Happy March?

[staz]

We're trying out the baby K'tan this morning.  So far so good!  I'm excited to be able to have my hands free!  Maybe I'll be able to get something done today when she's in her "I just want to snuggle with mama to sleep" phase.

Little Miss is eating all 2 oz of her bottle and I don't think she's done so we're going to try to give her 3 oz bottles today and see if that makes a difference.  She normally goes 2-3 hours in between but she woke up this morning after an hour and a half, so I think she's ready for more.  She's growing like a weed!

[musicallyinclined]

We are tired this morning. We could not get the baby back down after he ate around two. He ended up not falling back asleep until 4:15. I took him out to the den. I can already tell my 4ish hours of sleep are not going to cut it. I'm trying not to be short and cranky, but I am. And of course now the baby is being charming and cooing at me. Thanks buddy.

He's one month old today!

[oldbaylover1024]

We had a rough night here, too. C is definitely going through (or entering) a 3-week growth spurt. So lots of restless wake ups last night.

J talked all the way to DC about our salon date. I think she's hooked LOL

We have our photography session today at 4. FX I can find something to wear that doesn't make me feel like a beached whale. Maybe I need to bust out the tummy Spanx, just for the few hours we're shooting. I hate the post-baby pooch. Not cute, especially since the rest of me looks pretty damn good! Ugh

[shawnabm1320]

We have my NST today. FIL is watching DS for us, since it's a longer appointment. Then we will get lunch, and maybe run an errand or two.

DS has been whining since he woke up (an hour earlier than normal), and I'm a teensy bit glad I'm not going to be stuck with him all morning.... bad mommy!

[Evelyn3]

staz glad the k'tan is going well so far. I want to try mine sometime this week! Hoping he enjoys it

musicallyinclined happy 1 month! Sorry about the sleep

oldbaylover1024 have fun at photos, im sure you will look great

Just put N back down to sleep, gonna have breakfast and maybe crawl back to bed for a bit.

[ellabee]

That is so cute about the salon oldbaylover1024!!

B loves my k'tan staz. Hope it works well for you too!

We're at my patents house so they can help out with DD. She's feeling better this morning but I didn't want to risk sending her into daycare just to get sent home (and banned for 24hrs).

[linewifekat]

Rough night here too. Yesterday, DD1 didn't nap all day and then ds2 didn't want to sleep last night. It felt like a double whammy on my part.

DH turns 40 next week and I feel like I should call some of his friends to see if they want to help me plan something for him. Maybe we'll just do a bbq. He mentioned wanting to go to the Bassmaster Classic this year so maybe that can be his birthday.

[pivot]

Just treated myself to some spring clothes/shoes from Target. I need to stay off Target, Etsy and Amazon or this maternity leave is going to be expensive. At least I'm home to intercept packages before DH gets home...

[dancerspose]

staz we have a boba wrap but I'm thinking of going to buy buy baby in the next few days to try on the ktan because the boba is such a hassle to get on. Is the ktan easy to get on and off?

[dancerspose]

pivot the only thing stopping me from doing any shopping for myself is my post partum body. Otherwise I'd be going a little nuts. And luckily since little ones grow so fast I don't go too crazy shopping for Z.

[flyinghorses6]

We love our k'tan staz and even though she's 8+lbs she seems so small in it! But she sleeps. And I can be outside with K while she plays.

musicallyinclined can't believe he's already 1 month old!

oldbaylover1024 we are in the same boat with the growth spurt. Last night was better than the 2 nights before. But it's still tough! Good luck with your photoshoot!

dancerspose the k'tan is so much easier!! It takes 2 minutes to learn and then it's a breeze.

[flyinghorses6]

I'm starting my diastasis rehab program today. I wish the weather was more consistent because in the first few weeks you are supposed to do 30 minute daily walks, in addition to the core rehab exercises. I'm so happy because this recovery has been so much easier- and although my body has a lot of healing to do-I actually feel really good. My goal is to look cute by summer. And be back to my pre-first pregnancy weight by end September. (Hopefully sooner). I'm just happy to start something because healing my core is definitely the first step for me!

[pivot]

Mar 1, 2017 9:46:03 GMT -5 dancerspose said:

pivot the only thing stopping me from doing any shopping for myself is my post partum body. Otherwise I'd be going a little nuts. And luckily since little ones grow so fast I don't go too crazy shopping for Z.

I found a flowy shirt at target that covered up my pp tummy well & was so comfy so I bought it in the rest of the colors today! Will not be buying pants or tight tops any time soon..

[shellbell]

Just got back from double check ups for DS and LO. LO is 10lbs5oz! I need her to fit into her Easter dress in 6 weeks, so if she'd like to slow down a bit that would be great!

[pivot]

www.target.com/p/women-s-swing-tee-mossimo-supply-co-juniors/-/A-51519920

Link to the shirts because they're 20% off right now.

www.target.com/p/women-s-dv-mikah-peep-toe-booties/-/A-51395541

www.target.com/p/women-s-mala-shield-espadrille-wedge-sandals-merona/-/A-51743896

Link to shoes because I love them 😍

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musicallyinclined- Happy 1 Month Bday!

My cousin is supposed to be letting me borrow her 2 carriers to see which one I like but hasn't made it over yet since her lil guy got RSV 2 weeks ago... Lil Guy needs this because he's my cranky baby. We haven't figured out what he likes to get him to stop crying/fussing. (He did tolerate the bouncer this morning for about 10 minutes today.)

[sweetieheart32]

Hope your photos turn out to your liking oldbaylover1024! I'm sure you'll look great
I feel you about intercepting packages pivot. Our normal financial arrangement is that we pay equal shares of bills and such since we both work, but when I'm on maternity leave DH watches what I buy like a hawk and I feel his disapproval when I buy anything he deems an unnecessary purchase. It's like being a kid and quite irritating. Fx you don't get "caught". You need to clothe yourself!
Hope the weather is nice for your exercise flyinghorses6! Enjoy!

[notagoddess]

I had my first post-baby argument this morning. MH was resting on the couch and I lost it on him since I haven't had a chance to rest in a few days and S needed to be dressed and put in the car seat. Then he got mad at me for getting mad at him, so that went well. Ugh. We made up but it's still affecting my mood.

[loves2shop4shoes]

I'm tired today. DH let me epicly nap two nights ago, so I returned the favor last night. He got to rest from 8pm-1:45am.

I'm just tired because I got three two hour naps in all day yesterday. E has also been a little fussy for the last few days. She's been dealing with a lot of gas. Even when she is down for the count, she'll occasionally wake up to fuss for 20-30 seconds before falling back asleep.

I hope I get in some good naps today.

I admire all of you who are already working out. I'm so not there yet and don't know when I will be. I've lost about 22 lbs since having E so far. I'm within 5 pounds of my pre pregnancy weight. I definitely have the pooch though. My belly feels like jelly and not at al firm.

The plus side is that with all of my stretch marks, I'll never wear a two piece again. So I'm not sure that it matters...

[sweetieheart32]

Nothing planned for today. Just letting baby nap on me until she has her morning poop blow out. It's so nice to have a little time off work. The end of pregnancy was so painful and people's comments so irritating that this leave actually seems like a vacation. I wake up in the middle of the night able to breathe and lie flat on the bed, to turn over or get up without feeling like my bones and organs are all being crushed. It's such a relief! Anyway, sorry for the dear diary, just random thoughts.
Finally stepped on the scale out of curiosity and have lost 25 lbs of baby and excess fluid. Not bad! I think 15 more lbs will get me back to a happy place. Looking forward to taking the stroller out to the park with the girls soon.

[notagoddess]

I've lost 16 pounds since delivery with 19 more to go. Most of it is in my thighs But I'm sure at least a few pounds is all the boobage. I've been doing some walking but I'm not at all ready for a diet or exercise at this point. I'm really hoping BFing takes off some of it.

[notagoddess]

My hemorrhoid is freaking killing me. I can't sit normally and the pain kept me up last night. I'm using Tucks pads but is there anything stronger I can use if I'm still trying to heal the stitches?

[pivot]

loves2shop4shoes I lived in the high wasted 2 piece bathing suits last year. Covered the strechies but still looks cute. Also wore a few one pieces - at least they're in style right now!

[pivot]

I'm itching to work out so bad but I'm not even 2 weeks pp yet. I did nothing last time until after my 6 week visit. Planning on doing lots of walking until about 3 weeks pp this time and then maybe adding in some arm workouts.

[pivot]

sweetieheart32 We're the exact same way. We're not losing income while I'm on mat. leave so it shouldn't matter but he still side eyes whenever there's a package on the porch. Hello I just birthed a human I want to treat myself!

[sweetieheart32]

Mar 1, 2017 10:44:03 GMT -5 notagoddess said:

My hemorrhoid is freaking killing me. I can't sit normally and the pain kept me up last night. I'm using Tucks pads but is there anything stronger I can use if I'm still trying to heal the stitches?

My doc was able to prescribe a cocaine/epinephrine/lanolin ointment that you dab on. I have also used a lidocaine cream you can pick up at the store. One of the best things I got was a sitz bath. Just fill the little basin with warm water, set it in the toilet, and submerge your ouchy parts for a few minutes each day. It really does help shrink down all the swollen bits. You can get in a warm bath as well, but it may be too difficult at this point in your recovery. Hope you get some relief soon!

[ellabee]

Mar 1, 2017 9:44:34 GMT -5 pivot said:

Just treated myself to some spring clothes/shoes from Target. I need to stay off Target, Etsy and Amazon or this maternity leave is going to be expensive. At least I'm home to intercept packages before DH gets home...

This is my life. I need to check my spending... daily target wanderings are getting expensive. 😬

[wildflower810]

shawnabm1320, good luck at your NST. Hopefully we both go into labor tonight!

I'm just over here waiting for nap time so I can sleep. Thunder kept me awake last night.

dancerspose, the K'tan is just about the easiest carrier on the market to learn! Yes, go try some on, and when in doubt, size DOWN. You want the fabric to be pretty snug around you and baby. Skip the newborn hold, though, and go straight to the legs out one.

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Mar 1, 2017 9:44:34 GMT -5 pivot said:

Just treated myself to some spring clothes/shoes from Target. I need to stay off Target, Etsy and Amazon or this maternity leave is going to be expensive. At least I'm home to intercept packages before DH gets home...

Literally all I do on ML is shop. We both WFH so intercepting packages doesn't work, oops. I want spring clothes but want to see what size I am first so I have mostly been buying matching outfits for the girls.

[Deleted]

I need to treat myself post baby yet. But first need to figure out what size to actually order. My belly is super squishy this time and I can't do anything yet since not cleared to. Plus I'm still feeling some slight pain near my in incision otherwise I'd do some small activity on my own. I'm within 3lbs of my pre-PG weight and doubt I'll go below until I can exercise in small amounts. Or stop nursing as my boobs are prolly the 3lbs!!!

Thinking about some cute shoes and some LuLuRu leggings for this momma.