Post by packerfan4life on Jun 16, 2016 7:37:05 GMT -5
I feel really bad and don't know how to help my H feel more useful. With DD1 we formila fed so it let my H feel like he was an equal partner. Honestly he probably took more of the night shift than I did. I think he's really struggling to find his role with me breastfeeding. I think he's super helpful (he stays up with her the first half of the night and just brings her to me to feed, makes all my good, plays with DD1). But no matter how much I tell him I appreciate him he feels like he's not doing enough.
I want to do something really special for him for father's day but I'm not sure what yet
packerfan4life your H sounds sweet. I'm glad you have a good one & I hope you find a great way hung to do for Father's Day. My H is awesome & I think when I've told someone else in front of my H exactly how helpful he is and what he does that I appreciate, their reaction helps to show him how special he is more effectively than when I tell him myself a bunch.
It's suppose to rain today, hoping to go to an indoor pool with my SIL, nephew and niece. The whole being weightless thing makes me want to live in a pool.
I was up last night with some new aches and pains & I'm trying to not get my hopes up that it could mean labor. It's funny how late pregnancy messes with your mind like that!
Post by Flair Underwood on Jun 16, 2016 7:51:21 GMT -5
Currently rocking DS. It's amazing - with DD, I was too tired and scared and overwhelmed to appreciate all this tiny cute newborn wonderful mess. And now with Ds I feel sad because i KNOW how fast it's gonna fly and how there is never enough time for snuggles.
Currently rocking DS. It's amazing - with DD, I was too tired and scared and overwhelmed to appreciate all this tiny cute newborn wonderful mess. And now with Ds I feel sad because i KNOW how fast it's gonna fly and how there is never enough time for snuggles.
I feel the same way. Neither of my girls ever had the slightest interest in being set down ever. With DD1 we really pushed to get her sleeping on her own asap. She's still a crappy sleeper. With DD2 I'm just soaking up the snuggles as she sleeps on my chest
What is it about a hugely pregnant woman that makes people think they HAVE to talk to them about how hugely pregnant they are? I am still my own person behind this bump. I'm so sick of the small talk at work. My patience is gone.
I'm so happy my mom is coming to stay with me this weekend. DH has been off of work for a few days, which is awesome, but he goes back tomorrow and works the whole weekend. My mom is already planning some activities for DS. I almost cried when she told me yesterday. So, so helpful.
I'm taking a half day at work for my appointment. I have errands to do too, one of which is buy pool chemicals to get the algae out of my pool. I'm so annoyed. I want to swim this weekend!
packerfan4life. Your h sounds terrific! Maybe plan a special day for him. Does he like golf or any hobbies where you could make a reservation for him? You could also say something about how some woman complain their husbands don't do enough on this board and how you feel so lucky he is so helpful. Give him some comparison.
We're doing newborn photos today. I'm really excited! Baby R is having a hard time latching because my boobs are so engorged. Last night (well still this morning) I was covered in milk. I think I'll have to pump a little bit before each feeding because my hand expression isn't doing the job. Who doesn't love a milk bath?
packerfan4life - you have an amazing husband. I hope he's able to realize how amazing he is. My husband loved the fact that I breastfed because it got him out of all the night feedings. I think he's in for a rude awakening this time because I still plan to breastfeed but there is no way our 2.5 year old sleeps through middle of the night cries and she's going to be his to deal with when she's up. I might be secretly looking forward to it as payback
I have a doc apt today. I have been having some contractions in the evenings/night so we'll see if there is any progress. I am also starting to feel nauseous and have been using the bathroom (which has been a struggle all pregnancy). I wonder if I ate something that didn't agree or if this means labor. End of pregnancy brain is getting my hopes up too GOmamab15.
Today is my 4 year anniversary and I really don't want her to come today. I like the idea of this day being specifically about me and DH. But the poor guy....DD1 came right after his birthday and this one is going to be right around father's day. Leave it to his girls to steal all of his special days
packerfan4life YH sounds so amazing! Does he like music or a particular sports team? Maybe you could get him tickets to something and he could go with a friend for a guy's night out.
Happy anniversary nymama917! Our 4 year is coming up next month! I know what you mean about hoping baby doesn't come on your anniversary. My sister is getting married one year from tomorrow and I keep hoping the babies don't choose that day. I'd like them to have their own day to celebrate and for my sister and her H to have their own day.
I'm trying to stay motivated with work this week since I just have today and tomorrow left! So far, so good!
I see the OB today and they're going to sweep my membranes. Idk why I'm so nervous about it. Those of you who have had it done, what's it like?
Post by littleducky on Jun 16, 2016 11:13:37 GMT -5
Flair Underwood and packerfan4life, I have a feeling I'm going to be the same way about wanting to get all the snuggles I can this time around! With DS, I was home with him until he was 8.5 months old. This time I need to get all the snuggles I can during my standard 12 week maternity leave!
GOmamab15, I hope you make it to the pool! I was hoping to go to our neighborhood pool this evening, but it is gray and rainy and gross.
carolinaheart, hooray for going home! Good luck with getting settled into a routine.
microworm, I hear you. I am SO tired of people asking about the state of my cervix.
babyzebra, hooray for your mom coming to help out!
Kevinmac, I know nothing about pool maintenance, but I hope you can resolve the algae issue asap and be able to swim soon!
Post by littleducky on Jun 16, 2016 11:14:30 GMT -5
I have an appointment to do some acupressure points with a massage therapist at 1pm today. I am hoping she can work some magic and I can go into labor sometime between now and Monday and avoid my scheduled induction Monday night.
Good luck littleducky, hope you get some relaxation from your massage as well.
So I have a prolapsed uterus, which essentially means, although I've been assured it can't, it feels like my uterus is going to fall out of me. The on call nurse actually asked me if I had tried pushing to see how far it can come out. Uh no, no I have and will not be doing that but thanks for asking. I had this last time with DS and it corrected itself but I guess sometimes it requires surgery. We'll see.
Baby slept from 8:30-1:45 and then from 2:45-5:30 last night which was awesome. I'm currently binge watching Murder She Wrote.
pbandj714, I had a membrane sweep with this baby. It was uncomfortable but nothing horrible. I had a lot of cramping for the rest of the day, like mold to moderate period cramping. Went into labor the following evening. Good luck and congratulations on almost being done with work!
pbandj714, I had a membrane sweep with DS1 and it was fairly painful but I think the pain level can vary pretty widely based on how far along you already are. I would describe it as a really aggressive cervical check. I was 3 cm and in the early stages of labor when she did it and was in full labor with 2 hours. Good luck and I hope you have those babies in your arms very soon!!
Currently rocking DS. It's amazing - with DD, I was too tired and scared and overwhelmed to appreciate all this tiny cute newborn wonderful mess. And now with Ds I feel sad because i KNOW how fast it's gonna fly and how there is never enough time for snuggles.
I really hope that this is how I'll be with #2 also. I was so unbelievably overwhelmed with DS and I had no idea what I was doing. I feel much more secure in my ability to parent this time around. I hope that I can appreciate all of the little moments a lot more this time.
Post by broadwaymama on Jun 16, 2016 12:09:55 GMT -5
Thank goodness for baby wearing!! I made it through Walmart and the craft store this morning with all 3 littles! However I must have heard "you have your hands full" at least 20 times. My favorite time was from the lady who kept blocking the whole isle in the craft store and then almost ran over DS with her cart as she pushed her way through us. Yup! My hands ARE full lady!! Thanks for the help!
Post by 2dogs2kids on Jun 16, 2016 12:16:52 GMT -5
I'm not sure I want my baby born today. It just seems like too many 6s for me. Although I'm pretty sure if I went into labor right now I'd be more happy to not be pregnant any more and the date would never cross my mind. Also, I said the whole time I was pregnant with DS I did not want him to be born on Halloween... Well guess what he's a Halloween baby and it's a little annoying but really NBD.
Good luck littleducky , hope you get some relaxation from your massage as well.
So I have a prolapsed uterus, which essentially means, although I've been assured it can't, it feels like my uterus is going to fall out of me. The on call nurse actually asked me if I had tried pushing to see how far it can come out. Uh no, no I have and will not be doing that but thanks for asking. I had this last time with DS and it corrected itself but I guess sometimes it requires surgery. We'll see.
Baby slept from 8:30-1:45 and then from 2:45-5:30 last night which was awesome. I'm currently binge watching Murder She Wrote.
Omg is your nurse crazy? Hell no to trying to push out your uterus "just to see."
Post by sandandsea on Jun 16, 2016 12:31:52 GMT -5
I would love for LO to come today but am not getting my hopes up. 40+3 and counting. DS was born on the winter Soltice so I keep joking this LO will be born on the summer Soltice (20th) which would probably be amazing to someone, but nothing I care about. I keep getting contractions but nothing sticks or is consistent so I'm only relying on being done by the set induction date at 40+10.
@microworm I totally hear you on the small talk front. It's one of the reasons I was so ready to be done work -- so exhausting to have the same conversation over and over, even though everyone means well.
My mom is leaving tomorrow after being here for 1.5 weeks and I'm seriously teary eyed thinking about it and nervous I'll get depressed next week.
DS has had a hard day with tantrums-my patience is wearing very thin!
DD is starting to wake up more, which is fun but she's restless and you can tell she wants to get to sleep but can't. I'm laying on the couch with her on my chest now though-this phase will pass too quickly!!
I agree broadwaymama, I've been wearing LO in my K'Tan if we have to go anywhere...she sleeps and I have both hands free to wrangle the older girls. It's awesome!
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