It's official. I've hit regular status at this bakery. They don't even ask my order anymore. I was setting up my workstation and my coffee magically appeared.
5 days til due date and I'm sooooooooo done. I'm sitting back watching this kid practice breathe through my belly and I'm like "I'm glad you're comfortable, but it's time to GTFO".
@nimmle I’ve always kind of wanted to be a regular somewhere lol.
Today is mt first day home alone with 3 kiddos. It’s less scary than I thought it would be! But every time I see all three of them in the same field of vision it’s like mind blowing. Lol 3 kids?!?
@nimmle I hope he decides to come soon! The restaurant I go to often for my lunch break starts making my food when they see me walking in the door. It’s both really nice and slightly embarrassing that I’m there so much and I’m that predictable lol.
AFM, I’ve been lurking and trying to keep up. Congrats to everyone who has had their babies recently!
My mom has the three older kids today so I can take Sloane to her pedi appt and DH is back at work today. So I have a few minutes to write out her birth story. It’s been a little crazy adjusting to 4 kids but overall were doing well!
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@hillbillywife my H and I are still in awe that we have kid(s) now. Like plural. Two of them. It’s so weird lol.
I’m home alone with the two kiddos today, I’m not as worried as I thought I would be, but DS is in a great mood so it feels more manageable. He actually asked to hold DD this morning, pic in spoiler because it’s too cute, he wanted to show her his new car and started pointing out her tiny fingers and his big fingers.
yay to all us making it through the day and keeping more than 1 child alive and fed haha! Crystal light energy is actuallg amazjnf and has lots of caffeine. I'm fairly certain it is the only reason Im not constantly passed out haha. DD may be trying to kill her sister with love. covering her face with blankets because "sister is cold" and trying to fling her out of the rock n play so she can "rock her to sleep" very sweet but also terrifying.
Ugh guyssss I asked my mom to come today since my H is back to work, I really just wanted some help with toddler nap time and then for her to take him to the playground so he could get out of the house. Well she’s been here for a couple hours and I’m already regretting it. She put my son down and now she’s sitting next to me on the couch trying to do something on her phone and cursing/talking to herself because whatever shes trying to do isn’t working. I finally told her feeding the baby is hard work right now and I need a calm environment and she said okay but then kept doing it! Now she’s on the phone with some help line trying to fix whatever her issue is and I just don’t want to listen to it. I feel like it’s gonna be such a long summer of trying to keep my toddler occupied by myself. I’m so lost as to how to do that and take care of a newborn. Feeling kind of bummed.
@zande2016 ugh that would annoy me so much. I feel like Mom can sometimes has that "mother knows best" mentality that their ideas trump ours. Like, I love you but Look lady, this is my house and my kids. Chill out or get out lol.
Congrats to all the new mamas - and woo-hoo to all the multiples mom's juggling more than one alone!
@nimmle that is awesome! We have a local restaurant I really wish we went to more - they always remember us even if it's been MONTHS and when DD was really little they'd even entertain her and carry her around the restaurant so we could eat warm food at the same time. We ate there the night before DD was born and will be going tonight to continue the tradition for DS. @lindsayleigh1989 that is exactly my fear for DD and the baby >_< she likes to play hide and go seek by putting blankets over her or other peoples faces, or share her lovee right in someone's face...where's that toddler force field when we need it!? @zande2016 I'm so sorry help isn't working out I have no real help but completely commiserate - I stopped asking parents and in-laws for help a long time ago because either I call when I'm really desperate because they said call if you need ANYTHING and then they won't help, or they come and make everything worse. Plus I just don't like people. I hope you find a groove.
AFM my final me-day did not start great... I'll save for a BF but nothing is going to plan so here I sit bumping and watching Pirates of Penzance because Kevin Kline in thigh high leather boots usually cheers me up. Then I'll finish up the milestone blocks I decided to make last minute and double check the hospital bag. Eventually I'll try to home-spa it up with nair and flat iron my hair so I don't have to worry about hair of any type while in the hospital.
@lindsayleigh1989 my youngest (23 months) is stressing me out too. His “pats” to her head are way too rough and he can’t be trusted to be near her alone.
@zande2016 I usually end up regretting asking my mom for help if were are around each other for too long. It’s so much nicer when she takes the kids to her house and I don’t have to witness all of the things that drive me crazy!
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@zande2016 MIL keeps asking if she can come over to “help” since today is my first day without DH. She got too used to coming over all the time bc she would ask DH when he was home and he always said yes. Now he’s gone and I’m like nope nope nope. But I’m like @gingerbride26 and I just don’t like people.
There are a couple new blisters on both of my hands and I am freaking out because I don't know what it is. They don't itch or hurt, but I want to make sure it's nothing that's dangerous for baby. I already called my GP but he can't see me today (maybe the NP can tomorrow) and I am waiting for a call back from my OB. I don't already have a dermatologist but maybe I need to find one. What do you think? I see things online about stress blisters...and I have had very little sleep the past few days...I mostly just want to know if it's something contagious or nothing at all. There is one on my other hand in the same area that is flatter and then a couple pinhead sized ones. I feel a little silly, like maybe I have had these and just didn't notice before today. I need sleep...
@flockofmoosen3 I think your okay. They don’t look like anything to worry about.
I am crazy! This was an unplanned pregnancy- we had decided to be one and done. Now I’m telling H we need to just try for the boy and have another. He doesn’t think it’s a good idea because of money. I hate being pregnant but I feel like we need our “boy”. Haha crazy hormones.
Oh man it’s gotten worse. Many comments about how my H doesn’t fold laundry enough, we failed to have enough milk in the house, the new washing machine we chose is “weird”, we are keeping the baby clothes in the wrong place, the dish washer hasn’t been run enough and is overfilled, etc etc etc. I finally snapped - sorry, I’ve been a little busy to keep up with the house work and shopping lately. Her response, I know honey I’m not criticizing you. Uhhh oh okay, glad to know you pointing out every thing wrong with our house is not to be taken as criticism. Currently hiding in the bedroom with the baby and letting her deal with the toddler. YUP it’s been a while since I’ve put laundry away, and my room is a mess. And I really don’t care!
@zande2016 my house is exactly the same. I don’t feel bad. I just vacuumed yesterday for the first time in like two months. And we have 2 cats that shed. And I only did the living room. Whatever. It’s my house, deal with it or clean when you come over.
@zande2016 Love tits for support. So sorry she is just stressing you out! Confession I set up camp in our living room. i get everything i need for myself and baby for yhe day and set up a spot on yhe couch. We do decent amount of tv time but right now thats what i can manage with the cluster feeding We do lots of coloring on the coffee table so I can still color with her or read books. Target has cheap art supplies right now I have stocked up. I also try to take her outside just in our yard in yhe afternoon so she can play with chalk. I usuallt use my moby so i can be a little more mobile. Hope that helps some. It is hard with two so little but know there is no right or wrong way to do this is
@acunamatada love that picture @Sarafuss yes the head pats @flockofmoosen3 I sometimes get little tiny water warts. I would say you could definitely ask a GP or nurse line but they don't look very bad to me. @elizabethrn87 nothing wrong with that I would suggest waiting a little while before making any hard and firm decisions these hormones are a beast haha
@zande2016 there are five unfolded baskets of laundry in my room and more in the dryer. IDGAF. It’ll get folded when it gets folded. Or it’ll get used out of the baskets. Whatever.
I am home alone with my mom for the first time since DH went back to work. He was so sad about it poor guy cried multiple times in the past few days. My mom has been helpful but also sometimes she is kind of all over me and around all. The . Time. So it's a little intense. Aside from the occasional comments about how strange/different/wrong things are in the US vs Europe (all shit I've heard a million times already), I think I can manage her...
We apparently said goodbye to our morning nap post feeding and replaced it with 2 hours of "I'm awake but slightly fussy and can go time bomb on you at any time". Then we fed again 2 hours after dad left for work. And now after 30 minutes on my chest we are feeding again! Guessing it's all normal??
Yay for STM+ kicking butt even with overly affectionate LOs!
@nimmle I also think it is cool to be a regular! What did you get? DH got me our favorite almond croissant yesterday and we had it for breakfast this morning, so good!
@kissableviv I get a small coffee and a chocolate croissant. Sooo yummy. That's so sweet that your DH is sad about going back to work. It really is tough to leave such cuteness!
I miss my cricut so dang much my hands just aren't as steady as they used to but these will do until we find it and I can re-do them...I'll touch up the edges one more time once paint dries. DH is very happy they are in Cowboy colors (picture in spoiler). I also found that fugly pirate ruffle onsie I mentioned ages ago while we went through all the baby clothes this weekend! Hospital bag pretty much packed (just need toiletries and chargers I'm still using), and i tamed my eyebrows...trying to decide how much I care about hairless legs and non frizzy hair...
@zande2016 lovetits for support - my house is only clean ATM because DH went on some pre-baby cleaning binge - my room hasn't looked this good in probably a year - I'm sure if I took at pic next week after we're back home it'll be a mess again. Hide away!
@lindsayleigh1989 ugh DS is the same with blankets! I told him DD had a little nose so she needs lots of space to breathe, now he’s afraid to put blankets above her waist... Well see how long that one lasts.
@zande2016 my room looks exactly the same. I ran out of baskets, so now I have stacks of folded clothes on dressers and 4 folded baskets of laundry between my room and the basement. I basically live in PJ’s these days, so zero fucks given.
Monday confession... I’m eating chips and salsa in bed while LO is actually sleeping in her bassinet and DS is napping. I spilled some salsa on my shirt and reflexively went to lick it off... It tasted like baby barf. I guess I should shower.
@acunamatada I haven’t showered yet today either, and I smell. All those night sweats plus leaked milk plus baby spit up. Yuck. I’ll also confess, just scarfed down my sons frozen pizza (SO GOOD) and now I’m sneaking Oreos so he doesn’t notice and I don’t have to share with him.
Well, my moms gone. I told her to just come back Friday so I can take the baby to his pediatrician appointment. Meanwhile I am ordering some toddler toys and activities on amazon prime, just wish it wasn’t going to rain all week. Mickey Mouse clubhouse has been on the entire day....
@gingerbride26 hope the rest of the day and your dinner tonight go well, and happy early baby day!
+1 for night sweats, gross.
@moguippy I feel the exact same way about company right now. We spent the night with my in-laws on Friday night (AC trouble) and she still randomly stopped by, woke the baby, that afternoon because she just "had to see him". Blech.
@zande2016 my house looks the same or worse. I'm proud of myself today for loading and unloading the dishwasher and putting away DD's laundry.
My toddler asked for milk and we’re out so I told him he had to have water. He got super upset. I gave him half and half. He happily sucked it down. New parenting low
@MichelleAG05 thanks! I'm a bit happier with the blocks after re-outlining them a bit... now i'm watching breaking dawn as a guilty pleasure until fam gets home
@zande2016 i love it! I told DD that gatorade was "juice" when she had a stomach bug.... whatever keeps the peace
+1 for not having shoeered yet! Also, DH asked me to smell DS' head this morning because he wasn't sure if he spit up or vomited on his side (and then leaked on to his hair/head). Thanks dude, nothing I want more than test smelling potential vomit in the morning!
In other randoms, any new mom(FTM or not) checking for LO's breathing while they nap? After a feeding marathon, Milo went down an hour ago but now he is sleeping so heavily he is barely moving and I find myself going upstairs to check his breathing despite the monitor...also they breathe so differently than adults it's so weird to look at sometimes!
@kissableviv My LO isn't here yet, but sounds like what I will do forever. Apparently the first time I slept through the night as a baby my mom woke up in the morning convinced I was dead and ran into the room to find I was fine. I was also the second. So I guess she did that with my Sister too, lol. Probably never stops no matter how many kids you have.
@kissableviv always checking her breathing when she gets quiet.. She’s such a noisy sleeper sometimes when we get a minute of peace it’s almost unsettling lol.
My toddler asked for milk and we’re out so I told him he had to have water. He got super upset. I gave him half and half. He happily sucked it down. New parenting low
For a second there i thought you were gonna say you gave him breast milk lol
@kissableviv I honestly still check on my 22 month old’s breathing sometimes. If I check the monitor and he’s in some funky position or stays in the same position for over an hour, I can’t help it, I have to go put my hand on his chest and make sure I feel him breathing. I was so freaked out when he went into his own room at 5 months that I got the angel sense monitor with an alarm if he stops breathing. Now with this baby every time he Naps I go check him every hour or so to make sure he’s breathing. My sister who is 8 years older than me always told me she used to sneak into my room every night when I was a baby to make sure I was breathing, maybe I get it from her. Come to think of it, my dad always came into my room in the middle of the night to check on me until I was a preteen. okay now it sounds like i come from a family of paranoid weirdos haha.
So my baby is 9 days old and has never had a bath. We were going to delay it 24 hours in the hospital but then we got discharged early and forgot. Then we were waiting for the cord to fall off. It finally did fall off, but he still hasn’t had a bath. Has anyone else noticed dried blood/a scab around the belly button after the cord fell off? I think he can be submerged now but part of me wonders if I should still wait until the scab comes off.
My toddler asked for milk and we’re out so I told him he had to have water. He got super upset. I gave him half and half. He happily sucked it down. New parenting low
For a second there i thought you were gonna say you gave him breast milk lol
Omg that didn’t even occur to me, but if it had, I totally may have done that lol! I’ll keep that in mind for next time
@nimmle I already gave my mom a scare twice, LO was sleeping SO SOUNDLY I seriously could not wake him and I started flipping out. I'm sure it will be hard to "sleep when baby sleeps" when I'm by myself.
EtA: thanks for making me feel in good company on the breathing check! @zande2016 yes we had the same scabbing but submerged just fine!
Re: Weekday Randoms 7/23 - 7/27
5 days til due date and I'm sooooooooo done. I'm sitting back watching this kid practice breathe through my belly and I'm like "I'm glad you're comfortable, but it's time to GTFO".
Today is mt first day home alone with 3 kiddos. It’s less scary than I thought it would be! But every time I see all three of them in the same field of vision it’s like mind blowing. Lol 3 kids?!?
AFM, I’ve been lurking and trying to keep up. Congrats to everyone who has had their babies recently!
My mom has the three older kids today so I can take Sloane to her pedi appt and DH is back at work today. So I have a few minutes to write out her birth story. It’s been a little crazy adjusting to 4 kids but overall were doing well!
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
I’m home alone with the two kiddos today, I’m not as worried as I thought I would be, but DS is in a great mood so it feels more manageable. He actually asked to hold DD this morning, pic in spoiler because it’s too cute, he wanted to show her his new car and started pointing out her tiny fingers and his big fingers.
and the people I have never ever seen before congrats to you too. haha
@nimmle that is actually awesome!
yay to all us making it through the day and keeping more than 1 child alive and fed haha! Crystal light energy is actuallg amazjnf and has lots of caffeine. I'm fairly certain it is the only reason Im not constantly passed out haha.
DD may be trying to kill her sister with love. covering her face with blankets because "sister is cold" and trying to fling her out of the rock n play so she can "rock her to sleep" very sweet but also terrifying.
@lindsayleigh1989 That doesn't sound stressful at all, lol.
@nimmle that is awesome! We have a local restaurant I really wish we went to more - they always remember us even if it's been MONTHS and when DD was really little they'd even entertain her and carry her around the restaurant so we could eat warm food at the same time. We ate there the night before DD was born and will be going tonight to continue the tradition for DS.
@lindsayleigh1989 that is exactly my fear for DD and the baby >_< she likes to play hide and go seek by putting blankets over her or other peoples faces, or share her lovee right in someone's face...where's that toddler force field when we need it!?
@zande2016 I'm so sorry help isn't working out
AFM my final me-day did not start great... I'll save for a BF but nothing is going to plan so here I sit bumping and watching Pirates of Penzance because Kevin Kline in thigh high leather boots usually cheers me up. Then I'll finish up the milestone blocks I decided to make last minute and double check the hospital bag. Eventually I'll try to home-spa it up with nair and flat iron my hair so I don't have to worry about hair of any type while in the hospital.
@lindsayleigh1989 my youngest (23 months) is stressing me out too. His “pats” to her head are way too rough and he can’t be trusted to be near her alone.
@zande2016 I usually end up regretting asking my mom for help if were are around each other for too long. It’s so much nicer when she takes the kids to her house and I don’t have to witness all of the things that drive me crazy!
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
There are a couple new blisters on both of my hands and I am freaking out because I don't know what it is. They don't itch or hurt, but I want to make sure it's nothing that's dangerous for baby. I already called my GP but he can't see me today (maybe the NP can tomorrow) and I am waiting for a call back from my OB. I don't already have a dermatologist but maybe I need to find one.
What do you think? I see things online about stress blisters...and I have had very little sleep the past few days...I mostly just want to know if it's something contagious or nothing at all. There is one on my other hand in the same area that is flatter and then a couple pinhead sized ones. I feel a little silly, like maybe I have had these and just didn't notice before today. I need sleep...
I am crazy! This was an unplanned pregnancy- we had decided to be one and done. Now I’m telling H we need to just try for the boy and have another. He doesn’t think it’s a good idea because of money. I hate being pregnant but I feel like we need our “boy”. Haha crazy hormones.
@Sarafuss yes the head pats
@flockofmoosen3 I sometimes get little tiny water warts. I would say you could definitely ask a GP or nurse line but they don't look very bad to me.
@elizabethrn87 nothing wrong with that
We apparently said goodbye to our morning nap post feeding and replaced it with 2 hours of "I'm awake but slightly fussy and can go time bomb on you at any time". Then we fed again 2 hours after dad left for work. And now after 30 minutes on my chest we are feeding again! Guessing it's all normal??
Yay for STM+ kicking butt even with overly affectionate LOs!
@nimmle I also think it is cool to be a regular! What did you get? DH got me our favorite almond croissant yesterday and we had it for breakfast this morning, so good!
@gingerbride26 I hope you manage to get your spa day!
@zande2016 lovetits for support - my house is only clean ATM because DH went on some pre-baby cleaning binge - my room hasn't looked this good in probably a year - I'm sure if I took at pic next week after we're back home it'll be a mess again. Hide away!
@zande2016 my room looks exactly the same. I ran out of baskets, so now I have stacks of folded clothes on dressers and 4 folded baskets of laundry between my room and the basement. I basically live in PJ’s these days, so zero fucks given.
Monday confession... I’m eating chips and salsa in bed while LO is actually sleeping in her bassinet and DS is napping. I spilled some salsa on my shirt and reflexively went to lick it off... It tasted like baby barf. I guess I should shower.
Well, my moms gone. I told her to just come back Friday so I can take the baby to his pediatrician appointment. Meanwhile I am ordering some toddler toys and activities on amazon prime, just wish it wasn’t going to rain all week. Mickey Mouse clubhouse has been on the entire day....
+1 for night sweats, gross.
@moguippy I feel the exact same way about company right now. We spent the night with my in-laws on Friday night (AC trouble) and she still randomly stopped by, woke the baby, that afternoon because she just "had to see him". Blech.
@zande2016 my house looks the same or worse. I'm proud of myself today for loading and unloading the dishwasher and putting away DD's laundry.
@zande2016 i love it! I told DD that gatorade was "juice" when she had a stomach bug.... whatever keeps the peace
I have also also checked to make sure LO was breathing a few times. Just gotta make sure lol
@wildtot ^^^ this!! From the sounds of it @zande2016 you’ve got an endless supply anyways- breast milk for everyone!
So my baby is 9 days old and has never had a bath. We were going to delay it 24 hours in the hospital but then we got discharged early and forgot. Then we were waiting for the cord to fall off. It finally did fall off, but he still hasn’t had a bath. Has anyone else noticed dried blood/a scab around the belly button after the cord fell off? I think he can be submerged now but part of me wonders if I should still wait until the scab comes off.
EtA: thanks for making me feel in good company on the breathing check!
@zande2016 yes we had the same scabbing but submerged just fine!