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[Butterfly Spirit]

Thanks Butterfly - I will store that link and good to know I dont need to be leaking to still have enough, I so hope I do this time. Its so frustrating to have supply issues and it adds to the already stressful time of having a newborn - I really want to enjoy that time with my baby

Try this too!
Lactation Cookies for Nursing Moms! | momaroo

[Butterfly Spirit]

Lactation Cookies for Nursing Moms! | momaroo

Try these too!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Thanks Butterfly - I will store that link and good to know I dont need to be leaking to still have enough, I so hope I do this time. Its so frustrating to have supply issues and it adds to the already stressful time of having a newborn - I really want to enjoy that time with my baby

Sure! I'm trying to post another link but it's saying it must be a moderator approved post!? UHHH never seen that before!

[Cinss]

Bimby what was the reason you have to have a CS?

[Bimby]

Bimby what was the reason you have to have a CS?

I had surgery to remove a fibroid at the end of May last year. It was 2kg's, 2nd biggest the surgeon had ever done in his 20 years lol So basically it was like having a baby by C/S (well almost except it was done laparascopically)

If I didnt fall pregnant so close to the Op date Id probably have opted to try naturally but as it was only 3 months from surgery to conception I am a little concerned of rupture and the surgeon basically said at the time of the Op that if I was to fall pregnant Id need a C/S..

Im going to question my Ob about it tomorrow actually and see how she feels about if I happen to go into labour before my C/S date what my options would be regarding natural labour? Im totally torn by that though.. Just not sure how I feel about either option so really need to talk it over with her so I feel comfortable in the whole thing..

That was a really long winded answer to your short question, sorry bout that lol

[Winngrin]

Well I had a terrible day yesterday! Ds 2 left the basement door open and ds 3 fell down the entire flight of stairs. The stairs are wood and covered in very thin carpet, the bottom is concrete and also covered in very thin carpet. I came around the corner just as his little foot was hovering in air over the top step, and I couldn't reach him in time to grab him so I saw him fall the whole way down. He went head over heels at least 4 times. We took him to emergency, though he seemed alright I wanted them to check his head. They did xrays and he is fine, doesn't even have any bruises on his body. He has 3 minor bumps on his head, but overall he got over it very quickly.

I, on the other hand, am having an awful time. Watching him fall was the worst thing, I keep seeing it in my mind and barely slept last night. I feel so horribly guilty. What on earth was I thinking not having a baby gate, even though there is a door? My children have been very lucky as far as accidents go. Ds1 has had stitches once at the age of 7, ds2 did break a bone in his foot when he was 3 but he was climbing on his bunk beds and got his foot stuck between the mattress and railing and it was a very minor fracture. Neither of those were due to lack of supervision. I was in the kitchen yesterday which is just a few steps away from where ds 3 was playing but I just can't shake the horrible sick feeling. He just looked so tiny going down the whole flight of stairs. I know he is fine and won't remember, but I always will. Please don't judge, I'm just venting some stress!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Gosh how very sad, and difficult for you. It sounds like your baby had a guardian angel watching over him. We all make mistakes and have regrets about how we should have done something differently.. none of us are perfect. I had a VERY scary incident happen with each of my boys..that I will never forget!
DS#1 rolled off the bed more than once when he was tiny.. and one time he rolled and the base of his skull hit one of DH's weights..
I can't tell you how terrified I was... but seriously my dad must have been watching over his grandson because.. I just couldn't believe it..It should have.. done much worse if not taken him from me all together! I was in the other room putting a load of laundry in the washer. And I heard a loud thud and then hysterical crying.. and I ran to him and discovered his head..and neck were right there on DH's large barbell!! My heart literally stopped! I learned to not leave them on the bed so close to the side after that!
Then last year on Halloween DH and I were at Target and he was trying to get the boys in the car. Being so pregnant I couldn't lift DS#2 out of the cart .. and while getting DS#1 buckled in the car the cart with DS#2 rolled away from the car and right into a storm grate and that made the cart come to a fast halt and DS#2 flew right off and hit his head! It happened so damn quick..DH was just so mad at himself!
And it was also an absolute miracle my baby wasn't hurt worse.

Things just happen!
All we can do is think of how to prevent them from happening again.. learn from our mistakes.

Don't beat yourself up! Xx

[Winngrin]

Thanks Butterfly! I am trying to remind myself that accidents happen and we just do the best we can to keep.our children safe. I agree, he must have had angels watching over him. Either that or he is made of steel or rubber. Sometimes when I am rocking him at night in his room he looks up towards the ceiling with such intensity it's as if he sees something there. I like to imagine he sees angels, although sometimes if I've watched a scary movie it creeps me out!

I'm glad your kiddos weren't hurt. They always seem to.shake it off much faster than we do.

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Winngrin you're a great mom. And things happen, unfortunately. My youngest had a trip to the er a week before Christmas. My ds2 was spinning him around in a computer chair. I was putting laundry away. I heard the bang, and the screaming. When I picked him up he tried falling asleep on me. He also started throwing up. I called the doc immediately and they had me go to the hospital. I was convinced he had a concussion. After a 4 hour observation he was fine. He was hugging the nurses and slapping some of the other kids five. His head was fine, but I wasn't. I felt like a terrible mother. But then I thought to myself, I have 4 kids, and I've been to the er 3 times in 8 years. So glad your little guy is ok. Please don't beat yourself up. With a door right there, I may not have purchased a gate either.

Now, let's talk about you...how are you feeling? Your little guy will be here soon. Hope you've adjusted to life with your 4 legged lady.

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

On another note, March is a few days away. Our thread is up at bat ladies!!!! Our babies are next. Holy cow that went quick.