I'm jealous of these hospital nursery stories. After my c section, those 2 nights were brutal. My H went home both nights to try and get a few hours sleep so it was just me who could barely move. Baby's stayed beside mom, no option for nursery. The only sleep I got was when my H came back the next morning, about 2 hours.
That is so ridiculous. I do not understand how that is best for baby bonding. You just had major surgery, and they expect you to get out of bed and pick up a baby all night?!? I think hospitals need to rethink this practice.
Getting him out of the hospital bassinet was the worst part. My H set up the changing supplies so I could reach them while in bed and I changed on the bed.
I just got a solid 5 hour chunk of sleep. I went to bed around 9:30. H did bedtime (I fed C right before going to bed). Usually I hear him putting baby down, but I must have been out cold. I don't know what time it was he went down, or if H gave him a bottle after I went to bed, but at 3 I woke up and baby boy was still out cold. I knew if I fell back asleep, he'd wake up as soon as I was out, so I got him up. He's usually awake and hungry around 2...I can't believe he was still asleep at 3. I'm not counting in it happening again anytime soon, but sweet Jesus that was awesome.
F gave me two three hour stretches but he was awake for 1.5 hours in between. He's also on his third outfit of the night after peeing through two others including one time on my bed. I forgot how fun newborn MOTN antics can be. 🙄
I'm jealous of these hospital nursery stories. After my c section, those 2 nights were brutal. My H went home both nights to try and get a few hours sleep so it was just me who could barely move. Baby's stayed beside mom, no option for nursery. The only sleep I got was when my H came back the next morning, about 2 hours.
That is so ridiculous. I do not understand how that is best for baby bonding. You just had major surgery, and they expect you to get out of bed and pick up a baby all night?!? I think hospitals need to rethink this practice.
I agree. The movement towards "baby friendly" hospitals irks me. You would think that they'd realize that s healthy, well-rested mom is the best thing for baby.
Also, mikaela20, you're a much nicer wife than me! I made DH stay and sleep on the pull out chair both times, even though he's a giant (6'7). I didn't feel comfortable on my own.
That is so ridiculous. I do not understand how that is best for baby bonding. You just had major surgery, and they expect you to get out of bed and pick up a baby all night?!? I think hospitals need to rethink this practice.
I agree. The movement towards "baby friendly" hospitals irks me. You would think that they'd realize that s healthy, well-rested mom is the best thing for baby.
Also, mikaela20, you're a much nicer wife than me! I made DH stay and sleep on the pull out chair both times, even though he's a giant (6'7). I didn't feel comfortable on my own.
I go to bed at a normal hour for a change and have so much to catch up on! I'm glad so many of you got some decent(ish) sleep last night!
H worked 7am-230am yesterday so it was a long day with the toddler. Fortunately bedtime was easier than normal and she slept through the night (still asleep as of 6am, woo!). H will need to sleep in this AM but then he has 3 days off so if baby could come sometime this week that would be great.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 26, 2017 5:33:22 GMT -5
Up for the day with DS. He is an early riser. He is also not as interested in the pump as he was when it came in the mail.
We are headed to church in a bit and then to pick up groceries. Not sure what the rest of the day holds, but it needs to be relaxed. DS was a nightmare yesterday afternoon and he needs a reset.
I agree. The movement towards "baby friendly" hospitals irks me. You would think that they'd realize that s healthy, well-rested mom is the best thing for baby.
Also, mikaela20, you're a much nicer wife than me! I made DH stay and sleep on the pull out chair both times, even though he's a giant (6'7). I didn't feel comfortable on my own.
Haha. The chair is the worst!
DH definitely agrees! He kept comparing it to a torture device. Of course, considering what my lady bits had just been through, I wasn't overly sympathetic.
MOTN hiccups can suck it. We finished the feed 30 minutes ago, but baby boy is still wide awake because of the dam things. I just want to go back to bed!
Everytime I do skin to skin DS gets so sleepy. I lost track of time and realized it was 4 hours since he last ate. Just woke him up and now feeding / pumping.
I'm jealous of these hospital nursery stories. After my c section, those 2 nights were brutal. My H went home both nights to try and get a few hours sleep so it was just me who could barely move. Baby's stayed beside mom, no option for nursery. The only sleep I got was when my H came back the next morning, about 2 hours.
My first thought was "omg all those parking payments" when I read that your H left each night. That must have been brutal. Ajax RV was $16 or $20 a day.
I'm jealous of these hospital nursery stories. After my c section, those 2 nights were brutal. My H went home both nights to try and get a few hours sleep so it was just me who could barely move. Baby's stayed beside mom, no option for nursery. The only sleep I got was when my H came back the next morning, about 2 hours.
My first thought was "omg all those parking payments" when I read that your H left each night. That must have been brutal. Ajax RV was $16 or $20 a day.
Yeah parking was brutal. He didn't even tell me how much it was just said- an obscene amount.
I am getting really worried that I might have a kidney stone. I think I am being ridiculous but also can't help it. I went to the walk in clinic yesterday because I had been having symptoms of a nasty UTI for over 24hrs. I've never had one so painful. I originally thought maybe it was gas and constipation, but the pain when I peed was what made me suspicious. It is definitely a UTI (again x3 UGH).
Anyway, I am basically unable to pee. I thought it was just from the pain but nope. I woke MOTN to go and couldn't. I am just imagining a nasty ass kidney stone blocking the way. I have zero other symptoms though. I am reeeeally hoping this resolves with the antibiotics. I am terrified of having to pass a stone. That sounds like the freshest of hells.
My first thought was "omg all those parking payments" when I read that your H left each night. That must have been brutal. Ajax RV was $16 or $20 a day.
Yeah parking was brutal. He didn't even tell me how much it was just said- an obscene amount.
Oof. Well, if you have more babies in the future here's a tip: The parking payment machines have a "lost ticket" option. At RV a lost ticket was a flat rate of $20. That sucks if you were only there for an hour or more, but if you've been parked for more than a day it's great. So next time if your H stays overnight with you, or has someone pick him up so your car stays put, it'll only cost $20
FWIW a hospital security guard told us about this when I had DS.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 26, 2017 8:45:45 GMT -5
This morning has been an f'ing shit show between DS's three year old behavior and my pp hormones. There was so much screaming getting ready for church and I fought back tears through all of mass. I need him to snap out of this quickly so we can get back to normal.
erinshelley21 hang in there I'm sorry you're dealing with toddlerzilla and PP hormones. Hope this afternoon/evening all balances out.
obi can you take ibuprofen or something to help with inflammation in case that's what's causing the lack of flow? Either way hope it's "just" a UTI and not a kidney stone.
erinshelley21 hang in there I'm sorry you're dealing with toddlerzilla and PP hormones. Hope this afternoon/evening all balances out.
obi can you take ibuprofen or something to help with inflammation in case that's what's causing the lack of flow? Either way hope it's "just" a UTI and not a kidney stone.
Post by moutonrouge on Mar 26, 2017 12:00:23 GMT -5
My hospital also did rooming in, which I actually preferred even though I didn't like being there. I was super disappointed we couldn't leave the next day and had to stay two nights. If they're going to do things that way, I'd rather just take baby home and be baby friendly in my own comfortable space vs a 10x10 room crammed with furniture and nurses/doctors coming in and out every hour.
My grandma died a year ago today. I was dealing with it okay until I tried to get dressed and couldn't find a shirt that fit so all of a sudden I was sobbing uncontrollably. She passed away from cancer and we knew it was coming for a few months which helped but it's always hard to say goodbye anyway. Today I'm mostly sad knowing this little one I'm waiting on will never get to meet her since my grandma was the strongest woman I've ever met. My family is having dinner together in my hometown but it's a 4.5 hour drive one way so we aren't able to be there and it kind of sucks.
I'm jealous of these hospital nursery stories. After my c section, those 2 nights were brutal. My H went home both nights to try and get a few hours sleep so it was just me who could barely move. Baby's stayed beside mom, no option for nursery. The only sleep I got was when my H came back the next morning, about 2 hours.
That is awful, I'm sorry about that. I feel like every woman and family should have the option to room in and use the nursery when needed!
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