TTC and Beyond!

[jury3]

Here's a website with some info too. It says in addition to the weight gain, also check for poopy and wet diapers. According to the website Leah should be having 3-4 dirty diapers a day and now that your milk is coming in good she should have at least 5-6 wet diapers a day.

https://kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing/

 

[Kiamaria83]

Morning girls.
Amanda , I felt the same as you. My milk didnt come in, as he was my first I had no idea how my udders were supposed to feel so I just kept on feeding. He would be latched on for hours at a time. He was rapidly dropping weight and we had to stay in special care for ages. They decided to tube feed him as my milk wasn't coming. In the end I got so upset I just said bottle feed him with formula. My milk came in within a few days and I tried to breast feed but after the bottle he just couldnt latch on to the breast. I was so upset and regretted deciding to give him formula. But it's your decision, do what you feel is right. I definitely want to breast feed this time as I didnt get a proper chance at it with Elliott.
Rachel sorry your dr is an idiot but your little angel will be here soon.
Kara same for you, she'll be here soon.
Amanda your numbers sound great.

 

[morganwhite7]

Lol Rach maybe I meant 30/50 ml. Or could have been Ccs lol I'm not sure.

Of course.... Hubby turned off my alarm so this girl is going to work with some wild hair. And it's snowing/freezing rain.. Yippeee. Shoot me now, I just wanna crawl back into my comfy bed :/ hope everyone has a good hump day!! Almost halfway through March- wtf!!

 

[goldstns]

Cassidy - they never saw a problem w Alia. So they didn't diagnose her with anything.

 

[Cowgirl07]

I'm with Morgan I just want to go back to bed. It was warm here yesterday and now it's below freezing again. Temp dropped a bit today, I definitely need a new thermometer. The Dr wants me to use opks and chart next cycle.
Amanda I don't have any advice of the bf. But support you 100%
Nikki I'm glad alias not sick.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Good morning ladies!

Morgan - that sucks so much about snow and freezing rain. When will spring ever com? We've been in the 70's for the past few days and now it's supposed to be a high of 28 tomorrow. I could cry. I am so ready for warm weather.

 

[morganwhite7]

Katrina- I recommend the Answer ones.. I loved them. Cheap and come with the test.. I think that's what you used before? And oh well about the thermometer, you nailed it either way!

Oh and 2-4 inches expected.. and I wanted to barbeque yesterday- LOL this is madness!

 

[HWPG]

i want to go back to bed also! the weather hasnt started yet, but we're expecting some version of snow, sleet, and rain. FML. it's supposed to last 24 hours, until my appt tomorrow, and i'll be DAMNED if we miss it!

 

[goldstns]

Katrina- when's test day??

rachel- how u doing? Hows Ellie today?

can someone post a pic of rachel/ellie?

waves- any new pics?

Alia seems fine to me. I pray in not missing something! As for me, my throat kills!! My back hurts (but getting better!). IV been popping halls like a its an addiction. However just read it can effect milk supply, so trying to reduce it. Just pumped and got milk all over my pants again.... Yay and its only 8am!

 

[goldstns]

Dh and I took a nice shower together last night. I enjoyed it! I used to beg to shower together, now he started it and said how nice it was.

he said he is ready to try for another since trying took so long. I said id like to wait a bit. I said how about after my bday In Dec because we want to go to Jamaica for it since its my 30th. I don't wanna b preggo for it. I told him he can start his vitamines before then and I can see the doc to set up what I might need medication wise before then and hopefully it won't take as long to get preggo. Since he wants the kiddos close in age.

maybe well all still b a thread together when I try for number 2!

 

[morganwhite7]

Nicki- I love showering together too, but kind of hard with a hugely preggo belly and a man who doesn't like to share the hot water lol

Also that would be too cool if you start TTC by the time all of our preggos are popping out the last of them! Lol you will give me baby fever if you do! I want babies close in age too, my bro, sis, & I are a little less than 2 years apart and it's great. Don't know how hubby feels about that though lol... that'll be an interesting convo to have. Lol! I can't even imagine dealing with a child and MS at the same time again though! I've been so dang pregnant for 2 straight years now! I need a break! lol

 

[wavescrash]

Nikki - Of course I have more pictures

 

[brunettebimbo]

I've been to the Doctors. We are seeing the gynaecologist on Friday 21st March.
My Doctor is doing Day 21 bloods on my next cycle to check progesterone levels.
We've both been referred to counselling too. He thinks it should take about 6 weeks but he is going to try and push us through as urgent. I didn't realise just how much it was affecting my husband until he broke down crying in the Doctors office. He's been given some tablets to help him to feel better.
He said we don't have to wait 12 weeks. I guess we just need to use protection until I've at least had my 21 day bloods.

 

[wavescrash]

So sorry you guys have to go through this. I'm crossing my fingers for you BB.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

So sorry you have to go through this BB. I hope your rainbow is just around the corner!

I on the other hand do not want to TTC #2 until Harper is at least 2! I want some time to enjoy life with just one for awhile (not knocking anyone who wants them close!) It's just what I personally want. I want Harper to get all of the attention for awhile before I'm sick and miserable again. I want more, but man that MS was awful and I just don't want to do it again for awhile!

 

[RobertRedford]

Oh BB, Huuuuuge hugs. I am SO glad that you're getting help and your doctor is being responsive to this! Huge hugs to DH, too. We forget that they have feelings and that this affects them too. I think they're better at putting on a brave face than we are. and YAY for not having to wait 12 weeks. My fingers are crossed for a great outcome and a healthy babe soon!

Amanda, Leah is a beautiful baby, well done mamma! I love the picture of her swaddled. So sweet. How are her big sisters adjusting?

Nikki, ugh for spilling milk again You could just be starting to TTC right after I give birth! CRAZY! My brother and I are a week shy of two years apart and its a really nice age gap. My mom said being pregnant with a little one wasn't that hard...until she was put on bed rest. Then, it was really hard though, she was on bed rest starting at 5 months preggo and had a very active toddler boy at the same time.

I like the idea of showering together in theory, but in reality, no thanks. I am so particular about my shower and my space, It drives me nuts when people get in the way while im trying to shave my legs, or wash my hair, or my face. and, I'll admit it, im a water hog.

I want to consider having another when this one is about 9 months to a year. I do plan on having an IUD put it or being on BC after birth though. I'd like some time to get my body recover and enjoy the baby stage w/o being preggers

 

[brunettebimbo]

I don't really understand. Are my 21 day bloods 21 days from when I started bleeding this time or do I have to wait for a period?

 

[asmcsm]

Mirolee- Can't wait to here whether its a little man or lady in there!!!

Waves- Leah is so cute!

Nikki- LOL at your hubby wanting another one right away, maybe if he knew what it's like to be preggo he'd know why you wanna wait a bit lol. I wanna start trying for #2 when Lux is around 2 1/2-3.

BB- Glad that your doc said you don't have to wait the 12 weeks. So sorry about DH though I know what you mean. I didn't think my DH took it all that hard when I had my mc but come to find out he actually did, he just didn't express it to me since I was in a bad place, but he did tell his mom and she told me later. I think they try to brave for us but it takes a toll on them. I hope that you guys get it all figured out and get your little miracle soon

 

[wavescrash]

Amanda, Leah is a beautiful baby, well done mamma! I love the picture of her swaddled. So sweet. How are her big sisters adjusting?

Thank you!

It's hard to say because my mom's watching Hannah for us the entire week since I'm not allowed to lift her for 2 weeks & Tyler works 10-7 all week long :/ She's been around her twice so far and both times was either shy or disinterested. We stopped by their house after leaving the hospital and Hannah wanted nothing to do with her until we were leaving and wanted to help rock the car seat to calm her down.

She's coming home for the weekend Friday night though so we'll see how she really does then.

 

[wavescrash]

I don't really understand. Are my 21 day bloods 21 days from when I started bleeding this time or do I have to wait for a period?

I would double check with your doctor to be certain. However I would say 21 days from when you started bleeding this time because it was an early loss. I conceived after 2 of my early losses (during week 5 of pregnancy) and counted the first day of my period as the first day of bleeding from my loss because I never waited for another period before TTC again. So I would say 21 days from when you started bleeding but I'd confirm with your doc so that you're on the same page. Good luck dear

Waves- Leah is so cute!

Thanks!