Would love an update on everyone!

[jennistarr1]

Achi how's baby and you?

Everyone else? Who's next!!!

[corgimom]

I would love to hear how everyone is doing, too!

DD2 is 2 months old! It's going by crazy fast so I'm trying to enjoy every moment and not think about going back to work. DD1 is doing so great with the transition and is being really good, sweet and gentle with her little sister.

I'm doing well! My sciata is bothering me but I've been doing my PT stretches and getting some time in on our spin bike which is helpful for me physically and mentally. Breastfeeding is going well but pumping is meh so I have to work on that so I can build up a bigger supply.

DD2 is growing so much and is a good sleeper (thank goodness!) And a pretty happy, chill baby! We have our moments where it feels crazy trying to figure out our new normal but overall we feel really lucky with our girls!

[jennistarr1]

I agree about the pumping. I dont have to do it much but when I do its like 3 to 4 ounces total in 30 minutes and less and less each time so my three sessions I get 9 to 10 ounces. I would say I have low supply but BF baby is pretty big!

Working on transitioning back to in person work...so...yeah

[corgimom]

Ugh, yes. I have over 70oz in my deep freeze stash which is awesome! Buuut I went from 4-5 oz in a 10-15 minute session during month 1 to like 2-3oz, sometimes less. I could pump more to try and up my supply but ugggh, I don't love pumping and then cleaning all the parts!!

I'm sure it will be better when I'm pumping at work but it's frustrating! DD2 is big and healthy so I think I'm making just the right amount to feed her but not much access. Using the haakaa a few times a day does help me make sure I always have a bottle or two in the fridge for DH!

[madDawg228]

This is where I confess that I haven't even tried to pump (baby is 8m), since H and I are still WFH and are able to balance watching him between naps and splitting play times. I have a Spectra S1+, because my doctor said I should order something while I was pregnant so I did. The pump and all its parts intimidate me as a FTM, and they remain in their original shipping box.

Neither H or my workplaces have an ETA yet on mandatory office time, and it sounds like it could go on into late-2021 at the earliest. I'm hopeful we're able to keep this up until at least baby's 1st birthday to avoid Infant rates in daycare.

[tacom]

corgimom yay for a good sleeper! Can I get one too??

I’m 36w4d today - not sure if anyone else is ahead of me since we have been really bad about weekly threads!

[corgimom]

Mar 31, 2021 15:01:01 GMT -5 madDawg228 said:

This is where I confess that I haven't even tried to pump (baby is 8m), since H and I are still WFH and are able to balance watching him between naps and splitting play times. I have a Spectra S1+, because my doctor said I should order something while I was pregnant so I did. The pump and all its parts intimidate me as a FTM, and they remain in their original shipping box.

Pumping was really intimidating to be with my first but I got into a groove when I got back to work. That said, I really dislike pumping (and cleaning all the parts and bottles, lol) and much prefer to nurse my girls. You're doing awesome!

tacom You're due so soon! I hope you are feeling well and have a good little sleeper on your hands!

[madDawg228]

jennistarr1, have you started introducing solids to your LO yet?
My little stinker plays with most of his food so far, lol.

[tacom]

corgimom thank you 😊

[jennistarr1]

Apr 1, 2021 13:47:19 GMT -5 madDawg228 said:

jennistarr1 , have you started introducing solids to your LO yet?
My little stinker plays with most of his food so far, lol.

yes...and i have no idea what im doing there. pediatrician said to skip purees but im not...but that is so messy. Basically every here and there i look at what im eating and see if its anything i can give her. Otherwise a teething biscuit or banana spear while we eat

my goodness this phase is so messy

oh and we dont have teeth yet

[carrotsmakemefat]

Almost 19 weeks. Same old heart burn and awfulness 🤷🏻‍♀️

[verycontrary247]

Hi!
DD is 7.5 months old and a total chunk. She's sitting up, crawling, babbling, sleeping through the night- just overall an amazing, happy, low maintenance baby.

Unfortunately she was diagnosed with a mild case of torticollis at her 2m appointment. We went to physical therapy for a few months and she gained full range of motion, but had developed a significant flat spot in the interim. We waited a while to see if it would improve on it's own and it didn't, so this past week we got a DocBand helmet 😭 Honestly I think that was harder on us than her, it doesn't seem to bother her at all.

I've been exclusively pumping the entire time. I'm literally pumping at work right now 😂 It is exhausting, but it's super important to me to continue for as long as I can keep up supply. Thankfully I'm down to 4 pumps per day, so I don't feel like I'm constantly hooked up anymore.

[jennistarr1]

Apr 9, 2021 8:20:36 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Almost 19 weeks. Same old heart burn and awfulness 🤷🏻‍♀️

which I could say it gets better but I feel like when you get it, it sticks around

[jennistarr1]

Apr 12, 2021 11:52:20 GMT -5 verycontrary247 said:

Hi!
DD is 7.5 months old and a total chunk. She's sitting up, crawling, babbling, sleeping through the night- just overall an amazing, happy, low maintenance baby.

Unfortunately she was diagnosed with a mild case of torticollis at her 2m appointment. We went to physical therapy for a few months and she gained full range of motion, but had developed a significant flat spot in the interim. We waited a while to see if it would improve on it's own and it didn't, so this past week we got a DocBand helmet 😭 Honestly I think that was harder on us than her, it doesn't seem to bother her at all.

I've been exclusively pumping the entire time. I'm literally pumping at work right now 😂 It is exhausting, but it's super important to me to continue for as long as I can keep up supply. Thankfully I'm down to 4 pumps per day, so I don't feel like I'm constantly hooked up anymore.

I've actually known a couple of kids with that issue...all who end up doing quite well. I know the physical therapy is a lot to keep up with though

and damn that's some impressive pumping. Exclusive pumpers get the gold medal in my book, because you have to pump AND feed baby

[achi]

Hi everyone! I love seeing updates on how all the mamas and babies are doing!

Miles will be 7 weeks old on Wednesday and is growing like a weed. He’s already over 12 lbs and wearing some 6 month clothing, has quite good head and neck control, and regularly sleeps 6-7 hour stretches at night. So basically the exact opposite of DS1. It’s kind of crazy. DS1 loves him so much and the large age difference seems to have helped keep any jealousy at bay.

After my dramatic birth, recovery has basically been a dream (knock on wood). I felt more or less entirely normal by 3 weeks and had to remind myself that I had just had major surgery and needed to take it easy.

DS2 had a pretty significant posterior tongue tie which made nursing really hard on the right side. He had it revised and had some follow up physio which has really helped. There’s still a bit of a tie now that everything has healed but it’s 60% better so I’m mostly happy with that. It may need to be re-revised but we’re going to wait and see how the next month goes with some of the exercises I have to do with him and how that (hopefully) softens up the scar tissue.

Honestly, my biggest complaint is that he won’t take a pacifier. At. All. Although I suppose the bright side is we won’t eventually have to wean it from it.

Unfortunately schools have closed “indefinitely” here amidst the third wave and we don’t have an anticipated reopening date. DS1 loathes online school and it’s a struggle to get him to do any of it. So trying to corral him and nurse/care for DS2 is a challenge. I realize it could be way way worse though.

My chunker:

[jennistarr1]

that chunker is so cute achi,

[achi]

Apr 13, 2021 10:54:03 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

that chunker is so cute achi,

Thanks, I think so too!

[achi]

Apr 1, 2021 7:23:45 GMT -5 tacom said:

corgimom yay for a good sleeper! Can I get one too??

I’m 36w4d today - not sure if anyone else is ahead of me since we have been really bad about weekly threads!

You’re getting so close!

[tacom]

Apr 13, 2021 21:45:02 GMT -5 achi said:

Apr 1, 2021 7:23:45 GMT -5 tacom said:

corgimom yay for a good sleeper! Can I get one too??

I’m 36w4d today - not sure if anyone else is ahead of me since we have been really bad about weekly threads!

You’re getting so close!

I know!! Time keeps moving. 38w3d today. Ahhh.

I’m sorry to hear about all virtual school and being pulled in two very different directions - you’re a rockstar.

[achi]

Apr 14, 2021 7:53:28 GMT -5 tacom said:

Apr 13, 2021 21:45:02 GMT -5 achi said:

You’re getting so close!

I know!! Time keeps moving. 38w3d today. Ahhh.

I’m sorry to hear about all virtual school and being pulled in two very different directions - you’re a rockstar.

Holy crab! How are you feeling mentally about the birth?

And thanks for saying that. It’s a lot to handle.

[tacom]

Apr 14, 2021 11:29:14 GMT -5 achi said:

Apr 14, 2021 7:53:28 GMT -5 tacom said:

I know!! Time keeps moving. 38w3d today. Ahhh.

I’m sorry to hear about all virtual school and being pulled in two very different directions - you’re a rockstar.

Holy crab! How are you feeling mentally about the birth?

And thanks for saying that. It’s a lot to handle.

Ok, I think?

Hoping for spontaneous labor and a tolac. Aware of a low VBAC success rate (40%) based on my factors but would love to try if I can. But most importantly just want a safe birth of course.

Still wrapping my mind around leaving our toddler for days after this pandemic has meant so much togetherness. I think he’s well prepared though - loves his babysitter, loves his uncle (they will trade off days/nights), has a little book to prepare him and a closet full of wrapped toys from his brother to help win him over.

Trying to take it one day at a time and see what happens. I am doing biweekly NSTs and ultrasounds for Crohn’s disease and my next one is tomorrow. Bag is packed and house is clean just in case.

[achi]

Apr 14, 2021 13:16:18 GMT -5 tacom said:

Apr 14, 2021 11:29:14 GMT -5 achi said:

Holy crab! How are you feeling mentally about the birth?

And thanks for saying that. It’s a lot to handle.

Ok, I think?

Hoping for spontaneous labor and a tolac. Aware of a low VBAC success rate (40%) based on my factors but would love to try if I can. But most importantly just want a safe birth of course.

Still wrapping my mind around leaving our toddler for days after this pandemic has meant so much togetherness. I think he’s well prepared though - loves his babysitter, loves his uncle (they will trade off days/nights), has a little book to prepare him and a closet full of wrapped toys from his brother to help win him over.

Trying to take it one day at a time and see what happens. I am doing biweekly NSTs and ultrasounds for Crohn’s disease and my next one is tomorrow. Bag is packed and house is clean just in case.

I’ll be thinking of you lots and lurking for your announcement!

[tacom]

thank you

[dreamcrisp1]

Apr 14, 2021 13:16:18 GMT -5 tacom said:

Apr 14, 2021 11:29:14 GMT -5 achi said:

Holy crab! How are you feeling mentally about the birth?

And thanks for saying that. It’s a lot to handle.

Ok, I think?

Hoping for spontaneous labor and a tolac. Aware of a low VBAC success rate (40%) based on my factors but would love to try if I can. But most importantly just want a safe birth of course.

Still wrapping my mind around leaving our toddler for days after this pandemic has meant so much togetherness. I think he’s well prepared though - loves his babysitter, loves his uncle (they will trade off days/nights), has a little book to prepare him and a closet full of wrapped toys from his brother to help win him over.

Trying to take it one day at a time and see what happens. I am doing biweekly NSTs and ultrasounds for Crohn’s disease and my next one is tomorrow. Bag is packed and house is clean just in case.

Good luck! Can’t believe you’re at the end. I hope everything goes smoothly!

[dreamcrisp1]

achi, he’s so cute! I’m glad things are going well!