I say that with a question mark because lately I have been hit with the reality that we will soon have another BABY IN THE HOUSE...I have spent the last few minutes re-reading through old post when Lincoln was born, suddenly remembering the constant feedings and fits (he had a gassy tummy for first 4 months) and the exhausting work it takes to care for a newborn. But sprinkled in the sleepless nights, crying fits (where you feel totally helpless!) and short (very short) naps, were the glimmers of wonder and unexplainable love that overwhelms with a new baby - your new baby. I'm all excited and nervous and feeling incompetent and unworthy to have such a blessing again, all at the same time. And the motto of Jason and I since we meet comes back to me...here we go!
My mom asked me last night if I'm getting nervous about the delivery and all. I told her not at all. I was never nervous about that with Lincoln for some reason. Hospitals don't bother or scare me at all. In fact, I remember looking forward to that part with Lincoln, because for a few days, I got to be completely immobile and let others take care of me (I was also stressed at work at the time). I know some people like to get in and out of hospital ASAP when having babies, but not me. If insurance says I can spend 2 nights, I'm staying 2 nights. :) Someone help me to the bathroom, bring me medicine and meals, change diapers and hand my little darling to me whenever he's hungry and watch him while I sleep? Yes, please.
I am still the most nervous about the same thing I was nervous about when I had Lincoln - the first months to follow at home. What will sleep be like? Will he be healthy? How will Lincoln react? How will he do breastfeeding? The last one is a concern to me because I did not produce enough milk with Lincoln and had to quit around 4 months. My goal is to go 9 months and I hope I can do more to produce more this time (tips and comments on this would be greatly appreciated for those of you that have ever had trouble producing adequate milk!).
And I'll leave you with this...I am in the full-mode of having labor dreams every night now. The latest? I went into labor on a porch somewhere and gave birth to a St. Bernard. Yes.
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The breast feeding part...make sure you are getting enough calories but even more important water! You have to have fluids to help your body produce milk and calories because it takes more to produce the milk.
Watch what you take if you need any OTC meds. Decongestants and stuff can dry you up if you aren't geting enough fluids..so watch the allergy meds etc.
Hope you have success this time around!
I totally could have written the hospital part myself. While I do get nervous because of the IV stuff(Im not good with needles) the part AFTER the baby gets here...heaven! You can lay in bed all day and stare at your baby and everyone around you just does everything else for you! Its wonderful! When my doctor asked me if I was ready to go home the day after delivering my 3rd child, I looked up sadly and said "do I have to go?" :) He said no..you can stay 2 nights if you want. Well, yes I want!
Totally relate to the hospital stay. Especially with the second child. I knew what was waiting for me and I was willing/able to put it off as long as possible. But I survived and you can too.
As for milk, I tried to eat enough and drink lots of water. I nursed both of my kiddos for 7 months. I would have done it longer, but they lost interest. Good luck.
i am totally the same way about labor and hospitals! i was never very nervous about delivery--actually i was really excited because we were waiting to find out if we had a baby boy or girl! i'm sure you will have a great labor!
and i totally agree that it is nice to stay in the hospital as long as possible. when they asked if we wanted parker in our room or in the nursery at night, i felt a little guilty sending him to the nursery, but it was the only time we were going to have people willing to watch him over night and help out! that sleep for us was much needed.
ahhh baby noah! you are going to be here so soon!
You'll be great, I know it!
I had a lower supply of breast milk too, never ample enough to pump lots. I took herbs like Marshmellow Root and Brewer's Yeast that really helped increase the supply. You can get those at any Whole Foods or Herbal store.
I was able to go the full 9 months for Aubrey. I kept in mind too that even though I wasn't overflowing with milk, I always had enough for Aubrey.
Can't wait to see pictures of baby Noah. Lincoln is getting so big!
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