More unpacking to do today. DS is having the first of 2 observations today. The process to see if he qualifies for services through the district is a long one.
The 2nd observation happens next week then we meet the following week to discuss results.
Seems like we all had that kind of night. I will admit to letting her scream in her rock n play for a while last night just because she was changed, not hot, not cold, didn't need to burp, just ate. She was fine and was just screaming because she wanted to be held.
That's when I put on headphones and listen to a podcast while holding him in the glider. #badmom
That's the dream.
I had to delete duplicate pics of my kids off of my phone to make more room for podcasts.
I feel like my threshold has reached an all time max when it comes to being cool with having urine and spit up on me. Breastmilk, even more so.
But, you guys, I have to put this here. This morning, when I was nursing DS2, he pulled away during the letdown and I sprayed breastmilk all over his face. DS1 saw and called it "the fireworks." Forever calling my letdown the fireworks now.
Its day 2 of DC. The lady at checkin called dibs as soon as we walked in the door. Apparently my Monster is the favorite as he is so well behaved. They also told me that while he was a there yesterday 7-5 for 4 feedings he ate 14 oz of pumped milk. HOLY SHIT kid! when did you decide you needed to grow up? You are supposed to stay small and cuddly forever!
Post by motownthrowdown on Aug 26, 2015 11:40:40 GMT -5
htuzzi324 me too on all counts. I feel like a whiny little bitch about it, even though I know I have the right to feel however the hell I want to about it. I think I need someone to talk to that isn't dh or my mom. Because she's so helpful lol.
htuzzi324 me too on all counts. I feel like a whiny little bitch about it, even though I know I have the right to feel however the hell I want to about it. I think I need someone to talk to that isn't dh or my mom. Because she's so helpful lol.
Exactly with my family. "At least they're all here and healthy" Yes, and I'm thankful for that, but I can still be bitter about having all c sections and my body failing at something it's supposed to be able to do. 3 times. They have a post partum specialist I'm seeing next week so hopefully I'll feel better after that. If you need to talk you can message me. No one seems to get it except my best friend, but I don't get to talk to her much these days.
Oh gosh flippinchica! I'm glad you are feeling better!
runningmommy519 we live by the pacifier, but in these times his rooting is actually wanting food. The pacifier doesn't work. I do try like a million times before I pick him back up lol.
I would love to bed share as I'm sure it would make life easier, but in my case I'm the crazy one.
***Trigger warning***
I have a friend that just lost their 2 month old to SIDS. I had always had a fear of sids, but it has become completely over the top and irrational at this point, to the unhealthy point that I think about it all the time and look up study after study on it. I feel awful cause I had to unfollow this friend on Facebook due to her posts. She needs friends during this time more than ever, but I just cant do it. I can't talk to her or anything without it sending me right over the edge into anxiety and panic attack land. WTH is wrong with me? Ugh.
I can't keep my eyes open still. i think its linked to breast feeding, which is going better than expected. It makes me so happy i cry. for reals, i cry!! lol
and hello cluster feeding maniac lil monster of mine. with the way this is going it might be a few days before you all see me again!!
htuzzi324 me too on all counts. I feel like a whiny little bitch about it, even though I know I have the right to feel however the hell I want to about it. I think I need someone to talk to that isn't dh or my mom. Because she's so helpful lol.
Exactly with my family. "At least they're all here and healthy" Yes, and I'm thankful for that, but I can still be bitter about having all c sections and my body failing at something it's supposed to be able to do. 3 times. They have a post partum specialist I'm seeing next week so hopefully I'll feel better after that. If you need to talk you can message me. No one seems to get it except my best friend, but I don't get to talk to her much these days.
I fucking hate it when people say that. It completely diminishes your feelings surrounding your birth experience. And you are completely entitled to feel however you want/need to feel about it. I'm sorry people are bing assholes about it. I file these comments under Mom shaming.
N just spit up while nursing, which turned into me getting a face full of milk. Ew.
I'm calling my behavioral health dept for my insurance today and getting recommended someone to talk to. Whenever I have a moment to myself, which is rare, I find myself really upset and bitter about my birth experiences. I so badly wanted to have a baby naturally, and the realization that I'm never going to be pregnant again is making it worse for some reason, even though I don't want anymore children. Why is my brain so confusing?!
Love tit for commiseration. I can't have any more children because of a high risk of placental abruption. We have a beautiful family and I always felt that our family would be complete, but now that I know I can't have another (without the risk) it really weighs heavy on me emotionally. Brains are strange.
Follow up with Urology today showed great Kidneys and Bladder! No explanation for what caused the issue but I will take the Mystery over Logan needing surgery. We will follow up once more in 6 months (unless something changes) but if those scans go well too, Dr won't need to see him again
Edited for spelling. Not sure if I blame auto correct or my sleepiness but "should" should have been "showed"
Morning ladies!! Peanut has been super sleepy and lazy nursing the last two feedings. I'm trying to not worry to much, but we've been home since yesterday afternoon and I don't want to end up readmitted tomorrow at her check up for jaundice. Her color looks good, but I wish she'd dirty some more diapers and get interested in eating already.
Do they have you on formula? Between B wanting to sleep all the time and not wake up for feedings and the purity of breastmilk, it's the only way we got his jaundice cleared up and got him to start finally gaining weight.
He was so hard to wake up to get him to feed which makes the jaundice be drawn out even longer. He needed food that wasn't so pure.
We haven't been back for her check up after discharge yet. It is tomorrow afternoon. I know they had us supplement with DD1. She does appear to be eating fairly well from the swallowing noises and occasional spit up, I'm just concerned she isn't having enough dirty/wet diapers yet to flush her out.
Dear child, please stop falling asleep while nursing and waking up rooting as soon as I put you down. Mommy is tired. Thanks.
I really think our children may be scheming together. This has been our day too... Kicked off at about 330 this morning. I finally just got her into a swaddle (she hates arms in and hands off her face) and have her in her crib...I'm in bed catching up on the Internet when I should be sleeping.
Post by motownthrowdown on Aug 26, 2015 14:06:22 GMT -5
jgesi I don't blame you for not being able to talk to her.****trigger warning*****I had a friend who lost her son at 25 weeks. I was 25 weeks when I was hospitalized in April and I had to block her until a couple weeks ago because everything she posts is about losing him. You have to protect yourself first.
Exactly with my family. "At least they're all here and healthy" Yes, and I'm thankful for that, but I can still be bitter about having all c sections and my body failing at something it's supposed to be able to do. 3 times. They have a post partum specialist I'm seeing next week so hopefully I'll feel better after that. If you need to talk you can message me. No one seems to get it except my best friend, but I don't get to talk to her much these days.
I fucking hate it when people say that. It completely diminishes your feelings surrounding your birth experience. And you are completely entitled to feel however you want/need to feel about it. I'm sorry people are bing assholes about it. I file these comments under Mom shaming.
I think mostly they don't know what to say because they don't understand. So saying that the kids are here and healthy is their version of trying to comfort me.
I know someone posted any easy way to get bandaids off but I've of course forgotten. Was it coconut oil? Miles has 2 from a shot and a blood draw today. Last time I took them off they hurt his skin and I'd rather not do that to him again. TIA
hopefulreturn happy birthday! Our LOs are definitely scheming. I laughed at your "brought to you by the 3-5am feeding" edit because I totally feel your pain. I also have the same issue of catching up on the Internet when I should be sleeping. I just have the hardest time sleeping during the day now. I never had that issue pre-baby. DH is currently bottle feeding because my poor nipples needed a break. Any word from the LC today?
motownthrowdown what bad timing for you and your friend. It makes me feel a little bit better that you had the same feelings. Triggers are so hard, especially when they are caused by people you care about.
hopefulreturn happy birthday! Our LOs are definitely scheming. I laughed at your "brought to you by the 3-5am feeding" edit because I totally feel your pain. I also have the same issue of catching up on the Internet when I should be sleeping. I just have the hardest time sleeping during the day now. I never had that issue pre-baby. DH is currently bottle feeding because my poor nipples needed a break. Any word from the LC today?
I have an LC appointment Friday morning. Today we are doing more crying at the boob, and some immediate falling asleep. I just can't get this feeding thing figured out! How are you doing?
hopefulreturn happy birthday! Our LOs are definitely scheming. I laughed at your "brought to you by the 3-5am feeding" edit because I totally feel your pain. I also have the same issue of catching up on the Internet when I should be sleeping. I just have the hardest time sleeping during the day now. I never had that issue pre-baby. DH is currently bottle feeding because my poor nipples needed a break. Any word from the LC today?
I have an LC appointment Friday morning. Today we are doing more crying at the boob, and some immediate falling asleep. I just can't get this feeding thing figured out! How are you doing?
We are hanging in there. We made it through a 3 hour stretch last night, but the rest of the feedings were every hour. My nipples hurt so bad from his bad night time latch that I've been taking a break and pumping today. I think part of the problem is he wakes up because he ends of spitting up and laying in it. Then he realizes he should eat, but he's already so mad that we can't accomplish much other than tears on big ends.
I think I have been not taking care of myself properly. I have had a wicked migraine for 2 days now, accompanied by nausea. It has been awful.
Today I spent the whole day focusing on eating lots and drinking tons of water and it is starting to go away. It's not even that I'm not hungry, just so busy that the hours slide by without food or water too easily. I was also eating a lot of junk food (easy). I am really hoping I can slow down and focus more on my own nutrition so I can feel better.
This whole post seems like DUH. But it's so easy to forget!
I could have written this post. All I've had today is popcorn and nibbles/ leftovers from kid snacks and lunches. It's so easy to just forget.
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