Sending you happy thoughts @F47. That sounds so stressful. Hoping your baby stays put until your H is back.
We had dinner with my BIL and SIL and I got stressed out trying to convince BIL that it's better for me if we tell MIL that the baby's born and not that I'm in labor as she will show up at the hospital and be freaking out the whole time. I am more stressed out about my MIL than giving birth.
Ever since I learned how to hand express breast milk at the breastfeeding course we took last week, I've been 'practicing'. Just to get a few drops. DH is absolutely horrified by this. "You're wasting the good stuff! (Colostrum)" he says. I told him it's ok, everyone on my baby month board was squeezing their boobs too. He laughed and said "I love you. You realize how ridiculous that sounds? "
@F47 I did! I finished feeding him last at midnight, and we didn't get up to feed again until 6. Honestly, had FI not woke up to go to the bathroom, he may have slept longer because I woke HIM up to eat after I saw what time it was. I hope this turns out to be common thing.
Also, I am happy your babe waited for your H to get back, and I'm glad you got some rest
The NICU Doctor has us following the same feeding pattern that Baby had when he was there- feeding every three hours. But she upped the amount he should eat to 45 mls each feeding.
This is the worst, y'all.
Baby is not that hungry. I know we've only had him home two days, but I cannot get him to eat 45 mls. And no matter how much he eats, the last 5 or 10 mls are a struggle. I just don't think he's that hungry!
Also, I'm sorry...I know he needs to eat a lot to get his weight up, but it just kills me to have to wake him up from a deep sleep multiple times in the middle of the night to force food down him. He's not slightly asleep. He's not asleep but wiggly. He's in that sleep so deep you want to put a hand on his chest to make sure he's breathing because he's dead to the world. I die a little inside every time I have to set an alarm for 2:00am to a completely content and sleeping baby and then have to wake him up and make him angry cry at me while I cry on the inside from being awake at freaking 2:00am!
First pediatrician visit is tomorrow and I'm gonna see what we can do about this. I don't know...I just feel like he'll wake us if he's hungry...and if he's hungry he will actually eat and end up eating more than he is now because he actually wants to take it.
I'm still dealing with baby blues, so I also don't think it's good for me to have the constant struggle with him every three hours at feeding time. I get so frustrated when he wont finish his bottle that I just give up and wrap him up and put him back to bed because I can feel myself going from frustrated to angry, and he's 2 weeks old (and should still be on the inside) so I can't let myself get angry at him.
Sorry for the long rant, guys. But I'm glad I have a place I can come to get some support! You ladies are the best!
@ibabyloveb87 It's freaking AWESOME. I love it so much. The ONLY thing I would change is it only counts Oz and not mL, so I have to do my own conversations (whaaaa). BUT I'll take it
In the settings under preferences it allows you to change the units of measurements from oz to mls.
@bamacoop That sounds so frustrating, I really hope you are able to find something more comfortable for both of you soon. In my breast feeding class they did reccomend feeding between every 2-4 hours but advised waiting a little longer if baby was in a deep sleep. She said their sleep cycles are pretty short that waiting an extra 30 minutes may have baby in a not so deep stage of sleep. They said one 4 hour stretch in a 24 hour period was ok, just shoot for 2-3 the other feedings. Don't push yourself or baby too hard, you are doing a great job!
@bamacoop We were on the 3 hour schedule in the NICU, but now that we're home nighttime is a free-for-all. If he wakes up, I feed him. If he doesn't, sleep it is! Other than this morning, because he had been asleep for 6 hours and I wasn't comfortable with not waking him up. But I digress. Definitely talk to your pedi and see what they have to say, but I'd be willing to bet they will let you wait out nighttime feedings. It's really easy to catch up amounts during the day and when they're actually acting hungry.
Thanks, y'all. It's only been a couple days, so I'm going to stick to the three hour schedule tonight and talk to the doctor tomorrow. Hopefully he'll give me the go ahead to let Baby sleep at night if he wants. We will all do much better without waking up so often at night needlessly.
Also, DH goes back to work on Wednesday so I'm sure he'll be glad when he isn't woken up by my alarm so much.
Guys, is anyone else watching this debate? All I can hear it Donald Trump sniffling and Hillary Clinton lips smacking. Someone needs to turn down those mics.
SO and I have been together: 5 Years+ BFP: 03/10 First Baby: 10/20/2016
also, random vain moment: I haven't really posted a lot of pics on FB throughout my pregnancy but have recently because DH and I are packing in time together doing some fun outings and such...Anyway, I love my pregnant body... Especially when I've been posting pics lately and everyone who doesn't constantly see me is telling me how great I look. I mean, who doesn't love that?! I think it's just because the belly balances out the thick thighs and booty... But I'll take it! lol
also, random vain moment: I haven't really posted a lot of pics on FB throughout my pregnancy but have recently because DH and I are packing in time together doing some fun outings and such...Anyway, I love my pregnant body... Especially when I've been posting pics lately and everyone who doesn't constantly see me is telling me how great I look. I mean, who doesn't love that?! I think it's just because the belly balances out the thick thighs and booty... But I'll take it! lol
@bnsmith85 Haha yes to this! Love not having to suck the gut in & just let it all hang out! I will seriously miss this part of pregnancy.
@bnsmith85 You actually just inspired me to post a picture on FB that my sister took of me at a wedding last night. Wasn't going to, but...why not?? Only have a few weeks to go, might as well take advantage!
@bnsmith85 +1 for loving the last few weeks of my body.. I know my belly is going to be a saggy deflated balloon very soon so have been savoring showing the bump off lately. I've also received boosts of confidence from the compliments from family and even strangers. Tmi here but I feel so much sexier and empowered when doing the deed. 9 months pregnant bodies for the win! Also, remember when we were all freaking out about our weight and strangers ridiculous comments in the 1st and 2nd tris? This is such a breath of fresh air! I sure had a rough start with the morning sickness but now as I end my journey I feel happy, greatful and blessed to have had this experience.
Re: Weekly Randoms 10.3.16
We had dinner with my BIL and SIL and I got stressed out trying to convince BIL that it's better for me if we tell MIL that the baby's born and not that I'm in labor as she will show up at the hospital and be freaking out the whole time. I am more stressed out about my MIL than giving birth.
BFP: 8/20/2018 - EDD 5/4/2019
Also, I am happy your babe waited for your H to get back, and I'm glad you got some rest
This is the worst, y'all.
Baby is not that hungry. I know we've only had him home two days, but I cannot get him to eat 45 mls. And no matter how much he eats, the last 5 or 10 mls are a struggle. I just don't think he's that hungry!
Also, I'm sorry...I know he needs to eat a lot to get his weight up, but it just kills me to have to wake him up from a deep sleep multiple times in the middle of the night to force food down him. He's not slightly asleep. He's not asleep but wiggly. He's in that sleep so deep you want to put a hand on his chest to make sure he's breathing because he's dead to the world. I die a little inside every time I have to set an alarm for 2:00am to a completely content and sleeping baby and then have to wake him up and make him angry cry at me while I cry on the inside from being awake at freaking 2:00am!
First pediatrician visit is tomorrow and I'm gonna see what we can do about this. I don't know...I just feel like he'll wake us if he's hungry...and if he's hungry he will actually eat and end up eating more than he is now because he actually wants to take it.
I'm still dealing with baby blues, so I also don't think it's good for me to have the constant struggle with him every three hours at feeding time. I get so frustrated when he wont finish his bottle that I just give up and wrap him up and put him back to bed because I can feel myself going from frustrated to angry, and he's 2 weeks old (and should still be on the inside) so I can't let myself get angry at him.
Sorry for the long rant, guys. But I'm glad I have a place I can come to get some support! You ladies are the best!
doing a great job!
Definitely talk to your pedi and see what they have to say, but I'd be willing to bet they will let you wait out nighttime feedings. It's really easy to catch up amounts during the day and when they're actually acting hungry.
Also, DH goes back to work on Wednesday so I'm sure he'll be glad when he isn't woken up by my alarm so much.
SO and I have been together: 5 Years+
BFP: 03/10
First Baby: 10/20/2016
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
also, random vain moment: I haven't really posted a lot of pics on FB throughout my pregnancy but have recently because DH and I are packing in time together doing some fun outings and such...Anyway, I love my pregnant body... Especially when I've been posting pics lately and everyone who doesn't constantly see me is telling me how great I look. I mean, who doesn't love that?! I think it's just because the belly balances out the thick thighs and booty... But I'll take it! lol
+1 for loving the last few weeks of my body.. I know my belly is going to be a saggy deflated balloon very soon so have been savoring showing the bump off lately. I've also received boosts of confidence from the compliments from family and even strangers. Tmi here but I feel so much sexier and empowered when doing the deed. 9 months pregnant bodies for the win! Also, remember when we were all freaking out about our weight and strangers ridiculous comments in the 1st and 2nd tris? This is such a breath of fresh air!
I sure had a rough start with the morning sickness but now as I end my journey I feel happy, greatful and blessed to have had this experience.