https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:34:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2837706 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 06:02:56 +0000 csross217 2837706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm: Potty training went great! She caught on very quickly and we've only had a few accidents. </p> <p>Things are going well here. DS is already almost 14 pounds! He has his 2 month appointment today. DH is back at work, which has been difficult since he works 12 hour shifts. I'm trying to find time to get out of the house and do things for myself, but that's been hard. My mom is helping out some when she can. </p> <p>How is sleep going for everyone? DS sleeps great at night, a 5-6 hour chunk, but his naps only last about 20-30 min during the day :bummed: we went through this with DD too and I know they'll lengthen on their own in a while, but I feel like all I do all day is try to get him to sleep... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2836077 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:31:53 +0000 nwm 2836077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@csross217: i just want to send you my heartfelt kudos--LO1 has been super resistant to the notion of potty training so i think i may flake out on trying to do it. i just don't think i can handle a major battle while we're trying to get on track with just managing two kids at once!</p> <p>how is everyone doing? admittedly we are using a baby nurse M-F and my mom has come to stay with us M-F as well, and that has been SO helpful. things feel a lot more manageable now...although i have trouble seeing how exactly we get from here to somehow being able to handle these two on a 2:2 or 1:2 basis : ) hope everyone else is adjusting well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2833088 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:09:00 +0000 csross217 2833088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm: I'm glad to hear bfing is getting easier! I totally forgot how painful it was in the beginning. DS had a crazy strong latch right in the beginning that tore me up, plus engorgement was super super painful this time. Things are much better now though!</p> <p>I'm sure I'm going to jinx it, but potty training is going awesome! We are doing the oh crap method and we've had very few accidents and even took a trip to the store yesterday. She's been dry for naps and even woke up dry this morning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2832591 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 08:50:01 +0000 nwm 2832591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@csross217: so glad to hear DS is easier at 5 weeks! I remember that being a real low point for my DS so that is a true test. Hope you continue to keep the PPA and PPD at bag too. DD is just over a week old now. For me, the first few days definitely felt easier than the last time, but it has been a rude reminder how hard breastfeeding is...after a few days of sore nipples, working constantly to get my supply up, pumping, supplementing, etc., it definitely started to wear on me. I think we’ve started to turn a corner though and the pain is a lot better so I’m hoping we continue on a positive trend.</p> <p>Good luck on the potty training, report back how it goes!! I have been considering doing this with DS in a couple weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2832446 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 05:41:51 +0000 csross217 2832446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that all the June babies are here, how is everyone doing?</p> <p>DS is 5 weeks old now, and is so, so, so much easier than his sister was at this age. I was fully prepared for another colicky baby, but he's just very laid back. He's eating and sleeping amazingly well, which is so nice after struggling for so long with DD.</p> <p>As for me, I had pretty severe PPD/PPA last time around so I'm keeping a close eye on it. I've had a little bit of the baby blues/irritability, and am nervous about DH going back to work next week, but I think I'll be ok this time around without meds.</p> <p>On another note, we're doing the 3 day potty training bootcamp with DD this weekend! We stocked up on juice, treats, and big girl panties. Wish us luck..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2831572 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 18:16:03 +0000 trixi 2831572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats @nwm !!! </p> <p>@sunflowerbee I pumped today for first time. I fed lo then put her down for a morning snooze and took a long shower. Pumped for about 15 min after that. I knew LO would probably be good for at least 2-3 hours so I pumped in between that stretch. I got about 3 oz so I think that’s plenty fo have on hand for me to run errands tomorrow. I will probably incorporate pumping once or twice a day once LO gets on a better schedule and start a small freezer stash. I don’t want to be connected to my baby plus the pump so I’m going to try not to stress. I don’t want a deep freeze full of milk but would like to have enough to get out of the house here and there!! I’m already feeling cabin fever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2831497 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 05:35:44 +0000 csross217 2831497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm: Congratulations!!!!!! I'm so happy that Baby A is finally here!!</p> <p>@trixi: I'm going to break out my pump soon. Last time, we fed DD her first bottle when she was about a month old. I was worried about nipple confusion since BFing wasn't coming easy for us. This time around, DS is nursing like a champ and I'm sure I could have given him a bottle before now. </p> <p>@sunflowerbee: I'm going to start pumping to build up a freezer stash before I go back to work. My plan is to pump once a day after DS nurses. That was enough last time, but we'll see what my production is like this time around! I might need to do it after 2 or 3 feeds.</p> <p>DS is 1 month old today! :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2831467 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 20:44:42 +0000 sunflowerbee 2831467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm: Congratulations!! So glad to hear that your baby girl is here! Glad it was a quick delivery and happy belated birthday to you too!</p> <p>@trixi: I pumped for the first time a couple days ago just to practice using my pump for the first time. DH fed DD her first bottle and it went well! I’m also curious about how other moms are incorporating pumping with breastfeeding to build a stash or have bottles so others can feed the baby. Do you pump after LO feeds? How many times a day do you plan to pump? DD seems to be going through a growth spurt at 3 weeks old so I’m curious how and when to start pumping throughout the day. </p> <p>:heart: June Mamas :heart: </p> <p>5/31 - Csross217 (#2) :boy: Baby C<br /> 6/1 - Ms. RV (#2) :boy: Baby G<br /> 6/7 - Sunflowerbee (#1) :girl: Baby B<br /> 6/19 - Trixi (#2) :girl:<br /> 6/28 - Nwm (#2) :girl: Baby A </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2831291 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 10:08:34 +0000 nwm 2831291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, Baby A is here!! She was induced last evening (doctor went to strip my membranes again and said “there’s nothing left to strip!”) although I was already starting contractions naturally. She came super fast and only missed sharing my birthday by 2 hours! We are so glad she’s here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2831245 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:39:20 +0000 trixi 2831245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm we are going to take the silence as a really good thing! We hope you are finally getting your new baby snuggles. Update us when you can! </p> <p>Other new June mamas..anyone breastfeeding break out their pump yet? I feel like it’s so early ( LO is 10 days old) but my parents will be visiting this weekend while husband goes to a family wedding and I’m thinking I need to do a big grocery run...feeling like I am gonna need to pump a bottle already to leave behind so I’m not as anxious about leaving her. When did you start pumping on top of bf-ing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2831054 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:17:40 +0000 csross217 2831054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm: Let us know how your appointment goes today! Fingers crossed for you and I hope you get some newborn snuggles very soon :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2830741 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:10:17 +0000 trixi 2830741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm I’ve wondered about you and checked the board a few times to see if you had baby news! The first membrane sweep didn’t work for me either but that second one sure did! Maybe doc will do it again for you Thursday and then also schedule induction? Can’t hurt right!!!<br /> You will have a baby in your arms before you know it, but I totally get the anxiety and impatience!! Well all be watching for an update. Sometimes when you schedule the induction baby gets word and comes on their own!! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2830688 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:12:53 +0000 nwm 2830688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>well ladies, went in for a blood pressure check yesterday and was dilated 4-5cm (and bp was normal thankfully)!! the doctor did a membrane sweep, i ate a bunch of spicy noodles and walked around a bunch...and here i still am! just trying to balance my extreme impatience and anxiety against my desire to let this little girl come in her own time and have faith in the process working by itself (setting the membrane sweep aside). my son was late, i was late, my sister was late...there should really be no surprise i'm late again! the doctor did say given how dilated i already am i have the option to induce basically anytime...my next appointment is thursday morning, so i think if she hasn't come by then i'm going to pull the eject button and go for an induction. i want this little lady here before june is over!</p> <p>hope you all &amp; your babes are doing great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2830382 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 09:18:15 +0000 csross217 2830382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: Congrats!!!!! So happy for you!! and glad you made it to the hospital in time :shocked: that was one of my greatest fears this time around! Hope all is well!</p> <p>@nwm: Thinking of you! I'm sorry you're feeling nauseous but I hope it's a sign that things are progressing!! Keep us updated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2830287 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:21:53 +0000 nwm 2830287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: thanks!! Nothing happening yet. My blood pressure was a bit high at the doc yesterday but all my blood work was normal. I go in for another blood pressure check Monday. In the meantime I felt super nauseous for a few hours today and I really hope that’s a sign things are moving along! Hope you and little girl and fam are doing great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2830261 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 17:52:21 +0000 trixi 2830261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm checking on you and sending you good vibes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/13#post-2829775 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:58:06 +0000 sunflowerbee 2829775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: Wow, Congratulations!! That’s crazy how quickly your labor progressed and I’m glad you were able to make it to the hospital!</p> <p>@nwm: Looking forward to hearing an update from you soon!</p> <p>Baby B and I are doing well. I can’t believe she’s going to be 2 weeks old tomorrow! We had a weight check at the pediatrician’s office this morning and she’s back to her birth weight which was great news! She’s been getting longer stretches of sleep at night, which her parents appreciate. Hope all the other mamas are doing well too!</p> <p>:heart: June Mamas :heart:<br /> Babies Welcomed:<br /> 5/31 - Csross217 (#2) :boy: Baby C<br /> 6/1 - Ms. RV (#2) :boy: Baby G<br /> 6/7 - Sunflowerbee (#1) :girl: Baby B<br /> 6/19 - Trixi (#2) :girl: </p> <p>Due Dates:<br /> 6/23 - Nwm (#2) :girl: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829761 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:47:18 +0000 nwm 2829761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: hooray! congrats! can't wait to hear more :wink: can't believe how quickly that happened--ack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829758 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:33:57 +0000 trixi 2829758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm yes she’s here! You were right! Born last night!! I had that membrane sweep at 3:40, started feeling uncomfortable at 9 pm—got to hospital at 10:03 and had her at 10:24 :shocked: on call doc literally walked in the door and was putting a glove on and I pushed her out! Very intense and very fast. We are all in love, will report back soon. And will be waiting to hear from you!! It’s gonna be here so soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829556 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:17:39 +0000 nwm 2829556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: hoping no updates from you for a while means some real progress :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829261 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:57:57 +0000 nwm 2829261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@csross217: that is so crazy that it's only now your due date. kudos on being so ready for the early arrival--if i had gone 2.5 weeks early that would have been quite the upheaval! hope everyone is feeling better :wink: </p> <p>@trixi: so excited for you today!!! i have a good feeling about your appt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829241 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:53:53 +0000 trixi 2829241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@csross217 a ten pounder! :shocked: Glad things are going great for you guys, me and @NWM will keep you updated on the two month-enders! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829206 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 05:49:31 +0000 csross217 2829206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: Fingers crossed that things get started for you after your sweep today!!!!</p> <p>@nwm: So sorry to hear about DS's knee, but glad that the doctor isn't concerned!</p> <p>Yesterday was my due date! I can't believe DS has been with us for 2.5 weeks already. He was obviously ready to make his big debut much earlier! My nurses said that if he had waited until his due date he would have been over 10lbs :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829123 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:33:03 +0000 trixi 2829123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm funny how we're having lots of similarities this pregnancy. Now if only we can both have early babies :grin: I am hoping tomorrow's sweep will do the trick but I am feeling defeated from last week!</p> <p>I am so glad DR thinks LO's knee is ok. I bet he is just a little sore still and will be just fine in a few days. Ok, now one less thing to worry about :) Cmon babies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2829117 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:18:13 +0000 nwm 2829117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: oh wow that's funny we both had that experience friday! i have to think we're both making good progress through these things even if they're intermittent. also, maybe this time you'll be close enough for your appointment tomorrow to do the trick! my next appt is thursday but i'm sooo hoping not to make it that far.</p> <p>and we just got back from the orthopedist and she thinks there is nothing serious going on with DS! phewf! she definitely agreed he is clearly wobbling on it a bit so we're still in observation mode, but DH has torn ligaments in his need and was really terrified that's what had happened, and the doctor really didn't think it was anything like that. such a relief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2828977 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:14:03 +0000 trixi 2828977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm Oh my I really hope everything is ok with his little knee, let me know what you find out.</p> <p>I also had some BH on Friday night! They were about 30 minutes apart and I'd say I had about 4 that I timed, a few more before then that I just brushed off as being 'just a bit uncomfortable'. I didn't even wake up DH but I went to sleep thinking, maybe this is the start of it!! But...nada since then. I go back to see DR tomorrow for my 40 week check (really I'll be 39 + 4)...I imagine she will do another membrane sweep and we will discuss induction at 41 weeks. UGH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2828942 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:21:31 +0000 nwm 2828942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@trixi: haha oh no that's kind of hilarious!!! i'm definitely still hanging in wiht you. on friday i was feeling a lot of braxton hicks (or TBH gas manifesting itself weirdly) and was totally thinking it would happen imminently, and then this weekend, nada. no practice contractions, no other signs things are progressing. sigh. at least baby girl is still moving around a lot and i've now knocked out even the "nice to dos" on my to do list, so just trying to stay patient. </p> <p>meanwhile we're worried that DS did some structural damage to his knee in a fall this weekend so we're taking him to a baby orthopedist this afternoon. so that's a distraction but honestly a pretty crappy one! really hoping the little guy is ok and we're just being paranoid :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2828903 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:24:59 +0000 trixi 2828903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@csross217 Aw I hope everyone is finally feeling better. That would be soo terrible!!!</p> <p>@NWM are you still hanging in there with me? My husband actually sent me a text when I got to work that said "don't kill anyone." lol I must've been a bit cranky this weekend??? :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2828646 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:31:41 +0000 nwm 2828646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@csross217: oh nooooo! having a head cold PP sounds pretty brutal, especially with it hitting the whole family! hope you guys are coming out the other end, though! so glad to hear the little guy is being a champ through it all. hope you can get some good meds :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-2018-moms/page/12#post-2828573 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 06:18:04 +0000 csross217 2828573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm: @trixi: It sounds like you both are making some good progress! I'm so excited for the last of the June babies to arrive!!! :grin: </p> <p>Things have been a bit rough here - DD caught a cold just a few days after DS was born which made her SUPER cranky, and it's making its way through our whole family. I've been hit the worst since my immune system is already shot, but it's soooooo sad to hear DS's little coughs at night. Luckily, he's a champ and is still eating and sleeping well. I have my first postpartum appointment today, so I'm going to ask what meds I can take while nursing. Normal postpartum crappiness + head cold = worst thing ever :sad: </p>