You're right. I just go crazy with my anxiety over this stuff and it sucks. He's happy and content (except at night haha) so I should trust my pedi and you and my H and everyone else and just drop it. Gahhh.
I wish I could just peer into the future and know that everything I'm doing now is everything I can do, and that it'll be alright. Why does life not work that way?
I completely understand that it's so fucking hard. I know a lot of times I feel like I carry more anxiety since H is gone a lot. Like I need to worry enough for the both of us? I was really really worried after her last appointment because she was gaining so well and then all the sudden it stopped so it really threw me off. It took me a couple days to talk myself off the ledge. I mean...I admit I posted about freaking out about it. It still is in the back of my mind sometime and then I have to remind my brain to shut the fuck up!
Same here. Why am I not surprised? We are the same person.
Also, I made all of my bottles for daycare mixed 3 parts bm/1 part formula. I really hope he drinks it. I figure if I don't have a phonce call by 9:30, that means he drank one bottle and should be okay. FX!!
apk4 - celebrations all around for STTN!!!! And TP to people commenting on LO's size. You're a rock star mom. Don't let anyone make you feel otherwise.
I completely understand that it's so fucking hard. I know a lot of times I feel like I carry more anxiety since H is gone a lot. Like I need to worry enough for the both of us? I was really really worried after her last appointment because she was gaining so well and then all the sudden it stopped so it really threw me off. It took me a couple days to talk myself off the ledge. I mean...I admit I posted about freaking out about it. It still is in the back of my mind sometime and then I have to remind my brain to shut the fuck up!
Same here. Why am I not surprised? We are the same person.
Also, I made all of my bottles for daycare mixed 3 parts bm/1 part formula. I really hope he drinks it. I figure if I don't have a phonce call by 9:30, that means he drank one bottle and should be okay. FX!!
crossing all my crossables! He won't starve himself all day. At least I dont THINK he will
So pretty much I now want to buy dd cute outfits off etsy. I mean, I should probably start looking for first birthday dresses. And sweetsurprise - OMG so freaking cute!
Our weekend was good. Saturday we saw some friends we haven't seen in a while then went to a local festival. Yesterday we went for a long walk and we're going to hit up the swings at the park but dd decided to nap instead.
Not much going on today. More decluttering. Shit it takes FOREVER!
A lot of the other kids were really hesitant with the water but she was splashing and kicking. Everyone was pretty impressed. H's boss gave us the use of his old cabin. it's a tiny one bedroom with 3 loft spaces where people can sleep too. Told us we can use his lake toys too. REALLY nice of them. REALLY REALLY nice of them. I'm pretty excited about getting to the lake more this year.
I started drinking at 11. It was awesome and really uncharacteristic of me. H's boss was like "beer?" and every time I'd be like "YUUUP!" Lol
Um, I'm super jealous. Can I come hang out at the cabin and use the lake toys? I'll bring beer.
My kid STTN!! I don't even care about not talking about it, because I've accepted that it will not happen again haha.
He went to sleep at 8:30 and woke up at 5:30. He just nursed and is eating puffs and watching MMCH. I'm drinking coffee because I'm ready all ready. This is pure insanity right now. I lurve it.
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So I've been having pumping difficulties and you may remember that DS is on the very low end of normal for growth. He hasn't dropped off the chart, but he's dropped curve lines. I've always been paranoid about it and now I feel like even more of a failure because I don't think my breastmilk is enough.
Anyway, in the past week, 3 people that haven't seen him in a few months, told me that he looks like he doesn't grow. First, that seems like a really shitty thing to say. Second, what if he is small because I didn't do enough bm/nursing wise? It makes me feel like shit that I may have caused this. And I want to slap those people.
Yay for sleeping through the night and those people deserve a dick punch. I read somewhere the BF babies tend to be smaller. If your pedi is not concerned you really shouldn't be either. (I know easier said than done.)
It's nice to finally be home but K is a clingy mess. We had one of our worst nights of sleep in a long time and today she won't let me put her down. If I do she makes a beeline for the dog food or sits at a baby gate and cries. I am headed to the gym so she can sit in the gym daycare for an hour. If this is how staying at home is going to be I am going to end up in great shape...
apk4 I'm sorry those people said that about your LO. Not every baby grows the same. You are a wonderful mother and just as PP said, if your pedi isn't concerned then you shouldn't be.
Post by sweetsurprise on Jun 29, 2015 9:22:32 GMT -5
I had a mom fail last night.
DS woke up screaming and I realized the monitor wasn't plugged in all the way and it had run out of batteries... so I hadn't heard him until that moment. I ran into his room and I thought it was the MOTN so I was trying to put him back to sleep but he would not have it. Moar screaming. I thought 'hmm. He must be teething?' I gave him Tylenol and rocked him to sleep. I then went back to bed and realized it was 5:30 am - his wake up time. Oops.
In good news, I got to get ready for work baby free.
My kid STTN!! I don't even care about not talking about it, because I've accepted that it will not happen again haha.
He went to sleep at 8:30 and woke up at 5:30. He just nursed and is eating puffs and watching MMCH. I'm drinking coffee because I'm ready all ready. This is pure insanity right now. I lurve it.
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So I've been having pumping difficulties and you may remember that DS is on the very low end of normal for growth. He hasn't dropped off the chart, but he's dropped curve lines. I've always been paranoid about it and now I feel like even more of a failure because I don't think my breastmilk is enough.
Anyway, in the past week, 3 people that haven't seen him in a few months, told me that he looks like he doesn't grow. First, that seems like a really shitty thing to say. Second, what if he is small because I didn't do enough bm/nursing wise? It makes me feel like shit that I may have caused this. And I want to slap those people.
Slap them!!! DS is the exact same: low in growth, fell off his curve at 4 months. And when he did, I felt just like you. Every time I go to the LC clinic, though, he is gaining exactly what they think he should and tell me how awesome he looks. The last time, they said he was gaining a little more than they expect at his age. I told her I have a hard time pumping enough in the afternoons, but DS seems fine with what must be fewer ounces (he nurses shorter periods as the day goes, too.) She said "Some mamas just make cream. Sounds like he gets what he needs." So keep up the good work!
Try to ignore the comments about weight/growth. You are doing great for your baby.
Weight gain tends to slow around the time. DS went to the doctor for a fever and I was surprised how little he had gained since 6 months. My doctor said it was normal as they are still figuring out solids and burn more calories as they start to get mobile.
My kid STTN!! I don't even care about not talking about it, because I've accepted that it will not happen again haha.
He went to sleep at 8:30 and woke up at 5:30. He just nursed and is eating puffs and watching MMCH. I'm drinking coffee because I'm ready all ready. This is pure insanity right now. I lurve it.
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So I've been having pumping difficulties and you may remember that DS is on the very low end of normal for growth. He hasn't dropped off the chart, but he's dropped curve lines. I've always been paranoid about it and now I feel like even more of a failure because I don't think my breastmilk is enough.
Anyway, in the past week, 3 people that haven't seen him in a few months, told me that he looks like he doesn't grow. First, that seems like a really shitty thing to say. Second, what if he is small because I didn't do enough bm/nursing wise? It makes me feel like shit that I may have caused this. And I want to slap those people.
Slap them!!! DS is the exact same: low in growth, fell off his curve at 4 months. And when he did, I felt just like you. Every time I go to the LC clinic, though, he is gaining exactly what they think he should and tell me how awesome he looks. The last time, they said he was gaining a little more than they expect at his age. I told her I have a hard time pumping enough in the afternoons, but DS seems fine with what must be fewer ounces (he nurses shorter periods as the day goes, too.) She said "Some mamas just make cream. Sounds like he gets what he needs." So keep up the good work!
DS woke up screaming and I realized the monitor wasn't plugged in all the way and it had run out of batteries... so I hadn't heard him until that moment. I ran into his room and I thought it was the MOTN so I was trying to put him back to sleep but he would not have it. Moar screaming. I thought 'hmm. He must be teething?' I gave him Tylenol and rocked him to sleep. I then went back to bed and realized it was 5:30 am - his wake up time. Oops.
In good news, I got to get ready for work baby free.
Haha that is kind of funny. He was like, "NO MOM, I want to play!!"
And also, that must mean he slept pretty well and didn't wake up MOTN?!
DS woke up screaming and I realized the monitor wasn't plugged in all the way and it had run out of batteries... so I hadn't heard him until that moment. I ran into his room and I thought it was the MOTN so I was trying to put him back to sleep but he would not have it. Moar screaming. I thought 'hmm. He must be teething?' I gave him Tylenol and rocked him to sleep. I then went back to bed and realized it was 5:30 am - his wake up time. Oops.
In good news, I got to get ready for work baby free.
Haha that is kind of funny. He was like, "NO MOM, I want to play!!"
And also, that must mean he slept pretty well and didn't wake up MOTN?!
Haha. Yeah. He did pretty well last night! He only woke up once prior to that last night.
@anm happy anniversary! Glad you had a fun date night! jeniece47 oh no! Bummer about the sleep! Hang in there. Now that DS is mobile, being home is exhausting. I try to get out, with or without him, at least once a day. I wish I could hit the gym!
Nothing much happening here. Back to work after our fun weekend. I actually have tons to do, so I'll probably squeeze some work in during nap time. Right now, I'm letting DS watch Rachael Ray so I can eat something for breakfast.
A lot of the other kids were really hesitant with the water but she was splashing and kicking. Everyone was pretty impressed. H's boss gave us the use of his old cabin. it's a tiny one bedroom with 3 loft spaces where people can sleep too. Told us we can use his lake toys too. REALLY nice of them. REALLY REALLY nice of them. I'm pretty excited about getting to the lake more this year.
I started drinking at 11. It was awesome and really uncharacteristic of me. H's boss was like "beer?" and every time I'd be like "YUUUP!" Lol
Um, I'm super jealous. Can I come hang out at the cabin and use the lake toys? I'll bring beer.
It's nice to finally be home but K is a clingy mess. We had one of our worst nights of sleep in a long time and today she won't let me put her down. If I do she makes a beeline for the dog food or sits at a baby gate and cries. I am headed to the gym so she can sit in the gym daycare for an hour. If this is how staying at home is going to be I am going to end up in great shape...
so sorry she's a clingy mess! Maybe she's just uncomfortable where she's at yet or have some teeth coming in. That's exactly how DD is when she's teething. I can't even shit alone
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