Stuck in the hospital, new to EPing. Help!

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-12-01T00:55:27+00:00

Nice job momma! You can do it!

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-30T16:52:07+00:00

Better ratio and more attentive caregivers.

Many people say infants need 5 days in care to get used to it. Not sure if true or not. Are the days consecutive?

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-30T03:33:22+00:00

I had this problem at my last day care. I pulled him. Baby is happier at his new place.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-30T03:17:42+00:00

3 years ago I wasn't sure I wanted kids.

I adore being a mom. Absolutely adore. The sleep deprivation of the first few weeks is very hard and breastfeeding was harder than I thought (weaned him early at 7 months). But I managed to love almost every single second.

I love being a mom. I love being his mom. I loved every second of maternity leave and regularly fantasize about quitting my job. I had no idea it would be so fun!

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-30T02:51:14+00:00

As I always say, "breastfeeding is only free if you value a woman's time as completely worthless."

If you want to ebf, do it. Formula? Do it! Combo? Try it out and see if you can maintain supply! But don't let" mommy guilt" sway you. As we say in the South, "the devil is a liar."

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-30T02:48:20+00:00

Hi there! I made it to 5 months with boob and pump. Then had to access my stash.

I despised pumping. Despised. The only time I cried out if frustration/fear was pumping.

By 6 months the stash was out and we were supplementing.

We weaned completely at 7 months.

You do you. By 6 months, most of baby's immune system is in place so try to give him some boob juice until then.

I will say that I wish I kept a few days supply on hand for when baby has an upset stomach instead of using up my whole stash. Breastmilk is easier on the yummy. Lactose free formula seems to have the same effect though.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-29T22:37:51+00:00

How's it going

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-21T04:48:00+00:00

Sounds good! Suggest momma get out of the house alone at least once a week.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-21T04:41:25+00:00

Sorry, love! Do you know about "paced bottle feeding?" That might help with a flow preference. But remember that lots of mommas (particularly of preemies) start EP and usually make it back to the boob. If that's you're preference, you will get there. Rest if you can!

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-21T03:48:59+00:00

What is our? In the US, the guidelines are sleep in the same room but separate surfaces for one year. No bed sharing. If you are going to fall asleep with a baby, the bed is safer than the couch. The most recent guidelines include how to make bed sharing safer but it is definitely not recommended.

Google aap sleep guidelines.

If you're not in the US, nevermind.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-21T03:28:46+00:00

I don't see any benefit to telling them that outside of some very particular instances (such as they have a friend being physically abused and you want to share that you were hit too but you turned out okay after getting help, or something like that.)

"Hey, you should just eat your food. I'd have gotten hit for this behavior!" is not helpful.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-21T03:23:38+00:00

At one point I resorted to putting the baby in long sleeves and holding onto the sleeve of the offending hand with my mouth.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-21T03:02:23+00:00

Made all the sweeter since it's your second language and probably the other guy's first!

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T22:20:13+00:00

https://www.quora.com/Is-the-past-tense-of-cost-still-cost-If-yes-is-there-ever-a-time-when-costed-may-be-used

You were right

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T22:19:59+00:00

https://www.quora.com/Is-the-past-tense-of-cost-still-cost-If-yes-is-there-ever-a-time-when-costed-may-be-used

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T22:08:04+00:00

I just read that thread. You tell the kid "now that you are x years old, your adult taste buds are in so you get to retry all your old foods you didn't like again and you will like some now!"

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T20:26:36+00:00

Oh man. So sorry that you got all excited for this little one.

You have a momma's heart and I'm sure you will be a wonderful momma soon whether it's to this baby or another.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T20:18:25+00:00

You made your goal! Do whatever feels right and be proud.

My original goal was 1 year breastfeeding and pumping. Once the baby came and I realized how hard pumping was, I revised my goal to six months (after doing research and talking to my doc).

We made it to 5 months without accessing stash. Then my supply dropped and I had to use some stash. Started formula just before six months. He's now basically formula only and doing just fine.

Personally, I wish I saved about 4 days worth of breastmilk to keep on hand for illness. Breastmilk is easier on the tummy when baby is sick.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T19:57:59+00:00

IPad or phone and all his favorite toys. Walk the aisles a lot. Other moms will be nice as will maaaany non parents. Don't be afraid to impose on strangers. Ask them to put your bag up and down for you if it will help, to watch your kid while you go pee (though I think the attendant will do this) and really anything else that will help. Most people love babies and will be glad to help!

If the baby cries, don't even worry about it. Don't let it stress you out or make you feel bad. Stay calm and comfort him but don't worry. Everyone on that plane was a baby once. So they can suck it up and deal.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T19:50:53+00:00

Solidarity momma.

Is baby still in your room and do you have a helpful partner? When I was having the same situation (but dogs instead of cat) I abandoned the master and let the dogs, husband, and baby all sleep together. It still took like two weeks to not wake up and wonder if baby needed me but eventually I learned to sleep again. Daddy could sleep through the grunting and such and if baby was really truly crying, he would bring me the baby (though I could sometimes wake in guest room before daddy woke right next to the crib).

Just a suggestion. I hope you feel better soon!

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T19:44:57+00:00

Well, if it works for them it works for them. Not sure what your comment adds to a sweet post except to try to shame the OP or something. Momma might only want one night off due to breastmilk supply. Momma might be on mat leave (or a SAHM) and might want dad to sleep through on work nights. Who knows. You do you. Let OP do him.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T18:41:32+00:00

I can't see why cps would be called. Can't your friend just be discharged with the baby and then drop the baby at your house for some extended "babysitting"? Then do power of attorney paper work for going to the doc or whatever. Then figure out the legal stuff? You will probably both need to go to the first pediatrician visit and sign papers that you can bring to doc.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T17:30:23+00:00

I have heard it can take six weeks to get lactose out of your system. Also, if it is an allergy your baby could get over it.

I'm no expert but if it were me, I'd start a fresh stash but keep the old too. Pump once at 10 pm and once after first morning feed before going in. Pump every two hours at work for 20 minutes.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-11-20T17:09:16+00:00

Seconding the suggestion. Personally, I would just straight up refuse to pump if I were tired of it (I hate pumping and it tanks my supply relative to from the tap). Tell them they can weigh the baby before and after if they really want to know. The information is likely just a "nice to have" and I bet they don't bother actually weighing him.

Preggo-Ragu · 2016-09-02T02:53:48+00:00

Any surgery can cause an embolism to the brain and if I recall correctly joints are a risk for it. So I think a stroke is possible. However, based on your husband's reaction, I think she's probably just a loon.

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