LMAO... you posted this 2 mins before mine I'll edit to a GTKY
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
TTGP December Siggy Co-Winner: Favorite Moments from Holiday Movies/TV
Double post, I woke up on the completely wrong side of the bed this AM. I was grumpy AF and actually thankful I talked myself out of ranting at MH about all my annoyances (that would've put him into an ish mood that I'd likely still be trying to make amends for lmao). Anyhow, I woke up later than I wanted to and had to rush through my shower. In said shower discovered MH used my damned razor... AGAIN! and didn't even wash the icky hairs off of it or put the cover back on it. The cats still hadn't been fed (although he did do it while I was getting dressed). The kitchen is a disaster area and the cat boxes (which I told MH last week and this weekend that they NEED to get scooped) STILL haven't been done. UGHHHH!!!!! Plus waking up every hr to pee is really really draining. I feel like I sleep but not really Sorry for all the ranting lol. How are all of you doing?
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
TTGP December Siggy Co-Winner: Favorite Moments from Holiday Movies/TV
Today is my first day solo with toddler and newborn. After a week of being a complete spitfire I feel like the toddler knew what today entailed and is taking it easy on me! Other then his loud playing he has been super good! The baby is backwards though. He sleeps all day and is awake all night so I’m a walking zombie and feel like there isn’t enough coffee in the world to keep me awake. But then the toddler says mom I hold that baby? (Yup he calls him that baby) and my heart melts and I know it’s all worth it!
ill share a picture of Spencer today because he’s decked out in a badger gear today and it’s so damn cute even with his little stink face!
OMG @ashkee05 that stink face is the cutest! @lurvleybunchococonuts I feel ya there. This weekend I was beyond tired because we went to a Halloween party on Saturday and stayed there late then Sunday I felt exhausted but still had to get groceries, make meals, etc. while DH was dealing with some work stuff the whole weekend. It's difficult to believe I can only get more pregnant over the next 4 (to 6ish) weeks!
I wore myself out going to Target and Whole Foods yesterday, and by the time I was at the end of my WF trip, and just needed some chicken breasts, I was faint and dizzy, and my feet were killing me. And this oblivious couple stood with their cart blocking the entire chicken section, debating which chicken to get for like 5-7 minutes. JUST GET SOME CHICKEN. Then some college-aged dude pushed himself between them and their cart while I patiently waited. Sometimes I wish I felt more bold, but also, that seemed rude. When I got home, my feet were super swollen, but I had bought stuff to make dinner, so I needed to actually cook (otherwise we wouldn't have anything to eat) and I was soooo tiiiired after it all. And then the baby was being weird and not kicking in the time she usually does, so I called L&D, who reassured me. During kick counts, DH kept making noise and getting exasperated about the possibility of needing to go to the hospital, because he's tired too, so I snapped at him and told him to take out the trash (and he proceeded to make much more noise taking out the trash, which makes it hard to concentrate on kicks when you're especially worried). Not my best moment.
i have a few randoms to share 1) a young male resident walked in on me bfing in just my bra last week, and since then he practically breaks his neck to avoid making eye contact. this is both hilarious and very eyeroll-y to me. 2) i spilled a 7 ounce bottle of freshly pumped breastmilk on the carpet at 2am this morning. i cried. and cursed, a lot. 3) when i was getting coffee at the hospital cafe on saturday, the cashier asked if i had their coffee club card. i told her no and she said that she knows that she’s seen me buying coffee a few times already, and proceeded to punch out 3/4 of a card to give to me. she was very sweet and yes i took that as a sign that i’m onviously drinking too much coffee. 4) i have a funny story that i’ve been meaning to post, but it’s escaped me now. if i remember eventually, i will spam the thread with another post
Ds1 has a fever and I didn't get to go to NICU today. H went and it sucked monkey balls to stay home. Then the mom guilt kicked in because the toddler needs me too.
In other news, I was so tired last night when I woke up to pump, that I forgot go attach a bottle. I started pumping without one and when I realized, I started bawling. Luckily, I have managex to get ahead of M's intake and the nurses have frozen milk to use. Still, seeing that puddle on the couch, made me super upset.
@wildrainbow@highsteaks Oh no to spilled milk! That's so hard and so frustrating. Are you both still pumping about every 3 hours? It's exhausting and my nipples are sore.
At this point I have the NICU freezer stocked as well as our home freezer stocked with breastmilk. It's been weird pumping for a baby who's not eating. I don't know what I'll do with all this frozen milk! Hopefully we'll start using it up as she begins to eat.
@highsteaks that's hilarious and weird about the male resident. You'd think he'd be used to seeing that by now? No one has batted an eye when they've walked in on me pumping! But there aren't many males on the floor.
@wildrainbow Oh friend, I'm sorry you didn't get to go to the NICU today. My heart hurts for you. It's so hard feeling like you have to choose between your children. I've spent the last few nights at home with DD1, and I feel so bad that my heart wants to be at the NICU instead.
@lurvleybunchococonuts So sorry about the frustration with YH this morning! It's so hard when they don't do things the way we want them done! Hope he cleans the litter boxes soon.
@ashkee05 Cracking up at your toddler calling Spencer "that baby."
@offtoneverland i’ve been so bad at sticking to the every 3 hours schedule. i think sometimes i go 4-5 hours between pumps a little too often. +@wildrainbow soon enough we all will not have to balance home and nicu anymore. almost there
I'm exhausted today and hoping to be in bed by 9pm. DH woke me up twice last night, DS once, and I had to pee once (all in a 7 hour period). I had my last prenatal appointment with my OB today, a BPP, and a growth ultrasound. Baby was only measuring 7lb 11oz which seems so small since DS was 9lb 14 oz when he was born. She said baby's head is also super low and positioned funny so it was hard to get a good measurement. I guess we'll see how accurate that is because my c-section is Friday! Four more sleeps until we meet this sweet baby and find out if it's a boy or girl!! I am so incredibly excited and just hoping everything goes well with me and baby!
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Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
Booo spilled BM sounds like a perfectly valid reason to cry
Need opinions/thoughts: Do we wanna do a November Siggy Challenge?
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
TTGP December Siggy Co-Winner: Favorite Moments from Holiday Movies/TV
@lurvleybunchococonuts i do love seeing what everyone finds, however i won’t participate again because i know i won’t get myself to the desktop to adjust my siggy. that’s just me.
@highsteaks I hear ya. I've been feeling extra lazy these days and just saying eff it all to everything
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
TTGP December Siggy Co-Winner: Favorite Moments from Holiday Movies/TV
My work threw me a baby shower last week. It was so sweet, but then someone sent a video of me walking into the surprise. I cannot believe how huge I am. I didn't feel thattbig, or see it in the mirror. Queue the body guilt. So depressing that I walked 2 miles, which took 43 minutes. Now my low back hurts. I'm so done with feeling like a bloated fat blob. Sorry, end rant.
@ftm_jen Aww, friend. I know it feels so icky sometimes to be so huge, but it's amazing how quickly you'll shrink down after birth. Even if it takes a while to lose some of the baby weight, a lot of it comes off quickly. I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Your body is doing incredible things and growing a human! And the end is in sight. You're almost there.
@ftm_jen i felt the same way! i didn’t realize how much weight i gained in my face so i’m mortified at all of the predelivery pictures. 2.5w postpartum now and i think i mostly look normal again.
plus, the camera adds weight, so trust that you do not look as big irl. that’s what i thought to comfort myself.
I'm exhausted today and hoping to be in bed by 9pm. DH woke me up twice last night, DS once, and I had to pee once (all in a 7 hour period). I had my last prenatal appointment with my OB today, a BPP, and a growth ultrasound. Baby was only measuring 7lb 11oz which seems so small since DS was 9lb 14 oz when he was born. She said baby's head is also super low and positioned funny so it was hard to get a good measurement. I guess we'll see how accurate that is because my c-section is Friday! Four more sleeps until we meet this sweet baby and find out if it's a boy or girl!! I am so incredibly excited and just hoping everything goes well with me and baby!
I’m so excited to see how much our little guy is. C section scheduled for Thursday here.
@ftm_jen Aww, friend. I know it feels so icky sometimes to be so huge, but it's amazing how quickly you'll shrink down after birth. Even if it takes a while to lose some of the baby weight, a lot of it comes off quickly. I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Your body is doing incredible things and growing a human! And the end is in sight. You're almost there.
This exactly. You’re growing a baby! You’re almost there. I know it’s hard especially at the end.
I'm real grumpy, so apologies in advance for my general state of being.
I really don't want to breastfeed. I'm probably going to because pressure to do so, and I'm cheap, but I'm just dreading it. I'm a weak producer for one baby so no way I'll make enough for two. Already feeling defeated. I know this is awful, but part of me hopes the babies need supplementing right away so at least the pressure is off.
I'm real grumpy, so apologies in advance for my general state of being.
I really don't want to breastfeed. I'm probably going to because pressure to do so, and I'm cheap, but I'm just dreading it. I'm a weak producer for one baby so no way I'll make enough for two. Already feeling defeated. I know this is awful, but part of me hopes the babies need supplementing right away so at least the pressure is off.
I understand this completely. The first few weeks of nursing was hell with both my kids. My son had a tongue tie and reflux and it was so painful for weeks. Then he got allergic colitis and I had to stop eating dairy, soy, gluten, egg, and nuts. Then I fought for every ounce until he weaned. It was a year of so much stress and hysteria and pressure.
I had to exclusively pump for awhile with my daughter because she wouldn’t latch. I was basically glued to my pump for months while trying to juggle a newborn and an energetic three year old. It was so hard. Then when she latched it was painful all over again and I got mastitis twice.
Im already worried about this one. Part of me would be relieved if we couldn’t breastfeed. Part of me knows I will be a sobbing mess if we can’t. It’s insane the amount of pressure we put on ourselves.
@KellyT22 I also struggle terribly with low supply and don’t respond well to pumps. I went back and forth for months. Ultimately with this being my first time having a toddler and baby, (ds1 was 9 when I had ds2) the holidays, the fact that I’m only taking 9 weeks off work this time and that I just don’t want to deal with stress I decided to formula feed. I was amazed at the support from the nurses, my discharge nurse stocked us up on extra to take home. I have actually been met with positive feedback on my choice. I am sure I will run into someone who wants to judge me but quite frankly I don’t care. I made my decision and I am not going to let anyone make me feel bad. He is fed, loved and healthy. If you don’t like how I’m doing it, don’t be around us lol
just know there isn’t always completely terrible feedback on formula feeding!
I swear it doesn't matter how you feed your baby (bottle, breast, exclusive pumping) you're going to find someone who judges you. My friend got a nasty look from a lady when she was breastfeeding at the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago with a blanket covering her and baby no less. As a nurse who has worked with moms and their babies for 9 years, I've always been firmly in camp fed is best.
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Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
For those pumping, how long do you typically pump for? Until nothing else comes out or for a certain amount of time?
The nurse at the hospital told me to pump for 15 minutes every 3 hours. I try to keep it to 15 minutes but will go longer sometimes if I notice there's still a lot of milk coming out.
For those pumping, how long do you typically pump for? Until nothing else comes out or for a certain amount of time?
The nurse at the hospital told me to pump for 15 minutes every 3 hours. I try to keep it to 15 minutes but will go longer sometimes if I notice there's still a lot of milk coming out.
I pumped for about 2 months when DD was born but my supply just dropped and we ended up having to just go to formula. Wondering if there’s any tricks to keeping my supply higher for longer.
@pink_polkadots hmm. Sounds like you were doing everything you could then. I know you can do like marathon pumping sessions back to back to try and get your supply up. There are also some supplements you could try. But pumping more often than every 2 hours is really not realistic and would not be good for your sleep!
@pink_polkadots - initially it's 15 min at least every 3 hours to get your milk in. Sometimes a little more often if that's when baby eats. EP is harder because when your baby goes through growth spurts you have to pump more to keep up. Once your milk is in I'd pump at least 15 min (I think the general rule is a couple minutes after you see the last drop). I would usually get 2 letdowns in 15-20 min when I pumped. I had a low supply initially and power pumping helped me a lot. Supply is highest in the morning so that's when I would power pump. I don't know how true it is, but I also ate SO MUCH oatmeal. I had it for breakfast every day and in lactation cookies we made.
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Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
@pink_polkadots Per my NICU LC, pump at least every 2 to 3 hours for a minimum of 15 minutes, no more than 30. If you do lactation cookies, at least 4 per day to see results. I am doing some protein bites, because I don't have to bake. #lazy
Re: Weekly Randoms (Oct 29th)
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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ill share a picture of Spencer today because he’s decked out in a badger gear today and it’s so damn cute even with his little stink face!
I wore myself out going to Target and Whole Foods yesterday, and by the time I was at the end of my WF trip, and just needed some chicken breasts, I was faint and dizzy, and my feet were killing me. And this oblivious couple stood with their cart blocking the entire chicken section, debating which chicken to get for like 5-7 minutes. JUST GET SOME CHICKEN. Then some college-aged dude pushed himself between them and their cart while I patiently waited. Sometimes I wish I felt more bold, but also, that seemed rude. When I got home, my feet were super swollen, but I had bought stuff to make dinner, so I needed to actually cook (otherwise we wouldn't have anything to eat) and I was soooo tiiiired after it all. And then the baby was being weird and not kicking in the time she usually does, so I called L&D, who reassured me. During kick counts, DH kept making noise and getting exasperated about the possibility of needing to go to the hospital, because he's tired too, so I snapped at him and told him to take out the trash (and he proceeded to make much more noise taking out the trash, which makes it hard to concentrate on kicks when you're especially worried). Not my best moment.
Also, Braxton-Hicks all morning long.
In better news......... I don't know. Lol.
i Have been a huge grump. I can’t even stand myself lately @lurvleybunchococonuts
i have a few randoms to share
1) a young male resident walked in on me bfing in just my bra last week, and since then he practically breaks his neck to avoid making eye contact. this is both hilarious and very eyeroll-y to me.
2) i spilled a 7 ounce bottle of freshly pumped breastmilk on the carpet at 2am this morning. i cried. and cursed, a lot.
3) when i was getting coffee at the hospital cafe on saturday, the cashier asked if i had their coffee club card. i told her no and she said that she knows that she’s seen me buying coffee a few times already, and proceeded to punch out 3/4 of a card to give to me. she was very sweet and yes i took that as a sign that i’m onviously drinking too much coffee.
4) i have a funny story that i’ve been meaning to post, but it’s escaped me now. if i remember eventually, i will spam the thread with another post
In other news, I was so tired last night when I woke up to pump, that I forgot go attach a bottle. I started pumping without one and when I realized, I started bawling. Luckily, I have managex to get ahead of M's intake and the nurses have frozen milk to use. Still, seeing that puddle on the couch, made me super upset.
At this point I have the NICU freezer stocked as well as our home freezer stocked with breastmilk. It's been weird pumping for a baby who's not eating. I don't know what I'll do with all this frozen milk! Hopefully we'll start using it up as she begins to eat.
@highsteaks that's hilarious and weird about the male resident. You'd think he'd be used to seeing that by now? No one has batted an eye when they've walked in on me pumping! But there aren't many males on the floor.
@wildrainbow Oh friend, I'm sorry you didn't get to go to the NICU today. My heart hurts for you. It's so hard feeling like you have to choose between your children. I've spent the last few nights at home with DD1, and I feel so bad that my heart wants to be at the NICU instead.
@lurvleybunchococonuts So sorry about the frustration with YH this morning! It's so hard when they don't do things the way we want them done! Hope he cleans the litter boxes soon.
@ashkee05 Cracking up at your toddler calling Spencer "that baby."
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
@offtoneverland I try to pump every three hours, but sometimes it's 4 or more. Plus, mutt nipples hurt too. I'm so over pumping.
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
@mockingjay1 i had no idea your csection was this week! very exciting!
Need opinions/thoughts: Do we wanna do a November Siggy Challenge?
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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Queue the body guilt. So depressing that I walked 2 miles, which took 43 minutes. Now my low back hurts. I'm so done with feeling like a bloated fat blob.
Sorry, end rant.
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
plus, the camera adds weight, so trust that you do not look as big irl. that’s what i thought to comfort myself.
I really don't want to breastfeed. I'm probably going to because pressure to do so, and I'm cheap, but I'm just dreading it. I'm a weak producer for one baby so no way I'll make enough for two. Already feeling defeated. I know this is awful, but part of me hopes the babies need supplementing right away so at least the pressure is off.
I had to exclusively pump for awhile with my daughter because she wouldn’t latch. I was basically glued to my pump for months while trying to juggle a newborn and an energetic three year old. It was so hard. Then when she latched it was painful all over again and I got mastitis twice.
Im already worried about this one. Part of me would be relieved if we couldn’t breastfeed. Part of me knows I will be a sobbing mess if we can’t. It’s insane the amount of pressure we put on ourselves.
just know there isn’t always completely terrible feedback on formula feeding!
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green