Hey frecklesnbrains, I was wondering how things went with your mom and the birth. Wasn't she meant to be on vacation right before your due date--did you manage to dodge that on the early end?
As someone with in-laws on vacation right now, I'm wondering this too!
Hey frecklesnbrains, I was wondering how things went with your mom and the birth. Wasn't she meant to be on vacation right before your due date--did you manage to dodge that on the early end?
She went on vacation the day that I ended up giving birth, actually. She just got back. I'm actually glad she was gone... I think she'll be more useful now with my DH going back to work. I wouldn't have wanted her at the hospital.
I'll be 38w on Thursday. I'm too hot, uncomfortable and I don't sleep. My last day at work is Wednesday & I am ready to be off!
I hope everyone who's beyond ready has their baby's soon and I hope that those with outside baby's continue to recover and get into a comfortable routine.
Full on panic mode about work and getting everything done before baby. I know it's not life or death, but I feel like my boss will be disappointed if I don't and I can't deal with being a disappointment.
Generally feeling well. Today I feel a little sick but it's also hot outside and in my office so that is probably the culprit.
I feel like baby dropped a bit because I'm not nearly as uncomfortable, but I'm not really sure if that's the case or the fact I've been living in dresses is helping my comfort level.
At the doctor last Friday she said I'm a fingertip dilated and really thick, so no hope for baby in my mind. I know that can all change in a flash, but overall it was accurate with my last pregnancy so I assume that it will be this time too.
I'm just over three weeks postpartum and feeling really good (despite a bit of crying last night at 3am when I couldn't figure out the swaddle). Given what an emotional mess I was right before she was born I was super nervous how I would be once she was here, but I am really loving being a mom. DH has been back at work for a little while now and we are adjusting ok... though I miss him!
E is doing great. She has been eating up a storm and seems to be slowly getting the hang of sleeping in her pack n play instead of on me. We have been taking walks around the neighborhood with the dog and I love watching her face as she hears sounds!
Almost 38 weeks. Lots of practice contractions and pressure but nothing happening. I do feel like she's dropped because I can breathe so much better which is nice and I am finally over the terrible muscle and back pain I was having for a couple weeks. Still uncomfortable but not as bad. Just ready to meet her! I feel like we are as prepared as we can be at this point so just playing the waiting game.
Baby was born at 38+2 and I'm about a day and a half in. So sore! I think I am sitting too much, moving around more would probably be good for me. But it is going to get a little better every day. Baby swallowed a lot of junk on his way out, apparently. He wasn't very interested in eating the first day and was spitting up a lot. Today was better; he's getting the hang of eating. Tomorrow we go home, which I am both excited for and nervous about.
10 days pp. not doing great emotionally. Going in for a sonogram tomorrow to look at why my postpartum bleeding is still so severe. Not sleeping (due to insomnia, not just feeding) and having a lot of anxiety. Baby is doing great. Big brother is also doing well and is on the upswing from a bad case of hand, foot and mouth last week.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Jun 7, 2016 1:44:58 GMT -5
txmommy14 I'll encourage you to mention your anxiety and insomnia to your OB if you see them tomorrow. They may have some resources and suggestions for you. The postpartum period is so hard, much harder than I thought it would be. I've been struggling too, but hooked myself up with a local mom's support group and a counselor starting this week. I'm optimistic that these things will be helpful. Best wishes to you!
Post by broadwaymama on Jun 7, 2016 2:59:16 GMT -5
4 days PP here. We have our first pedi appointment tomorrow. LO is such a sweet snuggle bunny! Knock on wood she is such an easy baby so far! She has also been cluster feeding so my nipples are super sore! My recovery has been rough. I literally hurt all over. Bleeding out s starting to die down a bit which is good but I feel like she broke my tailbone so any type of sitting hurts after a few minutes. I'm also overly cautious about my stitches because with DD1 I popped one and I DON'T want to do that again! I really hope all you moms with inside babies get them outside really soon!
txmommy14 you've had a rough start with a newborn and illness in your home. I second freckles. Take care of yourself, however you feel is needed. Your body and emotions are going through so much. I'm happy to hear your son is on the mend and I hope you get answers to the bleeding and get a little rest. Hugs
txmommy14 I'll encourage you to mention your anxiety and insomnia to your OB if you see them tomorrow. They may have some resources and suggestions for you. The postpartum period is so hard, much harder than I thought it would be. I've been struggling too, but hooked myself up with a local mom's support group and a counselor starting this week. I'm optimistic that these things will be helpful. Best wishes to you!
Thank you so much! It's crazy how different each experience can be-with DS I had such a relatively easy time and was back to normal life days later, but I also didn't have any postpartum healing issues I'm having now. Best wishes to you, too, and I hope the counselor and moms group are beneficial! I am part of a moms group and have a lot of support through my church and community here. We've had meals provided to us almost every night since her birth, which has also been so helpful!
I'm 37 weeks today. I feel good! I declined a cervical check yesterday at the doctor. I need some more time and didn't want her to get anything going inadvertently. My ultrasound estimated this baby to be 7pounds 6 ounces already. His room is nearly done. I have my usual year end stuff to do at work and four cupcake orders to get done hopefully by early next week. After that I'll feel very ready.
txmommy14 I'll encourage you to mention your anxiety and insomnia to your OB if you see them tomorrow. They may have some resources and suggestions for you. The postpartum period is so hard, much harder than I thought it would be. I've been struggling too, but hooked myself up with a local mom's support group and a counselor starting this week. I'm optimistic that these things will be helpful. Best wishes to you!
Thank you so much! It's crazy how different each experience can be-with DS I had such a relatively easy time and was back to normal life days later, but I also didn't have any postpartum healing issues I'm having now. Best wishes to you, too, and I hope the counselor and moms group are beneficial! I am part of a moms group and have a lot of support through my church and community here. We've had meals provided to us almost every night since her birth, which has also been so helpful!
Every pregnancy/baby/postpartum period is different I guess! I'm glad you have so much support. I don't have much family nearby or community... it's basically just DH and me. There are pros and cons to being so fiercely independent
I'm 4 days PP, home now, but struggling. I'm having a lot of remorse/negative feelings about the delivery (I did last time too) but this time feels worse I think because i physically feel so much worse. Also hurting everywhere, and I've already managed to separate part of the incision when a steri strip got caught on my clothes.
I'm also struggling with not being able to pick up DD or do anything, especially comfortably. It doesn't help DS is nothing like his sister was as an infant. Honestly everything is opposite. The only positive opposite is he is latching for breastfeeding (but that means I'm in the blistered/cracked/bleeding phase already). I'm running on 1 hour of sleep right now. I either forgot how brutal this could be or the difference is just crazy. DD also doesn't understand I had surgery and I hurt and she keeps jumping on or into me, and I've made her cry when I cried or and told her no because it hurt so bad. I'm having a lot of that second sibling mom guilt, especially since i can't even pick her up or play/snuggle like we used to. I hope she knows this is temporary and I still love her so much. I think I could handle the fussy crying baby Better if it didn't hurt so much to just move. I hope this passes quickly.
4 days PP here. We have our first pedi appointment tomorrow. LO is such a sweet snuggle bunny! Knock on wood she is such an easy baby so far! She has also been cluster feeding so my nipples are super sore! My recovery has been rough. I literally hurt all over. Bleeding out s starting to die down a bit which is good but I feel like she broke my tailbone so any type of sitting hurts after a few minutes. I'm also overly cautious about my stitches because with DD1 I popped one and I DON'T want to do that again! I really hope all you moms with inside babies get them outside really soon!
I'm 4 days PP, home now, but struggling. I'm having a lot of remorse/negative feelings about the delivery (I did last time too) but this time feels worse I think because i physically feel so much worse. Also hurting everywhere, and I've already managed to separate part of the incision when a steri strip got caught on my clothes.
I'm also struggling with not being able to pick up DD or do anything, especially comfortably. It doesn't help DS is nothing like his sister was as an infant. Honestly everything is opposite. The only positive opposite is he is latching for breastfeeding (but that means I'm in the blistered/cracked/bleeding phase already). I'm running on 1 hour of sleep right now. I either forgot how brutal this could be or the difference is just crazy. DD also doesn't understand I had surgery and I hurt and she keeps jumping on or into me, and I've made her cry when I cried or and told her no because it hurt so bad. I'm having a lot of that second sibling mom guilt, especially since i can't even pick her up or play/snuggle like we used to. I hope she knows this is temporary and I still love her so much. I think I could handle the fussy crying baby Better if it didn't hurt so much to just move. I hope this passes quickly.
Hoping you start to heal quickly and start feeling better ASAP! Huge giant squishy hugs.
I'm 4 days PP, home now, but struggling. I'm having a lot of remorse/negative feelings about the delivery (I did last time too) but this time feels worse I think because i physically feel so much worse. Also hurting everywhere, and I've already managed to separate part of the incision when a steri strip got caught on my clothes.
I'm also struggling with not being able to pick up DD or do anything, especially comfortably. It doesn't help DS is nothing like his sister was as an infant. Honestly everything is opposite. The only positive opposite is he is latching for breastfeeding (but that means I'm in the blistered/cracked/bleeding phase already). I'm running on 1 hour of sleep right now. I either forgot how brutal this could be or the difference is just crazy. DD also doesn't understand I had surgery and I hurt and she keeps jumping on or into me, and I've made her cry when I cried or and told her no because it hurt so bad. I'm having a lot of that second sibling mom guilt, especially since i can't even pick her up or play/snuggle like we used to. I hope she knows this is temporary and I still love her so much. I think I could handle the fussy crying baby Better if it didn't hurt so much to just move. I hope this passes quickly.
I'm so sorry. Big hugs. I can relate to a lot of what you're saying even though I didn't have a c-section. I'm feeling guilt about being in too much pain/exhausted to do much with DS. Is your husband home still? Do you have any family in town? Thinking about you and hoping it starts to look up for both of us. Remember you just had a baby and a major surgery last week and give yourself a break! You're doing a great job and soon this hard phase will just be a memory.
@cattucino, I'm also having a lot of guilt over bringing home another kid. And about not being able to pick up DD. It's a tough transition for everyone. hope you start to feel better soon. C sections are no easy thing to recover from even without another small human to look after.
cattuccino sending you so much love and healing thoughts. Your body has been through so much trauma try to go easy on yourself. It's only natural to feel guilty but you are right this is only temporary. Huge hugs lady!!
Huge hugs cattuccino!! I hope you're able to heal soon. And your DD knows you love her...it's just that toddlers are irrational. Once this phase is over and you can cuddle her and pick her up, she'll quickly forget this phase ever even happened.
cattuccino your post made me teary eyed. I know I'm going to have similar feelings and it's probably so hard. I hope you recover quickly and feel better soon. Don't be afraid to ask friends or family (if available) for help.
Post by packerfan4life on Jun 7, 2016 13:52:51 GMT -5
Likes are for ((hugs)) for those who are struggling. I'm really nervous for those first few days home from the hospital. I already feel guilty that I'm not as active with DD as I usually am. But remember you will heal and in the long run the older siblings won't remember this at all. And just think how awesome it'll be to have a built in playmaye
I'll be 38 weeks on Friday. I'm vomiting again numerous times a day. Sometimes it's due to acid reflux and sometimes just nausea related. I can't eat food. I can't be reclined at all to sleep at night. I can't walk or change sitting positions very well. I'm basically a miserable human being and need to have this baby.
I slept upright from February onward because of reflux. I warned the nurses at the hospital during labor that I could not be reclined or I would throw up. They wouldn't listen to me and kept making me lay in a reclined position. Eventually I vomitted water and ice chips (since that was all that I could eat during my marathon labor). It wasn't pretty.
I am 2 weeks pp from a vertical c section and tube removal. I feel pretty damn good. I am walking about a mile a day. DD2 should be up to birth weight soon. We are still having to give her a one ounce bottle every three hours and I pump. We try nursing but she just gets tired for the most part. I am going to have an over supply problem when we are nursing full time though. Nothing like pumping 3-4 ounces a feeding when your kid only eats one.
cattuccino I had a lot of resentment after my first. I had a ton of complications pp and was really upset by it all. It is hard to deal with. So I feel ya. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask!
Post by greysonsmom on Jun 7, 2016 16:29:28 GMT -5
cattuccino just reading your update brings tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry. This is just a short period in DD's life, she knows how much you love her. Still it must be so difficult.
Post by Outofhiding on Jun 7, 2016 20:04:38 GMT -5
Hugs cattuccino. Everyone has petty much said it all. I hope this passes soon. Pregnancy and recovery can be so difficult and add to it a toddler who is too young to understand. It all makes for a tough situation.
AFM, I am 38 weeks 4 days. I have been having a rough week physically which has been affecting me mentally. My newest symptom seems to be sciatica on my right side. I feel like I am going to buckle with every step I take. I have a regular OB appointment on Thursday.
Hope everyone gets through the various stages we all are at soon.
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