there is a "selling to men" category. i would do that if they would pay more per ounce. I would charge even more for them to get it from the tap but DH is opposed to that idea.
My supply is crashing. Or has crashed. Yesterday I got 8oz when I was once getting close to 16. I'm on fenugreek, no change, drinking tons of water, no change, had oatmeal this am, but it hasn't made a difference in the past. Neither has changing membranes, but I'll do that again today. Adding a pumping session does nothing. I'm going to get the pump checked at the hosp today.
The only thing that changes my output is my cycle. Now that it's back in its typical short form I'm almost always ovulating or about to start a new cycle. I'm afraid that's what's going on, and there's nothing I can do about it.
It's a giant mind fuck. We actually still have a fantastic nursing relationship, and he gets plenty nursing (even spit up this am), so I'm just not responding to the pump. And I don't care what he eats at daycare. I don't care what he eats at daycare. I don't care what he eats at daycare. And I don't care what he eats when we go out of town next w/e or what my MIL has to say about it either. Really.
Also, we're taking him on a plane in Oct. there will be much googling of old threads today.
What pump do you have?
Also, google Stanford breast feeding videos and watch the one on maximizing out put. If your supply really is crashing, this won't necessarily "fix" the underlying problem, but it will help you get as much as you can right now and will help you build a supply once things have righted themselves (meds? stress? baby teething?)
It's a Medela PIS, but it's been through my cousin's two kids (not sure how long ea), so it definitely could be toast. I had it checked before I delivered and it was good then.
I'll check out the videos, thanks. It could be stress, but it's just so damn consistent(ly low).
Good to know. I'm done with BC after my annual next month, and am already having the urge to go check out the GP board...so for now, that urge is getting squelched. Because the last thing I need is something else to get anxious about.
We can be anxiety buddies. I didn't really get a withdrawal period, and I'm now concerned that somehow the fundies are right and I've ruined my lady business with the devil's birth control!
I don't really think that, but I'd be lying if I said the thought didn't cross my mind.
Perfect, I'm going to need someone to be anxious with. Someone who's not my H, who is convinced I'll get pregnant my first month off the pill and may go all worst case scenario on me if/when that doesn't happen.
My employer is hiring new grads with no experience into positions that require a shitload of experience. Of course they're doing it so can underpay them. I feel bad for the new hires because they have long, hard road ahead of them and do not realize it.
Confession: I just ate a margarita cupcake after I told myself I would quit cupcakes for a while. Does two weeks sans cupcake count for "a while?"
Baby vent: Naomi is cutting two teeth at once and she's beyond cranky. I picked up a six pack of Smrinoff coolers to deal with it. I hate teething.
Almost tween funny: T has some little boy from her class emailing her. Said little boy asked if T liked him. T told him "Maybe." I asked her about this email and she told me she didn't have a crush on him and "Maybe" can mean "no." And a playa is born folks. Just like that.
Post by basilosaurus on Aug 22, 2012 14:39:47 GMT -5
Update: I went to test out my car. Yep, they were right that the fix didn't feel right. So, apparently the replacement part was a lemon, and they have to take it apart and try another replacement. Here's to the 2nd week without a car. Thank FSM for a decent bus system.
And holy balls is it hot. Yes, we're delicate flowers here, but I need the breeze back. I'm literally dripping with sweat after walking a mere half mile each way. This is not normal. It's 85 year round, with tradewinds to keep us cooler, but this week has felt like a real summer with today being the worst. With no a/c.
"Not gonna lie; I kind of keep expecting you to post one day that you threw down on someone who clearly had no idea that today was NOT THEIR DAY." ~dontcallmeshirley
thanks, bunny. I'm ok. I'm now just trying to learn everything I can about this condition and what my triggers how so I can manage it with the least amount of issues.
"Not gonna lie; I kind of keep expecting you to post one day that you threw down on someone who clearly had no idea that today was NOT THEIR DAY." ~dontcallmeshirley
GPointe, so sorry to hear that I'm glad you're being proactive and learning everything you can about it...because if anyone can kick lupus's ass, its you!