Baby Update...Finally

[carole]

Yes i was wondering the same thing, so have you chosen your son's name yet? will we get to see any pics? glad all went well and baby is doing so good, nice to hear from you, as we sure can appreciate just how busy you are these days.

[trayi52]

I am so proud of you, Poppy! You done good, with Gods help. I am so glad you did not have to feel so much pain.

What is your baby's name? I know you picked out a good one.

Enjoyed your wonderful story of the birth of your baby!

Willie

[finn's mom]

Way to go! You sound like a natural!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

That's such a great story! Thank you for sharing it with us. He sounds perfect!

I agree with the others, we need a name for your little chickadee, at least a PT nickname.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Congratulations on the birth of your baby!

[popcornbird]

Thanks everyone. Yes, our baby boy does have a name, though I am not sure how comfortable I feel about sharing my child's personal information all over the web. His name starts with an M, so you can call him Baby M on PT.

As for pictures, I'm still thinking about it. :d

For those of you who nursed your babies, I'd love to hear of your experiences. I have a feeling I am not nursing in a proper position, and have developed pretty bad back pain because of that. It is making nursing very difficult, but I'm trying to hang in there because I know my milk is what's best for my child, and I want to so my best to give him what he needs.

Anyone else experienced back pain postpartum? What can I do to relieve the pain?

[caseysmom]

Thanks everyone. Yes, our baby boy does have a name, though I am not sure how comfortable I feel about sharing my child's personal information all over the web. His name starts with an M, so you can call him Baby M on PT.

As for pictures, I'm still thinking about it. :d

For those of you who nursed your babies, I'd love to hear of your experiences. I have a feeling I am not nursing in a proper position, and have developed pretty bad back pain because of that. It is making nursing very difficult, but I'm trying to hang in there because I know my milk is what's best for my child, and I want to so my best to give him what he needs.

Anyone else experienced back pain postpartum? What can I do to relieve the pain?

Congratulations on your new budle of joy.

I found that a recliner worked the best for me for nursing, its worth the money to buy one really I was up in that chair all the time through illnesses and sleepless nights for years. (not trying to scare you)

We had an old recliner that worked great and my elbow could rest on the arm of it perfectly to hold the babies head up.

[Cookiebaker]

Popcornbird, is there a lactation consultant that you can get in touch with through your hospital? We had one (sort of) and she was absolutely invaluable to me, not just initially but all the way down the line when we had issues. The LC would be able to help you figure out good positioning. hang in there though, it does get easier and better and the strange quirky muscles you didn't know you had will work themself out.

(The reason I said 'sort of' is because i delivered at a Vermont hospital and live in New Hampshire....and for some quirky law/code/whatever they couldn't come to my house, but could help me unless I met them in Vermont, or over the phone. It was so weird, but still the advice was so valuable!)

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Thanks everyone. Yes, our baby boy does have a name, though I am not sure how comfortable I feel about sharing my child's personal information all over the web. His name starts with an M, so you can call him Baby M on PT.

As for pictures, I'm still thinking about it. :d

Completely understandable. What about a few pictures of Baby M's cute little baby toes or his little fingers? We'd love that!

[Logan]

Hello, my sweet friend. I am overjoyed to hear the story of Baby M's birth. Bless your heart. This is such a joyous time in your life. I'm glad you and hubby have had 2 weeks to enjoy the new baby together and that your parents have been there in support.
My "baby" is going to turn 19 years old this month. I'm not much help with the breast feeding. I can tell you that it was never comfortable for me, but I stuck with it for 4 months until Miss Helen decided she was going to have nothing more to do with me. Ha Ha!
Hugs to you. You have my email address. I'd love to hear from you.
Logan