TTC and Beyond!

[brunettebimbo]

I'm just getting ready for work. I'll grab some FRERs today.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Yay bb. I feel good about this one

I use a 27 mm flange. I'll change out my membranes today when I get up. I guess I should try a new bra. They are nursing underwires but maybe they are a little constricting. They seem happier at night in the cotton sleeping bra...guess I'll be bra shopping tomorrow.

Nikki - I agree with Kara on the sleep thing. I was told once they can roll back and forth on their own. I put Ellie on her tummy sometimes in her pack n play for naps but only when I am going to be nearby. The PT before discharge said that was fine to do for naps.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Thanks. I tested again with SMU

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[pdxmom]

There's no doubting tht line....eeekk soo exciting

 

[goldstns]

Bb- how exciting!!! Does the doc know what needs to be done to assure you keep this bean?? I'd call them asap.

Rachel- so your saying as soon as they learn to roll over it is safe to sleep her on her belly? If so that's awesome. IV only seen her roll 3 times, but that could be because daycare sees her awake more then I do. Her teacher said she rolls.

 

[brunettebimbo]

No. I'm going to ring them on my lunch break and see what they say.

 

[frsttimemama]

Yay BB!! I totally seee that! They better make a plan and quick I say! Lol

I think I'm going to gave a gain tomorrow .. which stinks because my goal was not to gain anything, which they are encouraging. We shall see.

 

[jury3]

Rachel-I have not worn a regular bra since before they were born lol I have the sleeping nursing bras that basically look like a sports bra and then I have nursing tanks. I've been wearing the nursing tanks most of the time, even when we go out in public (under another shirt).

Have you girls tried mother's milk tea? I've been drinking it the last few days, only one cup a day, and I can tell a difference in my production. I've heard a few girls say that it worked too well for them...
What are you girls talking about membranes?

I'd be careful with the bottle feeding to make sure they get enough...their sucking is supposed to increase your supply, better than pumping. That's why they encourage cluster feeding from the breast and feeding on demand even through growth spurts. It's hard though. My nipples have been sore bc Grayson latches well at first but then starts to slip off I guess. So, I've been using bottles more (plus I get more sleep that way). Last night he bf for a total of at least 35 min but still didn't seem completely satisfied. So, I had DW give him a bottle of expressed. He took 3oz. I know he had to have gotten quite a bit from my breast...We have the breastfeeding group today, so I'm going to weigh him before and after he bf to see how much he's getting.

bb-How exciting!!!

Britt-Hopefully it wasn't your water...

My brother's wedding is this weekend, so we will be going on our first road trip with the babes! It's only a 2-3 hour drive, but that will be the longest they've been in the car. I think we are going to do disposables so we don't have to worry about taking all the cloth diapers or worry about any laundry from them.
My dad called last night and is sick. He has some heart problems which cause him to get sick easily. He's always getting pneumonia. Just had it last week. This week he thinks he has a head cold. So, he probably won't be at my brother's wedding this weekend and won't get to meet the babies. I know he's really disappointed. I feel bad bc he's been talking about meeting them and being a grandpa. Luckily we will be back down for a week the beginning of June so he can meet them then.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Nikki - The only thing they used were those little PH strips. Just a little green piece of paper. They didn't use a swab or anything else to test the fluid.

BB- Yay!!!!!!!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

I'm sorry your Dad is sick Julie. Hopefully he gets to meet them soon!

 

[brunettebimbo]

About 10th wee of the day after drinking loads!

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Yay BB!! congrats, I def see a line!

 

[Kiamaria83]

Wow bb congratulations. I'm so happy for you. Have you thought about the aspirin ?
Britt if you're worried demand some tests. Try and rest if you can.
Cass I have a scan on the 23rd and I want to know the sex but hubby doesnt. Dilemma!
I dont know much about expressing and breastfeeding as my boobied didn't work last time. Hoping to bf this time though.

Eugh I was in hospital yesterday as I couldnt walk with pain. I was terrified something was wrong. They assured me baby is good as they listened to hb. They think my cyst has grown and causing the pain. So its a sofa day for me today with lots of food. Yum.

 

[goldstns]

Interesting convo about bra association with breastfeeding... Some days I get lots of milk and some days is a struggle... And I know that's normal, but I'm going to pay attention to my bra to see if that makes a difference.

julie- Alia eats like 7 oz before bed.....my bob will barely produce 4 oz around that time, but the produce enough during the day. So I give Alia a bottle of like 3 oz breastmilk and then breastfeed her the rest. So she does get enough to eat and by boobs get the action they need....u think that's ok?

 

[wavescrash]

Honestly I don't think you can really determine how much she's getting in a breastfeed session. The amount you pump is not the same amount she sucks out of you. You will always always always pump less than what she sucks out herself so don't beat yourself up if you're not pumping a great deal. Maybe see if you can find a breastfeeding group/center like Julie mentioned to weigh her before and after a breastfeeding session so you can better see how much she's getting.

 

[frsttimemama]

Collette, that's tough! Also, hope you feel better today!

Bb, I can see that one too. Yay!!

 

[goldstns]

Alia kept being extremely fussy after empting my boob...so I assumed she wasn't getting enough.

 

[Ingodshand]

Hi girls! I am typing on my computer as Evan sturs in his rock and play. This kid will only sleep if I am holding him so it is very hard to get anything done! I am not complaining, but would be nice to take a shower!

Here are some pics of Evan as I know some of you are not on facebook. I can not believe that he is a month old today. Where has the time gone! He is getting into such a routine and my nights are getting much better. He eats at 11, 1, 3, and between 5-6 and then up for the day between 7-8.

Breastfeeding has been so hard! So if you girls are struggling then know that you are not alone! We actually found out that Evan had a lip and tongue tie that were preventing him from latching and draining my breasts correctly. We had it revised (clipped) at 9 days and he got better but my nipples were still killing me. Both feeding and the pain from my c-section got so much better last week. I am really starting to feel like myself again.

My birth story- Water broke at 8:30am on Monday April 7th. I was in the shower, sitting on the floor shaving my legs and felt a pop and a huge gush. It was so weird! Then the gushing just never stopped! I went through about 5 massive pads in about two hours. My mom came over to take Alyssa to my in-laws while Rob and I went to the hospital. They admitted me around 11 at 1/2 cm dilated and I started walking by 1. They checked me at 3 and I was at 2cm and 50% effaced. I started getting contractions around 6 and was at 3cm. The pain started getting the better of me around midnight and I got an epidural at 1:30am since I was having very strong contractions that lasted about 90 seconds and were 1 minute apart. I was checked and only at 3.5cm and still only 50%. Evan was just not coming down in the birth canal and his heartrate kept plummeting into the 60's. The doctor said we had to get him out and I agreed. It was so scary, but once the c-section got underway then I knew he would be okay.

The recovery from my second c-section was so much better than my first I was up and walking faster and in less pain. I didn't get my vbac, but I did get a healthy big baby boy!

Gotta run, Evan is awake!

 

[morganwhite7]

Hello girls.. just did a bit of catching up!

Sandy- My goodness you're halfway!

Sarah- That is a lot of nighttime feeding.. Hope I'm not starving my girl! Lol she eats so much during the day but is so sleepy at night.. goes about one 5 hour stretch every night. Evan is too cute, and your daughter too she looks like she loves helping with him, so sweet!!

Mirolee- Yay for no GD!!

Britt- Gosh that sounds so much to me like your waters leaking.. I'd be pushy at the next apt about getting it checked!

BB- Congrats again.. Keep the faith, those tests are so dark esp for so early!!

I haven't been out of my cotton nursing sleep bras since she was born.. have to wash them every single day though, it never fails that everything is boob milk drenched by the afternoon!! It has been great since they have adjusted to her needs though, that first week was awful when I was making 10x too much milk. Still haven't used my pump or bottles a single time and I am very proud of that!!

She sleeps great at night, I offer a boob whenever she's fussy during the day and she wakes at 12 and 5 to eat.. so thankful for those 5 hours of sleep!! Either way she's great though, we nap together during the day when needed. It's been a breeze, just wish Daddy could be here every second of the day to see all the cute things she does.

I have a question for you ladies though... I did get torn during birth and I'm wondering what's normal healing time? The bleeding has been minimal going into the 3rd week PP, but going #2 is painful (puts pressure on the torn area) and sometimes it just aches SO MUCH down there, like I can't walk it hurts so bad. And then other times feels like nothing. Maybe just part of the healing process, but ouch. How long til you all felt better down there?

I took a mirror to it a few days ago, not as bad as I thought lol. But the thought of EVER having sex again makes every part of me cringe!!! Ouch! I hope this next month comes with a lot of healing.

 

[frsttimemama]

I know Morgan! I'm so ready to be done though! It sounds like you both are doing well! So glad!

Sarah, he's so cute!! Love the pictures. Thanks! Sorry you didnt get your VBAC, but I am glad you both are healthy and well.

Appointment and scan tomorrow then one a month til 32 weeks and one a week thanks to biophysical profiles after that! I am so anxious for not only tomorrow, but to meet this little guy or gal. It's been such a longggg time coming, it feels like it will never get here.