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Post by addymac on Nov 18, 2017 9:54:14 GMT -6
Ugh. A few days ago I was cleaning my ears with a qtip after I showered. N started crying so I got distracted and turned around, leaving the qtip in my ear. I went to grab it to take it out but accidentally hit it and shoved it deep in my ear. Now I’m having insane pain and there was dried blood the next morning when I woke up so I had to go to urgent care today. They can’t decide if it’s ruptured or not so I have to see an ENT specialist 😒 and my whole side of my ear hurts so much- like I can’t even touch the outside bc it hurts so much and every time N whacks me in the face it sends a shooting pain in my ear. Ugh fml.
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Post by cwbh928 on Nov 18, 2017 9:58:28 GMT -6
Ugh. A few days ago I was cleaning my ears with a qtip after I showered. N started crying so I got distracted and turned around, leaving the qtip in my ear. I went to grab it to take it out but accidentally hit it and shoved it deep in my ear. Now I’m having insane pain and there was dried blood the next morning when I woke up so I had to go to urgent care today. They can’t decide if it’s ruptured or not so I have to see an ENT specialist 😒 and my whole side of my ear hurts so much- like I can’t even touch the outside bc it hurts so much and every time N whacks me in the face it sends a shooting pain in my ear. Ugh fml. Oh no that sounds horrible!!! I hope you get an answer and some relief too!
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Post by king26 on Nov 18, 2017 10:10:06 GMT -6
What is up with nighttime sleeping? J has only been sleeping 3 hours at a time the past week. What happened to the 5 hour stretch???? For us it was the 3rd leap and a growth spurt. I am dreading 4 month sleep regression. 😳 Did it get better after the 3rd leap? We have 3.more days
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Post by king26 on Nov 18, 2017 10:10:54 GMT -6
addymac oh no that sucks. I hope it's not ruptured
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Post by cwbh928 on Nov 18, 2017 11:25:57 GMT -6
For us it was the 3rd leap and a growth spurt. I am dreading 4 month sleep regression. 😳 Did it get better after the 3rd leap? We have 3.more days It did, but not like it was before the leap. 😞
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Post by cali on Nov 18, 2017 12:14:01 GMT -6
Anyone who doesn't have a sit me up yet and wants one Walmart has them on sale for $23. I might have just bought one.
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Post by cali on Nov 18, 2017 12:17:19 GMT -6
king26, oh that is so tough. I'm so sorry for them. I remember absolutely dreading the holidays after my loss. It just sucks. addymac, omg, that sounds horrible. Do you have a follow up appointment scheduled?
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Post by jt2378 on Nov 18, 2017 13:12:42 GMT -6
Omg addymac, that sounds horrible and miserable, I’m sorry. I️ hope it’s not ruptured 😢
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Post by jexxa on Nov 18, 2017 13:29:31 GMT -6
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Post by jexxa on Nov 18, 2017 13:31:25 GMT -6
OMG addymac that’s the worst. I’ve done that a few times, luckily never ruptured but the pain is unreal. I hope you get some relief soon.
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Post by bsouls on Nov 18, 2017 13:34:26 GMT -6
We just ordered R a pair of customized baby shoes from Nike for Christmas.
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Post by addymac on Nov 18, 2017 17:16:01 GMT -6
Thanks, ladies 😒😔 cali I have to make an ent appt on Monday- they’re obvs closed on the weekend. DH keeps making fun of me - I know it was dumb but it really hurts, dude! Give it a rest 😒 bsouls- pic?? Or once they come in you have to show us! We were at target today and I’m so jealous of all the cute Xmas outfits for girls I saw. DH kept saying the boys’ outfits looked dweeby and they’re cute but not like little girl dresses and skirts and headbands, IMO. It’s okay- this saves me money, haha
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Post by king26 on Nov 18, 2017 21:32:14 GMT -6
Has anyone successfully transitioned out of a swaddle? I tried to go from swaddle.to sleep sack at the same time we went to pack n play foe sleep and it's not working. His sleep has gotten worse each night. I just put him back in the swaddle and hope that works and that it's not the pack n play because I want him in our room until at least christmas
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Post by kristyw on Nov 18, 2017 23:56:51 GMT -6
I had a super busy night at work and only got to pump at 4 and 10:45. I have a clog or something in my left boob now and it hurts so bad. That's the side E doesn't like to nurse on as much either so I'm extra annoyed.
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Post by thinkchocolate05 on Nov 19, 2017 3:46:13 GMT -6
king26 That's so sad. So very sorry for them. addymac Ouch! That sounds awful. I really hope it isn't ruptured. I don't even know how they would treat it if it was. Would that be surgery? So I switched from the ameda pump to the Spectra because the ameda motor was getting weaker and weaker. I'm using the Spectra on low settings (42 and 3) for expression mode, and it's still uncomfortable, although it expresses great. Anyone else use the Spectra and have tips?
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Post by muscari on Nov 19, 2017 4:47:01 GMT -6
king26 that is so sad.. I am so sorry 😢 addymac sounds painful! Hope tis not raptured and will stop hurting soon I am like 100 posts behind .. sorry!
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Post by muscari on Nov 19, 2017 4:52:12 GMT -6
So today is MHs last day off (he was home the largest part of these past 2 weeks) and we had planned on getting some last things of the to do list sorted and to relax together. Then last night before bed I realize we have visitors coming this afternoon. Fuuuu! The house is a mess and I really wanted to get these things done before MH goes back to work and it won't get done for another x weeks or months. Am utterly cranky.
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Post by cwbh928 on Nov 19, 2017 6:36:12 GMT -6
king26 That's so sad. So very sorry for them. addymac Ouch! That sounds awful. I really hope it isn't ruptured. I don't even know how they would treat it if it was. Would that be surgery? So I switched from the ameda pump to the Spectra because the ameda motor was getting weaker and weaker. I'm using the Spectra on low settings (42 and 3) for expression mode, and it's still uncomfortable, although it expresses great. Anyone else use the Spectra and have tips? I have the spectra and it does bother me from time to time. I figured it was because I was probably doing it wrong. So I'll be curious if someone has any tips/tricks.
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Post by cwbh928 on Nov 19, 2017 6:38:40 GMT -6
I can't remember but has any LO had a cold yet? DS1 had a cold and all week I did great keeping the baby from getting. Then last night and this morning he sounds a little congested will a cough here and there. Of course I am freaking becuase DS1 never had a cold that young! Also becuase I have a million things going on and I don't need him getting worse!
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Post by addymac on Nov 19, 2017 7:33:46 GMT -6
cwbh928 oh no! I’m sorry - i hope the baby doesn’t get sickness/ it’s minimal. I think jexxa or jt2378 has has their LO have a cold already? I know SOMEONE has... muscari oh no! I’m sorry, I hate it when I have a plan and things just don’t get done. It drives me bonkers, esp if it’s somethijg I need DH around for, bc I know it will be forever then until it does get done. thinkchocolate05 the drs at the urgent care said probably not surgery bc t can usually heal on its own, but the specialist needs to drain the blood that’s blocking their view and really look and see what happened in there 😒 hopefully it just gets better quickly. These ear drops are the weirdest sensation in there. Sigh. Last night DH did Baby duty and I slept. From 11-7. I woke up to crying a few times but made myself go back to sleep and it worked. And it was glorious. And my boobs hurt like whoa so I’m pumping and they just both fell asleep so I’m debating on whether I should go eat and shower or just snuggle back in bed for a bit more. I haven’t had a stretch of sleep more than 3-4 hours since before he was born! Of course it was a one night only thing, but it was so nice.
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Post by jexxa on Nov 19, 2017 7:46:19 GMT -6
Has anyone successfully transitioned out of a swaddle? I tried to go from swaddle.to sleep sack at the same time we went to pack n play foe sleep and it's not working. His sleep has gotten worse each night. I just put him back in the swaddle and hope that works and that it's not the pack n play because I want him in our room until at least christmas I was planning on trying tonight. She keeps breaking out of it now anyway and she’s thisclose to rolling.
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Post by jexxa on Nov 19, 2017 7:47:50 GMT -6
I had a super busy night at work and only got to pump at 4 and 10:45. I have a clog or something in my left boob now and it hurts so bad. That's the side E doesn't like to nurse on as much either so I'm extra annoyed. Oh no! What do you do again? I always panic when I get stuck with a member after the time I’m supposed to pump.
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Post by jexxa on Nov 19, 2017 7:49:47 GMT -6
thinkchocolate05 I had to play around with the Spectra a few times before I found the settings I was comfortable with. I can’t remember what my letdown phase is set at (it might be 42) but I know my expression phase is set at 70. Are you using the right size flanges?
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Post by jexxa on Nov 19, 2017 7:53:54 GMT -6
cwbh928 addymac P has one now. She’s had it for about a week. It’s pretty mild luckily, but she wakes up every morning congested and with gunk in her eyes. And then during the day she’s coughing and sneezing. We set up a humidifier in her room to help with the congestion at night, but other than that there’s not much else we can do. If I notice her nose is stuffy during the day I’ll put some saline drops in there and use the nose frida.
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Post by addymac on Nov 19, 2017 8:04:18 GMT -6
I had a super busy night at work and only got to pump at 4 and 10:45. I have a clog or something in my left boob now and it hurts so bad. That's the side E doesn't like to nurse on as much either so I'm extra annoyed. Oh no! I’ve had a clogged duct a few times, it’s awful. I’m sorry make sure to put some hot compress and pump as much as you can on that side, esp if E doesn’t eat much from that side. Ugh that’s my big worry about returning to work. Sometimes we’re so busy I don’t get a chance to go on break til super late, and I’m worried how that will affect my pumping / boobs. I hope if you have to go back to work tonight it’s a much slower night for you.
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Post by kristyw on Nov 19, 2017 9:09:42 GMT -6
jexxa I'm an ICU nurse. I work 12:30-11 and usually get to pump at 4 and 9. It's not ideal but it is what it is. addymac being back at work tanked my supply with DS but I worked 7 10s in a row, then had a week off. So far, I'm doing ok this time being part time.
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Post by addymac on Nov 19, 2017 9:43:04 GMT -6
jexxa I'm an ICU nurse. I work 12:30-11 and usually get to pump at 4 and 9. It's not ideal but it is what it is. addymac being back at work tanked my supply with DS but I worked 7 10s in a row, then had a week off. So far, I'm doing ok this time being part time. Omg to 7 in a row 😳 hope parttime works better this time around. I’m trying to make my schedule for when I go back in January and DHs on call schedule is ruining the flow I was trying to have to not work so many in a row 😒 I wish I lived in Canada / anywhere else and could be on leave for the first year
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Post by cwbh928 on Nov 19, 2017 10:13:09 GMT -6
cwbh928 addymac P has one now. She’s had it for about a week. It’s pretty mild luckily, but she wakes up every morning congested and with gunk in her eyes. And then during the day she’s coughing and sneezing. We set up a humidifier in her room to help with the congestion at night, but other than that there’s not much else we can do. If I notice her nose is stuffy during the day I’ll put some saline drops in there and use the nose frida. Thanks! That is how he woke this morning and I panicked a little. I'm going to fill his humidifier up and just help with congestion. Of course DS1 is finally feeling better.
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Post by king26 on Nov 19, 2017 10:28:28 GMT -6
cwbh928 addymac P has one now. She’s had it for about a week. It’s pretty mild luckily, but she wakes up every morning congested and with gunk in her eyes. And then during the day she’s coughing and sneezing. We set up a humidifier in her room to help with the congestion at night, but other than that there’s not much else we can do. If I notice her nose is stuffy during the day I’ll put some saline drops in there and use the nose frida. Thanks! That is how he woke this morning and I panicked a little. I'm going to fill his humidifier up and just help with congestion. Of course DS1 is finally feeling better. I hope he feels better .
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Post by king26 on Nov 19, 2017 10:34:27 GMT -6
So after I swaddled j he slept 3 hours twice but I'm exhausted . I don't know what to do. He was sleeping a 5 hour stretch every night but now it's 3 hours tops. What is this????
Plus I'm getting my period. I started spotting and feel like crap. Great.
Add j to the snotty and cough club . I think he has a cold but I'm not sure. Also he has a rash on his stomach and one side of his face. It's a bunch of raised dots. Any idea what it could be?
And as for napping...hes been taking 4 short naps a day and one long one. Unfortunately the long one is late afternoon and it's messing up bedtime . Ugh. Why is this so hard?
Speaking of hard...entwrtaining him all day is hard and exhausting. I feel like I can't repeat activities everyone he is up but I'm sure I can
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