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Whit - my nipples have never had much feeling if you know what I mean. But I think they needed toughening up. Don't let it scare you but be prepared to have to work at it for a little while. Then if it comes naturally to you it will be a bonus. Stick up on dvd's to watch whilst breastfeeding and make sure you have lots of pillows to hand to support you and baby so you can be as comfortable as possible.
And try not to worry about the house. We had loads of work done in our house just a couple of months before Miley was born. I finally finished painting her room 2 weeks before she arrived. So you have time yet. I promise!
 
Whit - I think it's normal to feel a little scared of breastfeeding, especially when you hear negative stories and I'm sorry for sharing my trauma with breastfeeding. It wasn't my intention to scare anyone. The more you educate yourself and expose yourself to the art of bf, you will have prepared yourself than going in blind, like me. I didn't research or read much about it so I think that's why and consequently, became too stressed and overwhelmed with the whole experience. I was pretty naive. I really thought all you have to do is poo your nipple in and voila! No. I wish I had learned about the art of bf.

And don't worry to much about the house. I know it's just the motherly instinct kicking in, wanting to decorate and get the nest ready hehe, but it seems like a huge project that takes time and in due time, it will be done.
 
Nothing going on with my nipples except those crusty thingies. they're only sensitive when I give them a nice squeeze otherwise they don't bother me much.

What seems to have become sensitive is my labia. I can't wipe normally now or else they get chapped or feels like they are to the point where I can't wear undies because of the friction. Dunno why this is happening. I always moisten the toilet paper too. Hmm...weird pregnancy changes I guess.
 
I'm happy I'm taking the breastfeeding class next month because you guys are making me nervous. I'm taking DH with me so he can learn too :)

How have you guys been doing with your calorie intake? According to this pregnancy book I read, I'm supposed to be eating 3000 calories a day. I know I am no where near that a day because all I want is healthy stuff. Sometimes I crave a burger but rarely. All I want is fruits and veggies. Today I had a big bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, string cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, nectarine, grapes, pastrami sandwich from subway, and half of a fried chicken salad. Any suggestions on what I should do to increase my calorie intake, I'm thinking maybe I can make shakes? I will definitely talk to my Doc about it during my next appt.
 
3k!? I thought you only eat an extra 500 cal if your diet was pretty healthy and diverse. I eat like you, just crave the healthy stuff like lots of fruits and veggies. I don't crave the refine carbs. My OH ears like he's actually the pregnant one lol, cookies, brownies, etc. I really don't have any interest in those this pregnancy. I think I'm going to email my ob about calorie intake. I think it should also depend on each woman, her height and weight. I'm 5'5" and half. Don't even know how much I weigh now. Last I got weighed was when I was 12 weeks ir think and I was 122lb. I'm sure I gained some because I can't fit into some of my undies.

These days I eat oatmeal, while grain cereals, fruits for breakfast. Lunch I make my own from home. Might be my own ethnic dish or simple chicken sandwich. Dinner is either leftover or fish, chicken sauteed or roasted. Sometimes shrimp. I have given up red meat long ago. And I gave up white breads long ago either. I have tummy issues :/

Anyway, feeling a little down atm. I'm Gonna go rest. Hope you aklr have a good night/day.
 
My doctor told me to just eat normally, is it because of the twins you're supposed to eat so much? 3000 seems like so much!

Bf will be challenging at first but definitely worth the effort! Learning about all the benefits to baby can make you more determined to stick with it. Personally i absolutely refuse to not bf, if for some strange reason i don't make milk i will use milk bank milk. Everyone that is worried should read some books and take a class, everything will work out fine :)
 
Yes I have to eat 3000 calories because I'm carrying twins. At least that's what the "Expecting Multiples" book said. Don't get me wrong, I crave sweets like twice a week and those will probably help me get to 3000 calories but it's not an everyday thing. The majority of the time, it's just healthy stuff. @Alchemist, you are still sick? I have been having bad allergies since yesterday, I keep sneezing and I have a runny nose. I don't want to take any meds so I hope it goes away by this weekend. @Luna, I definitely want to bf because it's beneficial for the babies and it can save me tons of money :)
 
I think you should talk with your doctor. They may feel like you are gaining weight just fine. I wouldn't load up on sweets jut for the extra calories. I think if you are worried , shakes/smoothies with a protein supplement are a great way to calories. Don't get low fat products. Eat full flavor... Example: yogurt, milk, crackers....

I think you'll be fine. I wish I could stay away from the unhealthy stuff. I have NO will power and crave everything I wouldn't eat before pregnancy. I've gained about 12 pounds and feel like a heffer! Oh well, I trying to embrace it and devise a work out "get my ass back in shape" plan for when he arrives:)
 
I wish I had all your problems with eating and weight gain. Im constantly monitoring and STILL gaining weight like I ate an entire cake by myself. I ramped up my exercise to an hour 5 days a week of fast paced walking and 20 min 4 times a week of yoga....and i STILL gained 3 lbs last week....IN AN EFFING WEEK! Its so frustrating to me and it makes me feel terrible about how I look. :cry:
Im so lucky OH is good to me. We were....ahem, being intimate, the other day and he said....god you look sexy pregnant. UGH GROSS! I mean, good that he thinks so, but i feel disgusting so its hard to hear.

I just try to keep reminding myself that I know Im eating right and exercising and all of that is good for the baby. It will be worth it in the long run.
 
Mama - I'm better this AM. I think it was allergies for me too? Or a very minor cold. I just drank my homemade ginger tea+lemon+honey. I'm the weirdo that refuses conventional therapy to get over colds. Hope you're feeling a whole lot better today! On adding calories, shakes are a good way to go. Snack on nuts, granola, yogurt. Pretty much what want said. You can make your own smoothies. You always snack on like hummus. I dip my veggies and pita chips in it. Sooo good.

Want - i don't even think you will have that hard of a time getting back in shape. But by that point, diet becomes more important to produce milk and quality milk. Any of you who has children ever tasted your own milk? I did lol. It's way Bette than cow milk, very sweet. My OH likes it and he wanted me to save him a batch. Too bad, mister..it's all for baby lol.
 
Mama I remember hearing about that book and it's calorie goals, from what I've read it's pretty controvercial. I say eat when you are hungry because your body knows what it needs. Your doctor will tell you if you're not eating/gaining enough :)
 
I FELT MY BABY ON THE OUTSIDE!!!!! :happydance::happydance::happydance:
Im so excited!!!! Im sitting at work and he started squirming so I put my hands on my stomach to see if I can feel AND I DID!! Then I looked down and I COULD SEE IT!!! I cant believe it, its amazing!!! Yay!!! I just wish OH was here :(
 
Wahoo!!! Rockin, that's awesome! I get so greedy because I want to feel it all the time and if he isn't moving on command, i get worried!

Well,Our flight got delayed and now we are leaving until tomorrow. That means one day less of vaca in Croatia. Oh well, it could be worse. I could be on bedrest!

Alchemist: I've never tasted breast milk seeing that I've never bf but I do hear it's sweet. I guess that's why some people tried to market breast milk icecream. I don't know how I feel about trying anyone else's milk... But I'll probably try my
Own...though it still seems weird to me a little. I know DH will be curious!
 
Rock - it's amazing huh?! You're Gonna feel more if it soon and then it'll turn into full on kicks. The weirdest sensation is when they kick at the back....towards the anus lol

Want - sorry your flight got delayed but at least it's only a day, right? And then you'll be in Croatia. I've never been out of the country before. Can't wait to hear how your trip went!
 
Want- Hope you have a great time, cant wait to hear about it!

Alchemist- Glad youre feeling a bit better...and I never thought of him kicking the other way lol I bet that will feel very strange.

I never really thought about trying my breast milk before...lol To be honest, it still creeps me out a bit, having my boobs used for something other than pleasure. It might take a bit to get used to, but Im hoping its just one of those things that comes naturally.
 
The concept of bfing with come naturally. Before Zoey, I thought the same. I'd ponder about it, but come time to it, it doesn't cross your mind that it's weird. Your mind will be to feed your baby. Plus, you'll leak just with the thought of your baby. It's so weird. That's why I didn't really leave the house. I learned. Was in the grocery store to get something and thought of the baby and my milk was leaking through my bra. Thank goodness I was wearing a light sweater!
 
Want, I hope you enjoy yourself. I definitely need a vacation right about now. I'm feeling better today, my allergies were kicking me in the butt the last few days. Thank goodness it's Friday. @Rockin, that's great you got to feel the baby kicking. You guys want to hear something so strange. I told DH to touch my stomach last night because the babies were kicking and he was scared to. He is such a scary cat. I guess he feels it's creepy. What a weirdo. This is all new to him. He has a daughter but he was not with the mother during her pregnancy, they were only dating for 3 months before she got pregnant. I was trying to grab his hand to touch my stomach and he was just so scared..lol..I can't believe it. Okay I have to go right now, I finish posting later.
 
I'm in Chicago now! Dave sat in a seat to get here that had dried vomit on the seatbelt! Blahhhh... He didn't want to even tell someone!! Smelled soooooooo bad!
We have a 3 hour+ lay over here and so boring.

Alchemist: I hear that even hearing someone else's baby will make you leak.

Rockin: I feel the same way. TMI : last night when DH and I were intimate, my mind thought for a second... How am I even going to let him touch me again once these puppies are used as a feeding device. Totally a strange concept that I can't wrap my head around. Probably wont until I'm actually breast feeding.
 
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