January Jellybeans 2013!...

[brieri1]

My baby girl is ten days old today! Its hard having a newborn, so much harder than I realized. Every time she has gas, she screams bloody murder and it take at least an hour, usually closer to three to get her to calm down. I've been really worried because even though she eats all the time and has lots of wet diapers every day, she only has 1 or 2 stool diapers a day, but her pediatrician says some babies are just like that.

I'm really looking forward to my stitches healing and the bleeding coming to a stop, its already lightened up considerably. Originally because it burns when I pee and I'm so tired of that, but more recently, because nothing sounds better at any given time than dragging my husband to bed, lol.

I never planned on letting her sleep in our bed with us, but that idea has basically gone out the window. If I put her in her co-sleeper, sometimes she wakes back up immediately, and she never sleeps more than an hour in it. If I let her sleep on me, she's out for about 3. I don't really want to get her into the habit of sleeping with us, but I'm so tired that I just cave most of the time.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

brieri have u tried the gas drops or gripe water? I heard they can help with the gas.. poor kiddo!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Brier - Archie is the same. If he has wind he just won't settle, same as being wet / dirty nappy. If he is the slightest bit wet he won't even take his bottle. Today I fed him at 2.30 and then again at 5 because he was hungry, he was screaming at one point so I caved in, normally I like him to go at least three hours between feeds but if he's hungry I feed him. He then wouldn't settle, would only settle in my arms, not with DH, or in his crib so had to sit for an hour rocking him. Eventually put him down to which he started crying, I had to leave him in the end and he eventually settled. He would happily sleep on me for hours so I know what you mean, isn't what you want but at 4am when all else has failed I cave as we both need sleep.

 

[La Mere]

Re the belly button/umbilical cord convo: we used a q tip and alcohol for Sam's at every diaper change and his fell off on day 4. The alcohol and the dry air here really helped it to dry out.. And his belly button is healed and sinking into a nice little button!

Both of my babies have slept with us. It definitely makes bf'ing easier, but makes cuddling with hubby a bit harder. Sam does have a co-sleeping bed that hubby built and we can get him to sleep for a while in his bed as long as he is in his boppy, which is where he naps during the day.

 

[Lauren021406]

does anyone know how soon you can get waxed after a c section?

 

[ARuppe716]

Ditty- I think he's eating... He wouldn't take the pacifier and he fusses with hunger cues. He took a big bottle today so I think we're just in a growth spurt.

Funny how were all told different things with the belly button!

I need to clip his nails and I'm nervous to do so. Dr said to file them but that's such a pain and does work well...

 

[DittyByrd]

Ditty- I think he's eating... He wouldn't take the pacifier and he fusses with hunger cues. He took a big bottle today so I think we're just in a growth spurt.

Funny how were all told different things with the belly button!

I need to clip his nails and I'm nervous to do so. Dr said to file them but that's such a pain and does work well...

Violet went thru a spurt last week. Kept fussing after a feed. I tried lots of tricks and eventually put her back on the breast and she chowed down again off and on for 3 hours. I was EXHAUSTED and thinking I was doing something wrong, but it turns out she was cluster feeding and fussy because she was stimulating my supply. Be prepared, the following day she slept for hours at a time and I thought there was something wrong with her. I think it's all part of a growth spurt.

I think my life has become a perpetual flurry of worry about her.

 

[DittyByrd]

does anyone know how soon you can get waxed after a c section?

I am assuming the waxing would be over your incision?

I would wait until the incision is completely healed, no scabbing or peeling skin. But be prepared, the wax on the scar tissue could result it significant ripping off of skin because scar tissue has about 60% the tensile strength of original skin.

You could always phone the OB. I am sure they have heard it all.

 

[Lauren021406]

does anyone know how soon you can get waxed after a c section?

I am assuming the waxing would be over your incision?

I would wait until the incision is completely healed, no scabbing or peeling skin. But be prepared, the wax on the scar tissue could result it significant ripping off of skin because scar tissue has about 60% the tensile strength of original skin.

You could always phone the OB. I am sure they have heard it all.

You would think after labor i wouldn't care but i feel so weird asking when can I get a brazillian done lol! I was thinking of going but telling the lady just to do under the incision.

 

[Betheney]

Brier - Ever since Remi has been home (past 2.5 weeks in age) he has pooped once a week, Eva was the same and all doctors and nurses said it's okay. He's gaining tonnes of weight so i know it's fine.

 

[mommyof2peas]

Ditty- I think he's eating... He wouldn't take the pacifier and he fusses with hunger cues. He took a big bottle today so I think we're just in a growth spurt.

Funny how were all told different things with the belly button!

I need to clip his nails and I'm nervous to do so. Dr said to file them but that's such a pain and does work well...

Hey Amanda, I always bite their nails off when they are this little. That way Im not hurting them. When they are asleep is the best time. I've cut Willaims little finger once while trying to trim his nails....worse feeling EVER!

Went to Grayson's first appointment this morning. He is 6,3 so only 3 ounces down from his birth weight! Everything else looks great. I'm so proud of my littl eman. I am a bit concerned about his latch though. My nipples are so cracked that every time he nurses I bleed Ive been using my cream, and even broke down and used the shield a couple times. I really had hoped that with me still nursing my 19month old this part would be easier. I forgot that my daughter knows how to latch correctly and Grayson doesn't.

I'm back down to pre pregnancy weight!! Only 6 days in although this doesnt say a whole lot since I was heavy to begin with lol Maybe nursing more will help. If I can just continue to drink loads and stay away from the snacks lol

 

[DittyByrd]

Ditty- I think he's eating... He wouldn't take the pacifier and he fusses with hunger cues. He took a big bottle today so I think we're just in a growth spurt.

Funny how were all told different things with the belly button!

I need to clip his nails and I'm nervous to do so. Dr said to file them but that's such a pain and does work well...

I'm back down to pre pregnancy weight!! Only 6 days in although this doesnt say a whole lot since I was heavy to begin with lol Maybe nursing more will help. If I can just continue to drink loads and stay away from the snacks lol

Congrats!!! I have lost all 34lbs I gained during my pregnancy (about 20lbs of that turned out to be water weight) since having Violet less than 4 weeks ago. Now I am hoping to gradually melt away more fat. It's a great feeling!!!

I use a shield since birth due to a poor latch. Violet is now latching to a naked breast. Don't feel guilty about the shield. BFing needs to work for you. I bet women a hundred years ago would have loved to have had a shield instead of toughing it out!!!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Are there many ladies looking to lose weight now, not just what they gained during pregnancy but a little / lot more? I for one am and whilst I know this board isn't for this purpose we could maybe support each other through it? You ladies have been a huge support to me and I know I'd cherish that support moving forward for both baby related and non-baby related talk. Maybe we could have a weekly weigh in, just lb.'s / kg.'s lost? Just a thought

 

[Nikkilewis14]

I gained 43 the whole pregnancy and lost 33 as of yesterday ..not too bad for two weeks, but i def have a lot of tightening up! My belly feels like jello even tho its not huge....

 

[Soniamillie01]

I'm with you on the jello belly, I ran up the stairs earlier and laughed at it giggling around. DH says he loves it, it's all soft lol.

I ended up losing during pregnancy, lost ten lb throughout and on the day of delivery was the same weight as the day I found out I was pregnant. Today, 15 days pp I'm down 24lb from that same weight

 

[sassy_mom]

Are there many ladies looking to lose weight now, not just what they gained during pregnancy but a little / lot more? I for one am and whilst I know this board isn't for this purpose we could maybe support each other through it? You ladies have been a huge support to me and I know I'd cherish that support moving forward for both baby related and non-baby related talk. Maybe we could have a weekly weigh in, just lb.'s / kg.'s lost? Just a thought

All of us supporting each other in this would be awesome. Before becoming pregnant, I got serious about losing weight and was able to drop 30lbs. I went from a size 14 to a size 8 (u.s. sizes) and I was so proud of myself. I'm feeling a little discouraged because of all the weight I put on during my pregnancy despite being careful so I will definitely be looking for support as I get back into the swing of things. So far, 2 weeks pp I'm down 28lbs but am still 40lbs away from what I weighed pre-pregnancy! YIKES! How did that happen?? I am trying to hold off on weighing myself until 6 weeks as I know I still could have a lot more come off but I want to know so I keep looking. Also I know that the scale is always truthful. It will tell you weight but it doesn't determine what is water weight or muscle so it can be deceiving. I know to watch how my pants are fitting and how I am looking in the mirror.

 

[sassy_mom]

I have the jello belly too but I think I am carrying all the weight left in it! I look like I'm smuggling a spare tired around.

 

[ARuppe716]

I would live some support too! I gained 58 lbs and have lost 30. I'd ideally like to lose about 50 more to be what I was when I got married!!

 

[NellandZack]

Woo 39 weeks today and lost more plug oh the things I get excited about! Haha

 

[els1022]

Yes to the weight loss support! I gained 40 and lost 30 in the first nine days...I think the first 10 was the first trimester weight I gained. Like I posted earlier I went back to the gym today and I hope it gets me losing today. My appetite is huge, I'm hungry all the time so I don't want to cut too many more calories since I BF.