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I'm at 10 weeks plus a few days now. I'm looking forward to when I can feel the baby move so I'm not just relying on the previous ultrasound and getting bigger to reassure me that baby is still alive.
Breastfeeding my toddler (almost 20 months old now, wow) is going well most of the time, thanks be to God. Sometimes we skip a day - not always my fault being busy; sometimes she just isn't interested or is okay with water and too distracted with her siblings. I'm careful to use pillows so she doesn't lay on her baby brother or sister with her full weight, and I have pregnancy mama reflexes now so when I can see that she might step on baby or push her hand into baby as she gets up (or climbs on me on the couch) I protect baby in the womb with a hand gently. Breastfeeding hasn't been tied directly to any spotting in this pregnancy and I am working on eating and drinking enough for 3 so we're good to continue.
I had gas pains yesterday - I forgot what that felt like during pregnancy until then. I called the after hours doctor number because I wasn't sure if it was just diarrhea pain or if the cramping indicated a problem with baby; I was already on the couch with a big glass of water when I called. They had me call back if I had discharge, which I did when I started bleeding a little, but I felt much better when I finally laid down after lunch, which is apparently much better for letting the gas out than sitting with my feet up.
I hope you and your babies are all doing well!
Breastfeeding my toddler (almost 20 months old now, wow) is going well most of the time, thanks be to God. Sometimes we skip a day - not always my fault being busy; sometimes she just isn't interested or is okay with water and too distracted with her siblings. I'm careful to use pillows so she doesn't lay on her baby brother or sister with her full weight, and I have pregnancy mama reflexes now so when I can see that she might step on baby or push her hand into baby as she gets up (or climbs on me on the couch) I protect baby in the womb with a hand gently. Breastfeeding hasn't been tied directly to any spotting in this pregnancy and I am working on eating and drinking enough for 3 so we're good to continue.
I had gas pains yesterday - I forgot what that felt like during pregnancy until then. I called the after hours doctor number because I wasn't sure if it was just diarrhea pain or if the cramping indicated a problem with baby; I was already on the couch with a big glass of water when I called. They had me call back if I had discharge, which I did when I started bleeding a little, but I felt much better when I finally laid down after lunch, which is apparently much better for letting the gas out than sitting with my feet up.
I hope you and your babies are all doing well!