Dr. Cox
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jun 12, 2018 17:44:40 GMT -6
Thanks ladies. I have an appointment tomorrow so hopefully things turn around.
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Post by foxtober on Jun 12, 2018 23:00:58 GMT -6
I had a dream last night that this baby was born at 15lbs. My dad was 12 pounds. My son was 'only' 10, but second children in our families always seem to be bigger by at least a pound. I wouldn't be surprised if I somehow managed 15 😭
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Post by Dramaphile on Jun 13, 2018 7:13:57 GMT -6
I feel like crap on toast this morning. Had a blow-up with MH last night because I asked him to do bedtime for me and he had a rough day (he's a SAHD and spends all day with the toddler, who we discovered this morning is sick and coughing) and was bitchy to me about my request (which I only ask when I really need it) and I broke down and cried about how I never get a freaking break because I go to work all day and then come home and am the primary parent because I want him to get a break from her (and she wants my attention anyway and daddy is chopped liver). And I don't even know what I need to be able to get a break, but it's effing hard because I don't get the rest that I need with the way things are. I miss when I used to just be able to come home and take a nap when I needed rest during my first pregnancy. Anyway, I stayed up too late working on things I desperately needed to do (I'm finishing up my babywearing educator training and in the phase where I record assessment videos, which I can pretty much only get done when toddler is asleep or out of the house and everything is due on Thursday) and then DD woke up at 12:45 and came to bed with me and then was restless and kept asking for things and I realized at like 4am she was uncomfortable and gave her Motrin. And I woke up with a cough (probably from the toddler) and feeling like I needed to peel my eyes open from the exhaustion and there is not enough coffee in the world. I got a venti latte from Starbucks because fuck caffeine limits today and told MH I'm getting a nap when I get home so he's going to take her out to dinner somewhere so I can sleep.
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Post by notelsie on Jun 13, 2018 9:25:35 GMT -6
I had a dream last night that this baby was born at 15lbs. No thanks 😬😂
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Post by notelsie on Jun 13, 2018 9:27:37 GMT -6
I feel like crap on toast this morning. Had a blow-up with MH last night because I asked him to do bedtime for me and he had a rough day (he's a SAHD and spends all day with the toddler, who we discovered this morning is sick and coughing) and was bitchy to me about my request (which I only ask when I really need it) and I broke down and cried about how I never get a freaking break because I go to work all day and then come home and am the primary parent because I want him to get a break from her (and she wants my attention anyway and daddy is chopped liver). And I don't even know what I need to be able to get a break, but it's effing hard because I don't get the rest that I need with the way things are. I miss when I used to just be able to come home and take a nap when I needed rest during my first pregnancy. Anyway, I stayed up too late working on things I desperately needed to do (I'm finishing up my babywearing educator training and in the phase where I record assessment videos, which I can pretty much only get done when toddler is asleep or out of the house and everything is due on Thursday) and then DD woke up at 12:45 and came to bed with me and then was restless and kept asking for things and I realized at like 4am she was uncomfortable and gave her Motrin. And I woke up with a cough (probably from the toddler) and feeling like I needed to peel my eyes open from the exhaustion and there is not enough coffee in the world. I got a venti latte from Starbucks because fuck caffeine limits today and told MH I'm getting a nap when I get home so he's going to take her out to dinner somewhere so I can sleep. So. Many. Hugs. We have been having similar issues here. It sucks so hard when both you and your spouse just aren’t feeling well and needing some help at the same exact time. Hang in there mama. I hope it gets better soon.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jun 13, 2018 9:34:03 GMT -6
I’m sorry, Dramaphile. I hope you guys can work it out. I’m a SAHM and my husband works a lot and it’s tough to find the balance when you’re both home, especially when one parent just needs a break.. Hugs.
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Post by quijibo on Jun 13, 2018 9:34:57 GMT -6
Stepwise blood work came back and our risk of certain genetic issues is low! Final blood work in a few weeks. Keep the good news coming, please and thank you!
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jun 13, 2018 9:36:06 GMT -6
I just want to say that if you are watching tv on your phone at full volume in a crowded waiting room, you might be an a-hole. Maybe I’m just a cranky pregnant, but Lordy B I’m annoyed.
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Post by notelsie on Jun 13, 2018 9:39:04 GMT -6
I just want to say that if you are watching tv on your phone at full volume in a crowded waiting room, you might be an a-hole. Maybe I’m just a cranky pregnant, but Lordy B I’m annoyed. That is just so rude. Yesterday I ended up having to sit next to someone who wore too much perfume or hairspray.. I had a headache the rest of the day.
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Post by Dramaphile on Jun 13, 2018 9:39:36 GMT -6
I’m sorry, Dramaphile . I hope you guys can work it out. I’m a SAHM and my husband works a lot and it’s tough to find the balance when you’re both home, especially when one parent just needs a break.. Hugs. We're working on communicating with each other, I think that's our biggest issue right now. I'm trying to suck it up and not overburden him with my needs because I want him to not be on 24/7 either, but I just end up getting more exhausted and stressed. The working mom-SAHD dynamic is really tough because I end up going straight from office work to home work basically and feel guilty imposing on him because I know that parenting all day is a lot of work, but then I end up resenting him sometimes because he can get things done or just relax in the evening and weekends and it's impossible for me because she's glued to my side as soon as I get home. I'm trying to work on telling him what I need so I don't get to that point. Although I still really worry what it's going to be like when I'm back to work after baby and doing this with even less sleep and two needy kids.
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Post by Dramaphile on Jun 13, 2018 9:40:49 GMT -6
I just want to say that if you are watching tv on your phone at full volume in a crowded waiting room, you might be an a-hole. Maybe I’m just a cranky pregnant, but Lordy B I’m annoyed. We were at a pizza place the other day and some dude at the table next to us was playing a game on his phone with the volume blasting and I was sooooo annoyed. Turn your volume off or get some damn headphones!
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jun 13, 2018 9:45:15 GMT -6
Dramaphile, I hope I’m not overstepping by saying this, but you need a break too. Are you able to have some decompressing time in between work and taking care of DD? Even like 30 minutes to lock yourself in your room when you get home to “change” while you watch a little TV or take a shower, etc? Or if you and YH switch off on days for doing bath/bedtime? I get the communication thing. I don’t say a lot to H because I feel he works harder than me and I’m being selfish asking for breaks, which is dumb, but there it is.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jun 13, 2018 9:56:41 GMT -6
I just want to say that if you are watching tv on your phone at full volume in a crowded waiting room, you might be an a-hole. Maybe I’m just a cranky pregnant, but Lordy B I’m annoyed. That is just so rude. Yesterday I ended up having to sit next to someone who wore too much perfume or hairspray.. I had a headache the rest of the day. Ugh. The worst.
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Post by Dramaphile on Jun 13, 2018 9:57:10 GMT -6
Dramaphile , I hope I’m not overstepping by saying this, but you need a break too. Are you able to have some decompressing time in between work and taking care of DD? Even like 30 minutes to lock yourself in your room when you get home to “change” while you watch a little TV or take a shower, etc? Or if you and YH switch off on days for doing bath/bedtime? I get the communication thing. I don’t say a lot to H because I feel he works harder than me and I’m being selfish asking for breaks, which is dumb, but there it is. I was better about it pre-pregnancy, but DD has gotten more demanding as of late and wants my attention as soon as I walk in the door and will cry/tantrum outside the door if I don't let her in with me when I'm in another room. I don't know if that means I need to make a stop after work and sit and read a book for a bit, or just power through the tantrums and try and get her to accept me being out of the room, or what. We need to work on transitioning bedtime to MH because it's currently my responsibility and I'm not going to be able to do it once baby is born. Once she's past whatever this cold she has, I'm going to sit down with him and try and come up with a plan. She does fine at bedtime with him when I'm not home, and actually goes to sleep quicker and doesn't demand that he sit with her while she falls asleep like I end up doing. But figuring out how to get her to accept him putting her to bed when I'm in the house is a whole other issue. It's good I'm finally thinking about this stuff because maybe it will get me to prioritize self care more.
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Post by Diordra on Jun 13, 2018 10:09:46 GMT -6
Dramaphile ((HUGS)) I hope you guys can sit down and figure out a way to give you each the time you need.
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Post by Diordra on Jun 13, 2018 10:10:44 GMT -6
I have been so congested and constantly blowing my nose for the last few days. I opened the Ovia email this morning and it was a whole article on increased mucus etc around this time. OH
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Post by summerrain on Jun 13, 2018 10:26:02 GMT -6
Hugs Dramaphile. I SAH and my H works 14-16 hour days and finding the balance so we both get a break is an ongoing struggle. I hope you can figure it all out.
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Post by jillywilly on Jun 13, 2018 10:26:13 GMT -6
I'm sorry you're having a tough time, Dramaphile. It's a somewhat different dynamic since H and I both work, but we definitely notice an increased crankiness when one/both of us isn't getting that down/off time that's needed. We've been trying to trade off bedtimes also lately, both to get DS used to either one of us putting him to bed, not the family affair we usually made it, but also to give the other person some time to just watch TV, play on the phone/computer, or do whatever they want. I hope once your DD is feeling better you guys are able to figure something out together to give you both that needed down time - because both parents definitely need it, whether you're at home or at the office all day.
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Post by jillywilly on Jun 13, 2018 10:28:02 GMT -6
I have been so congested and constantly blowing my nose for the last few days. I opened the Ovia email this morning and it was a whole article on increased mucus etc around this time. OH I was more congested than normal last pregnancy, and definitely am this time around as well. H as also told me that my glamorous "pregnant snore" is back in full force. Thanks, H.
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Post by summerrain on Jun 13, 2018 10:28:30 GMT -6
We are in potty training bootcamp today and my DD held her pee for nearly 5 hours this morning before she decided to go everywhere. My DS was super easy to train so I’m thinking she will not be. I only have 3 weeks to get her PT so FX.
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Post by charlotte on Jun 13, 2018 11:29:10 GMT -6
I have been so congested and constantly blowing my nose for the last few days. I opened the Ovia email this morning and it was a whole article on increased mucus etc around this time. OH Me tooooooo. And I’m constantly clearing my throat.
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Post by Diordra on Jun 13, 2018 11:35:14 GMT -6
I have been so congested and constantly blowing my nose for the last few days. I opened the Ovia email this morning and it was a whole article on increased mucus etc around this time. OH Me tooooooo. And I’m constantly clearing my throat. Some sexy snotty pregnant bishes over here!
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Post by lolacachia on Jun 13, 2018 17:11:29 GMT -6
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Post by lolacachia on Jun 13, 2018 17:12:19 GMT -6
Mamas who did panorama: how were you billed? All one bill or did you get a separate bill from your office for the draw and then from the facility that actually runs the test?
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jun 13, 2018 17:32:20 GMT -6
Thanks! Doctor switched up my antibiotic but said otherwise everything is fine. And I’ve been pain-free today!
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Post by letsgetphysio on Jun 13, 2018 20:22:20 GMT -6
Dramaphile, ugh, such a hard situation. I think stopping somewhere before you get home from work is a good start. I'm trying to do this for myself every once in a while and it really helps me clear my head a bit before I get home and have to be toddler ready. Communication is hard, especially when everyone is stressed. Keep at it. You've got this.
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Post by Dramaphile on Jun 14, 2018 7:10:42 GMT -6
Thanks, guys, MH took the toddler out to dinner at Red Robin while I napped when I got home and it was awesome. I miss spending time with her, but I needed the rest so badly and felt like a person again by the time they got home. And I got all but one of my assessment videos done after I put her to bed, which is a relief. Then I had a weird dream last night that the midwife gave us an envelope and it said we were having twin girls and the ultrasound tech was wrong, thanks hormones!
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Post by charlotte on Jun 14, 2018 7:23:55 GMT -6
The pregnancy sleeplessness has really hit hard here. I’m up & down all night. When I am sleeping I am having weird, anxiety-producing dreams. Let me sleep while I still can, body!
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Post by notelsie on Jun 14, 2018 7:43:03 GMT -6
Thanks! Doctor switched up my antibiotic but said otherwise everything is fine. And I’ve been pain-free today! So glad to hear it! I was coming here to find an update.
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Jun 14, 2018 7:53:46 GMT -6
I am sitting here wishing I had the funds to get one the Maven Scout carriers from Sakura Bloom. They are restocking their online store today and I realllyyyy really want one but H would kill me. I would need to sell at least one of my carriers to get it and right now I am not willing to part with any of them. Boo...
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