My MIL is apparently planning on WFH next week so she can be available at the drop of a hat should I go into labor. This would make sense if my ILs needed to travel to see us, but they live one street over (a choice I'm now deeply starting to regret). MIL is not part of my birth support team, but keeps asking to be. She's constantly touching the bell, talking to the baby, and asking for 'updates' (like We'd have a baby and not tell her...)
This kid better come soon.
When I had my first, my MIL showed up at the hospital with her new boyfriend I had never met demanding to come in the room while I was about 12 hours into labor and naked in the tub. She still doesn't understand why my husband was less than thrilled and wouldn't let them in the room.
I die a little inside each time I read about you guys getting 5+ hours of sleep. I'm happy for you but so jealous and sad for myself hahaha. No plans today at all. Tomorrow I have a baby shower to attend. It's a half hour away right near my in laws so I said I'd swing by and see them afterwards with the babe. joy hope your tummy feels better soon
Same about being super jealous about the length of sleep others are getting!
Post by hannahbear on Aug 20, 2016 15:17:24 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a good photo app to make those cute collages/photos of baby's milestones? Like, a photo and then text that says "1 month old! I like eating and pooping" or whatever. How do people do those?
Post by spicysalmonroll on Aug 20, 2016 15:34:08 GMT -5
hannahbear I use photofy app. I bought some of those specific baby "stickers" for $2 (for like 500).
hummingbird125 yea I suppose I could pump a little and have DH feed at night. I don't know I feel like it's more of a hassle to wash all the pump parts and bottles so I haven't wanted to pump anything lol
Post by remylove1011 on Aug 20, 2016 15:35:44 GMT -5
joy my MIL keeps sending text messages with the same shit. This morning it was "hey kids, have to ask can not hold off any longer but how's everything..." And one of the many reasons I love my husband was his response. "Calm the fuck down. We will tell you if something is happening." He's annoyed with the multiple texts to us a day checking in.
Me (30) MH (32) Dx: MFI (low all the things) M. 10/11. TTC Since 01/14 IUI#1-3(Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN Second Opinion. Changed RE's. IVF 09/15 Long Lupron 12R/9M/8F, Transferred 1=BFN. 4 frosties. FET #1 12/15 Transferred 1 (3 still on ice)
joy my MIL keeps sending text messages with the same shit. This morning it was "hey kids, have to ask can not hold off any longer but how's everything..." And one of the many reasons I love my husband was his response. "Calm the fuck down. We will tell you if something is happening." He's annoyed with the multiple texts to us a day checking in.
hummingbird125 with DD once I found something that worked..I did it every night until it didn't work. For us bath time was the key to our bedtime routine. I know they say bathing daily is bad for the skin..but if it meant a good night of sleep I picked that.
joy my new response to everyone when they do that is "still pregnant".
remylove1011 MIL sent a similar text Wednesday. DH responded "OMG, did we forget to tell you we had the baby?" She was not amused. I fell in love with him a little more
She absolutely better not try showing up unannounced at the hospital. DH really needs to have a chat with her...
hannahbear I use photofy app. I bought some of those specific baby "stickers" for $2 (for like 500).
hummingbird125 yea I suppose I could pump a little and have DH feed at night. I don't know I feel like it's more of a hassle to wash all the pump parts and bottles so I haven't wanted to pump anything lol
Meh, I don't find it too annoying. I keep a big bowl next to the sink and as soon as I'm done pumping, I drop the parts in, add some soap and hot water, and quickly wash and rinse each piece. Takes fewer than 5 min and then I just make sure to add them to the dishwasher if it's the last time I'm going to pump that day. That said, DS didn't do great with the bottle last night - he gulped down an oz foo quickly and spit up a little after (I need to remind DH to pace him better), but honestly, just knowing that DH *could* give this kid a whole feeding if I didn't want to nurse was enough to get me to get to sleep more quickly than I have all week.
I was nice enough to let DH go to his fantasy football draft 2.5 hours away all day today (my mom spent the day with me to help out), so he'd better be up for handling the first "shift" tonight if needed!
Post by gratefulgirl on Aug 20, 2016 18:13:17 GMT -5
My mom randomly showed up with flowers fromber garden and something for the bigs to play with. She is usually great on boundaries so I am always so confused when she or my dad drop in unannounced. She left quickly. I'd rather her call and then stay a bit.
Does anyone know of a good photo app to make those cute collages/photos of baby's milestones? Like, a photo and then text that says "1 month old! I like eating and pooping" or whatever. How do people do those?
I have picmonkey.com bookmarked from a pinterest tutorial I read on making those kind of milestone photos. I haven't actually tried it yet though.
Some of these stories of unwelcome guests are making me cringe. FIL insisted on coming down "to help" after DD was born and it was like I had another child to feed, clean up after, and entertain. He complained SO many times that all DD did was sleep (we warned him!), he kept staring at me and getting in the baby's face, and he made some wtf comments to me like "You look like you didn't go through anything" ... uhhh, thanks?
Some of these stories of unwelcome guests are making me cringe. FIL insisted on coming down "to help" after DD was born and it was like I had another child to feed, clean up after, and entertain. He complained SO many times that all DD did was sleep (we warned him!), he kept staring at me and getting in the baby's face, and he made some wtf comments to me like "You look like you didn't go through anything" ... uhhh, thanks?
This is why we told my dad he needed to wait to visit. He would literally be sitting on our couch watching tv expecting to be fed. Love him to death, but my mom talked him in to not coming with her (since she'll be here right away and be really helpful).
Hopefully we don't end up with visitors like that!
Me (30) MH (32) Dx: MFI (low all the things) M. 10/11. TTC Since 01/14 IUI#1-3(Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN Second Opinion. Changed RE's. IVF 09/15 Long Lupron 12R/9M/8F, Transferred 1=BFN. 4 frosties. FET #1 12/15 Transferred 1 (3 still on ice)
hannahbear Man, I totally saw an ad on Facebook/Instagram today about a photo app, but I forget what it was.
Today, my maternal grandparents (DD and DS's great grandparents) came to meet the baby! I feel so blessed that we can have four generations of family altogether since I never had that opportunity growing up.
Post by bocaburger on Aug 20, 2016 22:22:31 GMT -5
Hi everyone! Popping in to say I am alive. We introduced bottles so that H could take more of the burden at night and I could get more sleep. The Zoloft is kicking in and hormones are leveling out. I feel like a human being again. A tired, overwhelmed human being... but for a few days the PPA was really scary and this is a huge improvement.
We've had tons of help from family but they leave on Monday. :-( H is going to a wedding OOT tomorrow and will be gone overnight... my mom will be here but I'm still nervous.
Also whoever was talking about washing pump parts, I keep them in the fridge all day in a little bin so I only have to wash them once a day.
I just had to wake H because he was sound asleep with DD on his chest. He denied he was asleep. Dude, I heard you snoring on the monitor. This is not the first time this has happened. I wish he would recognize when he's getting too tired.
quirks, steph, definitely laughing about the sleeping-in-denial menfolk. Those snores are dead giveaways!
bocaburger, glad to hear the hormones are evening out. The first while pp is SO hard. I am proud of you for managing 2 babies! (That probably sounds pompous, sorry!)
Me: 36, DH 32 Bfp#1 June 2014 edd: Feb. 22, 2015,mmc: Aug. 5,2014,D&C Bfp#2 Feb. 2015 edd: Oct.12, 2015, mmc: Mar. 7,2015, D&C
DX: Me: slightly hypothyroid, taking meds DH: SA Showed all low levels, urologist appointment showed all was normal, so no reason why the levels were bad.
Plan: IUI #1 Aug. 25mg clomed, to help boost egg quality - BFN IUI #2 Sept. 25mg clomed, BFN IUI#3 Dec. BFP!! TWINS Edd: Aug. 22, 2016
Post by remylove1011 on Aug 21, 2016 6:48:44 GMT -5
bocaburger so glad to hear that things are starting to get better with the zoloft. It's so important to take care of yourself before you can care for your littles. I hope that things go well with YH out of town!
Me (30) MH (32) Dx: MFI (low all the things) M. 10/11. TTC Since 01/14 IUI#1-3(Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN Second Opinion. Changed RE's. IVF 09/15 Long Lupron 12R/9M/8F, Transferred 1=BFN. 4 frosties. FET #1 12/15 Transferred 1 (3 still on ice)
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