Due Sept 2017

[Tess08]

I would love to be able to nurse in public but he is still messing about a bit with latching on. I have a nursing shawl that I tried to use the other day when out for lunch but he was taking forever to latch on and I think he was too hot under it which made both of us all flustered so that’s really put me off. Like you say though, maybe I’ll find it easier when he’s older and better at latching quickly.

Aw ging that sounds like it’s been tough for you. Glad to hear your son is getting better now though.

I know we have all just had our babies but is anyone else planning any more lol? My DH is adamant we are done with the 2 we have but I’ve always wanted 3 and still do even though we have 1 of each now so I am really hoping he changes his mind x

 

[gingmg]

We are done. Two moms, two boys. It feels right but also sad at the same time. With my first I knew we'd have another one but this time, I find myself feeling sort of sad that this is the last time I'll have a baby. And I already know how fast it's going to go by, so I'm really trying to enjoy it as much as possible. We have two vials of sperm left and my wife wants to sell them back, which we will, but that makes everything seem so final. I know it's the right choice for us, but it still feels kinda sad.

 

[Babybump2017]

Second twin is perfect she’s 11 weeks and all is looking well with baby.

Tess I do want more. I think by the time Layla is 3 we’ll be ready for another, although we would probably have to move house, as much as I love it it’s only a two bed.

Wow Chicago I can’t believe valentine is 9lb already!! I had Layla weighed yesterday at exactly 6 weeks old and she was 9lb on the dot

 

[MrsKChicago]

That sounds really rough, Ging. Ted's driving me a little crazy today but I'm lucky he doesn't take it out on the baby. Hopefully your guy adjusts soon.

We're definitely done. We always wanted two, and they've maxed out our space and finances. I don't want to be out-numbered either . It's a little bittersweet but we feel complete.

It's definitely hard when they're newborns, Tess. Hopefully you can get the hang of it when he's older. The first month with Teddy was so hard.

I'm glad twin 2 is ok, babybump! She must be so relieved. I can't believe how big V is too. Teddy was a shrimp, it was a shock when they told me she was 8 lbs 5 oz at birth.

 

[Tess08]

Yeh ging that’s how I feel! The thought of this being my last baby makes me feel really sad. I’m not ready to call it quits just yet lol. My DH always said he wanted to keep going until we got a boy. We got a boy second time round so he’s happy to stop whereas I always thought we would end up having to try a few times to get a boy lol. I would like to get pregnant again this time year I think so I’ve got a year to persuade him that 1 more wouldn’t hurt haha.

Oh that’s fab about your friend bump! Glad to hear all is well.

To be honest Chicago, I’m only really planning on breastfeeding for about 12 weeks or so so no doubt by the time he’s getting the hang of it I’ll be weaning him off of it x

 

[AshNAmber]

I love seeing all you ladies doing well..I have not been on in ages. Between towards the end of pregnancy I was going to the dr every other day because they thought I was starting to get preeclampsia. My last visit my blood pressure was just getting higher so they went ahead and kept me. So our LO was born on the 12th instead of the 21st.

He is doing pretty good. I tried to breastfeed and just can't seem to get more than one ounce of milk out of me and that was after pumping for an hour. I tried all the different things and finally said to hell with it. I just want my baby to eat. I felt like a failure at first but his Dr said he is progressing great. I do so many things I swore id never do and sometimes feel like a bad mom.

 

[ladybrown33]

Congratulations to everyone! I haven't had time to check in with you all in a while. Adjusting to life with two children had been so hectic.

Duchess is 6 weeks old and already weighs 12lbs 5oz. My son loves her and says that she is his baby. I tried breast feeding but she absolutely refused so it's formula for us. We used the double stroller for the first time and it appears I need a bigger car.

Two children are enough in this family besides I'm 37 and I wouldn't want to be pregnant in my forties so this is the end of the road. Also c section recovery is worse than I imagined so I am done with babies.

 

[Tess08]

Ash and Ladybrown, that’s what happened with my first too! She just point blank refused to latch on. I expressed into a little cup thing and fed her through a syringe for the first 3 days to try and give her as much colostrum as possible but after that I was so sore and exhausted so admitted defeat and went on to formula. I felt like a failure too Ash and just burst into tears whilst giving her, her first formula bottle lol. But I’ll tell u something, besides getting the occasional cold my daughter is the healthiest child I’ve ever met. My friend had a little boy 8 weeks before I had Lucy and despite breastfeeding him for 6 months he developed eczema, asthma and he gets everything going so breastfeeding isn’t everything. I agree as long as baby is fed, that’s the main thing x

 

[MrsKChicago]

I know I'd have a hard time emotionally if breastfeeding didn't work, but the important thing is that baby is loved and fed. We're so lucky to live in a time where formula is available and we know we have a safe and nutritious way to feed our babies.

 

[Tess08]

I’ve got a question for those of you breastfeeding. Does it make you EXTREMELY hungry?! Everyone keeps saying that the breastfeeding will help me lose the baby weight quickly but I really don’t know how that will be possible with the amount it’s making me want to eat lol 😐 I’m constantly going into the fridge for chocolate and sweets because I just feel so hungry all the time. I’ve tried having healthier snacks like yoghurts etc but they just don’t cut it and I end up eating chocolate as well lol... x

 

[MrsKChicago]

Breastfeeding uses more extra calories than pregnancy, it's common to be really hungry. I often am, but not as much as the first week. I never lost weight breastfeeding Teddy, but I'm hoping it's different this time.

 

[Tess08]

Breastfeeding uses more extra calories than pregnancy, it's common to be really hungry. I often am, but not as much as the first week. I never lost weight breastfeeding Teddy, but I'm hoping it's different this time.

Well despite eating pretty much constantly I’m already a stone lighter than I was pre pregnancy! I think a lot of that is to do with me being quite sick and not eating much during pregnancy rather than due to breastfeeding. I know breastfeeding uses up calories but I’m certain I’m eating more calories than I’m burning lol. I need to start watching what I’m doing or I will end up the size of a house x

 

[Tess08]

Breastfeeding uses more extra calories than pregnancy, it's common to be really hungry. I often am, but not as much as the first week. I never lost weight breastfeeding Teddy, but I'm hoping it's different this time.

Well despite eating pretty much constantly I’m already a stone lighter than I was pre pregnancy! I think a lot of that is to do with me being quite sick and not eating much during pregnancy rather than due to breastfeeding. I know breastfeeding uses up calories but I’m certain I’m eating more calories than I’m burning lol. I need to start watching what I’m doing or I will end up the size of a house x

 

[gingmg]

Congrats Ash! I think we all assume that breastfeeding is supposed to happen naturally because it is the natural way to feed our babies, but no one prepares us that it doesn't always happen easily. The struggle is real! I remember being in the hospital sobbing that I couldn't feed my first son, he just wouldn't latch. It was awful. We eventually figured it out, but oh man it was tough, and it hurt, and it was so incredibly emotional! I was struggling with other things post partum this time and mentioned some of my guilt and regret with one of the nurses at the hospital, and I don't remember her exact words but she said something along the lines of "well this is the first of many things you are about to feel bad about being a mom". She probably worded it more gracefully than that, but her message is so true. Be gentle on yourself. We all are just doing our best. Xx Congrats again on your baby.

 

[AshNAmber]

Thank you ladies. Yall sure know how to make a girl feel better. I can't get over that he is already going to be a month old tomorrow. I said I'd never cosleep and I do that as well. I told my BF that I think I'm going to try and put him in his bassinet. He kinda laughed and said good luck. He doesn't think I can do it. Thank God he doesn't care either way. I know its better for him to be in his own bed. But I love having him right there.

 

[Tess08]

Thank you ladies. Yall sure know how to make a girl feel better. I can't get over that he is already going to be a month old tomorrow. I said I'd never cosleep and I do that as well. I told my BF that I think I'm going to try and put him in his bassinet. He kinda laughed and said good luck. He doesn't think I can do it. Thank God he doesn't care either way. I know its better for him to be in his own bed. But I love having him right there.

No judgement here from me. You know what’s best for your baby. And they aren’t babies for long so I would say just go ahead and do what feels right! I’ve never had either of my babies in bed with me but only because when I’ve trued it I get too paranoid about rolling on top of them or something so I end up not sleeping properly lol. And my 3 year old now rolls about something terrible in bed and kicks and talks in her sleep so I don’t let her in my bed haha! X

 

[gingmg]

Ash- do what feels right for you. I coslept too. It has its drawbacks, but its what felt right for me. Like Tess said- they are only this little for so long.

 

[Dani_b]

Hope everyone is doing well with their babies

 

[MrsKChicago]

I never wanted to cosleep, but usually it's not up to us . I've been lucky that both kiddos slept in the bassinet (so far), but once Ted hit 6 months, cosleeping was the only way I got any sleep ever.

 

[AshNAmber]

I tell ya. Before he was born and the whole time I was pregnant all I said was he would not cosleep with us. I'm the exact opposite. If I put him in his bassinet I can't sleep at all. When I lay him next to us I sleep good until he makes a peep and then I'm up. I'm hoping to break myself of it. I would like him to sleep in his own bed. I have to say he has the most amazing daddy. Last night before we went to bed I was beating myself up over it and my BF said exactly what yall did. He was like babe he isn't going to be little forever and he will be in his bed soon enough so just enjoy the snuggle time. So thank you for making me feel better.

How are all you ladies doing? When do yall go back to work? I'm trying my best to stay out as long as possible. They wanted me to.go back Oct 22nd but I managed to get that pushed back until Nov 6th. I'm just not ready to leave him with anyone else.