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Post by Nymeria on Sept 24, 2018 17:41:36 GMT -6
We did newborn pics this morning. DS2 refused to fall asleep the whole time!
We were able to get some family and brother shots too. I should get the pics next week and I'm excited to see them!
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Post by brenna on Sept 24, 2018 18:52:48 GMT -6
We moved DD to her own room last night because I was sleeping on the couch because any little noise wakes me up so DH was with her in our room. I thought I'd get some good sleep but no. Our smoke detector battery went dead at 3am so it started "chirping" very loudly. Of course it was also on our twelve foot high ceiling so DH had to get a ladder. Then dd2 fought her swaddle the rest of the night so it was not very restful.
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Post by teambrink on Sept 24, 2018 19:11:20 GMT -6
Seriously why do smoke dectors always die in the middle of the night! Itās like a conspiracy.
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Post by brenna on Sept 24, 2018 19:35:06 GMT -6
We had 5 die in the middle of the same night this summer. It was ridiculous.
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Post by tbirdlove on Sept 24, 2018 20:53:27 GMT -6
Took baby to her first ped appt this afternoon. All is looking well with her. She's only down an ounce since we were discharged from the hospital (she was down 8oz from birth weight at discharge), so that's good. We'll do a weight check next week. But I overdid it today with carrying her in the carseat, extra walking, etc. I passed a big clot when we got home. I'm still pretty sore everywhere too, so I really need to take it easy.
In good news, my milk is coming in! Yay! Took a lot longer with DS, so it's nice that we're starting off strong this time. Nursing has been going well. My nipples are a bit sore today, but they're starting to callus up already, so hopefully the painful stage won't last too long. I have to say - I am happy to be nursing again š
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Post by cheeksmum on Sept 25, 2018 5:28:30 GMT -6
tbirdlove, thatās awesome that sheās gaining her weight back quickly and your milk has come in. Iām excited to be back to nursing again too.
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Post by cheeksmum on Sept 25, 2018 5:29:51 GMT -6
We go in at 10 today to be induced. I was already 4cm at my doctors appointment on Thursday so hopefully they just get these contractions going and Iāll have my baby boy in my arms this afternoon. Iāll update when I can. š
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Post by tbirdlove on Sept 25, 2018 5:50:14 GMT -6
We go in at 10 today to be induced. I was already 4cm at my doctors appointment on Thursday so hopefully they just get these contractions going and Iāll have my baby boy in my arms this afternoon. Iāll update when I can. š Yay! You're a trooper for making it so long! Sending you all the good vibes for a smooth, quick and easy induction, labor and delivery! C'mon baby boy!! |
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Post by Nymeria on Sept 25, 2018 5:54:54 GMT -6
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Post by chriskoo on Sept 25, 2018 9:48:59 GMT -6
cheeksmum 4 cm is a great start! tbirdlove Iām happy to be nursing again too. It feels really special knowing that this is my last baby, Iām trying to soak up all the snuggles.
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Post by brenna on Sept 25, 2018 10:08:50 GMT -6
Good luck cheeksmum! Wishing you a fast induction! |
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Post by brenna on Sept 25, 2018 10:12:33 GMT -6
I do not enjoy the newborn phase. Yesterday I had DD attached to me in some way almost all day and was so "touched out" by the time DH got home. I'm having to rock, wear, do whatever I can to get DD to sleep for like an hour and a half + sometimes and it's wearing me out.
What do you/did you do with your newborn to get them to sleep? DD doesn't cry or anything she just stares at me. Everything I've read said they should only be awake for 30-45 minutes but even if I immediately start trying to get her to sleep after feeding she still is awake for 2+ hours sometimes.
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Post by Nymeria on Sept 25, 2018 10:47:19 GMT -6
LC visit and weight check this morning. I didn't really need LC help but she was an amazing resource with DS1 and I love her so the appointment was more just to see her.
Turns out DS2 does have a bit of a posterior tongue tie but we're not going to do anything about it right now because he can still latch correctly and pain-free for me.
DS2 is up to 8lb 4oz so he has surpassed birth weight and has gained 8oz since his post-discharge weight check 10 days ago. It's nice not worrying about weight gain like we did for DS1!
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Post by brenna on Sept 25, 2018 11:25:20 GMT -6
Took baby to her first ped appt this afternoon. All is looking well with her. She's only down an ounce since we were discharged from the hospital (she was down 8oz from birth weight at discharge), so that's good. We'll do a weight check next week. But I overdid it today with carrying her in the carseat, extra walking, etc. I passed a big clot when we got home. I'm still pretty sore everywhere too, so I really need to take it easy. In good news, my milk is coming in! Yay! Took a lot longer with DS, so it's nice that we're starting off strong this time. Nursing has been going well. My nipples are a bit sore today, but they're starting to callus up already, so hopefully the painful stage won't last too long. I have to say - I am happy to be nursing again š I was amazed at how fast my milk came in and how much easier breastfeeding was this time. Dd2 is gaining weight so much faster than dd1 did which is such a relief to not be worried about it! |
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Post by blurnette989 on Sept 25, 2018 11:46:40 GMT -6
This little girl is a champ. She is back up to her birth weight at 5 days out. Granted that means she is nursing NONSTOP, but she is certainly eating.
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Post by Nymeria on Sept 25, 2018 11:46:45 GMT -6
Took baby to her first ped appt this afternoon. All is looking well with her. She's only down an ounce since we were discharged from the hospital (she was down 8oz from birth weight at discharge), so that's good. We'll do a weight check next week. But I overdid it today with carrying her in the carseat, extra walking, etc. I passed a big clot when we got home. I'm still pretty sore everywhere too, so I really need to take it easy. In good news, my milk is coming in! Yay! Took a lot longer with DS, so it's nice that we're starting off strong this time. Nursing has been going well. My nipples are a bit sore today, but they're starting to callus up already, so hopefully the painful stage won't last too long. I have to say - I am happy to be nursing again š I was amazed at how fast my milk came in and how much easier breastfeeding was this time. Dd2 is gaining weight so much faster than dd1 did which is such a relief to not be worried about it! My LC today said a lot of STM+ have their milk come in much faster than when they were a FTM. It definitely proved true for us. |
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Post by mirabelle on Sept 25, 2018 11:50:20 GMT -6
brenna any tricks that work for getting baby to sleep one day goes out the window the next. We have really clingy days (yesterday) and days where he falls asleep on his playmat and I throw a blanket over him and back away quietly (today.) No real advice, I just try a mix of everything. Swing, crib, carrier, rnp, the floor, the couch, fresh air to try and reset him.
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Post by justinbobby on Sept 25, 2018 13:45:16 GMT -6
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Post by justinbobby on Sept 25, 2018 13:47:52 GMT -6
At my appt yesterday my doctor seemed to have forgotten I was scheduled for a c-section and was talking about induction. I am annoyed because Iāve been seeing him for at least 5 years now. At least look at your notes before going in the exam room.
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Post by tbirdlove on Sept 25, 2018 13:56:13 GMT -6
I was amazed at how fast my milk came in and how much easier breastfeeding was this time. Dd2 is gaining weight so much faster than dd1 did which is such a relief to not be worried about it! My LC today said a lot of STM+ have their milk come in much faster than when they were a FTM. It definitely proved true for us. My pediatrician just told me the same thing yesterday! |
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Post by tbirdlove on Sept 25, 2018 14:00:31 GMT -6
Seems like there are a few of us whose firsts were slow weight gainers! My DS was 5th-8th percentile until he was two! It was such a huge stress. I hope we can all be more stress free about weight gain this time š
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Post by Nymeria on Sept 25, 2018 15:26:34 GMT -6
Seems like there are a few of us whose firsts were slow weight gainers! My DS was 5th-8th percentile until he was two! It was such a huge stress. I hope we can all be more stress free about weight gain this time š DS1 was born around 60% and steadily dropped to 7-8%. He finally settled in to that growth curve and had stayed there since. His 2 year appointment is Thursday, I'm really curious to know where he's at now. |
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Post by cheeksmum on Sept 25, 2018 15:57:52 GMT -6
Well leave it to my kid... he was head down when they admitted me this morning.
He flipped breech during the induction and were being prepped for a csection.
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Post by tbirdlove on Sept 25, 2018 16:03:44 GMT -6
Well leave it to my kid... he was head down when they admitted me this morning. He flipped breech during the induction and were being prepped for a csection. Oh my goodness! HOW does baby have enough room to flip at 41 weeks?! Sending you hugs and best wishes for a smooth c section. You're so close to meeting baby!! |
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Post by tbirdlove on Sept 25, 2018 16:05:20 GMT -6
Seems like there are a few of us whose firsts were slow weight gainers! My DS was 5th-8th percentile until he was two! It was such a huge stress. I hope we can all be more stress free about weight gain this time š DS1 was born around 60% and steadily dropped to 7-8%. He finally settled in to that growth curve and had stayed there since. His 2 year appointment is Thursday, I'm really curious to know where he's at now. Pretty much same here!! He jumped up to around the 40th percentile at his 2 yr check up. |
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Post by teambrink on Sept 25, 2018 16:10:14 GMT -6
cheeksmum hoping your c section goes smoothly. Crazy that babe flipped this late in the game.
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Post by Nymeria on Sept 25, 2018 18:40:01 GMT -6
Well leave it to my kid... he was head down when they admitted me this morning. He flipped breech during the induction and were being prepped for a csection. Aww man, how is that even possible?? Sorry for the surprise, good luck with the c/s! |
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Post by akwild on Sept 25, 2018 20:57:53 GMT -6
Well leave it to my kid... he was head down when they admitted me this morning. He flipped breech during the induction and were being prepped for a csection. I hope you had an uneventful csection and are snuggling your baby now! |
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Post by tbirdlove on Sept 26, 2018 8:09:09 GMT -6
Oh dear. I think my stitches are reaching the itchy phase š
MH is gonna try to take DS to the zoo today. I'm hoping to do nothing but nurse and eat and nap! Maybe a load of baby laundry.
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Post by chriskoo on Sept 26, 2018 8:48:32 GMT -6
My MIL is coming over this afternoon to watch DD, DH and I are going to the movies with the baby. Our local movie theatre has one showing a week thatās baby friendly- they have a changing table in the theatre, they lower the volume and leave the lights on a bit. Itās $2 cheaper than a regular movie and they play whatever happens to be out. Today itās āA Simple Favourā. Iām excited because I loved going to these when DD was a baby and itāll be fun to go with DH too while heās still off work.
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