September Snugglers 2016

[amantila]

Update: She apologized and I feel better. *Sigh of relief*

 

[campn]

Wow from what you said he sounded more like 6-7! I forgot how immature teens can be, but I guess that's the nature of that age, I was so horrible at that age but I would burst into hysterical tears if any teacher approached me madly. I always was a people's pleaser! I didn't want my teachers to be disappointed in me

 

[Uni tsi]

Wow I was thinking from the story that the kid must have been much younger too. You think he would have at least fessed up to it when caught red handed! I'm glad mom apologized!

Regarding cabbage leaves, they are really helpful for engorgement and if for some reason you have to stop your milk from coming in (I hope none of you ever has to, it is awful). I have heard to be careful using cabbage leaves too often if intending to breastfeed because it can decrease supply, but that was only after milk comes in. I don't know how it applies to this early pain. I think alternating hot and cold compresses might help.

I get the occasional twinge with mine, but nothing worth complaining about. I did have my ankles start to swell the other night and all I could think was "OH NOZ" I'm going to have cankles before I know it!

 

[MummaMoo]

I breast fed my 10lber for 8n1/2 months, pretty proud as my mum didn't breastfeed, it was hard but so worth it, lots of people said they 'couldn't' but yet when I said did you actually try most said no or that they had latched once or twice and it 'hurt' so they stopped, none ever asked for help either. If you want to go ahead and try I had even bought a box of formula but it never got opened!

I did this. I had formula on standby and it encouraged me to persevere for as long as I did because I knew i had back up to hand. I'd always be there thinking "I'll give it one more try" at every feed. I've recommended doing that when I've spoken to first time mums and they've said it really helped. I was discussing this with a friend yesterday actually, she never breastfed her son but wants to try this time. I've told her not to have any preconceptions, good or bad, because you just don't know how it's going to go until you try. And expect it to be sore for a couple of weeks until it's established, your nipples have desensitised and the milk is flowing. My Midwife told me it's like breaking in a pair of new shoes And expect baby to be attached a LOT the first couple of weeks

 

[MummaMoo]

Glad to hear the student issue has been resolved Amantilia, parents are very quick to jump to the defence before knowing the full story!

Uni hope the swelling isn't a regular thing for you! My friends feet and ankles would really puff up and she's spend a lot of time sat with her legs up.
I had it once in the whole of my last pregnancy, my legs felt really tight like the skin was stretched to the max.

Wow so many of you did so well with your breastfeeding with previous babies! Half my issue was just not wanting to get my boobs out to feed with people around, as I'm ample in that department and can't do discreet!

 

[Sweety21]

When it comes to breastfeeding or bottle feeding I think i really doesn't matter. Do what is good or suitable for you ladies. No one is going to come and help when we actually need it.
I was told over and over again that my milk supply is not enough but, I didn't listen to rubbish talk of my relatives and went ahead with bf. Even if I didn't get enough sleep.

BTW, you ladies get such a short ML. We get one year ML plus extra 6months when we can't find a daycare. It's abig probl here in Japan.

Aman, Glad she apologized to you. The kid did acted like a 7-8year old.

Uni, with dd my ankles and feet were swollen all the time starting at 5-6months. Had to wear a one size up shoes to feel comfortable.

 

[MummaMoo]

Absolutely agree Sweety, there should be no pressure to do what's deemed "best" - there are advantages and disadvantages to both, it's what it best for mums/babies/the family and your situation. As long as baby is fed, healthy, clean, happy and safe, then you're doing what's right. How you do it is no business of anyone elses and certainly no-ones right to judge.

 

[ciz]

I only managed 2 weeks on the breast but then developed mastitis and my boobs felt like I was smuggling rocks. Nipples became sore because she wasn't able to latch correctly, tried nipple shields worked a little but not enough. So I ended up pumping and formula.

I'm hoping to try breastfeeding again with this one.

Totally recommend cabbage leaves for pain relief. It's the Savoy cabbage that is the one that helps. Might be others but definitely that one. It's a weird feeling walking around having a couple cabbages on your boobs but it does work.

 

[Sweety21]

Ok I am getting those cabbage now. But, just wondering whether it will affect my supply(not bf now but, concerned about future)?

 

[xanzaba]

Bump pic for 21 weeks on my way to the pool. Felt great to swim!

 

[xanzaba]

Related question- anyone know how to rotate photos. It really annoys me...

 

[Lallie81]

You look great Xan!

Is it to do with the page automatically posting pics in landscape orientation?

 

[xanzaba]

Thanks, Lallie. I was feeling good that day too.

Good to know about the landscape format- it's always tricky to take a landscape bumpie without getting your fingers in the shot!

 

[Lallie81]

I'm not 100% sure that's the reason, was just a thought thinking back on the pics I have tried to upload.... I think all my bump shots were portrait and they came out the wrong way but scan pics were fine and they were landscape so perhaps that's the issue???

 

[x-ginge-x]

My boy fed every half an hour for about 6 weeks and damn that was hard, he was offered formula once but he refused it and I introduced a bottle at around 3 weeks as I was expressing by then ( I had waayyyy too much milk) so dad could do bed time feeds once we started a 'routine' for him. And I'll be honest initially it fricking hurts having something clamped onto your nipples that is absolutely not used to it. Lansinoh and fresh air was a godsend!

 

[campn]

Bump pic for 21 weeks on my way to the pool. Felt great to swim!

Total babe mommy!!!

Mumma- I always excused myself when someone was around but I was flying internationally once and had to breastfeed on the plane but luckily I sat next to a sweet German old man who helped "hide me" from others and I covered up with a blanket.

Sweety- I never believed how rude people are with the whole supply problem, it's all supply and demand and there are lots of things that can help boost your supply. I recommend to the mamas planning to breastfeed to start taking fenugreek capsules right after giving birth cause it'll help you boost your supply and pump 5 minutes after every feed to build that I initial supply.

 

[ciz]

Ok I am getting those cabbage now. But, just wondering whether it will affect my supply(not bf now but, concerned about future)?

Not sure about it affecting your milk supply hun. My milk stopped after roughly 6weeks but I think that's was all down to me only expressing when I needed to basically for relief rather than a baby's feeding routine if that makes sense? If she was on the breast feeding I think my milk would have carried on a lot longer.

 

[Sweety21]

xan, lovely pic.

ciz, Thanks. I think i get it. I will just use it for few days.

campn, you are right. It really was very disappointing hearing all those stupid comments.
About covering when bf, I ordered feeding tops they were really helpful for covering my self. Agree not very fancy but my purpose was fulfilled.

 

[x-ginge-x]

I have my hospital bag bought it pre packed from a lovely lady on Facebook who accommodated my requests to change/leave out some items. (Like pads as I am hoping to use cloth and I am allergic to most disposable) wonderful service and less to worry about!

 

[mari35racz36]

I'm sorry I've been MIA for again. Things got worse with my grandma. They found. A blood clot in her leg. They won't do surgery probably because of her age. She is 92. They are treating with meds right now. Trying to break up the clot. My mom is finally came back from holiday and I can pass the reins to her. Felt like the longest week of my life! Last night was the first time I had decent sleep in weeks. It was so nice Because of all the stress i am now sick I've got a bad cough/cold and a sore throat. Hopefully it won't last long.
I saw my OB for the first time in Fri and he is amazing. Super happy with him. But they changed my due date!! Ugh! They go strictly by dating scan not first day of last period. Since this baby has consistently measured a few days behind, I am now due Sept 9th. That's 2 more extra days! Lol I know it not much but that last month of pregnancy can seem like an eternity!

Hope everyone else is well I will now go back and catch up on all the post I have missed!