post partum check in week of 1/18

Shopaholic--Nope, no pets:)We do have this crazy cat that sleeps with our oldest son, but she has not made her way to our room yet. But hurray! Hubby is coming home tonight and it will be so nice to see him. Congrats on Alexis taking her bottles! I'll bet she will just get better and better with time.

And Briee--I too hope you are not feeling guilty about the bottle. I felt somewhat guilty that our downs baby only got 9 months of breast milk because I just could no longer pump at that point. I was exhausted. I felt like I was cheating him, because breast milk is best, but a very wise friend pointed out to me that God never makes a commandment that we must breast feed, and that made me feel much better. Oh the burdens we lay on ourself! Also, I like to think--in 20 years, will anyone really care whether they were breastfed or bottle fed or where they slept or how often they ate or when they potty trained or whether they learned to read at 4 or 8? No, probably not. One of my favorite verses as a mom is Isaiah 40:11-He shall feed His flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young--I especially like that last part. Remember, breast fed babies get colicky, too, so it may just be how he is and not the formula. But go ahead and continue to try new things.
Keep us posted! And No guilt!

take care,
Maggie
 
Maggie, you are so spiritually inspirational! I think it's awesome that you know so many verses & you are willing to share them. Thank you!

Okay, I might have missed some of the above, but why is it that Briee isn't breastfeeding? Did you have infections?
I feel so blessed that I'm able to breastfeed my little Justin. He latched on right away. I had a couple days of really sore breasts & I get engorged everyone once in a while, but it's been a wonderful bonding experience for me. DH said HE wished HE could feed Justin today. So I broke out some formula so he could give a little 4oz bottle to him before he laid down. I wanted to try to use Playtex bottles (with the collapsible bags) with this baby. He wouldn't take it. DH said he had a bitter look on his face. I think I will try to get the white Playtex nipples that are suppose to be more "breast" like. I want my family to be able to feed too.

Guess what ladies?!!? I did my measurements & weighed myself yesterday. I thought that I really wanted to track my measurements for my next pregnancy so I know what to expect. Well, I lost another 10 pounds!!! I"m so excited. My measurements were good, except my belly measurements--I need to lose 10 inches around my abs & 10 more pounds to be at pre-pregnancy size. I was inspired that I have lost 10-pounds since coming home from hospital. My belly skin if very loose & spongy. I'm a little disappointed b/c I did keep up with my ab exercises throughout my pregnancy. Where's all that muscle?!?!

I'm slowly getting back to my regular routine. I moped the floor today & began doing laundry yesterday. I haven't vacuumed or driven the car yet. I'm going to let DH spoil me with chauffering me around for the FULL 2 weeks. Why not?

It's nice to be connected with all you ladies again. :eek:) Take care!

Melanie
Baby Justin born 1/17/04

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 
Hi Melanie--it is good to hear from you, but don't do too much yet:)
You belly is spongy because it has been in a stretched out position for several months. (but of course I know that you knew that) I am willing to bet that it will bounce back in no time at all. Give it some time. I've lost about 7 inches from my belly in the last 4 months and I would like to lose 5-6 more. I'll be real glad if I reach my goal by a year post partum. You will most likely be at your goal within a few months if even that.

take care
Maggie
 
Maggie, you are so sweet. Yes I am feeling guilty, but I also know how incredibly sick I was for the entire time I'm nursing and dh points out that the rest of the family needs me and I try to remember this, but I can't tell you how many times I've cried especially when he is colicky. And yes my first daughter screamed much worse that he is every night for 8 months for hours on end because she was colicky and completely breastfed so I try to remember this as well. I actually have nursed him the 2nd and 3rd week a few times when he was so fussy and he latches on "quick as a bunny", but immediately I got sore spots and plugs AND I'M HARDLY EVEN MAKING ANY MILK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!" It made me remember all the infections and I finally quit doing this. Truthfully, the Lord has allowed this for a reason and has made me much more compationate to EVERYONE. I used to think there was ONE way to do everything and not so anymore. See...I needed these infections. It keeps me very humble and reminds me that there are reasons why people do things differently and some of these reasons we don't see and only God knows and therefore we love others unconditionally regardless of how they do things.

Just like childbirth. Every birth is special whether it's at home, hospital, csection, vaginal, etc.....it will never matter in eternity just like you pointed out!! We do what we can do and allow God to do the rest. :) :) :)

Oh ALSO I should put this on a separate post and maybe I will, but hopefully she will catch this....I can't tell you all how thankful I was for Marci (aminicole). She was like my pediatrician by email for this whole bottle feeding process. We faithfully emailed back and forth and she helped me through the whole bottle feeding fumbling which I had lots of!! She is saint and such a sweet person and I don't know what I would have done without her after this birth. I have met so many wonderful people through this site!! You guys are all special.

Briee
 
I forgot to add....Melanie....I'm concerned about you. Don't you dare do too much too soon and regret it girl. I can tell that you are itching to pop in that DVD, but let me tell you.... I watched my dog have a csection and NO I'm not comparing you to my dog. BUT that's some major surgery there girl and you need to give those abs some time to heal. At least take it easy...please!! That baby needs you!! Do not feel ANY pressure to get going from anyone here....DO YOU UNDERSTAND?????

Just loving concern coming at you through the computer lines. AND you've heard of those Cathe police haven't you???? Not only don't they let you quit working out, but they also give certified "leaves of absense" to new moms so enjoy your break and your baby, (right Cathe???).

Briee
 
Okay, okay. I'm itching, but I haven't done anything YET!! It's sooooooo hard. I'll wait a couple more weeks, a full month. How's that? Then I'll re-evaluate. I've been having some soreness, and numbness in the incision area.

It seems as if little Justin is constipated. He's spending a lot of time grunting & turning red, but he doesn't have too many bowel movements. He's been crying a lot more the last couple days too. I've had a Mountain Dew everyday since after he was born. I'm going to skip the Mt Dew today & substitute water to see if that makes a difference. DH tried to give baby a bottle yesterday but he wouldn't have anything to do with it. I feel like my nipples need a little break.

Briee, I see why you decided not to breastfeed. Hang in there & don't feel guilty!

It's so nice to have you ladies here.


Melanie
Baby Justin born 1/17/04

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 
Briee,

I'm curious how did the binding your breasts thing go to suppress your milk production? I followed your previous posts about that, and I'd like to know for future reference (you know, just in case). Also, was is difficult or uncomfortable? Thanks!
 
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