FFFC

slv0606 · February 2013

Ready, get set and goooooo.....

slv0606 · February 2013

Mine...I locked DH out of the house the other night on accident he came home of course in the middle of bath time. DS sits in the tub but in a seat, it was snowing and about 15 degrees out, I left the bathroom door open and DS in the tub and ran faster than I ever have to let H in the house. I can't believe I did it but if DS wasn't at least in a seat I wouldn't have left him.

And this one is probably more of an UO but I forgot it yesterday...I think wall decals are tacky just NMS with the exception of quotes. I prefer hung wall art.

lancyjo · February 2013

I should have gotten Aria up an hour ago. But, it's snowy, my day off, I started, I have cramps, and I want to stay in bed. I'm letting her sleep in, schedule be dmned!

AshleyAnthony2B · February 2013

I have a couple today:

Nobody in my family, or H's believes in any AP principles. They think we are stuffy and uptight and crazy. I completely play it up in front of them just to shove it in their face that we are doing things our way no matter how many times they have told me I'm spoiling that baby, and he needs to learn to cry and crying is good for him. It's my little passive agressive F-U.

AND

I have OCD. I have a certain routine I follow every day when I come in to work. Come in 40 minutes early, have my down time, check my email, watch a show. It mellows me. and then when my coworker comes in half an hour after I start, I go quickly and make myself a cup of tea. When coworker is late, my entire day is ruined. I need my cuppa at 8 freaking 30. I realize that this is unfair and backwards, but feel completely incapable of changing it.

n8swife · February 2013

My cousin and his girlfriend are having twins. I'm not happy for them at all. In fact, I feel sorry for the babies and they aren't even born yet. My cousin and his girlfriend are both over 30 years old, can't hold jobs, live in a bedroom in my aunt and uncle's basement and my cousin has been in and out of rehab for years. They have no business having babies.

I posted about the girlfriend's baby shower on Facebook. She is registered at 7 different places which is ridiculous. She always uses text slang when she posts on Facebook...kno, prolly,ppl, tho...it drives me crazy. She posted last night about having a hard time finding a double stroller that can also be used with the infant carriers. Her post said "I cant find a double stroller n infant carrier no matter what I search on the net." I left a comment saying "maybe you should try typing in double stroller AND infant carrier." Oh, and she's posting ideas of strollers on her Facebook page so people (or ppl, as she said) know what to buy her.

It probably makes me sound like a huge bizzo but I'm mad they are having babies. I have so many friends struggling with infertility right now and these two yahoos are being blessed with twins but can't even take care of themselves.

n8swife · February 2013

AshleyAnthony2B:
Nobody in my family, or H's believes in any AP principles. They think we are stuffy and uptight and crazy. I completely play it up in front of them just to shove it in their face that we are doing things our way no matter how many times they have told me I'm spoiling that baby, and he needs to learn to cry and crying is good for him. It's my little passive agressive F-U.

Our families are like that too. They like to point out what I'm doing "wrong" all the time. And they are pretty much besides themselves with the fact that I'm still EBF and don't plan on weaning anytime soon.

AshleyAnthony2B · February 2013

n8swife:
AshleyAnthony2B:

Nobody in my family, or H's believes in any AP principles. They think we are stuffy and uptight and crazy. I completely play it up in front of them just to shove it in their face that we are doing things our way no matter how many times they have told me I'm spoiling that baby, and he needs to learn to cry and crying is good for him. It's my little passive agressive F-U.

Our families are like that too. They like to point out what I'm doing "wrong" all the time. And they are pretty much besides themselves with the fact that I'm still EBF and don't plan on weaning anytime soon.

Solidarity Sister! I can't stand it, And how ANYBODY can look down on breastfeeding is just completely beyond me

slv0606 · February 2013

Starbuck128:
slv0606:
And this one is probably more of an UO but I forgot it yesterday...I think wall decals are tacky just NMS with the exception of quotes. I prefer hung wall art.
Agree, but they have their place. Not everyone has hundreds of dollars to drop on wall art for a very temporary decorating scheme. They are better than plain walls and babies love them. I have an emotional attachment to the Tigger decal right by Cody's changing pad. It was the very first thing I ever saw him look at. I was changing his first diaper and he would not take his eyes off it.

i agree and learned a lesson the hard way, we were team green and went with some Peter Rabbit pieces in DS's room. I found a print on amazon for 5 bucks and took it Michaels to have it framed and matted because it was an odd size. Well needless to say 120 dollars later DH wanted to kill me. I had no idea it would be so costly especially since the print was so cheap! Lesson learned and needless to say all future children will have Peter hung on their wall too

n8swife · February 2013

AshleyAnthony2B:
n8swife:
AshleyAnthony2B:

Nobody in my family, or H's believes in any AP principles. They think we are stuffy and uptight and crazy. I completely play it up in front of them just to shove it in their face that we are doing things our way no matter how many times they have told me I'm spoiling that baby, and he needs to learn to cry and crying is good for him. It's my little passive agressive F-U.

Our families are like that too. They like to point out what I'm doing "wrong" all the time. And they are pretty much besides themselves with the fact that I'm still EBF and don't plan on weaning anytime soon.

Solidarity Sister! I can't stand it, And how ANYBODY can look down on breastfeeding is just completely beyond me

We had a family dinner a few weeks ago and I was feeding Asher in the living room while everyone was eating in the dining room. My brother told me to let him know when I was "decent" so he could come in the room. I told him I would never be decent so I guess he had to stay out. I was pissed.

n8swife · February 2013

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Yesterday was the first day in 10 days that I wore my wedding rings. It's also the first time in 10 days that I slept in the same bed as my DH.
I started counseling for depression on Tuesday but I didn't tell DH. I know a support system is important but he doesn't believe in depression - even though he saw me struggle with PPD before I got pregnant again - and telling him is just too hard. I figure I have my new therapist, my PPD support group that I'm going to start attending again, and you guys.

Sorry, girl. You are doing the right thing by going to couseling. I hope things improve. Let us know if you need anything.

kittyh8r · February 2013

I have a few.

I keep dodging DH grandma's phone call. She is hard of hearing and so frustrating. She is the kind of person who calls and asks "when are you picking me up?" Not "Can I have a ride". Everyone chipped in for a nice flat screen for her since her last tv crapped out, her response? "I hope this one is better than the last" Not a "thank you" Everyone says "that's just who she is, get used to it." I refuse to get used to someone being so entitled and rude. I am almost positive that she called me yesterday to TELL me to take her to the store. Our county has a new thing where they don't plow county roads until they're 3in deep in snow. We live at the top of a hill and I have a Yaris...there is no way. Also, she comes over and randomly takes our appliances. She has our dehydrator, and meat grinder. WTF?! Is she now hunting and processing her own meat?! No, she just wants to be annoying. ugh. My MIL shares the same feelings as me...it's her MIL. She just isn't ballsy enough to stand up to her like me.

My pregnant SIL is insisting on a baby shower. She has asked my MIL if she could have a shower at their house. I keep telling my MIL not to do it. My SIL is 30, has a child already, and has already purchased everything for this baby. I don't know why she wants a shower. I think it's for attention, but because I already have an irrational anger towards her right now, I keep telling my MIL it's ridiculous and not to do it. So far she is listening to me! She doesn't want to throw a shower for her, but she isn't strong enough to say "Theresa, you don't need one." So I sit next to her while she is on the phone and say, "She doesn't need one, stay strong, don't do it." She'll thank me later for not giving in to her.

Yesterday Emma followed me into the bathroom while I was doing my business and she went straight for the trash. I panicked and threw a box of pantie liners at her to distract her from the trash, it worked. Whatever, do what I gotta.

kittyh8r · February 2013

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Yesterday was the first day in 10 days that I wore my wedding rings. It's also the first time in 10 days that I slept in the same bed as my DH.
I started counseling for depression on Tuesday but I didn't tell DH. I know a support system is important but he doesn't believe in depression - even though he saw me struggle with PPD before I got pregnant again - and telling him is just too hard. I figure I have my new therapist, my PPD support group that I'm going to start attending again, and you guys.

Oh sweetheart, I am so sorry. I have a hard time hearing*reading* that he doesn't believe in depression. What, he doesn't believe in a chemical imbalance due to hormones and such? I am happy that you're going to counseling. I am so sorry your hubs isn't more helpful. Hopefully he will come around, in the meantime, I happy you're doing what you need to. T&P's for you, friend.

nattyk · February 2013

I feel horrible. DS woke up in the middle of the night and was awake and crying for an hour. DH went in and fed him, still crying. I went in and rocked him, he was cuddly for a little while, then started squirming. I thought he wanted to play, so I put him back in his crib and went back in our room. He was still crying, so I brought my pillow and a blanket into his room and slept on the floor. He would stop crying when I sang to him, but after a little while, I was too tired to even sing, so I just hummed. He finally fell back to sleep and I went back to my room.

DH got up with him at 7:30 this morning when he started screaming again. Turns out, he had pooped. It didnt occur to either of us to check his diaper in the middle of the night. I feel so horrible. My poor buddy got a bad night sleep because I didnt think to check his diaper. Parent of the year over here...

Jeanine88 · February 2013

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Yesterday was the first day in 10 days that I wore my wedding rings. It's also the first time in 10 days that I slept in the same bed as my DH.
I started counseling for depression on Tuesday but I didn't tell DH. I know a support system is important but he doesn't believe in depression - even though he saw me struggle with PPD before I got pregnant again - and telling him is just too hard. I figure I have my new therapist, my PPD support group that I'm going to start attending again, and you guys.

I'm so sorry. Mental health is so important and doesn't get nearly enough attention as it should. I hope your counseling is helpful and hope your DH will eventually see how important his support is for you.

Ya Never Know · February 2013

I'm blaming the fact that my house is a complete mess on DD's teething. When she gets teeth it must be so painful, she is a just a crying, screaming, clingy mess. I'm going nuts with the state of my house, I need it to be clean so that I can function. I guess this really isn't a FFFC.

Maybe this is?

I'll be happy when DD goes to daycare so that I have time to clean my house. Don't get me wrong, I'm going to miss DD like crazy, but she's so busy and needs to be entertained and occupied all the time, it's near impossible to get anything done at all!

NatesLady1309 · February 2013

nattyk:
I feel horrible. DS woke up in the middle of the night and was awake and crying for an hour. DH went in and fed him, still crying. I went in and rocked him, he was cuddly for a little while, then started squirming. I thought he wanted to play, so I put him back in his crib and went back in our room. He was still crying, so I brought my pillow and a blanket into his room and slept on the floor. He would stop crying when I sang to him, but after a little while, I was too tired to even sing, so I just hummed. He finally fell back to sleep and I went back to my room.
DH got up with him at 7:30 this morning when he started screaming again. Turns out, he had pooped. It didnt occur to either of us to check his diaper in the middle of the night. I feel so horrible. My poor buddy got a bad night sleep because I didnt think to check his diaper. Parent of the year over here...

I would never have thought to check DD's diaper if she did that in the middle of the night either. Most of us are so used to not changing their diapers at night anymore that it's not going to be one of the possible issues that we think of. Don't beat yourself up, your DS is just fine and hopefully you will remember to check his diaper now if that happens again.

allisons1014 · February 2013

DD has a really snotty nose but its clear and driving her crazy. I decided to give her Benadryl last night without calling the peds. So, I google and decide that 3/4 teaspoon would be fine. I tell DH. He accidentally gives her 1/2 tablespoon instead. I got worried and then he read the bottle and was pissed that I told him to give her something that was for 2 and up. I tried to tell him it was NBD but he didn't agree. Called the ped and they confirmed NBD and we only gave her 1/2 teaspoon more than what she should have gotten.
DH was still pretty mad that I went rogue.

lancyjo · February 2013

NatesLady1309:
nattyk:
I feel horrible.  DS woke up in the middle of the night and was awake and crying for an hour.  DH went in and fed him, still crying.  I went in and rocked him, he was cuddly for a little while, then started squirming.  I thought he wanted to play, so I put him back in his crib and went back in our room.  He was still crying, so I brought my pillow and a blanket into his room and slept on the floor.  He would stop crying when I sang to him, but after a little while, I was too tired to even sing, so I just hummed.  He finally fell back to sleep and I went back to my room.
DH got up with him at 7:30 this morning when he started screaming again.  Turns out, he had pooped.  It didnt occur to either of us to check his diaper in the middle of the night.  I feel so horrible.  My poor buddy got a bad night sleep because I didnt think to check his diaper.  Parent of the year over here...
I would never have thought to check DD's diaper if she did that in the middle of the night either. Most of us are so used to not changing their diapers at night anymore that it's not going to be one of the possible issues that we think of. Don't beat yourself up, your DS is just fine and hopefully you will remember to check his diaper now if that happens again.  

This. I wouldn't have thought to check Aria either, it's been so long since she pooped in the motn.

nattyk · February 2013

lancyjo:
NatesLady1309:
nattyk:
I feel horrible. DS woke up in the middle of the night and was awake and crying for an hour. DH went in and fed him, still crying. I went in and rocked him, he was cuddly for a little while, then started squirming. I thought he wanted to play, so I put him back in his crib and went back in our room. He was still crying, so I brought my pillow and a blanket into his room and slept on the floor. He would stop crying when I sang to him, but after a little while, I was too tired to even sing, so I just hummed. He finally fell back to sleep and I went back to my room.
DH got up with him at 7:30 this morning when he started screaming again. Turns out, he had pooped. It didnt occur to either of us to check his diaper in the middle of the night. I feel so horrible. My poor buddy got a bad night sleep because I didnt think to check his diaper. Parent of the year over here...
I would never have thought to check DD's diaper if she did that in the middle of the night either. Most of us are so used to not changing their diapers at night anymore that it's not going to be one of the possible issues that we think of. Don't beat yourself up, your DS is just fine and hopefully you will remember to check his diaper now if that happens again.
This. I wouldn't have thought to check Aria either, it's been so long since she pooped in the motn.

Thanks, ladies!

nattyk · February 2013

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Thanks for the support ladies. I'm a little worried that if I'm struggling now after Kate gets here is going to be unmanageable. I'm trying really hard to stay off meds since she will have withdraws when she's born and I think that would be a sucky way to start your life.
Another FFFC:
We don't read to Jack. We used to but now he just tries to rip the pages and it's a struggle. He has access to a bunch of books and he'll get them out and look at the pictures and flip the pages. He loves looking at our wedding album. We look for everyone in the family. He can't find them yet but he smiles when you point to a picture of someone he knows.

We dont read to Jeremy either. When we try, he just wants to eat the pages. He also doesnt really have interest in sitting long enough for us to read even 1 page to him. It makes me sad, because I am a vorocious reader, and I hope that he loves books like I do when he's older. We'll keep trying though. Hopefully soon. That's a great idea, looking through photo albums. I'll have to try that.

Lena122 · February 2013

nattyk:
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Thanks for the support ladies.  I'm a little worried that if I'm struggling now after Kate gets here is going to be unmanageable.  I'm trying really hard to stay off meds since she will have withdraws when she's born and I think that would be a sucky way to start your life. 
Another FFFC:
We don't read to Jack.  We used to but now he just tries to rip the pages and it's a struggle.  He has access to a bunch of books and he'll get them out and look at the pictures and flip the pages.  He loves looking at our wedding album.  We look for everyone in the family.  He can't find them yet but he smiles when you point to a picture of someone he knows.
We dont read to Jeremy either. When we try, he just wants to eat the pages. He also doesnt really have interest in sitting long enough for us to read even 1 page to him. It makes me sad, because I am a vorocious reader, and I hope that he loves books like I do when he's older.   We'll keep trying though. Hopefully soon. That's a great idea, looking through photo albums. I'll have to try that.

Have you guys tried touchandfeel and lifttheflap type books? Those are the only ones he'll sit still for but he does enjoy me reading them to him and being able to feel the different textures and open the flaps.

2chatter · February 2013

DS is reverse cycling or comfort nursing all night long. He has been up at 10:30, 12:30, 1:30. 2:30, 3:30, and then screaming. He used to get up 2-4 times a night but went back down without too much of an issue. I am really, really tired and truly resentful of DH for traveling for work. He promised before I agreed to have a third child he would be working in Dallas by the baby's first birthday. He has yet to apply for one position. Anyway, DH came home last night and felt unwell so he slept on the couch. Leaving me with DS alone yet again.

At 5:00 I put DS in his crib screaming and went to the other couch. DS screamed for 30 minutes then went down. He screams if I hold him, rock him, change him, lay with him...so I thought no different. When I got him up at 6:30 one side of his head was covered in dried snot. I feel awful.

I also was just very rude to a person I work with (I am never rude at work) - but in my defense I think she is not right. If I knew she was aspergers or something I would be more sympathetic, but it's impossible to have a conversation with this person. Impossible. UGH.

NatnDyl · February 2013

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Thanks for the support ladies. I'm a little worried that if I'm struggling now after Kate gets here is going to be unmanageable. I'm trying really hard to stay off meds since she will have withdraws when she's born and I think that would be a sucky way to start your life.

Have you talked to your OB about this? I was on a low does of prozac for most of my third trimester. No ill effects for Connor. Please know that I'll be thinking of you. I have my off days still and its hard to know that my parents, like your DH, don't think PPD is a "real thing" but for the most part, I'm doing better. Its not an exaggeration to say that without the prozac, I don't know if I'd still be here. I hope you have some IRL support too, but I'm around here and fb if you want to chat.

poobear2015 · February 2013

Our fish died a few days ago...and I didn't have the stomach to fish it out (I hate fishing out dead fish)...so I procrastinated a little...and it was even more gross to fish out later...I will spare you the details, but let's just say, I threw the whole bowl in the trash instead of flushing anything after I "attempted" to remove what was left Ick!

Hayley eats fries from McDonalds when we go - I brush the salt off first and attempt to dab off the grease - but it is what it is.

poobear2015 · February 2013

EmmaBoBemma:

Yesterday Emma followed me into the bathroom while I was doing my business and she went straight for the trash. I panicked and threw a box of pantie liners at her to distract her from the trash, it worked. Whatever, do what I gotta.

I forgot I had another - thanks for reminding me Wink

Hayley has a cabinet in the bathroom thats "safe" for her. I keep my pads/tampons in it. She pulls them out all the time, which is fine. While I was showering, she managed to get a tampon open and pulled the cloth part out of the applicator and was sucking on it...nice. I moved all the tampons now.

danac2010 · February 2013

DD eats pretty much anything she wants. I don't keep her away from sweets, fast food, etc. She loves fruits and veggies and she loves chicken and pork chops. That is a majority of her food but if we are out running errands on a Saturday and SD wants McDonald's DD gets fries and chicken nuggets. I talked to the ped yesterday at her year appointment and she said it was fine as long as that wasn't all she was eating.

We were also told that she has to stay on formula after a year because we can't take that many calories away from her at one time since she hasn't gain much in the last few months. RSV, 2 double ear infections and 5 new teeth has taken a toll on her food intake. She has gained exactly 12 lbs since she was born and only 2 lbs in the last 3 months. She went from 35-40% to 25% in weight.

lancyjo · February 2013

poobear2015:
Hayley eats fries from McDonalds when we go I brush the salt off first and attempt to dab off the grease but it is what it is.

Aria eats them too from time to time. I don't even try to clean them off. I feel like it's part of teaching her that she can have all things in moderation. I don't want any food to be "off limits", instead I want her to learn that some foods are "anytime" foods, and some are "sometimes" foods. Make sense? [clear as mud, right?]

suitern · February 2013

2chatter:
DS is reverse cycling or comfort nursing all night long. He has been up at 10:30, 12:30, 1:30. 2:30, 3:30, and then screaming. He used to get up 2-4 times a night but went back down without too much of an issue. I am really, really tired and truly resentful of DH for traveling for work. He promised before I agreed to have a third child he would be working in Dallas by the baby's first birthday. He has yet to apply for one position. Anyway, DH came home last night and felt unwell so he slept on the couch. Leaving me with DS alone yet again.
At 5:00 I put DS in his crib screaming and went to the other couch. DS screamed for 30 minutes then went down. He screams if I hold him, rock him, change him, lay with him...so I thought no different. When I got him up at 6:30 one side of his head was covered in dried snot. I feel awful.
I also was just very rude to a person I work with (I am never rude at work) - but in my defense I think she is not right. If I knew she was aspergers or something I would be more sympathetic, but it's impossible to have a conversation with this person. Impossible. UGH.

Sorry you are having a rough time. Have you had your DS checked for an ear infection? L hasn't had one yet (knock on wood), but I have seen many ladies on here say night time screaming and not wanting to be put down was the only symptom the baby had-no fevers or seeming sick at all. It may be worth a check just too make sure he is feeling ok since he seems to be going backwards with nursing and nigh sleeping!

poobear2015 · February 2013

lancyjo:
poobear2015:
Hayley eats fries from McDonalds when we go I brush the salt off first and attempt to dab off the grease but it is what it is.
Aria eats them too from time to time. I don't even try to clean them off. I feel like it's part of teaching her that she can have all things in moderation. I don't want any food to be "off limits", instead I want her to learn that some foods are "anytime" foods, and some are "sometimes" foods. Make sense? [clear as mud, right?]

Yes I'm glad I'm not the only one!

poobear2015 · February 2013

Last thought.

We've been doing CIO for about a week now. We shut the monitor off and close all doors - we don't get her until at least 5 am. It's been ok - but sometimes I hear her cry for a minute and I'm half asleep - and when she stops I'd usually go check on her through a crack in the doorway. But after 4 months of sleeping on the couch - the bed is sooo comfy - and I pass out while she falls asleep sitting up, or bent over face down cuz I was too tired to check on her.

She is always ok - I just feel bad.

Shmogan09 · February 2013

lancyjo:
poobear2015:
Hayley eats fries from McDonalds when we go I brush the salt off first and attempt to dab off the grease but it is what it is.
Aria eats them too from time to time. I don't even try to clean them off. I feel like it's part of teaching her that she can have all things in moderation. I don't want any food to be "off limits", instead I want her to learn that some foods are "anytime" foods, and some are "sometimes" foods. Make sense? [clear as mud, right?]

Yes

We did this with Logan and now when I offer him whatever he wants to pick for lunch he picks a melted turkey and cheese sandwich, not a happy meal. Nothing has ever been off limits to him, he even picks water over juice. When you teach a kid that anything is off limits it becomes an obsession. Ever seen that kid scarfing down 3 pieces of cake at a bday party, or a hundred pieces of candy on halloween? Those are the kids who never get that stuff. Logan doesn't even finish his cupcake when we go to a birthday because he knows that if he says "hey mommy can we make cupcakes today?" we will and he can have one after his lunch, no big deal. This is going to be a generation of sugar and happy meal starved/ crazed kids I swear!

My FFFC- I don't enjoy Kellen right now at all. He cries every time I set him down and just cannot play by himself. He even fusses in his high chair which he never did. I am looking forward to him going back to being an easy going, happy baby so I can enjoy him again. I just count the moments to him going down so I can be alone with Logan and just play with the whining.

lancyjo · February 2013

suitern:
2chatter:
DS is reverse cycling or comfort nursing all night long.  He has been up at 10:30, 12:30, 1:30. 2:30, 3:30, and then screaming.  He used to get up 2-4 times a night but went back down without too much of an issue.  I am really, really tired and truly resentful of DH for traveling for work.  He promised before I agreed to have a third child he would be working in Dallas by the baby's first birthday.  He has yet to apply for one position.  Anyway, DH came home last night and felt unwell so he slept on the couch.  Leaving me with DS alone yet again.
At 5:00 I put DS in his crib screaming and went to the other couch.  DS screamed for 30 minutes then went down.  He screams if I hold him, rock him, change him, lay with him...so I thought no different.  When I got him up at 6:30 one side of his head was covered in dried snot.  I feel awful.
I also was just very rude to a person I work with (I am never rude at work) - but in my defense I think she is not right.  If I knew she was aspergers or something I would be more sympathetic, but it's impossible to have a conversation with this person. Impossible. UGH.
Sorry you are having a rough time.  Have you had your DS checked for an ear infection?  L hasn't had one yet (knock on wood), but I have seen many ladies on here say night time screaming and not wanting to be put down was the only symptom the baby had-no fevers or seeming sick at all.  It may be worth a check just too make sure he is feeling ok since he seems to be going backwards with nursing and nigh sleeping!

Those are the only symptoms Aria's had both times she's had an ear infection.

NatnDyl · February 2013

I'm not saying she is a great person or I want to be her best friend, but Ke$ha has catch music and I'm a fan.

I'm horribly insecure. I always doubt that people like me. I end up being a doormat and agreeing to all kinds of things I'm not interested in doing just because I'm certain that if I turn someone down, they'll hate me. This applies to DH, my parents, co-workers, friends, anyone. I feel that I constantly need to make them like me. If I have a good interaction with someone, I'll avoid them for days so that I don't have an awkward interaction and undo everything. I'm a people pleaser in the worst way.

2chatter · February 2013

lancyjo:
suitern:
2chatter:
Sorry you are having a rough time. Have you had your DS checked for an ear infection? L hasn't had one yet (knock on wood), but I have seen many ladies on here say night time screaming and not wanting to be put down was the only symptom the baby had-no fevers or seeming sick at all. It may be worth a check just too make sure he is feeling ok since he seems to be going backwards with nursing and nigh sleeping!
Those are the only symptoms Aria's had both times she's had an ear infection.

This is another FFFC - I wish he had an ear infection. We took him, and they said "he might be starting one but does not have one" and put him on antibiotics. Took him for a recheck and ears are clear. And yet, the screaming continues....this is not the first time, it just continues to get worse. If he had his own room he would CIO. But we are out of space. So he is in my room. Next week I am not sleeping in there while DH Is out of town and I am going to let him CIO. I will nurse him 2x overnight but other than that, no more.

JessieJH · February 2013

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Yesterday was the first day in 10 days that I wore my wedding rings. It's also the first time in 10 days that I slept in the same bed as my DH.
I started counseling for depression on Tuesday but I didn't tell DH. I know a support system is important but he doesn't believe in depression - even though he saw me struggle with PPD before I got pregnant again - and telling him is just too hard. I figure I have my new therapist, my PPD support group that I'm going to start attending again, and you guys.

Are you married to Tom Cruise? I heard he doesn't believe in PPD either. I think it's okay to not tell your DH right now. Perhaps the counselor can help you with an approach and perhaps there are other people that can help with support (like your support group)

If you need help reach out to the board! :-) hugs!

JessieJH · February 2013

Mine for the week:

1. I am always afraid DH will leave me at work. We carpool sometimes and when I was 6 months pregnant he forgot me and drove about 1/2 hour towards our home by the time I called him to see where he was. Since then I am super paranoid about him leaving work without me (same office, different buildings).

2. I also play up the AP style to non-AP family members. Good to know that others do this too. My parents think I should just leave K in a playpen on her own more often and lots of my friends are assuming I will stop breastfeeding at the year's end. silly people.

3. I have been tuning LO out a bit so that I can catch up on DVR'd episodes of Revenge and Vampire Diaries. I'm a bit of an addict with those.

4. I know this is a really bad one (I don't think it's funny), but I should admit it. I still haven't reported my SIL to CPS. I'd asked for advice awhile back because she was taking lots of pills and we were pretty sure she's still driving. We are worried the kids will get taken away from BIL as well. Last week SIL had a fake suicide attempt (wrote a note saying she'd taken a bunch of pills, wished her family goodbye, etc). The police and medics came to the home when BIL found out and took her to the hospital where it was learned that she hadn't actually taken anything. What a messed up situation. I need to man up and report her and yet I'm a total coward.

SrhA1984 · February 2013

NatnDyl:
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Thanks for the support ladies.  I'm a little worried that if I'm struggling now after Kate gets here is going to be unmanageable.  I'm trying really hard to stay off meds since she will have withdraws when she's born and I think that would be a sucky way to start your life. 

Have you talked to your OB about this? I was on a low does of prozac for most of my third trimester. No ill effects for Connor. Please know that I'll be thinking of you. I have my off days still and its hard to know that my parents, like your DH, don't think PPD is a "real thing" but for the most part, I'm doing better. Its not an exaggeration to say that without the prozac, I don't know if I'd still be here. I hope you have some IRL support too, but I'm around here and fb if you want to chat.

i was on a low dose of celexa throughout my whole pregnancy and Ava was just fine, no withdraw symptoms at all. both my ob and Ava's ped were fine with it also.

pinkshades05 · February 2013

I have been dealing with a lot of anxiety lately to the point where I'm almost feeling ill. It's coming from several places including all of the planning for Nat's birthday parties, dealing with fighting relatives, problems with my job and finances...I'm getting it on all sides! I usually do well handling stress but right now it's getting hard. I can't wait to get past some of this...

pinkshades05 · February 2013

Starbuck128:
Tonight, I want to drive off and sit alone in my car in a parking lot. I just want to be alone.

I was like this a few days ago. The clingyness was getting to me and driving me insane! The only break I got was when we were driving.

ALane1128 · February 2013

Starbuck128:
Tonight, I want to drive off and sit alone in my car in a parking lot. I just want to be alone.

Will you come and pick me up? I promise to be quiet and sit in the backseat. You won't even know I'm there...Unless I finish a bottle of wine and I ask you to take me to the liquor store for more...

mkarns · February 2013

I had a shtty day at work so the only one I can think of is that I'm not getting C anything for his first birthday.

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