We had an awful night, and of course DH was at work. Z woke up screaming with her gas every two hours. At the last wake up at about 4:30 I gave up and put her on my chest until we got up about 6. It's been a rough few days. I'm guessing the gas is worse since she didn't poop yesterday. So far we're not seeing any improvement from the probiotics....
Also thankful for the weather getting warm while I'm still on maternity leave. These walks we've been getting in have been so good for my mental health.
My aunt has baby fever so she's going to stop over this afternoon. I'm gonna sort my 3 month baby clothes and sort for what will work to start washing. Time pending I'll move to my closet. Being 8 months prego when we moved I didn't put the clothes into the closet and the unorganizedness is killing me!
I'm thankful for Zoloft for allowing me to enjoy this maternity leave without feeling fearful and on edge about everything. After my first, I never really thought this could be an enjoyable time and this time it is.
I'm thankful for L being such a sweet baby and already happily sleeping in his crib and just going with the flow. And DS1, for being the best big brother.
Today we have no plans. I have to pay a few medical bills and go through some paper work but that's it. Anyone have and show recommendations for Netflix? I've been really into medical shows lately and was thinking of starting nurse Jackie. Has anyone watched?
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 30, 2017 9:59:00 GMT -5
Our night was alright. I have cut out diary and I think it is definitely helping R. (I've also been wanting to do this for myself for over a year but I hadn't committed to it). Got up and hit the gym after breakfast, which was great. I'm on week 5 of my program and feeling pretty good. I've already significant closed my diastasis, so I'm glad that it's working and allowing me to safely exercise without doing more damage.
We are going to have lunch, and naps (hopefully), and then head to the park. We are expecting over a foot of snow here Fri & Sat. So trying to get some outside time in for my toddler. I am sick of winter; I thought last snow storm was the last snow storm.
Other than that I'm about to have a coffee and pray my toddler isn't too toddlery today.
Thankful for both my beautiful and healthy girls, my own health (physical and mental), coffee, Elena of Avalor.
Post by monicageller on Mar 30, 2017 10:21:35 GMT -5
I'm thankful for the health of both of my boys. I'm thankful for DH, who is a great Dad, hard working, and super driven. And I'm thankful for our parents who are always there for us even being 2 hours away.
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Mar 30, 2017 10:24:48 GMT -5
flyinghorses6, ummm... I think I'm dealing with some depression, yes. Personally I don't think it's PPD. I think it's situational because I have the family from Satan's asshole and it's profoundly difficult having a new baby, having your life turned upside down, and having no familial safety net.
I really don't want the drugs. I don't want them going into my milk. And the year-ish in law school that I was on SSRIs/anti anxiety meds, I had horrific sexual side effects.
In general I've tried to mind over matter my depression... I think it's just harder to do that right now. The past six weeks have been the most special time in my life, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concurrently dealing with the most physical and emotional pain I've ever experienced.
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 30, 2017 10:27:43 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes - Huge hugs. PPD is a bitch, but you're not alone. I suffered in silence with J and it was not good. FX your counselor can offer some advice.
I'm thankful for sleep. MH took over last night and I got some great rest.
Thankful for MH. He's been stellar with this baby and super helpful. It's been nice being home together on ML. I was really lonely and overwhelmed after J. This time has been so different.
Thankful J finally conceded and got a REAL haircut! Over 6" cut off last night and it looks great!
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loves2shop4shoes I'm so sorry you're dealing with all that. I can definitely understand your hesitation with the drugs. I was on meds while in school/after my Gma died and it literally sucked all the sexual desire I had right out. Like nothing. And when we would do it it was not enjoyable/basically made me numb down there. I hope you find the right solution for you that gives you a good balance. Hugs.
Post by littleredfish on Mar 30, 2017 10:52:02 GMT -5
I'm thankful DS slipped under the vasectomy wire despite our TTTC DD2. I think he's added so much to our family dynamic already and I can't wait to get beyond just snuggles and really enjoy him and get to know his personality.
Thankful for DH who works so hard so I can stay home with our kids. He's also tried really hard to actually help me more with each baby and now I don't know what I'll do while he's gone. I'm going to miss him so much.
I'm thankful for my girls health and even though they test me every day I am thankful for their strong personalities.
And I'm thankful for my mom because she is a great mom and holy shit if she was right about one thing, it was "you'll know where I'm coming from when you have kids" and she was right. And she was a single parent. Mad respect.
And less sentimental, I'm thankful my hemorrhoids are gone. Probably could have left that out but I'm really, REALLY thankful for it.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 30, 2017 11:02:22 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes I'm so sorry that you feel the way you do; and I'm so sorry your family is horrible. I understand not wanting the meds; maybe they just haven't found the right one for you? Postpartum is definitely a vulnerable time despite physical/emotional pain. I hope you find something that works for you. You deserve to be happy. Lots of hugs.
Post by billybumbler on Mar 30, 2017 11:24:58 GMT -5
I'm thankful no one is sick in my household for a change.
I'm thankful DS is such a sweet and calm baby.
Bedtime with both kids has been rough lately. DS is always fussy because baby and witching hour and it's hard to be patient with 4yo shenanigans when baby is whining and crying. I end up losing my patience most days and feel like a shit mom. Ugh.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 30, 2017 12:08:46 GMT -5
I'm so thankful LO is a relatively easy baby. I still struggle with this period of childhood, but I cannot imagine how hard it would have been to take care of my toddler if she was like DS as a newborn.
Also incredibly thankful for my family who have been pretty helpful - especially my grandma.
Thankful for our health and for H's job even though ihe hates it.
Thankful for H - he's trying to be more helpful now that baby's here, and he works for a place he hates because it allows me to stay home. Also thankful he works from home!
loves2shop4shoes My issues after my first pregnancy were mostly situational too, I think, but the crazy hormones and sudden change of focus in my life made everything harder to deal with. I don't know if meds would have helped and I didn't really want them either. All I can offer is sympathy. I have no good answer since I was pretty unhappy until some of the external factors resolved and I screwed with my hormones again for a second pregnancy. Would a counselor just for you help (if you're not seeing one already)?
I'm thankful for: --healthy, happy, relatively easy kids. --my physical trainer, who seems to be able to fix damn near everything. --freedom to take up to 12 weeks off even if it is mostly unpaid. --MH's support in whatever I choose to do. He's more confident in my abilities than I am. --this PP period being *so* much easier than last time. I'm happier than I have been since before R&G were born in September 2015.
loves2shop4shoes My issues after my first pregnancy were mostly situational too, I think, but the crazy hormones and sudden change of focus in my life made everything harder to deal with. I don't know if meds would have helped and I didn't really want them either. All I can offer is sympathy. I have no good answer since I was pretty unhappy until some of the external factors resolved and I screwed with my hormones again for a second pregnancy. Would a counselor just for you help (if you're not seeing one already)?
I see an individual and a marriage counselor once a week.
I am thankful for my sweet husband and my sweet babies. I just love them all so much. I've cried today a few times because we are planning some small things for DS' birthday and I have emotions
DS is going to be TWO in about 3 weeks. I can't believe it. I'll be emotionally compromised all month lol. He is so grown up and smart. Can I just brag on him for a moment? He recognizes the whole alphabet (capital and most lowercase), can count to 20, and he can spell and recognize his name. His memory is ridic. I love that kid so much.
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