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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- Sorry we've been MIA, lots going on in our world these days... let me tell you about it ;)
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So great to hear from you and see Beau! You both look terrific! Hang in there, the first month or two is the toughest part. I remember when I had my first, my pediatrician said "the first 8 weeks are just all about survival!" And it's the truth! Remember how important it is to take care of yourself too. Accept help any time it's offered. You're doing a GREAT job! XO
Shields are a real pain. I had to use them too and only managed to get rid of them in the last week (my baby is almost 7 weeks old). She just needed some time to grow and then one day when I tried she was strong enough to suck and stay on. Don't be disheartened, it can be done. I was so anxious and upset about the shields and felt like I had to wean her off them asap but we just needed time and for her to grow. I've now done almost a week without exclusively using shields (I use them for my middle of the night feeds and when my nipples are too sore). She was a big baby (9 pounds) too, I know lots of people who have used shields and successfully got rid of them and continued to breastfeed. You got this mamma.
I've also found my feeds have decreased in length (from an hour to about 30min) without the shield because she feeds more efficiently.
Motherhood, such a wild ride huh? Def harder than what I expected but I try to just take things one day at a time and celebrate the small wins 😊
Johanna Lloyd thanks for sharing that. Helpful to hear for sure!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad your little baby Beau is here safely and is perfect! It is a journey and it really does take months to start feeling back to your old self. It will all be okay. He is adorable!
So happy to see both you and Beau. He's absolutely beautiful.
This is beautiful. My heart sings when I see you with your little boy. Sending you all of my love! You have the mommy glow! He's beautiful!!!!!!
Look up breastfeeding support groups in your area. There are lactation consultants there that can help him get off the nipple shield. The shield isn’t a huge issue other than the hassle and it can make it a little harder for them to completely drain the breast. We used the shield for 2 1/2 months, then I finally just took it away and refused to use it again. Once we got rid of the shield he gained weight like crazy and we went on to nurse exclusively with no issues. We stopped at 2 years old when I got pregnant again. We did find out when he was 18 months that he had a tongue tie, so that explained the pain. But we just fought through it.
So wonderfully special to see you holding your beautiful Beau in your arms! ❤️ Hopefully the breastfeeding will only get easier from here. You guys are doing so so well. Motherhood suits you xx
So happy to see you doing well, Beau is beautiful ! The first three months can be a blur just hang in there, your doing great 😊
lshelinb Shelinbarger blur indeed... but best most beautiful challenging fun blur ever! 😜❤️
Congratulations. What a beautiful family. You are gonna be wonderful parents. You are both are already an amazing couple.
Congratulations again! So happy for you and I hope everything sorts itself out soon :)
Beau is gorgeous! So happy for you guys. Hope to see another video soon.
Sounds like he is going through a growth spurt. What helped me heal quickly is just getting up and moving a lot. 8 Hours after my c section I was walking around the halls with my daughter on my shoulder. But each section is different and it is quite painful in the beginning. hope you feel better soon.
He looks so perfect!!! So happy for you!
He is so adorable, and you are glowing as a mommy!! I said this before but my son's name is Bo also, different spelling obviously. So I'm very attached to that name! Congratulations to you and your husband on the birth of your handsome boy!!😍
So happy for you!! He is beautiful! I feel you on the guilt front. We had our twin girls on August 24th via csection. I struggled really hard the first week. Nothing but tears around breastfeeding. My milk never came in. Recovery is hard. Take your time and be easy on yourself. ❤️ for you and your sweet family!
Congratulations on the birth of your bundle of joy!! we are still TTC, had our third frozen embryo transfer today.
Faith Castle sending love and positive vibes. Hope that embaby is a sticky one! 🙏🏼✨❤️
my recovery for my c-section was very easy but everyone is different and your baby boy is so cute
Thats amazing. I was so hopeful I'd bounce back, but I just wasn't so lucky I guess.
Liv for today i did found it hard to walk and sit down how was your recvoery
I'm so glad ur back 😁 and so happy to see you and beau r doing well. He's beautiful. Xx
Glad to see you are ok! Be thankful we live in North America, and women have access to services after childbirth. In Thailand, medical service must be paid in advance before treatment even for kids. The hospital I was in didn't try to help with latching, and I did try the shield but my nipple was cracked, my daughter had Colic and I just went with the bottle. In the hospital, they gave me Enfamil Nursers (pre made formula inside a 2 oz plastic bottle with a add on lid and nipple and I took some home after the hospital. It took several different formulas to find one that worked for us and it was soy based.
Glad to see you ☺️ was wondering how every thing was going with you and baby beau 💙 happy to see all are well and it will continue hugs love and prayers for you Eric and beau 💙
I was right with you. Once I came home after each C-section I stop taking the pain and used Advil. I also had guilt about using the pain pills the first 2-3 days because I too knew the my baby was probably getting trace amounts in my breastmilk. As for healing from my C-section if took me about 18 weeks both times. Mine were both breech. I think you are doing a wonderful job with your son! Also there were no long lasting side effects because I took pain pills and nursed. Keep up the good work with your son.
The discrepancy could be due the extra fdluids you are given from the csection. In some areas they are changing the procedures in regards to weighing directly after a csection and instead wating a bit because they think they inflate the birth weight, which in turn causes stress when they drop weight. My son dropped to 9% at discharge then 11% I think afterward but if they had waited, his drop probably would have been within normal range...i wouldn't worry too much about him being low right now as long as he maintains the curve...my son was below 10% for 6 months and then shot up and has since been around 50-60% percentile. The curve is mostly based on formula fed kids but you can take a look at the chart from the WHO which is world wide and based on breastfed kids., It may be more accurate. Glad you are sticking to breastfeeding. It does get a lot easier the 1st 3 weeks to 1 month is the hardest and it slowly gets easier...after a few months it will be a breeze. I know it might seem hard now but I started yoga 3 weeks after my csection and it helped so much with pain and rebuilding core strength. Maybe try it slowly. God Bless you all!
From Love to Baby Carriage oh interesting. Yea makes sense because he had a few massive spit ups of just fluid after the birth for sure... can't recall timing now though. Funny enough Eric found the growth chart from WHO early on when we were worrying and that definitely did ease our minds somewhat. ❤️
You look beautiful and so happy. Baby Beau is so so cute ❤❤❤ It was nice to see an update .
Glad to hear you guys are well😊
You look amazing and he is so handsome!! Recovering from c- section is no joke. Just keep doing what you can to take care of you and the baby. I'm currently recovering from my c-section 2 weeks ago and still have some pain on my left side. I hope everything works out with visa. 😊
Toshia Roper congrats! Hope your recovery goes smoother than mine 😘
Oh the positive note you look Great Liv and Beau looks Adorable 😍gee Beau looks like hes dad
So glad you're both doing well. He is so cute! Hope you will keep us posted when you have time.
Have a blessed day!
Did you just get your H1B? We also have that starting in October but don't need to leave the country. Glad to see an update from you! Beau is so cute!
Freckle Finance yea but I guess when they filed it they messed something up so we have to leave and re-enter. Ugh.
It will get easier in time.
Already starting too thank goodness :) xx
I didn't know you were from Canada! Are both of you? Does your dad live in Ireland? Things will get better soon. The newborn stage is so hard, especially being a new mom and recovering from a c-section. Give yourself a break because you're doing a good job!
Sarah Loves Peter thanks hun. Ya we both are, moved to the states at the beginning of 2015! And yea, my dad lives in Ireland with my step mom & step sisters, mom in San Fran, brother still in Canada. ❤️
Liv 4 Today your family is all over the place! Do you like living in America? Did you move here for jobs? What did you do pre-baby?
We really are... back in Canada I worked as a teacher (art & drama) and had my own photography company (which was busiest in summers when I was off). I personally haven't been able to work here, but we moved down for Eric's job. He works in finance.
Hang in there!!! First month after C-section was horrible for me too=) I could berly walk. It gets better=) We are a little less than a month older than you! I feel much better now! So Happy to see you!
That's encouraging... just feels neverending, but so worth it of course!
I had to leave my baby too when he was 2 weeks old because I went into heart failure from all the fluid. My boobs were leaking everywhere and the hospital couldn't find me a breast pump so I left against medical advice (AMA) and the doctors were telling me I could die if I left. I was like bye I'm going to feed my baby 🙈Even when your life is at risk nothing matters but your baby it's crazy! Beau is so cute, so happy you're getting settled and getting this mommy thing down! I wore my belly band for months. And 4 years later my c section scar is still numb! If you don't have a boppy they are life savers when feeding.
InBetweenDreams wow that must of been so hard, and gosh scary too!!! Yea, definitely still numb but have started gentle scar massage and hoping that helps a bit. Also have a lovely "shelf" going on 😒
Yey your back x
aww so cute
Also ... I know easier said then done but don't feel guilty. You just carried him for 9 months !!! You did what you thought was impossible and now have the blessings of that. It will be fine you have the rest of your life to hold him it's OK 💙💙💙💙💙