I woke up with a cold/stuffy nose/plugged up face yesterday. I am due in like 10 days. The prospect of laboring when I can't even BREATHE.... And the crying just makes it worse!
@erin7264 that sounds miserable! Definitely the last thing you should have to worry about right now. Have you tried Afrin? We just discovered it at our house and DH swears by it. The only caution during pregnancy is to not use it for more than 3 consecutive days.
@kgrgreen so far I haven't taken anything, but yesterday I wasn't sure if maybe it was just a new pregnancy allergy or something (it's hay season and we live right in the middle of a couple hundred acres of hay fields and mint fields). Next time I get to the store I'll have to check it out. We have the Vick's Kleenex and those things are heavenly!
My best friends 50 lb dog just ran and jumped on my stomach while I'm laying on her couch. Don't know if I'm crying because I'm more hurt or scared. (Even though I know there is lots of cushion in there for baby)
I had a huge meltdown this morning as DH was trying to leave for work because I couldn't bring a baby home to a house that didn't have any baby shampoo. I can laugh about it now, but this morning it really felt like the end of the world. DH was so good and bought some on his way home.
Dropped my puppy off this morning to be spayed and can't pick her up until after work tomorrow. Cried the whole way to work...I'm screwed when it comes time to drop off my human baby at day care!
@HoneyBear40 might be hormones but it still shows you have heart for your pets I cried the other day when one of mine was chewing on her "boney" and seemed so content
#whymypostpartumselfiscrying - we had our first pediatrician visit today and Elijah has lost one pound (15% body weight) and is slightly jaundiced. The ped recommended supplementing with formula until my milk supply comes in. Not a part of my plan but I'll do it for my precious boy.
@austinjl oh hugs to you! That was probably the most difficult postpartum thing to date. There is no heartbreak like hearing your baby isn't getting enough food. Hang in there because when he starts to gain you will be filled with such ridiculous pride, it's crazy.
I cried this morning when watching Jurassic World when all the brachiosaurus' were killed by the mutant raptor... Could have been my insomnia making me cry, cause I'm not sensitive about dinosaurs in the slightest haha
I cried this morning when watching Jurassic World when all the brachiosaurus' were killed by the mutant raptor... Could have been my insomnia making me cry, cause I'm not sensitive about dinosaurs in the slightest haha
Bc I'm still pregnant and I feel like I'm disappointing my other kids who are desperate to meet their sister. Stepdaughter returns to her house tonight and her mother is so much of a bitch that she won't let her come back when the baby's born, so she has to wait two weeks until she's back for a weekend with us. And my son just sits in the baby's nursery waiting for her to arrive. It makes me feel so shitty even though I have no control over it.
Has DH tried to talk to SD's mom about even visiting the hospital or the house for a few hours after LO comes? Maybe if SD talks to her too and explains how important it is to her, her mother will reconsider?
i love that DS is so excited for her arrival. He will still be excited, no matter when she decides to come. Keep your chin up, momma. Not too much longer!!
Has DH tried to talk to SD's mom about even visiting the hospital or the house for a few hours after LO comes? Maybe if SD talks to her too and explains how important it is to her, her mother will reconsider?
i love that DS is so excited for her arrival. He will still be excited, no matter when she decides to come. Keep your chin up, momma. Not too much longer!!
I wish there were any level of rationalism with her mother but she's the kind of woman who is more interested in punishing DH than doing what's best for her daughter. It's sad but it's what we deal with. We will just try to make the best of it and call her when it happens.
My mother has me all kinds of ragey/close to tears. I don't need someone acting like a child throwing a tantrum this close to my due date. Just because it doesn't go a certain way doesn't mean acting like a spoiled brat is going to help the situation! Over it.
My DH is being selfish today... DD only wants him... My house is a mess (with no expected help unless I do it myself)... My family is on vacation this weekend and it's too far for me to join... I can't eat what I want because of GD. I'm currently laying in bed, crying, drinking coffee with sugary creamer and had a cupcake for my snack because I just needed something sweet.
@eymi- after some much needed alone time, I'm feeling a bit better. Mentally preparing myself to do some house work tonight after DD goes to bed tonight. It is the worst! I'm just so exhausted. DH just asked what he should do and I flat out said that I didn't want to have to tell him what to do right now. Ugh! It's not that hard to look around and see what you can do.
DH took me out to the movies and I literally balled at Finding Dory in 3D...it HAS to be my hormones....my eyes were all puffy and red by the end. I left my 3d glasses on to avoid embarrassment from the 4 year olds and their parents
@austinjl I completely understand. I'm in the same boat with both my little ones, one lost 11% and one lost 10%. It's hard, feeling like you might not be enough for them. I have an appointment today with the pediatrician so hopefully they're starting to gain.
Me: 32, DH: 38
Married 1/14/12
NTNP Since 12/13, TTC Since 1/15
BFP: 11/4/15 Found out we were having TWINS 12/9/15 EDD: 7/11/16 Born: 6/29/16
My dr just told me I haven't dropped, haven't progressed since last week (1cm and 50%), and it will probably be another week. At this point with DS I was in labor. I can't handle another week!
@AB34 I'm hoping they tell me I've dropped at my hospital appointment next week. I do stand and look at myself in the mirror trying to figure out has the belly drooped a little bit. I'm probably best off taking a picture today and then next week to compare! Don't get disheartened! Things can change in a matter of hours with labor and babies, you might not be waiting that long
@AB34 - dropping can mean something or it couldn't. I dropped in early June and my belly keeps getting further and further down and I STILL don't feel closer to going into labor...I just waddle more. Someone at work told me the other day that I seemed to have dropped from the beginning of my shift to the end of it. My cousin delivered at 38 weeks and never dropped until she went into labor. Hopefully there's not much waiting left for you!
@Backbypopulardemand - all the hugs I know you are feeling so frustrated and helpless. I hope baby decides to come out and meet you soon!
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Dropped my puppy off this morning to be spayed and can't pick her up until after work tomorrow. Cried the whole way to work...I'm screwed when it comes time to drop off my human baby at day care!
insomnia making me cry, cause I'm not sensitive about dinosaurs in the slightest haha
Has DH tried to talk to SD's mom about even visiting the hospital or the house for a few hours after LO comes? Maybe if SD talks to her too and explains how important it is to her, her mother will reconsider?
i love that DS is so excited for her arrival. He will still be excited, no matter when she decides to come. Keep your chin up, momma. Not too much longer!!
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DS#1 July 2016
Baby #2 July 2018
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That Sandpiper short before the movie though
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DS#1 July 2016
Baby #2 July 2018
@Backbypopulardemand - all the hugs