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April 2011 Moms
How old is your baby? 11days
What is his/her name? Jaycob
Weight at birth? 8lbs 2oz now 8lbs 14 oz Breast/Bottle feeding? Both, but baby loves the breast better.
Which baby item are you using the most? diapers, boppy
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? waking every 3-4 hrs
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Having baby being totally dependent on you.
Best part of being a new Mom? Having LO snuggle with you.
How is your body recovering? Slowly. I was feeling alot better last week, but I over did it last week and am paying for it now. How was your labor? easy planned c/s
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Rest and enjoy alone time you have left w/ SO. This week we: Try to get a routine down.
BUMP/BABY Pic Monday
My LO is asleep so I thought I would start the post today.
SURVEYS:
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby?
What is his/her name?
Weight at birth?
Breast/Bottle feeding?
Which baby item are you using the most?
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?
What are your baby's sleeping patterns?
Hardest part of being a new Mom?
Best part of being a new Mom?
How is your body recovering?
How was your labor?
Any advice for Moms-to-Be?
This week we:
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Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along:
Total Weight Gain/Loss:
Is your nursery done?
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased?
Which stroller did you buy?
How many inches around is that bump?
Are you getting nervous?
Have you dropped yet?
Lost your plug?
Any other signs that baby is on their way?
Are you still working/how long will you work?
How do you feel in general?
What are you getting the most excited about?
Do you have a blog?
Any big fears or concerns?
What is in your hospital bag?
Are you exercising?
How many more days until D-Day?
What are you doing to keep yourself occupied if you?re on leave already?
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11 days old
How old is your baby? 11days
What is his/her name? Jaycob
Weight at birth? 8lbs 2oz now 8lbs 14 oz Breast/Bottle feeding? Both, but baby loves the breast better.
Which baby item are you using the most? diapers, boppy
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? waking every 3-4 hrs
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Having baby being totally dependent on you.
Best part of being a new Mom? Having LO snuggle with you.
How is your body recovering? Slowly. I was feeling alot better last week, but I over did it last week and am paying for it now. How was your labor? easy planned c/s
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Rest and enjoy alone time you have left w/ SO. This week we: Try to get a routine down.
This discussion has been closed.
Re: BUMP/BABY Pic Monday
I'm sorry! I keep forgetting its Monday! I'm no good at this remembering thing
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 2 weeks 3 days
What is his/her name? Patrick James
Weight at birth? 7lbs 12 oz now 8lbs.
Breast/Bottle feeding? Bottle feeding.
Which baby item are you using the most?Moby.
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?Nothing yet.
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? Started sleeping 5 hours at a time at night.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Lack of sleep.
Best part of being a new Mom?Getting to look at my little guy all day
How is your body recovering?Pretty well. I can't wait to start actual exercise again.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Pacifiers for the win. BF didn't want to use them, and I'm so glad I talked him into it.
This week we: Go to the Ophthalmologist to get DS's blocked tear duct unblocked.
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 2 weeks, 6 days
What is his/her name? Elinor Catherine, but Nora or Chicken to us.
Weight at birth? 9 lbs 2 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast and supplementing with formula
Which baby item are you using the most? Swaddle Me!
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3726444
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? The jury is still out on our bouncer and swing; however, one I got for free and one I got 2nd hand for $20.
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? She usually sleeps 2-3 hours at a time. Sometimes she goes as long as 4 or as few as 1.5. So, no real pattern yet.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Still breastfeeding and interrupted sleep.
Best part of being a new Mom? Unconditional love.
How is your body recovering? I lost 32 out of 54 lbs in 2 weeks, but I'm at a bit of a standstill now. My incision is less sore, which is good. I'm overall soft and flabby, but I'm trying to keep things in perspective. I can't wait to get back to the gym in a few weeks!
How was your labor? 18 hours, 2 hours of pushing, c-section b/c baby never moved below a -2.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? You'll find your way.
This week we: Went to church for the first time!
Here is me and DH in an improptu picture from yesterday...
Basically - TODAY IS MY DUE DATE
No sign of Baby Brooke.
Ready to be done, haha.
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 2 weeks today!
What is his/her name? Kellan Joseph
Weight at birth? 7 lbs 9 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast
Which baby item are you using the most? A paci...haha. Boppy, pack-n-play, swing, Moby wrap
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Not sure yet
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? He sleeps a ton! During the day, he will sleep for 1-2 hour stretches. At night, he fusses for a little bit when I want to go to bed, but once he's out, he will go for 5-7 hours most nights.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Being able to keep up with my other household duties and getting DS1 ready for school in the morning. Thankfully DH has this week off still, reality will slap me hard in the face next week.
Best part of being a new Mom? I was already a mom, but I love holding him and just feeling that love and connection.
How is your body recovering? Really well actually! I had such a wonderful delivery and I felt great even right after. The thing that hurt the most has been my chest because of the crazy amount of milk my body produces.
How was your labor? Fantastic! I had BH for awhile and LOs head was low so they actually sent me over to the hospital right after my 39 week appointment to get admitted. I was already having contractions every 3 minutes so they just broke my water and everything progressed nicely from there. There was a little scare where his heart rate dropped and they had to get me on all fours with an oxygen mask. Thankfully it brought his heartrate back up so I didn't end up needing an emergency c-section. I also got my epi at a point where my contractions were uncomfortable, but not painful.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Enjoy every moment because they grow fast!
This week we: Have his 2 week check up, are visiting family that hasn't met LO yet, and DS1 has his first baseball game.
How old is your baby? 2 weeks, 2 days
What is his/her name? Andrew Blake
Weight at birth? 7lbs, 5 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Both--Breast first, supplamenting second
Which baby item are you using the most? Little Lamb bouncer, Swaddling blankets
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? there are a lot of things we haven't used yet, but nothing designed for this age has been a waste
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? He's a GREAT sleeper. He sleeps 3 hours at a time and usually has one 4 hour stretch in the middle of the night.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? breastfeeding
Best part of being a new Mom? my cute snuggly LO, watching DH be a daddy
How is your body recovering? really freakin' slow and still painful! yesterday by the end of the day I needed a heating pad on my butt and considered getting out the deraplast spray...
How was your labor? long and sucky.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? way too new at this to give advice
This week we: can drive so we'll be leaving the house on adventures. Mommy will start transitioning back into weight watchers mode, and we have no visitors planned
14 days PP:
How old is your baby? 3 weeks 1 day
What is his/her name? Julia
Weight at birth? 5lbs 14oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Bottle ( I breast fed for 1 week)
Which baby item are you using the most? PnP
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? She sleeps during the after noon hours and she is awake mostly at night
Hardest part of being a new Mom? trying to sleep and get onto a schedule
Best part of being a new Mom? loving my baby girl and seeing how she interacts with me
How is your body recovering? slowly but surely
How was your labor? I had horrible contractions for about 20 minutes, in that time I dialated from 3 to 9 cms. I did not sleep for over 24 hours which caused a migraine, the pushing was a piece of cake she was out on the 9th push. Once I heard her it was the happiest moment of my life
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Rest as much as you can now and ejoy the last few days or weeks of pregnancy. As miserable as I was twoards the end I really do miss being pregnant.
This week we: Have an appt with WIC to get some food assistance, and my baby is going for an ultrasound of her kidney. They could only find one in utero.
How old is your baby? 3 weeks 3 day
What is his/her name? Elisabeth Lucille
Breast/Bottle feeding? Boobie
Which baby item are you using the most? My boobs
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Nada
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? FIVE HOURS in a row last night!!!
Hardest part of being a new Mom? The lack of sleep
Best part of being a new Mom? Everything. I don't even mind when I'm pooped on
How is your body recovering? I still have jello belly, but otherwise all is good
How was your labor? planned section so no labor for me
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? way too new at this to give advice
This week we: We have a party to go to!
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 11 days
What is his/her name? Brynleigh Anne (Bryn)
Weight at birth? 6# 15.6oz, now 6# 11oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? BF...and I've already stored 95oz!!!
Which baby item are you using the most? my breast pump
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? nothin
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? used to be every 3 hrs she would wake, now it's every 4
Hardest part of being a new Mom? finding time for my DS
Best part of being a new Mom? not being pg
How is your body recovering? pretty well, dropped 20 lbs already, have 13 to go...but my hips have widened so much my pants don't get over my arse yet:( I'm so sick of my 1 pair of mat jeans I can wear without falling down! boo!
How was your labor? very fast and perfect
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? the itzbeen timer rocks!!!
This week we: went to the park, had lunch 2 times at panera with family, went to Buy Buy Baby, took Ty to an indoor playland, church, my first trip to the gym
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 2 weeks 3 days
What is his/her name? Gavin
Weight at birth? 7lb 13oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? some of both
Which baby item are you using the most? bouncy seat, binky and swaddlers
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Like DD, he hates the swing too.
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? Almost all of the time! He is only up to eat. Very good baby
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Juggling 2u2
Best part of being a new Mom? having 2 awesome kids
How is your body recovering?I am doing well, I just want my belly to go back to not looking pregnant!
How was your labor? Fast, easy, induction
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Enjoy being a mama to 1, I never realized how easy and precious it was until I had 2! There are no naps anymore lol.
This week we: are on our own! DH goes back to work
New pic in siggy
1st pregnancy: m/c began 1/12/09 d&c 1/13/09 8wks. Baby stopped growing at about 6wks.
Delaney: Born 10/15/09
Gavin: Born 4/8/11
Baby #3: due July 10, 2014
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 2 weeks and 6 days
What is his/her name? Emily
Weight at birth? 6lb 12oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? bottle
Which baby item are you using the most? boppy pillow. .. she loves to nap in it
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? nothing right now
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? she sleeps for 3 hour time frames and then wakes up to eat and get changed. . .then she usually is alert for a while
Hardest part of being a new Mom? sharing her with other people
Best part of being a new Mom? that she recognizes me
How is your body recovering? everything is great!
How was your labor? unplanned csection after 30 hours labor
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? love your post pregnancy body even if it doesnt look the way you wan it to
This week we: met all her cousins at the Easter gathering.
Passing on the survey but including a picture! Hope everyone with outside babies is enjoying them and sending positive thoughts to all the ladies with inside babies. Have a nice Monday ladies!
Edit: For some reason I can't PIP.
(baby pic in sig)
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 8 days
What is his/her name? Dean Samuel
Weight at birth? 7lbs 15oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? All breast, all the time
Which baby item are you using the most?Boppy- at every feeding
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?none yet, but he's not loving the bouncer yet, the vibrations seem to piss him off! haha
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? Still trying to develop a pattern, but he sleeps pretty well. I end up waking him up at night to eat.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Obviously the lack of sleep, I wish DH could breastfeed
Best part of being a new Mom? Looking at that beautiful perfect face and knowing he's ours
How is your body recovering?Its getting there, still all jiggly-wiggly, had a pretty badly located tear down there, down ~23lbs
How was your labor? Just over 13 hours total, went med free/natural so it was pretty rough and more painful than I could have ever imagined, pushed for 34 minutes and he was out!
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Not yet- I'm still TAKING advice
This week we: went for blood draws 3 times for elevated bilirubin
DS2 born 2/22/13
MMC 5/16/14@8w2d
DD due 5/9/15 Please be our RAINBOW
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 40 weeks 4 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: About 35-40 lbs.
Is your nursery done? nope, since lo will be rooming in with us at first
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? Really excited to use our new glider to rock baby in
Which stroller did you buy? Baby Jogger City Mini in green/gray
How many inches around is that bump? 40 last I checked
Are you getting nervous? nope, frustrated though. I'm very ready to meet this baby!
Have you dropped yet? don't think so
Lost your plug? nope
Any other signs that baby is on their way? not effin' one!
Are you still working/how long will you work? was on spring break the last two weeks (don't ask - strange charter school schedule) and today started my maternity leave
How do you feel in general? pretty good physically
What are you getting the most excited about? meeting my baby!
Do you have a blog? nope, but I've run out of things to do, so I might start one!
Any big fears or concerns? having to be induced/waiting another week and a half to meet my baby
What is in your hospital bag? nursing tanks, yoga pants, socks, robe, slippers, tolietries, baby outfits and blankets, extra batteries, iPod, camera, Glade plug-in, snacks, pillow, blanket, thank you treats for the nursing staff
Are you exercising? walking when the weather cooperates
How many more days until D-Day? that is up to baby. My OB will let me go to 42 weeks, so baby has until May 5 and then we're coming in after him/her!
What are you doing to keep yourself occupied if you?re on leave already? I was cleaning and running errands, but I've exhausted this...now I'm Bumping and making up little chores for myself. Later I might go get a pedicure and then organize some files.
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 4 days old
What is his/her name? Wesley James-Keith
Weight at birth? 8lbs 2 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast
Which baby item are you using the most? rec blankets
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Not sure yet
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? All the time, I have a hard time waking him to eat sometimes
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Being usure of what I am doing
Best part of being a new Mom? Looking at his cute face all day long
How is your body recovering? the lady bits were hit pretty hard but I am surprised how well they are doing, only 10lbs to my prepreg weight
How was your labor? 13 hrs total, 1 1/2 hours of pushing. I am happy with how it all played out
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? take it day by day, no two days or nights will be the same
This week we: are trying to take it easy, dr appt today, circumcision on wed
SURVEYS:
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 2 weeks 2 days
What is his/her name? Maddison Harper
Weight at birth? 5 lbs 11 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? breast
Which baby item are you using the most? her swing
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?nothing yet
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? wakes up 1 to 2 times a night. awake for a couple hrs every morning and is up and down the rest of the day
Hardest part of being a new Mom? changing schedules getting used to something new
Best part of being a new Mom?every part, i love it so much
How is your body recovering?amazing hardly any pain at first and none now so back to normal
How was your labor? the hardest thing i have ever had to do, all natural, 22 hours labor, the best experience of my life
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? cherish every moment. dont be afraid about labor. you can do it!!!
This week we: celebrated Resurrection Day
here is the pic:
How old is your baby? 8 days
What is his/her name? Cole Joseph
Weight at birth? 6lb 14ozBreast/Bottle feeding? Breast
Which baby item are you using the most? diapers
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? Up about every 3-4 hours
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Trying to balance my time equally between the 2 boys
Best part of being a new Mom? Holding, staring at, kissing, loving this new little person that was growing inside me a little over a week agoHow is your body recovering? I am feeling pretty good so far. How was your labor? Quick and easy. Went into the hospital at 10am and he was born before 4pm. Second time was a lot easier!
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Just enjoy every second This week we: Hoping for some nice weather so we can go on some walks and lots of snuggling!Front and back because that little bunny butt is just too cute!
How old is your baby? 3 weeks today!
What is his/her name? Aviana Kai
Weight at birth? 8.78 lbs
Breast/Bottle feeding? both
Which baby item are you using the most? HER SWING
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? OUR DR BROWNS BOTTLES.. SHE WONT TAKE THE NIPPLES
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? SHE STTN!! AND NAPS A LOT
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Finding time to get myself ready
Best part of being a new Mom? Looking at her and knowing I had a part in it
How is your body recovering? good, i would have another baby again tomorrow lolHow was your labor? so much better than what I had in my mind that it would be
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? just relax. and enjoy every min This week we: are having our "come meet aviana party".
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 17 days
What is his/her name? Josephine
Weight at birth? 7.2
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast
Which baby item are you using the most? Boobs, diapers, swaddling blankets
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? I'll never tell - I fear the jinx!
How is your body recovering? Very good
This week we: Are on our own. DH is back at work and I am officially outnumbered!
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 5 weeks old
What is his/her name? Scarlett Grace and Nadia Josephine
Weight at birth? 5lb 7 oz and 5lbs 13 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Bottle
Which baby item are you using the most? Bouncer & R&P
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Right now, nothing
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? They are still sleeping a lot. They get up for a bottle and are up for about an hour to an hour and a half during the day. They take a bottle every 3-4 hours
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Being home bound so much
Best part of being a new Mom? Being a mom
How is your body recovering? Aside from an infection from after birth, not bad. I am under my pre-pregnancy weight.
How was your labor? Pretty easy actually. From the time my water broke, to the time Nadia was born was just under 12 hours and pushed for about an hour and a half. The girls came 10 minutes apart.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Take lots and lots of pictures. They change fast.
This week we: Are getting out pictures taken for birth announcements!
How old is your baby? 5 W 3D
What is his/her name? OLIVIA
Weight at birth? 6LBS 1 OZ
Breast/Bottle feeding? BREAST
Which baby item are you using the most? CLOTH DIAPERS
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? SHE SLEEPS WELL WE ARE WORKING ON THE NIGHT TIME
Hardest part of being a new Mom? LACK OF SLEEP
Best part of being a new Mom? THE LOVE I HAVE FOR HER
How is your body recovering? GREAT I CAN NOT COMPLAINHow was your labor? HORRIBLE
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? SLEEP WHEN BABY SLEEPSThis week we: WENT SHOPPING WITH OLDER SISTERS, HAD EASTER DINNER WITH FAMILY.
What is his/her name? Annalisa
Weight at birth? 7 lbs 5 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? breast
Which baby item are you using the most? Pack n play wth newborn napper & changing area
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Bouncer
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? Sketchy at best
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Not sleeping
Best part of being a new Mom? Watching that little face and all its expressions
How is your body recovering? I had a c/s; it's slow but I'm healing
How was your labor? Easy; I had a (earlier than expected) scheduled c/s
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? No matter what your baby does, s/he is your little person
This week we: had our first bath
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 6 weeks
What is his/her name? Kinsley
Weight at birth? 7 lbs 14 oz now she is 11 1/2 pds
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast
Which baby item are you using the most? Boobies!!!
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Bassinett
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? It depends, usually 1-2 hours during the day with an hour of alertness in between, four hour stretch at night.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? meh
Best part of being a new Mom? Getting to spend so much time with my little ones!
I am feeling much more comfortable taking little miss out as she usually sleeps, we successfully took her to an easter event on Saturday and then to an eye dr. appt after, she was great! I have mastered BIP as well so it's all good!!How is your body recovering? 10 lbs still to go, I had a tubal ligation last week so I am still a bit sore from that, I feel totally recovered from the birth.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 39w4d
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +19
Is your nursery done? done enough
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? Moby wrap
Which stroller did you buy? Graco something or other
How many inches around is that bump? 44 still.
Are you getting nervous? NO. I'm just done.
Have you dropped yet? Eh, maybe. I think so, but not a whole lot.
Lost your plug? Still losing it.
Any other signs that baby is on their way? false alarm on Friday morning (thought I had a slow leak, turns out I didn't but had to go in anyway and was having painful contractions but got sent home and now I'm here, still pregnant)
Are you still working/how long will you work? Nope, maternity leave started on Friday
How do you feel in general? Good for being pregnant, but so very, very done.
What are you getting the most excited about? Not being pregnant anymore, meeting my baby.
Do you have a blog? Yep, link in siggy.
Any big fears or concerns? That I will still be pregnant in May.
What is in your hospital bag? toiletries, clothes
Are you exercising? more or less, I walk the dogs every day.
How many more days until D-Day? 3 days til EDD, who knows how long til she decides to grace us with her outside presence.
What are you doing to keep yourself occupied if you?re on leave already? Napping, walking dogs, cleaning, taking care of DS.
This is my little man making silly faces.
How old is your baby? 2 weeks 3 days
What is his/her name? Connor Grant
Weight at birth? 6 lbs 13 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast
Which baby item are you using the most? My Breast Friend Pillow
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? SwaddleMe--He screams bloody murder if you try to swaddle him in any way.
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? wakes up every 1.5 to 3 hours all day and night.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? lack of sleep and helping my DH adjust to a baby
Best part of being a new Mom? Everything. I love it all!
How is your body recovering? I am recovering well. I don't have any pain. My stomach is looking better every day. I have lost 24lbs and have 4lbs to go.
How was your labor? The part of labor that I endured was painful back labor and the anesthesiologist was my best friend once he got the epidural started. I ended up with an emergency c-section though due to fetal distress. LO's heartrate started having some concerning fluctuations on the pitocin and there was no hope of progress without it.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Enjoy every second. It is amazing how fast it goes by.
This week we: went to the doctor (LO has an eye infection) and went to grandmas and great grandmas to celebrate Easter.
Here are some highlights:
Deegan is 3 weeks 1 day old. He's gaining weight at an average of 2 oz. per day which is awesome since he started out pretty little. We've gotten the hang of breast feeding and it's not painful anymore. DH has pretty much gone back to work full time so we're spending lots of quality time together.
According to my scale at home I'm still only down 10 lbs from before I gave birth (gained 30 total) which blows my mind because I have a very reasonable diet, I'm bfing and have been pretty active. It's driving me nuts that the weight isn't coming off at all but my belly has gone back down to normal, so I feel pretty good about that.
My Blog - Our Story So Far...
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? SHE WILL BE TWO WEEKS TOMORROW
What is his/her name? BRALEE ADDYSON
Weight at birth? 9LBS 2 OZ
Breast/Bottle feeding? BOTTLE AND TRYING TO PUMP BM AS MUCH AS I CAN. MILK NEVER CAME IN DUE TO HEMORRHAGING AFTER DELIVERY:(
Which baby item are you using the most? BLANKETS, PACI, BOTTLES, ONIES, PACK N PLAY
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? HAVENT FOUND ANY YET!
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? WELL SHE IS CONSTANTLY CHANGINF THEM! BUT FOR THE MOST PART SHE SLEEPS PERFECTLY IF SHES IN SOMEONES ARMS! SHE SLEEPS ABOUT 4 HOURS AT A TIME DURING THE NIGHT 5 HOURS SOMETIMES. DURING THE DAY SHE SLEEPS ABOUT 2-3 HOURS AT A TIME. SHES BECOMING MORE LAERT DURING THE DAY THOUGH.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? LACK OF SLEEP, AND AT TIMES I FEEL LIKE IM NOT DOING A GOOD JOB (LIKE WHEN I CANT GET HER TO SLEEP IN HER OWN BED).
Best part of being a new Mom? EVERYTHING! SHE TRULY IS A BLESSING FROM GOD AND I LOVE EVERY MINUTE WITH HER EVEN WHEN SHES JUST SLEEPING!
How is your body recovering? GOOD. i AM BACK DOWN TO PRE PREGNANCY WEIGHT, WELL ACTUALLY 3 LBS SMALLER! YAY! ALL THE SWELLING TO MY LADY BUSINESS HAS GONE AWAY AND ITS STARTING TO LOOK MORE LIKE MY VAGINA AGAIN! TUMMY LOOKS A LIL FLABBY THOUGH BUT WILL GET LOOKNG BETTER ONCE I CAN EXERCISE!
How was your labor? AWFUL! NEVER WENT INTO LABOR ON MY OWN AND PROBABLY NEVER WOULD HAVE. INDUCED ON ACTUAL DUE DATE. DID NOT HAVE TO HAVE C SECTION! EPIDURAL DID NOT WORK ON RIGHT SIDE, BABY HEAD WAS TURNED, BABY'S HAD SHOULDER DYSTOCIA AND ALMOST DIED TRYING TO COME OUT. I HEMORRHAGED AND GOT TRANSFUSION. IT WAS THE WORST LABORING EVER BUT WAS ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT AND YES I WOULD DO IT OVER AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT!
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? ENJOY YOUR LAST FEW DAYS OF JUST YOU AND YOUR PARTNER BC YOUR WORLD IS ABOUT TO CHANGE FOREVER! ITS A GOOD CHANGE THOUGH!
This week we: WENT TO THE GRANDPARENTS FOR EASTER SUNDAY AND WILL GO BACK TO THE DOCTOR TOMORROW TO BE RE EVAULATED!
Not going to do the survey thing again, but this pic was taken yesterday
40wks1d
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 39 weeks & 5 days. almost there
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +37 lbs.
Is your nursery done? yes.
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? cute owl decor.
Which stroller did you buy? baby trend jogger
How many inches around is that bump? a lot.
Are you getting nervous? anxious is a better word.
Have you dropped yet? yeah.
Lost your plug? no.
Any other signs that baby is on their way? pressure, some contractions, but nothing serious yet.
Are you still working/how long will you work? nope. I'm done for a while.
How do you feel in general? I feel pretty good.
What are you getting the most excited about? that he could come anytime.
Do you have a blog? yeah, the link is in my siggy.
Any big fears or concerns? i'm just nervous about being in a hospital; not so much about labor. hospitals and doctors make me nervous/uncomfortable. I've been doing really well at staying calm though so hopefully I can stay that way.
What is in your hospital bag? clothes for me, dh and lo, toiletries, camera, baby book, nipple cream, breast pads, maxi pads, probably more but i can't think of everything right now..
Are you exercising? yes, still using free weights and walking on the treadmill as well as walking outdoors and at my local mall.
How many more days until D-Day? 2.What are you doing to keep yourself occupied if you?re on leave already? walking, reading books, blogging, crafting, etc.
How old is your baby? 2 week, 3 days. It's flying by so fast
What is his/her name? Molly
Weight at birth? 5lbs 7oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? EBF
Which baby item are you using the most? cloth diapers for burp cloths! PNP with napper, bassinet, moby wrap, aden&anais wraps, snugabunny swing.
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? for now, basically everything in her room considering we barely go in there. And all those stupid newborn mittens! She literally throws them off.
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? Because she is so tiny, she eats every 2 hours. Last night was our very first night that we made it 3 hours between ALL feedings! SCORE!
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Knowing that I have to go back to work in 10 weeks. Watching time just fly by and wishing I could slow it down. Very little sleep. Hearing her cry and not being able to soothe her easily.
Best part of being a new Mom? EVERYTHING. I love her sooo much! I wouldn't trade any of it.
How is your body recovering? Great. I feel back to normal. Have to work on getting back into shape after 14 weeks of bedrest though! A 2 mile walk KILLS me.How was your labor? Fast! Went from 5-10 in an hour, pushed with 10 contractions and she was here! My epidural didn't get a chance to catch up because it happened so quickly so my crotch was on fire the entire time! LOL All worth it!
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Take a million pictures. Let yourself cry when you have no clue why you're crying. Breathe...you can do it! And best advise that I never follow: sleep when LO sleeps. You never know what kind of a night they will give you so don't bank on getting sleep during the night all the time! This week we: Are going to see some friends at lunch tomorrow then visit Grandma and Grandpa Wednesday! And we are hopefully going to make a habit of sleeping more often between feedings!
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby?
9 days
What is his/her name?
Haden
Weight at birth?
lbs 13oz
Breast/Bottle feeding?
breast
Which baby item are you using the most?
blankets
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?
not sure yet
What are your baby's sleeping patterns?
i have no idea..he's very gassy, so he fussy alot...
Hardest part of being a new Mom? i live alone..so doing this all on my own is hard. my mom just left and i'mvery sad without her
Best part of being a new Mom?
everything else. lol i'm so in love with my little man. i just stare at him and smile. it's amazing how intense your feelings can be for your baby
How is your body recovering? 4th degree epi. so it's been long and painful. I can't wait to just be able to sit again!
How was your labor?
horrible..he got stuck and was born face up. hence the 4th degree epi.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be?
no not yet..i'm still trying tofigure it all out myself. It's 6:30pm and i hardly finished breakfast a little bit ago...lol...it's all alot to handle...but totally worth it.
How old is your baby? 2 weeks 1 day
What is his/her name? Matthew
Weight at birth? 7 lbs 5 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast, with an occasional bottle of pumped BM
Which baby item are you using the most? Swing & PnP
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? Not that it was a "waste", but obviously we aren't using the high chair yet
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? He's pretty alert in the mornings, naps in the afternoon, awake in the evenings, asleep by 11-11:30, and then up every 3-4 hours at night to nurse
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Trying to get things done around the house when all I want to do is snuggle him all day
Best part of being a new Mom? The snuggles!
How is your body recovering? Pretty good. The weight seems to be coming off a lot faster than I thought it would. I'm almost back to my PP weight, but I have this little tummy pooch that needs some work. I'm finally able to sit comfortably (the combo of episiotomy stitches & hemorrhoids was NOT fun).
How was your labor? Pretty short, less than 24 hours from first contractions to Matthew's birth. I only pushed for 45 minutes.
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? Sleep when the baby sleeps! Even if you don't think you're tired, lay down.
This week we: Gave Matthew his first bath! I was sure it was going to be a traumatic experience, but he didn't fuss at all. Of course, he waited until he was out of the tub, all dry, and 2 seconds from having a diaper on his butt to pee...
I never held you, but I always loved you.
Baby Squirt- September 2009
Baby Turtle- May 2010
Baby Surprise- August 2011
I did the survey but when I put the picture in I deleted it and I don't feel like doing it again, but here's my baby boy at a week old!!!
Newborn Highlights:
How old is your baby? 10 days
What is his/her name? Leah Rose
Weight at birth? 7lbs 5 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? breast
Which baby item are you using the most?p&p, nursing cover
Which items can you tell were a waste of money?not sure yet
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? sleeps for about 3-4 hours
Hardest part of being a new Mom? Watching the baby cry and breastfeeding
Best part of being a new Mom?Loving your baby
How is your body recovering?great!
How was your labor? long, ended up with a c-section
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? have an open mind when you go into labor!!
This week we: went outside for some fresh air and sun and watched DH plant our flowers
How old is your baby? 4 days
What is his/her name? Josephine Ruth
Weight at birth? 9lbs 5 oz
Breast/Bottle feeding? Breast!!
Which baby item are you using the most? blankets, and boobs. And she is loving the vibrating chair thing we have from boppy.
Which items can you tell were a waste of money? No idea. We have been home for hours.
What are your baby's sleeping patterns? Not really established yet.
Hardest part of being a new Mom? everything. Just lots to do! And I can't predict it.
Best part of being a new Mom? everything. But totally worth it so far.
How is your body recovering? Slowly, longish mostly excrutiating labor that lead to a c-section.
How was your labor? Awful
Any advice for Moms-to-Be? sleep!
This week we: came home from the hospital today and are getting used to life. So tired.
DD 2.0 ~ 12/30/2013
I missed Bump Pic Monday but still wanted to post my survey & pic
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 39 weeks, 3 days (on 4/25/11)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +34 lbs
Is your nursery done? I can finally say YES!!!!
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? I can't wait to use her cloth diapers on her and carry her in the Moby wrap.
Which stroller did you buy? Her grandpa (my dad) got her the City Mini
How many inches around is that bump? 42 inches
Are you getting nervous? No. Just hoping she comes naturally soon. My OB started talking about induction for next Monday...
Have you dropped yet? Yes
Lost your plug? I'm pretty sure I have
Any other signs that baby is on their way? As of my appt today I am still 80% effaced and am now 1-2 cm dilated. Lots of BH still...
Are you still working/how long will you work? Working from home on the phone mostly.
How do you feel in general? Tired and somewhat achy.
What are you getting the most excited about? Snuggling her and being a family. Looking into her eyes.
Do you have a blog? No
Any big fears or concerns? Currently just really hoping to avoid induction
What is in your hospital bag? Clothes for me and LO, Nursing bras and nursing pads, my Hypnobabies printouts, sandals..we'll add snacks, camera and phone chargers once we are closer to actually leaving for the hospital.
Are you exercising? Trying to go walking at least 4 times a week, doing some prenatal yoga here and there still.
How many more days until D-Day? 3!
What are you doing to keep yourself occupied if you?re on leave already? Making sure everything is ready for her arrival and trying to rest more recently.