well it's Monday

[aggiebug]

Mar 9, 2015 8:13:21 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

I hope LO is going through a growth spurt because I might die if I have to get up 7 times a night. Last night sucked.

Oh gosh. Me too for your sake.

[aggiebug]

Hugs boxerrrmama85.

[aggiebug]

Today is the day one of the first full week by myself during the day, I haven't had more than 2 days alone since DD came. I am kind of excited.

[seamonster]

Hugs for @boxeerrrmama85 Good luck today

[seamonster]

Trying to learn the tapatalk app. I'm not finding it all that intuitive and have no idea how to give love tits

[mrsclark731]

I'm so happy! Just got back from a weight check and LO gained 9oz in 7 days. She's up to 10.3 at 13 days old on breast milk only. From NICU to number one breast feeder!

Good luck to all those returning to work!

[misshart00]

I have my post partum appointment today. Not looking forward to it, especially since all of my questions are so superficial.

DS slept from from 9pm to 4am last night! Even though my neck hurts, I feel great. Don't even care that he explosively pooped on me this morning.

H got to come home last night and he should get off at 1 today. It's nice having him around.

[abb1701]

Lots of love and luck! boxerrrmama85

Ok I think DS has cradle cap but it's not on his scalp. It's on and between his eyebrows. The same flaky skin has been there for a week. Hopefully the breast milk will help like it did for his baby acne.

[lotsofdotts]

Hugs to boxerrrmama85. Hopefully today will go better than expected.

I'm sitting at Panera right now. People are looking at me like I'm a bad mom for having this tiny baby out, but I don't care. I had to see the ex this morning for an orthodontist consult for our 9yo this morning at 8. That is the earliest I have been up and out of the house in weeks! Surprisingly, I feel great being showered, dressed and out of the house before noon!

Additional spam...I'm wearing my pre-pregnancy jeans! Now before I sound too braggy, just know that this isn't too much of an accomplishment. I still have about 65 lbs to lose from my first two pregnancies, so I'm not skinny by any stretch of the imagination, just skinnier than I was 2 weeks ago!

Edit: I hate typing on a phone.

[lilyelayne]

Mar 9, 2015 8:07:21 GMT -5 @holachica said:

Good luck today boxerrrmama85 on your first day back to work. I know it's probably very hard, but our thoughts are with you!

boxerrrmama85 T&Ps with you all this week, brave mama.

[michelle142]

Currently playing hide and seek with my 3 year old. Excellent game for a little quiet time

[misshart00]

Ugh. The button popped off the only pair of jeans that fit.

[flyster]

Also sending love to @boxerrmama85!

abb1701, my LO has that also! He's got baby acne, so I though maybe it was related to that. I'll have to try BM

I'm really hoping to go out for a walk today. Its supposed to be 40~ The big question is timing. My mom is coming in on the train around 1, so if she hasn't eaten, then she'll need to eat when i pick her up. Maybe I should do the walk beforehand by myself although walking wtih someone is much more fun. I guess I'll see how LO's schedule goes. If he wakes up and eats around 12 then I think I'll go for the walk right after. I'll have to figure out the stroller. Havn't used it yet.

[aggiebug]

abb1701 & flyster. BM has helped with DDs cradle cap and rash in her face. H started laughing when I was expressing milk onto her head yesterday. But hey if it works it works.

[flyster]

Totally just figured out the stoller. that was quick. I got it from my sister, so hadn't tried it out before. Looks like we will be going on that walk!

[lotsofdotts]

@crazycornball 7 times!? Holy hell! I hope that was a fluke because I'm yawning just from reading that. I hope you can get a nap or two.

[missys]

Hugs boxerrrmama85!

LOs cord stump fell off last night. Do I do anything to it now or is there a wait on full baths?

The past week he has woken up every 2 hours on the dot. last night however he went 4 hours in between feedings! I needed this win.

[miniwheat]

boxerrrmama85 Good luck today. Hugs!
@nolagal, 7?! I hope you get all the naps today

[mands1125]

Feeding DD then heading out to do some returns. DH will need to get over it. I will keep her safe!

Hopefully I won't need to NIP. No clue how to nurse without my pillow. Could be interesting if she decides she needs to eat. Lol

[lilyelayne]

aggiebug yay for no more visitors! At least this week

@nolagal (@crazycornball) yikes, that's rough. Hope you get some sleep tonight (& today!)

Night 2 at home accomplished. We've got to leave the house today, which is a little intimidating. I have to go back to the hospital for bloodwork to see if I need a third Rhogam shot.

[michelle142]

DS keeps calling dd "sweetie". Like if she sneezes, he says "bless you sweetie!"

Cue heart meltage.

[lilyelayne]

Mar 9, 2015 8:55:02 GMT -5 mands1125 said:

Feeding DD then heading out to do some returns. DH will need to get over it. I will keep her safe!

Hopefully I won't need to NIP. No clue how to nurse without my pillow. Could be interesting if she decides she needs to eat. Lol

Yes! I'm so much more concerned about how to nurse without a pillow than any other aspect of nursing in public.

[miniwheat]

Taking DS to get his weepy eye looked at today and also washing all the appliances. I hate stainless steel for all the smudges and fingerprints. I want to run my ovens self clean today too but it scares me a little. I have never used that feature before.

Also today I am starting to really crack down on eating healthy and being active. I still don't have the all clear to exercise but I guess I could cut back on the cupcakes. Tomorrow DD and DH are going skiing and DS and I are watching from the chalet. I am soooo tempted to bring my skis and when DD needs a break and they come in, I sneak out for a couple runs. Its overall a bad idea but I am just getting so bored of sitting around.

[boxerrrmama85]

Ladies you all are the best. Other than forgetting my hands free pumping bra at home (I swear I checked all my bags a 100times!) my day hasn't been too bad. Granted I did cry/sobbed myself to sleep and woke DH up at 4am hysterically sobbing that I couldn't do it-- I am here. At work. Taking it easy and just getting back into the swing of things. The kids that I work with have been great and seeing their smiling and excited faces has made it so much better!

I so much appreciate all the support!

[mamabisme]

Mar 9, 2015 8:55:02 GMT -5 mands1125 said:

Feeding DD then heading out to do some returns. DH will need to get over it. I will keep her safe!

Hopefully I won't need to NIP. No clue how to nurse without my pillow. Could be interesting if she decides she needs to eat. Lol

Once I get LO in to position I position my diaper bag under the arm that is holding him to give me some support. It helps. Good luck.

[mrszee]

boxerrrmama85, thinking of you and hoping work goes great!! It sounds like it is which is fabulous!!

@nolagal, I hope you get a nap today! 7 times is rough!!!

I need to call the insurance company and add DD and this is not a call I am looking forward to making. I am sure it will take longer than her actual birth lol

As a f/u to the stuff yesterday re: blocked tear duct and breastmilk, for whomever has done it, do you just express some then use a dropper to put it in? Dumb question, I know!!!

[babycfeb2015]

mands1125 I also hate nursing without my pillow! Ive figured out how to cross my legs and prop them up so that helps. Kills my back though

[miniwheat]

Mar 9, 2015 10:14:39 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

Mar 9, 2015 9:46:03 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

Taking DS to get his weepy eye looked at today and also washing all the appliances. I hate stainless steel for all the smudges and fingerprints. I want to run my ovens self clean today too but it scares me a little. I have never used that feature before.

Also today I am starting to really crack down on eating healthy and being active. I still don't have the all clear to exercise but I guess I could cut back on the cupcakes. Tomorrow DD and DH are going skiing and DS and I are watching from the chalet. I am soooo tempted to bring my skis and when DD needs a break and they come in, I sneak out for a couple runs. Its overall a bad idea but I am just getting so bored of sitting around.

Be really careful with the self cleaning oven. Unless you have superb ventilation, it really isn't recommended. The fumes are really toxic and it's safer to use easy off or a homemade cleaner.

Thanks! That is good to know. I think I am going to save the oven cleaning for when both kids are out of the house and its warm enough to open a few windows. 

[misshart00]

Mar 9, 2015 10:55:39 GMT -5 mrszee said:

boxerrrmama85, thinking of you and hoping work goes great!! It sounds like it is which is fabulous!!

@nolagal, I hope you get a nap today! 7 times is rough!!!

I need to call the insurance company and add DD and this is not a call I am looking forward to making. I am sure it will take longer than her actual birth lol

As a f/u to the stuff yesterday re: blocked tear duct and breastmilk, for whomever has done it, do you just express some then use a dropper to put it in? Dumb question, I know!!!

For insurance, I just had to fax them a copy of his birth certificate and SS card. I hope it's that easy for you.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

Working on bf-ing and pumping more, also starting to work on sleep training-- hoping to keep him up after each daytime nap for a bit to help him sleep more at night... Tbd!