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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 19:18:56 GMT -6
Gah I’m anxious about having to be induced. I just don’t know what to expect from it all. Not that labor is predictable by any means regardless of induction or not, but I’m nervous for all the interventions. Hopefully they’ll just be able to hook me up to the pit and my body will do it’s thing. The dr did tell me the other day that it *should* go fairly easily since a) cervix is favorable, b) I’ve been in prodromal labor for all eternity, and c) my body has gone through labor before. But I’m still anxious about it. I am sitting here anxious for my own but I know many people who choose to be induced every time because they like the experience so much! Sounds like you get to skip the cervical ripening so probably just a touch of pit and you will be well on your way. I am pumped that I should have enough time for an epidural and then I can literally sleep through labor. Would not have been an option had I gone into labor on my own. I hope you get the experience you want and I am glad your mindfuck of prodromal labor will be over soon!
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 22, 2018 19:36:49 GMT -6
aprilz81, have you had cytotec before? It gave me extreme GI distress when I used it once, so just be ready for that. I don't know if that is the norm, but it kind of took me by surprise how strong it hit, even though I knew diarrhea could be a side effect. +1 to the diarrhea! I got cytotec at the ER the other day & omg I shit my pants like none other
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 22, 2018 19:39:53 GMT -6
DS2 is up to over 9 lbs so the pedi said I can just feed on demand and don't have to wake to feed. Is it a confession that I have e been doing that from day 1 (feeding on demand) At least this means I can stay away from the office til his 2 month appointment. I’ve sort of been doing that too...haha. Helps that S was basically 9lbs at birth & while he lost a few oz at the hospital he was back to birth weight at his checkup 3 days after. So I haven’t really let him go more than 4 hours but they told me no more than three. 🤷🏻♀️ He is a piggy when he nurses and if i try feed him before he is ready then it’s just a huge battle & i spend an hour trhing to keep him awake to eat enough.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 22, 2018 19:57:45 GMT -6
Do you like milk tea? I found it tasted like licorice but it was pretty good. I don't like tea in general but licorice isn't bad I bet it would actually be really good with vanilla sugar too. Like.. Spent vanilla bean pods left to flavor sugar. Mmmmm.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 22, 2018 20:00:35 GMT -6
Gah I’m anxious about having to be induced. I just don’t know what to expect from it all. Not that labor is predictable by any means regardless of induction or not, but I’m nervous for all the interventions. Hopefully they’ll just be able to hook me up to the pit and my body will do it’s thing. The dr did tell me the other day that it *should* go fairly easily since a) cervix is favorable, b) I’ve been in prodromal labor for all eternity, and c) my body has gone through labor before. But I’m still anxious about it. I promise, it's not that bad. I actually needed all the intervention and while it was my first labor, it was not as scary as I thought. They laid out a plan for OK, if this works, great if not, then we do this. And we adjusted as we went. Hugs.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 20:02:09 GMT -6
I'm irrationally excited about the white board I just put up on our fridge this evening! I can't believe we have gone this long without something like that to write down stuff we need, etc. I'm going to put my meal plans there too, instead of on a scrap sheet of paper that also has the grocery list on it. I live an exciting life, I tell ya!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 22, 2018 20:02:35 GMT -6
OK. Is this the only insert that goes with my infant seat? I just dug thru the nursery closet and found the support pieces for the car seats and just want to make sure I'm not missing anything.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 20:04:07 GMT -6
sunfrogger ours is at least two parts, there should be something in the bottom part too. Maybe check the manufacturer website to see pics?
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 20:05:19 GMT -6
I was amazed I found ours. Apparently I think much more clearly at 7-8 months post partum than I do at 38w pregnant because I did a decent job of storing stuff like that!
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Post by amesie on Jan 22, 2018 20:09:14 GMT -6
sunfrogger that’s all my graco came with as well. I got a different one this time around because i feel like the one that came with the car seat sucks and doesn’t offer any support whatsoever
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 20:11:41 GMT -6
sunfrogger that’s all my graco came with as well. I got a different one this time around because i feel like the one that came with the car seat sucks and doesn’t offer any support whatsoever After I posted I was thinking maybe you adjust the strap position more if there is no piece that goes under their bottom? I don't even know why I am trying to help, my DH is our car seat guru!!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 22, 2018 20:27:38 GMT -6
sunfrogger that’s all my graco came with as well. I got a different one this time around because i feel like the one that came with the car seat sucks and doesn’t offer any support whatsoever After I posted I was thinking maybe you adjust the strap position more if there is no piece that goes under their bottom? I don't even know why I am trying to help, my DH is our car seat guru!! I found the bottom and top pieces for the 4 ever which baby will use when we graduate from the infant seat, but I can't find any other parts that seem to fit the infant. I was going thru pics of DD as a baby too but since she was a winter baby, they all have blankets over the bottom so I can't tell lol!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 20:34:17 GMT -6
sunfrogger I only have a top piece on the new Graco we just got.
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 22, 2018 21:16:37 GMT -6
My Graco infant seat only has one piece sunfrogger
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Post by ajetter on Jan 22, 2018 21:32:55 GMT -6
amesie you’re planning an epi yes? I’d just suggest getting it darkish in the process and you’ll be fine. Yes, your body will know what to do. Don’t stress!
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Post by ajetter on Jan 22, 2018 21:39:48 GMT -6
flippinchica I haven’t been waking baby despite being told to do so. Every baby they’ve scared me into thinking my kid was going to starve and every single one has been jusssst find. DD3 gained 4 pounds in her first 5 weeks of life. DD4 has only gone 4 hours once, but I definitely let her go 3.5. We have our weight check tomorrow and I’m 99% sure she’ll be past birth weight.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 22, 2018 21:56:39 GMT -6
jessijean I think helloerrbody recommended this - Goat’s Rue. I actually noticed a slight increase in supply by taking this but I have low supply so it wasn’t much of an increase for me. I got it on Amazon for I think under $10. Worth a shot. Glad it has helped you some! It is pretty much the only supplement that makes a difference for me.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 22, 2018 21:58:07 GMT -6
I found the bottom and top inserts for our Keyfit 30 but can only find one of the shoulder strap cushion cover things and it’s realllllly pissing me off! Like why is it not with the other one!?
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Post by jessijean on Jan 22, 2018 22:53:22 GMT -6
I got my larger pump flanges today and my output tanked immediately to the point where I wasn't even pumping a full bottle. Tonight I decided to switch back to the smaller ones. More uncomfortable but we are back in business. I guess I'm between sizes.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 22, 2018 23:03:33 GMT -6
I got my larger pump flanges today and my output tanked immediately to the point where I wasn't even pumping a full bottle. Tonight I decided to switch back to the smaller ones. More uncomfortable but we are back in business. I guess I'm between sizes. I’m sorry that’s frustrating!!!
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Post by pippiann on Jan 22, 2018 23:59:34 GMT -6
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 23, 2018 2:31:02 GMT -6
I got my larger pump flanges today and my output tanked immediately to the point where I wasn't even pumping a full bottle. Tonight I decided to switch back to the smaller ones. More uncomfortable but we are back in business. I guess I'm between sizes. Have you talked to an LC? They can fit you and give you suggestions on pumping too.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 23, 2018 3:07:34 GMT -6
I got my larger pump flanges today and my output tanked immediately to the point where I wasn't even pumping a full bottle. Tonight I decided to switch back to the smaller ones. More uncomfortable but we are back in business. I guess I'm between sizes. Have you talked to an LC? They can fit you and give you suggestions on pumping too. I could maybe try that but the ones I've had come in contact with in the past have seemed to almost judge me for giving up on feeding directly from my breast.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 23, 2018 5:59:11 GMT -6
Have you talked to an LC? They can fit you and give you suggestions on pumping too. I could maybe try that but the ones I've had come in contact with in the past have seemed to almost judge me for giving up on feeding directly from my breast. I don't like that at all. I'm really sorry. What about your local La Leche League and asking them specifically if they have someone who can help with EP?
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 23, 2018 7:37:57 GMT -6
Have you talked to an LC? They can fit you and give you suggestions on pumping too. I could maybe try that but the ones I've had come in contact with in the past have seemed to almost judge me for giving up on feeding directly from my breast. I feel ya. I’ve been judged by LCs for supplementing who swear all women can make enough milk....
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 23, 2018 8:24:52 GMT -6
I found the bottom and top inserts for our Keyfit 30 but can only find one of the shoulder strap cushion cover things and it’s realllllly pissing me off! Like why is it not with the other one!? I lost both of these. I think we had a bad spit up or something and I just tossed them. If you can’t find both you should be fine with none. I hope so, because I don’t have them either!
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 23, 2018 14:58:41 GMT -6
I found the bottom and top inserts for our Keyfit 30 but can only find one of the shoulder strap cushion cover things and it’s realllllly pissing me off! Like why is it not with the other one!? I lost both of these. I think we had a bad spit up or something and I just tossed them. If you can’t find both you should be fine with none. I hope so, because I don’t have them either! Sooo I'm an idiot and the one shoulder strap cushion I thought I found was actually the piece that goes around the buckle strap between the legs lol. The shoulder pads were still on the carseat! But you'll definitely be fine without them.
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