I'm lucky to have had DH home a fair amount - at least he can try to entertain M!
we got the bumbleride indie twin and I don't think it's much smaller than the double BOB. It is slightly narrower, but still pretty big when folded. We have a Pilot, though, and the stroller lives in the back of that or the garage, so no real need for space saving.
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@Mrs.Lilac: hang in there! I've been having a tough timr BF-ing too esp with add in tongue tie issue + flat nipples. Some days are better and some days I cry and cry about it. I'm here if you need to vent! This group of moms have been so encouraging!
My nipples seem to be a little better but in general my whole boob is sore and feel like they are on fire and leak randomly even if I'm not holding LO!
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I think Logan might be starting the two week growth spurt right on time. Just spent two hours cluster feeding. I just hope he sleeps okay tonight and doesn't want to cluster feed all night...
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So interesting to hear about how different everyone's weight is PP! I'm up about 7 lbs from my "happy weight," and wore some regular jeans tonight. They were tight but not horrible. More than any number on the scale, though, is all the extra skin/flab that definitely needs some attention! Looking forward to running the very day I hit 6 weeks PP!
It's 8 PM here (I live in Southern California), and this is always the time of day my anxiety rises as I look ahead to the night feedings. The last two nights I've done all overnights and given N to my husband around 6:30 AM and slept for another two hours. He is more useful to me well-rested than not, and those morning hours I have to myself are excellent. If only N slept even a little longer between night stretches I'd feel SO much more rested!
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@Mrs.Lilac: sorry to hear that you're struggling with BF. I had SO much trouble the first time - I kn how overwhelming it can be. If you can get past the next few weeks it should get so much easier! I also don't think any of this stuff is worth torruring yourself over though. Baby needs a happy mama
Beautiful pictures!
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@winniebee: yeah - the fine we charted everything like crazy (partially because she was so small). This time I'm just sort of trusting that if he's peeing & popping constantly, he's ok.
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@Adira: the cluster feeding is crazy... Hope you're getting some sleep!
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@ChiCalGoBee: I start feeling a little anxious as soon as the sun goes down - it's so hard not knowing what the night will bring! I had these feelings to an extreme with my daughter - so at least I know it will get better!
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So far tonight I've nursed at 9, 10, 11, 12 and 1 so not a fun night. He's been wide awake for the past two hours but might be finally falling asleep. Fingers crossed!
I'm actually a little worried about getting back into my regular jeans. So far I've only been able to get into one pair, thinking my butt and hips got bigger and not so sure I'll lose that. I told DH I may be needing a new wardrobe for Christmas! -
@Adira: thanks so much for that advise. So useful. I Think you may be right and my latch isn't so bad and that my nipples just have to get used it it. They feel bruised now more than anything. It doesn't help that occasionally she pulls her head back still attached and I nearly scream! lol
@snowjewelz: thanks for the encouragement. It is reassuring to know im it the only one going through it! Although you sound like you have it much worse. Hope we both get sorted soon!
@BandDmommy: @MrsF: thanks, love the pics too. Can't wait to see the non Xmas ones though!
@josina: I put on some regular jeans yesterday and was so happy they fit but by the end of the day I had to have the button undone as they felt soooo tight! Think I was being a but optimistic! I Still have a definite podge buy I'm hoping it's still my uterus that hasn't contracted. If not I really need to stop eating icecream and start doing some exercise!
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@Mrs.Lilac: it's honestly not so bad most days but when its bad, it's bad! I just hope if we go for a second revision for the tongue tie I will really see a difference. And then I don't even want to think about weaning from the shield!
Currently I do most of the night time feedings... I rather DH have a good night sleep too so he can help me during the day or have energy to go fo work.
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Does anyone else find it hard to soothe baby without nursing them, even if others can? I can feed J forever but when I take him off (he never stops on his own) and try to hold him he's immediately rooting around again frantically and I can get him to settle, no matter what I do. If I hand him to DH or my mom they can get him to fall asleep holding him. I know that it's basically a reflex to eat all of the time as a newborn - but it's so frustrating! M was so colicky that it's hard for me to remember if she was this way or for how long.
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We spent from about 4 pm-11 on nursing yesterday basically hourly. He depleted my rock boob before bed! And then we got a 3, 2.5 and 2 hour stretch. And has been sleeping another 2 hours since the other kid woke up. I feel functional.
Our 2.5 year old is having a rough mama day. E was up late with dad and granny and we are all paying dearly!
I've been doing pretty much everything myself since my husband has been on call or working since we got home from the hospital. He burps him for me in the middle of the night but I'm not doing bottles yet so it's all me. A stark contrast to #1 when he had 12 days off and was doing 50/50 with me. I might have snapped like a twig at him last night over something small. I forgot how exhausting nursing 4 hours a day is.
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@MrsF: it's so hard when they just want to eat all the time! I'm finding soothing a little easier this time but last time around I was a wreck so I feel like anything is easier!
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@MrsF: you just described my morning! DH went to church and DD hasn't fallen asleep at all! I keep feeding, burping, changing, and holding her trying to get some stuff done!
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@winniebee: I cant imagine how hard it must be! I can barely do it myself with just one! I'm totally freaking out when DH resumes normal schedule next week. My mom is coming but I feel like DH is such good help even my mom can't conpare!
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@winniebee: yay for a little sleep and for feeling functional! (and for baby relieving some engorgement). It must be so hard with your husband on call
I'm lucky to have had DH home a fair amount - at least he can try to entertain M!
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@winniebee: @snowjewelz: I just wish I could soothe him! I try to put him in the carrier so that I can do some dishes or something while DH does M's bedtime routine, but he just roots around like crazy even if he just ate. Agh!
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@MrsF: I know. I was counting on the breaks this morning to get some things done but instead I'm glued to her! I think she is finally sleeping and DH is coming home. I haven't even eaten breakfast.. So hungry!
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@MrsF: I have not been using our carrier since D won't sleep in it and just roots like crazy. I'm hoping to try again next week.
DH was off all last week which was nice. This week it's just me and 2 kids again. We have mothers helper coming Wednesday. We also have a mini session with photographer Wednesday mornjng. We didn't get any pics of B and D together, since B was at my parents. I think we are finally all healthy. Thank goodness! Hoping to resume taking B to Little Gym. He needs the activity.
Anyone else realizing their car is too small? We have X3 and it is too small. Think DH is going to break down and get me a new car soon. Right now we are overwhelmed with options. Definitely want third row.
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@MrsF: I got some pretty decent sleep (two 2 hour stretches and one 3 hour one), so maybe he's not in the growth spurt yet! Not sure!!
@josina: How did your night end up? Hope you got some sleep!
@Mrs.Lilac: Do you have any lanolin or APNO? I applied one or the other other after every feed and it seemed to help. Hope your nipples get used to it soon so the pain stops!!
@MrsF: The baby can smell us! They know that milk is nearby when we're holding them, whereas when someone else is, they can't smell that mom smell! Definitely makes it harder for US to settle them since all they want is to nurse when they know we're right there! With Xander, I used to nurse him and then hand him off to Hubs to swaddle him and get him back to sleep!
@winniebee: Ugh, I can't imagine trying to handle two on my own. We actually look forward to the week now when Xander is in daycare. You SAHMs are amazing to me. I have no idea how you do it!
@BandDmommy: My Honda Accord seems big enough at the moment - both car seats fit, although the front passenger seat is a little cramped. I think Hubs Corolla is probably too small though... he hasn't installed the infant car seat yet, but I'm sure it'll be pretty cramped once he has.
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@BandDmommy: glad he is better! I'm totally stir crazy with being home since Thursday. Ty has gone out a few times (picked up dinner with dad, to a hockey game last night, outside with dad yestersay, to the park today) but in totally cooped up! So I don't know if our car will feel too small yet :). We have a ford edge and it has lots of cargo space.
We have a weight check tomorrow at the pediatrician and I am flying solo with 2. It's at 11 and I'm guessing it will take all morning to get out of the house....
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The double BOB takes up our entire trunk!
@winniebee: did you get a double stroller yet? What did you decide on?
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@MrsF: my baby is similar, likes to suck all the time. I have a very simple sling that lets me carry him/get stuff done like clean up or eat and still let him root around on my chest. He also really likes to suck his hands. The plus side seems to be he is a great nurser. Anyway I can empathize!
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I have been MIA from HB, a little overwhelmed by family visiting and recovery from the episiotomy. It realllly hurts to sit, so I'm nursing lying down, which is actually really comfy, or standing with him in a sling. I've only had my mom, dad, brother and his gf over but whew. It really throws off our routine. As soon as anyone comes over I want them to leave. I feel like such a B but I can't help it.
Hope all of you are hanging in there!
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@BandDmommy: yeah - I'll have to try the carrier every so often to see how it goes. I keep telling myself that everything is a phase!
I don't think we'll get a new car because my conmute is so long and I need the good gas mileage. It's definitely easier to pile in DH's SUV though!
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@Adira: he can definitely smell me! I know it's a biological necessity but it's infuriating
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@winniebee: hope the weight check goes well! It takes me forever to take the 2 kids anywhere.
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@Adira: I did get E to sleep at 1:30 and he slept till 5:30 and then till 7:30 so not horrible. I can't complain because I know some of you moms don't get that.
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@magnolia: glad the sling is working for you! Sorry that your episiotomy is still bothering you. That sounds like a lot to deal with
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@magnolia: Sorry it hurts to sit! I was sitting on pillows for the first week and a half post partum. Witch hazel pads really helped and lots of baths.
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@magnolia: aww I hope you heal soon! I had one too but I stopped taking pain meds and using topical stuff a few days ago. I'm surprised that it's healing quickly. I hope the same for you!
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@Adira: I have been using lanisoh which is why it's think my nipples are not split or bleeding thank God!
@magnolia: so sorry about your stitches. I can't imagine how uncomfortable you are. I am still sore and only had grazes. Hope it heals really soon.
@winnibee - I feel your pain. My DH only got one day off and after that I was left completely on my own. It was (and is) really overwhelming. My family don't live near me sonic on my own a lot. Not much fun but it is what it is I guess. Wish my hubby could have time off or get back before 7.30 each night
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I've been trying to apply lanolin after every feeding and letting my nipples air out a little too. Sometimes it's hard though if I want to go to sleep, or if there are people around... That's why I much prefer DH around since I can do whatever I want! I feel awkward letting my boobs hang out around my mom!
Tomorrow is the last day DH is home before he returns to work... I am so sad! He has been SO amazing in supporting me
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@josina: Hmmm... I'm not sure about the dirty diapers! I know that at some point, it's normal for breastfed babies to go days without having a dirty diaper, but I'm not sure when that's considered normal.
@snowjewelz: I did the same exact thing with Xander! I HATED when we had company over because otherwise I just kept my boobs out 24/7 because anything else hurt! Lanolin definitely helps. So does APNO if you can get some. Bummer tomorrow is your husband's last day home.
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@Adira: I know! I feel like the next time I pull them out they're not even healed b/c I could only let them out for a few min then I hurry up and apply lanolin and stuff them back in lol!
The good thing is the week after is Christmas so he'll be home more again! I told him I'm gonna play it by ear and maybe have my mom not stay for so long... I will either end up needing her help, or maybe I'd rather be alone!
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@josina: I'm not too sure I think 3 BM a day from about a week old on is considered normal? Doesn't hurt to call and ask. It could be that he's just gassy from something you ate.
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I think my husband is going to be able to take the week after Christmas off. I just realized my older son is off pre school starting next week for 2 weeks (he goes 2 days). That should be interesting....
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@banddmommy: I think every full-featured double stroller takes up a ton of space...the shape of the monstrosity is the only thing that changes
we got the bumbleride indie twin and I don't think it's much smaller than the double BOB. It is slightly narrower, but still pretty big when folded. We have a Pilot, though, and the stroller lives in the back of that or the garage, so no real need for space saving.
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@BandDmommy: we haven't gotten one yet but I leaning towards bumbleride indie twin.
@KayKay: other than the ginormous aspect of it how do u like the bumbleride? That's what we are thinking of getting. Do you use it w car seat adapter?
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@winniebee: yes we are super-happy with it so far and have a good friend who loved theirs (and recommended it) as well. we will probably use it more after the snowy winter, but I did want something that could handle snow. And I really wanted something that would be good for walking to the park, could handle grass/trails, and we could run with (although, let's be honest, I don't plan on doing tons of running with a double!!). It handles well and the canopies are awesome. Plus a handful of accessories were included, like car seat adapter.
I had been considering something inline instead of side by side, but realized I'd rather have the off-road/running versatility than 15 different seating arrangements.
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