November 2013 babies!

[bythestream]

My bub kicks all the time, I don't think I had to worry about not feeling it with the anterior placenta. I'm wondering if she's had down and posterior. Both my boys were very early. Hopefully I can convince her to rotate before birth.

[bythestream]

Do you know why they say the left side mommymachine? My placenta is on the left so I find the right more comfortable.

[Lizzie Lizard]

Yes, why do they say left side? I don't find one side more comfortable than the other. Usually I just have to switch bc one side is "falling asleep" with blood flow.

[zem7]

It is because a major blood vessel runs down, if you lay on that side it gives you optimum oxygenation for the body and baby. That is way they say if you are feeling dizzy while pregnant to drink a glass of water and get on the left side.

[zem7]

Although, it is still perfectly safe to be on the right side also. My dr. told me to listen to my body, if I feel more comfortable on one side, go with it. We even found that to be the case for when we deliver. My last baby, during delivery, did NOT like when I was on the left side. His HB would slow way down, he only liked the right side. ~~We told my family this weekend we were having a girl, they are soo excited! lol My mom already went out and got some girl cloths!

[meeks32]

Just dropping in to ask if everyone that swayed GIRL and knows what they are having, can please update/post their sway in the stats spreadsheet via the form?

http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/...ad.php?t=25157

pg1 first post has instructions.

Thank You

[mommymachine]

I didn't know why just was always what i heard. But I just found this:
Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy | APA on Sleeping Positions

[zem7]

Ok so I posted this as a question, in the parenting group, but I thought I would also ask you ladies. Ok so I have had 4 children, with each of them I have tried to BF but never made it past a month with any of them. I am currently pregnant with baby 5 and truly want to try to BF for the first year. My big problem with the others was, I just didn't enjoy it. I hear a lot of people talking about how they like the bonding time and how special it is. But I just never got this feeling, I felt the same using breast or bottle. I loved my babies, loved being with them, holding them, feeding them, and playing with them. I just never enjoyed this....Is there something wrong with me, for not liking it? What can I do to make it better. Sorry this is such an odd question, I just want some support. Also no one in my family breast fed more then a month either, so they are not much help....

[bythestream]

Zem, I think the key is to stick with it for more than a month. Breastfeeding is hard especially to start with and you need to do it for 6-12 weeks before you really settle into it. That was the case for me anyway. I found it so much easier than fussing with bottles though. Breastfeeding is great because it's always there ready no matter where you are. Do you have any foundations in the states that can offer support. The Australian breastfeeding association is always ready to answer questions, and if you ask the right people you can get the help of fantastic lactation consultants.

[squamgirl]

I've been gone for a couple weeks now with family vacation. But I'm back now and hope to contribute more.

Zem- I think bythe****** is right. The first 6-12 weeks are hard- sore nipples, trying to figure out latching on, etc. It also depends on the baby. My first never latched well, had a hard time nursing, etc. He was also severely allergic to milk proteins, which transferred from what I ate and drank into the breast milk. After 3 1/2 months we called it quits and switched to formula and it was the best decision for us. My second latched on right after birth and nursed like a champ for 22 months. I'm hoping for another good nurser again.
Whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed, you're a great mom and you're doing the best for your baby. If you want to breastfeed, give it a good try, hang in there awhile, research tips and techniques and find support. And if it doesn't work out, you'll know that you've given it your best.