Post by redhead610 on Sept 3, 2016 21:39:27 GMT -5
I went to a bridal shower for a friend today and had a great time!
Ds2 has his 1 month appt on Tuesday. I think he has colic. For the last week he has screamed every late afternoon/evening. Like, endless screaming and nothing calms him. He had been super gassy, but we switched to a sensitive formula and that seems to help with that, but he still screams non stop. It doesn't seem to correlate with feeding, but perhaps it could be silent reflux(not a big spitter-upper)? Or a milk intolerance? I'll have to talk with the dr about it. I just feel so bad that nothing we does stops the crying.
And another question: anyone know the verdict on swaddling a side sleeper? DD3 is getting pretty high up on her side to sleep at times and I am mildly worried she could accidentally flop on her stomach swaddled (though her arms are usually tucked out in front of her blocking a roll).
We have a side sleeper (since day 1). We swaddle him. He's never seemed close to rolling further than his side though. We asked the pedi in the hospital and they didn't seem concerned.
The muffins I have been inhaling since yesterday are NOT dairy free. I asked the baker were there any dairy-free options and she pointed me to these muffins. It's ultimately my fault for not checking the label still, but I was certain they were safe. I feel so bad for LO. And for me. Those muffins were so good.
Ugh I'm sorry for you both.
I'm going out for brunch today and will be ordering a muffin thanks to you though. Your muffin talk has me hungry.
The muffins I have been inhaling since yesterday are NOT dairy free. I asked the baker were there any dairy-free options and she pointed me to these muffins. It's ultimately my fault for not checking the label still, but I was certain they were safe. I feel so bad for LO. And for me. Those muffins were so good.
I had an amazing day - first time in a while that I felt remotely human. I took a nap, showered, and put on clothes! I babywore in Target. I cleaned LO's room, finished thank you cards, and made dinner. Yay long weekend! It's so much easier when MH is around to help
This post made me smile. So glad you had a good day!
What guidelines were you guys given about taking baths after a vaginal delivery? I had a second degree tear. They told me 6 weeks, but I've read conflicting things. I'm dying to soak and relax.
I had a second degree tear and when I asked the mfm said I could take one right away as long as it was only water. It's interesting how doctors differ so much in there recommendations.
What guidelines were you guys given about taking baths after a vaginal delivery? I had a second degree tear. They told me 6 weeks, but I've read conflicting things. I'm dying to soak and relax.
I had a second degree tear and when I asked the mfm said I could take one right away as long as it was only water. It's interesting how doctors differ so much in there recommendations.
Yes it's crazy how much variance there is! I just realized I will be 6 weeks tomorrow, so I'm pretty much there.
DD1 slept until 8:00 this morning! The baby slept pretty well, up about every 3-4 hours. So much better than the every 1.5 hours the night before. So I feel really good today, we might take the girls to a fun playground we found.
... But in other news, it seems like my blood sugar has finally caught up I've just been in survival mode this month, and have not paid the attention I need to my diet. I was still testing blood sugar and everything was ok. It was actually surprisingly good for a while (must have been pp hormones??). And now it's bad... I am way bummed
My kids took pity on me last night. Once I managed to get DD1 to go to sleep, I got a short 2 hour nap before I woke up to use the bathroom. I texted SO to come upstairs to make sure DD2 didn't wake up and then wake up her sister too... unfortunately, that is exactly what happened anyway. So we had a 1:30 am family time. Fed baby, let toddler do her thing, chatted with SO.
Then put us all back to bed. Eventually, DD1 went back to sleep, and I only remember 1 other wakeup to feed baby before we all got up at 8:30. Baby really sleeps a lot, I will take it! I feed her every time she wakes up in the daytime, even if just for 5 minutes, so 4 hour stretches at night don't personally bother me. Especially when she is totally happy to drain both boobs first thing when we wake up for the day.
It is easier to feel human when you get some sleep. I just wish I had some coffee... pumpkin latte please!
How long can I blame behavior on PP hormones? I'm hiding from my H and ILs in the nursery crying. H keeps letting his parents do what they want and it's upsetting me that pleasing them is more important than sticking with what we've agreed on.
How long can I blame behavior on PP hormones? I'm hiding from my H and ILs in the nursery crying. H keeps letting his parents do what they want and it's upsetting me that pleasing them is more important than sticking with what we've agreed on.
That is unacceptable at anytime, pp hormones are not to blame. I would suggest addressing the issue head on. If that seems overwhelming, just take breaks and cry as much or as often as you need to feel better. I hope YH gets in gear soon.
+1 to all this
Grandparents' opinions/feelings/"way things are done" <<<<<<<<< Parents' opinions/feelings/"way things are done"
How long can I blame behavior on PP hormones? I'm hiding from my H and ILs in the nursery crying. H keeps letting his parents do what they want and it's upsetting me that pleasing them is more important than sticking with what we've agreed on.
That is unacceptable at anytime, pp hormones are not to blame. I would suggest addressing the issue head on. If that seems overwhelming, just take breaks and cry as much or as often as you need to feel better. I hope YH gets in gear soon.
Rama, plain ol coca cola was a good stomach soother for me. Water in any variety made things worse for me, but the sugar/bubbles/calories in a coke would settle things enough to tolerate food.
Post by hummingbird125 on Sept 4, 2016 14:18:43 GMT -5
quirks - oh hell no. I would be PISSED about your FIL holding LO without your express permission, despite the blanket. Not ok. You have every right to be upset about all of this and don't need to blame it on PP hormones.
I'm having a pretty lovely weekend all around! Yesterday, DH drove me and DS into the city and dropped us off at Central Park. He found a bar to hang out at while DS and I met up with two of my friends for a picnic! They brought lots of good food and WINE. DS slept most of the time, but also nursed twice and needed two diaper changes, and I managed to do all of that without an issue. Win! Every time I have him out of the house for an extended period of time and things go well, I feel better and better about everything. It's just so nice to see that I can still have a bit of a social life and not just be confined to the house.
A few days ago, I mentioned on the breastfeeding thread that DS seems to spend 7pm-midnight attached to me/my boobs, and I didn't know what to do about it. He's a decent sleeper at night but that doesn't quite make up for 5 hours of neediness. A few people (I think dc2london and gratefulgirl) suggested he might be overtired, so yesterday I swaddled him and got more extended naps out of him, including one from about 6:30-9. Despite that extra nap in the evening, he still went to sleep in his crib by 11:30pm and stuck to nearly the same exact nighttime schedule as he's been on! I'm so happy to know that I can get him to nap more during the day and still get him to sleep well overnight! It was sooo nice to have some time in the evening with DH without an infant attached to me.
The muffins I have been inhaling since yesterday are NOT dairy free. I asked the baker were there any dairy-free options and she pointed me to these muffins. It's ultimately my fault for not checking the label still, but I was certain they were safe. I feel so bad for LO. And for me. Those muffins were so good.
It's a miracle. After I calmed down and went back out to our living room, I noticed the ILs moving around the house a lot. Then they came in and said "Would you guys be offended if we left now?"
My SIL's family is in for the weekend, so we've had tons of action visiting and playing with them. Both kids have been sleeping for about 2 hours. I'm in heaven - watching baseball, reading, eating ice cream. No laundry, no dinner prep, no pumping, just enjoying a break!!
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