TTC and Beyond!

[Cowgirl07]

Nikki I can't believe she's four month tomorrow.
Girls I want more baby pictures!!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Waves - I supplement with gentlease. Not sure if it's hypoallergenic but it's for gas and fussiness. Going to discuss with the doc tomorrow. I thought about the dairy but I don't drink milk or eat much of other dairy products. I have no clue. I just know that I feel horrible when she cries. Today she had tears in her eyes. It was so sad. Fx that this stops soon. Tonight I gave her a half breast milk half formula bottle then a bath then let her comfort nurse and put her to sleep. I think she gets so hungry or tired and wants to make sure we know. Ugh my poor baby

 

[wavescrash]

Waves - I supplement with gentlease. Not sure if it's hypoallergenic but it's for gas and fussiness. Going to discuss with the doc tomorrow. I thought about the dairy but I don't drink milk or eat much of other dairy products. I have no clue. I just know that I feel horrible when she cries. Today she had tears in her eyes. It was so sad. Fx that this stops soon. Tonight I gave her a half breast milk half formula bottle then a bath then let her comfort nurse and put her to sleep. I think she gets so hungry or tired and wants to make sure we know. Ugh my poor baby

Oh okay, well that one isn't hypoallergenic. Unfortunately the two that are, are most expensive - Alimentum (which Hannah was on) and Nutramigen. They're both dairy & soy free. I don't know which it was but before we did Alimentum, I remember trying one that said it was specifically for gas/fussiness. Is it in a green container? We tried so many I could be remembering wrong lol. But anyway - the one we tried for gas made no difference either. Alimentum was my last resort. What bottles are you using? Maybe she's getting too much air causing her to have gas/bubbles.

Anyway - I hope the doc has some answers for you It's so frustrating not knowing what they need/what's wrong. Leah will get tears in her eyes when she's crying for a bottle and it's taking forever to warm up. I'm assuming the appt tomorrow is her 2 month check-up? Ours is Wednesday and I'm dreading it because of the vaccinations. I'm going by myself with both Hannah and Leah and I have a feeling it's going to go terribly lol. Not too sure how to console Leah after the shots while keeping Hannah out of everything in the office lol. And I'm sure she'll start crying when Leah does.

 

[jury3]

Holy cow Nikki, 4 months?! Time sure flies...I can't believe mine are 3 weeks tomorrow!

Kara-OMG I wish I had frozen milk at all...with 2 it's hard to keep up. I feed Grayson and then pump after. I usually get 3oz at least but Olivia eats it. I want to get ahead of the game but not sure how It's so time consuming already and I don't want to give up more sleep time!
I think we are going to do mommy/mama but haven't decided 100%. Waiting to see how it plays out I guess lol

 

[TTCaWee1]

Waves I use the avent natural bottles. The gentlease is a purple can. Her 2 month appt isn't until the 15th. I'm going to call for a sick appt. it's just crazy. She cries all day and I just fed her, it's 2 am, and she's happy as a clam.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Wow 4 months already!? That has flown by.

Rachel I hope you get something sorted.

 

[wavescrash]

Waves I use the avent natural bottles. The gentlease is a purple can. Her 2 month appt isn't until the 15th. I'm going to call for a sick appt. it's just crazy. She cries all day and I just fed her, it's 2 am, and she's happy as a clam.

good luck with the doc. maybe it's a silent reflux. I know a lot of the babies in my march due date group seem to be the same as you're describing. Most of the mamas are on the verge of losing their mind. So know you're not alone. I hope the doc can get you guys in and give some answers.

Leah doesn't like to be set down anywhere while awake, she fussed and screams so I spend half my day on the couch with her in my lap.

 

[goldstns]

Another horrible night....she took hours to settle and has now been up ever 2 hrs. The few times I decide to feed her she doesn't seem to be chugging or in a rush to eat....so it makes me think she's not even hungry. I really thing its exhaustion or gas... Anyone have issues with eating beans and baby that breastfeeds? I'm beat! Dh hasn't been much help either....Alia crying doesn't wake him....

 

[frsttimemama]

Rachel, I'm sorry Ellie is having such a hard time right now, and it's so hard fo you. Hope doc can give you some answers and suggestions!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Rachel - I hope the doc can give you answers today. Pool Ellie (and poor mom!)

Happy 4 months Alia!!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Thanks ladies. We have an appointment at 11:45. I really hope it's something that he can give us an answer for and not just call it crying. It's like as soon as the sun comes up she cries. Maybe she hates sunshine....

Nikki sorry Alia is giving you such a hard time too. Does she take a paci? And happy 4 months to her!!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Rachel- Im a creature of habit, i have practically the same thing everyday! Lots of water, i drink it out of a solo cup though so i have no idea how much! I have a chiobani yogurt for breakfast with a handful of cascading farms granola mixed in and a medium regular coffee, a piece of fruit around 10am, lunch is usually a cold cut wrap with cheese, lettuce, and a pickle. Some kind of afternoon snack, usually dry roasted peanuts or a handful of trail mix. Dinner is always a protein, carb and veggie. And then a little bit of candy or ice cream at some point (pregnant and bfing has given me a hell of a sweet tooth)! I have a glass of red wine before bed 3 or 4 nights a week.

I pump every 4ish hours during the day but don't pump in the middle of the night, so I got from 10-5am without pumping. Supplement wise I'm only taking my prenatal.

What kind of pump are you using? I have a medela double electric.

I read that bfing on one side and pumping on the other can help stimulate production for nursing mommies.

Honestly though, I think it's a combination of me just being lucky and also that she only takes 2.5oz per feed right now so I'm able to store a bunch. I don't think I'm going to continue expressing after I go back to work in the beginning of August bc there really isn't any exclusive place for me to do it so it will be nice to have a supply. We also are planning on probably trying again in October so I want to make sure I have a cycle back by then!

 

[frsttimemama]

Fx Rachel!

Kara, that is exciting! I doubt we have anymore babies. Pregnancy has been really scary for us.. mostly me.

I got on the scale and it said I had gained 5 pounds since a week ago! Ahh! I've been swelling so hopefully that is most of it. Gonna start watching what I eat even more closely, too. I haven't gained anything prior, but 5 pounds a week is ridiculous! Exactly halfway today!!)

 

[TTCaWee1]

Thanks Kara. I have a medela pump in style. I think I'm just an unlucky one. I drink lots of water, bf every 2-4 hours, pump to empty them out, bf through the night, take domperidone, still I only get a few oz and I think her demand is going up but my supply isn't meeting her demand. The only time she gets enough is at night when milk supply is highest and first thing in the morning. That's exciting that you are going to start trying this fall. I think we are going to start trying once she's a year old. Maybe next summer. I kind of liked being pregnant in the fall/"winter"

 

[Cowgirl07]

Morning ladies, I'm so sleepy again today. I guess I deserve it for staying up late.
I think it's awesome that you guys are going to start trying again. The three of us in my family were born in 5 years and are all super close. I don't like age gaps, granted as long as it takes us to get pregnant, there will undoubtedly be one if we have children.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Katrina fx that this cycle works!

 

[goldstns]

Thanks Kara. Ya I used a double electric medela pump. I believe the next 6weeks she will be at her highest demand for breast milk....and I have plenty stored. So I should be fine. After these next 6 weeks shell most likely start solids and id like her mostly on my milk, but I'm sure with solids added in she will reduce a little on the breast milk.

rachel- ya she uses a paci. Why?

I am making an executive decision... Hope u all don't think I'm too cruel.... Once Alia goes to sleep (around 730pm) she will get one night feeding which will be the first waking after 1230am....any other wakings she will have to self settle. The 3x I feed her last night she didn't seem all that hungry.

thx all for the bday wishes for Alia!

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Morning Ladies!

I've been reading along trying to keep up with everyone just haven't been able to follow along closely enough to respond during the day.

Rachel, sorry your having a tough time, hopefully the doc will have some helpful info for you.

Kara, sounds like you have a great setup for your day! I'm so excited you guys are going to start trying again around the time that I will "hopefully" be preggo!!

Katrina, how are you feeling? What cycle day are you? I have HIGH HOPES for this month...lots of prayers and babydust sent you way!

BB, also sending baby dust to you as well...did you get your lab results back yet or are you still on vacay?

Julie, I'm exhausted thinking about taking care of 2 babies, you are a super hero! and that milk mustache was precious!

Sandy yay for being half way...can't wait for your gender scan! btw, for you or anyone else that is due later in the year. If you are having a girl, I have adorable thanksgiving and christmas outfits I'll send to you. I can post pics later, I had bought them last year for our friends who had a baby and I never saw them before each of the holidays and I think its too late to return and they are so darn cute so they are up for grabs to anyone that wants them

Collette, cute bump! sorry about the blood disorder, praying for you.

Ash, saw pics of the baby shower, glad you had fun and you look soooo cute! I would be upset about my sisters not showing up and pretty peeved about the dresser...I would definitely look into exchanging/returning it.

I'm really sorry if I missed anyone...

Afm, Zara is getting so much better (not really with potty training lol but with other things) she's so fricken smart and doing really well with puppy school...proud dog mama!! Also, work is settling down and please tell me if I am crazy but I am seriously considering selling pampered chef to get some extra cash and pay off my student loans faster.

On the ttc front, I am on cd 29 and crossing my fingers that the witch show up this week because that would mean my cycle is consistently back on track the past 3 month. only time will tell...

 

[Lotalaughs16]

happy 4 months alia!!

 

[brunettebimbo]

We got back Friday night. Not heard anything yet. It's 6 weeks today since we had it done but it's bank holiday today so may be a slight delay. If I've heard nothing by the end of the week I'm going to give them a ring.