January Jellybeans 2013!...

[mellywelly]

And car is fixed, dh brought a new battery home, being married to a mechanic has its advantages!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Well since im not breast feeding. ...holy god my boobs are ginormous hard and sore! :/ ooooooooooooof! Like triple the size they were from pregnancy!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Ella had a pediatrician appointment today to check her jaundice..weight etc!

She has gained 2oz but the similac formula has made her poo very runny so we are switched to soy for the time being.. Hope it helps! Her jaundice is clearing slowly, he told me to give it a good 1-2 weeks for recovery..

As for me....my stitches are good but my tailbone, well... Its worse! I hate takig pain pills to ease the pain but its the only thing i can do so i can somewhat take care of my little girl!

 

[mellywelly]

Not sure if you have different rules over there, but soy milk is not recommend for babies under 6 months here. Paed. went mad with my GP for putting my ds on it.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Yea no rules here...

 

[AJThomas]

Whew!! I've been trying to catch up in here before posting but I'm still 100+ pages behind! So I'm gonna just post newly and then go back and read the past posts. Loving our jellybean windfall! :d

Cayde and I are doing well, he's a really good baby and hardly cries, I'm loving watching him grow and get more alert each day.

 

[Kaiecee]

Was almost admitted to hospital today cuz I had my normal appointment for nst and baby wasn't moving so much I think he's just lazy so I went back 2.5 hours later there was little improvement so I got all
My paper work don't for my cesarian on Friday unless the movements are still the same I have to go back and get him checked so ill check him movements tonight but I'm finished the last packing tonight

So tonight is shaving re dying my hair tonight or tomorrow so ill be all ready

Went shopping got the cuttest mister Pyjamas ill post a pic on fb later and got a high a hair on sale at walmart 30$

 

[DittyByrd]

Well since im not breast feeding. ...holy god my boobs are ginormous hard and sore! :/ ooooooooooooof! Like triple the size they were from pregnancy!

Mine were big before engorgement, like a 40DDD (yikes). When my milk came in 10 days ago I thought I was going to split open. I had two volleyballs on my chest and they hurt so bad. Thankfully, it took about 2-3 days for the pain to go away and another week for my breasts to feel soft again. I don't know what your timeline is because I am BFing, but the pain does subside - promise!!!

Try not to touch your nipples or let hot water run over your breasts or you will leak like crazy and keep producing milk. Ibuprofen worked wonders and ice packs are great. I used ice packs in my arm pits because my mammary tissue swelled up there to the size of a tennis ball.

 

[DittyByrd]

Congratulations, Sassy!

 

[DittyByrd]

Today DH and I had our first family outing other than doctor's appointments. We went to lunch, babysrus, home depot, and the bank! Then it was warm enough we took a 20 minute walk around the neighborhood. It felt nice to get a sense of normalcy again!

Violet has a photo-op tomorrow for her newborn photos. I am so excited. I have a basket, 2 crocheted blankets, 2 hats, and 3 outfits for her. Can't wait to get the pics and share them with you all!!! These are her outfits!

 

[JCh]

Seems like something may be starting.... Last night before bed I had pink mixed with discharge - no contractions, woke up with lots of plug being lost.... Just some slight cramping off and on. Possibly baby by the weekend.... sweep on Friday if he hasn't already come.... Fingers crossed!

 

[mommyof2peas]

Hey all! Had my first NST this morning. Took little mad forever to get his big movements in. They used a buzzer thing to make the baby jump around. It really got him moving. But before I went in and sense Ive been home he hasnt really been moving around much.

Hubby told me to go in and get monitored but I really dont want to drive all the way out there again for nothing. I'm drinking water. I feel him moving, it just isnt the big movements Im used too. Found out that my AFI is really out of control. normal range is 5-20. My other son was 22, and I thought that was high. This one is 27!! With these readings you would think I have GD...I hate this part of pregnancy...seems like they just want to get you worrying early lol

 

[sassy_mom]

Sounds good Jch! Keep us updated.

AJ glad to hear you and Cayde are both doing well. I was afraid I would get too far behind but thankfully I have my laptop with me now at the hospital so I am trying to keep up. BF makes me super sleepy so I'm usually sleeping a ton while sitting here. They are off to do her 24 hour check. Weight and bilirubin levels. I am eager to see how she is doing as she has been eating so well.

Melly I know it will be wonderful when baby is finally here. I can't wait to know what color your jellybean is.

Sorry if I missed anyone. Hope all of you are doing well.

 

[Kaiecee]

Baby still not super active so if nothing tonight ill go back tomorrow to get him checked again

 

[brieri1]

Well, 4 days post due date and still pregnant. Had my bloody show last night and have been cramping pretty bad all day yesterday and today, but nothing more. This baby is just happy to be sitting right where she is. Have a midwife appointment tomorrow with an NST. I was really hoping I wouldn't make it, but my mom was a week late with her first, my sisters were all induced, so I'm imagining Lilah might be a week late too.

 

[Lillian33]

Look forward to the photos Ditty!!

Jch, really hope this is the start for you

Melly & Brieri, I'm still thinking of you both & trying to will your babies out!!!!

Mommy, I'm sure LO is all good, but I'm sure you're monitoring the movements. Same with you Kaicee, perhaps your babies are big enough now that movement has just slowed naturally?

Missmummytobe, hope this is it for you too!!

Nikki, really hope your pain eases, big hugs.

AJ, so nice to hear from you, glad you're both well!

My little man had his week 2 weigh in today, he's gained about 400grams so feeding must be going well!

xxx

 

[mommyof2peas]

Look forward to the photos Ditty!!

Jch, really hope this is the start for you

Melly & Brieri, I'm still thinking of you both & trying to will your babies out!!!!

Mommy, I'm sure LO is all good, but I'm sure you're monitoring the movements. Same with you Kaicee, perhaps your babies are big enough now that movement has just slowed naturally?

Missmummytobe, hope this is it for you too!!

Nikki, really hope your pain eases, big hugs.

AJ, so nice to hear from you, glad you're both well!

My little man had his week 2 weigh in today, he's gained about 400grams so feeding must be going well!

xxx

If I didnt have all the extra fluid I would be right there with ya But he still has load of waters to swim around in, so no reason he shouldnt be moving. I took a bath though and he seemed to move a bit more.

 

[AJThomas]

Whoa, the thread is so lively and exciting now since more jellybeans could make their appearance at any minute!

Btw, Cayde went from 3.08kg at birth to 2.8kg the next day! (seemed like a whole lot to me) he's up to 3.5kg now and 22 inches, up from 19 at birth.

 

[DittyByrd]

Whoa, the thread is so lively and exciting now since more jellybeans could make their appearance at any minute!

Btw, Cayde went from 3.08kg at birth to 2.8kg the next day! (seemed like a whole lot to me) he's up to 3.5kg now and 22 inches, up from 19 at birth.

Violet dropped from 6lb 5oz down to 5lb 13oz before she started climbing. Last weight was 6lb 8oz but she gets weighed tomorrow!!! Can't wait to see what she weighs and hoping we're on the right track! So nice to know they are going in the right direction, right? Helps with all those insecurities.

 

[ARuppe716]

Ladies... I'm so frustrated. Little guy just won't nurse. I've been working with the lactation consultants and even they think he's stubborn. Overall he's a good baby but the second he's put on my breast he freaks and screams. I feel terrible and it's so stressful for both of us. Right now I'm pumping and giving him the breast milk but also trying to nurse. I'm about to throw in the towel an exclusively pump. I want to cry at every feeding and I don't want meal time to be that way. Dh ends up feeding him while I pump so I get screamed at and then hooked up to pump without actually getting to enjoy feeding him. At least if I pump I am still giving him breast milk but also get to spend good time with him...