Well, it looks like I'll be having March baby... 40w1d, ultrasound tomorrow morning. Also just done being pregnant. I'm trying not to complain though! This whole journey has been amazing and I'm sure I'll miss it. I'm just ready to meet my little girl!
We had a rough night last night. I guess nothing too crazy but baby was not so interested in sleeping. I feel exhausted this morning, hoping for some good naps.
I think baby's umbilical cord is finally about to fall off too. Do I need to clean his belly when it falls off? Do I leave it alone? I probably should have asked the doctor those questions.
j & m
married July 2012
My Angel - Amelia Hope - 3/13/14, 22 weeks
BFP #2 - 6/10/14 Hoping for our rainbow baby due February 2015
@junebugjam you can clean the area with an alcohol Swab after it has fallen off. That's what my pediatrician told me to do. Other than that she said to leave the area alone and just make sure that it doesn't have any puss on it. Sounded pretty easy to me.
My spam of the day is the at 2 weeks my LO has decided that she hates her bassinet. She only sleeps when I'm my arms on laying on top of me. I wasn't producing enough breast milk and she was losing weight so I had to supplement with formula and pump. Pumping would only get me 1 oz in the beginning and after a few days less than that. I tried all the options to get my supply back up and nothing worked so we are now formula feeding. This is a huge disappointment for me because I wanted so bad to breastfeed for as long as possible. I know that she at least got a few weeks. She seems much more satisfied now.
@Sammys1120 40w1d here also! I won't be induced until 41w though, so maybe another week of this. My brother's bday is March 5, so now everyone in my family is hoping she comes then. No real spam here, just wanted to wish other ladies still preggo well wishes for happy and healthy March deliveries!
@junebugjam you can clean the area with an alcohol Swab after it has fallen off. That's what my pediatrician told me to do. Other than that she said to leave the area alone and just make sure that it doesn't have any puss on it. Sounded pretty easy to me.
My spam of the day is the at 2 weeks my LO has decided that she hates her bassinet. She only sleeps when I'm my arms on laying on top of me. I wasn't producing enough breast milk and she was losing weight so I had to supplement with formula and pump. Pumping would only get me 1 oz in the beginning and after a few days less than that. I tried all the options to get my supply back up and nothing worked so we are now formula feeding. This is a huge disappointment for me because I wanted so bad to breastfeed for as long as possible. I know that she at least got a few weeks. She seems much more satisfied now.
I know this might sound silly but have you tired Gatorade? It helped my supply a huge amount in the beginning.
Haven't posted in a while so hello!! All your outside babies are beautiful and you post-partum mamas are doing an amazing job, even if breastfeeding isn't working out well and even if no one is sleeping. Hang in there!!
I'm 40 weeks 3 days today and feeling like I'm going to rip my hair out. I've been having contractions start and stop for about 10 days now. But baby's heart is strong, placenta looks fine, and she's got plenty of fluid in there. Why would she want to come out when it's so cold out here anyways!?
I'm 40 weeks 3 days also........no signs of this baby every coming out. Getting really frustrated since this is my third baby, and none if my other babies were late. They were all a few days before their due dates. I've been getting contractions all the time too, but that doesn't mean anything, they always stop. I......am so........done.
I wish I could send all 40+ weeks ladies a gift basket you guys are serious troopers My spam is nothin exciting. Me and my LO had our first outing today and it did not go well. She needed gas medicine so we went down to target and i had to feed her in the shoe section and it turned into a full scale baby rage attack. I actually ripped open the box of gas drops in the store and gave her some in the aisle and just handed to empty box to the cashier for checkout. #noshame
I second what @tropicbreeze said about gatorade helping supply. I bought a huge case from Sam's Club a few weeks ago so that I would have plenty at home once we were back from the hospital. I try to drink 2-3 a day and can tell a difference in my pumping sessions when I have had one right before.
@tropicbreeze I had not tried Gatorade. I tried mothers milk and fenugreek. I drank tons of water. I've almost all but dried up even though I have been trying to pump and basically getting nothing. Maybe I could try to get my supply back by drinking Gatorade. Can't hurt to try
@tropicbreeze Yeah I thought they were all a waste of money but I wanted to try them so I could keep breast feeding. As of today I am only pumping maybe half an ounce so we are 99% formula feeding. But she is getting at least that teeny tiny little bit of the good stuff
I'm 42 weeks today, being induced tonight. So tired, had 3 sweeps and been getting contractions on and off since sat afternoon, still nothing. Just want my baby in my arms now.
Best wishes to all ladies and their inductions!! Hope it's a positive experience for you!
@cndupree I'm in the same boat regarding Breastfeeding... LO doesn't want to latch on properly Nd so my supply is not great. Have been on fenugreek and blessed thistle without much luck. I had an appointment with a lactation consultant today who organised for me to take a drug called Motilium which helps you produce more milk. If gets crossed it works ! I'm Also topping up LO with formula and feel bad - but it's better than having a starving baby!
I'm so sick of pumping!!!!! I feel like a cow and I smell like sour milk!
My spam is that for the first time ever I had somewhat painful contractions last night. I was hoping they'd ramp up but they stopped and I fell asleep. Still, I see it as a good sign that at least something is happening. Grasping at all the straws here!
After talking to a few moms this weekend, I think LO might have a posterior tongue tie. There is a Dr. An hour away that specializes in them. I'm trying not to get my hopes up of getting him back to straight breastfeeding. I have been EPing for him for a month now. I just want him comfortable either way.
I go back to work today (Mar. 2). LO is 5 weeks tomorrow. So torn. I think I might cry and I'm having a really hard time putty my sweet baby back in bed to get my shower going so I leave on time. I wish it were summer now...
I do have to admit, I do miss being pregnant. I never thought I would, but I am very surprised that I do. What I miss is the internal connection between me and baby. Don't get me wrong, I am happy that she's here and we can finally put a face to our little princess, and we love her to pieces. The connection I feel to her now is so overwhelming I can barely stand it! But I do miss feeling her move inside. It's bittersweet really. Gotta say, I can't wait to be pregnant again, though, not for a few more years at least. I can't imagine having 2 in diapers at the same time.
@StephanieLBerg I agree! I think I'm gonna miss it too. At least months 4-8, ha. We're talking one-and-done so I've really been trying to enjoy it all (even the miserable parts).
Thanks ladies for the well wishes! Progress has been slow so pitocin and epidural has been started and I'm hoping for a babe by dinner!
@CutieBug1 I have always had a latching problem. Ask the consultant for a nipple shield. It is the only way I was able to breastfeed at all. It was a godsend.
I am devastated. I just got home from the peds office. LO has reflux for sure but she suspects he might have pyloric stenosis. She is trying to rule it out by having me give rice cereal in his bottle. If he doesn't stop vomiting by tomorrow with eating then we give zyntec. If he is still vomiting by Friday we go in for an ultrasound. If he has it that means surgery. I'm so terrified. My H will be so upset when I tell him. He has been nothing but worried about this baby because he was born with intestinal malrotation and had to have 3 surgeries his first year of life. Sorry for the rant but I'm sooo scared.
LO and I have just been hanging out. He's doing great and will be a month old on the 5th. Really where has that time gone?! Crazy. He's such a good baby (knock on wood) he just gets fussy when he poops. :-/
DH tore his ACL yesterday so I have since acquired another child to take care of. This is really giving my patience a test. So far everyone is still alive! :-)
@tropicbreeze I'm so sorry to hear! Keep us updated if you can! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your LO.
I did research on this because I suspected my LO had reflux. I then came across the pyloric stenosis.. I just read about it just because. It appears to be a low risk surgery. It's very common for babies to have this surgery and most doctors are very educated on it. I know that does not put any fears aside when it is your own child, but try to stay positive. :-/
LO and I have just been hanging out. He's doing great and will be a month old on the 5th. Really where has that time gone?! Crazy. He's such a good baby (knock on wood) he just gets fussy when he poops. :-/
DH tore his ACL yesterday so I have since acquired another child to take care of. This is really giving my patience a test. So far everyone is still alive! :-)
My DH tore his ACL and his meniscus when my DD was 2 months old. It was quite the adventure taking care of him and DD when he had surgery. I know how you feel! I felt accomplished if everyone was still alive and sleeping by 9 pm lol
@tropicbreeze, thoughts and prayers. DD 2 had bad reflux and it turned out to be just that. A little antacid was all she needed to fix her up. Hopefully your LO won't need anything more invasive either.
Thank you everyone. I'm really hoping it's nothing serious and just really bad reflux. Unfortunately, he has symptoms of pyloric stenosis, just nothing the doctor could feel just yet. She said the symptoms just get worse over time, that it's not something that just happens all of the sudden.
Today, I found out my father and his parents will be here Thursday to Monday to see the baby. I am glad that they want to be in her life, but I am scared that they will do what they did to me. Show up, spend maybe 4 hours with us, and then spend the rest of their visit drinking and gambling at the casinos. My father and grandfather did this EVERY TIME they came to visit me as a kid, and even continued doing it to me when I went to visit my great grandmother back in October, while still pregnant with her.
Not to mention, I am still angry and hurt about his blow up at me right before Thanksgiving, calling me a horrible mother and telling me I wasn't putting my child ahead of the rest of our needs. Plus my husband is still very red hot that my father pulled that little stunt because it put me a few nights in the hospital with high BP and bed rest.
So we'll see how they behave this next week. All I can say is that I am not taking anymore lectures from someone who hasn't even earned the title of father, muchless grandfather. Nor will I allow him to speak to me and treat me the way that he did that day.
Sorry, just needed to vent that, as his visit was just thrust upon me this afternoon without notice or him even asking me. And now he's acting like his huge blow up at me never even happened. Not sure I'll be able to keep my mouth shut while he's here.
LO and I have just been hanging out. He's doing great and will be a month old on the 5th. Really where has that time gone?! Crazy. He's such a good baby (knock on wood) he just gets fussy when he poops. :-/
DH tore his ACL yesterday so I have since acquired another child to take care of. This is really giving my patience a test. So far everyone is still alive! :-)
My DH tore his ACL and his meniscus when my DD was 2 months old. It was quite the adventure taking care of him and DD when he had surgery. I know how you feel! I felt accomplished if everyone was still alive and sleeping by 9 pm lol
Omg! Lol! I feel like you're a super mom! Because this is HARD! How long was his recovery time?
LO and I have just been hanging out. He's doing great and will be a month old on the 5th. Really where has that time gone?! Crazy. He's such a good baby (knock on wood) he just gets fussy when he poops. :-/
DH tore his ACL yesterday so I have since acquired another child to take care of. This is really giving my patience a test. So far everyone is still alive! :-)
My DH tore his ACL and his meniscus when my DD was 2 months old. It was quite the adventure taking care of him and DD when he had surgery. I know how you feel! I felt accomplished if everyone was still alive and sleeping by 9 pm lol
Omg! Lol! I feel like you're a super mom! Because this is HARD! How long was his recovery time?
His recovery time was 6 weeks no weight bearing. Then another many months just crutches. He had physical therapy for 6 months. It was hard because he couldn't carry DD anywhere or drive. It was his right knee. Fortunately we are both teachers at the same school so that was convenient. I cried a lot but figured out a routine. I would get DD ready and sit her with him so he could feed or entertain her from the couch. In the first few weeks it was rough until the pain went away and he was able to move around himself. Now I will say his recovery time was extremely long because of the meniscus. Just an ACL tear shouldn't take as long. They have them put weight on that pretty quickly. Don't be afraid to say yes to help! I gladly took meals or someone offering to pick up my house!
@tropicbreeze I'm so sorry to hear that. Fx he doesn't need the surgery. Hugs!
@StephanieLBerg Hugs to you too, lady. Don't feel like you need to keep your mouth shut, clearly your father didn't. But also, try to focus on your LO and your own needs and not waste energy on people who don't deserve it.
@junebugjam that was me yesterday & this AM. I think I figured out she was overly tired I tried the "shhh" thing & it worked. Shhhhhhhh....shhhh... mommys going crazy lol
The bright side to all the crying was that he only woke up once in the middle of the night. We got two solid 3 hour blocks of sleep, and he's been sleeping again since about 9. I just need to get this chunk of sleep started earlier than midnight and we're golden.
j & m
married July 2012
My Angel - Amelia Hope - 3/13/14, 22 weeks
BFP #2 - 6/10/14 Hoping for our rainbow baby due February 2015
em4iowa
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Re: March Spam
How's everyone doing and feeling? I hope well! Happy March!
We had a rough night last night. I guess nothing too crazy but baby was not so interested in sleeping. I feel exhausted this morning, hoping for some good naps.
I think baby's umbilical cord is finally about to fall off too. Do I need to clean his belly when it falls off? Do I leave it alone? I probably should have asked the doctor those questions.
My spam of the day is the at 2 weeks my LO has decided that she hates her bassinet. She only sleeps when I'm my arms on laying on top of me. I wasn't producing enough breast milk and she was losing weight so I had to supplement with formula and pump. Pumping would only get me 1 oz in the beginning and after a few days less than that. I tried all the options to get my supply back up and nothing worked so we are now formula feeding. This is a huge disappointment for me because I wanted so bad to breastfeed for as long as possible. I know that she at least got a few weeks. She seems much more satisfied now.
I'm 40 weeks 3 days today and feeling like I'm going to rip my hair out. I've been having contractions start and stop for about 10 days now. But baby's heart is strong, placenta looks fine, and she's got plenty of fluid in there. Why would she want to come out when it's so cold out here anyways!?
My spam is nothin exciting. Me and my LO had our first outing today and it did not go well. She needed gas medicine so we went down to target and i had to feed her in the shoe section and it turned into a full scale baby rage attack. I actually ripped open the box of gas drops in the store and gave her some in the aisle and just handed to empty box to the cashier for checkout. #noshame
@cndupree I'm in the same boat regarding Breastfeeding... LO doesn't want to latch on properly Nd so my supply is not great. Have been on fenugreek and blessed thistle without much luck. I had an appointment with a lactation consultant today who organised for me to take a drug called Motilium which helps you produce more milk. If gets crossed it works ! I'm Also topping up LO with formula and feel bad - but it's better than having a starving baby!
I'm so sick of pumping!!!!! I feel like a cow and I smell like sour milk!
After talking to a few moms this weekend, I think LO might have a posterior tongue tie. There is a Dr. An hour away that specializes in them.
I'm trying not to get my hopes up of getting him back to straight breastfeeding. I have been EPing for him for a month now. I just want him comfortable either way.
Thanks ladies for the well wishes! Progress has been slow so pitocin and epidural has been started and I'm hoping for a babe by dinner!
DH tore his ACL yesterday so I have since acquired another child to take care of. This is really giving my patience a test. So far everyone is still alive! :-)
I did research on this because I suspected my LO had reflux. I then came across the pyloric stenosis.. I just read about it just because. It appears to be a low risk surgery. It's very common for babies to have this surgery and most doctors are very educated on it. I know that does not put any fears aside when it is your own child, but try to stay positive. :-/
Not to mention, I am still angry and hurt about his blow up at me right before Thanksgiving, calling me a horrible mother and telling me I wasn't putting my child ahead of the rest of our needs. Plus my husband is still very red hot that my father pulled that little stunt because it put me a few nights in the hospital with high BP and bed rest.
So we'll see how they behave this next week. All I can say is that I am not taking anymore lectures from someone who hasn't even earned the title of father, muchless grandfather. Nor will I allow him to speak to me and treat me the way that he did that day.
Sorry, just needed to vent that, as his visit was just thrust upon me this afternoon without notice or him even asking me. And now he's acting like his huge blow up at me never even happened. Not sure I'll be able to keep my mouth shut while he's here.
@cndupree15 have tried nipple shield successfully but even tHen he won't always latch on
Why didn't all that crying make you as tired as it made me?
Omg! Lol! I feel like you're a super mom! Because this is HARD! How long was his recovery time?
@StephanieLBerg Hugs to you too, lady. Don't feel like you need to keep your mouth shut, clearly your father didn't. But also, try to focus on your LO and your own needs and not waste energy on people who don't deserve it.