Elle

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Elle,

The lactation consultant told me I could put ice packs on them to get

some of the swelling down, something about all the fluid in your body

before you deliver goes up there??? It felt good though... Anyway, she

also said I could try that, or the warm washcloths or standing in a

warm/hot shower to try to get the milk to start flowing and soften them

up, that is why pumping some will help to soften them up to. I guess

whatever works!!! She had lots of suggestions. Sometimes when the baby

is crying etc. you just don't have the TIME to get in a bath/shower, you

know what I mean....sometimes I just went to the bathroom and put warm

washcloths on them and tucked a towel into the waistband of my shorts.

I am probably the last one to ask, because it didn't work out to well

for me.

Vicki

myeroyse@... wrote:

>

> Vicki,

> OMG!!! That sounds like it really hurts! So, are you saying that

> when the milk starts to come in, pump a little bit and then finish by

> breastfeeding? What do the ice packs do? A friend of mine told me

> she got into the bathtub and put warm washcloths on her breasts

> because they hurt so bad. Now I'm confused as to whether to use cold

> or warm...

>

> This all sounds so difficult! EEKKS :}

>

> elle

>

>

> > > > > Hey everyone....

> > > > >

> > > > > Since there is so much baby stuff out there, could I get some

> > > > > recommendations on which seats/strollers/cribs, etc....

> everyone

> > > > > liked or didn't like. I find that the best recommendations

> come

> > > > from

> > > > > those who have used items.

> > > > >

> > > > > My mil wants me to register for my baby stuff by next weekend

> and

> > > I

> > > > > have no idea where to start.

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks,

> > > > > B

> > > > > 16w

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

,

What great information! Thank you! No, you didn't confuse me more ~

your info really cleared up some questions. I do not want to be

" Elsie the cow " , so I'm glad I asked!

Thanks again!

elle

> Elle,

>

> Don't worry about the breastfeeding sounding difficult. You'll be

surprised

> just how naturally it'll probably come to you. As far as whether to

use hot

> or cold, I've found that the opinion on what is best varies. When I

had

> Olivia, everything and everyone told me to use hot compresses or

take a hot

> shower. This stimulates the ducts to " let down " the milk and get it

flowing,

> thus relieving the engorgement. This time though, the opinion has

changed

> and they now tell you to use cold. This is supposed to reduce the

swelling,

> thus helping the engorgement. The lactation consultant that I have

been

> talking to since I had Emma said that both are perfectly fine, it is

just a

> matter of preference.

>

> I didn't touch a pump until last week. I was told not to pump

unless I

> absolutely had to (just to relieve some of the pressure) until about

4 weeks.

> You don't establish a good milk supply (how much your body should

make to

> sustain the baby's appetite) until around week 4. If you start

pumping right

> away, on a consistent basis, your body will think that it needs to

produce

> that much milk and you'll be a total milk factory!

>

> I hope I didn't confuse you even more with the information! The

> breastfeeding class sounds like a great idea!

>

> {{{HUGS}}}

>

[Guest guest]

Vicki,

Thanks! That all makes sense and both ways probably work fine,

depending on the person. Sounds like I'll be going from swelling in

my ankles to swelling in my boobs! Oh...the joys of Motherhood!

Gives me a much greater appreciation for my Mom!

elle

> > > > > > Hey everyone....

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Since there is so much baby stuff out there, could I get

some

> > > > > > recommendations on which seats/strollers/cribs, etc....

> > everyone

> > > > > > liked or didn't like. I find that the best

recommendations

> > come

> > > > > from

> > > > > > those who have used items.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > My mil wants me to register for my baby stuff by next

weekend

> > and

> > > > I

> > > > > > have no idea where to start.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks,

> > > > > > B

> > > > > > 16w

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Hey Pam!

I've been checking in daily, but have been trying to keep my feet up

most of the day, so I haven't been online that much. Thanks for

checking in on me. I'm actually off to our Dr. appt. so I'll have

more to report this weekend. I think everything is okay...I'm just

feeling very large and uncomfortable! We are very anxious, although I

hope Roo waits at least until Oct. 6th. My DH leaves Monday for his

conference and will return on Friday. His company will get him back

if I call and tell him it's time, but I hate pushing the envelope!

Hopefully we'll find out today if we are looking at a C-Section or

not as well.

How are you???????????/

elle

38 weeks

> Elle

>

> You have been so quiet this week. Is everything ok? Are you getting

> anxious?

>

> Pam

> 37 weeks

[Guest guest]

Hi Elle! Can't wait for your update!!! Wooo hoo, Oct is almost here!

Vicki

myeroyse@... wrote:

>

> Hey Pam!

> I've been checking in daily, but have been trying to keep my feet up

> most of the day, so I haven't been online that much. Thanks for

> checking in on me. I'm actually off to our Dr. appt. so I'll have

> more to report this weekend. I think everything is okay...I'm just

> feeling very large and uncomfortable! We are very anxious, although I

> hope Roo waits at least until Oct. 6th. My DH leaves Monday for his

> conference and will return on Friday. His company will get him back

> if I call and tell him it's time, but I hate pushing the envelope!

> Hopefully we'll find out today if we are looking at a C-Section or

> not as well.

>

> How are you???????????/

>

> elle

> 38 weeks

>

>

> > Elle

> >

> > You have been so quiet this week. Is everything ok? Are you getting

> > anxious?

> >

> > Pam

> > 37 weeks

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Elle

I have a little sore throat to. I wanted to tell you incase I can't

get back on line I wish you the best of luck next Wed. I know

everything will be fine.

I pray we both have healthy babies and fast recoverys!! We shared our

pg's together. I can't wait to share our babies together.

Love, Pam

[Guest guest]

Pam,

Thank you so much for taking the time to post to me about your

experience. It sounds like everything went very smoothly and with

virtually no pain. I like that! My Dh and I are both nervous wrecks!

We didn't sleep very much night before last and then last night hardly

at all. I'm hoping that we'll sleep some tonight just because we're

so tired. Then again, I'm betting we won't sleep at all!

We have already gone back to Daylight Savings, so until you turn your

clocks back at the end of October, we are currently one hour behind

Central Standard Time. So, when we have the C-Section at 8am our

time, it is 9am Central Time and 10am on the East Coast.

You covered just about everything I could think of. I was wondering

about the bleeding too. Is it supposed to last long and be quite

heavy? I'm hoping I can breastfeed too. I've heard it can be harder

with a C-Section or maybe it just takes more time getting it down.

And, I'm so thankful to hear you didn't feel any pain! Our Lamaze

instructor told me to expect to feel some pressure as they are pushing

the baby out. Apparently they do it that way in order to help with

the breathing of the baby. I had packed some button down pj's, but am

now thinking of taking them out. I probably won't want to wear

elastic waist pants! I'm guessing the hospital gown will work fine.

What did you wear home though? I have some pants and a denim

nursing shirt packed.

Pam, I am filled with such joy for you and Steve! You must feel as

though you have landed on cloud 9!!! Enjoy every moment! How long

will Steve be able to stay home with you??? He must be so proud of

both you and Belle! And, I bet you are loving watching him with her!

That's one thing I look forward to the most is watching my Dh with our

baby. Take care and try to get some rest! Thank you again for taking

time to post to me! It means the world!

Love,

elle

> Hi Elle

>

> I can imagine how nervous you are today. I was hoping to have a

> chance to talk to you before tomorrow. I will do my best to respond

> to any questions you have. I can only walk the stairs a couple of

> times a day. I did not get any sleep the night before. Maybe 2

hours.

> We had to get up at 4:30am to be there for 5:30am. All morning long

I

> had to keep running to the bathroom. It was so sick. It must have

> been nerves. We got there I go into my hospital gown. They set up

the

> fetal monitor and my IV. Finally at about 7:45 the brought me into

> the OR. My dr sat and held my hand while they did the spinal. I had

> never had one before. It was not that bad. Maybe it was because I

> thought it was going to be much worse. They hooked up some oxygen to

> my nose and some other monitors. They put up a sheet to block my

> view. They had me put my arms out straight to either side. They put

> in a cathedar. Which I never felt. Everyone in the OR was so nice.

> When I was finally set up they let my dh in. Which was about 8:05.

> Belle was born at 8:10. My dh sat by one side of my head and the

> anesthiaologist(sp?) was on the other side. My dh was able to stand

> up and watch. All I felt was pressure. I think I was most scared I

> was going to feel something. They poke your body and legs with this

> needle looking like thing to see if you feel anything. I asked my dh

> if they had started yet and he said they were already cutting into

my

> uterus. Then I felt a lot of pressure. Like someone was pusing hard

> on my belly. But it did not hurt at all. I think this is when they

> were pulling the baby out. It was such a weird feeling because I

> can't see whats going on and knowing any minute I was finally going

> to find out if it was a boy or girl. They held up the baby to my dh

> and they let him announce it was a girl. Then the brought the baby

> over to my side to see her. While they had the baby w/the ped my dh

> went over there. He would then come back over and tell me what was

> going on. Then they wrapped Belle up and gave her to my dh. He then

> brought the baby over to me. The nurse took some pictures of us.

Then

> my dh brought the baby out to show my mom and tell her it was a

> little girl. The anesthiaologist was great. He told me a lot of what

> was going on. Because she was little her temp was only 96. They had

> to put her in the warmer to get her body temp up. I think I was back

> in my room by 8:45. I did not get to hold the baby until around

> 10:00. They brought in a warmer to our room so the baby could stay

> w/us. We just had to keep her bundled up for the next couple of days

> to keep her temp over 98. I was sore after and still am. The

> incission is very low. The first day I stayed in bed. The next

> morning they took out the IV and cathedar. I took a shower. I went

on

> little walks during the day. But really took it easy. The dr said we

> would probably want visitors the first day but to take it easy the

> second day. Which we did and it was a great decission. It is hard to

> get up and down etc. It was a little hard to breast feed because I

> had to keep moving in different positions and I was sore. I did use

> my boppy and it really helped a lot. I wore the hospital gowns the

> whole time. It was easier for breast feeding. I have hardly had any

> bleeding yet. My dh did all the diaper changing etc since the first

> day I was in bed and then not very mobile after that. We have pretty

> much kept up w/the same routine. The gave me this plastic bottle

that

> I have to fill with warm water and spray on me when I pee. I think

it

> helps any built up blood or something. We kept the baby in our room

> the whole time. You are definetly going to need your dh 24/7. The

> showed my dh how to diaper chance and take care of the cord. I

really

> didn't get to see that since I was in bed. On Sunday night they had

a

> bathing class and basic baby care. Anyone in maternity could go.

> Which I did. I had to eat clear foods the first day. The I could eat

> regular after that. I felt hungry but really wasn't. By Sunday my

> appetite was back to normal. My tummy has been making the loadest

> growls I have heard. I look about 4 months pg. The dr said some is

> swelling. Its weird because its squishy. Every one in a while I

think

> I feel the baby kick then realize she's not in there any more. If

you

> think of anything else feel free to ask. I don't mind at all. I

can't

> wait for you to have little Roo tomorrow. What time is it again?

What

> time zone do you live in?

>

> Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Elle

I can't wait for you to have your little one tommorrow!!! When I was

sitting in my room w/Belle I saw a woman from our childbirthing class

walking the halls in labor. It was a nice feeling that I didn't have

to go through that. Make sure you have plenty of help. You are really

going to rely on your dh a lot. I can tell just being at home I have

to take it easy and not walk around to much. We were both really

nervous to. Also I forgot to mention that I was told that babies have

fluid etc in there stomachs. When you have natural delivery the

contractions help get this out of their stomach. Steve said they had

to suck Belles out w/a tube. The first night she got real nazaley.

You could hear her trying to choke it up. Steve had to suction it

out. We did have to bring her to the nursery so they could get more

out w/a tube. But she has been fine since. I heard you don't have as

much bleeding w/c-sections. I have only had brown blood so far. I

think as far as breastfeeding w/the c-section what makes it hard is

that you just had major surgery and now have to learn to feed the

baby. She slept a lot the first day. I wore a nursing hospital gown.

It was way easier to just unsnap the arms off. I just wore home my

maternity stretchy pants and a sweat shirt. I didn't wear any make

up. I took a shower and put my hair up in a pony tail. I didn't wear

any of my underwear. They gave me a big pad and those stretchy gauze

underwear. I have been wearing those. I can't wait for tomorrow. At

least w/c-sections we did't have to wait any longer. I can't wait to

see how big Roo is. When will you be coming home?

Love, Pam

[Guest guest]

Elle, I'll be thinking of you come 10am EST here!!!!

[Guest guest]

Congratulations!!! For some reason I had a feeling that you would have a boy... not sure why, though. Anyway, I'm extremely happy for you and Mark. I'm sure you're holding on tight to Noah. Let us know how you're doing when you get a chance!! ) Amy 36 weeks elle's baby is here!!! Ok everyone ready???Roo is a BOY!!!!!Here is all his info!!!> Name: Noah Royse>> Weight: 3.75 kilos or 8 lbs. 4 oz.>> Length: 53 cm. or 21">> Born: October 10, 2001 8:19 a.m.>>>>>>Elle and Mark and Noah are doing great. Her friend says they are allin love with little Noah and that she thinks he is the cutest baby in thenursery!!Elle will be home on Saturday!!!OK everyone, Happy Tigger Dance for the Royses!!!Happy Birthday Noah, we can't wait to hear all about you and see yourbeautiful face!!WA-HOO-HOO-HOOso happy for you elle, I mean, mommy!!!Love,lisa r