I'm totally worn out from all J's visitors. We had friends over last night, and they stayed past midnight!! 😳
This morning, someone brought over bagels at 8, another friend came at 10, another friend is coming now, and my sister will be here at 2 pm. It's way too much, but I don't know how to say no. Or who to say no too!
Whatever. At 4 pm when everyone is gone, I am taking a long nap! 😴😴
I'm totally worn out from all J's visitors. We had friends over last night, and they stayed past midnight!! 😳
This morning, someone brought over bagels at 8, another friend came at 10, another friend is coming now, and my sister will be here at 2 pm. It's way too much, but I don't know how to say no. Or who to say no too!
Whatever. At 4 pm when everyone is gone, I am taking a long nap! 😴😴
Don't be afraid to say no or to tell people they need to leave so you/baby can rest. Suggest another day/time, ask people to text/call before stopping by. Also, if you need a break while people are there just say you need to take baby to another room to do something (nurse, change diaper, etc) regardless of whether you do or not. Even though I was totally fine nursing in front of people, I would sometimes use it as an excuse to get some quiet if I got overwhelmed. Sometimes we didn't nurse, just had a snuggle so I could have a break.
Having a baby is exhausting and you need to take care of yourself first. If you're happy with visitors that's awesome too but people will (or should) understand if you need space.
I would probably not join a FB group but I would do a private board here. I don't mind sharing some stuff and poofing details out a few hours later. I am pretty diligent about poofing stuff I want gone.
Don't be afraid to guard your privacy in a way that makes you feel comfortable. I love my first BMB (May15) but the biggest lesson I learned from there was to GUARD YOUR PRIVACY. It's okay to trust no one lol. It is okay to wait a long time before you trust someone.
I'm obviously with you on this one. I haven't joined that fb group and don't plan on joining others.
+however many to private board. I really enjoy this board but also hold back on posting details/pics etc. bc I'm scared of the creepers. And YAYYYY for more babies!!! Good luck ladies! I love hearing all the baby stuff while I sit on the couch waiting a little longer for mine (while DD fights a nap). All of your baby stories increase my excitement and decrease my anxiety (which is almost entirely about having 2 and how DD will handle it/how I will handle it!). So keep them coming!!
I'm so grouchy and not feeling well. My kid was a demon yesterday so I cleaned so much to try to calm down. I'm having some stomach pain now and feel like shit.
obi how are you feeling after your passing out episode? I'm sorry if i missed it.
I felt normal pretty soon after it happened, aside from exhausted. I feel fine still but still a little anxious about it recurring each time I stand up.
obi how are you feeling after your passing out episode? I'm sorry if i missed it.
I felt normal pretty soon after it happened, aside from exhausted. I feel fine still but still a little anxious about it recurring each time I stand up.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 5, 2017 15:57:40 GMT -5
Sitting in a chair outside with sparkling lemonade while my kid gives his tractor hell. Life is good! This will probably only last a few more minutes but it sure is nice.
This lemonade would be great with some vodka though.
Post by moutonrouge on Mar 5, 2017 16:06:23 GMT -5
My dad is coming to visit tomorrow. I have no idea what we're going to do...Sit around was the bulk of my agenda. I feel like I need to entertain him. We could assemble the PNP I guess. DH and I ordered new toilet seats - maybe those will show up and provide more to do, lol.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Mar 5, 2017 16:16:51 GMT -5
So my due date is march 30th. MIL needs knee replacement surgery and it is scheduled for march 30th. Oh darn. She won't be able to come up for a couple months after that. I am not upset about this at all.
H was talking to her today and said something about realistically I could go at any point in time. Cue MIL saying that she hopes I go early so she can hop in the car and come on up if it's before her surgery. Fuck me. Please keep baking in there baby boy. Your mama doesn't want to have to deal with MIL right after you're born.
So my due date is march 30th. MIL needs knee replacement surgery and it is scheduled for march 30th. Oh darn. She won't be able to come up for a couple months after that. I am not upset about this at all.
H was talking to her today and said something about realistically I could go at any point in time. Cue MIL saying that she hopes I go early so she can hop in the car and come on up if it's before her surgery. Fuck me. Please keep baking in there baby boy. Your mama doesn't want to have to deal with MIL right after you're born.
I feel your pain except it's me hoping I have this baby on a certain day so the mom from DH's family can't come to the hospital. I like her and all, but she makes everything about her.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 5, 2017 16:28:07 GMT -5
I was right. My peace lasted approximately 2 more minutes. We picked up sticks and took a short walk. He's apparently ready for his sister to arrive since he's making me work my ass off.
My BMB has been together for over 4 years - we tried a FB page but it's not very active (ie people don't like the formatting as compared to here). We've had a private board here for close to 18 months. We vote on any requests for the PWs for people who haven't been recently active.
corinne sorry for the drama There's some drama going on with one of my friends right now and I'm trying to be supportive but also realistic with how much emotional energy I can put toward it right now.
. I'm sure you will all be missing him more and more as the baby comes I'm sorry for your loss. On another note - only 3 more days for you!!! Hope they are breezy and you feel like you have your ducks in a row.
I'm totally worn out from all J's visitors. We had friends over last night, and they stayed past midnight!! 😳
This morning, someone brought over bagels at 8, another friend came at 10, another friend is coming now, and my sister will be here at 2 pm. It's way too much, but I don't know how to say no. Or who to say no too!
Whatever. At 4 pm when everyone is gone, I am taking a long nap! 😴😴
Don't be afraid to say no or to tell people they need to leave so you/baby can rest. Suggest another day/time, ask people to text/call before stopping by. Also, if you need a break while people are there just say you need to take baby to another room to do something (nurse, change diaper, etc) regardless of whether you do or not. Even though I was totally fine nursing in front of people, I would sometimes use it as an excuse to get some quiet if I got overwhelmed. Sometimes we didn't nurse, just had a snuggle so I could have a break.
Having a baby is exhausting and you need to take care of yourself first. If you're happy with visitors that's awesome too but people will (or should) understand if you need space.
My sister is here now, and I ended up going upstairs to take a hot bath, and chug water. Feel much better.
My BMB has been together for over 4 years - we tried a FB page but it's not very active (ie people don't like the formatting as compared to here). We've had a private board here for close to 18 months. We vote on any requests for the PWs for people who haven't been recently active.
I have BMB that has been active for 2 going on 3 years. We are private now, and we have a similar voting system. We've had some creepers try to get access to our board.
I'm totally naive but had NO idea random people without babies come to the these boards!!! So creepy.
Since I haven't mentioned it lately, just thought I'd let you all know that my bathroom reno that started in Sep still isn't done. 😂 But they are finally getting close! Today they finished drywall/sanding so our house is pretty dusty. Now they're painting. Just waiting on glass shower door/wall installation which will hopefully be this week. Then they can put in the vanity and finishing touches. I so wish it was done so I could actually tidy up my house and feel more prepared for baby. Unfortunately until they're totally done we have bathroom stuff everywhere and therefore I have no motivation to even try cleaning. I'm definitely going to need to recruit DH this week to help me out with picking up, etc. Hopefully baby gives us a little time once he's back from his work trip!
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