TTC and Beyond!

[jury3]

Julie- that's a nice set up. Does your pump plug into the lighter plug thing? Also do u have bags or something that can collect alot of milk? Mine only do 5oz per boob. Well I stopped breast feeding about 2 weeks ago. I stopped because Alia wasn't interested anymore. She wanted bottles because it allowed her to look around. Also because she started getting reflux and needed to sit up right to eat. Lastly, with her teeth I was scared of getting bit. In the end I also decided to stop pumping because it takes me like 30min each time and I wasn't getting a ton because I think my boobs were used to the pimp and I was at the strongest pump setting. Lastly, we want to try for number 2 in dec/jan and I need to get my body ready for that. Which includes losing like 30 lbs and when pumping/feeding I couldn't stop eating and it took so much time I never found time to work out. So it was time. If u remember I also nerd to regulate my hormones because of an imbalance to even get a cycle. So with that said I need to get my cycles back on track and get on my meds again....so it was time to tale care of all that so we can have number 2. So I stopped. Since then I have worked out again...and I'm working on my eating. I stopped producing milk.... Have a doc apt In 3 weeks to check hormones and get things in check. We have lots of breast milk in freezer and have been doing 2 bottles breast and 2 bottles formula and she's doing well! We probably have enough to give her breast milk like this for another month. Doc said she has a strong immune system at this point so breast milk isn't a must anymore. Anyways everyone is happy over here!!! She's too stinking cute and sweet. We say"Alia give me a hug" and she will put both arms around us and squeeze. Sooo cute! She also open mouth kisses us. Sooo in love!!

My pump has a battery pack I can use if I need to, but my car and DW's car both have regular electrical outlets in them. So, I just plug it in and go. I was using the 5oz medela bottles but was filling them and having to switch, so I bought a pack of the 8oz bottles. I can fit 11oz in each one. Occasionally I have to switch one of them out in the middle of pumping but usually only if I waited too long to pump and am extra full. I've never used the bags to pump.
You still made it a long time breastfeeding! Sounds like you had a good frozen supply saved up too. It's hard work, so good job!
Grayson has reflux, so it's been easier since I started giving him bottles of pumped milk so he can sit up more...so I definitely understand that! I tried breastfeeding him with him kind of sitting on my leg and it just didn't work out lol They say not all bodies are made for the pump, so that could be why. Plus, since I had to pump for Liv anyway, I think mine went under some hardcore training lol Otherwise I don't think they'd be doing as well as they are. I'm going to go as long as I can. Of course I want them drinking all the good stuff, but I also don't want to spend money on formula! lol I will if I need to, but as long as I've got it for free I'm gonna use it!
That's so exciting you guys are trying again! I was just telling DW that I miss them being tiny and miss being pregnant...We definitely don't have definitely plans yet, but I don't think we'll wait too long before trying again. Of course, we don't have a donor...so we'll have to decide what to do about that this time around.
Oh my gosh that sounds adorable! These guys are getting more and more interactive and I love it! I love just making them smile, but I can't wait for them to intentionally hug me lol Then again they are growing too fast!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Julie-so great to hear from you and so glad everything is going so well!! Greyson and Olivia are both too cute!! What happened to your donor?? Are you guys still friends?

 

[frsttimemama]

Glad he called BB!

I need another weekend. That 12 hour night shift in the middle is kicking my butt. Ugh! Lol. Can anyone explain "50th percentile growth vertex" to me? That's what my ultrasound a few weeks ago said about him.

 

[Cowgirl07]

I love how they hold hands Julie
Sandy I think I need another weekend too. I'm so tired today.

 

[clynn11]

Mirolee posted on our due date Facebook page that she is in labor at the hospital!! Eek so excited for her!!

 

[asmcsm]

*accidental post*

 

[asmcsm]

Lol you beat me to it cass! As of about half hour ago she was 8cm! We're going to hve our next baby soon!!

 

[clynn11]

Holy crap she progressed super fast! So exciting! Can't wait to see baby Alek

 

[brunettebimbo]

Exciting

 

[goldstns]

Push Mirolee!!! You got this!!! YAYAYAYAY BABY ALEK!

Julie- I second that question... how is the relationship between donor and you all? I want to see a pic of them holding hands. Did I miss that in the pics you just posted?!

 

[frsttimemama]

Yayyy! So exciting Mirolee!!

 

[Ingodshand]

So exciting!!!

Afm- headed into work to tell my boss that i am extending my leave. Ahhh, sahm here i come!

 

[brunettebimbo]

MORGAN if you see this please can you change my due date to the 14th January?

 

[Disneybaby26]

Yay Mirolee!!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Ashlee-how are things with Lux??

 

[Cowgirl07]

Mirolee I hope he's here now and your enjoying family time.
Sarah are you staying home forever? Or just taking longer off?

 

[frsttimemama]

Sarah, that's so exciting!

Any updates on Mirolee???

Katrina, how is the femara going??

Afm, my belly across and above my belly button is SO tight today, it kinda almost hurts! Ugh. I may blow up! Lol. I'm learning how to freeze sweet corn tonight from my MIL. Kind of excited even though I'm exhausted and have to work at 5 am..

 

[Cowgirl07]

Ok, some headaches but other then that it is going fine.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

yay Mirolee!! Can't wait to see him!

 

[goldstns]

can someone tell time to stop... I can't believe Alia will be 7 months old in a week!