How are you holding up? I'm okay. It's very much a one day at a time thing. Today is a little harder because baby won't stop crying.
Highlights of the past week? Baby cuddles. We also have had two good nights in a row.
Low points of the past week that you want to talk about? Today's fussing has been really hard.
Goals for this coming week? Try to get out of the house more. I still haven't gone out alone with baby (or without) and I think getting out might be good for me. Also, more walks, weather permitting.
Post by milagros315 on Jan 26, 2015 18:54:47 GMT -5
Hugs all around
How long PP? 11 days
How are you holding up? I'm okay. H went back to work today. My mom and sister are here so that's a huge help, but I'm afraid to get accustomed to having them here. I'm terrified of being alone all day.
Highlights of the past week? E was really alert today and it was so fun to just sit and talk to him.
Low points of the past week that you want to talk about? Nothing in particular. I'm just tired and overwhelmed about trying to balance BFing and pumping.
Goals for this coming week? Hopefully my nipples heal a little more so I can spend more time BFing and less time pumping. We're also going to try going out to a store or lunch. We have a lot of experience leaving the house for doctors appointments but it will be nice to do something fun.
Post by shannjohnston on Jan 26, 2015 19:23:51 GMT -5
How long PP? 2 weeks + 2 days
How are you holding up? Decent. Some days the interrupted/lack of sleep kicks my ass, but I seem to be managing
Highlights of the past week? I made it through my first week at home with both kiddos sans DH. We even made it out of the house 4/5 days!
Low points of the past week that you want to talk about? DS dropping his nap and taking off his clothes+diaper is a baaaad combination. Nothing like having to wash a mattress cover twice in two days (along with all the other laundry) to make you rethink potty training early.
Goals for this coming week? Keep on keeping on. Try to keeping getting out of the house, even if it's just taking the dog for a walk. Also, need to make sure all my mat. leave paperwork is in order - I just found another sheet due to HR by the 29th.
How are you holding up? I'm a mess emotionally. I'm okay from the time I get up with J to about 1p/2p. After that, I'm a blubbering mess about everything. Baby cries, I cry. Baby sleeps, I cry. I look at a baby picture, I cry. The news is on, I cry. I think about the baby, I cry. What the serious fuck is up with these hormones? I was relatively stable emotionally throughout most of my pregnancy. I'm guessing this is a payback of sorts. Today was particularly hard as I kept thinking about last monday and the times when things happened. I bawled when 1:15p rolled around today.
Highlights of the past week? I got to meet my baby. J almost slept through the night last night as well, only one wake up from 9p-5a. It warms my heart, though, when I see FI with J. He's taken so well to fatherhood; it's amazing
Low points of the past week that you want to talk about? I lose any emotional control when J cries and I can't figure out why. If I'm already emotional, I just start bawling when he cries for a changing/bottle. Last Tuesday in the hospital was super rough; I eventually had to send him with the nurses because we couldn't soothe him at all.
Goals for this coming week? Get dressed every day for one-- I'm back in pre-maternity clothes with a belly band, but I've only gotten out of pjs twice since we were released from the hospital on Wednesday. I'm also limiting myself to stepping on the scale once a week max. I've already lost my appetite most of the time; I don't need the pressure of the scale number contributing to that. I'd also like to get out of the apartment for a family walk once the storm passes--probably a trip to the mall since it's too damn cold out to bring J into it and keep him in it.
I also get what STMs meant when some said they felt lonely after their babies came (question was asked months ago at one point). As much as I wasn't a fan of being kicked and punched all the time, I've found I really miss them this past week. There's no one to poke me in my belly anymore, and it's making me feel really lonely. Stubborn boy was even kicking and poking me in between contractions last week--he did not like the continuous monitoring!
How are you holding up? I've been better. My MIL has been a god send, but she is going home on Wednesday and I will be by myself for the first time.
Highlights of the past week? I survived and haven't given up EPing yet.
Low points of the past week that you want to talk about? I posted this on the randoms thread on the Bump, but my dad had a massive heart attack on Friday. He is on life support and the prognosis isn't good. They are three states away and I feel completely helpless. My siblings are going to be there, so at least my mom isn't by herself.
Goals for this coming week? Work on getting my supply up
How are you holding up? I've been better. My MIL has been a god send, but she is going home on Wednesday and I will be by myself for the first time.
Highlights of the past week? I survived and haven't given up EPing yet.
Low points of the past week that you want to talk about? I posted this on the randoms thread on the Bump, but my dad had a massive heart attack on Friday. He is on life support and the prognosis isn't good. They are three states away and I feel completely helpless. My siblings are going to be there, so at least my mom isn't by herself.
Goals for this coming week? Work on getting my supply up
I'm so sorry about your dad, hon. And I'm sorry you can't be there with your family. Sending you lots of love.
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