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[Spudtastic]

Wish - I popped on to see if the twins had arrived. Now I see 15 Jan 18.
Seren will be 2 on the 16. She was 16 Jan 16.

I can't wait to see a photo of the twins.

 

[Wish2BMom]

Not yet!! Looks like tomorrow will be the day. How punctual these little guys are. They are still moving a ton too - even right now. How lovely they’ll be a day out from Seren! I cannot believe she’s 2 already! Man we’ve been on here a long time...

Miki - I had a thought. Not sure if you’re down with this but there is a trick of drinking a Guinness to increase your supply. The wheats and all that and would not be harmful to Kai. I even recently heard that men who drink too many IPAs are getting man-boobs and lactating!!
Might be worth a shot if you are at your wits end.

 

[terripeachy]

So you want me to ship you a case of Guinness wish? I can take a hint.

 

[Vonn]

Wish--what are you going to do today?!?!? Final day before meeting T and M! So excited for you guys.

It's the brewer's yeast that can help with milk supply. You can buy it separately, so Guinness isn't your only option. Haha! I have some, it's a powder and it tastes bad. I put it in steel cut oats cooked in the slow cooker.

Miki--one lactation consultatnt I went to said that low by supply is way more of a problem than it used to be. She thinks it's mainly environmental impact. We don't have age on our side with this, though. I was also told that I kept trying for longer than most, though there was a woman one LC told me about who kept at it and it took until 3 months and then, bam, it was good from there on--enough milk, baby nursing well. It doesn't seem like you are ready to make any final decisions yet. Think of it as experimenting to find the best system--there are lots of options--and not about it as 100% success or 109% failure.

 

[Ask4joy]

Wish - tomorrow!!! So freakin exciting!

Miki - some of my friends make lactation brownies/cookies? I’ve seen recipes on Pinterest.

8w5d today. Next ultrasound is Tuesday! I’m feeling decent today. Woke up craving a bowl of cereal and actually have a little bit of energy!

 

[Wish2BMom]

Terri -

Vonn - ooooh good to know!!

Ask - SO glad you’re feeling a little bit at least!! Not too long til 2nd tri - hang in there

 

[mikihope]

Wow, I can’t wait for you to meet your twins, Wish! Sooo exciting! I hope you can get some rest beforehand, but I bet that you’re too excited
Yep, I’ve heard of the Guinness thingy. I might just try it. I’m a beer drinker, and I love Guinness, so it’s not difficult for me to try! I’ve been drinking a beer some nights, mainly for relaxation. I hope it helps my supply as well!

Terri- Can you ship me a case of Guinness too

Ask- How great that you’re feeling decent, I hope that this continues for you. You could be one of the lucky ones who have a good first trimester! Thanks for the suggestion for lactation cookies or brownies. I need to get enough energy or time to try it out.

Vonn- Thanks for the advice. I almost bought some Brewer’s yeast, then I read that it tastes bad. So I’m on the fence about trying it. If Guinness works just as well, I’ll definitely go for that instead! How interesting that low milk supply is more of a problem these days. I wonder if stress has an impact too? You’re right, I can think of it as experimenting to find the best system, and not stress myself out by thinking of success vs failure.

AFM- I seem to have turned a corner after gummy’s terrible night. He was an angel and perfect the next night, which helped, but what really changed was my mindset. I was in tears and about to give up on that bad night, and when I woke up, my mindset had completely switched. I realized that my priority should not have been to try to be “successful” at breastfeeding, but that I should be enjoying my time with gummy and helping him to lead a healthy and happy life. I started playing with gummy and talking to him instead of trying to constantly feed him or get him to sleep to prepare for the next feed. I let go of needing to have a successful feed, or have perfect time intervals between feeds. I’ve noticed in life that I always have a time where I suddenly learn to let go, after I hit what feels to be rock bottom. I think that night was my “rock bottom”. I finally learned to let go, and focus on what truly mattered. Things have been so much better since then, and I’m actually feeling happy and relaxed. Gummy is starting to look very animated and cute, and he appears to be smiling often, so it’s getting really fun!

 

[TTC74]

Wish - can’t wait to see this twins!

Miki - I’m so glad to hear you’ve turned the corner! Continue to enjoy gummy. It goes Quick! I can’t believe my LO will be one next month!

AFM - not much going on. Packing up to leave my 25 year old’s house. We came up for a quick visit over the long weekend. I’m 7 DPO and plodding along.

 

[Ask4joy]

Happy birthing day, Wish! Can’t wait to see the twins!

Miki - so glad that you are starting to feel more relaxed. Sounds like you are getting the hang of the momming business!

TTC - good luck this month! Hope you had a nice trip visiting your DD.

 

[Vonn]

Wish--you and your family are in my thoughts today. Much love to you all!

 

[mikihope]

My thoughts are with you and your family too, Wish! I can't wait to see pics of your twins!

Thanks, Ask and TTC. I'm definitely enjoying my time with gummy so much more now. TTC, it does go so quick. How amazing that your LO is already almost one!

 

[Rainshiny]

Omg I am so sick!! Stomach flu. Luckily the worst was last night after DW came home. More about my weekend later!

Miki- lactation cookies are sold online or at buy buy baby or maybe even Walmart type stores in the baby section. No need to make them! And did u look at the kellymom website? So many good tips. I started out w mere drops and built up to feeding more than one baby’s worth of milk by 3 or 4 months. But yeah, that’s great you’re lessening the pressure on yourself! It’s not a big deal- a little goes a long way. Me I had an obsession with it I couldn’t shake but wish I could have been more chill. Everything worked out fine in the end.

Ask- so glad you’re feeling ok!

Wish!!! Hope mama and babies are doing well and recovering!! Can’t wait to see pics. I’m sure it’s a whirlwind right now. Hugs!!

 

[Wicky78]

Hi ladies!

Wish has been on my mind over the weekend and through today. I hope all is well and she is a happy mommy with her two little boys in her arms! I didn't have a chance to come in over the weekend, but I wanted to share that my MIL was born on Jan 15 and is a twin, too, so I think it's a great day to be born!

Miki, I am so happy to hear your stories since gummy was born. The love you have for him shines through clearly. Even with your tough family situation and challenges since bringing him home, you sound so happy! It gives me hope for my own crazy family situation, which I hope will be manageable when my little one arrives in May

Ask, I hope you are feeling well. It's amazing how quickly the weeks go by, and yet the time ahead still looks like forever! I am finally turning a corner with my morning sickness and can eat again. So even if you do get morning sickness and it seems like it will never end, it really does. I was getting really depressed about it and then I had two days in a row where I felt good and it was like bright sunshine in my life. I still have sick days/times, but it's flipped to mostly feeling well with a little sickness instead of the other way around. When is your next scan? I always love seeing my baby jumping around in there

Rain, I'm so sorry you go the dreaded bug! I hope it passes quickly and you feel better soon

TTC - I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you.

terri, feel free to send some Guinness my way in late May How have you been, with the anniversary of your brother's passing? I've been thinking about you.

Hi Spud!!! Hope you are doing well!

AFM - the main thing is that morning sickness is waning so that it's managed well with medications for the first time since early November. I haven't needed fluids since right before Christmas and feel decent most of the time. Nesting is beginning to set in, but I'm so exhausted, I haven't done much to act on it. DW is supposed to be working on making space in our spare room so we can begin setting things up, but she's so stressed, I haven't been pressuring her. I learned that she's MORE stressed about getting everything done than I am, so I'm just giving her space and support as needed.

MIL is doing better and has actually had some cognitive improvements in the last few weeks. I think that as she recovers from the physical pain she was in after surgery, she is getting clearer - more like she was last spring. She definitely still has gaps, but we're not afraid to leave her alone for a few days at a time. She also began driving again but said it hurts her back, so she only goes about 3 blocks to the grocery store or her sister's assisted living place and then comes home. It's taken a lot off of DW to see her mom making improvements that the neurologist said were unlikely. But we know what is coming down the pike and eventually will have to deal with assisted living and taking away the keys to her car.

Now that I feel better, I'll try to post more frequently, so I can respond better to what's going on in the group and not have epistles every time

 

[Rainshiny]

Wicky, so glad you’re feeling better. I was worried about you. And how fantastic that your mother-in-law is improving! The human mind and body is incredible.

I still feel horrible but I’m sure it will pass soon. I keep refreshing baby and bump for wish’s update! I have a feeling I’m not the only one!

 

[terripeachy]

I was so busy at work today I didn't get to check until now. 😘😘 hope everything is ok, Wish!!

Wicky-i an glad you're feeling better and your mil is feeling better. Funny that she's also a twin. Thanks for the week wishes for my brother's passing. I'm fine. He overdosed and it was his deal. I am happy that he's with my mother and super happy. I think of him often, but he told a lot of lies and you could never get a truth, so it was kind of easier not talking to him. I do feel for his family. They will probably take it hard tomorrow.

Rain-sorry you have the flu. Seems everyone us getting it.

I'll be standing by for wish' update. I think you have to stay in the hospital for two or three days when you get a c-section right? Hugs to all.

 

[Vonn]

Yes, Wish, can't wait to hear, but I know things are super hectic so no rush!

Terri--I'm sure you will be fine, but still take care tomorrow. It's a sucky thing to have an anniversary for.

Wicky--so glad both you are your mil are doing better. It's been rough for you both!

Ask--congrats on the 8 week milestone!

TTC--your chart looks good.

Miki--what a great attitude. Loving on that baby and enjoying those cuddles is so important and can unfortunately get lost in all the craziness. Way to prioritize! I struggle to be in the moment sometimes, so good for you!

Rainshiny--the flu while DW was away, yikes! Hope you can get some rest now. I look forward to stories about the weekend with the kids.

I agree with what you said about be obsessive about bf and wishing you could have been more chill. I was/am the same. It was such a disappointment, but I should have been more accepting. I'm just so good at being hard on myself, esp when I feel like I can fix something by doing more or working harder. I think I am close to stopping pumping.

 

[TTC74]

Rain - sorry you’ve been so sick. I was sick for pretty much the entire month of December with the worse cold I’ve ever had followed by the nastiest case of bronchitis I’ve ever had. The doctors couldn’t seem to get it snuffed out. I’m better now, but I can totally empathize with feeling like garbage.

Terri - sounds like you’ve come to accept your brothers passing. I’m sending well wishes your way nonetheless. And, unlike the others, I’ll pass on the beer since I’ve been sober for three years.

AFM - little temp dip today. I temped about an hour early but I wouldn’t think it would impact my chart that much. It’s weird. It’s weird. BFN today at 9 DPO. So, my immediate thought was, well I’m out - even though my Hcg was only 56 at 12 DPO with baby B! How quickly we forget . . .

I agree with what everyone is saying about Wish. I’m SO eager to hear from her but I know her life is whirlwind right now.

 

[Rainshiny]

Ttc- it was a tiny dip - you’re still in the running, girl!
And congrats on 3 years sober. Thanks- I’m starving now so I think that’s a good sign. I’m glad you kicked the bronchitis- there are a lot of nasty bugs going around this year 🐜 🐛

And I didn’t forget I owe you stories, lol

 

[Hopethisyear]

Hi Ladies! I am getting ready to go catch up on everybody as I haven't been here in about 1 year. DH and I are still childless. I found out I have a blocked fallopian tube and last month had a hysteroscopy & D&C to have polyps removed. Not sure what the chances of getting pregnant with one fallopian tube are. We are now considering Embryo Adoption as my clinic has donated embryos available. I think my over 40 year old eggs are just no good. My biggest concern is getting my lining thick enough as it never seems to get past 7 anymore and was always 9
+ when I started this journey. Maybe it's age or maybe all the medications, who knows...Anyway, looks like we are starting this TTC journey again after over a year break...we aren't getting any younger LOL. Off to catch up on all you ladies

 

[terripeachy]

Hope!! How are you, Sunshine?
I'm sorry to hear that you are not with child as of yet, but it's not the END of the world. I never had a baby so I hear ya. And if embies are donated, I say go for it!!

I'm so glad you checked in and I was thinking of you last week when the first alarm went off in Hawaii. How did that go? Trek us all about the news when you can because Hawaii is so far away from here and the news cycle later about a day and there was no more talk of the reaction.

Hi Wish!