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Thanks crazycat! That was awesome info. I do't think I need anything to increase my milk supply yet though I'm sure I've convinced myself a few times I do. There's something about that need to make sure you have tons for your little one. We went to our 2 week appt on Friday though and he had gained back all of his weigh plus some and is plenty chunky so for now I guess I'm ok. It is a relief to know that if I wasn't making enough though there is a viable option out there.
That's awesome he gained back his weight already :-) You are doing good!
For me, it wasn't until I went back to work and had to pump that I noticed any issues. I think the longer you can exclusively nurse from the actual breast, the better, but with so many working moms these days and the (pardon me, but shitty) maternity policies in the US, a lot of moms don't have a choice but to pump, and that can be stressful, which effects output, and pumps just simply don't do as well at clearing out the breast as babies do!
Good luck with it all and I hope you guys continue to have a fabulous nursing relationship! As much as I remember it being difficult in the beginning, I am actually really looking forward to nursing again :-)
I'm definitely still in the love/hate relationship- still suffering from sore nipples. It took me so much longer the first time to get the hang of it though and we're already doing much better then before so fingers crossed I'll be pain free soon. Breastfeeding is beautiful and always so much harder then you think. And crazycat, maternity leave policies are soooo shitty here.
Our thread got very quiet!.... who's next for babies?! Daisy? How's everyone feeling?
My Due date is next week Thur. Hope my little man come in on time.
Ohhhh I hope that means Daisy had her baby :) XXX
It did get quiet..waiting for baby news!
Hello ladies! I have been lurking mostly so that I can keep up with all the birth announcements (Congrats Oncue!) but I am in my last couple of weeks at work (where I mostly check in from), and have been busy wrapping things up here. I also finally got some work done getting her room ready. I have felt so far behind with all of that. I still have about five weeks to go though, and when my maternity leave starts on February 3rd, I will be doing the hospital bag packing and last touches at home hopefully.
I am very interested in the medication info that was just posted for increasing milk supply...thanks Crazycat! I had no problems with DS1 as far as supply but I felt like I did with DS2 (and I had to return to work sooner with him too), so I could have used a little help with that. The supplements didn't really work. Is the shipping super expensive with ordering overseas?
Seeing all these babies really makes this whole thing real! I have several friends who have just had or are about to have babies too. I am super excited!
My midwife estimated today that baby girl is going to be around the same size as my last baby. Well over 8 pounds. I was really hoping that she would be smaller. I'm now praying she comes early!
5 weeks to go! 😊
Hi ladies So sorry have been MIA but have been busy having my BABY!!!!!! So many times I tried to log on to tell you all but with four kiddos it's super busy! She arrived last Sunday and we have named her Beth (I changed my mind to Beth when I saw her I think she looks like a Beth!) we are over the moon and my three boys adore her She was 3.5kg I will try and load a pic of her I'm useless at technology things though (must be old age ha!!)
Best of luck to all you ladies waiting patiently Can't wait to hear your news
Robin I wouldn't focus too much on weight guesses I was told my baby would be 8 1/2 lbs and she was a pound lighter even at three days overdue But even if your baby is over 8lbs you'll manage just fine x
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Yay!! Ohhh congrats daisymoo how wonderful she's here!! I love the name Beth too its beautiful.
I can't wait to see pictures of the little one!! 💜
Congrats daisy, so happy she arrived safely! How was your birth and what's she like so far?
Thanks guys It's so strange to have a little girl in the house I feel like I'm minding her for someone else She is like a little mouse As good as gold Long may it last!!
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Oh ya sorry the birth was fine actually I laboured at home for about 7 hours and I was 4-5 cm on arrival at the hospital and the pain was bad at that stage Couldn't even walk to the labour ward Had to be pushed in a wheelchair She was born 5 hours after we arrived I had gone in the night before with contractions every six mins but they weren't strong enough so I went home to wait patiently All my contractions stopped then that day but came back with a bang at 1am and I knew that was it for real
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Sneaking in again. Huge congratulations Daisymoo :D Gorgeous name as well :)
Aw thanks Boysway How are you doing these days?
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Yipeeeeee! Soooo happy for you honey Beth is a gorgeous name, can't wait to see a picture of her!! She sounds like such a doll XX
Congrats daisy!!! Shes here!
I lie awake. My stomach hurts a bit. Got loads of BH
For weeks now. They are getting stronger.
Its really the last part...
Daisymoo, I'm not too bad thanks. I get nausea on and off, belly is growing nicely. I wasn't able to get in for a gender scan so I'm counting down the 5 weeks till the growth scan. Thanks for asking :)
Countdown for you sweet dream! Xxx
Congrats daisy! So happy for u and ur family! What a gorgeous name too!
Hope everyone is well xo
Hi ladies!!
Since you all are such experienced mamas I wanted to ask some advice! My little guy gets extra fussy at night- spends most of the night "sleeping" but grunting out in pain and sometimes crying out- it definitely seems like a mixture of gas and reflux. Crazycat mentioned probiotics which I have yet to try. We bought some simethicone to try for tonight but wondering what other ideas you may have? He's definitely uncomfortable and I'm certainly not sleeping and though he appears to be he's waking up exhausted as I don't think it's very sound sleep. So, ideas?! Thanks in advance!
I had two boys with hidden reflux. The second one we gave meds for it. Anti acids?
He needed it for almost a year. If its gas he will try to make himself like a ball and kick his legs. If it is reflux. He wil make his body taller!and arch his back.
Thanks sweetdream. I know for sure he has gas as he kicks his legs and grunts like crazy but he also spits up in his mouth and get's super congested at night which makes me think he also has reflux. I'm going to talk to the doctor about it if it doesn't get better in the next few days.
Trust you instincts on that Lala. I knew something just wasn't right with my DS1 and he ended up having reflux...with DS2 I recognized it right away and got him right on the medication (although he was still just an all around fussier baby).
Congrats on baby Beth Daisy!!! How exciting.
Lala, I don't know if you've tried these, but have you tried using gas drops? Or placing baby at an incline at night? The rock n play sleeper is great for that. Also, when you change his diaper, try to roll him to the side instead of lifting his butt straight up by his legs/feet. That will help with gas.
As for me, I'm 38+4 (dd changed to the 5th) and feeling very ready! I think he could come any day now and I can't wait.
Thanks Oncue and Abi Can't wait for your news Abi Could be any day I suppose Best of luck!!
Lala my first two sons had gas issues when they were born and I used drops called Infacol You put a drop on his tongue just before a feed and it really is a miracle product Sorted all wind issues straight away
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Yes, congrats to Daisymoo! I left that out of my last post. I am sure I will feel the same way about bringing a girl home after two boys. Not sure it will feel real even then.
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Future--when are you due?
Thanks daisymoo! I'm using something that is the same as infacol- it seems to work so far though he's still having some gas issues and some reflux. I'm going to hold out for the week as there has already been some improvement and go from there. Thanks for everyone's input:-)
I really think this baby is going to be borne today!!!!!!
Sweetdream---are you in labour!? How exciting.. and EARLY!
Not full labor yet. Just this feeling that I had all three times before the day the boys were born.
And its just past midnight here.
Wow that's awsome! Have you lost the MP yet?. I'm super ready to get my baby out lol. I've been having bad Braxton hicks at night but no other labor signs yet. I'm only just 36 weeks now though.
I've lost loads of mucus in the last few weeks.
I've been having BH for 2,5 weeks now. Loads sinds last thursday.
Contractions every 7 min.
It became Silent yesterday.
And now this weird feeling with Some mild cramping. Cant get to sleep wich makes it worse.
Thought I just go to sleep and wake up when its the real deal.
Contractions every 9,5 min now. 30sec (begin phase) I'm so curious if this continues. My Bh were more like a minute. And all over the place.
Awwee yes that deff sounds like you're in labour!! I'm so happy for you. Please keep us updated. How exciting you get to meet your little one soon!! Eeeekk
I'll be 40 week in two days (Thursday). Still no labor sign yet. Did not see any bloody show. Can't wait.....
Last week Thur. Dr. check up (39 weeks) open 2cm. Have a Dr. appointment on Thur. will see....
Sweetdream, hope you have a fast and safe birth.
Sneaking in here. Wishing you all the best for a safe arrival sweetdream.
I didn't sleep much. Just one hour. But it isn't pulling trough....
This sucks.
Oooh! I'm going to be stalking you sweetdream! Good luck!!!