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BF in football hold.... sling?
Hi Ladies, I BF on one side in a FB hold because of a crack in my nipple on that side and the football hold is the only position that works well. Do any of you use this position in a sling? If so, what sling? Thanks! Erin
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milk coming in?
when did your milk come in? I'm on baby number 2 and he is almost 48 hours now- just waiting for it to come in.
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what are you giving birth in?
Hi Ladies- I posted this under the Sept thread too. I realized today that I don't know what I am giving birth in. If all goes as planned I will be doing a home birth (most likely in Aug because I have been dilating already and am on bedrest until the 22nd when I am 37 weeks). I want to wear something that I can easily and…
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wt of baby at birth 1st vs 2nd
Hi ladies- for those of you mothers who have had a previous child I am wondering what the wt difference was between your first and second. My first was 7 lbs 7 oz and I'm just wondering what I might have this time. I asked my midwife and she said it all depends on when I have him (I'm 32 weeks and am already dilating so…
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Cup increase when milk comes in
Hi ladies- Just wondering, how much of a cup increase did you have when your milk came in? Also did you have a big event when your milk came in or was it just small tingles? Thanks!
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Nursing in a sling
Hi ladies- Hope that you are all doing well. I have a quick question. Do any of you nurse in a sling? I will have a 2.5 year old at home when this baby comes so nursing on the move is going to be a must in the first couple of weeks when the baby nurses ALL the time :) Any advice that you can offer on either the kind of…
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What will your baby sleep in
So my first son had a bunch of ear issues (which I didn't know at the time) which meant that he LOVED to sleep sitting up. He would scream bloody murder when I would lie him down flat. So, I actually started him sleeping in his car seat inside the bassinet which I know sounds crazy but it was the only position he would…
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Advice needed with BF second child
Hello All- I am looking for some advice. I am sorry upfront for the long post! I am pregnant with my second child and joined this group for support and advice. Let me explain my background. With my first child I was worried about enough milk production when my son was about 7 weeks old, in hind sight it was likely a growth…
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bra
Hey ladies- so I am having the never ending breast growth issue, which I didn't have last time. BAH! I'm looking for some advice. Did you or have you stopped wearing an underwire? How much did your breast grow between 21 weeks and full term? LIke i said, last time my breast really didn't grow that much so this is all new…
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contractions
Hey Ladies- I am looking for some advice. I am 19 plus 3 with my second child. With my first son I went into preterm labor a couple of times, once at 25 weeks. I drink a LOT of water (I drink 64 oz in the am before my shower and always have- crazy water intake) and both times of preterm labor were on days when I was…
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Milk Supply Question
Hello All, I have a breast feeding question. I didn't produce enough milk with my first son without taking medication. For the first 7 weeks everything was fine and I produced enough but then I couldn't keep up with him no matter what I did. I took meds and was able to pump and breastfeed him until he was 14 months but I…
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Female runners
Did any of you female runners cont to run through your pregnancy? If so, what distance and for how long into the pregnancy? Thanks!
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Female runners
Did any of you run through a pregnancy? If so, what distance and for how long into the pregnancy? Thanks!
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Can I run the second marathon?
Hi All, I ran marathons before I had my son and then I took about 2 years off (oops!). This spring I started running again and completed a marathon 2 weekends ago. My time wasn't great, I averaged just under an 11 min mile but I finished and never had to walk. I have a half marathon next weekend then 2 weeks after that I…
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Carb loading and wt loss
This week I have been carb loading for my marathon on Sunday. I have also been tapering my runs. I got on the scale this am and lots weight which just seems odd to me. Have any of you had this happen? It makes me wonder if I am not eating enough. I am on a 1200 cal diet and I eat back most of my exercise cal.
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Ultra Marathon
Has anyone here done an Ultra Marathon? I have done a couple full marathons and am currently training for another 2.... I am interested in doing an Ultra but wanted to know what people did for training. Would love to hear how you did it :)
