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Kimmo
Member

05-02-2003

Friday, October 29, 2004 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Grace, I know what you mean about mom not giving the bottle-- I would never do it, and would leave the room (this was after we started daycare and realized we needed to help figure out what bottles to use). I think another thing that made me not want to bottle feed, is that I did not like watching relatives (or DH) try and give Rowan a bottle. I don't know if I was just jealous (I know that sounds horrible), or if I just feel that negatively about bottles. It didn't bother me seeing him have bottles at daycare, but at home it really bothered me, and it only happened 2 or 3 times.

But I'm sure that will change since I'll want to spend time with Rowan, and doing the bottle early would help give that time, and help the baby.

I'm glad your appointment went well, Lisa! I had my 28-week appointment this week, and found out the baby's head was down (for now!).

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Friday, October 29, 2004 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I totally (ha I almost typed titally!) agree w/ya ENB. My bro & s-i-l (ella's parents) were told that too, about waiting 6 weeks! And I started watching her this week-and she is 6 weeks. I tried to gently tell them to start sooner. First few days were hard on her-me too. Luckily by day 5, she is doing much better...

I let the nursery at the hospital give Ryan bottles starting his first night. Never a problem for him. He liked any nipple-real or fake!

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Friday, October 29, 2004 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ryan never had a problem taking a bottle from anyone-not even me...guess he was just a little piggie and didn't care who gave him food!

Graceunderfyre
Member

01-22-2004

Friday, October 29, 2004 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
:-) Julie you make me smile

I know I read the same somewhere about waiting a few months before introducing the bottle, but in my case I was not able to breastfeed for a few days right after Jay was born. So he was formula fed (thank goodness they included some in the diaper bag they give you at the hospital) for the first few days of his life until I was able to start nursing him. If I'm not mistaken, my mom, DH and I all fed him a bottle easily then and I'm not sure, but I think we just used the Walmart brand bottles. That all changed once he got on the boobie. . .

I had always planned with my husband that I was going to pump at least once a day so that he could give Jay his bedtime bottle and give me a break (actually he was thinking he'd do a couple night feedings in addition to. . .what a sweetie). I don't think that ever panned out.

Enbwife
Member

08-14-2000

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi all, just checking in. Still preggo and hoping to remain that way for another week or so. Had 38 wk appt. last week and all is fine. Go in for another U/S tomorrow to check amnio fluid since it went low with Nate and I had to be induced. Dr. doesn't think this will be the case. Still have some stuff to do and am enjoying this calm time before the sleep deprivation sets in. Nate is going through something today and is so irritable and cranky and non-stop that I'm utterly exhausted all of a sudden. Anyway, will keep you all posted on baby status. If you don't see me here for a few days, I'm probably in the hospital. :-)

Mak1
Member

08-12-2002

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 3:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How exciting, Enbwife! Best of luck to you and Nate's new playmate!!

Graceunderfyre
Member

01-21-2004

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I can't wait. . . .

Enbwife
Member

08-14-2000

Monday, November 08, 2004 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Baby weighs between 7,4 - 7,9 now and all is well. I saw her on the u/s today and she has the sweetest, chubby face. I feel like I'm already totally in love with her. I don't remember feeling that way when I was pregnant with Nate. Maybe because this is my last pregnancy and I know she's a girl... It's a very cool feeling.

Enbwife
Member

08-14-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 8:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here's a glamour shot of me (hee hee) that Neil took last week. I look about the same as I did at this point with Nate.
me

Hippyt
Member

06-15-2001

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awwww,you look beautiful!

Danas15146
Member

03-31-2004

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 12:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You look great!!! What a beautiful picture.

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Lisa--long time since we talked on TVCH! I followed everything with you, Neil and Nate and enjoyed all of his pictures.

The picture--wow! You look great! It sounds like things are going along pretty good--hang in there!

Enbwife
Member

08-14-2000

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Lance!! Long time no speak. It's great to hear from you. Thanks for the compliments guys. I must say that pic is very flattering. :-)

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree 100% Lisa! I hope you, Neil and Nate are doing well. Neil must be very busy these days, as I'm sure you are as well.

How is the "new" place (I realize you've been there awhile now)? Have you been able to get it looking the way you want?

Has Nate had any reactions to the soon to be new arrival yet?

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lisa, that is an awesome photo! You look wonderful!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 11:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Demi Moore eat your heart out!!!!!!

Danzdol
Member

04-21-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lisa, you look simply radiant!!!!!!!!!!

How exciting!

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh Lisa, I love the picture you posted. You look absolutely wonderful!!

Enbwife
Member

08-14-2000

Friday, November 12, 2004 - 11:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Demi Moore (ha ha)! We did the naked "demi" pose too but I won't post that one here. It would scare you all too much!!

Lance - Neil is swamped! His 85 yr old Dad who is ailing decided it was time to move out of his huge house, so Neil has been spending tons of time over there getting rid of thousands of things and getting the house prepped for sale. Then Neil sold it privately in 2 days! Then he had to find his dad an apartment to live in and just moved him in there last week. Now he has to get the house completely empty and clean before ownership switch over. So needless to say, it's been crazy but thankfully good timing for the baby since the house sold so fast.

As far as our house, we love it but no, we haven't finished all the renos yet. It's just been too busy with Nate coming, Neil's job, then this whole father business. But it will get done eventually. Thanks for asking.

Nate is doing okay with the whole baby stuff. Not sure what he understands really. He hugs and kisses my belly and says there's a baby in there. Seems to understand that he's a big boy and the baby will be here but won't be really doing much in the beginning. We'll see. We potty trained him and it's going well but I'm hoping there's no major regression there. I bought him a Spiderman doll from the baby for when he comes to visit. I know he'll love that!!

Enbwife
Member

08-14-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well it's Nov.16th and baby is due tomorrow. No signs yet. Went to dr. yesterday and all is well. Will do an ultrasound next Monday if I haven't delivered. I told her I'd rather go into labour naturally than be induced like last time. Feels weird to be walking around, knowing it could happen at anytime!! Definitely feeling ready now to get this show on the road. :-)

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 7:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You look so beautiful in that picture. I never knew what it was like to go on the due date or be late, I had 2 premies and one 2 1/2 weeks early. Just be patient, and if you are not..get out and shop all day..I have heard that a lot of walking will help.

I am sure you have heard everything you can do to go naturally, however, I really think that when the baby wants to come out it will come out lol

Hang in there!

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lisa, glad all is well so far. I can imagine that you'd like to get the show on the road, so ot speak--lol. Thanks for the update on Neil too.

Hang in there and I hope you go into labor very soon--like today.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 8:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My sis, a labor and delivery nurse, would applaud you for your decision to let nature take its course. Best wishes to you...you look just great!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good luck Lisa, Neil, and Nate!

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Lisa, do you have her name picked out yet? Or is that a secret til she's born?

PS Epidural; early and often!!!!