https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:24:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2661050 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 21:21:51 +0000 Miss Ariel 2661050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kitkat: yeah!! Such an awesome night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2660871 Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:53:30 +0000 Kitkat 2660871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Ariel: sorry, just now seeing this. So Wednesday night he had another good stretch (8:30-2:30 I think), but I still couldn't rally get him to go down. He'd go down for maybe 30-45 minutes then wake up again. BUT, last night he slept from 9:30-6:00!!! I fed him, put him back down using the advice to keep my hands on him for 30 seconds until he seemed really asleep and the he slept till 9:30am :shocked: so last night was definitely our best night so far.</p> <p>Sorry your night was rough :bummed: hopefully tonight is better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2659823 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:52:08 +0000 Miss Ariel 2659823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kitkat: how did last night go for you? If it didn't work, don't despair too much since it isn't foolproof, as evidenced by my night last night. :sad: </p> <p>It took three separate trips to get him to sleep last night. Then he woke up at 12, 3, 4, and 5.... So pretty much the worst night of sleep he's ever had. Hopefully tonight is better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2659205 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:03:01 +0000 Kitkat 2659205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Ariel: @Shantuck: thanks! Will definitely try this tonight </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2659035 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:10:00 +0000 Shantuck 2659035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had some success with a similar approach. I just wrap my hands around her when I put her down so she still feels like she's being held. She will usually open her eyes, see me, and then go back to sleep. I walk away when she seems pretty zonked. Also, the only place we can put her down and expect sleep is the rock n play but I remember this being a short phase with DS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2659026 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 07:39:26 +0000 Miss Ariel 2659026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kitkat: my dh's trick is that once you've set them down in the crib rock their body from side to side so they think they're still being held. Their breathing will change once they fall asleep. But instead of just stopping the rocking rest your hand on their chest for a minute or two before leaving.</p> <p>It used to be almost every night I'd but J down and 5 minutes later he'd be awake and crying again and dh would go in and put him down again. But since he told me what he was doing, it's rare that we need to go back in. </p> <p>Good luck!!! And hopefully he figures it out soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2659015 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 06:18:23 +0000 Kitkat 2659015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cross-posting from the FB group:</p> <p>Losing my mind. We have been trying to establish a bedtime routine and put B down at about the same time every night. We start around 7:30...I change his diaper, read book, feed, swaddle, then my husband rocks him to sleep. He will not go to sleep for me after feeding. He either cries or is just wide awake. </p> <p>When he is finally asleep in his bassinet (usually about 45 minutes after my husband takes over rocking), he'll sleep 6-7 hours (which is great). When he wakes up around 2 or 3 we change him and feed him and he will fall asleep nursing. I hold him for 5-10 minutes to make sure he's asleep/doesn't want to eat any more, but the second I put him back in the bassinet he wakes up and cries. He sounds uncomfortable...like he's gassy or something, but he won't burp if I try to burp him again and sleeps soundly in my arms. It's been taking 60-90 minutes to get him to go to sleep again and I'm losing my mind. Last night my husband had to go sleep on the couch at 4am because of the crying. Tonight I tried giving B the pacifier when he started crying, which worked, but would fall out when he fell asleep and the cycle would start again. I'm currently rocking him in the nursery and he's asleep, but I'm afraid to put him down again 😕 Any advice? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2652716 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:19:56 +0000 whiskers 2652716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bernieboo: I'll wall you a link to my facebook and you can send me a friend request- since it is a secret group you have to be my friend for me to add you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2652351 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:25:22 +0000 FaithFertility 2652351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Ariel: Super jealous!!!!!! Last night was the best it's been in a week! He is doing 2.5-3hr stretchws after 4-5 the first week home.....cmon kid!</p> <p>He definitely likes a full belly to be comfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2652309 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:14:21 +0000 Bernieboo 2652309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@whiskers: I'd like to be added to the Facebook group please! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2652182 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 13:43:04 +0000 whiskers 2652182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there is anyone else who wants to join our facebook group, let me know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2651740 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 09:39:17 +0000 Miss Ariel 2651740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the past week-ish, J's been waking up at 12ish and 3ish pretty consistently. Well last night he skipped his 12 wake up and slept through till 3! Part of me thinks he's too little to sleep so long, but the other part of me is just like, "yeah, sleep!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2650350 Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:48:37 +0000 TFrances 2650350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that we're into November, I'm going to be leaving this board and just participate in the FB group. Too many sites to keep track of! I don't participate in the rest of Hellobee, so no sense keeping this tab open all the time. Hope to see you all on FB. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649449 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:32:25 +0000 whiskers 2649449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: M will also take 3-4 oz from the bottle </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649327 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:05:17 +0000 jaguar 2649327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: Claire's rainbow swaddle? :D It's from How Joyful. Joy is amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649143 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:10:59 +0000 TFrances 2649143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: Q is formula fed, but he averaging 3 ounces in a sitting at 6 weeks old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649082 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:43:18 +0000 FaithFertility 2649082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: Thanks, I remembered seeing those that is what I was thinking.... hasn't happened again I told home nurse today she said just to watch it and be aware what I eat or what he gets when/of it happens again!</p> <p>Thanks for info :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649053 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:10:23 +0000 NorthStar 2649053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: I check in on these boards periodically and blood in stool is an indication of MSPI (milk, soy protein intolerance) or some other intolerance. Do a search here on Hellobee (both forums and blog posts) as there is a ton of info.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649050 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:07:41 +0000 DesertDreams88 2649050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jaguar: I'm lurking, love to hear about all the new babies :) I love the blanket, where did you get it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649049 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:02:56 +0000 avivoca 2649049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: I haven't tried a bottle yet with A, but I feel like she could do it. She's a chunk! Girlfriend was 9 lbs. 11.8 oz. at her appointment last week. I can't wait to see what her official one-month weight is next Monday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2649022 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:23:15 +0000 FaithFertility 2649022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have so many ?<br /> I feel lilike a new mom again...lol</p> <p>AJ can down 3-4oz of BM in a bottle!<br /> Any other kiddos taking that much?!<br /> I feel like that is a lot?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648344 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 21:39:35 +0000 Miss Ariel 2648344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: @FaithFertility: @Amorini: us too! K is still in daycare so it's just me and J most of the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648325 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:30:53 +0000 jaguar 2648325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: Have been thinking of you, mama. x </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648321 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:22:27 +0000 TapDancer 2648321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: ohhh, c panties? Never heard of them...googling/buying right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648320 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:18:28 +0000 Amorini 2648320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TapDancer: I'm using C-panties and I wear them all day, every day! It helps me feel more supported when I cough, sneeze, laugh...you name it! Plus nothing is digging into the incision since my normal undies are all bikinis. They are so expensive but I bought two pair and wash frequently!</p> <p>@avicoca: hey, thanks! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648317 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:13:51 +0000 avivoca 2648317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TapDancer: I used one last time and you are supposed to wear it all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648307 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 19:54:40 +0000 FaithFertility 2648307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: same G goes daily, saving Grace! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648306 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 19:54:12 +0000 FaithFertility 2648306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Doing well Aj had some blood in his stool today 😕 not sure what caused that?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2648304 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 19:49:06 +0000 TapDancer 2648304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are any of you ladies using a postpartum belly bandit (or something similar)? My OB recommended it since I'm healing from SPD (pelvic separation issues) during pregnancy and it also helps keep pressure/weight off my c-section incision. But I'm not sure how it's supposed to be used - all the time except for sleeping (so even when sitting/nursing)? Or just when walking around/upright? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/october-2016-postpartum/page/3#post-2647013 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 02:43:04 +0000 avivoca 2647013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@whiskers: The only reason I am doing so well is because we still send H to school full-time. </p> <p>@Amorini: Praying for you as you heal! </p>