Due June/July/August 2016 Part 2

[Bluebooties]

What is ARM
Artificial rupture of membranes. They will numb u and use an instrument to break forewaters (u dont lose all amniotic fluid) so head abuts cervix directly leading to dilation.
Has great success rates.

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[Throwaway_panther]

After another day of prodromal labor, I woke up to pee and could barely walk from intense pinching pressure in my lower abdomen. Now laying here with mid cramping and pressure. Any thoughts? Is this still just my body getting ready? *sigh*

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[netti02]

Sounds like things are happening tp maybe cervix thinning out. Ive had some burning/cramping in and off and i know its my cervix getting ready. Still haven't passed any mucous plug yet but im sure i will soon.

Fx for soon boyzmommy

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[TaytumJ]

Bluebooties - 4 weeks doesn't sound like long at all! My little guy is one month old today and I won't go back until August 23rd, but so crazy to leave this early!

He sleeps fine at night - usually waking around 12/1am and then again around 5/6am, so not terrible at all. It's putting him down for naps. It's like I know he's tired, but he just will get fussy and fight it. I'm trying not to nurse him too much to sleep, but even then it will take like half an hour before he goes to sleep. Blah! We've gone back to swaddling him tight at night and that seems to help, as well as white noise too. Hoping he grows out of it!

Throwaway: it really sounds like you're preparing and getting close. I know it's miserable - hang in there!! When is your next appointment to check?

Boyz: my water broke, but still had a forewater intact. I went from a 3-5 in like 7 hrs, but right after doc popped the forewater I went from a 5-10 in an hour! That could work for you too!

Netti: sounds like you're getting close too! I can't wait to see all these babies!

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[yogi&booboo]

Wow I can't believe you gals are getting there.

Boyz I feel you with the sex part. I had to ask my dh what was going on since he was absolutely not interested anymore. I think he had a little remorse and has been slightly more active. Maybe if you seduce him a little 😜

You are brave Blue! I cried going back to work after my maternity leave plus the first six weeks of bonding.

Hang in there Throwaway! You are almost there 😃 I am super excited for you and everyone else fast approaching labor.!

Good luck to you all and I hope to see lots of baby photos!

As for me, my little one and dh are sick with colds and hopefully they get bettrt by kext week😣, finally started nesting, but also started having lots of waist pain on my left side. I hope to hang till my scheduled csection date of 6/8. Baby should be here in the afternoon. We will see what the next few days had in store for all of us! Good luck and best wishes 😍😘


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[Fiya]

@Blue: she's such a cutie :HH: Congrats!

I have my last US tomorrow so I'll come to update you ladies. I'll also have a cervix check. I'm not that impatient to give birth to my little lady, since this will be my last pregnancy and I'm a little bit emotional about that :)

[Bluebooties]

Yes 4 weeks isnt enough !

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[Throwaway_panther]

My next check is tomorrow, but again -- even the midwives were saying "If we see you, haha" because of how low this baby is! I was 70% effaced, 2cm dilated and -1 LAST Monday, my cervix is super anterior and far forward (my midwife even commented on how she barely had to stick a finger in there to feel the baby's head!) have lost so much mucous plug, rusty discharge, constant contractions and other things... based on all of these things only increasing since my last check, I've got to imagine this baby is RIGHT THERE?

My dog also pooped in the house 3 times in 24 hours, which he NEVER does, so I'm wondering if something is finally up? I had a migraine the other day, and I only ever used to get those right before my period started...

[Boyzmommy]

Fiya good luck with ur US. Keep us updated.

Yogi dh is working 14 hrs now a days with his studies on weekends so i dont blame the poor guy. That must have killed his sex drive.
Hope ur LO and dh feel better soon. Best of luck with ur section[emoji106]
@Taytum good for u that u can spend some time with LO before starting work again.
Swaddling always worked for us.
With my ds1 my water broke after sex. But this time after 3 cm nothing progressing. I m not sure if they will pop my forewaters. My ob didnt say anything about that.
@Netti I guess u r very close hun. I m having same symptoms burning cramps but nothing real. But bits of mucus plug is comin out.
@throw away i guess ur body getting ready. Fx
@bb i ll ask my ob about ARM she didnt mention anything as of now. But she did poke her finger inside my cervix and said its soft and ready and is approx 3 cm.


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[Boyzmommy]

Throw away u r close i guess


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[Boyzmommy]

I m going to miss u ladies. I ws thinking how fast it ws all over [emoji17]


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[TaytumJ]

Man...I would guess SO CLOSE throwaway! Maybe they'll send you to the hospital tomorrow like they did me!


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[Throwaway_panther]

Sorry guys -- I feel like I'm going crazy haha

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[Boyzmommy]

Haha same here. But i guess ahe doesnt wanna comw out n meet mommy


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[Boyzmommy]

I had an acupuncture again today so lets see


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[luvmyfam]

I can't believe how close everyone is! Its so exciting!!

Throwaway I can't believe you haven't had that baby yet! You're so so close!

Boyz I really hope the acupuncture gets things moving along for you!

I will get my first cervical check next week. I don't really take it seriously though because I always dilate early and need induced a week late. Last 2 pregnancies I was 3-4 cm for 3 weeks and completely effaced. Although they were high and I feel like this little man is low.

I'm starting to get really anxious to have everything clean and perfect and its really hard to do with 2 little boys running around. Not sure if I'm full on nesting yet but it's coming.

It's been the opposite with me for sex. DH wants it all the time and I'm just exhausted and don't feel like it.

Good luck to you girls that are close! I can't wait for updates!!

[luvmyfam]

Oh and throwaway and boyz.... do some squats!!

[missiz]

wow i cant believe how many of us ladies are SOOO close :) we just need one of you to go and hopefully it will set off a chain reaction hehe

Goodluck to all of you who are surviving the pre-labour fun and games, I hope for your sakes its over soon and you get to enjoy your newborn snuggles! such an exciting but scary time for our group xx

as for me, both my boys are sick with hand, foot and mouth..... not pleasant at all! I have been up through the nights trying to ease itchy hands and feet, failing to get my kids to eat because they have blisters in their mouths :( I am more than sick of illness with these boys... i cant seem to win! anyone had experience with hand foot and mouth before?

[Boyzmommy]

Nothing ladies other than some cramps. Still hanging in there. Lets see how things turn out.
I m so sorry missiz that both kids are sick. Hoe they get better soon.


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[Throwaway_panther]

Oh and throwaway and boyz.... do some squats!!
I've been doing heavy squats this whole pregnancy :giggle: it's half of why I think she's so low!

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[Boyzmommy]

Same here throw away i have been doing squats from starting of third trimester
I hve been bouncing on ball as well


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[Boyzmommy]

Ladies i lost a big blob of mucus plug with blood tint in it. It ws a size of my palm. Is the labour near?


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[Bluebooties]

Very near boyz !!!

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[mommymachine]

Very exciting boyz!


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[Boyzmommy]

No contractions as of yet. Its been 5 hrs


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[Bluebooties]

Dont worry with DD1 i lost mucus plug with blood at around 11pm and woke up with mild contractions at 5 am so it can start anytime from 0 to 48 hours after, u r almost there boyz exciting !

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[Boyzmommy]

Exciting yup but waitin is not knowing is killing me. I am sitting on ball. Climbing stairs. Now i m tired. [emoji16]i m going to take a bath and relax. Is bath safe with mucus plug out


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[has2gentlemen]

Yes, baths are safe up until your water breaks.


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[TaytumJ]

So close Boyz!!! I'm stalking!!

How did your appointment go throwaway?


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[Boyzmommy]

Thanks has2gentlemen. I m still hanging in there with couple of weak contractions every other hour. Nothing too strong.


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[mommymachine]

I think you're close boyz!

Yogi, your c-section is in 5 days right?!


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[Boyzmommy]

Mm i m thinking that too. But these here n there contractions drains me out. I want some strong ones to get things going


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[Bluebooties]

It will start in due time boyz just hang in there and stay upright like sitting or best up snd abou; gravity helps move things along too

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[Throwaway_panther]

Kind of frustrated >_<

I'm a "solid" 2cm dilated now (as opposed to the "almost 2" before) and roughly 80% effaced. Baby is still -1, but the midwife I saw confirmed she's engaged because she's not ballotable. I was so nervous about positioning that they did a quick ultrasound and found she's definitely anterior, which is good. The midwife asked if I wanted some "massage" at the cervix to help with the prostaglandins? So I said yes (since it's not membrane stripping, which I have concerns about).

Everyone kept telling me I'm doing everything right and I just have to relax since it's "out of my control" -- but like I say elsewhere on here, this girl has to have been from my LE lifestyle. I am 100000% "Martha." So NONE of this helps.

This midwife also went "just keep eating well, exercising and staying on your hands and knees" -- I can't remember the last time I just let myself relax on a couch or something!!

I've been crampy and had a contraction since I left there, but again -- I've had HOURS of contractions already and nothing happen, so I'm not particularly hopeful.

My BP has gone up slightly -- safe range, but high for me (when it's been super low all of pregnancy), so I'm wondering if that's yet another sign too that something's up, since I know I've read BP goes up before labor.

I just want to be done :/ I don't think I'd be feeling like this as much if a.) this was my desired gender, b.) I had enjoyed any part of pregnancy (I did like the nesting energy though) or c.) I wasn't having constant, painful signs! I almost wonder if I had preferred no one ever got my hopes up with how low this baby is, etc. etc.

Sorry guys >_< Maybe I'm just hormonal.

[Boyzmommy]

Aww panther i m so sorry u r feeling this way. I can understand ur frustration. I hope baby comes out soon. You ll forget everything once u ll hold the miracle. I m sure.
I m kind of in same situation. Want to be over it as my hubby wont be home after 7 th. I want her to be out so i don't have to fear that my husband won't be here with me.


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[Throwaway_panther]

Boyz, I hope things happen for you soon! I had a day of prodromal labor after I lost my mucous plug (I lost parts of it two more times after that), so I'm hoping you have REAL action soon!

[Boyzmommy]

Throw away panther. It is just too frustrating thinking today is the day and then nothing. I m going to take a bath.


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[Bluebooties]

Hang in guys. I can understand how it feels i had to bear with irrgular but painful contractions for 12 hours before any good progress and it was frustrating although i did go in to L&D and this time got my Epidural in time b4 pain became unbearable (that thing is a life saver)

So just hold on a little longer and think forward to holding that adorable newborn in your arms.

@ TP this was my DD3 a failed sway and the moment they put her on my chest after birth i was all in love. I find it so hard to believe that just 2 months ago I was regreting having found this site and getting encouragment to try for a third. I honestly even wished the pregnancy would end

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[yogi&booboo]

Mommymachine, yes I'm scheduled in five days 😍

Hang in there ladies! You are almost there and we will all soon look back as if it happened in a blink of an eye. Best wishes and strength once your labor begins😘

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[Boyzmommy]

Thanks yogi


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[Fiya]

Hi ladies,

My appointment went well today. She now wheighs 2,2 kilos (4,8 pounds) and her estimated birth weight is 3,2 kilos (7 pounds), which sounds perfect :) I got my 6th confirmation of the gender, which is always reassuring.

The midwive also checked my cervix and it's a little bit effaced, but no dilation whatsoever, so I think she'll stay in my belly at least 4-5 more weeks, but I don't mind. I'm not ready yet to say goodbye to being pregnant forever.

How are the ladies who are impatiently waiting for their babies to be born?

[Bluebooties]

Ladies hope u dont mind i did remove my baby's pic. Didnt want it hanging about on the forums for ever 😊

Hope u all r doing great ladies ! Go for a mani pedi to take ur mind off, it slways relaxes me !

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[Boyzmommy]

Bb its good that u removed her pic. Certainly we wont mind.
I m still hanging in there with lots of discharge and back pain. I am trying lots off walking sex and stairs. Epo and cumin tea with cinnamon in it.
I m 38+4 today. Hopefully i don't do to 39 weeks to have a section. But my ob is hoping i m goingto go in labour on my own n she didnt book a section yet. I m 4 cm dilated


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[Bluebooties]

That sounds promising boyz ! Praying u go on ut own and soon too

getting excited to see all those june babies !!

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[Boyzmommy]

Since 3 am cant sleep due to itching [emoji30][emoji30][emoji30]


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[yogi&booboo]

I've been super itchy too Boyz :( I feel your pain. Hang in there :) you are almost there!

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[Boyzmommy]

Thanks yogi. I trying all my best


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[mommymachine]

37 weeks today!!! Pretty exciting!

[Boyzmommy]

[emoji106]mommymachine
I m 38+4 today[emoji13]


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[Boyzmommy]

At hospital. Contractions are coming 10 mins apart for 30 sec


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[Pbn3]

Stalking boyzmommy!!! Woohoo! All the best!

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[Throwaway_panther]

Good luck Boyz ♡

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[TaytumJ]

Good luck Boyz!!


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[XXforhubby]

Thinking of you Boyz! I hope all is going well with you and your sweet baby girl!

Stalking for updates....



[emoji170]DS1[emoji1379], DS2[emoji577], & DS3[emoji602][emoji170]
[emoji166]One last pink sway 2016[emoji166]
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/579920)

[Bluebooties]

Awesome news boyz ! Best of luck, update us when u can

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[mommymachine]

Can't wait for an update!!!


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[Boyzmommy]

Ladies i m stuck at 3 cm and contractions are still
Coming after 8 mins interval. Not strong enough for cervix to open. Lets see what dr decide. I m asking them to break my water


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[mommymachine]

Hope today's the day for you Boyz.


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[Boyzmommy]

They r sending me home[emoji17]they think they r not real contractions


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[yogi&booboo]

:( sorry Boyz
I hope you make progress soon. Sending big hugs your way

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[Boyzmommy]

Thanks yogi. I m not sure what to do. So much pain n it's draining my energy out. I went to see my ob without an appointment and she is so sweet to fit me in. She gave me a sweep and said i m almost 4 cm. if things doesn't progress by night. She will ask me to come to hospital to get rechecked and have my membrane ruptured [emoji4]


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[mommymachine]

I'm glad she is doing that for you boyz!


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[Boyzmommy]

Yup but she's scheduled for tom. She said u can come in and i ll see u in morning. To see whats going on


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[mommymachine]

Tomorrow is a good birthday...my DS3 turns 6 tomorrow!!


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[Bluebooties]

Rupture of waters would have been a great choice boyz. Did they measure/graph ur contractions ? What made them say it wasnt true labor ?

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[Bluebooties]

Well the good news is ur are "there"; today or tomorrow she is coming !!

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[Boyzmommy]

Bb i think the ob sent me home saying its my body practicing labour. Bcoz they were pretty busy today n knew i was in early labour so she didnt bother coming n check me. Thats y i went to my own ob. Her practice is right beside the hospital. I m still contracting n its not braxton hicks for sure


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[missiz]

thinking of you atm Boyz, I hope things progress for you quickly and you get to hold ur baby girl soon xx its hard when you dont go straight into established progressive labour straight away, it really drains your energy stores :(

I think I am coming down with the hand, foot and mouth disease that my boys have had for the last week.... I am a bit concerned about having it while pregnant, ive read its mostly not a worry but yea, still worrying a bit.

[TaytumJ]

Sounds like you'll have a baby before you know it Boyz! Can't wait to see your princess!

Missiz - I hope you're not! I've never had hand foot mouth - I thought adults couldn't get it?

How are you Throwaway?


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[Boyzmommy]

My water broke n i went into active labour right away. Sitting at 7 cm
Will update soon


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[missiz]

@Taytum - yea adults can get it but often there immune system is strong enough to fight it off... i guess being pregnant kind of compromises my immune system a bit.

@Boyz - omg well done, how exciting for you!! goodluck with the last 3cm, you've almost made it!!! how exciting xox

[yogi&booboo]

Super excited for you Boyz! Wishing you all the best 😍😘

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[Fiya]

@Boyz: I think your little lady is born already, but I'm so excited for you. You must be so happy. We want to see her veryyyyyy soon :) Have a nice first few days with your little Lya (don't remember how you wanted to write it)

[Boyzmommy]

Hi ladies
I had my Lia at 11 pm. Birth story

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[Pbn3]

Awww congratulations on your beautiful daughter boyzmommy!!

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[netti02]

Congrats boyz on your little Lia

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[missiz]

congrats Boyz, how wonderful for you xo another one with dark hair hehehe enjoy ur cuddles

[Boyzmommy]

Thankyou ladies. She is 7.5 lbs and 20 inches. Had to go to nursery for first hr but thanks God shes back. She inhaled some liquid during birth


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[Pbn3]

Glad to hear she's doing well boyz and huge congrats on your vbac!!

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[yogi&booboo]

She's absolutely beautiful and perfect Boyz! Huge congratulations and now time to enjoy kissing her to pieces and snuggling like there is no tomorrow😍😘

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[Mamato3?]

Congrats Boyz!!!!! Enjoy every minute with her and your loved ones! Can't wait for your vbac story...

[Throwaway_panther]

Congrats Boyz ♡♡

And thanks for asking Taytum. I was in another round of prelabor for almost 48 hours, but didn't go in since it didn't pick up. My midwife did a sweep yesterday, and even had thought I had a slow leak of amniotic fluid (but I didn't :/), so I'm just wrestling with the fact that I'll probably end up being induced despite all of this stuff lining up beforehand...

Between this and how unsupportive my SO has been, I don't know how I can ever do this again. I feel like I'll never get my boy and can't imagine wanting this girl. Every day I wish this wasn't real.

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[Kittybear]

Oh Hun :( please, trust me when I say that your heart will start to heal as soon as you see her and hold her and smell her.... I still remember that first rush of love like it was yesterday.... You will see that she is your child created by your love. I'm not saying the GD will disappear overnight but wether you feel the love hit you like a truck or if it is more of a slow burn, you WILL feel the love, I promise :) GD in pegnancy is the worst (I know, I have been there BADLEY twice) but it does start to subside. Nature is very clever and all of these beautiful babies have a way of endearing themselves to us, and before you know it, the first thing on your mind in the morning and before you go to bed at night will be her (in a good way!) you are on the home stretch. Stay strong Hun and trust your mama instinct. You will get through this. Sending many hugs xxxx

[Throwaway_panther]

Oh Hun :( please, trust me when I say that your heart will start to heal as soon as you see her and hold her and smell her.... I still remember that first rush of love like it was yesterday.... You will see that she is your child created by your love. I'm not saying the GD will disappear overnight but wether you feel the love hit you like a truck or if it is more of a slow burn, you WILL feel the love, I promise :) GD in pegnancy is the worst (I know, I have been there BADLEY twice) but it does start to subside. Nature is very clever and all of these beautiful babies have a way of endearing themselves to us, and before you know it, the first thing on your mind in the morning and before you go to bed at night will be her (in a good way!) you are on the home stretch. Stay strong Hun and trust your mama instinct. You will get through this. Sending many hugs xxxx

Thank you <3

I'm just coming to terms with how psychologically difficult pregnancy has been. I was feeling so pleasantly inclined towards this little one because I was having a relatively smooth third trimester, I was "surprising" all of my midwife's office with how things seem to be progressing so well for a FTM, etc.

Now with the impending feeling of "failure" to need induction (especially since they don't want me going too far past my EDD because of a few different hormonal issue worries), I'm right back to just deep resentment.

And I hate to say it, but my SO has been so awful. He's so excited for the baby, but focuses so much on the baby that I feel completely forgotten as I'm sitting in pain because the baby's so low that my hips don't work right, etc. etc. I'm obsessing and doing so much work for optimal baby positioning, getting the house ready, etc., and I get yelled at if I get even a little emotional :(

[Mamato3?]

Throwaway the last days are the worst dear, its very normal to feel this way, especially when suffering from GD... I hope it will be over soon and you'll start bonding with your little baby and forgetting all the negative feelings!

[mommymachine]

Boyz she is beautiful! I am so happy for you.


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[TaytumJ]

Congrats Boyz on your princess! She's perfect - can't wait to hear all about it! [emoji177]

Throwaway - I'm so sorry SO is forgetting you. I feel like my DH was so excited about the baby and he couldn't relate to how I was feeling. But he was always supportive - I hope your SO comes around.

I hope you don't feel like a failure. My BFF was induced with her daughter in February and it sounds like it's common with FTM. After having an early baby, I wish I would have gone full term. We worried so much about him being early and the nurses were really scaring us and against anyone coming to visit us since he was early. So instead of celebrating with family and friends we sat in the dark hospital room just the three of us. It was so hard. Your little girl is going to be perfect!

Also, the first two weeks after having him home I WISHED I was still pregnant again. It was easier than a newborn. Adjusting to our new life was rough the first few weeks. [emoji17]

I agree - those first moments are so magical and you'll know you're her mommy. I think right now it's a combination of your feelings about still being pregnant, your SO and GD. Hang in there, lots of love to you! ❤️


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[Bluebooties]

Boyz ! She is just perfect !! Congratulations 🎀

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[Bluebooties]

TP i am sorry ur having a hard time but it will be over soon just let mature take its course. Baby will come when its ready.

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[Foxcubblue]

Congrats boyz!! She is absolutely gorgeous!!!xxx


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[mommymachine]

Had my 37 week appointment today. 2cm and 50% effaced:)


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[Kittybear]

Needing to be induced is never a failure Hun. I had to have the pitocin drip with ds1 as my waters broke then 24hrs later.... Absolutely nothing happened! But he was born ok, and the next time with my 2nd little guy, well my body knew what to do and he popped out like a fresh pea ;) as long as baby AND you are ok, no birth , be it 100% drug free, induced, c-section etc is a failure :) and I think you need to have a little chat with your SO; remind him of the ancient proverb 'happy wife happy life' good luck xxx

Thank you <3

I'm just coming to terms with how psychologically difficult pregnancy has been. I was feeling so pleasantly inclined towards this little one because I was having a relatively smooth third trimester, I was "surprising" all of my midwife's office with how things seem to be progressing so well for a FTM, etc.

Now with the impending feeling of "failure" to need induction (especially since they don't want me going too far past my EDD because of a few different hormonal issue worries), I'm right back to just deep resentment.

And I hate to say it, but my SO has been so awful. He's so excited for the baby, but focuses so much on the baby that I feel completely forgotten as I'm sitting in pain because the baby's so low that my hips don't work right, etc. etc. I'm obsessing and doing so much work for optimal baby positioning, getting the house ready, etc., and I get yelled at if I get even a little emotional :(

[yogi&booboo]

Wow Mommymachine your next!!! Good luck and best wishes with labor 😍😘

I'm scheduled tomorrow ladies! Wish me luck ! :)

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[mommymachine]

Can't wait for your update yogi!!!


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[netti02]

Tp- i needed to be induced with ds3. Was abit daunting but got through it. I think you need to put your feet up abit (something i should do too). Are you having anyone else with you when you deliver besides your other half? I found having someone else (my sister) as well as my dh helped me cope better for the birth.

All the best yogi.

On the home stretch Mommymachine.

Im 35+5 and i am so ready to deliver a baby. Im over work, im tired im sore. I had a bout of regular braxton hicks last night for an hour about 7 min apart that got me excited and as soon as ds3 jumped on my belly to snuggle they went away 😂 cervix feels pressure and sore but passed no plug yet.

The arm that i had the whooping cough injection in is still so sore. Im going to the drs tmro i think there may be some nerve damage as the pain goes down my arm. Just what i need when trying to manage a household and get ready for baby no5.

I have an ultrasound on Friday so at least ill get some prediction on this ones weight though i don't think it will be a reflection of what to expect at birth 😀

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[TaytumJ]

Good luck Yogi!! I'll be stalking for updates!!

[Mamato3?]

Best of luck yogi!!!! Can't wait to see your little man....

[Boyzmommy]

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[mommymachine]

She's gorgeous boyz, you must be on cloud 9.


Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!!

[Boyzmommy]

Yes i m. Cant get enough of her. Dont want to put her in bassinett


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[Bluebooties]

Omg boyz she is precious ! Love that outfit too 💓

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[Boyzmommy]

I m doing great ladies and so is Lia. She lost 5% of her birth weight in 24 hrs which is normal.
Birth story: I went to hospital at 4 am on 6 th june to get her monitored and i ws having pains 15 mins apart. They hot me hooked and checked my cervix. It was 3 cm. i walked around in hospital for 3 hrs. Had breakfast walked and jumped on ball for an hr. They checked me again and it ws still 3 cm no change. But pains were there bearable ones. At 2 pm they sent me home. I went to my ob from hospital and asked for cervix check. It ws 4 cm. she did a sweep. And sent me home saying i ll be delivering soon as my cervix is thin. Went home had acupuncture took a bath at 3 pm.
I just lied down in bed after a long bath. Pains got stronger. After 5 mins my water broke. I went to hospital at 4:30pm. They checked my cervix. It was still 4 cm. i was a bit disappointed. But pains got stronger. Put me to birthing room. At 7 pm i asked for epidural as pains were after every 3 mins n very strong. Anesthologist came at 8:15 and i got a relief. Nurse checked me at 10:30 and i was fully dilated. She told me not to push as ob was in another delivery. But i couldn't help it. Too much pressure. I pushed twice n ob came in. I pushed 3 or 4 more times and Lia was here at 11 pm. It was a long day starting at 4 am but pushing stage ws too quick. All worth it.
She ws 7.5lbs 20 inches long. Inhaled some liquid n went to nursery for 30 mins. Shes all healthy and breast feeding but i m not getting enough milk. Shes keeping me awake all night. Shes a cry baby. I m getting too much after pains. [emoji17]


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[Bluebooties]

U had a long day boyz but it was all well worth it 😊

I hate those after pains and i wasnt getting enough milk in the first 24 hours as well so the baby wanted to feed every 15 min causing my nipples to go sore 😣 but then the flow did kick in so just give it sometime

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[yogi&booboo]

Hi ladies! Csection went fabulous. Delivered baby at 2:16pm (PST). weighed 7lbs 5oz. Still haven't requested pain meds since delivery and tubal ligation. Baby also latched on right away with no hesitation. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160609/376ae2281462e1f24191894f61e6c153.jpg

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[Foxcubblue]

Many congrats Yogi, he looks totally gorgeous!!!! Have you fixed on a name? Wishing you a speedy recovery xx


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[missiz]

Congrats yogi, thats wonderful news! glad to hear you arent needing pain meds atm either xo enjoy your cuddles

[netti02]

Congrats yogi hes gorgeous

Looks like i may have some nerve damage from my vaccine. Getting the run around atm in terms of follow up and need to organise nerve conduction studies (which will likely be a while).

Im due for pathology tmro so will talk with the hospital. Can't wait til this little dude is born though very much looking forward to seeing who he looks like and enjoying that new baby smell

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[TaytumJ]

Congrats Yogi! So glad everything went well and you're recovering perfectly! He's beautiful!

[Boyzmommy]

Yay congrats yogi. Enjoy ur little man. Hes so cute


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[Mamato3?]

Congrats yogi!!! He is gorgeous.... I'm so happy for you (and a little envious hehehe.) I wish you a speedy recovery!!!

[Mamato3?]

Boyz your vbac story is so inspiring... I only wish doctors were supportive of vbacs here in Greece also.... Congrats on your baby girl and your successful vbac!!!

[XXforhubby]

Huge congrats Yogi! Your little man is finally here! He is so precious [emoji4]! I can't wait to see more pics after you settle in!



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[Throwaway_panther]

Congrats Yogi! Wishing you a quick recovery!! :)



And thank you all for your supportive comments. I'm sorry I was such a Debbie Downer the other day -- I really had fallen into a rough place between my husband and just the overall stress of these "end of days" times.

I had a followup appointment (since I'm *technically* high risk not having a thyroid, having some early concerns with gestational diabetes -- which has actually been shown not to be a thing whatsoever by NSTs, amniotic fluid, random blood sugar tests, and baby's size and movement) since they aren't super comfortable with me going past my due date. We set a foley bulb placement for the 13th (or a possible induction if I'm too dilated for the bulb) and will hope to go into spontaneous labor before then.

Doc was "impressed" by my cervix, lolol. She said I'm a full 3, 80% effaced and baby is a definite 0 station. She full on said, "You're what we dream of for inductions because your cervix is so ripe and ready, especially for a FTM. We could do it tomorrow!!" annnd, as tempted as I am to almost go, "You know what? I'm done. Fine," I'd still like those few extra days to see if this kid will come on her own!

I feel a little less stressed just sort of having a firm "end" to this, and I hate to admit it, but impressing even the doctor (since the midwives were all already aghast at me still being pregnant since baby's been so low) with my "readiness" has helped me feel better too -- so hopefully they're all right and baby comes on her own soon, or at least induction doesn't turn into the nightmare I consider it.

Did anyone else notice this, though? I woke up today (exactly 40w today) and my bump was NOTICEABLY smaller. I know I had been measuring a few inches behind fundally for awhile, and my best friend commented on me looking smaller yesterday... but I actually made a sound out loud when I walked by the mirror today, and when my husband came in, he also commented. I'm wondering if baby's even LOWER...? Is it possible for baby to be in the + stations and not be in labor, haha? I also wonder if, despite my amniotic fluid being totally fine yesterday, if I'm losing some and she really is about to come? I've certainly been peeing enough for me to think that!

[TaytumJ]

So glad you're in a better place TP! I know those rough days, we all have them. And the end of pregnancy is the worst for sure. It brings out all sorts of feels.

I don't know much about going into + stations, but looking smaller is a great sign! And that fact that you're 3cm and 80% would be a great sign too!! I would guess that she'll come on her own - I was a 3 and 100% the day I went into labor. Yours sound promising!

Plus, like you said, it sounds like if she doesn't come on her own you'll need minimal induction to just give her that extra push to come out.

I can't wait for her to get here![emoji177]

[djmommy]

Just jumping in to try and catch up a bit, which isn't gonna happen...lol
Just want to say congrats to everyone who had their precious little ones!
Taytum, congrats on your little man and a quick fast birth!
Boyz...congrats on your beautiful little girl and your successful VBAC!! Amazing. And to be honest, I remember the after pains being worse than labor for me, especially when nursing. Hopefully it will subside soon!!
Congrats Yogi on your beautiful little guy! So glad everything went well!!

Hopefully I didn't miss anyone else!!

I am getting anxious and excited, especially after seeing all the babes!!
I am 39+1, hoping to get things going ASAP!!
I am hoping for a second VBAC at home. I have a midwife and she doesn't do any cervical checks so its just wait and see!!

Hoping everyone else here is doing great, feeling great and gettting ready to meet their precious little ones!!!

[mommymachine]

Congrats yogi! What a handsome little man!!!

Good to hear from you djmommy! You don't have long now!


Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!!

[Bluebooties]

Congratulations yogi he is precious !

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[Boyzmommy]

Good to hear from djmommy.
I m amazed by my vbac too. It ws a wonderful process. I enjoyed it a lot. After pains r killing i must say.
Taytum Hows little one doing with breast feeding?i want to exclusivly breast feed but my mom n ppl around me thinks i dont hve enough millk n i should supplement with formula. So she can sleep longer. She doesnt sleep at all night[emoji30]
Panther hang in there hun. If possible get an acupuncture it worked like a charm to me. Have long baths afterwards.
Mamato thankyou[emoji4]


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[TaytumJ]

Boyz - seriously, babies just born have stomachs the size of a cherry! She doesn't need very much now, like only 10mL. And she's getting that from you! Your milk might not be in yet and that's fine, she's getting the good stuff! If you don't want to supplement then definitely don't! The more she feeds from you, the more stimulated you'll be and your milk will come in. Plus she might just want to be with mommy at night. [emoji4] It is tough though and I'll be honest we supplemented a bit in the hospital (mostly for my own sanity...breastfeeding is not my calling in life!), but since we left the hospital we've been exclusively breastfeeding. It's going as good as it can - like I said this isn't my calling in life so I'm pretty indifferent to it. I love providing for him, but I'm not comfortable nursing in public so either we don't go out or I have to find time to pump before I leave, and he went through a growth spurt where I SWEAR if he wasn't on my boob he was screaming. It was so hard, lots of tears from both of us. BUT, we've made it through and it's still a great experience! I hope you and baby girl get to have the experience you want to!! Some women love it and I definitely admire them!! [emoji4][emoji177] (Sorry for the novel!)

[Boyzmommy]

Taytum. Thanks for ur experience. I personally love breast feeding but not in public as well. I haven't thought about what i m goinh to do when i go out. But for now i love snuggling with her and her attached to my boobs makes me overwhelmed with love.
I did nt bf my ds2 coz of section n its recovery. I Regret it now.


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[Boom]

Boyz - congrats
Please don't supplement. Baby's belly is the size of a small marble. That's why she feeds so often. If you supplement it has the potential to REDUCE your supply. Which is the last thing you want. By tomorrow or Saturday your proper milk will come in and there'll be more than she can drink. If you really really want to succeed with exclusive BFing then don't give ANYTHING else till 6 weeks xxxxxx

[TaytumJ]

I definitely love it when we're at home and I read and talk to him while he's eating but public gives me anxiety and the days he's cluster feeding and my nipples are sore and I can't leave the house are hard. But, you're right, spending that time with him is invaluable! I wouldn't trade it for anything! [emoji170]

I'm glad you'll get to experience it all with your princess!!

[Bluebooties]

Give it time boyz ur milk will come. Remember for first 3 days the milk is actually not milk but fat and goodness rich clostrum baby needs that for immunity as well.
U can use a manual pump inbetween feeds to try to encourage more flow.
Plus try some lactation cookies or teas they might help

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[Bluebooties]

I am not a public BF fan either and for such ocassions its always good to keep a store of expressed breast milk and it also encourages milk production.
Everytime baby nurses i tend to leak from the opposite breast so to help that i manually pump the other side and store for later use or at night so my boobs can get a break


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[mommymachine]

I've breastfed 5 babies and I still don't feel comfortable nursing in public. I much prefer going to a family bathroom or sitting out in the car. It's just whatever you're comfortable with.


Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!!

[TaytumJ]

Good to know I'm not alone with NIP! My kid is a tank so I swear he thinks whenever he wakes up, whether it was a 2 min nap or 2hr he wants to nurse. I'm scared to even meet friends for lunch without a bottle of BM ready to go!

Good idea bluebooties, but I always let him nurse from both sides of he wants to. So I'm scared to pump from the other side for fear of draining it while he's still hungry. That makes pumping tricky I feel like. I try to do it after he eats, while he's hanging out. I hate pumping so I'm glad I only need it every once in a while and I have some time to build a freezer stash for work!

[Throwaway_panther]

Good to hear from djmommy.
I m amazed by my vbac too. It ws a wonderful process. I enjoyed it a lot. After pains r killing i must say.
Taytum Hows little one doing with breast feeding?i want to exclusivly breast feed but my mom n ppl around me thinks i dont hve enough millk n i should supplement with formula. So she can sleep longer. She doesnt sleep at all night[emoji30]
Panther hang in there hun. If possible get an acupuncture it worked like a charm to me. Have long baths afterwards.
Mamato thankyou[emoji4]


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I did my third round of acupuncture today, so hopefully it helps!

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[yogi&booboo]

Thank you everyone!

I agree throwaway with the belly looking smaller. I totally agree that the decent of babies can make your belly look smaller. I felt that on my last pregnant day. I hope your labor starts on its own soon.

oMG ladies I am still hospitalized for y csection and we just experienced an earthquake :( what a way to make a new mom more paranoid 😭

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[luvmyfam]

Congrats Boyz on your baby girl!! Did I miss her picture somewhere? Its so exciting you got a successful vbac!!

Congrats Yogi!! He's adorable! Enjoy him! So sorry to hear about the earthquake!

[Boyzmommy]

Thnks luvmyfam. I actually deleted it after showing it to u guys.


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[netti02]

Had a follow up ultrasound baby is 6 and a half pound so expecting about 9 plus at delivery. All is well with a squsihy face and chubby legs.



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[Boyzmommy]

Aww congrts netti


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[netti02]

Congrats Bee fx for the breastfeeding journey and your plan sounds good. Hes a cutie

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[Bluebooties]

Congratulations bee !

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[TaytumJ]

He's so adorable Bee!!! Congrats on your little man - I love his hat! [emoji170]

Hope breastfeeding goes better for you both. I'm sure it will - you sound dedicated to it. Congrats again!

[missiz]

Congrats bee, what a beautiful little man xo I hope things get easier for you with breastfeeding and you can enjoy this time xx

[Mamato3?]

Congrats bee!!! He is adorable.

[Bluebooties]

Has anyone heard from boysboys and 3LS's ? Hope they r doing good.

Thinking of you TP



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[missiz]

ThreeLittleStars updated the Mar/Apr/May due date group saying that she had her twin boys at 37 weeks exactly on May 9th, she is going well as far as I know. And I havent heard anything from Boysboys, not sure if she has been on the forums for quite a few months now.

[mommymachine]

Congrats Bee!


My little Charlotte was born yesterday (June 10th) at 5:29pm. I did have to be induced for high blood pressure, but we made it to 37 weeks 5 days so that's great.


Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!!

[Babygirlquest]

Congrats on all the gorgeous babies! Love the name Charlotte x

[djmommy]

My little Charlotte was born yesterday (June 10th) at 5:29pm. I did have to be induced for high blood pressure, but we made it to 37 weeks 5 days so that's great.


Congrats Mommy!!!!!! Love her name too!!

Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!![/QUOTE]

[djmommy]

Congrats Bee too!! What a precious little one!!

[Boyzmommy]

Congrats mommymachine. We ll be looking forward for pics. Nice name i love it[emoji106]


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[Boom]

Congrats to Mommymachine and Bee

Bee - what's this about the midwife cocktail????

[Foxcubblue]

An mommymachine, many many congrats, you must be over the moon with her! Can't believe how far we have come since this time almost a year ago [emoji177]


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[Mamato3?]

Congratulations mommiemaschine!!!

[Boyzmommy]

I was thinking the same. Time went so fast now i miss being pregnant. So looking forward to be over with post partum recovery and breast feeding sorted out. Baby is not sleeping at all at night. She is waking up after every hour.


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[missiz]

congratulations mommymachine, what a beautiful name xx cant wait to see a pic of your little beauty :)

[Throwaway_panther]

Had baby Lily at 40w1d (the day after my post about the acupuncture!) 😊 31", but 6 lb 10z -- guess all those early labor signs didn't mean early labor because she needed to pack on some weight!

Still recovering at hospital, but in love. You were all so, so right ♡ She was a champ, too -- 9/9 on both Apgars, has a good strong latch on one breast, was eyes open and climbing up my chest from birth! I also surpassed my expectations and labored 22 hours for a natural, vaginal birth with minimal tearing... despite the really unfortunate timing of baby dropping low enough to push when I was only 5cm!

I have quite the appreciation for all you mamas who have done this multiple times!

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[mommymachine]

Congrats TP!!!!! So you had her on June 10th as well??


Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!!

[Boyzmommy]

Congrats throw away panther. Glad she is healthy n u t in love


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[Boyzmommy]

My little girl


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[yogi&booboo]

Congratulations Bee!! I hope breastfeeding gets better soon.

Congratulations Mommymachine!!!

Sooo many babies, but I am super happy our journeys are finally reaching the end. Congratulations to everyone and good luck to all you gals still in the run.

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[yogi&booboo]

Aww Boyz she's so precious & beautiful! I know the feeling of getting to dress up our babies like little dolls😘

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[yogi&booboo]

Here we are going home yesterdayhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160612/2bcfdd65032e767505c71bd2ddcd175f.jpg

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[Bluebooties]

Congratulations mommymachibe and TP

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[netti02]

Congrats Mommymachine and tp

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[missiz]

congrats TP! it sounds like you had a great experience, glad all is well and you are enjoying these first few days xo

[TaytumJ]

Congrats mommymachine!! I love her name and I'm so glad you had an amazing experience!!

Oh TP I'm SO HAPPY for you!!! You didn't need induced and all things considered it sounds like you had a great labor and delivery!! I bet Lily is seriously so perfect - and long! I bet she's just a long and lean little gal! I'm over the moon for you guys! [emoji177][emoji175]

She's beautiful Boyz! I hope she gets everything figured out soon...is she cluster feeding? Hope your recovery is fast as well!

[Mamato3?]

Congratulations TP!!!! Enjoy every minute with baby Lily!!!

[Boyzmommy]

Yogi hes handsome [emoji8]


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[Dreamofpink]

Hi Ladies, huge congratulations to those of you who've given birth in the last week! Our daughter Felicity arrived after a very quick umedicated water birth at the midwife-led unit on 7th June at 10.07pm - same day as your DD Boyz! She weighed 6lb 15oz & I got away with minor grazes, no stitches needed. She's perfect and after 9 years & a sway opposite, it's a relief to be finally free of GD. She was my second VBA2C and has healed me from my previous births as well as GD. I feel so very lucky but can't help but wish for one more LO in the future! Good luck to those who are still pregnant - I do miss it!

Three beautiful boys and my longed-for DD due in June 2016!

[Boyzmommy]

Aww congrts dreamofpink. I m so happy for u. Enjoy the little one.
I had an easy breezy vbac with no stiching as well. Thanks God it went well for u too.
Taytum yes she is cluster feeding [emoji13]


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[missiz]

Thats awesome news Dreamofpink, sounds like an incredible birth story :) So happy to hear you are feeling complete after having your daughter, I know what you mean about wanting another one though lol

[Throwaway_panther]

Congrats TP!!!!! So you had her on June 10th as well??


Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!!
Thank you! Actually was early early in the morning June 11!

Thank you everyone 😊

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[Boyzmommy]

Panther u were too patient I appreciate u for tht. Enjoy lo. Hve fast recovery ladies.


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[foxymrsg]

Congratulations all of you with new babies, lovely news

[Boom]

Congrats to TP and dreamofpink

[Boom]

Is there anyone who can update the info post with the delivery dates? I want to see how many more before its my turn!!!:-D

[TaytumJ]

Congrats dreamofpink! Sounds like an absolutely perfect fit to your family; so happy you had a great delivery and are free of GD!

[Boyzmommy]

Taytum Hows breastfeeding working for you. I try to feed her often but still my supply is low[emoji848]she is always hungry which shows i m not having enough milk


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[Dreamofpink]

Boyz a baby's tummy is still so tiny at this stage, frequent feeding is completely normal. The best way to confirm that baby is getting plenty of milk is by how many wet & dirty nappies she has through the day. Just be led by her. Cluster feeding is normal too and a very effective way of upping your milk supply for baby's needs.

Three beautiful boys and my longed-for DD due in June 2016!

[mommymachine]

So happy for you dreamofpink!!


Mama to 6 little loves.

[Boyzmommy]

Thanks dreamofpink. But she doesnt seem full.


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[Bluebooties]

Is there anyone who can update the info post with the delivery dates? I want to see how many more before its my turn!!!:-D
I updated with a checkmark those that have delivered.

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[luvmyfam]

Congrats Bee!! What a crazy fast labor and delivery! He is SO PRECIOUS! What is in this midwives cocktail?? Might have to try that in a few weeks!

Panther congrats!! So happy for you!

Momommymachine congrats to you as well!!

Boyz she's beautiful!

Yogi, that little man is adorable!! Congrats!!

Hope you all enjoy this time with your sweet little ones!

[Mamato3?]

Congratulations Dream!

[TaytumJ]

We're still chugging along. [emoji4]

Has your milk come in? She may just be cluster feeding because she's trying to stimulate the milk. I agree that her tummy is still so small. When is your first appointment? When they weigh her there you'll get a good idea of her growth. Just keep feeding her, you're doing great!! Either way she's going to stimulate your breasts to make more and up your supply to her needs! [emoji4]

How's her latch and everything? We ended up using a nipple shield once we got home because mine aren't long enough to his liking. So we're trying to wean off those and nap in our crib this week. 6 weeks today!

[Pbn3]

Omg taytum!! Has it really been 6 weeks???? Where did that time go!! 😮

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[TaytumJ]

Omg taytum!! Has it really been 6 weeks???? Where did that time go!! [emoji50]

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Seriously! Everyone said it would go fast and when you're in the midst of the meltdowns it's so slow, but looking back it flew by!

[luvmyfam]

I can't believe it's been 6 weeks Taytum!! Sounds like things are going well!

[Boyzmommy]

Thnks taytum. I hve an appointment today. I ll ask her dr. I started supplementing with formula at night as she ws crying for more every half n hr.
Time seems like slow right now for me. Dh is no help even though he is off. He is studying for his exams[emoji30]sleepless nights putting me in depression. N dh thinks i m all healed up in just 7 days.


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[TaytumJ]

I hope your appointment goes well Boyz - let us know! My pediatrician said as long as he's gaining weight and enough dirty and wet diapers he was getting enough. I hope your girl is the same and no worries on the formula - we had to do that until him and I got the hang of breastfeeding. And even now he might still get a small top off if someone else is watching him and he still seems hungry after a bottle of breast milk.

I know I'm a FTM and you've been through it with your boys, but those first few days and weeks are so hard. Not only are you figuring out someone else's personality you're trying to heal yourself. My hats off to all you ladies who have several kids! I can only imagine how hard it would be without help. I hope you have other family and friends around Boyz. Hang in there. [emoji171]

[Boyzmommy]

Thanks taytum. She is back to her birth weight in 8 days so she is gud.
Recovery is always been difficult for me.


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[has2gentlemen]

I went back to look at the deliveries and realized my due date is still listed for my loss, not for this baby! I'm August 11 now. Although, my OB is still saying I'll deliver in July, I really don't want it to be July 7 haha


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[Boyzmommy]

Has2 how r u doing hun?


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[has2gentlemen]

I'm doing okay so far. Lots of contractions and pain, but so far he's staying put. I'll be 32 weeks Thursday and I delivered my last baby at just shy of 34 weeks, so the next few weeks are going to be a little worrisome around here. They have me on another round of antibiotics as a preventative though, and seem confident I'll make it to 35 weeks at least.


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[Boyzmommy]

I hope so u make it as far as possible. N little one is healthy[emoji1317]


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[Boyzmommy]

I m struggling with night time sleep. Lack of help. Post partum depression[emoji17].
I started supplementing with formula at night so she is not hungry after every 1/2 hr.


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[Bluebooties]

Hang in there boyz ... this indeed is a tough time for any mom but it does get better. Can family come or can u go to stay/visit them for a bit ?


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[Boyzmommy]

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[Boyzmommy]

My little Lia 8 days old


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[TaytumJ]

She certainly is a pretty face to look at, Boyz! I hope that hubby steps up and helps soon. When is he done studying?

I'm about THISCLOSE to freaking out on my own DH. He complains about how different life is and he feels like he just comes home from work and sits around (we're normally both very busy and extrovert people) and I'm like I DO THAT ALL EFFING DAY!!!! Then he makes plans to go workout with some friends, which seems fine because baby is sleeping, but literally 5 minutes later the baby wakes up (after having continually crappy naps all afternoon) and only wants to nurse. On top of that I have a plugged duct on one side and I think thrush on the other. I'm so done breastfeeding and being by myself all day only to be alone during the really crappy early evening hours too.

Sorry for the vent. Rough day here too. :(

[netti02]

Hang in there boyz and taytum. Those first few months are the hardest.

I didn't breastfeed with any of mine so i certainly can't relate with that but as a person who is so on the go i would struggle with the nursing side of things so hats off to you for doing it.

I have been so irritated the last few days im wondering if im prelabouring. Only having braxton hicks on and off and cervix pains which has helped my cervix open and soften but other than that this baby is all too comfortable.

I was meant to be productive over the wkend but didn't achieve everything i set out to do which frustrates me. My arm is still sore from the boostrix injection. Im having an iron infusion later today as Hb dropped to 100 and iron stores still low im praying i feel better and can do backflips on the way out 😂😂

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[Boyzmommy]

Taytum i feel like i need to vent Breastfeeding is really very hard. My shoulders r sore already. Blocked ducts hurts a lot. Baby doesnt sleep at night more than 45 mins max. I havent slept in last 9'days. I m so stressed out seriously. I m so used to of running all errands outside that now i feel stuck at home. I hope this phase pass soon. I want to enjoy my Little lady [emoji17]


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[Boyzmommy]

Netti i hope things goes smoothly for u hun


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[Bluebooties]

I am so sorry that ur having to go through this taytum and boyz. Men really can be so insensitive !!

Why not try pumping and feeding through bottle. This can give u ladies a little break and even hubby can feed a bottle or 2 so u can nap etc. Thats what i am doing sincevi go back to work in like 2 weeks. Hubby and i tookbour 4 weeks annual time off separately so when i will go to work his 4 weeks off will start

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[Boyzmommy]

Thanks bb. I m going to get a pump. Thanks God i m off for another yr otherwise i would hve gone nuts. But i wish i could work n hubby could stay home with lo [emoji12]


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[TaytumJ]

You're so right Boyz, breastfeeding is so hard. Part of me wonders if I'd feel so confined and upset if I wasn't breastfeeding. I didn't want to in the beginning, but the sheer cost of formula has scared me into keeping it up until I go back to work. I only like the bonding with him - I hate everything else about it!!

Sounds like your DH might think that by taking the older boys he's helping you out? My DH doesn't help out at night since there's not much for him to do since I'm breastfeeding. And he wakes up in the morning and takes him so I can eat breakfast. My hardest time is from like 5-8pm. I really need a break then. You need some sleep girl. Even if that means DH gives one bottle at night so you can catch a few consecutive hours of sleep. I hope you get some relief soon.

Hope you feel better soon netti! Is boostrix the tdap injection? My arm was SO SORE for a few days after! Yikes!

Blue: I hate pumping! [emoji37] I have a small stash built up for when DH and I go out, but I try not to pump because I feel like after I nurse him I pump and not a whole lot comes out since he just fed. So then I feel like that was a waste of my time and cleaning pumps and bottles and then I'm worried about oversupplying myself and mastitis or more clogged ducts. I feel like it takes more time after to devote to pumping and I'm already feeling like a slave to my boobies! I love the idea of pumping and DH giving a bottle but the work that goes into it seems so much more daunting than just doing it myself.

Hoping tomorrow is a new day!

[Boyzmommy]

Oh taytum same with me. I hate pumping n thts y i didnt get a pump on first place. Too much work for extra bottle. I rather do it myself.
Dh wont give my lo a bottle with me sleeping. He thinks its my job all together. He was much more help with ds2 as i had a section n he knew i cant get up on my own. He ws preparing bottles changing diapers etc. I m really fed up in only 9 days. I only slept for 2 hrs straight in last dats[emoji30]
N all day long she is on my boobies. I dont mind the day but atleast i need 4 hrs sleep


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[Bluebooties]

Yes it is a lot of work to clean pump parts but hey its keeping me sane and i get to enjoy my babies newborn days. I think i find BF more taxing to be honest. Its definately nit for me. I went through the exact same thing as u guys with DD1 so i can relate and applaud u for keeping at it






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[netti02]

Taytum i think it is the same for whooping cough? My arms sore with a constant ache. Doesn't seem as painful now doing things but then i guess im avoiding doing things that aggravate it

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[Foxcubblue]

Hey boyz and Taytum! Just wanted to pop on to say you are both doing brilliantly, and to offer some encouragement!!! Sleep deprivation never ever makes you feel good and it is so hard when it feels like we are doing all the work with a newborn as there is only so much DH can do when you are breastfeeding. You are both giving the babies such a good start though, and things WILL settle down and you WILL get more sleep and the feeding WILL ease off! Try to keep talking to your DHs and demand some more help otherwise resentment will start to build up. My DH has thankfully always been good and even wakes up with me for night feeds - both our girls have had reflux so needed really good winding after a feed, so I would breastfeed them and then DH would take over for the winding bit while I went back to sleep! This is a team effort, so remind the DHs of that and ask them to look after the babies for a while (ideally taking them right out the house for a walk or a drive) so you can have a bit of much needed time to yourselves to rest. Hugs to you both.


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[Boyzmommy]

Thnks Foxcubblue I appreciate ur encouraging words. I asked so many times for help. He always tell me to sleep when baby sleeps to cope up with my sleep. I gave him lo with bottle last night but he kept me awake with him[emoji30]anyways thanks ladies for ur words n for letting me vent[emoji16]


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[TaytumJ]

You guys aren't kidding, this FTM and new baby stuff is tough some days. Combined with my lack of sleep and his lack of napping in the afternoon makes life really tough. Today is a new day though and on the bright side, so far we've been nursing WITHOUT a nipple shield! Hoping we can keep it going!

I'm so sorry DH is not helping you at all Boyz. I couldn't imagine doing this by myself plus having other kids like you do. My DH is actually really helpful and I know he felt bad for being gone and when he came back he immediately took over and got baby to sleep so I could take care of myself, eat dinner and compose. He really is really helpful, I was just frustrated that it seems like right when he walked out the door C woke up and it was crying city.

I think some of mine is bitterness towards breastfeeding as I feel so controlled and homebound. I made a compromise to only keep at it until work begins again in August, so I'm trying to push through. You're right bluebooties, BF is taxing. I think I just hate pumping just as much if not more so this seems the lesser of the two evils for me. It's hard either way and I applaud you for pumping! I think it's a lot more admirable for women who EP! Wow!

[Boyzmommy]

Taytum its just bad timings for us i guess. I have always struggled with post partum blues. With ds2 i even were on medication to control my depression. I dont want to go that route as i m BF. Littleone is very gassy. I m not sure if its the formula or my diet. BF with my ds1 was a breeze. Came so naturally and i did it for a yr before i went back to work. Ds2 i gave up on 2 nd week. He ws wheat allergic so it ws too much for me to exclude wheat from my diet.



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[Throwaway_panther]

I'm so sorry things have been so tough Taytum and Boyz :( I hope your DHs help you soon!!

We're settling in here at day 5. I actually had a brief meltdown first day home because my FIL made truly horrible comments about us having a girl -- he made several people uncomfortable because his comments were so offensive, but my DH was good about calling him out.

In my sleep deprived state it REALLY hurt, but I was angry over sad or regretful. I'm honestly amazed at how my GD went away -- I can't imagine having any other baby than my little Lily! My DH has already gone, "See we don't need to have a boy!," but I'm not quite at that stage ;)

I just know that you guys were all so right about bonding after birth. I just wish my DH would full on cut his dad out of our lives because he's always been such an asshole :/

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[squigglepink]

I'm so sorry things have been so tough Taytum and Boyz :( I hope your DHs help you soon!!

We're settling in here at day 5. I actually had a brief meltdown first day home because my FIL made truly horrible comments about us having a girl -- he made several people uncomfortable because his comments were so offensive, but my DH was good about calling him out.

In my sleep deprived state it REALLY hurt, but I was angry over sad or regretful. I'm honestly amazed at how my GD went away -- I can't imagine having any other baby than my little Lily! My DH has already gone, "See we don't need to have a boy!," but I'm not quite at that stage ;)

I just know that you guys were all so right about bonding after birth. I just wish my DH would full on cut his dad out of our lives because he's always been such an asshole :/

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You had her!!!!!!!!!!! congratulations xx

[TaytumJ]

Hope things are getting better for you Boyz and she's sleeping a little better. We use Enfamil with him when we need to. And I'm just going to stop worrying so much about having any pumped if we need to be away from him. If I do, great, and if not, he has formula. It won't kill him and will give me a break!

So glad you're so happy Throwaway!! I bet little Lily is so precious and it sounds like your DH is smitten too. [emoji175] Sorry about your FIL...I'll never know why people think it's their place to say anything. Like, what does it matter to him - he should just love his granddaughter! Glad your hubby stuck up for you. And those PP hormones are no joke!! I cried a lot the first few days we were home, just because I loved him so much and didn't want him to get bigger or anything bad to happen to him!

[Boyzmommy]

Thanks a lot taytum.
Throwaway i m happy u r enjoying ur LO


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[TaytumJ]

How is everyone else doing!? Any new babies?! [emoji7]

Boyz: how's today been? Have you told DH that you really need his help? Do you have family or friends close by too? I've been thinking about you and I hope things are better. ❤️

[Mrs.Flores]

Sorry logged on with different account. This is Yogi-
Hello girls! Sorry for chiming in so late. I am so sorry Taytum and Boyz 😣 I feel you girls. It seems that us BF mom's are having a tougher time. I'm going on day 8 of breastfeeding and I'm so ready to throw in the towel. I feel partly at fault for giving my baby a breast milk bottle and introducing him to a pacifier. Looks like I have confused him and now I can't get a good latch. My supply is also drastically decreasing even with drinking lots of fluids and eating milkmaid cookies to help increase my supply but so far it's not working and I have a frustrated baby and self. I feel like running out and getting a can of formula so bad. I am going to give it a day or two and if nothing works I am officially bottle formula feeding. I feel like such a failure :( my dh has been helpful but has an event with his car Club so he's left me to fend for my self as well as he's outside fixing his car. I hope our dh's snap back to reality and step in a little more. They do not realize all the work we put in as mothers.

Hang in there Netti and Has2 your almost there! Best wishes and I pray you gals have a healthy delivery 😘


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[Foxcubblue]

Appointment yesterday at just gone 36 weeks, blue bump is head down, engaged and 3/5 palpable! They don't check cervix over here until you are in labour no idea if I am starting to dilate. Has anyone used epo to ripen the cervix? And guidance on how much to use etc?


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[Boyzmommy]

Thanks a lot taytum and yogi. I m doing ok. I asked my mom to come stay with me as i had a break down on phone and told her i can do it alone any more. So she came with my dad as well. Its too much work for her but she is trying her .But my milk supply is decreasing as my mom gives her formula meanwhile. My breast feels engrossed when i wake up after 5 +hrs. Lets see how many days its going to work otherwise i ll start formula as well. But my baby is gassy. May b i need to change formula. She doesnt burp too. But farts a lot[emoji848]


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[Boyzmommy]

Foxclub i used epo two 500 mg vaginally and 1000 mg orally daily starting from 36 weeks. LO ws born in two weeks. My mucus plug came loose after using epo. Best of luck


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[Bluebooties]

Boyz try enfamil gentleease or sensitive for fussy/gassy babies

If still gassy try enfamil prosobee for possible milk based sensitivity related gassiness

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[Bluebooties]

Do u have sams club in canada ? They have a generic version of enfamil and its equally good but cost is way less than thst of enfamil.

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[Boyzmommy]

Thanks bb. No we dont have sam in here[emoji53]but i ll try enfamil


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[Throwaway_panther]

Appointment yesterday at just gone 36 weeks, blue bump is head down, engaged and 3/5 palpable! They don't check cervix over here until you are in labour no idea if I am starting to dilate. Has anyone used epo to ripen the cervix? And guidance on how much to use etc?


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I took 500mg 3x a day orally starting at 37w. Even though my midwife said it wasn't proven to be anymore effective, I also inserted 500mg vaginally starting at 39w and bumped it up too 100mg the two days before I went into labor.

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[luvmyfam]

Boyz and Taytum you're both doing amazing! I know those days are so hard. I didn't produce any breast milk after pumping every 2 hours, for 4-5 weeks with both my boys so I won't be pumping this time around but I know even though I didn't make milk how hard it is. I felt like I couldn't boons with my babies right away. I hear from a lot of breastfeeding mommies that if you can get to the 2 month mark you've gotten through the hardest part. They always say it's very convenient after that. Thinking of you both and just know you're doing great!! You might find breastfeeding is not for you and that's ok too.Hang in there!

For EPO vaginally do you break it open? I only have 1300mg capsules. Would it be too much to take one orally and one vaginally at that dose? I'm 36 weeks now.

[Boyzmommy]

Thnks luvmyfam. I ll try to hang in there as long as i could.
1300 mg is gud. Its not too much.


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[Throwaway_panther]

Boyz and Taytum you're both doing amazing! I know those days are so hard. I didn't produce any breast milk after pumping every 2 hours, for 4-5 weeks with both my boys so I won't be pumping this time around but I know even though I didn't make milk how hard it is. I felt like I couldn't boons with my babies right away. I hear from a lot of breastfeeding mommies that if you can get to the 2 month mark you've gotten through the hardest part. They always say it's very convenient after that. Thinking of you both and just know you're doing great!! You might find breastfeeding is not for you and that's ok too.Hang in there!

For EPO vaginally do you break it open? I only have 1300mg capsules. Would it be too much to take one orally and one vaginally at that dose? I'm 36 weeks now.
It dissolves, so no need to break it open! Not sure about the dosing though -- might want to ask a midwife or nurse? I imagine only one orally and vaginally at that dose a day would be ok (since 1500 mg total a day orally is what my midwife told me, I just had it split into 3x a day with 500mg)

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[Boyzmommy]

Yup 1 vaginally n one orally is good. I dont know if epo was the reason or rrlt that my pushing stage was only 10 mins or less. No stitches
With ds1 i pushed for 2 hrs [emoji16]


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[TaytumJ]

Thanks ladies for all the encouragement. We've had some good BF days and I've finally just said, if I'm not home and he's hungry, he won't die with formula. It's good for me to have the option and tell myself that it's okay to leave the house a bit! So being more open minded has really helped!

We're 7 weeks old tomorrow but NOTHING entertains this kid! Not rocking, swinging or bouncing! Thankfully we bought a carrier and he likes to go for walks, but man! And if we run an errand and he wakes up, all bets off as he'll want out of the car seat and no guarantee he won't cry while I hold him. Yeessh! Trying not to wish the days away but transport me to 12 weeks!!

[Bluebooties]

U remind me of my DD1 she had bad colic and as a FTM it was not what i was expecting motherhood to be but we made it through and with time it got better

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[Bluebooties]

My LO on the other hand is starting to smile at me. I know its early but she really does smile in response to my talking to her. She had a few fussy days and a little lose BM's just recently but otherwise she is doing well

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[TaytumJ]

I'm starting to wonder if it's colic or extreme fussiness. I think C is hyper sensitive to sleep - when he's tired he goes from drowsy to freak out in 5 seconds. And then it's impossible to get him to sleep. Tonight I've been with him since about 6:30 and it's almost 8. I know he's tired he just won't sleep! Unless this is our 3hrs of colic time. He seems to do this with naps too. It's like if he's awake longer than one hour there's no telling how long it will take to get him back to sleep.

I'm starting really question having more than one!

[Boyzmommy]

Ahhh taytum i can relate. As my ds1 ws like this. Hang in there he will grow out of this


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[essnce629]

I'm starting to wonder if it's colic or extreme fussiness. I think C is hyper sensitive to sleep - when he's tired he goes from drowsy to freak out in 5 seconds. And then it's impossible to get him to sleep. Tonight I've been with him since about 6:30 and it's almost 8. I know he's tired he just won't sleep! Unless this is our 3hrs of colic time. He seems to do this with naps too. It's like if he's awake longer than one hour there's no telling how long it will take to get him back to sleep.

I'm starting really question having more than one!
Taytum, he may be getting overtired. As a postpartum doula and infant nanny I always found that my super young babies (under 6 months) would get tired after about an hour of being awake. So the schedule was feed and diaper change as soon as they woke up, then play time (tummy time on mat), and as soon as they started fussing it would be around the one hour mark which is when I'd pop them in my sling and walk around the house, then swaddled and put to sleep. You may want to try reading The Natural Baby Sleep Solution which really explains babies' sleep cycles. If he's being kept awake for over 60-90 minutes then he's probably overtired which would make it much more difficult for him to fall asleep.


The Natural Baby Sleep Solution: Use Your Child's Internal Sleep Rhythms for Better Nights and Naps
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761187472/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jJ5zxbYPE05WK

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[TaytumJ]

Thanks essence! That's exactly what we've been doing - a cycle of eat/change, activity, sleep. When he gets fussy I know he's tired so we swaddle, walk/rock and sing until he's asleep. I think the problem becomes sometimes he goes to sleep and I put him down and he's right back up (doesn't do this at night). So I think his "cat naps" aren't enough and it's all catching up with him around 6pm. Then he physically WON'T go to sleep no matter what! We swaddle, rock, white noise and sometimes a pacifier (he hates!). We do a bedtime routine of bath, eat, book, but he still is just a madman. This week I'm going to just stay home and every hour he's going right back to sleep.

He's SO happy when he wakes up in the morning or has a great 3hr nap in the afternoon (usually sleeping on me!). He is a great sleeper at night once he goes down. It's just a lot at 6pm because my husband rarely sees the sweet boy during the day and both of us are exhausted by then too.

[Bluebooties]

Taytum Do you massage after bath ? That helps relax them too.


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[TaytumJ]

Taytum Do you massage after bath ? That helps relax them too.


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Yep! Massage with lavender lotion. I wasn't sure if this was just regular witching hour or something more?

[atomic sagebrush]

PLEASE don't take EPO orally to induce labor, girls. I know this is a time honored midwife thing but it's controversial even among midwives (has not been proven safe OR effective) and EPO is a MAJOR blood thinner. I took EPO to induce labor with DS 3, not only did it not work (he came a few days late just like all 5 of my kiddos did) but I also had tons and tons of small red blood clots in my amniotic fluid. The nurses had never seen anything like it before and I have subsequently talked to some other people who took EPO and had similar issues with unexplained bleeding in themselves or their newborns.

[atomic sagebrush]

Taytum I think that's just a rough age for some kiddos. It's like they realize "the rest of the world is up and moving and I am stuck here!!" They do get overtired for sure.

This too shall pass!! It is just a stage. He'll probably be an early walker, my two that were the most frustrated at this age walked early. (freakishly. early.)

[atomic sagebrush]

huge congrats ladies!

I can't keep up with due date groups but always know I am thinking of you all and so happy to hear of your newest additions. :)

[Bluebooties]

I agree with atomic my DD1 was an early walker and is a gifted bright child among her age mates when it comes to learning and studies !

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[Bluebooties]

Yes my colicky baby would be fine in the day and at sundown all hell would break lose till dawn lol

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[TaytumJ]

Thanks atomic and blue!! I was so worried something was wrong with him. I finally saw in two different books I was skimming today that he's probably going through a growth spurt and all babies have some more difficulty around 5-11 weeks. We're in the thick of it at 7! Just going to go with the flow - I think he's been trying to cluster feed at night again so tonight we're just going to park in his room and camp out after his bed routine. Hoping in a few weeks I can post about how enjoyable he is! Right now he's kind of an a-hole! [emoji6][emoji170]

[Bluebooties]

This phase will be over before u know it taytum.

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[bre_cooper11]

Had baby Lily at 40w1d (the day after my post about the acupuncture!) 😊 31", but 6 lb 10z -- guess all those early labor signs didn't mean early labor because she needed to pack on some weight!

Still recovering at hospital, but in love. You were all so, so right ♡ She was a champ, too -- 9/9 on both Apgars, has a good strong latch on one breast, was eyes open and climbing up my chest from birth! I also surpassed my expectations and labored 22 hours for a natural, vaginal birth with minimal tearing... despite the really unfortunate timing of baby dropping low enough to push when I was only 5cm!

I have quite the appreciation for all you mamas who have done this multiple times!

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Just want to drop in!
Congrats on your little girl!!! So glad you're in love.

& congrats to everyone on your new bundles!!!

[Throwaway_panther]

Just want to drop in!
Congrats on your little girl!!! So glad you're in love.

& congrats to everyone on your new bundles!!!
Thank you! And oops, I meant 21" lol... not that much of a giant! [emoji14]

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[luvmyfam]

Thanks Atomic! Is EPO inserted vaginally still ok. Definitely not trying to induce labor quite yet! I thought it was just for ripening cervix.

I scheduled an acupuncture appointment for the day before my due date (July 14th)! I always go late so still anticipating going late but we'll see!

[TaytumJ]

How's everyone else been feeling? Hopefully getting ready for more babies!

Things are better here. I think he was going through a growth spurt or something BUT, we bought a new swaddle he loves (Love to Dream Swaddle Up) and found pacifiers he'll actually take and life has been SO much easier! He goes down for naps like a champ now and I think the sleep is what he was missing. He still hasn't smiled AT me yet (7w3d) but he smiles at the ceiling and last night he smiled at the bird on his play mat haha. Hoping he looks at me and smiles soon!

[Boyzmommy]

Taytum i m glad he is doing ok now. My lo is having hard time as shes gassy. It may b formula. I ws using good start but switched to similac. She ws fine in starting but since two days she is fussy. No poop for two days. I hope thts normal. She just want to bw held and doesnt want to lie down. [emoji85]


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[yogi&booboo]

Boyz has your LO had a bowel movement yet? I think you should call the pediatrician. Newborns are supposed to have at least one bowel movement a day and more if you are doing breast and bottle. Could be the formula that's constipating her. Hope she feels better soon.

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[Boyzmommy]

Yes yogi ahe pooped last night. She was very uncomfortable but dr said its ok if she is popping once in couple of days


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[Boyzmommy]

What formula works best for gas. Similac sensitive or enfamil


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[Bluebooties]

What formula works best for gas. Similac sensitive or enfamil


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There is no best answer. Each baby is different but mostly similac sensitive, enfamil gentelease or enfamil prosobee rcrecommended.

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[Bluebooties]

Try similac sensitive if u havent already its the best for gassy babies

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