Oh joy I am so happy that your little girl is here and healthy! Nobody has grace in labor, I promise. Give yourself time to process the birth experience you had. I wish it had been the one you wanted
Post by hummingbird125 on Aug 29, 2016 15:06:06 GMT -5
Congrats Joy! I'm so sorry the epidural didn't work, but I'm so happy your baby is here and you are done being pregnant! FX you have a smooth recovery and are enjoying lots of snuggle time with your LO.
Post by coffeequeen14 on Aug 29, 2016 16:22:35 GMT -5
I have done so much today!
I cleared out most of my maternity clothes, cleaned out my medicine cabinet and linen closet, did four loads of laundry and put then all away! Didn't get as much done as I wanted to but...I never do.
I an really struggling on going back to work. As in.....I'm not sure I will. I feel more attached with baby M than I did with either boys. I really wanted to make it back for a few months though at least so we will see.
I cleared out most of my maternity clothes, cleaned out my medicine cabinet and linen closet, did four loads of laundry and put then all away! Didn't get as much done as I wanted to but...I never do.
I an really struggling on going back to work. As in.....I'm not sure I will. I feel more attached with baby M than I did with either boys. I really wanted to make it back for a few months though at least so we will see.
I forget, if you don't go back, are there any issues? (E.g. Have to pay back your leave earnings or insurance premiums they covered) If not, you should do what makes you happy! I really dreaded the idea of going back..well, I already despised that particular job, and didn't go. It was such a relief not feeling like I had to stay there. I didn't tell them until closer to when leave was over and said that childcare arrangements fell through.
Post by coffeequeen14 on Aug 29, 2016 18:03:00 GMT -5
shanny I read the fine print on the STD paperwork and I don't think there would be any money owed if I don't go back.
I worry about long term impacts of the decision. We can swing it on Hs income but we have never argued over money. It would obviously be tighter on one income and I stress about the changes it would bring in our marriage. Someone give me a crystal ball!!!!!
Thank you for all the congrats!! We're both thrilled with her. My husband is napping and has angled her bassinet towards his bed so he could fall asleep looking at her.
I am actually not too upset by the birth experience. Up to 7 cm, things went well and all choices were mine. I wanted to go natural but my induced labor was intense. I was fine with getting the epidural.
At 7 cm, it was veeeery obvious that the nerves in my left leg were not affected by the epidural. I was back to breathing through contractions that I could not handle. I tried to stay strong but I fell apart. It was just so hard and no one was being understanding (except my husband and doula). Getting my legs up to push was excruciating. The doctors finally used a vaccuum to help me get her out and thank God because I was dangerously close to puking all over everyone.
I did the best I could. There was no more that I could have done so I can't fault myself for one moment. And now it's over so all there is to do is enjoy my baby girl!
We have our one month appointment tomorrow. I'm wondering about flat spots since we use the RnP to sleep. Is it something pedis automatically look for, or is it something I need to ask about?
We have our one month appointment tomorrow. I'm wondering about flat spots since we use the RnP to sleep. Is it something pedis automatically look for, or is it something I need to ask about?
Mine automatically checked for flat spots and will turn DS's head to test the muscles in his neck.
pbandjelly ditto that my pedi checks for flatness and neck control
@suesposa And I thought my babies grew fast...DD grew 3 lbs, 3 oz by 1 month and DS grew 1 lb, 14 oz by 19 days. I have only ever been praised and congratulated on their growth. I'm sorry your pedi seems to be a bit backwards.
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Aug 29, 2016 19:20:58 GMT -5
A toddler and a newborn when H is gone from 6 am to going on 9 pm is really hard. Maybe I'm just shitty at this but I cried more than a couple times today.
A toddler and a newborn when H is gone from 6 am to going on 9 pm is really hard. Maybe I'm just shitty at this but I cried more than a couple times today.
((Hugs)). It gets better. It is hard for everyone.
Post by gratefulgirl on Aug 29, 2016 19:37:18 GMT -5
pbandjelly - my pedi, who is great on many things, noted DD2's mild flat spot and ignored it until I brought it up. So it varies. I wouldn't assume until you ask.
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