Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

thomas930

Try not to stress too much about your PP bodies right now. ..we are all just weeks out from having inside babies so you can't really expect things to be right as they were so soon, it takes time. The lose skin needs time to regain its elasticity.

It is a huge change so I do understand where you all are coming from. Hang in there

Serenla

Can someone tell me what a shower is? I can't remember.

allyandmike24

@poppyseedwindsor I'm so sorry that you're dealing with this. It's so stressful, even with a partner who doesn't suffer from anxiety- I can't even imagine the additional stress. I wish I could offer more than a virtual hug. 

@serenla I decided after a few showers where I was racing the clock to get in and out before LO started wailing to wait until DH got home to take them. Now, it's a nice little break for me- I put music on, have a shower wine and take my time. I even painted my nails the other night! As a bonus, it encourages DH to do a little daddy-daughter bonding when he otherwise might not. 

PoppySeedWindsor

Just got an hour long nap. Eating a popsicle to wake my incredibly tired ass up so I can nurse my baby girl again. Thank you all again for your support!

deidremaria

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ nobody deserves this at a time like now, especially you. I'm glad you're able to rely on your in laws to help with him. Stay strong and please even if it's just us keep talking about it. Being isolated won't help. Times like this are why I'm glad we're all such a tight knit group. Sometimes the only people you can truly trust not to judge or be partial are people you've never formally met. Hugs.

hlm184

M always cries when DH holds him.  Always.  Poor DH will get maybe 5 minutes of peace if M is sacked out when I hand him over.

To add insult to injury, DH's parents were over yesterday to meet M (we're semi-estranged from them).  M didn't cry at all when they held him.

I feel so bad for DH.  And for me because it makes it harder to get a break.

eireyes

((Hugs)) @PoppySeedWindsor‌ - vent all you need here, and love that baby girl of yours. Nobody needs that kind of additional stress in a time like this.

eireyes

Aiden had his one month checkup today - little man has gained a little over 2lbs and grown 2 inches... He's going to get too long for newborn clothes here pretty quickly, but he's such a skinny little man he's going to be swimming in 3 month clothes!

Can't I keep him as my little Peanut for a little longer? Where did the last four weeks go?!

PoppySeedWindsor

Okay. Just had a good laugh after boob spraying Merri by accident. The look on her face was the classic, "What the hell, mom?!?!" I'm sure it's a look I'll get often in 15 years or so.

kseccomb17

Has anyone heard from @katieharpiceland? I hope she's okay!

sarlimes34

@Eireyes - mine is 7wks old sunday & i still don't know where the time has gone!!

sarlimes34

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ - big hugs to you

katieharpiceland

@Kseccomb17 I'm ok :-) been lurking a little. Miss you guys!! I never even did a birth story, such a bad bumpie here.

snmetz7

katieharpiceland said:

@Kseccomb17 I'm ok :-) been lurking a little. Miss you guys!! I never even did a birth story, such a bad bumpie here.

bad bumpie! you're voted off the island
eta glad you're ok:)

baileymama3

Hi everyone! I am back and with bebe. We are at home and doing really well! He is 5 days old and only 2oz away from birthweight!! I will post birth story later but until then: here is Andrew Joseph --- lots of blonde hair and a super grumpy face!!

baileymama3

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ -- what a stressful situation. You are staying so positive and strong. I am in awe. I hope everything turns around quickly.

MadBloom

As soon as I can peel myself away from my sweet baby girl I am going to have an eating frenzy.... So freaking hungry right now. I'm dreaming of all the things in my kitchen right now. Especially the chocolate banana bread I somehow managed to make yesterday.

kseccomb17

Looks like DH has an infection in one of the places his bone came out. He's been so sick all night, fever and all. Nasty stuff on his compression sock, but his nurse seemed to shake it off since the doc isn't in.

Serenla

@allyandmike24 I actually have DH home on pat leave right now. I should take more of an advantage of that, it's more of me getting off the cluster feeding couch and getting into a shower. I did end up pumping a lot yesterday and letting DH feed him so I could drink the Riesling in my fridge, happy freaking day that was.

We had our first trip to the grocery store, I wore this thing ( https://www.thegrommet.com/lalabu) and I LOVE it.

fourthnlast

katieharpiceland said:

@Kseccomb17 I'm ok :-) been lurking a little. Miss you guys!! I never even did a birth story, such a bad bumpie here.

BITCHES   <:-P <:-P <:-P

deidremaria

@3crazykitties‌ "> oh stop it. Thank you girl

Ashleypixie

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ all the hugs I can possibly give go to you right now I am mentally giving you. And I was also wondering what happened to @katieharpiceland‌ and I'm glad to know you're ok and at least creepin around!

Ashleypixie

And dammit am I the only person who has like, 20 more lbs to lose? I hate how much weight I gained and how I've only lost half of it. I know I'll lose it or die trying but for the love of fuck...I want my body back!!!

katieharpiceland

Also, Anders says hi!

Ashleypixie

I'm only love titting in solidarity, not because you guys have 20 lbs to lose!

kseccomb17

Glad you are doing well @katieharpiceland!

kseccomb17

Also thinking about @aprilmay9 and @dani+California. Hope you guys are doing well.

JessieAlbin

Ashleypixie said:

And dammit am I the only person who has like, 20 more lbs to lose? I hate how much weight I gained and how I've only lost half of it. I know I'll lose it or die trying but for the love of fuck...I want my body back!!!

I lost 20 and still have another 30 to get to pre-pregnancy weight. :-S

eireyes

3crazykitties said:

And dammit am I the only person who has like, 20 more lbs to lose? I hate how much weight I gained and how I've only lost half of it. I know I'll lose it or die trying but for the love of fuck...I want my body back!!!

You are not alone. I have 20 to go to pre-pregnancy weight and would like to lose some beyond that.

Same boat!

Ditto!

MadBloom

It's 3 pm and I still haven't had lunch
Baby girl is super needy today.

speechie517

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ sending hugs your way!

Tferr02

I just want to go away to target alone without guilt. I miss my DH and being able to share parent responsibility. My family is really helpful, but I feel guilty asking to go shop by myself or such.

RocksInTheWater

Also watching Ellen and will be registering for free stuff too!

@katieharpiceland I love the name Anders!  What a sweet boy.

DS is to the age where he is enjoying the swing and it puts him to sleep.  Well, the batteries have officially died so I am sitting next to the swing pushing it with one hand and typing one-handed with the other so he stays asleep. Need to pick up batteries.

Xxlilies

I smell like maple syrup but on the plus side the fenugreek is working! Also I have freshly baked blueberry muffins but I know as soon as I get one my baby is going to squak

Ashleypixie

I'm glad I'm not the only one! All I hear on here is how people are already back to their pre preg weight! Also, what can I take or do to increase my supply? I take fenugreek and there is no way you'll get me to eat oatmeal! I think it's weird that fenugreek makes everyone smell like maple syrup. It makes me smell like celery. So not even similar in any way.

cgoldian

So ready for my mom to go home now. Thanks for the sort-of help (she didn't really help much at all) but I want to spend the weekend in my pjs with just my DH and LO. Part of me feels bad she is leaving right before Mother's Day, but I seriously have reached my limit.

snmetz7

Ashleypixie said:

I'm glad I'm not the only one! All I hear on here is how people are already back to their pre preg weight! Also, what can I take or do to increase my supply? I take fenugreek and there is no way you'll get me to eat oatmeal! I think it's weird that fenugreek makes everyone smell like maple syrup. It makes me smell like celery. So not even similar in any way.

It makes me smell like onions

Emily041285

Had a huge fight with DH this morning. Nothing on the scale that other ladies are dealing with, but it really upset me. He works most weekends in the summer and just decided he is going to work the one he had off in almost 6 weeks. And it's almost 2 hrs from here. He wants me to go too, but who wants to spend the weekend in a hotel with a newborn?

On the plus side at DD's 1 month appt today she was 9lbs 14 oz, well above her birth weight. And she gained at a faster rate than they expected her too! So some of my self doubt in bf faded today.

Ashleypixie

snmetz7 said:

I'm glad I'm not the only one! All I hear on here is how people are already back to their pre preg weight! Also, what can I take or do to increase my supply? I take fenugreek and there is no way you'll get me to eat oatmeal! I think it's weird that fenugreek makes everyone smell like maple syrup. It makes me smell like celery. So not even similar in any way.

It makes me smell like onions

Oh my, that is bad...

snmetz7

Ashleypixie said:

snmetz7 said:

Ashleypixie said:

I'm glad I'm not the only one! All I hear on here is how people are already back to their pre preg weight! Also, what can I take or do to increase my supply? I take fenugreek and there is no way you'll get me to eat oatmeal! I think it's weird that fenugreek makes everyone smell like maple syrup. It makes me smell like celery. So not even similar in any way.

It makes me smell like onions

Oh my, that is bad...

Tell me about it! I apply deodorant like 10 times a day an put on perfume when I leave the house.