Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 Meagan, It will pass usually in a few days. 12 weeks is a common growth spurt time. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info Couple of questions Hey, all. I had a couple of questions for the experts out there. First, what's a nursing cape and where do you get one? We haven't really nursed in public yet; I usually feed him in the car before I go in anywhere and that holds him off until I'm finished, and I bring a bottle of ebm just in case. One of these days, though, I'll get brave, and maybe a nursing cape would help. I'm imagining a great big red Superman cape with a big " N " for " nursing " on it that you pull around the baby, but I'm sure it's something much less flashy. Second, how long does a growth spurt last? There's one at three months, right? My son Sawyer will be 12 weeks old on Thursday, and all he wants to do all day yesterday and today is eat, eat, eat, and then sleep. How much longer will this last? I'm afraid my boobs are going to fall off! I know he needs to nurse this much to increase my supply, but I hope it works soon, because I'm literally walking around all day with him attached to me. Thanks in advance for your help, Meagan Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 <<First, what's a nursing cape and where do you get one?>> Well it's this big cape that goes around your neck and around the baby (imagine a poncho) I personally think they aren't that great, but different strokes for different folks! Mom to (Oct 8/98) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 <<First, what's a nursing cape and where do you get one?>> Well it's this big cape that goes around your neck and around the baby (imagine a poncho) I personally think they aren't that great, but different strokes for different folks! Mom to (Oct 8/98) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 <<First, what's a nursing cape and where do you get one?>> Well it's this big cape that goes around your neck and around the baby (imagine a poncho) I personally think they aren't that great, but different strokes for different folks! Mom to (Oct 8/98) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Amy, All of the things that you are describing are completely typical for 9 days post-op, and will abate. I know how difficult this time is for you, hang in there a couple more weeks and you'll feel like a new person. The eating gets easier, I promise, and the grinding will most likely go away (mine did). As the swelling goes down the lips will come closer together but might not meet until your braces come off. Also, some docs like to leave the lips a tiny bit apart for a more youthful look. Keep posting your concerns, but don't be alarmed, you're doing great. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Amy, All of the things that you are describing are completely typical for 9 days post-op, and will abate. I know how difficult this time is for you, hang in there a couple more weeks and you'll feel like a new person. The eating gets easier, I promise, and the grinding will most likely go away (mine did). As the swelling goes down the lips will come closer together but might not meet until your braces come off. Also, some docs like to leave the lips a tiny bit apart for a more youthful look. Keep posting your concerns, but don't be alarmed, you're doing great. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Amy, All of the things that you are describing are completely typical for 9 days post-op, and will abate. I know how difficult this time is for you, hang in there a couple more weeks and you'll feel like a new person. The eating gets easier, I promise, and the grinding will most likely go away (mine did). As the swelling goes down the lips will come closer together but might not meet until your braces come off. Also, some docs like to leave the lips a tiny bit apart for a more youthful look. Keep posting your concerns, but don't be alarmed, you're doing great. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 Amy, Cheryl is absolutely right... The only thing I'd add is be guided by the pain. If it starts to hurt, then stop. Take it easy in there, a lot of stuff has been rearranged, and it's trying to heal. Squishing it all about by chewing may not be helping... If it hurts, then slow down a bit -- james > Message: 23 > Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 02:10:48 -0000 > > Subject: Re: couple of questions > > Amy, > > All of the things that you are describing are completely typical for > 9 days post-op, and will abate. I know how difficult this time is > for you, hang in there a couple more weeks and you'll feel like a new > person. > > The eating gets easier, I promise, and the grinding will most likely > go away (mine did). As the swelling goes down the lips will come > closer together but might not meet until your braces come off. Also, > some docs like to leave the lips a tiny bit apart for a more youthful > look. > > Keep posting your concerns, but don't be alarmed, you're doing great. > > Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Hey Amy, This is a good heads up for me as I just saw my surgeon this morning and he let me take out the bands for eating. When the bands were removed, I could barely open my mouth. I can't even fit a spoon in my mouth and only managed to slurp down some soup today. Also, putting the bands back on was a severe b*tch. I ended up rigging up some little hook to put the bands back on. I guess this is par for the course ... I hope all is cool with you. cheers, on > Hi everyone, > I am now 9 days post op upper surgery and yesterday the dr. left me > with two bands which I can take off for eating very soft foods. I > was so excited to be able to eat and very discouraged when I tried. > IT was MISERABLE!! When I chew, I get this pressure behind my nose > and cracking sounds, its just not enjoyable, so I ended up eating > yogurt. My upper palate is totally numb and its that weird pressure > I feel behind my nose and sinuses when I chew, is this normal? > The other question I have is about my lips meeting together, that > was the main reason I had this surgery to close my mouth and I still > have tension, my lips don't come together naturally, I still have > some swelling but will this get better? has anyone experienced this? > Also my nose is very up turned, piggy nose, I hope it doesn't stay > like this. Thanks for any advice and my mom has a scanner at her > work so I,m hoping to post pictures soon. > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 on, if you keep having trouble putting the bands in, you might wanna invest in a hemostat. It's sorta like a pair of scissors, but has a clamp on the business end. I didn't have much luck with it, as it kept cutting my bands in half, but the folks at my ortho's office use them often. I found a good old finger to be the best tool -- but you can at least take a look at one of these things at a place that sells nurses' uniforms, shoes, watches, stethoscopes and the like. Best I remember, it costs less than $10 U.S. cammie > > Hi everyone, > > I am now 9 days post op upper surgery and yesterday the dr. left me > > with two bands which I can take off for eating very soft foods. I > > was so excited to be able to eat and very discouraged when I tried. > > IT was MISERABLE!! When I chew, I get this pressure behind my nose > > and cracking sounds, its just not enjoyable, so I ended up eating > > yogurt. My upper palate is totally numb and its that weird pressure > > I feel behind my nose and sinuses when I chew, is this normal? > > The other question I have is about my lips meeting together, that > > was the main reason I had this surgery to close my mouth and I still > > have tension, my lips don't come together naturally, I still have > > some swelling but will this get better? has anyone experienced this? > > Also my nose is very up turned, piggy nose, I hope it doesn't stay > > like this. Thanks for any advice and my mom has a scanner at her > > work so I,m hoping to post pictures soon. > > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 on, if you keep having trouble putting the bands in, you might wanna invest in a hemostat. It's sorta like a pair of scissors, but has a clamp on the business end. I didn't have much luck with it, as it kept cutting my bands in half, but the folks at my ortho's office use them often. I found a good old finger to be the best tool -- but you can at least take a look at one of these things at a place that sells nurses' uniforms, shoes, watches, stethoscopes and the like. Best I remember, it costs less than $10 U.S. cammie > > Hi everyone, > > I am now 9 days post op upper surgery and yesterday the dr. left me > > with two bands which I can take off for eating very soft foods. I > > was so excited to be able to eat and very discouraged when I tried. > > IT was MISERABLE!! When I chew, I get this pressure behind my nose > > and cracking sounds, its just not enjoyable, so I ended up eating > > yogurt. My upper palate is totally numb and its that weird pressure > > I feel behind my nose and sinuses when I chew, is this normal? > > The other question I have is about my lips meeting together, that > > was the main reason I had this surgery to close my mouth and I still > > have tension, my lips don't come together naturally, I still have > > some swelling but will this get better? has anyone experienced this? > > Also my nose is very up turned, piggy nose, I hope it doesn't stay > > like this. Thanks for any advice and my mom has a scanner at her > > work so I,m hoping to post pictures soon. > > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 on, if you keep having trouble putting the bands in, you might wanna invest in a hemostat. It's sorta like a pair of scissors, but has a clamp on the business end. I didn't have much luck with it, as it kept cutting my bands in half, but the folks at my ortho's office use them often. I found a good old finger to be the best tool -- but you can at least take a look at one of these things at a place that sells nurses' uniforms, shoes, watches, stethoscopes and the like. Best I remember, it costs less than $10 U.S. cammie > > Hi everyone, > > I am now 9 days post op upper surgery and yesterday the dr. left me > > with two bands which I can take off for eating very soft foods. I > > was so excited to be able to eat and very discouraged when I tried. > > IT was MISERABLE!! When I chew, I get this pressure behind my nose > > and cracking sounds, its just not enjoyable, so I ended up eating > > yogurt. My upper palate is totally numb and its that weird pressure > > I feel behind my nose and sinuses when I chew, is this normal? > > The other question I have is about my lips meeting together, that > > was the main reason I had this surgery to close my mouth and I still > > have tension, my lips don't come together naturally, I still have > > some swelling but will this get better? has anyone experienced this? > > Also my nose is very up turned, piggy nose, I hope it doesn't stay > > like this. Thanks for any advice and my mom has a scanner at her > > work so I,m hoping to post pictures soon. > > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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