Sakai. it is normal for newborns to lose a little of their birthweight. She will regain it and more. When she wakes up and cries it could very well be that she is hungry. Unless the doctor seems concerned do not worry about it, most of these things that are happening are normal, you are just a little blindided because this is new for you.Try and relax, it will be OK .

Sakai: I hope things are going better for you with her eating and all!

Anyone have any advice on back pain? Thank you!

Racrane- a heating pad worked wonders for me

Sakai- Congrats! Beautiful name too! The swelling normal, especially after a c section. My doctor said it could last up to three weeks and that its just our bodies way of reacting to all the medication and ivs we received. Glad to hear she's doing better also! Take it easy if you can.

Racrane - I have a giant u-shaped body pillow that I sleep with. It helps a lot with my positioning at night and that helps my back during the day.

I have an appointment with my Dr on Friday. I'd like to not be induced with this one, but I think I will ask her to sweep my membranes. The pain is bordering on unbearable unless I'm in bed. Which would be ok if I didn't have 2 toddlers to keep up with.

Well in about 8 hours I will be having my baby by repeat c-section. Excited/nervous/anxious but feeling pretty joyful. Will update in a few days when we are home as I prob wont have access to a computer. Wish me good vibes

Sakai - just wanted to say I had big crying meltdowns when DS was a newborn and no sleep it was crazy but man it gets so much better. You are for sure not horrible parents.

Butterfly- hope all went well as I'm assuming you have a baby by now since you posted last night. Can't wait to hear the update!

Congratulations, Butterfly! Can't wait to hear an update from you!

The heating pad does help - thank you!

And hope all went well Butterfly!

Hi ladies - I'm still holding in there. I'm scheduled to be induced on Thursday, so little baby Jon will be here soon.

Hope you're all doing super well. We've got lots of babies here so far.

Butterflymama- good luck! I hope everything goes great.

I placed Madeline with my cousin and his wife two days ago.
I was mommy for 8 wonderful days. My life is changed forever. I really wish things could of been different. I cried everyday leading up to the placement. Had two major meltdowns yesterday.
Right after I felt I made a major mistake. But now that i'm a bit more calmed down, i know it was the right thing to do but I still wished things could of been different.

I'm afaid I missed my chance. it took 8 years for her to come...I might never have another. If this taught DF and I anything it's that we could be parents, we just need to try hard enough. Get our act together more and be prepared.

Just...she's such a beautiful baby, everything I wanted. i keep asking myself why. But I know time will heal everything.

Great big hugs to you Sakai. I don't have any wisdom, but know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you. You are strong and so brave, and the ultimate great mom to give your daughter the best life you can.

Oh Sakai! Hugs to you! I know the decision was a hard one but you know in your heart if it was the right one. Your time will come again and when it does you will be more prepared to be the mommy you know you can be!

Hugs, Sakai.

Things I've learned today - Spencer has half siblings (using the same donor) - a 19 month old boy in NYC, and 5 month old QUADRUPLETS (!!!!) in Chile.

We're exchanging pictures. It's strange. I knew he had to have some, but QUADS!

I can't begin to describe just how grateful I am that I don't have quadruplets! How fun to discover Spencer's half siblings. Are you going to try to keep in touch with them?

That's amazing Amanda!! Oh, and Amanda, did you get your supply issues worked out?

We've got Laney on formula, and it's making her insanely gassy. She ate at 4:50, and shouldn't have been up until nearly 8 this morning, but woke up around 6:15 screaming. It was too early for her to be hungry, so I picked her up and laid her down with her belly to my chest. She pooted twice and passed clean out. She gets really fussy at night, and I'm pretty sure this is why. Need to call the doctor to find out if we need to switch formula!