I'll ask on symptoms too, but did anyone's labour start with really bad lower back pain?
I had back labour with DD, but I was induced, so I can't tell if this is it! The back pain woke me up and is keeping me awake, and is accompanied by belly tightening and nausea.
So, our pediatrician has us feeding Colin every 2 hours, since he was a little jaundiced. However, he was sleeping 3.5-4 hours at a time before. Now, we barely get to the 2 hour mark between night time feedings. It's frustrating, and i feel like waking him so often for the past week has destroyed his sleep schedule. He just woke up, nursed for 8 minutes, and is back to sleep! But of course when I try to put him in his bed, he'll wake up and fuss again because he's still hungry. This momma is just frustrated and exhausted.
I woke up panicked this morning, DD slept for 5 hours straight! I was freaked out at first, she was sleeping like an angel! I woke her up to feed her and she went back to sleep without a fight! Hallelujah
@Fremdschamen. I went in to Labor and Delivery for high blood pressure and just feeling overall crappy the day I had my c-section. They asked if my back had been hurting and it had. Turns out I was in back labor. I just thought "I'm pregnant, ofcourse my back hurts"
good luck!!
@jkershaw2013 yay for DD sleeping 5 hours straight! The 1st time DS slept that long I woke up in a panic too.
34 Mother of 4 year old and 2 Labs. Happily Married to my Hubs of 6 years.
Must have hit a growth spurt. LO has nursed every 2 hours all day yesterday and didn't cut me a break at all, keeping this up all night. I'm exhausted.
TTC 9/2013
BFP#1: 9/28/2013, EDD 5/28/13, MC confirmed 10/15/13, D&C 10/17/13
Oh...em...gee. Do babies just grow up to outsmart you? Ha. Baby A now knows the difference between bottle feeding and nipple or rather, the taste of formula vs. breastmilk.
Halfway at bottle feeding, she sticks her tongue out and doesn't take the bottle anymore. Initially I thought she was done but at 2 oz? False.
She fusses til she gets the nip. FML. I mean, I'm glad she likes my breastmilk but...ah, FML.
@AliKay20 DD is the same way. No nipple confusion here!
*TW Spoiler*
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Must be at a growth spurt. It's after 3am and I've gotten maybe 30 min of sleep. But don't worry my only plan for tomorrow is to host 16 family members for DS1's birthday in 8 hours. And I still have to make icing and decorate his cake, and set everything up outside.
@Curls919 I agree... Makes me realize why so man6 people do this much younger than we are. My early 20s? Sleep was optional, and I functioned just fine. Now.... Zombie
Well hello, 4am. Now can the baby who falls asleep at my boob transfer to either the bassinet or rock n play without pitching a fit and wanting to eat again in 30 min? K thanks.
I don't think DD is going thru a growth spurt, but from 2-315 she had hiccups twice and was wide awake. Now she is awake at 4 am. Just nursed and gave her a new diaper so I hope that buys 2 more hours for sleep.
@Curls919 I hope LO will finally give you some sleep and GL on the birthday party!
Me (32) DH (34) | | BFP #1 4/5/12 | Natural m/c on 4/18/12 (6w1d) BFP #2 8/23/12 | DS born 5/3/13 BFP #3 12/6/15 | DD born 8/23/16 BFP #4 2/22/19 | EDD 10/28/19
@Curls919 Captains log: 0127 hrs....Transfer failed. Delay lasted 36min. A bonus point, I found a 2nd chance to try my Milkies now that I'm no longer braless. The DH 2nd in command has passed out. As the mother unit and primary source of sustenance, I will continue to be on call. Attempting to pacify the tiny human unit is uniquely complex after 0000 hrs. Log, document and recall, "Watch Gremlins" in daylight hrs. Over n out.
@Curls919 I agree... Makes me realize why so man6 people do this much younger than we are. My early 20s? Sleep was optional, and I functioned just fine. Now.... Zombie
Stuck I'm a box...
I agree I have been thinking this would have been easier on my 20s, or even early 30s, but then I remind myself it wouldn't be this baby do it has to be right.
I have been recording all feedings into the Baby Nursing app and for the past 2 days DD has fed for 12 feedings. As of 1 am today we are working on our 6th feeding.
Me (32) DH (34) | | BFP #1 4/5/12 | Natural m/c on 4/18/12 (6w1d) BFP #2 8/23/12 | DS born 5/3/13 BFP #3 12/6/15 | DD born 8/23/16 BFP #4 2/22/19 | EDD 10/28/19
I knew I was in for it at 4:30 when DD woke up and her bright eyes were looking all around. She's changed and fed, but those cute little eyes are still wide open! Oh sleep, I miss you!
Captains log: 0258 hrs. The tiny human has awoken again in a fit of screaming from apparent gas. Attempting to quell his thirst. Not sure how something so tiny can eat so much. 2nd in command made futile attempt to comfort him while I stepped away. Tiny human now wide awake and more pissed off. Administered gripe water. 2nd in command subsequently fell right to sleep.
My travels have made me increasingly hungry, but all I have are granola bars and I'd rather not fend through the dark housing unit. The inlaws are dorming in the living room. Damn my lack of planning!
The tiny human unit has completed his feeding and successfully burped hot putrid breastmilk air onto my neck. I believe he is marking me as his territory, to protect his stores of milk should other tiny humans arrive in the future. Log, document and recall: Look into mini fridges for nursing unit.
Don't worry, guys. He was asleep by 5am. And slept through 6am. Now that we approach 7am he's obviously starving and acting like he hasn't nursed in days.
After a rough night, and very little sleep, I sent DH downstairs with LO at 5:30 so I could get a couple of hours before my in laws come over... Of course DS1 decided to wake up crying a mere 5 minutes after I close my eyes I bribed him with you tube videos so he would lay quietly in my bed... I got 45min out of that. Now I'm up for the day pumping and dreading the fact that I have to make myself look presentable for guests.
After a really rough day/night, thanks for the laughs. As I sit here covered in spit up, possibly urine from DS last diaper change, and the smell of dried sweat from last night's hot flashes, I can't tell you how much the laugh means.
Captain's Log: 0730, I finally conceded at 0615, forcing 2nd in command to take the helm. The tiny human unit has proven a formidable opponent. He has appeared to develop an oppossum reflex during feeding, at which he tests our loyalties. He will drop his head back and pretend to sleep with his mouth open, until we attempt to return him to his sleeping quarters. Upon the slightest movement he wakes, angered at our feeble tiredness.
I have resumed command, to a still insatiable gremlin. I must debrief with the 2nd in command later. We may consider renaming this species to "Mogwai" or "Gizmo". It is now brightly daylight outside. There may be hope for temporary relief should the tiny human unit return to his nocturnal hibernation.
I have crossed communications with several other ships during the preceding adventure. Perhaps they have had better luck with they tiny human gremlins. Let us hope.
@lblu43 Reading your captains log has made me smile and wanting to keep looking on the bright side that LO will sleep longer than an hour through the night. I fear I am losing it, yesterday I fixed some breakfast and put the whole plate in the cabinet. I didn't realize I didn't until I finished feeding LO and said well I'm hungry too. The most sleep I've gotten was on my birthday Friday, my mother watched LO so I could rest... But that didn't matter I still got up ever 30 minutes thinking I heard him crying
@MrsEWilson Happy Belated!!! Hang in there.A lot of us are in the same boat. Peanut will be 4wks thurs, & I'm lucky to get close to a 2 hrs block of sleep at night. He'll take 1.5-3 hr naps during the day, but usually no more than 1.5 hrs at night. By the time I factor in cleanup & burp, its 30-45 min blocks. Yesterday I could barely pump because he ate so frequently. Lefty n droops power on, and I just get more delirious.
@caitlinj187 100% with you! The air conditioning is set for 71, it is by no means hot in our room! I only sleep with a light blanket but I'll great freezing cold, cover up, then wake up so sweaty and gross! I feel like I smell all the time!
A has actually slept decently the last few nights, just waking up to eat at regular intervals. Meanwhile now that I'm getting small stretches of sleep, I can't keep my eyes open while nursing him.
@Curls919 I have feeding sessions where I can hardly keep my eyes open too. I have started pushing his night feedings to 2.5 hours if he sleeps that long. (Which he has so far tonight) That has made a huge difference in your alertness during feedings. Colin also nurses better, more efficiently when we nurse a little less frequently.
Re: Moms who bump in the night
I did did the hand towel against the free boob with my first but this time I am collecting the extra milk.
Me (32) DH (34) | |
BFP #1 4/5/12 | Natural m/c on 4/18/12 (6w1d)
BFP #2 8/23/12 | DS born 5/3/13
BFP #3 12/6/15 | DD born 8/23/16
BFP #4 2/22/19 | EDD 10/28/19
I had back labour with DD, but I was induced, so I can't tell if this is it! The back pain woke me up and is keeping me awake, and is accompanied by belly tightening and nausea.
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
Me (32) DH (34) | |
BFP #1 4/5/12 | Natural m/c on 4/18/12 (6w1d)
BFP #2 8/23/12 | DS born 5/3/13
BFP #3 12/6/15 | DD born 8/23/16
BFP #4 2/22/19 | EDD 10/28/19
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
good luck!!
@jkershaw2013 yay for DD sleeping 5 hours straight! The 1st time DS slept that long I woke up in a panic too.
TTC 9/2013
BFP#1: 9/28/2013, EDD 5/28/13, MC confirmed 10/15/13, D&C 10/17/13
BFP#2: 1/10/2014, EDD 9/19/2014
Halfway at bottle feeding, she sticks her tongue out and doesn't take the bottle anymore. Initially I thought she was done but at 2 oz? False.
She fusses til she gets the nip. FML. I mean, I'm glad she likes my breastmilk but...ah, FML.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@Curls919 I hope LO will finally give you some sleep and GL on the birthday party!
Me (32) DH (34) | |
BFP #1 4/5/12 | Natural m/c on 4/18/12 (6w1d)
BFP #2 8/23/12 | DS born 5/3/13
BFP #3 12/6/15 | DD born 8/23/16
BFP #4 2/22/19 | EDD 10/28/19
Me (32) DH (34) | |
BFP #1 4/5/12 | Natural m/c on 4/18/12 (6w1d)
BFP #2 8/23/12 | DS born 5/3/13
BFP #3 12/6/15 | DD born 8/23/16
BFP #4 2/22/19 | EDD 10/28/19
My travels have made me increasingly hungry, but all I have are granola bars and I'd rather not fend through the dark housing unit. The inlaws are dorming in the living room. Damn my lack of planning!
The tiny human unit has completed his feeding and successfully burped hot putrid breastmilk air onto my neck. I believe he is marking me as his territory, to protect his stores of milk should other tiny humans arrive in the future. Log, document and recall: Look into mini fridges for nursing unit.
Its official. I need a nap.
Captain's Log: 0730, I finally conceded at 0615, forcing 2nd in command to take the helm. The tiny human unit has proven a formidable opponent. He has appeared to develop an oppossum reflex during feeding, at which he tests our loyalties. He will drop his head back and pretend to sleep with his mouth open, until we attempt to return him to his sleeping quarters. Upon the slightest movement he wakes, angered at our feeble tiredness.
I have resumed command, to a still insatiable gremlin. I must debrief with the 2nd in command later. We may consider renaming this species to "Mogwai" or "Gizmo". It is now brightly daylight outside. There may be hope for temporary relief should the tiny human unit return to his nocturnal hibernation.
I have crossed communications with several other ships during the preceding adventure. Perhaps they have had better luck with they tiny human gremlins. Let us hope.
Thank goodness I find her so damn cute.
But that didn't matter I still got up ever 30 minutes thinking I heard him crying
TTC 9/2013
BFP#1: 9/28/2013, EDD 5/28/13, MC confirmed 10/15/13, D&C 10/17/13
BFP#2: 1/10/2014, EDD 9/19/2014
Its not night, but I wanted to share the above video. May be nice in the MOTN - I just about laughed LO off my boob watching it.
TTC 9/2013
BFP#1: 9/28/2013, EDD 5/28/13, MC confirmed 10/15/13, D&C 10/17/13
BFP#2: 1/10/2014, EDD 9/19/2014