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pnwlover12 · October 2014

Dh is doing a million times better with this baby. He was sort of freaked out and useless when DD was born. It is so nice. He just made dinner and keeps asking me how I'm doing.

Emerald27 · October 2014

@keelyd Ask the LC to be sure, but my inclination would be to time from the start of a feeding. So when you bring baby to the breast, not from the start of supplementing.

Emerald27 · October 2014

pnwlover12 said:
Baby nursed but poorly. I keep trying to wake him up but then he just gets pissed and wont eat because he's mad. I'm just letting him sleep and after I eat dinner it's on: operation wake up and eat, damn it.

Don't worry and stress out too much, but do attempt to feed DS every 2 hours tonight (sorry) since he isn't getting good feedings in yet. Lots and lots of skin to skin. And get him latched first, THEN make him mad to keep him awake and nursing.

Good luck tonight!!!

Jennifer18131 · October 2014

I'm using an app to track feedings and it has an estimate on when the next feeding will be. 4 hours. Lol that's cute.

Jennifer18131 · October 2014

alfibet said:

Jennifer18131 said:
I'm using an app to track feedings and it has an estimate on when the next feeding will be. 4 hours. Lol that's cute.
What's the app? Would you recommend it? I suck at paying attention to feedings sometimes, didn't think to look for an app for that

Similac Baby Journal. It works for me. I'm only using it to track feedings but it tracks baby's sleep and diaper changes. You can email the graphs and info too.

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golfingdarwinfish · October 2014

crawford411 said:

@alfibet‌ I don't think it matters what you say or read. You can just read straight from the Bump Randoms page for all baby cares. Tell baby all about your internet friends!

The first story I told LO was about the subprime mortgage crisis and the consolidation of the major investment banks. DH thought this was hysterical.

golfingdarwinfish · October 2014

alfibet said:

I'm using an app to track feedings and it has an estimate on when the next feeding will be. 4 hours. Lol that's cute.
What's the app? Would you recommend it? I suck at paying attention to feedings sometimes, didn't think to look for an app for that

We use baby connect which is awesome - can also track doctor visits, height, weight, etc., basically everything. When I make an update DH gets an alert on his phone, so when he's at work he'll get to see when S is changed, fed, sleeps, etc..

golfingdarwinfish · October 2014

@pnwlover12

Congrats, lady! I can't imagine doing it sans meds - you deserve all the pampering!!!!

pnwlover12 · October 2014

Emerald27 said:

pnwlover12 said:
Baby nursed but poorly. I keep trying to wake him up but then he just gets pissed and wont eat because he's mad. I'm just letting him sleep and after I eat dinner it's on: operation wake up and eat, damn it.
Don't worry and stress out too much, but do attempt to feed DS every 2 hours tonight (sorry) since he isn't getting good feedings in yet. Lots and lots of skin to skin. And get him latched first, THEN make him mad to keep him awake and nursing. Good luck tonight!!!

So got him awake and alert, he will latch, suck maybe 2-3x and then spit it out. Tried both of my breasts and different positions, doesn't seem to make a difference. He has had a bowel movement and two wet diapers today, so I shouldn't be worried too badly, right? :-S

victoria+james · October 2014

@alfibet‌ - We read books, he likes to look on the mirror on his play mat, and I talk to him... sometimes I feel guilty because I'll be doing something like watching Law & Order SVU and talk to him about who I think is guilty :-S

pnwlover12 · October 2014

erawka said:
@pnwlover12‌ I wouldn't worry too much about it today. In the first 24 hours getting baby to latch at all is an achievement! Plus he's still being sustained by what he was able to get in the womb. Per Emerald keep trying and eventually he'll come around. Since you delivered Med-free, he'll probably come around even quicker than babies from those of us who had epidurals. Mine took a good 3 days just to latch, and it was a shitty latch at that!

Thanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. :x

windwithfingers · October 2014

Add one of those caramel apple suckers to the Things I've Dropped on DS list.

AmandaJean12 · October 2014

pnwlover12 said:

Emerald27 said:

pnwlover12 said:
Baby nursed but poorly. I keep trying to wake him up but then he just gets pissed and wont eat because he's mad. I'm just letting him sleep and after I eat dinner it's on: operation wake up and eat, damn it.
Don't worry and stress out too much, but do attempt to feed DS every 2 hours tonight (sorry) since he isn't getting good feedings in yet. Lots and lots of skin to skin. And get him latched first, THEN make him mad to keep him awake and nursing. Good luck tonight!!!
So got him awake and alert, he will latch, suck maybe 2-3x and then spit it out. Tried both of my breasts and different positions, doesn't seem to make a difference. He has had a bowel movement and two wet diapers today, so I shouldn't be worried too badly, right? :-S

Nope, you shouldn't be worried - especially if you're getting decent diapers. My LO was totally uninterested in food or being awake for the first two days, and the nurses and LC said to offer it but not to stress. She still rebounded and was back to her birth weight in just over a week.

Saragoeswest · October 2014

@starla487‌ I made padsicles a few at a time. They were great and yes they still function as pads.

pnwlover12 · October 2014

AmandaJean12 said:

pnwlover12 said:

Emerald27 said:

pnwlover12 said:
Baby nursed but poorly. I keep trying to wake him up but then he just gets pissed and wont eat because he's mad. I'm just letting him sleep and after I eat dinner it's on: operation wake up and eat, damn it.
Don't worry and stress out too much, but do attempt to feed DS every 2 hours tonight (sorry) since he isn't getting good feedings in yet. Lots and lots of skin to skin. And get him latched first, THEN make him mad to keep him awake and nursing. Good luck tonight!!!
So got him awake and alert, he will latch, suck maybe 2-3x and then spit it out. Tried both of my breasts and different positions, doesn't seem to make a difference. He has had a bowel movement and two wet diapers today, so I shouldn't be worried too badly, right? :-S
Nope, you shouldn't be worried - especially if you're getting decent diapers. My LO was totally uninterested in food or being awake for the first two days, and the nurses and LC said to offer it but not to stress. She still rebounded and was back to her birth weight in just over a week.

Awesome!!

MollyC20 · October 2014

alfibet said:

Jennifer18131 said:
I'm using an app to track feedings and it has an estimate on when the next feeding will be. 4 hours. Lol that's cute.
What's the app? Would you recommend it? I suck at paying attention to feedings sometimes, didn't think to look for an app for that

Baby nursing (pink app icon I think by American baby) is great. You can set it to show time elapsed, set alarms, etc!

Emerald27 · October 2014

pnwlover12 said:

Emerald27 said:

pnwlover12 said:
Baby nursed but poorly. I keep trying to wake him up but then he just gets pissed and wont eat because he's mad. I'm just letting him sleep and after I eat dinner it's on: operation wake up and eat, damn it.
Don't worry and stress out too much, but do attempt to feed DS every 2 hours tonight (sorry) since he isn't getting good feedings in yet. Lots and lots of skin to skin. And get him latched first, THEN make him mad to keep him awake and nursing. Good luck tonight!!!
So got him awake and alert, he will latch, suck maybe 2-3x and then spit it out. Tried both of my breasts and different positions, doesn't seem to make a difference. He has had a bowel movement and two wet diapers today, so I shouldn't be worried too badly, right? :-S

Nope! Don't worry, just keep trying. When he unlatches, if he's not fussing, tickle his lips and latch him again. If he's fussy, put him back on your chest for skin to skin and wait until he's calm and happy to try to nurse again.

Give it a good try (20-30 mins) every 2 hours. Like PP said I'd say, he'll come around. It's so new to him! Keep up the good work! ((Hugs))

Emerald27 · October 2014

@pnwlover12‌ It may just be the learning curve and after several feedings things improve, but if DS continues having trouble maintaining a good latch, it might be worth seeing an IBCLC (there might even be one in your pedi's office) to have him evaluated for lip/tongue-tie and to get some tips on positioning.

Laid-back breastfeeding might also help him maintain the latch. I posted the links for instructions, etc., about a million times in the BF thread.

Or you can ask an LC or LLL Leader for help getting it right.

Emerald27 · October 2014

Oh! @pnwlover12‌ - Also make sure that you're cradling his head comfortably and not squeezing or something. Some babies really object to being held too tightly at the breast, so he might be unlatching because he's not 100% comfy (silly baby). And also make sure that his body is turned toward you and well supported. Sometimes babies will unlatch or refuse to latch at all if they feel like any part of them is dangling. Good luck!

pnwlover12 · October 2014

You are so wonderful @Emerald27‌ thank you for all the advice

Emerald27 · October 2014

pnwlover12 said:
You are so wonderful @Emerald27‌ thank you for all the advice

:-bd

DreadGamerWife · October 2014

crawford411 said:
@alfibet‌ I don't think it matters what you say or read. You can just read straight from the Bump Randoms page for all baby cares. Tell baby all about your internet friends!

I have done this more than once. Complete with explaining the backstory in a few cases.

windwithfingers · October 2014

You know 90% of us have had our babies when there's no Monday randoms thread at 7:30 CDT.

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