Last night I fell asleep nursing Levi, and so did he. I woke up to dh taking him from me and checking to make sure I didn't suffocate him with my boob. That was scary. It's been a rough couple nights of very little sleep here. Really hoping tonight gets better. I think he's growing and eating more. I haven't pumped at all today because he's draining me day and night. How long do growth spurts last??
Last night I fell asleep nursing Levi, and so did he. I woke up to dh taking him from me and checking to make sure I didn't suffocate him with my boob. That was scary. It's been a rough couple nights of very little sleep here. Really hoping tonight gets better. I think he's growing and eating more. I haven't pumped at all today because he's draining me day and night. How long do growth spurts last??
Last night I fell asleep nursing Levi, and so did he. I woke up to dh taking him from me and checking to make sure I didn't suffocate him with my boob. That was scary. It's been a rough couple nights of very little sleep here. Really hoping tonight gets better. I think he's growing and eating more. I haven't pumped at all today because he's draining me day and night. How long do growth spurts last??
I feel like the whole first year is just one constant growth spurt. Seriously though I think they normally last a few days maybe even up to a week. I could be wrong though, who the hell knows.
Finally, I clipped LOs nails. I got overzealous at how good it was going and totally cut him on his middle finger. A little blood, small baby cry, and everything. Total fail.
One hand done. Too scared to do the other.
I refuse to cut my kids nails, I usually leave that task to DH. And I won't let him use clippers on DD2, he's been filing them
Finally, I clipped LOs nails. I got overzealous at how good it was going and totally cut him on his middle finger. A little blood, small baby cry, and everything. Total fail.
One hand done. Too scared to do the other.
I refuse to cut my kids nails, I usually leave that task to DH. And I won't let him use clippers on DD2, he's been filing them
I've learned if I leave DDs nails unclipped long enough my mom will clip them.
I feel like the whole first year is just one constant growth spurt. Seriously though I think they normally last a few days maybe even up to a week. I could be wrong though, who the hell knows.
I just laid down for three hours and when I woke up my mom and DH had cleaned the kitchen, cooked dinner, walked the dog, cut up/portioned snacks for me for the next week, fed Aria some formula to give me a break, and did laundry. Wtf am I gonna do next week without all this help? I wish I could hire a nanny to stay home with me!
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DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Discovered my right hangs lower than the left. VISIBLY lower. I don't give a @%#=, gonna shower and rock out like a fool to my playlist in the privacy of my bathroom while MIL has peanut. Here's to 10 min of freedom!
I haven't cooked dinner in almost a week. Tonight my kids made themselves sandwiches and fruit. Last night I made mac n cheese. Night before husband grilled. I feel terrible. I don't mind that stuff for lunches, but not dinners. We've managed 1 dinner together at the table once in the last month. Levi is usually eating or won't let me put him down by dinner time. This week has been worse. My big kids have depended on me so little this week which is helpful bUT I feel so guilty. I really hope baby finds a schedule soon. One that allows me to put him down so I can do other things. Like sleep or cook.
I haven't cooked dinner in almost a week. Tonight my kids made themselves sandwiches and fruit. Last night I made mac n cheese. Night before husband grilled. I feel terrible. I don't mind that stuff for lunches, but not dinners. We've managed 1 dinner together at the table once in the last month. Levi is usually eating or won't let me put him down by dinner time. This week has been worse. My big kids have depended on me so little this week which is helpful bUT I feel so guilty. I really hope baby finds a schedule soon. One that allows me to put him down so I can do other things. Like sleep or cook.
I made a bunch of freezer meals before baby, which is the only reason we have home cooked meals for dinner a few nights a week. Something I can just defrost and dump into a crock pot or put directly in the oven with no further prep work needed.
I I think I'm going to make more when DS1 is in school this fall.
I managed to poop while nursing DD this morning. When you gotta go, you gotta go. She didn't even bat an eyelash.
Im really getting good at once handed stuff!
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DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@Stephanie7693 we are definitely in a growth spurt over here - I have been shocked by how much my little guy has been eating. For my LO's I find they last 2-3 days, and my boobs are tapped out by the end!
We are using the ready to feed formula for DS, and it has to be refrigerated. Well yesterday morning I was making coffee and accidentally poured the formula in my coffee instead of my creamer.
34 Mother of 4 year old and 2 Labs. Happily Married to my Hubs of 6 years.
Mom fail last night. Little one was constantly crying so i was up most of the early night. At some point i feel asleep, while he was still crying, and woke up and we had both conked out. Felt so bad i let him cry himself to sleep. Sigh.
We signed up for Blue Apron meal delivery a few months ago and it's the only reason we are still eating healthy, home cooked meals. I did make a few freezer meals, but we've been able to use those to supplement Blue Apron. At first I felt really bad about the cost of the service, esp since meal planning and cooking had always been "my" thing (my husband does most of the cleaning and laundry), but I think we might actually be saving money bc we are going out to eat less, and buying less pre packaged meals from the store.
It's been extra nice now that LO is here, sounds silly but I like to cook, so spending 30 mins making dinner gives me a little bit of me time, without having to add the stress of going to the store and figuring out meals.
We did have freezer meals, but went through most of them now. LO is a month old already! But I'm excited Levi slept ok last night, woke at his usual time to eat and slept decent the rest of the night. But he had to sleep in bed with me all night. Which I hate doing. But I finally got a little sleep last night, so I can function today I think!
I just laid down for three hours and when I woke up my mom and DH had cleaned the kitchen, cooked dinner, walked the dog, cut up/portioned snacks for me for the next week, fed Aria some formula to give me a break, and did laundry. Wtf am I gonna do next week without all this help? I wish I could hire a nanny to stay home with me!
My mother-in-law just left after staying nearly a week and I totally concur with your sentiment. Pre-baby I was all about breaks between visitors... Now I am practically begging my mother/mother-in-law/sister to come back ASAP!!! And my husband has another week of only working half days. I am going to hate when he goes back to work full time...
Also, this is totally unrelated, but I left the house alone this afternoon to get allergy shots and my usual post-shot donut, and it feels like a vacation. When did shots become fun???
Mom fail last night. Little one was constantly crying so i was up most of the early night. At some point i feel asleep, while he was still crying, and woke up and we had both conked out. Felt so bad i let him cry himself to sleep. Sigh.
He'll be okay. May not be your ideal, but one time won't kill him. In fact, the nurse who just gave me allergy shots said that when she had her last kid 20 min ago, they told them to let them cry for 10 min before going in, right after they were born. Not starting a debate, but telling you not to beat yourself up about it!!
We did have freezer meals, but went through most of them now. LO is a month old already! But I'm excited Levi slept ok last night, woke at his usual time to eat and slept decent the rest of the night. But he had to sleep in bed with me all night. Which I hate doing. But I finally got a little sleep last night, so I can function today I think!
Ive just come to terms that most nights this LO sleeps in my bed...she likes to be attached to me 90% of the day. I've never been a fan, but it's the only way anyone in our house gets any sleep and she sleeps a 4-5 hour stretch every night.
during the day I wear her to be able to get things done.
We didn't prepare any freezer meals and budget our groceries to $150 per week for a family of five.
During the week I find new recipes on Pinterest, but only choose things with 30 min or less of prep time. I make a list of what we'll have every day for dinner, then of all ingredients as well as all other groceries we need for the week, DH gets groceries every Sunday. The time preparing dinner is a nice break to feel like I do something besides breast feed.
A lot of the meals are either crockpot or one dish in the oven. We have a veggie steamer I use a lot, and always make salad as a side.
I like having people come help with the boys, however I really hate the fact that I have to put a top on. I dread going back to work for that reason alone!
also while sitting here reading this thread, I totally didn't realize my pump bottle was over flowing. Whoops.
I used Dove deodorant on my linea negra to see if it'll lighten it out. I am fair skinned, so the line and my belly button standout heavily. Dove markets that the deodorant nurtures broken skin and restores it. I got the costco size pack, so what the hell. Deodorizing my tummy!
I never got the linea negra - but I did get a beautiful set of stretch marks on my stomach. Stomach- a word I had to retype three different times. Because I wanted to type tummy. But then thought well I'm an adult, then thought but it makes me feel less ugly when I talk about stretch marks on my tummy not stomach. Then thought ok fine stummy well that's not right... Stuma... No. wtf. Stomach.
I used Dove deodorant on my linea negra to see if it'll lighten it out. I am fair skinned, so the line and my belly button standout heavily. Dove markets that the deodorant nurtures broken skin and restores it. I got the costco size pack, so what the hell. Deodorizing my tummy!
Just now realizing you say tummy too! Which makes me feel less guilty about referring to my tummy as a tummy! Lol
Finally decided to just eat my cold oatmeal while DD cluster feeds...spilled some on her onesie. Decided I need to plan ahead next time and put a napkin over her like a table cloth.
I've been trying to get things done around the house today and spend time with DS1. I realized that aside from nursing I have barely held A all day and he's been in his bouncy chair or rock n play all day. So now even though DH is out with DS1 and I can finally be productive,I'm on the couch snuggling the baby.
My postpartum emotions have been way better. I won't lie. But when I was reading @texasmama2014's birth announcement this morning I got so emotional - wtf! Lol. I think it's because she said that her daughter was adjusting and it took DD awhile to adjust to DS as well. It was so comforting to read. All the birth announcements have been extra mushy for me lately because August is coming to an end and we all have been waiting for this month for what has seemed like forever and I go back to work in 2 weeks!! And in a few months we will probably all be busy with our lives again and pop on here for shits and giggles not for support because we are pregnant or new moms.
Ok,I'm 4 weeks PP maybe I'm about to start my period.
@jacmkelley I am feeling emotional today too. Everything is good with little one and DD has had a great day, but I think the fact that things have changed has set in.
Hopefully we will still use this board but I'm also very excited for the fb group to start.
My postpartum emotions have been way better. I won't lie. But when I was reading @texasmama2014's birth announcement this morning I got so emotional - wtf! Lol. I think it's because she said that her daughter was adjusting and it took DD awhile to adjust to DS as well. It was so comforting to read. All the birth announcements have been extra mushy for me lately because August is coming to an end and we all have been waiting for this month for what has seemed like forever and I go back to work in 2 weeks!! And in a few months we will probably all be busy with our lives again and pop on here for shits and giggles not for support because we are pregnant or new moms.
Ok,I'm 4 weeks PP maybe I'm about to start my period.
I'm looking forward to the fb group. While some people may phase out over time, I am still in a group with ladies from my sept 13 board. Our kids are turning 3 and we still have a very active fb group!
I bought a 2 dollar elf cosmetic brush today. I'm using it to paint coconut oil on my nipples. #noshame
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DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
We are on our staycation and I totally cried this morning while on our way out the door to the pool because I realized how unprepared and for the first the time lack of put-togetherness I possess. And then looked at DH and said fuck it after shaving my legs in the sink for literally 20 min because shower would mean having to deal with my hair - it's not about me anymore it's about the kids. And I considered my legs being shaved a solid win.
I bought a 2 dollar elf cosmetic brush today. I'm using it to paint coconut oil on my nipples. #noshame
This is a thing?! Let me know how this goes...never used coconut oil on anything.
I heard it's good to put over stretch marks too. Maybe I need to get on the coconut oil train. Looking up brands now!
Oh yeah! It's all I have been putting on my nipples and works awesome! I bought a jar in the cooking section at target. It was getting too annoying sticking my fingers into the jar, so that's why I got the brush. I got the organic brand they carry at target. Highly recommend.
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DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
I've watched more than 2 seasons of criminal minds in the last 4 days. Today I haven't watched any, and I feel like I'm going through withdrawals! It's all I've wanted to do all day! Me and baby nurse and cuddle and binge watch netflix. .. it's amazing. But not something I can do with the older kids. Since my daughter went to her grandparents for the weekend, my son has been glued to me instead of her, so cartoons it's been. Bla. Now hubby is hogging the remote and I'm contemplating ditching this nice quiet time with him to hide in our bedroom and give in to netflix until I pass out
Re: Mom Confessions
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
I I think I'm going to make more when DS1 is in school this fall.
Im really getting good at once handed stuff!
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
We are using the ready to feed formula for DS, and it has to be refrigerated. Well yesterday morning I was making coffee and accidentally poured the formula in my coffee instead of my creamer.
It's been extra nice now that LO is here, sounds silly but I like to cook, so spending 30 mins making dinner gives me a little bit of me time, without having to add the stress of going to the store and figuring out meals.
But I'm excited Levi slept ok last night, woke at his usual time to eat and slept decent the rest of the night. But he had to sleep in bed with me all night. Which I hate doing. But I finally got a little sleep last night, so I can function today I think!
Also, this is totally unrelated, but I left the house alone this afternoon to get allergy shots and my usual post-shot donut, and it feels like a vacation. When did shots become fun???
during the day I wear her to be able to get things done.
During the week I find new recipes on Pinterest, but only choose things with 30 min or less of prep time. I make a list of what we'll have every day for dinner, then of all ingredients as well as all other groceries we need for the week, DH gets groceries every Sunday. The time preparing dinner is a nice break to feel like I do something besides breast feed.
A lot of the meals are either crockpot or one dish in the oven. We have a veggie steamer I use a lot, and always make salad as a side.
also while sitting here reading this thread, I totally didn't realize my pump bottle was over flowing. Whoops.
Stomach- a word I had to retype three different times. Because I wanted to type tummy. But then thought well I'm an adult, then thought but it makes me feel less ugly when I talk about stretch marks on my tummy not stomach. Then thought ok fine stummy well that's not right... Stuma... No. wtf. Stomach.
Im tired guys.
Ok,I'm 4 weeks PP maybe I'm about to start my period.
today too. Everything is good with little one and DD has had a great day, but I think the fact that things have changed has set in.
Hopefully we will still use this board but I'm also very excited for the fb group to start.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Edited because it made no sense before. #imtired
I heard it's good to put over stretch marks too. Maybe I need to get on the coconut oil train. Looking up brands now!
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18