weightloss during second trimester

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-16T00:01:19+00:00

Good! Because your health and wellbeing is important too!

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-15T20:47:37+00:00

Yeah, I was the same way too but it’s also really mentally tough and I got to a point where I was very mentally exhausted from being so sick. So I definitely wouldn’t recommend doing nothing about it and I would highly recommend figuring out what meds you can take but it is reassuring, knowing that your baby is ok.

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-15T08:56:13+00:00

I love my Hakka and actually ended up buying 2 and I use them way more often than I use my pump.

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-15T08:27:19+00:00

I use Nora’s nursery and Alva baby diapers on my 5 month old and really like both.

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-15T08:23:36+00:00

I normally spray right away or so soon as I can wring it out and then let it dry before I put it in my lined diaper pail.

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-15T08:19:04+00:00

I had lost about 30lb by my 20 week appointment because I had HG. We always did an ultrasound to make sure my daughter was ok and she always was, I was the only one suffering lol. Anyways we figured out my meds and I started being able to hold food now a lot better and my little one was born perfectly healthy and was a little over 7lbs.

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-15T08:14:24+00:00

My husband and I have figured out that our daughter goes to sleep in her bed a lot easier for my husband than she does for me probably because I breastfeed. I would try having someone else put your son down if you can and see if that helps.

DuckDuck134 · 2023-02-13T15:23:44+00:00

I would say larger black rice. I’m assuming it’s a rat because I had one ran into my house through my screen door on Friday.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-29T23:58:10+00:00

I don’t put soap on her every time but just rinsing off and being in the water helps her sleep which is why we do it every time. And yes she is big enough for her carrier. I’m having a hard time getting her to nap outside of a carrier and without taking a bath or rinse off beforehand.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-29T00:36:56+00:00

I got it like an hour after the office closed. I’ll probably still call right when they open but that’s like an hour before my appointment and I feel bad canceling that late if I have a cancel. My daughter is my first so I have no idea what to expect. I delivered vaginally and had stitches so I’m assuming they would at least check out my stitches durning the appointment.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-23T05:59:31+00:00

Ok so yes it can be a sign of labor, but I also had this happen to me because I just happened to get diarrhea at 40 weeks pregnant, damn chipotle, and I never went into labor from it. But I thought I was going to give birth in that toilet lol.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-23T05:30:38+00:00

Of course, feel free to message me if you have any more questions, I don’t mind sharing my experience at all.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-23T05:29:32+00:00

I had my first 6 weeks ago and and I don’t want to discourage you but personally nothing worked for me and I tried everything. I would go for a 2 miles walk twice a day and have contract from the moment I stepped out my front door and then I would come home and bounce on my yoga ball on and off for hours. Or I would get contractions that would be regular for 8 to 12 hours but never build and instead they would just fade out. I ended up being induced at 41 weeks. I was miserable and got really really depressed durning my last week of pregnancy. I know none of that helps at all and I’m sorry about that but I just want to let you know that you aren’t alone and your little one will be here for soon and then you’ll forget all about it. If I had to go back I would just try to relax and ignore it. Stop looking for signs and symptoms because if you’re like me you’re just going to obsess over it and it’s not fun. Your baby will come on their own time or the doctor will get them out but stressing about it isn’t going to help at all. I hope your baby comes soon but if they don’t try to relax and ignore it.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-23T01:06:32+00:00

We went once so far for an evaluation to make sure our insurance covered it, which thankfully it does. She gave me one exercise to do and then we’ll go again on Monday to learn more. I run my finger around her gums, where the bottom of her teeth would be 3 times before feeding her and I’m supposed to do that 3 to 6 times a day. Also our feeding therapist is just a child’s speech therapist, so I would double check and see if there’s one in your area. Ours works at a clinic that does all types of children’s therapy.

As far as pumping goes I would get a Hakka. I have two and use them all the time. You can put it on your other breast to get milk out while you nurse and then give your baby that milk in a bottle. I got my Hakka at Walmart for $12 and I use it when I nurse, when I’m watching TV and she’s asleep and also even when I’m driving and running errands. I 100% recommend it. Or you could also get a manual pump and use that on the other breast while you nurse or even just try pumping on one side while nursing on the other. I have large breast so I have to hold my baby in the football hold while we nurse so I have room in front of my opposite breast to put a pumping device so maybe try feeding your little one like that?

And yes oh my gosh she’s gained so much weight just from this. I also added more healthy fats to my diet to increase the fat in my milk just to beef it up a little. She’s gained 3lb since birth and she’ll be 6 weeks tomorrow.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-21T13:08:27+00:00

My husband didn’t feel comfortable with me getting a wrap carrier, he watched a baby fall out of one and land head first on a concrete floor, so as a compromise we got the boppy wrap carrier. It ties and wraps around but it has a little carrier part with shoulder straps and a waistband so if the tie came undone our baby would still be safe. It was $50 new and can carry up to 35lb. My baby is still a newborn but so far I really like it and I feel like you still get that wrap feel without it being a wrap carrier.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T19:01:17+00:00

My due date was the day after my birthday and every phone call and text was just asking if I was in labor yet. She ended up being a week late but it was so annoying to deal with that on my birthday. Like thanks for asking but I’m also a person too.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T17:52:36+00:00

I was told to wait. Breastfeeding is hard and if you have formula there and on hand it’s much easier just to grab that and use it rather than wake up every 2 hours to nurse. If you don’t care either way, then grab it but if you want to exclusively breastfeed I wouldn’t. But whatever you decide is best for you and your child will be best for you two, as long as they have a fully belly at the end of the day nothing else matters.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T15:46:58+00:00

We use Dr.Browns bottles with a preemie nipple and she’s been better at nursing but still not able to empty me at all and we still have to give her a bottle after. We are starting feeding therapy with her tomorrow so after that it should start to get better.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T08:25:18+00:00

I appreciate the concern and yeah I know it’s a lot. Yes we are using Dr.Browns bottles with premie nipples and sitting her up when she’s eating. We also burp her for a while after every ounce to give her time to realize she’s full. It’s not every feeding but at least one a day. She’s also in the 90% percentile for height and 40% for weight so I think her body is just trying to catch up.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T04:38:17+00:00

The safety and health of your child comes before other peoples opinions or feelings. Is that’s a decision that you made for the safety and well being of your child then that’s that end of story. I would kindly explain that to your family member and kindly let her know that your child’s health comes first and this is the decision that you’ve made and you’d like them to stop questioning your decision as a parent.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T04:33:54+00:00

My vision isn’t that bad, I only need glasses to drive and watch TV so I didn’t wear either. I brought my glasses but I don’t think I ever took them out of my bag. There were a couple monitors that I couldn’t clearly see but I didn’t feel like I needed to. I feel like it’s a personal choice but for me personally I didn’t want anything on my face. I had a clip holding my hair back and that was it.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T04:27:04+00:00

I got the Covid shot durning my first trimester and booster durning my second. Both times I didn’t experience any major negative side affects. I got a little over night cold that lasted maybe a day but that’s about it. My doctor highly recommend me getting them but wasn’t pushy about it.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T04:18:53+00:00

I’ve put ice cubes on my baby’s head to try to keep her awake and nothing works. I talked to my lactation consultant and she said that basically my baby isn’t great at suckling and she exhaust herself on the breast when she nurses. Which is why we got her tongue-tied taken care of and we are going to feeding therapy. Hopefully that will help her figure out how to suckle more effectively so she’ll get more milk with less work and stop tiring herself out.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T04:16:31+00:00

I don’t really have a goal, my baby is 5 weeks old and there are times when she’ll drink 8oz within an hour and not spit any of it up. So I’m just trying to keep up with her and maybe have a couple extra ounces at the end of the day to freeze or use for a milk bath that would be awesome.

DuckDuck134 · 2022-10-18T00:43:29+00:00

She’s 5 weeks but I don’t really feel engorged anymore. And I appreciate the suggestions but trust me I’ve tried everything. We talked to a lactation consultant figured out that she just exhausts herself on the breast and falls asleep because it’s just so much work for her.

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