dontstopbelievin I get anxiety about anything/everything at night, I will listen to podcasts or listen to a tv show I've watched a million times (Friends, 30 Rock)and just turn my iPad over so it's not lighting up the room. Having something to listen to helps me fall back asleep.
AFM, this is my first full week off work, I'm trying to keep myself busy but it's tricky. I enjoyed the pool so much the other day I might go with my nephew to the pool in his condo complex today, but it's not sunny here yet.
Post by littleducky on Jun 13, 2016 11:20:18 GMT -5
I'm also in the still pregnant and still working thread. The things I actually have to do at work are starting to wrap up, though, so I'm not sure what there will be left for me to do by the end of the week.
My OB says no way no how am I going past 39 weeks given my various complications, so baby girl will be here by a week from tomorrow, one way or another! Definitely hoping to go into labor rather than have another induction, so we'll see.
Another vote for earplugs, I am a very light sleeper and wore them pre baby but you can definitely still hear all of 'important' baby noises while filtering out their little grunts and groans.
DH went back to work today, it was nice having him home last week but I'm also enjoying this time alone with the baby. Unfortunately he's heading back to work incredibly stressed after a big upset following a re organization, I feel terrible that he had to go through this right now.
Big wins on the feeding front though, the baby has been refusing bottles, I think she prefers to nurse but then gets frustrated because there's not nearly enough there. I tried a wider bottled nipple yesterday (a freebie from motherhood maternity) and success, she loves them.
csat sorry about your DH's re-org, that is really sucky to have that happen right now. I hope his job is secure, although I know it's stressful no matter what.
It's only 10:30 and I've texted all my family & friends and talked to my dad twice. I'm just a little bit needy and bored at home. I need a project but I generally don't have any energy. I'm sure if I got some exercise it would help on all fronts.
Post by princessisadora on Jun 13, 2016 12:36:10 GMT -5
2dogs2kids that decision is never easy but it is the last kindness we can provide them after all those years they have loved us unconditionally. *hugs*
Post by packerfan4life on Jun 13, 2016 13:48:48 GMT -5
2dogs2kids I'm so sorry. I would be a wreck right now if I were in your position. Just remember sometimes the kindest things we can do for people/pets in their final days is allow their suffering to end. Not that it's ever easy.
Huge ((hugs)) to the still pregnant ladies. I spent all pregnancy planning on going to 41 weeks and was totally fine with it. Until I hit 38 weeks and then I was just so mentally done with work and done with being pregnant. And the waiting/unknown starts to wear on you. The good news is the end is near for everyone
Thanks GOmamab15, fortunately his job is secure but his position is being moved around and there are a lot of ugly politics involved, he's coming home soon to work the rest of the day from home, I guess things did not go well this morning. It's definitely bad timing.
You ladies are all SOOOO close!!! So excited for you guys.
It's storming a ton here. My Mom took DS to visit my grandparents about an hour away so it's just me and DD today-which is CRAZY, because she's just....sleeping? Crazy to not chase after a toddler, too. This morning I had my first, "Oh no, how am I going to handle two kids alone?" real moment. DS did something that he needed a time out for, and I was nursing the baby, so I really couldn't do anything about it and was stuck. Thankfully my Mom is still in town but I had that, "Oh crap, how do I discipline him while I am nursing? He is probably going to get away with a lot...."
I only slept about an hour total last night so I am feeling a little delirious. DH was complaining that she was fussing some in the night and I have no sympathy. She wasn't even crying, just making newborn noises. He's going to be shocked when she actually wakes up from her newborn slumber and is screaming all night!
STMs, at what age do you guys think you can tell if you have a laid back or difficult baby?
birdhut I had over 6 hours of contractions (5 mins apart) and at my appointment the next day there was no change. I had barely any contractions in the next week and at the next appointment I was at a four (had only been a 1)...don't let it get you down;) I sat on a yoga ball that week, not sure if it helped...
birdhut I had over 6 hours of contractions (5 mins apart) and at my appointment the next day there was no change. I had barely any contractions in the next week and at the next appointment I was at a four (had only been a 1)...don't let it get you down;) I sat on a yoga ball that week, not sure if it helped...
Thanks! I've been on the exercise ball too and went for a walk today. I guess it probably doesn't matter how much pressure she's putting on me if she's just not ready or my body isn't. Just confusing and frustrating as I'm sure you know.
DH just informed me he may have gotten a job offer. He's waiting for the official offer. It's a huge raise for us...like 50k more. But, it would mean we have to move...away from everyone. It makes me not want to take it, but financially we have to.
STMs, at what age do you guys think you can tell if you have a laid back or difficult baby?
I'm very curious about this as well. DS was fussy from almost the beginning but I don't know how much of that was due to feeding issues. Still I'd say definitely by one month if not sooner his excessive fussiness, poor sleeping day and night and difficulty consoling was pretty apparent.
DH just informed me he may have gotten a job offer. He's waiting for the official offer. It's a huge raise for us...like 50k more. But, it would mean we have to move...away from everyone. It makes me not want to take it, but financially we have to.
I'm sorry it is such a rough choice. It is so great you will have extra income, but I totally get that moving away from everyone would so difficult. Is it very far from where you are now?
Post by broadwaymama on Jun 13, 2016 17:07:05 GMT -5
I survived!!!! Made the trip to work and dropped off my stuff without incident (and a side trip through the D&D drive through). DD1 fell asleep in the car on the way back which made her super grumpy for lunch and about 2 hours. Then we went to the playground where Dd2 was a bit fussy but at least the other two got some energy out and I got to sit and eat my yogurt lunch while I rocked the stroller with my foot. Then we came home and I had all intentions of making dinner but DD2 decided to cluster feed, then pass out on me which only made me want to fall asleep. DH just got home and we ordered Mexican take out!
Had baby R's 4 day appointment today. He is back to his birth weight and she said I don't need to wake him up for feedings anymore. Sleep baby sleep. She also said he looks and is acting like a 2 week old. Benefit of a big ass baby! He still looks teeny tiny to me though. Bad news: ds woke up from nap with a fever. Please think good thoughts that the fever stays away from baby. I also feel terrible for ds but he's in th basement watching planes with my sister so I don't think life is too tough.
Thinking about all you mamas with inside babies. Crossing my toes and fingers they come soon! csat2dogs2kids I'm sorry for your hard news.
Question: does anyone else's LO grunt and strain all night long? He seems so uncomfortable when laying down. He seems to sleep somewhat thru it, but it keeps me up.
DH and I took DD to the pedi this morning for this exact reason! (Overreacting new parents that we are:) The doctor listened to her bowels and said everything is normal. It's just something newborns do. DD was up most of last night crying, grunting, straining, squirming and arching her back. It appeared she had to make a bowel movement but she didn't make one. She definitely looked uncomfortable. This had never happened in the 3 weeks prior. By this morning we were concerned and called the doctor to go in. They checked her out but said she's fine. Go figure.
DH just informed me he may have gotten a job offer. He's waiting for the official offer. It's a huge raise for us...like 50k more. But, it would mean we have to move...away from everyone. It makes me not want to take it, but financially we have to.
I'm sorry it is such a rough choice. It is so great you will have extra income, but I totally get that moving away from everyone would so difficult. Is it very far from where you are now?
It's about 8 or 9 hours away...so a good distance. I'll just miss my mom a lot, she comes up once a week now. My girls will miss grandma days too. At least we would be near a couple of major airports, and she could fly out for pretty cheap.
I just don't want to deal with moving, I just want to enjoy my newborn:(
STMs, at what age do you guys think you can tell if you have a laid back or difficult baby?
I'm very curious about this as well. DS was fussy from almost the beginning but I don't know how much of that was due to feeding issues. Still I'd say definitely by one month if not sooner his excessive fussiness, poor sleeping day and night and difficulty consoling was pretty apparent.
I have no idea. I think they're just born how they're born and you can't really change it. DS has always been a great eater, a horrid sleeper, and opinionated from the week he was born through today at 4.5.
Post by Flair Underwood on Jun 13, 2016 19:04:17 GMT -5
Today was busier than I wanted. We ended up waiting an hour at DS's first pedi appt because of an emergency before we got there. Which is fine - I'm happy with this pedi.
And The baby blues are real. I think I cried at lest 3 times today for zero reason. Which made my incision hurt. Which made me cry more. Being a STM is so much harder than I expected. I know this is all very new for DD, but I need to her start listening again.
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