@4deep just keep encouraging her towards help. It's hard to know how to ask for it when you're in the thick of it, but sadness can quickly turn to PPD. If you think she needs medical or professional help, encourage her to go. I wish I'd had more people looking out for me and speaking that into my life.
@4deep also if you see signs like @christycalifornia said please please encourage her to get help! it took me way too long and I wish someone could have seen the signs earlier to let me know.
@swizz09 you are totally fine! and I so so feel you!
The look on DSs face when we suck his boogers makes me feel like I’m sucking his brains out. Highly recommend a nose frida tho as weird and gross as it may look.
@djh513 I totally understand what you're feeling. First birthdays really are mainly for us, though. He'll have fun just being around you two and playing. Anything else is just extra.
Thanks. Logically, I know this, so it’s good to hear it again!
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014 Married: August 2015 DS: Nov 2016 (36w) Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
Boy I have a lot in my brain to dump today. I haven't told DH I'm pregnant yet. He was gone all week at a training center for work and was supposed to come home Friday, but instead he got a call that his dad was not going to survive the weekend (stage 4 prostate cancer). He went to be with his dad while I took more tests just to see the bfp over and over. His dad passed away in the wee hours this morning. He got home this evening and I fed him and his mom and sisters. Thinking about waiting until Tuesday to tell him - that's his birthday. He really wants this but I think he might need time to process. It's going to be a difficult holiday season for our family.
Oh man, @squeezebean. That's so much! I'm so sorry for you and your husband and his family. You're all in my prayers. Whenever you tell him, I'm sure it'll be the right time. You're an intuitive woman to know he'd need space. He'll probably go through every emotion there is at the news. But a baby is always a reason for joy, even when there's sorrow. Sounds like you already know this, and you're going to be a great comfort to him as he goes through this new season.
@squeezebean I’m so sorry about your FIL. My grandma passed away this weekend too. Death is never convenient but it’s definitely especially hard around the holidays. Sending love to your family! I’m sure surprising your H on his birthday will be the best present ever!
I feel like the only person who celebrates Christmas that didn’t decorate yet. I just wanted to wait until after thanksgiving lol. I feel so much pressure!
@hillbillywife I always have good intentions to decorate after Thanksgiving but often don't get to it until a week later. Or two...or three. You're in good company here, my friend.
@christycalifornia thank goodness I’m not alone! Last year we procrastinated some on our hunt for a real tree and ended up picking a tree from some random person that sold trees out of their back yard. It was the worst tree shopping experience ever lol. I told DH like a month ago that the Saturday after thanksgiving is THE DAY cuz I will not shop someone’s backyard again!
I know! @hillbillywife not because I shopped in a back yard (that sounds really sketch), but I feel like every year I don't make a point of getting one THAT WEEKEND I end up going last minute and the trees are awful.
Also, I am on team get a tree Saturday after Thanksgiving, but only because buying a local one is gonna cost me $40 or more, and if I am going to spend that much its going up the minute they go on sale, haha.
@squeezebean I am so sorry. My FIL passed away this time last year due to stage four prostate cancer, such an evil cancer. Hopefully this pregnancy will give your family something to look forward to during all the sadness. Hugs to you all.
We have two sleeping beauties in heaven. Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016. Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015. They will be forever missed.
I feel like the only person who celebrates Christmas that didn’t decorate yet. I just wanted to wait until after thanksgiving lol. I feel so much pressure!
I always decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving. I like waiting till then. I don’t feel like I’m infringing upon the Thanksgiving holiday, but I also get to enjoy it for the full month of December! Win, win!
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014 Married: August 2015 DS: Nov 2016 (36w) Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
@squeezebean I’m very sorry to hear about your FIL. What a rough weekend. I think you’re very wise to wait a few days and let your DH process his emotions. It will be a lovely birthday gift and will bring joy to his grieving heart ❤️
Re: Weekend Brain Dump (Randoms) 11/18-19
I wish I could be more happy and glowy about being perpetually hungover.
@swizz09 you are totally fine! and I so so feel you!
Also, I just did a little workout after a day of feeling mildly like crap and it felt great! My headache and upset stomach are both gone!
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014
Married: August 2015
DS: Nov 2016 (36w)
Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
Boy I have a lot in my brain to dump today. I haven't told DH I'm pregnant yet. He was gone all week at a training center for work and was supposed to come home Friday, but instead he got a call that his dad was not going to survive the weekend (stage 4 prostate cancer). He went to be with his dad while I took more tests just to see the bfp over and over. His dad passed away in the wee hours this morning. He got home this evening and I fed him and his mom and sisters. Thinking about waiting until Tuesday to tell him - that's his birthday. He really wants this but I think he might need time to process. It's going to be a difficult holiday season for our family.
Also, I am on team get a tree Saturday after Thanksgiving, but only because buying a local one is gonna cost me $40 or more, and if I am going to spend that much its going up the minute they go on sale, haha.
Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016.
Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015.
They will be forever missed.
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014
Married: August 2015
DS: Nov 2016 (36w)
Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)