budders, my hips and shoulders have been really achy. I know things are supposed to tighten back up after pregnancy because the hormones that allowed the joints to loosen is gone but that should be over shouldn't it?
My mom is coming today to stay for a week! I'm so excited!
I still get achy and things feel tight. My back and joints don't pop as easily as they used to. And it's been 5.5 months since T was born.
ETA: I've been having HORRIBLE back pain at night. Like if I lay on my back, and then try to move, I have intense back spasms. They are awful. And every now and then my back gives out on me. I have to stretch and make sure everything is in working order before I pick up T. Adverse lingering effect from my spinal?
My back is in crappy shape because I carry a baby around all the time, and lift up my other kids on occasion, and not with great posture. I'm overdue for a chiro visit. Never had a spinal.
carolyngrace not sure which you're talking about but I would kill for a cigarette right now! I am trying so hard to be strong since I quit for the babe. Must. Stay. Strong.
Yup talking about cigarettes! I was a stress smoker before DB and this is the first time I've felt tempted to pick it back up. But over a year without smoking is the longest I've ever gone so I don't want to fall off the wagon.
When I found out I was pregnant I was smoking two packs a day. I was able to quit entirely by December. It's been the hardest thing I've ever done but it's so much easier everytime I see Jules face
budders That's exactly how I found mine! It's okay though because I have two PISAs so I have a battery pack for both now.
I'm so glad that you forgot that paper and saw your cooler! I now attach my cooler to my purse so I don't leave it at work. My only issue with leaving milk is if I can't get into the room with the fridge, but since it's in the fridge is ok.
I don't think April's threads were deleted, I think they just don't have any threads since August that were posted. They totally imploded. One of my PAL friends was part of it and joined May bmb because April was no longer.
There was some big blowup over a UO one day that dissolved the group. They went elsewhere, I'm pretty sure.
That UO thread was super entertaining to read, and also heartbreaking because of the amount of ignorance displayed. I think one of the UO's was someone supported to confederate flag and another was someone who thought people who have one child are selfish...
I think a lot of the non-crazies moved to Parenting and the rest went to the FB group.
Unfortunately a lot of people's true personalities came out in that thread...
I don't think April's threads were deleted, I think they just don't have any threads since August that were posted. They totally imploded. One of my PAL friends was part of it and joined May bmb because April was no longer.
Oh so this blowup happened months ago?
Yes. This was a huge blow up that involved parenting coming in and the thread went on forever. Long story short one of the members said they like the confederate flag and it went downhill and imploded from there.
budders I feel you. By the time I get home from school, H is only awake for about an hour before I have to put her to bed. I've been sitting here crying about how much I miss her for an hour. Luckily teaching is rewarding because I don't think I could go to work every day for any job other than teaching.
budders I feel you. By the time I get home from school, H is only awake for about an hour before I have to put her to bed. I've been sitting here crying about how much I miss her for an hour. Luckily teaching is rewarding because I don't think I could go to work every day for any job other than teaching.
I wish I still felt this way. Since having Jude, teaching is not fulfilling at all. It might also be because I moved to a suburban school where the kids are way less needy (I was always kind of a "mom" teacher in my urban school). I'm hopeful that it changes as the year goes on. On the plus side, having the little man to come home to has made me much better at prioritizing while I'm at work. I actually get grading and planning done during my off period now. It also explains why I'm not on here much during the day. Lol!
Post by hannahl201477 on Oct 20, 2015 19:50:33 GMT -5
Mal had shots today and has been asleep since 4:30 it's 7:45 now. He woke up for a bottle but went straight back to sleep. Scared for the night ahead. But I just can't stand to wake him after those mean ole shots. On another note I'm so pissed and not being supportive of DH he owns his own body shop so sometimes that means LONG days. But geez sometimes I just want him home with us. He didn't get home until 7 then realized he left the paint booth of so had to leave again. I know I'm being a total brat. Lol
[/quote] I still get achy and things feel tight. My back and joints don't pop as easily as they used to. And it's been 5.5 months since T was born.
ETA: I've been having HORRIBLE back pain at night. Like if I lay on my back, and then try to move, I have intense back spasms. They are awful. And every now and then my back gives out on me. I have to stretch and make sure everything is in working order before I pick up T. Adverse lingering effect from my spinal?[/quote]
Consider checking yourself for diastasis recti. I could have written what you said word-for-word after DS1. Could be just the adjustment to carrying a child, etc., but worth checking for DR, I had it mildly with DS1 and much worse now with DS2. Regardless of whether you have it, you could also go to your PCP and get a referral for PT. I am starting PT soon and wish I had taken my doctor's offer to refer me for it with DS1 when I went in to ask about the back pain. Hope you feel better soon! Make DH give back rubs in the meantime so you can at least get some sleep. ETA: to tag gilder40 (I suck at cutting quote trees on mobile.)
My new office mate is 37 weeks pregnant with her 3rd. We were talking about pumping and supply today. I mentioned I made lactation cookies over the weekend and she said she'd never heard of them.
It made me so grateful that I found you guys so we can stumble through parenting together. I can't imagine doing pregnancy and baby stuff relying on only Dr. Google, instinct, and whomever I could find to talk to. Yay for Internet friends!!
My new office mate is 37 weeks pregnant with her 3rd. We were talking about pumping and supply today. I mentioned I made lactation cookies over the weekend and she said she'd never heard of them.
It made me so grateful that I found you guys so we can stumble through parenting together. I can't imagine doing pregnancy and baby stuff relying on only Dr. Google, instinct, and whomever I could find to talk to. Yay for Internet friends!!
I thought we were good tonight when I got up at 1:45 to pump - no wake ups! No less than five minutes after returning to bed, LO was up and is now very distractedly nursing. Getting her back to sleep will not be fun. Ugh.
I wish I still felt this way. Since having Jude, teaching is not fulfilling at all. It might also be because I moved to a suburban school where the kids are way less needy (I was always kind of a "mom" teacher in my urban school). I'm hopeful that it changes as the year goes on. On the plus side, having the little man to come home to has made me much better at prioritizing while I'm at work. I actually get grading and planning done during my off period now. It also explains why I'm not on here much during the day. Lol!
I'm in both camps. I do like that I'm actually doing something rewarding if I have to be away from him, but sometimes I wish I did something less stressful. Part of me would love to just go to a desk job sometimes, especially the nights after I've gotten zero sleep. My days do pass quickly though!
I think it depends on how well the day goes for me. If I feel like I had a great teaching day, really connected with my students and "made a difference" somehow, I'll be the first to say how glad I am that I've gone back to teaching. It's rewarding and important, and that helps me justify being away from B all day. Other days though, it's tough. I've contemplated resigning and just staying at home. But the more I think of the reality of that, the more I know I would go insane at home. It's hard. My mom is a teacher and she said she feels like you never feel quite right no matter which decision you make. The grass is always greener, I guess.
I'm in both camps. I do like that I'm actually doing something rewarding if I have to be away from him, but sometimes I wish I did something less stressful. Part of me would love to just go to a desk job sometimes, especially the nights after I've gotten zero sleep. My days do pass quickly though!
I think it depends on how well the day goes for me. If I feel like I had a great teaching day, really connected with my students and "made a difference" somehow, I'll be the first to say how glad I am that I've gone back to teaching. It's rewarding and important, and that helps me justify being away from B all day. Other days though, it's tough. I've contemplated resigning and just staying at home. But the more I think of the reality of that, the more I know I would go insane at home. It's hard. My mom is a teacher and she said she feels like you never feel quite right no matter which decision you make. The grass is always greener, I guess.
I was thinking about this as I drove in today. My Tuesday classes are tough on me and it makes the week seem like it will never end. Usually Wednesdays are great and the rest of the week is as well. Whenever my students light up at me in the hallway, I do feel like I'm doing the right thing. They're so excited to see me even if I don't remember their names Learning 300 new faces is much harder with mommy-brain.
TONS of maneuvering! there has to be an easier way that what I did, which involved smushed boobs.
It sounds like you need to loosen the straps more.
I figured. I'm going to a baby wearing class on Friday and if her prices are reasonable, I might pay for a private consult on how to use the Ergo correctly.
It sounds like you need to loosen the straps more.
I figured. I'm going to a baby wearing class on Friday and if her prices are reasonable, I might pay for a private consult on how to use the Ergo correctly.
People CHARGE for that? Dude, I am in the wrong business!
Do you have a BWI chapter near you? Or a Babywearing group? (facebook/meetup/etc?) Even a boutique baby store? I'm sure you could find someone to help/show you without having to pay.
I tried taking the advice of putting V to bed earlier. I moved our whole routine up an hour, and he was in bed by 6:40 (which is sad because it means we only saw each other for two hours). While doing the dishes I watched him start moving around and fussing a bit. He wasn't crying so I let him go while I finished washing a pot, and by the time I turned back to the monitor, he was back to sleep! Granted he was wailing 10 minutes later and I'm now feeding him, but baby steps.
Wha!!!!! This is awesome!! You really deserve this after your month of sleep hell.
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