Hi ladies!!
Littlestars
The stories of your mil make me roar sometimes. I'd imagine it gets on ones nerves often. I'm not quite sure what I'd do. My parents have taken on their grandparent roles well. Considering they've been pretty interesting parents and "I'VE sometimes felt like the parent" they are doing pretty well. I was quite worried but my dad is down to 8 cigarettes a day and refuses to smoke around Amelia. In fact, he smokes in the back room with the window open. He's even thinking of getting the patch now. This is a man who's been smoking since his teens and REFUSED to stop smoking to spite everyone getting after him. I think his love for his grandaughter is changing his focus. We'll see. They know she can't spend the night because he's a smoker. We spend a couple hours only even though he's down to just 8. I still don't want that light sent on her nor do I want to raise her odds of getting sids.
Went to both of my Dr.'s appointments. Breast sonogram came out with nothing.
Can't remember WHO told me, but I took a hot shower, pushed my breast down and let Amelia suckle on the nipple without the shield (even though she sucked it flat) and by today's appointment it's no longer there. We narrowed it down to a milk duct!! Thanks to all who shared their concern and experience with me.
Went to my 6wk appointment (even though its 7wks) at the perinatal center. The incision is looking EXCELLENT, they took out a few of the sutures that didn't dissolve. I asked if next time we could do a VBAC if possible and they said yes. They mentioned a few options of birth control for us. One with hormones, the other is one placed in the vagina which I'm sure some of you know. They mentioned the egg and sperm can still fertilize but whatever that placement is will do away with it. Said no right away. It took me 10 years to conceive Amelia. Knowing that is not only a conviction but would kill me inside because I DO want more with all the time wasted over the years being told I couldn't. I'm 38 in May and lets face it, I'm not sure how much longer I'll have to ttc. So we're using condoms and I think ZB mentioned the timing which we'll do as well. The rest is honestly up to God. In all honesty we're not trying for another year or year and a half because I'd like to try to keep breastfeeding Amelia and just giving her "me time" before another one. Is anyone 39 or over here who got pregnant?? Just looking for more inspiring stories.
Breastfeeding. I pump 5 ounces 150ml's a day. I don't pump after every feed because I just wanted a bottle for mornings for Doug. NOW I think I'm going to start pumping after Amelia because I'd like more to freeze. Does anyone know how long you can keep frozen breastmilk? Can I use the little plastic Medela beakers or do I have to use just the bags?
Another question. I wasn't thinking when I bought our cute little diaper bag. It has a snap on the outside and opens ALL the time. I need a bag with a zipper that can house feeding supplies, several cloth diapers, a "wet bag" which dirty cloth diapers go in, spare clothes, toys, etc. I also am not interested in paying 99.00 or over (I've seen some pretty posh bags) Anyone know of a diaper bag that fits my criteria??
ZB, how's the cd'ing doing?? I LOVE ours! We're using prefolds and thirsties which are my favorites. Not a fan of the infant Grovia's because I have to put a cover over them. Oh Katy's are AWESOME aio's so far. I think I'm going to buy more of them!
How is everyone doing??
Please continue to keep us posted hunny! P.S., She's absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
I am hoping that this changes in the next five days. She seems to feed really well and I have no issues with sore nipples now and her latch seems to be strong.
Oh, and I just LOVE that little guy in your siggie. He's a cutie-pie. 
Give him a great big hug for me will ya?!
so anyway we are using regulars now and just folding them down in front. For a girl you are supposed to fold them down in back because that's where they soak.
