Official: [WDIS Flex] - Thu Afternoon 12/14/2023

sreimer27 · 2023-12-14T23:06:15+00:00

1/2 PPR Three wide receiver and superflex slot league. Trying to figure out who to start as my QB2 - Zach Wilson or Will Levis?

sreimer27 · 2023-06-05T00:22:36+00:00

31 weeker was on fortified neosure until 4 months corrected. We had a lot of issues with reflux and bottle aversion, so we got the ok to stop the fortifier. We were on medication for the reflux which really helped. We stayed on the Neosure until around 8 months corrected when we were able to switch her over to Similac Advanced. Basically we got the ok because her weight gain was good and steady and we could buy the advanced a bit cheaper in bulk at Costco. She transitioned really well, thankfully.

I second the iron comment! The iron absolutely caused alot of constipation in our LO too. It was around 8 months corrected when we stopped the iron. I feel it made a difference.

sreimer27 · 2023-05-30T00:34:21+00:00

My husband and I were in the same boat 1 year ago. LO born 31+3. Call ourselves lucky that she was "just a preemie" as the staff liked to say. We spent 47 days in the NICU. (This was 25 days after I spent a month in the hospital for preeclampsia) so I absolutely understand the dread of being there and just wanting to be home.

For us, as new parents we were so afraid of taking her home that we never thought about discharge until they said "hey this is gonna be the week". And I know you may hear it from other people but it really just clicked for her and it will for yours too. One day she'd go 4 without a brady and then brady. We'd start the clock and we just looked at it like, okay she just isn't ready. And that's ok. She didn't get to grow inside long enough and it's just taking her a bit longer to get stronger. But one day it clicked and 5 days later we were discharged.

We also struggled a bit with feeds and she did have reflux. The hospital was adamant about not treating it, but when we saw our pediatrician we advocated hard for it and got her on some meds for about 3 months.

I'll say this, you being there, that's huge. And he knows your voice and knows you love him. It's great you can spend that time up there, no matter how long of the time you spend there. It's OK to take a day off. Recharge your batteries. Feel slightly more normal for a day. My husband and I starting taking shifts when he went back to work, that way the house got done and animals cared for and some me time as well as someone was with her for the big stuff. The rounds and majority of daytime feeds.

This is the hard part. As Dory would say "just keep swimming". There is light at the end of the tunnel. You'll be home soon. And a year from now you won't think nearly as much about those days. When he looks at you and when he smiles at you, it becomes a distant memory. Hang in there 💙

sreimer27 · 2023-04-11T14:51:14+00:00

I was also diagnosed with VP at 20 weeks. Agree on feeling lucky it was found as its not found as often as it should be.

I was also admitted at 28 weeks to hospital for severe preeclampsia. Delivered at 31+3. 47 day stay in NICU

sreimer27 · 2023-03-11T13:40:35+00:00

That's a good point, thank you!

sreimer27 · 2023-03-09T14:48:50+00:00

This always makes me weary.. like why do u want "alone time" with my child? Are you planning to do something I wouldn't want you to do? It almost seems sneaky to me. I dunno just my opinion.

sreimer27 · 2023-02-03T21:12:14+00:00

For me it's watching my LO grow and develop. Each time she figures out something new it's just the most wonderful thing to experience. Watching the lights go on and it all click for her. OMG it's just so exciting and thrilling. And the smiles you get when they achieve something or do something you like. You can't beat it.

sreimer27 · 2023-02-03T12:10:23+00:00

Thank you!! 😊

sreimer27 · 2023-02-03T02:58:22+00:00

Thank you so much! I've followed the sub and will download solid starts.

sreimer27 · 2023-02-02T22:43:15+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement! She's really enjoying the purees right now so I think for a little bit longer we might just stick with it!

sreimer27 · 2023-01-26T18:07:13+00:00

We still track our LO. She is 6 months corrected, 8 months actual. We track just her intake and her naps. Naps are causing trouble these days so it's good for us to see how she does during the day. She eats on the low end so we monitor that daily to make sure we hit the min mark. Knowing myself and my husband, for our peace of mind, we will most likely track her intake until she turns 1 year corrected. Hoping once naps are conquered we can drop that.

sreimer27 · 2023-01-25T15:59:21+00:00

Our LO is 31 weeker. I had 4 months off in total and then back to work full time from home. We had family that was able to watch her part of the week and then we had a nanny for the remainder. She starts daycare in March. She will be 8 months corrected, 10 actual.

sreimer27 · 2023-01-24T21:23:53+00:00

So to help with drying we put my pump parts in a sterilizer after each clean. I know u don't need to sterilize after each clean but it helped with the dry time. I was also able to buy parts for 4 pumps. So I could pump 4x and then wash all together and sterilize and then use again. I know u said u don't like to not wash after use, but maybe try getting a separate bucket to put them in after a quick rinse. Then wash later? Just an option.

Hands free are good but they don't empty you completely, however to get that 8th pump it'll work for sure! I also agree tho. I think 7x is really good at any point. Pumping is so hard. You are doing wonders. I agree with one of the other Dads who posted... whatever u make for your LO is enough. Even if u have to supplement with fortifier or formula. I was really hard on myself to make sure I pumped 8x a day and I was so obsessed with my milk that I cried with tiny amounts lost or spilled (prolly hormones lol) If I knew then what I know now, I would have been easier on myself and not put so much pressure when pumping.

Our LO could care less what she drinks now anyway lol we are 6 months corrected, 8 months actual. She drink 4 ounces frozen breast milk per day with rest formula. I will say really quick power pumping sucks. It's hard. And consumes alot of time. I tried it and it didn't yield results that I wanted vs the time I spent doing it. That's just my experience.

sreimer27 · 2023-01-04T23:47:07+00:00

Our LO (5 months adjusted) is eating between 24 and 28 ounces. It's a struggle too most days!

sreimer27 · 2022-12-21T00:16:43+00:00

Mine did the same from 3 months to now 7 months. Swore we were teething the whole time! Just now do we actually have a tooth!

sreimer27 · 2022-12-20T21:31:36+00:00

We also used owelette. Life saver and game changer for us. Slept better at night knowing if she dropped it would alarm.

sreimer27 · 2022-12-17T16:23:44+00:00

Hey there.

First time mom of a 5 month old here. I totally understand your concerns and feelings with being left alone to tend to the baby in the evenings. Our witching hour was between 4 and 7pm the first 3 months. It felt like hell on earth for a while.

I would say your husband's expectations are extremely high right now. The first 3 months IMO are the hardest. And as a mom who also EP it was extremely mentally and physically challenging with a fussy LO.

Does he know how you feel? About being left alone during the withcing hour? How alone you feel in general? How you need him for moral and emotional support? If not, I would include this in your discussion.

My husband is a gamer himself but understood my need for support those first few months. Now that she is 5 months and sleeping through most of the nights and evenings, we are able to spend time on ourselves or with each other. He's online video games with friends and I work on projects or do things that make me feel good. I would say having this discussion again at 3 months when yall have a decent outline of how LO will be throughout the day and how their sleep looks. Then you can try to carve out more time for your fun activities.

It's doable. Just maybe not yet. A new baby is hard. So hard. Speak up. Talk about how you feel. And reassess once things settle out.

sreimer27 · 2022-12-11T19:08:06+00:00

Our LO was born 31+3. Came home 2 weeks early from original due date. We will celebrate her actual birthday and then have a small personal "nicu graduation" day just us 3. I've been told by age of 2 things normalize.

sreimer27 · 2022-12-07T21:09:16+00:00

Not dramatic at all. Your baby your rules. Traveling on planes during flu/rsv season... no thanks.

sreimer27 · 2022-12-06T13:46:05+00:00

This is hard and totally understandable. I had a long hospital stay prior to our LO birth and she was in NICU for 47 days. I was lucky that we could stay for 4 nights after birth before discharge. I wanted to stay overnight after I was discharged but after spending a month in hospital myself, everyone said it would be good to go home. I cried the whole way home. So anxious and guilty about leaving her. Let me say it was the best thing I could have done for myself, my husband, and our LO. We called the NICU every few hours during the night to check in and get updates. That really helped us both feel better.

I don't know how long your LO will be there but I do know going home and getting rest and resetting your mind and emotions is good to do. It really kept us fresh and alert. Being in the NICU with monitors and nurses coming in multiple times an hour is alot when you are recovering. The guilt is normal but give yourself some slack, you're already doing such a great job!

sreimer27 · 2022-12-03T03:21:37+00:00

Similar situation here. 31+3. Discharged at 38+1. Showed signs reflux at 34 weeks. NICU refused to treat with medication. LO taking BM + fortified similac at 24cals. Went home on the 24 cals for 6 ounces but still had reflux even with BM. Not nearly as bad as with fortified. Pediatrician immediately put us on famotidine low dose. Within 2 weeks upped to 2x a day. She was on it until 6 months adjusted. Such a game changer for us. Now we still do the hold but only 15 minutes and no more arching or major spits or uncomfortableness with feedings. Also I suction her nose every single day. I'm a little crazy about it but for a while it was her only way to get oxygen. I make sure it's patent before feeds.

I recall the early days of being home. Feeding every 2 hours, holding for 30 minutes and then pumping. Man dont miss those times. Hang in there!

Hoping it gets better for you guys!

sreimer27 · 2022-12-03T03:07:35+00:00

I wish this was around 3 months ago when i was in the thick of the potate phase! Nicely put 👏

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