The new (human) baby thread...

[Livinzoo]

Ahh just saw this is a new little one. Do you breastfeed or formula feed? perhaps it is something you are eating or the type of formula that she is on.

Just read more of your posts and I would just sleep when she does. The first 3 weeks with mine were spent sleeping in the recliner with her on my chest. Some babies have trouble adjusting from constant being with you to not. You can even get a cosleeper to attach to your bed that way you are still near her. Works great if you are nursing too. Just pull her over to you. My 10 month old still sleeps in there. She sleeps so much better being close. And during the day a sling is great.

Those first few weeks are the hardest. You have to learn each other. Good luck.

 

[MrsKemmerlin]

Thanks so much for the info ladies!

 

[rcentner]

just went shopping for the 1st baby shower since I had Shane..before Shane I had no idea what to get someone and now I can't decide which things to give! I wish I had a lot of money to spend! (dont we all) I decided to go with the boob theme since I am giving her my breast pump, I went with the milk bags and breast cream and then I got her a blanket just like Shane's favorite blanket. (only in a girl color) kinda expensive, but I know how much Shane loves his. It's sooooo soft and it has retained it's softness after many washings. I got his out of the dryer this morning and put in on him and the smile on his face...omg!
Got Shane a little beenie cap while I was there. I am having a hard time finding hats that fit him. I should have gotten the bigger size cause it fits...but idk for how long. His hairless noggin needs some cover cause it is getting cold now. Seems the canadian winds have shifted in our direction for the season. Have to say I was surprised that it didn't snow on halloween like it has so many years. Got the wood all stacked and the wood stove going. Need to buy oil for the furnace soon. It is tough getting home 1st and trying to keep Shane busy while I get the fire going.

I finally feel like Shane and I are running a little smoother. He is mostly sleeping through the night and I have been getting some decent sleep which is making a huge difference for me mentally. His spit up has taken a sharp turn for the better in the last 2 weeks. I think I might have gone a good 2 or 3 days without wearing spit up constantly. Gonna try the regular (non-hypoallergenic) formula tomorrow.

I know I mentioned it before, but I am just excited...but not too excited.

How are all you other ladies doin? Isn't motherhood amazing? Never thought I would say that, but well...you know

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

Glad it's going great for you! I don't think I will get to go to anymore showers. Everyone I know had their kids years ago...

But I do loooove the baby section now. I can't stay out of it, even if I am there for nothing more than trashbags.. I will go out of my way, all they way across the store to get to the baby section.

We are doin' great. I was blessed with an easy baby. She sleeps well and doesn't do a whole lot of crying. If she cries, something IS up..... So, I'm happy as a lark with motherhood so far. It isn't anywhere near as daunting as I thought it would be. Only thing I wish was different, would be to have ATLEAST 3 hands and more time in the day. You watch, I say this good stuff and the next baby will be a terror! lol

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Ok, I need some advice from you ladies. Isabella is almost 6 wks old. To make a long story short, she was born at 35 weeks and had to stay in the NICU for 8 days because she had some breathing trouble and a spell of bradycardia (low heartrate). Since she was having trouble breathing, they started feeding her through a stomach tube then graduated her to a bottle of pumped breastmilk. We tried to establish breastfeeding at the NICU with a Lactation Consultant, but the Dr did not want her to expend too many calories trying to learn to feed. SO... I continued to pump and then feed her. This was going along fine, especially after I started to build my supply by pumping more often and taking fenugreek. I ended up renting a pump for a month and was pumping 9-10 times per 24 hour period 15-20 minutes at a time. Then, it was taking Izzy 25 minutes to eat. So, I was exhausted.

About 2 weeks ago I got so fed up with the pumping then feeding thing that I started pumping less and supplementing with formula. I couldn't believe how much less stressful that was for me... so now she's getting most of her feedings with formula and maybe 1-2 feedings with breastmilk. HOWEVER, I can't help by feel guilty by doing so. The NICU nurses and doctors were so adamant about the benefits of breastfeeding even though I had already decided to try it before she arrived. So, I'm torn. Hubby has been super supportive of my decision to feed formula even though we both agree that BFing is best. If I had to do it all over, I would definitely fight to get BFing started at the hospital quicker before she developed a preference for a bottle nipple.

I even tried a nipple shield for a few days, but I ended up getting mastitis because she was not nursing hard enough. I had to go on antibiotics and continue to pump. The antibiotics made her have diarrhea. Another bad breastfeeding experience.

All of that to say - for the next one (if the Lord blesses us with another) I have learned to try harder and quicker after delivery with breastfeeding! Bless all of you that breastfeed for more than a few months!

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ETA: She's eating 4 oz every 3.5-4 hours now. I'm pumping 3-4 times per 24 hour period and getting about an ounce per pumping. Also, my period has returned already. I heard that could decrease supply? Debating on quitting all together, but some breastmilk is better than none, right?

 

[artsy1]

greenfamily farms.
It sounds like to me, you did the best you could.
I think that the drs. and nurses sometimes try to make the women feel guilty for not breast feeding?
I really don't know why they do this, and what they think they are going to accomplish. Your baby did get alot of the most important stuff, the milk that is the most nutritious is the first milk.
I think your hubby is great cause he is being supportive.
The person you need to give a break to is "yourself"
Know that you did good, go to the formula and stop feeling guilty.

Just my opinion..........

btw, my kids are grown and I am a full-time nanny, with 3 sis-in-laws that are preggo as we speak.

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

GFF: I can't tell you not to feel bad about it, because I do too! But I know that she nursed the first few weeks as best as we both could. My supply couldn't keep up and she would just get frustrated, then we both got frustrated and that is never a good combo. So we slowly shifted to formula and we are both happy campers!
Oh, and are you sure your period is back? I thought so too at first.. I bled at 6 weeks but turns out it wasn't my period at all.. Look up "6 week bleed" and it will explain it. This Saturday I will be 12 weeks PP and got my actual period today, and ughh, I didn't miss the cramps at all!

 

[MrsKemmerlin]

I agree that you shouldn't at all feel guilty about it. You did what you could. And best of all about this transition, it's easier on you! It may not be your preferred method, but you're both doing and will continue to do great with it!

And I agree that the doctors/nurses try to push you into breast feeding. Unfortunate, but true. But I've been bottle feeding from day one and have no shame, haha!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Ms.FuzzyButts :

GFF: I can't tell you not to feel bad about it, because I do too! But I know that she nursed the first few weeks as best as we both could. My supply couldn't keep up and she would just get frustrated, then we both got frustrated and that is never a good combo. So we slowly shifted to formula and we are both happy campers!
Oh, and are you sure your period is back? I thought so too at first.. I bled at 6 weeks but turns out it wasn't my period at all.. Look up "6 week bleed" and it will explain it. This Saturday I will be 12 weeks PP and got my actual period today, and ughh, I didn't miss the cramps at all!

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Hmm... interesting!!!! I'll check that out. BTW: my postpartum appt is this Thursday, but I'm pretty sure he'll set me free.​

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

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Hmm... interesting!!!! I'll check that out. BTW: my postpartum appt is this Thursday, but I'm pretty sure he'll set me free.

I'm sure he will too... But just in case you need it anyway.. -------->