@MrsSinner402 you probably tried this already but when pumping was most painful for me massaging my breasts while pumping made it less painful. I don't know if the pressure distracted me from the pain or what but it helped me. That might help you get through your last few pumps.
Yes I've been doing this for a while now. It helps. But only temporarily. Thanks for your input. >:D<
Major latch issues going on here. DS is getting so angry when I try to feed him. Hate hate hate this.
DD was sunny side up too. She had latching issues as well. They brought in a therapist to do a craniosacral massage to help her latch. They said sunny side up babies are often stiff and sore in their neck and jaw. It helped tremendously (at the time).
Major latch issues going on here. DS is getting so angry when I try to feed him. Hate hate hate this.
DD was sunny side up too. She had latching issues as well. They brought in a therapist to do a craniosacral massage to help her latch. They said sunny side up babies are often stiff and sore in their neck and jaw. It helped tremendously (at the time).
This is a really good thought. Also seeing a chiropractor may help.
Guyses. Any suggestions for flipping days and nights back?? DS did better last night and was only awake from 10p until about 1a but would only sleep on me... And it's been like this every day this week. We are running on fumes.
Go outside during the day, being outside with the sunlight, obviously not shining on the baby, let's them know it's daytime. And when you get up with him at night, make sure to keep all of the lights off. We're struggling with this too. The last two nights have been much better. Good luck!
Emma Rose - 9.14.05 Beckett - 5.26.07 Sawyer - 9.22.12 Lennon Mae - 9.26.14
Ok so BF is working better this time, I have milk but LO isn't gaining weight. He has a great latch unlike DD2 so my feedings are painless. We go to the pedi office today, if no weight gain then we start supplementing which I'm fine with. What is a good bottle to use so he won't want to stop breast feeding? I guess I'm looking for a nipple that works like the boob if there is such a thing. I know they advertise some I just don't know what I should get.
If you need to supplement, you could use an SNS at the breast. They're a bit messy, but supplementing at the breast gets you stimulation and avoids any confusion. You can also use a syringe or medela soft feeding cup:
And lots of moms have various bottles they recommend for being like the breast. I'm sure you'll get some good suggestions. FX that you won't need to supplement, or at least not for long!
The sns is something on our plan as well. We have been using tommee tippee. We like that and the munchkin latch bottles. But either way we have tried to pace feed.
Major latch issues going on here. DS is getting so angry when I try to feed him. Hate hate hate this.
Can you see an LC? When he gets frustrated, take a break and snuggle skin to skin for a while. Then try again.
Is he frustrated trying to latch or gets frustrated once he has latched?
Mostly after he latches. He seems to be a really lazy nurser. He will suck 1-2x and then get mad and let go and scream.
Our mw is almost here to do our home visit. I'm hoping she may have some input or ideas.
This is what A does. Honestly the only way I was able to feed her at all was with a shield. We stopped that most of the time now but it helped at first. I know not everyone is pro shield though.
On the way home from the pediatrician. A gained weight! We don't have to go back until her one-month. If I could only get my supply up I would be singing from the roof top.
I'm feeding, then sns feeding at the breast for extra stimulation. The LC says I dint need to pump unless I skip the sns part. But if I pumped after the feed/sns would that help supply? I'm trying so hard. I'm hoping that my stress going down will help. Doing fenugreek and milk thistle and lactation cookies with lots of kangaroo care in between. I'm truly doing it all, so if it doesn't work after a week I'm at peace with ff. I just wondered how some people were getting supplies up.
After the weighed fed she only took about 1/2 oz. I'm now able to pump around 1oz at a time. But it's still not great. I honestly don't mind pumping if it will help. Doesn't hurt. Puts me to sleep.
This kid has been awake and content for over 2 hours now. I don't even know what to do with him. He just stares at me all wide-eyed like he is scared of me. Or maybe I need a shower...
Wait, wait, wait... I've been told there was once a time in which this little guy was not a part of my life - how is that even possible? I'm sure he's always been here.
Looks like he is tongue tied. A different mw at the practice is able to clip them and will do it tomorrow. So scared.
It'll be totally fine, @pnwlover12. We had LO's clipped two weeks ago. It was so so soooo quick and easy. There are very few nerves in the frenulum and little to no bleeding with the procedure. I had been so worried about it beforehand but it was over in minutes and he immediately nursed right after. The only difference was that I was no longer in pain! I'm sure it will be for the best and you will be so glad it was done.
Wait, wait, wait... I've been told there was once a time in which this little guy was not a part of my life - how is that even possible? I'm sure he's always been here.
Yes, but... I also feel like there was maybe a time in my life that I slept more than 4 hours in a row.
I think the time has come for me to attempt pooping for the first time since giving birth. But little man is sleeping so well on me I don't want to move
On bedsharing, I am enjoying it but right now I don't think I want it to continue long term. It works for now and we are both getting better sleep this way.
Two week checkup went well besides them having to do two heel pricks. Her lungs got quite the workout thanks to that. A is up a pound from her birth weight. I had the worst headache last night. Hopefully it was more nerve regeneration. Did you know it hurts to regenerate nerves? It reminds me of the time Harry had to regrow the bones in his arm.
Looks like he is tongue tied. A different mw at the practice is able to clip them and will do it tomorrow. So scared.
>:D< It will be ok. Boy needs to eat, and it's a fast procedure that they heal quickly from. It will make a big difference for him.
Tongue ties can cause speech development issues, too, if not corrected. DS1 is tongue tied, and so far he's compensating fine, but we'll have to clip it if by kindergarten there are any sounds he's unable to say. I had a hard time breastfeeding at the start, and his ties went undiagnosed until he was over a year old. We're clipping the lip tie in December because of tooth decay. Ties are the devil.
Last night DD3 was awake a lot. She finally fell asleep while I was holding her and then had a poopsplosion. It didn't even wake her up. I seriously considered not changing her so she would stay asleep. Until I felt my arm get warm. Because there was shit on it. Ah, motherhood.
Emma Rose - 9.14.05 Beckett - 5.26.07 Sawyer - 9.22.12 Lennon Mae - 9.26.14
I am scheduled for an induction on Sunday, will be 41 wks. Dr wants me to come in to L&D at midnight to get the process started so that I will be almost ready to go by the time her call starts at 9am Sunday morning. If all goes smoothly, what is the likely time they would discharge me? Do you think I'd be sent home Monday night, or would they wait until Tuesday morning? I'm a NICU nurse, so as long as myself and baby are ok, I don't need to stay in the hospital for any teaching, but I am also going to have problems breastfeeding most likely due to a reduction surgery and would love the extra attention from an LC. I know the typical stay is 48hr for a NSVD, but not sure if induction changes things, and not even sure when that 48hr starts (after being admitted from triage?)
Labor dust that baby will just come on her own before then!
Also, even if my baby decides to hold out until November, I'm still sticking around Oct14 ;-) ;-)
I haven't been posting but I have been lurking since baby N was born.
I have a question. He likes to be swaddled and wakes himself up constantly when he's not. Now he is sweating a lot when he wakes up and his diaper is wet from sweat. Should I continue swaddling him or not? He doesn't seem concerned but I don't know what to do.
LO just went down for nap and now DH family wants to come over with no notice. He is at work and doesn't see the issue with them barging in. You know, because waking a sleeping baby is awesome. And no, I don't need to sleep while she sleeps. Now he wants me to be the bad guy and call them and tell them no. Um... No. Your family, your call.
@SweetMandyB12 You can request to be discharged at 24 hours. Most hospitals have a minimum 24-hour stay. I requested the earliest possible discharge, but since DS was born at 7:45am, we ended up waiting on various tests and things to be done by people just coming to work for the morning. We didn't make it out until noon. I think the pedi checkup was like 3 hours after they said they'd be there...BUT everyone did say that they were aware that I wanted my own bed ASAP and that they would do their best.
So a lot depends on what time LO is delivered (if you have baby at 2am, are you really going to try to leave at 2am the following day, or will you just leave in the morning?) and on how quickly they can do everything you need prior to discharge.
DH told me I was crazy last night when we were talking about DS' birth and I said something like; "It really wasn't so bad: kind of exciting, actually. Can't wait to do it again!" It took just over 3 weeks for my perspective to change completely and for me to forget the pain. Am I alone here? :P Hormones, dude...
@MrsSinner402 Everyone covered it but seriously, you are a rock star. @SPurp13 So so so happy to see you back. You "sound" like yourself again too!
As far as poops, poor baby girl isn't pooping Everyone asks me if she is having a lot of wet diapers... Not really? How much is a lot prior to my milk coming in? Doctor's appt tomorrow.
She feeds constantly. How is dehydration possible?!?!
@MrsSarahRenee Baby should have 6+ wet diapers/ day by day 4. How old is LO? If you're having trouble telling whether a diaper is wet because they're so absorbent, you can fold a tissue into her diaper. That will be wet if she pees.
@Emerald27 I've already started forgetting labor. I know I hated it and it was really hard but I can't really remember the pain so much anymore. The other day I even found myself regretting that I probably won't have another.
Me: 30 | DH: 4/12/85 - 6/16/14 | Quinn Patrick born 9/28/14
Re: Tuesday Randoms
Is he frustrated trying to latch or gets frustrated once he has latched?
Our mw is almost here to do our home visit. I'm hoping she may have some input or ideas.
Emma Rose - 9.14.05 Beckett - 5.26.07 Sawyer - 9.22.12 Lennon Mae - 9.26.14
I'm feeding, then sns feeding at the breast for extra stimulation. The LC says I dint need to pump unless I skip the sns part. But if I pumped after the feed/sns would that help supply? I'm trying so hard. I'm hoping that my stress going down will help. Doing fenugreek and milk thistle and lactation cookies with lots of kangaroo care in between. I'm truly doing it all, so if it doesn't work after a week I'm at peace with ff. I just wondered how some people were getting supplies up.
After the weighed fed she only took about 1/2 oz. I'm now able to pump around 1oz at a time. But it's still not great. I honestly don't mind pumping if it will help. Doesn't hurt. Puts me to sleep.
I'm sorry LB. At least you know there's an issue there that can be fixed though? FX for lo!
I have noticed several people seem gone.
My Ovulation Chart Simple Link: My Ovulation Chart
What is this "sleep" you speak of?
My Ovulation Chart Simple Link: My Ovulation Chart
It's so quiet on here. Folks must be napping, going to appointments, and crying in the bathroom. Cause they sure as hell aren't in the randoms thread!
@keelyd double TP for your husband
@pnwlover12 good luck with the latch issues!
On bedsharing, I am enjoying it but right now I don't think I want it to continue long term. It works for now and we are both getting better sleep this way.
Tongue ties can cause speech development issues, too, if not corrected. DS1 is tongue tied, and so far he's compensating fine, but we'll have to clip it if by kindergarten there are any sounds he's unable to say. I had a hard time breastfeeding at the start, and his ties went undiagnosed until he was over a year old. We're clipping the lip tie in December because of tooth decay. Ties are the devil.
Emma Rose - 9.14.05 Beckett - 5.26.07 Sawyer - 9.22.12 Lennon Mae - 9.26.14
I am scheduled for an induction on Sunday, will be 41 wks. Dr wants me to come in to L&D at midnight to get the process started so that I will be almost ready to go by the time her call starts at 9am Sunday morning. If all goes smoothly, what is the likely time they would discharge me? Do you think I'd be sent home Monday night, or would they wait until Tuesday morning? I'm a NICU nurse, so as long as myself and baby are ok, I don't need to stay in the hospital for any teaching, but I am also going to have problems breastfeeding most likely due to a reduction surgery and would love the extra attention from an LC. I know the typical stay is 48hr for a NSVD, but not sure if induction changes things, and not even sure when that 48hr starts (after being admitted from triage?)
Labor dust that baby will just come on her own before then!
Also, even if my baby decides to hold out until November, I'm still sticking around Oct14 ;-) ;-)
I have a question. He likes to be swaddled and wakes himself up constantly when he's not. Now he is sweating a lot when he wakes up and his diaper is wet from sweat. Should I continue swaddling him or not? He doesn't seem concerned but I don't know what to do.
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So a lot depends on what time LO is delivered (if you have baby at 2am, are you really going to try to leave at 2am the following day, or will you just leave in the morning?) and on how quickly they can do everything you need prior to discharge.
@SPurp13 So so so happy to see you back. You "sound" like yourself again too!
As far as poops, poor baby girl isn't pooping
She feeds constantly. How is dehydration possible?!?!
ETA: What are her poopy diapers like?