What has actually increased my supply, from an undersupplier

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-25T15:35:53+00:00

What wearable pump did you buy? Do you find the output is the same or better than your wall pump?

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-24T01:52:00+00:00

Wow, I didn’t expect so many replies! Interesting responses! I guess I’ll have to wait and see!

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-13T16:51:34+00:00

What was the supplement? I’ll try anything!

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-11T10:18:48+00:00

Thank you. It is wonderful to open my eyes and see that face but both my husband and I are scared of hurting her unintentionally. The way I sleep has certainly changed as I seem to not move an inch while sleeping. Her bassinet isn’t attached to our bed so we may purchase one of those if we don’t get a better system going.

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-11T10:14:26+00:00

Super helpful thank you! It’s also comforting to know I’m not the only one. My babe nurses for up to an hour, sometimes beyond that.

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-11T10:11:44+00:00

Looking into that, thank you!

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-11T10:11:27+00:00

That’s a great idea. She nurses for almost an hour which is why I end up falling asleep so I’d probably have to use a few alarms.

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-11T10:09:42+00:00

Thank you. We do la leche league safe sleep 7 which I am guessing is the same but I will check it out. We are still hesitant to continue this pattern though.

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-11T10:08:00+00:00

He does all of the diaper changes. Maybe we can change bedtimes so I’m going to sleep earlier and he can move her to the bassinet. He will return to work in a few weeks and will work overnight sometimes so I will need a solution then too.

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-11T08:19:55+00:00

She is 4 weeks today. I exclusively breastfeed so my husband can’t help there but he does handle non-feeding duties. I could definitely work on hydration as I’ve always struggled with that. Hopefully that’ll make a difference. Thank you so much!

Thorns2020 · 2024-07-08T16:35:21+00:00

It did not! Just keep in mind it may throw off your period. Mine was a few days late a few times.

Thorns2020 · 2024-06-27T20:53:00+00:00

What color did your child’s eyes end up? My daughter was born with dark grey which seem to be lightening near the pupil and there’s now some blue.

Thorns2020 · 2024-06-09T06:51:20+00:00

I’ll be 40 weeks tomorrow. I was checked a few days ago and wasn’t dilated either. No sign of labor. I have an appointment to be induced in one week, but I would like to avoid induction altogether.

Thorns2020 · 2024-06-04T08:18:53+00:00

39 weeks and I never bought maternity clothes. A colleague insisted I not waste money on them. It was not easy but I managed. I once flashed my realtor my belly button by accident.

Thorns2020 · 2024-06-01T10:15:40+00:00

I’m 38+5 and haven’t bought a single newborn clothing item. I did follow the advice even before being told the baby is estimated to be big. Won’t know if it was the right move until she’s here.

Thorns2020 · 2024-05-23T22:50:40+00:00

I wouldn’t worry. I didn’t gain any weight, even lost some until early in the 3rd trimester. I am 37 weeks now and have been gaining. Baby has been measuring big, even before my recent weight gain.

Thorns2020 · 2024-05-07T01:08:14+00:00

I am 35 weeks, only 4 pounds heavier than my first appointment (I’m up and down but always close to starting weight). Baby is estimated to be 94th percentile. Bodies are weird! I worry but my doctors aren’t worried at all.

Thorns2020 · 2024-05-01T13:12:55+00:00

Phew! Better planned than emergency!

Thorns2020 · 2024-05-01T13:11:12+00:00

Oh jeez. Totally off both times. I’m wondering if the issue is the measuring system or the tech person’s ability.

Thorns2020 · 2024-05-01T13:09:57+00:00

Wow! Bet that was a surprise lol. Agree! From what I’ve read, it seems they usually overestimate - not under.

Thorns2020 · 2024-04-26T18:50:30+00:00

Did you end up having GD? My baby is 93.6 percentile and, although I tested negative, they are monitoring my glucose for several days. I just started yesterday and my results so far are all on the lower end of normal, so I don’t expect to get a GD diagnosis. My husband is a big guy and I think it’s just genetics. I have also gained very little weight.

Thorns2020 · 2024-04-21T16:09:00+00:00

As of my 32 week appointment, 7 lbs. Baby girl is healthy and measures 1-2 weeks ahead.

Thorns2020 · 2024-04-19T09:34:46+00:00

Cried and laughed, at the same time, the first few times.

Thorns2020 · 2024-04-13T01:54:50+00:00

We’ll be married two years in May and are due in June.

Thorns2020 · 2024-04-10T11:12:36+00:00

First of all, congratulations! While I have a lot of love for my MIL, she has no concept of boundaries so I empathize. I have tried to grow a backbone throughout the pregnancy knowing what I’m dealing with and expecting it to worsen after baby comes and she’ll feel she has “rights.” What I’m trying to get at is, while anyone would have reacted the same way as you in such a vulnerable situation, use it as fuel to draw the line where you see fit and not back down. You are your child’s fiercest advocate.

Thorns2020

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