I started my first post partum period today. That explains why my emotions were so crazy yesterday. I'm dying from the cramps. Sigh, I only stoped post partum bleeding about 3 weeks ago. I hoped I had longer.
I asked H to take baby for an hour around 8pm last night so I could get some sleep and he acted to huffy and basically refused. I finally got her down and into bed around 1030. I was so pissed I had some really bad thoughts towards him. Things looked better this morning. Moral of the story is sleep fixes all. I'm still pissed, but not homicidal.
joy, I remember everyone in early 2nd tri saying they look forward to movements. And in my head I was like eff that because I remember them hurting so bad with previous pregnancies. Feel free to complain all you want!!
Post by remylove1011 on Aug 18, 2016 13:50:51 GMT -5
joy, All the ((HUGS)). Other pregnant people are lying when they say it is not painful. How can having a baby foot push against your ribs while driving not cause major problems? The movements were great like two months ago. Now they are not.
And I'm with you on the comments as well. The next person that says to me "you're still here" is going to get a throat punch.
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Post by gratefulgirl on Aug 18, 2016 14:00:05 GMT -5
I hurt. I am healing fine but so sore. I just took an hour nap thanks to DD3's nap lining up with the bigs (not an every day occupancy even in these sleepy newborn weeks - a hazard of 3+ kids), but I still hurt.
I don't think I can sleep in the same room as DD. I'm having a hard time with the idea of putting her in her room by herself but right now I'm not getting any sleep because every time she makes a noise I wake up and feel like I need to go get her or watch her sleep for awhile.
For us the best decision we ever made in those early weeks with DD was putting her in her own room. We slept better and so did she. The first night was rough, but honestly I was so tired that I just slept. Do whatever will allow everyone max sleep.
I am in a wedding this weekend. That means tomorrow I'll be gone all afternoon/evening for the rehearsal and dinner, and the bride has us scheduled starting at 8:30 Saturday morning. I've rarely ever left my older kid for that long, and now we throw in the baby. I am starting to feel very anxious. I know it will work out, but eeep, I hate leaving them.
Post by hannahbear on Aug 18, 2016 16:14:38 GMT -5
My friend came over and brought me lunch! She is currently holding the baby while I go to the bathroom and take a shower. Wow, so grateful for her help and company!
LO slept from 12:30 to 6:30 last night. I can't believe we got six hours of uninterrupted sleep! He'll be four weeks tomorrow, so I'm hoping this is his new routine.
Just catching up now, but I'm going to use this "6 hour stretch at 4 weeks" example to get me through the day/night! FX this remains a pattern for you!
Well. I just cried for an hour over my kid's incessant, horrible and very painful movements. When I explain, other pregnant women don't get it. When I cry, my husband tells me it's almost over.
I feel so very very alone. I don't know what I'm looking for. The strength to get to my OB appointment and handle whatever non-progress she feels like telling me?
Today is fucking hard.
So many huge hugs. I went to 41+2 with a nearly 8.5lb baby, so I KNOW how fucking awful it is when those movements hurt all the time. The night before I was scheduled to be induced, I maybe got two hours of sleep because every position just hurt so much. I also couldn't stop crying. And no, no one had the right thing to say to me. I was absolutely and seriously depressed about it all and honestly couldn't even muster any happy thoughts about LO's impending arrival. I just didn't want to be pregnant one more second.
Sending you all the vibes that your LO comes sooner rather than later. I can't wait for this part to end for you, and for all this discomfort to just be a memory!
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Aug 18, 2016 19:25:49 GMT -5
joy, hugs. While this pregnancy wasn't nearly as hard on me, DS beat the crap out of me. I went to 39+6 and he was nearly 10 pounds, and everyone constantly told me how "miserable" I looked. I hope you get some relief soon.
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Aug 18, 2016 19:27:05 GMT -5
annbuhdan I was in the same situation, and the venue had a locked suite for bridal party to keep their stuff in - I pumped in there. It's worth asking.
We took #2 to the grocery store yesterday, she was exactly a week old. I held her for the last few minutes while waiting to check out because she was starting to fuss. The cashier asked how old she was and I told her a week. She comes back with "wow you don't look like you have much baby fat on you, just your belly." Ummm thanks???
People keep remarking to the effect of, "Oh wow, she is only 2 weeks old and you are out and about?" Like.....we have to eat....soooo we have to grocery shop....
Post by gratefulgirl on Aug 18, 2016 20:29:58 GMT -5
We took everyone to the neighborhood pool. It is the weekly night when they sell burgers so the neighborhood turns out. The bigs got to feel a little normal and we showed DD3 off.
I got a few comments about looking good. I did not mention I was wearing my belly binder. It is impressively breathable for something that compresses so well. I also managed to nurse DD3 with the cover.
Wink Belly and Hip. Not cheap, but seriously the difference between feeling like I can manage and not (on days it is in the wash) post-c/s. I also feel like my abs look, not great per se given how stretched they were, but almost to where they were after DD2 with it on. And I am only a week out!
I've been debating between buying a binder and doing Bengkung belly binding.
I use a binder too and I do think it helps. If nothing else it makes me feel better while walking around the house, but I can take it off to walk the dogs so I don't get super sweaty.
I use a Belly Bandit and 11 days out, I'm pretty much back to pre-preg stomach size (though still a little jiggly, weight is just 10 lbs down from Labor Day, and thighs are still huge).
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