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[IwannaBanRN]

Where's Jaimee? She's quiet.....too quiet. Are you having a baby or what?

[Jaimee]

Congrats Kali!!!! 

So sorry to here about Ang!!  Sending thoughts her way! 

No, I'm here... dh and I went out to see Twilight and eat lunch since the grandparents are here.  I've only had a few contractions all morning, but more plug.  Who knows...  I really didn't want a December baby, but what can you do?

Someone in the theatre commented when they saw me and dh walk in, "aw, he's taking his baby mama to the movies!"      Um, baby mama?  Try wife!    Speaking of the movie, the end scene SPOILER ALERT where the baby is born made me think of poor Nicole and how she felt her whole c-section.  *cringe*  I'd heard that some people were actually having seizures in the theatre from watching that ending scene b/c of the quick shots and colors.  I actually thought maybe, just maybe, it would kick labor into gear.  Silly, I know...

[SoCaliMommy]

Congrats, Kali! Beautiful pictures!

[IwannaBanRN]

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

Congrats Kali!!!! 

So sorry to here about Ang!!  Sending thoughts her way! 

No, I'm here... dh and I went out to see Twilight and eat lunch since the grandparents are here.  I've only had a few contractions all morning, but more plug.  Who knows...  I really didn't want a December baby, but what can you do?

Someone in the theatre commented when they saw me and dh walk in, "aw, he's taking his baby mama to the movies!"      Um, baby mama?  Try wife!    Speaking of the movie, the end scene SPOILER ALERT where the baby is born made me think of poor Nicole and how she felt her whole c-section.  *cringe*  I'd heard that some people were actually having seizures in the theatre from watching that ending scene b/c of the quick shots and colors.  I actually thought maybe, just maybe, it would kick labor into gear.  Silly, I know...

Ang is going through alot right now. On top of having Charlie in the NICU, she's receiving judgment about what happened to him.

DH is alot more into the Twilight saga right now than I am. I didn't like the movies because everytime what's-his-face sparkly vampire talked, it looked like he was wincing in pain. Horrible acting, if you ask me. I'm kinda looking forward to seeing the last movie. Maybe because it's HOPEFULLY the last movie. You still have what--7 or 8 hours to have a November baby?
 

[musicmama08]

Kali - Amazing pictures!  Congrats!!

[musicmama08]

Also sending thoughts and prayers for Ang - that's really rough with her new little one.

[Jaimee]

Originally Posted by IwannaBanRN 
 You still have what--7 or 8 hours to have a November baby?

Yeah, something tells me that's probably not happening.

[birdhappy85]

Thanks for all of the input about breastfeeding in public! I feel so much better about things now that you guys have given me ideas of different places I can go for some more privacy. I love the idea of a dressing room! That'll make me feel so comfortable walking around the mall to get some exercise and time out of the house with Sora. I could feed her in the car too. I'll probably feel more comfortable to nurse in public as time goes on. I don't mind doing it in front of friends or family right now. Well, except for one friend of mine who was here the other night with her boyfriend. Neither of them has ever had ANY experience with babies and they wouldn't even hold Sora. They were only here probably 10 minutes before Sora got hungry and when I asked if they minded me feeding her, they said, "No no no that's okay we'll get going," and left so quickly! DH and I were cracking up at how scared they were of everything.

I'm also super excited and hopeful now tonight after DH was able to feed Sora from a bottle for the first time! I decided to try pumping from one breast while Sora was feeding on the other and I got about 1.5 oz out. It was more than enough for him to feed her once just to give me a more extended chunk of time to eat, nap, and take a hot bath. I feel rejuvenated already just from that little break! I think I'm going to try pumping once or twice a day just to have it on hand when I need it in moments like tonight. Does pumping affect your milk supply negatively in any way? I'm hoping if I do it infrequently and breastfeed most of the time then it won't be an issue. But I've heard of women who exclusively pump and have good supplies, so the mixed things I've read have been pretty confusing! At any rate, I can bring a bottle with me while I'm out of the house with the baby now too! She passed out into such a deep sleep immediately after eating from the bottle, it was kind of funny looking how quickly she was satisfied. lol

[Abraisme]

December here we come!! 
 

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

Yeah, something tells me that's probably not happening.

Congrats Kali!

[Abraisme]

Honestly, I would wait a little longer to introduce a bottle.  I think the recommendation for ebf babies is 4-6 weeks?  That way you have really established breastfeeding and her latch before offering her an easier option.  JMO though..

You will get more comfortable with nursing in public, it just takes time like anything else. 
 

Originally Posted by birdhappy85 

I'm also super excited and hopeful now tonight after DH was able to feed Sora from a bottle for the first time! I decided to try pumping from one breast while Sora was feeding on the other and I got about 1.5 oz out. It was more than enough for him to feed her once just to give me a more extended chunk of time to eat, nap, and take a hot bath. I feel rejuvenated already just from that little break! I think I'm going to try pumping once or twice a day just to have it on hand when I need it in moments like tonight. Does pumping affect your milk supply negatively in any way? I'm hoping if I do it infrequently and breastfeed most of the time then it won't be an issue. But I've heard of women who exclusively pump and have good supplies, so the mixed things I've read have been pretty confusing! At any rate, I can bring a bottle with me while I'm out of the house with the baby now too! She passed out into such a deep sleep immediately after eating from the bottle, it was kind of funny looking how quickly she was satisfied. lol

[dashley111]

The weepies- yes, I had them SO bad yesterday.  I was glad to get on here and see Im not the only one.  My poor husband, I swear, every time he looked at me I cried yesterday.  I also get this strange anxiety when I breastfeed, which is so the opposite of how I felt with #1 and #2.  Im sure it will pass, but I do feel the begining of that PP emotional roller coaster setting in.

About NIP- you will get there.  It takes a while to just feel natural and comfortable nursing at HOME sometimes.  One day you will turn the corner where latching discreetly and easily is normal, and NIP wont  seem overhwhelming at all.  I nurse everywhere/anywhere baby needs, but I do remember that it took a while to feel natural after #1.

Apparently I need more practice NAK, my punctuation sucks.

[Jaimee]

Originally Posted by Abraisme 

Honestly, I would wait a little longer to introduce a bottle.  I think the recommendation for ebf babies is 4-6 weeks?  That way you have really established breastfeeding and her latch before offering her an easier option.  JMO though..

I second this opinion.  I personally wouldn't risk anything that could affect latch until about 6 weeks, but I'm cautious b/c I had latch issues with dd.

[Paigekitten]

I second Abra and Jaimee on waiting on the bottle.  My first had other issues nursing, but nipple confusion made everything a lot harder.

[Code Name Mama]

Originally Posted by Abraisme 

Honestly, I would wait a little longer to introduce a bottle.  I think the recommendation for ebf babies is 4-6 weeks?  That way you have really established breastfeeding and her latch before offering her an easier option.  JMO though..

You will get more comfortable with nursing in public, it just takes time like anything else. 

 

ITA - make sure baby really has the latch down for awhile, you don't want to battle nipple confusion! That being said, as far as pumping and supply, I would pump at the end of a nursing session so you aren't taking milk from babe. Here are some links:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/alternative-feeding.html
http://kellymom.com/bf/pumping/bottle-feeding.html
http://kellymom.com/momblog/topics/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/maintainsupply-pump.html

[MrsKatie]

Re: the baby blues, I will be 3 weeks PP tomorrow and the major weepiness/anxiety/overwhelming emotions seem to be leveling out.  I, too, have taken my placenta pills religiously, and have found that I haven't needed them as much the last few days.  I haven't even taken any today and I'm feeling pretty great, especially considering the fact that this is the first day that DH is at work AND my family is no longer in town (they were helping me out like crazy).  Being alone in the house with baby and DH's grandmother scared the crap outta me (not the baby part... the grandmother part, and the being sans my mom part), but we had a great day.  I took Katie for a long walk and even went out to a restaurant (had to take a bunch of it to go, though... I'll master it soon enough).

On that same note, feeling well and energetic enough to go out has REALLY helped.  I took the first 2 weeks PP very easy, and started to get stir crazy for sure, but was strict with myself and my activity level because I wanted to heal.  My energy still wasn't great, even though I eat really well/was taking my vitamins and placenta pills, so I started drinking a big mug of nettle and RRL tea every morning.  MAN what a difference.  I've been feeling pretty great ever since I started that.

My biggest complaint right now is that I have a muscle in the middle of my back that has become so tight and sore that it's started to spasm.  It's really affecting my range of motion/ability to do things.  I can't even believe how painful it is!  Any suggestions?  I'm paying great attention to my posture but I don't think I am very relaxed when I sleep, since I'm still getting used to having the baby in bed/being on high alert... maybe that's exacerbating the problem.

[Jaimee]

I had a break down this morning and cried.  I feel so frustrated that I put SO much thought and effort into figuring out who would look after my kids while I was in labor.  I asked for help... from my IN-LAWS and they are here and the baby is not.  I'm running out of time.  We're in a new state, it's not like we have a big support network.  I don't have other people I can call that will be able to look after my kids WELL.  There are, of course, people I can call, but they do not make me feel secure.  I want my MIL here b/c she can get ds back to sleep.  She can comfort my kids.  She leaves in a few short days.  And no baby.  So I cried and cried.  Thinking about how I had already lost having the expected early birth.  I have already lost a November birth.  I'm losing sleep every night b/c of my dislocated ribs that burn in just about every sleeping position.  Now I may lose a a birth where I feel comfortable with who is taking care of my kids.  And beyond that I am losing postpartum help each and every day that this baby is late. 

[meesh933]

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

I had a break down this morning and cried.  I feel so frustrated that I put SO much thought and effort into figuring out who would look after my kids while I was in labor.  I asked for help... from my IN-LAWS and they are here and the baby is not.  I'm running out of time.  We're in a new state, it's not like we have a big support network.  I don't have other people I can call that will be able to look after my kids WELL.  There are, of course, people I can call, but they do not make me feel secure.  I want my MIL here b/c she can get ds back to sleep.  She can comfort my kids.  She leaves in a few short days.  And no baby.  So I cried and cried.  Thinking about how I had already lost having the expected early birth.  I have already lost a November birth.  I'm losing sleep every night b/c of my dislocated ribs that burn in just about every sleeping position.  Now I may lose a a birth where I feel comfortable with who is taking care of my kids.  And beyond that I am losing postpartum help each and every day that this baby is late. 

I'm so sorry. :( This is all stuff I was super stressed about, too. Even with Jack coming early, we only got two days with my parents here after he was born. And even though most of my hard labor was at night, and he had DH to comfort him, DS still sobbed for me a good bit of my labor, which sucks. That baby will be out really, really soon, though. (I know from going nearly a week late with my first two that that's little consolation but it's true!) I'm sure it will work out in the long run, even if it's not how you imagined it. As far as you already are, I'm sure it'll be really fast and your kids will be fine with whomever is with them.

[Abraisme]

 

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

I had a break down this morning and cried.  I feel so frustrated that I put SO much thought and effort into figuring out who would look after my kids while I was in labor.  I asked for help... from my IN-LAWS and they are here and the baby is not.  I'm running out of time.  We're in a new state, it's not like we have a big support network.  I don't have other people I can call that will be able to look after my kids WELL.  There are, of course, people I can call, but they do not make me feel secure.  I want my MIL here b/c she can get ds back to sleep.  She can comfort my kids.  She leaves in a few short days.  And no baby.  So I cried and cried.  Thinking about how I had already lost having the expected early birth.  I have already lost a November birth.  I'm losing sleep every night b/c of my dislocated ribs that burn in just about every sleeping position.  Now I may lose a a birth where I feel comfortable with who is taking care of my kids.  And beyond that I am losing postpartum help each and every day that this baby is late. 

[SoCaliMommy]

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

I had a break down this morning and cried.  I feel so frustrated that I put SO much thought and effort into figuring out who would look after my kids while I was in labor.  I asked for help... from my IN-LAWS and they are here and the baby is not.  I'm running out of time.  We're in a new state, it's not like we have a big support network.  I don't have other people I can call that will be able to look after my kids WELL.  There are, of course, people I can call, but they do not make me feel secure.  I want my MIL here b/c she can get ds back to sleep.  She can comfort my kids.  She leaves in a few short days.  And no baby.  So I cried and cried.  Thinking about how I had already lost having the expected early birth.  I have already lost a November birth.  I'm losing sleep every night b/c of my dislocated ribs that burn in just about every sleeping position.  Now I may lose a a birth where I feel comfortable with who is taking care of my kids.  And beyond that I am losing postpartum help each and every day that this baby is late. 

 major hugs

[TalkToMeNow]

Sorry, Jaimee. Hugs from me, too.