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Nice work! My process has been Sooooo slow. 5'5" Pre pregnancy 144 Highest Pregnancy weight 176 2 weeks postpartum 156 10 weeks postpartum 152 5 months pp 146

Just checking in to make sure you're doing ok.

Sorry you are going through this, ppd is tough. I just joined a ppd group and it has been very helpful if you're opposed to individual therapy, try group therapy. My group lets your bring your child (or not) and provides child care. There's also phone support if you can't make the group. All group leaders and phone…

5'5" Pre pregnancy 144 Highest Pregnancy weight 176 2 weeks postpartum 156 10 weeks postpartum 152 It took 8 weeks to lose 4 lbs! And it was all in weeks 7-10 when I started a dairy free diet. I'm breastfeeding... Still need to lose and barely get exercise as little one gas colic and needs to be held round the clock.

After a horrible evening, I found this article.....made me laugh through my tears. I'm sure you colic mamas can relate; Our Son Got over Colic, We Haven’t The real damage in dealing with a crying baby By MIKE SHIELDS There is a memorably dark scene in the cult classic movie Office Space when the main character, while…

Thanks Vim! I always wonder what our neighbors think too......

Butterfly, I'm so happy you found relief for you're little one! Thanks for the tips, I'll look into it :flowerforyou:

I had a midwife team and it was AMAZING! Seriously, cannot say enough goods things. My family was initially concerned as its not common in the US, however, once they say the care provided they were 100% in favor of midwives. Background: I'm from the US living in Canada, so I don't know if this applies to US midwife system.…

So nice to hear I'm not alone! (Although I wish no one else has to go through colic or extreme fussiness) I'm happy to report that the chiropractor has significantly improved our little girls comfort level. She's sleeping much better at night, but struggles to nap even once during the day. Still.... I can't complain, I'm…

Hi ladies, Thank you for your support and advice, I appreciate it, It's colic unfortunately, she has bad gas but even after farting and burping she's not happy. We do the 5 S's, but tonight we've tried a different binkie and right now she is silently sucking on it in her rock and play after crying for sometime without…

This is the next step I have to take if my girl doesn't improve :frown: Almond milk isn't bad IMO. And check out this; http://www.beanmom.com/nomilk.html

Thanks blue eyes. Congrats to you as well! I'm glad your little one slept through the night :smile:

Can't wait to hear about it! Good luck.

Great advice ladies! I'll look at dairy too. I think I'll head to the Chiro this week and I will update you.

Thanks ladies! Mormon Mama- how was the visit? Laser, mine is tongue tied too! No surgery yet. I'm tongue tied too. My supply has increased with the prescription meds. Hope everyone is well!

Hi! My girl will be 3 weeks on Saturday..... Add me :)

I've had a mocha every day since I delivered....... I eat every night during nursing sessions in bed. I have zero regular size clothing. It's in the shipping boxes from Australia and I'm too exhausted to unpack it, plus we have no room in our temporary housing. I wear a belly binder and a girdle.......I swear it made my…

You mamas are amazing! Thank you so much for the support and advice. It makes me feel better to know I'm not alone and that I'll make it through this period. I love her so much and wish I was able to sooth her!

Hi everyone, what wonderful birth stories, congratulations! :flowerforyou: We've had guests for 2 weeks so I haven't been able to post. Here's my story..... On Wednesday May 22nd I had a stretch and sweep by my midwife as she was concerned about my blood pressure and pre-e. I started having periods like cramps that evening…

Thank you everyone! It's very helpful to know I'm not alone in this. She slept a longer stretch last night! Over 3 hours.....but then she was awake for over 3 hours (from 2am- 5:30am). I guess it will just take time, eh? In regards to my breast feeding, I'm seeing a breast feeding doctor and I'm on medication. Again,…

Hello, Baby Skylar was born May 25th. 7 lbs 11 oz, 22" long. I had a long labor lasting days with some issues along the way, but she's a precious little girl. I'll post the story when I get some more time! Hope you're all well and congrats Mama's!

Congratulations!!!!! :flowerforyou: Can't wait to hear more......looks like we're on a roll now :smile:

Hey ladies..... Yesterday saw my midwife and she was a bit concerned. My blood pressure is high for me (I have really low blood pressure), I've had nausea and also "saw stars" yesterday while standing (not getting up from sitting). Apparently, these are signs of preeclampsia..... I didn't even think to put them together,…

Congratulations!!!! It sounds like a great labor :flowerforyou:

Hi, I'm GBS+ and here are the recommendations from my midwife for colonization starting at 32 weeks. Not sure if it applies to you...... -Probiotics -Echinacea -Vitamin C - Garlic

Thanks Ehg! I love to hear about others experiences! I hope you didn't have loose bowels while you were pushing. When are you due?

Thanks Rebecca for the link! Good info and considering I'm GBS+ I don't need more bacterial introduced either. I didn't know about the breaking of the membranes......nice read, thanks.

Oh lord.....and employee said that to you? :sick: I've been having period like cramps too for the last 5 days on and off.... I get excited and think maybe it's a sign of labor...no luck. Did these cramps predict labor for you last time? Egh, I'm impressed... You sound ready to go! I'm on the raspberry tea and EPO too. Lets…

What??!! That's total BS, I'd be pissed!

Sorry you're not feeling well either.....hang in there!!! It's interesting your point on vaginal checks. They don't do them here until you're overdue. When I told this to family back home, they are like " OMG.....they are so behind the times up there!" But really......aren't they just avoiding false hope?? I mean I guess I…