when the "30 yo ttc#1" ladies get their bfp's

[treeroot]

Amazing! I'm so glad to hear that everything went well! I hope it's all good news in the morning. Congrats again!

 

[MrsKChicago]

She's beautiful! Congratulations mom! If you haven't gotten that poop yet, colostrum is a very effective laxative, try to get some in her asap. I hope all is ok.

 

[MgreenM]

congrats! Keep us posted! She is beautiful!

 

[ladders]

She's absolutely stunning Jcm congratulations!

And curious post a picture when you can I want to see your little lady too!

Can't believe we've all done it eh!

 

[MrsKChicago]

She's absolutely stunning Jcm congratulations!

And curious post a picture when you can I want to see your little lady too!

Can't believe we've all done it eh!

Close, but we're still waiting for Treeroot. Not sure if she's early or late June.

I kept waiting for one of these babies to be a surprise boy, but I guess not. How did I end up with the only one??

 

[treeroot]

Well, I'm an unknown MrsKChicago, so we may just have another boy yet!
Due date is in a week, so it's an any day now sort of thing! At the very least before the end of June.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Ooh, so close! I didn't realize you were team yellow, can't wait to see what you have!

 

[JCM]

I love her so much!!! Breast feeding hurts but I'm getting the hang of it. She latches right on though. I'm exhausted but I love staring at her!!!

 

[treeroot]

I love her so much!!! Breast feeding hurts but I'm getting the hang of it. She latches right on though. I'm exhausted but I love staring at her!!!

It must be an amazing feeling

 

[PDReggie]

Oooh. I can't believe it's June already! Can't wait to hear from you tree!

 

[MrsKChicago]

I love her so much!!! Breast feeding hurts but I'm getting the hang of it. She latches right on though. I'm exhausted but I love staring at her!!!

What hurts? If you're just a little tender from having your nipple in someone's mouth all the time, that's normal for the first week or two, but anything beyond that may mean a latch problem that can be fixed.

 

[JCM]

My nipples are so tender! My milk just came in so my boobs are super hard and there's a painful tingling feeling for the first couple minutes. Then it's tolerable. I'm usually not a boob girl anyway though. DH could never touch them. Theyve always been super sensitive..

 

[MgreenM]

That sounds like let-down. It will get better. It takes a little while to regulate. Do you have a pump? If you are engorged, you can pump a little to relieve the pain. Also, moist heat can help. However, in the beginning, I found pumping to be most helpful but everyone is different. Also, if your nipples become very red/swollen/painful see your doctor or a lactation consultant right away as you can get a yeast infection in your milk/on your nipples. I had it a couple of times. The first time was the worst but I didn't know what to look for.

 

[MrsKChicago]

That sounds normal, and you should be through the worst of it soon. Pumping can help, but be careful not to pump so much that you convince your body to make too much milk. Lots of nipple cream, and if it starts to feel like there's any actual damage, talk to a lactation consultant or maybe try a La Leche League meeting. It shouldn't hurt once you adjust

 

[curiousowl]

I know I'm late but congrats JCM! She's so beautiful.

Things here are finally settling into a routine, thank god. It was a rough few weeks. Unfortunately, breastfeeding didn't work out. It's been crushing to me but after many hours attached to a hospital pump, multiple lactation consultants, prescription meds, weighted feeds with no gains, and M losing weight I finally admitted my supply is just never going to get there. We're mostly formula feeding, with some nursing. It sucks but seeing her finally feeling full and gaining weight is worth it. And now I'm getting to enjoy being a mom so yay! Hope everyone is doing well. Miss you guys and I'll try to be on more. Life with a newborn is so crazy!

 

[MgreenM]

Curious- don't feel bad! I am a firm believer of doing what the child needs. Each child (and mother) is different and has different needs. As moms, we have a lot of difficult decisions ahead of us. But know that even if the decision you make is not the option you want, it may be the option that is best not only for the child, but also for you! I didn't want Josie to have surgery so young, but I knew it was what she needed. Glad things are starting to settle down!

 

[treeroot]

Agreed curious, don't feel guilty.
The downside to the pro-breast movement seems to be that it's shaming mom's who can't or choose not to breast feed. But you are not alone! I know my sister had to switch her little one to formula due to low weight gain as well. Nursing at morning and night was mostly just for comfort/bonding purposes.

 

[MrsKChicago]

As long as she's fed and happy, you're doing great. I can understand the disappointment, but you're doing the best thing for her, and she's still getting your antibodies from occasional nursing.

 

[PDReggie]

Hey curious. Glad things are settling into a routine. Sorry the breastfeeding didn't work out. I was really upset that I wasn't able to breastfeed. I went through a pretty rough patch emotionally because of it. But seeing her finally happy and getting what she needed helped a lot. I hope you don't let it bother you too much. And I'm always happy to be a cheerleader for you if you need it!

So my husband bought a Camaro last week. He wanted a new "toy" and I wanted a muscle car with a back seat for Abigail. We took her out in it this weekend and she had such a good time. He put the top down and started that big engine up and her little face just broke out in the biggest grin. I sighed a little until my husband reminded me that she got that from me. Then I put on her hat and sunglasses and sunscreen and she I left daddy doing yard work and went for a drive! He only grumbled a little bit that the girls stole his toy.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Haha! Sounds like fun!