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[miniwheat]

...goes in here.

[aggiebug]

I think I may be getting my period. My body can suck it.

[miniwheat]

I pinched DS's finger while I was clipping his nails. It wasn't bad, but I feel like a jerk! He is so laid back he just smiled the whole time.

Today I am cleaning the house and walking 5km with the babe.
What are you doing?

[miniwheat]

May 5, 2015 6:24:17 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

I think I may be getting my period. My body can suck it.

Boo. I am still waiting on a period. And ever since that Mirena convo we had, I am kind of nervous!

[aggiebug]

The first time I clipped her nails I got the tip of her finger. I felt like a horrible mom for sure.

The walk sounds lovely. A part of me wants to get out and move and the tired crampy part of me says hell no.

[toadandbuggie]

Walked 6 miles with LO in his stroller yesterday. It was a beautiful walk around the lake, but DAMN. That was exhausting.

LO was such a good little sleeper last night, so of course I was up all night questioning my return to work. I get a tight, panicked feeling in my chest every time I think about it. But it's crazy how my emotions are so up and down about it. I was so happy after I talked to my boss and he agreed to part time. But now I am questioning everything and so worried about the transition. I keep telling myself if I don't want to keep working, I can just resign, but I couldn't ask to go back to work if I originally said I wanted to SAH.

Why am I so god damn wishy washy about things?!?!

Being a mom is anxiety on a whole new level. I need to relax and remind myself that no matter what I do, LO will be ok.

[toadandbuggie]

May 5, 2015 6:38:48 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

The first time I clipped her nails I got the tip of her finger. I felt like a horrible mom for sure.

The walk sounds lovely. A part of me wants to get out and move and the tired crampy part of me says hell no.

I also got the tip of DS's finger and I cried and cried feeling awful. He barely fussed and then forgot about it a 1 minute later and I was a mess the entire day lol.

[anchovies]

I'm up. Either DH or the dogs woke DS up at 4:15. They were all moving around the bedroom and bathroom.

I changed him, then held/let him nurse off and on while he woke and slept for 2.5 hours. Asked DH to give him a bottle. He fed him, changed him and then handed him back to me 30 minutes later. I really don't know how he's going to handle him when I'm back to work.

[aggiebug]

modernfairytale8709 how are you doing? Did you get an appointment for your H? We're you able to make some decisions about the house?

I have been thinking about you.

[jensoprano82]

Maybe someone can make a recommendation for me...? my son still has a big startle reflex and swaddling soothes him for overnight sleeping but he's getting strong and can escape the Muslin (sp?) swaddles I have, then I worry all night about him flailing around with a loose blanket.

Also, it's freaking boiling hot here in Cali so I don't want him overheating

[junebugjam]

May 5, 2015 7:50:27 GMT -5 jensoprano82 said:

Maybe someone can make a recommendation for me...? my son still has a big startle reflex and swaddling soothes him for overnight sleeping but he's getting strong and can escape the Muslin (sp?) swaddles I have, then I worry all night about him flailing around with a loose blanket.

Also, it's freaking boiling hot here in Cali so I don't want him overheating

I started using muslin swaddles from Amazon. They're made by Lambie & Me. They're HUGE so even though my LO often breaks an arm free when he starts fussing, they stay tightly wrapped around the rest of his body, so I don't worry about them. Maybe look into them? But he's also still next to me to sleep and I'm a light sleeper so I wake up frequently to check on him. That's my only suggestion though because I'm in the same boat. Turned the AC on yesterday way earlier than I normally would have because I'm worried about overheating also.

[mishka29]

LO slept from 6:45 to 5. That was a nice treat but then everything went downhill from there. She wouldn't go back, had to feed her again, poo explosion, woke up DD1 and I never got to go back to sleep. Ah well!

[ChickenOnSunday]

May 5, 2015 7:50:27 GMT -5 jensoprano82 said:

Maybe someone can make a recommendation for me...? my son still has a big startle reflex and swaddling soothes him for overnight sleeping but he's getting strong and can escape the Muslin (sp?) swaddles I have, then I worry all night about him flailing around with a loose blanket.

Also, it's freaking boiling hot here in Cali so I don't want him overheating

A&A sleep sack

[mamabisme]

DS refused all naps yesterday. He fell asleep nursing a few times but woke up as soon as I pulled him off. He also fell asleep in the car once but woke up as soon as we got where we were going (which was under 10 minutes). Then he was a big grouch about bedtime and didn't want to go to sleep. Finally got him down around 10 (he's usually in bed by 8). Once he was down he slept well. He was up his usual one time at night and then up for the day about an hour later than normal. I hope he's over whatever yesterday was. I'm not up for a repeat.

No big plans here today. Weather is supposed to be nasty. I'm making enchiladas for cinco de mayo but what I really want is a pitcher of margaritas, all for myself.

[kartish]

Is 12 week pp blues a thing? I have been fine for the most part, I wasn't worried about ppd, and my family and everyone was watching me since my mom had it so bad, in case I couldn't see it myself. But last night I spent two hours crying on DH chest for no reason.

Today I feel very blah and I don't know what is up with me.

[ChickenOnSunday]

I'm watching the video feed from daycare and today is "bring a flower" day. We brought roses in a bud vase and all the other kids are bring flower bouquets wrapped in cello. We have some big flower vases at work that are going unused. Should I bring two empty vases with me at 430pm pick up for the teachers? Would that be weird? Do you think they anticipated the flowers not being in water and brought their own vases?

I'm new to this.

[ChickenOnSunday]

May 5, 2015 8:18:02 GMT -5 @holachica said:

May 5, 2015 8:02:17 GMT -5 ChickenOnSunday said:

A&A sleep sack

Yup I use these. But first I swaddle his arms with the a+a blanket then put the sleeping bag over him. He either busted out other swaddlers or was too restricted because he likes some movement. He's slept really well with this routine the past 2 weeks.

Edit: and by sleeping well, I mean for him. By no means is he STTN, ha.

Daycare can't swaddle for naps so we sent a sleep sack (A&A because the room is warm). Also, Addie was busting out of the swaddle at night due to lifting her legs all over the place. Since we have done the sleep sack (Halo) at home her sleeping has been MUCH better.

[dacora]

May 5, 2015 8:07:03 GMT -5 kartish said:

Is 12 week pp blues a thing? I have been fine for the most part, I wasn't worried about ppd, and my family and everyone was watching me since my mom had it so bad, in case I couldn't see it myself. But last night I spent two hours crying on DH chest for no reason.

Today I feel very blah and I don't know what is up with me.

PPD can happen anytime during the first year. But if it's only been last night and today I wouldn't be too worried, but maybe express your concern to DH let him know how you're feeling just in case this lasts longer so he can be aware of the situation.

Have you had your period yet? It could be your normal hormones just being all weird from still adjusting.

Either way, I hope you feel better soon! 

[lilyelayne]

aggiebug felt like I was ovulating late last week. I'm dreading if I was right.
toadandbuggie six miles woah. As for work, since you got approved part time, I would try it out. So you work three days (or one day) and decide to quit. Or maybe you decide you can do this for 6 months, a year, or til you have the next LO. You won't know til you try, and then hopefully you won't second guess your decision. either way.
kartish hugs. Could it be PMS?
ChickenOnSunday no daycare experience here, but if you've got extra vases, no harm in offering them!

[lilyelayne]

2 month pedi appointment this afternoon!
Right now we're just hanging out in the backyard while I eat breakfast.

Ladies who invested in the sit me up & play seat, how's it going? Does baby have to hold his head up or is it kinda reclined with a head rest? DS loooooooves his floor gym, and the mobiles above his changing pad & swing, but I'd like a little variety for solo playtime other than lying on his back. Sometimes I prop him mostly sitting in the boppy but feel I have to be with him the whole time, whereas with the floor gym I don't mind going and brushing my teeth or whatever.

[lotsofdotts]

May 5, 2015 8:07:03 GMT -5 kartish said:

Is 12 week pp blues a thing? I have been fine for the most part, I wasn't worried about ppd, and my family and everyone was watching me since my mom had it so bad, in case I couldn't see it myself. But last night I spent two hours crying on DH chest for no reason.

Today I feel very blah and I don't know what is up with me.

I think it can happen anytime during the first year after birth. If you feel off, talk to your OB. I didn't want to admit that something was wrong for a long time until I just bottomed out. Hug to you! 

[ace226]

I just love love love this and had to share!
www.beautyredefined.net/you-had-a-baby-this-is-how-you-get-your-body-back/

[lotsofdotts]

I couldn't sleep last night, but Brady let me get a nap this morning. I have to get my sleep schedule straightened out because I have to be up around 5 when I go back to work in less than two weeks. God, it sucks just to write that I am going back that soon.

Nothing monumental going on today. I have my son's last middle school track meet today. Those are always fun. Right now I am just enjoying coffee and watching the Kurt Cobain documentary on HBO. I was a freshmen in high school when he died, so this is interesting to watch. It is crazy to see all the videos of him as a baby and toddler. He was adorable.

[hollydfromtn]

DS had a rough night last night. He was so gassy and refused to sleep in his RNP. Every time I laid him down he woke up within minutes and then I'd have to get him back to sleep all over again. He was up to eat 4 times between 10:30 and 7:00.

[kartish]

Thanks guys. It could be pms, I haven't gotten my period yet but maybe it's about to make a comeback.

I did talk to DH though, so we'll see if it continues and go from there.

[flyster]

Working from home today. After day care, LO was a bit tired and cranky for the evening, which wasn't all that surprising. We put him to bed early because he was such a cranky pants, and he slept pretty well.

Today he's been nice and relaxed so i'm getting way more work done then I thought I would. I have 4 calls today though, so hoping he keeps up the good behavior. I'm mostly listening on mute thankgoodness.


Also has anyone's LO started turning over? He is 3 months yesterday and 2 days ago started flipping from his back to his front. Then he gets upset because he doesn't like being on his front. A few times he's managed to flip back, but it means I can't leave him on his play yard to play as much to go do dishes or shower or something because he gets fussy much quicker.

[dreemkin]

The swing saga continues. Remember my troubles with the Fisher price swing? 1st one stopped working after a week. 2nd one same thing. Them company sent a new motor. Didn't work at all. So I returned it and got a graco swing. Put it together yesterday and it's missing parts wtf. I have the worst luck. The swings are out to get me!

[dreemkin]

toadandbuggie I think those are totally normal mom feelings about work. I'm a part timer and I still go back and forth about being there. But I think, in 5 years when they are in school, I'd be bored.

[dreemkin]

Tl; dr: Mold Day 2015

My spam for the day: we are selling our house and the inspector found a tiny bit of mold in our attic from a bathroom vent. Of course the buyers asked to have it remediated so the guy is here today. I find this funny/ironic because the microbiologist that works with mold/fungus has it :/
And I have to find humor in it bc otherwise I'd cry. It's hella a expensive to get mold taken care of

[aggiebug]

May 5, 2015 10:37:17 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

Tl; dr: Mold Day 2015

My spam for the day: we are selling our house and the inspector found a tiny bit of mold in our attic from a bathroom vent. Of course the buyers asked to have it remediated so the guy is here today. I find this funny/ironic because the microbiologist that works with mold/fungus has it :/
And I have to find humor in it bc otherwise I'd cry. It's hella a expensive to get mold taken care of

I hope it's not too bad since it's such a small area. I am going to be optimistic for you.