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I just wanted to post another post. My milk has come in and Rachel is doing
a great job! I am not even sore (yet), and Rachel has never had any problems latching on. It's just that *I* am awkward at the breastfeeding positions except for lying down on my side. I still haven't gotten the hang of sitting and breastfeeding, yikes. In the hospital the lactation consultant helped me and once she positioned Rachel all was well. But when I try by myself, I don't have enough hands and Rachel's arms, well, I never know what to do with them...it's all in shambles! And on the pump, the Medela Harmony handpump which is similar to Avent Isis (which I have never tried)...I give this pump a thumb's up! I heard some complain that the Isis has too many parts- I haven't seen it so don't know, but the Medela is VERY simple to put together,very few parts- youbasically just screw the top on, and I was able to get milk right away with it. I can see that if I plan to keep pumping I will want an electric. But for anyone wanting a handpump I highly recommend the Harmony. The hospital here loves the Avent Isis as well and is starting to praise the Harmony too. I can say I like it! Also- I already am so glad I got a Boppy pillow, Rachel loves to be propped up in it. The Graco PacknPlay is in our bedroom and is VERY VERY useful. We use the bassinet when she is not in bed with us and the changing pad is so convenient and it has a tray that holds supplies. I would not do without this item! Rachel isn't yet too thrilled with the Baby Papasan but she does like the Ocean Wonders bouncer sometimes. She's really just too tiny and wants to be held. I am still swollen but am back down to 10 pounds less than what I weighed before the pregnancy. it is so odd to me! I never gained back the morning sickness weight loss so when people ask me how much weight I gained, it's confusing, because technically none. And Rachel was 7 pounds 11 ounces and is perfectly healthy- actually she's pretty strong and sturdy. In the hospital they gave me so many fluids I swelled and my first day home I weighed exactly what I did before pregnancy but it went away with the swelling. I did not exercise much during pregnancy, I didn't feel like walking a lot etc so I am not firm (and boy do I have stretch marks!)....my boobs are huge. Mt stomach is still poochy, not that I expected it not to be. But I have no headaches/migraines, no heartburn, more energy. The only thing wrong is my stitches huuuuuuurt.....I am on pain medication 24/7 and they gave me breastfeeding safe medication but I still don't like taking narcotics while breastfeeding, I have to take Lortab along with 800mg Motrins. I must have had a really bad tear from the forceps. But that is the only thing wrong, I don't have any other problems. I can't believe how calm I feel, and how not-nervous I am. My mom is coming over next week a lot to help me when my DH goes back to work. We are getting along, it's so odd it's scary! She has done a couple of typical things, but I see her differently now. It's easier to overlook, and just see that she loves the baby so much and is so tickled to be a grandmother. I do realize that she has been through a lot with her side of the family, and I see the joy when she is around Rachel. Jill |
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"Jill" wrote in message om... I just wanted to post another post. My milk has come in and Rachel is doing a great job! I am not even sore (yet), and Rachel has never had any problems latching on. It's just that *I* am awkward at the breastfeeding positions except for lying down on my side. I still haven't gotten the hang of sitting and breastfeeding, yikes. In the hospital the lactation consultant helped me and once she positioned Rachel all was well. But when I try by myself, I don't have enough hands and Rachel's arms, well, I never know what to do with them...it's all in shambles! Have faith, this will come. It took me forever to figure out how to hold Sarah to nurse, but eventually you'll get it worked out. :) Boppys are a godsend, though, aren't they? Hey, you got what I found to be the hardest position (as well as the most necessary for the early feeding days/nights), lying down, right off the bat! Good for you! That one took me weeks to master. (and I never learned to nurse and hold a book at the same time. Evidently that position will forever escape me. :) ) I can't believe how calm I feel, and how not-nervous I am. My mom is coming over next week a lot to help me when my DH goes back to work. We are getting along, it's so odd it's scary! She has done a couple of typical things, but I see her differently now. It's easier to overlook, and just see that she loves the baby so much and is so tickled to be a grandmother. I do realize that she has been through a lot with her side of the family, and I see the joy when she is around Rachel. Some of us are lucky enough to be able to enjoy our moms when our babies arrive. I always had a great relationship with mine, but the moment I looked at my daughter I had a complete perception shift, and realized how *she* felt all those years of rearing me - the love, the concern... It really brought us even closer together. And it's hard not to adore someone who adores your child. :) Jill, I'm so very happy for the way things are working out for you. Donna |
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Jill wrote:
I can't believe how calm I feel, and how not-nervous I am. My mom is coming over next week a lot to help me when my DH goes back to work. We are getting along, it's so odd it's scary! She has done a couple of typical things, but I see her differently now. It's easier to overlook, and just see that she loves the baby so much and is so tickled to be a grandmother. I do realize that she has been through a lot with her side of the family, and I see the joy when she is around Rachel. I think that's one of the things people tend to underestimate until they've been there. Seeing how much your parents love your baby creates a powerful thing you have in common, and opens the door for some good things to happen. That doesn't mean that you wipe out an entire history of problems in one fell swoop, but it creates an opportunity. It's wonderful that you're seizing the opportunity, and I hope it keeps going well for you. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Congratulations, Jill :)
Just a hint regarding your baby's arms getting in the way - if she is chest to chest with you, one arm either side of the breast, then arms can't get in the way. This is true for either the football hold or the cross-cradle hold. Tuck her right into you, chin on breast, and there is no room for hands/arms! If you can't get it though, try wrapping her arms out of the way until you're more confident with the positions other than lying down. It sounds like you're doing a wonderful job, though! Keep it up, and keep us posted :) Jo (RM) |
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I can't believe how calm I feel, and how not-nervous I am. My mom is
coming over next week a lot to help me when my DH goes back to work. We are getting along, it's so odd it's scary! She has done a couple of typical things, but I see her differently now. It's easier to overlook, and just see that she loves the baby so much and is so tickled to be a grandmother. I do realize that she has been through a lot with her side of the family, and I see the joy when she is around Rachel. Jill I'm so happy for you, Jill! It's too bad we don't live closer to eachother, we would have so much fun!!! I fortunately didn't get any stretchmarks (which amazes me since I ballooned past 200 lbs!). My armpits are finally going back to their natural color. How odd that they darkened? Whazzupwitdat? Morgan has really taken a liking to her Aquarium Swing. She's totally off of the Kick and Play bouncer for some reason. She used to like it. I have gone out to eat 3 times this last week and Morgan has been such a good girl!!!! Now, if I can get her to like the Baby Bjorn, we will be in business!! ~Carol Ann Mom to Morgan born 3.24.04 http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeBNnDdizZNnaw ---Pictures! |
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"Jill" wrote in message
om... Also- I already am so glad I got a Boppy pillow, Rachel loves to be propped up in it. The Graco PacknPlay is in our bedroom and is VERY VERY useful. We use the bassinet when she is not in bed with us and the changing pad is so convenient and it has a tray that holds supplies. I would not do without this item! Rachel isn't yet too thrilled with the Baby Papasan but she does like the Ocean Wonders bouncer sometimes. She's really just too tiny and wants to be held. The Boppy is the best thing ever. I am not nursing but it is so handy for bottle feeding, too. DH loves it. He uses it more than I do. I can position Alexandra so well in it that sometimes we both fall asleep on the couch and at the back of my mind I know that I am not going to drop her (since it usually happens at 3 am!). I can't believe how calm I feel, and how not-nervous I am. My mom is coming over next week a lot to help me when my DH goes back to work. We are getting along, it's so odd it's scary! She has done a couple of typical things, but I see her differently now. It's easier to overlook, and just see that she loves the baby so much and is so tickled to be a grandmother. I do realize that she has been through a lot with her side of the family, and I see the joy when she is around Rachel. I am so happy to hear that you are getting along with your mom. I really believe that being a mother is the most exciting, emotional and overwhelming but also the most satisfying and rewarding experience of your life. And it only gets better every day! Cannot wait to see some pics of Rachel. Love -- Nicky Proud mamma to Alexandra (03/22/2004) |
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"Donna" wrote And it's hard not to adore someone who adores your child. :) This is so true. And also, my mom aggravates me a lot with inappropriate comments (IMO), but when I am TRULY in pain and agony or whatever, she is (and I realize has always been) extremely tolerant and patient when everyone else would get tired of dealing with me. Also, she is always on my side when I am hurting. The only times she is not, are when she knows that I am not being hurt, when I'm just being a butt. ;) She has been truly helpful and great this past week! |
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"Jill" wrote in message om... The only times she is not, are when she knows that I am not being hurt, when I'm just being a butt. ;) Don't you just *hate* that? grin Donna |
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"Carol Ann" wrote I'm so happy for you, Jill! It's too bad we don't live closer to eachother, we would have so much fun!!! Yep! I fortunately didn't get any stretchmarks Wow. I didn't gain really any weight to speak of other than gaining back the morning sickness weight I lost, but my stomach got huge and I DO have lots of stretch marks!! I hope Mederma helps! But, I am also very fair skinned. Rachel has the prettiest olive skin and I don't know where she gets it- I am pasty-pale and my husband isn't dark skinned either- he actually has sensitive skin. So who knows where the baby got her beautiful skin! Jill |
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"Donna" wrote in message ... "Jill" wrote in message om... The only times she is not, are when she knows that I am not being hurt, when I'm just being a butt. ;) Don't you just *hate* that? grin Donna Yep! lol. Jill (that's actually a skill I hope to attain!) |
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