Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 23, 2017 15:29:51 GMT -5
I'm trying to get caught up. We had C's weight check this morning and waited almost an hour (so glad we decided to bring the toddler...). She weighs 8lbs 4oz! So she's up 2 pounds and 3 ounces from her day 4 visit - yay! And she's 21.25 inches long, so she's definitely growing!
Then we went to a consignment sale and left DS with FIL. We got a good amount of what we needed for both kids, although I will say I was hoping for a better selection. I was looking for onesies and shorts for C for this summer, and I really saw mostly dresses. I did find a few outfits, though, so I won't have to spend too much money at carters
It was warm enough that DS could play outside, too, so hopefully that wore him out a little.
I am exhausted. I haven't been out in public this much since before C was born!
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 23, 2017 16:23:00 GMT -5
My play date was horrendous! My friend from work brought her two older kids (let them skip school). One ran around my house in her rollerblade sneakers, through a ball off my living room wall for 35 minutes, played outside and left her phone out there...which one of my dogs proceeded to destroy. Honestly I am in shock of the entire visit. And I am alternating between being angry/annoyed and feeling guilty about the girl's phone. WTAF was the last 3 hours of my life,,....!?!?
@fancerspose- DH has his list and is going to the store on his way home.
@flyhorses6- I wouldn't feel guilty about the phone. It doesn't sound like she's responsible enough for one yet if she leaves it places...esp outside!
Babes have been on me all day. Yesterday was so productive- organized my lockers and put away mat clothes and some other small house things. Today I wanted a shower but had to settle for putting my contacts in...never made it out of my pajama pants! Babes have just nursed all day...weird because they'll be 8 weeks tomorrow so past their growth spurt.
musicallyinclined, that is kind of funny about the poodle. I hope YH's bite heals quickly... lol
pivot, I'm sorry about the stressful supply issues. Have you done a weighted feed with a LC? Don't stress yourself out too much - pumping is so hard and I can't imagine doing pumping, nursing, and supplementing at every feed!
littleredfish, big hugs. I'm sorry your husband has to be deployed so soon. I'm sure you will rock the solo parenting, though!
@preppy, seriously jealous of the sleep you're getting. Just the other night i woke up after a 2-hour stretch and thought "what I wouldn't give for 7 hours straight!" Lol
Post by crazycatlady6 on Mar 23, 2017 18:25:06 GMT -5
cosmicav - I was going to page you yesterday about your vag but I got distracted with hungry baby. My vag is still in sad shape and I was wondering how you were doing since we delivered on the same day with lovely 2nd degree tears. Hopefully our bodies will get their act together soon.
Post by wildflower810 on Mar 23, 2017 19:14:32 GMT -5
I'm popping in here. I made it to my dr today and we're increasing my lexapro dose. I hope that helps. Sleep is going okayish, but not fantastic. MIL left a few days ago so yesterday and today were solo me.
E wants to sleep on me always. I spend most of my waking hours wearing him, and it seems like most of our "sleeping" hours he's in our bed. I'm touched out for the first time in my mom life.
cosmicav - I was going to page you yesterday about your vag but I got distracted with hungry baby. My vag is still in sad shape and I was wondering how you were doing since we delivered on the same day with lovely 2nd degree tears. Hopefully our bodies will get their act together soon.
Ugh i am sorry you are living the sad vagina struggle as well. I'm glad it's not just me but damn.... hopefully we will be pain free soon! It's definitely getting old for sure. I want to feel normal again dammit!!
cosmicav - I was going to page you yesterday about your vag but I got distracted with hungry baby. My vag is still in sad shape and I was wondering how you were doing since we delivered on the same day with lovely 2nd degree tears. Hopefully our bodies will get their act together soon.
Ugh i am sorry you are living the sad vagina struggle as well. I'm glad it's not just me but damn.... hopefully we will be pain free soon! It's definitely getting old for sure. I want to feel normal again dammit!!
I hope so as well! I had 3 people ask me in the past 24 hours if I want a 2nd child...ummmm, let me get to the stage where I can see myself having sex again first!!!
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 23, 2017 20:11:38 GMT -5
flyinghorses6 - How old are these other kids?! Cell phone age and they think it's appropriate to rollerblade in your home?! Eff that business... Sorry it was a busted date.
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flyinghorses6 The rollerblading around the house made the hair on the back of my neck stand up... much less the other mess they made. Shit. I'd be mad.
Uh-oh....literally just laid down and within 10 minutes both babes are up. Sort here feeding them again. Hope this isn't a sign of how tonight's gonna go.
Edit to add.
Yepp it was a warning. Kiddos are not happy and just want to be fed/held. I hopefully see a nap in my future tomorrow!
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 24, 2017 1:07:02 GMT -5
oldbaylover1024 middle schoolers!! I thought it was inappropriate behavior but I'm not really familiar with kids that age...I was more mad about the ball against the living room wall. She hit the tv twice, the ceiling fan (and we have high ceilings), and a few pictures.
Oh no @jacks605 hopefully the rest of the night goes better.
R just gave me her longest stretch of sleep ever. 8:15-2! Hopefully she will do another nice long one! We shall see.
AFM, I'm really pissed at H and I'm having trouble determining exactly why. He called me on his drive home bitching about some things in his day and it was just very negative. I take care of your kid all day. With virtually no sleep this week. I have zero energy for you to dump on me.
Just kind of ruined the good day I was having and made me super pissed.
flyinghorses6 what! Wtaf to having her middle schoolers skip school to go to a play date with a toddler and a baby. I cannot believe that. Did your coworker say anything about their behavior?
I don't know if we're having a breakthrough or just some luck tonight but N has been sleeping in his bassinet tonight instead of crying until I pick him up and he sleeps in my arms.... we've had a 4 hr stretch, 2 and 2... I'll take it...
Post by sweetieheart32 on Mar 24, 2017 4:34:03 GMT -5
flyinghorses6 not that you will have them over again, but you should feel free to ask them to play outside with balls and rollerskates! For pete's sake! What horrible manners. I can't believe their mother didn't say anything. Destroying your host's house -should- be an obvious no-no. You can only imagine what their house must look like if that behavior is tolerated at home. Sorry it was such a bust. Bummer!
Well not as bad as I predicted but not good. Babes slept on me/my mom for the last 3.5 hours so we got some sleep but I'd prefer if they were in their RnPs. FX they go into the RnPs after this feeding.
@wineandcupcakes & @mesbaldwin2012- How long is ok for a mostly EBF babe to go without a poop? The twins get 2-3 2oz bottles after nursing at night still. G hadn't pooped for a couple days so we did some warm bathes and he pooped yesterday but O is now starting day 4 without a poop. Pedi doesn't open till 8 so asking here to maybe get input sooner.
Well not as bad as I predicted but not good. Babes slept on me/my mom for the last 3.5 hours so we got some sleep but I'd prefer if they were in their RnPs. FX they go into the RnPs after this feeding.
@wineandcupcakes & @mesbaldwin2012- How long is ok for a mostly EBF babe to go without a poop? The twins get 2-3 2oz bottles after nursing at night still. G hadn't pooped for a couple days so we did some warm bathes and he pooped yesterday but O is now starting day 4 without a poop. Pedi doesn't open till 8 so asking here to maybe get input sooner.
Not a nurse but our ped said a week. EBF babies can not go for a while.
Well not as bad as I predicted but not good. Babes slept on me/my mom for the last 3.5 hours so we got some sleep but I'd prefer if they were in their RnPs. FX they go into the RnPs after this feeding.
@wineandcupcakes & @mesbaldwin2012- How long is ok for a mostly EBF babe to go without a poop? The twins get 2-3 2oz bottles after nursing at night still. G hadn't pooped for a couple days so we did some warm bathes and he pooped yesterday but O is now starting day 4 without a poop. Pedi doesn't open till 8 so asking here to maybe get input sooner.
Not a nurse but our ped said a week. EBF babies can not go for a while.
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That's what I remembered as well but DH is freaking out and wants me to call the pedi (he of course won't call). Doesn't help my mom is giving tips like give some water or prune juice...nope not for 8 week babes.
Not a nurse but our ped said a week. EBF babies can not go for a while.
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That's what I remembered as well but DH is freaking out and wants me to call the pedi (he of course won't call). Doesn't help my mom is giving tips like give some water or prune juice...nope not for 8 week babes.
would gripe water help? Does she seem uncomfortable?
@jacks605 has O pooped? There's always the q-tip trick...
No! We did another bath late morning and are doing belly massage at diaper changes. Qtip will be used tomorrow. (Of course we have DHs family visiting so FX they get something moving overnight.
@jacks605 I had to do the qtip with DS yesterday because we were on day 4 with no poop. Qtip and then held his feet and pushed his legs up to his tummy (think squatty potty position) and kid of rocked his legs up and down. The amount of poop that came out of him was unreal..
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