U.S. Mommies To Be

[heyyady]

I was pregnant last summer and BALLOONED- then miscarried and comfort ate. Then got pregnant with the girls. The last few weeks and in the hospital when they were born, no one weighed me, so don't have a clue what my ending weight was. So, I have no clue what to tell people about what I've gained I do know I'm 2 pounds less than I was for my first Drs apt with the girls- but WOW do my clothes not fit right!!! LOL- I need some serious tummy tuck action!!!

 

[MissFox]

Im 13 lbss down from pre preg weight !!!! Clothes are fitting... But not my tops. My TaTas are HUGE now.

 

[tlh97990]

im 24 weeks and have already gained 20 lbs i thought it was a lot but i was average weight before being pregnant and my doctor said im gaining perfectly

 

[MissFox]

I know a lot of girls who were classified as "underweight" so their Dr's were really happy when they gained 50. When the MW was talking to me about watching how much I gain (I ate anything I wanted lol) she finished her talk with "well, if you gain the standard 30-40lbs that most women do with their first pregnancy don't worry about it. it will come off"

 

[AuntBug]

I've gained 5 lbs total, but my morning sickness never went away and my LO is a peanut. I still have people surprised I'm pregnant, they must think I have one hell of a beer gut

 

[bbygurl719]

when i first got pregnant i was classified as underweight. but when i went in for my 20 week scan they said baby is measuring small but yet ive gained 16lbs!

 

[JNA]

OMG I was in church for 5 hours yesterday and my boobs got really engorged. I pumped as soon as I got home but I only got 1 ounce from my right breast. I got back on schedule but Im getting very little milk out of my right breast even though it is full. It hurts like hell and is hard as a rock. What can a do for relief?

 

[Sweet_Mama]

OMG I was in church for 5 hours yesterday and my boobs got really engorged. I pumped as soon as I got home but I only got 1 ounce from my right breast. I got back on schedule but Im getting very little milk out of my right breast even though it is full. It hurts like hell and is hard as a rock. What can a do for relief?

Be careful, it could be mastitis. Watch for a fever and if you get one and your boob is red then call the doc asap.

I've had this before, it can be a blocked duct as well. You can use heating pads, let the HOT shower run on it while rubbing HARD to encourage it to unblock. That's what I had to do. I rubbed to the point of it being even more sore, but it was worth it not to be blocked up, which can still lead to mastitis. Think heat and massage and try pumping from just that one boob while massaging it as much as you can to encourage it to unblock.

 

[DarlingMe]

JNA, Sweet Mama gave you good advice from what I have heard! I have heard bras with underwires can cause the problem too (not sure if that is true, b/c many women use underwired bras!) I was also going to ask if you have looked at manually expressing? I am not sure if you didnt have your pump/daughter, but I have heard some women exclusively manually express. It might have been a chance to get some relief until you got home!

 

[JNA]

I do pump and feed I just find it hard to do in public. I tried to empty my breast but now its raw with a nasty looking blister

I have a dr app today the heat took away some of the pain thanks for the help

 

[lisaf]

just keep working at it....
one good way to apply heat is to soak a diaper in hot water and use it as a compress. I've heard that wet heat is actually more helpful than dry heat.
I also used a rice bag (cloth bag with rice in it... zap it in the microwave for 1:30 and its a great heating pad and a little moist too)... I would put in on the clogged area while I pumped.

Keep in mind that after you clear a clog it may still be a little sore and supply may be lower on that side for a few days... something I didn't know and I kept massaging the heck out of my breast and was MAKING it sore by massaging really hard.
When you do clear the clog, you may get stringy stuff.. its harmless but may clog a bottle if you're pumping and you can sift it out if you need to.. its not harmful to the baby. (I never got the stringy stuff when I cleared my clog but many women do see that)

If you keep getting clogs, you can take lecithin I think and reducing the fat in your diet is supposed to help too.

Hope you get it sorted soon!!

 

[DarlingMe]

Any better today JNA? It is such a joke that breastfeeding is such a "hidden" practice! There is no reason why a women shouldnt be able to discreetly nurse her child. I know I wouldnt be able to either, people are too judgemental about it. Yet somehow it would have been appropriate for you to change a soiled diaper on the church pew but feeding under a cover isnt!

 

[JNA]

I think the clog is gone. My breast is very sore and I still have low supply coming from both breast

The hot water in diaper worked magic thanks ladies

Had my 6 week check up and did not like the exam at all. Finally on bc NO more kids for a couple of years over here lol

 

[AuntBug]

Wanted to let you ladies know Taylor Halle was born via csection last night around 6 pm EDT. She is 2 lbs 8 oz and 14 inches long. She's been breathing no problem on her own, no oxygen at all, even right after birth we're so happy and I can't wait to hold her!

DarlingMe - I did need the classical csection cut, and they had to cut even higher up because her cord was around her neck twice, she was breech, tiny and hard to get out. But her APGAR was 9 @5 min, so she was just a little shell shocked @ first. I'll post pics when I get home.

 

[DarlingMe]

Wow you were right on you PP, she is a peanut! But the weight doesn't matter as much that she is breathing and hopefully eating well. I know they used to make LO stay until they are 5 lbs though. Are they talking about that?

Thanks for the update on the section. I am sure her weight had to do with a combo of nausea and cord compression so she should gain quick! did they do both cuts the same way? You feeling ok? Can't wait to see pics, I could ask a million more questions too. But enjoy your LO and a speedy recovery!

 

[AuntBug]

Thanks DarlingMe! It was mostly her size and position that required the classical, they didn't see the cord till they got in. My skin is cut across the bikini line, and uterus is vertical. I'm doing ok, but haven't gotten up yet. I can't send pics from my iPad, but will def post when I get home. She's beautiful, tiny but perfect. She doesn't have a weight goal, just needs to show she can maintain temp, eat well and gain.

 

[DarlingMe]

That is awesome! You should have her home in no time!! Please don't send any pus I see the autocorrect is the same as the iPhone! You can get lots of use out of your NB and 0-3 m clothes too. Although I am sure she is swimming right now. congrats again!

 

[AuntBug]

damn iPad and autocorrect! I also have quite a few preemie clothes, so I think we're set for awhile

 

[southerngal2]

Congrats!
Can't wait to see pics of your LO!

 

[MissFox]

So exciting!! Glad to hear your both doing well also! I hope your recovery is speedy and that lo starts gaining and gets to come home soon