mamas with babies - Page 16

[noorjahan]

Originally Posted by cat13 

I have been having this same problem.  My friend who is an LC said that maybe he has already gotten all the milk he wants, and is mad that his "pacifier" keeps spurting out milk! 

 Interesting! I am no LC, but I had thought about the same when Eliana for the first time did this on and off wanting to nurse all night long and at the end of the night threw all up. Next time she wanted to nurse like that I just held her and walked...it seemed to calm her for a bit, but she would start screaming again. So, then I gave pacifier (I tried not to, it was before she turned a month..and since she was having latch problem) to see what happens, and she calmed down and went to sleep within few mintues. So, I knew that's what she wanted ...to suck on something but not really nurse.  

Originally Posted by Tear78 

Beckily, baths here are traumatic. She screams at the top of her lungs until she is dry, clothed, and snuggled. We don't always use soap. I agree: she's not super stinky. Anybody else have trouble with baths, though? Any tips?
 

 Eliana is about 6 weeks and got 2 baths only so far. Mainly I was afraid that she would scream at top of her lungs (she is a pro at this)...so, I nursed her right before and she usually becomes sleepy at breast...so, then we gave her the bath...honestly, first few mintues she hardly noticed. And the only time she cried when we used washclothes...as soon as we poured water she was all quiet again. May be nursing right before will help your baby?

Originally Posted by mamamerle 

Have you tried Gripe Water?

My baby has exact same issue...it has decreased a lot, but still sometimes when she passes gas she cries. There were few nights when she was inconsolable due to this (at the time my diet was veryyyyy bad...i ate tons of fried stuffs)...someone suggested I give her Gripe water....but me, I would never give anything unless I get okay from couple of sources. So, I asked her ped about it, and she didn't recommend. She said, there is something in it (ingriedients..) that she doesn't recommend. But I do know tons of ppl who have given this to their colicy babies.
 

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Originally Posted by ursusarctos 

Does anyone else have baby fever again already?

Yeap. Me. As crazy as it is caz we are not gonna have more. I had pretty hard time during pregnancy....labor was just crazy...and now, dealing with an infant is even harder and yet last few days I suddenly want another one. It's going to be 12 years that we are married...and it took good 7 years to convince my husband to have a child...and then another good 3 years to have one...(for varities of reasons)...so, both of us deep down know we probably won't have another one..and we are quite fine with this, I was astonished to find myself wanting more! I also don't know wht's wrong with me. 
 

I'm just so annoyed and    ..tomo we are going out to an appt, and in anticipation of that I've been pumping milk so I could take it with me and feed the baby. I am not there yet with NIP. I pumped 2oz on the 2nd, another 2 oz next day and last night another 2oz and all were  put it in the fridge right away (not the freezer section). I read it stays good for 4/5 days?? Tonight I pumped 4 oz, and when I went to take a look the last 3 bottles...I see milk being curdled up!!!! I shaked the bottle and it seemed to go away...but I just couldn't risk it if it's indeed spoiled. But why it looked like this I don't know. So, I threw away 6 oz of milk!!! I'm so bummed about it. She could have 10 oz of milk tomo...and now only 4!! uuggghhh...

And oh, really what's wrong with me????

I was done with pp bleeding on the 28th of last month, exactly a month after baby was born. Since then I had tons of ewcm...but nothing else. Since last night I started to spot and today it seems light period...could this really be period? Or lochia took a break and came back?? Or am I sick?? What on earth is this?? I was so happy I was done with bleeding...and now this!! again, uggghhhhh

[Italiamom]

Oh no! Don't throw the milk away!! It wasnt bad... Any milk (be it cow or human) will separate if it isn't homogenized. When you buy raw cow's milk, for example, the fat comes to the top. It is the same with mama milk! When you go to feed it, you give it a good shake, and it will mix itself back together. I know it doesn't save you now, but in the future, know that breastmilk separates like that... It's still good!

[elevena true]

waaaaaaay too much for me to catch up on, but oh how i weep over the wasted milk. whenever i'm even leaking drops i feel frantic..."my milk, my precious beads of milk..."    

 i can't even fathom losing 6 oz.

[SynEpona]

Originally Posted by Beckily 

Yay! That's what I've been reading, but I wanted someone hear to agree.Sold then! :D Thank you!

Which inserts did you get?

I figured I'd just go all out and do the 24 pack thing that comes with everything.

About the softbums ... we really don't like them! We have 2, and they have not fit well at all, either with the inserts they come with or when used as a cover over prefolds. They didn't fit well when she was under 7lbs, which I expected ... but now she's over 10lb and they still don't fit.

I'd probably not want to commit to 24 of any kind of diaper before trying out a couple! I wanted to love these, but I just don't :(

[Peony]

Originally Posted by Italiamom 

Oh no! Don't throw the milk away!! It wasnt bad... Any milk (be it cow or human) will separate if it isn't homogenized. When you buy raw cow's milk, for example, the fat comes to the top. It is the same with mama milk! When you go to feed it, you give it a good shake, and it will mix itself back together. I know it doesn't save you now, but in the future, know that breastmilk separates like that... It's still good!

Exactly! All the fat separates and then will cling to the sides of the bottle or container. It looks really gross but that is what BM does. Just swirl it back together. Once you warm it up again, it will will look completely "normal" again. And it's good in the fridge for a week, about 7-8 days if it is fresh milk. 

[zombie_bride]

How does 2 kids on your own work out? I'm terrified for when my mom goes home lol! My DD is 3 and very high needs.....just tell me it works out!

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by zombie_bride 

How does 2 kids on your own work out? I'm terrified for when my mom goes home lol! My DD is 3 and very high needs.....just tell me it works out!

It works!!  DD will be 3 in a month, so I'm in this boat.  It somehow works.  There's times Finn has to fuss a little so I can wipe DD's tush, or get her a snack, and sometimes she has to hear, "I can't right now, I'm feeding the baby," but for the most part...it's working!

I have 3 weeks and DH leaves for Dallas for 7 days.  I have NO idea how that's going to work, but I'm choosing not to think about it right now.
 

[Peony]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes 

It works!!  DD will be 3 in a month, so I'm in this boat.  It somehow works.  There's times Finn has to fuss a little so I can wipe DD's tush, or get her a snack, and sometimes she has to hear, "I can't right now, I'm feeding the baby," but for the most part...it's working!

I have 3 weeks and DH leaves for Dallas for 7 days.  I have NO idea how that's going to work, but I'm choosing not to think about it right now.
 

LOL, that is what I'm doing. DH leaves next week for a week long business trip and my sitter moves away on Thursday. I'm refusing to think about it. The two girls should be able to sleep in a bed together and then I'll just be stuck with 2y and the baby at night. Crossing fingers.

Back from Dominic's first doc appointment. Granted I did call at 2 weeks but they couldn't get us in until now, he'll be 6 weeks tomorrow. The good news is that I managed to fit into two pair of non-materntity jeans this morning! Not close to my normal size, 2 sizes above it but it is still progress!! Bad news is that my awesome relaxed pedi who never freaks about anything heard a murmur that she didn't like. Not an urgent one, so we have to go in on the 20th to see another doc. Boo. And with no new sitter in sight, I'll probably have to drag my toddler along, I'm sure that will go over well. Testing on baby while chasing him around, really looking forward to that. Guess I should just be happy that I got an appointment before school got out so at least I'll be minus 2 kids. 

[karalynnskies]

Originally Posted by SynEpona 

About the softbums ... we really don't like them! We have 2, and they have not fit well at all, either with the inserts they come with or when used as a cover over prefolds. They didn't fit well when she was under 7lbs, which I expected ... but now she's over 10lb and they still don't fit.

I'd probably not want to commit to 24 of any kind of diaper before trying out a couple! I wanted to love these, but I just don't :(

I agree about not commiting to 24 of any diaper. Just because they work well for us don't mean they will for everyone. I would buy maybe a couple shells and inserts and see what you think. I have bought so many different kinds just so I wasn't putting all my eggs in one basket. We ended up loving them so now I'm going to make a larger investment in them. Hope that helps!
 

[Baby_Cakes]

O/T - does anyone want to volunteer to be a back up leader for our Social Group?  I need to name someone as my backup in order to get it started.  Any takers?  

[kylaskye]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes 

O/T - does anyone want to volunteer to be a back up leader for our Social Group?  I need to name someone as my backup in order to get it started.  Any takers?  

I'll do it.

[kylaskye]

So I was in the car today, and the radio played a bit from the morning show. 

This lady was talking about how she had gotten an ultrasound and the estimated weight was about 9lbs, and babies gain roughly .5 lbs a week at that point, so she got induced and ended up with a cesarean. The baby was 9 and a half lbs and she was freaking out about it.

Well I gave birth to a 9.5 lb baby vaginally without any problems. It kinda ticked me off.

[Italiamom]

That would make me MAD. A 9.5lb baby is not all that big...

[PoetryLover]

Today was the first day I left the house since coming home from the hospital Friday evening. DH and I took Gabriel to his first doctor's appointment with our toddler son in tow. A woman in the waiting room started talking to us about how close the boys are in age and how busy we'd be. Then she looked at me and said, "And you're pregnant again!" I burst into tears, cried throughout the appointment, even. The receptionist, nurse and doctor were all so apologetic. I felt like a huge baby. Seriously, I just had an 11 pound baby 6 days ago. Besides, I was in the office with my newborn son. I know the lady was a moron. But I also know that I still look pregnant and am feeling insecure about that. So that was at 10 this morning and I cried off and on all afternoon, so much so that I have a splitting headache. As much as I hated all the comments about my body before DS was born, the postpartum comments hurt the worst. 

[earth-mama]

Originally Posted by kylaskye 

So I was in the car today, and the radio played a bit from the morning show. 

This lady was talking about how she had gotten an ultrasound and the estimated weight was about 9lbs, and babies gain roughly .5 lbs a week at that point, so she got induced and ended up with a cesarean. The baby was 9 and a half lbs and she was freaking out about it.

Well I gave birth to a 9.5 lb baby vaginally without any problems. It kinda ticked me off.

I kinda feel sad for women who don't trust their bodies to do what our bodies are meant to do.  It makes me realize how in our society birth is viewed not as normal, but as something that needs medical intervention and that it can be really hard to get away from the way media and society portrays/views birth.  I definitely think there is a time and place for medical intervention.

[elevena true]

i am so sorry, mama. some people just shouldn't open their mouths.

Originally Posted by PoetryLover 

Today was the first day I left the house since coming home from the hospital Friday evening. DH and I took Gabriel to his first doctor's appointment with our toddler son in tow. A woman in the waiting room started talking to us about how close the boys are in age and how busy we'd be. Then she looked at me and said, "And you're pregnant again!" I burst into tears, cried throughout the appointment, even. The receptionist, nurse and doctor were all so apologetic. I felt like a huge baby. Seriously, I just had an 11 pound baby 6 days ago. Besides, I was in the office with my newborn son. I know the lady was a moron. But I also know that I still look pregnant and am feeling insecure about that. So that was at 10 this morning and I cried off and on all afternoon, so much so that I have a splitting headache. As much as I hated all the comments about my body before DS was born, the postpartum comments hurt the worst. 

[Tear78]

Originally Posted by PoetryLover 

Today was the first day I left the house since coming home from the hospital Friday evening. DH and I took Gabriel to his first doctor's appointment with our toddler son in tow. A woman in the waiting room started talking to us about how close the boys are in age and how busy we'd be. Then she looked at me and said, "And you're pregnant again!" I burst into tears, cried throughout the appointment, even. The receptionist, nurse and doctor were all so apologetic. I felt like a huge baby. Seriously, I just had an 11 pound baby 6 days ago. Besides, I was in the office with my newborn son. I know the lady was a moron. But I also know that I still look pregnant and am feeling insecure about that. So that was at 10 this morning and I cried off and on all afternoon, so much so that I have a splitting headache. As much as I hated all the comments about my body before DS was born, the postpartum comments hurt the worst. 

I'm so sorry, hun. Your beautiful body did such a wonderful job, and it is SUPPOSED to look still pregnant at this point! I agree that it is a total adjustment to go from being round while pregnant to being still round post partum. I'm sorry that this woman did not recognize the power that your body shows in its current state. You brought that beautiful newborn into the world, and now your belly provides the perfect soft nest for your little one to snuggle in. My Anika squishes her fingers into my belly and cuddles up, and while I'm self-conscious of my squishiness, her coziness there makes it feel wonderful, too. There will be time to return to your regular figure, and I hope you can enjoy your powerful mommy-belly and ignore the comments of a rude person.

[elove]

Originally Posted by PoetryLover 

Today was the first day I left the house since coming home from the hospital Friday evening. DH and I took Gabriel to his first doctor's appointment with our toddler son in tow. A woman in the waiting room started talking to us about how close the boys are in age and how busy we'd be. Then she looked at me and said, "And you're pregnant again!" I burst into tears, cried throughout the appointment, even. The receptionist, nurse and doctor were all so apologetic. I felt like a huge baby. Seriously, I just had an 11 pound baby 6 days ago. Besides, I was in the office with my newborn son. I know the lady was a moron. But I also know that I still look pregnant and am feeling insecure about that. So that was at 10 this morning and I cried off and on all afternoon, so much so that I have a splitting headache. As much as I hated all the comments about my body before DS was born, the postpartum comments hurt the worst. 

hmm, that really makes me want to tell that lady off....what is it to her what you do in life?? I am sure it hurt to hear her speak even!! grrrrr!!

you can play back  the scene in your head and re-write the ending;

- oh yes, i am preggers again, quadruplets this time - since u are so interested, would you like one?

- do you have a form i can take home to fill out? i was not prepared to answer this many questions..

- no i m not pregnant, what happened to you? seems like you've misplaced your common sense - you sure a pediatrician is the right doc to see for that?

- nope not pregnant, just pushed out an 11 pounder..what have you one w your life?

i m sure there are better ones that i cannot think of right now..

Edited by elove - 9/6/11 at 5:12pm

[Tear78]

How about, "I just pushed out an 11 pounder. What's your excuse?"

vent: The state sent us a letter today stating that we need to get Anika's newborn screening done...AGAIN!!! She has had this traumatic heel-prick done THREE times now, and they keep coming back and saying it's not enough blood. I'm starting to get scared that they found something and want to confirm it.

Oh, and Beckily, your advice to get in the tub and nurse her there is really good. (That was you, right?) I think I'll try that next time we try a non-sponge bath. Thanks!

[FischK]

NAK. Been reading along, but no energy these days to respond. DS2 will be 6 days old around midnight, and I'm seeing myself coming off the post-birth high and moving into the blues-days. Nursing is going not so great - my nipples are cracked because of latch problems and DS2 is clusterfeeding every day, several times per day. He's only 1 oz below his birth weight now, which is the best news today. Got my staples removed today, but sadly the OB who delivered A was at a delivery so I had to deal with another OB whom I don't know as well and who was in a hurry. Too bad because there are things I need to know about the birth and I don't want to wait till 6-week check-up. Anyway, just wanted to check in. More later. A is rooting once more. Guess 3 1/2 hours of nursing didn't quite cut it.