@whataboutscience My DD's cord was smelling bad too right before it fell off. She even had a little brown liquid stuff coming off of it. Ped told us as long as the skin around the cord is not red it is not infected.
@whataboutscience before the stump came off it definitely had a less than pleasant odor. I started gently cleaning around it with a qtip dipped in rubbing alcohol. I also did this after it fell off and it was still a little gross for like a week. My pediatrician said that was the best way to clean around it, just be gentle!
Thanks all. It is very loose now and slimy underneath. Ick! Called the ped and they advised me to clean with alcohol wipes and come in tomorrow so they can give him something to help dry it up. The skin around is not red, so they said not to worry. :-) Definitely grossing me out though. And my poor baby stinks!
@whataboutscience before the stump came off it definitely had a less than pleasant odor. I started gently cleaning around it with a qtip dipped in rubbing alcohol. I also did this after it fell off and it was still a little gross for like a week. My pediatrician said that was the best way to clean around it, just be gentle!
Just wondering...did anyone's stitches become more painful over time? I'm two weeks PP and i still feel pain/stingy in the perineal area. Just want this misery to end soon! Since mine was just a first degree tear I figured it would be feeling better by now.
@rnyland1 I'm 3 weeks PP, I had 1st degree tear and stitches and am still sore! I did get more sore after about a week. I called the nurses line and they said the pads I'm using could be causing it irritation. At their advice, i switched to unscented pads, change them more frequently, and apply an ointment like diaper rash cream to the area to help protect it. It's really helped it.
@rnyland1 I felt like my pain got worse around the two week mark too and then I switched from bulky pads to panty liners. Such a difference! I think the bulk of the pads was causing more irritation and swelling.
I only had two small stitches. The pain definitely got worse the second week. I felt really great the first week, but the second week I could barely walk some days because of the sharp stinging pain. I called the nurse line and they said that after the first week the swelling goes down, which was helping to numb the pain. Now, the nerves are exposed and it can be painful. They told me to make sure I take ibuprofen (not Tylenol) and that it would be gone after a couple days. I had the nerve pain for 5 days.
I'm 5 weeks PP and yesterday was the first day that the area I had stitches didn't feel sensitive or painful. You can buy dermoplast spray and spray it on your stitches to help numb the area. The hospital provided some while I was there and I brought it home with me. It helped numb things for a little bit
My stitches felt worse after about 2 weeks or so. The nurse line told me to try the A&D ointment they gave us for E, and it helped along with the numbing spray and lots of ibuprofen. Hope yours feel better soon @rnyland1!
I had a c-section so no vaginal stitches, however after a few weeks when the sutures started to dissolve, I felt a little more sore than usual. My incision even got a little harder to the touch. Maybe that's what you ladies are experiencing?
@jjtruffles I've had like 3 instances where I've had bleeding that I think could be my period...I'm on be mini pill and that can cause spotting so it's hard to know!
Is there ever a point where babies get into an actual consistent schedule on their own? I keep thinking he's gotten into a certain eat/sleep routine and then he just flips it all around on me again! Yesterday he wouldn't sleep at all, not necessarily crying the whole time, but just wanted to be awake and held all day. Today he slept for a solid five hours in the middle of the day and now he's asleep again during what has typically been his 4 hour feed-a-thon time for the last week. I'm not looking to put him on a schedule really, but also don't want him flipping his days and nights again like the first week, especially now that DH is back to work and I need to be establishing some sort of a routine for myself to get stuff done that needs done. I guess I'll see how much sleep we get tonight after such long naps today...eep. On an unrelated note, he has been really testing out his voice and is making the cutest noises ever this week (4wks old). I can't handle the cuteness!!!!!
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@winnie1122 I too have been experiencing the change in routine...due to her choices, lol. After speaking with some friends, I do think things even out more around the 10-12 week mark. Sadly at this point I think it's all a crap shoot and every week seems to come with new changes. Hang in there. We're almost there!!!
Anybody else experiencing flakey skin in their lo? DD's hands, and feet are so dry! No matter how much lotion I put on her, hours later shes all flakey again.
@nikkimarie159 Yeah his face and scalp have started getting really dry and flakey, I haven't tried lotion yet though. My mom made it sound like it was pretty normal! He's starting to get a little bit of baby acne too.
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@nikkimarie159 it's totally normal for them to have super dry and flaky skin for a few weeks. It's because they were in water for so long. I was advised by my pedi to not use lotion for at least three weeks because their bodies are learning to produce oil and if you put lotion on they won't produce enough. My guy was a peeling mess for three weeks and now he's not dry at all, I've still never even opened the lotion.
My baby was super flaky too which my doctor said was totally normal. She suggested some Vaseline after two weeks which helped but I mostly just peeled it off while nursing. It gave me something to do lol. Her skin is pretty clear now.
@winnie1122 I don't want to force a schedule, but I definitely encourage restful sleep at night. During the day I nurse at least every 3 hours, change diapers every 2, carry baby around while I do chores, etc. until little one is pretty much sleeping all night except for feedings. After that happens is when I begin to respect the daytime naps. I am sure some people disagree with this approach, but it helps us keep our sanity in our house.
My mom and I are starting to think my baby may have COLIC!! At first I was convinced her fits were due to gas, and I don't think I'm entirely wrong but the gas could be from her fuss fits!!! She isn't what I'd call "inconsolable" and she sleeps really well overall. We've taken her quite a few places and never a problem. BUT when she's at home and goes into one of her fits it's definitely no easy feat getting her down.
Two things make me think she could be (if this is possible) manipulating us, lol!! The other night she was "playing" with my husband like she loves to do. But it was time for bed and I didn't want to reach the point of no return so I took her to start our walking bedtime routine. She screamed for like 10 minutes!!! My husband offered to take her back but I said no need! She just wants to play more! Sure enough after like 5 minutes she was out. Last night she got up around 1:30am to eat. After still being awake trying to get her back to sleep at 3 I called on the husband to help. I believe it took him 7 minutes, she was out!!
Now this afternoon....more constant fuss when my mom was with her. I came home she mentioned the dreaded word colic. Then I told her the crazy stories about DH so she said go grab one of his shirts and bring it down. All be damned, we wrapped her up and she shut right up!!! It definitely helped in getting her back down which is crazy...I know. But maybe she's just obsessed with my husband and was pissy he wasn't around?!? LOL I don't know. I also don't know anyone that's had a colicky baby. Her fits seem to vary in time which is different than what I've read but maybe she's just a little different than the norm. @whataboutscience I know you have colic experience. Do you have any thoughts?
@TiffRox81 Sounds like it can be frustrating for sure, but if you're able to typically find a way to soothe her within minutes, it does not sound like colic. Unless you're blessed with a truly "easy baby" (which praise the Lord we got one this time!), most will have fussy times of day or occasions where they do seem to cry for no reason. True colic is a pattern of hours of inconsolable, unexplainable crying day after day. Good luck. Maybe she's just becoming a daddy's girl or likes the way he holds/soothes her. When this LO gets upset, he often expects me to nurse him immediately but daddy can soothe him easier using other methods.
@TiffRox81 I agree with @whataboutscience that sounds pretty normal. My niece was colicky and would lose her shit and scream for hours and hours at a time every day no matter what was offered or how she was soothed. I wouldn't worry about baby manipulation given that that's impossible, but if you're seeing a pattern for what she likes, go with it! And I think its sweet she has a good bond with her dad, I wish E favored my husband a little more.
@whataboutscience@theshannondee There have been times when it's lasted around 45-1hr tho!! Those mentioned incidents were more about her connection with my husband, lol. Is there such a thing as mild colic?!? Does it come in a spectrum. At the end of the day I guess I don't really care. It is what it is and it's been manageable. Again, it seems to start toward the end of the day and by that point my husband is coming home and I have some relief. It kind of came out of no where this week so maybe it's a little phase she's going through!
@TiffRox81 Ah sounds like her witching hour(s)! My son is typically fussy from 3-5pm and crying mostly that whole time. It's lovely. And he's happy as a clam when my husband rolls through the door at 5:30. Little stinker. I wouldn't worry about labeling it colic and just carry on with life which sounds like what you're doing.
@TiffRox81 I agree with @theshannondee My little one just has her witching hour every day! Other than that, she's pretty happy. During the witching hour, nothing much soothes her. But once she's done, she's ok again! I just calm myself, knowing it won't last forever.
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@TiffRox81 I believe colic is considered at least 3 hours a day for at least 3 weeks. An hour or two daily is considered pretty normal for a lot of babies. Still not easy to deal with I'm sure. Colic doesn't really have a known cause or cure, so the label itself doesn't mean a whole lot though. It's not like a "diagnosis" really helps. Maybe helps parents cope better giving it a name. :-)
Ok good to know. Yes we started calling it her witching hour previous week's this week it just seems to be different. Definitely makes me happy to hear others have the same issues once a day. Sounds like she's doing the norm!!
Mikey is 2 weeks old and all of a sudden now he doesn't want to be put down ever. He will fall asleep in our arms but the minute we put him in the rnp or the bassinet all hell breaks lose. The first two weeks he was a angel and now we aren't sure what to do. Did anyone else have this issue and how did you guys address it?
@Kellyj103 Yup. The first week he was fine and then didn't want to be put down ever. He's now a little over 5 weeks and we're trying to find a solution. Every 20 min nap in the swing or his crib I consider a personal victory.
Our little one won't sleep unless it's in our arms or on my chest. Every time we put her down she loses her shit and screams bloody murder . It's driving us nuts but we know she's still young (4 weeks) so we know she still just wanted comfort right now. Hopefully she'll start getting better.
@Kellyj103 We have the Ergo, which is more work than a lot of the wraps, but I've resorted to doing a lot of wearing to please baby and still get things done. I haven't been able to get much time out of her with the swing or anything else. You're not alone!!
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My mom and I are starting to think my baby may have COLIC!! At first I was convinced her fits were due to gas, and I don't think I'm entirely wrong but the gas could be from her fuss fits!!! She isn't what I'd call "inconsolable" and she sleeps really well overall. We've taken her quite a few places and never a problem. BUT when she's at home and goes into one of her fits it's definitely no easy feat getting her down.
Two things make me think she could be (if this is possible) manipulating us, lol!! The other night she was "playing" with my husband like she loves to do. But it was time for bed and I didn't want to reach the point of no return so I took her to start our walking bedtime routine. She screamed for like 10 minutes!!! My husband offered to take her back but I said no need! She just wants to play more! Sure enough after like 5 minutes she was out. Last night she got up around 1:30am to eat. After still being awake trying to get her back to sleep at 3 I called on the husband to help. I believe it took him 7 minutes, she was out!!
Now this afternoon....more constant fuss when my mom was with her. I came home she mentioned the dreaded word colic. Then I told her the crazy stories about DH so she said go grab one of his shirts and bring it down. All be damned, we wrapped her up and she shut right up!!! It definitely helped in getting her back down which is crazy...I know. But maybe she's just obsessed with my husband and was pissy he wasn't around?!? LOL I don't know. I also don't know anyone that's had a colicky baby. Her fits seem to vary in time which is different than what I've read but maybe she's just a little different than the norm. @whataboutscience I know you have colic experience. Do you have any thoughts?
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