Sunday randoms

mockingjay1

... Because I'm up nursing again after less than an hour of sleep tonight. And I think it's Sunday @-) I am so exhausted.

gldnbearz

LO has been eating 1/2 - 2 oz an hour since 6pm. She's falling asleep with the bottle and snoozing in between and giving dirty diapers. She'll wake up hollering and we cycle again. Hopefully she can get in a few hours straight tonight.

marajay6

LO has been super consistent at wanting to be fed every three hours at night - usually 1 am, 4 am and 7 am. Last night he gave me a 6 hour stretch and tonight he gave me a 4.5 hour stretch. I have been wanting to sleep longer than 3 hours at a time and LO is finally letting me. However, my body is trained to wake up every 3 hours so I haven't been able to fully take advantage.

FishyMom

So my left nipple is bleeding badly.. Today is 4 weeks pp, pretty sure we have a serious latching problem! Ugh

I'm so frustrated.. Oh well grin and bear it till Tuesday.

Lilwatz

Had to set an alarm for 3am today. Cruelest thing ever. Baby is still sleeping but I am pumping and in for a loooooong day of holiday visiting and traveling.

MissN06

Confession... I took LO to my book club Christmas party and sent DH solo to his cousins birthday lunch and was secretly happy because it would upset GMIL since she seems to think LO is hers and she gets to do what she wants.

She caused a small scene when DH walked in and MIL had to tell her to knock it off LO and I weren't coming and had plans. GMIL pestered DH again when they were leaving about where was LO so DH grabbed his head and went OMG she's in the car still I knew I forgot something.

MissN06

PS ladies all of my love tits are really just hugs...you all need them.

scarlet3egonias

For some reason my mobile keeps logging me out. So frustrating since it always starts me over art he "front" of TB and I have to find my way here! All that to say - I logged in just to love tit your dream post @KUinCBUS‌. So funny!

Big hugs to everyone who needs sleep! This exhaustion is no joke. I don't even know if I should admit it or say it out loud, but LO just did her first 5 hour stretch. Don't tell anyone!! Holy moly I feel like a new woman after the growth spurt hell we have been in lately!! PLUS, when I walked over to get her and she saw me her eyes got huge, she grinned so big and cooed at me! She knows who I am, yall! Granted she was prob only looking at my boobs but it was still the best feeling ever!!

FishyMom

@becks517 thanks! I'm hopeful for a solution but not really banking on it. Fx tho. If I were you I would purposely make as much noise as possible when getting out of bed if my DH acted this way.

@KUinCBUS‌ your holding confession makes me sad cause I know these moments are fleeting. But I live to hold my LO too, and I get possessive and jealous when someone else does.

@AeandJb‌ your comment made me think.. Oh wow I posted about my nipples on a public forum!! Lol oh well no shame here!

@targetpopcornmomma‌ I hope you get to enjoy your trip to Target, it was a madhouse when I was there yesterday!

AnnieRoo13

I'm taking LO to a fancy brunch today and I'm more excited about his outfit than mine. Maybe it's because nothing actually fits me anymore?

In other news- I got a Boba wrap and I feel like a new woman! I've gotten my arms back, it's a miracle!!

minibean16

KUinCBUS said:

I just woke up from a dream where @minibean16‌ and I became Facebook friends. That's it, that's all that happened.

I must have fallen asleep while reading TB and LO must have woken me just as my dream was getting started.

I assume the rest of the dream would have involved finding out she is a creepy stalker or maybe a 60 year old man.

Both of those things are accurate... And hey, baby, I can make your dreams come true any day!

minibean16

Our power went out at 11:30. I couldn't sleep because there was no noise. No humidifier or hum from the fridge. The power just came back, and now I can't sleep - why? I'm wandering the house trying to find one particularly annoying humming sound. I'm losing it.

Also FYI: blowouts via flashlight - not so fun.

BridgetThoams

Pretty sure I now have an ear infection

sweetbabyrahe

@KUinCBUS‌ I totally agree about the holding LO. Knowing this is our last baby makes me want to savor the cuddles. LO and I take cuddle naps on the couch almost every day- I just don't want to put him down sometimes

@targetpopcornmomma‌ boo on period maybe coming back...hoping mine stays away for awhile

Excited for today- we have a trip planned to s local conservatory that has a holiday train and flower display with a live Nativity, then celebrating DH and my brothers birthdays tonight.

MrsC430

@AnnieRoo13‌ Please AW a pic of his outfit!

@targetpopcornmomma‌ Mine started yesterday too, ugh. Sure didn't miss it!

DH made me ragey last night w/ a comment about how he "never gets to sleep in anymore." (Side note - he rarely gets up for nighttime feedings.) Umm... really?

So, he just got a wake up call of 2 screaming banshees Plopped them both right next to his pillow, and hauled ass to our spare bedroom to get some sleep. Have fun, honey! Sorry not sorry.

oklahomamom09

2 nights with 4 hour stretches of sleep. LO is spoiling me.

AnnieRoo13

I think I'm ready to DTD for the first time pp. While laying in bed last night I thought it would be fun to wrap up some condoms and lube for DH for Christmas. That's a nice gift, right?

BridgetThoams

LO wouldn't go back to sleep at 7 so I brought him in bed to cuddle with mama! Well I just woke up to a screaming baby in my arms. My 100 lb dog had his paw on LOs face.

smboswell1

Beckham has slept awful the last 3 nights. I just want sleep and my sweet baby baby:(

lizzielu82

LO's stocking arrived in the mail yesterday and is massive! It takes up half of our window...oops. After getting over its size, my next thought was, I bet I could fit her in it and it would make a cute picture.

oklahomamom09

Hell has frozen over guys, FI changed a dirty diaper! :-j

MrsC430

@Econosaurus‌ Glad I'm not the only one. My girls got newborn sized bathing suits @ my shower. You know, for that November heat wave in MA It snowed the day they were born...

songbirdsinging55

zengal said:

So here's random. There are three chickens in our backyard... We don't own any chickens!

Oh man my DH would freak. He is terrified of chickens. Lol something about not trusting birds that can't fly.

Edit: grammar

songbirdsinging55

@AeandJb‌ - That is awesome! Way to go LO!

@targetpopcornmomma‌ - good luck with the crowds today. Hope you get your popcorn. Also, VT doesn't have a Target. I sm definitely jelous ;-)

@smboswell1‌ - FX you get some sleep soon.

songbirdsinging55

I have to AW. I can't believe this. I successfully switched DS' s days and nights. He only has a few half hour naps during the day and sleeps for five hour stretches at night. I have had over a week of solid stretches! Dare I say it is a routine? I don't want to jinx it..

AnnieRoo13

Econosaurus said:

I cant be the only one who misses when we actually called people out on stupid questions? We've all gotten so soft and friendly towards the newborn equivalent of name my baby threads. I miss the fun!

I was just thinking this! Now that our babies are here we haven't had any drama. I miss it too...

mockingjay1

Econosaurus said:

I cant be the only one who misses when we actually called people out on stupid questions? We've all gotten so soft and friendly towards the newborn equivalent of name my baby threads. I miss the fun!

I think we're too tired and sleep deprived to care... I agree though!

smboswell1 said:

Beckham has slept awful the last 3 nights. I just want sleep and my sweet baby baby:(

Graham's been sleeping crappy the last few nights too. He sleeps all day until 5:30-6pm then wants to play till 5am. I turn all the lights and tv on during the day and open the blinds... Talk to him a lot... Anything else I can do? I'm so tired.

gldnbearz

BridgetThoams said:

LO wouldn't go back to sleep at 7 so I brought him in bed to cuddle with mama! Well I just woke up to a screaming baby in my arms. My 100 lb dog had his paw on LOs face.

This is my H's fear with our 85 lb dog - fear of clumsy paws stepping on LO. Particularly when the dog is sniffing around during activity mat time.

BridgetThoams

gldnbearz said:

BridgetThoams said:

LO wouldn't go back to sleep at 7 so I brought him in bed to cuddle with mama! Well I just woke up to a screaming baby in my arms. My 100 lb dog had his paw on LOs face.

This is my H's fear with our 85 lb dog - fear of clumsy paws stepping on LO. Particularly when the dog is sniffing around during activity mat time.

LO is ok no scratches or anything, there will be changes to allowing the dog on the bed now! Thankfully he was laying down and his paw was only resting in his face, but omg

AnnieRoo13

You guise I totally just ruined my own Christmas gift surprise. I was putting clean sheets on the bed and there was a folded piece of paper on DH's nightstand. Well I opened it up thinking it was garbage and he had written a to-do list and it included a list of gifts.

"AnnieRoo13- Tiffany's necklace being shipped"

Eeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkk! But now I feel kind of bad for ruining it...

kstirton

Me and DH got into it a little bit last night, and I knew it was coming. I've had a real hard time about nagging lately. I hate admitting that but it's true. From pretty much the beginning when LO is crying it usually takes me holding her to calm her down. Then with me being with her all day every day while H is at work, I find myself wanting to "pass along" my knowledge when he is dealing with her after work. I know I'm not always coming off the right way though. Usually it's - hold her this way she likes it or she likes this direction in the swing, etc. Last night he told me to "remember who the child was" UGH I feel terrible. I just hate hearing her cry and cry but when I go back to work he's taking 7 weeks off ... so I've got to let it go. Any other type A's with me? My H is SO hands on I know I should just shut my mouth and appreciate it, and I know we're both going to make mistakes. I don't want him to feel like I don't think he's good enough.

kstirton

Also! Random... this morning in the mirror I pushed my boobs up and kind of gave them "a lift" lol and I was surprised by how elongated my deflated stomach and waist looked. Then, I let them go again and I was no longer amused. I am SO getting fitted for an awesome bra once i'm done BFing.

lizgrace03

kstirton said:

Me and DH got into it a little bit last night, and I knew it was coming. I've had a real hard time about nagging lately. I hate admitting that but it's true. From pretty much the beginning when LO is crying it usually takes me holding her to calm her down. Then with me being with her all day every day while H is at work, I find myself wanting to "pass along" my knowledge when he is dealing with her after work. I know I'm not always coming off the right way though. Usually it's - hold her this way she likes it or she likes this direction in the swing, etc. Last night he told me to "remember who the child was" UGH I feel terrible. I just hate hearing her cry and cry but when I go back to work he's taking 7 weeks off ... so I've got to let it go. Any other type A's with me? My H is SO hands on I know I should just shut my mouth and appreciate it, and I know we're both going to make mistakes. I don't want him to feel like I don't think he's good enough.

I've struggled with giving a lot of direction to DH as well. I have to force myself to just kind of let him figure out his way with DS. Which is different than my way, but, it does also work!

We made those little clay Christmas ornaments today with footprints. I was nervous that LO would hate it, but he did well!

gldnbearz

KUinCBUS said:

Sunday confession: One of my all time favorite things is holding LO while he sleeps (as I am now).

DH and I agree with you 100% One of the sweetest things I have heard him say is that he spoils himself when he holds her and cuddles her. I have found both of them napping on the couch with LO asleep on his chest.

Often, I find myself having slept through the night with LO on my chest in the bed. I had fallen asleep holding her b/c she wouldn't fall asleep in the RNP or PNP.

Last night around 1 am, I figured out why that happens. I spent 25+ minutes holding her before she fell asleep enough for me to transfer her to the RNP. She'd release the pacifier from her mouth and her head would get heavy as she relaxed. Then just when I thought she was asleep, she'd open her eyes and look around. This cycle repeated at least 3 times, confirming my suspicions that I often fall asleep before she does.

songbirdsinging55

ClrkKntismyAE said:

songbirdsinging55 said:

zengal said:

So here's random. There are three chickens in our backyard... We don't own any chickens!

Oh man my DH would freak. He is terrified of chickens. Lol something about not trusting birds that can't fly.

Edit: grammar

I used to be afraid of all poultry. Now its just down to the bigger ones like geese and turkeys.

I actually have a funny story about DH and birds. We went to Parc Safari in Canada where you can drive up and feed the animals out of the car. We got to the ostriches, DH was freaked out and wouldn't feed them. I jokingly called him a baby and said I would. The ostrich gets up to the car and starts pecking at my chest. Everytime I tried to roll up the window, it would peck at me! The car was surrounded by them. We were screaming and tossing the pellets out of the window. DH yelled " I am so sorry honey but it's a giant chicken! I can't help!!". Eventually we managed to get away but I will never forget it. DH still feels bad about it.

staugustinewedding

We had a pretty good night with sleeping. Today my goal is to master the Boba wrap! My MIL got me the baby k'tan but I think it's too small

smboswell1

AnnieRoo13 said:

You guise I totally just ruined my own Christmas gift surprise. I was putting clean sheets on the bed and there was a folded piece of paper on DH's nightstand. Well I opened it up thinking it was garbage and he had written a to-do list and it included a list of gifts.

"AnnieRoo13- Tiffany's necklace being shipped"

Eeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkk! But now I feel kind of bad for ruining it...

He makes list?! Oh I love him.

songbirdsinging55

I accidentally clipped DS' s skin when clipping his nails. He screamed and cried so much. I feel so awful about it :-(

jillybean7582

Its a Christmas miracle. DS is napping in his bed and DD is napping in her RNP and I am downstairs watching the Steelers game child free! Fingers crossed they both sleep long enough for me to enjoy the last half of the game.

Both nap well but it's usually never at the same time. DS's nap time usually falls during DD's most wakeful period of the day.

songbirdsinging55

targetpopcornmomma said:

Want to know what's a fun tantrum?? Wheb you're out at the store and the cashier is a boy and not a girl. Lol She gets pissed if it's a boy.

Lol!

mander82

For those of you with inconsolable crying babies, I want to share my pediatricians tips for us.

She said to give him tummy time when he is mad. Since he is already mad....what's the difference?

Also, she said to think of his screaming as exercise. Since he can't move around yet, that's what he does to tire himself out. She said as long as his needs are met, it's ok if he cries. It's the loudest exercise ever....but these tips have really helped our sanity the last couple days.


I have a question, I am not on much so maybe you guys already discussed this....but those of you who have quit bleeding, how long did it take? I am 5 weeks postpartum today and it's showing no signs of stopping.