TTC and Beyond!

[CantHrdlyWait]

Love the pic Nikki! She is getting so big!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Yayyyy Ashlee!

Britt sorry to hear about your Grandad, hope he recovers quickly.

Sandy I'm so glad your Doctor rang with some reassurance.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Ashlee hope she's here soon.
Sandy glad you got reassured.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Aww Nikki she's so big! I keep trying to put Ellie in her bumbo lol. Just for practice...

Yay Ashlee! She will be here soon!

 

[pdxmom]

Ladies baby is crying every waking hr.. N I don't think I'm producing enuf colostrum for her either...she was latching well till this morning... Dh gave her the pacifier last night bcos she kept crying and now she doesn't latch well either...I'm getting desperate here... I did try to squeeze some into a spoon but just got a couple of drops...ANY suggestions???

 

[clynn11]

Sonia I know my best friend initially was having a hard time producing enough. She had to supplement with formula the first week or so but continually tried to breastfeed and eventually her milk fully came in, her daughter is now 9 months old and still breastfeeding! It may take a day or two.. I know she drank a guinness (dark beer) and the yeast helped her milk come in.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Sonia-get in touch with a lactation consultant ASAP. Your pedi or obgyn should be able to help. But yes, if she won't latch try to hand express onto a spoon and give it to her. It's SO tough mama, hang in there it will get better. Xo

 

[TTCaWee1]

Sonia - keep at it so your milk comes in. You could try to pump too if she won't latch or a nipple shield to help her latch on.

 

[goldstns]

Sonia If she won't take a spoon, pull the milk/collustrum up in a syringe (no needle) and then u can put it in her mouth that way. I'll admit the first month is really hard....keep it up mommy!!

 

[asmcsm]

Getting bloody mucus now! Holy crap, she could be here soon. I hope!

 

[clynn11]

Have your contractions been picking up at all ash?!?! So so exciting!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Ladies baby is crying every waking hr.. N I don't think I'm producing enuf colostrum for her either...she was latching well till this morning... Dh gave her the pacifier last night bcos she kept crying and now she doesn't latch well either...I'm getting desperate here... I did try to squeeze some into a spoon but just got a couple of drops...ANY suggestions???

The first few days before milk comes in is really tough. Keep offering her the breast. The more she tries the quicker it will come in. Try not to supplement with formula if you can as this can effect your supply too.

Ashlee that is so exciting!

 

[asmcsm]

Contractions haven't been as strong or often today, but they always seem to get stronger on the middle of the night. I have a feeling that when she decides to come I'll be rushing to the hospital at like 2am

 

[goldstns]

Yay ash. Hope its soon.

 

[frsttimemama]

Sonia, hope it gets better!

Ash, hope she comes soon! So.exciting!

Can't wait to see little guy today! Anatomy scan #2is to see heart, cord, and placenta better.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Yay Ash!!! Sounds like you are getting close now!!

afm- went to see my grandfather last night. They ruled out a UTI as the cause. So he has an infection but they don't know where. It also doesn't help that he is on the oncology floor. We feel like we are being kept in the dark about stuff. My mom is going out this morning to see what's going on.

 

[asmcsm]

Thanks ladies I hope so! Tons more show throughout the night and have been having really strong contractions that have been waking me all night which has never happened before. Haven't tried timing them yet though as I was able to get sleep between them for now. I'm still a little confused about how to time them anyway . Not really sure when I should head to L&D. Just wIting for them to get stronger and closer I guess

 

[Cowgirl07]

Ashlee yay how exciting.
Sandy glad you get to see him today.
Afm I had a bit of a breakdown last night and didn't sleep well. I think I need to go see the counselor.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Sorry you are having a rough time Katrina. Counseling may help. I hope you get your bfp soon though

 

[Cowgirl07]

Oh it wasn't a ttc breakdown, just a mental one. I have driving at night anxiety and someone rode my bumper all the way home.