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schrijiver · November 2014

Connor and I had mother/son newborn pics done today. Can't wait to see how they turn out. It's cold (at least for NC) so we are snuggled on the couch with my favorite blanket. He's on his side all curled into me and I love it. I could lay this way forever.

minibean16 · November 2014

Curlyfries851 said:

bethas said:
As a complete aside, we are watching Mulan right now, and singing the "I'll Make a Man out of You" song. How is it possible to have the hots for a shirtless cartoon character? Wth is wrong with me??
I was always more of a prince Eric, a la little mermaid kinda girl, myself...lol

He is, by far, the hottest prince. Prince Charming has nothing on him.

Jan1214 · November 2014

I am being induced tomorrow at 7 AM! I'm nervous, but I'm also so excited. My sisters and aunt and uncle are here for the big event, and we're all going to a nice dinner tonight. I was hesitant at first about being induced, and of course I'm still worried that I won't progress, but my cervix looks favorable. And being able to be with family for a pre-celebration is a nice bonus.

MissN06 · November 2014

@Jan1214‌ I was induced with a favorable cervix and finished dilating with very little pitocin. I started 3 cm and 80% effaced. Good luck tomorrow.

snarkylibrarian · November 2014

Thanks for the support all! I hope once the baby comes, he'll see the reality of how much work mamas put in. Our relationship has always been 50/50 in finances, housework, etc. Since I've become pregnant, I've tried not to ask for too much accommodation at work or at home, but sometimes I just can't do it all. And to @bethas I hope that your DH isn't actually acting like it's on vacation. That would piss me off so bad!

I can't remember who was talking about it the other day on the inside babies thread, but someone was talking about having anxiety about their relationship changing. I totally feel this. We're already more impatient with each other and on edge now that our due date is getting closer.

And yes, my job is definitely more high stress than DH's, but don't let that deter any of you from libraries. Most are not like that at all! I work at very large, urban, downtown library where many of our regulars have mental health problems, addiction problems, and/or are homeless. Your neighborhood library is not likely to be like this, I promise! You might have a sprinkling of craziness that comes with free public spaces, but not hundreds of people with problems.

BridgetThoams · November 2014

@MissN06‌ pregnant at 6 week apt?!?! That's absurd, one of my biggest fears right now is getting pregnant. Also I totally know what you mean I thought I would have no desire at all to have sex, but it takes every bit of self control not to jump H. What is this?

Carebella · November 2014

@FhSTAR81‌ That is beyond awful and unfair. FX it heals quickly. This is the last thing you need.

ssstephanie214 · November 2014

MissN06 said:
I'm sleep deprived, tired, & sore still from the c-section; however, DH has been so awesome that I'm trying not to jump him. WTF how can I feel this way already. I never understood people who have children less then 11 months apart but these last few days I'm starting to get it. I'm behaving myself but it is hard. I know women who went to their 6 week check up pregnant and don't want to be that person.

Dying to have sex with my man x5. I'm anxious though about how it is gonna go, how he responds, how different it'll be.

FhSTAR81 said:
I'm pretty sure my c-section incisions are infected.

Smelly/oozy/warm/red around the edges? That would really suck

flutterbuggie said:
Ugh the constant worry is so exhausting. I really am worried that DD isn't getting enough to eat. My boobs always feel so empty. She's only had one poopy diaper today so far too. Ugh I just hate the constant guessing I feel like I am doing.

I'm sure you are doing great. My mom bought me the "what to expect in the first year" book and it is a great reference and also not preachy. I had the same worries as you--looked some stuff up in the book, it was helpful.

mommymeg143 · November 2014

I'm with you ladies on having a full force sex drive again!! Pregnant at 6 weeks post partum is frightening though!!

Speaking of...when do periods start up again?

abbyful · November 2014

mommymeg143 said:
I'm with you ladies on having a full force sex drive again!! Pregnant at 6 weeks post partum is frightening though!!

Speaking of...when do periods start up again?

My doctor says nothing in the vagina for 6 weeks!

Period start-up varies greatly. With DS, I pumped at work until 10.5 months, breastfed morning/evening until he was over a year. My period came back the same week he turned 1 year old. But some people get it right away even if they are EBF-ing. And it can vary from pregnancy to pregnancy.

BridgetThoams · November 2014

mommymeg143 said:
I'm with you ladies on having a full force sex drive again!! Pregnant at 6 weeks post partum is frightening though!!

Speaking of...when do periods start up again?

I've read/ heard if you are BF you shouldn't get your period for as long as you exclusively BF.
I'm 2 weeks pp when does the bleeding stop?

crizz13 · November 2014

I am afraid to dtd - I'm 2 weeks pp and I still haven't looked down there!! It is amazing to see DH as a daddy though. So sexy.

In other news I just had my first glass of wine in 10 months. It was amazing. And now I will probably fall asleep in under 10 minutes.

sweetbabyrahe · November 2014

Y'all are crazy...I'm still way too tired to think about sex. Also, my pp period first came about 9 months but I have PCOS and bf for the 1st year.

mommymeg143 · November 2014

Thank you, ladies!! I am BFing so that makes me excited because I'm not in a hurry to get it!!

songbirdsinging55 · November 2014

bethas said:
Mamas who have had thrush - would a let down burn?

yes, it stings. Especially when he first latches.

smboswell1 · November 2014

I hope sex is still the same! I'm terrified it's going to hurt or something is going to go wrong. Eh. 3 more weeks!

turtles7 · November 2014

LO has been feeding every hour today. I really hope this doesn't continue through the night because I really need a break.

BridgetThoams · November 2014

I am obsessed with sparkling cider. I don't really like to drink so no alcohol during pregnancy was no big deal. But in the 9th month and PP I just can't get enough sparkling cider. Its soooo good!

Also H is in the army and has a report date of Dec. 5 to GA. We live in NH and I am 2 weeks PP. So moving is happening very soon for us. But I think we have come to the decision that I am going to stay here till after Christmas. He will come back for Christmas and then I will go to GA with him after that. Logically it makes the most sense, because we don't even have a place to live yet. But thats 20 days that I won't see him and he won't be able to see LO. It just makes me sad

meeshybee · November 2014

Is it time for Monday Bitchfest yet? Today was by far the worst day. The girls got up fighting, which woke up LO early, which prompted the girls to ask for breakfast, which led to a tantrum when I told them to wait for DS to get up... and it only got worse.

I ended up having to do emergency surgery on the dryer, the girls fought all day long, and my mother showed up "helped" me clean (which really means passive aggressively telling me I should be doing it while giving the kids ice cream which makes a huge mess). Meanwhile, I'm still in my PJ's at 2pm because every time LO does a one-off cry in her sleep the girls charge into her room to "calm her down" so she wasn't sleeping for more than 20-30 minutes.

Oh, and DH called and said I'm not talking to his parents enough. What am I supposed to say to them? "Hi, we're still here and she's still a baby. Okay, bye."

*headdesk* *headdesk* *headdesk*

Thanks for listening to me rant.

lizgrace03 · November 2014

MissN06 said:

I'm sleep deprived, tired, & sore still from the c-section; however, DH has been so awesome that I'm trying not to jump him. WTF how can I feel this way already. I never understood people who have children less then 11 months apart but these last few days I'm starting to get it. I'm behaving myself but it is hard. I know women who went to their 6 week check up pregnant and don't want to be that person.

Am I the only one still too banged up and bleeding to consider sex right now?

Ineedmorecoffee · November 2014

bethas said:

songbirdsinging55 said:

bethas said:
Mamas who have had thrush - would a let down burn?
yes, it stings. Especially when he first latches.

Thank you. I am crying I am in so much pain, and it is getting worse. I chalked it up to improper latch for two weeks but now the letdowns sting too and it burns between feedings, where it didn't before. Guess I am going to the doctor.

I'm so sorry. I had horrible thrush with my first baby and we kept swapping it back and forth. I had to take diflucan 2 times and it didn't help but gentian violet on my nipples and extra virgin coconut oil cleared it up! Hope you feel better soon.

Ineedmorecoffee · November 2014

I didn't tear but I'm way too scared to look down there! I did just have a baby yesterday though lol. The thought of sex makes me want to barf.

songbirdsinging55 · November 2014

DS won't sleep anywhere but on my chest or on my lap on the boppy. Each time he falls asleep, I go to bring him to the bassinet and he wakes up. Either hungry or needs to poop. I still haven't had more than a few hours of sleep. I don't know what to do.

crizz13 · November 2014

@songbirdsinging55‌ no advice, just commiserating with you. Our LO does the same. Is a great sleeper....when someone is holding her. She's 12 days old and I feel like I've spent 12 days scouring the Internet for answers. Most of what I've found is basically "wait it out." Easy to say, hard to do. Especially when you're exhausted!!

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