@Jatpa003 The way it usually works is when the epidural catheter is inserted, an initial more concentrated dose of medication is administered to provide pain relief quickly (10-15 minutes) then an infusion pump is attached to administer a constant amount of less concentrated medication. At many hospitals, you will also be given a button so you can give yourself a limited number of extra doses each hour in case you need them. This is called PCEA (Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia). I would talk to your OB or the OB anesthesia team at your delivery hospital for their specific technique.
How many bottles will we need since LO is going to day care at the end of my maternity leave? Trying to figure out if we have enough or if we need to get some more.
OK 1) how do u reply on here like when someone replies to u and u want to reply back I can't figure it out....
And 2) this is my first pregnancy and I'm 36 weeks tomorrow and I'm so terrified something is going to go wrong... And I have seizures and my doctor doesn't seemed too worried about it and I'm kinda scared of the whole "labor" part
How many bottles will we need since LO is going to day care at the end of my maternity leave? Trying to figure out if we have enough or if we need to get some more.
We only used 5 bottles for daycare. Most of the time only 3 were drank, but during growth spurts once in a while he went through them all of them. (I breastfed, so no bottles at home.)
What exactly are you terrified about going wrong? That will really help direct how to address your fears. Have you talked to your ob about what makes you fearful? Talk to your ob about your concerns. Ask him/her to tell you why he/she isn't as concerned, or what you can expect from labor, with regard to your seizures. If you can't talk to your doctor about it then who can you talk to, right? The more open you are with your doctor the better prepared he/she will be to help you during labor.
Also, my sister has a seizure disorder and is about to have her second baby. Everything has gone fine so far with this pregnancy and the last. Obviously each person is different, and I'm not a doctor, but I hope that can be encouraging.
What size bottles should we get to start with? I got a kit that has one 4 oz and two 8 oz. Will those sizes be alright for a while? Economically I'm thinking that those sizes should work but don't the nipples get bigger as the bottles go up in size? We are trying Dr. Browns.
Ok this is probably a stupid question.
What size bottles should we get to start with? I got a kit that has one 4 oz and two 8 oz. Will those sizes be alright for a while? Economically I'm thinking that those sizes should work but don't the nipples get bigger as the bottles go up in size? We are trying Dr. Browns.
I don't bother buying the small bottles. Baby will need more than they can hold after a few months, so I just get the 8 or 9oz from the get go so I don't have to worry about buying more later.
The nipples themselves don't get bigger, but the holes that control the flow get larger - so a slow flow nipple has a much smaller hole and slower flow of fluids than a medium or high flow nipple.
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What size bottles should we get to start with? I got a kit that has one 4 oz and two 8 oz. Will those sizes be alright for a while? Economically I'm thinking that those sizes should work but don't the nipples get bigger as the bottles go up in size? We are trying Dr. Browns.
We only used 4oz bottles with DS. He was on breastmilk, so that makes a difference.
Breastmilk changes as the baby grows, so 4oz of milk at 1 month vs 3 months vs 6 months will have different fat & calorie amounts. Formula is always the same; so as baby grows, he/she will need more formula.
On the subject of bottles...we've been given three different kinds. I have the Playtex natural with drop ins, Tommee Tippee Natural and Jovvy Boob. After my research, I really just wanted to use the Boob bottle as it's supposed to be great for breast fed babies.
Should I return the others or keep them in case she doesn't like one brand?
I didn't see if someone already mentioned this, sorry if it's a repeat. As far as breastpads go, I started out with reusable ones... and promptly ruined them with lanolin! Did not realize that I couldn't use the reusables with the ointment. It's worth having a box of disposables on hand for the beginning, when things may be sore and your nipples are slathered up with all sorts of goo .
@mommymeg143 The lactation consultant that did our BFing class highly recommended the playtex drop ins for those that BF. The reasoning was that none of the other nipples on the market had as slow of a flow and the faster the flow the more likely baby could develop a bottle preference or not digest as well.
@mommymeg143 The lactation consultant that did our BFing class highly recommended the playtex drop ins for those that BF. The reasoning was that none of the other nipples on the market had as slow of a flow and the faster the flow the more likely baby could develop a bottle preference or not digest as well.
We used Playtex Drop-Ins with slow-flow nipples for DS (who was EBF; pumped milk in bottles at daycare, boob at home), worked great.
I have another question... Along the lines of breastfeeding. I plan on breastfeeding and was debating on pumping later on just so DH could give a bottle or we can go out and nana and papa could give a bottle. I am not opposed to EBF and may end up doing so.
My question is really about breasts pumps. I don't have one! I don't plan on pumping for awhile if at all. However, I am wondering if I will need one regardless? Is this something I should have prior to the baby being born or can pick up after if need be?
I had the same question! I found out my insurance covered it so I just preemptively ordered before DD is due. I will be BFing mostly from home but still will have a top of the line pump for random days that I need to go into work or need sporadic babysitting by the in laws.
@Jpinky9 At the very least you may want to have a manual single hand pump available before LO one arrives, even if you're EBF. If you end up with engorgement and/or LO is not feeding well at the beginning it may not be the ideal time to try and find a pump. The manual option I've heard is also great for traveling or if you're going out and about without baby. Also, with insurance these days, you very likely can get a double electric for free before baby comes or right after. And I'm going to second @ClrkKntismyAE in that if you do give a bottle, make sure to pump. Each time baby feeds I was told to think of it as putting in the food orders for the next 24-48 hours.
Yesterday DH and I went shopping with our registry completion coupons. We spent close about $1000! $350 of it was from gift cards and the return of a couple duplicate items.
I think we are pretty much set on what we need. Except I worry about if we have enough clothes and blankets. All I ever hear is people saying how "you need a lot", "you can never have too many". Then with clothes there is sizing - some babies skip past the newborn sizing while others will wear them for several weeks.
I guess this is more of a vent than a question, but if anyone can calm my worries that we are ok on clothes....
We got a lot of hand-me-downs from my BIL. They had a baby in May, so the collection of clothes they gave us includes a lot of short-sleeved onesies. How much use will I get out of these for a November baby? We don't have a lot of long sleeved sleepers - maybe 2-3 in newborn and 5-6 in the 0-3 month size...
@mommymeg143 The lactation consultant that did our BFing class highly recommended the playtex drop ins for those that BF. The reasoning was that none of the other nipples on the market had as slow of a flow and the faster the flow the more likely baby could develop a bottle preference or not digest as well.
We used Playtex Drop-Ins with slow-flow nipples for DS (who was EBF; pumped milk in bottles at daycare, boob at home), worked great.
Can you store breastmilk in the drop-in bags? Or will it just be poured into the drop-in at each feeding? Can you use the drop-in bags in any kind of bottle, or will they only work with playtex bottles/nipples?
Anyone comfortable giving a ballpark of what they pay for infant childcare? I know it varies by location but so far we are on a wait list for on post daycare but they don't tell you how much it will cost until you bring in yours and your partners pay stubs the day you enroll (after they are born).
I got a quote of $170 a week from another place but that seems crazy cheap. Although maybe I'm just used to hearing DC area horror stories?
In Kansas City, we pay $245 per week for a national chain daycare center.
Can you store breastmilk in the drop-in bags? Or will it just be poured into the drop-in at each feeding? Can you use the drop-in bags in any kind of bottle, or will they only work with playtex bottles/nipples?
The drop-in bags only work with the Playtex bottles. There's a way to store milk in drop-in bags, but you need a special lid thing I believe.
I stored milk in Lansinoh bags for freezing, then poured into the drop-ins for daycare (our daycare requires bottles be fully prepped so all they have to do is warm them).
Anyone comfortable giving a ballpark of what they pay for infant childcare? I know it varies by location but so far we are on a wait list for on post daycare but they don't tell you how much it will cost until you bring in yours and your partners pay stubs the day you enroll (after they are born).
I got a quote of $170 a week from another place but that seems crazy cheap. Although maybe I'm just used to hearing DC area horror stories?
We're on a wait list for three daycares in the city if Chicago. They all run about $475/wk. In home I was quoted $400. My sister is in DC and was quoted very similar pricing.
It's significantly cheaper in the burbs for both a facility or in home.
Had a follow up appointment today with my OB regarding my contractions and progression. Doc said I haven't dilated or effaced anymore so she feels confident that the baby won't make an appearance super early. Plus, I hit 34 weeks tomorrow and they won't stop labor if it does.
She also said the contractions are most likely my new norm. I'm happy baby seems to be staying put to bake some more, but I can't fathom the idea of six more weeks of this.
Besides water, Tylenol, and rest do any of you ladies have suggestions on how to deal with this. I really wanted a med free delivery, and am now concerned that six weeks of painful contractions may take it's toll on me and prevent a med free birth:(
Have we talked about bathing? I don't remember. Sorry if we are repeating questions, but do you give LO a bath every night?? What about the umbilical cord? Is it ok to get it wet?
Have we talked about bathing? I don't remember. Sorry if we are repeating questions, but do you give LO a bath every night?? What about the umbilical cord? Is it ok to get it wet?
Sponge-bath only until umbilical cord is healed. Then baths a couple times a week, too often is bad for their skin.
What exactly are you terrified about going wrong? That will really help direct how to address your fears. Have you talked to your ob about what makes you fearful? Talk to your ob about your concerns. Ask him/her to tell you why he/she isn't as concerned, or what you can expect from labor, with regard to your seizures. If you can't talk to your doctor about it then who can you talk to, right? The more open you are with your doctor the better prepared he/she will be to help you during labor.
Also, my sister has a seizure disorder and is about to have her second baby. Everything has gone fine so far with this pregnancy and the last. Obviously each person is different, and I'm not a doctor, but I hope that can be encouraging.
Thank you for helping with that... I guess I'm just scared as a first timer I had a miscarriage with my 1 st at 12 weeks and basicly had to push everything out myself the hospital didn't do much but give me pain meds and my back killed me I'm assuming from all the pressure inside or back labor idk but I guess I'm just wondering if labor with this one with me being full term is gonna feel like that... Or worse... Ive just heard some horror stories
What exactly are you terrified about going wrong? That will really help direct how to address your fears. Have you talked to your ob about what makes you fearful? Talk to your ob about your concerns. Ask him/her to tell you why he/she isn't as concerned, or what you can expect from labor, with regard to your seizures. If you can't talk to your doctor about it then who can you talk to, right? The more open you are with your doctor the better prepared he/she will be to help you during labor.
Also, my sister has a seizure disorder and is about to have her second baby. Everything has gone fine so far with this pregnancy and the last. Obviously each person is different, and I'm not a doctor, but I hope that can be encouraging.
Thank you for helping with that... I guess I'm just scared as a first timer I had a miscarriage with my 1 st at 12 weeks and basicly had to push everything out myself the hospital didn't do much but give me pain meds and my back killed me I'm assuming from all the pressure inside or back labor idk but I guess I'm just wondering if labor with this one with me being full term is gonna feel like that... Or worse... Ive just heard some horror stories
I miscarried last year. Baby was behind with low heartrate at 7.5 weeks, and no heartbeat at 9.5 weeks. I opted to miscarry naturally at home, which happened when I would have been about 11.5 weeks. For me, natural miscarriage contractions were about 60% the intensity of full-term labor contractions. I didn't have pain meds for either.
When packing my hospital bag, do I pack underwear ?
Or will I have those mesh panties everyone talks about ? What if I end up needing a c section ? Should I pack underwear just in case ?
I used the mesh underwear after all of my births (even the c-section), and I was perfectly happy with them. I think I even wore them home and then switched to regular underwear after that. If you think you'd be more comfortable in your own underwear, though, you can certainly bring some (although you may want to go all black so you don't ruin them).
Anyone comfortable giving a ballpark of what they pay for infant childcare? I know it varies by location but so far we are on a wait list for on post daycare but they don't tell you how much it will cost until you bring in yours and your partners pay stubs the day you enroll (after they are born).
I got a quote of $170 a week from another place but that seems crazy cheap. Although maybe I'm just used to hearing DC area horror stories?
I'm in Northern Virginia, and we used to pay approximately $300/week for each of the kids when they were in the infant room (and then somewhat less as they moved up to the older classrooms). We were at a national chain, and even at different locations within that chain, I found a lot of variation depending on location.
Anyone comfortable giving a ballpark of what they pay for infant childcare? I know it varies by location but so far we are on a wait list for on post daycare but they don't tell you how much it will cost until you bring in yours and your partners pay stubs the day you enroll (after they are born).
I got a quote of $170 a week from another place but that seems crazy cheap. Although maybe I'm just used to hearing DC area horror stories?
we send the boys 2 days a week to an in home sitter and pay $160/week. The baby will be taking our DS1's place there. Then DS1 will be going to a center/preschool 3 days a week once I go back to work after maternity leave and that will add another $140/week. So $300/week total to send the 3 to their respective day cares/preschool part time.
When DS went full time (M-F, 8 hrs a day, food included, although I BF'd for his 1st year) it was $250 a week.
Now he goes 2 days a week, food still included, and it's $60 a day ($120 a week). The cost goes down when he turns 2 ($200 a week or $50 a day).
Yup. I had an unplanned CS and DH went with DS to recovery and did skin to skin while I was stitched up.
It was so sweet when I was rolled into recovery and saw DH sitting in a recliner with his shirt off and DS on his chest. He was singing BobMarley to him.
OK so I've read about skin on skin between father and baby and I was wondering what's that about iv never heard of it till today and my mom never heard of it either is this good for the baby? Or just a bonding thing... I'm just a Lil confused is all
What exactly are you terrified about going wrong? That will really help direct how to address your fears. Have you talked to your ob about what makes you fearful? Talk to your ob about your concerns. Ask him/her to tell you why he/she isn't as concerned, or what you can expect from labor, with regard to your seizures. If you can't talk to your doctor about it then who can you talk to, right? The more open you are with your doctor the better prepared he/she will be to help you during labor.
Also, my sister has a seizure disorder and is about to have her second baby. Everything has gone fine so far with this pregnancy and the last. Obviously each person is different, and I'm not a doctor, but I hope that can be encouraging.
Thank you for helping with that... I guess I'm just scared as a first timer I had a miscarriage with my 1 st at 12 weeks and basicly had to push everything out myself the hospital didn't do much but give me pain meds and my back killed me I'm assuming from all the pressure inside or back labor idk but I guess I'm just wondering if labor with this one with me being full term is gonna feel like that... Or worse... Ive just heard some horror stories
I'm sorry you miscarried. I've never lost a baby, so I can only imagine how awful that was. I still want to emphasize you should discuss your fears with your dr. Fear is more likely to intensify the pain you feel and the way you are able to manage it. Do what you can to relax while thinking about/ preparing for labor now, and that may help you when you are actually in labor soon.
Does anyone know where this "don't give them a bath until the cord falls off" advice comes from? I'm curious about the reasoning. I remember being told that with my first baby. In France it's normal to bathe the baby right away. You do it everyday at the hospital (with the nurses to help walk you through it), and there doesn't seem to be any concern for the cord. The bath can be a really big destressor for babies.
For those who haven't seen it, check out this beautiful video of a newborn baby bath.
And here's the interview with the woman who came up with this technique.
I don't know where it started, but I think the idea is that if it doesn't get properly dry it can kinda rot, or get a fungal issue. It's like a huge scab of dead tissue that you don't want to become a breeding ground for bacteria. In France do they have a method to properly dry the cord stump?
When after birth do we shower? Sure I will be over the moon with baby and needed for various things, but I assume I'll be pretty gross after delivering
@misterdonut I had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery with DS with an epidural. I was able to shower ~6 or 7 hours after DS was delivered (he was born overnight, so basically the next morning) while DS was off getting his newborn testing
@econosaurus I live in a suburb of Cincinnati and we pay ~1000/month for infant full time day care in a center. The cost has gone down steadily as the child ages and we now pay 865/month full time for my 3 year old in preschool (same center)
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And 2) this is my first pregnancy and I'm 36 weeks tomorrow and I'm so terrified something is going to go wrong... And I have seizures and my doctor doesn't seemed too worried about it and I'm kinda scared of the whole "labor" part
Okay I think I did it if so then thank u! Its been driving me nuts
What exactly are you terrified about going wrong? That will really help direct how to address your fears. Have you talked to your ob about what makes you fearful? Talk to your ob about your concerns. Ask him/her to tell you why he/she isn't as concerned, or what you can expect from labor, with regard to your seizures. If you can't talk to your doctor about it then who can you talk to, right? The more open you are with your doctor the better prepared he/she will be to help you during labor.
Also, my sister has a seizure disorder and is about to have her second baby. Everything has gone fine so far with this pregnancy and the last. Obviously each person is different, and I'm not a doctor, but I hope that can be encouraging.
What size bottles should we get to start with? I got a kit that has one 4 oz and two 8 oz. Will those sizes be alright for a while? Economically I'm thinking that those sizes should work but don't the nipples get bigger as the bottles go up in size? We are trying Dr. Browns.
I don't bother buying the small bottles. Baby will need more than they can hold after a few months, so I just get the 8 or 9oz from the get go so I don't have to worry about buying more later.
The nipples themselves don't get bigger, but the holes that control the flow get larger - so a slow flow nipple has a much smaller hole and slower flow of fluids than a medium or high flow nipple.
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Wait, What?!? - EDD 11/1/19
Breastmilk changes as the baby grows, so 4oz of milk at 1 month vs 3 months vs 6 months will have different fat & calorie amounts.
Formula is always the same; so as baby grows, he/she will need more formula.
Should I return the others or keep them in case she doesn't like one brand?
My question is really about breasts pumps. I don't have one! I don't plan on pumping for awhile if at all. However, I am wondering if I will need one regardless? Is this something I should have prior to the baby being born or can pick up after if need be?
When packing my hospital bag, do I pack underwear ?
Or will I have those mesh panties everyone talks about ? What if I end up needing a c section ? Should I pack underwear just in case ?
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Married July 14, 2007 ----- TTC # 1 October 1, 2013
BFP March 7, 2014 ----- EDD November 17, 2014 ---- Baby boy born November 16, 2014
Yesterday DH and I went shopping with our registry completion coupons. We spent close about $1000! $350 of it was from gift cards and the return of a couple duplicate items.
I think we are pretty much set on what we need. Except I worry about if we have enough clothes and blankets. All I ever hear is people saying how "you need a lot", "you can never have too many". Then with clothes there is sizing - some babies skip past the newborn sizing while others will wear them for several weeks.
I guess this is more of a vent than a question, but if anyone can calm my worries that we are ok on clothes....
We got a lot of hand-me-downs from my BIL. They had a baby in May, so the collection of clothes they gave us includes a lot of short-sleeved onesies. How much use will I get out of these for a November baby? We don't have a lot of long sleeved sleepers - maybe 2-3 in newborn and 5-6 in the 0-3 month size...
I stored milk in Lansinoh bags for freezing, then poured into the drop-ins for daycare (our daycare requires bottles be fully prepped so all they have to do is warm them).
It's significantly cheaper in the burbs for both a facility or in home.
She also said the contractions are most likely my new norm. I'm happy baby seems to be staying put to bake some more, but I can't fathom the idea of six more weeks of this.
Besides water, Tylenol, and rest do any of you ladies have suggestions on how to deal with this. I really wanted a med free delivery, and am now concerned that six weeks of painful contractions may take it's toll on me and prevent a med free birth:(
For me, natural miscarriage contractions were about 60% the intensity of full-term labor contractions. I didn't have pain meds for either.
I'm in Northern Virginia, and we used to pay approximately $300/week for each of the kids when they were in the infant room (and then somewhat less as they moved up to the older classrooms). We were at a national chain, and even at different locations within that chain, I found a lot of variation depending on location.
When DS went full time (M-F, 8 hrs a day, food included, although I BF'd for his 1st year) it was $250 a week.
Now he goes 2 days a week, food still included, and it's $60 a day ($120 a week). The cost goes down when he turns 2 ($200 a week or $50 a day).
my happy boy
It was so sweet when I was rolled into recovery and saw DH sitting in a recliner with his shirt off and DS on his chest. He was singing BobMarley to him.
I damn near melted right then and there.
my happy boy
@misterdonut I had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery with DS with an epidural. I was able to shower ~6 or 7 hours after DS was delivered (he was born overnight, so basically the next morning) while DS was off getting his newborn testing
@econosaurus I live in a suburb of Cincinnati and we pay ~1000/month for infant full time day care in a center. The cost has gone down steadily as the child ages and we now pay 865/month full time for my 3 year old in preschool (same center)