***April Sweet Peas 2011*** join here (48 babies born)

[smeej]

Wanted to share with you- I think Rosie dropped a lot the other day- harder to tell by the lack of same clothes but here is my 35 and 36 week pics.

Lovely bump miss fox! And it definitely looks to have dropped- how exciting! x

 

[DanaBump]

is making pickled cucumber salad. i can not wait!!!! c'mon and get cold!!!

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Great bump pics Smeej and MissFox!

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Congrats Tasha!! Harley and Ruby are adorable!!

Smeej and MissFox wonderful bumps!!

I am exhausted spent the day shopping with a great friend...I left my house and 8am this morning and just got home...its now about 6:45. My breast pump, bottles and milk storage bags came in the mail today. I bought a awesome bra and some maternity undies that I love. I also got my Gunner some cute outfits. Had a great lunch. Its was just a awesome day. Had some BH from all the walking and I am extremely swollen but it was so worth it!!

 

[MissFox]

Agreed! Harley and Ruby are too cute!!
Glad to hear about the good days Reeds and gemsy!
Smeej- great bump pic

Drove back out to my moms for more work on the cabin but didn't get anything but a couple measurements taken because its getting dark and we were so late. Oh well there is always tomorrow

 

[bernina]

Salad sounds delicious MissFox, what do you put in it?

Sounds like a great day Reeds. What breast pump did you go with? I'm torn between Medela Freestyle and Pump in Style (slightly less expensive).

 

[reedsgirl1138]

I ordered mine off amazon and I did the First years Breastflow one. Its a double and electric has the bottles that match and bags to use to freeze. It came with the carry bag and everything. The nipples on the bottles are really neat they have a nipple in the nipple and from some of ladies that I have talked to who have used them say there is no nipple confusion from the bottle to the breast. I know each baby is different but I am hoping the same for mine.

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Oh and it was only 67 dollars for this pump.

 

[bernina]

Thanks Reeds! What a great deal, and for an electric to boot, might have to go read up on that one. I have a few born free bottles, they're a wider mouth with a nice wide nipple and are supposed to be good for avoiding nipple confusion. Of course I'm only going on reviews and I'm guessing it's very baby specific. I'm off to go look at pics of the bottles you describe, those sound neat!

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Here is the pump

https://www.amazon.com/First-Years-...s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1299984136&sr=1-1

And the bottles.
https://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Breastflow-Free-Starter/dp/B001G4RWG4/ref=pd_bxgy_ba_img_b

 

[bernina]

Perfect, thanks!

Those nipples look so cool, I might have to pick up 1 of those so I have a few to try out. I have the dr brown (from SIL) and born free, avent, and then could get one of those. That way I'd be able to see what works best for this little one. I'm pretty sure I saw those at Target today, wish I would have looked closer!

How long do you plan to BF before you introduce bottle (I'm assuming with expressed milk)?

I've been reading up on BF'ing and must admit I'm a little overwhelmed at the prospect of turning into a personal feeding machine every few hours 24 hours a day. I do know that even formula fed babies need to be fed frequently in those first few weeks, but sounds like it goes on quite a bit longer for BF babes. Would really love to find the right balance between BF'ing and bonding, good milk supply, but also expressing and allowing others to feed LO at least a few times a day.

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Yes they sell them at Target. I really like they way the look and feel. I am not really sure how long before I will introduce the bottle probably just a few weeks. Depends on my milk supply I guess...and how my LO does. Its all just a bit overwhelming even though I have BF before. I will admit I didn't like it all but I am will to try again for the health benefits.

 

[camishantel]

so apparently I need to watch the news more... it's daylight savings time and clocks go forward tonight :doh:

 

[bernina]

Thanks for the reminder Cami. I knew it was coming (thanks to FB friends) but it slipped my mind today. Hopefully my cell phone (also my alarm clock) will auto adjust. Hate loosing that hour but look forward to the extra daylight in the evening.

 

[DanaBump]

Salad sounds delicious MissFox, what do you put in it?

Sounds like a great day Reeds. What breast pump did you go with? I'm torn between Medela Freestyle and Pump in Style (slightly less expensive).

did you mean my cucumber salad?

those nipples are great, supposed to be just like the breast.

 

[camishantel]

yw.... my word for the day ooowwwww lol
baby is so low in my pelvis I am now getting excited inbetween the pain of course lol

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

hi girls xx

its 3.07 am here and im just up feeding Ben

hes wide awake at the moment , my milk has come in and my boobs are killing me !!
ive ordered a nursing bra but it hasnt arrived yet

ben had wind today and smilied at me and had the cutest dimples ! and his cord fell off tonight , i was quite impressed as alex'stook 15 days to drop off

im gonna start a parenting journal in the morning i think and make a start on bens baby record book

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

Tasha Ruby and Harleys pics are adorable !

and beautiful bump pics smeej xxxx

 

[bernina]

Yes Dana, sorry! Getting things confused here!

Cami, sorry you're in pain, but glad that you're at least excited about what all that pain will eventually lead to! I've been getting strong shooting pains in what feels like my cervix off and on all evening. Nothing terrible, but uncomfy and takes my breath away sometimes when I'm not expecting them. I've read it could be anything from growing pains or her head pressing against my cervix, to dilation and continued effacement. Baby is definitely head down and dr could feel the head with internal exam, but not experiencing the feeling of a head between my legs just quite yet.

Hi Rainbow, make sure to give us the link to your journal when you start, would like to follow your journey. How is BF'ing going for you? Did you BF Alex? Hope your nursing bra shows up soon! Great news on the cord falling off, planning his first bath yet?

 

[camishantel]

the majority of the pain and pressure tonight is in my rearend and bottom of bump ... feels very weird... my aunt told me I had to have him by tuesday when she goes home.. I just laughed I don't think it will be that soon at all..