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Ashleypixie · April 2014

And I'm not even going to edit that...you all know I'm not literally feeling up boys.

Stace0616 · April 2014

So I have a baby that likes to nap and behave during the day, and a husband who has already told me he plans to be on "baby duty" from the time he gets home from work until 3am every night. I have a freezer full of meals that take 20min or less to prepare. My body is still sore from my CS, but I'm finally able to bend over, sleep, and lift 10-15lbs comfortably. And I'm off the Percocet completely, which means only two more weeks until I'm allowed to drive again. So WHY I am scared of DH going back to work tomorrow??? It's like I'm afraid that our kiddo is suddenly going to turn evil or something in the course of one day.

Stace0616 · April 2014

He is staring at me right now with this look on his face that says "it's just you and I tomorrow, Mommy". Don't let the dimple and button nose fool you!!

PoppySeedWindsor · April 2014

I'm sorry @aviola329. I thought I had caught up well over the last week but I obviously didn't. I feel rotten for being so dense. I hope everything goes okay.

PoppySeedWindsor · April 2014

Getting my ass handed to me left and right these days by people. Gonna have to take a bumping break until I figure out how to handle everything. Props to all of you who can be supportive and handle a newborn and deal with the stress of family while figuring out how to still take care of yourself so you don't burn out. You're all rockstars.

thomas930 · April 2014

Try not to be too hard on yourself @PoppySeedWindsor‌.

Ugh...I have a fever, 100.5, no idea why either.

BiggerinRealLife · April 2014

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ hey hon, we understand. Do what you have to do, but you'll be missed and welcomed back when you feel up to it. I'm definitely not on much lately, only when I bf it seems. There's just so much to do with a newborn! I'll be praying for you, and am sorry you're feeling beaten up. Find some space and some rest in your life.

BiggerinRealLife · April 2014

@KatieGummow‌ I am so happy for you and your day! It sound amazing. I wanna come on a doggy walk!

Ashleypixie · April 2014

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ I hate to see you go, because all of what ^they^ said. Don't take too long of a break!

Emily041285 · April 2014

My parents are going to be the death of me. Do they allow newborns to visit you in jail because I may end up there by the end of this visit....

thomas930 · April 2014

ColleenSwerb said:

I put together the bouncey chair and DS is ALL OVER IT, lol. He's gonna be pissed when his new sibling is in it in a few days, lol.

My 2 year old wants in everything too. I'm constantly telling him to get out of the swing.

nicole mackenzie · April 2014

Emily041285 said:
My parents are going to be the death of me. Do they allow newborns to visit you in jail because I may end up there by the end of this visit....

Seriously.

My mom was at my house carrying for my animals and cleaning while we were at the hospital. Very nice.

On the way home she asks me what temp I want the house at so I say 70 ( drafty old house) she says oh no that's too high I'll just turn it up a couple degrees.

Then she's like I'll go shopping with you to find you a a nursing bra, and you should practice with the nursing shall I made you and you should etc...

I appreciate the help but I'm not completely helpless!

They luckily honored our agreement of leaving right after we got home do DH LO and I can have this time together alone...phew!

Pick your battles I guess but stick to your guns! Good luck

Emily041285 · April 2014

Well they want to move here in July. Two weeks ago the apartment they looked at was perfect. Now that they are here they want to rent a house instead. They are on some website and every house they click on they ask me where it is. How the hell should I know?!?! It's a large metro.

And instead of helping they basically think we (me and 3 week old dd) should be able to run around with them all day. Yeah, cause we are getting the same 11 hours of sleep you got last night.

As much as I can't stand my mil I can't wait till she gets here. She gets what help really is to a new mom.

thomas930 · April 2014

MrsStanton87 said:

Little man is getting his circ right now. I can't go in the room but my heart is breaking. Poor love
It doesn't last long! And I think it hurts us more than them. DS got his done before we left the hospital and was good to go a few days ago.
Did you get the plasti-bell? That's what they do here. Also, did you give your LO any baby Tylenol?

DS1 had they plasti-bell. DS2 was non plasti-bell. DS1 had it done at 2 weeks and we ended up giving Tylenol. DS2 didn't need anything.

kseccomb17 · April 2014

I have so much on my plate right now. 3 year old+month old+DH with broken leg who's understandably helpless+college finals+breastfeeding stress+PPA+FIL & BIL coming to stay at my house for a week= sleepless, psychotic mama. Sorry I can't offer any advice. I'm skipping so much. Hugs and congrats to those who need. Hope you are all doing well.

rockstarlaw · April 2014

Hugs @kseccomb17‌ - don't be afraid to ask for help. Wish I could do something for you.

deidremaria · April 2014

All the hugs @kseccomb17‌
@PoppySeedWindsor‌ I really appreciate and value all the sweet positivity you always have to offer. I really hope you'll stick around and that break doesn't mean you'll be gone for good.

deidremaria · April 2014

I just took an awesome pic of my LO. Somehow he managed to have his middle finger sticking up. I'd share but my areola is all up in the pic. Sorry.

deidremaria · April 2014

I get so frustrated when nurses and people I general are all "since you're EBF make sure you drink plenty of water". Well gee. Do you know a human being who is parched and doesn't quench their thirst even though they've got access to lots of water? IM ALWAYS FUCKING THIRSTY FUCK FACE of course I'm gonna drink fluids regularly.

Stace0616 · April 2014

I have been downing water like nobody's business since my CS. And then even more once I started swelling a few days PP from the IV fluids and Pitocin. I may be swollen still, but my urine is so light that it's practically clear. Little victories, right?

cgoldian · April 2014

@aronie82‌ me, too! I realized today that I haven't left the house in almost 2 weeks! No wonder I'm feeling a little nuts.

MadBloom · April 2014

deidremaria said:
I just took an awesome pic of my LO. Somehow he managed to have his middle finger sticking up. I'd share but my areola is all up in the pic. Sorry.

I have one of those pictures too! It's hilarious but I don't think anyone here wants to see my boob haha.

MadBloom · April 2014

ColleenSwerb said:
Fuck face made me snort laugh.

The small bathroom is clean (thanks to poop-fest 2014), and I just cleaned the kitchen too. I was going to vacuum, but DS did this today. 0_o</p>

Bahaha. The one shoe is awesome.

cgoldian · April 2014

I cannot get the hang of my moby wrap. It's either too loose, too tight or I can't get DD's chin off of her chest. Back to YouTube I go....

snowbound · April 2014

KendraColeslaw said:
I put a onesie on my LO today for the first time (she's usually been in sleepers or swaddled) and it was pretty disastrous, poor thing. Their heads are so huge!! And working their stubborn arms into sleeves? Forget about it.

I prefer the onsies over the sleepers! LO can't get his legs in there properly and ends up all bunched up and uncomfortable looking. Plus it takes me forever to get him in them.

KatieGummow · April 2014

@cgoldian said:
I cannot get the hang of my moby wrap. It's either too loose, too tight or I can't get DD's chin off of her chest. Back to YouTube I go....

Me too. So frustrating!!!

@KendraColeslaw said:
I put a onesie on my LO today for the first time (she's usually been in sleepers or swaddled) and it was pretty disastrous, poor thing. Their heads are so huge!! And working their stubborn arms into sleeves? Forget about it.

This annoys me so much! I have to stretch the collar to bits and then their poor shoulders are exposed.. Grrr... I tend to use the onesies that have the snaps on one shoulder, it is more work but worth it in the end.

hlm184 · April 2014

I pull onesies up from the bottom... They all have those weird shoulders so I'm not stretching out the neck.

Emily041285 · April 2014

Oh with the poopy diapers today! I think she's lost half her body weight in poop so far! @-)

cgoldian · April 2014

hlm184 said:

I pull onesies up from the bottom... They all have those weird shoulders so I'm not stretching out the neck.

That's what I've been doing ever since the time I got her head stuck. Onesies and leg warmers are the preferred outfit in our house because DH complains about the footed sleepers being "too complicated". Plus, I can tuck her socks in under the leg warmers and they don't fall off!

scarles · April 2014

hlm184 said:
I pull onesies up from the bottom... They all have those weird shoulders so I'm not stretching out the neck.

This!! It's so much easier.

KatieGummow · April 2014

We are three weeks old!

Ashleypixie · April 2014

KendraColeslaw said:

I put a onesie on my LO today for the first time (she's usually been in sleepers or swaddled) and it was pretty disastrous, poor thing. Their heads are so huge!! And working their stubborn arms into sleeves? Forget about it.

I wish mine fit into sleepers! She's still so tiny that her feet just ball up in the crotch area and get stuck. Then she's got these dangly legs, poor thing. We do onesies with little pants.

Ashleypixie · April 2014

I am bored and cranky. Our power is out for some unknown reason and I'm sitting here in the dark. So glad baby is sleeping, I have no idea what I'd do with her. I took my contacts out and one fell into my bra and I can't find it. This may be my last diary entry.

cgoldian · April 2014

Ashleypixie said:

This may be my last diary entry.

Haha!

We're having a big thunderstorm and I am just waiting for our power to go out. DD is going to want to eat soon, I guess I should light some candles or something. Hope you get your power back soon!

nicole mackenzie · April 2014

Emily041285 said:
Well they want to move here in July. Two weeks ago the apartment they looked at was perfect. Now that they are here they want to rent a house instead. They are on some website and every house they click on they ask me where it is. How the hell should I know?!?! It's a large metro.

And instead of helping they basically think we (me and 3 week old dd) should be able to run around with them all day. Yeah, cause we are getting the same 11 hours of sleep you got last night.

As much as I can't stand my mil I can't wait till she gets here. She gets what help really is to a new mom.

Ugh that's annoying. I don't have the energy to do much at all besides stay awake to nurse. I can't imagine being a tour guide/ real estate agent.

deidremaria · April 2014

@Jessieann1020‌ I feel overwhelming amounts of guilt too. I always feel like I'm not doing enough for the baby even though his needs are met I always doubt myself. I hope it gets better for you, love. Yesterday I started feeling pretty lonely but it was only while he was awake and I felt soooo guilty for that because even though I spent my days at home while bf worked when I was pregnant I was never lonely.Of course I feel even more guilty when I cry about the guilt and other stressful things when I could be enjoying my son. This motherhood thing is an almost bigger mind fuck than pregnancy

deidremaria · April 2014

AprilMay9 said:
I would really like a chicken pot pie and a Reuben for dinner.

I think I'm destined to have plain grilled chicken though. :'(

OMG a Reuben sounds sooo good right now. Haven't had one in ages. I may treat myself to one tomorrow.

nicole mackenzie · April 2014

MadBloom said:

deidremaria said:
I just took an awesome pic of my LO. Somehow he managed to have his middle finger sticking up. I'd share but my areola is all up in the pic. Sorry.
I have one of those pictures too! It's hilarious but I don't think anyone here wants to see my boob haha.

I have an adorable picture of LO nursing ( no middle finger ). I love it but is clearly too much boob for showing off her adorable expression.

thomas930 · April 2014

Jessieann1020 said:

I feel so guilty all the time. Please tell me this goes away? I told DH that I needed a break for a little while and I felt like an awful mother. I could tell any other mom that it's important to get a break from baby but when I say it for myself I feel so bad. I feel guilty when I don't get enough done around the house, when I don't make enough milk, when I wish he would fall asleep. All of these things I know I shouldn't be upset about but I still feel that way.

I can't say that mommy guilt will ever go away but you get better at managing it. You have no rational mind right now...but it will return

deidremaria · April 2014

aronie82 said:
I took a video of LO nursing because if the cute happy noises he makes.

Aren't those sounds just the best. This is a great idea. I totally wanna go back to listening to those sounds once he's weaned.

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