to warrant keeping up with pumping. Now that I can feed her 75% breastmilk I want to keep up with it. I am hoping to get a chance to call on Monday to see. From what I read, my insurance only covers it if you have a baby in the nicu or have a prescription or medical reason. I am not sure if my reasoning is medical enough.
First, I would call your insurance ASAP because most of the time you have to get it done within one month of birth. Second, every insurance requires a prescription, your ob should be able to write you one easy-peasy. Last but not least, if your insurance doesn't offer to cover part of rental cost I would go ahead and get the PISA pump anyway. It's free for you and you can try it. If you don't like it, go back to what you've been renting and just do whatever the heck you want with the PISA. Keep it, sell it, let it collect dust, whatever. The point is if it's free, get it, try it. You don't have to like it.
Still no poop. It's day 4. On day 2 the ped said it would come and didn't seem worried. DH wants to call today. Still an over abundance of wet diapers. And I think she is going through a growth spurt or something. (Does that happen at one week?) - she is feeding for 20 min on both sides every hour.
Take this with a grain of salt but we went 6 days and our pediatrician said that its normal and ok. We were told that sometimes breastmilk is such a "pure" nutrition they won't poop for days. Because B had jaundice and we really needed him to poop we gave him formula and that got things moving. I would call still but they will probably say it's normal or give them formula unfortunately.
Hope you get a poopy diaper soon. FX! I know it's completely nerve wracking!
Does she have fever? Congestion or other cold symptoms? The only time I've ever seen babies cry that much was an ear infection. Even the colicky ones.
If you prop her on an incline (either put a towel under her mattress or if you have an RNP) that might help. FX!
No fever or cold. Her only real symptoms besides crying are just spitting up, arching her back, and that weird gurgling noise that happens when she clears her throat. The doctor started her on Zantac a couple of days ago but I haven't noticed any improvements. If I had to guess maybe her reflux is a little worse than they suspect and she might need something stronger. I hate putting her on meds this young but I'm thinking it might be necessary.
We went on a car ride today and she stopped crying, but kept coughing, clearing her throat and gurgling. So much and so loud that I kept praying she wasn't choking back there and was still breathing. We do have a RNP but she gurgles and coughs in that too. The only way she sleeps soundly is if I'm sitting up and she's laying on her stomach on my chest. She's doing that right now and is so calm and breathing great- you wouldn't know anything was wrong!
I guess my plan at this point is to keep her on the Zantac for now, wait it out this weekend, then call and talk to a nurse again on Monday.
Taking suggestions for sleepy time. LO wants to sleep like a starfish but also wants to be constricted. I'm guessing my only option is to buy tiny baby boa constrictors for her to snuggle with.
Newborn Halo Sleep Sack allows arms in or out and really is just tight around the tummy
I'm glad I'm not the only one with an online alias!
Right?? I started it bc I googled myself after submitting a few applications and all my pins came up. DNW employers judging my ridiculous obsession with Pinterest.
bibliothecary how are things with your Mom? I remember her threatening to show up while you gave birth and hover. Oh and the fit about not knowing the G's name.
She's been remarkably normal. After the birth, I told her to come over... she went to the hospital. And found out I wasn't there. That was a weird phone call. But other than that, she's been good. Color me shocked. She visits often, but always calls and asks first. Doesn't overstay her welcome. Brings food. It's pretty good.
Post by abvintage on Sept 11, 2015 16:14:23 GMT -5
astheria Why didn't I think of that?! Love that one too. I agree shorter/easier to type is better. I don't really expect it to go anywhere but I still want it to be an easy name to remember.
We've got something going on, but I have no clue what it is. She literally cries every second she's awake that she's not eating. She never cries the 3 hours in a row because I can soothe her to sleep for a nap. But then the second she wakes up she's crying again. Help :-(
Does she have fever? Congestion or other cold symptoms? The only time I've ever seen babies cry that much was an ear infection. Even the colicky ones.
If you prop her on an incline (either put a towel under her mattress or if you have an RNP) that might help. FX!
Post by abvintage on Sept 11, 2015 15:55:24 GMT -5
B doesn't qualify as colicky really but he was getting super gassy and fussy for awhile. We switched to Dr. Browns bottles and they seem to be really helping. Also vibration seems to help and swaddling. I'm assuming it's because it's tight across his belly.
I just watched Biden on Colbert and I really like him. I don't know about him as a president (as in I have no idea about his politics) but I would much rather have him over for dinner than Hilary. He talked about losing his son, daughter and wife and it was super sad.
Ugh this is a confession for sure. I really can't stand Biden, Hillary, or Trump (all frontrunners) I'm really an independent and have to pick a party every election because I don't completely agree with either of them but this is really a two party system and I don't want my vote to go to waste. I have to say I really like Ben Carson.
Post by abvintage on Sept 11, 2015 15:42:46 GMT -5
MIL is a total dumbass. She is totally grossed out by BFing. She always tells me that DH was formula fed and he was really happy. Well la-de-freakin-da. DH wants me to BF. I want to BF you twat. She only comes over when we can go eat at some place she wants to eat or go shopping. Then she comes and hangs out for HOURS while I could be napping. She is totally nuts but I can't even get into all of it.
bibliothecary how are things with your Mom? I remember her threatening to show up while you gave birth and hover. Oh and the fit about not knowing the G's name.
Gonna murder my husband. He gave the baby milk I had in the fridge still attached to the horns from last night, not the freakin 4 day old that's gonna go bad so now I get to pump some more
Post by abvintage on Sept 11, 2015 15:31:26 GMT -5
So I use an alias (Anastasia Schmitt) when I'm online for a ton of reasons. Internet safety, professional reasons, etc. I've always talked about doing a blog that is really random and covers everything from crafts, to decor, to excel tips & tricks. Now I can add Mommy stuff too. I'm finally starting it. The poll has the names I (with family help) have thought of.
Then there are these too long for URLs / honorable mentions: You Can't Make This Schmitt Up Schmitt, it runs in your genes Laugh so hard you'll Schmitt yourself No Schmitt there I was The Schmitt Ana Says I love this Schmitt Words from a Schmitt bag Yes, I AM Schmitting you This blog is the Schmitt Wish in one hand, Schmitt in another How did I get into this Schmitt? Everybody Schmitts If you're not careful you might Schmitt yourself We've been doing this Schmitt for Years: A Beginners guide to Surviving this Schmitt Did I start this Schmitt? Even the Smallest Schmitts can spell BIG Trouble So Much Schmitt to say I made a blog Schmitter's full We like to think our Schmitt don't Stink And now...a word from the Schmitt house. Listen up! I've got some Schmitt to say Mama Schmitt's fresh nuggets Went to the family reunion and got Schmitthoused Diamonds out of Schmitt
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After lots of heating pads, warm shower, massage, pumping I cannot get this breast to drain at all. I got maybe half an oz when I should have no trouble getting 3oz minimum. It's getting bigger and redder by the minute. Seriously, if it wasn't wildly innspropriate I'd post a picture. My left boob is easily twice the size of the right. I'm fairly concerned, so off to the doctor... Looks like mastisis #3? I might just be done with pumping/BF.
Post by abvintage on Sept 11, 2015 12:46:16 GMT -5
DSHM13 I went through a 1.5 lb weight loss with LO before he finally started gaining. We did end up giving formula as a supplement 2x a day and I felt so awful about it. I wanted to be able to give him everything he needs. You can do this. I found that if I pumped it helped me because I knew he was getting X amount another 2x a day. Trying to wake them to eat is the worst but it gets better. I promise!
Post by abvintage on Sept 11, 2015 12:38:23 GMT -5
Late to the party!
motownthrowdown that video was awesome! ajetter Rodeo Queen for sure! bibliothecary You realize that you could fund G's entire college expenses if you made a YouTube video with your lyrics! I feel very positive on this. At least sell the lyrics to some mommy YouTube star.
B thinks breathing while eating is for Chumps! It never fails that he chokes. Every time. It's never during my let down though which looks like this lately.
B is going to the doc's today. He has been very congested and it's leading to him spitting up more and not eating as much. I'm not sure what they can do but I want to make sure it doesn't lead to an ear infection since DH had horrible ear infections (and eventually tubes) as a babe.
My life. I suction before eating and do some saline. I will suction after eating too if I need to and that seems to help.
It's seems to be back in his head because I suction and get hardly anything out and he'll still be gurgling. My allergies are similar in that I don't get much out when I blow my nose but I'll get really head congested and that leads to vertigo for me. Fax they are able to help.
B is going to the doc's today. He has been very congested and it's leading to him spitting up more and not eating as much. I'm not sure what they can do but I want to make sure it doesn't lead to an ear infection since DH had horrible ear infections (and eventually tubes) as a babe.
I really liked Turbo Fire and 21 Day Fix is great because if you do the eating plan it's amazing ( I did it once before and lost 7 lbs!). You have to stick to the eating plan for 21 Day Fix for it to work. I've lost a lot of muscle strength so I want to start with PiYo and then do ChaLEAN Extreme so I can put on muscle and get strong. I've heard GREAT things about the Chalene programs!
Have you guys got cize yet? I live for Shaun T and for dancing, so I'm actually considering buying this one. I usually do a cycle of insanity after a race to gain back muscle tone, so that is the plan for now.
I haven't but I forgot to mention that now Beachbody has an on demand streaming subscription program with a lot of their programs (not sure which ones) but it could be a cool way to mix it up. DH says that there is a Cize sample on the on demand subscription, but not the whole program yet.
Lol, I tried insanity once and pulled my groin during the warmup. Not even joking.
abvintage, I have Turbo Jam and am hoping to do it a few times this week! Do you know of any other beginner/not insanity DVDs that are worth it?
I really liked Turbo Fire and 21 Day Fix is great because if you do the eating plan it's amazing ( I did it once before and lost 7 lbs!). You have to stick to the eating plan for 21 Day Fix for it to work. I've lost a lot of muscle strength so I want to start with PiYo and then do ChaLEAN Extreme so I can put on muscle and get strong. I've heard GREAT things about the Chalene programs!
Goal: Finish an entire program. It's a toss up between 21 Day Fix and PiYo. (DH is a Beachbody "coach", so we have a ton of these programs and to be fair they work if you do them). I lost all the pregnancy weight in 2 weeks (MIRACLE) but I had gained a lot before getting KU. I'd like to lose enough to not need to shop in a different store, if that makes sense.
Week high: eating like crap but haven't really put on much weight. Thank you BFing
Week low: I was supposed to start my workout on Sunday and still have yet to start it :/
Goal for the next week: Have started a program and done all the days to that point PLUS start eating better.
GTKY: Why are you looking to get fit now?: Because I'm honestly to the point where I'm having to shop in different stores sometimes and they are more expensive than my usual places. Also I'd like to have some body confidence back.
How I managed to get peed in two times in the same diaper changing session is beyond me. I'm so tired I don't even care that it got all over me & him, I care about the 3 diapers that were wasted.
This happened to my mom over the weekend while she was changing Isaac. It was so funny listening to the incident. "He got me with the spray peeps!!" (one minute later) "He got me with the spray peeps AGAIN!!"
Also, I love how my mom calls it "the spray peeps." Stealing that. She was a pretty good sport.
That is the cutest Grandma thing ever. The spray peeps, lol. I just imagine the sweetest woman ever.
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