Random Tuesday things

[shawnabm1320]

What's going on today?

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I worked out for the first time yesterday, a simple short online postpartum day 1 workout. I am so sore it's rediculous. I am going to struggle with day 2.

DD2 slept for a 5 hour stretch last night just after DH did his shift so I got a 6.5 hour stretch of sleep. I feel glorious.

[shellbell]

I was up all night with the stomach flu. I'm so miserable.

[shawnabm1320]

We had the weirdest night/bedtime with C last night. She screamed and refused to latch for almost an hour. I finally pumped and gave her a bottle, thinking she was having trouble with my milk boobs being too big for her. She fell asleep but woke up 10 minutes later and wanted to eat again (was crying) so I tried the boob and she was fine. She slept for 4 hours, and I was afraid she'd not like my hard milk boobs then either, but she was fine. What a mystery!

[shawnabm1320]

Oh no, shellbell! I hope it's a quick one. Feel better!

[staz]

Feel better shellbell!

L slept four hours at one point. I was so happy after the night before!

We're signing our wills today. I feel so adult.

[flyinghorses6]

Oh no shellbell that's horrible hope it's quick and you feel better soon!

I got a 4.5 hour stretch then a 2 hour before R came into bed. SO much grunting.

I've got a dentist appointment in 15 minutes. DH thought it was a good idea to shower and shave at 7:15. So inconsiderate sometimes. This is his first time with both kids alone. Thankfully it will be short because he's utterly clueless...although I'm convinced he likes to be so I don't ask him to do shit.

[dancerspose]

Oh no shellbell I hope you feel better quickly! Take care of yourself!

[Deleted]

shellbell- Feel better!

We had a semi decent night. Beginning was rough because LO1 was being a brat and her meltdowns kept waking the twins up. We could have killed her... after the 2am feeding babies gave a me a 3.5 hour sleep! They've figured out the way to mommas heart-SLEEP!!

Day 2 home alone with the twins.

[shawnabm1320]

I hope Day 2 solo with twins goes well, @jacks605!

We have Clara's first appointment this afternoon. I hope she's gaining weight at an ok rate. This morning, H is taking DS grocery shopping, so I get some mommy and Clara time (and maybe a nap?). I'm at least going to enjoy some guilt-free baby snuggles!

[callmeKD]

Yay @jacks605 for twins sleeping! I got some decent stretches of sleep last night too.

[dancerspose]

shawnabm1320 good luck at the appointment!

[shawnabm1320]

Also, I forgot how ridiculous my boobs were when my milk first came in. Holy smokes. I hope I have clothes big enough to cover them for when I need to go out in public this afternoon...

[dancerspose]

@preppy way to go with the workouts! I started a 30 day ab and a 30 day butt challenge a few days ago. I'm waiting until my PP OB appointment Thursday to return to my exercise classes.

staz kudos on the adulting! DH has had a will for years because of the military, but he hasn't updated it, and I've never had one. I really need to make a living will, though, The medical stuff scares me.

flyinghorses6 ugh add us to the grunting club!

@jacks605 so glad you got a sleep stretch!

It was a rough night here, but DH was a saint and sent me to bed after the MOTN feed/pumping and he stayed up with her until she calmed down. Hoping today is better!

[pivot]

Hope you feel better soon shellbell!

Need all the coffee today. We had a rough night last night.

I'm going to work today for an hour or two. My department has been chomping at the bit to meet this guy so they're getting lunch catered from Bakers Crust. They know how to get me in there lol. I need to pick up my computer too.

[littleredfish]

Last night was ok. DS was super gassy so by the time I got him to sleep in his bassinet it was midnight. Then he was up at 3 and thought that was party time so I left him in bed with me since he won't party solo. Then he woke me at 7. Would have been a good stretch if I actually sleep soundly with him beside me, but it could have been way worse with how gassy he was. I'm buying some gas drops to try.

This morning I want to take DD1 to check out our local toy library to get her out of the house for some one on one time. Then DH has to go in to work to deal with some disciplinary stuff for a subordinate and has a hockey game tonight so more solo parenting for me today.

[flyinghorses6]

Dentist went well, and it felt good to be out the house with no kids even if it was only half hour. DH then took K to gymnastics; and just dropped her home. He's going to urgent care because he thinks he has strep throat. Mind you he's been coughing and had a cold since R was born. Now he's got sinus pressure and body chills. Sooo he will probably come home and sleep all day. I get he doesn't feel good but I'm already annoyed.

[allisong87]

Feel better shellbell! It lasted 5 days for me and N is still going through it. It's awful.

[loves2shop4shoes]

Feel better shellbell. I've got therapy at 1pm. I had hoped DH would stay home with E so I could be out and alone, but he's going an appointment with our accountant to do the taxes. And that was the only slot the guy had available.

Looks like I'm venturing out with E. Alone. For the first time. This is gunna be interesting lol.

Last night E ate smaller portions and cried less than the previous few days. This morning, though, she was back to her regular self. I think she was just sleepy.

[shellbell]

Mar 7, 2017 10:44:57 GMT -5 allisong87 said:

Feel better shellbell! It lasted 5 days for me and N is still going through it. It's awful.

5 fucking days? Omfg. No.

[shellbell]

I'm sipping ginger ale successfully (I think), so.

[callmeKD]

@preppy more deets on the workout please (name or link, etc.) I am hoping to start 21 day fix again next week but I'm afraid it's going to kick my butt and may need something easier.

[ls2012]

Mar 7, 2017 11:56:29 GMT -5 shellbell said:

I'm sipping ginger ale successfully (I think), so.

Keeping my fx you feel much better soon! Parenting while sick is a special kind of misery.

I am in zombie-mom mode. There is not enough caffeine in the world to make today better/ easier.

And if I have to listen to any more subtle references to my H's lack of receiving physical affection, I'm going to pull a Lorena Bobbit.

[sweetieheart32]

Well I missed out on everything yesterday. Congratulations wildflower810!!! I'm so happy for you!
Hope you feel better soon shellbell 😥
Good luck to everyone starting to work out. I'm still bleeding more heavily when I walk too much, so working out will still have to wait a while longer.
DH is off today, so we got brave and took both kids to a new park that is a little further from the house. DD1 is thrilled, so that's a win already. DD2 is napping in her seat. Maybe we can get a snack after this. I'm always starving these days!
ETA ls2012 uh, nope nope nope to DH getting any after the abuse my lady parts just went through! Guys can be such jerks sometimes!

[dancerspose]

ls2012 DH has been dropping not even remotely subtle requests for sex for the past few weeks. I've managed to put him off with the excuse that I need to wait until I'm cleared by the doctor. My PP appointment is Thursday and I'm certain I'll be cleared since I stopped bleeding a few weeks ago. Then I'm out of excuses other than exhaustion and not feeling at all sexy.

I'm also more than a little terrified of my first PP intercourse...

[ls2012]

Mar 7, 2017 12:32:56 GMT -5 dancerspose said:

ls2012 DH has been dropping not even remotely subtle requests for sex for the past few weeks. I've managed to put him off with the excuse that I need to wait until I'm cleared by the doctor. My PP appointment is Thursday and I'm certain I'll be cleared since I stopped bleeding a few weeks ago. Then I'm out of excuses other than exhaustion and not feeling at all sexy.

I'm also more than a little terrified of my first PP intercourse...

Men, ugh.

Tmi:

I'm glad my H wasn't thinking traditional sex (3wks pp here), but still. Just because my mouth wasn't traumatized by birth doesn't mean I want to or have the energy to use it on him right now. Ffs!

[oldbaylover1024]

shellbell - ugh. Sorry dude. FX you feel better soon.

To everyone already working out - good for you! It's still way too cold to take C for a neighborhood stroll, so being required to go somewhere is annoying. Plus, I'm still very sore doing some things, like picking up J to put her in a cart or doing too much in a day, so I'm taking it easy. I'm just trying to watch what I put in my mouth and track my steps via fitbit. Once I'm cleared by the OB, my 4-5x/week gym routine with start up again. I miss it!

MH also wants to do P90X again. We did the whole program - diet and all - about 5 years ago and it was great. We both supplemented gym time with P90X. So. Fit. Before kids. LOL

My random today: my breakfast was really tasty - a dippy egg on top of sauteed collard greens and a piece of whole wheat toast. I have a huge amount of greens leftover from yesterday, so I have to use 'em up in every meal. I may make a quiche today with the greens and some sliced sauteed salami with sharp white cheddar. J will hate it, MH with eat it to appease me, and I'll end up finishing it all.

[crazycatlady6]

Feel better shellbell!

I got out for 1/2 hour last night by myself to pick up toilet paper and pads and it was awesome! I also sat in the car for an extra 10 minutes and ate an ice cream bar. Yum.

DS has been good today, a little fussy but nothing major. Good thing since my vag is still on fire. I need my ladybits to heal like yesterday.

[staz]

Nugget and I are staring at each other right now. How did I get to be so lucky?

[loves2shop4shoes]

I suppose I'm our resident horndog...

I can't wait to have sex. I've already stared getting dreams again. I cut DH's hair yesterday and the man looks good.

Also, I've definitely given him 2 bjs already...

I just really like sex and have no self control...