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[BeachChica]

Well I folded and booked an appointment for her this afternoon. She was so stuffy last night and I don't think any of us got much sleep. I kept listening to make sure she could breath. She is still not coughing or running a fever but just want to make sure she doesn't get any worse. When I took her to daycare this morning one of the other little infants was stuffy too so she definitely got it there.
I do have an aspirator but I suck at using that thing. How far do you put that in their noses and do you block the other nostril when you do it? I have a Nose Frieda and that seems to work pretty well. Should I also get one of those vapor machines?

 

[confusedprego]

Better safe than sorry especially if she had trouble sleeping! I run Oakley's humidifier when he's coughing a lot and really stuffy, I figure it can't hurt! Oakley HATES the aspirator but when he's really stuffy it doesn't matter what you do, it'll pull snot out whether you plug the other side or not. I typically don't have that option as he moves away so quickly. I typically put it up his nose pretty far but he's older now and his nose is bigger so I think he can handle it - just go as far as your comfortable and if she'll let you plug the other side, I would do that but she may not like it. Let us know what the doc says!!

I'm nervous - when I dropped Oakley off at daycare this morning, his little friend he eats breakfast with was out with a fever and she said HFM virus is going around so now I'm all freaked out that's what she has and they spend all day every day together so I don't think we'll be able to avoid it if that's what she has. He felt warm to me the last two days but has been eating/drinking just fine and playing so I guess I shouldn't be too worried yet...!!! ughhhh

 

[BeachChica]

Oh my gosh Lindsay that is terrible! Can you give him something like "Airborne" or is he too young for that? Hopefully you can keep him from getting sick! I wonder how Khloe made out with that. She looks better now in her FB pics.

Isabela's appt is at 4:10pm so I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[confusedprego]

I don't know :/ Regardless if he gets HFM, which gosh I really hope that's not what's starting around his room, he'll probably catch whatever his little friend has, so I'm guessing I'll be home a couple days this week. We'll just have to wait and see, I suppose. I haven't gotten any phone calls today so I guess he's still feeling fine right now. The only thing that makes me feel better is she got sick starting this morning, so I'm going to hope she caught whatever it was on Friday when Oakley wasn't in!

 

[confusedprego]

How did the appointment go? Isabella doing any better?

 

[BeachChica]

Hi girls! Quick post... Isabela got a good report at the doc. Definitely stuffy but here ears and chest are clear. Still sneezing and coughing a little bit. She said not to give her anything and just use a humidifier so I went out and got one of those last night. She also said to come back if her mood or feeding changes or if she has a fever. She weighed in at 13 pounds!

 

[pinksmarties]

Jess - Fab news about Isabela. Glad she is okay even if still a little stuffy. B was the same and we used saline nasal spray (and the nosefreida) and occasionally I had to bf him in a very steamy bathroom. I also used to raise the head end of the bed but more so when his nose was runny rather than blocked. Great weight, way to go mumma.

Linds - fx'd Oakley avoids the HFM. Loved the bump pic on FB too!! Can;t wait to see O's new rooms aas wellas babies room with the new bedding - so exciting.

Rach - I hope you get to have another scan, normally over here you don;t get one after 20 weeks but looks like it should be standard for you guys. I can;t believe that about the girl you knew, some people don't deserve to have kids. I am just upset as another of my friends on here had a 2nd tirmester loss. How was your shower?

afm -sorry going to be another long one!

We asked FIL to look after B for one night as a trail run. I know you said B would be okay but even OH was concerned. FIL was away for more than 8 months every year due to his job so was not a hands on dad for my OH or around very much. Even when we visit on a Sunday he like having B around but doesn't play that much and even falls asleep much to OH annoyance.

Anyway I had a call from my dad earlier on last week saying he needs stent in the arties of his heart which I mentioned before. So that alongside B worries I was REALLY upset. They spoke to OH and decided to surprise me and turned up Saturday night, cue lots of happy tears. As they were visiting B didn't go to FIL house for the ON stay. They stayed till tonight nad have taken B back home with them so we could have a short babymoon before the new one arrives although they are bringing him back at the weekend. It is very strange without him and I am missing him loads already but I know he will have a great time with them for a few days. I have a sweep at the hospital tomorrow so they maybe back sooner anyway!! Saying that, the 2 sweeps I had with B made zero difference.

I am going to get him a present from his baby brother when he comes to see him in hospital but I have no idea what to get.

 

[confusedprego]

Jess - so glad to hear little Isabela's ears are clear and chest is clear! Hope she is still doing OK - I bet it won't be a full blown cold since she's getting your breastmilk. How is that going? Still supplementing? Did the new shield help out much? I agree with Sam on tilting the crib up a bit but that might be hard if you have her in the pack 'n play next to your bed right now. Even just a little something under the feet on one side might be helpful if she's having trouble breathing at night.

Sam - gosh you're a day or two away from 40 weeks! I already forget when your C-section is scheduled. Do you have to wait all the way to 41 weeks? How lovely your dad came in to town to surprise you! Sounds like you have such a loving family Enjoy your mini-babymoon!!

How is everyone else? Haven't heard from everyone in a while!

I got my Rhogam shot yesterday - so glad to be done with random shots! I think I'm just left with routine visits and my final ultrasound at 32 weeks now!

 

[BeachChica]

Sam - how is your Dad feeling though all of this. So nice they were able to surprise you and it will be great to have a little break before your new arrival. I know you will miss him tons though! Is this your first ON without him? I can't remember. Are you gong anywhere for your baby on? A present from his little brother would be so cute! I'll see what I can think of. I wonder if there's something special that he could keep forever? If it was a girl I would think like a piece of jewelry like earrings or something, but not sure with boys. Good luck at the doctor today. Are you all packed and ready to go?

Lindsay - glad your done with your shots! When is your next appointment?

BF is going well, but still supplementing some. I am pumping 3 times at work now. Getting between 6-7ounces for the day. Not sure if the increase is due to the extra session or the new shield. I was going to ask you guys... I feed Isabela at 6am or so. Pump at 9:30am and get about 3 ounces. Then I pump at 12:30pm and 3:30pm and just get about 2 ounces each time. Is this normal that there is less in the afternoon? I wish I could get 3 ounces out of those times too. I am trying to drink lots of water.

 

[confusedprego]

Next appointment is July 24th My SIL is working that day too so hopefully we'll get some more pictures of the little dude! I've been really crampy lately and even had a tiny bit of spotting the other day that cleared up once I drank some water, so I'm assuming it has to do with the weather. Kirk is also working really hard on the basement so I'm a bit of a "single mom" right now as he goes straight to working on the basement when he gets home and Oakley is all on me, and he's been super clingy lately wanting me to carry him around all the time - not sure how to break that besides listening to him scream and honestly without Kirk around much to help, I can't listen to him cry much and give in a lot. Kirk should be done with the basement by the end of this week so hopefully next week will be a bit easier on all of us!

Are you finding you have more of a supply on Monday's? It could be that Isabela is just a lot better at inducing your milk supply than the pump. I've heard some women say that by Friday their supply diminishes a lot and then gets vamped back up over the weekend. My only suggestion would to be to only exclusively breastfeed over the weekends to try to up production that way.

 

[pinksmarties]

Jess - I think they say production is best in the mornings and does tend to get less over the day with evenings being the lowest. Does Isabela feed from both breasts when you feed her? If only one could you pump the other (at the same time although that was impossible for me) or just after? Hope she is feeling better and I just remembered about tilting the crib, that she sleeps on her tummy so not sure if that would work or not.

Dad is feeling pretty good about it all - I think he thinks they are over reacting a bit as non of these tight chest feelings is a new thing (had for many years even since young) but then again you can't really argue with the results of an angiogram.

Linds - Hope Kirk finishes the basement fast and you get some help. It is difficult anyway but more so when they have their extra clingy moments. Is he feeling a bit off/teething? What are you getting him for his birthday? Can't believe its only a week or so till he is 2!! I still need to google what a rhogam shot is and only a few more weeks till you see your new fella again!!!

afm - 40 weeks on friday, CS booked for next thursday 40+6. Had my appointment but no real sweep done as cervix too high, although a bit soft and no dilation. TBH I wasn't expecting it to anything else really but I had maybe daydreamed I'd be 2-3 cm dilated!!! Booked in again for another one Tuesday 40+4 when I get my preop bloods done. Going to try some natural ways to get things going whilst B isn't here!!! No plans ot go anywhere just to the picture/meals out etc. Had updates from dad today about what B's been upto and my mum went down to see him and he doesn't seem to be missing us yet anyway!!

 

[confusedprego]

I don't think Oakley is getting any teeth - I'm almost thinking since Kirk has been so busy with the basement the last couple weeks that he's just gotten really attached to me since I'm the only one he sees consistently. He's felt a bit warm the past few days but it hasn't turned into anything and daycare hasn't mentioned any issues with him at all. I have no idea!!
I can't believe he's going to be 2 either! We got him a little riding tractor (that we already gave him but he's a bit too small for it) and a big bouncy house with 3 slides. The boy is OBSESSED with slides and while the bouncy house was kind of insanely expensive, we think it's a good investment while he's young and we have another on the way instead of renting them for parties.

Yay for being 40 weeks practically!! I bet little man is so cramped in there by now that you probably don't feel him moving all that much anymore. My little dude doesn't stop squirming at this point - no forgetting I'm pregnant anymore, that's for sure!! I remember being so discouraged when they would tell me my cervix was high and closed at the end with Oakley but I'm wondering if I'll be as upset this time. I was so anxious for Oakley to join us and I'm of course excited for this one too but since it may be my last time being pregnant, I think it'll be tougher to let this one out Hope you're still feeling well!!

 

[pinksmarties]

I remember being desperate to get B out and stop being pg as I was so uncomfortable towards the end but tbh I am not in any real rush this time. The last trimester has been so much better than with B, although umcomfy at times I have managed to keep more active and sleep better this time. Thats might be due to having B to keep me going and the fact this lil one is nowhere near as active. B was forever kicking me/hiccuping etc usually ALL night. Here's hoping that means this one will sleep better!!

I keep buying toys and I am trying to justify it by saying the cost is 'halved' as the second will get the use too!!!

 

[BeachChica]

You know I am not sure if my supply is higher on Mondays. I just started writing down my production for the day on a small pad so I will have to look and see if there is a pattern.
I do have to feed her on both sides because I produce less than she needs I want her to her as much as possible. I've even tried feeding her on the lower production side first because I read that helps increase production but that hasn't really changed anything. I do try to exclusively BF when I am with her. Sometimes the BF is enough and she'll just feed again in a couple hours but other times it's not and I have to give her a couple ounces by bottle because she's screaming (usually in the evening). Overnight and morning feedings are exclusively BF. Production must be a bit higher during those times and she seems satisfied.

Lindsay - Isabela's 4 month appt is the same day as yours so I will remember. You'll be getting good news with your photos and I'll be getting bad news (shots!!!). Hope Kirk can finish up quick. I would have freaked about the cramping and blood... Take it easy!!!!

Sam - glad your appt went well even though there was no sweep. If you're not in a rush to get him here then it's probably better anyway. I was totally freaked when they told me Isabela was coming early. Even though yiu have 9 months to plan, I still wasn't ready!

 

[pinksmarties]

I am in no rush but I would still prefer to have a vbac over the planned cs, hence the sweeps. The only reason I am getting the cs next week (I potentially could have waited till after 42 weeks) was that I wanted a natural cs which not all our Drs do so wanted to try to get my Dr on that day which does limit the time I can go myself. Because I never laboured naturally myself it is like I am a ftm so as much as I hope I am not expecting to go anytime soon.

 

[confusedprego]

Aw, Jess - the shots are the worst - I just hate them but Oakley always sleeps so much better after them to be honest haha. Oakley has his two year appointment August 1st but I'm not sure if he's done with shots for a little while or not. He's had a lot so we might be good until he's going to school (which I don't even want to think about!!).

Sam - Hope your next sweep works wonders! Get some BD in, eat spicy food and walk a ton and maybe you'll get that baby to show up on his own!! I hope your new little one sleeps better since he's less active. I complained about this one I have not being as active as Oakley but he's definitely caught up and I'm almost convinced he moves more but I didn't think that was possible when Oakley was in me so maybe they're just similar. I'm terrified this one isn't going to sleep ever!! He plays with my ribs constantly now so I have much better posture that I used to!! So excited for you - I can't wait to see pictures and hear what name you come up with for this one!!

 

[pinksmarties]

Glad you get all the rib tickling and increased movement. I missed it more than I though after B was born and will again. If our boys aren't sleepers at least we do know it happens EVENTUALLY!!!

Jess - B's 3rd set where his best and didn't deem to bother him as much as the other so fingers crossed she is all okay with them.

We are going out for a meal tonight so it might be a curry, although I tend to go for the milder ones I might have to be brave and go hot!

 

[BeachChica]

Sam - have fun tonight and tell them to make it extra HOT!!!!

 

[confusedprego]

Ugh...just got a call from daycare saying Oakley has a blister on his lip and in his mouth and a rash on his leg - they think he has the dreaded HFM He has been insanely clingy the past few days and hasn't been eating well, but no fever, so I'm hoping it will be a mild case. Everything I read and the doctor said that the blisters typically don't show up until the fever is winding down, so maybe we'll get away with a mild case! Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Sam - get it hot hot hot HOT!! Enjoy your dinner

 

[pinksmarties]

oh no, I really hope if it is HFM that it will be a mild case and he is all well for his birthday next week.

I'll try to go as hot as I can, that doesn't lend itself to dtd afterwards though!!!