Post by remylove1011 on Oct 26, 2016 17:00:28 GMT -5
Poor DD has been basically just eating and sleeping since her shots this morning. Poor thing just woke up screaming which is not typical for her. Giving her Tylenol again now.
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Post by coffeequeen14 on Oct 26, 2016 17:41:13 GMT -5
spicysalmonroll we chose to move from the DC area to TX to be near family. I worked for the DoD and had grown up in that industry from 18 years old so making a shift to something new was hard. I worked in something that has limited applicability outside of industry but Houston isn't a bad place for it actually. I ended up completely changing industries and am glad I did. H was active duty and was getting out of the service anyway so he needed a new job regardless.
The military paid for our move which took out the sting of the decision.
That being said, we left a lot of culture behind in DC as well as family. I also left behind $2700 a month in daycare expenses, a high mortgage and long commute.
I only ever miss it in The fall because of the weather and am sad I miss snow. The culture is meh. We went to museums a LOT in DC but we go to them in TX too. Not as great but still lots to do and learn. I don't regret moving to a lower cost of living area whatsoever. And the shorter commute was huge too.
Hi! We've been busy here one of the dogs was diagnosed with cancer last week and had surgery yesterday. DH and I both have a wicked cold thatthe baby has caught and DD had to go to urgent care last week due to a bacterial skin infection.
I know I've been complaining about this a lot. But today/tonight I'm having a pity party for 1. Feeling guilty that I'm so impatient with DS at night and is inability to sleep in his own crib or RNP. It's making it hard to enjoy him during the day. And the sad part is during the day he is the most content, happy baby. When awake he is fine to be put down and entertains himself. Then I'm so tired that I've been snapping at my 2 yo for basically being a kid. DH keeps saying let me help and give him a bottle. However when I pump I only get 2 oz and he's taken as much as 4 oz at a feeding. Plus I'd have to pump anyway, so it's easier to just BF. It already seems like I'll need to supplement when I return to work, but for some reason I'm reluctant to do now. Sorry for vent. Just having a lot of mom guilt and anxiety that I'm creating bad habits.
meagpt22 I totally understand your reluctance to supplement, but I also think your sanity is more important than whether your baby receives some formula. I supplemented one night early on so H could bottle feed and I could sleep, and it's the best parenting decision I've made so far. I got lucky and my supply is great so I haven't had to supplement since, but i would supplement every night if that's what I needed to stay sane. If your interrupted sleep is affecting your bonding with baby during the day, I would think it's worth it.
I know I've been complaining about this a lot. But today/tonight I'm having a pity party for 1. Feeling guilty that I'm so impatient with DS at night and is inability to sleep in his own crib or RNP. It's making it hard to enjoy him during the day. And the sad part is during the day he is the most content, happy baby. When awake he is fine to be put down and entertains himself. Then I'm so tired that I've been snapping at my 2 yo for basically being a kid. DH keeps saying let me help and give him a bottle. However when I pump I only get 2 oz and he's taken as much as 4 oz at a feeding. Plus I'd have to pump anyway, so it's easier to just BF. It already seems like I'll need to supplement when I return to work, but for some reason I'm reluctant to do now. Sorry for vent. Just having a lot of mom guilt and anxiety that I'm creating bad habits.
With my first, for some reason I had it in my mind that she had to be EBF. When she was 5 months old, we were on vacation and I was frantically pumping to have enough for bottles to give in the car or when we were out to eat, and I just could not pump enough. I gave formula and it was like a lightbulb moment... I felt so free. Just throwing it out there that you might feel relief to just get a little break. (Also, I hear you on the two year old!!)
bocaburger i just started seeing a therapist. I go back next week. I'm hoping she can help me. If she thinks meds will help me I'm all for it. I'm exhausted but so wired at the same time.
youdontsay I'm not a huge fan of living here in the northeast. I hope Tennessee is a better place for you and once you're there and settled you're happy with your choice.
DH was off today. We ran a few errands, grabbed lunch together, and then went and looked at the Chevy Traverse. I need it now.
joy and anyone else in the Philadelphia area, go to Loco Pez, order alllll the food. The chips and salsa and the carne asada quesadillas are amazinggg. Drop everything and go this weekend.
DH was off today. We ran a few errands, grabbed lunch together, and then went and looked at the Chevy Traverse. I need it now.
joy and anyone else in the Philadelphia area, go to Loco Pez, order alllll the food. The chips and salsa and the carne asada quesadillas are amazinggg. Drop everything and go this weekend.
Thanks annbuhdan and bocaburger for the advice/support. Thankfully last night went much better. I went to bed at 8 and DH brought DS up at 11. He fed, then slept in his RNP all night except to eat at 3:30 and 6:30. So I'm feeling much better today. I'm also going to a work event tonight so DH will have to give 2 bottles. I already know one will be BF but the other formula, as I don't have my stash and didn't pump enough. And I'm fine with that. My DD was FF and she turned out fine.
Post by spicysalmonroll on Oct 27, 2016 7:42:50 GMT -5
coffeequeen14, glad you like Texas! You make good points that my H makes. We are looking at Phoenix because I lived there 7 years ago and still have a network there. So whenever I use "but fall is so pretty" as an excuse, he reminds me that we can drive 2 hours north in the mountains and experience it still.
meagpt22, I definitely agree with doing what you need to do for baby in order to save your sanity and be able to bond with baby.
The baby had a dance party from 1:30-5:30am. That was a first in many weeks. I can't make the coffee strong enough. I'm sad that I canceled my morning plans to sleep.
We moved from Boston to Colorado years ago and it has been a really good choice for our family. Yes it stinks sometimes to have zero local family, but our apartment was about 45% cheaper than when we were in Boston (not the case anymore we have a much more expensive housing market now). The weather is better and we get outside a lot more. Moving sucks, but it can work out for the best.
Another positive DH has a much shorter commute and while he works crazy hours frequently they would most likely be worse if we still lived in Boston.
Hi! We've been busy here one of the dogs was diagnosed with cancer last week and had surgery yesterday. DH and I both have a wicked cold thatthe baby has caught and DD had to go to urgent care last week due to a bacterial skin infection.
meagpt22, I definitely agree with doing what you need to do for baby in order to save your sanity and be able to bond with baby.
The baby had a dance party from 1:30-5:30am. That was a first in many weeks. I can't make the coffee strong enough. I'm sad that I canceled my morning plans to sleep.
Sorry baby had a rough night..hopefully you can rest this morning.
meagpt22, I definitely agree with doing what you need to do for baby in order to save your sanity and be able to bond with baby.
The baby had a dance party from 1:30-5:30am. That was a first in many weeks. I can't make the coffee strong enough. I'm sad that I canceled my morning plans to sleep.
Sorry baby had a rough night..hopefully you can rest this morning.
Thanks. I got a few more hours after H left for work, so I'm feeling better. The strong coffee is helping, as are the chocolate chip cookies I had for breakfast. DS is passed out in the swing now. This growth spurt/leap can pass now.
Our guests have gone and I am feeling a bit under the weather so we are hiding indoors from the gray, chilly day. I am drinking lots of tea, snuggling DD, and letting DS watch a movie. I'm knackered and my throat hurts.
DH was off today. We ran a few errands, grabbed lunch together, and then went and looked at the Chevy Traverse. I need it now.
joy and anyone else in the Philadelphia area, go to Loco Pez, order alllll the food. The chips and salsa and the carne asada quesadillas are amazinggg. Drop everything and go this weekend.
In Fishtown? We have friends that love it!!
Yes!! So good! We've gone twice now. I took the baby with us yesterday. I breastfed my baby... in a bar.... lol
Our guests have gone and I am feeling a bit under the weather so we are hiding indoors from the gray, chilly day. I am drinking lots of tea, snuggling DD, and letting DS watch a movie. I'm knackered and my throat hurts.
I want to like this for the tea and snuggles, but I'm sorry you don't feel well.
Sorry baby had a rough night..hopefully you can rest this morning.
Thanks. I got a few more hours after H left for work, so I'm feeling better. The strong coffee is helping, as are the chocolate chip cookies I had for breakfast. DS is passed out in the swing now. This growth spurt/leap can pass now.
Cookies for breakfast sounds like an excellent decision. If it wasn't cold, rainy, and windy I would go get some right now.
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