September 2011 Whatever Ladies Having Babies! - Page 6

[akind1]

DS when he was that age often waited for a diaper to be on before he pee'd - seemed like he was diaper-trained. I guess I have a weird boy, because in nearly 2 years, we've never had one of those pee-ing straight up as soon as the diaper comes off incidents. He had a couple pee-accidents when he was very small in the middle of a diaper change or diaper-free time, but they went down, not up. (wonder if it has anything to do with circ vs non-circ boys?) and now, once in a while, he'll pee while diaper free - but always when he's standing up.

good luck with the EC - less diapers to wash is always a good thing!

[MovingMomma]

The best time to catch a potty is immediately upon waking.

[MarineWife]

Originally Posted by MovingMomma 

The best time to catch a potty is immediately upon waking.

Thanks. I did that this morning but nothing happened. I may have been a little too late. It's fun to try. Everyone gets a kick out of watching me hold D over the sink. Ryan saw me doing it last night and was like, "What the heck are you doing?!"

Kat ~ I do think they get diaper trained after a while. That's why they have to be untrained when they are older.

I've somewhat solved my problem with K. Instead of wiping him I put him in the shower. That's a lot easier and not so gross. I feel bad for thinking he was doing it on purpose because we've had some tummy troubles here. I think he really didn't know he had to go because he had a bit of diarrhea. Another bonus I'm hoping for by doing EC with D is that K will see D getting attention for using the potty and decide that's the way to go instead.

[akind1]

MW: sounds like a win-win to me! less diapers for D (hopefully!) and less mess for K and you!

here is this week's pic:

i think definitely lower than before, sometimes when I'm walking around (uncomfortably) I wonder how low she can get! (well, before she comes out anyway)

[AnnieA]

Akind1 you are definitely carrying lower!

[MarineWife]

Originally Posted by AnnieA 

Akind1 you are definitely carrying lower!

:YEAH so exciting. just a couple more weeks or so.

D pooped in the sink. still no pee yet. his poo is not normal. BF poo should be bright yellow with whitish cottage cheese looking curds. his was thick, mucousy and brownish like brown mustard. no little curds at all. what do y'all think?

if he has a food sensitivity, idk what i'll do. i just can't do any kind of special, restrictive diet.

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by MarineWife 



:YEAH so exciting. just a couple more weeks or so.

D pooped in the sink. still no pee yet. his poo is not normal. BF poo should be bright yellow with whitish cottage cheese looking curds. his was thick, mucousy and brownish like brown mustard. no little curds at all. what do y'all think?

if he has a food sensitivity, idk what i'll do. i just can't do any kind of special, restrictive diet.

Yay Dylan!!

Finn had a day of runny browner than normal mucousy poo.  It was short lived.  Did you have any wine or anything?  I think that's what did it to Finn but I can't be sure.  Now it goes back and forth b/w the yellowy with curds and the runny stuff.  B/c I've srsly had a drink every night the past few nights.  My sanity needs it.

Looking lower for sure, Kat!  Did you guys ever get mat photos taken?  I wanna seeee!!!

[akind1]

We were going to yesterday, after nap and before dinner, but DS slept until it was time to get dinner ready, so . . . I think I will try for tomorow morning, everyone willing :)

Appointment went well, my BP is still higher than normal - for me - but doc doesn't seem concerned, because it's been that high for the last 3 checks (so it's stable), I've not had any weight gain or excessive swelling, or protein in urine. heart rate is good (152) and measuring right on target. No cervical check either. On one hand I'm relieved, on the other, part of me is just really curious. (even though I know it doesn't mean much of anything in the long run) I need to tamper that voice down a bit! I've tried checking myself once or twice and have no clue what I'm feeling really, so haven't bothered again.

Carrie - drink if you need to!

MW: not sure about the poops - mushy yellow is normal, I know. I'd keep an eye on it (how can you not?) for next couple of days and if it doesn't change back to normal, maybe ask the ped? I don't know what food might cause that. Has D seemed distressed or overly gassy lately? I would think that if not, he's probably ok.

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by akind1 
 No cervical check either. On one hand I'm relieved, on the other, part of me is just really curious. (even though I know it doesn't mean much of anything in the long run) I need to tamper that voice down a bit! I've tried checking myself once or twice and have no clue what I'm feeling really, so haven't bothered again.

OMG that's exactly how I was -- so curious but then at the appts couldn't make myself really ask b/c I knew it wouldn't tell me anything.  And finally the morning of my 40 wk appt, I was dead set on getting checked -- and my water had broken and labor had started so oh well.  Baby was coming.  I'll never know how open I was before labor began, lol!  

[MarineWife]

D has seemed to have trouble pooping for a long time now. Except for tiny bits here and there he goes days without pooping any significant amount. He definitely has a lot of trouble passing gas. I can feel and hear his stomach churning and gurgling. Last night he kept me up until about midnight just being fussy. Once he fell sleep he slept well, going about 3 hours between nursings. I've been told dairy can cause mucous. That's why I am worried about the food sensitivity. I eat a lot of dairy, cheese mostly but some yogurt, because it's a quick and easy way to get some protein.

Kat ~ Hurry up and get those mat photos or you're going to run out of time! (no pressure ) I think as long as you don't have protein in your urine or extreme swelling or very high BP a slight increase is OK. I think my pressure went up a bit at the end but it was never high. I always start out low, too.

I am losing my mind here! I have bought at least 3 fly swatters recently and I can't find one. There are flies all over my house. I think it's from opening the garage a bit so the cats can go in and out. We have a cat door and the litter box is in the garage so that attracts the flies. I can't believe I can't find one friggin' swatter!

[Baby_Cakes]

Hmm, I did think of dairy for what you were saying, b/c it is one of the most common sensitivities.  Any signs other than the poops, gas, and fussiness?

http://kellymom.com/babyconcerns/food-sensitivity.html

You might be able to just eliminate obvious dairy and see if it makes any difference.

[MarineWife]

I don't think he has any of those other issues. His poo isn't green, I don't think. I'll have to look more closely to see if it looks more brown or green. He's fussy during most feedings, presumably because my milk comes out so fast that it chokes him.

I don't think I could go without dairy. I probably get half my daily protein from dairy.

[Kindermama]

Kat- you are so low! SOON!! yay! 

MW- oh man, I remember going through the poop thing with DD2. She was super colicky and her poo was like the consistency of toothpaste at times and brown and mucousy other times. She did test positive for allergies to soy, tomatoes and peanuts around 18 months. Any chance you have issues with dairy??? I know I can't have straight milk without a lactose pill or else I feel so terrible as it digests. I can eat some cheese but not too much. I would pay attention to YOUR digestion and stools too. If you have problems with something in particular, chances are D will too! I think the dairy and soy were really affecting my dd.  

BTW, do you use a specific pattern for your sleepsacks? Do you have a link to share? 

Carrie--let me know how that detergent is. I used to use Charlies Soap but dd would get burning diaper rashes and I think it was from the CS---it has coconut derivatives in it --she still is sensitive to coconut. I need a back-up plan in case my boy is too! What dipes are you using?

[MarineWife]

here's what i've used http://www.sheepytimeknits.com/knit/Patterns/SheepySack.pdf it's really simple. if you tend to have larger babies, you may want to make it a little bigger. D grew out of them pretty quickly. he can still wear them but they are small on him.

i've never noticed any sensitivities to any foods i regularly eat. i do tend to have irregular digestive problems. i've never been able to stick to an elimination diet long enough to really find out. i had a naturopath tell me that i shouldn't consume dairy. something about it making me mucousy. thing is that i don't think i ate much, if any, dairy yesterday. i know i didn't have any cheese or milk. i rarely drink milk these days. i may have had one activia yogurt and cream cheese on a bagel. i can't think of anything offensive that i ate yesterday.

he has pooped several times today since that first one and they've been more normal. he does have difficulty getting it out and he hates to have a soiled diaper on. he fusses and fusses until i change him. oh, and his crack is slightly red so a little irritated.

omg! ryan is here playing with the boys. it's sweet but it's late and i'm ready for peace and quiet.

i read that some babies have major issues with charlie's soap. luckily, we haven't had that problem.

[AnnieA]

MW, I know I suggested this on FB but I'll mention it here too just in case it helps someone else. My DD had some crazy brown/green poops mixed in with her regular BF poops until I started her on probiotics. Now she has perfect BF poops, bright yellow with curds and she goes 1-2 times per day.

[onetwoten]

Tottttallllllllllly off topic, but we meet the new OB tomorrow for the first time (along with doing my blood testing, ugh), and so we wanted to have a rough draft birth plan to present her with, to get a feel of how she's going to take things. This is what we came up with so far. It will need to be tweaked and reworded before the big day, but it's got the general thoughts (and some I already know she's going to go bug eyed on). 

Wish me luck!

       I believe birth is not an illness or a condition, but an amazing, wonderful, exciting event that is normal, natural and healthy.

       I believe women intuitively and instinctively know how to give birth. Those caring and supporting them need to trust and respect that inner wisdom.

       I believe women’s confidence and ability to birth is either enhanced or diminished by those who care for her and where she births.

       I believe women have a right to give birth free from routine medical interventions. If interventions become necessary, all information needed to support and understand the intervention, should be provided.

       I believe education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and to trust their intuition, instinct and inner wisdom.

My wish is to have a hands off, uninterrupted labor and birth provided baby and I are both doing well. The preferences below have been carefully chosen in order to facilitate this.

• I wish to eat and drink as normal during labor in order to sustain my body.
• As long as mother and baby are doing fine, there should be no time limits placed on us during labor and delivery.
• Please do not offer any pain medication. I will ask for some if I desire.
• I will not consent to an IV or saline lock as a routine procedure.
• I do not consent to having my water artificially broken unless I request so.
• During the second stage, I would like to be free to push in whichever position feels the most comfortable.
• I wish to breathe the baby out without assistance. Please do not count for me.

·         I do not wish to be touched while baby is being delivered, including perineum support, unless I ask for you to do so

·         I will not have an episiotomy cut under any circumstances, please let me know if you think I am going to tear, and I would prefer to try position changes, counterpressure, and then to tear naturally if needed

After the Birth:

·         Baby is to be placed on my chest immediately after birth

·         Newborn exams will be delayed for at least one hour and performed on my chest

·         I do not consent to a pitocin shot after birth

·         My baby will not receive the vitamin K shot or erythromycin, and will not have blood drawn without prior consent. The baby’s paediatrician is arranging with us to have a Newborn screen completed one week after birth.

·         I do not consent for the cord to be cut until it has stopped pulsating unless lifesaving measures are needed

·         I do not consent to traction on the umbilical cord.

·         The baby will receive no vaccinations while in the hospital

·         We would like to return home as soon as possible and would appreciate help in doing so. 

[akind1]

JJ - there is no such thing as OT! not on this thread, LOL!

Birth plan sounds good - have you checked w/ hospital protocols too (JIC, as sometimes some lines in a birth plan aren't needed because they are a standard of practice, while others may not be able to be accomodated at all - like what you are able to eat and drink)

I might have something in there about - if it is needed - daddy (or you if you are able) needs to stay with baby at all times should she need to go to the nursery, etc.

Also, who do you want in the room with you - anyone in particular to exclude? Are you ok w/ students, etc? Also go in to the discussion knowing which things you may allow wiggle room on, and which not. (the saline lock for example, is something I consent to - I'd rather them have the access in case, then try to get it later, when I may be in the middle of a contraction or something and it be much harder to do - plus it won't limit my mobility at all)

I didn't see anything in there about monitoring - do you know what they tend to do? continuous, intermittent, internal?

We actually had 2 plans - one for me and one for the baby.

This time, because I know the hospital, and also kind of not what can go wrong, per se, but that birth may not be ideal, etc, I have contingent plans. Much as I didn't want to, I do have some lines in mine about things I'd like should a c-section become necessary. And also, should interventions of any sort be needed, kind of a run down on what I'd like to try first, and what would be a last resort. (like if labor does seem to stall, lets try movement and position changes first, then depending on where in labor I am, if water hasn't broken, willing to do AROM? etc.)

- AFM - since doc isn't concerned, I'm not really. just something I make note of. There is a local babywearing group and I am trying so hard to find time to get with them to meet up! several of the mamas are pregnant and due soon. There's a photographer in the group that wants to get a group nursing shot after the babies are born - I think that is such a cool idea!

[MarineWife]

JJ ~ That looks good. The only other thing I can think of is to read every single word of every form that you have to fill out for the doctor and the hospital and cross out, initial and date anything you do not consent to because there is usually a blanket statement in there saying that you consent to any and all medical procedures the doctors deem necessary for you and your baby. I think since that's a legally binding paper it would cancel out anything you had in your birth plan. Then make sure you tell everyone what you have crossed out. I don't think hospital staff regularly looks at those forms because they are so routine so they wouldn't necessarily know that you did not consent.

Annie ~ I got the Jarrow probiotics. I've been putting it on my nipples sometimes when D is going to nurse. I have no idea how much or how often I should be doing that or how much he's actually getting. I've been meaning to ask you about that but didn't know whether to ask here or on FB. I've been real slack about taking my probiotics lately, though. I quit taking everything except my one prenatal vitamin. Sometimes I get so sick of swallowing pills all the time.

At least he's been sleeping better at night. He didn't really disturb me much at all last night. Twice I needed to put him on my belly to get him to settle back down but it didn't take long (not the hours it had before). I'm feeling pretty darn rested and it is so strange.

[AnnieA]

JJ good luck with your appt! Birth plan looks good!

MW, any chance you could hand express enough milk to mix with the 1/4 tsp and cup/syringe feed it to D? I only use 5 ml when dissolving it for DD.

DD went down earlier last night but I stayed up to pump so I'm tired this morning. She went to sleep at 9:30 pm, I went down at midnight and then she was up at 3:30, 6:30 and then 9 am. I'm tired! Good thing we have nothing to do today.

[Baby_Cakes]

Sigh, I'm not feeling very rested at all!!  WAH.  DS was up pretty much every 2 hours last night.  At 3, he woke up and I decided I was too tired to get up and nurse, so I tried side lying again.  I haven't for like a week and thought since things were better during the day maybe I'd luck out.  Nope.  At 330 he barfed himself back awake -- then was really upset so after all that I STILL had to get all the way up to feed him in the living room.  I didn't lay back down til almost 5 am. Then he started fussing again at 7 but I shh'ed and patted him back to sleep til 7:45. 

I already asked my MIL if she'll take Nora this afternoon.  I'm really hoping I get to nap with Finn later on!  

So, he's 12 lbs already according to my scale.  What a big guy!  I can't believe he'll be 1 month old tomorrow.  

JJ - Good luck meeting with the new OB.  I hope all of your preferences are honored, and that your labor and birth of the little miss is wonderful.  Definitely let us know how the meeting goes!!