Post by broadwaymama on May 28, 2016 16:13:02 GMT -5
We went to a little historical village by the Del water gap today. I feel bad because DH was looking forward to it and I don't think I was much fun (too hot and slow). We had a nice ride through the mountains though so I'm sure he enjoyed that. We have 100% opted out of the BBQ on Monday! Yaaaay! I'm inviting people over for burgers tomorrow if they want but will be content with just us if no one comes.
I'm exhausted. The birthday party we went to today was lots of fun, but so tiring. Of course, I got tons of comments and expert opinions from people about when I would go into labor. My mom is convinced that I'm going to have this baby any day. My dad says that I definitely haven't dropped enough yet for labor to be imminent. Who knew they were such experts?!
My dad says that I definitely haven't dropped enough yet for labor to be imminent. Who knew they were such experts?!
Where i was volunteering on Thursday one of the customers looked at me and said, "honey you've dropped. You're gonna have that baby anytime now!" I smiled politely. I wanted to say,"oh honey how can you tell!?!? I've never seen you before!"
My dad says that I definitely haven't dropped enough yet for labor to be imminent. Who knew they were such experts?!
Where i was volunteering on Thursday one of the customers looked at me and said, "honey you've dropped. You're gonna have that baby anytime now!" I smiled politely. I wanted to say,"oh honey how can you tell!?!? I've never seen you before!"
Awesome, so you get an unsolicited opinion and you get called honey!
Update: we did soccer, tap shoes, exchanged shoes, bought dd a gift "from" her baby sister on the sly, that we will give her in the hospital. Then we went to lunch and Nordstrom where I did damage on their 40% of sale for both kids. Then, we ended with snow cones for everyone. When we got home, dd and I both napped for two hours. DH woke me up to tell me he was starting dinner. I love him.
It was the truly the loveliest day. I keep thinking this is possibly our last weekend as a family of 3... And today was perfect. Sigh.
My MIL told me that baby will come any minute because I deep cleaned yesterday.
I have a car detailing scheduled for next Sunday and a house deep cleaning scheduled for the day after. Now I'm nervous that I'll end up having the baby before they happen. Way more likely that I'll be overdue and pissed off about it in a few weeks
Post by Flair Underwood on May 28, 2016 19:58:53 GMT -5
A random stranger told me today that I'm having twins... Another told me "any day, huh!"
As for us - my mom just told me this morning that my sister and nephew came in from across the state for the weekend. No notice or planning, but we said "oh, okay we'll be down Sunday." So DD has been excited ALL DAY to go down to my moms tomorrow. So tonight after DD goes to bed I get a text : "your nephew has fifths diseases. Do NOT come down tomorrow."
I got to take an hour long nap today so I'm much happier. Allergies are killing me though.
In baby related news, all new baby clothes are washed & put away and we're almost completely packed for the hospital. I might need to throw in a few things for me last minute but the baby's coming home clothes and DH's stuff are all taken care of.
I somehow went from "it is way too early to pack for the hospital and install a carseat" to "oh crap, I should have already done those things" in the blink of an eye. I have no idea what happened to weeks 34-37.
I somehow went from "it is way too early to pack for the hospital and install a carseat" to "oh crap, I should have already done those things" in the blink of an eye. I have no idea what happened to weeks 34-37.
Yes, I do not recommend having your husband pack for you while you are in the hospital. His idea of toiletries was 4 eye shadow palettes and my eczema medication (not currently having eczema issues). He thought dry shampoo was autocorrect because he'd never heard of such a thing. Plus 12 pairs of underwear. Twelve. Ha ha.
I somehow went from "it is way too early to pack for the hospital and install a carseat" to "oh crap, I should have already done those things" in the blink of an eye. I have no idea what happened to weeks 34-37.
Yes, I do not recommend having your husband pack for you while you are in the hospital. His idea of toiletries was 4 eye shadow palettes and my eczema medication (not currently having eczema issues). He thought dry shampoo was autocorrect because he'd never heard of such a thing. Plus 12 pairs of underwear. Twelve. Ha ha.
Hahaha! Thank you for my first laugh of the day! I guess he wanted to be sure you had the perfect smokey eye to meet your LO?! During my meeting last week with the other moms due around the same time our midwife recommended to pack a "husband bag". It has all the stuff you need during labor, hospital papers, hair ties, Chapstick, lotion, snacks....and so on. This way that immediate stuff is right there and easy for him. She told us the story of a guy who emptied out his wife's entire bag and purse on the labor room floor looking for something, she told him he better not let her see it or he might not meet his new child lol!
Post by broadwaymama on May 29, 2016 5:49:46 GMT -5
I swear this baby is moving the wrong direction. Last night it was sitting so high I was having breathing issues. The last couple mornings I have woken up with back pain and sore ribs. This whole pregnancy I have been carrying so low...now your gonna move up?! Silly baby the way out is the other direction!!
That's so funny woodengirl07! MH would probably do about the same with everything except the dry shampoo. I can't get him to stop using my dry shampoo!
I somehow went from "it is way too early to pack for the hospital and install a carseat" to "oh crap, I should have already done those things" in the blink of an eye. I have no idea what happened to weeks 34-37.
Yes, I do not recommend having your husband pack for you while you are in the hospital. His idea of toiletries was 4 eye shadow palettes and my eczema medication (not currently having eczema issues). He thought dry shampoo was autocorrect because he'd never heard of such a thing. Plus 12 pairs of underwear. Twelve. Ha ha.
Lol! DH packed me nail polish. Ya know, with all the free time we've had this week. And light pink and white pants. We're heading home now to shower and pick up a few things, but his original choices are pretty freaking hilarious!
I was hoping that DS would sleep in today after such a long day yesterday. Instead we've been up since 5 and started dancing to Kidz Bop at 6. I don't know where this kid gets his energy, but he takes all of mine!
I somehow went from "it is way too early to pack for the hospital and install a carseat" to "oh crap, I should have already done those things" in the blink of an eye. I have no idea what happened to weeks 34-37.
Yes, I do not recommend having your husband pack for you while you are in the hospital. His idea of toiletries was 4 eye shadow palettes and my eczema medication (not currently having eczema issues). He thought dry shampoo was autocorrect because he'd never heard of such a thing. Plus 12 pairs of underwear. Twelve. Ha ha.
I'm dying at this - hilarious!
I'm so glad my bag is packed. Who knows what my H would consider a necessity or toiletry.
Hi Laadies! I'm back and typing this with one hand:) DD and I were released from the Hospital yesterday! It felt like I'd been there forever (I went in Monday evening). Everything is pretty surreal right now. I did not expect to have a baby last week. I'm struggling a lot with recovery from my unplanned cesarean and I'm finding breast feeding to be difficult (Baby won't latch without a nipple shield, and even then its hit or miss). But I've been pumping and feeding her the little that I get in a bottle which she quickly drinks. I'm sad about supplementing with so much formula. I'm not against formula, I just want her to want my milk too and I don't want her to develop a preference.
Reading your posts gave me a good laugh. woodengirl07 and soultrane, I packed the week before giving birth bc one of my friends said to me "you haven't packed? you better get on it... do you really want to rely on [insert DH's name] to pack you a bag if you end up in the hospital?" I had visions of all sorts of stuff being packed that I didn't want or need, and all of thee essentials being left home. So its funny that this actually happened to you two.
packerfan4life, I begged DH to pack a bag and he never did. Day two at the hospital he's complaining about needing to shower and change his shirt. Needless to say, I wasn't sympathetic.
Post by packerfan4life on May 29, 2016 7:36:13 GMT -5
Glad you're both home bgkc4! Sorry you guys are struggling with breastfeeding. Hopefully she'll figure out the latching thing soon
I plan on giving my H zero sympathy for being unprepared. But I'm also not too worried since after baby is born our plan is for him to go home with the toddler. So he won't need much. Plus we live close to the hospital
Welcome home bgkc4! I'm sorry dd is having issues with breastfeeding but it'll come. If you haven't already, go visit a lactation consultant. I found when I had trouble with ds latching she helped me in 5 min. I waited over a week to see her which was dumb in hindsight since she helped so quickly. Enjoy being home and getting adjusted with a newborn.
All the husband's packing made me lol. Dh isnt packing anything because he plans to come home and take care of ds. Today is our anniversary. We don't have big plans because I can barely walk since I've dropped so much *waddle waddle* Dh just left to go get me something... We'll see what surprise is in store. I woke up at 3 this morning and I think I had some mild contractions. I couldn't fall asleep so I completed my target registry! I'm a very good late night shopper.
Post by frecklesnbrains on May 29, 2016 8:25:38 GMT -5
bgkc4 welcome home!! It sounds like you're both doing an amazing job after such a rough delivery. Keep up the pumping - your milk will be plentiful before you know it. It just takes so much patience on both your part and babies. Above all else, make sure you're kind to yourself - she'll be fed, and grow, and thrive regardless of how you get there. I hope you get some rest for your own recovery too, and that you have some supportive people around. Hugs!
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