Post by Flair Underwood on Jun 8, 2016 7:50:38 GMT -5
Me? We have to be at the hospital in 1 hour to check in for my RCS that they scheduled last night. DH is still at work and my MIL will be here in just a couple minutes.... Yeah, I'd rather he be to take care of that ball of crazy.... Feeling a bit antsy.
Have a great day, ladies! May everyone feel better and less stressed!
Same old, same old for me. Working from home. I think a friend is bringing dinner tonight. I might attempt a walk around the block this evening...watch out, I'm a wild woman! I'm sure that will entertain the neighborhood. Any day, babies!
Today is our last day before the crazy sets is. I think we're taking DS to the splash park and then out to dinner. DH has graduation tomorrow and my mom arrives Friday. My RCS is still scheduled for Monday at 11, unless my doctor's appointment reveals anything surprising tomorrow.
DH is driving me mad, and think he thinks he's helping so I'm trying not to get to worked up. The problem is that he is not a schedule person. He doesn't really have a time he has to be at work. So, since the baby has been here he hangs around the house so late. He's not doing anything, just hanging around...but it interferes with me being able to get our day started with any type of a schedule. I have to wait around for him to decide to shower, before the girls and I do. Then he acts like I'm being lazy with the girls when we aren't dressed by the time he decides to leave at 10. I just wish he would leave (harsh, I know) or actually doing something helpful, like giving the girls a shower...sorry for the rant;)
Yes more babies! Flair Underwood good luck!! Your husband better get home pronto!
Going on another hike today. We all sound like we're in the same boat. I'm still working as much as possible to stay busy. I went shopping yesterday for some post baby wardrobe. I got a bunch of loose fitting tops and two rompers that have snaps on the chest and wide straps. After ds I felt so frumpy so hopefully this will help this time around. I also realized I prob won't be shopping with two in tow so it was smart to go now while I can. It was weird to not be able to try anything on and I was trying to take into account ginormous boobs. My mil told me I should do jumping jacks and take a hot shower. So funny what advice I'm getting these days. I got about 20+ texts asking where baby was yesterday. It's very thoughtful of everyone to be concerned but unfortunately it's just adding to my stress of not being in control of baby's arrival. Dh keeps saying how he's in no rush for baby to come. I understand where he's coming from cause I know it'll be way more stressful etc but excuse me I'm the one who's way uncomfortable here!
My OB appointment went well today. Baby kept growing, but I lost almost 2 pounds. My OB wasn't concerned with that, but told me to just keep taking the zofran. It's been working really well for me so far. I don't know if this is a STM thing or not, but I've now had 2 cervical checks from 2 different people that weren't even the least bit uncomfortable. That was not my experience last time at all. I'll take it!
You know what is super fun? Mom guilt. M has jaundice, which is common and normal, but the nurse practitioner was so stern about feeding and just made me feel really responsible for it. I know it wasn't entirely in my head because DH was super pissed off after she left. I don't think she was really being unkind, just emphatic, and it was a little hard for the sleep deprived, insecure new parents. He's getting retested this morning to see if he needs the special lights.
Today should be my last day at work. But things are slipping out because my temp, while competent, is super slow & they want me to be here when she leads her first meeting which was suppose to be yesterday, now it may get pushed out to Friday. I already have all my leave paper work filled for today so I think it'll be a hassle in more ways than one if I stay more days. We'll see.
My baby won't give me a break. First he cluster fed for two weeks, now he's fussy fussy fussy and demanding to be held and walked/bounced constantly. No sleep for mama. *sigh*
My mom is coming today and staying for a week. I hope that's helpful.
I'm sorry vivela! I really feel like health professionals sometimes don't think about how the tone they use can impact how we feel. You're doing a great job!
Post by frecklesnbrains on Jun 8, 2016 9:53:06 GMT -5
I'll echo the voice of support vivela! Jaundice is so common and it's definitely not your fault. Some babies are just prone to it, and it's related to things like the timing of baby's pooping and your milk coming in and other things that are totally out of your control. You're doing an amazing job - keep it up, and the jaundice will improve with time even if he does need the lights.
babyzebra, the cervical checks seemed a lot easier for me this time too. With DS1, they were borderline painful. With this guy, they were borderline uncomfortable but nothing like last time.
vivela, we dealt with bilirubin issues with both of our guys. Just keep feeding him and keeping track of his poops, but there's really nothing else you can do unless they prescribe photo therapy. If he does need photo therapy, it's really not that bad - just a little light blanket to wear for a few days. Sorry that the NP made you feel bad about it though! Hang in there and know that it will pass!!
We are officially on our own as a family of four! I dropped FIL off at the airport a few hours ago and I'm so excited to finally establish our own routine. G went back to daycare today so C and I are just hanging out at home one on one. So far, it's great!
I'm picking up my grandmother from the airport in a couple hours and should be finishing the last minute cleaning buuuut I'm laying in my sheet-less bed. At least I got those washed!
I've been sleeping like a rock lately. I've only gotten up once the past few nights which is crazy since last weeks Fitbit summary said my "average times awakened" was 23. Unfortunately, I'm feeling just as tired.
Just another day at work here. At least there's air conditioning. 8 more days (max).
And the a/c isn't working today. It's like 80 degrees on here. My hands are already getting that hard to bed swelling. Grrrrr. Let's go maintenance this was the ONE bright side to still working
Today should be my last day at work. But things are slipping out because my temp, while competent, is super slow & they want me to be here when she leads her first meeting which was suppose to be yesterday, now it may get pushed out to Friday. I already have all my leave paper work filled for today so I think it'll be a hassle in more ways than one if I stay more days. We'll see.
Edited for clarity(hopefully. I'm tired)
ugh, I really hope you don't have to stay more days! Now is not the time for sudden changes in plan--enough is unknown already.
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