Sept, Oct & Nov 2011 Mummies and Babies

[Acorn]

I would get that checked Michelle! Seems like a lot.

I am on Mirena and am still bleeding, ugh. It's been almost 6 weeks now. I am giving it 2 more weeks and then my midwife said she would try a round of antibiotics as that can sometimes stop the bleeding. If that doesn't work I am getting it out. It's not worth it. I know I won't have it in the full 5 years as I want to have more babies.

 

[katerdid]

Acorn - mine stopped bleeding after 8 weeks. It was def a pain! Hope it stops soon for you!

 

[nypage1981]

Thanks Hippie and Katie. I've been having a rough week about. Idk what my baby needs anymore, but its frustrating.

katie that sounds so sad about Ella's head and neck. Was she born that way or do they get a flat head from favoring one side or how is that happened? I hope this helps her, maybe hse iwll just hate it right away but after its relieved a bit from the first time she may love it! I hope at least!

I will blame BNB ladies for if I do get knocked up, its because of all the birth control horror stories (is anyone NOT bleeding to death or so hormonal they could kill someone on birth control on here?!?!?) that im not on any birth control at all! Im too scared to be!

 

[Acorn]

Sorry you are having a rough week NY. I think we all go through that. It seems like a lot of highs and lows with having a baby!

 

[nypage1981]

Makes me feel like i suck at this. My daughter 7 years ago was forever ago, but she was easy as pie. So i either got worse at this, or Kian is just suuuuuper tough!

I agree, such highs and lows. Even the days im in tears, there are some cloud clearings where he is smiley and makes me melt

 

[KatieKoopa]

Thanks Hippie and Katie. I've been having a rough week about. Idk what my baby needs anymore, but its frustrating.

katie that sounds so sad about Ella's head and neck. Was she born that way or do they get a flat head from favoring one side or how is that happened? I hope this helps her, maybe hse iwll just hate it right away but after its relieved a bit from the first time she may love it! I hope at least!

NY I have days like that! And its sometimes made worse by the fact she'll fuss with me all day and the second daddy she comes home she's good as gold! Ahhh!

She was born with shortened neck muscles on one side. Because they are shortened her head moves way more to one side than the other, which means she sleeps on the same spot every night. The neck can be fixed with exercises; its the flattened spot I'm worried about! I hope she gets some relief as well. ALthough I think a scream fest is more likely!

 

[flyingduster]

Awwww!! for everyone!!!!!!!!!

 

[Phantom710]

I agree with FD we all need hugs. lol

 

[nypage1981]

yes we do! Lol.

 

[shelleney]

Aww, big hugs all round!

Michelle, hope you manage to get your bleeding under control, it doesnt seem normal.

Kater - sorry things are tough for you right now. Hope you feel better soon.

Nyp, sorry you are having a bad couple of days. Its so hard isnt it? I think we all go through difficult phases like that. you are not alone.
Regarding contraception, i got the Depo shot at my 6 week check (was on the combined pill for 7 years before pregnancy). And im getting on ok with it. First period lasted 7 days. First cycle was 35 days. Im now on my second period. Its not heavy. And you can breastfeed while on it. Getting my second shot next month. Hope you manage to find a contraception to suit you.

Katie, sorry to hear about poor little Ella's head and neck. Hope the physio isnt too painful for her.

MumAMH - great news on Skye's weight gain!

AFM: Freya is such a diva. she will not sleep on her back, she has to sleep on her side. she will not use sleeping bags or blankets, she has to have a pillow and duvet! I know thats really bad, but she wont sleep otherwise, and i let her have her own way for an easy life. i know, im making a rod for my own back

xx

 

[hippylittlej]

Shelleney when it comes to sleep I don't think it is letting them get their own way. We all have ways we prefer to sleep you can't blame Freya for feeling the same.
Katie I hope they can fix Ella's head. If they have to stretch the neck muscles she may hate it, but I have to say Alana loved the osteopath messing with her, but then she didn't have any extra stretching required really.
we are off to baby clinic now to get weighed. I am hoping she has reached the 9lb mark,

 

[hippylittlej]

Shelleney when it comes to sleep I don't think it is letting them get their own way. We all have ways we prefer to sleep you can't blame Freya for feeling the same.
Katie I hope they can fix Ella's head. If they have to stretch the neck muscles she may hate it, but I have to say Alana loved the osteopath messing with her, but then she didn't have any extra stretching required really.
we are off to baby clinic now to get weighed. I am hoping she has reached the 9lb mark,

 

[Phantom710]

Hey ladies! sorry everyone is having such a rough time. Who knew (for me anyways) your body was going to be worse than when you were 9 months pregnant and couldn't move.

I have my surrogacy phone-interview with my agency today, so am really excited! If all goes well today, they will fly hubs and I to LA and we'll go through the medical screening and psychological screening. After that we'll be given a few IP's to chose from, and start the IVF process. Way excited.

That is probably the only real reason I haven't went to the doc yet about my crazy AF. I'd prefer the clinic prescribe me there preferred birth control that way we don't have to wait any longer than normal to have the transfer.

Speaking of, how many babies would you ladies feel "safe" carrying?

 

[hippylittlej]

Only one more. My body didn't react well to pregnancy at all and as I am 37 I just don't think I could face it much more than twice. If it I had not had so many problems then who knows.
good luck with the agency

 

[Phantom710]

Oh sorry, i meant at one time. i.e twins/ trips etc. Thanks though!

 

[LittleStars]

Phantom - at one time? or overall through my life? lol Overall I could probably handle another singleton pregnancy physically but three is enough children for our family so we're done. As for at once, honestly I'll tell you having twins was nerve-racking. I spent the entire 9 months worrying about getting through the 1st trimester and then making it to the viability point and then making it past 30 weeks and then making it to 34 weeks and then trying to make it to full term etc. I constantly had to realize that I could go into labor at anytime and that there are complications that exist for twins pregnancies that aren't an issue for singletons. Also, physically it was very very painful and unpleasant and my body was pushed to the limit. I tried to smile sweetly and 'grin and bear it' because we did IVF and knew we chose to put in two embryos but I can definitely understand why there is a push in the medical community to only transfer one embryo.

Sorry to hear about everyone having a rough time of things recently. Things are going relatively well here. I saw my neice yesterday and boy oh boy is she ever an EXTERMELY loud cryer. My two girls combined don't even come close!

Katie - I hope that physio isn't too stressful. Poor kid! You'll just have to shower her with lots of love afterwards.

I've been dry pailing the diapers and it's going well. Thanks for the tip ladies. My arms appreciate the lighter pail!

 

[LittleStars]

Oh and Phantom, my daughter friend's mom had triplets. She said it was unbearable and she had the girls (all survived thankfully) at 29 weeks. With both twins and triplets you are looking at going onto maternity leave REALLY REALLY early and also most likely a fair bit of bedrest. I was a freak of nature according to the nurse who took care of me in the high risk unit but I'll attribute that to the fact that I'm 5'9" and previous to the pregnancy had lost 80lbs so my body was midly accepting of the gaining of weight on my frame.

 

[Phantom710]

thank you Little! I got really large with my singleton and I seemed to be okay. (I'm 5'10) So I feel I MAY be able to carry twins. If I ended up with triplets though.....eek. They give you the choice of "selective reduction" to take a multiple pregnancy down to a lower number, but I'm not sure how I feel about that. To one point, I feel like it's safer for me (and the babies) to not go over twins. But....I would have a hard time telling them they had to get rid of one of the babies.

Also, I meant all at once. sorry I was not clear.

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Here's my mini moan
I have a dr appt tomorrow morning to check over my boob. Poor boob...today I woke up with it feeling like it's been beaten up by thugs and nursing is torture. I don't know if it's thrush or mastitis as I don't feel feverish.
Pile that on top of 4 month baby shots and ensuing grumpiness, 3 nights of awful sleep, and our refrigerator being broken for over a week, so there isn't any food in the house. I need a rescue.

hun Hope your boob gets better.... Just when you were saying to claire on fbook about escaping all the BF complications too xx

We saw the specialist today for Ella's torticollis and flat head. She said E's head was pretty flat and her torticollis was significant. We are going to take her to a pediatric physio for more intense stretching (which I DREAD because she screamed today so hard when the doctor tried to move her neck. It broke my heart ) We follow up in six weeks. If its not any better she will refer us to see if E needs a helmet. She said there is no guarantee that her head will unflatten and if it gets worse it can affect her facial features. I know in the grand scheme of things a flat head is pretty minor, but I'm super upset about it. My poor munchkin. She's going to hate physio.

for you too .... Bless her bet it was hard for you to watch xx Hope everything works out well for your pretty little lady

I am on Mirena and am still bleeding, ugh. It's been almost 6 weeks now. I am giving it 2 more weeks and then my midwife said she would try a round of antibiotics as that can sometimes stop the bleeding. If that doesn't work I am getting it out. It's not worth it. I know I won't have it in the full 5 years as I want to have more babies.

Urgh hope the bleeding stops soo there is nothing worse, especially getting over the PP bleeding and now this .... coming your way also

Thanks Hippie and Katie. I've been having a rough week about. Idk what my baby needs anymore, but its frustrating.

I will blame BNB ladies for if I do get knocked up, its because of all the birth control horror stories (is anyone NOT bleeding to death or so hormonal they could kill someone on birth control on here?!?!?) that im not on any birth control at all! Im too scared to be!

haha for you too nikki!! lol hope things get easier for you soon
I agree all these BC bleeding stories freak me out .... Im not taking BC at the moment either ..... But then im also not having sex so i dont suppose it matters lol

As for me ..... not much to report but Macie is finally starting to enjoy tummy time a little bit more ... not alot but a little .. i got 1 smile the other day while having Tummy time .....She lifts her head up now too during tummy time instead of just lying face first on the mat bless her xx
xx

 

[hippylittlej]

I am only 4ft 9" so I think a singleton is enough for me, I am not sure my body would cope carrying two babies.