January Jellybeans 2013!...

[mommyof2peas]

In the last 12 hours Ive lost a bunch of my plug. Since I was already 3cm I didnt think I would have any left. How wrong I was. TMI: Ive also had to poo like 7 times in the last 12 hours. it isnt all runny either. and my contractions are kinda all over the place but nothing that Im worried about. My belly feels like Ive been laughing all day. kinda a dull ache.

So maybe in the next day or two?? Have a sweep set for tomorrow morning. Wonder if I will make it that far?

 

[darkstar]

In the last 12 hours Ive lost a bunch of my plug. Since I was already 3cm I didnt think I would have any left. How wrong I was. TMI: Ive also had to poo like 7 times in the last 12 hours. it isnt all runny either. and my contractions are kinda all over the place but nothing that Im worried about. My belly feels like Ive been laughing all day. kinda a dull ache.

So maybe in the next day or two?? Have a sweep set for tomorrow morning. Wonder if I will make it that far?

Sounds promising

 

[darkstar]

It's my due date today

 

[sassy_mom]

Thanks for the tips ladies. I've done the warm compresses but unfortunately I still couldn't get anything else out. I tried to get Chloe to nurse on that side hoping her sucking would work better than the pump but no such luck. We tried several different positions and just about every way I could think for her to latch on. Right now I'm using an ice pack as the pain is pretty severe. I can't move my left arm without triggering more pain. I'm going to keep trying and see what else there is for me to do.

 

[mommyof2peas]

Thanks for the tips ladies. I've done the warm compresses but unfortunately I still couldn't get anything else out. I tried to get Chloe to nurse on that side hoping her sucking would work better than the pump but no such luck. We tried several different positions and just about every way I could think for her to latch on. Right now I'm using an ice pack as the pain is pretty severe. I can't move my left arm without triggering more pain. I'm going to keep trying and see what else there is for me to do.

It could be a clogged duct. Try googling that and see if it fits. I hope you find some relief!

 

[Betheney]

Els,

Remi has started putting 6-8hrs between feeds at night as well, I'm also concerned about it, I posted in a preemie support page on fb and every reply said not to worry let him sleep. But I was asking because I wasn't sure if I should treat him via adjusted age or actual age as he was only 1week adjusted. But I did mention I was BF. I have a health nurse appt today I'm going to make sure I ask!!!!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Mommyof2peas - sounds promising x

Darkstar - happy due date x

 

[Lilahbear]

Eva is asleep, finally! Don't you hate it when they cry and cry and you can't work out what's wrong and they won't settle? She has gone from eating for about 30 mins every 2-3 hours, to eating for 15 minutes every hour or so. It is leaving me tired and emotional and dreading tonight.

 

[Lilahbear]

Good luck mommyof2peas. Sounds like things might be happening!

Happy due date Darkstar!

 

[DittyByrd]

Eva is asleep, finally! Don't you hate it when they cry and cry and you can't work out what's wrong and they won't settle? She has gone from eating for about 30 mins every 2-3 hours, to eating for 15 minutes every hour or so. It is leaving me tired and emotional and dreading tonight.

Violet has been feeding about every 2-3 hours. However, it's been closer to every 2 hours and it's been for an hour at a time!!! A lot of it is comfort sucking I think, but until I am confident in her weight gain and knowing her cues, I don't want to pull her off the breast when she's sleep sucking. I would hate to pull her off if she was still feeding!!!

It has gotten SOOO much better for me in the last week. The first days to week were miserable and I was constantly stressed out about feedings. The stress was way worse than the sleep deprivation. Now I roll with it more as my confidence grows and she continues to wet/soil diapers appropriately.

Tomorrow I am taking her to the hospital. They have a free lactation meeting on Mondays with other BFing mothers and free weight checks!!! Can't beat that. It's one of a few outings we've had, unfortunately, due to the flu epidemic. I REFUSE to take her out in public spaces with the flu everywhere for obvious fears. Thankfully DH and I are vaccinated as well as all the immediate family.

 

[Lilahbear]

We are getting plenty of wet and dirty nappies so I am taking that to mean she is getting enough food, but 15 minutes doesn't seem to be long enough to get her ready to sleep like her longer feeds used to. She will close her eyes, and unlatch herself, but as soon as we then try and put her down, her little eyes open and she is awake and then she gets upset and takes ages to settle again. It usually involves me feeding her again and the cycle continues.

That's good that you are feeling more confident about feeding! I know it just takes time and hopefully I will feel that way soon. I just wish it would stop hurting so much. I think that's what makes me dread it at the moment.

It's also good that you have a breast feeding group you can go to. My doctor's surgery has a breast feeding clinic on Monday's too.

 

[els1022]

Let me know what the nurse says Betheney!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Does anyone else sit there watching there little one? I find myself doing it all the time and just can't get enough of him. X

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Yes i do sonia!

 

[mammaspath]

Hello everyone....seems like everytime i try to get on here i fall to sleep! I have been exhausted! Stayed an extra day in the hospital for low blood sugar on baby anastasia...we are home now.
anastasia was born jan 9th29th at 6:08 pm.....my water broke at 1230the in the morning and nothing happened very fast since she was faced the wrong way for a bit.....ill share my story later as i am still struggling to stay awake.......congrats on all the babies!

 

[Betheney]

Ditty, i'm the same i don't like to pull Remi off when he's sleep sucking. In the hospital they don't want feeds to go above 40mins! and it drove me nuts, i had enough time to do 15 mins each side with a nappy change and burp in the middle. He was still sucking at the end of the 15 mins and i hated that they used to make to stop after 40min in total and top him up with his tube, i always felt the poor lil guy just needed some damn time. Since we've been home i let his feeds drag out to as long as he wants.

Plus i find sleep sucking and comfort sucking helps with my supply so i really don't mind it.

 

[ARuppe716]

My poor little guys cough has not gotten any better... Called the after hours service and we have to go in tomorrow to have him checked that its not turning into anything more serious. I just feel so bad for the guy. The nurse on the phone commended me for bring so calm but after last week it'll take more than a cough to freak me out.

 

[Lillian33]

Congrats fingersxxd on your blue bean!!

Also congrats to you Mammaspath! What a lovely name

Nikki, really hope your tail bone feels better soon, hugs.

Mummyof2peas, hope this is it!!

Darkstar, happy due date! Hope your boy comes ASAP!

Aruppe, really hope Oliver feels better tmrw, sending hugs

Breast feeding certainly is challenging isn't it, Harry has decided he will feed every 2 hours today instead of his usual 3! I hope we are all pros before too much longer. Lots of love & good sleep vibes to all! xxx

 

[AJThomas]

I thought 1 breast per feed was enough for Cayde since he would detach by himself and turn away or fuss if I offered the breast again but feeds were every 1.5-2 hours. I find tho that if I offer the other breast he latches on again and drinks just as much from that one, and we are back up to feeds every 3-4 hours.

 

[Lillian33]

Also Brieri, hope you're ok? Haven't seen u for a bit, hope it means you've had your little girl & all is well