May 2015 Moms — The Bump

Best pump for full time work

Sam2552 — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:35:29 +0000

I went back to work three weeks ago. I have noticed a steasy decrease in my supply. As I have ruled out everything else I believe it might be the pump. What pumps are other moms using and how often do you pump?

Nipple Shield Rant

kby721 — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:34:10 +0000

How many of you are still using the nipple shield and where do you store the darn thing for easy access? We will be using it for the long haul as DD can't seem to latch without it thanks to my flat nipples. I think I would enjoy BF so much more if I didn't need to go search for my shield every time she was hungry. And who decided to make the stupid thing clear?! It's impossible to find if I drop it on the floor or if it falls off at night. But don't worry if I can't find it the dog will! I'm inventing one that glows in the dark or comes in a bright color.

7/30 Unpopular Opinion Thursday

lola2bee — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:34:14 +0000

what do you think that maybe not everyone agrees with? No judgment!!

7/30 Baby Sleep Issues

lola2bee — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:41:14 +0000

Bedtimes, schedules, CIO, cosleeping... lets discuss

Baby fussy at breast in afternoons

chicago1985 — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:43:06 +0000

my baby is fussy and cries after about 5 mins of breastfeeding only in the afternoons. Anyone else have this problem or know what's going on?

Mirena mommies

keitlin415 — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 07:47:14 +0000

I want to hear about other people's experiences with Mirena so far. Getting Mirena was not an easy decision for me, but it seems like my best option. I feel like I will be regretting getting it unless I have some sort of support group for it. I just had it placed 3 days ago. Mine didn't hurt going in, but when I stood up I felt it inside of me and it hurt when I shifted to one side. I walked around in the room until I felt comfortable that it was in right. I had cramping for the rest of the day and was fatigued. I only bled for one day afterwards and have been sore. I felt pretty good yesterday and it had been over 48 hours, so my husband and I had sex last night. It didn't feel very good. I woke up in the middle of the night having stomach cramps/bloating. I feel better now so I'm thinking the stomach cramps were from the glass of champagne I had last night. I'm going to check for the strings when I'm feeling a little braver. How has everybody else's experience been so far?

Is a pacifier a lost cause at this point?

blairdavis99 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:36:14 +0000

DD appears to enjoy the pacifier and it does soothe her but she has zero ability to hold it in her mouth by herself. She doesn't spit it out, it usually just falls out or her tongue moving around pushes it out. I like the fact that she is calmed and soothed by it but don't really see myself holding it in her mouth too much longer in the future. So my question is whether holding it in her mouth herself is something she can still grow into/learn or are we pretty much past that point? She is 3 mo. TIA!

7/30 Feeding Support

lola2bee — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:39:50 +0000

breastfeeding, exclusive pumping, formula, reflux, gas, poop - lets talk about it!

Wake Up Time

justkeeptrying — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:03:26 +0000

I've heard that babies have an internal clock in terms of wake up time. I'm just curious when everyone's LO's are getting up. Has anyone had any success in shifting their baby's wake up time?? My DS was getting up at 6am pretty consistently but the last few days has shifted himself to 5am *mom sobs*. I would love advice on shifting this later. He's also resisting early bedtime. We were consistently doing 7pm and then he suddenly started refusing. He will go down at 7 and then be awake by 8. I nurse him and then he will go down for the night after a few tears. We haven't changed anything in our daily routine and he naps 4x a day and I encourage hour and a half to 2 hour long naps. He usually naps in my arms because otherwise he will wake up after 20 minutes. Help!!! I'm so tired...5am is much too early for me!!!

is it sanitary to put breastmilk in the refrigerator at work?

scharle3 — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 17:56:52 +0000

is it sanitary to put breastmilk in the refrigerator at work? I've started pumping at work and I feel weird doing it. Mainly because I'm in a closed door cubicle. So there are two people on each side and it makes a lot of noise. I just feel weird that people can hear and they know whats going on.

The Bump App

justkeeptrying — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:48:36 +0000

Okay this is going to sound very stupid since I've been on this site for almost a year now...but I still have no idea how this app works. So can someone please tell me a) how I check my private messages, and b) where it notifies me if someone tags me in a post?? I feel so dumb right now but I have no idea on these and have tried to figure it out on my own. My apologies if anyone has sent me any private messages...Because I don't know how to find them!!!

7/30 Lets Talk About Sex

lola2bee — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:31:22 +0000

too much? Not enough? Who has time? - lets talk about it!

7/30 Weight Loss Check In

lola2bee — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:30:30 +0000

need support? Have questions? Post them here!!

Two month shots today..,

rachelarynxo — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:08:01 +0000

I know there's probably a thread about this somewhere, but I just need some strength to handle watching my little guy get his shots today! I'm having them spaced out (two shots and the vaccine he drinks today, the rest next week), but I just hate seeing him in pain! Any helpful tips or suggestions besides Tylenol?

Breastfeeding ???

saloved — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:02:59 +0000

any twin mommies breastfeeding. I started out very strong and was VERY fortunate that both my girls latched well and I had a great supply. Since I started back to work it seems like my supply has decreased. I pump every 3 hours at work just as if I would feed them but I am not getting as much as I was before I started working. Any advice?

milky sweet dreams - pumping faux pas

Mizukimommi — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:42:25 +0000

One night baby and I both were so exhausted and that she didn't finish her feeding so I needed to pump. I grabbed the pump and started to pump. Eventually my lap felt really warm, I looked down my night shirt and bed were soaked. I had gone a full 5min without the bottle attached. I cried, cleaned up, and curled up in bed to sleep without finishing.

How many times a week do you bath your baby?

nayz263 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:21:57 +0000

So many people say different things. I vary bathing my baby between every 2-3 days (we've gone 4 days before) should we be bathing baby every night?

Bumbo seat- anyone using it yet?

gtellier — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:23:24 +0000

What are your personal reviews on the bumbo seat?

11 week old teething!??

katyeblue — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:26:38 +0000

i think my 11 week old is teething. I am a STM and I know the signs. Does anyone know anything about this? Isn't early? I almost feel like he would need some teething drops (Camilla) cause he seems like it's bothering him

Monthly pictures and milestones

ldmw — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:11:01 +0000

silly question - I take a monthly picture each month on the day my daughter was born. I also write down how much she weighs and some things she likes, etc. I don't even know if this question will make sense, but when do you record milestones? For the previous month or the upcoming month? For example, I take her 2 month picture when she's about 8 weeks. I wrote all of her milestones from previous month. Later in the month she rolls over at 10 weeks. So she's technically 2 months when she rolls over but then do I record it when I take her 3 month picture? Seems so simple but I'm confused.

What in laws say!

PSMITH1286 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:30:58 +0000

what do your in laws or family members say that drive you nuts? Pretty sure this has been started, but I needed to start it again. I hate it when I walk in and my MIL says "there's my baby!" No she's mine. I carried her for 9 months and went through all the work. It drives me nuts to hear her talk to other people able our daughter to. She always refers to her as "her baby" and not her granddaughter. I've corrected her and several members of her family several times. But nothing has changed. Rant over

Period

ceberhardt89 — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:16:55 +0000

Has anyone gotten their period back yet? My little girl just turned 12 weeks on Monday and it started yesterday. I am not breastfeeding and the flow is awful! I am having to change my pad every hour or so. How long should I expect this to last for? I just started taking my birth control pill again so I'm hoping that helps. I can't use tampons with the pads because I have granulation tissue build up in two places and it's too painful to even try. I have to wait until the middle of August to get that removed.

Pool/Sunscreen for baby?

danibonello — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:22:07 +0000

I'm pretty sure this was covered a while ago but my search feature is being stupid. We have family that have been begging us to bring the baby over for a pool day. I've been putting it off as long as I can, but I have to bite the bullet and go this weekend. LO will be 11 weeks. I'd like to try and dip her feet in the water, but other than that I'll be keeping her in the shade with her sun hat, etc. I'd still like to sunscreen her but wasn't sure if that was recommended yet? Has anyone: Used sunscreen on an 11 week old or younger? If so, brand? Dipped baby in a pool? How did it go? I'm so far outside of my comfort zone with this... never investigated because I was hoping not to be faced with it for a while (and I'm a really laid back parent!). Thanks so much!

Hurt & Angry

blairdavis99 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:13:55 +0000

My 10 yo stepdaughter just told me that her mom and grandma (mom's mom) had been making fun of pictures of my DD when she first came home from the NICU. She was born 34 weeks at 3lb and came home at just over 4lb. She was a preemie and quite tiny and her face was gaunt and thin with huge sunken eyes. Poor girl was an IUGR baby and has gone through a lot. They called her an alien and other mean names. As much as I know these people are ignorant idiots (there is a reason why her dad & I have custody), I can't help feeling really hurt and angry on my LO's behalf! And it makes me terrified for the future when I'm sure she and/or her brother will encounter ridicule from others - it's just a fact of life. But this momma bear was not ready for such strong protective instincts and emotions. Grrrrrrrrrr!

7/23 Lets Talk About Sex

lola2bee — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:53:22 +0000

too much? Not enough? Who has time? - lets talk about it!

Pregnancy after c-section

jtay85 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:48:45 +0000

Does anyone have personal experience with becoming pregnant again less than 6 months after having a c-section?

Taking breaks while bottle feeding

chipmk228 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:03:33 +0000

So my LC and the web says that you should take frequent breaks while bottle feeding. We would take breaks every oz or so and would burp halfway between feedings but now my LO refuses to take a bottle once I take a break. So I've been trying to feed her the full 4-5 oz and let her take her little micro-breaks with the nipple still in her mouth. How does everyone else bottle feed? I believe the reason why they want the baby to take frequent breaks is to avoid over-feeding? But now if I take a break at 1 oz, she will refuse the nipple and I have to wait FOREVER for her to want to eat again. And this is after hours of not eating so she definitely needs to eat. If I don't take any breaks, she will finish the entire 4 oz. Its driving me crazy.

Relationship with SO

ldmw — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:08:17 +0000

What is your relationship like with your SO now that baby had arrived? We were solid at first but now we are terrible. We both can't stand each other. It's a long list of petty issues causing us problems.

Free shutterfly photo books, anyone?

SmrBrd2012 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:31:04 +0000

I hope this is allowed...

I have a bunch of codes for free 8x8 photo books if anyone wants one. You just have to pay for shipping. The codes expire 8/31/15. I have 4 total so if anyone wants to use the codes let me know and I'll message you with them!

Anxiety

SUNshin322 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:09:25 +0000

I've always had bad anxiety especially about SIDS. And yesterday at the bus stop someone was smoking kind of nearby us. It was the only time anyone's smoked around her but just intensified my anxiety. Anyone relate or am I just crazy

Dads

hollybear4 — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:05:31 +0000

My DH has said on several occasions "he hates me" because DS cries sometimes when he holds him and DH can't calm him down like I can. It makes me feel sad that he feels this way but I don't know how to tell him it's because I spend all day with him and he knows me. I really want to say "you need to spend more time with him" but I don't want it to come off as he never spends time with him, because he does. Anyone else's SOs feel this way? What do you do about it?

Vaccines

Erica414 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:09:39 +0000

My 2 month old went today for his appointment and vaccines as recommended.... Cried as expected at the doctors and once in the car was fine.... Few hours past and all he does is crying terrible, except when eating and sleeping....of course. Anyone else experience this and know what helps console baby??

Merlin Magic sleep suit

carliejo7 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:27:12 +0000

Has anyone tried the Merlin magic sleep suit? I've been reading about it and it sounds amazing. Wondering if it really works ☺️

Water

ceberhardt89 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:26:46 +0000

Has anyone else started to give their baby water yet? My daughter just turned 12 weeks on Monday and my mom suggested giving her some sterilized water to help with the heat. Opinions?

Do any new moms still feel isolated??

alayney5 — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:40:53 +0000

My LO is 8 weeks and I absolutely LOVE her to death but still have days where I feel so isolated at home. Anyone feel the same way??

Early Bed Time

blairdavis99 — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:39:52 +0000

Hi all! We started a bed time routine a few weeks back for my 13 wo twins. So far it's been great! We get about 7-8 hours on the first stretch & 3-4 on the second. I read all the posts promoting earlier bed times so we start at 8pm. This then puts us up at 3 or 4 for a feeding. DH is asking since we are still up at 10pm, why not start then so that our next feeding falls at a reasonable hour like 5 or 6 when he gets up for work anyway. Other than the fact that I like a few baby-free hours with DH at night, I'm not sure what to tell him. Remind me why an earlier bedtime is better? TIA!

Crying Immediately After Feeding

justkeeptrying — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 21:50:57 +0000

Sorry if this has already been posted, I can't remember. Does anyone else's LO cry the second they stop eating? My DS cries almost immediately after he finishes eating practically every time. I'm EBF and I offer again after burping. He will latch for another minute usually and then pull off. But then sometimes he will go for another 5 minutes (he's a fast nurser - usually only 5 minutes). He calms down as soon as I put him on the change table or in the crib and then he's smiley immediately. I feel bad because I never know if he's crying because of gas, that he's full, or still hungry!!! So I keep offering food and burping until I get frustrated and just lay him down. And then he's happy as can be!!! Sigh. Anyone else?

How much is your 2 mo old eating?

rositalynda2014 — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:45:26 +0000

ive searched different terms but can't really find anything although I know this has been discussed numerous times. My LO has put away 9 oz in the last 2.5 hours. She's 9 weeks, didn't think she'd already be capable of eating that much..? I fed her 5 oz at 7am, then around 8 she ate 2 more, and at 915 another 2. She's now napping.

Weight loss challenge??

lola2bee — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 23:30:25 +0000

i know a few of us talked about doing one of those 30 day challenges. Would anyone like to start one of those up. Id like to try! Also just got my piyo in the mail. Anyone doing that. I hope my wimpy core can handle it!!

Any experience with sleep sense?

borntorun17 — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 17:20:57 +0000

a friend forwarded me the ebook and swears by this method. It's essentially CIO with comforting the baby in his/her room. Not oolong for opinions on CIO in general, just wondering if anyone's used this particular system! Thanks in advance