April Mummies 2011

[JakesMummy]

Exclusively breastfeeding here too, so wasn't expecting her as soon!!!

 

[CottlestonPie]

Ugh I'm having AF issues because of the cerazette. I had a 17 day period which ended exactly 2 weeks ago. Now I've got a tiny bit of spotting. If this turns into another 2 week AF, I'm ditching this pill the second my Dr will prescribe a different one.
She won't give me the combined pill because my BMI is 36. I have to lower it to 30 before she'll allow it.

 

[gertrude]

give it chance I don't remember when I started it but I do love it!

 

[cheese lover]

congrats Jen on your weight loss!

AF returned early here too. 9 weeks pp while on vacation! It sucked! I thought BF'ing was supposed to keep the witch away. It'll probably show up again at the end of next week while I'm on vacation again.

I'm hoping my baby is finally back to herself. She fell asleep at 6:15! She was still in a day diaper and had no clothes on so I just put her to bed and covered her with the afghan my MIL made (since it has breathing holes ) she woke up a few times but pretty much right on schedule. I'm hoping she drops a feed soon. I'm starting to dread the sunset again because I have no idea what the night is going to bring.

I mailed in my application to be a milk donor this morning. My Dr. and Isis' Dr. have signed off so all I have left is the blood screen. I've started collecting milk specifically for donation.

 

[lilgemsy]

Jen - Congrats on the weight loss.

Gertrude - GL with restarting BFing!

Ugh. My boobs are depressing me. Im jealous of all of yous with big ones!
I had Bs before I got pregnant. Went up to C while pregnant.
And now Im like a freaking ironing board. Seriously... theyve COMPLETELY gone. I may aswell not even wear a bra tbh because its not like its supporting anything! Feel about 12 :/ In fact, I bet even some 12 y/o have bigger titties than I do! D:
I keep asking my mum if she can help me save for a boob job because theyre depressing me lol but shes told me if I feel that bad about them to just go to the GP :/
Gahhh.

/boobie rant.

 

[bernina]

The reason I feel my supply could be a bit low is because little one seems to get more frustrated on the breast these days and kicks and punches and really kneads at my breast which I heard they do because they learn they can get more milk that way. I get enough for her bottles the next day and can usually freeze an extra bottles worth every other day. I used to produce a lot more milk but now don't have much extra and really have to massage the breasts while pumping to get it all out. I'm pretty sure she's gaining just fine and she's happy and alert so maybe it's just the fact that my milk supply is just matching her needs instead of exceeding.

I tend to leak only on the side I'm not feeding from and wear Lansinoh breast pads to keep from having to wash my bra every few days.

Gertrude that is so interesting about the different breast types. Best of luck for getting LO back to the breast. Your motivation and perseverance are amazing!!

Aww Jakes, sounds like you had an interesting night with Amelia. Glad she was at least in a happy mood.

AF returned for me around 10 weeks and I'm still EBF. I think It came back as Lizzie was sleeping through the night. It's due again any day now.

Awesome job on the weight loss Jen!!

Lizzie slept much better last night. Down around 10 and up around 1:30 then again at 6 then back to sleep until 8. Happy momma! 4 mo appt this afternoon, hope the shots don't upset her too much. I think the fact that we were out all evening at a food festival in our town helped. She sleeps much better the more fresh air and stimulation she gets.

Danielle, glad Isis slept well also!! That's great that you're going to be a milk donor!!!

 

[Tasha360]

Well done Jen! Im joining slimming world thursday.

Gem im sure they dont look as bad as you think hun but like your mum said if you go to the drs they might be able to suggest something Ive got boobs, they just arent where they are supposed to be. I look like a 60 yr old not 22! xx

 

[JakesMummy]

Amelia is very wriggly at the breast but only seems to be because of growth spurts. It's the 4 month one now. There's a thread in the breastfeeding section about wriggling babies at the breast and there's quite a few opinions on what it could be. A lady made a interesting point as she is using EC for potty training etc anyway, they can't feed the same time they want to wee or poo apparently which is why some wriggle. Funnily enough amelia was on and off whilst kicking earlier,and as soon as I sat her up, she did a huge poo lol!

 

[chocojen]

good luck tasha, it is slimming world i am doing its very easy to follow xxx

 

[MissFox]

I had at return at 5w pp and she's showed every 2-4 weeks since then. But Rosie has almost always slept through. At least 6 hrs straight at night
Congrats on the weight loss Jen.
Gem- I understand wanting joins but big joins suck. Mine aren't perky at all wihot a good bra that I can't wear.

 

[gertrude]

chocojen - I knwo she may never latch but I want her to have my milk until she's 6 months, even if it's just 2oz a day I felt like I hadn't given it everything I had yet so I'm increasing the pumping each day, now have a prescription for domperidone and will hire a hospital grade pump. If she won't latch thats fine though - although I have some nipple shields which may help as they're closer to the bottle teat than just boob

I have rejoined WW again, have lost 7lbs so far, but I have 92lb to lose nevermind, if I could get back to 15st ish I'd be very happy (currently 18st 2lb)

Gem - my boobs are a B/C but they lack the tissue underneath so they look pert and lovely I don't want bigger boobs at all - enjoy what you have! It isn't always greener on the other side of the fence

I have to say ladies now I think I know what the issue was, I don't have half the guilt I did about feeding her - without the right support I would never have succeeded. But I have milk and she can have it, however much/little that is

*floats off in a happy gertrude mood*

 

[Lilly12]

My boobs were DD, now a D but when I'm done breastfeeding they'll prolly be saggy... oh well.

Btw, can't believe my baby will be 4.5 months in 2 days! wow.

 

[caro103]

well done on the weightloss jen!

gem you might find once they solve your health difficulties and you can put a bit of weight back on your boobs return to pre-pregnancy

i got tons of milk bags free today! whoop, love a bargain!

 

[SazzleR]

I'm very lucky - still awaiting AF's return. No complaints here! 13 months without one is fine by me! Although the nurse did look a little confused when I had my smear last week & she asked when my last period was! lol

I joined WW just over a week ago. Was pleased with my first weigh in. Couldn't believe it considering all the extra points I have to have with BFing. Determined to get back to pre Rex weight & I'd like another half a stone off too so I'm back to what I was for our wedding.

Rex is badly teething. He's got little rosy cheeks, bless him. He's very whingey & I can see 2 little bumps on his bottom gum. I hope they hurry up & come cos he was up 3 times last night & only once was for food. Had to resort to bonjela & he's had a bit of calpol when he's been inconsolable. Not sure how BFing will be when they pop through though! Ouchy!

He's becoming a pain to BF anyway. He's so interested in every little thing that he's constantly popping off to nosey at something without unlatching. Ow! I love the middle of the night feed now as it's pitch black & quiet so it's nice & easy!

 

[CottlestonPie]

I'm a but jealous of the booby talk! I want smaller ones
Pre-preg I was a 36HH and now I'm 34J and they flop under my armpits when I lie down. Sigh.

 

[JakesMummy]

I am a 38d, it's my back that changed the most. I used to be a 34B before I had kids. They aren't too bad, considering they've expanded through 3 pregnancies!

There was a thread in here regarding your positive things about you, as so many women get down about their bodies after pregnancy. So ladies, what's your best attribute whether it be personality wise, who you are as a person or body part?

I like my hands (random!) and like to help people with anything from chores to a shoulder to cry on

 

[MissFox]

I'm a good listener for others when they need it. (although I've been more of the person needing the good listener lately)

 

[cheese lover]

my favorite physical feature is my nose. I've always loved it.

I'm trying very hard to stay positive through this "recovery." It's very hard when DH talks about how many miles he's been running. He doesn't mean it as bragging but that's how it feels. I need to force myself to walk even though I hate it.

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Im gonna say my best non-physical attribute is my natural ability to be empathetic to any and everyone. I feel like i take the time to listen to the other person and “feel” how that person is feeling. I guess thats why im in school for Social Work

Physical attribute- I have struggled with self-esteem and dont like much about my outer appreance I'll just stick to inner qualities!

 

[gertrude]

Oooo good question!

I like to think I care about others and love trying to help people. I love meeting new people too.

Physically I love my height (and boobs ). I'm 5' 9" which is great, I love it. I like my eyes too