mrsp84
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 30, 2018 14:08:00 GMT -6
rebeccabunch, I don’t remember much about the early days either; everything was all just a blur. But, if it had been a rough night or few hours of trying to get her settled, I’d let her sleep. I honestly never even thought about the risk of a UTI that early on. It won’t be long before I am back there again.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 30, 2018 14:20:21 GMT -6
They didn’t sell RNPs at all in Canada (that I know of) for my first two, so when I discovered they had the auto rock ones (and I also have the smart connect for my phone so I can turn it on and off with the app!) at Black Friday I bought one and I love it! Of course now that H is back to work I pretty much keep her in the Ktan for now because it’s easy, and my go to survival tactic with a newborn who has older siblings haha. That is a thing?! Connecting it through and managing on your phone?! I need to Google this to find one in my area! Yea it’s super cool!! It’s called the Fisher Price SmartConnect app. It shows all the products I could connect to it if I had them, like swings and mobiles and everything!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 30, 2018 14:24:11 GMT -6
She already woke up anyway. Wide eyed and ready to party. 😭😱😴
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 30, 2018 14:37:41 GMT -6
Hello. I have been MIA for a little while due to having a baby! I was unexpectedly diagnosed with preeclampsia last Wednesday morning and that led to an induction. Unfortunately, the induction/labor did not progress well over two days and I ended up needing an unplanned c-section Thursday night.
I had to spend 5 nights in the hospital and my blood pressure is still high and being monitored.
Anyway - James was born Thursday night and is adorable. DD is warming up to him.
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 30, 2018 14:41:08 GMT -6
I must live under a rock - I have never heard of a Dock a Tot. Off to google.
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aprilz81
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 30, 2018 14:41:46 GMT -6
Faith had a MUCH better night last night, we went to bed at 11:00, I woke up about 2:45 and she was stirring so I got up to nurse her, then I woke her up again about 6:15. DH took charge so I could sleep a little more and then we took a nap together on the couch after her 10:00 feeding.
My supply isn't great and she has lost over 10% of her birth weight and the pediatrician recommended feeding her more formula than what the hospital told me to. Our routine is now to try the breast first and up to 15 minutes on each side, then give her a bottle with pretty much as much as she wants. So far she has been taking 2 ounces give or take a few sips. We go in for a weight check on Friday, but I suspect the new routine will help a lot. The hospital told me to give her no more than 20 ml per session if I was nursing and 30 ml if I wasn't nursing. So I was feeding way less than I should have been and maybe didn't recognize some hunger symptoms (she wasn't rooting or crying after eating).
It is really cold here, but no snow...
Who is next up to show off a new baby?
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 30, 2018 14:44:34 GMT -6
COngrats yellow711! 💙💙💙 Sorry for the unexpected induction and C. I hope you have good recovery. It does get better and one day it will be like it never happened.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 30, 2018 14:44:38 GMT -6
We are finally starting to get into a nighttime routine and it may be a little early to say this but... the DockATot is magical y'all. J woke up to nurse a few times but always went right back to sleep and transferred easily to the DAT without waking. I am a total believer! No DAT here but I’m also amazed at DS’ ability to transfer & stay asleep. DD would NEVER. This is giving me life!!! PLEASE, NEW BABY!!!!
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 30, 2018 14:52:59 GMT -6
COngrats yellow711 ! 💙💙💙 Sorry for the unexpected induction and C. I hope you have good recovery. It does get better and one day it will be like it never happened. Thanks!!! Does anyone have any recommendations for recovering from a C-Section?
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 30, 2018 14:58:34 GMT -6
Hello. I have been MIA for a little while due to having a baby! I was unexpectedly diagnosed with preeclampsia last Wednesday morning and that led to an induction. Unfortunately, the induction/labor did not progress well over two days and I ended up needing an unplanned c-section Thursday night. I had to spend 5 nights in the hospital and my blood pressure is still high and being monitored. Anyway - James was born Thursday night and is adorable. DD is warming up to him. Thanks for updating us! Sorry that you had preeclampsia and ended up with a c-section, but I'm glad that baby is doing well!! Hope your blood pressure comes down soon!
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 30, 2018 15:05:31 GMT -6
Congratulations yellow711!!! 💙 Sorry for the scare and I hope you are feeling better soon.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 30, 2018 15:11:18 GMT -6
Update: We are 2 for 4 in the jessijean house. DS1 tested positive for Influenza B this morning following DH's diagnosis yesterday. The swabbed DS2 and me and we were both negative. Both kiddos are on a treatment dose of tamiflu (baby out of precaution). The dr told me I might wanna stop for a coffee on the way home. I told her I might because it's too early for a margarita. Her nurse (who is well beyond retirement age) yelled down the hall "It's 5 o'clock somewhere". So true, so true.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 30, 2018 15:11:56 GMT -6
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 30, 2018 15:12:17 GMT -6
yellow711 I had one with my first so I didn’t have another child to worry about. My tips would be really try to take it easy. Doing too much and busting your incision would make everything worse. Try to get up and move around but just don’t push it. If they gave you pain meds and you are in pain take them within reason. I never understand when people purposely don’t take them even though they need them. My Brest friend pillow if you BF If you get down about the C or the recovery keep in mind that you will not always feel this way. 5 years later I don’t even remember I had one. It’s like it never happened. This feeling comes much sooner than 5 years but when I was recently post C it was really helpful when a friend that had one reminded me that I’d eventually be back to normal.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 30, 2018 15:14:59 GMT -6
jessijean 🤞for you and DS2 to stay in the clear. Do you have any family that can help you? I’d mask and glove up for real. Keep DS2 far far away. Those flu droplets spread far.
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Post by sarahh on Jan 30, 2018 15:20:35 GMT -6
Congrats yellow711! Same advice as rebeccabunch. Don’t be afraid to take the meds and move around as much as possible but don’t overdo it if that makes any sense. I had csections with both kids and had a way easier recovery after my first. This time it’s taken a lot longer because having a toddler I overdid it. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. I’m so sorry jessijean. Fx you and DS2 don’t get it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 15:21:01 GMT -6
People w a DAT, question for you and this isn’t a shade/judgement thing, I’ve never seen one in person and legit want to know bc I would get one. How are the sides any different than a crib with bumpers? When I see pictures, this is what I think. I know they are very popular and targeted toward youngers babies so I must not be looking at it correctly. I mean, I can carry my DAT from room to room with me? 😂😂 I bought one to try because we did end up cosleeping with each of my previous kids for a period of time and it is supposed to help facilitate safe cosleeping. I was also hoping it would help make the transition to the crib smoother as opposed to my older kids transitioning from a RNP or swing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 15:22:26 GMT -6
yellow711 I am so sorry things did not go as you hoped but congratulations on the birth of your little boy! I hope you recover quickly.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 30, 2018 15:23:38 GMT -6
jessijean 🤞for you and DS2 to stay in the clear. Do you have any family that can help you? I’d mask and glove up for real. Keep DS2 far far away. Those flu droplets spread far. My MIL is in town but she's also in the high risk category so I don't want to expose her. I'm going to get masks when I go pick up DS1's prescription. I understand why they didn't want to put me on a preventative dose of tamiflu since I'm not high risk but damn it, I need to stay healthy! I'm listening to DS1 cry in his sleep trying to nap. Breaks my heart.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 30, 2018 15:29:56 GMT -6
jessijean 🤞for you and DS2 to stay in the clear. Do you have any family that can help you? I’d mask and glove up for real. Keep DS2 far far away. Those flu droplets spread far. My MIL is in town but she's also in the high risk category so I don't want to expose her. I'm going to get masks when I go pick up DS1's prescription. I understand why they didn't want to put me on a preventative dose of tamiflu since I'm not high risk but damn it, I need to stay healthy! I'm listening to DS1 cry in his sleep trying to nap. Breaks my heart. That made me tear up. I’m sorry your DS is going through this. Keep in mind you got him tested and on tamiflu as soon as you could. He will start to feel better at some point. I’d also have a robe or something you can easily put on and off when you are taking care of DS1. Our babies are all over are clothes and you wouldn’t want DS1s coughs to be on there too. If you can don’t take DS1 into the pharmacy. Not sure if it’s possible but that will just spread the virus to others.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 30, 2018 16:01:48 GMT -6
Version attempt scheduled tomorrow at 7am at the hospital. I'm hopeful, the doc said his success rate is somewhere between 60-75% so that is favorable. I'm also a little nervous but mostly just excited at trying to get her into position. I still feel like she's moving around on her own. At bedtime last night, DH agreed that it felt like she was head down with her butt up in my ribs. The hiccups again were super low, whereas at other times I feel them way up high and can really feel that her head is up there.
This doc said he will likely send us home if the version is successful and maybe induce in a couple of days. If it is not, then we'll talk about scheduling a c-section. I'm feeling much more calm knowing we have the version planned. I was a wreck yesterday.
I was having a TON of contractions today but it was also day 1 of second semester at school so I was on my feet more than usual and sort of all over the place!
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 30, 2018 16:14:26 GMT -6
yellow711 I had one with my first so I didn’t have another child to worry about. My tips would be really try to take it easy. Doing too much and busting your incision would make everything worse. Try to get up and move around but just don’t push it. If they gave you pain meds and you are in pain take them within reason. I never understand when people purposely don’t take them even though they need them. My Brest friend pillow if you BF If you get down about the C or the recovery keep in mind that you will not always feel this way. 5 years later I don’t even remember I had one. It’s like it never happened. This feeling comes much sooner than 5 years but when I was recently post C it was really helpful when a friend that had one reminded me that I’d eventually be back to normal. I also had an unexpected c-section and I cried when I agreed that it was the best course of action. Take the pain meds if you need them, there is NO SHAME in that. I've been lucky and haven't needed to take very much other than Motrin after leaving the hospital. The more you move (within reason) the better you will feel. Day 2 was a busy day at the hospital and I was in bed almost all day. Day 3 was a little rough because I was stiff and sore when I tried to move around. I'm not quite a week out and I would say I'm 75% back to normal. My lower belly is a little tender from the tugging and pulling (also a little bruised) but I've not had sharp pain in several days. Hang in there yellow711 it will get better!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 30, 2018 16:15:54 GMT -6
yellow711 , thanks for requesting tips! I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for the possibility of a c-section at this point. ETA: and of course congrats!!! I'm so sorry to hear the induction didn't work out for you...and then a c-section after all that work! Good job, mama! Please share the whole story when you are ready.
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Post by benandjerrys on Jan 30, 2018 16:17:57 GMT -6
I have the same concerns about the DAT rebeccabunch. I believe they are not recommended for sleep but neither is the swing or rnp. I have anxiety so those products are a no go for me. I don't judge others for using them at all- whatever you need to do to sleep! I just know for me I'd be checking on the kids so much I'd actually get less sleep!
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Post by benandjerrys on Jan 30, 2018 16:21:33 GMT -6
yellow711, congratulations!!! I know that isn't what you wanted or expected. It's ok to have lots of feels about that experience! I hope your BP continues to come down and your recovery goes smoothly from here on out!
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 30, 2018 16:22:12 GMT -6
Congratulations, yellow711! I’m sorry you had to deal with the pre-e, induction, and c-section - that’s a lot to go through! I hope you are getting rest and getting a chance to enjoy your baby. Take good care of yourself! jessijean I’m so sorry about the flu, that’s crazy stressful. I hope the Tamiflu works quickly for DS and your husband.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 30, 2018 16:22:31 GMT -6
jessijean, keeping my fingers crossed you and the littlest one stay flu-free!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 30, 2018 16:25:24 GMT -6
I have the same concerns about the DAT rebeccabunch . I believe they are not recommended for sleep but neither is the swing or rnp. I have anxiety so those products are a no go for me. I don't judge others for using them at all- whatever you need to do to sleep! I just know for me I'd be checking on the kids so much I'd actually get less sleep! I'm torn on my feelings with this...DS had pretty bad reflux and COULD NOT sleep lying flat. I actually wanted to put him on his belly but DH didn't let me. The RNP was our compromise and DS did (somewhat) sleep in it. Oh and he slept in the swing during my month o' hell, also called the 4 month sleep regression. (ETA I have no recollection of the Christmas season 2015...) But for some reason, I don't want to use one of the "sleep positioners." I feel like there is no rhyme or reason to what I find acceptable.
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Post by amesie on Jan 30, 2018 16:33:10 GMT -6
yellow711 congrats!! Sorry for all the unexpected turns of your labor. Glad you and baby are healthy! And hope for a smooth and fast recovery for you
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Post by amesie on Jan 30, 2018 16:34:07 GMT -6
And cue the nightly PP anxiety. Ugh. I hate nighttime.
And to make matters worse, MH has a full day of work tomorrow so it’s my first full day alone with both kids.
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