Yay baby day for so many! My cramps from yesterday went away completely, boo. I lost more mp this morning though and am crampy again so hopefully my body is doing something.
Those of you with Dunkins, have you tried the sweet & salted cold brew? SO. GOOD. I might have gone to dunks every day for the last week or more..don't even care.
Post by moutonrouge on Mar 20, 2017 8:30:09 GMT -5
I had a rough morning. I think DD was nursing for lack of a better thing to do, I discovered a crack or something very painful on my nipple in the shower, and the LC appt I had for today got moved to tomorrow. DH said he was tired when he got up but he wasn't up as often as I was. His family leaves today, but he's at work and doesn't have to deal with them. So I'm bitter about that.
I have lots to do though so hopefully the day goes by fast.
I am so happy I am not BF'ing this baby. She is such a ferocious eater that I think my nipples would have ran away. She has some serious feeding instincts though. Has never been on the boob but she can sniff those things out from anywhere and tries to force herself down into position. It made me feel really shitty for a bit, but then I remember last time and absolve myself of all guilt.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Mar 20, 2017 9:54:51 GMT -5
Sending all the hugs to those having a rough time. Stay strong mamas!
So we decided a long time ago that we would still send DD to her in-home daycare while I was on maternity leave. We made this decision for a couple of reasons. First, we're paying to hold her spot regardless. Second and most importantly, we want to try and keep as much consistency with her routine as we can. Her life has changed greatly enough as it is, we want her to be comfortable. Anyways, today was my first day dropping her back off there since we had DS last Monday. It was rough. It broke my heart. I cried all the way back home from dropping her off. I know it's what is best for her though. Oh, and not to mention, the provider sent me a picture text like 2 minutes after I left and she was smiling away eating breakfast. Ahhh. One day at a time!
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 20, 2017 9:55:22 GMT -5
My mom asks daily how we all slept. Today when I told her dd and ds both were up at 12isg she said she's so glad Dh is home right now. Really? He went and got ds out of his bed at 12 and ds proceeded to lay in the living room until I went back to bed. Then Dh slept until 9, got in the shower almost immediately, pooped twice and is now gone to run an errand. Dh thrives in all areas as a husband and dad except motn and morning lol. That does nothing to help my sleep.
Pretty sure "how are you sleeping" is the most annoying question in the first year. Most people are not and on the off chance your baby does start sleeping well people tell you "oh, well then your next one is going to be a horrible sleeper." WTF? Don't wish that on someone.
Getting psyched up to drag my very pregnant self and my toddler to the grocery store. I don't want to walk around for an hour but we need food. At least mornings are quiet, I can't handle it when the store is busy.
I really don't understand why people regularly ask new mothers how they are sleeping.
Like shit. I am sleeping like shit ...thanks for asking.
So much this.
Or how baby sleeps. On Friday at the bank a lady behind me asked how old DD was. I said 2 weeks. She asked me if she sleeps through the night yet. Uhm... no. Whut?
Or the more common "is s/he a good sleeper?"
Basically, don't talk to mom's of newborns about sleep. At all. Ever.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 20, 2017 10:14:42 GMT -5
I don't get why my mom asks everyday. I know she's legit concerned about my sleep since ds went from sleeping through the night to not and hasn't been consistently for about 2 years. Every single day of my pregnancy I told her the same thing: ds got up at this time, dog needed out at this time and I had to pee all of those and plus this time.
Now I have a 3rd life that is guaranteed to have me up every 3-4 hours.
I will not sleep well until this one is like 5 I'm sure.
I really don't understand why people regularly ask new mothers how they are sleeping.
Like shit. I am sleeping like shit ...thanks for asking.
So much this.
Or how baby sleeps. On Friday at the bank a lady behind me asked how old DD was. I said 2 weeks. She asked me if she sleeps through the night yet. Uhm... no. Whut?
Or the more common "is s/he a good sleeper?"
Basically, don't talk to mom's of newborns about sleep. At all. Ever.
Fuck yes to that last sentence. Go ahead and ask me about it if you want throat punched.
On the theme of weird things people say to new parents. Two non-parents I know have mentioned a "good baby." I try to say as nicely as possible "What does that mean?" I'm glad they are acknowledging that babies have different temperaments but it's just not helpful to call those with easier temperaments good.
Fearsy I didn't realize you were 6 days overdue! I was so uncomfortable at 35 weeks, I can't imagine. Hope that baby comes soon!
. I'm sorry MIL isn't going to make the drive. Why is she unwilling to? Is it's possible she's depressed from her H's passing?
ugaqueencity did you try the windy? The moms at the moms group I'm in swear by it. I'm sorry you aren't getting much sleep. FWIW, DD has to be REALlY tired to sleep in her pack and play, while she'll fall asleep in a second being held or in the rock and play. I think baby's "beds" aren't super comfortable. Last night, she was just WIDE awake in her pack and play for 2ish hours. I picked her up a couple times, and she would pass out.
On the theme of weird things people say to new parents. Two non-parents I know have mentioned a "good baby." I try to say as nicely as possible "What does that mean?" I'm glad they are acknowledging that babies have different temperaments but it's just not helpful to call those with easier temperaments good.
On the sleep thing... when I was pregnant with Clara everyone used to ask how I was and then tell me I need to sleep now while I can. I always very annoyed by this because I can't barrow that bank sleep for later. So why sleep now. Just shut up when I say I can't sleep. Don't tell me that I have to sleep now. Don't you think I would be if I could?
On the theme of weird things people say to new parents. Two non-parents I know have mentioned a "good baby." I try to say as nicely as possible "What does that mean?" I'm glad they are acknowledging that babies have different temperaments but it's just not helpful to call those with easier temperaments good.
Yessss. I try really hard to avoid saying "good baby" and tend to say easy baby. I don't love that either but can't think of a better answer. It just leaves a bad taste in my mouth to define a baby as good for the obvious reason that it implies the opposite exists. Yuck.
On the sleep thing... when I was pregnant with Clara everyone used to ask how I was and then tell me I need to sleep now while I can. I always very annoyed by this because I can't barrow that bank sleep for later. So why sleep now. Just shut up when I say I can't sleep. Don't tell me that I have to sleep now. Don't you think I would be if I could?
I always wanted to rage when I heard this one. Sleeping now isn't going to benefit me in a few weeks!
Especially when I discovered that my sleep is better with a newborn than heavily pregnant. At least with a newborn, I will pass out asleep after feeding baby and get at least a solid 1hour of rest. While pregnant, there was no guarantee of any sleep because of the discomfort and pain. Heavily pregnant sleep is the worst
Hit send too soon. Big hugs to everyone having tough nights. It'll get better. I know that doesn't help, but it is an absolute truth. You've got this!
+1 to this! When DD1 was a newborn I got through the nights by reminding myself "everyone says it gets better and that can't be complete bs otherwise no one would have more than one kid", and here I am, about to have #2. Although sitting here reading all the motn posts and remembering the early days with dd1 definitely gives me the tiniest bit of "omgomg wth have I done having another one!?"
This time next year I will (hopefully) be sleeping mostly through the night again! Woo!
Hit send too soon. Big hugs to everyone having tough nights. It'll get better. I know that doesn't help, but it is an absolute truth. You've got this!
+1 to this! When DD1 was a newborn I got through the nights by reminding myself "everyone says it gets better and that can't be complete bs otherwise no one would have more than one kid", and here I am, about to have #2. Although sitting here reading all the motn posts and remembering the early days with dd1 definitely gives me the tiniest bit of "omgomg wth have I done having another one!?"
This time next year I will (hopefully) be sleeping mostly through the night again! Woo!
I was definitely feeling the "omg what have we done" feelings before DS came. But now that he is here, the sweet newborn cuddles makes those feelings go away.
ladytiffany24 sorry daycare drop-off was tough. We left DD in for the same reasons. I've just changed her routine a bit. She usually eats breakfast at home now and we play a bit before going. And we have been picking her up early too. When DH views back to work tomorrow he will probably pick her up most days at her normal time. But I know I will be getting her early or keeping her home with me some too.
It is tough bringing another kid home, but sounds like your LO is happy!
corinne, goodness, between the hospital and baby you have been on a roller-coaster. But it will all be worth it when you have that sweet baby in your arms!
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