QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal...
How far along are you/how old is baby? 2 weeks old
What's new with baby (size, development)? He's growing, the newborn clothes are getting a little snug. He was also a bit more alert during the days this weekend.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope.
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? I'm starting to feel more "normal" again, which makes everything a lot easier.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I wasn't looking forward to returning to the newborn stage, but my baby is definitely a lot easier than my toddler these days. I know he's still adjusting to having a sibling, but he melts down over the smallest things and it's driving me crazy!
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Nothing this week.
Did you do anything for yourself this week? Not really.
Anything else you want to add?
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal... Not really, I specifically made no plans for this summer!
What's new with baby (size, development)? He was born at 7 lbs and weighed 6 lbs 13 oz yesterday at 4 days old
Any upcoming appointments this week? We had our first pediatrician appt yesterday. Otherwise we'll have his two week appt and circumcision in about a week.
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Poor little guy is constipated. I was hoping to just cut wheat from my diet this time, but I think I'm going to do dairy too just in case that's causing it.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant - the prospective client I hosted last week at two days overdue decided to move forward with a different firm. I guess a related rave is that at least I don't have to go to any more meetings with these people while on ML. Rave - it's still early days, but so far the transition from two to three kids seems smoother than from one to two.
What is the last thing you bought for baby? I picked up a couple outfits for him when we went to target together on Friday.
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I'm letting DH do a lot of the big kid stuff so I can cuddle with baby. I'm planning to get a blow out on Thursday because we go to DD's pre-K promotion ceremony and picnic on Friday, and it will be the first time we see a lot of our school parent friends since having baby. I think I'll have my mom come with me and just walk him around for 45 min while I'm there.
Anything else you want to add?
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal... I want to take advantage of summer here and try to take baby to the beach regularly. DH is off this week for paternity leave so we may go for the first time tomorrow. I also think that losing the baby weight is going to be a little harder this time since I'm older and it's my third kid, so I really want to focus on healthy eating. My two preschoolers are brutally honest - they keep telling me how my belly is still so big, and DS called my arms 'wibbly-wobbly'
Post by starsandshamrocks123 on Jun 19, 2017 18:30:47 GMT -5
mreve +1 to toddler woes. DS (3 yo) is also having meltdowns over small stuff. He's a good kid and will be fine when he adjusts. He's attention seeking now- like taking and hiding DH's phone when he's late for work and laughing as DH gets frustrated. He's definitely pushing buttons, etc. I feel bad but we are very low on patience around here, so making an effort to keep calm is a struggle.
starsandshamrocks123 my DS only turns 2 in July, but your post sounds the same as what we're dealing with. At least he seems to really like his little brother, just not sharing our time/attention.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Up to 6lbs 14oz! Still working on getting back to birth weight (7lbs 7oz)
Any upcoming appointments this week? Had mommy and me group at the clinic today and did a weight check. Weight check for Eli and 2 week post c-section follow up for me on Wednesday.
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Still just a sleepy sleepy babe
Rants/Raves/Questions? Raves-he gained weight the last two appointments! Rave-I am up to 20+ ml each pumping sessions. I know it doesn't seem like much but with my lack of supply still, this feels awesome! (Used to get like 3-4ml per pump last week)
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Formula to supplement with
Did you do anything for yourself this week? Got out and about for a short time everyday. I need to just get out of the house and not feel stuck.
Anything else you want to add? Notta
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal...
I plan to really focus and promote my LuLaRoe business. I want to grow it so that it can replace my full-time job. I am close but really looking forward to the time to boost it. My goal is to be able to be a SAHM by the end of the year through LLR.
I also am working on staying on track with healthy eating now and then when I get the go ahead, working out.
Biggest goal, not working while on leave. So far I have done really well, only answered a couple emails and one phone call. 😀
Post by trebletrouble13 on Jun 19, 2017 19:10:28 GMT -5
How far along are you/how old is baby? 3 days old!
What's new with baby (size, development)? She is an outside baby and we are home from the hospital.
Any upcoming appointments this week? 2 day (post-discharge) checkup tomorrow afternoon.
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Well, having the baby is a pretty big change... But a change since baby was born is that I'm healing faster than I expected. I forgot my ibuprofen dose for an extra 3 hours and still felt fine, so I will be decreasing my dose from here on out.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: no pain meds for delivery is bonkers. Rave: I'm definitely healing faster this time around. Questions: still, why would anyone want to do that without pain meds? (I'm being dramatic and silly). No questions ATM, I will likely think of some later though.
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Oatmeal to help my supply stay strong until she decides how much she is going to nurse.
Did you do anything for yourself this week? Had a baby! Bought myself more pads and Tucks.
Anything else you want to add? I still plan to write my birth story, just haven't had time between delivery, family visits, and adapting to being a family of 4.
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Figure out our "new normal," figure out how we will be getting out and about when it is just me and the kids.
Post by maggie6424 on Jun 19, 2017 19:13:04 GMT -5
39+2 Skateboard 39 week visit on Wednesday where I'll have her sweep me. Then I'm scheduling an induction for Friday. Tons of cramps and action in my cervix. Spd developed, so my pelvic bone feels like it's being ripped apart in the front. I got a wet/dry amope pedi thing from Walmart for $30. It's fucking amazing to have smooth soft feet. Just ordered the playmat, snuza, monitor, and diaper caddy. Nothing for myself, except maybe Starbucks. I want this kid out. I'm trying everything but nothing is working. Being a sahm, our only goals include getting the addition done and getting the farm going.
Meagan
31 dx with PCOS 2010
DS1 12-29-11 Matthew
BFP 10/19/13 missed mc at 5 weeks discovered at 8 weeks. D&C 11/18/13
BFP 2/16/14 EDD 10/31/14
DS2 11-4-14 Alex
Post by maggie6424 on Jun 19, 2017 20:10:43 GMT -5
sdlaura I'm worried about losing the weight this time, too. I hit goal with weight watchers the day after I got my bfp. I had hardly gained anything til 34 weeks. Now it's like my body realized it needed to put on some fat. cateyes can I ask if you know what's causing your supply issue? Only because I super feel your pain.. I had a breast reduction at 23, and the surgeon told me I'd have no issues with breastfeeding. I should've done my research! With ds1 I produced maybe 60 ml per day at 4 weeks. Ds2 I produced 4oz a day at 4 weeks. I'm hoping this time will be even better.
Meagan
31 dx with PCOS 2010
DS1 12-29-11 Matthew
BFP 10/19/13 missed mc at 5 weeks discovered at 8 weeks. D&C 11/18/13
BFP 2/16/14 EDD 10/31/14
DS2 11-4-14 Alex
sdlaura I'm worried about losing the weight this time, too. I hit goal with weight watchers the day after I got my bfp. I had hardly gained anything til 34 weeks. Now it's like my body realized it needed to put on some fat. cateyes can I ask if you know what's causing your supply issue? Only because I super feel your pain.. I had a breast reduction at 23, and the surgeon told me I'd have no issues with breastfeeding. I should've done my research! With ds1 I produced maybe 60 ml per day at 4 weeks. Ds2 I produced 4oz a day at 4 weeks. I'm hoping this time will be even better.
It is unknown for sure but I have a lot of risk factors for low supply struggles such as infertility, PCOS, c-section, and age (apparently 30 is not the new 20). So we aren't sure yet if I will always have low supply or if it could kick in. Right now we are doing everything possible to overstim my supply.
How far along are you/how old is baby? 3 weeks today
What's new with baby (size, development)? He's sleeping much better at night, allows me to put him down to sleep in his crib.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Nothing for baby, but my back has been sore and achy the last few days with discomfort around the epidural site, seems weird for the epidural site to start hurting now
Rants/Raves/Questions?
What is the last thing you bought for baby? A baby memory book
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I had a shower yesterday, does that count? Anything else you want to add?
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal... Get the house organized, maybe paint the downstairs hallway
Oops. Forgot I have a rave, baby finally took a bottle of pumped milk Sunday with H. Hoping to have him take over one nighttime feeding soon! And this means I can go get my haircut now that I know MIL will be able to feed him while she watches him for me.
Post by ihatepizza on Jun 19, 2017 23:57:19 GMT -5
How far along are you/how old is baby? One month (and three days)
What's new with baby (size, development)?she is 8 1/2 pounds, that's three pounds in three weeks (quite a contrast to all my pregnancy growth ultrasounds where she wasn't growing)
Any upcoming appointments this week? Off to the pedi for routine bloodwork - she is being monitored because of my autoimmune conditions
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? I know it's not popular opinion but I just want to have sex again
Rants/Raves/Questions? My rant is about the Mosquitos/ black flies, they are usually gone by now, just want to get outside again
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Mosquito net ! Oh and I've been buying her dresses/ girl clothes because they are so cute
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I don't let DH get up with me at night, he's not functional when he is tired and honestly I'm up anyways feeding. Instead he has "father/daughter time" where he has her from 8-11 so I can get three solid hours in a row, I pump a bottle for him after my 7am feed (only on his days off of course). This is "me time" and I don't have to worry about her so I sleep great
Anything else you want to add? Finally have the hang of the ergo baby, I think she was just too small for it before
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal...[/quote] right now it's thank you cards, but I do plan on doing classes with her during the year. I want to try to get out every day
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
Post by applemuffins on Jun 20, 2017 0:00:16 GMT -5
How far along are you/how old is baby? 4 weeks already!
What's new with baby (size, development)? I weighed him on my bathroom scale and he's close to 10lbs Now!
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? He is getting cranked. Usually in the evening and wants to nurse, but then he spits up and gets gassy from being too full. But he refuses a paci.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Breastfeeding still painful. Ugh. It seems to get a little better, then gets bad again. Not sure what the deal is with that. Rant: DH and I have been sleeping in separate rooms since DS was born since DH has had a bad cough. Tonight is our first night in the same bed. He is snoring... So I am going to be sleep deprived from him and from baby. Ugh. I know it's a jerk of me and he cant help it, but I prefer sharing a bed with DD at this rate :/
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Clothes
Did you do anything for yourself this week? Not really that I can think of
Anything else you want to add? My mom and brother are here visiting. I'm happy to have them, I just wish we had a bigger place. It's going to be so cramped and crowded. And now we will have 5 adults and a 3 year old sharing one bathroom. Fun fun...
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal... Not in particular, but I do want to start doing some at home activities with DD to prepare her for preschool. My biggest goal is to have her writing her name before school starts. She knows how to spell it, and she is so interested in letters and letter sounds. Lately she has been trying to figure out beginning sounds of words. She's going to be reading simple words soon, I think!
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
How far along are you/how old is baby? 40 weeks + 1 day
What's new with baby (size, development)? Beach ball
Any upcoming appointments this week? Tomorrow
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? Since last week's check-in, I've had cramps and Braxton Hicks all day long for days. Quiets down at night.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave - Still a great pregnancy!
Rant - Certain people keep checking in to see if baby is on the way. I'm over it. I won't forget to tell you when baby is here! Stop asking!
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Nada
Did you do anything for yourself this week? We bought two good bottles of wine and H got me some niiiiiice bourbon for when baby arrives.
Anything else you want to add? I don't mind waiting for baby. But at 41 weeks they'll do a NST and US for fluid levels and if either is not picture perfect they'll start an induction. Really want to avoid that. Baby, please come before Wednesday!
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal...
Adjust to being a family of 3. I'd like to start and keep up weekly and monthly photos of baby and keep their album up to date (unlike my other ones).
Post by teachermomtobe on Jun 22, 2017 20:17:07 GMT -5
How far along are you/how old is baby? 2 weeks today
What's new with baby (size, development)? Back over birth weight! She is starting to cry just to cry and be fussy but she is also more alert
Any upcoming appointments this week? She had a 2 week appt yesterday and is doing great!
Any new symptoms or changes (you or baby)? I feel good overall but feel very sore if I am too active during the day.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: She goes from not hungry to hangry instantly. We are even watching the sign closely but she gives like no warning! Rave: she's so cute!
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Formula
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I told DH that being able to have a warm shower that isn't rushed is my "alone time" right now so I have been enjoying showering this week.
Anything else you want to add?
QOTW: Do you have any major goals for your maternity leave/first few months of baby's life? Besides the obvious, say, take good care of baby type goal... Try not to think about work once school starts in Sept since I am home until November. Enjoy every day with her.
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