Hello? Anyone there ?

[mrsjason]

Ahh, I'm so sad this board died how's everyone doing? Any new exciting BFPs? Anyone have any updates on the WCF babies?

So, I had a baby BOY last week and he's perfect seriously the best behaved baby. Super low maintenance . He was born with something called a sacral dimple and we had a few anxious days before spina bifida was ruled out. Although, the now were thinking he has an allergy to breat milk. For the next week he's on a straight soy milk diet to see if he popping issues are cured. I'm a little bummed because BFing was actually going well.....something that never happened with Macy. In the last 3 days that we have been home from the hospital I was able to exclusively BF as well as create a freezer stash of 70 oz of BM! I never once had a freezer stash with Macy in the 6 months I BF her. I plan on pumping the whole next week and padding my freezer stash on hopes I get the green light to continue BFing.

So that's what's going on with me! Anyone else wanna give an update?

[sara76]

Hey mrsjason, glad to see your check in! I'm so sad our board died too I hope you continue to give updates for the 3 of us who still check in. I'm so happy for you and your boy. Breast milk allergy sounds so much better than spina bifida. I can imagine that was pretty nerve wracking.

That's quite a freezer stash you have there! I had some engorgement in the first week and almost pumped but didn't want to unless I had no choice so I held off and now even though I know I have plenty of milk, he eats NON STOP. Well, every hour and a half. He's going to be a big baby. Actually he's nungry now so I have to run! ttfn:)

[amellis2]

We are doing well. No new baby news here, thank the Jesus (well, my AF was due today, so I should probably test..but it was also a week late last month with no pregnancy, so. Who.the.fuck.knows.)

The girls are speaking in big sentences and I love it. Amelia is telling me "I need X number of _____" The other morning it was "Mom, I need 3 pizzas."

Well, ok.

I'm glad to see you all are doing great, though! Happy 'not-turkey' day!

[babybchbum]

So glad to see your update. I've never heard if a BM allergy. If it is dairy you can take that out of your diet.

What kind of pop issues was he having. I was known not to poop for 7-10 days and then jut have an occasional shart and nothing was ever said about my milk.

Hope you get the greenlight to start nursing again.

[amellis2]

I would think dairy would be the culprit before an actual allergy to BM. Try it! It takes 3 or 4 weeks to be completely dairy free (That junk stays in your body forrreeevverrrr.) Good luck!

[mrsjenrn]

Congrats on your baby boy Kathy!!! I hope you're recovering well and settling in with 2 kids!
True breast milk allergies are really rare. Yes, it can happen, but I would try and eliminate dairy from your diet before stopping all together. I'm excited that BFing was going well for you!

[mrsjenrn]

H is working on scheduling a vasectomy. It makes me kinda sad even though I'm definitely done having babies! There is a little piece of me that will miss it. I will be so sad when I am no longer breast feeding. That will be sooooo hard for me!

[sara76]

Nov 30, 2013 9:40:07 GMT -5 mrsjenrn said:

H is working on scheduling a vasectomy. It makes me kinda sad even though I'm definitely done having babies! There is a little piece of me that will miss it. I will be so sad when I am no longer breast feeding. That will be sooooo hard for me!

During my c section after baby came out my Dr popped her head over the curtain and asked "still want the tubal?" And I was like ABSOLUTELY!! I'm so very thankful for my 2 awesome kids, but there isn't a chance in the world I want to go through that again! Lol. I'm older than you though I believe. It's amazing the difference I see in myself between A's newborn pics and B's newborns. While H looks exactly the same! MEN!

[babybchbum]

I lost it when h said he was scheduling his vasectomy. And then he canceled it just as fast because we had a nice long chat. We are done for now but a third might be down the road

[sara76]

Nov 30, 2013 10:39:08 GMT -5 babybchbum said:

I lost it when h said he was scheduling his vasectomy. And then he canceled it just as fast because we had a nice long chat. We are done for now but a third might be down the road

It's def a big decision. I've had moments since that even I'm a little weirded out knowing it's no longer even an option to have more, and I'm the one who wasn't going to have any kids at all. Good for you guys for even considering a third kid! Although I hear the transition from 2 to 3 is easier than 1 to 2, and siblings are awesome. I miss Tasha around here to see how her family is doing! Anyone know how to tag?

[loskadoodle]

Mrs Jason and Sara I'm so glad to hear both of the babies are doing great! So happy for both of you!!

We good here! D is 17 months and a crazy baby! Ttc #2 since sept. I'm ready already ha!

[sara76]

loskadoodle that's awesome!!!Good luck ttc!!

[mskateb]

Ugh, I actually wrote a response and somehow killed it. I hate Windows 8.

Short version: I've been living under a rock, neglect my computer, must have been a shitty employee when I had a job.

Kathy and Sara: So happy for you both. Congrats on your new baby boys.

Mom stuff: My little boy is awesome. He is just the sweetest little cuddlebug and I can't get enough of him. I am enjoying the baby phase so much more this time around. The first time I was a giant stressball, and this time, I'm just trying to soak it in as much as possible. Brendan is doing great. Apparently he hasn't gained enough weight between his 6 and 9 month appointments, so I guess I have to give him more solids and take him back for a weight check in a couple of weeks. My little girl is doing great. She is reading, writing, and can name more dinosaurs than anyone I know. We had some challenges with her with the transition, but I think we are through that. She was acting out and seeking our attention, but she has always been a fantastic big sister. She is very helpful and loves to play with Brendan, and he adores her, of course. I was afraid they wouldn't play much because of their age difference, but I was completely wrong.

Hope all is well!

[babybchbum]

sara76 if you put the @ before the name it should tag

Let's try it!
tashaandsage

[sara76]

It doesn't work from my phone.
babybchbum

[sara76]

Oh shoot it does. What do ya know!

[mrsjenrn]

Nov 30, 2013 11:27:16 GMT -5 loskadoodle said:

We good here! D is 17 months and a crazy baby! Ttc #2 since sept. I'm ready already ha!

Yay! Sending lots of baby dust your way!

[mrsjenrn]

Nov 30, 2013 10:39:08 GMT -5 babybchbum said:

I lost it when h said he was scheduling his vasectomy. And then he canceled it just as fast because we had a nice long chat. We are done for now but a third might be down the road

Glad he canceled it! It is a really big decision and a PITA to reverse.

I'm 35, H is 36. Between the GD, high BP the first time, c/s, money, and many other reasons, we are done! Just a piece of me will always be sad about that I guess. I love my 2 babies and am thankful for them every day. I love watching them grow up and each stage is so much fun.

[babybchbum]

Hmm I got no alert bummer Sara

Jenn- thanks I was crazy person especially when I found out his dr didn't ask for the spouse to sign a consent form. I don't ever think he would go behind my back and do it but there was a lot more going on that he opened up on when I let him know how I felt.

[amellis2]

Dec 1, 2013 19:48:17 GMT -5 babybchbum said:

Hmm I got no alert bummer Sara

Jenn- thanks I was crazy person especially when I found out his dr didn't ask for the spouse to sign a consent form. I don't ever think he would go behind my back and do it but there was a lot more going on that he opened up on when I let him know how I felt.

That doesn't surprise me.  If a woman, for whatever reason, were to chose to end a pregnancy, the husband would not be given a consent form. 

[etteyam]

Kathy, glad to see your update! Your little boy is so adorable! Hopefully BFing works out for you. That's one thing I'm really anxious about this time around. I struggled with supply issues with both DD's. I'm hoping my supply will be abundant this time as I heard boys are non stop eaters lol!

H joked around that he's got 1 more left in him after this baby, but I'm definitely done! He's gonna have to find another wife if he really wants one more. I'll be 38 on my next birthday and I would like my normal body back (or even fitter) by my 40th birthday. And we would need a bigger house if we have 4.

[amellis2]

Dec 6, 2013 11:32:06 GMT -5 etteyam said:

Kathy, glad to see your update! Your little boy is so adorable! Hopefully BFing works out for you. That's one thing I'm really anxious about this time around. I struggled with supply issues with both DD's. I'm hoping my supply will be abundant this time as I heard boys are non stop eaters lol!

H joked around that he's got 1 more left in him after this baby, but I'm definitely done! He's gonna have to find another wife if he really wants one more. I'll be 38 on my next birthday and I would like my normal body back (or even fitter) by my 40th birthday. And we would need a bigger house if we have 4.

Luis always says, " We should have twin boys next time."  I tell him he needs to get his other wife to do that. 

[aegis2005]

It's looking more and more like we're going to be one and done. At this point my husband is really opposed to doing IVF again - the cost, injecting more drugs into me that really haven't been around enough to know the safety, the surgery ... all for a less than 5% chance.

I'm really trying to come to terms with it. I'm so grateful, every day, that we were blessed with my son. We beat the odds our doctor gave us - but I'm sad my baby will most likely be an only child.

[mrsjason]

So great to see so many replies! The board is not dead after all, lol!

It appears it wasn't a BM/dairy allergy after all. Whew! He's pooping has finally gotten under control in the last few days. I'm still BFing but I totally hate it, lol. I'm doing my best and I'm just going to take it week to week. I'm hoping it will get easier.

Call it hormones but now I totally want another. Yikes. But I'm wise enough to know that being 2.5 weeks out from birth isn't the best time to decide to expand our family. I'm still on a high of all the excitement that a new baby brings. That decision will be better made at least 6 months out and I have a feeling ill have a change if heart. Ha.

Baby Brit is doing great. No joke, he's the best baby. He seldom cries and he is super laid back.....something that his sister wasn't .

[sara76]

Dec 9, 2013 12:40:42 GMT -5 mrsjason said:

So great to see so many replies! The board is not dead after all, lol!

It appears it wasn't a BM/dairy allergy after all. Whew! He's pooping has finally gotten under control in the last few days. I'm still BFing but I totally hate it, lol. I'm doing my best and I'm just going to take it week to week. I'm hoping it will get easier.

Call it hormones but now I totally want another. Yikes. But I'm wise enough to know that being 2.5 weeks out from birth isn't the best time to decide to expand our family. I'm still on a high of all the excitement that a new baby brings. That decision will be better made at least 6 months out and I have a feeling ill have a change if heart. Ha.

Baby Brit is doing great. No joke, he's the best baby. He seldom cries and he is super laid back.....something that his sister wasn't .

You're lucky! Ben is not am easy baby. Neither was Amelia. I didn't think the universe would give me 2 hard babies in a row but sho nuff. Thank god they're cute. Everybody says the first year is the hardest. So I'm counting down weeks. 48 to go. And trying to focus on the wins and forget the losses.

[kimandross]

Hey all! So glad to see some action again. My baby Hudson turned 4 months yesterday and is such an adorable sweetheart. He's a little dude, and is currently in the 1st percentile for weight. he had a metabolic issue at birth, but that cleared, so the pedi has said that that is just him and has no worries as long as he continues to grow and stay developmentally on level. He is not an easy sleeper, and will only nurse to sleep at the moment, which can be frustrating. I don't mind middle of the night feedings, its the hanging out comfort sucking for 10 minutes past falling asleep that can stink. Plus if he's woken up at all he needs a boob in his mouth to go back down. And he won't take a paci. But other than that, he's awesome.

Quinn is doing well, he really loves his little brother. He's rocking kindergarten and is so excited about Christmas this year, as he is every year, ha! Glad to hear all are doing well!

Oh, and I'm pretty sure we're done too. There would have to be a major financial change for more to happen here, plus I'm a crazy stress machine about the sleeping issues.