Oh yes, day 2 of rain. At least it makes me feel better for not getting out of the house. Although if these babies nap the way I would like them to today (they didn't nap long enough at each break yesterday) then I am going to run out for my sanity - maybe get a coffee or hit the grocery store or just sit in my car and breathe lol.
I can't believe it's December tomorrow!
**TW / CP** I would never have expected it but I'm having some feels because last year I had a CP in December during our first round of treatment. I remember being elated holiday shopping with my family and having this little secret, I remember sipping my vanilla milkshake from the hot dog joint afterward while we all laughed and joked and I kept my secret to myself except to tell H that after four years we were finally pregnant - and then the joy was gone as fast as it came. It only lasted a couple days so I think that's why I'm surprised I am having memories and feelings. Bearable but just surprised to feel stuff.
And on a happier note, my mom is coming over worth dinner tonight and we're all gonna watch a show or movie! I don't know what yet.. Anything good on TV tonight ?
Post by goldenlove3 on Nov 30, 2016 8:20:49 GMT -5
*hugs* kleigh. I went through the same thing in February even though we were getting ready for our egg transfer. The memories of the previous year and the EP were still there haunting me. Having a baby doesn't cure IF and doesn't erase the painful experience but hopefully with time it gets easier.
Post by goldenlove3 on Nov 30, 2016 8:46:29 GMT -5
I did laundry yesterday and had to wash the burp clothes because we seem to go through them like crazy. I used one throughout the day. H managed to use 4 more overnight during his one feeding. Wtf H?
waitwhat Last year when I took Christmas pics of B, I wrapped a small empty box and let him hold that. It was super cute and kind of held his attention. Your guy's a bit younger than B was then, but just a thought!
kleigh LT for support and hugs. I hope you can get out and get a treat today! RE: TV, we've been watching the Crown on Netflix and really enjoying it. Also on Wednesday nights is Designated Survivor with Keifer Sutherland. It's been on a few weeks now so you'd have to catch up, but it's worth watching when you get a chance (IMO)
Rough-ish night here. I was feeling optimistic b/c C slept through her usual 'witching hour' (8-midnight) last night. Unfortunately, she just postponed the party til 12 and was up til about 4 with only intermittent dozing.
Today I'm taking both kids to the mall to shop for a Christmas dress for C. I've already promised B a cookie and train ride if he's good...shopping is not one of his favorite pastimes.
kleigh, hugs. I think those are very normal feelings. H and I still think about my loss 3.5 years ago (holy crap has it been that long??) even though we've been blessed beyond belief with 2 beautiful, healthy children since then. It doesn't ever really leave you. goldenlove3, men are amazing aren't they? Lol at 4 cloths overnight!
After I wrote my 5 a.m. post, D and I went back to sleep and I just got up--at 9! I needed this so badly after the gala last night. I didn't realize how tired it would make me. Definitely planning to take it easy today and kicking it off with a 4 hour stretch is certainly a start.
Post by sophiegrace on Nov 30, 2016 9:09:44 GMT -5
Lots of hugs kleigh. I know for me M has healed my heart a ton since she's been here, but the pain of loss and not know what could have been will always haunt me. I hope you have a great night with your momma. From what you have written she seems just so wonderful.
M is 4 weeks today waitwhat and it makes me a bit sad. She's already changed and grown so much in this short time. Hope you can get the perfect Christmas picture!
Toddler is now copying me as I feed her brother. Including getting a pillow for her lap, lifting her shirt and placing her baby like ds is place. This morning it entails unzipping her footie PJs down to her knees.
Post by sophiegrace on Nov 30, 2016 9:14:26 GMT -5
M's entire head and top of her chest is covered in a heat rash. Poor thing is pretty miserable. I was able to get a lot done yesterday so I'm going to take the day to just relax and maybe watch Christmas movies.
I'm starting to get the urge to workout again. Not enough to give up my limited free time to do anything, but I think in the next few weeks I'll be there.
Pushy coworker might be headed towards a delivery of dick glitter starbuck27. Can something be done so that your not completely screwed with all that work if/when you head back?
Post by sophiegrace on Nov 30, 2016 9:33:48 GMT -5
I'm going to have the OB check me for DR at my follow up next week starbuck27. I have a small hernia there and get squeamish if I push around my belly button so I have no idea whether or not I have any additional separation. I'm such a wuss.
+1 to the nightly pre bedtime cluster feeding danib. Not sure if it's a witching hour type thing, but I'm not going to mess with it anymore. Last night H got her to sleep through it and it messed up the whole night. Totally worth it to see him singing her classic rock ballads, but I got a video so no need to repeat.
FFWC: omg, I am the worst mom. I just realized I didn't mourn my m/c anniversary last week. I guess the reason is good because I'm sitting here cuddling my little girl, but I can't believe I missed it.
I just read an article about this on my Ovia app yesterday. They said no, it doesn't effect supply. Unless maybe you were training for an ironman or marathon
Another rainy day here too. N and I slept until 9 and totally missed seeing j before school, which makes me a little sad. Probably just hang around today, but tomorrow I want to get out and about some.
My college roommate is in labor, so will be stalking my phone for updates! Our girls will be college roomies in 2035 at Michigan:)
Thank you for all the support, I'm grateful to have these LOs this holiday ❤️❤️
+1 ready to work out. I feel like I'm 100% recovered but then I'm like what don't I know? 3 weeks seems too fast vs what I expected. H and I did yoga here just now and aside from Cobra I was able to do all poses with no discomfort so that's a win I feel like.
goldenlove3 How is C with diaper changes? Alec has no lie about 20 wet diapers a day and our boppy liners are forever in a wash cycle. Burp cloths though, not sure how, we don't seem to go through - they burp but rarely actually spit up. Do you burp him during the feeding or just at the end?
sophiegrace so happy to see you! You need to AW some of M's pictures when you can!!
LizInFL How do you do it? Take both B and C to do so much. Have fun dress shopping :-)
waitwhat The tree lighting is perfect casual tv so we can talk too.
FFWC: omg, I am the worst mom. I just realized I didn't mourn my m/c anniversary last week. I guess the reason is good because I'm sitting here cuddling my little girl, but I can't believe I missed it.
1) I am sorry you have something to mourn 2) you are most definitely not a bad mom 3) you think about that child often I am sure. A child you only knew for a moment but love with your whole heart. For some a day holds significance for others it's an action or an object don't let the calendar make you feel guilty. You have likely felt enough guilt as it is.
kleigh Hugs! Like others, I also still have some emotional days around my loss anniversary which this year was just a few days before Lilah was born. The first year was definitely the hardest for me despite being 9 months pregnant and then having a newborn Lillian during all the loss Milestones.
Post by ClassyMrsA on Nov 30, 2016 10:04:53 GMT -5
tallblonde How exciting! I know I've mentioned this before. My grad school friend had her 2nd girl 1.5 months after I had Lillian and of course her 3rd girl shares a bday with Lilah. It's really fun having our girls be about the same age.
Post by ClassyMrsA on Nov 30, 2016 10:13:30 GMT -5
It's sunny, but cool here. I think it's supposed to rain this weekend. I'm ok with that.
We have the monthly business meeting for my mom's club this morning. We are supposed to be doing a coupon swap. I think I have a few to bring. I like going to the meetings, weirdly. I'm considering running for a board position in the spring.
DH has a faculty meeting this afternoon so I guess it's good that Lillian decided to sleep until almost 8:30 this morning. But still hoping for a good nap. We skipped napping yesterday because of lilah's appointment.
Tomorrow my ILs are coming down for the weekend. It'll be nice to have some help around the house.
tallblonde How exciting! I know I've mentioned this before. My grad school friend had her 2nd girl 1.5 months after I had Lillian and of course her 3rd girl shares a bday with Lilah. It's really fun having our girls be about the same age.
So fun! I think she was really hoping I had a girl:) Only downside is that we live on opposite coasts, so will have to be FaceTime friends.
TTMA baby acne E seems to have a lot. It is little red spots all over her face, which fits googles description. I stopped using soap on her face and have tried to wipe her face down with wet clothe every day. We have an appointment next week, so I will ask then. Just worried I should be doing something more now.
TTMA baby acne E seems to have a lot. It is little red spots all over her face, which fits googles description. I stopped using soap on her face and have tried to wipe her face down with wet clothe every day. We have an appointment next week, so I will ask then. Just worried I should be doing something more now.
You could try expressing some breastmilk and applying that to it too. That helped with DS's baby acne. DD doesn't seem to suffer from it yet (knock wood).
Post by goldenlove3 on Nov 30, 2016 10:47:53 GMT -5
dashook The funny thing is that I woke up and saw 2 hanging off the PnP in our room. Then I walked into the nursery and there were a couple more on the changing table. I have no idea if they were all used though.
aggiebug, danib, That is super cute that your LOs want to nurse too!
kleigh He's been ok with diaper changes so far. We've had a couple pee fountains and a couple close calls with a poop immediately after a new diaper! But with burp cloths, we use them under his chin when he eats. Sometimes he's really messy and dribbles all over but I think I've figured out that it's certain bottles. He does better with the Lifefactory bottle so that's what we use most. Beyond that, he has his moments where he seems to spit up a lot (usually if he gets hiccups right after eating) or if we lay him down too soon after eating. I think our changing pad covers get more mess from spit up than from pee.
hangry No advice but LT for support. Does she seem to be bothered by it, as in does it seem itchy? Alec has little white "pimples" on his nose which the pedi at the hospitalsaid will clear up but it hasn't yet.
TTMA baby acne E seems to have a lot. It is little red spots all over her face, which fits googles description. I stopped using soap on her face and have tried to wipe her face down with wet clothe every day. We have an appointment next week, so I will ask then. Just worried I should be doing something more now.
C has it too. He has a couple white head looking spots above his nose. Sometimes I wonder if it's from too many kisses and touches in general. He definitely broke out more after seeing some of my family and it cleared up after a couple days.
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