I got both the babes to nap at the same time again. My toddler needed it in the worst way! She was such a grump all morning. Hoping she wakes up in a better mood.
Post by wildflower810 on Feb 28, 2017 17:25:23 GMT -5
MW appointment today went well. She went ahead and checked me (first cervical check ever, yikes those are not comfortable!) and there was positive news. I'm focusing my attitude on baby getting here between now and the weekend, or over the weekend. Baby will come, I won't be pregnant forever!
I also found out that one of my local BFF's husband lost his job and they will likely be moving out of state. Her kid and mine are also BFFs. Cue major tears.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 28, 2017 19:13:54 GMT -5
This is the first time I've felt extra hormonal...but DH told me his late nights this week were M, W, Th...but he's not even home yet. So I texted him and he said he screwed up and tonight's late too. I can't decide if I'm angry or just upset. I would just love him to communicate better so I'm not sitting here all day thinking "at least I'll have help for bed time". It's so freaking frustrating!!!
Also the baby is asleep after nursing an hour, so I know she's down for her long stretch of sleep. I'll be up at least another hour putting K down; and then I'll sleep about an hour, maybe 2 if I'm lucky, before R is up to nurse. And then the every 2 hour nursing/grunt fear starts. End rant; cue ugly cry.
TL;DR I basically want to just punch DH in the face.
Post by zcookiemonster on Feb 28, 2017 20:37:59 GMT -5
wildflower810 that stinks about your friend. But happy you got positive news for baby's arrival, can't wait for your LO! flyinghorses6 how frustrating for you. Hope bedtime went alright, this shiz is not easy with 2 of them esp when your outnumbered.
flyinghorses6 that's so frustrating when you're expecting help and it doesn't happen. I hope everything went ok tonight. I think "grunt fear" was an autocorrect, but it's so accurate. When I hear the slightest grunt my heart races and I'm like, and so it begins...
Post by notagoddess on Feb 28, 2017 21:52:00 GMT -5
The last 2 days S has been nursing nonstop around the clock and I am so exhausted. I stopped pumping for a few days so I could regulate my supply down to her needs. I suspected it went down too much, so I pumped and got less than 2 oz in 15 minutes. Before I was getting 5 or 6. I'm frustrated and confused. In addition, her spit up is out of control. She's getting rid of probably half of what she takes in. I'm calling the LC tomorrow morning. I know BFing is supposed to get easier after the first few weeks but I'm having the hardest time believing it.
The last 2 days S has been nursing nonstop around the clock and I am so exhausted. I stopped pumping for a few days so I could regulate my supply down to her needs. I suspected it went down too much, so I pumped and got less than 2 oz in 15 minutes. Before I was getting 5 or 6. I'm frustrated and confused. In addition, her spit up is out of control. She's getting rid of probably half of what she takes in. I'm calling the LC tomorrow morning. I know BFing is supposed to get easier after the first few weeks but I'm having the hardest time believing it.
I'm going through this as well. It's so incredibly frustrating.
flyinghorses6 that's so frustrating when you're expecting help and it doesn't happen. I hope everything went ok tonight. I think "grunt fear" was an autocorrect, but it's so accurate. When I hear the slightest grunt my heart races and I'm like, and so it begins...
Post by monicageller on Feb 28, 2017 23:03:16 GMT -5
notagoddess I'm sorry you're struggling. BFing is so mentally hard. I've heard that when EBF babies spit up, it could be because they ate too much. Obviously, there could he other reasons too, but if she is nursing a ton she might just be getting more than she needs.
flyinghorses6 having an expectation of when DH will be home and it ends up way later is the worst! Solo parenting is no fun.
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Feb 28, 2017 23:20:43 GMT -5
Feeding babies is downright awful sometimes. BF, EP, FF... It's all hard and worrisome. FX we all find solutions, and fast!
I took J on a mommy-daughter date today. I picked her up early from school and we went to the salon and got our nails done. She loved it, and was really good the entire visit. She couldn't stop showing Daddy her beautiful pink/baby blue/yellow/dark blue alternating nails LOL Mommy stuck with a neutral pink.
We had a visit from a NICU nurse today. She gave us some tips on breathing things to watch out for and some other helpful advice. Then, we worked on tummy time and this 2.5 week old ROLLED OVER! He was on his tummy and flipped to his back. I couldn't believe it. The nurse said it's the first time in 12 years of home visits she's ever written down "rolled over" on a summary sheet LOL We're in trouble!*
*Obviously I assume this roll over was a fluke and is not going to be consistent this early. But God... It was a little freaky watching him do it already!!!
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Two MM/C 1/09/12 & MM/C 4/26/12 BFP#3 - Rainbow #1 born 5/11/13 via unplanned C-section Two CP 11/23/15 & 5/13/16 BFP#6 - Rainbow #2 born 2/10/17 via planned C-section
notagoddess I'm sorry you're struggling. BFing is so mentally hard. I've heard that when EBF babies spit up, it could be because they ate too much. Obviously, there could he other reasons too, but if she is nursing a ton she might just be getting more than she needs.
flyinghorses6 having an expectation of when DH will be home and it ends up way later is the worst! Solo parenting is no fun.
J overate and exorcist-style puked A LOT. LO may be overeating, but I understand how hard that can be, to stop baby from eating when you're getting all the hungry cues.
PAL May '17 Siggy Challenge: Picnics - Feminist Picnic
Two MM/C 1/09/12 & MM/C 4/26/12 BFP#3 - Rainbow #1 born 5/11/13 via unplanned C-section Two CP 11/23/15 & 5/13/16 BFP#6 - Rainbow #2 born 2/10/17 via planned C-section
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Feb 28, 2017 23:53:59 GMT -5
Ok. So hormonal new mom isn't allowed to read the news anymore.
I just read about a guy who got a plea deal for 60 years for kidnapping, raping, and murdering a one year old. Her mother said when she learned what had been done to her baby, she wanted to die too. I looked over at E who was mildly fussing in her RnP and started bawling. I honestly can't even begin to imagine...
I'm going to worry about her every day for the rest of my life. I'm convinced.
Post by littleredfish on Mar 1, 2017 2:39:25 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes, I almost cried when DH and I were discussing the bus system for DD1 for kindergarten. Not because I'm emotional about her growing up, but because I'm afraid of her getting lost, being scared, being bullied on the bus; basically so many small or unlikely things. So no, you never stop. There's always a reason.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 1, 2017 7:16:48 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes, yea, there are also movies I can't watch anymore and books I can't read because they feature things that spin me into dark places now that I have a kid of my own.
I totally feel all of you on the BF. I had a wonderful visit with the LC then to come home and not have much success. He was down 7 oz from birth and we are supplementing with formula until our next LC appt. on Thursday. Waking up every 3 hours is brutal, I just couldn't do it last night and let him sleep 5 while I was sick as a dog. This recovery process is no joke.
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