Hiya All!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had my baby via C-section on 28th June.
Well! i was induced on 27th night & after 21 hours I just dialated 9 cms ( waited 2 hours to dialate to 10 but just didn't happen) so we opted for a c-section and my baby girl was born.She is 6 lbs 5 oz, 19" long.

I came after 5 days at the hospital but my baby had jaundice which docs now say is going down.
I hope soon her jaundice will be totally gone.

Thank U all for the support & valuable advice u gave me.

Desperate, I have been checking everyday to hear your news. I am so happy for you and glad that you and baby girl are safe and healthy.
HUGS

Thank U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am really enjoying every moment of motherhood.
She is my life!

Thanks a LOt for all ur advice!
Don't know what I would have done without this board!

Hey D,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I hope you're getting that hard won baby to the breast...she deserves the best and that's your milk.

And if you haven't it's not too late to start. Contact a board certified lactation consultant near you to help you out. You can find one here www.iblce.org just click on the US or International registry depending on where you are located.

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Super Fantastic News!!! Thank you for sharing.

Fondly,

YEA! I too have been checking every day to see about her arrival, I am so happy for you! Congratulations and enjoy that baby girl!!

Barbi

GREAT NEWS, D! Let us know how you are doing witht he breastfeeding. CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations!!!!! Sorry about the c section. We almost had that - up to 8 cm very quick then 2 + almost 3 hours there. They were talking c section. Water was broken and baby in 10 minutes. So I know-- it is hard to go that far and have them change plans.

Glad your home and all is well. Thanks for sharing- I was starting to get worried


Jane

mom to Colin. Melea & Adrian & Connor (in heaven)

Thank U all!

Today we went for my baby's 2 week checkup & the Pedi said her jaundice was going down & that we needn't worry!
That was a GREAT relief.
I'm breastfeeding her exclusively & doc said as long as she gained weight steadily she's getting enough.

I now have a question.
What should I eat to increase my milk supply!
R there any particular foods that I should eat to increase milk production?

SInce you gave birth and didn't do the protocol unless you are having trouble with your supply you should not need to eat or take anything special. Just make sure you are getting enough calories of good foods. I think it is 2000 calories per day? Lenore is that right? Although oatmeal certainly is good for you and won't hurt your supply. YOu could also take the herbs recommended on the protocol too if you need to. But most likely your supply is fine. How often are you nursing and how many wet diapers does your little one have each day?

Hi D,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! The best thing you can do to ensure that everything is fine is to see a board certified lactation consultant from time to time. She can do spot weight checks and check your latch to be sure that all is well. You want to keep an eye on that jaundice too....she can help you with that.

As for increasing milk...the best thing you can do is feed your baby on cue (also know as on demand) as opposed to scheduled feeds for example. Frequent draining of the breasts is key to maintaining your milk supply.

You sound great! Keep us posted.

Fondly,

congrats on your baby!!!! Your finally a mama...!!!

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I'll keep that in mind!
I try to pump more often but can't get more then 2-21/2 oz out of both breasts at one time.:(
I try to eat right but still she is gassy.
Also she's getting a lot fussier since last few days.
spitting up milk too even though i try to burp her lots.
Doesnt want to lay on the crib & wants to hold her.
IS she colic? I read Dr Harvey Karp's book & she didnt sound colic

does anyone have remedies for colicky baby?
I love her to death & it tears my heart out when she even makes a squek.

It sounds like everything is going good. A few bumps in the road, but relatively easily fixed.

First of all, most babies want to be held all the time. Going from your warm cozy dark belly to this scary loud bright world is a big adjustment. Do you have a sling or carrier so you can hold her and do other things?

As far as the gassiness and spitting up goes, it sounds like it could be that she's getting lots of milk, but not as much cream. To help that, stick to one breast until it's pretty empty before using the other side. If the other side gets super full, you can pump and store that milk, but your body will adjust to this too. It's relatively easy to remedy it if this is the problem, and it's very common. I know most of us switch sides as soon as the baby isn't gulping very fast, but the fat comes as the breast is emptying, so if she's always snacking at a full breast she isn't getting the creamy stuff that comes at the end, which fills her up longer and settles her tummy a little more.

Anyway, it's relatively easy to try and see if it helps. Good Luck, and congratulations on your darling wee babe.

Kerri