erinshelley21 not an overreaction. I would not re-enter the office at all until it was resolved and confirmed no other critters where anywhere on the premises.
Post by seadragon2013 on May 9, 2017 15:01:48 GMT -5
Sleep was okay last night, with two rounds of 3.5 hour sleep. I've had a nice day. DD and I went grocery shopping this morning and for a long stroller walk this afternoon. Now we're hanging out with DS in the backyard. It's so nice out!
Thank you! So far the fever is responding to Tylenol and ibuprofen. Did some hot compresses and am currently pumping and doing breast compressions. After pumping, I'll wake the little guy to have him nurse the more stubborn milk out.
C and I just got home. There is a county park about 20 minutes away. We went there and walked for about 45 minutes. Then I stopped for ice cream on the way home.
My poor DS had such a weird day. We were at the ER till close to midnight last night. I woke him up for breakfast at 7:30 and at 12 or so he asked for me to lie down with him. That never happens, and he slept for a few hours. I woke him up a little after three so he'd still sleep tonight.
So DH got excited and surprised me with my Mother's Day gift a little early. It's a spa day in June. I'll be gone for about 8 hours total. Right now I'm combo-feeding - I'd guess 50/50 formula and breast milk. I'd really like to continue with this routine as long as possible. I don't pump - I hate it, I don't respond to it, it's hard to find time with the toddler, etc.
So my question is does anyone have any suggestions about what to do while I'm at the spa? I usually don't go more than 3 or 4 hours between BF him and I worry I'll be in pain by the end of the day and/or that it will mess with my already limited supply. First world problem, I know!
@priss08, oh no! I'm glad you all are ok but it sounds like you're hurting. Sending speedy recovery vibes your way! Also, I'm glad dd's fussiness has disappeared! Like . said, my dd did the opposite. She was mostly content as a new newborn (as long as you were holding her), then this week it's like a switch (5 weeks). I think the problem today is being overtired but man, I can't wait until she's going to bed like her older sister does (& sleeps through the night)!
I think I already mentioned this a few days ago, but the ugly crying over my toddler being so big continues. 2 nights ago I was lying in bed w/ DD1 ugly crying b/c "I would give anything to see her room back with her crib and baby things 1 more time so I can fully appreciate her baby-ness", and then yesterday I was ugly crying while nursing and rocking A to sleep b/c "I can't even remember the last time I rocked dd1 to sleep & laid her down in her crib". It is literally breaking my heart. H thinks I'm insane but noticeably only makes fun of me for a second before he gets quiet so I think he's secretly mourning the growing up of dd1 too. I can't even imagine how it'll feel as she gets even older. *sobs in a corner...again*
I think it's mostly exhaustion/hormones and how much easier it is to remember all the good/easy times when dd1 was a baby when I'm dealing with a fussy newborn lately. Practically speaking, I know dd1 was miserable and screamed for the 1st 6 weeks straight. Get it together, hormones.
caer if you really don't want to pump I would just hand express
That's a good idea. I wouldn't mind pumping actually since it would only be one day but I'm not sure how it work to drag a pump to the spa or when I could use it. Again, i know it's a good problem to have!
Post by moutonrouge on May 9, 2017 19:46:34 GMT -5
DD got overtired today while we were out, and finally fell asleep at 3:30. She woke up briefly at 4 but has been asleep since. I did a dream feed at 7:30. I'm anxious about how tonight will go. I'm hoping for 2 or fewer wake ups. We'll see.
caer if you really don't want to pump I would just hand express
That's a good idea. I wouldn't mind pumping actually since it would only be one day but I'm not sure how it work to drag a pump to the spa or when I could use it. Again, i know it's a good problem to have!
I'm sure the spa won't mind you pumping while you're there. I bet they have women do it often.
That's a good idea. I wouldn't mind pumping actually since it would only be one day but I'm not sure how it work to drag a pump to the spa or when I could use it. Again, i know it's a good problem to have!
I'm sure the spa won't mind you pumping while you're there. I bet they have women do it often.
Thanks for the reassurance. I've never pumped in public so I'm feeling weird about the situation but it's good to know that I won't be the first if I decide to go that route.
I'm sure the spa won't mind you pumping while you're there. I bet they have women do it often.
Thanks for the reassurance. I've never pumped in public so I'm feeling weird about the situation but it's good to know that I won't be the first if I decide to go that route.
I had to pump at my grandma's viewing when DS was a baby and the funeral home assured me I wasn't the first mama to do it. It happens more than you think I think.
Post by erinshelley21 on May 9, 2017 20:15:45 GMT -5
I am exhausted. The mouse incident wore me out. I spent my lunch break working out and packing all the things for DS's tball game. I didn't pack enough milk for DD so I had to pick the kids up early which was fine. Got to the game a couple minutes late. DS wanted nothing to do with it after he batted once because he wanted to sit with my mom and mil. That resulted in him crying and screaming. We get home and the grandma's came too as a bribe. I see than DD's neck is raw from milk or don't up and it's almost bleeding. I have one kid asleep and working on the other. I still need to wash pump parts and take a shower. And I'm starving.
I would like a Nyquil induced sleep that lasts about 12 hours. As soon as DD is weaned I'm doing it. I'm shipping both kids to my mom and the dog to MIL's on a night DH works and passing the F out. I can't wait.
erinshelley21 I hear you on the sleep. This bachelorette party I'm going away for in a month is so enticing just because I'll get 2 nights of uninterrupted sleep! Sounds glorious. Even the antics of drunk girls partying won't stop this sleeping train.
I would like a Nyquil induced sleep that lasts about 12 hours. As soon as DD is weaned I'm doing it. I'm shipping both kids to my mom and the dog to MIL's on a night DH works and passing the F out. I can't wait.
OMG this. I was still nursing dd1 when I got pregnant w/ A, so I didn't feel like I could fully enjoy a night b/c I couldn't have a drink, but all I wanted was a night to myself (or even just w/ H b/c we are happy ignoring each other and zoning out on our own for a few hours) once dd1 was weaned. This time around, knowing getting pregnant again anytime soon is not the plan, I cannot wait to wean A and get a night with no children so I can just veg and sleep!
T has been sleeping since 7. It's 10:30. This is unheard of for him. Maybe he is falling into his own routine. We gave him a bath and then I fed him and he has been out since. Will try again tomorrow!
caer my H and I had a date night this weekend, and I freaked out as we were boarding the train bc I started to feel "full" and realized I hadn't pumped in about 7 hours. (This was also the BEGINNING of our date!)
I was determined to make the night fun, so I had a drink, watched a video on hand expression and headed to the bathroom. It was easier than I expected, and gave me a sense of freedom. (I have anxiously rushed home to avoid engorgement on several occasions...)
We just had a 4 hour sleep stretch - ds has slept a total of 11 hours since yesturday at 3am! That's up from 7 hours total the day before. Omg I think this napping is working already.
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