Azriel Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 And I gotta go with Cmom- when are ya getting her that account? Well, honestly, I think dUSt should make her a Mediator of Meh. Thanks everybody. Danielle went to the doctor today. She weighed in at a whopping 5 pds 12 oz, and 19 inches long. A teeney thing. Mom and Dad and Baby are adjusting. Mom has had the blues, which commenced with a two hour crying jag, while trying nurse her. But, today has been better. I'll have more pics soon! Love to you all from the lil velvet hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Goodness, shes even tinier than Adrienne was (6lbs 7oz 20 ins). If the blues get to you too much feel free to e-mail me or IM anytime, and if you feel like talking to a real voice I can give you my number. It'll get better. LOTS better! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Bump it, yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 same here Az. If you ever just need to talk or anything, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 same here Az. If you ever just need to talk or anything, let me know! Ya'll are the bestest. Thanks a bunch. :wub: :hearts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 How is the Little Princess sleeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 We had two bad nights where she perpetually nursed. My cousin said it was because she was trying to get my milk in better. Last night she slept in three - 1/2 hour intervals. So I'm crossing my fingers that that keeps up. On the emotional front, things are wobbly, but seem to not be getting any worse, Thanks be to God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Just some advice...may or may not help. With the nursing, alot of people recommend switching breasts for the baby in one nursing session. If she is constantly nursing, let her stay on one breast for the whole time. This is because the milk that she gets after nursing on one breast for an extended period of time is a bit thicker than the milk that initially comes out when she begins nursing. This might help her sleep a little more if she is nursing due to hunger. You can switch breasts each feeding so that your milk production stays even on both, Hope this helps! I'm glad to hear that you are not any worse emotionally. This is a hard time for a new mom! Know that you have my prayers. Things will get better!! God Bless, Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 9, 2004 Author Share Posted January 9, 2004 Great advice Carrie. I let her stay on one side until she detatches herself, and then offer the other. Sometimes she takes it. Some times she doesn't. She is sleeping pretty well, my last post may have seemed confusing. She is waking up to feed after about 2-3 hours at night. By night I mean starting about 11 until 7-8. She cluster feeds in the evening. Now my problem is my two best friends who didn't breastfeed, and the questions I get. "You're feeding her again? She's not crying." Well, she doesn't have to. I know the face. If her tongue is out and she's smacking her lips, she's hungry. Sheesh. Emotionally, I'm stressed, but its because I've suffered through serious depression before and I'm afraid that the blues I'm feeling will turn into something worse, and I can't let that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 It's tough when the two people who should be supporting you are questioning you instead. Every baby has their own unique way of showing Mom and Dad that they're hungry, so just because their babies cried, doesn't mean that Danielle is going to cry as a signal to you. Mommy knows best! Nursing every 2-3 hours is perfect, exactly how much a newborn should be nursing. Sounds like you're doing amesome! Hopefully the blues will pass when your hormones go back to normal. But just by being aware of it goes to show you're on top of things. Have you asked your doctor is there is anyway to help relieve the baby blues, especially since you're concerned about your previous depression? I wish I could help more, but I'm not all that knowledgeable about it. Oh, and how is the MIL? Is she behaving herself? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 9, 2004 Author Share Posted January 9, 2004 I haven't talked to my doct yet. I've been doing all the research I can on baby blues, and I think because I'm so aware of it, that it won't progress into full blown post partum depression. I already take an approved anti depressant for breast-feeding mom's. So, I think I may have nipped it in the bud in the beginning. MIL is doing ok. She hasn't been as annoying as I thought she would. She went back to work, so its been a few days since she descended on the house. Actually, I am greatful for her help. My own mother is busy taking care of my grandmother who has pneumonia. Hopefully, she will get better, and my mom can come to stay with me for a couple of days, if only so I can get some much needed sleep. It helps to have people around, and great friends (like you) to talk to. I figure the more I talk about it, the less intense it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Az, we :wub: :wub: :wub: you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 So glad to hear the MIL is being a help and not a pain! That's a plus! I'm glad talking helps...I love to listen, so my ear is always available. And as Jess said...we wub you! Hugs and Kisses to Danielle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 You cane mail me anytime dearie at yahoo. I nursed all of mine too. Put on an old movie, both of you get comfy on the bed, She eats, you watch tv. Remember to have a glass of juice or something for you to drink at all time. Enjoy yourselves. Nursing and bonding gives you happy hormones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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