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@LindsayInNY: that's amazing! She's still a new one so it takes apparently up to 6 wks to get day and night straight!
@badwolf: I've struggled with clogged ducts a lot
what usually works for me is a warm (not too hot) shower or warm compress and massaging the clogged part right before nursing. Sometimes it takes a few times - I've been known to shower 5x a day when it's really bad lol. It's been better with this LO but with my DS I ended up taking lecithin supplements to prevent clogs which really helped!
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@rpparker: @badwolf: @LindsayInNY: yay for breast shields!! I'm using one too and it's so helpful!!
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@fuzzypeaches: I started lecithin supplements last week. I read about possible changes in LO's stool but I haven't seen any. Did you notice any with your LO?
I had several clogs with LO1 and had several during engorgement this time. I think having almost any bra band has been causing it. I've switched to just wearing ribbed tanks with breast pads at home and that seemed to help a lot. Hopefully this week I can get back to no wire bras and nursing tanks since the inlaws are coming.
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Happy fourth everyone!
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@LindsayInNY: DD loves to be sideways. We call it the "football" hold!
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@fuzzypeaches: Welcome! We're changing with every feed. DD pees a TON and I'm pretty sure she would pee through the diapers if we didn't change with every feed! We're down to pooping once every 30-36 hours though so most of them are usually just wet.
@rosegold: DD hates to be put in her car seat but once she is there, she is usually pretty happy. We have a 6 hour drive next week though so that will be the real test of how she likes her car seat!
@badwolf: ugh! I've dealt with mastitis and multiple clogged ducts. It sucks!
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I am so over pumping at this point! I'm dealing with my 2nd round of mastitis in just 5 weeks and this miserableness is just not worth it! It puts me in worse pain than my c-section recovery and I run a 103+ degree fever (which is 5.5-6 degrees above my "normal") which means I'm pretty much worthless.
Obviously I need to get this mastitis healed first but can any of the second time moms advise on how to wean (while hopefully avoiding the mastitis and blocked ducts I seem to be prone to)?
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@MrsBrewer: @rpparker: @badwolf: @LindsayInNY: Also in the breast shield/boob hat club
I'm thankful that it helps me nurse, but it also annoys the crap out of me - especially at 3 am when I just want to sleep! I've tried a bunch of tips and tricks and watched YouTube videos ... hopefully I'll get it figured out (or I can wean this stubborn boy off of it)!
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@hocuspocus: aww, so cute!!!
Here are my two...
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@Mrs.KMM: After the mastitis is gone, you might start trying to gradually drop pumping sessions, (going longer in between sessions). I have heard cabbage leaves on your breasts (!!!) actually help. There's also a tea you could try... Something like, "No more milk". Or could take an antihistamine, since they tend to decrease supply. Maybe Google? Or try Kellymom.com - it is a well respected site with great into on breastfeeding (and I assume weaning). Sorry I'm not more helpful. My first daughter weaned on her own around 11 months as my supply was getting lower and lower. I think because my supply was already low, I had zero issues with engorgement.
Oh! I just remembered, if you do get engorged, you could try submerging your breasts in warm water. If the milk does not automatically come out, you can hand express a little. For some reason, that's not supposed to cause your body to make more milk.
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Hope everyone had a good fourth!
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Love seeing all your cuties! Happy 4th from Miss M!
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Add me to the breast shield club! It saves me from cracked and bloody nipples but it makes for a PITA when I'm not home and how messy it can get.
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@Corduroy: I thought perhaps his poo was slightly more runny, but nothing major! I also switched to regular tanks with nursing pads at night until things settled down a bit. At 1 month pp (!!!) things are good now but with Lo1 it took about 8 weeks!
@Mrs.KMM: omg mastitis is the worst. I had it twice with LO1 during the early days and once 3 weeks after I weaned him at 8 months! I know it's so horrible but it will get better - I wanted to give up so many times but the weaning risk of mastitis again scared me so much I just kept going lol.
When I did eventually wean, I dropped one feed every week until I was down to just night time. If you are pumping, I imagine I would just pump slightly less with feeds (going very slowly) until it's low enough that you can handle skipping some pumping sessions! Do you have access to a lactation consultant? They helped me so much when I was really struggling with all this! I know how terrible it is - I was actually nervous and terrified to get pregnant again because of the emgorgement/mastitis more than labor. -
Also - such cute 4th babies!!!! Love the outfits
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Here's my little firework! Unfortunately still mostly fussy and sleepy so not the best pics...
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@MrsBrewer: I've been away for a few days, so I went back and read the thread. You're crazy, but not crazy on the NTNP at 6 weeks! I say not crazy because you go ahead and get the hard part over with! I really wanted two, but with M having colic, now I'm thinking one and done. And if we wait until she's 3, and sleeping again I don't think we will go for #2. I think I would be okay with just one, but I have a brother whom is my best friend. And of course, I don't want her to be lonely. With that being said, we may start trying at her one year birthday*sigh*. I was also birderline pcos, and we had just started testing with the RE when I got pregnant.
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Here's my 4th of July cutie!
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@dc yoga bee: it's not totally set in stone yet. I'm going to talk to my midwife about it at my 6 week check up. If she recommends I give my body more time I might wait just a bit.
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My little patriotic sweetie. So many little cuties in their red, white and blue!!
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So total mom fail...I didn't even have a 4th of July outfit for my LO!
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@rpparker: i didn't have one for either of my kids
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@MrsBrewer: did you have a c section?
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@dc yoga bee: she is so beautiful! You make such cute babies, you've got to have more!
Jk, but I think its one of those things that can totally change over time.
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@Ash: no I had a vaginal birth. I just wasn't sure if you have to give your body more time inbetween pregnancies
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@MrsBrewer: ooooo! I think it's best to give your body time to heal (especially for the baby) but see what your midwife says, definitely.
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@78h2o: Lol thanks! Everyone keeps saying that. She just looks at you with those eyes that say, "mommy I can do no wrong!!"
@MrsBrewer: @Ash: I've read so many different articles saying give your body 12 months, give your body 18 months in between pregnancies, etc.. It's crazy how varied medical opinions are! I think as long as your provider gives you the okay you're good!!!
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Okay something magical happened last night...E slept from 9:45 pm- 6:00 am! I was up checking on her to make sure she was okay, but I hope this lasts!!
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@hocuspocus: My LO had a magical night too! I was surprised, because even though I took her to the fireworks, she slept in the Ergo the whole time, so it's not like she had sleep to catch up on! I think I nursed around 11pm and she didn't wake up until 4:45. Actually, she didn't wake up even... I woke her up because I happened to wake up at that time and I could see her stirring a little bit! I would love it if that continued! How old is your LO now?
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@78h2o it was so nice! I could seriously get used to it. We had a busy day yesterday but she still napped quite a bit too so idk what the deal was lol. she turned a month old yesterday.
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@hocuspocus: Ugh. We were up from 1-5 a.m. today (eating). Sigh. I'm really hoping sleep improves. We seem to be in a growth spurt (I hope that's the explanation...) I just end up with little energy for my toddler. Awesome for your little one, though!
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@78h2o: @hocuspocus: Wow!! Last night must have been the night of awesome sleepers.....Jana slept from 10 till 4 last night!!!
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@hocuspocus: @78h2o: @MrsBrewer: ugh so jealous. W still wakes up every 2-3 hours to eat. Still waiting for at least one night where he sleeps longer.
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What's normal for PP bleeding? Like, how long should I be expecting it to last? Does it depend on how bad tearing was? I'm over these pads!
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@LindsayInNY: my bleeding was still heavyish until 2w pp And I was using the thick pads. I used thinner liners after. I stopped bleeding around week 4. I still have to use them because of other discharge. I also had tearing, but not sure how much it affects the bleeding.
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@LindsayInNY: I am 5w2d pp and still having some bleeding...it's though most times, just requiring a liner. I can't remember when it stopped for me with my first, but I think it was shortly after the 6w checkup? I remember talking about it there.
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So question for second time moms. When do babies get to be a bit more interactive? Also should I be providing stimulation/entertainment with toys or anything yet??
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@Eko: Yeah I would call it moderate maybe? I'm using 3-4 pads a day (am, mid-day and pm). I had a 3rd degree tear so I don't know if that's to blame or being "active" during the day or what.
@78h2o: Ugh I'm dreading that if it continues! I literally have just enough butt covering underwear too lol.
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@LindsayInNY: hope you're healing well! I'm 3 weeks pp and finally less painful! And my bleeding is just starting to slow down to scant as well. You can expect some kind of discharge for 6 weeks.
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@LindsayInNY: I'm 4.5 weeks postpartum, and I'm using just liners now for the last 2 weeks. Bleeding has pretty much stopped now and is just spotting now. It's more of I'm really active during the day. I had a 2nd degree tear
what usually works for me is a warm (not too hot) shower or warm compress and massaging the clogged part right before nursing. Sometimes it takes a few times - I've been known to shower 5x a day when it's really bad lol. 
I'm thankful that it helps me nurse, but it also annoys the crap out of me - especially at 3 am when I just want to sleep! I've tried a bunch of tips and tricks and watched YouTube videos ... hopefully I'll get it figured out (or I can wean this stubborn boy off of it)!
Jk, but I think its one of those things that can totally change over time.
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