2. Milk coming in! Little dude is a BFing champ though he likes to eat and doze so it takes a bit lol he also rolled over twice from tummy to back (though I doubt it was intentional?)
3. The night of cluster feeding was rough. Waiting for milk was stressful
4. Good! He sleeps in at least three hr chunks through the night so sleep is going well. I hurt myself getting out of bed the other day though.
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Bringing our rainbow home. Pretty surreal.
3. Challenges? BFing. And postpartum hormones are no joke.
4. How are the adults doing? DH and I aren't seeing eye to eye with how to handle DD1 right now so that's stressful. I'm managing with little sleep and basically being solo nighttime parent even though I asked DH for more help at night and he was not very receptive to it. Basically our relationship is the toughest thing right now.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? I do but can't upload now.
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Pretzel crisps, granola bars, etc.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Jul 25, 2016 8:32:40 GMT -5
1. Age this week? 1 week!
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Came home. Adjusting to the newborn thing. My happiest moments are watching DD or DH love him. He let's me sleep a bit too, unlike DD, so I'm actually more rested that I was at the end of pregnancy.
3. Challenges? My husband's paternity lesve is his vacation and it's locked in for another week from now. So I had zero days at home with him. He had to go back once we were discharged. Regular breastfeeding challenges of regulation and engorgement and Mal has a little tongue tie, so his latch is not perfect. Also staying a good mom to a slightly jealous and slightly too wild 4yo is hard.
4. How are the adults doing? Good! Tired but good. DH is really helpful.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Bagel and cream cheese. DD is loving the microwave mac and cheese cups. She has one for lunch every single day.
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? My H figured out that she needs a double swaddle at night, so we did that last night and she slept in her rock and play all nigh (minus two wake ups to eat) and not on me!! This is the first night since she was born that she didn't sleep on me for at least part of the night. The tight swaddle also quiets her moans and groans.
3. Challenges? J has been really hard. I try to give him one on one time each day but it can be hard. He also hits me a lot and I haven't yet found how to communicate to him to stop. No form of discipline seems to work with him and I would love any helpful suggestions.
4. How are the adults doing? Surviving, but tired. I am hoping this swaddling will allow to get a bit more rest.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? Will upload 1 month pics from desktop later.
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? I go for sandwiches usually. Otherwise I pretty much snack all day. Cheese sticks, yogurt, guacamole cups, pretzels, etc. I am trying to get more fruit in too to balance all the ice cream and cookies I eat
1. Age this week? Will be 4 weeks on Wednesday, one month on Friday!
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Started going 3-5 hr stretches at night without milk. I think we got a couple actual smiles out of her too.
3. Challenges? Has been very clingy.
4. How are the adults doing? Ok. The older 2 are testing my sanity. I wish the weather would cooperate more.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? PB&J, cereal.
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Coming home and seeing DS1 love on DS2. He tries very hard to be gentle but doesn't quick nail it.
3. Challenges? I'm having a hard time being able to enjoy both boys at the same time. I feel like I'm either feeding the baby, holding him, or napping. And it makes me feel like I'm ignoring ds1. I keep crying about it. Also DH goes back to work on Thursday And I'm really worried about managing everything.
4. How are the adults doing? Our relation ship is great. DH is a fantastic father, and during the day does a great job. At night however, he is totally unreliable. He takes forever to "wake up" and be coherent. It's annoying to wake him up and takes forever so I only wake him once a night or so to help.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? he loves snuggles
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? I'm suppose to be eating? I'm having a hard time with this too. MIL brought over an awesome taco/burrito casserole thing and it delicious so we've been devouring that. Otherwise cereal and granola bars.
Post by madamewaffles on Jul 25, 2016 9:04:25 GMT -5
1. Age this week? 5 weeks tomorrow
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? SMILES! My babe is so smiley... when he isn't fussy.
3. Challenges? Still sleeping sans human.
4. How are the adults doing? Pretty good. My mom came over yesterday and MH and I went and got ice cream solo. It was the first time we were away from him at the same time. It was nice to connect with H again!
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? Yes, we got newborn pics back! But they are on a USB and silly me didn't download them on my Amazon cloud so I don't have access to them on my phone.
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Granola bars, cereal, toast, anything I can eat with one hand!
Post by housecarder on Jul 25, 2016 9:06:24 GMT -5
Ray I love that pic! My girls do lots of unintentional rolling too. ellebelle I'm sorry your DH isn't helping more. I'm sure being tired and emotional doesn't help at all. I hope things get better. acorn99 I'm sorry about J. Is he hitting because he's frustrated or just a rough kid. DS is just so rough and is always hitting or scratching in an attempt to solicit playtime. I've resorted to telling him that I know he wants to play but he's hurting me and he needs to go sit in time out until he can be gentler and then we can play. melody330 MH is the same way at night. Once he's up he's great, it's getting him up that's the issue.
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? DH and I survived a day after his parents left, and I've survived an hour on my own haha
3. Challenges? Just the general unpredictability of newborns. Nursing is going pretty well, but he's getting lazy on the right side because my letdown is so strong it just shoots out.
4. How are the adults doing? Pretty good so far. A bit sleep deprived - Lo goes 2 - 3 hours between feedings all night long. He goes right back to sleep usually, but the next one always feels too soon for me.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? People have been cooking for me! I see myself eating a lot of cereal and sandwiches in the future.
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Lots of snuggles nighttime has gotten better, she goes back to sleep in the rock n play easier after a feeding instead of only sleeping in my arms. She's stopped fighting the swaddler so hard and it is helping her sleep.
3. Challenges? I still haven't gotten more than a 2.5 hr stretch of sleep out of her. DD1 is a huge challenge but summer camp this week will help.
4. How are the adults doing? Tired, emotional, but happy
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? Will add later
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Trail mix
1. Age this week? Roar will be 4 weeks on Thursday!!!
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? We went on our first road trip to meet the great-grandparents. Everybody survived, and we got very cute pictures of everyone with the baby. We also are getting some 4-5 hour stretches at night and more alert periods during the day.
3. Challenges? Gas. Roar farts a lot, and before he does he writhes in pain (and sometimes cries). No amount of burping has helped, but he seems to enjoy a stomach massage (he hates it when we try to bicycle his legs).
4. How are the adults doing? H is back at work today, but he works from home, so he isn't really gone.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? PB&J? Cereal? We've had people bringing us meals, but we are at the end of our meal train... sad cry.
Post by housecarder on Jul 25, 2016 10:01:52 GMT -5
1. Age this week? 6 weeks on Wednesday
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? More smiles and longer stretches of sleep.
3. Challenges? Finn is so nosey. She gets overstimulated and over tired but won't sleep for FOMO. Wrapping her in the Moby helps.
4. How are the adults doing? Great. We had a big family event over the weekend and H went back to work today with much less anxiety. His new meds are working very well.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? Finn smiling at the fan
Evie's wtf face
Walking to the park
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? We had people making us meals for a while but right now it's whatever I can grab while they aren't eating. Usually goldfish or granola bars, sometimes cookies or cereal. I need to stock up on healthier snacks next grocery trip.
Post by Susan0utLoud on Jul 25, 2016 11:08:26 GMT -5
1. Age this week? 4 weeks tomorrow!
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? Ds is getting better being around dd. He hit her last week, popped her right on the head. But since then we've been really working on being gentle and it seems to have helped. Dd is sleeping a little longer each night, which is the best!
3. Challenges? Having both kids is rough. I'm not sure how to improve the experience for all of us. I end up letting ds watch cartoons or have lots of snacks to keep him in one place while I deal with baby.
4. How are the adults doing? I feel good, incision is still sore and abs are sore from all the toddler care. Dh is grumpy from the lack of sleep but he's really good about doing his fair share.
5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Freezer meals, but those are running out. Frozen waffles, nachos, tacos, donuts. Lol
housecarder, I think it mostly stems from jealousy. He is the worst when I am nursing or otherwise occupied by the baby. He does hit H sometimes, but not nearly so much as me. We have tried time outs (the whole concept seems to go over his head), scolding, saying ouch, redirecting and we read our Hands are not for hitting book. I am at a loss.
Susan0utLoud, I am in the same boat. When I am home with both alone, the t.v. does all the work and I am beginning to feel bad about it. I haven't yet figured out how to take J outside with the baby. I don't know how to wear her and chase him around. Between that and the heat, there has been way more cartoons than I feel good about.
Susan0utLoud, I am in the same boat. When I am home with both alone, the t.v. does all the work and I am beginning to feel bad about it. I haven't yet figured out how to take J outside with the baby. I don't know how to wear her and chase him around. Between that and the heat, there has been way more cartoons than I feel good about.
How old is your boy? Mine is just over 2. He's really good about staying close to the stroller so I do take them for walks. But since I'm still recovering I can't walk for very long and I definitely can't take them to the park. There is no way I could keep up with ds. My ds isn't really into helping with the baby either; that's what everyone keeps suggesting.
Commiseration is where I'm at. I'm sorry you're dealing with this, too.
Susan0utLoud, I am in the same boat. When I am home with both alone, the t.v. does all the work and I am beginning to feel bad about it. I haven't yet figured out how to take J outside with the baby. I don't know how to wear her and chase him around. Between that and the heat, there has been way more cartoons than I feel good about.
Do you have a pack n play you could set up outside for baby to sleep in? I've not tried it, but I've heard of people putting a sheet over it to block the sun. Of course that's assuming you can find a time to get out when baby is snoozing.
Susan0utLoud , I am in the same boat. When I am home with both alone, the t.v. does all the work and I am beginning to feel bad about it. I haven't yet figured out how to take J outside with the baby. I don't know how to wear her and chase him around. Between that and the heat, there has been way more cartoons than I feel good about.
How old is your boy? Mine is just over 2. He's really good about staying close to the stroller so I do take them for walks. But since I'm still recovering I can't walk for very long and I definitely can't take them to the park. There is no way I could keep up with ds. My ds isn't really into helping with the baby either; that's what everyone keeps suggesting.
Commiseration is where I'm at. I'm sorry you're dealing with this, too.
J will be 2 in August and he is slooooooowly getting the idea of holding hands and staying close. I usually wear her and keep him in the stroller though, because I know he would not be able to walk with me to the park without a lot of wandering. The downside is I lose my ability to easily grab him. And A so far hates the car seat/stroller so wearing is my best option. Sigh. I know we will figure this all out eventually.
acorn99 - DD1 is 4.5 years old and I'm having to rely on the TV/iPad a lot. I feel bad about it but just keep reminding myself it won't be forever. With the heat wave here and trouble with BFing we're just not able to get out and about right now. Just know you're not alone.
Post by jewelsofthenile on Jul 25, 2016 13:08:28 GMT -5
1. Age this week? 10 days
2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? We are all alive day smilies in his sleep a lot and dd is very gentle with him.
3. Challenges? Bed time Dd always wants me to put her to bed and her brother needs food all the time. So figuring out a good schedule so i can at least help with some bedtimes.
4. How are the adults doing? I feel good, this recovery has been easier than dd. Tired but managing. We have had a parade of vistors this week so back to a family of four tomorrow. I will miss and not miss the extra people at my house.
5. Got a cute pic from this week
QOTW: What is your go to quick meal right now? Freezer meals snacks granola bars ect.
jewelsofthenile - You will have to teach me your tricks for bedtime. DD1 also always wants me to put her to bed (meaning lie down with her) but I'm basically always feeding DD2 right now. Since I came home from the hospital DD1 has been sleeping on the floor in our room every night.
jewelsofthenile - You will have to teach me your tricks for bedtime. DD1 also always wants me to put her to bed (meaning lie down with her) but I'm basically always feeding DD2 right now. Since I came home from the hospital DD1 has been sleeping on the floor in our room every night.
Yeah i have not mastered it at all. I have to lie down with her too. Last night I topped off ds and left him with my husband. That bought me an hour or so before he wanted more milk. I fell asleep while lying down with dd so my husband had to come wake me when he was hungry again. At least dd doesn't notice me leaving when she is alseep. I try to get my husband to get her to bed a lot of nights. She screams a ton for me but eventually calms down for him. But i don't think he loves dealing with that every night so i am trying to be able to go him a break.
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