Weekly Post Partum Chat & Support 11/15-11/21 - Page 9

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by mamanurse

I figure if I make the minimum of 3 oz from Righty Thursday-Sunday leading up to my Monday workday, that should be just about enough for 3 bottles for her. My mom will also bring her to me at least once a shift to breastfeed and can also pick up some EBM at that time if she thinks she'll run out.

Do you just keep this expressed milk in the fridge from Thursday-Sunday? Is it really ok for that long? Hm, that's something to think about...

I just wanted to brag here that b/c I'm too lazy to sterilize my pump stuff (b/c of the thrush) that I tried to hand express before feeding Nora -- and I was able to hand express a whole ounce!!! Holy crap! It was much easier than I thought it would be. And instead of expressing it into a cloth, I caught it in a bottle and stored it!

On another note, I'm starting to get nervous about Thanksgiving. We're going to be at my Mom's for half the day and at my IL's for half the day. I'm nervous b/c I've never had to put Nora down for a nap before, usually she falls asleep on me, and then she sleeps on the floor right in front of me or in her swing. But at these houses, I'm going to have to put her down in a bedroom or something and what if she doesn't sleep? What if she just cries or something? I'm so nervous to have my family watch me be a Mama!!

I'm nervous about bf'ing in front of them, too. I'm going to do it, of course, I'm not leaving the room just to feed my baby. But I get nervous thinking about it.

I'm more nervous about the nap thing. I hope that I do a good job.

[mamanurse]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

Do you just keep this expressed milk in the fridge from Thursday-Sunday? Is it really ok for that long? Hm, that's something to think about...

On another note, I'm starting to get nervous about Thanksgiving. We're going to be at my Mom's for half the day and at my IL's for half the day. I'm nervous b/c I've never had to put Nora down for a nap before, usually she falls asleep on me, and then she sleeps on the floor right in front of me or in her swing. But at these houses, I'm going to have to put her down in a bedroom or something and what if she doesn't sleep? What if she just cries or something? I'm so nervous to have my family watch me be a Mama!!

I'm nervous about bf'ing in front of them, too. I'm going to do it, of course, I'm not leaving the room just to feed my baby. But I get nervous thinking about it.

I'm more nervous about the nap thing. I hope that I do a good job.

Good job at hand expressing! I'm piss-poor at it. My LC says to go by the rule of sixes. EBM is ggod at room temp for 6 hours, in the fridge for six days, and in the deep freezer for six months. I actually found my ebm could last in the fridge for up to 8 days.

As far as being on display for parenting, I don't even care anymore what others think. Would it be possible for you to wear Nora and then go put her down once she's asleep? That's generally what I do at big group events. If she does cry, remember that it's okay. Your family is going to expect her to do that.

[TaraRae82]

: I'll be wearing Ally Rae a lot because DH's family has a habit of taking her from me when she's crying w/o asking instead of just letting me take care of it....I am the Mommy afterall, am I not?! Plus, she gets super fussy if she's held by too many different people in one day. All she can handle is about 3 people so this will keep a ton of people from holding her and then passing her on to another person.

[sonshine_rae]

Holidays:
Yikes Tara I'd get mad about that!
Most people do the opposite with my kids they are quick to hand them over (after they get them overstimulated and tired LOL) when they cry. Although my Moms family does often try to 'stretch' my babies so they won't nurse so often..... which that kinda annoys me.... but oh well.

I will probably wear my baby some and let my Sis/SIL/Mom hold him some to, my baby doesn't like to be laid down much so I'm not to worried about naps we'll just hold/wear him for those. Nighttime I may try to put him in a crib of some sort, but if it doesn't work I'll prop myself with pillows and sleep with him in the bed (he can't lay flat due to the reflux).

We will go visit my family from the 28th-30th (aka next weekend), not sure when my in-laws might visit but they are doing a family thing over in the middle of Kansas.. that I'm not going to travel to this year, so they can visit us later if they want.

[PassionateWriter]

im pretty sure this is less than 100 "words".

(from kellymom.com)

HUMAN MILK STORAGE - QUICK REFERENCE CARD
Temperature Storage Time

Freshly expressed milk
Warm room 79°F / 25°C 4-6 hours
Room temperature 66-72°F / 19-22°C 10 hours
Insulated cooler / icepacks 60°F / 15°C 24 hours
Refrigerated Milk (Store at back, away from door)
Refrigerator (fresh milk) 32-39°F / 0-4°C 8 days
Refrigerator (thawed milk) 32-39°F / 0-4°C 24 hours
Frozen Milk (Do not refreeze! Store at back, away from door/sides)
Freezer compartment
inside refrigerator (older-style) Varies 2 weeks
Self-contained freezer unit
of a refrigerator/freezer Varies 3-6 months
Separate deep freeze 0°F / 19°C 6-12 months

[Bayleesan]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

Do you just keep this expressed milk in the fridge from Thursday-Sunday? Is it really ok for that long? Hm, that's something to think about...

I just wanted to brag here that b/c I'm too lazy to sterilize my pump stuff (b/c of the thrush) that I tried to hand express before feeding Nora -- and I was able to hand express a whole ounce!!! Holy crap! It was much easier than I thought it would be. And instead of expressing it into a cloth, I caught it in a bottle and stored it!

On another note, I'm starting to get nervous about Thanksgiving. We're going to be at my Mom's for half the day and at my IL's for half the day. I'm nervous b/c I've never had to put Nora down for a nap before, usually she falls asleep on me, and then she sleeps on the floor right in front of me or in her swing. But at these houses, I'm going to have to put her down in a bedroom or something and what if she doesn't sleep? What if she just cries or something? I'm so nervous to have my family watch me be a Mama!!

I'm nervous about bf'ing in front of them, too. I'm going to do it, of course, I'm not leaving the room just to feed my baby. But I get nervous thinking about it.

I'm more nervous about the nap thing. I hope that I do a good job.

wear her, she may not sleep in a strange place with all the energy going on

[lee1203]

Too much to multi-quote! I'm so sorry that some of us are dealing with fussy babies. Eowyn has her moments, but I get the impression it's nothing compared to what some of y'all are going through.

My hat also goes off to those of you with more than one little one. Good grief, taking care of one is so intense I'm rethinking wanting two in the long run.

I am absolutely amazed at how much milk you women are expressing. I was pumped (HA!) last night when I got an ounce from 10 minutes on one side. Mind, I only have a manual hand pump and have only used it a few times. As in, I have about 3 1/2 ounces total in the freezer. I won't actually *need* a stash for a few months, but it would be nice to have anyways. I'm thinking we'll introduce a bottle this weekend (she's 4 weeks now), since I will be going back to work very part-time come the new year.

Amber, thanks for those links on the nipple blanching! My left nipple has been doing that some. I'm sure it's from a still less than stellar latch. But good news! The raw bit is (2 weeks later ) starting to heal. I'm so excited, and so hoping it won't get messed up again.

Also, the little bugger has been napping in her swing for about the last 30 minutes. Glory hallelujah. This is quite a breakthrough. It may not last, but I'll enjoy it while it does. Typically if I'm not holding her she won't stay asleep.

[Amber Lion]

Originally Posted by lee1203

Also, the little bugger has been napping in her swing for about the last 30 minutes. Glory hallelujah. This is quite a breakthrough. It may not last, but I'll enjoy it while it does. Typically if I'm not holding her she won't stay asleep.

I'm thinking of getting a swing too b/c Addie is the same way. She'll sleep for *maybe* an hour if I'm not holding her... unless it's at night and then she'll sleep for about 3+ hrs (which doesn't make any sense to me, but oh well). My back can't take wearing her *all* day, so somewhere that will keep her in motion while I can get a break sounds like a good idea.

Oh, and yeah for healing nipples!!! I'm still working on it, the pain isn't as bad as it has been, but it's still there and I've still got some cracks that are hopefully healing. The vasospasm thing is getting to me a bit though, it's so weird! An LC told me to pre-heat my nipple before a feed, then to apply dry heat immediately after feeding... yeah right! I'm not that coordinated and Addie is not that scheduled for me to be able to anticipate her wanting to eat in time to pre-heat my boob!

[lee1203]

Originally Posted by Amber Lion

I'm not that coordinated and Addie is not that scheduled for me to be able to anticipate her wanting to eat in time to pre-heat my boob!

You and me both!

Actually, the past couple of days Eowyn's been eating every 2 hours during the day, almost exactly. So I figure I'll go out today, get a few things. Guess what day she decides to shake things up?! Silly baby. I am utterly incapable of hooking her on discretely (and am not coordinated enough to use the nursing cover a friend bought me), so we sat in Target's parking lot for a bit to let her nurse. Oh, and I wasn't going to get a swing, to be honest. But a couple of friends went in together for one and now I'm so glad they did. It's even got an AC adapter so we're not running through batteries like typical on swings. Score!

[janasmama]

neveryoumindthere This is pretty much how my morning was. The night before I had to keep moving DD1's feet off of Annalise's head.

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

neveryoumindthere (and other mamas of more than one) - I have no idea how you deal with having more than one child. I am so in awe. That sounds dreadful and I hope you get a teeny break somewhere (even if you have to lock yourself in the bathroom) and have a better day!

We've had a few years to work our way up to this step...I do not envy the parents of multiples.
's Celeste

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

I've given up and I got a script for diflucan for the thrush. My symptoms are all but gone so the GSE does work, but I think it was really upsetting Nora's tummy.

It made Annalise vomit.

[neveryoumindthere]

Thanks for the support everyone. I forgot to mention both dds woke up drenched in pee. lol of course I can laugh now..
As crazy as it sounds, the transition to 3 has been way easier than 1 to 2. Don't know why.

How many of us have thrush now? It seemed like it was discussed quite a bit this week..We did 3 days of the gentian violet but I still have some pain..I may have missed it but did anyone say how to do the apple cider vinegar? I'd like to try that next since I have it on hand...Do I just swab it on me before each feeding? and how much do I use per ounce of water, etc.

I'd love to reply to everyone's post but I'm still exhausted from last night so I'm going to bed before anyone wakes up!

[mamanurse]

Brace yourselves ladies...

Snuggle up with those sweet babes.

[Faerieshadow]

I am devastated for her.

[Baby_Cakes]

I just replied in the thread, but I am so sad for her loss. It was not the news I expected to hear. My heart breaks for all the babies born sleeping, but especially for hers this morning. It's just so hard to believe. There aren't really any words.

[mommysaurus]

Originally Posted by neveryoumindthere

How many of us have thrush now? It seemed like it was discussed quite a bit this week..We did 3 days of the gentian violet but I still have some pain..I may have missed it but did anyone say how to do the apple cider vinegar? I'd like to try that next since I have it on hand...Do I just swab it on me before each feeding? and how much do I use per ounce of water, etc.

How to fight thrush and win!
http://www.oz.net/~chotii/fighting_thrush.html


You can use ACV or white vinegar. Weaker end 1 tablespoon to 1 cup of water. for stronger 1/2 cup vinegar to 1 cup of water.

I doing a paste of baking soda and water for G's mouth. May break out the vinegar though. This is really slow going for us. I've never had it take so long for it to clear up but it's clearing....just slowly.

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

I just replied in the thread, but I am so sad for her loss. It was not the news I expected to hear. My heart breaks for all the babies born sleeping, but especially for hers this morning. It's just so hard to believe. There aren't really any words.

I replied too, I'm just so sad right now.

[neveryoumindthere]

Thanks Yvonne

I'm so sad for TxGirl really puts our struggles in perspective

[sonshine_rae]

Amber .... so I read over the info about vasospasms and I totally have that problem. Thanks for helping me understand what's going on with my BB's!!

[Baby_Cakes]

Yvonne, I can't get your link to work! Boo.

I had near complete relief using the diluted GSE for thrush, but I just could not take the constant spitting up from Nora. She would spit up her entire meal every time, so I nixed it.

I'm so glad it's Friday.

I'm bummed b/c my BFF blew me off. We had made tentative plans to hang out tonight, so last night I texted her asking her if we were still on (I was really looking forward to a girl's night out) and she writes back that she and her fiance are meeting a bunch of people for his birthday instead. How rude. I mean, the plans were tentative, but it was only because she said she was going to have a rough week at work and if she felt too beat she wouldn't go out. But she chose to go out with her fiance and his friends who she sees all the time, instead of me who she hasn't seen in a month. I'm so bummed.

So I'm going to have a margarita with my husband instead. Not the same, but it's something.

[mamanurse]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

I'm bummed b/c my BFF blew me off. We had made tentative plans to hang out tonight, so last night I texted her asking her if we were still on (I was really looking forward to a girl's night out) and she writes back that she and her fiance are meeting a bunch of people for his birthday instead. How rude. I mean, the plans were tentative, but it was only because she said she was going to have a rough week at work and if she felt too beat she wouldn't go out. But she chose to go out with her fiance and his friends who she sees all the time, instead of me who she hasn't seen in a month. I'm so bummed.

So I'm going to have a margarita with my husband instead. Not the same, but it's something.

I think a lot of friends without kids don't understand what it's like to have a baby. It can be so boring and isolating. When we make plans sans baby it can be the one thing we're doing for ouselves in a long time.

[mommysaurus]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

Yvonne, I can't get your link to work! Boo.

I fixed it! should work now.