TTC and Beyond!

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

I mean, it's totally possible but I would hate to see you beating yourself up thinking you're supply is dwindling or not any good if that's not necessarily the case, you know what I mean?

 

[Ingodshand]

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.

You are lucky that she will sleep that long! I offer the boob whenever he wants it but he pretty much eats every 2-3 hours around the clock! I do get one long stretch that is almost 4 hours some nights! Guess that is what he needs since he is wearing 3 month clothes!

 

[morganwhite7]

Sandy are you finding out gender tomorrow?!! That's so fun!!

 

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Some Leah pictures for those not on FB.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Beautiful

Colette I've been chasing the hospital today. They said they'd take my name and number and get back to me. No-one rang back. I tried them again and I guess everyone had gone home I then rang my Doctors and they had no appointments they could book until tomorrow!

 

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And a couple of Hannah just because.

 

[morganwhite7]

Is Hannah doing better with it all Waves? They're so sweet. I saw Leah is in size 1's.. when did she switch over? Jw bc I've got a closet full of NB's still :/

BB- Yay for an appt tomorrow at least!

 

[brunettebimbo]

I haven't been able to book it yet Morgan. I hope they can book me one!

I've just taken this at 6pm. I've never had lines this dark with my losses. Please stick baby!

https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh70/kjordanj/Snapbucket/BFB62AAD-C247-409A-BB55-75D611C9208F_zpsiizmffcf.jpg

 

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Is Hannah doing better with it all Waves? They're so sweet. I saw Leah is in size 1's.. when did she switch over? Jw bc I've got a closet full of NB's still :/

BB- Yay for an appt tomorrow at least!

Yeah Hannah's gotten A LOT better. She still has days where she drives me crazy but it's not as bad as it was initially.

Ohh I wish I could remember. Maybe around 3 or 4 weeks old? We're actually about to switch to size 2 and they seem SO HUGE in comparison lol.

 

[Ingodshand]

Waves- The girls are so cute! i can not believe that Leah is 22.5 inches long as Evan was that long at 2 weeks! i bet he is almost ten pounds too!

BB- Your tests are looking awesome!!

Morgan- Evan switched to size 1 around 3 weeks.

 

[frsttimemama]

Bb, FX. At least you got in tomorrow and not in a week!

Waves, the girls are so cute!

Morgan, yes tomorrow. I'm trying to decide how to announce. Last time, we put a sign on the dog that said, "I'm having a baby BROTHER!". It was adorable! Marley pics soon?? Lol

 

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Waves- The girls are so cute! i can not believe that Leah is 22.5 inches long as Evan was that long at 2 weeks! i bet he is almost ten pounds too!

Thanks! Hahah Leah was only like 20" around 2 weeks. She was born at 19.2. I can't believe she's almost 12 lbs now. So crazy.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Sarah - Evan is adorable!!! love the pictures!

Amanda- Leah and Hannah are just too cute!

Morgan- So glad to hear things are going smoothly for you!! I am So happy!!

afm- Got about 10 hours of sleep last night and feeling a lot better today. Still not one drop any fluid, so i'm guess that it was probably pee or discharge the other day. I mean, once your water breaks, you'd eventually get contractions, right? I hate to sound stupid about it,but I really don't know? I am still going to ask at tomorrow's appointment. Baby is moving a lot, which I think is a good sign as well.

 

[frsttimemama]

I don't think you necessarily have contractions even if your water has broken, but I am FAR from an expert.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

yeah Sandy, i'm not sure either.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Bb congrats! Fx for a sticky bean.
Love all the pictures of the babies.
Afm went to grandpa's grave today, put some flowers out. The switch in the weather has prompted a headache and crappy sleeping. It's 75 and super humid here.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Sorry you feel crappy

 

[Kiamaria83]

Morgan. It takes quite a while to heal. I used to get in the shower and spray cool water over the area when hurting. I also used a bit of sudocrem which helped loads.
Bb hope they get you in soon. You need to be under a consultant.
Sandy exciting to find out the sex
Amanda what cute pics of your girlies.
Katrina drink plenty of water and get some ice cream. That always helps with headaches.
Britt hope you're ok

 

[Kiamaria83]

yeah Sandy, i'm not sure either.

You guys are right. My waters went and contractions didnt start until a day later. It was a long wait

 

[goldstns]

All those babies are soooo cute! Thanks for sharing. I owe you all Alia photos.... ill work on that. I just take them with my real camera and forget to size them to put them on here. Ill take some with my cell phone today and get them to you all.

However, last night we had a hail storm... pic attached here.

Britt- I believe when my water broke the only reason I got noticeable contractions is because of the meds they put me on. I didn't get contractions until they put me on potocin.

DH told me Alia has a wonderful surprise for me for mothers day! Cant wait!

Alia has her 4 month apt tomorrow... so we will see her height/weight. However I am guessing she weights about 14 lbs. I still have her in size 1. I think we switched over around 6 weeks old to size 1. I think once this package we have open is gone we will switch to size 2.

Rachel- recommendation when pumping... have you increased your pump pressure? Mine has a dial I can increase. I have noticed I need it alot stronger pump suction then before.