Post by heybulldog56 on Feb 27, 2017 14:44:10 GMT -5
MissDemeanor, I admit to briefly thinking about having another while walking through the target girls' clothing section (so freaking cute). Then DS1 ran away down an aisle laughing like a maniac and baby started screaming... baby fever quickly extinguished.
On our way to DDs first dentist appointment...please go well.
Milk blister is *slowly* healing. It's a pain having to half pump half nurse, so I really hope once it's healed we can correct Bs latch on that side for good.
lakegirl, id bring it up again. Your fil may feel like it's a nice change of pace to volunteer to buy something rather than be told to (I.e, by your sil).
Post by thelittleredm on Feb 27, 2017 15:48:59 GMT -5
lakegirl, I +1 what meeggaannww said about it depending on your relationship with him. My ILs offer things frequently but we also have a really good relationship with them so I don't mind saying yes to them.
So, I met the mommy group today! Some of them anyway. I'm glad I got the message in time to make it this morning because I definitely thought it was tomorrow. My anxiety over this meet up was making me consider ditching but I went anyway and I'm glad I did. It sounds like way too many of them clean way too often for me to admit my house is always a wreck but things went well other than that. They make me jealous that they get to stay home full time and don't have to worry about working :/ DS1 did so well, too. I was convinced he'd be a terror and they wouldn't invite us back. But there was a girl his age there and they played almost exclusively for two hours. I was also pleased to hear that they plan occasional mom nights out and do a book club once a month.
Post by weeklyplanner on Feb 27, 2017 17:56:56 GMT -5
Do babies sleep a lot during a leap? I just realized DD is in the middle of her first leap, which started Friday. She has literally slept all day with the exception of me waking her to nurse and even then, she's half asleep. I'm a little scared she's going to be up all night.
DS always screamed his little head off during leaps, so this is very different to me.
Post by silvermelody on Feb 27, 2017 18:20:39 GMT -5
Had my PP check up. Cleared to resume normal activities. Still spotting a little if I lift something heavy so she said limit lifting DS for a few more weeks, and I'm waiting to have sex again too, though I miss it.
She was a little concerned about my anxiety, so she wants me to try out the drop in support group tomorrow. I was already thinking about going. I can bring N along. I'm having less depression and more anxiety and anger this time.
N charmed everyone, she was smiling and being cute. I'm nursing her now and hoping she'll take her good afternoon nap late since we were out.
She went to bed at 11:10 but then was up for the day at 6:30 with one wakeup in between and wouldn't go back down
Post by heybulldog56 on Feb 27, 2017 18:35:29 GMT -5
High five for going to the meet up thelittleredm! I've actually been chatting with a mom I found on that app that was mentioned (peanut). We are going to get together next week when I get back from Florida. Im already nervous and we haven't even formally planned anything.
I took DS1 for a haircut and, at dh's request, got it cut short. He looks like a big boy. The lady even put gel in it and I may have teared up. I can't believe he isn't a baby anymore. And he now corrects me when I refer to him as "baby". He goes "no, mama! I'm a big boy". Ugh my heart.
B had a nap late in the day so I'm worried he's starting his long stretch early and we'll be up all night. He really seems to only need 14-15hrs of sleep in a 24hr period, so if he sleeps a lot during the day we have rougher nights.
DD did great at the dentist. They were all surprised that it was her first visit because she did so well! That made up for the fact that DH couldn't calm B out in the waiting room I guess. You win some and you lose some...
I can't even pretend to catch up today I don't think. C was up from 230-430 last night and then grunted the whole time til 7, though I think she was sleeping I was not. I called the pedis office and asked to move our tomorrow appt to today and the receptionist said she can't move a well visit for a sick visit. Whatever. So I made an appt for today and the dr believe it is some sort of reflux but is not convinced it needs to be medicated. He wants me to keep her on a 45 degree angle for 30-45 mins after each feeding to be sure that the milk gets down below her stomach and see how that works. We're going back tomorrow for her checkup, even though he weighed her today. I don't understand this policy, but oh well. She weighed 8 lbs 8 oz (up from 7 lbs 1 oz at first appt). even though it wasn't the target of 9 lbs 1 oz, he wasn't concerned so I'm relieved. I asked if supplementing was necessary and he said since she's been EBF for the last 2 weeks no formula necessary.
Now I need to go wake her up since she's been napping for 3 hours. At least I got an hour of sleep, a shower and a meal where I had 2 hands available in.
silvermelody hugs lady. I had raging anxiety last time. It took me a while to realize how bad it was and looking back I'm like wtf. I wish Mh had done something but I don't think he realized how out of control it was. It's not as bad this time around, feels like regular mom anxiety ha, but I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop you know?I hope the support group helps.
pibblemom more hugs! It's tough when you want your baby to feel better but you can't do anything. Ds was a happy spitter reflux baby and slow to put on weight (went from 80th percentile to the teens) but putting on enough they were okay with it. They told me the same thing, no meds just elevate. It was the pits. I hope she outgrows it quickly.
Feeding W a bottle in an effort to try and get him down for a long stretch and to give my nips a break. Gonna try swaddling him in the crib to see if he stays asleep better that way vs not being swaddled.
tex, fwiw, C will nap unswaddled occasionally, but will not fall asleep at night unless she is. She screams bloody murder while I'm wrapping her, but once it's tight enough and I pick her up and shush her a la happiest baby, she's good and will usually fall asleep and stay asleep
He hasn't been swaddled really since he was in the hospital, but we are trying this as an alternative to belly sleeping. He sleeps great when he on his belly on us but we are hesitant about doing it in the crib.
I'm glad your meetup went well thelittleredm. I always have to psych myself up to put myself in new social situations so I know how you feel. I've been making excuses to myself to avoid a paydays that clashes with a BF support group even though BF ing has been going ok for a few weeks...
lakegirl, interesting your pedi wasn't concerned about a weight drop from 80s to teens. I'm just back from H's 2 month appointment and he's dropped from 40th to 23rd percentile and she was quite concerned. She wants to see him at 12lb 8oz in a month which is a whopping 23oz gain! I'm a bit worried now too.
meeggaannw, miami! It's where I'm from and where the majority of my family still lives. You're more up north, right? Or am I making that up?
No you are right, good memory! I'm about 3-4 hours north and on the other coast. I was thinking your family was in Miami but wasn't sure. I hope you have an awesome visit with your family!
Post by meeggaannw on Feb 27, 2017 21:52:40 GMT -5
How is it that even on a night when mh is home I still have to listen for the baby crying while I shower. And spoiler he did cry, a lot. I didn't even get to condition my hair, I had to spray in leave in conditioner. The reason, mh was tired and went to bed at 8. 8! Oh I'd love to be a dad.
Post by MissDemeanor on Feb 27, 2017 22:30:30 GMT -5
I feel like it's midnight.... it's 7:30.
F is being a fuss pot. I swaddled him and he's much less restless now. But still asleep in my arms. He usually goes down for the night about 2 hours from now, so I'm not sure how things will go tonight.
bazinga, I don't think 23 oz is crazy for a month, actually I think that's what we got this month and we had latching and possible supply issues. Don't let it freak you out. Average 6 oz a week and you'll get it.
Post by peaseblossom55 on Feb 27, 2017 23:36:10 GMT -5
E is asleep and h is watching the monitor as I go to sleep. I talked to H about my anxiety on returning to work and funding care. Not much can be done but it felt good to tell him my feelings.
After waking C up from her 3 1/2 hr nap to eat and change, it has now taken 3 full hours to get her to go back to sleep. I don't have a lot of hope for tonight.
Post by thelittleredm on Feb 28, 2017 0:19:16 GMT -5
Hugs to the ladies that need it. This Wonder Week stuff is awful.
Today has been so good for my mental well being. I talked with one of the mom group board members and she said it would be more than ok for our nanny to take the boys to play days and what not in my place so thank goodness!
I also got to spend some time going through my Jamberry supplies and I've started to reorganize and hopefully by this time next week, I'll be ready to host a catalog launch party in my home to get everything started up again. I miss the extra spending money.
And then I went to a Young Living class tonight which was awesome if only because I had zero littles tagging along! 2.5hrs all to myself and outside the home. I'm feeling so good mentally, H has a 25% chance of getting laid tonight.
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