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Post by mrsweasley on Jul 1, 2018 19:23:21 GMT -6
Ginormously PG 😭 My mom texted me some BS "thinking of you" with a kiss face emoji today and I basically told her she was full of shit (but nicely) , which she shot back that they planned this trip for months. I said I hoped it was worth it and muted all the convos with them. So it's been a day
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Post by budders on Jul 1, 2018 21:16:48 GMT -6
Ginormously PG 😭 My mom texted me some BS "thinking of you" with a kiss face emoji today and I basically told her she was full of shit (but nicely) , which she shot back that they planned this trip for months. I said I hoped it was worth it and muted all the convos with them. So it's been a day I'm sorry, the family stuff doesn't help on top of being overdue (and possibly the heat wave, depending on where you live). I hope the baby decides to come ASAP.
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Post by birkmmm on Jul 1, 2018 21:35:37 GMT -6
I can relate to the love hate relationship with BF. It’s a lot of work and sometimes I just want to not have to do it. Which sounds terrible but it’s just so demanding. I do pump once a day (an hour after her first morning feed) sometimes I freeze the milk other times I use it throughout the day if we’re going out or so DH can feed her in the evening. With DS1 I BF until he was 10mo and then had enough freezer milk to get him to 12 mo on it. I’m thinking I’ll do the same this time
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Post by adeline on Jul 2, 2018 4:32:52 GMT -6
Ginormously PG 😭 My mom texted me some BS "thinking of you" with a kiss face emoji today and I basically told her she was full of shit (but nicely) , which she shot back that they planned this trip for months. I said I hoped it was worth it and muted all the convos with them. So it's been a day You must be just emotionally exhausted. I hope you’ve got some people around to keep you company (your H? A friend?) while you wait for these last few days. My sister works for herself so I was constantly texting asking if she wanted to meet up for coffee while I was waiting, it must have driven her crazy ha ha.
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Post by ajm on Jul 2, 2018 5:34:03 GMT -6
I go back to work today. I was stressing last night about getting everything packed up for H and myself. And now I'm drinking a cup of coffee before I get DD1 up. FX we all have a good day!
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Post by armpants on Jul 2, 2018 6:09:16 GMT -6
Huge hugs mrsweasley. I hope you have a great day ajm. lemons I hated breastfeeding and I hate pumping now. With DS once I quite pumping and breastfeeding at 4 months my mood got so much better, and my relationship with him did as well. Do whatever you need to doarents screw anyone who might judge you. Fed is best.
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Post by armpants on Jul 2, 2018 6:13:01 GMT -6
So the parents ended up leaving early, even though the last time we talked they said they wanted to see me again before they left. I found out when flowers were delivered with a card telling me they left and gifts for my DS. I was kind of blindsided. I wish they had called or emailed instead of sending flowers which felt very impersonal. The end of the surrogacy has been kind of rough. At this point I'm ready to just be done weaning.
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Post by mrsweasley on Jul 2, 2018 6:20:01 GMT -6
So the parents ended up leaving early, even though the last time we talked they said they wanted to see me again before they left. I found out when flowers were delivered with a card telling me they left and gifts for my DS. I was kind of blindsided. I wish they had called or emailed instead of sending flowers which felt very impersonal. The end of the surrogacy has been kind of rough. At this point I'm ready to just be done weaning. I'm sorry they didn't leave on good terms. I'm hope you carve out some time for some self care
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Post by mrsweasley on Jul 2, 2018 6:21:55 GMT -6
Ginormously PG 😭 My mom texted me some BS "thinking of you" with a kiss face emoji today and I basically told her she was full of shit (but nicely) , which she shot back that they planned this trip for months. I said I hoped it was worth it and muted all the convos with them. So it's been a day You must be just emotionally exhausted. I hope you’ve got some people around to keep you company (your H? A friend?) while you wait for these last few days. My sister works for herself so I was constantly texting asking if she wanted to meet up for coffee while I was waiting, it must have driven her crazy ha ha. My kids? 😫 I have an appointment today so hopefully if they can sweep my membranes it'll do the trick this time. They tried on Thur, which resulted in the loss of my mucus plug and lots of cramping, but obviously no baby. MH was disappointed he had to go to work today
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Post by robot on Jul 2, 2018 7:13:14 GMT -6
So the parents ended up leaving early, even though the last time we talked they said they wanted to see me again before they left. I found out when flowers were delivered with a card telling me they left and gifts for my DS. I was kind of blindsided. I wish they had called or emailed instead of sending flowers which felt very impersonal. The end of the surrogacy has been kind of rough. At this point I'm ready to just be done weaning. That sounds emotionally tough, I’m really sorry.
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Post by robot on Jul 2, 2018 7:13:59 GMT -6
You must be just emotionally exhausted. I hope you’ve got some people around to keep you company (your H? A friend?) while you wait for these last few days. My sister works for herself so I was constantly texting asking if she wanted to meet up for coffee while I was waiting, it must have driven her crazy ha ha. My kids? 😫 I have an appointment today so hopefully if they can sweep my membranes it'll do the trick this time. They tried on Thur, which resulted in the loss of my mucus plug and lots of cramping, but obviously no baby. MH was disappointed he had to go to work today Fx!
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Post by lily on Jul 2, 2018 8:09:12 GMT -6
ajm hope you have an easy day back to work armpants you’ve had a rough postpartum 😔 Sorry the parents didn’t say goodbye. mrsweasley FX for a baby today.
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Post by lemons on Jul 2, 2018 8:09:22 GMT -6
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Jul 2, 2018 8:16:38 GMT -6
DD two week appointment is today. The way she has been eating she HAD to have gained weight.
She also does a fake sleep. Sometimes she slowly opens one eye and if she sees you look at her she quickly closes it again- like she was sleeping the entire time.
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Post by robot on Jul 2, 2018 8:31:21 GMT -6
GDI self. The big kid is with a friend for most the day and currently F is sleeping in her swing. I’m exhausted but I can’t fall asleep.
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Post by budders on Jul 2, 2018 8:34:52 GMT -6
I go back to work today. I was stressing last night about getting everything packed up for H and myself. And now I'm drinking a cup of coffee before I get DD1 up. FX we all have a good day! Good luck with the transition!
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Post by lemons on Jul 2, 2018 10:12:31 GMT -6
Had J’s one month appt this morning. 11lb 11oz and 24 inches long 😳
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Post by ajm on Jul 2, 2018 10:43:31 GMT -6
So the parents ended up leaving early, even though the last time we talked they said they wanted to see me again before they left. I found out when flowers were delivered with a card telling me they left and gifts for my DS. I was kind of blindsided. I wish they had called or emailed instead of sending flowers which felt very impersonal. The end of the surrogacy has been kind of rough. At this point I'm ready to just be done weaning. I'm sorry. That does sound rough.
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Post by ajm on Jul 2, 2018 10:46:00 GMT -6
Well, I didn't cry dropping off the baby this morning and work has been so crazy, I've barely been able to think about it. Currently pumping on my lunch. I went out and got lunch to bring back. Then my boss said that one of the partners we work with was sending pizza for our whole office. Guess, I'm having two lunches. 🤷
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Post by lemons on Jul 2, 2018 10:47:44 GMT -6
Glad you're staying busy on your first day back ajm. Hope it continues to go smoothly.
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Post by lemons on Jul 2, 2018 11:23:28 GMT -6
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Jul 2, 2018 11:56:12 GMT -6
In a week she has gained back her birth weight plus 7 oz. no need to wake her to eat anymore. And we don’t have to go back until her 1 month.
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Post by Speedy on Jul 2, 2018 12:06:17 GMT -6
lemons, if you can imagine it, my hubby was 10lbs 10oz and 23 inches long WHEN HE WAS BORN lol
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Post by Madymoiselle on Jul 2, 2018 16:34:36 GMT -6
Sorry the end of surrogacy is rough armpants, it must be very bittersweet. I hope you still get to keep communicating with them from now on. Hugs
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Post by Madymoiselle on Jul 2, 2018 16:35:17 GMT -6
Glad the first day back in going fine ajm, can’t believe someone on our board is already back to work 😣
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Post by Madymoiselle on Jul 2, 2018 16:36:12 GMT -6
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Post by budders on Jul 2, 2018 19:35:35 GMT -6
Well, I didn't cry dropping off the baby this morning and work has been so crazy, I've barely been able to think about it. Currently pumping on my lunch. I went out and got lunch to bring back. Then my boss said that one of the partners we work with was sending pizza for our whole office. Guess, I'm having two lunches. 🤷 Two lunches is a great way to celebrate the first day back!
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Post by budders on Jul 2, 2018 19:36:44 GMT -6
lemons I am in love with the one of him clutching the little pillow!
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Post by kiri on Jul 3, 2018 9:29:19 GMT -6
So the parents ended up leaving early, even though the last time we talked they said they wanted to see me again before they left. I found out when flowers were delivered with a card telling me they left and gifts for my DS. I was kind of blindsided. I wish they had called or emailed instead of sending flowers which felt very impersonal. The end of the surrogacy has been kind of rough. At this point I'm ready to just be done weaning. Hugs! It’s hard to know why they handled it that way...try to believe that it was out of good intentions or necessity so that you don’t drive yourself nuts (even though they should have handled it better). You’ve given that child a gift of life and you should be very proud of yourself. Do you have anything planned to start making yourself a priority again? Women don’t necessarily get the pampering that they need after giving birth so make sure that you do it for yourself.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Jul 5, 2018 8:55:33 GMT -6
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