May 2011 Moms
Callidryas
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ASK ANYTHING!
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I had a diaper bag w/DS#1 and used it- but then got a big "executive" purse for work and started putting everything in there. By the time I had DS#2, and 2 under 2... I was exclusively using my big purse and NO diaper bag!
Of course! I have a Longchamp bag that I sometimes use as a diaper bag.
Nope. I never used one. I used a big, black quilted tote bag with leather trim and handles. I still use it for my work bag. Diaper bags are unnecessary IMO. You just need a bag big enough to carry everything, and you can buy a diaper changing mat cheap and separately.
Mommy to Rachel 1.15.06 and Ashley 5.17.11
This is the bag I used ... you can see my teacher's manuals inside, like I said, it was a decent size and nice enough to have lasted almost 5 years after being used as a diaper bag and now a work bag!
Mommy to Rachel 1.15.06 and Ashley 5.17.11
I used my lonchamp bag (the larger tote) and bought one of those organizers that you can put in your bags. I just bought double stick velcro so the organizer wouldn't move around. Worked like a charm!
This.
I have a Skip Hop pronto changing wallet, and keep that in there plus all the other extras and it works great! It is easier with a toddler though- def less "stuff"!
Thankfully, I didn't. I was induced and hadn't eaten in 3 days, so there was nothing available, LOL.
Personally, I love the diaper bag. It is more durable and easier to clean. Also - I use the detachable changing pad ALL THE TIME. I like that there are pockets for the wipes case and diapers.
When I go for a run - I usually throw just a diaper, changing pad, and wipes in the basket and leave the rest.
pretty much everyone. To this day, DH refuses to tell me.
You don't really need one, I personally like all the separate compartments that diaper bags have. It took me 3.5 years to find my perfect diaper bag...it looks more like a purse then a diaper bag. But the inside lined so if spills happen, it's easy to clean.
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I have done both, and I found the for my personally, all the extra pockets in a diaper bag is nice to have. And the one I have now has insulated pockets for milk/sippys and my insulin which is a double score for me.
I did with DD#1, but I did not with DD#2. So it doesn't happen every time! Also, I didn't even notice...my husband was the one that told me that I did. I had no idea!
With DS#1, I was induced at 37w and had an emergency c-section before I even got to push. Obviouslly no poop there.
With DS#2, I tried for a VBAC, had no drugs, and pushed for an hour before another emergency c-section. During that hour I was pushing, I swear the nurse brought a new pad/towel/cloth over and put it under me- I couldn't smell anything, no one said anything, DH was up at the top by my head so he didn't say, smell, or notice anything. It really was all a blur and while you're pushing, no one cares and no one notices. IF I did poop, they were so discrete about it and hush-hush- they chaged the towels and stuff, I THINK, but besides that, no other "proof" that I pooped... and again, if I did, it wasn't an issue at all!
1. I stopped when my milk dried up (2 weeks pp. grumble) but I think you just "know" when the time is right, but I could be totally wrong.
2. We used an avent bottle since it attached right to the pump, but he hated it so we swiched to Nuk bottles and nipples and he loved them.
3. Honestly, all you really "need" is a place for baby to sleep, eat, and diapers. Plus a car seat. But I loved having a swing. the bouncer thing was useless to us, (and we had 2!) he hated it.A bobby is super nice to have, and we have both a jogging and regular stroller. Also, we found using the sink for baths was so much easier until he could sit up more.
4. Our first pedi was also my OB, she was amazing and it was great having her there for both of us. Our second was a douche bag who I hated, and I finally just moved us all to a family doc when he turned a year and i don't regret it at all.
5. That is your call. I think when baby can use a bottle, and I think baby will be ready before you are
Mommy to Rachel 1.15.06 and Ashley 5.17.11
OMG!! I'm so glad you asked this! This is Hubby and I's first baby, and I am (for some weird reason) terrified of this! Hahahaha, I know it's silly, but I keep thinking about how embarrassing this will be. After reading some of the other post, though, I feel a little better about not even knowing, and that the docs/nurses were discrete about it!!! *Phew*
I pooped.... And I was so embarassed! They wiped my a$$ right in front of DH! Ish!
Edit... And I knew that I pooped, I even felt it through my epi... It stunk up the entire room...
nope I was induced and hadnt ate in 18hrs but had to go alot before we got to pushing.
Sorry, my response is below. Not sure what happened here.
Ditto. I was pushing for 4 hours before they gave me a C...I pooped and it smelled so bad I threw up. Repeatedly. It was so gross. They say you won't know, but you know. If I go for a VBAC this time, I'm totally opting for the enema.
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I did not poop although I totally understand why people do. Pushing out a baby can kind of feel like taking a big ****. I did however get hemmorhoids, which fortunately cleared up after about a week. Totally wasn't expecting that, but pushing out an 8lb baby in 25 minutes kind of puts some strain on the system.
Ditto, I pushed for 2.5 hours, didn't poop but got a hemorrhoid. DH said he saw it forming/coming out...gross! I was totally oblivious until after the fact.
Yeah, I had heard about pooping during labor before DD was born but never thought about hemorrhoids. I was kind of blindsided by that one.
LOL. With DD I was concerned about it, but while pushing my OB was like "BARE DOWN", and im trying to push down, but obviously wasn't doing it the right way. Just make sure you go #2 before going to the hopsital.
I didn't and I wasn't really worried about it anyway.
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