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Post by lily on Jun 28, 2018 20:37:35 GMT -6
adeline hope tonight/tomorrow is better mrsweasley that is super stressful on top of wondering when baby will come
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Post by mrsweasley on Jun 28, 2018 20:56:30 GMT -6
Not a whole lot else has happened today. Praying I go into labor tonight
My mom texted me at like 8:30 and asked how my appt was and how FIL is doing. All I could bring myself to reply was "fine" and I haven't heard anything else. I also got all the laundry done and arranged people to check on the kids so I'm sure I just jinxed myself and this baby will take a few more days
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Post by adeline on Jun 29, 2018 1:30:55 GMT -6
Thanks for the sympathy, I needed it yesterday.
Happily today was lovely and both my girls were lovely and had naps. Hoping for a reasonable night with W to kick off the weekend.
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Post by adeline on Jun 29, 2018 1:31:19 GMT -6
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Post by jessila on Jun 29, 2018 8:11:06 GMT -6
I kind of forgot how much newborns poop. Got L dressed and sat down to nurse her. Now we both need new outfits 😣
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Post by robot on Jun 29, 2018 8:30:56 GMT -6
I bought a couple nb footed sleepers that were extra tiny when I was pregnant because the normal sized nb ones were giant on DD1 for a few weeks. Luckily they were only a couple of bucks at a consignment sale because lol to DD2 ever fitting into them. I tried today and they wouldn’t go over her shoulders.
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Post by Speedy on Jun 29, 2018 9:48:56 GMT -6
F is still too small for 0-3 sleepers everywhere except his feet. Dang that kid has long feet! I'm half tempted to cut the feet off of the NB sleepers and just put booties or socks on him
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Post by mrsweasley on Jun 29, 2018 10:22:14 GMT -6
Still nothing, just waiting 😭
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Post by robot on Jun 29, 2018 10:42:52 GMT -6
Still nothing, just waiting 😭 i have all the sympathy in the world for you right now. It’s so awful, I’m so sorry.
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Post by mrsweasley on Jun 29, 2018 10:45:00 GMT -6
Still nothing, just waiting 😭 i have all the sympathy in the world for you right now. It’s so awful, I’m so sorry. I was one more day overdue with DD than I am now, but I didn't have all the family drama then either. I've resigned myself to a July baby at this point
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Post by Speedy on Jun 29, 2018 15:36:54 GMT -6
My husband just let the dog out for a pee and then tried to give his treat to the cat. He stood there for a minute wondering why the cat wasn't taking it before he clued in. I think he might be a little bit sleep deprived lol
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Post by mrsweasley on Jun 29, 2018 20:21:27 GMT -6
This baby is moving a ton and I'm paranoid he's going to flip breech again. Get with the program and get out baby!
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Post by lily on Jun 30, 2018 0:23:54 GMT -6
This baby is moving a ton and I'm paranoid he's going to flip breech again. Get with the program and get out baby! Hope he’s getting ready to come out! Head first of course.
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Post by Speedy on Jun 30, 2018 10:22:41 GMT -6
jessila since you asked about Fs jaundice, this is him this morning. He's pretty much pink now :-)
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Post by Speedy on Jun 30, 2018 11:18:32 GMT -6
Well, that was embarrassing. I forgot to put my breast pad back on after the last feed, and then my in laws came over for a visit. I went into the other room to feed F and while I was there, my other boob started leaking. Of course H was out to get some lunch, and everything I needed to get cleaned up was in the room my in laws were in. So I had to go out with a gigantic wet spot on my shirt.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Jun 30, 2018 12:13:40 GMT -6
DD has a friend over. It is so nice for her and a huge distraction. Otherwise she would want to do something or go somewhere and with a newborn we are staying low key.
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Post by adeline on Jul 1, 2018 0:04:12 GMT -6
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Post by lemons on Jul 1, 2018 9:05:40 GMT -6
Guys I just came here to say how much I really dislike breastfeeding. It’s making me miserable but I feel like I can’t just stop.
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Post by budders on Jul 1, 2018 9:30:21 GMT -6
Guys I just came here to say how much I really dislike breastfeeding. It’s making me miserable but I feel like I can’t just stop. I’m sorry you’re struggling. I know that you know this, but I’ll say it anyway because maybe you need to hear it: it’s totally OK to stop. There’s nothing wrong with switching to formula if it works better for you and your sanity. FWIW I am having far fewer issues this time with BF than I did last time, but it still feels significantly harder, probably because of also balancing V and also wanting my alone time. So you are definitely not alone.
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Post by lemons on Jul 1, 2018 10:11:46 GMT -6
Thank you budders. I absolutely need to hear that. BF has actually been effective this time. We have a good latch and good emptying but I just don’t enjoy it. I don’t like feeling like I’m the only one who can settle him at all times in case he’s hungry. I don’t like how much I miss with N while he’s stuck to me what feels like 24/7. I feel like I never see her anymore and can’t do anything with her. I’m also super short with her because I’m tired and miserable. The list goes on and on. We successfully gave him a bottle today and I already feel a weight lifted like I could get out of this. I just have so much guilt for reasons I can’t even actually name. Sorry for the rambling.
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Post by robot on Jul 1, 2018 10:13:04 GMT -6
Guys I just came here to say how much I really dislike breastfeeding. It’s making me miserable but I feel like I can’t just stop. I know you know this but the best thing for our babies is happy moms so it’s really ok to just switch to formula if you need to. I totally get it though, I have a lot of guilt for only sort of trying this time around.
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Post by Speedy on Jul 1, 2018 11:26:06 GMT -6
I don't mind breastfeeding, BUT I haven't really been out yet except for doctors appointments. I know when my mom gets here that she wants to do stuff like go to the zoo and whatnot (which is cool with me), but I have anxiety about breastfeeding in public. I don't really want to give him formula if I don't have to, and I could pump and bring a bottle, but I also don't want to create oversupply.
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Post by lily on Jul 1, 2018 14:37:30 GMT -6
Guys I just came here to say how much I really dislike breastfeeding. It’s making me miserable but I feel like I can’t just stop. I know you know this but the best thing for our babies is happy moms so it’s really ok to just switch to formula if you need to. I totally get it though, I have a lot of guilt for only sort of trying this time around. All of this. And breastfeeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing; you can find an in between if that works better for you lemons. Glad the bottle intro is going well.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Jul 1, 2018 14:54:10 GMT -6
I have a love/hate relationship with BF. For the most part it has been fairly easy, but I am exhausted. DD1 was formula fed, and it was so nice handing off a bottle. However, formula was incredibly expensive and me not being on medicine anymore (like I was with DD1, means I can breastfeed). I do like that I am forced to take breaks, and DD1 is 7, so she loves snuggling with us on the couch. But at the same time since DD2 is only about 2 weeks old, we haven't left the house much except for doctors appointments.
Nightime also sucks. I can't wait until her feedings start to take a schedule, instead of all over the place.
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Post by lemons on Jul 1, 2018 15:02:16 GMT -6
I know you know this but the best thing for our babies is happy moms so it’s really ok to just switch to formula if you need to. I totally get it though, I have a lot of guilt for only sort of trying this time around. All of this. And breastfeeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing; you can find an in between if that works better for you lemons. Glad the bottle intro is going well. Thanks lily and robot. I’m pumping and giving bottles today until I figure out what I want to do. I swore I would never EP like I did with my DD but I feel like I’m heading down that path. Funny enough I dislike BF far more than EP. I’ve got to find a happy medium. Yesterday was horrible and today is good so far with bottles so I’m just happy with that.
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Post by sammichcat on Jul 1, 2018 15:28:06 GMT -6
sorry lemons, BF can be so hard.
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Post by Madymoiselle on Jul 1, 2018 15:57:24 GMT -6
Thank you budders. I absolutely need to hear that. BF has actually been effective this time. We have a good latch and good emptying but I just don’t enjoy it. I don’t like feeling like I’m the only one who can settle him at all times in case he’s hungry. I don’t like how much I miss with N while he’s stuck to me what feels like 24/7. I feel like I never see her anymore and can’t do anything with her. I’m also super short with her because I’m tired and miserable. The list goes on and on. We successfully gave him a bottle today and I already feel a weight lifted like I could get out of this. I just have so much guilt for reasons I can’t even actually name. Sorry for the rambling. Hugs to you. Can you have one or two bottles at key times during the day to take some of the burden off? M has a bottle around lunch and then a bottle around 8.30pm. It gives me two feedings where I can hand her off to my H or a friend, and I can use that time to play with C or do bedtime stories. It has really helped my sanity. And if you feel like it is time to switch, it is totally fine, fed is best, you know that.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Jul 1, 2018 16:34:26 GMT -6
Thank you budders . I absolutely need to hear that. BF has actually been effective this time. We have a good latch and good emptying but I just don’t enjoy it. I don’t like feeling like I’m the only one who can settle him at all times in case he’s hungry. I don’t like how much I miss with N while he’s stuck to me what feels like 24/7. I feel like I never see her anymore and can’t do anything with her. I’m also super short with her because I’m tired and miserable. The list goes on and on. We successfully gave him a bottle today and I already feel a weight lifted like I could get out of this. I just have so much guilt for reasons I can’t even actually name. Sorry for the rambling. Hugs to you. Can you have one or two bottles at key times during the day to take some of the burden off? M has a bottle around lunch and then a bottle around 8.30pm. It gives me two feedings where I can hand her off to my H or a friend, and I can use that time to play with C or do bedtime stories. It has really helped my sanity. And if you feel like it is time to switch, it is totally fine, fed is best, you know that. Do you pump? I am trying to figure out how to pump so there are bottles, but not get an oversupply? DD is 2 weeks old
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Post by Madymoiselle on Jul 1, 2018 16:48:30 GMT -6
Hugs to you. Can you have one or two bottles at key times during the day to take some of the burden off? M has a bottle around lunch and then a bottle around 8.30pm. It gives me two feedings where I can hand her off to my H or a friend, and I can use that time to play with C or do bedtime stories. It has really helped my sanity. And if you feel like it is time to switch, it is totally fine, fed is best, you know that. Do you pump? I am trying to figure out how to pump so there are bottles, but not get an oversupply? DD is 2 weeks old I don’t, she gets formula. The idea was for my breasts to catch a break and to spend more time with DD1 so pumping would not work for either.
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Post by jessila on Jul 1, 2018 18:22:56 GMT -6
Hugs to you. Can you have one or two bottles at key times during the day to take some of the burden off? M has a bottle around lunch and then a bottle around 8.30pm. It gives me two feedings where I can hand her off to my H or a friend, and I can use that time to play with C or do bedtime stories. It has really helped my sanity. And if you feel like it is time to switch, it is totally fine, fed is best, you know that. Do you pump? I am trying to figure out how to pump so there are bottles, but not get an oversupply? DD is 2 weeks old Your supply is still regulating now so I don't think you can create an oversupply right now. If she only nurses on one side, you can pump the other side during/after a feed and it should be fine. If L doesn't feed on a side, I've been using the Haakaa silicone pump and have found it does a decent job.
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