Carrie Posted January 9, 2004 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
Azriel Posted January 9, 2004 Author 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.
Carrie Posted January 9, 2004 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!
cmotherofpirl Posted January 9, 2004 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.
IcePrincessKRS Posted January 9, 2004 Posted January 9, 2004 Az, next time they ask you about why you're nursing Danielle again "already" tell 'em its called "feeding on demand"! lol Adrienne was the same way--I think most babies are. Their tummies are tiny and can't hold much so they get hungry fast. I think its actually better for them when they're as little as Danielle to nurse on demand rather than to have a schedule. As they grow they'll develop their own sort of schedule, or you can gradually move into a certain schedule that works best for you. Adrienne was a grazer when it came to feeding, every now and then she'd nurse for a good long time, but alot of times she'd only go for about 5 minutes and stop, but 10 minutes later she'd want more. Eventually she got into a little bit more of a regular pattern instead of the nutty every 10 minutes thing. Now she has a fairly regular eating pattern, she also eats babyfood and cereal, but if she wants to nurse I let her. She's also picky about what side she's on. She has a favorite side, so sometimes it can be a pain to get her to switch, so often I'll let her have her way and then keep her on the side she likes less at night when she wakes for night feedings and tends to be less picky.
Azriel Posted January 10, 2004 Author Posted January 10, 2004 Thanks guys. You don't know how much your words mean to me. :hearts: Nursing is getting easier. My friends, well, they'll get over it. They just don't have the experience so they don't know. My cousin has nursed her two lil ones, and she has been a tremendous help (she echoed much of what you just said Katie). Cmom - I think that's one of my biggest problems, is that I'm still trying to exist in real time instead of baby time. Learning to let go and take the time to be in the moment is what I'm trying to do right now. Especially while Daddy is holding baby girl. :)
IcePrincessKRS Posted January 10, 2004 Posted January 10, 2004 You'll get used to it. Its only been 10 days. Eventually you'll become the amazing one armed mom, holding Danielle and doing everything else at the same time. Except cooking, of course. Pretty soon you'll exist only in baby time, so when daddy comes to talk to you you don't even notice for a minute and you have to get out of baby zone and have him repeat himself. lol
cmotherofpirl Posted January 10, 2004 Posted January 10, 2004 Ice start her on her least favorite side when she is hungry. She won't be so picky them. :)
Azriel Posted January 10, 2004 Author Posted January 10, 2004 Now I have to figure out how NOT to go back to work. But, at least I've got 3 months off ... I know it will go quickly ... but it is more time than a lot of new moms get and I'm going to make the most of it. Fortunately, I've already lined up my cousin to take care of Danielle when i return, and hopefully, my new assignment will involve working from home. Pheww. Life changes so much. So very much. In such a good way. An amazing way.
littleflower+JMJ Posted January 10, 2004 Posted January 10, 2004 the beautifulness of motherhood!! :wub: :hearts: :D
Anna Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 bump for Anna! Thank you, Az! What an adorable baby. And I couldn't resist reading all four pages of praises and advice. It's all good! So, when is the baptism? Gotta get this little cutie into the Church!!!!!!! Pax Christi. <><
Azriel Posted January 13, 2004 Author Posted January 13, 2004 hopefully soon. I put a call in on Friday, and I'm waiting for a call back. If I don't hear in a couple of days, I'll be calling back. I'll have some new pics up soon. Promise. :wub:
Carrie Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 I'll have some new pics up soon. Promise. :wub: woo hoo! :D
IcePrincessKRS Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Post some more pictures and tell us some more Danielle-isms!!! NOW! :P
Azriel Posted January 20, 2004 Author Posted January 20, 2004 Demand Much? lol I've got to get the pics resized before I can post. Until then, Danielle is doing well. She reminds me of a lil bird. She is just now topping out at just over 6 pds. Just a lil squirt. And she sounds like a veloci-raptor when she's mad. LOL
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