Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

deidremaria

Why does he gotta be so damn cute? He won't get off my boobs which has me just a tinge miserable and sure enough while he's asleep and nursing he smiles. I'm sure it was probably a gas smile but it was still so cute.

baileymama3

I have been in the ER for 5 hours... Not for me but my poor DH--- kidney stones. Poor thing--- never had one and what a ridiculous situation!! He's been on crazy amounts of narcotics! Apparently his dad got a kidney stone the day his mom went into labor with him! Let's hope history does not repeat itself. I am over the hospital today.

Mamamonzo

aronie82 said:

My 6 week old LO is sleeping so much it's making me nervous. Mind you he was 5 weeks early. He slept 5 hours while I was shopping yesterday. He slept almost 5 last night. This morning he was too sleepy to eat from the other noob and that NEVER happens. Is something wrong or am I being neurotic.

Lucas is doing the exact same thing

allyandmike24

I am nursing in a dressing room at Target and I leaked a giant puddle of milk onto the floor while trying to latch DD. Sorry, Target!! 

Also, today is my due date! I have a 4 week old baby, but I'm still going to celebrate by going out to get a ginormous banana split tonight when DH gets home from work. 

Congrats to Poppy and Vinny and Birl!!!! I'm REALLY hoping that there will be a Baby Pine Cone update the next time I come here. @pineconey, you are a rock star!!! 

fourthnlast

Guess I have been producing enough breastmilk after all, she apparently just loves to eat. Last Monday, Emma was 6.5 and by today, her Ped wanted her back at her birth weight (6.11), she is 7.5!!

Whoever asked about breastmilk coming out of the nose, we had this happen last night and this morning, so I asked her Dr. She said it's normal, babies hate it, but it happens. She said we can use saline drops and it will flush out the nose.

kseccomb17

Dh more has pneumonia from aspirating during surgery. Must. Stay. Positive.

allyandmike24

Oh man, @kseccomb17, that is some rough stuff. I'm so sorry that you're dealing with all of this and I really hope that DH makes a quick recovery. Will be praying for you both. ((hugs))

deidremaria

Does anyone ride feel awkward reading aloud to baby?

jennypenny1014

@JessieAlbin is in l&d, yall! She's all IV'd up and getting set up with some cervadil to hopefully get things moving. Wish her lots of luck and gifs on her thread.

thomas930

Continued prayers @kseccomb17‌

Emily041285

OG gained 4 oz since Monday! I'm so relieved. And the pediatrician said I was doing a good job. Not sure why, but reassurance from a medicial professional always makes me feel better. I'm going to take a nap with her to reward myself .

Mamamonzo

When do you stop calling your OB for questions and go back to calling your PCP?

Tferr02

My DH missed promotion by 2 points. Why do I even hope anymore?

deidremaria

Does anyone else put a bib on baby while nursing?

fireflygirl12

Congrats to all the new Mamas!

I've been a little MIA lately, but survived my first trip to the grocery store with both kids (DS1 is 1.5.) Pretty much life with a toddler and newborn requires a lot of patience and everything takes about 3 times longer.

fireflygirl12

YAY for all the babies gaining weight, but I also want to throw it out there that weight isn't necessarily tied to your supply. I say this because I spent months being bummy about DS1 not gaining very quickly as a baby and don't want other mamas to be discouraged if they are in the same boat. He was in the 10-25% for the first 9-12 months and I could pump 40-45oz/day, almost all of which he was consuming (when typically babies only need 19-30oz/day. The kid just has some sort of super metabolism.

tamaraaaa

kseccomb17 said:

Dh more has pneumonia from aspirating during surgery. Must. Stay. Positive.</blockquo

This whole situation makes me so heartbroken for you... Please let me or someone else on the boards that you might talk with let me know if there is anything that can be done to help!

edoliesmom

Hi everyone! This is probably the first day I've felt normal enough to check in to see what everyone's up to. T&Ps to all who needs them!

My milk came in, and I'm excited about big my boobs look. I just had to show someone, so please don't hate me. :P And just so I don't feel like a terrible mom for posting a picture of just me and my excitement for my boobs, here's a picture of my adorable daughter after a good first feeding from my supply! :x

Emily041285

@aviola329‌ OG does it too. I asked today and the pedi said nbd

Emily041285

Still no update on pineconey? @jellysparkles‌ ?

JessieAlbin

So, turns out I do hate IVs, but not as much as I thought I would hate it. I didn't embarrass myself too much when they put it in. Also, my nurse and my hubs are the best, they are both getting excited any time they can do something to help me or make me more comfortable. I am feeling like a lucky girl. And the cervidil is apparently working well so far, doc says the monitor is picking up some contractions and although I'm a little crampy I haven't really noticed them. I do know from getting up a few times to pee that I am really gonna wanna labor out of bed as much as possible, it feels soooo good to stand up.

All the hugs and labor dust to those that need it!

kseccomb17

I'm nursing my baby boy right now! I've missed this so much!

snmetz7

Starting to worry about @pineconey. Does Anyone have an update??

edoliesmom

I don't know if these are normal emotions, or if it's postpartum anxiety or something.

My husband is a student teacher. He has just a little less than 2 weeks left of his student teaching. Whatever he misses he has to make up for it, and he's been with me this whole week (I had my daughter on Monday). I started bawling earlier at the thought of him going back tomorrow. I don't think it's because I'll feel overwhelmed... I feel confident that I can handle her by myself, and my MIL is here all the time if I need help. But this has been an amazing bonding experience for us, and he's been there every step of the way. He's been absolutely incredible! I've fallen more in love with him because of how he's handled everything and been everything I've needed him to be, and he's just the best daddy. I'm just beyond sad by the thought of him not being here, even though it would only be for 9 hours each day. I don't know why.

Anyone else experience something similar??

isamaraguirre

Baby noises are so adorable!

Emily041285

@SLSchuerg‌ I felt the same on Tuesday when he went back to work. Not sure if it's normal, but I was there. Two days later we are enjoying our alone time during the day and when daddy comes home it's fun to watch him bond with her.

eireyes

DH just got his first major welcome to daddyhood - Aiden just exorcist puked all down the front of him. Not gonna lie, I laughed my ass off!

deidremaria

@aviola329‌ Dylan does the same thing. Totally normal

edoliesmom

@Emily041285‌ I'm glad someone else can offer insight, and it's encouraging to know that it didn't take long for you to adjust to it. Did you adjust naturally, or did you do some things to help you adjust?

fireflygirl12

@joytomylifex (Latex) had her baby girl! Isla James was born at 8:41PM, 7lbs 4oz, 19inches. She is gorgeous just like her Mama!

Emily041285

@SLSchuerg‌ I planned something every day this week. Two coworkers took me to lunch and we had a drs appt today. That helped me keep a schedule and force myself to focus on something. Tomorrow I have to do laundry or I'll be naked. Today was our first night with him working 12 hours and honestly I didn't even notice. Can you plan something to do?

He doesn't get up with me for feedings or anything so while he was home he wanted to do stuff all day. Now that he's at work I can nap when she does in the afternoon and I feel so much better! Let me know if you need someone to talk to!

fireflygirl12

Today is one of those days where I love my toddler, but I don't like him very much. It makes me feel bad, but he's exhausting and really pushing all of the boundaries. So worn out.

edoliesmom

@Emily041285‌ Hmmm, that's a great idea! He doesn't have to teach next Friday, and I already have something planned for Thursday. Now I only have to think of things for Monday-Wednesday! Thank you, and I'll probably take you up on that offer of needing someone to talk to.

Emily041285

Watching an episode of "Scared Straight" that was filmed here. Clearly I have a distorted view of reality in this town....these kids are 12 and 13 doing hard drugs!

fireflygirl12

aviola329 said:

Boo mastitis  (

Noooooo!! Hope it clears up soon

isamaraguirre

aviola329 said:

Boo mastitis  (

Definitely! Boo!

JessieAlbin

Remember that time @mrscrcalli‌ came to give us a PSA that contractions fucking hurt? Yeah.

cgoldian

I knew three nights of decent sleep was too much to ask for.

MadBloom

Holy cluster feeding....

Emily041285

This is our worst night yet. If I ever see the nurse that gave this child a pacifier I will beat her. DD isn't eating, she just wants to suck. And of course DH woke her up when he got home by loading the dishwasher like a freight train so she's even more off her schedule. (He of course is snoring in the other room) Many naps are in my future tomorrow.