Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[Allie84]

Sugar, yep, I'm on thyroid medication. Some dimwit of a doctor took me off of the meds about 5 months post partum though because she thought my TSH was too LOW without checking it. Anyways, I have gained weight since then and my cycles got long again so needless to say I am back on the thyroid meds. I hope they work for you! Do you know what your TSH was?

Jaymes, I saw the photos in your journal. I love 3D pics!!! Your pregnancy is flying by, no?

Vicky, glad Hero doesn't have nits. How's it going?

Megg, glad to see you here. Glad things are going well for you.

Hearty, I posted in your journal about bfing but I'll add some more thoughts. Lucy is right, it does get easier and easier. There are som definite sacrifices to be made...I remember on our trip to Scotland I had to hide away in bedrooms while we were visiting people all the time and it would annoy me I had to miss out on things just because I wasn't bottle feeding. Things also became a lot easier when I let myself supplement and didn't worry so much about pumping. I also found some things will really increase my supply, like yummy lactation cookies. How are you doing this week?

AFM, we are moved. Today we hand over the keys to the old place. It's been an emotional nightmare. AF just arrived so I think I'm hormonal, but I've been crying for days as I remember all of the good memories of being pregant there, and bringing Alistair home from the hospital and watching hime roll over for the first time and smile for the first time. I had no idea it would be so hard to leave. I don't think it helps that I hate this new place with a passion. This was all my stupid idea as well so I have no one to blame but myself. I'm always putting myself through stress for no reason and I wonder when I'm going to grow up and settle down? Maybe never, heh. Weasley and Alistair are also strugging with the move. Alex seems to be Mr. Resiliant these days which is wonderful.

 

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Hearty- I completely understand about being overwhelmed with breast feeding and pumping. Pumping was a nightmare for me and so very stressful but I had to do it because Penny had a slow sucking reflex. I would pump for 30 minutes on each side and only get about 2 oz… Tim often found me in tears because I hated pumping so much. My milk supply was horrible from the beginning and nothing I did seemed to help. It was just too much to breastfeed, pump and then clean everything… my life revolved around my boobs. It think it would have made a huge difference if I didn’t have to pump… hang in there you are doing wonderful! Any amount of breast milk they get is better than nothing. I stopped at 3 months and finally got back my sanity and was able to fully enjoy Penny instead of stressing over whether or not she was getting enough.

I think the newborn stage was the hardest but it goes so fast. Just wait until she gives you a baby smile… all of this stress will melt away! Have you tried swaddling and leaving her arms free? Penny hated to be fully swaddled but loved when we just did her feet.

Jen- wow! He will be here so very soon!

Meg- I can’t wait to read your book! As soon as things calm down I plan to spend a weekend reading it cover to cover!!!

Lucy- I can’t wait to see pictures of Ben’s 1st birthday! I’m sure it will turn out fantastic!

Sugar- I’m glad you got checked out. I hope once your levels even out your immune system will pick up.

Jaymes- I will go check out the 3D pictures! How is everything going?

Allie- I replied in your journal. It really sucks but just think of all the new memories you will make in this new place. It sounds like Alex has been working hard to get this house ready so I'm sure in time you will be able to make it your own. Have fun on your date!

 

[heart tree]

Allie and Sugar, what were your TSH levels. Mine were 2.6 before doing IUI and they wanted it below 2.5. I was put on a low dose of levothroid. My levels throughout pregnancy were 1.2 - 1.6. Now that I'm not pregnant I'm not sure I still need the meds. I'm going to talk to the doc next week.

Allie, I read your journal. I can't believe what a horrible time you had. What's up with your sister? I'm shocked after your good visit in California. I'm sorry you moved into the crappy place. Hopefully once you move your things in and make it more like home it will be better.

Thanks for the reassuring words about BF. I need to investigate these lactation cookies! I just started taking something called More Milk Plus. My lactation consultant recommended it. I'm hoping it increases my supply.

Amber, I could have written your words about the feed/pump cycle. I didn't realize you also had issues. I'm lucky if I get 2 oz at every pump session and I'll go for 30 minutes. I pumped 4 oz this morning, but I always get a lot in the morning since I don't pump or BF overnight. Tim gives her a bottle in the middle of the night. I agree, life revolves around my boobs and I hate it. Especially pumping. And I've been in tears too. Thanks for sharing your story. It helps a lot. I really thought BF was easy for most women. I'm finding that is not the case. How are you doing? I hope you are ok.

Well Delilah put on more weight. She is now 6 pounds 9 oz. She gained more than an ounce a day. So we've cut back on how much we give her in a bottle before I BF her. The goal is to keep cutting back until we are solely BF'ing during the day. We'll still give her a bottle at night. We'll see how it goes. I've swaddled her legs only and she hates that too. This girl loves to stretch her limbs. She did it in utero too. I swear, I think she was stretching so much she broke my water early! She's super feisty and strong.

 

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Hearty- I never thought BF would be so hard. I hope you can work past everything and end up enjoying it. Penny also had jaundice along with a slow sucking reflex so our pediatrician and lactation consultant suggested that we bottle feed (breast milk and formula) and only breast feed once a day. I think that is when all my trouble started because you don't produce as much milk if you are only pumping. Will you be able to give up pumping any time soon? I'm sure that will make a world of difference. Good luck!

I'm doing ok. I have some good days and some bad days but it helps being around people who are supportive. Penny is a good distraction but at the same time serves as a constant reminder of my mother. I struggle the most when i want to call my mom and just tell her about my day like I used to.

 

[vickyd]

Allie im sure with all the hard work Alex is putting into the new place, it will feel like home in no time! Just think Alistair will take his first steps in the new place,say his first words! A new set of great memories!

Hoping massive hugs hun...

Hearty here in Greece the midwives recommend eating alot of soup for increasing milk supply. Great news that Delilah is putting on weight! I pray that you get the exclusive breast feeding established very soon! I was very upset when i realised that the bracelet i sent you got lost in the mail..It was the prayer bead bracelet i got for you when you were a few weeks pregnant and hung in Hero's crib. She was very attached to it, playing with it everynight before she fell asleep and cried when she realised it was gone. She still looks for it every night! I told my mother about it the other day, and she said i shouldnt be upset as it did its job in looking out for Delilah and that the universe absorbed it (her words get lost in translation lol!). She has become quite spiritual lately and although it makes me cringe most of the times, this just sort of made me feel good.

AFM, moving next Wednesday!! Im super excited but really stressed as well..I havent packed a single box! Hero was sick all week with a real hogh temp and her sleeping was totally off. Last night she went down at 1 am!!! Im also realising i have absolutely no talent for decorating, every nursery idea i have sucks! I need your help girls!!! Alex wants to put up themed curtains like say snow white, he also likes these really busy rugs with hearts and shit plus i have the wall decal! Its too much right??? Should i just go with a simple curtain and cream colored rug (the wall is painted lavender)? what color curtain?
HELP!!!!

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Ahhh vicky that is such an amazingly thoughtful thing to do for Amanda. I can imagine you're upset that it's lost but your mum is right it has done his job, Delilah is very lucky to have so many people around the world caring about her since day 1.

Allie - I hope you're able to stop beating yourself up over the new place, just think of all the new memories you're going to make like alistair a first steps? Big hugs as I know how hard it is to live somewhere you're not happy with!

Afm: kiddies are both great, Zac goes to bed at the same time as poppy now and only wakes once in the night, he'll soon be going into his own room! We have his first cranial osteopath appointment tonight as I've heard it can really help with reflux, anythings worth a go right.x
We've just put an offer in on a new house so please keep everything crossed for me.

 

[vickyd]

Sass great news that Zac is also a great sleeper!! Lucky bitch!
Good luck on the house offer! Wow seems like all the disco girls are on the move lately!!!

BTW Nato where the hell are u??

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Thanks.

Good question, she's not been around in a while.x

 

[LucyJ]

everyone

Amanda thats great news about deliah putting on weight you are doing a fantasic job hope you get down to exclusively bf soon. My sil used to drink something to help increase her milk supply I know it had bananas in as she cant even see one now without wanting to be sick it did help her I'll try and find out what it was. Pumping sucks big time I used to cry pumping especially when I'd only get a small amount and I didnt have to do it like you and hoping have had too :hugs. I dont know if I said but swaddling never worked with Benjamin he hated it.

Hoping thats really interesting about jaudice as Benjamin was jaundice too and I was advised to put him by the window in his moses basket for 15 mins a day and to BF more (which I think helped my supply). Its interesting how advice is different across the world. to you.

Sassy good luck with the house hope you get it we've started looking and Im finding it very depressing. Wow zac is such a great sleeper.

Allie I havent had a chance to comment in your journal yet but have been reading. It must be hard moving but you've got all the memories of being pregnant and bringing Alistair home and you have so many more first to comes in your new home I'm sure once you are settled in and feels like your place it will be better. Alex sounds like hes been brillant and hope you had a good date night.

Vicky good luck with the move hope it all goes smoothly I would keep the curtains and rug simple maybe have them the same colour or have a cream rug and cream curtains but with a simple pattern that picks up the colour of the walls. Whats your furntiure in the room like?

Sugar hope you get it all sorted and feel better soon.

Jaymes great pics.

Afm: its been a busy few days we travled sat (3hrs), sun (4 and half hrs) and mon (6 and half hrs). Benjamin has been brillant Im do proud of him he coped really well with a busy few days lots of travelling for him and was brillant at the funeral quite thorughout the whole thing the only noise he made was when he heard my dads voice and once he saw him he was quiet again. Im so proud of my dad who gave an amazing eulogy my mum helped him write so all went off well. We got back late mon so Benjamins still a bit out of routine but not to bad better today. Had to take him to the hospital yesterday as he flung himself off the sofa he seemed fine but then went really sleepy/dopey wouldnt respond to his name it was so scary then fell asleep of course by the time we got to the hospital he woke up all perky and full of beans the nurse checked him out and then we had to see the dr he was given the all clear. I felt a bit stupid but he wasnt himself so it was best to get him checked out bettet to overreact then under I think he was a bit clingy i the afternoon but alright. Hes fine today I just dont know how to stop him climbing on everything especially if I leave the room hes such monkey. Got lots of baking to do this week so far everything is under control that may all change oh and the stupid has arrived today so not what I need. Its my 4th wedding anniversary tomorrow cant belive it the first 3 yrs really
tested us but this last year has been great well we've had out moments but nothing major.

Edit: hope that all makes sense typing one handed.

 

[vickyd]

Luce all of the furniture is white

 

[Dazed]

Vicky - Glad to hear things are coming along with the new place. What does the wall decal look like? I would love to help you figure out decorating ideas, but be forewarned that I have been living in my house and barely have made it my own.

 

[vickyd]

Dazed im like you, i never get around to making my house my home! I just dont have the decorating eye so i usually end up not bothering! This time id like to make the place my own as im not planning on moving unless he kicks us out.

 

[Dazed]

I think that with a white rug and sheer white curtains would be good. The heart idea would have been fine if you weren't planning on using the wall cling, but you also want something versitile as Hero grows older and starts to make up her own mind, or atleast thats the way I work because I don't want to have to change things a million times. I I also thing a nice fake Ficus tree in a corner might be good to bring in another color tone naturally. If you don't want an all white rug, try a color toned rug with maybe white and cream or white and lavender colored shapes.

Its all in my head so I could be talking out my butt with this one.

 

[vickyd]

Dazed I was leaning towards something like you described, Alex and my mom are giving me grief that its not colorful enough! Im just gonna ignore them and do something along those lines! Thanks for the input!

 

[Dazed]

Lavender is a VERY lovely color, but you don't want to over do it or it will overwhelm the room. I was looking for images to discribe what I was talking about and found several that I felt was too much! If the room what white I would say color away to fill in the emptyness.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Vicky I'd personally go for a kiwi type green, then add vintage style bedding, maybe some vintage hanging letters of hero's name.

2 secs let me find some pics.x

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Can't find any pics grrr!

 

[Dazed]

Sass - Are you thinking something kinda like this?

 

[Sugarlove2]

Hey girls. Hearty delighted to hear Delilah is putting weight on. That's great!Out of my antenatal group, 6 out of 8 of us had major problems with BF. I think it's so common. I reckon it will suddenly get easier, as mine did with Charlotte.

My TSH level on a printout says 9.1mu/L and T4 11 pmol/L whatever that means? I've been prescribed 50mg of thyroxine to begin with, then they will check my levels again in 8 weeks. I'm also on bloody iron tablets, which I hate as they make me feel sick. Hope they kick in soon, I'm so damn tired all the time and have taken to going back to bed for a sleep with Charlotte mid afternoon, which is something I thought I would never do. I so love cuddling up to my baby though and she sleeps much better with me.

Dazed how are you doing chicken? Nice to see you on here I love the pic you posted! Good luck with moving Vicky. I personally love vintage floral.

Allie, your weekend sounds awful! Do you think she invited you over there just to punish you and your Dad for some reason? I hope she apologies to you and you get things sorted. Good luck in your new home. You'll soon make it your own and it will feel like yours in no time. All the memories you have are all still in your head and on photos. As the others have said, you'll have so many other memories to come in your new place.

Hoping, hope you're doing ok sweetie.

Sassy good luck with the house!

Lucy, sounds like Benjamin gave you quite a scare. Thank god he's ok. Happy Anniversary for tomorrow.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

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