So I had my first official one on one with Shelby my doula today. I am so glad that I decided to have her help me through this process. I am sure come kid two I may not need her but she sure helps ease my mind for round one and she has so much information!
After chatting about breastfeeding she had recommended that I get the reusable/washable breast pads. I had a box of the disposable ones, not thinking that it would be much of a difference. I was wrong. Not only are using washable ones better for the environment and less costly in the long run (especially if you breastfeed for a while), the ones I bought from Babies R Us pictured below are made from organic, natural fibers which help with breath-ability and better for Addilynn. My MIL is going to make a cute bag to keep them in once they are clean that way I don't lose any.
I obviously screenshotted this from IG so if you are into DoTerra oils you should follow too! I am going to make this once it gets closer to when she is here or shortly after. In my monthly order for August I got the rest of what I was missing so now I just need a glass jar.
I had my 32 week doctor appointment yesterday and as expected, everything went well. I lost three pounds from my last appointment but Addilynn is still growing. Doc said she isn't going to let me go past my 40 weeks so September 30 it is! However I would much rather not have to be induced so Shelby and I talked about what I could do and when to help coax Addilynn out on her own without making birth a traumatic experience for me or for her.
Made a quick stop by For Goodness Sakes and the lady that helped me was awesome! She knew exactly what I was looking for and why. I am so glad that New Braunfels has a store like For Goodness Sakes!
From left to right:
Earth Mama Angel Baby bath herbs for after...I am not much of a bath person but she says this will help so I guess a few baths can't hurt.
Raspberry Leaf Tea...I have never had this obviously but will start drinking some at the beginning of September.
30 day supply of Probiotic to make sure that my GBS test is negative.
Tinctures of Milk Rich with Goat's Rue for good milk production, AfterEase, and Valerian Root because I am all ready not sleeping.
The sales gal even told me about items they had to help with mastitis, should I get it, and where to find other items next time I am in.
Shelby and I even went over what I had as far as baby goods. I decided that we were going to go the Burt's Bees route with products and she said that is a great brand. But I had been given Johnson and Johnson products as well. Needless to say they were returned along with the wrong size nipples that I had bought. Shelby explained to me that getting nipples that are medium/fast flow is like hitting the easy button for milk so your babe will want a bottle over the boob. Duh...makes total sense.
Needless to say if you have ever been on the fence about spending the money for a doula....do it. If you are able to find a good one, they are so worth it!
This awesome sign is totally going on my front porch! I found a gal that will make it locally which is even better. We constantly get solicitors and the FedEx guy will ring our doorbell. I have three dogs that go apeshit when the doorbell is rung! Not having it when Addilynn is sleeping, just saying!
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