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[element2012]

I think I gained about 40 pounds (didn't really weigh myself those last 2 weeks) and I lost about 25 without doing anything. I now have 15 to go that I need to get serious about. I have had an insane appetite so I have to really watch what I am eating. I've been trying to walk more, but it is a little tricky making sure baby girl is fed, dry and relatively content, and that it is the right time of day to walk outside (in FL we have to worry about heat still!). Next week I will be 4 weeks PP and feeling ready to start yoga again.

This girl is definitely a spirited one. Lately she's had a "witching hour" (or hours), where she is awake from 10pm to 1am and fussy. She'll nurse until spitting it all back up if I am not careful, so daddy and I have to take turns trying every soothing method, then nurse, then soothe, until she finally conks out. I don't think I'd consider her "colicky" as she's not screaming, she stays rather quiet as long as we're bouncing, walking, etc, just won't fall asleep and stay asleep... This too shall pass.

This is a completely not fun topic, but did anyone here deal with anal fissures? How did you clear them up?

[Kaitlyn811]

Oh Element..sorry to hear about your bum ): I only have experience with the 'roids. Would Tucks help with your issue?

[AlwaysPraying]

Montessorimama, so far bamboo works great and so is cotton. Didnt notice much difference in absorbency. Baby's bum is clear of any rash that we had with sposies, thank God. So far our absolute fav diapers are blueberry bamboo, and least fav are ordinary blueberries, they are horrible, so rough and rigid and leaking all the time. Softbums are also not bad, echo shell ones. Grovia -too bulky for a newborn imho, will use them later when he is bigger.

Our baby is super fussy. Has that one thing that drives me crazy cuz i cant figure out why he is doing it. In the middle of feeding starts pulling the breast, make angry noises, fuss and cry. It was going on for few days already. Things are worse during the day and a bit better during the night.

Regarding extra weight. Im so happy to finally live without pregnant belly that indont notice anything else. Im still big though no doubt

[lactatinggirl]

Originally Posted by element2012 

I think I gained about 40 pounds (didn't really weigh myself those last 2 weeks) and I lost about 25 without doing anything. I now have 15 to go that I need to get serious about. I have had an insane appetite so I have to really watch what I am eating. I've been trying to walk more, but it is a little tricky making sure baby girl is fed, dry and relatively content, and that it is the right time of day to walk outside (in FL we have to worry about heat still!). Next week I will be 4 weeks PP and feeling ready to start yoga again.
This girl is definitely a spirited one. Lately she's had a "witching hour" (or hours), where she is awake from 10pm to 1am and fussy. She'll nurse until spitting it all back up if I am not careful, so daddy and I have to take turns trying every soothing method, then nurse, then soothe, until she finally conks out. I don't think I'd consider her "colicky" as she's not screaming, she stays rather quiet as long as we're bouncing, walking, etc, just won't fall asleep and stay asleep... This too shall pass.
This is a completely not fun topic, but did anyone here deal with anal fissures? How did you clear them up?

Even when they spit up, it's only a very small amount of the contents of their stomach. Even then, nursing actually helps them to digest what's in their belly. I've had issues with oversupply and forceful letdown, which makes her spit up even more than the average baby. It helps to block nurse. Possibly you could do that when your babe is fussy?

[moonSnail]

element.... I am dealing with fissures, too.  I don't know what to do to clear them up but the issue is driving me crazy!  I am trying to keep things moving and soft so I don't have to push at all and I'm using a cloth to hold the really sensitive spot.  That helps a lot.  I am also using witch hazel.  It seems to be getting a bit better but unfortunately I am still bleeding every time I go.  Let me know if you find anything that works.  I am also going to talk to my midwife at our appt. on Monday to see if she has any other advice.  I hope things clear up for you soon because they are so painful!

[chilichiki]

A friend sent this to me today...I have to say I am guilty of 99% of this...too funny!

[AfricanQueen99]

"What if I just lay here?"  HAhahahah!  I've so done that!

[montessorimama1]

Originally Posted by AlwaysPraying 

Montessorimama, so far bamboo works great and so is cotton. Didnt notice much difference in absorbency. Baby's bum is clear of any rash that we had with sposies, thank God. So far our absolute fav diapers are blueberry bamboo, and least fav are ordinary blueberries, they are horrible, so rough and rigid and leaking all the time. Softbums are also not bad, echo shell ones. Grovia -too bulky for a newborn imho, will use them later when he is bigger.
Our baby is super fussy. Has that one thing that drives me crazy cuz i cant figure out why he is doing it. In the middle of feeding starts pulling the breast, make angry noises, fuss and cry. It was going on for few days already. Things are worse during the day and a bit better during the night.
Regarding extra weight. Im so happy to finally live without pregnant belly that indont notice anything else. Im still big though no doubt

My babe does the same, and i noticed he usually needs to burp or pass gas at that point and then he's better.

[AlwaysPraying]

Yep but he does it even after burping, gas and whatnot. Couldnt sleep more than 10 min because of that. Yesterday I started swaddling his arms and he stopped doing it!

[lactatinggirl]

Originally Posted by AlwaysPraying 

Yep but he does it even after burping, gas and whatnot. Couldnt sleep more than 10 min because of that. Yesterday I started swaddling his arms and he stopped doing it!

http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/fussy-while-nursing.html

[lactatinggirl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chilichiki 

A friend sent this to me today...I have to say I am guilty of 99% of this...too funny!

lol that was pretty funny. I sincerely hope that no one here is doing the baby schedule thing though. That can cause so many problems with milk supply.

[AlwaysPraying]

Thank u lactatinggirl!

[montessorimama1]

OMG, I peed my pants laughing at that video! 

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by AfricanQueen99 

"What if I just lay here?"  HAhahahah!  I've so done that!

Me too!!! 

[juneboymum]

I can't believe Eli is already 4 weeks old today!  Time is flying!  He's growing sooo fast and is such a joy.  We're getting pretty consistent 2-3 hour sleep periods day and night.  Nursing is getting better everyday.  I still have to take ibuprofen for the pain, but my poor nipples are finally healing since I started pumping a couple bottles a day for him.  I feel bad that I had to start bottles so early, but it was necessary because no matter what I did, my nipples would bust back open everyday with him nursing every 1-2 hours when he's awake.  Luckily, we haven't had any problem going between the breast and the bottle.  The chiro works on him weekly to loosen up his jaw/cheeks, etc.  Hopefully we can go back to 100% nursing in the next week or two.

My older son has really seemed to adjust well, but we just found out that he started biting at daycare!  He has always been such a good kid and apparently he was devastated by his first "time out" at daycare for biting.  I know a lot of toddlers go through this, but you never want your kid to be "the biter"!  We've had several calm and loving conversations about how serious biting is and how much it hurts....I only hope it's sinking in and he doesn't do it again!  I don't know if it has anything to do with some internal stress from the new baby, or if it's just coincidental that it started now.  Today, I really made an effort to focus on him and do what he wanted....so after the chiro we went and he got a haircut, went to the library, and played outside (in the sun) with his umbrella.  The things 2 yr olds want to do!

Next week we leave for sunny Florida!  I keep thinking I should start making my packing list now in order to finish by March 8th!

[montessorimama1]

Ugh... I wanted to buy some jeans and/or cargo pants that fit me right now because I am tired of wearing sweats and maternity pants.  Well, I tried on about 10 pairs of jeans and they were all horrible.  I'm currently somewhere between a size 10 and 12, which threw me into a fit of depression because I was a size 6 before I got pregnant.  I keep reminding myself that it took me 40 weeks to gain this weight and I'm only 6 weeks pp.  I ended up buying more sweats and taking myself (and my munchkin in the Moby) out to lunch... 

[AfricanQueen99]

You'll get there, Pilar.  The old motto (back for our mothers and grandmothers) was "nine months up, nine months down."  Don't get discouraged...we will both fit back in those size 6s in no time!

I'm getting a little bummed about working out.  Q will be six weeks next Monday and that means she can start in the gym's daycare, but there is NO way she's going to be away from me for more than five minutes.  Seriously.  The kid cries when not Moby'd or on the breast.  I'm going to cry if I can't get back to Zumba soon.  I *need* to be working out so I'm bikini ready by this summer (Vain?  Yes.  But I don't care!)

[juneboymum]

I've wondered if I can wear Eli in the ergo and do the elliptical at the same time.....I really miss my size 6 jeans, too!  I have my post-preg jeans upstairs in the guest room but I haven't broken down to get them.  My maternity jeans help hide the flab belly so I'm OK with that for now.   I'm going to start myfitnesspal app again tomorrow.  I wish the weather would stay warm so we could do more walking outside.

[lactatinggirl]

Originally Posted by montessorimama1 

Ugh... I wanted to buy some jeans and/or cargo pants that fit me right now because I am tired of wearing sweats and maternity pants.  Well, I tried on about 10 pairs of jeans and they were all horrible.  I'm currently somewhere between a size 10 and 12, which threw me into a fit of depression because I was a size 6 before I got pregnant.  I keep reminding myself that it took me 40 weeks to gain this weight and I'm only 6 weeks pp.  I ended up buying more sweats and taking myself (and my munchkin in the Moby) out to lunch... 

I got some jeans from Ann Taylor Loft today and they feel fantastic. I think a big part of getting jeans, especially postpartum, is where you get them. This article was helpful for me: http://thestir.cafemom.com/beauty_style/111611/Perfect_Jeans_The_Ultimate_Buying I didn't end up getting a pair that they mentioned, but I kept their ideas in mind when getting the jeans. I ended up with a Petite Modern Flare and I'm so happy with them. :-D