Post by spitforspat on Jun 5, 2016 10:35:41 GMT -5
Bwoop bwoop - cute baby alert! M was an angel yesterday and we were able to take her to target, go get tacos, vacuum the whole house and wash the dogs!
Post by spitforspat on May 21, 2016 20:33:39 GMT -5
I think I went 4 days after surgery. I took colace and milk of magnesia. I kept taking the colace as long as I was on pain meds. It didn't make anything explosive or urgent.
Take the stool softener- anything to make it easier on yourself.
Post by spitforspat on May 18, 2016 11:26:38 GMT -5
I saw my on this morning. I have a seroma behind my incision. Got a prescription for antibiotics and another for Zoloft. My dr said she suffered from ppd with her children and was glad I didn't wait to bring it up.
Thank you all for the support and encouragement. It's so nice to know I'm not alone.
This may sound weird, but it honestly helped me in the beginning when I felt like a failure. You are trying. You want your child. You are not failing because you are trying.
That got shortened into a mantra of "better than a meth addict."
Post by spitforspat on May 17, 2016 20:50:57 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the advice and commiseration.
I know that part of my drive to breastfeed comes from my feeling like a failure at birth. I want to get something right. Even though I know that's not a realistic way to look at things.
I think I'll see how this next appointment with the LC goes. If it is still completely stressful and difficult I'm open to making the switch to formula.
I called the nurse line about my incision and they said it sounds normal, but to call my OB first thing tomorrow. If I go in I'll also ask about ppd. If not, I have an appointment on Thursday and will discuss it then.
My H has been great about supporting me and not letting me do too much. He's already insisting on handling the feelings tonight and just waking me periodically to pump.
Thank you for helping me believe I can do this, and do this well. <3
Post by spitforspat on May 17, 2016 19:37:13 GMT -5
PDQ- Sorry for the baby-centered posts, but I could use some hugs/hair pats.
I am having a hard time. Baby is 11 days old. We're having serious issues breastfeeding. She lost too much weight and had to supplement with formula. Then she completely lost interest in nursing. Went for a lactation consultation and she was tongue tied. Got tongue tie clipped yesterday- still no luck. We have another appointment with the lactation consultant on thurs. I feel like a failure. I've been pumping after every feeding, but have been using a hand pump because my electric one didn't get here until today. My nipples are so painful and every feeding stresses me out.
I cry so much every day. More and more each day it feels like. I think I might have ppd, but it also feels so early to make that call. I just feel like I failed in birth (had c section after not progressing from induction) and now I'm failing in motherhood. Every day feels harder instead of easier.
Tonight my incision started leaking and I just broke down. I feel like I cannot take one more thing. But, I also feel like i just need to buck up and handle stuff, because it's not really that bad. I just want to enjoy my sweet, precious baby. But I'm too busy being sad and worried.
Post by spitforspat on May 13, 2016 6:25:52 GMT -5
pirate, I am in almost this exact same boat. It's so easy to feel like a failure, but like everyone has said - feeding baby is what's important. Even though I can hear that a million times and still cry because I want to breastfeed my baby SO BAD. I'm here if you ever want to commiserate. Best of luck to you. Your baby is lucky to have a mom that cares so much. <3