Night 1 without the pacifier for DS was a surprising success! DS cried for about 10 minutes, then fell asleep and STTN until he woke up at 6. I call that a win!
How old is your DS? Mine is 14 months and I'm dreading taking it away. I hope I have as much success as you.
He's 20 months.
We tried taking the pacifier away at 11 and 13 months, but both times were unsuccessful (or I gave in too quickly). We've tried cold turkey (11m) and the method of cutting away a small piece at a time (13m) like I believe cattuccino mentioned in yesterday's randoms. He was like WTF is this when I cut a small piece off!
I have no choice but to do it cold turkey this time since he bit a chunk off his yesterday and I absolutely refuse to go the store to buy a 20 month old a brand new pacifier. Nap time didn't go that well today, but he's always been a shit napper, so not all that unexpected. He's going to have to get over it!
My husband just told me to go take some time to myself while he puts ds to sleep. I took the opportunity to go to mcdonalds and eat in quiet in the parking lot. I don't know if I feel more ashamed or extremely content. Either way my belly is happy. I never eat fast food and I've been craving it... Hope this craving doesn't last too long. Last pregnancy I craved pie and that lasted all 9 months.
Post by manybellsdown on Nov 7, 2015 15:05:25 GMT -5
I'm impressed with you all. DD is 26 months (when am I supposed to stop the month thing? Seems a little much at this point), and still uses a paci for naps and bedtime. She has done without for sure, but right now it's her biggest signal that hey, I should chill out and sleep now.
My husband just told me to go take some time to myself while he puts ds to sleep. I took the opportunity to go to mcdonalds and eat in quiet in the parking lot. I don't know if I feel more ashamed or extremely content. Either way my belly is happy. I never eat fast food and I've been craving it... Hope this craving doesn't last too long. Last pregnancy I craved pie and that lasted all 9 months.
Yesterday afternoon and evening I was feeling especially sick but I knew I was starting to get hungry. DH suggested KFC and it was like a switch flipped. It isn't like KFC is a guilty pleasure of mine. DH loves it but I never agree to go because I think the food is gross. For some reason the only thing I could stand the idea of eating last night was those fake mashed potatoes smothered in gravy, fried chicken that barely has any chicken on it, colesaw, and biscuits. And it was wonderful, and it didn't even make me sick.
I'm impressed with you all. DD is 26 months (when am I supposed to stop the month thing? Seems a little much at this point), and still uses a paci for naps and bedtime. She has done without for sure, but right now it's her biggest signal that hey, I should chill out and sleep now.
I'm also impressed. We are at the exact same age and still using it for bed and naps. DD is not the best at putting herself to sleep and the pacifier is her cue as well so I just let her have it. We were at the dentist and she said as long as we cut it by 3 there won't be any lasting orthodontic effects. I'm fine with that goal....especially since I've been feeling so crappy lately.
mladerri and vivela I feel ya on the junk food cravings! I just went up and down all the aisles of the grocery store and everything sounded gross except for store brand frozen pizza, so that's what's for dinner tonight!
vivela unfortunately I don't feel very good after my "meal." Maybe this will kick the craving, but probably not. Why don't we crave healthier things?
I know. I was craving a salad the other day and I thought, "well great! I want something good for me!" Then it arrived at the table and I had to force myself to eat it because suddenly it was completely unappealing.
I'm impressed with you all. DD is 26 months (when am I supposed to stop the month thing? Seems a little much at this point), and still uses a paci for naps and bedtime. She has done without for sure, but right now it's her biggest signal that hey, I should chill out and sleep now.
I'm also impressed. We are at the exact same age and still using it for bed and naps. DD is not the best at putting herself to sleep and the pacifier is her cue as well so I just let her have it. We were at the dentist and she said as long as we cut it by 3 there won't be any lasting orthodontic effects. I'm fine with that goal....especially since I've been feeling so crappy lately.
The only thing remotely healthy that I crave is milk. I'm drinking a gallon faster than DD (granted we don't send milk to daycare). It's like we have dueling gallons of milk. I like to think the milk balances out the Halloween candy and fries.
I'm impressed with you all. DD is 26 months (when am I supposed to stop the month thing? Seems a little much at this point), and still uses a paci for naps and bedtime. She has done without for sure, but right now it's her biggest signal that hey, I should chill out and sleep now.
Ds was almost 2 when we took it away. He helped find them and we boxed them up for the babies who needed them since he was a big boy. That night he hated all babies and insides that they don't need them. He needed them. It was tough but we survived.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Nov 7, 2015 21:19:35 GMT -5
Confession: I went out for Mexican food tonight with my H and I had a sip of his margarita. For one brief second I thought I had died and gone to heaven... I made him promise to bring me out for margaritas after delivery.
Confession: I went out for Mexican food tonight with my H and I had a sip of his margarita. For one brief second I thought I had died and gone to heaven... I made him promise to bring me out for margaritas after delivery.
I resisted asking DH to smell his wine the other night because I was pretty sure he'd think I was nuts. I miss wine and fruity cocktails
Took DH to the airport yesterday for his week in Germany:( Then took the girls to his uncle's retirement party. DD2 (age 2) charmed all of the guests with hugs and sweet conversations. Both kids slept the 2 hours home. But we are still getting up so early due to the dumb time change. I have no idea what to do today...well, my house is a disaster, but cleaning doesn't sound fun. Maybe we will have a PJ day and just relax...
Post by frecklesnbrains on Nov 8, 2015 9:23:15 GMT -5
I've been struggling a bit the past few days, because suddenly I feel like a fraud. I don't really believe that I could possibly be pregnant. I think I'm anxious because I have my first OB appointment coming up in a few days, and I haven't seen baby yet, and my symptoms have been waning (now almost 10 weeks). Yes, my period is now over a month late, and yes, I did have a positive pregnancy test, but I just can't shake this fear that it's all not really true. I'm a first time mom and I just don't know what to expect. Anyone else ever feel this way?
I've been struggling a bit the past few days, because suddenly I feel like a fraud. I don't really believe that I could possibly be pregnant. I think I'm anxious because I have my first OB appointment coming up in a few days, and I haven't seen baby yet, and my symptoms have been waning (now almost 10 weeks). Yes, my period is now over a month late, and yes, I did have a positive pregnancy test, but I just can't shake this fear that it's all not really true. I'm a first time mom and I just don't know what to expect. Anyone else ever feel this way?
I'm looking for spotting every time I pee. I think it's part of the process of getting used to the whole, "we are cooking a human" thing. We had issues getting pregnant, so a part of me is kinda waiting for the other shoe to drop. Huge giant hugs & I hope your appointment hurries up & gets here!
I've been struggling a bit the past few days, because suddenly I feel like a fraud. I don't really believe that I could possibly be pregnant. I think I'm anxious because I have my first OB appointment coming up in a few days, and I haven't seen baby yet, and my symptoms have been waning (now almost 10 weeks). Yes, my period is now over a month late, and yes, I did have a positive pregnancy test, but I just can't shake this fear that it's all not really true. I'm a first time mom and I just don't know what to expect. Anyone else ever feel this way?
((Hugs)) Yes, I absolutely feel that way. I think to myself "what if I messed up the HPT and this is all just a cruel joke." I just try to remind myself that there is a baby in there and that, like you, my period would be super super late at this point if I wasn't pregnant. Have you thought about getting a Doppler? You're getting close to the stage when you might be able to hear the HB at home. It gives some people reassurance. Hang in there!
I've been struggling a bit the past few days, because suddenly I feel like a fraud. I don't really believe that I could possibly be pregnant. I think I'm anxious because I have my first OB appointment coming up in a few days, and I haven't seen baby yet, and my symptoms have been waning (now almost 10 weeks). Yes, my period is now over a month late, and yes, I did have a positive pregnancy test, but I just can't shake this fear that it's all not really true. I'm a first time mom and I just don't know what to expect. Anyone else ever feel this way?
I don't think this is a first time mom thing. I'm feeling exactly like this. I think it's normal to feel anxious before the first appt. Hang in there, look forward to your appt and you'll get to see your little baby soon
I've been struggling a bit the past few days, because suddenly I feel like a fraud. I don't really believe that I could possibly be pregnant. I think I'm anxious because I have my first OB appointment coming up in a few days, and I haven't seen baby yet, and my symptoms have been waning (now almost 10 weeks). Yes, my period is now over a month late, and yes, I did have a positive pregnancy test, but I just can't shake this fear that it's all not really true. I'm a first time mom and I just don't know what to expect. Anyone else ever feel this way?
Huge hugs! I totally understand this. Every time I have a day that I feel better I worry and I also look for spotting constantly. As others have said I think the worry is totally normal and it is so easy to let that dominate your thoughts. My therapist told me to try to lean into the joy (which is way easier said than done) so every time I start to freak out I try to remember that like a little mantra. Hopefully you will feel better after your appointment! You are definitely not alone in feeling like that!
Post by frecklesnbrains on Nov 8, 2015 10:48:13 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one who feels this way sometimes, despite nothing happening that should make me concerned. babyzebra, I'm totally tempted by the Dopplers, but I have a feeling it will only feed my OCD tendencies... titania, I like that mantra "lean into the joy". Gonna remember that!
My very sweet husband just put on House of Pain's "Jump Around" and we spent the past few minutes jumping up and down together in the kitchen. That made me happy and now my boobs are KILLING me, so yup, I must be pregnant! I just can't wait for my appointment on Wednesday... I want this to be official. I want to let myself get excited.
Freckles I totally hear you. Especially "I want to let myself get excited" even though this is my first pregnancy and we didn't have medical intervention to get KTFU we did try for over 3 years and that made me & DH fairly convinced we weren't ever going to. Now that it's happened it's hard to think its real and it's hard to let myself be excited so early on. I wanna be excited but I don't wanna let my guard down.
Freckles I totally hear you. Especially "I want to let myself get excited" even though this is my first pregnancy and we didn't have medical intervention to get KTFU we did try for over 3 years and that made me & DH fairly convinced we weren't ever going to. Now that it's happened it's hard to think its real and it's hard to let myself be excited so early on. I wanna be excited but I don't wanna let my guard down.
I'm glad your appointment's coming up this week!
I understand being convinced it wasn't going to happen... H and I are older (I'm 38, he's 40), and we're newlyweds. I think I had resigned myself to never becoming a mom because I didn't ever think I'd find true love while I was still in my childbearing years. And then after we were married we started TTC and I was so convinced I'd be infertile because of my age. I was shocked that we were pregnant after just 3 cycles. Letting down that guard is so hard!
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