Why is it pregnant woman seem to become so scatterbrained? What is it about pregnancy that causes your brain cell to freeze up? I have a hard time remembering appointments or what I ate yesterday. After the baby is here, it's even worse because then you are sleep deprived on top of it. What time did I feed him last? Which side did I nurse last? Did I change his diaper recently? I know when I had my boys at the hospital, the nurses were always asking how long it had been between feedings? How the hell do I know? I'm exhausted and just want some sleep. Hello?! 23 hours of labor here. I just fibbed with my 2nd. It kept them off my back.
This time around, I know the midwives want you to keep a record too. Ugh! Like I want to write down every time she's fed or changed. This is my 3rd baby, I think I can handle it. But I will be the good little mommy and write it down for their records. I did come across this handy little gadget. Not sure if I want to buy it or not though. I'd still have to write everything down for the 1st 2 weeks or so. At least it would help me remember what side I nursed on, that is if I remembered to push the buttons. I can see in my sleep deprived stupor, not remembering to do that either. It's all a mad cycle!
3 years ago
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You know, it's not as high tech, but they have those bracelets that are supposed to help nursing moms remember when and what side they last nursed, too.
Yeah, I remember fibbing with Grace while in the hospital...and with Sean...I tried, but I'm sure I missed a few writings...I didn't care anymore. All I knew was that he was nursing when HE wanted to and that was sufficient for me. I too just wanted sleep. Good luck Karlise.
I forget, what were we talking about????
LOL!! I've often wondered the same thing!! It's getting so frustrating and I feel like it's happened in the last month that I have absolutely NO MEMORY!!!
I found this site a while back and bookmarked it. I was thinking about getting it:
http://www.mom4life.com/catalog.php?item=20
It's one of those bracelets that helps you keep up with all of it. But again, it's something else to remember to keep up with.
I like the gadget, but I'm not sure it's worth that much to me. A notebook beside the changing table or your favorite nursing spot works just as well... When I was nursing Hayden, I would put a safety pin on my bra strap on the side I nursed on last, and with Isaac, I used a cheapy elastic bead bracelet to remember which side. I think half the time, I forgot to switch it anyway, but I can usually tell which side I need to start with.
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