January Jellybeans 2013!...

[BlossomJ]

How many of us are still waiting now? Can't be too many! After spending the longest time not being in a hurry for her to arrive, I'm definitely looking forward to it now... can't wait in fact. Get a wriggle on baby!

Still waiting for my little girl but ill be 39 weeks tomorrow so still time. Hard to remain patient. I'm just so anxious to see her!

Think we're due on the same day! Hoping to go sooner though!

Jellybeans - Hope you don't have to wait much longer. Are you feeling really uncomfortable now, or just fed up of waiting?

 

[Lilahbear]

congratulations emy, darkstar and Msj! it's always so exciting hearing about new jelly beans!

 

[Lilahbear]

Today is DHs last day of paternity leave and it is going to be so weird when he heads of to work tomorrow and it is just me and Eva. Am a bit nervous about it, although I know I have been lucky to have him at home for so long.

 

[jellybeans]

How many of us are still waiting now? Can't be too many! After spending the longest time not being in a hurry for her to arrive, I'm definitely looking forward to it now... can't wait in fact. Get a wriggle on baby!

Still waiting for my little girl but ill be 39 weeks tomorrow so still time. Hard to remain patient. I'm just so anxious to see her!

Think we're due on the same day! Hoping to go sooner though!

Jellybeans - Hope you don't have to wait much longer. Are you feeling really uncomfortable now, or just fed up of waiting?

i'm uncomfortable now yeah cant bend over without it hurting and LO keeps fidgeting and it hurts now too...really thought i was going to have her on my due date i am fed up of waiting too lol pregnancy needs patience and i have none

 

[ARuppe716]

Dh is finishing up paternity leave too... He returns in Tuesday because of the holiday here in the US tomorrow. I'm nervous to be flying solo!! I wonder how ill get anything done!

 

[Lilahbear]

That's what I'm wondering. I have been covering the nights, but DH has been doing the cooking and cleaning during the day and allowing me just to feed. Not sure how I am going to have a shower nevermind everything else!

 

[Lilahbear]

Sorry if TMI, but over the past couple of days my bleeding has started to ease off, but it has also developed a not too pleasant smell. I phoned the midwife yesterday who told me that as long as I wasn't feeling unwell to wait until Monday and to see my GP. Has anyone else had this? It could be because it is old blood, but I guess I will go to my GP to get it checked out just in case.

 

[sassy_mom]

Congrats Darkstar and MsJMouse!!! Hope all of you are doing well.

 

[BlossomJ]

Jellybeans - I feel for you! I'm starting to get quite uncomfortable (weirdly feel best when walking!) and I've still got a week until my due date. I certainly don't feel like I'm close to labour though. Hope you don't have much more of a wait. Will you be induced if you get so far past your due date? They won't let me go beyond the 28th due to a previous small baby & high bloodflow through the chord.

Girls with DHs going back to work - Don't worry about getting things done, just make sure you eat & drink & look after the baby. The rest doesn't matter for a while! I always used to make sure I put some make up on as it made me feel better, but the washing up was often a little neglected!

Lilah - I definitely think you need to get it looked at as it sounds like there could possibly be an infection. As long as you feel ok I'm sure it's alright to wait, but if you feel at all ill or get a hint of a temperature I'd get seen straight away.

 

[ARuppe716]

I had a weird smell too but it's gone away. I had read that it may di that. But if it persists definitely get it checked.

Luckily my parents live 10 minutes away so I know they'll come help so I can shower, etc. I used to think I'd do things when he naps but he's not much of a napper and currently he is asleep in my arms but every time I put him down in the crib he wakes up 5 minutes later and cries!! This kid is going to be attached to me for the next 3 months! It's going to get really interesting when I return to work in the spring...

 

[Lilahbear]

I had a weird smell too but it's gone away. I had read that it may di that. But if it persists definitely get it checked.

Luckily my parents live 10 minutes away so I know they'll come help so I can shower, etc. I used to think I'd do things when he naps but he's not much of a napper and currently he is asleep in my arms but every time I put him down in the crib he wakes up 5 minutes later and cries!! This kid is going to be attached to me for the next 3 months! It's going to get really interesting when I return to work in the spring...

I just read your post with Eva asleep in my arms. Same thing if I put her down at the moment she cries. I think its because she has a cold and she finds it hard to sleep on her back because her nose is snuffly. I have two days on my own and then my mum is coming to stay for a couple of days.

 

[DittyByrd]

Congratulations Darkstar and MsJMouse! Pictures!!!


On DH working: My DH went back to work last week. I kept myself busy with some visitors and even took her to the breastfeeding support group. It went so much better than I thought it might and the days went super quickly.

On Odor of lochia: I thought it smelled very organic - like blood, sweat, and just a little metallic. The smell bugged me because I thought everyone could smell it. So long as the discharge is not clumpy like pus and your temperature is normal I think you are ok. Of course, get checked out if you need to.

On sex: Have not DTD yet. I plan on going on the pill and bought some condoms in for the first month on the pill but my appointment is not until Feb 1. I am waiting because my stitches are still just a bit sore when I press on them. I think it might sting at first but then I won't notice once things are started.

On thrush:My breasts are feeling better since I have had 2 doses of the Diflucan for nipple thrush. Treating Violet with topical Clotrimazole on her diaper rash and she looks great. She has no oral thrush at all.

And HALLELUJAH!!!! She nursed on both breasts WITHOUT the shield. YES!!! Progress!!!!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Dh is finishing up paternity leave too... He returns in Tuesday because of the holiday here in the US tomorrow. I'm nervous to be flying solo!! I wonder how ill get anything done!

I noticed once ryan went back to work, we made our own little schedule... It was nice...i love his help, but he takes the wheel when i go to work at night or even if i am home, he gets duty til bedtime....

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Congrats dark and mrs j!!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Lilah - my DH goes back to work tomorrow, he works nights and whilst I've been doing all the feeds it's nice to know he is here if I need him and is a god send during the day for shopping, washing, cleaning etc.

My aim has been to at least get dressed each day regardless of the time. I plan to shower as soon as he gets in from work (8am) and give him time with Archie whilst I get dressed, at least then I am semi set if we need to go out etc.

Archie has gone for his first sleepover at Nanny's house tonight. I had been building to it as knew it would be tonight and slowly got used to it but wasn't prepared for the on set of hysterical tears, I cried 5 times before I even left to take him and then I burst into tears on her doorstep when I left and all the way home. I know he will be absolutely fine there as she is amazing but just feels odd not having him here

Also, his poo's smell really acidic, vinegar like. Anyone have any ideas? He is going 3/4 times a day which I think is normal for formula babies but the smell is so vinegar like. I wonder if it's because we've upped his oz to 4?

 

[Kaiecee]

I formula feed and its a bad smell but not a vinegar smell

 

[ARuppe716]

I'm hoping we get in a routine more once dh goes back!

The naps are tough bc he's been sleeping in the car seat due to his cold. He's starting to feel better so I'm trying to get him used to the crib more. He's not used to being so flat in a big open space. Well just keep trying!

 

[ARuppe716]

And now that I've written that, he is currently sound asleep in his crib!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Lol....

 

[Lillian33]

Darkstar huge congrats! So happy he's finally here & love his name!

MsJmouse, congrats to you as well! Love hearing about more jellybeans!

xx