TTC and Beyond!

[brunettebimbo]

Sorry your all feeling rubbish
I haven't been updating in here much as I feel awful. Throwing up daily! The nausea just seems to stick around all day!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Ashlee-that sounds awful I hope lux comes soon so you can get yourself back to normal!!

Had our 6 week check up today! 7lbs14oz-finally the size of a whole baby LOL! Only the 5th percentile but doc said a 2lb weight gain in 6 weeks is great! He's strongly urging me to cut dairy, thinks it will help a lot with her fussiness but I don't know if I can do it!! Yogurt, cheese, milk ugh...gonna try to just really cut down and see how it goes!

 

[HWPG]

hi gals!
i'm always reading. sorry i cant always commetn!
ashlee, so sorry youre so itchy. i cant imagine. i get itchy for like 2 mins and want to flip out.
girls with swelling - yes. yes yes. my ankles come and go, but my hands are starting to swell earlier in the day and more frequently. and while i think i put a little weight on in my face, i think i'm also getting a little swollen there also. not like worried about pre-e amounts or speed, but a little pudgier. and most of all, for me, is the breathing. i feel like Alek is going to burst out of my rib cage like a scene from Alien - it's so hard to get comfortable. any position. ergh.
10 weeks, i can do it.

 

[goldstns]

Sad, but true that IV come to the realization I might not make a year of breast milk. I keep producing about 3oz short of what she drinks in a day. I used to easily pump 15oz while at work...now I'm more like 10oz. I'm thinking about making alia's baby cereal with formula instead of breast milk...that will take out 2 oz a day...so then I'll only under produce like 1 oz per work day (not even everyday) and then I might be able to keep up.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Nicki it's okay, you do what is best for you your the mom!
Kara that's awesome.
Afm nothing exciting. I'm waiting to o.

 

[asmcsm]

Had my dr apt today, they decided to run a blood test to rule out cholestasis. Most likely PUPPPs but since cholestasis is a liver problem that can put stress on baby's liver and cause still birth they want to make sure. If it is I'll have to be induced ASAP. So should find out in 2-3 days. FX that's not the case. As sucky as PUPPPs are, I'd rather have it than cholestasis since they're harmless to baby.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Nikki- a guiness a day is making my boobs explode, maybe try that?

Ashlee- yikes!! I really hope that's not the case, sounds scary!

 

[goldstns]

Kara-thx. I did it once and it didn't work...but maybe I have to do it for a while.

 

[clynn11]

Ashlee- hoping that's not the case!!! Holy crap Lux could be here literally at any point. Did they check you for dilation?? Do you have any of the other symptoms- like super dark urine or yellowing of your eyes/skin?

Nikki- Mixing the formula with cereal sounds like the best idea to me. My best friend had some moments where her supply went down and then came back so maybe that will happen with yours too. Either way, you're doing a GREAT job mama!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Ashlee - fx for you.

Nikki - I'm right there with you. I've been pumping daily in addition to bf so I can store some up for when I return to work next week. It was hard for me to accept that I don't make enough milk but I've accepted it and it is what it is. I'm not giving up though. Even if she gets half breast milk, at least it's better than none. It should be interesting to see how much I get when I pump at work. I have a CPR class Friday so I'll be away from Ellie for 1/2 the day....mine expires on the 30th and I can't return to work until it's renewed which is crazy bc my acls is still good. Makes no sense. Oh well. Ugh I do not want to go back to work

Talked to Sonia. She's due Tuesday. Said baby hasn't budged....

Kara - did Makayla get her shots?

 

[asmcsm]

Thanks ladies, I'm hoping it's just annoying PUPPPs

Ashlee- hoping that's not the case!!! Holy crap Lux could be here literally at any point. Did they check you for dilation?? Do you have any of the other symptoms- like super dark urine or yellowing of your eyes/skin

I know, she could be here any time! Try didn't check me for dialation so I don't know if they're going to until I think I'm in labor considering I'm 38 weeks tomorrow. My urine has been darker and I've had lighter colored stool as well as less of an appetite which are all symptoms of it, but not the yellow skin or eyes. the rash itself has started and spread more like PUPPPs would. But better safe than sorry. I'd rather just do the blood test and know.

On another(TMI) note, I've had several more bowel movements today than normal which I hope means I'm clearing out for labor soon.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Can't wait to see all the babies

 

[Ingodshand]

So Evan is a swaddled in his rock and play. I pray he sleeps at least a few hours on his own. I need a break!

I had such a hard time breastfeeding alyssa and felt like a failure as a mom. It is so hard bit please be kind to yourselves. At least attempting is a huge feat!! I am having oatmeal for breakfast and i think it really helps with supply.

 

[clynn11]

Eeeek super excited for Sonia!!! Hoping Sarah makes her arrival soon!!

 

[frsttimemama]

Ashlee, hope that's not the case!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Holy crap-I can't believe Sonia is due Tuesday-here comes the next flood of babies!! SOOO exciting!!

Rachel- they gave her the second HepB today, he said she gets two more at the next appt (10-11 weeks). He mentioned one of them might give her a fever so I actually scheduled it for 12 weeks because we are going on vacation with her for the 4th of July and I don't want her to be a wreck!

How much does Ellie weigh now? Do you remember how much she was at 6 weeks? Makaylas only the 5th percentile lol- I was like ummm is that okay? He said that only the gains matter at this point not the percentile. 5th?! Little peanut baby!

Sarah-I hope he sleeps a while for you mama!!

 

[goldstns]

Ashlee- in a weird way hope its puppps.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Kara - I believe she was 7 pounds at 6 weeks or a few days shy of it. On the 15th she was 9 lbs 7 oz but I'm pretty sure she's gained another pound the way she's been eating. She's in the 3rd or 4th percentile for weight but that's not an adjusted age. If you adjust her age to her gestational age then she's doing great. And it's true, the gain is what matters.

I just made a batch of lactation cookies. They are so delicious. 🍴🍪🍼

 

[Ingodshand]

He made it to 12:15. At least i got two hours of sleep.

Yummy, i want some cookies

 

[brunettebimbo]

Ashlee good luck!