We had another 4 am poop explosion following by all the cleanup and a bath. His tummy is fine the rest of the day and he didn't eat the same thing both days, so I can't figure it out.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Mar 25, 2015 8:05:21 GMT -5
I'll share a HDBD later today. And I'm sure I'll have a WTF later with the way things are going already. But in the meantime, I just had to share this.
We had another 4 am poop explosion following by all the cleanup and a bath. His tummy is fine the rest of the day and he didn't eat the same thing both days, so I can't figure it out.
Poop explosions are awful no matter what, but at 4am!? Goodness! Hopefully his little digestive system gets out of that habit really quick like for you.
I'll share a HDBD later today. And I'm sure I'll have a WTF later with the way things are going already. But in the meantime, I just had to share this.
The only thing I don't like about those articles is that I don't think they fully acknowledge the true and on going sleep deprivation and all the effects it has on the moms work, life, emotional health, and well being.
I was drowning. And it was hard. And it effing sucked. I would have gladly appreciated if it was the last time he needed me at 3am and started sttn.
I feel like sometimes those articles are like- you're a mom so you should love your baby and thus love all the sucky parts too. And I don't like that. You can be a great mom and hate the sucky parts. And want to only see your child during the day and not at 3am.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Mar 25, 2015 8:41:34 GMT -5
becole I totally get where you're coming from. With articles like this one, I usually just find some comfort I them. Comfort in knowing I'm not alone. And with a lot of them, there are a lot of things that hit home for me. Like, just last night when I was up with DD at 2am, I was so exhausted but I couldn't stop kissing her squishy cheeks. At the same time though, I think you're right. There should be some special attention or some research done that looks into the real effects of the sleep deprivation that moms go trough. Because it's real. And draining. And not just physically and emotionally. But there have been times when I truly felt like it has affected my work. I feel ya.
Post by sstwinklinglites on Mar 25, 2015 9:03:32 GMT -5
I've got nothing, except that DS is sprouting another tooth and the fussiness and MOTN wake - up's are starting to become a bit draining (yes, the 3AM struggle is real).
Also, and I have no idea if it has anything to do with the above, but he's been a crying, clingy mess the last two days. He's managed to hurt himself in every way imaginable. He's trying to stand without holding on to anything, and when he falls straight back and his head hits the ground (I'm not saying it doesn't hurt him, but thankfully our home is carpeted), the hysterics ensue. He's also managed to cut his lip when he face planted against a toy (with no sharp edges or corners, so still wondering how he managed it), go face first into a hamper, and bang his head against the changing table and my headboard.
I think we're working on molars over here and maybe a growth spurt. I fed him some oatmeal and applesauce before bed along with his bottle to try to avoid the MOTN munchies and he still woke up at 1 am. I changed him and tried to do some stepped soothing to make sure he was actually hungry, but when I finally gave in and fed him he went back down like a rock. I may have to get some larger diapers as well to see if that might get him through even though he's at the bottom of the weight range on the ones we've been using.
WTF PLL I wanted to see a face, you pretty much told us what we already knew. Although my mind was blown when it came full circle that "A"could be Spencer's half brother. I'm not completely on board with Charles being Jason's twin. I thought the little boys looked like brothers, but it seemed like one is just slightly older. Irish twins, perhaps?
Post by hbrockman01 on Mar 25, 2015 9:26:15 GMT -5
mrscatfarmer13 I don't even bother with therories for that show, it makes my head hurt to much (and the point of watching it is to check out - guilty pleasure)...
I read some think that the "twin" is a boy who wanted to be a girl (thus the 2nd yellow dress), they shipped them off to Radley, and they came out as CeCe Drake... Other theories floating online ties Lucas in... I don't know, but I'm just as confused now as I was this time yesterday (maybe more so)...
Post by chunkymonkeylvr on Mar 25, 2015 9:28:21 GMT -5
becole I completly agree with you as well on those articles.
But with my 10 yr old where the snuggles are few and far between I do miss those nights with her so long ago where I was young overwhelmed and her smell made it all better.
With this being my last I try to rememeber how fast it all goes.
But it doesn't change the fact that sleepless nights are the worst. Beyond draining and overwhelming.
Post by sstwinklinglites on Mar 25, 2015 9:30:12 GMT -5
hbrockman01 & mrscatfarmer13 - I wasn't disappointed. In true PLL fashion, they were never going to show the face, but really left no doubt as to the identity of A. Have you ladies ventured to the PLL thread on Parenting? I go there every Monday to see what they thought, and they have a great theory going.
The show has been renewed for another two seasons. If it's going to be the last two seasons, by guess is that next season will be spent watching the girls try to escape, since obviously, nobody is about to find them where they're at. And the following season would perhaps be the back story.
Also, #creepymuchAndrew? I don't think he's on team A. I think maybe he's got something else going on entirely. I mean, wtaf could he care about A? He's really not connected.
becole, Do you think the poopsplosions are because of tummy troubles? We had a couple in a row a month or so ago, and we just moved him up to size 4 diapers to contain it, even though he was technically still in the weight range for size 3. I also try to give him bananas every day because it helps to make it more solid.
becole I totally get where you're coming from. With articles like this one, I usually just find some comfort I them. Comfort in knowing I'm not alone. And with a lot of them, there are a lot of things that hit home for me. Like, just last night when I was up with DD at 2am, I was so exhausted but I couldn't stop kissing her squishy cheeks. At the same time though, I think you're right. There should be some special attention or some research done that looks into the real effects of the sleep deprivation that moms go trough. Because it's real. And draining. And not just physically and emotionally. But there have been times when I truly felt like it has affected my work. I feel ya.
I think those articles definitely bring a lot of moms comfort for sure. They seem popular. But it always seemed like it just increased my own guilt of not "relishing" the baby smells while being up at 3.
becole, Do you think the poopsplosions are because of tummy troubles? We had a couple in a row a month or so ago, and we just moved him up to size 4 diapers to contain it, even though he was technically still in the weight range for size 3. I also try to give him bananas every day because it helps to make it more solid.
I have no idea. Maybe teeth. Maybe a new food. I've been giving yogurt with probiotics and trying to keep the food normal in case it's an allergy. He is in a 4 at night so he is a size up but he's in cruisers. I might switch to the baby dry at night.
Hahaha! I just had a crazy person moment. My initials are PLL so for a fat minute I was like "What the heck? I don't even know who this Charles is either. Why are you asking me?!" quickly followed by "Slow it down crazy woman. They're talking about the tv show, and they don't even know your full name." Yup. It's that day.
Post by mrscatfarmer13 on Mar 25, 2015 10:09:54 GMT -5
sstwinklinglites, I lurk the parenting threads. When Tanner discovered the lair, my first reaction was that she is A's adopted mother. I noticed someone in parenting had the same theory. I think Andrew is connected (Campbell Farm), but not necessarily working with A. It wouldn't surprise me if Andrew is doing research to figure out what happened to A, and he ends up connecting the dots about "Charles" history.
Hahaha! I just had a crazy person moment. My initials are PLL so for a fat minute I was like "What the heck? I don't even know who this Charles is either. Why are you asking me?!" quickly followed by "Slow it down crazy woman. They're talking about the tv show, and they don't even know your full name." Yup. It's that day.
becole I totally get where you're coming from. With articles like this one, I usually just find some comfort I them. Comfort in knowing I'm not alone. And with a lot of them, there are a lot of things that hit home for me. Like, just last night when I was up with DD at 2am, I was so exhausted but I couldn't stop kissing her squishy cheeks. At the same time though, I think you're right. There should be some special attention or some research done that looks into the real effects of the sleep deprivation that moms go trough. Because it's real. And draining. And not just physically and emotionally. But there have been times when I truly felt like it has affected my work. I feel ya.
I think those articles definitely bring a lot of moms comfort for sure. They seem popular. But it always seemed like it just increased my own guilt of not "relishing" the baby smells while being up at 3.
^^^ This is my issue. The 3AM wake up sucks, so does the 11PM and 5AM wake up (4th month wakefulness has definitely set it). I read that article this morning at 5AM actually when I was wishing she would go to sleep. It created immense feelings of guilt because I never have those "your are so cute," "you smell so delicious," "I just really freaking love you" moments in the middle of the night. I think "I can't go on like this," "I can't believe the dishwasher and garbage disposal are both broke," "omg I really need to be alert at work for my VIP meeting". Then I start worrying that I am not bonding normally with my kid... it's like never ending. So I have started unliking things on facebook for this very reason. And actually this article caused tears this morning on the way to work. Half because I overly compare myself to others way too much, and half because I am a stressed/emotional/sleep deprived mom.
Hahaha! I just had a crazy person moment. My initials are PLL so for a fat minute I was like "What the heck? I don't even know who this Charles is either. Why are you asking me?!" quickly followed by "Slow it down crazy woman. They're talking about the tv show, and they don't even know your full name." Yup. It's that day.
I think those articles definitely bring a lot of moms comfort for sure. They seem popular. But it always seemed like it just increased my own guilt of not "relishing" the baby smells while being up at 3.
^^^ This is my issue. The 3AM wake up sucks, so does the 11PM and 5AM wake up (4th month wakefulness has definitely set it). I read that article this morning at 5AM actually when I was wishing she would go to sleep. It created immense feelings of guilt because I never have those "your are so cute," "you smell so delicious," "I just really freaking love you" moments in the middle of the night. I think "I can't go on like this," "I can't believe the dishwasher and garbage disposal are both broke," "omg I really need to be alert at work for my VIP meeting". Then I start worrying that I am not bonding normally with my kid... it's like never ending. So I have started unliking things on facebook for this very reason. And actually this article caused tears this morning on the way to work. Half because I overly compare myself to others way too much, and half because I am a stressed/emotional/sleep deprived mom.
Anyways-- I guess that is my WTF.
First of all, hugs!!! I've been there and I know that struggle as well. Also, apologies for intensifying that guilt in some way. never my intention!
I think being a mom is hard. Hard for a multitude of reasons. But the biggest one is the mommy guilt. We are all guilty of setting it off in other mommy's without meaning to do so. And we're all guilty of lots of irrational moments of mommy guilt as well. It happens to all of us. And it sucks. I've been feeling some real mommy guilt lately because I see so many other babies DD's age who are already crawling and some that are already "cruising". I feel like I must not spend enough time working on these things with her. And then I automatically think I'm a terrible mother. Even though I know I'm not.
I think we need to constantly remind ourselves that we're good mommy's. We're doing our best. There are times when I literally need DH to actually say to me, you're doing a good job. It sounds so silly but we need to be reminded of that. We also need to remember that every baby is different, every mom is different and therefore, every mommy/baby bonding experience is totally different. I had moments during the first 4 months of DD's life where I felt awful because I quite resentful towards her for changing my life so drastically. Then I'd see posts and articles about similar topics to the one I posted. And of course, cue the mommy guilt. It's tough. But I feel like it's a double edged sword too. If I feel like something like that article speaks to me, I want to post it. But at the same time, I know it may trigger mom guilt in others. But it might also help some other mommy's out there. So what do we do?! I'm not sure of what the answer to that is...
But the one thing I know is that we all have to be supportive of one another as fellow moms. Because we're all on the front lines here. And without the support of other moms (most importantly ya'll, cuz I lean on y'all aLOT!), we don't stand a chance.
This ended up being way longer than it should've. But my whole point was basically to say, that I support you all. Hugs to you all. Sorry if I triggered some mommy guilt. But just know that I've been there. And for that reason, I feel like I can send all the virtual hugs. Without it being too weird.
And also, how awesome is it that we have a forum like this where we can have conversations like this?!
Post by babylove518 on Mar 25, 2015 11:11:51 GMT -5
ladytiffany24, yes. All the yeses (yes's?). No wtf for today... Just a pic of DD sleeping with her hands up after I put her to sleep in the mei tai carrier. How can she sleep so peacefully with her hands up like this?
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