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[Piecey]

MinnieFan4Ever- I HATE the no water thing. I want a bath so bad! It's killing me with my parents pool! Luckily my PP checkup is Tuesday!!

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I usually sleep in at Disney. I know, I'm bad. Especially this time around, DH is not a "go, go, go" fellow so we're going to take it easy and enjoy the time together as a family, I'm actually really excited. I usually go, go, go once I get up but this time it'll be leisurely. Pool, people watching, naps. Just enjoying being somewhere other than West Virginia.

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I ended up in the ER again last night. I hate it. They suggest I get another surgeon, I guess my hospital just acquired one from the city across the river in OH and so he could see me immediately. I don't know. I really liked my surgeon but I can't afford the pain or the $$ to keep going to the ER.
Makes me wonder, though, if having a c-section will give them ANOTHER excuse to delay operating on my gallbladder? Ugh.
I was irked too because after that 8oz bottle that Lucas had I was pretty sure he would have slept through the entire night but of course we had to wake him up to go to the ER at 3:30...

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

Okay Moms, I have a question for you. Have any of your babies had constipation? We switched formulas last week from Similac Advanced to Similac Sensitive. She is doing well on it but... she is constipated. Her poop is formed but still mushy. Kinda like molding clay. It took 48 hours for this to happen. We tried to give her an ounce of water, no go. She hated it. I have a call in to her doctor, I am just waiting to hear back from her.

 

[Piecey]

We called Lucas' doctor once for the same thing-- they told us 3days before they worry and after that sugar water in a bottle and if that doesn't do it within 24 hours, he'd need to go in.

 

[Maggimus]

Okay Moms, I have a question for you. Have any of your babies had constipation? We switched formulas last week from Similac Advanced to Similac Sensitive. She is doing well on it but... she is constipated. Her poop is formed but still mushy. Kinda like molding clay. It took 48 hours for this to happen. We tried to give her an ounce of water, no go. She hated it. I have a call in to her doctor, I am just waiting to hear back from her.

We called Lucas' doctor once for the same thing-- they told us 3days before they worry and after that sugar water in a bottle and if that doesn't do it within 24 hours, he'd need to go in.

Not a new mother... but my cousin told me that she took one of her's (she has 5 now-- and is a great mother) to the doctor once for constipation and he told her to get a nose squirter thing... fill with warm water, and stick it up the rear end and let the water out. That the baby should then start using the bathroom. Sometimes i guess things can get backed up. Don't take my word for this though-- id ask a dr to make sure!

 

[december]

I haven't gotten any email updates on this thread since last week!

For those of you talking about time flying by-my baby boy is 12 today!

I got a free dining pin, good until Dec. I could go part of Thanksgiving week with it. I want to go so bad, but I'm trying to save some money, and daycare will start soon, and I don't need to be thinking about a trip! But I can't bring myself to delete the email.....

 

[staley7580]

Okay Moms, I have a question for you. Have any of your babies had constipation? We switched formulas last week from Similac Advanced to Similac Sensitive. She is doing well on it but... she is constipated. Her poop is formed but still mushy. Kinda like molding clay. It took 48 hours for this to happen. We tried to give her an ounce of water, no go. She hated it. I have a call in to her doctor, I am just waiting to hear back from her.

Try a little apple juice. Just a tiny bit, an ounce or so.

Not a new mother... but my cousin told me that she took one of her's (she has 5 now-- and is a great mother) to the doctor once for constipation and he told her to get a nose squirter thing... fill with warm water, and stick it up the rear end and let the water out. That the baby should then start using the bathroom. Sometimes i guess things can get backed up. Don't take my word for this though-- id ask a dr to make sure!

That works too!!

I haven't gotten any email updates on this thread since last week!

For those of you talking about time flying by-my baby boy is 12 today!

I got a free dining pin, good until Dec. I could go part of Thanksgiving week with it. I want to go so bad, but I'm trying to save some money, and daycare will start soon, and I don't need to be thinking about a trip! But I can't bring myself to delete the email.....

Happy Birthday to your ds!!!

Oy... That would be rough!! I would so want to go too!!

 

[Piecey]

Uh oh, and I bet all our trip planning won't make it any easier to delete!!

 

[MelessaG]

I got a free dining pin, good until Dec. I could go part of Thanksgiving week with it. I want to go so bad, but I'm trying to save some money, and daycare will start soon, and I don't need to be thinking about a trip! But I can't bring myself to delete the email.....

I wouldn't be able to delete it either.

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

I talked to the nurse and she said to give it a week on the formula. Something tells me it is not going to get any better. I was able to trick her into taking almost an ounce of water this afternoon. I gave it to her right before she was to take her bottle. She still didn't like it, but at least I was able to get some down. She has had 2 poops today and both were like molding clay. Poor little thing, she really grunts to get them out.

 

[hotveggy]

I talked to the nurse and she said to give it a week on the formula. Something tells me it is not going to get any better. I was able to trick her into taking almost an ounce of water this afternoon. I gave it to her right before she was to take her bottle. She still didn't like it, but at least I was able to get some down. She has had 2 poops today and both were like molding clay. Poor little thing, she really grunts to get them out.

Have you tried massaging her belly? I have read/learned in school that this can work for gas- wonder if it might help get things moving?

 

[Laura]

Have you tried massaging her belly? I have read/learned in school that this can work for gas- wonder if it might help get things moving?

I agree, and move her legs like she's bicycling.

 

[Piecey]

My postpartum checkup is today at 2.

I'm eager to see what she says about future kiddos, since what she says will be the determining factor on whether or not Lucas gets a sibling.

Off to the farmers market, too! Have a great day ladies (where has everyone been anyway??)

 

[ShootingStarMom2]

My postpartum checkup is today at 2.

I'm eager to see what she says about future kiddos, since what she says will be the determining factor on whether or not Lucas gets a sibling.

Off to the farmers market, too! Have a great day ladies (where has everyone been anyway??)

Thank goodness I remembered to make my appointment... today! Ooops, I totally forgot.

Siblings are fun! What did she say?

I wish our market was during weekdays. It's only on Saturdays and is so busy there is no room for strollers. I can't wait to find a family car. I had to wrestle the double stroller in the trunk yesterday and it almost won.

 

[Piecey]

Thank goodness I remembered to make my appointment... today! Ooops, I totally forgot.

Siblings are fun! What did she say?

I wish our market was during weekdays. It's only on Saturdays and is so busy there is no room for strollers. I can't wait to find a family car. I had to wrestle the double stroller in the trunk yesterday and it almost won.

I guess that is the beauty of being induced-- I made the appointment before I went in to have Lucas.

11 months and we can start trying if we want.

Now I'm having second thoughts on getting an IUD. That isn't too long to just be careful, kwim? Have to talk it over with DH.

Anyone else have LOTS of issues with BCP and find something that didn't make them crazy? I might ask her about the Nuva Ring. Anyone tried it?

*Eta*
Our Farmers Market is only Tuesdays/Fridays... the one across the river in OH is Saturday/ Sunday.
It works well to have it scheduled that way!

 

[ShootingStarMom2]

I guess that is the beauty of being induced-- I made the appointment before I went in to have Lucas.

11 months and we can start trying if we want.

Anyone else have LOTS of issues with BCP and find something that didn't make them crazy? I might ask her about the Nuva Ring. Anyone tried it?

I tried the patch and hated it. I was so worried it was going to peel off all the time. And it killed my gallbladder, so I was done with it. 2 other kinds of pills made me nuts.

We got PG again a month before DS 1st birthday. It was a surprise to us because it took 9m for our first, but only 2 for the second. They look at each other and I can already see them growing up and banning together.

 

[staley7580]

I guess that is the beauty of being induced-- I made the appointment before I went in to have Lucas.

11 months and we can start trying if we want.

Now I'm having second thoughts on getting an IUD. That isn't too long to just be careful, kwim? Have to talk it over with DH.

Anyone else have LOTS of issues with BCP and find something that didn't make them crazy? I might ask her about the Nuva Ring. Anyone tried it?

*Eta*
Our Farmers Market is only Tuesdays/Fridays... the one across the river in OH is Saturday/ Sunday.
It works well to have it scheduled that way!

11 months? AWESOME!! I have been worrying about you. Anyhoo.. I was on the ring and it was awesome. I go CRAZY on the pill. CRAZY. Buck wild, kill people crazy. So I wwnt on the ring after had my first, and I really liked it. I didnt have any BC after I had Mikalah... We just used condoms.. and I am still not on any.

We arent sure where we are going from here. We DONT want any more kids right now.. But my husband DOES want more kids. That one took me by surprise. I thought we were done. Thats what i get for thinking. I was ready to schedule him for the ole snip-snip. I am probably going to get Mirena. That way in a few years.. when the twins are bigger, I can show him how much fun life can be without diapers... and babies.. I dont think he will buy it though. He is a baby addict. Ugh... Im feeling kinda tired of being a baby factory.

 

[december]

Dh is a baby addict too! He tried to talk me out of the tubal up until I went into surgery.

I deleted the email with the pin code for free dining. Then 2 hrs later I went into my trash and moved it back out into my disney folder! I just can't let it go.

My name is Robin, and I'm a disney-aholic. I just can't help it! I justify it by telling myself I don't shop, don't have lots of clothes, we don't go out to eat, drink, etc. So why not do Disney?

 

[Piecey]

I tried the patch and hated it. I was so worried it was going to peel off all the time. And it killed my gallbladder, so I was done with it. 2 other kinds of pills made me nuts.

We got PG again a month before DS 1st birthday. It was a surprise to us because it took 9m for our first, but only 2 for the second. They look at each other and I can already see them growing up and banning together.

I tried the patch one month in high school and it did the same thing BCPs do to me-- make me NUTS. It made me nauseous, too.

If I have another I am willing to bet money that it will be a boy-- and I think I would love that. I'd like them close enough to be buddies, too. You'll have to keep me updated on how your two do and maybe that will help convince me.

11 months? AWESOME!! I have been worrying about you. Anyhoo.. I was on the ring and it was awesome. I go CRAZY on the pill. CRAZY. Buck wild, kill people crazy. So I wwnt on the ring after had my first, and I really liked it. I didnt have any BC after I had Mikalah... We just used condoms.. and I am still not on any.

We arent sure where we are going from here. We DONT want any more kids right now.. But my husband DOES want more kids. That one took me by surprise. I thought we were done. Thats what i get for thinking. I was ready to schedule him for the ole snip-snip. I am probably going to get Mirena. That way in a few years.. when the twins are bigger, I can show him how much fun life can be without diapers... and babies.. I dont think he will buy it though. He is a baby addict. Ugh... Im feeling kinda tired of being a baby factory.

Well, I still got diagnosed with PPD. She asked questions- just general questions- and I started bawling in the middle of the exam room. I was so embarrassed but she was great about it. I've gotten a better control on it but she said the fact that her general questions put me to tears is a pretty good sign I could benefit from some medication or some form of treatment.

I might have to call her about the Nuva Ring. I was originally going to get Mirena (today actually..) but....
I'm thinking DH and I need to sit and have a heart to heart this weekend. I'm really, REALLY torn on having more kids but I don't want to spend the $$ to get an IUD if in a mere 11 months we decide to start trying again. We just really need to talk and make some major decisions about where life is going for us.

Dh is a baby addict too! He tried to talk me out of the tubal up until I went into surgery.

I deleted the email with the pin code for free dining. Then 2 hrs later I went into my trash and moved it back out into my disney folder! I just can't let it go.

My name is Robin, and I'm a disney-aholic. I just can't help it! I justify it by telling myself I don't shop, don't have lots of clothes, we don't go out to eat, drink, etc. So why not do Disney?

DH was beside himself when I said no more kids, too. He's not a baby-a-holic but I think he really loved the bond he had with his brother and doesn't want Lucas to miss out. Even my brother and I are close and I guess I understand what he is saying.. but I truly was a mess then and I'm still not 100% sold on the idea. Pregnancy was easy for me.. if thats all having a kid entailed I'd sign right up!!

It's okay that you're a Disney-a-holic. You're allowed. This is the place for it, for sure! I can create a twelve step program for you but I'm afraid the meetings will take place in the conference center at the Grand Floridian...

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

Yipee We had a soft poop last night. Maybe the water helped. I was able to get almost an ounce down her again today too. Lets see what tonight brings. The crazy thing is, I can't believe how much of my day is spent thinking of poop

I have tried the old bicylce trick, that does seem to help her with the gas. It is a great tip for anyone. I have not tried to massage her belly. I will give that one a try next.

We did have a nice bubble bath this morning. I filled her tub up little higher this time so her butt was in the water. She loved it. Actually kicked around a bit. I just love a fresh smelling baby

Hope everyone is having a great day. Thanks for the tips everyone!!!! These boards are the greatest!

 

[staley7580]

I tried the patch one month in high school and it did the same thing BCPs do to me-- make me NUTS. It made me nauseous, too.

If I have another I am willing to bet money that it will be a boy-- and I think I would love that. I'd like them close enough to be buddies, too. You'll have to keep me updated on how your two do and maybe that will help convince me.



Well, I still got diagnosed with PPD. She asked questions- just general questions- and I started bawling in the middle of the exam room. I was so embarrassed but she was great about it. I've gotten a better control on it but she said the fact that her general questions put me to tears is a pretty good sign I could benefit from some medication or some form of treatment.

I might have to call her about the Nuva Ring. I was originally going to get Mirena (today actually..) but....
I'm thinking DH and I need to sit and have a heart to heart this weekend. I'm really, REALLY torn on having more kids but I don't want to spend the $$ to get an IUD if in a mere 11 months we decide to start trying again. We just really need to talk and make some major decisions about where life is going for us.



DH was beside himself when I said no more kids, too. He's not a baby-a-holic but I think he really loved the bond he had with his brother and doesn't want Lucas to miss out. Even my brother and I are close and I guess I understand what he is saying.. but I truly was a mess then and I'm still not 100% sold on the idea. Pregnancy was easy for me.. if thats all having a kid entailed I'd sign right up!!

It's okay that you're a Disney-a-holic. You're allowed. This is the place for it, for sure! I can create a twelve step program for you but I'm afraid the meetings will take place in the conference center at the Grand Floridian...

I figured... But at least your dr is aware of what is going on. You went through a lot when you had your baby.. and being a mommy is rough stuff.

On the sibling thing... My sister is about 7 years older then me, and was raised by her dad... So I was an only child growing up. I hated it. I was lonely all the time. Both my parents worked a LOT, and I was alone.. a LOT. It probably has a lot to do with why I have so many kids, and why I stay home with them. I have only gotten to know my sister in the past few years, and I see that I have missed so much. But that is just my experiance.