Perfected my pattern today. Will see how it sews up - just waiting on a couple of supplies... pattern for what you ask? hmmm well you'll have to wait and see. Also one other pattern in the works. Picking up the last bits for that tomorrow, hopefully.
Further to this post, the two procedures I'm having done have been booked for this Monday. The receptionist of the Doc who will be performing it was minimally helpful, making me feel like I was dumb for even asking and tbh I didn't have much confidence in her reply even tho she said 'the doc said'... ABA can't answer medical stuff - fair enough - legal and practical I guess.
so I rang the Hosp where the proc will be performed and spoke to the lactation consultant (LC) there who was immensely helpful, answered all my qs about the prep for the proc and breastfeeding (bf), as well as the anaesth for the proc and bf and said that if I am too 'full' afterwards in the milk dept, then to ring ext number and say 'Deb said' LOL and they will bring the pump down for me to express so I don't get too full, and to simulate the feed I missed (supply and demand). Yay for Deb! All I wanted was the information, you know? so I can now relax a little bit more in that dept.
The LC advises: won't need to pump and dump but M those feeds won't go astray as it could be 3-5 hours before I am home again PLUS, I may need to sleep when I get home and I may be... indisposed... the night before due to all the bowel prep so I can assure you they will definately be welcome. Also I have been assured the bowel prep stuff won't go through the milk to Quinn
We are very very appreciative, so thankyou very very much, M. It's amazing to look at the milk sachets you've done and know you did that for Quinn... xo
Just have the fasting for 24 hours+ before (Sun morning to after the proc finishes Mon about luncthime) and bowel prep to look forward to LOL. Only clear fluids all day Sun and no fluids from 4am Monday, proc should be finished by about 11ish/lunchtime Mon. Then I plan to pump out at the hospital to sub for the feed I will have missed giving Quinn (so the supply/demand thing works) and drink lots of fluids on the way home (I won't be driving - thankyou K and N)... still... as we know its not the worst thing in the world that's for sure. And I guess in that sense, on Monday time will go quick for me since I'll be asleep for most of it! I think Sun will be the blergh part. Not to worry! Hope this finds you all in good health and heart, and keeping warm if it's cold in your part of the world xo
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
only a third left
The Quinn update - latest claim to fame:
Quinn's latest claim to fame (apart from leaving his tongue out all day to see how long it takes to dry out then imitating a lizard) is that he can suck his big toe/s... glad he's not playing in the mud just yet ;) although it means you gotta act quick if he gets his foot in his poo at nappy change time!
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I am seeking information on natural anti-inflammatories that can be taken (ingested)to relieve internal inflammation. So far seem to be (might be coincidence, hard to tell but grateful for whatever it is) that porridge (oats, used in bath for chickenpox), yoghurt, cammomile tea (blergh lol) and probiotics are making a difference. Yet to try paw paw. So if you have any recommendations of where to start looking, would be much appreciated! :D
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Well, as I type I find myself with only a third of my hair left (lucky I had heaps to start with!) as a result of thyroid+post birth and possibly the other 'thing' that's going on at the moment. a good handful or two every time I brush, and more. Rather odd to run your hands through your hair and get mostly air - and when the wind blows to be able to feel it on your scalp!
This is not the symptom specifically that's led to the next para - the ones that have I'd rather not blog list them. Suffice to say they are not nice. I am being booked in for two procedures that require fasting intially, and pumping and dumping of feeds for 12 hours post proc - no date for appt yet. Thankfully, I have a lovely fellow breastfeeding Mum who is expressing feeds for Quinn. I can express but am really quite inefficient - I work best with a Baby on the breast LOL
Anyway, the symptoms that have prompted this procedure are usually one of the first signs I am pregnant, and they usually resolve on their own post birth. But not this time, which means they've been going on for over a year now which isn't the best thing. Blood tests and other samples meant further investigation. Thankfully haemoglobin and all the other abbreviations were fine it's just the 'other' ones that were questionable. SO that's coming up. I'm concerned for Quinn and my supply more than anything. Second to that is that I am hesitant to place myself in the 'trust' of someone else, while laying on a table. The last invasive procedure I had done they really hurt me and I am not keen to repeat that. Although the ones coming are different procedures and I will be sedated... it's still not something I'm keen on. I have had enough of people interfering with my body. I sent a list of my concerns in a note with the procedure consent forms - supply/deyhdration etc.
Even the appt with the neuro for a nerve test and needles in my leg sounds appealing in comparison LOL
Still it will be nice for things to be resolved if they can be. Even though I feel okay, I know I'm not getting enough for my body, it's really quite obvious, but thankfully still making enough milk for Quinn. It's quite fine tuned at the moment, the milk thing, so I really hope these procedures don't throw it out of whack, you know? And anyway, life goes on and stuff still needs doing.
So I am lucky to have the lovely M expressing for us, and offers from several others to pick up/bring me home re the procedures, as I won't be allowed to drive home, and Michal will have his first hours at home by himself with Quinn... in that sense I thought it would be easier for both of them to not have to interrupt their time with coming to pick me up etc Oddly enough on the procedure prep sheets, it says to 'not make important decisions or operate machinery' but hey, you can still care for your Baby!... hmmm...
Still, there are plenty dealing with much worse. Best of luck to anyone with something coming up!
Quinn's latest claim to fame (apart from leaving his tongue out all day to see how long it takes to dry out then imitating a lizard) is that he can suck his big toe/s... glad he's not playing in the mud just yet ;) although it means you gotta act quick if he gets his foot in his poo at nappy change time!
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I am seeking information on natural anti-inflammatories that can be taken (ingested)to relieve internal inflammation. So far seem to be (might be coincidence, hard to tell but grateful for whatever it is) that porridge (oats, used in bath for chickenpox), yoghurt, cammomile tea (blergh lol) and probiotics are making a difference. Yet to try paw paw. So if you have any recommendations of where to start looking, would be much appreciated! :D
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Well, as I type I find myself with only a third of my hair left (lucky I had heaps to start with!) as a result of thyroid+post birth and possibly the other 'thing' that's going on at the moment. a good handful or two every time I brush, and more. Rather odd to run your hands through your hair and get mostly air - and when the wind blows to be able to feel it on your scalp!
This is not the symptom specifically that's led to the next para - the ones that have I'd rather not blog list them. Suffice to say they are not nice. I am being booked in for two procedures that require fasting intially, and pumping and dumping of feeds for 12 hours post proc - no date for appt yet. Thankfully, I have a lovely fellow breastfeeding Mum who is expressing feeds for Quinn. I can express but am really quite inefficient - I work best with a Baby on the breast LOL
Anyway, the symptoms that have prompted this procedure are usually one of the first signs I am pregnant, and they usually resolve on their own post birth. But not this time, which means they've been going on for over a year now which isn't the best thing. Blood tests and other samples meant further investigation. Thankfully haemoglobin and all the other abbreviations were fine it's just the 'other' ones that were questionable. SO that's coming up. I'm concerned for Quinn and my supply more than anything. Second to that is that I am hesitant to place myself in the 'trust' of someone else, while laying on a table. The last invasive procedure I had done they really hurt me and I am not keen to repeat that. Although the ones coming are different procedures and I will be sedated... it's still not something I'm keen on. I have had enough of people interfering with my body. I sent a list of my concerns in a note with the procedure consent forms - supply/deyhdration etc.
Even the appt with the neuro for a nerve test and needles in my leg sounds appealing in comparison LOL
Still it will be nice for things to be resolved if they can be. Even though I feel okay, I know I'm not getting enough for my body, it's really quite obvious, but thankfully still making enough milk for Quinn. It's quite fine tuned at the moment, the milk thing, so I really hope these procedures don't throw it out of whack, you know? And anyway, life goes on and stuff still needs doing.
So I am lucky to have the lovely M expressing for us, and offers from several others to pick up/bring me home re the procedures, as I won't be allowed to drive home, and Michal will have his first hours at home by himself with Quinn... in that sense I thought it would be easier for both of them to not have to interrupt their time with coming to pick me up etc Oddly enough on the procedure prep sheets, it says to 'not make important decisions or operate machinery' but hey, you can still care for your Baby!... hmmm...
Still, there are plenty dealing with much worse. Best of luck to anyone with something coming up!
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