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Phew! I'm starting to get out of this funk ...

busybeabusybea
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Gosh!  that was an incredible few weeks.  Serious PPD mixed with NICU babies mixed with 3 under 2 and all the stress around being a wife, cook, cleaner and mom!  Geeesh, enough to drive anyone batty! 

Sleeping is not all there just yet, but they have given me 3x 5 hour stretches which I thoroughly enjoyed.  Although DH was scared at first due to their fragility, he is now helping me VERY much (probably just scared to death that i'll just leave him alone with 3 babies-LOL-a comment I must have muttered while in my state of craziness) he now changes them and feeds them when I want to take a nap and babysits when I want to spend some "alone" time with N for an hour or so at the park.

Thank you ladies for all your kind words, and although you think that i'd be used to it by now, there IS light at the end of the tunnel!  WOO-HOO!

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  • mama.bearmama.bear

    You are one amazing Mom! I'm so happy to hear that your DH has really made big strides.

    If mama ain't happy....nobody's happy. 

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  • rsd12rsd12 member
    Wow, you are super mom & so happy that you are starting to find your way!  Your boys are so stink'in handsome too!  Things are going to get easier & easier until all three of them are pulling on your leg screaming for something at the same time ; )
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  • ShannonLKShannonLK
    Bea, I am so glad to hear that things are going better and that your DH is such a big help!!
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  • vanverthvanverth
    Bea, you got three under 2, you are allowed to be funky as you want to me.
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  • DaisiesinmygardenDaisiesinmygarden member

    Nothing like a healthy dose of fear to keep a man in line. I'm glad he is helping out more.

    I am glad things are starting to get back to "normal" for you - your new normal anyway.

    ETA - I just love all three of your son's pics. You and your DH make some beautiful babies.

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  • busybeabusybea
    imagemama.bear:

    You are one amazing Mom! I'm so happy to hear that your DH has really made big strides.

    If mama ain't happy....nobody's happy. 

    Left Hug 

    Kari - From one mom to another - YOU are truly an AMAZING mom!  Big Smile

    and thank you to all the others for your kind comments ...

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  • busybeabusybea
    imageDaisiesinmygarden:

    Nothing like a healthy dose of fear to keep a man in line. I'm glad he is helping out more.

    I am glad things are starting to get back to "normal" for you - your new normal anyway.

    ETA - I just love all three of your son's pics. You and your DH make some beautiful babies.

    Shoot!  that's all me, DH had nothing to do with it ....

    JUST KIDDING!!!!  LOL ... and thank you

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  • NewMrs07NewMrs07 member
    You are my hero. It gets better after the first month, congratulations... you survived!!
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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  • debbadebbadoo711debbadebbadoo711
    Yep, if you're surviving, then you're doing GREAT!
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  • steverstever member
    Yay! I'm so happy for you! And so proud too!

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  • JenniferTCUJenniferTCU member
    YAY Bea! I agree with Kari- you're amazing!
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    So glad to hear you are starting to feel better!!  Big Smile

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  • indianasunshineindianasunshine member
    I can't even imagine being in your shoes.  I was a mess for 3 months with just one.  You rock!
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  • PeppernutPeppernut
    <3, Bea!  Glad you're feeling better!
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