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AlliJeee · November 2014

its 12:03am here in Massachusetts - I'm up! Let's get this party started!

AlliJeee · November 2014

Miss Maddie kept me up all night last night, I got 4 hours total throughout the day and now she's wide eyed and up...not thrilled at the idea of another night of no sleep. Good thing she's cute

crizz13 · November 2014

Cluster feeding sucks

crizz13 · November 2014

flutterbuggie said:
Sooo tired tonight

Sometimes I wish I could get a break for just one night. It's so hard not being able to sleep longer than three hours at a time.

I was just thinking how I took those two nights in the hospital (when LO spent the night in the nursery) for granted! Annnnnnd every night when I slept for more than 3 hours....

songbirdsinging55 · November 2014

I can't eat or drink anything. I am only allowed ice chips. They are letting me nurse when I am not in pain. So I have been doing the side lying position. DS falls asleep everytime. He also had some formula this morning when I was first in the ER but it was my emergency back up. He is still latching well and I am pumping for when I can't nurse.

MissN06 · November 2014

DH just informed me I'm not holding DD correctly during feedings. She shouldn't be laying down (she isn't flat she angled just not as steep as he thinks she should be) b/c according to the internet it causes x, y, z. This from the man who has only successfully gotten DD to eat 1 bottle since she's been born. Typically she spits up for him and/or refuses to eat for him.

I do what the internet says and she stops eatting and now won't. I fought with her until she falls back asleep. DH puts her back down and doesn't get I'm pissed. She just ate the least she's eatten in a week.

FishyMom · November 2014

Good morning ladies! I'm up hanging out with DD. Yesterday after a wonderful night of feeding and going in the PNP to sleep all came to an end tonight. She is so hungry and seems to want food every 20 minutes.. As soon as I lay her down she is up and ready, then she eats for 7-8 minutes and is done.. What a pain..

@KUinCBUS‌ hang in there! I am sure it will lot be too much longer. I'm sorry your having anxiety, you have enough to deal with already!

@songbirdsinging55‌ I am sure this is all very hard on you. I hope you feel better soon and get back to your new normal life soon.

hiketheworld · November 2014

First night home from the hospital. Haven't slept at all. Every single sound he makes sets off all panic receptors in me. If there is no sound I worry he isn't breathing. Also, he cried when we changed his diaper and our neighbors started banging in the wall. They are in for a treat if they think banging will make the baby stop crying.

CarrieAnne09 · November 2014

crizz13 said:

flutterbuggie said:
Sooo tired tonight

Sometimes I wish I could get a break for just one night. It's so hard not being able to sleep longer than three hours at a time.
I was just thinking how I took those two nights in the hospital (when LO spent the night in the nursery) for granted! Annnnnnd every night when I slept for more than 3 hours....

I just got a 3 hour stretch of sleep and I was so excited about it. Lol. The last 3 nights Brooke has been up allllll night cluster feeding. I'm sure one day soon I'll agree but tonight 3 hours was a treat.

BridgetThoams · November 2014

CarrieAnne09 said:

crizz13 said:

flutterbuggie said:
Sooo tired tonight

Sometimes I wish I could get a break for just one night. It's so hard not being able to sleep longer than three hours at a time.
I was just thinking how I took those two nights in the hospital (when LO spent the night in the nursery) for granted! Annnnnnd every night when I slept for more than 3 hours....
I just got a 3 hour stretch of sleep and I was so excited about it. Lol. The last 3 nights Brooke has been up allllll night cluster feeding. I'm sure one day soon I'll agree but tonight 3 hours was a treat.

LO just slept for almost 4 hrs! I feel like a new woman!!!! He's wide awake now, but I've already gotten way more sleep than last night so I'm ok with it. Slowly he will sleep for longer periods at a time

AnnieRoo13 · November 2014

Will forgot that he was supposed to give me a 5 hour stretch last night. I know most of you ladies don't get this but I am spoiled! He ate every 3 hours which I know is normal for most babes, but he usually gives me a 5 hour stretch and now I'm tired.

I have to go to a family dinner tonight with FIL and I'm dreading it. It will be the first time DH's side meets Will, but DH can't attend so I won't have his support. BIL and SIL also aren't coming because their girls are sick. The dinner is an hour away and I'm so anxious about feeding him etc. with everyone there. I'm also nervous about the big crowd (about 40 people) and germs. Luckily FIL and I won't be staying long, but I'll still have to feed 2-3 times. How did you ladies who has thanksgiving dinners do it?

FishyMom · November 2014

I was reading in another thread and it sounds like I may have created a boobie monster.. Every time my daughter cries she gets fed. She normally does act like she is hungry, but I'm wondering if I may be doing something wrong.. Any opinions?

Edit: I should add she is 6 days old.

tigerpawie · November 2014

Ashris13 said:
I was reading in another thread and it sounds like I may have created a boobie monster.. Every time my daughter cries she gets fed. She normally does act like she is hungry, but I'm wondering if I may be doing something wrong.. Any opinions?

Edit: I should add she is 6 days old.

I don't think you are doing anything wrong. It sounds like you are nursing on demand and if she's happy, mama is happy?

I however get conflicting advice from LC and my ped. LC says feed on demand, increase milk supply etc. The Ped says I need a break and it sounds like DS2 is comfort feeding, limit to 20min each side. Oy. I'm almost firmly in the camp that feeding on demand is essential but we need breaks sometimes.

However. She's 6 days old, maybe she's in the cluster feeding phase of the comfort feeding phase? My DS2 tends to cluster feed and/or comfort feed jags at certain point through the day for the past week and my supply seems to be stabilizing. I am also using pacifiers. If he is not accepting the paci, he is hungry but I make sure he's fed at least every 2-3 hours. If he is accepting the paci, he wants to comfort suck.

FishyMom · November 2014

Thanks @tigerpawie I do think she is comfort feeding often, but I typically don't mind since that is the only way she will stop crying and my DD is all on she goes from 0 to 90 when she starts crying.

BridgetThoams · November 2014

@AnnieRoo13‌ I've been to a couple big dinners so far, I'm EBF and not comfortable pulling the boob out infront of everyone. When LO got hungry I asked the host if there was a quiet place a course nurse for a bit. Then each time I would just excuse myself for a bit.

rinaealy · November 2014

My DS is 3.5 wks old and I still feed on demand which is every 2 to 3 hrs. We were at MIL house for Thanksgiving and I brought my nursing cover with me so I was able to feed him with no problems.

uncharted01 · November 2014

I just spilled 6 ounces of BM while transferring it from the bottle to a bag

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I just stood there saying "fuck" over and over again. I couldn't even bring myself to clean it up - I had to have my husband do it.

oklahomamom09 · November 2014

KUinCBUS said:
Hi, outside baby moms! :-h

It's around 1AM and I'm still chillin' over here with an inside baby. So very uncomfortable right now. Woke up to nausea and heartburn as LO had a bad case of the hiccups. Propped up right now (wishing I could lie down) but I may need to move instead to the recliner.

I have been getting really anxious and I realized this evening just how much I fear going into labor at night. I feel like I could handle it better during the day and I have lots of anxiety about calling my in-laws (to watch DD) at any time of day, much less at any time of night, heh.

I know people aren't getting sleep so I'll just say... I hope you all are doing ok!

I'm right there with you with heartburn and nausea. I was hoping it would go away over night.. No such luck ): maybe our babes will come today and we'll get some relief

rinaealy · November 2014

Day 2 of DD who is 3 coming to our bed at night and wanting to sleep in our bed because DS is in there. She also has a cold so I'm trying to separate her from him as much as possible. Keep in mind she has never wanted to sleep in our bed before I buy hope it gets better.

Lilwatz · November 2014

@uncharted01 NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

@AnnieRoo13 Chloe forgot too. She was giving us a 5-6 hour stretch each night and 4 on each side. Last night was every 4 hours. It blows to expect a good stretch and not get it!

Curlyfries851 · November 2014

@Ashris13‌ when my LO started gaining a million pounds after losing quite a bit I was worried I was over feeding. My midwife told me it's impossible to over breast feed a baby because they will only drink what they want, whereas bottle feeders can force feed their babies thinking they need to get down a certain number if ounces etc. Moral of my story? I think you're not doing anything wrong...you're giving baby what she wants!

mander82 · November 2014

Baby Gio is 13 days old and rolled onto his side today. We had him on the floor on a blanket and he got onto his side. He just chilled there for an hour or so, wide awake, looking around. Sooo cute!

Also, I just realized I can clean the litterbox again!

mander82 · November 2014

Oh and I can finally see my ankle bones again as of yesterday!! It's about time!!

CarrieAnne09 · November 2014

So this is the weather outside right now. Feels like -34 Celsius. For my bumpies south of the border that's about -29 Fahrenheit... Guess who's not feeling guilty about sitting on the couch all day.

CarrieAnne09 · November 2014

shaddox16 said:
Haven't read through yet so (((hugs))) to anyone that needs them. I just left Scarlett with my DH for the first time so I could go get a pedicure. I'm a nervous wreck!!!! I nursed her before I left and she was asleep but still. I have 3oz pumped in the fridge and told him worst case he could try (she's never had a bottle yet) he then said "ok, I can warm it in the microwave right?" Fuck No!!!
Pls tell me to just breathe, that he can keep her alive for the next hour an a half (

He'll do fine!! Babies really don't need much if you think about it! He has to figure it out sometime and You'll be back quick.

oklahomamom09 · November 2014

CarrieAnne09 said:
So this is the weather outside right now. Feels like -34 Celsius. For my bumpies south of the border that's about -29 Fahrenheit... Guess who's not feeling guilty about sitting on the couch all day.

Oh my, I'm sorry! It's suppose to be a rare 75 today in Oklahoma.

kjmommy1214 · November 2014

I am at MIL's for thanksgiving. This is all fine and dandy except DD1 is a homebody. She sleeps like crap away from home and isn't her normal crazy self. I am ready to go home and we have been her less than 24 hours.

BridgetThoams · November 2014

I'm out Christmas shopping with LO. Right now is usually when he sleeps for 3 hrs, but not today he is wide awake and hungry and blew out his diaper. This is fun!

carafern · November 2014

IndianaMommy08 said:

Since we didn't gave fffc, I'm shamelessly hiding in my bedroom pretending to be asleep so I don't have to interact with the in laws. This is the third day in a row they come to see baby. I need some space. Especially since yesterday I cooked thanksgiving dinner, did all the dishes and hosted for them.
They need to give mom some space!! Can you ask DH to intervene in your behalf? Especially given how you have been feeling? I know I feel a ton worse when there are people in my space. I know MIL is waiting on an invitation to come stay and see Daniel, but I am just not there yet. Three days in a row is way too much for you.
He needs to. They don't really believe in ppd or baby blues and think it's all in my head…

That makes me stabby for you. Maybe just don't let DH answer the door? Hugs.

Maelara · November 2014

Avery has reflux and my incision is infected. Yay...

ssstephanie214 · November 2014

Got a 5 hour stretch of sleep, f.yeah. granted it was from 10am to 3, but still.

Maelara · November 2014

@IndianaMommy08‌ wow. Your in laws sound like an absolute delight. Lots of hugs to you, you're doing amazing. This stage after a baby is HARD.

Lilwatz · November 2014

@Maelara Our LC thinks our daughter has it too...and she has all the symptoms the more I look into it. Heading to the dr next week! I hear it sucks. Good luck to you and A!

CarrieAnne09 · November 2014

IndianaMommy08 said:

Maelara said:
@IndianaMommy08‌ wow. Your in laws sound like an absolute delight. Lots of hugs to you, you're doing amazing. This stage after a baby is HARD.
It is. I know t gets better. And it has each week. I just feel soooo, idk always on duty? I never feel like I can focus on me solely and just relax. Even if DH , bless his heart, takes her all day I still feel "on the clock"

Hormones are bananas. I never expected them to be so much.

Curlyfries851 · November 2014

My parents came for a visit and while my mom was changing LO's diaper and holding his legs up his little butt became a geyser and exploded poop all over my mom, our couch, carpet and hardwood. I wanted to cry it was so effin nasty. Only positive ( if you can say that) was that I got a good laugh that he shit on my mum and not me lol

MissN06 · November 2014

I went grocery shopping with DH and we left DD with my mom. I was amazed at how much easier it was to shop without her. I also can't believe how much I missed her we were only gone for 2 hours and it felt like an eternity but I didn't cry so I'm taking it as win.

smboswell1 · November 2014

Just popping in! I'm pretty sure beck has colic:( any tips?? I feel so bad for him!

carafern · November 2014

I think my baby doesn't like the mamaroo. I'm debating returning it, since it was the priciest non-furniture item we bought! Did anyone who has one find their LO grew to like it after a while? I'm thinking it might be over-stimulating for her at one week… @lilwatz, I think you had one, right?

CarrieAnne09 · November 2014

IndianaMommy08 said:
Sooo in light of everyone being on the struggle bus with a newborn...when are we planning the N14 St. Lucia conference? You know, to share parenting strategies...and margaritas on the beach.

@IndianaMommy08‌ - did you see that it's -34 where I am today? I'll be happy to go anywhere that isn't a snowy miserable place asap.

FishyMom · November 2014

Well I woke up with chills, fever, body aches.. Called the doc and I officially have mastitis.. Now I have to figure out pumping.

sweetbabyrahe · November 2014

@FhSTAR81‌ that's about as appropriate as you telling Addison that if she's bad today, you won't speak to her tomorrow...has he ever heard of time out...sounds like he just doesn't want to play with her

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