Post by harfamilyof3 on Dec 27, 2016 9:18:21 GMT -5
Today is our first travel day as a family of four- we are leaving for the in laws lake house in VT until Monday. I am looking forward to getting away. Also will be the first time my DHs two oldest sisters meet Nora
Packing for two children for a week away is no joke though. If I could just put the house on wheels that would probably be a better solution
harfamilyof3 I'll let you know in a few days what I think of it. MH made hazelnut coffee this morning which isn't my favorite, but it's ok. Btw how are you feeling? GL traveling. Not to freak you out but the one time I got mastitis was when traveling bc DS was too distracted to eat in the car. He was older though. Also, it takes me like an hour to get two kids ready and in the car, mostly the toddlers doing, not sure how I'm gonna get two out the door in time for work.
I feel SO much better! I still have 5 more days of the antibiotic just to make sure it doesn't come back. The antibiotic helped the flu like symptoms within 48 hours, thank god. Now my boob is just sore, and I'll take that any day over full fledged mastitis!!
Let me know what you think after trying it a few days! Yuck to hazelnut- not my favorite!!
Post by littlelion on Dec 27, 2016 12:24:58 GMT -5
Baby was on 1 boob or the other from 7 pm-1:30 am last night. I'm tired. He slept for 3 hrs after which is longer than usual. When he finally woke he had peed thru his pjs and soaked the crib.
Can't wait to nap this afternoon with ds1.
I'm also trying out the swing but ds1 hovers around it the minute I put baby in.
Yup, it's Tuesday. My friend's daughter is coming to watch DS1 and DS2 while I run to get my incision rechecked this afternoon. It's still sore, but not draining anymore. And I'm wondering how exactly the open part will close without intervention??
I'm rocking DS2 for his nap so he'll go to sleep quickly and then I can pick a couple things up and finish getting ready before it's time to feed baby again.
And we're planning on going up to visit my family, specifically my dad who will start radiation soon, in late January. I was figuring we'd have to drive, but I looked quick this am and we can get really cheap flights and use rewards for both mine and one way for DH and DS1. DS2 and baby will be lap children. And the rental car - can get an SUV or van - is dirt cheap too. So an hour flight vs. 8+ hour drive, stopping to feed, diaper, potty breaks it is!! Merry Christmas to me!
ETA: We're not going to tell DH's family we're visiting since there won't be time to travel 1 1/2 - 2 opposite direction to see them and not listening to them bitch.
MC Sept '10, MC Dec '10, DS born 2012 Clomid + TI = BFP #1 March '13, MC April '13 Gonal F + trigger + IUI #1 = BFP #2 10/21/13, MC 10/31/13 Gonal F + trigger + IUI #2 = BFP #3 1/16/14, ectopic w/ heartbeat & rt salpingectomy 1/29/14 IVF #1 - ER 5/9/14 transfer cx'd due to high P4 FET #1 - 6/26/14 transferred 1 AA blast BFP!! EDD 3/11/15 Beta #1 13dp5dt - 1548 Beta #2 15dp5dt - 2748 Beta #3 18dp5dt - 7586
MC Sept '10, MC Dec '10, DS born 2012 Clomid + TI = BFP #1 March '13, MC April '13 Gonal F + trigger + IUI #1 = BFP #2 10/21/13, MC 10/31/13 Gonal F + trigger + IUI #2 = BFP #3 1/16/14, ectopic w/ heartbeat & rt salpingectomy 1/29/14 IVF #1 - ER 5/9/14 transfer cx'd due to high P4 FET #1 - 6/26/14 transferred 1 AA blast BFP!! EDD 3/11/15 Beta #1 13dp5dt - 1548 Beta #2 15dp5dt - 2748 Beta #3 18dp5dt - 7586
IVF+ICSI March 2016 (6R/5M/5F - 3 embryos on ice) 4/7/16: first ever BFP! EDD: 12/17/16 DS Arrived via C-Section 12/19/16! FET #1 June 2019 - 1 embryo didn't survive thaw & the one that did didn't stick around. BFN FET #2 September 2019 - last embryo didn't survive thaw.
Having a couple of older kids who always want to hold the baby has come in handy quite a few times when I need to get something done and she doesn't want to be put down. She's actually napping in her bouncer right now, which feels like some sort of mini miracle because it never happens.
Last night Cora slept on me for the majority of the night because she kept hiccuping herself awake. It happened 3 different times. I'm exhausted.
IVF+ICSI March 2016 (6R/5M/5F - 3 embryos on ice) 4/7/16: first ever BFP! EDD: 12/17/16 DS Arrived via C-Section 12/19/16! FET #1 June 2019 - 1 embryo didn't survive thaw & the one that did didn't stick around. BFN FET #2 September 2019 - last embryo didn't survive thaw.
What kind of restrictions were other c/s ladies given with regard to driving/lifting/etc? This time around I was told I could drive as soon as I felt ready to, as long as I wasn't on the heavy duty pain meds and didn't feel weak. I never needed to take the percocet I was prescribed because my pain was never bad at all, so I was driving within a week of the surgery. With my others, I remember it being a few weeks before I was supposed to drive.
As for lifting, I was told nothing more than my baby weighed (which was kind of a joke, since my baby weighed 4 1/2 pounds at that point), but I wasn't told for how long.
Our house looks like jumangi too 90% of the time.... every time I put everything away, the toddler takes it all back out. Seriously.
@kc295905 -- the other day I went to my parents by 730(they live 5 miles away) and I was telling my dad I have no idea how I'd leave the house by 6am to get the girls dropped off and to work on time. Thankfully, I'm not going back, but jeez... it's no joke getting a toddler and a newborn both out the door. I know people do it all the time, but I'm not sure how.
Post by lastnamewithheld on Dec 27, 2016 12:59:05 GMT -5
Lucy, they told me to take it easy. Not to do the stairs too often, not to lift / push more than 10lbs, etc. and to stay on top of my meds. I'm considerably more sore without the Percocet. As far as driving, as soon as I can slam on the brake as needed without hurting myself, I can drive. Lol
IVF+ICSI March 2016 (6R/5M/5F - 3 embryos on ice) 4/7/16: first ever BFP! EDD: 12/17/16 DS Arrived via C-Section 12/19/16! FET #1 June 2019 - 1 embryo didn't survive thaw & the one that did didn't stick around. BFN FET #2 September 2019 - last embryo didn't survive thaw.
What kind of restrictions were other c/s ladies given with regard to driving/lifting/etc? This time around I was told I could drive as soon as I felt ready to, as long as I wasn't on the heavy duty pain meds and didn't feel weak. I never needed to take the percocet I was prescribed because my pain was never bad at all, so I was driving within a week of the surgery. With my others, I remember it being a few weeks before I was supposed to drive.
As for lifting, I was told nothing more than my baby weighed (which was kind of a joke, since my baby weighed 4 1/2 pounds at that point), but I wasn't told for how long.
This time and last time I was told no driving for 2 weeks, but I'm not sure whether that was from the c-section date or release from hospital. Oh well. I had to drive to baby's appointment the day before 2 weeks after the c-section. It wasn't far and I was fine. They never told me that with DS1 and I was driving a week later. For lifting, nothing more than baby + car seat, so they probably mean ~ 10 lbs. That was also two weeks.
MC Sept '10, MC Dec '10, DS born 2012 Clomid + TI = BFP #1 March '13, MC April '13 Gonal F + trigger + IUI #1 = BFP #2 10/21/13, MC 10/31/13 Gonal F + trigger + IUI #2 = BFP #3 1/16/14, ectopic w/ heartbeat & rt salpingectomy 1/29/14 IVF #1 - ER 5/9/14 transfer cx'd due to high P4 FET #1 - 6/26/14 transferred 1 AA blast BFP!! EDD 3/11/15 Beta #1 13dp5dt - 1548 Beta #2 15dp5dt - 2748 Beta #3 18dp5dt - 7586
IVF+ICSI March 2016 (6R/5M/5F - 3 embryos on ice) 4/7/16: first ever BFP! EDD: 12/17/16 DS Arrived via C-Section 12/19/16! FET #1 June 2019 - 1 embryo didn't survive thaw & the one that did didn't stick around. BFN FET #2 September 2019 - last embryo didn't survive thaw.
Post by WineNChocolate on Dec 27, 2016 21:01:15 GMT -5
I am dealing with a toddler and NB..to be honest its just well a lot of work. My body is swollen, my stuff is nowhere close to being normal. I know its going to take time. My toddler is adjusting as well as she can..lil man I am feeding whenever he wants. My nips are struggling a lil but his latch is getting better. At least they aren't bleeding. I also need to make myself take a nap when he does. I have been bad about that..
But he is super cute and totally worth it. I hope everyone is doing well.
Post by littlelion on Dec 27, 2016 21:04:37 GMT -5
GL getting more naps in WineNChocolate. Is your toddler staying home with you? Mine is but is scheduled to go back to DC in 2 wks. Looking fwd to that...I need some R&R before my maternity leave ends and it's back to work!
GL getting more naps in WineNChocolate. Is your toddler staying home with you? Mine is but is scheduled to go back to DC in 2 wks. Looking fwd to that...I need some R&R before my maternity leave ends and it's back to work!
I have her on a 3day in DC and two at home to give us a break. She needs to have time with other kids and get her energy out. Mommy needs to just sit on the couch and do nothing.
crimpgirl, I'm so sorry your dad has been MIA. I really hope he comes around.
That's not normal right? He should be trying to make plans to see him?
I only have one sibling, and this is the 2nd grandchild. I feel like he should be excited.
I don't think it's normal, but it sounds like he has a history of being a disappointment to you. I'm so, so sorry you're dealing with this, especially with the added hormones. I'm crying every day, even with a supportive family. I can't imagine how you're feeling, but it's totally justified.
Also littlelion once again I'm living your life. Nolan is def going through a growth spurt. He's nursed over 20 times the day and is cranky AF. I'm so thirsty. Good times
I'd try to find comfort in those oft said words "this too shall pass" except that there's more growth spurts to look fwd to. Pass the nipple butter!
I'm super tired after being at l&d last night. I'm trying to figure out where to go walk around today. Maybe the mall, or ikea.
IKEA is a great one, but I don't know if yours is similar to mine. It is not easy to get to the bathroom if you are not close to it. You would probably have more options in the mall to go to the bathroom.
I did IKEA today. Crossing my fingers I'll have progress at tomorrow's appointment.
I don't think it's normal, but it sounds like he has a history of being a disappointment to you. I'm so, so sorry you're dealing with this, especially with the added hormones. I'm crying every day, even with a supportive family. I can't imagine how you're feeling, but it's totally justified.
Thanks lady. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one crying.
DH family is amazing. His parents fight over who's turn it is to hold the baby. I love it, but it makes it harder in some ways.
Sorry your dad is letting you down. My IL's only live 20 minutes away and have yet to see our new place that we moved into in September. And they are leaving for Philly tomorrow to visit my MIL's mother. So it looks like they will miss little dudes arrival. Heaven forbid they put off their trip. They've already visited her in Philly at least 3 times this year.
Post by legalbeagle on Dec 27, 2016 23:58:35 GMT -5
Ugh crimpgirl. That's really crappy of your dad. I hope your text makes him reevaluate/get it together and you guys can move past it.
Took S to the doc today and at one week old she has gained back her birth weight. I told her about the sleepy/long feeds and she said S will eventually get more efficient (which is how I remember DS feeding but I guess we went through this maybe?). So wake her every two hrs during the day and every four at night now. She just ate a ton and is about ready to be put down so maybe momma can get three hrs of sleep??
Will LT and go to bed but will be up late night to chat!
Also littlelion once again I'm living your life. Nolan is def going through a growth spurt. He's nursed over 20 times the day and is cranky AF. I'm so thirsty. Good times
I'd try to find comfort in those oft said words "this too shall pass" except that there's more growth spurts to look fwd to. Pass the nipple butter!
And the lansinoh soothies! So expensive but so worth it!
Post by lastnamewithheld on Dec 28, 2016 2:10:33 GMT -5
crimpgirl that's so disappointing. I'm sorry. WineNChocolate I'm glad to hear from you!! I hope things get a little less chaotic soon and you can get some much needed R&R.
I was just thinking about all you stm+ yesterday when I was trapped under a napping baby. How do you do this with another little one running around? You all are rockstars. Sheesh!
IVF+ICSI March 2016 (6R/5M/5F - 3 embryos on ice) 4/7/16: first ever BFP! EDD: 12/17/16 DS Arrived via C-Section 12/19/16! FET #1 June 2019 - 1 embryo didn't survive thaw & the one that did didn't stick around. BFN FET #2 September 2019 - last embryo didn't survive thaw.
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