Magnificant Mama (Closed Group) May 2011

ron2282

Mel – I forgot about Aldi’s. One was just opened right down the road from me. The only other one we have is in center city and I was not impressed the few times I was there. Hopefully this one will be better (i.e. cleaner).

Anne – yea for a healthy baby! I always look forward to my appointments so that we can hear the heart beat.

I don’t have too much of an option on vaccines, I have to do daycare and they won’t accept her unless she’s up to date on all the shots. But I was vaccinated for everything under the sun and get the flu shot ever year and I’ve never had a problem.

I get a lunch and 2 breaks at work so I don’t think I should have a problem with being able to pump enough, but I never though about where’d I store the milk until I go home. Hummmm.........

LittleSpy

My breast pump came with an insulated lunch box type thing and an ice pack. I figured I'd just go with that but add another ice pack or 2 to ensure it stays cool enough. The mini fridge does sound like a good idea. I hadn't thought about having to wash the pumping stuff (probably something I wouldn't have considered until I actually got myself into that situation) but if I pump in my car, I'll have to bring the milk back inside anyway since it's much warmer than room temp 'round these parts for a good 8 months of the year. I guess I don't see any problem (in *theory!* :laugh:) with throwing the breast shields into a washable baggie & bringing them back in with me to wash in the sink. I just know I hate even going to the bathroom to pee because I apparently work with a bunch of children who can't clean up after themselves. That bathroom is shared by probably 75-100 women and there are 6-7 stalls and almost always someone in there getting paid to take a big smelly dump. :sick:

I should just make everyone super uncomfortable and pump under a cover in my cubicle. :laugh:

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

My breast pump came with an insulated lunch box type thing and an ice pack. I figured I'd just go with that but add another ice pack or 2 to ensure it stays cool enough. The mini fridge does sound like a good idea. I hadn't thought about having to wash the pumping stuff (probably something I wouldn't have considered until I actually got myself into that situation) but if I pump in my car, I'll have to bring the milk back inside anyway since it's much warmer than room temp 'round these parts for a good 8 months of the year. I guess I don't see any problem (in *theory!* :laugh:) with throwing the breast shields into a washable baggie & bringing them back in with me to wash in the sink. I just know I hate even going to the bathroom to pee because I apparently work with a bunch of children who can't clean up after themselves. That bathroom is shared by probably 75-100 women and there are 6-7 stalls and almost always someone in there getting paid to take a big smelly dump. :sick:

I should just make everyone super uncomfortable and pump under a cover in my cubicle. :laugh:

I have the cooler thing and my milk stays perfect during the ride home. The fridge was just over $70 at walmart. I find that it is easier for me to eat also with my fridge there rather than going down the hall and up the stairs to the creepy employee lounge that is never used unless we are having birthday cake. But hey I am all for making people uncomfortable, I walk to the bathroom from my office with my breast shields in my hand so if someone is stalking me than good for them and their free show :laugh:

ckmama

Jamie, Katrina, and other mamas - what is the normal amount of shots given at their 2 month appointment, and what are they for? Assuming there is no modified schedule...

Logan got the same thing Haley did. The oral with 2 shots in 1 leg and 1 in teh other. They make you wait 15 mins afterwards to see if there is an immediate reaction.

ckmama

Sheri my husband felt the same way about prolonging it.

The Hep B vaccine is the one they give them at birth...well the first dose. I mean they gave it to Logan immediatly. Then PKU and Blood sugar test. They had to check him 2 more times for blood sugar because he was over 9 lbs.

AnneElise

Thanks ladies for the pumping info. I am not really sure what I am going to do but If I feed before work, pump at lunch and pump or feed as soon as the day is over that is almost every 3 hours (3.5 maybe)… I guess I will just have to see how it works.

I am not too worried about vaccines but I need to do more research before making my decision. I will be doing daycare too so I am sure they have some regulations to look into.

4 shots at 2 months, how sad!

dragonfly74

I pump 3-4 oz 4 times at work. I also pump B4 I leave if she hasn't eaten in the last 2 hrs so I do have a surplus.

sometimes I think my pump isn't right for me. we were just out and I haven't nursed in 4 hrs. I am engorged and omly pump 3 ozs from one side and only 1 oz from the other and still feel full (and still spilling over me bra). but if I was to nurse now (he is sleeping unfortunately) he would still get plenty from me. pumping just isn't my friend.

carina73

pumping was never my friend either. In the beginning I could get 3-4 oz TOTAL from both breasts. I rented a hospital grade Ameda. (LOVE IT) but i have large breasts and the flange wasn't suited for me. (even got the XL flange) Hand expressing never worked either. I was able to stock up EBM (expressed breast milk) but DS wouldn't touch a bottle. :ohwell:

I just learned to BF in public. I was never approached or made to feel uncomfortable. ETA: my mom was a bit uncomfortable about me "flashing" them but I pointed out that you really couldn't see anything unless you stuck your nose in my business. Latching and de-latching might have been a show, but whatever. who doesn't know what a nipple looks like? :laugh:

so *WHEN* I have another baby, i'll do whatever makes me comfortable. I might try my Avent manual or buy the Avent Isys IQ. but I'm not worried.

dragonfly74

Thanks Carina! I breastfed my last baby in public and have yet to do so with this little guy who turned 7 wks yesterday. Not sure what my hold up is this time around.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

I breast feed everywhere and anywhere. I wear a cami under everything so I can pull up my top and still be fully covered from behind and ofcourse I use a cover. I made my own super ghetto cover lol I put a bedsheet keeper on a blanket. It gives me full coverage which I couldn't get from the ones in the store and mil made us like 25 blankets so I change it once or twice a week and always have a clean spare. I wouldn't flash anyone intentionally but if they stare while I get her under and out from the cover than that's their issue becuz I am doing everthing I can to be modest about it IMO

ckmama

Thanks ladies for the pumping info. I am not really sure what I am going to do but If I feed before work, pump at lunch and pump or feed as soon as the day is over that is almost every 3 hours (3.5 maybe)… I guess I will just have to see how it works.

I am not too worried about vaccines but I need to do more research before making my decision. I will be doing daycare too so I am sure they have some regulations to look into.

4 shots at 2 months, how sad!

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No only 3 shots and 1 oral med for the Rota virus. That is new, my 8 year old didn't have that.

dragonfly74

currently I get to pump in the truck! so disappointed, this "magic museum" we are at has family bathrooms which are huge. but do they have a seat or a bench in them to sit and nurse? no.

mwilson1018

currently I get to pump in the truck! so disappointed, this "magic museum" we are at has family bathrooms which are huge. but do they have a seat or a bench in them to sit and nurse? no.

How frustrating!

I had some breast milk in the fridge yesterday that I needed to use up so DH gave her two bottles yesterday..well we had company so of course I wasn't thinking about pumping. I missed two feedings and was seriously feeling it!! I was so engorged and even leaked through my shirt...luckily none of the men that were there saw it! lol I pumped when they left and got 5 oz from one breast in about 5 minutes...and was still full. THEN Annabelle slept until 7 this morning (from 11-7..she's such an awesome sleeper) and I was engorged again...whew!

She was 6 weeks on Thursday and weighs 12.2 lbs...today she is wearing a 3-6 month onesie... :noway:

I definitely need some encouragement on the exercise front! Well, my eating is still no good, but usually when I start exercising I will eat better because I don't wnat to ruin all of my hard work. I need to get it in gear! My goal was to me back to my pre-pregnancy weight and even more before I return back to school on August 4. That gives me about 2 months...I would love to lose 20 lbs, but I don't think that's reasonable for that amount of time. If I shoot for 1 lb a week that will only be 8 lbs...BUT will probably build some muscle if I'm working out. Just trying to think about reasonable goals...don't want to set myself up for failure...

AnneElise

[I definitely need some encouragement on the exercise front! Well, my eating is still no good, but usually when I start exercising I will eat better because I don't wnat to ruin all of my hard work. I need to get it in gear! My goal was to me back to my pre-pregnancy weight and even more before I return back to school on August 4. That gives me about 2 months...I would love to lose 20 lbs, but I don't think that's reasonable for that amount of time. If I shoot for 1 lb a week that will only be 8 lbs...BUT will probably build some muscle if I'm working out. Just trying to think about reasonable goals...don't want to set myself up for failure...

Exercise makes me eat better as well. Do you have someone who can be a workout partner with you? Its great that you are setting realistic goals, that way you can loose in a healthy way. You can do this!!!

AFM: My DH and Sister tiled our kitchen today, it looks amazing. I had a a really poor nights sleep and ended up letting myself get way too dehydrated today so I just felt terrible. I just chugged some cold water and ate a bunch of fruit and feel a bit better.

hkystar

Anne - make sure you are taking care of yourself!

Today we went out on my sister's boat. I had a great time. I walked up and down the beach to get some exercise. We did a little shopping post beach trip. I got my bed-side sleeper! So now we have everything I had wanted to have pre-baby. Last few things left for us is finishing the nursery.

AMummysLife

Hey ladies. I think my MS is starting to settle down and ease off (yay!).

Haven't had a chance to catch up yet but I will soon.

LynnW52

Hello everyone, hope all is going well!

Megan - I think 1lb a week is a very realistic goal, and I think you'll end up losing more.

I love hearing you guys talk about breastfeeding and the day to day things going on with your babies. It gives me a lot of confidence that - even though there are challenging times/days - it is possible! I feel so lucky to have you all for support!

Gonna go to my mother in law's for a cookout today and to the park later once the heat lets up. Back to the grind tomorrow :grumble:

ron2282

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with breastfeeding in public and I never understood why some people get so upset about it. But right now I’m not sure I can see myself doing it. However, I’m sure that will change once Kathryn is here. When a baby needs to eat, she needs to eat.

Megan – it’s always so much easier to stay on track with eating when I exercise on a regular basis. It helps me that two of the ladies I work with walk with me on our lunch break and hubby comes with me after dinner. It’s so much harder to say no when you know that others plan on exercising with you. Oh, any my nephew was already in 6-9 months clothing at 6 weeks! :noway:

Hubby’s cousin will be here in less than 2 hours and I’m still sitting at the computer in just a t-shirt…....I better get moving! :laugh: Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

ckmama

currently I get to pump in the truck! so disappointed, this "magic museum" we are at has family bathrooms which are huge. but do they have a seat or a bench in them to sit and nurse? no.

How frustrating!

I had some breast milk in the fridge yesterday that I needed to use up so DH gave her two bottles yesterday..well we had company so of course I wasn't thinking about pumping. I missed two feedings and was seriously feeling it!! I was so engorged and even leaked through my shirt...luckily none of the men that were there saw it! lol I pumped when they left and got 5 oz from one breast in about 5 minutes...and was still full. THEN Annabelle slept until 7 this morning (from 11-7..she's such an awesome sleeper) and I was engorged again...whew!

She was 6 weeks on Thursday and weighs 12.2 lbs...today she is wearing a 3-6 month onesie... :noway:

I definitely need some encouragement on the exercise front! Well, my eating is still no good, but usually when I start exercising I will eat better because I don't wnat to ruin all of my hard work. I need to get it in gear! My goal was to me back to my pre-pregnancy weight and even more before I return back to school on August 4. That gives me about 2 months...I would love to lose 20 lbs, but I don't think that's reasonable for that amount of time. If I shoot for 1 lb a week that will only be 8 lbs...BUT will probably build some muscle if I'm working out. Just trying to think about reasonable goals...don't want to set myself up for failure...

I am right there with you on the motivation to exercise. Even though I am at home it seems I am so lazy. I either do housework or take care of logan, or sit in front of the computer. I've been having to force myself to do any type of exercise.

I'm going to make a commitment to get in at least 30 mins of exercise a day, starting today. I was doing really well, but the heat down here has become oppressive outside and I'm not ready to take Logan to the gym daycare yet. So I will have to do something else. But I'm going to do it.

I was hoping to be only 10 lbs from pre-preg weight by my birthday in a month...but I've actually gained 5 lbs from my lowest 6 weeks ago. I've been eating too much. Today's a new day though.

tahmed

I am hoping to get my OK to get back to exercising at my 6 week follow up, which is this Thursday. Has anyone tried Kettlebells? My B-day is coming up, and I was thinking of asking for either freeweights or kettlebells. Anyone have thoughts?

Ethan is struggling with colic! He spends about 6-8 hours a day just crying and crying. The dr. has given us some tips, like Mylicon, Children's Tylenol, Gripe Water, and cutting dairy out of my diet, but does anyone else have any suggestions? I am really starting to get stressed out with all the crying, and it makes it so I feel like a prisioner in my own home!

AnneElise

Maureen- That sounds like a really nice day! I am glad you are all ready for the LO!

Patricia- So glad you are starting to feel better!

Katrina- 30 minutes a day seems like a great realistic goal, you can do this!

Amanda- I am sorry about the colic. I don’t have any suggestions. Where is Annabelle, I am sure she would know I hope that you can figure it out!

Sheri- Love your new photo!

AFM: We spent yesterday finishing the grout on our floors, now just waiting for our new Fridge to come it! I love seeing your LO’s, I am so ready for Elise to be here!

AnneElise

Here is our tile after being grouting yesterday!



I posted couple nursery pictures in the pregnancy board as well if anyone else wants to see.

meokk

Morning,
Glad you all had a good holiday weekend

I'm with you ladies on the lack of exercise, I did so well on honeymoon because, of course, I had all the time in the world.
Now back to reality and I've hardly done anything in the past week.

Amanda - I have zero experience with colic but I've been reading about baby wearing and I they mentioned that it can help colic. Basically it's having your baby on you in a sling most of the day. Supposedly it comforts them......
Have yet to try kettle bells but from the shape of them, regular hand weights seem more versatile if you are only getting one or the other.

Anne - kitchen tiles - Yay !! 1 more day for a fridge and you'll be all set .

AFM - exciting news is that as of Friday I can feel my baby move, just little twitches but it's so lovely to finally feel it after all this time.

ron2282

Katrina – 30 minutes a day is definitely doable. Right now I’m aiming for 30 minutes 4 times a week.

Amanda – I’m so sorry Ethan has colic. My nephew had it really bad for a while; the only thing that worked was rocking him in a dark room with static on the radio. Hope he gets over it soon! I’ve never used a kettlebell, but I did use hand weights when I was doing the 30 Day Shred. They were only 3 pounds each but I really toned my flabby arms.

Anne – the floor looks great!!!

Meokk – yea for feeling movement!!!! :bigsmile: It’s such an amazing feeling!

The only good thing about this horrible heat is that I have no problem getting all my water in. I drank 16oz just during my 25 minute walk today.

joonzgurl

I am hoping to get my OK to get back to exercising at my 6 week follow up, which is this Thursday. Has anyone tried Kettlebells? My B-day is coming up, and I was thinking of asking for either freeweights or kettlebells. Anyone have thoughts?

Ethan is struggling with colic! He spends about 6-8 hours a day just crying and crying. The dr. has given us some tips, like Mylicon, Children's Tylenol, Gripe Water, and cutting dairy out of my diet, but does anyone else have any suggestions? I am really starting to get stressed out with all the crying, and it makes it so I feel like a prisioner in my own home!

That sucks! I am not a mama yet so I am not sure what to recommend, but I hope it gets better! What about baby massage? i heard it can do wonders for stomach problems and stuff in babies.

joonzgurl

Ok, a question for those of you who are already mamas:

1. What do you wish you had known before you had your baby? (or babies in some of your cases!).

2. What is the thing you miss most about before your children (other than sleep of course)? (ie what should I savor for the next 10 weeks?)

sthorp1179

Hello Everyone, I should have explained earlier (on page 3) that when you asked me to join this fabulous group I had just gone on holiday and was on my mobile phone, it was so hard to write anything on there so now I'm home I've caught up!

Still waiting for my BFP but hopefully it won't take too long...staying positive for now

Can't believe how big you are all getting in the bump department, i'm insanely jealous but so happy that you are all doing so well, not long now for Lynn and Missdemeanor!!

I've read so much now my head is spinning so I will reply to what I remember!

Colic - best thing I found for colic was wearing baby in a sling, I used the moby wrap which was fantastic, try and keep baby upright as much as possible especially after a feed and that helps them feel more settled being close to you at all times, if you can't do it dad is just as good!

Thing I miss from being child free is me time, having time to have a manicure or a hair cut, or a long bubble bath, its seriously tough sometimes to manage to blow dry my hair!

Vaccinations - we follow a schedule here on the in the UK which is provided by the NHS I am pro-vaccination on the most part because these are serious diseases and can be life altering or threatening:

Birth - Vitamin K - very important!!!

8 weeks - DTap/IPV/Hib and PCV - (Diptheria, Tetanus, aelllar Pertussis (whooping cough), Inactivated Polio Vaccine, Haemophilus Influenzae B - all in one injection) and Pneumococcal. (2 injections total)

12 weeks - DTaP/IPV/Hib and Men C - Meningococcal C (2 injections)

16 weeks - DTaP/PV/Hib, Men C and PCV (3 injections)

12 months - Hib/Men C - Heamophilus Influenzae B and Meningococcal C

13 Months - MMR and PCV (Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Pneumococcal)

3 - 5 years - DTaP/IPV and MMR - Diptheria and Inactivated Polio and 2nd Measles, Mumps, Rubella school age booster

14 years - dT/IPV with BCG and HPV (females only) - Diptheria, Inactivated Polio and Tuberculosis, HPV for girls.

Also I breastfeed all the time public or otherwise I'm really not interested if someone wants to get an eyeful (although I do try my best to be discreet!) I'm one of the ones that didn't have a great result in expressing milk although I have never really invested in an electric pump as I'm a full time mother, LO has got me right where he wants me on demand 24/7

LittleSpy

Victoria -- Yay for feeling baby!!

Ronya -- I'm also having zero trouble getting in enough water. I've had 3 liters today and all I've been doing is sitting behind a desk for the most part.

Amanda -- I'm so sorry about the colic. I know it has to be frustrating and it's one of the things I'm anxious about. My MIL's 2nd son had bad colic so if I have a chance to talk to her, I'll ask her if she has any suggestions (she's out of state right now so I don't know when I'll talk to her next though).

sthorp -- Baby dust to you!

Maisie is now camped out on the LEFT side with her little bum all up in my ribs. From what I understand, that calls for a hooray? I hope she stays there. I can't tell which way she's facing lately. I want her to be facing forward, right? For birth, I mean. Obviously it doesn't much matter right now.

I can't see anything wrong with breastfeeding in public as long as a woman tries her best to be modest/discreet. And even if she isn't discreet I don't think it's wrong, just a bit inconsiderate. But people do plenty of inconsiderate stuff (like stare a breastfeeding mothers, for example)! :laugh:

RFrick

Ok, a question for those of you who are already mamas:

1. What do you wish you had known before you had your baby? (or babies in some of your cases!).

2. What is the thing you miss most about before your children (other than sleep of course)? (ie what should I savor for the next 10 weeks?)

I can't really think of anything that I wish I'd have known before DS was born. I attribute that mostly to that he was a very good baby. The thing I miss the most is being able to go somewhere (like church or other social functions) where there's other people and feel like I'm really there. Instead it always feels like I'm chasing a child around or feeling guilty because DH is chasing a child around. I really struggled with it when I was breastfeeding, too. I would do it around some people but others would have been terribly offended if I had done it in front of them so I had to be careful. It just felt so lonely to go to another room to feed your baby while everyone else was out there having a good time. The other thing I miss is quality one-on-one time with DH whenever I want it. I mean just sitting on the couch in peace and quite for a little bit would be nice every once in a while.

sthorp1179

Little Spy - head down is good, when I was carrying DD she poked her bum out so much I got extra stretch marks on the right side where she hung out!

RFrick - what I would give to be able to sit down in peace and quiet once in a while and not have to coral my kids!

Question - how do you remove wax crayon from a window pane? I'm definitely going to have a go at removing DS1's art work tomorrow and his finger prints little monkey!