Post by oldbaylover1024 on Feb 12, 2017 8:23:39 GMT -5
I'm sorry I haven't tagged everyone with new babies, but I am soooooo excited for you!!! I hope you and your little ones are doing well! Welcome to the world, F17 babies!
And thanks for all the thoughts, prayers, and kind words. I seriously appreciate it. Laying in this bed and having nothing to do but think is hard.
But it looks like my milk is starting to come in, so I'm pumping all I can and taking it to C. NICU started him on nutrients last night, but as soon as he can take breast milk they'll feed it to him. Once we're allowed to hold him, we'll do skin to skin and take him to breast.
My epidural is coming out in about an hour. Once I have total freedom, I'll be in the NICU as much as possible! He's a fighter! FX the update this morning is positive.
ETA an update: C is doing the same, which isn't awful, but it's not great. We keep waiting for their big positive update. But we'll take anything that's not worse, KWIM?
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Post by musicallyinclined on Feb 12, 2017 8:25:04 GMT -5
MIL is coming to see us today, so we have to attempt to pick up the house. Maybe we can convince her that the park is a good idea. I hope there are more babies today! It's so exciting!
Post by shawnabm1320 on Feb 12, 2017 8:32:25 GMT -5
I woke up with a raging sore throat, so it looks like I got F's cold. I was going to go to church this morning and hang out in the foyer with F since he's not completely better (and thus not eligible for the nursery yet), but I might stay home and rest. Here's hoping lots of water and tea and some elderberry syrup and mucinex will kick this thing fast. I don't want to be bringing a newborn into a sick house!!
Last night I tried to get up after sitting in my recliner, and I basically couldn't put pressure on my right leg until I had done some stretches. I couldn't walk for like 3 minutes, and my sister had to help me hobble to a better chair. So apparently my body is just giving up on me right now. Lol!
My MIL might be coming today? When we invited her, she said "maybe." () It is raining, so that probably means no.
Ha, sounds like my MIL too. Originally she was coming Friday, then yesterday, now today. She told DH that she only intends to stay for 2 hours though. So that's good I guess. She's uh... interesting.
Post by notagoddess on Feb 12, 2017 10:19:49 GMT -5
Last weekend MH promised we would go out for brunch if I hadn't had the baby yet. We did that this morning. I ate probably a day's worth of calories in one meal, but it was so delicious.
I was so discouraged yesterday at the complete lack of dilation and progress in getting the baby out. I think having things to look forward to will be key in getting through these last few weeks. I have the hair appointment on Thursday, and I might make dinner plans for next weekend too. Then I have the last day of work to look forward to on the 24th.
notagoddess I think you're exactly right about keeping busy. With DS, I delivered the day before my EDD. Those last weeks were brutal. I wasn't working, so I needed to plan things for myself or I would have gone absolutely nuts.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Feb 12, 2017 10:43:02 GMT -5
notagoddess, I've been thinking the same thing. I need to figure out some fun things to schedule for the next few weeks so that I have something to look forward to. I was thinking of lining up a babysitter so H and I can go out once or twice, but otherwise I'm kind of at a loss. I don't usually go places and do fun things in the winter, so I'm not sure what to do aside from run errands 😜
Post by littleredfish on Feb 12, 2017 11:12:55 GMT -5
Probably going to visit the ILs today because SIL is down for the weekend. First priority of the day is breakfast. Every Sunday we have a big family breakfast, the girls know pancakes come every Sunday.
All the pressure I was feeling yesterday is gone, so that's making me sad. 40w midwife appointment is Wednesday and it feels like I'll be making that appointment. Why can't I get one early baby? Do I have the most comfortable ute ever? They never want to leave!
DS is so sweet with his little brother and gets so excited when we bring him in the room. My heart is exploding. Today we are just hanging out. LO is sleeping and eating all the time. It's so weird not being pregnant anymore and a little bittersweet since this is 99% our last baby. Now I just wish LO could stay a newborn forever.
I was convinced I'd have a baby this weekend. So much pressure, plus I lost half my MP yesterday. And we have a massive storm going so I figured that would be enough to kick start something lol! Oh well, I just have one more week of work, and tomorrow I'm most likely working from home (LOL). So really only four or so more days of work at the office which isn't bad. And I'm on a bunch of stupid projects but I told them not to expect me to get many of them done. So there's that.
I think I'm repacking my bag tonight. It's too hard to find what I need in there. But it's mostly done with the exception of the cell phone charger, etc. Feels good to have that done! I'm just waiting on a package that's supposed to be delivered tomorrow (unlikely we get mail tomorrow with this storm) and then I'll have everything I need.
I really need to plan some stuff to do this week and next to keep my mind off potentially having a baby soon!
Post by musicallyinclined on Feb 12, 2017 13:46:10 GMT -5
We had our first up the back poo and therefore first bathtub bath. So glad he waited until we got home from the park since we completely forgot the diaper bag. Oops.
Post by coffeeonice on Feb 12, 2017 13:50:24 GMT -5
staz I think repacking my bag just once is a good plan for tonight. I kept telling myself I'd add the last minute items later, but just realized I don't know what's in there!
staz I think repacking my bag just once is a good plan for tonight. I kept telling myself I'd add the last minute items later, but just realized I don't know what's in there!
I made a list of what was in my bag and had a small section of last minute items to be added (make up, glasses,DHs glasses, daily toiletries).
Post by coffeeonice on Feb 12, 2017 14:36:14 GMT -5
Toddler won't nap and I feel trapped in the family room. I usually play on my phone down here quietly till she passes out..sound travels really well in our house. But if she just keeps yelling mom I never leave it or get anything done..why must I be a prisoner in my own home🤦🏼♀️ she naps 3+ hours at daycare, this shouldn't be a problem.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 12, 2017 14:56:04 GMT -5
My toddler chose right now to learn how to climb out the crib. Uhhhh hoping it was a fluke because idk if I can handle transitioning her to a bed with a 4 day old. SOS.
Our first few days at home have been OK. Baby has been cluster feeding basically all night. During the day he sometimes sleeps longer stretches. My boobs are really sore and yesterday I was very engorged and in pain.
My 4 yo has been very challenging. Won't listen to a thing we say, backtalking all the time, ugh. It doesn't help that DH is incapable of handling it without having a reaction to her - he gets mad and yells and that's exactly what she wants - attention.
Post by littleredfish on Feb 12, 2017 15:22:11 GMT -5
flyinghorses6 this is my new fear. DD2 is in the crib and baby will be in the PnP beside our bed until we have to transition DD2. Lately though, she's been so busy and climbing on everything EXCEPT the crib, so I feel like it's just a matter of time before she applies her new climbing skills. DD1 was in the crib until she was 3 just because she never tried to climb out and we enjoyed her being contained in the morning. Why can't they all be so easy?
flyinghorses6 this is my new fear. DD2 is in the crib and baby will be in the PnP beside our bed until we have to transition DD2. Lately though, she's been so busy and climbing on everything EXCEPT the crib, so I feel like it's just a matter of time before she applies her new climbing skills. DD1 was in the crib until she was 3 just because she never tried to climb out and we enjoyed her being contained in the morning. Why can't they all be so easy?
I bought the next size up in sleep sacks purely because I'm hoping it will keep F from ever climbing out of the crib. I am not ready for that transition - and he's such a good sleeper usually.
Post by coffeeonice on Feb 12, 2017 15:45:34 GMT -5
ellabee it was a game of strong wills today and for once I freaking won!! Granted now all I'm doing is scrubbing floors with my hands, but somehow I'm still excited!
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