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CD Momma's, how many dipes (approx!) are you going through each day right now?

@glitter- I had to google DTD. LOL! Need to get with the program. We got the go ahead on Friday. Goofed around Friday night, but I am still a little terrified to go down there. (Even though I had a C-section)

As far as what is normal for us. Ms. A and I try to schedule one 'outing' a day. Most of the time it is mummy and me stuff, so baby yoga, infant massage class, mom groups, 'play' groups. Most of the time she sleeps through all these 'activities'.

At home she is a short napper. We have found she sleeps a little longer if she is swaddled during the day, but it is traumatic getting her to agree to get swaddled in the day. In the night she is now doing about 5 hours straight. It is hard getting her to sleep though, and we have been trying (unsuccessfully) to get her to bed at 7 - 8 p.m.

We have her in a cosleeper attached to our bed. However, to get her to sleep, we cuddle her and 'co-sleep'- but not for the entire night. I do love those snuggles though, even though I don't sleep as well out of being too nervous.

Hats off to you cloth diapering mamas! Impressive. I can't imagine the number of changes with my baby who poops 10-12 times a day

@Mae: I am divying up my stash between kids, plus I have small size Fuzzibunz I can use. DD is on the BGs all snaps open sizewise so I took my most boyish ones with best elastic and have 25 total for him(BG and FB) see where that gets me.

I don't CD with DD at night, we did until she got to a certain age, then she just wet through when she started STTN (oh what a glorious acronym that is, I dream of it!). So I will with him until he starts stretching things out, but no hopes on it being anytime soon!

He is sooo congested right now, poor guy, I ended up putting him in bed last night and propping him up to try to help him breathe better.

I went through all my CDs today as I need some elastics re-done. I have a lady do them, $4 each. I'm sure I could do them, but so not motivated for such a task!

@mae- no such thing as too personal. Geez, we have shared lots of poop stories (ours, not just the babies)

During the OB appt, I had a pelvic exam, and it was super uncomfy. Ob said it was because the cervix was still very 'soft and delicate' from labor process (I labored 21 hours before C-Section). He then said you would have to take it slow and lots of lube.

(Ok- I never thought I would type all that- but oh well! LOL)

So my "period" is still extremely light with no cramping, so perhaps it isn't a period at all :S. I'll just blame it on the depo too.

@Beebug: we CD full time and go through roughly 8 diapers a day. I try to remember to change him every 3 hrs max, and definitely immediately when he poops. But... he doesn't fuss when he's dirty so sometimes 3 hrs goes by and I forget!

@Mae - Aidan James, 9lb 1oz.

@Mrs. Sea Otter: congrats! Hope you both are doing well!

Oh and we bought a pacifier today! Such a game changer!

@Mae: Thanks for updating! only change is that she was born on 5/11, which was Mother's Day and the best gift ever.
I mainly lurk because I hate typing on my phone and have had constant houseguests. I will try to post an update and share a photo once my in-laws leave.

So I must be crazy. I'm sitting here in the waiting room for my 6 week pp appointment, and I see all these pregnant women and I miss being pregnant! I don't miss the first trimester, but I kind of miss everything else! I guess it's because this pregnancy was physically easier than my 1st and this was probably my last time being pregnant. It makes me sad. I'll never get to feel sweet baby kicks again Yes - I'm crazy.

PS. DH will be moving out early next week I have to just let it go and hope things will work out.

I am debating leaving DD in daycare now, having go from planning the four of us plus dog and a summer ahead of us to this is a bit of a wrench, but is for the best at this point. I totally could handle DD home at this point, so do think I will keep her home, but maybe PT there? Ugh, not sure.

Once he is out I am going to reach out to a few friends who know about our "stuff" but I am sure are sick of hearing from me and the cycle of he and I and let them know he is actually out and try to foster some friendships much better than I have in the past. Ironic timing, but at least I can try now.

I have been MIA for a while again! It's sooo hard to get on the computer these days!

@Mae: Thanks for the updated list! Tiny change for me...William was born on May 22! And to chime in on your question on dtd after a c-section...for me it was really quite uncomfortable after I had my c-section with DD. I'm not really sure why...since I didn't labour at all and there was no "damage" down there, but it still took a few "tries" for it to not be painful. Hopefully it won't be as bad for you!

@Beebug: Oh no, I'm so sorry to read your update I will be thinking of you, and hoping that you guys are ok. Like @Glitter said, you sound so strong. Your kiddos are lucky to have a strong mama like you!

@Mamasig: If you are crazy, then I am double crazy. I have MAJOR baby fever. For at least a week now...I've been dreaming of having another one . I am INSANE. And it's only making me sad, because we are done no more baby plans for us.

@Glitter: Oh no, I really hope for you that it's not AF!

Things have been going pretty well for us lately! My rash is finally somewhat gone...I will still have it for a few months probably, but it's much lighter and not itchy anymore, so I can finally sleep...which is great, because I have been blessed with an AMAZING sleeper. Well so far anyways...W sleeps from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m...wakes up for a quick feed, then goes back to sleep until we get up for the day. He does usually stir around 5 am and I bring him into our bed and he falls back asleep (without a feed). I so never thought I would co-sleep either, and I'm trying to cut down on it, but those last few hours of sleep are worth it. Last night we got even more amazingly lucky...he slept from 10pm. - 5h45 am with no wakeups. I couldn't believe it...I woke up in a panic and looked in his bassinet and he was just starting to wake up. My boobs were NOT happy hahaha...super engorged since normally I pump when he wakes up for his 3 a.m. feed.

We have been going on tons of outings. We basically go somewhere every day, and often two outings a day when DD is home. We go to parks, the mall, storytime at the bookstore, ikea, museums, etc. I'm not very good at entertaining DD at home, so we go to a lot of different places! The days when DD is at daycare, W and I will go on a long walk or to run a few errands.

DD is getting better and better with W...she still occasionally gets upset if I'm holding him, but for the most part, she's great with him. Here is DD showing W how tummy time works W is more into face planting on the blanket than holding himself up...

Just got caught up. Will reply later from my computer but just wanted to say hello to everyone. I don't know how to post pics here but added some to the fb group. Hope everyone is doing good and those with struggles that they will get better soon!

@Beebug: I'm so sorry to hear about DH moving out, but it sounds like it may be for the best. Sending you lots of good thoughts!

@cookie_dough: Love the pic - so sweet!

@HayleyJane: Juna is so cute. Congrats!

@Mamasig: yup crazy but I'm right there with you! I love being pregnant and I think baby snuggles are seriously addictive. If it were totally up to me I'd have at least 2 more babies, sooner rather than later!
@Beebug: I'm so sorry to hear about things with your DH. I hope a little time and distance is all you need to work things out. No phantom movements for me but I have gotten freaked out when I wear him in the ergo and he kicks me. I've actually had a little panic that i haven't felt him move regularly when yeah i realize I'm not pregnant!
@cookie_dough: Wow that is amazing how well W sleeps! Wevhave some good and some crappy nights. That pic is so cute. Great that your DD is adjusting.

What is normal for tummy time at this age? DS1 started rolling belly to back at 6 weeks but DS 2 just wants to go to sleep. He can lift his head but has no interest. So crazy to see personality differences so early!

I'm super modest normally, no cleavage, I don't dress girly enough for that, but no issues bf'ing anywhere. Done restaurants, doctors waiting room, pharmacy waiting area, grocery store parking lot, bench at zoo, whatevs, but I do use a cover.

Ugh I can't wait til we are all not sick, C is soooo stuffed up, his worst day yet today.

I had DD home today, omg I am in for it come Saturday when officially on my own. She goes to daycare tomorrow and Friday, but was home today as daycare had an appt.

Oh my goodness!! I'm sorry I just disappeared. I've never experienced such a rough go as that pregnancy! Too much morning sickness and other problems (on the plus side, I finished the pregnancy 5 pounds lighter than when I began.)

And then, the delivery. Oy mi! I had pre-eclampsia on April 23, went into the hospital and had a round of cytotec, cervadil, TWO rounds of pitocin with almost no contractions - this little boy did not want to come out! After 42.5 hours of "labor", the midwife recommended we consider a c-section, since the pre-eclampsia was getting worse. So we did. 30 minutes later, we had little Sullivan - 9 pounds, 10 ounces. He is beautiful and eats a TON. He's 8 weeks old and already eating 6-8 ounces at each feeding. I've had almost no time online since I started maternity leave 9 weeks ago.

And after the delivery - we went home and then had to return to the ER with Sully because of complications. Four more days in the children's hospital. Geez, what a trip.

Little Sully is so worth it, though.

I have LOVED catching up with all of you over the past few days, reading for every detail on my phone while Sully feeds. I've missed you all!!

Congrats to everyone. I hope to be online more now. Thanks so much for all the advice and words of wisdom so many have offered. I love these boards!