Check in week of 10th

[meggypoo1]

How old is LO: 2 weeks 2 days

How is LO doing: (feeding, pooping, tummy time, sleeping, etc) still nursing like a champ. I can barely ever get a burp out of him though. Pooping is happening but sometimes he gets upset trying to. Tummy time is happening but not very long yet. Pedi said doesn't have to be long. He also doesn't mind this (so not used to this). Sleeping was good with a few good stretches but now it is 2 hours and maybe one 3-4 hour stretch. He is also hard to calm at night the past couple of days.

Pics/AW moments (share pics or a cute/funny/aw story)
Not really funny or anything but man boys pee so much more at diaper changes than girls. I try to be quick but in middle of the night it's hard to do anything.

How are you doing mentally: I am definitely having some emotional issues. I am not sure what is but I am starting to feel off. I think I miss being around family

How are you doing physically: totally fine. I could have gone back to work last week if I had to.


Questions or concerns about anything? I don't think so

[caer]

meggypoo1 - I find that if I open the diaper up for a moment and then briefly put it back over the area again, the boys will pee into the diaper and not everywhere. I think it's something about the cold air hitting that area that causes them to go. Also (((hugs))) for the emotional issues. We're here if you need someone to listen.

[meggypoo1]

Apr 11, 2017 20:00:18 GMT -5 caer said:

meggypoo1 - I find that if I open the diaper up for a moment and then briefly put it back over the area again, the boys will pee into the diaper and not everywhere. I think it's something about the cold air hitting that area that causes them to go. Also (((hugs))) for the emotional issues. We're here if you need someone to listen.

I'll try that, thanks! Also, thanks for being here. I still cannot pinpoint what is going on emotionally. But I'll definitely reach out when I do.

[mikaela20]

How old is LO: 7 weeks

How is LO doing: (feeding, pooping, tummy time, sleeping, etc). Not doing great with all those things actually lol. Still struggling with feeding. Tummy time he hates on his own on the floor but I read up on your shoulder and on your chest counts and those he is ok with. He holds his head up a bit better everyday.

Pics/AW moments (share pics or a cute/funny/aw story). DS use to save all his poops for daddy's 3 hour "baby shift" at night. It was wonderful. But it recently changed back to daytime pooping and that sucks for me lol. No real smiles yet. But his cooing just melts my heart. I need to try to record it before he stops making those noises. I will miss them.


How are you doing mentally: I'm doing ok. The sleep deprivation is catching up to me though. My guy won't sleep in the right places- basinet or crib.

How are you doing physically: I'm doing good. My incision is still a bit tender to touch but I feel mostly healed.

Questions or concerns about anything? None this week.

[muskiefan]

How old is LO: 4 weeks

How is LO doing: (feeding, pooping, tummy time, sleeping, etc)
Eating well, pooping often, fine with tummy time, but hates it 2 minutes in! Sleeping is ... interesting? She is definitely consistent in that she will give a quiet 3-4 hr stretch to start the night. Then, she will grunt and be generally noisy and unsettled for the rest of the night. Even after being propped, burped, changed, nursed, etc. So, she ends up with crappy sleep until her morning nap.

Pics/AW moments (share pics or a cute/funny/aw story): DD1 and DS are just super adorable with her.

How are you doing mentally: much better than previous post partum experiences. I haven't felt trapped by anxiety or sadness the way I have before, so I feel lucky bc having experienced it with DD 1 and then DS, I thought it was my normal.

How are you doing physically: now that the mastitis is gone, I don't feel awful. I can run a bit without feeling pressure, but I know my tear isn't fully healed, which has never been the case this far out for me. I have my appt today, so I'm hoping to get answers.
Not looking forward to being weighed today. I caught a glance of myself at a weird angle last night and it was unsettling. I'm hoping to be into my prepregnancy clothes by June, so I need to step up with my workouts and cut down on the sweets that ive been having every. single. day. (Cereal at night is my downfall)

Questions or concerns about anything? Not yet! But if anyone is having a hard time with baby blues or anxiety, please reach out. It will be hard at first, but it will get better. And it really does take a village! We are here for one another. Newborns are crazy and can make us feel that way, too.

[erinshelley21]

muskiefan I loooove nighttime cereal. I'm addicted.

[mikaela20]

I also have a cereal addition.

[callmeKD]

Twins are 10 weeks!

Feeding is good - Evan seems to have grown out of most of his reflux stuff so he's less fussy and sleeping better. Nora is a great sleeper and eater. Both are so adorable. And weigh just under 10 lbs

I'm doing ok. Tired and worried about what it will be like when I go back to work. My body is still so sore. I've started working out more and going to the chiropractor 2x week.

[callmeKD]

ladytiffany24 my DD1 is also struggling right now. She was sick and I think she's still feeling out of place with the twins. I read some food articles about how to reassure big siblings that they are still loved and needed and wanted etc.

[muskiefan]

ladytiffany24 and callmeKD DS is having a hard time with being stuck in the middle all of the time. Sometimes I ask DD 1 to do something for him bc I'm nursing and I think he doesn't like that feeling. Is there a way you could have a short period of alone time with them? Nothing extravagant.

I took DS to the store by himself and he was my "big helper" and seemed so proud. It was a nice reset for him.

If you have some links to those articles, could you share them?

erinshelley21 and mikaela20 I may or may not have saved proof of purchase codes and had enough for a ridiculously nerdy "cereal killer" shirt 7 years ago. At age 25. 😂

[callmeKD]

muskiefan yes we give DD1 alone time daily. We are lucky to have my mom staying with us so we have an extra set of hands. Let me find the articles

[callmeKD]

www.google.com/amp/sleeplady.com/toddler-sleep-problems/getting-toddler-to-sleep/amp/

[kristhegirl]

Omg twin bunny butts. I die.