You guys. I'm up at 4:30, but I went down at 9:30. That means I got 7 hrs of solid sleep without waking up. I can't even remember tossing and turning. This is a miracle. I hope this leads to lots of nesting energy today!
Morning, we're off to see this www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXjRpZJTUio at a nearby gallery. I'm hoping DS gets a kick out of it. My partner was a bit worried about heading out anywhere but I convinced him we'll be fine.
Holy cow ellabee, even after 7hrs straight sleep I'd refuse to get up before at least 5.30! I hope you have a productive day (with an afternoon nap!).
It's 2am here and LOs first wake up of the night so I got a 3hr stretch which feels equally as awesome! If only I could get him to latch the way he was before my milk fully came in and my boobs grew to >3x the size of his head, that would be even better. Ouch does not begin to describe the last couple of days...
When it's morning proper I promised I would drop off DS1 at daycare today. Hes been a little emotional as he adjusts to the transition and it's missing the time we used to be able to spend together 1:1. Seeing him struggle it's so hard and makes me very sad, but I guess is normal? Anyway, hopefully I'll manage to get out off the house and drop him off sometime before lunch! Then I'm off to the BF support group to hopefully get some help from the LCs.
My mom it's only here for another few days so hopefully we can get out and do something nice all together on Saturday. Not sure what though!
Post by peaseblossom55 on Jan 6, 2017 5:55:45 GMT -5
I'm up and took over my solo shift so H could sleep. I'm still really tired. I hope E calms down so I can take hour or so nap here on the couch. We got snow overnight just an inch or so. It looks real pretty.
Post by heybulldog56 on Jan 6, 2017 7:13:13 GMT -5
ellabee, jealous of your sleep but glad you are well rested. That's how I felt yesterday and it was glorious.
I haven't heard from thelittleredm since last night. I'm pretty sure she's a few hours behind me but I'll text to check in with her when I get to work! I really hope she's in labor! I'll definitely be refreshing all day for updates from opheliainwaders too!
Add me to the decent sleep club! Dd was pretty chill last night so I didn't have any late night rib kicks and only one trip to pee! A miracle! Last night I got irrationally excited about this baby's impending arrival! I think it's seeing all these cute little babies with their squishy cheeks. Baby fever for this caboose!
Yeah, I wish I had decent sleep last night. Not having any caffeine at all yesterday gave me a caffeine withdrawal headache. That combined with the fact that I took my Flagyl a while after dinner last night (I usually eat something with it as a late night snack) and a little reflux made for a very uncomfortable MOTN. I ended up puking up the first dose I took and the caffeine in it made me very jittery. I contemplated calling L&D, but I actually felt better when I laid down on the couch upright. I got a pretty good stretch of sleep that way. Took another Tylenol this morning and got some coffee and it's going away.
And they are forecasting more snow than originally planned for our area. DH and I got some salt last night and we have a shovel we can use if needed. I have a feeling that the base will be shut down at least Monday while everything melts. I'm hoping it's open Tuesday for my NST.
Post by heybulldog56 on Jan 6, 2017 8:39:37 GMT -5
tex, I know you are in VA but, if you don't mind sharing, are you in NoVa or more south? Just curious because I am in the DMV and we barely got a dusting. I was really hoping for at least a two hour delay.
tex , I know you are in VA but, if you don't mind sharing, are you in NoVa or more south? Just curious because I am in the DMV and we barely got a dusting. I was really hoping for at least a two hour delay.
I am in the Hampton Roads area (near Norfolk and VA Beach).
tex , I know you are in VA but, if you don't mind sharing, are you in NoVa or more south? Just curious because I am in the DMV and we barely got a dusting. I was really hoping for at least a two hour delay.
I am in the Hampton Roads area (near Norfolk and VA Beach).
Oh yeah never mind! Not that close. I did hear this AM you guys were expected to get real snow. FX it's not too bad and doesn't impact your NST next week.
I'm up and took over my solo shift so H could sleep. I'm still really tired. I hope E calms down so I can take hour or so nap here on the couch. We got snow overnight just an inch or so. It looks real pretty.
Post by thelittleredm on Jan 6, 2017 10:10:34 GMT -5
No baby, yet, sorry guys!
Contractions have been...weird. Nothing consistent but they are consistent in length (45sec - 1 min). I think I've mostly been having back contractions and my back is so tired and sore. I spent so much time last night doing pelvic tilts, squats, butterflies, etc. that I ran out of ideas for kickstarting my contractions again. Walking seems to be doing it the best but I got tired of walking around my house. Lost more mucous-y grossness and had bloody show every time I peed. And, TMI, had bloody show while I was doing butterflies. It was awkward. Diarrhea is a thing.
But I came to work today. Belly feels heavier and I can't tell if the pains are contraction related or "you only ate blueberries for breakfast" related. Back still hurts after a night of awful back and hip pain that seemed to flux like contractions. We'll see. Roads are awful here this morning so I imagine if nothing else, that will encourage baby to come.
I did NOT get a good nights sleep and boy am I a peach today. I had to sit on the recliner to keep the heartburn down til 2am, then dozed and was up a bunch of times to pee or toss and turn and boy dog woke up whining at 630. I took him to pee, put him back in his crate and slept mostly well til 9 when he woke up AGAIN whining. I think he just wants out of the crate, but I'm the boss, so I took them both for a walk and put them both back in their beds. It's 1015 and I need a nap.
Sootired. Waking C every two hours is for the birds 😑kids just left for school and L is still asleep so C and I are going to attempt a nap. I'm pretty sure I'm getting about 3.5 hours a night
I'm up and took over my solo shift so H could sleep. I'm still really tired. I hope E calms down so I can take hour or so nap here on the couch. We got snow overnight just an inch or so. It looks real pretty.
Does E have reflux?
No she rarely spits up its mostly constipation issues. Pedi told us to give diluted prune juice. It seems to help some.
I'm on a roll today: I got an overnight bag packed for DD just in case someone has to take her during labor. I organized our linen closet, which was stuffed and overflowing. I filled out the hospital pre-registration and authorization to treat forms. Hospital bag is aaaaalmost packed.
And our cleaners are coming today. I'm feeling 100% better about life than I was just 24hrs ago.
Now if I could just get our fridge cleaned out and kitchen in order I think I might feel like I ticked everything off of my pre-baby list...
The kids gave us a run for or money last night. DD wouldn't sleep for her solo portion of pictures, so we have to go back tomorrow. DH and I realized we hadn't eaten dinner, so I went to get McDonald's, while DH watched DS in the tub, and DD in the RnP. We are our dinner in the bathroom together 😂 Then 30 minutes after I got DS in bed, he called me into his room because he was "sweaty." He had pulled open part of his pull up, and pee got on his pants and sheets. DD was up for a long stretch, I think due to gas. So, hi! We're all alive!
Dear god. That's one of those nights where I'd just call it quits the next day. Like, nope, not adulting beyond what is absolutely necessary.
Post by heybulldog56 on Jan 6, 2017 10:49:19 GMT -5
@joybaby5, ugh sounds like a rough evening. pibblemom, shitty sleep is really getting old, isnt it? I feel you. ashtog, FX you get a nap or at least a nice low-key-ish day.
It's my last day and I could spend it sitting around doing nothing but... I feel somewhat guilty about "abandoning" my students. I have been up and teaching and I must say, it does feel good and has been distracting me from how uncomfortable I feel. These kids can be butt heads but they are all good, funny little butt heads.
I am in the Hampton Roads area (near Norfolk and VA Beach).
Oh yeah never mind! Not that close. I did hear this AM you guys were expected to get real snow. FX it's not too bad and doesn't impact your NST next week.
Silver lining to if they do have to reschedule my appointment is that I'll be one of the first called since I think I'm considered high-risk now.
I went and talked to my flight leadership and my commander about what's happening. I wrapped up a project I was working on, and I don't want to take on anything new.
The kids gave us a run for or money last night. DD wouldn't sleep for her solo portion of pictures, so we have to go back tomorrow. DH and I realized we hadn't eaten dinner, so I went to get McDonald's, while DH watched DS in the tub, and DD in the RnP. We ate our dinner in the bathroom together 😂 Then 30 minutes after I got DS in bed, he called me into his room because he was "sweaty." He had pulled open part of his pull up, and pee got on his pants and sheets. DD was up for a long stretch, I think due to gas. So, hi! We're all alive!
Jeez. I'm sorry lol.
Saw this and thought of you (and future me probably).
No she rarely spits up its mostly constipation issues. Pedi told us to give diluted prune juice. It seems to help some.
Ohh ok. Her demeanor just reminds my DS as a small infant, but his fussiness and constant crying was reflux related. Glad to hear the juice is making it better! Hang in there. It really gets so much "better" as their digestive systems improve.
Post by thelittleredm on Jan 6, 2017 11:38:26 GMT -5
I was browsing Etsy just now for wall calendars and saw one and I thought it said "edible wall calendar" and I was like well, that's weird how is it...Oooohhh it says "editable wall calendar".
I was browsing Etsy just now for wall calendars and saw one and I thought it said "edible wall calendar" and I was like well, that's weird how is it...Oooohhh it says "editable wall calendar".
I need more sleep.
Edible would be awesome. I would love to eat a month. I am imagining it being like a giant fruit roll-up... a girl can dream.
I was browsing Etsy just now for wall calendars and saw one and I thought it said "edible wall calendar" and I was like well, that's weird how is it...Oooohhh it says "editable wall calendar".
I need more sleep.
Edible would be awesome. I would love to eat a month. I am imagining it being like a giant fruit roll-up... a girl can dream.
That's basically what I thought it was. Of course, thinking back, it makes more sense that it was like a year-long advent calendar and you get something to eat each day.
Post by thelittleredm on Jan 6, 2017 12:21:08 GMT -5
Contractions are starting to become consistent in frequency but not close enough together. They're about 10-11 min apart right now and lasting anywhere from 45-65 seconds. They still have time to stop -.-
Opinions wanted: Because of the road conditions being less than ideal all over the city, how soon would you decide to go get checked out at triage? I don't want to wait too long and be super miserable just trying to get to the hospital but I also don't want to go in so soon that they'd send me home or whatever. I can't decide.
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