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May 2018 Moms
mileswithmyles
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STM+ Check-In Week of 11/1
mileswithmyles
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How far along are you?
How old are your other kids?
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
How old are your other kids?
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
Re: STM+ Check-In Week of 11/1
How old are your other kids? DS is 3.5
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? I'm watching my BFF go through this adjustment right now. Our sons are 6 days apart and she just had baby #2 about 10 days ago. I am worried about how I will handle DS's needs while nursing. Any TTMs with tips or experience with that?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: DS has moved on from wanting to throw the baby in the trash, thank goodness! He kisses my belly sometimes and asks to see pictures of the baby. He is very interested in his BFF's little brother right now. I am excited to take him to the ultrasound on 11/11 so he can see the baby. He asked me if he can talk to the baby.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking? I love most Broadway musicals and don't usually broadcast that because it is pretty nerdy.
12 w 4 days
How old are your other kids?
DD is almost 17 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Not really a question, just venting. My DD got a runny nose Monday morning and loss of appetite at lunch time that day. By dinner she started throwing up and threw up 8 times by 2AM. Since then she's had several hour long stretches where she's been good followed by more throwing up. She can't keep down solids and sometimes even pedialyte or breast milk won't stay down. Just got back from the doctor and they said she probably has a stomach virus and a cold and that it might be a week before she's back to eating. Fortunately, they said she's well hydrated considering her illness and to keep pushing fluids. Ugh!! She's so tired and just wants to eat but food won't stay down. Its the saddest thing and I hate seeing her like this.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
Current joy is that I got to hear the heart beat of our little bean on Monday. Doctor was able to find it right away. I always love hearing that sweet sound and its so reassuring that everything is going ok so far.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
I really have no shame in any of the music that I like. I tend to like more rock and alternative, but do jam to some trendy pop stuff, blues, classic rock, musicals, etc. Maybe something like Shawn Mendez? I catch myself singing in the car to some of his songs on the radio.
How old are your other kids? DD is almost 3
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Money. We've been discussing back and forth whether for me to return to work or become a SAHM. I feel like I need to be home, but it would be tough financially. I've considered selling Lularoe clothing to help make ends meet, but I'm worried it'll take too much time away from my children.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: My BFF / cousin-by-marriage is expecting her third in June. I'm so stinking excited we get to experience pregnancy together!
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking? I love funk music and Michael Jackson. DH hates it, so I generally don't listen to it that much anymore when he's around. It's not something I hide though lol.
BFP 2/25/14 EDD 11/5/14 BD 11/4/14
BFP 8/26/17 EDD 5/5/18
11w3d. If you ask dh, we're 12 weeks almost every day this week. He cannot remember we hit a new week on Sundays. I blame the recent lack of sleep this past month.
How old are your other kids?
Omg. They're 23 months tomorrow!!!! It hurts my heart. We just sent out their birthday invites. How are my babies almost 2?
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
I am super worried about going from 2 to 3. Right now, I have an arm to cuddle both kids when they're upset, but I won't have 3 arms when the new baby comes.
I am also slightly pissed and upset by this question. DH said to me the other night that I've been different this pregnancy and asked if I'm even enjoying it like I did the previous pregnancy. Ummm, wtf is that kind of question? They're 2 different experiences. Our last pregnancy was after years ofnl struggling, losses, and ivf transfers. I also had no job other than growing our babies. This time around, I'm still in shock we're pregnant AND I have to chase 2 toddlers all day. So no, I am not enjoying this pregnancy as much because I don't have the time or energy to!!
Sorry! That was a longer vent than intended. I promise my DH isn't a total idiot. He just asks dumb questions at times that turn heated because I'm exhausted.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
We recently had a family photo shoot. It was already planned, but when we found out we were expecting, I asked if she could take announcement photos. She was excited and bought each kid a "I'm a bug sister/brother" book. So sweet. And the twins love "reading" their books or when we read them to them. So I'm getting excited to see them as big siblings. It'll be a handful for a few years, but man, they'll be so close and have so much fun growing up together.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
Honestly, I'm pretty open about my awful taste in music at my age now. I just don't really care if people judge that I rock out to T Swift or that I cry along to country ballads or if I belt out (horribly) songs from Wicked.
It was actually really funny because until DD was a year old, if she was upset in the car, we could put on any Taylor Swift song and she'd stop crying. Legit any one of her songs. And no other artist could do it. I am thinking maybe I listened to her a lot when I would drive to my many doctor appointments while pregnant?
@zizzabell523 I have heard that a lot of people have had trouble with LLR lately. It might be worth looking into some of the current lawsuits before you commit
@k5678 that makes me fee better!
@suchaglencoco your pictures sound adorable. And IKWYM about "enjoying" pregnancy. This one is a lot harder on me for sure. It was way easier to feel like crap and rest when I was just responsible for me. And your music story makes me think of Friends when Emma would only stop crying if they played "Baby Got Back." LOL!
And what does it say about me that I definitely tried "Baby Got Back"!
There definitely a few times where I had Swift blasting and had to apologize to the angry teen at the drive thru for my daughter's taste in music.
@suchaglencoco that is so sweet the photographer bought both them books. I also dont feel like I have the time I had as a FTM to enjoy or think about this pregnancy. I keep thinking I am not as sick or whatever because I literally dont have time to think about my physical or emotional health because I am running behind a toddler.
@arteduc8 I hope your DD feels better soon. My DD is 17 months as well and I hate when she is sick like that.
How far along are you? 11 Weeks 5 days
How old are your other kids? 17 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Still trying to fully wean DD. I partly miss that bond but I need my boobs to myself for a few months before the next baby. DD is starting to be sweet to my stomach and will rub it. Is anyone else feeling like this pregnancy is completely different? Again it goes back to chasing a toddler around but I feel like wonder woman because I dont have a choice to just sit and relax. Selfishly wanting my daughter to have a sister. I think there is a bond between sisters good and bad I want her to experience that so bad.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: Just seeing how being a big sister changes DD.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking? I really have no shame in my music choice. I listen to everything pretty much.
How far along are you? 14 weeks
How old are your other kids? 4.5 & 2
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: The girls are getting along so well and this pregnancy has been easier in a way because they can entertain each other.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking? Nickelback
Unfortunately, a lot of companies that say they're great for sahms aren't unless you can get a ton of people to sign up under you.
And thank you ladies. It's good to know I'm not the only one who isn't just bubbly and glowing this pregnancy.
12 weeks 5 days
How old are your other kids?
6years
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Is it normal for my son to literally not care that I am pregnant? I worry that going from an only child to having a baby brother or sister might be an adjustment though he has always said and still does that he wants a brother or sister.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
This is my last pregnancy! Can't wait to have my baby. I don't enjoy pregnancy at all.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
I don't think my likes in music is too controversial. I like rock and punk and alternative. The one controversial dislike I have is probably my total hatred of Nirvana. Being in Washington state, ugh everyone is about them. I think they are totally overrated!
9w 6d
How old are your other kids?
2 years
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
We travel at least twice a year for DH’s work. We’re on a trip right now and thinking of having another kid added into the chaos of traveling...I don’t know how we’ll do it!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
DS LOVED trick or treating last night, it was so adorable. It would be fun to do a family costume next year.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
Hmm I’m not too ashamed of any of my musical choices! I listen to a little bit of everything
13w3d
How old are your other kids?
18 months this month!!!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
I babysit my 11 month old niece once a week and my son and her seem to pick on each other all day. If one is crying the other always cries, they bite and push...it makes for a really long day. And makes me worry that my son will not take well to another baby. But he'll be 2 by the time this baby is here, so maybe it won't be so bad?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
I'm so excited to try to breastfeed this one. I had no luck with number one because he was a preemie and just needed to gain weight fast and I was a nervous wreck and basically had too many things going against us. But I'm really hoping things are different this time around!
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
I'll admit to anything, no shame. I'm a huge fan of Elvis, Sir Elton John, Michael Jackson...no shame whatsoever!
How old are your other kids? 18 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Just that he's a climber...
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: Viking is showing signs of understanding the words we say. I think talking is the next step for him, and I'm waiting with baited breath
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking? Certain Christian artists. Namely Hillary Weeks, Jenny Phillps, Kenneth Cope, and Lex de Azevedo
How far along are you?
10+4
How old are your other kids?
10 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Question - on an average day my daughter would nap for about an hour at 9:30am and then an hour at 2pm but she's been skipping one of them lately. I wasn't expecting to go down to one nap a day yet. When did everyone else switch to one a day?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM
My daughter has just been acting cute as heck lately. I think we're finally in a break between teeth coming in so she's always in a good mood and has been learning all sorts of new tricks. I'm sure I just jinxed myself but this is a fun phase! I'm excited about adding another fun baby to the mix!
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
I listen to Justin Bieber's Never Say Never album sometimes. So sue me!
12+6
How old are your other kids?
2.5 year old daughter
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
We recently switched from diapers to pull-ups at night and the pull-ups were leaking about 1/3 of the time. Last night we tried half-waking her up and taking her to the potty right before we went to bed at 10:30 or so. It worked -- she went to the potty and her pull-up did not get so full overnight that it leaked! We will be trying this again. Hopefully this will be the key to dry beds...until we night-train her.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM.
My daughter is starting to talk more about the baby in Mommy's tummy. And she mentioned again how she needs a "pink sister" in the backseat of the car to talk to. It's so cute!
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
Mmmm, probably the younger singers, like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, etc. They (and their fans) make me feel so old, but they have catchy songs!
I used to watch my neighbor's kid when my daughter was 2-2.5; the other kid is 8 months younger. It was always tough to watch them both, but I was really pleased to see how well my daughter behaved and seemed to understand that her friend needed my extra attention. Hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised by your soon-to-be-older one!
@fraufarbissina my DS went to one 1 hour nap at 9 months and at about twenty months gave up naps almost always. He occasionally takes one but maybe once a week, unless it's in the car going somewhere in the afternoon.
@suchaglencoco when my DS was little it took us blasting the Beastie Boys and doing full on squats while holding him to get him to sleep. It later was okay as long as it was just hip hop or rap. I once walked through Kroger with him in the baby carrier singing Gangsters Paradise because it was the only rap song I know all the words to!
How far: 10 weeks 6 days
How old are other kids: 2
Current concerns/questions: well right now I can't get my DS to stop chasing the dog and waving toys at him like he's going to hit him. The dog has never bit him, but doesn't really want to play with DS either. It's hard to blame the dog though when DS is so rough with them. The other dog doesn't mind it as much but she still doesn't want to be hit. I can't wait until I have a yard so the dogs can just go run outside and have more room away from DS.
Current joys/successes: DS has been sleeping so much better at night and staying in his own bed most nights. Sometimes he wakes up and cries out but he will go back down if I just rub his back a minute. And we have now gone two weeks without any nursing at all. He's even stopped asking for it.
GTKY: I'm not really embarrassed by any of it. I like more rock music I guess but I also will listen to pop, country, classical, show tunes. I'm not picky!
@k5678 I listen to NPR a lot too!
13w6d
How old are your other kids?
19 months (what? How?)
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Well I had a breakdown today over how to handle reading J's 75,000 books he has to have read to him every single day, and nursing a newborn so... It'll work out when this one is here, but damn I'm stressing over everything I can possibly stress over for right now.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
I've decided that if this one is a girl we are going to dress her up as a chicken for the first Halloween she is walking, and J will be Hei Hei from moana.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
I'm too old to not admit to listening to music... My list of music I find overrated and can't stand is quite expansive though
13+2
How old are your other kids?
3.5 yo twins
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
The girls are back to being awake until at least 11 pm if they sleep for even 10 minutes in the car, and nothing I do seems to keep them awake in the car. So it's been a fun week......
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
They are rubbing and kissing my belly more often, and it's really cute. Went to my midwives again yesterday and heard the heart beat. Also got my prescription for my A/S, and I can schedule it for my birthday if I want
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
I'm also in the "don't give a crap what other people think of my likes" boat. I listen to pretty much everything, except country and I don't usually like most "new" music.
@suchaglencoco If I had a nickel for every time I listened to Shake It Off, I would be a millionaire. My girls LOVED it, and it would calm them down every time.
To everyone else, I feel like there are too many to tag, this pregnancy has also been much more unpleasant and hard than my first. Being pregnant with twins was definitely not easy, and was very uncomfortable, but MH told me last time that I was "never nicer than when I was pregnant." This time we've been at each other's throats. I finally lost it on him the other day and told him this pregnancy I have had less sleep, I'm more nauseated, our house is messier, I'm more irritable and cranky (because of the reasons listed above) and I'm home alone with two 3 year olds every night by myself. And I feel like he hasn't been quite as forgiving this time around as far as wanting me to rest and take it easy, etc. Taking care of kids when you're pregnant is no joke, and while I definitely wouldn't say I enjoyed my first pregnancy, this one is definitely more un-enjoyable than my first.
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
@sandbar517 my husband has been so much less sensitive to how tired I am this time around. We are constantly arguing about who gets to take a nap or who gets to sleep in a little later. I think it's pretty obvious that it should always be me but he's not getting that! Aghhh!!!
How old are your other kids? 2 YO boy
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
question... I plan to ask my midwive but curious what everyone else does. When, if ever, does it become an issue to carry your toddler while pregnant?
Any baby wearing Mama's? Do you still wear while pregnant (assuming it doesn't constrict the bump?)
I have always heard conflicting things about weight limits of what we carry while pregnant and never thought much of it all... but now I have a 35 lbs toddler...
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
I told my niece and nephew this week, and they were so cute giving DS "advice." DS keeps saying he wants "a seester" ... we shall see!
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
I love Ed Sherran which I don't usually hide, but I have seen several comments on here about people disliking his music, so... I'll throw that out there.
also, I like songs from musicals. Nerdy or not.
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
Other kid: 2.5 year old son
Challenges: with my hyperemesis my mother in law has been taking care of DS most days and he went from being 90% potty trained/wearing underware to not at all potty trained/wearing pull-ups after spending 4 days at her house. She doesn’t try at all and then says “I don’t know why he won’t potty for me”. He goes potty for me, my husband, and my parents because we (shocker) put him on the potty. She just says “Logan do you need to go potty” and he says “no” and she doesn’t do anything else. He says “no” to EVERYTHING!!! So we have been working on getting him back in potty mode but I’m somewhat useless until I start feeling better.
Joys/successes: my son is such a love (and a tornado of energy). It makes me so happy to see him giving out hugs and kisses.
GTYK: I like jam bands. Not ashamed but a lot of people are judgy about it so I don’t usually announce it. Also love classic rock and bluegrass.
Also I wish I could take naps. I've never been able to very well. Even when DS was up all night I just cant fall asleep during the day. I guess I know from where he gets it!
13+5
How old are your other kids?
16 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Question/concern:
It may be a bit early to worry about this, but is anyone faced with the decision of having a repeat csection or a vbac? I had a csection with my first due to him being frank breach. My OB said that I'm a good candidate for a vbac unless I choose to elect a csection. I'm having so much anxiety over the vbac option because it's such an unknown at this point, and so much can occur that would result in a csection anyway...but I keep feeling like an elective surgery is just unnecessary and that if I chose that route, it would almost be a cop out? Not that it's an easier route, but I just don't know what to think. I'm so nervous about the fact that I have to make the decision this time around.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
My little guy smiles and says "baaaybaaay" whenever he sees one, so I am just imagining this carrying through until the baby comes and he will love having he/she around. Could totally not work this way.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
None come to mind
I required a c section last time due to preeclampsia and twin A being in a terrible position where we worried if I started pushing, she'd be in immediate distress and would require a c section. I know it was the best decision, but a small part of me feels it was a cop out because I was given the option.
We all want the same thing- healthy momma and baby after the delivery. Whatever gets you there is the best decision. I think when the time comes, you'll know what your right choice is. Every baby and every pregnancy is different so this one could end up being in the perfect position to come out in 5 pushes.
How old are your other kids? 3.5 and 2
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Sleep. It’s always been sleep, it probably will always be sleep. I can handle the other challenges (mostly), but this is killing me. And DH is even taking the brunt of it. I don’t know what I’m going to do when it gets even worse in May. DLS is stupid. Colds are stupid. Pacifiers are stupid. And sensory kids that get lose their minds when it’s not even their birthday are stupid too. Well maybe not stupid but so hard. Feeling depressed and overwhelmed.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: My older handled my youngers birthday party really well. At least while the guests were around.... Seriously though it’s gotta be so hard to be 3 and not be the center of attention and no get any gifts. I was proud of her maturity.
GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking? I haven’t purposely listened to a specific artist of my choosing in years, so I have no idea. I guess I turn on Enya pandora sometimes when I’m getting too worked up...
And agree - this has been my hardest pregnancy so far. And no, I’m not enjoying it. Why would anyone enjoy being sick? And what does that have to with wanting or loving the baby? That’s a ridiculous expectation that you have to enjoy the process just because the end result is desired.
@RachelT1234 I'm sorry I don't have experience but I hope you get to have the delivery that you want, either way. I agree, whatever's best for mom and baby is the right choice not a cop out at all!