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Post by chitownsully on Sept 28, 2017 3:21:14 GMT -6
I'm too tired to get creative...
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Post by chitownsully on Sept 28, 2017 3:22:12 GMT -6
For those that take/took Unisom, do you take it every night? Asking for a friend...
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Post by curmudgeon on Sept 28, 2017 3:27:40 GMT -6
Can you give a 4 year old Unisom? Uhhh also asking for a friend.
Why do you wake up at 4am child?
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Post by curmudgeon on Sept 28, 2017 3:29:51 GMT -6
Now that I'm up I'm also starving, but don't want to go in the kitchen and make a racket.
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Post by racegurl87 on Sept 28, 2017 4:31:18 GMT -6
I take half a unisom at night chitownsully most of the time I just need help falling asleep |
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Post by August Blooms on Sept 28, 2017 4:41:31 GMT -6
Morning, sorry for all the early wake ups. I'm up at my usual time, two more days of work!
So many babies yesterday! My October 22 due date has me feeling like I'm going to be pregnant until November.
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Post by cougarette on Sept 28, 2017 4:41:38 GMT -6
I was taking half a unisom during first tri to help with morning sickness. It was enough to help me fall asleep, but I didn't feel groggy in the morning.
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Post by cougarette on Sept 28, 2017 4:44:00 GMT -6
I've been up since 5. I'm glad today is my work from home day. I'm still feeling all stuffy, bleh.
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Post by chitownsully on Sept 28, 2017 4:46:29 GMT -6
Half a Unisom never worked for me in first tri. I think I tried it twice and gave up. Eventually sleep came back to me. Now, not so much! I fell asleep at 10:30, woke a little before 2:30 and haven't been back to sleep since. Falling asleep is an issue, but the bigger issue is this stupid 2AM wakeup every damn morning. If I take unisom I wake up to pee and easily get back to sleep. If I don't, I'm up for hours.
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Post by mommabakes on Sept 28, 2017 4:46:56 GMT -6
Planning on taking the kids to the zoo today, since it's finally supposed to cool down a bit. They just had a new baby giraffe (2nd this year!) and I'm hoping we can see it. Definitely hoping all of the walking helps get things going. I was having contractions all afternoon/evening yesterday, but they fizzled out by bedtime.
Also need to do a load of laundry and dust.
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Post by cythe on Sept 28, 2017 4:47:07 GMT -6
For those that take/took Unisom, do you take it every night? Asking for a friend... I took it for nausea, and yes I took it every darn day. I assume you're concerned about habit forming? On that, I've got nothing. |
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Post by chitownsully on Sept 28, 2017 4:52:34 GMT -6
For those that take/took Unisom, do you take it every night? Asking for a friend... I took it for nausea, and yes I took it every darn day. I assume you're concerned about habit forming? On that, I've got nothing. I shy away from meds in general and it makes me uneasy to take stuff while pregnant. It's probably silly but it is what it is. I'm not too concerned about creating a habit. I had pregsomnia with DD (not this bad but everything is freaking worse this time around) and it went away as soon as I delivered... and I've always been a good sleeper. But it's only 2 more weeks and I need my sleep! I'll just need to get over myself and take the meds. 😴 |
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Post by CoachTsWife on Sept 28, 2017 5:27:17 GMT -6
chitownsully I added unisom back a few times recently to break an insomnia cycle. It definitely helped. I took it for 2-3 days and that seemed to do the trick for me. August Blooms DS1 was born on the 24th of the month and it felt like forever watching all the babies be born while I waited and waited. It was a July BMB and we had tons of June babies, so I know just how you feel. Hang in there!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Sept 28, 2017 5:52:51 GMT -6
Can you give a 4 year old Unisom? Uhhh also asking for a friend. Why do you wake up at 4am child? I 100% said to myself last night that I would totally give my 2 yo sleeping medicine if it was available to me. I wouldn't even believe myself if I wasn't living through it but he sleeps like a newborn. He wakes up crying at least 3 times a night needing intervention and tries to get up between 4:30-5. It's truly awful and reducing the quality of our lives. I'm emailing that sleep consultant I used. If I was a celebrity I'd pay someone to deal with him between 7pm -7am for sure. |
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Post by seventythree on Sept 28, 2017 5:53:23 GMT -6
Hi. Haven't read, sorry, completely not up-to-date on all the happenings here in the last few, but I'm excited to see new baby threads! I'll get there eventually. And I feel like I missed posts in my own thread, the new tapatalk sucks and I don't get mobile notifications so I can never find tags when not on a desktop. Ugh, sorry.
Just posting because if I don't soon, I just won't, and I can't isolate myself like that. Not here looking for hair pats, but guys, I am....not good. Elbow deep in PP mood shit, I cried most of yesterday. And today so far. Everything feels weird and overwhelming. BFing not going well. DD1 had zero interest in the baby or me, I knew that could happen but it stung. I might have been rude to MIL when they were here because jesus fuck, the woman does not know when to jump in and when to hang back. H left at 6am because MIL only took 2 days off work. He'll be back with DD1 to pick us up, but I have no idea what time I'll be discharged. I hate the hospital and my back hurts from this stupid bed but I'm so scared to go home. My kid's in the nursery (main saving grace of being here) and I'm too keyed up to sleep.
I'm sorry if I'm not keeping up here atm. Feels like a dick move to post my labour thread then disappear, then this. I'll try to be back more soon. Thinking good thoughts for all the new moms & babies and those of you still waiting!
TLDR: PPA/D stuff.
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Post by britt on Sept 28, 2017 6:00:05 GMT -6
seventythree I'm sorry that your going through some tough times! Don't isolate yourself, keep us posted , hopefully things get better for you <3
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Post by rebeccabunch on Sept 28, 2017 6:13:09 GMT -6
seventythree big hugs to you. The post delivery hormone roller coaster is OOC and we have no power over it. My advice from the sidelines: Don't worry about MIL. Don't even think about her. Out of your mind. Don't worry about us! We are here to support you. It don't think fit one second about not keeping up. You will feel better when you are home. This is happening soon! My DS1 reacted similarly to your DD. It will change and it's one day in a lifetime of days. She won't even remember. Everything seems so different right now because it is. One day at a time. When at all possible just think about yourself and your new baby. Be loving to DD1 but hopefully your H can take the reigns there for a bit. I remember having a hard time thinking I had to be everyone's #1 caregiver still and when I accepted that I just had a baby and that was not possible, I let it go. You just had a baby! You were induced at night and haven't slept for days. It's not human to be going about life like your previous normal. 😘
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Post by trinitrotoluene on Sept 28, 2017 6:16:02 GMT -6
chitownsully, i take unisom sporadically in 3rd tri to prevent habit forming. So I have a rule of no more than twice a week. seventythree, hugs. We are here for you in whatever capacity you need us. Feel free to come talk to us whenever. Please don't isolate yourself.
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Post by curmudgeon on Sept 28, 2017 6:31:53 GMT -6
rebeccabunch oh man I'm so sorrry. I hope the consultant is able to help everyone in the house get more rest.
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Post by mommabakes on Sept 28, 2017 6:41:23 GMT -6
seventythree I'm so sorry things are rough right now. We're here for you in whatever way you need.
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Post by cougarette on Sept 28, 2017 7:13:42 GMT -6
seventythree I agree with everything rebeccabunch said. Don't worry about us, we'll be here when you're ready. Take time for yourself. I remember crying so much that first week. The hormone rollercoaster sucks. And don't feel bad about reaching out to your doctor if needed. A lot of my F15 friends who have had their seconds experienced their first being completely disinterested in them and the baby. It's helpful to have your H spend a lot of time with DD and make her feel special. She'll come around soon.
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Post by chitownsully on Sept 28, 2017 7:49:31 GMT -6
Thinking about you seventythree and sending you lots of love. |
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Post by thechickencoop on Sept 28, 2017 7:52:13 GMT -6
seventythree big hugs to you. The post delivery hormone roller coaster is OOC and we have no power over it. My advice from the sidelines: Don't worry about MIL. Don't even think about her. Out of your mind. Don't worry about us! We are here to support you. It don't think fit one second about not keeping up. You will feel better when you are home. This is happening soon! My DS1 reacted similarly to your DD. It will change and it's one day in a lifetime of days. She won't even remember. Everything seems so different right now because it is. One day at a time. When at all possible just think about yourself and your new baby. Be loving to DD1 but hopefully your H can take the reigns there for a bit. I remember having a hard time thinking I had to be everyone's #1 caregiver still and when I accepted that I just had a baby and that was not possible, I let it go. You just had a baby! You were induced at night and haven't slept for days. It's not human to be going about life like your previous normal. 😘 all.of.this. You're still in the hospital; take it just one minute at a time. Don't worry about anyone here or your MIL. How old is your DD1? I wouldn't worry about her either. She'll be interested in the new addition soon enough, she has plenty of time for that. Don't forget to take care of yourself and don't feel bad for....feeling bad. {{hugs}} mama. ❤ |
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Post by thechickencoop on Sept 28, 2017 7:53:22 GMT -6
Andplusalso can all of you new mamas pleeease update the birth stories thread???
I can't keep everyone straight!!!!
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Post by thechickencoop on Sept 28, 2017 7:54:04 GMT -6
It's so nice today. 70s and sunny and it will be like this for the next 3 or 4 days.
::siiiigh::
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Post by CoachTsWife on Sept 28, 2017 8:08:48 GMT -6
Wrapping you in (internet) hugs seventythree. Do not worry about us, we'll be here whenever you need us. Take care of yourself, reach out to your Dr if you need to, and let us help you if we can. |
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Post by Taitai on Sept 28, 2017 8:22:10 GMT -6
seventythree Big hugs and +1 to everything that rebeccabunch said. Don't be too hard on yourself - the first few weeks are so crazy. You'll get through this, and take the time you need. We'll be here for you!
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Post by Taitai on Sept 28, 2017 8:32:27 GMT -6
Well, most of today was spent trying to keep my mind off the TB thing. I was marginally successful, as I did a good job of keeping myself busy - no time to think and stew about everything.
DH gets his blood test results back tomorrow morning, and he is going to try and see if my blood test and DS' blood tests are ready too. I hope all three are done so at least I can have a little more closure. Praying so hard for all 3 to be negative 🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏. We'll all have to get tested again in 2-2.5 months to be sure, but it will at least be good to have an initial idea by tomorrow.
In happier news - I took my healthy remaining employees out to a tasty English high tea lunch today. Of course we all had face masks on, so who knows what people were thinking seeing us all walk in together - led by a 9 month pregnant lady 😅😂. It was a nice lunch and we tried a bunch of really good macaroons at the end. They all needed a little morale boost - since they're all scared about the TB thing too. I think I did a good job of cheering them up. 😁
ETA: None of us are symptomatic (fever, coughing) and we all have clear chest x-rays, so we're "allowed" to work and be in public. We are just wearing face masks out of an abundance of caution. If/once the blood tests come back negative - no more face masks!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Sept 28, 2017 8:49:09 GMT -6
Taitai I love fancy high teas! Especially around the holidays and when they also include a glass of champagne! Ps I'll be at your alma mater this weekend for a football game and customer entertaining!
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Post by caitost21 on Sept 28, 2017 9:58:34 GMT -6
August Blooms I’m with you. October 31 due date has me convinced I’ll have a November baby. I’m second guessing our boy name. I have a hard time committing to boy names, it took me 2-3 months after DS was here for me to really fall in love with his name. MH isn’t having a new name discussion tho.
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