Sunday randoms

LaBellaVida

You know the drill. Do your thang.

LaBellaVida

Oh the 12-24 hour cluster feeds, that's what's keeping me up.
Liam has jaundice. I hope he doesn't have to stay, I'm ready to be home. We'll find out in the morning.

bigbobdole

Apparently neither kid wanted to go to bed tonight. The girl was up until 1, just watching YouTube videos about how to draw My Little Ponies. The boy decided 2 was a good bedtime and he should wake up at 4.

I'm too exhausted tonight. He needs to eat fast or he's sleeping on the boob for the rest of the night.

mshepherd20

My oldest was sick Friday and still had an elevated temperature yesterday. My middle one came down with it yesterday. Nothing like being cooped up in the house with all of these germs! I'm going to have to strip sheets and sanitize everything today.

@LaBellaVida‌ Hopefully his jaundice levels are down low enough that you get to go home today!

LittleB92

We had our first cluster feed last night. It was not fun.

DH has been awesome with helping change diapers in the middle of the night, I'm scared about what I will do once he's back at work.

HStrawberry

I'm 5 days out from a c-section and am super nervous about going to church today. I can still barely move around and have been living in yoga pants. I know that no one is forcing me to go but they want to bless Violet in front of the congregation today. I worked for the church in children's ministry so I've had a TON of wonderful people take a huge interest in my first pregnancy/child. I'm really excited for them to meet her. My DH, parents and MIL are so excited to go and I don't want to take that away from them either... But I can't help stressing. I hope it's not a disaster and I don't push myself too hard. I'm wasting valuable beauty sleep on this

MusicFanatic

I need to be held. We're switching Zoe to her crib in her own room tonight. She's sleeping mostly through the night, and she's a NOISY sleeper which tends to keep H up or wakes him sometimes. I wanted her in our room for at least 2 months, and we kinda hit that point... so gonna try tonight and see how it goes.  But I'm gonna kinda miss her near me

4littlebears

@MusicFanatic‌, I cried the first night ds1 slept in his crib. It's not easy but it does get easier

britb618

@HStrawberry‌ I'm five days post c too and although I probably could go, by the end of the service id be paying for it. I would take a pass if I were you, everyone will understand. And going out of guilt etc will do you no good when you end up in pain, ready to fall over while there etc. Just taking my son to peds office yesterday was a lot for me.

@LaBellaVida‌ hope his levels go down, for Jack I just kept feeding him as fluids flush the billi out of their system and he was good to go when they checked him the next day but they did the blood work bc he still looked yellow, I think it's the hospital lights bc his levels were under ten and at home he looked fine!

@megan81112‌ I laugh every time you write 'the girl' and 'the boy'

@mshepherd20‌ hope your kids feel better and that you don't get it!

@LittleB92‌ it stinks when the men go back to work but then I felt a lot better just laying around during day and napping in bed with baby and cluster feeding etc so it has it's perks too!

My mom ordered a co sleeper bed thing that lays flat bc my dd still uses pack and play so didn't want to steal it to put in my bedroom, and my son doesn't love the swing yet like my dd did so he doesn't sleep well in there...Jack slept awesome in it last night. I woke up before he did motn with swollen boobs, pumped then he woke up so I fed him for a bit then put him back into co sleeper and he just woke up (wet bc my husband can't put diapers on right, so annoying lol) but after I changed him he just went back to sleep again. AMAZING!!! When he wakes up again I will feed him and then plan on doing his newborn photos-then I'll finally post his Birth announcement

MusicFanatic

4littlebears said:

@MusicFanatic‌, I cried the first night ds1 slept in his crib. It's not easy but it does get easier

@4littlebears- I'm glad I'm not alone. I'll probably cry, too. And H says.. "You do know she'll be a few feet over in the room right next to us, right?" meh. He doesn't get it. 

4littlebears

MusicFanatic said:

4littlebears said:

@MusicFanatic‌, I cried the first night ds1 slept in his crib. It's not easy but it does get easier

@4littlebears- I'm glad I'm not alone. I'll probably cry, too. And H says.. "You do know she'll be a few feet over in the room right next to us, right?" meh. He doesn't get it. 


~~quote fail~~
No, they don't! I think my dh said something similar lol

bigbobdole

@britb618 My uncle actually started that. He sent me a Christmas card one year addressed to "Megan LastName And Girl"
He made no attempt to try to find out my daughter's name. So I started calling her Girl. She answered to it. It stuck. Probably not the best nn, but definitely not the worst.

MusicFanatic

4littlebears said:

4littlebears said:

@MusicFanatic‌, I cried the first night ds1 slept in his crib. It's not easy but it does get easier

@4littlebears- I'm glad I'm not alone. I'll probably cry, too. And H says.. "You do know she'll be a few feet over in the room right next to us, right?" meh. He doesn't get it. 

~~quote fail~~ No, they don't! I think my dh said something similar lol

because there's something "comforting" about them being right next to you. I wake to use the bathroom and I can see her, make sure she's ok, etc.  But she is definitely loud in her sleep, it's kinda crazy. She grunts, moves all over, breathes so loud!  I think we will all sleep better with her in her own room.  I'm just having separation anxiety or something here.

Maebb

I got up and changed DS2's diaper in the MOTN because I thought he had pooped, but it turned out DH was just having gas. :-&

No plans today - we're skipping church because I think 11 days is still a little young to be taking DS2. The LC is coming this afternoon.

I had a full beer yesterday for the first time in 10 months. Victory Golden Monkey is so good.

britb618

@MusicFanatic‌ I totally feel your pain- if it makes you feel any better in like a year she will start trying to sneak into your room to sleep with you

@maebb I made myself a small dirty martini last night and it was awesome! I haven't been able to drink a full glass of wine because it's still too acidic but I will continue to try all the wine until I find one that isn't and that's awesome about the gas lol

LaBellaVida

I've gotten 4 hours of sleep since L has been born. To say I'm exhausted is an understatement. I really should have taken advantage of him sleeping the first 18 hours of being born, but I couldn't. ..I just wanted to hold him and look at him.
He won't be put down to sleep now. He will only sleep in my arms, and I can't get comfortable in this bed. Plus I'm still in pain so it hurts to even move.

I'm so swollen. My shoes don't even fit my feet. When I walk I can feel my feet jiggling.

soon2bejp

@Maebb‌ and @ACH831‌ Victory catered our wedding! Their chef and manager were awesome. If you haven't you should check out their restaurant!

laceysbryan

I know it's early, but y'all are making me want a beer.

Maebb

@soon2bejp, I live in GA, and it looks like all the restaurants are in PA. Random - I lived in Landenberg, PA for 3 years when I was a kid. A wedding catered by Victory sounds awesome. My parents and ILs are Southern Baptist, so we had a dry wedding.

@Skylerpete‌, DH gives me nursing advice too, and I know he's just trying to be helpful and involved, but it gets on my nerves. I've told him, "No boobs, no opinion." It just makes me feel inadequate or like he doesn't trust me or doesn't think I'm trying hard enough. I'd rather just leave that topic to me, the baby, and the LC.

mshepherd20

@Skylerpete‌ I'm impressed that your husband knew about the shallow latch! All my husband knows is that my boobs have gone up from an A to a B. He sees nothing else! And no, it's not too early for wine, however a mimosa may be more socially acceptable...off to make one now!


We thought everyone was feeling better but then my son threw up in the car on the way to church. Looks like I'll clean my house instead of get holy!

Trek3

My right boob hurts. I think I have a clogged duct, hope DD gets it out at the next feed. 

Maebb

I'm not getting a lot done right now...but I just can't put this guy down to take a shower or clean the house - he's too sweet!

soon2bejp

LO has finally been sleeping in her PnP and bassinet! We have to wait until she is in a deep sleep first, then put her in (which I know isn't great), but it's better than her only sleeping in our arms/cosleeping! Not going to lie though, I love holding my sleeping baby, but we may have over done it.

Cosleeping was really freaking me out cause after a few sleep deprived days I was sleeping really heavy with her next to me. Next step is to get her down for naps while still awake.

kellimark

I got most of the Christmas stuff taken down finally!!
I know it's almost February but with moving and bringing home a little one my 2.5 son couldn't deal with much more change.
He at least helped me take down the Christmas ornaments!!

kilayla13

I feel terrible, and sad....
I've been having bad cramping all throughout the night... even now.... I was trying sleep through it but kept waking up to pee...

My man is trying to be helpful and he has been checking on me.... However, he thinks I'll not know when I'm having a real contraction and give birth at home....

I'm trying not to stress... I just haven't had a period cramp in a year... has it really been that long??? Omg....

AlfiesMOM

My two year old has been so sweet all morning! She has been so amazing as a big sister and has just been melting my heart with how sweet she is!! Whenever I feel like I am sucking as a parent I look at her and think I must be doing something right because she is just awesome!

bravemommy

First day back at work in 8 weeks. I washed my duty clothes in her detergent so I get little whiffs of her for the next 24 hours.

JMcBick

All the effort of third trimester sexy time got me was 90 minutes of every 8-10 min contractions that have disappeared completely.... I'm opting for a pedicure today.

JMcBick

@Beckydewell‌ lovetit for the contractions not the roid

aremac

My H made me lactation cookies, I tried one. They are very gross. Does anyone have a recipe for a tasty lactation cookie? 

LaBellaVida

We are going home! Discharge paper work is being done. Hopefully Liam will pee soon, that's what's holding us up.
His jaundice levels are at 10.1, so no need for lights. We got a check up on Tuesday for follow up!
I'm so ready to be home! I'm really stressing having my mom here. I feel like things just are not being taken care of, when I need them to be.... The whole point in why she came out was to 'help' but I certainly don't feel like she is helping, just causing more stress. I need to get home and just take care of my own kids.
Currently regretting her coming. Should have just asked my MIL. I know I wouldn't have had to worry about anything.
Idk what happened, but Saturday she didn't even want to come visit in the hospital. Which, whatever... That's fine, but I told her my H wanted to bring our kids up. She ended up coming, but walked in with an attitude, and didn't say anything to me. Not a word. No Hello. No Congrats. No hug. Nothing. She held Liam for maybe 3 minutes and put him back in his bed, and just sat here.
My H aunt and uncle swung by. They tried talking to her and she just blank stared at them. It was so embarrassing.
I called today and let her know we'd be home soon, and all I got was 'Hmm. ..k.'
Anyway, I had some words with her.... won't solve anything, I just didn't expect going home under stressful situations.
She leaves Sunday for home.

marvan5

@LaBellaVida‌ lovetit you get to go home and jaundice is under control! Sorry your mom is having attitude issues... Are you typically close? I can't imagine any of my moms acting like that. I know you're going through a lot right now but maybe mention to her how you feel? It may take some stress off and give her a chance to make it up to you.

Random: Early labor signs going nowhere is super annoying. And now I'm worried things will progress super quickly so that I'll have a bathtub birth I haven't scrubbed that thing since November!

Jen524

I had a baby this morning. Totally surreal and definitely worth the wait of being 9 days over. And it ended up being completely med free.

stephchris0321

I'm 39 weeks, 3 days right now. DH and I had sexy time and I'm hoping that will progress things a little bit. Gonna eat some pineapple and spicy foods later.

We went to my company's Holiday party last night and it ended up being pretty fun! Plus, I won a raffle prize: a $100 gift card! Yay!!

readyforround2

I am so over the "how are you doing?" Phone calls and messages!!! I thought they were bad before her due date but now that I'm almost a week past they are f*cking ridiculous!!! I had a melt down in the shower this morning because I couldn't even do that without my phone blowing up (I play music on spotify when I'm in there)! Every other song was interrupted by a phone call, text message or Facebook message X(
Apparently my crying was louder then I thought because my husband came running in to make sure I wasn't hurt, which of course I felt bad about because he looked terrified, but after I saw him I broke down even more!

I get that people are excited about a new baby coming into the world but calling me every fucking day to see if she's here is just stupid! I don't need another reminder that I'm still freaking pregnant and facing down an induction! The worst part of all is that it's OUR FAMILY calling and texting all the damn time! Why the F*CK would we not tell you people first that she's here!!!! I swear on all things holy the next person who asks me if she's here yet is going to be told "yes she's here, and we are home, and we didn't tell you because we wanted to be mean!"
:-w

Edit: words are hard when you're pissed!

britb618

@labellavida I'm so sorry they your mom is being so difficult- maybe she will go home earlier and you can just relax...happy Liam is doing well though and that you get to go home!

So last night I was sitting on couch and felt water come shooting out at me- totally thought it was my son peeing through his clothes...nope just skylight leaking, excellent! But today he did pee while I was changing him- pee sprayed him in the face! Hysterical!

soon2bejp

ACH831 said:

LO has finally been sleeping in her PnP and bassinet! We have to wait until she is in a deep sleep first, then put her in (which I know isn't great), but it's better than her only sleeping in our arms/cosleeping! Not going to lie though, I love holding my sleeping baby, but we may have over done it. Cosleeping was really freaking me out cause after a few sleep deprived days I was sleeping really heavy with her next to me. Next step is to get her down for naps while still awake.

@soon2bejp‌ your wedding sounds friggin awesome! Question: how old is your LO? My son is 17 days old but I haven't been trying to put him down while awake yet...usually I just let him pass out on the boob before moving him to a sleeping spot. Just wondering at what point this becomes a concern?

The wedding was pretty freaking amazing, not going to lie...

My little June is 3w1d and she started to have the problem of only sleeping in our arms/chest about a week ago. I was not putting her down at all during the day then she was refusing to be put down at night. It was rough, but hopefully it's turning around and last night wasn't a fluke!  We are also in the midst of the 3 week growth spurt. Oh joy!

LaBellaVida

Liam says "peace the eff out, I'm going home! "

LaBellaVida

No, my mom and I have never "been close. "
she has a flight on Sunday, so. .. It'll just be stressful the next few days. Maybe we'll talk it out, maybe we won't.

MLC1990

My husband came home from duty and took the baby out the bedroom and told me to go back to sleep.

Which is fantastic except when I woke up these stinkin patriots onesies had found their way into my house and on my baby girl. Bleck!!

On the plus side DH washed her laundry just so he could put them on her. Lol.

susannahbrynn

Second Sunday at church for Little Man. Gave him a bath this morning and for the first time ever, he didn't scream or sob at all. Victory!