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?Mamas & Mamas to Be: Weekly Check-in Oct. 28?
I'm filling in for Lori this week. 
Hawaii Nestie Mommies
MrsNFB - Sean Patrick - 10.11.08
kauai_luv - Waianuhea - 04.04.09
VanceandLori - Brooke Jillian - 05.15.09
Mrs.HulaHunnie - Jaylee Emiko - 06.11.09
Mrs.Ziz - Bella Kailani - 07.24.09
Hawaiian Honey - Matthew Sebron (Matty) - 08.07.09
MrsWinter - Ashton Christopher - 08.14.09
MyDay1708 - Alexa Leilani - 09.09.09
missaloha - Ellery Lin Ka'imilani- 9.13.09
Hawaii Nestie Due Dates
November 2009
11.08.09 ? Boy ? MrsNJSwimmer
11.11.09 ? Girl ? MrsPresley
11.18.09 ? Girl/Boy twins ? Trieulam
December 2009
12.12.09 ? Baby ? Hulalove
January 2010
February 2010
2.02.10 - Girl ? MarriedtoMrWright
2.11.10 ? Girl ? Sanae78
2.14.10 ? Baby ? SirenSong
2.23.10 ? Baby ? Mauiwedding08
March 2010
3.18.10 ? Boy ? JaysgirlJulie
3.29.10 ? Baby ? Lola808
April 2010
04.26.10 - Baby - lisakeiko
May 2010
5.3.10 ? Babies ? twins! ? redshoegirl
5.11.10 ? Baby ? liubride510
5.16.10 ? Baby ? inamra
June 2010
6.16.10 ? Baby - rwright5
Any additions to these lists? Post updated due dates or gender reports here.
I got TONS of great questions last week, so this week's check in is kind of long. There are tons of questions for the ladies that have already had their LO so I tried to split them up, but feel free to answer any/all of the questions. I hope we can all learn from each other, so please continue to suggest any questions that you have.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are?
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait?
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you?
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation?
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(10) What is the most unexpected thing about being a parent so far?
(11) Are you breastfeeding? If you returned to work, where do you pump? How do you keep your supply up? How did you know how much to feed your LO if you EBF before returning to work?
(12) tips for dealing with sleep deprivation during the first few weeks?
(13) was there anything you wish you packed in your hospital bag but didn't? or favorite/best item that you did pack?
(14) What do you wish you would have taken care of before you went into labor that you didn't think was important?
(15) When did you put your LO in the crib, assuming you started out using a bassinet or cradle...
(16) what type of bottles do you use?
Re: ?Mamas & Mamas to Be: Weekly Check-in Oct. 28?
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 11 days to go! 38 weeks, 3 days
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? I've lost my ankles... has anyone seen them? Still tired, getting more uncomfortable to find any position for any amount of time.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? tomorrow! Another internal - oh joy.
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. I didn't b/c most of it seemed like a waste. Just have a few crib sheets and other things like Ultimate Crib Sheet/pad (can't remember) and sheet savers.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? I plan to breastfeed for a year, if I can!
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait? not sure I can answer this w/ any authority yet - but I'm guessing diapers, a place to sleep and food are the essentials in the beginning!
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you? In the beginning I was trying to eat healthier and stuff like that, but that's since gone out the window.
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
Ocean theme. Waves and dolphins on the wall! Will have to try to post pics from home tonight.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation? DH is going back to school, so he'll start with night classes next semester and watch LO during the day. He has day classes now, but will only be gone 2.5 days/ week. Since he's been unemployed for nearly 2 years now, this is what has to work for us.
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(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? week 23
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? feeling very good lately
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? appt. tomorrow - nothing exciting happening
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. I didn't buy a bedding set, just got some sheets and I made a crib skirt. We got lots of nice handmade quilts and blankets as gifts.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? at least one year
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait? oops, I should have put this down lower for the mom questions...
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you? I'm amazed that there is a little baby growing inside me. But other than that I'm not generally a romantic/emotional person so I haven't given it much thought.
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
aqua walls, white trim, white crib. Primary color accents. Vintage toys as decor on the shelves.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation? My work has daycare and if we end up going with that one the baby will come with me. That will shift quite a bit of the daily burden onto me as far as drop off, pick up, doctor's appts., etc. (because I work 30 mins away from home) but I don't mind and DH's job is less flexible - he is in court/meetings a lot.
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(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? still not really to bad just a little nausea here and there, but my boobs are already falling out of my bra. My awful bloat is about gone and I am at amost back to where I was before. I swear the last few weeks I already looked like I was 4-5 months pregnant.
I had another u/s this morning and we actually got to hear the heartbeat this time instead of just seeing the flutters on the screen. So far it is 116bpm.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? I go back Monday for my final visit with the RE and then I will graduate to the OB.
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. no still a little early
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? I am just going to try for the first few months anyway but then after that we will see what happens
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait?
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you?
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
At first it will not have its own room b/c we only have 4 bedrooms and have 3 live in step kids. So until we get our house built it will be sharing a room with us.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation? Since he has done this before he will be a huge help and he is always willing to do stuff around the house anyway. He works 10 hrs a day so I will be the one who has to drop it off at day care/grandparents and pick up.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
24w6d today.
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Feeling better. My sinus infection is finally clearing up. I'm starting to nest, finally. Cleaning out the house so we can start on the nursery in a couple weeks. Oh, and I rescheduled my maternity photos which were supposed to be around 27 weeks because my bump is just not big and round enough. I went to the gym yesterday and realized that I don't really look pregnant sometimes! Geez.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Nov. 9. I'll have my glucose tolerance test. And another u/s at about 28 weeks to get some 3D images, hopefully.
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib.
Yes, because I'm neurotic about things matching. But she'll sleep in a PnP for the first few months. The bedding set is more for looks than anything else.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are?
Hoping to breastfeed/pump for a year.
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait?
Carseat?
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you?
Well, as time goes by, I feel the need to be a lot more productive and get things done that I know I won't have time to do once she's here.
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
No theme, really. But our bedding is pink/tan/brown so I'm trying to match everything. Also, it's definitely more modern and not so baby-ish because I'm just not into the really baby-ish stuff.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation?
We're still trying to figure it out. If I go back to work, DH will take care of baby when I'm working since he is self-employed. I know that I won't want to go back to work, though, so I may just find a part-time or per diem job. Part-time I'd only have to work 2 days a week, per diem I'd probably only have to work 1 or 2 days/month. The problem is that with per diem, you don't get benefits and I'm the benefits provider for our family. You think universal healthcare will be in place in a few months? Haha.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
26 weeks, 1 day
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Figured out that my stuffy nose/post nasal drip is from seasonal allergies. Taking Zyrtec and feeling much better. My body is sore...especially my tailbone and groin area...feels like my ligaments are stretching in opposite directions. Walking, massage and stretching has helped. Had an appt. on Monday, saw Libby...she's measuring about 2.5 lbs! From here forward I see the doctor every two weeks.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
November 9th...will have the GD screen. Wish me luck! We'll also have the hospital tour that day. We have a family/maternity photo shoot scheduled for the 7th (with our puggies). Our Bradley Birth Classes start on the 14th.
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib.
We're not using bumpers or quilts, so we just went with crib sheets (solid colored that are gender neutral so I can use them with baby #2). We plan to use our Arm's Reach Co-sleeper for the first 3-4 months and then transitioned to the crib. We'll swaddle at first and then use sleep sacks.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are?
I hope to breastfeed/pump or at least exclusively pump breast milk for at least the first year.
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait?
Carseat, clothes, blankets, diapers and a place to sleep. The rest is pretty negotiable to me. Oh and items like thermometer, nail clippers, brush and a comb.
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you?
I am amazed at what my body can do...support another life. Amazing!
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
Shabby Chic-esque...pinks with white, aqua and green.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation?
DH works and attends school in the late afternoons (4 p.m. onward) so he'll be home with her during the day while I am at work (7-3:30 p.m.). My mom will help us when we need it and we'll probably do daycare 2 days a week starting in August since DH will have some day classes. Right now my main concern is when I am traveling for work...I am hoping my mom or DH can travel with the baby and me so I can continue breastfeeding.
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(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
I'm 34 weeks - Wahoooo!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
I start my vacation today - so I'm off until my mat leave starts when the baby is born. I can't sleep through the night anymore. I pee every three hours and I can't seem to get comfortable. I'm getting more and more excited to meet our little one!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Two weeks until our next midwife apt. We finished out pre-natal classes and we were both very happy with them. We learned alot!
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are?
I plan to breast feed for 6 months to a year. I just go the go ahead from my OB that I can go back on my arthritus meds while bf-ing!
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you?
To try and remain calm about things that might normally stress me out.
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
No theme for us. We have yellow walls and dark wood furniture. We ordered our glider yesterday so it should be here soon. I have pics on fb.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation?
Our plan for dividing childcare duties is to play it by ear and figure out what works best (most natural) for each of us.
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(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? She's going to be 7 months next week, I lost count of weeks long ago.
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? She's an unsupported sitter upper as of this week.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Have to take her (H & I too) for a flu shot.
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. No "set" per se, white crib, pink mesh breathable bumpers and a couple flannel fitted sheets in differnt colors. We swaddled her until she started escaping from the baby straight jacket on a daily basis, now she sleeps in footy pj's and a blanket bag thingy if it's cold.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? Formula fed from 1 week old, glad I did it.
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait? Car seat & mattress, I had neither when Ella showed up. Bumbo, highchair and just about everything else can wait.
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you? I learned that she doesn't care what I read in a book or thought I "knew" before she was born about schedules, feeding or anything else, it's Ella world, we're just here to entertain her
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
Pink, yellow & white, pics in my blog.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation? We're probably at 60/40 w/ 60% being me. I work 3 x 10 and stay home 2 days during the week, he works 4 x 10 and stays home once a week. My mom stays over 2 days a week to cover the difference.
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(10) What is the most unexpected thing about being a parent so far? How much I love it and what a happy easy baby she is. I really thought it was going to be a nightmare, I was so wrong.
(11) Are you breastfeeding? If you returned to work, where do you pump? How do you keep your supply up? How did you know how much to feed your LO if you EBF before returning to work? Nope.
(12) tips for dealing with sleep deprivation during the first few weeks? Since we formula fed, H and I were able to alternate nights, he's just as responsible for feeding as I am.
(13) was there anything you wish you packed in your hospital bag but didn't? or favorite/best item that you did pack? Uh, I was convinced that we were going to be sent home, since I was 4.5 weeks early, I was sure it was just prelabor. We showed up at the hospital with a Sports Illustrated...and a laptop. Whoops.
(14) What do you wish you would have taken care of before you went into labor that you didn't think was important? I wish my hair and nails were done. I know that sounds SO dumb, but I didn't want the pictures to look like I'd just got hit by a Mac Truck, which is exactly how I wound up looking, my water broke at 4 am we were at the hospital within an hour, no shower yet alone any "gooming".
(15) When did you put your LO in the crib, assuming you started out using a bassinet or cradle...Her 2nd week. I couldn't have her sleep in our room, we tried for the first couple days, but I would wake up to every little chirp, burp, grunt & grone, so I would sleep in 10 minute clips, not really a great idea if you're trying to recover.
(16) what type of bottles do you use? Playtex drop in's. Saves a little time cleaning bottles, I tried Avent, but they leaked, I used regular and inexpensive gerber ones, but she would collapse the nipple and if she fell asleep, when I took the bottle out of her mouth it would make a sucking sound that would wake her up. The bags of the drop ins collapse as the bottle empties so the nipple doesn't.
Cerclage placed @ 21w6d due to CI (IC)
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? I'm about 13.5 weeks.
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Well, I'm losing my bellybutton, which is very, very weird lol. It's just like a shallow indentation these days.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Next check in is in about...2 weeks, I think? Not sure, actually! It's just a regular check up, nothing exciting.
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. n/a at this stage, although we'll probably buy something to swaddle them in initially.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? Bfing for a year would be nice. However, I know two people whose babies started completely refusing breastmilk at about 9 months. *shrug* So realistically, we'll just see how things go.
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait? Need? A place to sleep, clean diapers and something to eat. Technically, pretty much everything else can wait.
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you? They've inspired me to be more flexible with our plans. Unexpected twins have a way of doing that lol.
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
Nothing yet, but regardless of whether we're having girls or boys, we want to go relatively gender neutral. No pink frills or footballs. I'm actually mulling over some kind of literary theme...
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation? Basically, he'll help out as much as he can. :-) Since I'll be home for longer, I'll obviously do most of the taking care during the day, but he will help with night feedings, changings, etc. as well as watching them when he gets home from work so I can have a nap or whatever. As far as childcare after that goes, it's a bit up in the air. We're on wait lists at daycares, but I'm not holding my breath - it's hard enough to get one kid into these places in our area, let alone two. We may end up going with private childcare for a little while, although I'd ultimately prefer a regular daycare, especially if we can get into the one on the university campus where we work (it's AMAZING!).
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
38 weeks!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
getting very little sleep now... not only getting up to pee all the time but just can't get comfortable enough to get much sleep
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
next Fri Nov 6 - wasn't dilated yesterday so we'll see if I am next week
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib.
yep - there was a good sale so we went ahead and got a set. we were originally going to have my mom do some custom bedding for us (she used to do it for a living for NoJo) but it was such a good price it was just easier to buy it than have her spend all that time on it.... we plan to swaddle at the beginning and then use sleep sacks once she outgrows the swaddle
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are?
at least 6 months...but we would like to do at least 1-2 years
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait?
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you?
i still can't believe there is a baby inside of me! this PG has shown me that PG isn't all that bad and I am more at ease about having a 2nd child now (though I am still terrified of L&D)
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
pics to come soon, hopefully next week...we are doing pink, green, and yellow with little lambs on the wall
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation?
I hope to pump as well so DH can help w/the feedings... but I will be working only part time while he will be working up to 80 hour weeks so he'll help w/what he can but I am sure I will be doing most of the childcare. he gets 4 days off per month so we will try to schedule at least 4 of my work days for those days so we don't have to worry about childcare...the other days I work we will probably hire someone to come over and take care of her.
Jaime & Brent
Oahu, Hawaii | Sept. 9, 2005
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(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Pretty good. Bought my first batch of maternity clothes, though still trying to get by with the bigger pre-pregnancy stuff I had.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Had our big anatomical ultrasound today! Baby looks just as hoped for and is measuring right on target at 8 oz. Plus we got to see him/her in 4D, which was really trippy. He/she was making the same type of mouth expressions as DH and crossing all his/her limbs in the same way that I do when I sleep. So cute!
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. No. Haven't thought about this yet.
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? Hopefully for at least a year, but we'll see how it goes.
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait? This was my question, so I'm all ears!
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you? I'm learning to more easily separate the "big" stuff from the "small" stuff. He/she (and my hubby and family) is a very good example of what really matters in life, and I'm learning to relax a little more with the other stuff.
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
Still deciding. Will be painting the nursery some gender-neutral color and then going with animal decor.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation? I am planning to SAH for about 6 months and then return to work on a really limited schedule -- maybe 4 hours a day, 2-3 days a week. While I'm home, I will do most childcare since DH will be working his regular 9-5, but we still have to iron out the expectations since he is still responsible for SOME THINGS!1) My baby girl is coming up on 7 months! She just started crawling a week ago. Time is flying.
(2) Just 2 1/2 lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm not working out at all -- must be the breastfeeding.
(4) No bedding set, but bought a cute Amy Butler quilt from Etsy and I just found someone who can make a matching crib skirt! I also have and recommend a breathable bumper. When Wai was a newborn we used to swaddle her in a receiving blanket or two. Now we just put a light receiving blanket over her at night.
(5) Going to bf for a year. I actually wouldn't mind going beyond that, but I'm a little nervous about what that will do to my bewbies.
(6) Now that I think about it, newborns don't need a whole lot. Diapers, a safe & comfortable place to sleep, car seat, and of course their mommy
. A good swing is helpful in the beginning, but you can hold off on toys, excersaucer, etc.
(7) Pregnancy taught me that I was a lot stronger than I ever thought I was. I dealt with all day nausea from about 6-18 weeks, then had horrible migraines to go along with that. I also had a med-free labor and delivery which made me feel like super woman when it was all over!
(9) No set plan. When I'm tired or need a break, he's right there. MH is a firefighter so there are days when it's just me and baby. I work on an on-call basis and have only been working when MH is off so he can be with baby. One thing I am grateful for is MH taking care of Wai at night when he's home so I can sleep.
(11) Are you breastfeeding? If you returned to work, where do you pump? How do you keep your supply up? How did you know how much to feed your LO if you EBF before returning to work? I am breastfeeding, but don't pump at work because I don't work regularly, and my shifts are usually only 5 hours. I might have a full breast of milk when I get done, but I just go home and pump or nurse baby right away. I read that the best way to jeep your supply up is to nurse/pump regularly. I normally have 6 oz of milk on hand for every 2-3 hours that I'm away.
(12) Have a loving husband to help you get through it!
(13) Wish I would have packed a thick mattress pad because the bed wasn't that comfortable. Best thing that I packed was my camera.
(15) We started when she was about 5 months. Before that she was in her co-sleeper. We got the mini and she's out grown it already.
(16) Avent
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Like a blimp, I am still 15 lbs away from my pre-preggy weight. I swear i put more weight on with the breastfeeding. I am ALWAYS hungry..
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? I missed my OB appt last week so I have to wait to get back in. Jaylee doesn't have an appt till Dec.
(4) Did you buy a bedding set? What do you wrap your little one if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. Yes we do.. it's a lambs and ivy hello kitty set. but ask me if she sleeps in her crib. NOPE...
(5) I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? my plan was to get up to at least 8 months. but now tht Jaylee is teething it's looking harder and harder..
(6) What does the baby need immediately and what purchases can wait? their mommy, some clothes and LOTS of diapers.. A few blankets, and if you really want one a bouncy chair and swing.. other things can wait..
(7) How has your pregnancy/LO inspired you? She makes me be not only a better mom, but a better teacher. I wonder now if Jaylee was in my class would I be satisfied with all the teacher does..
(8) Nursery themes and/or colors? Post pics if you can
hello kitty butterfly.. the walls are a mint green with a light pink trim. their are tons of lavender accents in the room too.
(9) How do you and your DH divide/share (plan to divide) childcare duties? If you work outside the home what is your childcare situation? We both work, so Jaylee is at the sitters from 700 till 330. We get her up at 6 and feed /change her. play with her a bit and then I drop her off at the sitters. James picks her up at 330 and is home with her until I get home at 430.
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(10) What is the most unexpected thing about being a parent so far? the love that you have for your Lo. I heard about it, but never really understood just HOW much I would love her..
(11) Are you breastfeeding? If you returned to work, where do you pump? How do you keep your supply up? How did you know how much to feed your LO if you EBF before returning to work?yes I am breastfeeding. I have returned to work and pump at my recess times in my classroom. Jaylee eats about 4 oz each feding when she is at the sitters. She usually eats about 2 maybe 3 times while there.
(12) tips for dealing with sleep deprivation during the first few weeks?no tips, just make sute to communicate wtih your DH about it all. James would sleep through Jaylee's crying and it drove me to a point where we got into an argument. All i wanted was for him to watch her for 30 minutes so I could get some shut eye
(13) was there anything you wish you packed in your hospital bag but didn't? or favorite/best item that you did pack? best thing i packed was my boppy. something i forgot was snacks..
(14) What do you wish you would have taken care of before you went into labor that you didn't think was important?no i think we pretty much had everything take care of.
(15) When did you put your LO in the crib, assuming you started out using a bassinet or cradle... grr she's in the bed with us. I know bad mom, we are trying to transition her into her crib, She usually sleeps there from 8-12, then after that it's a toss up.
(16) what type of bottles do you use? we use the drop-ins. Jaylee didn't like the soothie or avent brands.. darn all the money I sepnt.