Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 23, 2017 8:08:05 GMT -5
What's happening?
C exorcist puked on MH at 4 a.m. I swear C has reflux. The kid sounds so stuffed up when he lays flat. When he's sitting up he's fine, but flat he's a spitty, snotty mess.
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Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 23, 2017 8:55:28 GMT -5
Oh right... Good morning! My hours all run together LOL
I'm meeting my mom for lunch without the baby. Should be nice, but she generally spends the whole time complaining about my dad, my sister, or work. FX that's not the case today.
We told J we'd go out to dinner tonight. She's really excited. We haven't gone out to eat at a real restaurant with C yet. Pray he sleeps or nurses the whole time. Eek!
And I wanna get to the gym today. Gotta figure out how that's gonna happen...
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Two MM/C 1/09/12 & MM/C 4/26/12 BFP#3 - Rainbow #1 born 5/11/13 via unplanned C-section Two CP 11/23/15 & 5/13/16 BFP#6 - Rainbow #2 born 2/10/17 via planned C-section
I got on the scale for the first time this morning in about a week and out back on 3 more pounds So discouraging. I'm trying not to get too down on body image right now only being 5 weeks pp but it's getting to me.
I'm also so close to saying f it and going to solely formula. I'm only pumping 2 oz. at the most with all of the extra stuff I'm trying to do to up my supply. Nursing then pumping then supplementing all day is wearing on me.
I'm just having a woe is me morning. Thank god the kids are being good today.
pivot sorry for the BF supply struggles, it's so so hard in so many ways.
R and I are going to go to the mall and Target today. I'll test myself to lunch too. After today our weather is going to warm up and be in the high 60's for a few days. There will be some rain, but I don't care- im so excited for warm!!!
Post by littleredfish on Mar 23, 2017 9:35:49 GMT -5
DH only has 2 more days of parental leave before he goes back to prep for deployment. Not that it's any different than him being there all day yesterday and all day today. I'm supposed to call the social worker who cleared him for deployment to discuss any concerns I have but I've been putting it off. I'm afraid to cry because of hormones and stress. Solo parenting is looming over me and will be here before I know it. I think he's starting to get stressed too because he's been kind of pissy and I keep having to remind him this isn't how we want to spend the last days.
I just want to get out of the house today but he's taking the van to get serviced and it's raining. I'm just tired of being around his sprawled out gear. I feel like how my dog probably feels when he watches me pack a suitcase and knows he can't come. I guess I'm joining your woe is me party pivot
Poppy is on a three night streak of sleeping 7-8 hours at a time. She's my favorite right now, lol.
I am doing my online workout for the day, tons of laundry, and I have a 2pm appt for bring items for consignment. Last time I made around $800 so I'm hoping for a good haul this time too! Can put it towards new clothes. I'm losing weight slowly but my belly looks sad and I'm not sure it will ever be what is used to be.
Post by sweetieheart32 on Mar 23, 2017 10:06:55 GMT -5
Hope you find a feeding solution that works for you pivot. You can only do so much! Good luck going out to dinner tonight oldbaylover1024. Hopefully everyone will be on good behavior and you can enjoy the time out and about. This morning has been promising for us. DH is keeping both kiddos occupied while I pump. Baby smiled at me this morning 😍she hasn't quite got the hang of it yet, but it was adorable 💖
littleredfish- hugs! Hopefully you and DH find some time for just the two of you before he's deployed. So stressful, I can't even imagine.
pivot- BF is hard by itself...let alone pumping on top of that. Vent away!!
DHs aunt/uncle/cousins are coming for a day visit Saturday. He's being so annoying about it. Wants all these appetizers and cleaning done....by me. I'm not as concerned about a pristine house....they'll get it and see past some dust to see the new house. But since I've been craving it making buffalo chicken dip then they get cheese and crackers.
But G pooped! Now just for lil Miss O to get relief. So sad that we get so excited about poops.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 23, 2017 10:18:11 GMT -5
pivot I'd say quit the pumping if it's stressing you too much! Whatever will make you happier is totally worth it. Also 3 lbs is nothing to stress about. My weight can fluctuate like 5 lbs in a day! Plus like you said you're on 5 weeks postpartum. Hugs gf. You're doing great.
monicageller so jealous of that weather. It's teens here I truly think warm weather would help my emotions and mood so much. Plus fresh air and happier toddler. Come on spring!!
@preppy every time you post about Poppy's sleep I am so jealous! What a good little girl! Come rub off on Ro!
sweetieheart32 I'm dying over baby smiles. I don't think it's coincidence they learn to be extra cute right when you're at your wits end.
DH is just now leaving for work. Guess he actually took what I said to heart last night. He even took the toddler with him this morning to run a few errands. Good boy H.
Post by crazycatlady6 on Mar 23, 2017 10:31:03 GMT -5
pivot - I was doing all 3 at first and it nearly broke me as I get about 1 oz. from pumping per session. R made the decision for me when he refused the breast 2 weeks ago and now I pump then supplement with formula. It's been SOOO much better since. I think a lot of it camedown to R not getting much from the breast (less than an ounce from our last LC appointment).
Long story short: you gotta do what is best for you.
flyinghorses6 Glad your H listened to you. Hopefully it continues!
littleredfish I feel bad for complaining knowing there are mammas like you who are about to solo parent. I can't even imagine. You are so strong. Big hugs.
crazycatlady6 I think that's where I am heading. I just don't think that he is getting enough on the boob. He is such a lazy nurser/bad latcher. It's nice to know that the switch made you feel better. I'm going to give it another week and then if it doesn't improve probably move to pumping & supplementing.
Post by musicallyinclined on Mar 23, 2017 10:45:02 GMT -5
DH got bit on the ass by a standard poodle while running this morning. I cannot stop laughing. I could barely get the neosporin and bandaid on because I was laughing so hard. Omg. Hilarious
pivot, don't get down on yourself. It took you nine months to put that weight on, it's not fair to expect yourself to have it off (or even mostly off) in 5 weeks.
flyinghorses6, good for you for knocking him in line.
E slept well last night... thank god.
I've been applying to other jobs for the last few weeks and am getting some people reaching out to me about interviews, which is awesome. I would love to not have to go back to my job.
@preppy are you doing baby stuff consignment? $800 bucks is a big chunk, you must have had a lot of stuff.
No just clothes/bags of mine. I have an extreme amount of clothing, I have been trying to really buy less and thin out the excess. I am working on more of a capsule wardrobe.
I have 3.5 weeks till my maternity leave is over. It is really hitting me hard these last couple days. I expect it to get worse. Idk if it is baby blues or what but I feel like I've been hit by a truck full of emotions, and I just want to cry about everything. FML FML FML
I have 3.5 weeks till my maternity leave is over. It is really hitting me hard these last couple days. I expect it to get worse. Idk if it is baby blues or what but I feel like I've been hit by a truck full of emotions, and I just want to cry about everything. FML FML FML
I cried a LOT before going back with DD1. The anxiety of it was worse than the reality, but even knowing that I am sure I will have anxiety over it again this time. It's hard but once you are back in the swing of things it can be nice to have adult time/alone time. I hope these last weeks go slow for you!
flyinghorses6 I am knocking on wood every night. DD1 STTN starting around 8 weeks so I'm hoping I am getting lucky again. I promise you it's nothing I am doing, this kid is being easy on me.
Post by billybumbler on Mar 23, 2017 12:38:01 GMT -5
LO has a stuffy nose. Poor thing, he sounds so miserable. FX it's nothing serious. Gonna stay home and snuggle until he gets better.
On Saturday I'm going out without baby for the first time. Eek! DH is staying with him. I shouldn't be gone for more than 3 hours or so and have a small stash of milk for him to drink while I'm gone but I'm still nervous.
cosmicav so sorry your maternity leave is over so soon. I really wish the US was more like Canada or some of the European countries who have loooong maternity leaves. Also, sorry your vag still hurts, that really sucks.
pivot, don't get down on yourself. It took you nine months to put that weight on, it's not fair to expect yourself to have it off (or even mostly off) in 5 weeks.
flyinghorses6, good for you for knocking him in line.
E slept well last night... thank god.
I've been applying to other jobs for the last few weeks and am getting some people reaching out to me about interviews, which is awesome. I would love to not have to go back to my job.
Job applications are an excellent use of your time. Just make sure that you don't have to pay back insurance premiums or parental leave if you don't return. I have to go back for at least one full day.
Post by dancerspose on Mar 23, 2017 13:52:54 GMT -5
oldbaylover1024 hope you enjoyed lunch with your mom! pivot I don't supplement but I gave up on the nursing/bottle feeding/pumping triple feeding almost three weeks ago and am exclusively pumping. It's sooo much easier. I was constantly obsessing over what she did or didn't get from nursing, and the triple work was just too much. I'm sorry you're struggling. I hope you can make a decision that gives you peace. crazycatlady6 I couldn't get my first cup until 10:30 today, and I only accomplished that while wearing Z...cruel. flyinghorses6 yay for help from YH this morning. Hope he keeps it up! @preppy you're way too productive for me, go girl! littleredfish all the hugs lady! @jacks605 I'd point your husband to the kitchen or grocery store himself for those apps he wants! monicageller hope you made it to the shower. musicallyinclined that's the funniest think ever...hope he's ok too though! loves2shop4shoes good luck with the job hunt! I wish I had other options... sweetieheart32 yay for the good morning. cosmicav sorry for all the feels, hugs!! billybumbler hope LO feels better and good luck Saturday. Enjoy it!
AFM- we had another so so night. Z was good until about 4 then was fussy so she slept on me until about 6 again. We got up to feed and pump then we all went back to sleep until about 9. So that little extra sleep was nice.
DH had to get a root canal this morning. Hopefully he won't milk it too much. I'm FINALLY getting in that hair appointment I had to cancel when Z decided to show up early. I desperately needed a trim so yay!! I have so much hair...
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 23, 2017 14:09:45 GMT -5
pivot - Do what's best for you. Feeding is so hard, no matter how it happens.
billybumbler - FX LO isn't sick and he feels better soon.
Lunch was okay. My dad came and he's so awkward. But it was fine. My latte and crepe were delicious!
Got a bill from the hospital for my care. Woof. It's big and doesn't even include C's 15 day NICU stay. I'm 99% sure it doesn't include insurance yet, so let's hope it's not actually this high.
FFTC - I'm dreading the NICU bill. Like, I know they saved my son's life and obviously I'd do anything to save him... but I'm dreading the monetary aspect of that 15 days. At least we have great insurance. FX it comes through for us.
PAL May '17 Siggy Challenge: Picnics - Feminist Picnic
Two MM/C 1/09/12 & MM/C 4/26/12 BFP#3 - Rainbow #1 born 5/11/13 via unplanned C-section Two CP 11/23/15 & 5/13/16 BFP#6 - Rainbow #2 born 2/10/17 via planned C-section
Post by billybumbler on Mar 23, 2017 14:16:39 GMT -5
Oh and DH was terrible in the MOTN. LO didn't want to go back down so after a while I sent DH in and tried to get back to sleep. He decides to change him and LO pees everywhere. Cue half an hour of baby screaming while DH changes his whole outfit super inefficiently. Then he tries to rock him to sleep and keeps dropping the paci and cursing. Baby keeps screaming.
What is this, amateur hour? Get it together H, you should know how to do this!!
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