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@Adira: count your blessings!! She was ok when we out this morning but then got upset and wouldn't calm down for the car ride home. I just wish I knew what to do to get her use to it. Or how to teach her to calm herself down.
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On my phone and on a new page now so hard to address everyone...
@Smurfette: & @Arden: I've been taking K out in the stroller with car seat or in the car at least once a day for the past several days just trying to get her used to being strapped in. For the most part it's gone over well and seems to get better little by little. As much as I was REALLY anti-pacifier, we've come to the conclusion that sometimes, especially in the car, the pacifier is more for K than for us. She gets soooo worked up, that if the soothie can calm her down, it's better for her health and reduces spitting up and hyperventilating. Good thing is that she generally will just suck for 20-30 seconds and drop it. It worked like a charm last weekend when we came back from the long drive from ILs house. And yesterday when I was walking her home from the grocery store (and I forgot to bring her carrier). 20 seconds with the soothie and she was out. The TOUGH part is when I'm driving with her by myself. I think the soothie helps, but she wants it continuously because she can't see anyone back there with her, and she can't hold onto the soothie by herself for longer than a few seconds. If she's asleep or calm, it's okay. But if she's already stressed out and strapped in - then it's a tough ride home. My hope is just to have more and more calm car seat experiences for her o start having good associations with it.
I also am working in a goal of having her just be calm while awake sitting in a non-moving car seat. Need this to happen so we can eat out and/or just do things like run errands!
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We are going to run out of Newborn diapers today and then we'll be in Size 1's! DH thinks they look huge on K, but I don't think we should buy more NB size. Lol.
Clothes wise I've basically phased out most of it the past couple of days. Once it's washed, it's been going in a bag for storage or to give away. :(. The non-Carter's stuff are still too big though. Even the cute Little Me outfit I bought for her "coming home" outfit is still huge on her though! I'm guessing K is close to 9lbs now.
@Arden: If you have a Nordstrom Rack near you, you should keep an eye out for Tea Collection stuff! I've found some pieces there and even stocked up to size 2T. They go really fast though!
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@shopaholic: I wish we could calm R with a pacifier. She rarely, rarely takes one. Jane tried about 6 different kinds. She started sucking on my Mom's chin this morning but wouldn't take the pacifier. I wish she would cause I know that it will help sooth and comfort her. Glad that K is handling the car seat better!! We moved to size 1 diapers a couple weeks ago cause the newborn were getting tight and I had to open a new pack. I need to pack up her newborn stuff as well. I could use an extra drawer for 0-3 stuff since she has so much of it.
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@Arden: My "nursing uniform" basically consists of button-down shirts (usually a chambray), with a nursing tank underneath. I bought some bras at the Destination Maternity sale, but honestly like the Target Bravado tanks the best.
@Smurfette: I think K would prefer to suck on her fist if she could control it or our pinkies too. The chin though! lol! Funny!
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@shopaholic: Yeah, I really need some nursing tanks. I will buy a couple of those really good Bravado ones as soon as I can afford it - they are like $45 apiece! I'm a quality vs quantity kind of girl, but sometimes that means waiting a long time to get anything.
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@Arden: Yeah - I wanted to get the "real" Bravado ones but I just couldn't hold out any longer and bought some of the ones they sell at Target. They are like $25-26 each.
P.S. Be careful of Lanolin & white nursing tops. Apparently they stain, and I was really upset I stained one of the tanks. Even at $25, but now I feel like I can't wear it even if people are just at the house. It's weird to have an oil stain over your nipple!
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@shopaholic: Do the target ones have built in bras? I'm a DD so I really have to have a bra in the tank, I can't freeball it!
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@Arden: Yes, it's like a shelf bra cami, but it clips down. Microfiber kind of material (which is why I like it better than their own Target brand cotton ones). It's nicely fitted.
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@Arden: I have some from Target and they were like $20 a piece. I probably am a DD right now with nursing.
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Hi everyone!
It was a lovely spring weekend in NYC so we tried out best to take advantage of it. On Saturday, we drove to Brooklyn to visit some friends who have young kids. It was a beautiful day to walk around and we took Pete out to eat with us for the first time. Of course, I had to give him a bottle of pumped milk because he was starving as soon as we got there, and I wasn't quite ready to nurse in public/all of our friends, but he gulped down three ounces of milk and then promptly fell asleep in his stroller for the rest of the afternoon. Yesterday, we met DH's sister and her dog in Central Park for the afternoon. We brought a picnic blanket and had fun watching the rollerdancers skate in the park. Pete seemed to enjoy the fresh air and the groovy disco music!
I've found that he really enjoys an evening bath. He whines when I first put him in the little infant tub, but once his body is nicely warmed up from the water, he actually falls asleep there. I think it must remind him of the womb! He loves being all wrapped up in the bath blanket to dry off and then falls into a deep sleep for about 4 hours afterwards.
Breastfeeding continues to change each day over here. Some days are pain free and it really feels like we have gotten the hang of it. But then, just when I think we've got it, there's a bad latch or a milk supply issue it feels miserable all over again. Hoping that things level out soon.
We have also been having some diaper issues. We have tried Huggies and Pampers and both have leaked on us a lot. I can't tell if this is just a normal part of having a boy, or if we should continue to look for a better fit. I ordered the free sample of diapers from The Honest Company and I can't wait for them to come in the mail. They look so stinkin' cute! Has anyone here tried them? I hope they are able to better contain our little fire hose...
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@Adira: I'm so relieved that it worked out with your husband! You must be feeling so much better! How did breastfeeding go for you over the weekend? Any latching success stories? Or did you try the pump or supplement with formula?
On Friday night, Pete seemed insatiable. He was eating and eating from about 8pm until midnight. Finally, at midnight, I was exhausted and my boobs felt like they were going to fall off. I had to pull out 2 ounces of formula. He gulped about half of it down and then finally fell asleep. I like that earlier quote about "guerilla parenting" for these first few weeks. You just have to do whatever works!
@shopaholic: Thanks for the welcome! I'm glad you were able to get your battery replaced. I'd be lost on maternity leave with no internet/computer. There are so many baby questions I have, I am always online searching for answers!
How goes the breastfeeding for you this week? Are your nipples beginning to heal now that's you've been on the meds for about a week? And how is little K taking to her medicine?
And good luck looking for other new moms in the neighborhood too! I'll let you know if I come up with a good strategy for approaching some that doesn't come off as too crazy and aggressive, lol!
@smurfette: I know you mentioned that you have a pediatrician appt. on Tuesday. I think R must be growing well if you've moved to size 1 diapers! Hopefully, she'll have a great weigh in and the doc can provide some help regarding the tummy issues and spit up.
I wish I had some advice to give you regarding the car seat. Pete hates to be buckled in the car seat too. Sometimes his screaming makes me tempted to not pull the buckle as tight but I have to remind myself that it's for his own safety that I'm making it tight. And luckily, the pacifier seems to calm him down once he is in there.
@arden: Fingers crossed that DH picks up some work hours for the next few weeks. In the meantime, does he get to spend some more time home with the baby these days?
I have actually been avoiding any official nursing clothes. They all seem so expensive to me! I have been wearing some cheap cotton v-neck dresses that I picked up at a local discount/99cent store. Not my most fashionable wardrobe pieces but they were about $6/each and do the job for now! I did buy a few proper nursing bras so that I can wear a clean one each day in an attempt to avoid infections.
Alright, I look forward to hearing about everyone's weekends and experiences this week! Cheers!
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Oh my gosh, so many things to catch up on!!
@shopaholic: Glad to hear you're having some success getting K used to a car seat. Sounds like it's slow going, but progress is progress! And I used to be anti-pacifier too, but the soothie can be a lifesaver sometimes!! I think if we use them sparingly, hopefully our babies won't become too attached. Though who knows...
It's so crazy to me that K is JUST now graduating from NB diapers! I just bought size 2 the other day because I think Xander might be getting ready to graduate from size 1! He's ~11 lbs, so I know he should be able to stay in the size 1s until he's 14 lbs, but he's had a couple blowouts already, so I'm thinking we might move on soon...
@QueensBee: Sounds like you had a fun day in the park!! It's gorgeous here today and I wish I had friends who weren't at work so I could go hang out with them outside! I'm impressed your little one falls asleep in the bath! Xander doesn't seem to mind having a bath, but he just looks confused the entire time he's in it, haha. I think he hates when it's over though because he cries when we take him out until we can get him all dried off and warm! And I know exactly what you mean about the breastfeeding issues - sometimes Xander latches just fine and I think we'll be okay, but then he'll regress and I'll be in pain and I want to quit! Have you tried Pampers Swaddlers? We use those and haven't had any issues (except when Xander goes three days without pooping and then lets out a massive one!).
As for us, I decided to seek the help of a lactation consultant on Friday to help with Xander's latch. Unfortunately, no one got back to me until late in the afternoon, so I couldn't get in to see anyone. I was worried about making it through the weekend, but after watching a couple youtube videos on latching, I felt like Xander and I had some success at least a couple of times! Most of the time he was still latching bad, but sometimes he did well! I actually think my bad nipple might be healing!
This morning I decided to go in to see a lactation consult, regardless of the success we'd been having over the weekend. I figure any tips I could get would be awesome. Of course Xander likes to show off, so he latched perfectly the entire time we were there! But the LC did have some tips for me and I was definitely feeling more confident by the time we left. We'll have to see how the next feeding goes! Also, she weighed him before and after he ate and he ate 3.8 oz! What a piggy! And I'm glad to know my boobs are supplying so much milk for him!
Also, last night went REALLY well! Not latching-wise, but sleeping-wise! After I fed Xander around 8:00, he went 4.5 hours between feeds! That was followed by two 3.5 hour stretches! It was AWESOME. I got so much sleep! Now I just hope he does it again tonight!
How's everyone else doing with sleep?
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@QueensBee: Sounds like you had a great weekend! I am so jealous of all your time out of the house. DH and I are struggling with feeling like we are stuck in the house. R loves the bath one night and the next screams the whole time. She is keeping us on our toes for sure. We can't figure her out. We are using Huggies. I am wondering if we need to go to size 2. R had a couple leaks today. When she goes poop it seems to always travel up in the back. And today it actually leaked up. Then another time it leaked out the side. Going to wait and see how much she weighs tomorrow at the doctor. But I also think they will be too big for her. I am going to need to open a new box an it is a 200+ so I don't want to open it unless I know we will use them all. Those suckers are expensive.
@Adira: That is awesome that he is latching better and the LC gave you some tips. 3.8ozs is great!! Jealous of your sleep!
We are doing the same sleep wise. We finally got her down at 1030 last night. DH heard her around 1230, and got her before she started crying, then she slept till 2 on him. That is the only way we are getting at least 3 hours, but he isn't sleeping great when she is on him. Last night was the first time I slept that whole stretch. I feed her at 2 and then it was 345 till I could put her down again. Usually she falls asleep nursing, not sure what was up last night. Then she slept 2 hours and then slept for 30 mins before I had to put her on me to try and get some more sleep.
Reagan has her one month appointment tomorrow. I can't wait to see how much she has gained. Does anyone know, do they get shots at one month? I am making DH come with me so we can both talk to the doc about her reflux and make sure we leave with a prescription.
R has been good today. She is getting more alert during the day between naps. We took a walk this afternoon, she did better in the car seat. Until I stopped the stroller to bring the trash cans back up to the house. But we made some progress. I think we need to practice her being in the car seat more with it not moving.
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@Adira: so glad hour time with the LC went well!! You're doing great
@Smurfette: good luck with R's appointment tomorrow. Hope you get some answers. Regarding sleep, how does she like the swaddle?
As for us, I feel like I am finally coming out of the post-delivery fog. I'll be honest, I've had some trouble bonding with Andy, despite him being adorable, because I am holding on to some anger from L&D (and some shock about what I was able to do). My husband has been awesome with him thankfully, so he is letting me take my time. The physical healing has been awful and distracting too, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
We had some alone time this afternoon which helped a lot. My first full day of SAHM-hood alone is next Tuesday when my husband officially goes back to work (instead of working from home.) I'm not dreading it, just hoping my body is healed enough that I can get around and do what I need to do easily. A massage tomorrow should help
Bonus picture!
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Got a couple sneak peak photos from our newborn photog!
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@Arden: awesome!! You all look so beautiful
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@QueensBee: Wow! Jealous of your wonderful weekend and being able to go out so much with you LO! DH and I went out to lunch with another couple yesterday. DH is still very hesitant to take her out anywhere, so I told my GF that I am training both baby AND hubby to go for outings! lol!
Kaitlyn LOVES the bath. I mean, she instantly calms down and just seems to really enjoy the warm water. Definitely think she thinks she's back in the womb!
I think she especially likes getting her hair washed! We've been bathing her just about every night to try and establish a bedtime routine and association. I've also been giving her a massage after the bath every night and I think it's been helping with the intestinal gas. We've mostly used Pampers, but also some Huggies, and some no-name brand my sister bought for baby shower games. I actually liked that the Huggies seem to have this catch-pocket on the back? I think blow-outs are kind of a "phase" thing I've read a lot of threads on HB. Seems like they go through some phases of just blowing out no matter what brand. That being said, this weekend I finally used our Size 1 diapers and K had 2 crazy blowouts! I thought maybe the diapers are still too big and loose in the legs, so we used one of the no-name brand diapers, and yet another blowout! We've never even had more than an occasional blowout here and there, so I was flabbergasted! But today, no more blowouts. No problem. So I'm guessing her system was just getting a good clean out or something!
I bought some Honest diapers too because they are just so cute! Haven't tried them yet, but I've read some great reviews on HB! Mrs. Pen loves them!
I've been better at giving K her Zantac and I think that does help with the stomach pains. I just have to time to prep it and have it ready to give before I nurse her. She has to be really hungry to drink it (even mixed with milk) - she hates the taste of it. The thrush seems to be about the same and I worry it's starting to spread to her tongue, so I've been very aggressive with the meds for that. It's just so difficult with that one because it basically needs to sit and "coat" the affected area.
Ooh! That neighbor JUST had their baby! I saw today they posted a sign and balloons outside with "It's A Girl!" I'm going to go over and try to introduce myself and give them a card with my number. I mean, our girls WILL grow up on the same street together!
@Adira: I forgot to tell you that it is SO great to hear you and your hubby were able to have a discussion and he didn't mean it (or even remember he said it). That being said though, I DO think you might want to see if he's willing to talk to someone about how he has the tendency to just say things when he's frustrated and later saying he doesn't mean it. DH always has told me "there are some things that can never be un-said" and words really do stick with you forever. You'll want him to be careful about his words, especially once Xander can understand. I say this because my Dad is notorious for saying mean, hurtful, and spiteful things, and will NEVER remember saying them. I STILL carry a lot of pain and resentment from things he has said to me as a little kid (including he wished I "was never born" and "kids aren't worth it") Obviously, I have a LOT of Daddy issues, but if you can spare Xander some future heartache and issues, maybe my [unsolicited] advice will be helpful.
Ay - the BF'ing adventures are so crazy aren't they? I'm glad you were able to get him to latch somewhat better, and sucks how he was such a star-latcher in front of the LC! Doesn't that always happen when you call an expert in to fix something? argh!
* See above about my theory on diaper blow-outs!
@Smurfette: We didn't get any shots at the 1 month appt. Good luck and hope you get some meds for R's reflux! I think it has helped K for sure. That and probiotics - I mix together with the milk.
Yay for the car seat progress. It's definitely a baby step by step process!
@aprk: Eeek! Such a cutie face! Glad you are starting to com out of the fog a little and sorry you were kind of traumatized by your L&D.
In the first 4 weeks, I really thought the physical recovery was dragging on so long. It's really something no one prepares you for and I couldn't see the end point. But one day, most of the pains just seemed to stop that I didn't really notice anymore. Of course, then I got the thrush pains, so maybe that's why. * As for us. Oh my! Last night was EXHAUSTING! K was awake from 10:30 am till about 2:00 am this morning! With only a few naps (10 - 35 min. max) in between. It is SO hard to get her to stay asleep for naps some days! I've slept out in the living room with her for 3 nights because of DH feeling sick and my back has been aching. DH went to a game on Sat. and took a nap on Sun. so I was already feeling annoyed with him. He doesn't bother to try and get her to sleep in a dark, quiet room. He only tries bouncing her in front of the TV. I suspected over-stimulation last night, and when I FINALLY got her to sleep past 1 am and put her in her bouncer, I crawled into bed pooped. Of course, he comes to bed not even half an hour later and I point to her with a "shhh" finger. As soon as he gets in bed she is WAILING. Ahhh!!! I glared at him SO bad and he told me "I have the worst headache ever." I could have socked him I was so pissed! Because it was Sunday and he needed to sleep to go to work in the morning. I honestly don't remember how and when I got her back to sleep. But miracle of miracles - she slept for OVER 6 hours!!! I did have to wake up before her to hand-express some milk, but it was quite a feat! AND today she has been an absolute DELIGHT! She's been all smiles, willing to sit in the swing, the bouncer, the car seat. We even went to UPS and BRU! And she's been sleeping while I write this, but starting to stir, so I've got to go! I think she was seriously over-tired yesterday. *sigh* Every.Single.Day is such a different roller coaster.
OK - sorry I wrote a novel. Here's a pic of my smiley baby today!
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@Arden: Gorgeous!!!!
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@aprk: She loves the swaddle. We have been using the swaddle me or miracle blanket at night. I think tonight, I might try the double swaddle again. Although I am afraid of tonight. She finally went down about 6 for her afternoon nap and is still sleeping. It is 8! Hopefully she wakes up soon.
Enjoy your massage tomorrow! A is so cute! Glad your healing is getting better.@Arden: Great pictures!! R puts her feet up in the air like V when all swaddled up.
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@shopaholic: You are so right, every day is so different. Lately R has been great with morning naps, but will only sleep for 30 mins tops unless I hold her. But she hasn't been fighting going down for a nap as bad. I would have been so annoyed with DH as well. Sat night DH took R and was bouncing her while trying to get her to sleep, after I had tried for 30 mins. After 10 mins he is like my back is killing me, can you take her? Sure, dude, not like I wore her for 3 hours today, so my back isn't killing me. Then he did it again last night but I let that one slide since he did yard work yesterday.
Since everyone else is posting a pic...
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@shopaholic: a roller coaster indeed! What a sweet picture
@Smurfette: hope that cutie sleeps well for you tonight
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@Smurfette: Yeah - I get that a lot "my back's is killing me" and I just want to roll my eyes at him.
R is such a cutie!
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Hey everyone! I typed up a huge comment on my iPad...and then lost it. I am going to try to recreate now that I am on my laptop.
@QueensBee: It sounds like you had such a lovely weekend out with your family and friends. I am trying to take my kid to the park more often, even if it's much more for me than for him at this stage.
I also am not too crazy about nursing clothing. I have a couple of tanks from Target, but I usually only wear them around the house. Most of the time, I can just wear my pre-pregnancy tees and tanks with a nursing bra underneath.
@Adira: I am glad that breastfeeding is going better. It must be such a relief to take that stress away from your life. And great job X on sleeping for such long stretches last night. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that he does it again tonight.
@Smurfette: I love R's ruffled butt in that photo! What a cutie.
I'm glad to hear that you are having more success in the car seat. I find that gently swinging my kid around in the car seat before leaving the house sometimes helps him relax if he got fussy while being strapped in. I wish I had better advice, though!
@aprk: I'm sorry that your L&D didn't go as planned, but I am happy to hear that your husband is being so supportive and helping you through things. I hope your recovery continues to go well.
Look at that face on him! I love it.
@Arden: Lovely photos! I like the light in them.
@shopaholic: Wow, what a great stretch of sleep! Six hours is amazing. It's blocks of time like that that make you forget the sleepless hours before it.
I'm glad that you and K are having such a nice day together. It sounds like you were able to get a lot of things done. It's always nice to be able to get out of the house.
Things are going well over here. On the sleep front, he keeps getting better and better -- although, of course, we have some "step back" nights along with our "step forward" ones. Last night, though, was definitely a good one! He went down to bed at 9 and slept until 2:30! He then slept from 3:30-6:30 and then napped with me in bed from 7-9. I feel wonderful today.
I've been trying to get out of the house more. Today, I walked to the grocery store and the bank with him, asleep, in his carrier. On Wednesday, I am going to Stroller Strides and then to meet a new mom friend for a walk around our neighborhood. On Thursday, I am going to the monthly meeting of my neighborhood mom's group. It's so funny that my social calendar is now so dominated by my status as a parent!
Tomorrow, the big errand is going to get an IUD. I am definitely interested in having another kid, but I want to wait to try until this one is at least a year.
My husband was really sweet yesterday, asking to get a framed picture of the kid and me for his desk at work. Bonus picture: the one he chose!
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@mole: Thanks. What a sweet photo! Classic. Can I ask how did you choose IUD? We're trying to figure out what kind of birth control to use and I'm not sure I like what I've heard about the mini pill.
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@aprk: Thanks! I've actually had an IUD before; I used the Mirena from 2003-2008. I loved it. I had extremely light periods -- when I even had them. I no longer had intense cramping, and the hormones kept my skin clear. I also didn't experience any weight gain/bloating like I had on some pills. In fact, I was able to lose a decent amount of weight during that period. I also liked that I didn't have to remember to take a pill every day.
The bonus is that my insurance covers an IUD at 100%!
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@mole: What a beautiful pic for your hubby to display! Thanks for explaining the IUD! I see my OB this week and will discuss options then too. So you can take out the IUD in a year if you choose? I always heard it was for ~ 5 years? I do like the idea of that over the pill. Does it affect BF'ing at all?
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@shopaholic: The Mirena is good for 5 years (the Paraguard for 10, I think), but you can take it out at any time. The issue for some people is that it can be significantly more expensive than birth control pills in the short run, especially if your insurance doesn't cover it. I was happy to pay a premium for a form of bc that didn't require that I take a pill at the same time every single day. I am too forgetful.
Mirena, like the mini-pill, is a progestin-only contraceptive, so it shouldn't affect your supply! KellyMom talks more about it here: http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/birthcontrol/
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@mole: that is the sweetest picture! I want to get one of R and me for DH for Fathers Day. I didn't like the one from the newborn shoot.
I think that I am going to get an IUD. Planning on talking to my doctor about it on Monday at my 6 week checkup. We don't want to deal with condoms and don't want the mini pill. I have several friends that have it and love it.
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@shopaholic: I just realized that I didn't comment on how adorable K is!!
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@Smurfette: Sorry to hear about your trouble sleeping! There were definitely a few nights where Xander would feed in the middle of the night and then be WIDE AWAKE, so we'd both be up for hours. Now that we're in a routine and have been doing EASY for a while, I haven't had any issues with him staying awake in the middle of the night. I think one of the things that helps is that I never let him nap for longer than two hours. Of course now he just sleeps for 30 minute naps, but he's good about sleeping at night. And I don't think you get shots at one moth. At least, we definitely don't. We don't even have a one month appointment!
@aprk: You're not alone. I had trouble bonding with Xander originally as well, and it had nothing to do with my labor. It's taken a while for me to really feel connected to him. I was waiting for that moment when he was first born where I'd feel that overwhelming love, and it never came. I grew to love him slowly! And Andy's adorable! Loved the pursed lips!
@Arden: OMG, those pictures look FANTASTIC! And so do you!!!
@shopaholic: Sorry to hear that the thrush doesn't seem to be getting any better. Hopefully you'll see some results soon! And that's awesome about the neighbor!!! Most of our neighbors are older and have kids in highschool or grown up. I want a neighbor friend with a baby!!! And I agree - it sounds like K probably was overtired! I'm so impressed you got a six hour stretch out of her! I haven't gotten one of those yet. I got a five hour stretch ONCE and that was weeks ago. Happy to hear she was so pleasant afterwards! And she's adorable!!!
@Smurfette: OMG, I LOVE her expression!!! So cute!!!
@mole: That is a gorgeous picture of the two of you!!! And so sweet that your husband wanted it!
@aprk: Wait - what have you heard about the mini pill? That's what I just started taking!
I just realized I don't have any recent pictures of Xander... here's one from a couple weeks ago.
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R had another rough night last night. She was up just about every hour. Couple times, we just rocked her back to sleep, but it took a while. Then she was just a hungry little thing last night. I am exhausted. I need to find some time to nap today. But first I have to shower since I didn't yesterday and we have to go in public.
Am I the only one that has a LO that is getting up so much at night? Seems like all y'all have good sleepers, which I am so jealous!
@Adira: What a cutie! I bought the Baby Whisperer books, to start EASY but I have to find time to read them.
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@Smurfette: I know what you mean about finding the time to read them! I tried reading while Xander nursed or napped, though he's not a great napper! I do like doing EASY - it makes my days more predictable, though evenings are still up in the air. And I do think cluster feeds are awesome if you can make them happen - Xander's much more likely to sleep a long stretch if we cluster feed in the evening. Though he never does the catnaps suggested in the book - he just stays awake for hours!
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@Adira: I can't read during nursing, when else am I going to play Candy Crush?!?! R cluster feed last night and it didn't help her sleep at all:(
I know that she likes being swaddled but I also wonder if it bothers her cause she moves around so much at night. Seems like she is trying to get out of it. So hard figuring these babies out! But how I love these sweet smiles!
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@mole: Thanks for the link! I do remember skimming through that awhile back. Will definitely talk to DH and the OB about it this week!
@Smurfette: Thanks and love R's smile too!
Sorry you had another rough night. I think K was okay sleeping last night. DH let me go to bed a little after midnight and he watched K until 3:30 am when she wanted to nurse. He said she was in/out while I caught some much needed zzz's. Besides yesterday, it's pretty difficult to get K to get any decent amount of sleep during the day. She will catnap 5-10-20-30 min. here and there.She also NEVER nurses to sleep anymore! At night, I can nurse her and just hold her till she falls asleep, but I can't remember the last time she ever fell asleep at the boob.
I rarely swaddle anymore, though I did buy another Miracle Blanket to keep in rotation. That's the ONLY one where she can't get her arms out. I can't keep her swaddled all night though - she doesn't nurse well in the swaddle and it's awkward to hold her upright against my chest (for the reflux) while swaddled - her face always ends up buried against me. It's also pointless during her daytime catnaps - and no it doesn't help her sleep longer either.
@Adira: Xander's such a cutie! And you get no sympathy from the rest of us! Xander sounds like such an easy baby!
j/k! But seriously, I think we're all a bit jealous! hehehe
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On the way home from the doctor. R weighs 9.14, which is 25%. She is 22" long, so gained 2", that is in the 90%. So she is tall and skinny, which is funny cause DH or I are tall. We got a prescription for Zantac. Doctor said that she looks perfectly healthy though and said her weight gain was good. Told me that give the Zantac a week and then I can reintroduce dairy to make sure the Zantac is working. She had to get a shot, second hepatitis B, but took it well. Again screaming the whole time in the car seat. This is so hard..
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@Smurfette: Sounds like a mini model with those stats! Way to go R! Was this your 6 week appt.? Sorry about the car ride.
I've been waiting for my chance to get out of the house with K asleep for the car seat too. But I keep getting interrupted during her mini catnaps and then she's awake again. I already had a failed attempt with her crying before we could even take off. At that point, I figure it's not even worth the stress.... Ah... these girls! -
@Adira: thanks for sharing. Glad to know I'm not alone. I've just read some anecdotes about people getting pregnant while on mini pill, but I'm sure it's the same "risk" as with any hormonal BC. How is it working for you so far?
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@shopaholic: this was her one month appointment.
R will only take 30 min naps during the day unless I hold or wear her. The doctor did say that she might be crying in the car seat cause of the reflux, putting pressure on her belly. So maybe the Zantac will help but I doubt it. I think she just doesn't like it at times. Might try a walk tonight as well. -
Holy crap, two week growth spurt! Andy has been eating a whole bottle every hour since 8 pm .... ay yi yi
In the first 4 weeks, I really thought the physical recovery was dragging on so long. It's really something no one prepares you for and I couldn't see the end point. But one day, most of the pains just seemed to stop that I didn't really notice anymore. Of course, then I got the thrush pains, so maybe that's why. 
Sorry you had another rough night. I think K was okay sleeping last night. DH let me go to bed a little after midnight and he watched K until 3:30 am when she wanted to nurse. He said she was in/out while I caught some much needed zzz's. Besides yesterday, it's pretty difficult to get K to get any decent amount of sleep during the day. She will catnap 5-10-20-30 min. here and there.
j/k! But seriously, I think we're all a bit jealous! hehehe
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