I had tried to mentally prepare myself for the possibility of a c-section since the doctors were concerned about her size for weeks. They also didn't want me to push for too long since I have a vp shunt and they were worried about the increase in intracranial pressure. However, I was still heartbroken when the decision to have a c-section was made. Looking back now, I'm glad I did it because both my daughter and I are completely healthy and I am fortunate to have had a very fast recovery so far. The fact that some people think it's the easy way out blows my mind. It's major abdominal surgery and it's very difficult to take care of a newborn while you're also dealing with pain in your incision everytime you move. Hugs to all of the other c-section mamas out there! Stay strong and don't let anyone make you feel bad about doing what was necessary to deliver your baby safely.
I don't think there is any easy way out to have a baby! Either way is seriously traumatic to the body! Eeek! I feel for anyone that has to heal from a c-section, because the first few weeks with a newborn are difficult no matter what. I'm finding it interesting though hearing about all of these doctors concerned about the size of your baby. They never brought it up my whole pregnancy. I went into labor on my own 3 days after my due date, and pushed out a 9lbs 12oz baby. I guess I'm just thankful that my practice didn't push the issue, because my babie's size was no problem for me and who knows how big an ultrasound would have said he was...
Regardless of how our babies got here, vaginally, by c-section or out our noses, it doesn't matter. We all delivered beautiful babies, labour can be difficult whichever way it happens. As long as baby gets here safe it shouldn't matter how they got here. Things certainly don't go as planned the majority of the time but we should all be so proud of ourselves for growing our little ones for nine months and then bringing them into the world!
On another note, Kyle is a week old today. Where is the time going! We are still in hospital but hes coming along great, the doctors are very happy with him at the minute. Unfortunately his fragile skin is looking like it's going to be a condition for life but on a positive note he's feeding and sleeping fantastically
There was a water main break on my street a few hours ago and we still have no water. I'm glad I did dishes earlier but I'm so stressed out about it not coming back soon. I have to wash bottles and flush the toilet!
@Weville I know it's not "right" but I put the empty bottle in the fridge just in case it's not repaired in time for her next feeding. I called the DPW and they can't give me an ETA for repair, just that they've been working on it for hours.
@sboston06 I put the empty bottle back in the fridge all the time to reuse til next feeding and wash it once a day along with my pump parts. Are we not supposed to do that? Oops...
@sboston06 I put the empty bottle back in the fridge all the time to reuse til next feeding and wash it once a day along with my pump parts. Are we not supposed to do that? Oops...
QBF - IMO, if it's fine for pump parts I would assume it's OK for bottles/parts too! I'm guilty, I usually just rinse my pump parts with scalding water (we have a very OLD water heater and our tap will burn even DH's calloused mechanic hands) immediately after use. LO is 4 weeks and I have boiled/sterilized my pump stuff exactly once. No shame. Our new dishwasher has a "sanitize" setting that I have been using for bottles and parts. Ain't nobody got time to boil all that stuff every day, I have 10+ bottles and at least half a dozen of each pump part. It's like two stock pots worth of boiling!
See I heard you have to wash bottles after each use with soap and water but pump parts once daily. I don't sanitize either one. Not sure why there's a difference.
@sboston06 I think bottles should be washed each time because they get "contaminated" by LOs mouth. Pump parts don't come into contact with that bacteria so don't need to be washed each time and the fridge helps prevent additional bacteria growth.
So my best friends birthday is tomorrow and she was wanting all of us to get together tonight. Her boyfriend is just getting over being really sick. I was going to stay home because I didn't want to bring dd around That or bring germs home. Once I told them I wouldnt be able to make it for that reason, he is magically all better.. he says he has been symptom free for over 24 hours... what are your thoughts on this? Do you think its safe to go, or should we just stay home? I don't want to disappoint my best friend, but my daughters health comes before all.
Re: 8/1 randoms
On another note, Kyle is a week old today. Where is the time going! We are still in hospital but hes coming along great, the doctors are very happy with him at the minute. Unfortunately his fragile skin is looking like it's going to be a condition for life but on a positive note he's feeding and sleeping fantastically
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DS#1 July 2016
Baby #2 July 2018
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Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015