getting a tune up

Scarlett81 · Nov 24, 2007

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

Are home IVs not an option? That's what I've done & it's worked well. Good luck, either way!<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

yes they are. doc knows this is what i want, and this is what i usually do. but i think she wants to see how my pfts are first. with just having DD, 5 good clappings a day may be a good idea. (i have a vest but clapping seems the best for me if I really need a good cleanout)
i also looked into hiring a resp student from a local community college to come to our house 2x a day to clap me. hubby could do the evening clapping. and mom can come to help on weekends.
i'll talk to doc to see if this is possible.

Scarlett81 · Nov 24, 2007

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

Are home IVs not an option? That's what I've done & it's worked well. Good luck, either way!<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

yes they are. doc knows this is what i want, and this is what i usually do. but i think she wants to see how my pfts are first. with just having DD, 5 good clappings a day may be a good idea. (i have a vest but clapping seems the best for me if I really need a good cleanout)
i also looked into hiring a resp student from a local community college to come to our house 2x a day to clap me. hubby could do the evening clapping. and mom can come to help on weekends.
i'll talk to doc to see if this is possible.

Scarlett81 · Nov 24, 2007

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

Are home IVs not an option? That's what I've done & it's worked well. Good luck, either way!<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>

yes they are. doc knows this is what i want, and this is what i usually do. but i think she wants to see how my pfts are first. with just having DD, 5 good clappings a day may be a good idea. (i have a vest but clapping seems the best for me if I really need a good cleanout)
i also looked into hiring a resp student from a local community college to come to our house 2x a day to clap me. hubby could do the evening clapping. and mom can come to help on weekends.
i'll talk to doc to see if this is possible.

Scarlett81 · Nov 24, 2007

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

Are home IVs not an option? That's what I've done & it's worked well. Good luck, either way!<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0"></end quote>

yes they are. doc knows this is what i want, and this is what i usually do. but i think she wants to see how my pfts are first. with just having DD, 5 good clappings a day may be a good idea. (i have a vest but clapping seems the best for me if I really need a good cleanout)
i also looked into hiring a resp student from a local community college to come to our house 2x a day to clap me. hubby could do the evening clapping. and mom can come to help on weekends.
i'll talk to doc to see if this is possible.

Scarlett81 · Nov 24, 2007

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

Are home IVs not an option? That's what I've done & it's worked well. Good luck, either way!<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0"></end quote>

yes they are. doc knows this is what i want, and this is what i usually do. but i think she wants to see how my pfts are first. with just having DD, 5 good clappings a day may be a good idea. (i have a vest but clapping seems the best for me if I really need a good cleanout)
i also looked into hiring a resp student from a local community college to come to our house 2x a day to clap me. hubby could do the evening clapping. and mom can come to help on weekends.
i'll talk to doc to see if this is possible.

kayleesgrandma · Nov 25, 2007

Sorry you have to go int, I hope it for the short time and you can get outsoon and home on IV's. I used to freeze mine, so that dad would have some when he was able to feed her.

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Here's from another site:
How long can I store my breast milk?
The following are some general breast milk storage guidelines:

At room temperature (less than 77°F) for 4 to 8 hours
At the back of a refrigerator for 3 to 8 days
At the back of a freezer for up to 3 months
Return to top

The breast milk I have in my refrigerator looks funny. Is something wrong?
Breast milk can vary in color. It can be blueish, yellowish or brownish. It is also normal for breast milk to separate (the fatty part of the milk goes to the top). Shake the bottle or sealed bag, and the fat will go back into the milk.

How should I thaw frozen breast milk?
Thaw the milk slowly by swirling the container of milk in warm water or by putting the container in the refrigerator the day before it is to be used. Don't use hot water to thaw breast milk. Never thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave oven. The milk could get too hot and burn your baby. Microwaving can also destroy valuable proteins in breast milk.

Thawed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but it should not be refrozen.

Good luck, and I am glad you are doing everything you can to keep breast-feeding her!

kayleesgrandma · Nov 25, 2007

Sorry you have to go int, I hope it for the short time and you can get outsoon and home on IV's. I used to freeze mine, so that dad would have some when he was able to feed her.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/lawrence_anwers1.html
">http://www.breastfeeding.com/a...lawrence_anwers1.html
</a>
Here's from another site:
How long can I store my breast milk?
The following are some general breast milk storage guidelines:

At room temperature (less than 77°F) for 4 to 8 hours
At the back of a refrigerator for 3 to 8 days
At the back of a freezer for up to 3 months
Return to top

The breast milk I have in my refrigerator looks funny. Is something wrong?
Breast milk can vary in color. It can be blueish, yellowish or brownish. It is also normal for breast milk to separate (the fatty part of the milk goes to the top). Shake the bottle or sealed bag, and the fat will go back into the milk.

How should I thaw frozen breast milk?
Thaw the milk slowly by swirling the container of milk in warm water or by putting the container in the refrigerator the day before it is to be used. Don't use hot water to thaw breast milk. Never thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave oven. The milk could get too hot and burn your baby. Microwaving can also destroy valuable proteins in breast milk.

Thawed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but it should not be refrozen.

Good luck, and I am glad you are doing everything you can to keep breast-feeding her!

kayleesgrandma · Nov 25, 2007

Sorry you have to go int, I hope it for the short time and you can get outsoon and home on IV's. I used to freeze mine, so that dad would have some when he was able to feed her.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/lawrence_anwers1.html
">http://www.breastfeeding.com/a...lawrence_anwers1.html
</a>
Here's from another site:
How long can I store my breast milk?
The following are some general breast milk storage guidelines:

At room temperature (less than 77°F) for 4 to 8 hours
At the back of a refrigerator for 3 to 8 days
At the back of a freezer for up to 3 months
Return to top

The breast milk I have in my refrigerator looks funny. Is something wrong?
Breast milk can vary in color. It can be blueish, yellowish or brownish. It is also normal for breast milk to separate (the fatty part of the milk goes to the top). Shake the bottle or sealed bag, and the fat will go back into the milk.

How should I thaw frozen breast milk?
Thaw the milk slowly by swirling the container of milk in warm water or by putting the container in the refrigerator the day before it is to be used. Don't use hot water to thaw breast milk. Never thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave oven. The milk could get too hot and burn your baby. Microwaving can also destroy valuable proteins in breast milk.

Thawed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but it should not be refrozen.

Good luck, and I am glad you are doing everything you can to keep breast-feeding her!

kayleesgrandma · Nov 25, 2007

Sorry you have to go int, I hope it for the short time and you can get outsoon and home on IV's. I used to freeze mine, so that dad would have some when he was able to feed her.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/lawrence_anwers1.html
">http://www.breastfeeding.com/a...lawrence_anwers1.html
</a>
Here's from another site:
How long can I store my breast milk?
The following are some general breast milk storage guidelines:

At room temperature (less than 77°F) for 4 to 8 hours
At the back of a refrigerator for 3 to 8 days
At the back of a freezer for up to 3 months
Return to top

The breast milk I have in my refrigerator looks funny. Is something wrong?
Breast milk can vary in color. It can be blueish, yellowish or brownish. It is also normal for breast milk to separate (the fatty part of the milk goes to the top). Shake the bottle or sealed bag, and the fat will go back into the milk.

How should I thaw frozen breast milk?
Thaw the milk slowly by swirling the container of milk in warm water or by putting the container in the refrigerator the day before it is to be used. Don't use hot water to thaw breast milk. Never thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave oven. The milk could get too hot and burn your baby. Microwaving can also destroy valuable proteins in breast milk.

Thawed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but it should not be refrozen.

Good luck, and I am glad you are doing everything you can to keep breast-feeding her!

kayleesgrandma · Nov 25, 2007

Sorry you have to go int, I hope it for the short time and you can get outsoon and home on IV's. I used to freeze mine, so that dad would have some when he was able to feed her.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/lawrence_anwers1.html
">http://www.breastfeeding.com/a...lawrence_anwers1.html
</a>
Here's from another site:
How long can I store my breast milk?
The following are some general breast milk storage guidelines:

At room temperature (less than 77°F) for 4 to 8 hours
At the back of a refrigerator for 3 to 8 days
At the back of a freezer for up to 3 months
Return to top

The breast milk I have in my refrigerator looks funny. Is something wrong?
Breast milk can vary in color. It can be blueish, yellowish or brownish. It is also normal for breast milk to separate (the fatty part of the milk goes to the top). Shake the bottle or sealed bag, and the fat will go back into the milk.

How should I thaw frozen breast milk?
Thaw the milk slowly by swirling the container of milk in warm water or by putting the container in the refrigerator the day before it is to be used. Don't use hot water to thaw breast milk. Never thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave oven. The milk could get too hot and burn your baby. Microwaving can also destroy valuable proteins in breast milk.

Thawed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but it should not be refrozen.

Good luck, and I am glad you are doing everything you can to keep breast-feeding her!

AnD · Nov 25, 2007

I went in when my daughter was just a few months old, and I pumped full time, BF occasionally, usually after the bottle, to help keep my supply up (she could nurse, but didn't get enough when she did, so I pumped for 6 months <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). Since I was pumping full time, I had already rented a hospital grade pump (like someone else mentioned), and those things are wonderful! I highly recommend getting one, especially if you do have to stay for a bit.

I also agree with the suggestion to bring your DD in to nurse each day or every other day, or, better yet (since it is cold and flu season) get a pass out for a couple of hours to go home (or somewhere nearby if home is a ways away) and nurse her.

The nurses on my floor kept my breastmilk in the 'fridge for me, and someone would come by and pick it up each day. We also supplemented occasionally with formula, if needed (but she hated it, so we would just add a bit to the breastmilk to stretch it out).

I did come home on IV's after a couple of days, and did just fine because my mom and my MIL came over and took care of my housework for me (laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc.) and watched Ab while I did my meds or took a nap. I did cook dinner, but it was just easy stuff (spagetti, Stoffer's lasagna...).

One thing I will admit to, that made it easier to sleep- I took a stuffed bear with me to the hospital that was about the same size and weight of my daughter... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">

AnD · Nov 25, 2007

I went in when my daughter was just a few months old, and I pumped full time, BF occasionally, usually after the bottle, to help keep my supply up (she could nurse, but didn't get enough when she did, so I pumped for 6 months <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). Since I was pumping full time, I had already rented a hospital grade pump (like someone else mentioned), and those things are wonderful! I highly recommend getting one, especially if you do have to stay for a bit.

I also agree with the suggestion to bring your DD in to nurse each day or every other day, or, better yet (since it is cold and flu season) get a pass out for a couple of hours to go home (or somewhere nearby if home is a ways away) and nurse her.

The nurses on my floor kept my breastmilk in the 'fridge for me, and someone would come by and pick it up each day. We also supplemented occasionally with formula, if needed (but she hated it, so we would just add a bit to the breastmilk to stretch it out).

I did come home on IV's after a couple of days, and did just fine because my mom and my MIL came over and took care of my housework for me (laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc.) and watched Ab while I did my meds or took a nap. I did cook dinner, but it was just easy stuff (spagetti, Stoffer's lasagna...).

One thing I will admit to, that made it easier to sleep- I took a stuffed bear with me to the hospital that was about the same size and weight of my daughter... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">

AnD · Nov 25, 2007

I went in when my daughter was just a few months old, and I pumped full time, BF occasionally, usually after the bottle, to help keep my supply up (she could nurse, but didn't get enough when she did, so I pumped for 6 months <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). Since I was pumping full time, I had already rented a hospital grade pump (like someone else mentioned), and those things are wonderful! I highly recommend getting one, especially if you do have to stay for a bit.

I also agree with the suggestion to bring your DD in to nurse each day or every other day, or, better yet (since it is cold and flu season) get a pass out for a couple of hours to go home (or somewhere nearby if home is a ways away) and nurse her.

The nurses on my floor kept my breastmilk in the 'fridge for me, and someone would come by and pick it up each day. We also supplemented occasionally with formula, if needed (but she hated it, so we would just add a bit to the breastmilk to stretch it out).

I did come home on IV's after a couple of days, and did just fine because my mom and my MIL came over and took care of my housework for me (laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc.) and watched Ab while I did my meds or took a nap. I did cook dinner, but it was just easy stuff (spagetti, Stoffer's lasagna...).

One thing I will admit to, that made it easier to sleep- I took a stuffed bear with me to the hospital that was about the same size and weight of my daughter... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">

AnD · Nov 25, 2007

I went in when my daughter was just a few months old, and I pumped full time, BF occasionally, usually after the bottle, to help keep my supply up (she could nurse, but didn't get enough when she did, so I pumped for 6 months <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). Since I was pumping full time, I had already rented a hospital grade pump (like someone else mentioned), and those things are wonderful! I highly recommend getting one, especially if you do have to stay for a bit.

I also agree with the suggestion to bring your DD in to nurse each day or every other day, or, better yet (since it is cold and flu season) get a pass out for a couple of hours to go home (or somewhere nearby if home is a ways away) and nurse her.

The nurses on my floor kept my breastmilk in the 'fridge for me, and someone would come by and pick it up each day. We also supplemented occasionally with formula, if needed (but she hated it, so we would just add a bit to the breastmilk to stretch it out).

I did come home on IV's after a couple of days, and did just fine because my mom and my MIL came over and took care of my housework for me (laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc.) and watched Ab while I did my meds or took a nap. I did cook dinner, but it was just easy stuff (spagetti, Stoffer's lasagna...).

One thing I will admit to, that made it easier to sleep- I took a stuffed bear with me to the hospital that was about the same size and weight of my daughter... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">

AnD · Nov 25, 2007

I went in when my daughter was just a few months old, and I pumped full time, BF occasionally, usually after the bottle, to help keep my supply up (she could nurse, but didn't get enough when she did, so I pumped for 6 months <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). Since I was pumping full time, I had already rented a hospital grade pump (like someone else mentioned), and those things are wonderful! I highly recommend getting one, especially if you do have to stay for a bit.

I also agree with the suggestion to bring your DD in to nurse each day or every other day, or, better yet (since it is cold and flu season) get a pass out for a couple of hours to go home (or somewhere nearby if home is a ways away) and nurse her.

The nurses on my floor kept my breastmilk in the 'fridge for me, and someone would come by and pick it up each day. We also supplemented occasionally with formula, if needed (but she hated it, so we would just add a bit to the breastmilk to stretch it out).

I did come home on IV's after a couple of days, and did just fine because my mom and my MIL came over and took care of my housework for me (laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc.) and watched Ab while I did my meds or took a nap. I did cook dinner, but it was just easy stuff (spagetti, Stoffer's lasagna...).

One thing I will admit to, that made it easier to sleep- I took a stuffed bear with me to the hospital that was about the same size and weight of my daughter... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">

wanderlost · Nov 25, 2007