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Post by sarahh on Jan 30, 2018 17:06:19 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! This is me. I used a lot of those things with DD1 but I didn’t know they weren’t safe back then. We are just using the Halo bassinet for sleep and she lays and sometimes naps on the boppy lounger but only when I’m watching her.
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Post by pippiann on Jan 30, 2018 17:48:09 GMT -6
rebeccabunch the DAT keeps the baby snug that’s why it’s “magical.” We have one but I wouldn’t call it magic, he sleeps the same in the uppababy bassinet. yellow711 hugs. Sorry for unexpected induction. Congrats... ICE is my only rec and don’t overdo it. RELAX. I took meds for a week and week 2 I was taking 1 at the end of the day bc I was hurting.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 30, 2018 18:04:24 GMT -6
Piggybacking on the c-section question....what types of things/products would I want to order from Amazon for recovery if I end up scheduling a c-section? If there is anything special that any of you used/liked.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 30, 2018 18:31:19 GMT -6
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!!!! It’s tbe best thing about him, I must say. The boy will transfer to and from absolutely anything & doesn’t even move. With DD she ended up basically sleep training by accident by 2 months bc you couldn’t put her down without her waking up & screaming. Sooooo that was miserable lol
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sarahh
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Post by sarahh on Jan 30, 2018 18:32:06 GMT -6
Piggybacking on the c-section question....what types of things/products would I want to order from Amazon for recovery if I end up scheduling a c-section? If there is anything special that any of you used/liked. The only thing I can think of is big high waisted underwear. I think I got my favorites at Kohls. Most of my regular and even maternity underwear landed right on or near my incision. Also my hospital provided a little pillow to hold against my incision when I sneezed, laughed, coughed, etc so something like that if you already have it around the house helps.
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 30, 2018 18:37:39 GMT -6
yellow711, sorry to hear about the unexpected induction and c-section. Hopefully you’re healing well and enjoying your new squish!
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 30, 2018 18:42:32 GMT -6
Blahhh my MIL gets here tomorrow. She’s nice & everything but our personalities are so different that it is usually just weird. Also she is terrible at walking in & seeing the need, seeing things that need to be done. So I have had to do a lot of prep for her visit like make lists of things I want her to do & make a schedule for DD, etc. All exhausting stuff I don’t ever have to do when my mom is here. At least her visit is short.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 30, 2018 18:58:31 GMT -6
yellow711 sorry your delivery was rough and unexpected especially with pre-e but I'm glad you and J are healthy! jessijean sending all my clean house vibes 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 3 days until leave. I can do this. She's lower again. No contractions other than Braxton Hicks but.. Holy discomfort. :-O
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 30, 2018 20:07:25 GMT -6
Blahhh my MIL gets here tomorrow. She’s nice & everything but our personalities are so different that it is usually just weird. Also she is terrible at walking in & seeing the need, seeing things that need to be done. So I have had to do a lot of prep for her visit like make lists of things I want her to do & make a schedule for DD, etc. All exhausting stuff I don’t ever have to do when my mom is here. At least her visit is short. DH offered up his mom if I needed help after he went back to work. It was sweet, but MIL is short (under 5 ft) and couldn't even do a load of laundry because our machines are stackable and she wouldn't be able to reach the dryer buttons and due to her hip replacement she still has trouble climbing stairs so she couldn't even carry Faith up or down if I needed her to. Plus like your MIL mine just has blinders on when it comes to seeing something to do to be helpful. When they left after Faith was born they didn't even bother to strip the sheets off the bed (granted, when she asks on regular stays I tell her not to worry about it). She is talking about coming for a visit in a few weeks and I'm just glad that at that point I will beyond the need for "help" because she will just want to hold the baby the whole time. I got irritated with her (probably mostly hormone driven) the other day. I told her that my supply was low and we have to supplement with formula. Her instinct was not to offer sympathy but to be excited that DH can do some feedings. She wasn't able to nurse DH long due to a host of strange events during her delivery so I expected a little more commiseration from her...
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 30, 2018 20:29:35 GMT -6
Blahhh my MIL gets here tomorrow. She’s nice & everything but our personalities are so different that it is usually just weird. Also she is terrible at walking in & seeing the need, seeing things that need to be done. So I have had to do a lot of prep for her visit like make lists of things I want her to do & make a schedule for DD, etc. All exhausting stuff I don’t ever have to do when my mom is here. At least her visit is short. DH offered up his mom if I needed help after he went back to work. It was sweet, but MIL is short (under 5 ft) and couldn't even do a load of laundry because our machines are stackable and she wouldn't be able to reach the dryer buttons and due to her hip replacement she still has trouble climbing stairs so she couldn't even carry Faith up or down if I needed her to. Plus like your MIL mine just has blinders on when it comes to seeing something to do to be helpful. When they left after Faith was born they didn't even bother to strip the sheets off the bed (granted, when she asks on regular stays I tell her not to worry about it). She is talking about coming for a visit in a few weeks and I'm just glad that at that point I will beyond the need for "help" because she will just want to hold the baby the whole time. I got irritated with her (probably mostly hormone driven) the other day. I told her that my supply was low and we have to supplement with formula. Her instinct was not to offer sympathy but to be excited that DH can do some feedings. She wasn't able to nurse DH long due to a host of strange events during her delivery so I expected a little more commiseration from her... When my MIL came after DD it was about a month after delivery and it was exactly like you said— I felt like I didn’t need much “help” which ended up being good. I feel the same this time around too & thankfully she’s self aware & told me she isn’t good at seeing what needs to be done which is why she asked for the lists. I’m just hoping she and DH get some good time together since he is on his baby leave right now. And I know they will take DD out of the house a few times which will be nice! Also— she didn’t nurse H either so there’s also not much understanding in that area for us either. :/
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Post by kyzo on Jan 30, 2018 20:49:24 GMT -6
easternshoregirl I had a scheduled c-section with DD (who was also breech) and I have one scheduled for this little dude. I didn't think I needed anything special. I did like having an abdominal binder (like the belly bandit) because I felt like my stomach was hanging over my incision. My OB told me she'll get me one in the hospital so I'm not worrying about that. I lived in the mesh undies, but I did find it helpful to put a gigantic pad on top of my incision to prevent irritation. A pillow is helpful when laughing or coughing. My friends came over after we got home with DD and it hurt so much to laugh. Honestly, I had a fantastic experience and wouldn't have changed anything.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 30, 2018 21:31:06 GMT -6
easternshoregirl, good luck in the morning!! I will be thinking of you and baby and saying prayers the version is successful!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 30, 2018 21:55:27 GMT -6
Thank you all so much for the support and prayers and good vibes and everything! It helps to know I have this community for advice or just comfort!
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 1, 2018 8:43:32 GMT -6
Piggybacking on the c-section question....what types of things/products would I want to order from Amazon for recovery if I end up scheduling a c-section? If there is anything special that any of you used/liked. easternshoregirl since I didn't plan on having a c-section, I didn't have anything specific for after the c-section. i am really glad i ended up having high waisted underwear and high waisted yoga pants (they didn't land on the c-section incision) (I did use the hospital mesh underwear for a while- but they got uncomfortable after a while)
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 1, 2018 8:44:59 GMT -6
Sorry for the delay in responding - I was having trouble signing in.
Thank you for all your kind words, support and suggestions.
I am a newbie around here but you are all a very kind group of supportive ladies <3
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