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Post by rebeccabunch on Oct 1, 2017 7:32:49 GMT -6
AFM, busy day yesterday entertaining customers at a Big Ten football tailgate, game and bar scene afterwards. I had about as much fun as you can have pregnant in a college bar with sticky floors and slurring kids. Spouses go to this too and DH had a blast.
The boys stayed at my parents last night and I could've slept as late as I wanted but I woke up to pee at 7 and haven't been able to go back to sleep. Uninterrupted sleep from 9-7 should do it. 7 am in my house equals 10 am in most.
We are decorating for Halloween today and the boys and I are so excited!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Oct 1, 2017 7:36:20 GMT -6
😘 CoachTsWife Milk coming in is good and baby cluster feeding means he knows what to do. All the new mom's must be sooo tired 😴😴😴 Yes, it is good. The nurses and LC at the hospital kept telling me to expect my milk to come in Friday but it didn't until Saturday evening so I've been waiting... You forget just how painful it is though. It's so painful! At least you know how to handle it more this time and that it will eventually go away. Eat baby eat! |
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Post by mkrupar on Oct 1, 2017 7:49:25 GMT -6
It's October 1!! Where did September go? Now the remainder of our O17 babies will actually be O17 babies. Lol 😂😂 We're going to a street festival today. It's cooled down a bit, so I'm excited it won't be scorching. rebeccabunch this newborn mama is indeed sleepy. DS has gotten on a nice sleeping schedule though, and knowing what to expect has greatly reduced the anxiety I had before bedtime with DD. I remember getting so anxious in the evenings thinking about the multiple wakeups. She wasn't on a great schedule at all because of being so tiny. It was awful. |
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Post by cougarette on Oct 1, 2017 7:55:09 GMT -6
It's October!!!
We're also decorating for Halloween today. It actually feels like fall, so maybe we'll do something special outside with DS. Like others, I'm starting to feel... something... about this potentially being our last weekend as a family of 3. Not sad necessarily, but something.
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Post by britt on Oct 1, 2017 7:56:40 GMT -6
Special shout outs to Taitai and duskymonkey there was a time when thinking you'd both make it to October was an impossibility! britt doesn't baby know it's your due date? Were you late w your first? I was induced the day after my EDD with my first, so I'm not sure how long she would have hung out in there!! We are going walking right now to see if that helps ! FX!! |
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Post by curmudgeon on Oct 1, 2017 8:44:16 GMT -6
Happy October! We are painting today. I've taped the room and now I need a nap.
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Post by cythe on Oct 1, 2017 10:24:25 GMT -6
Happy October! We are painting today. I've taped the room and now I need a nap. I vacuumed the upstairs hallway and decided that was enough for me today. I feel you. |
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Post by thechickencoop on Oct 1, 2017 11:09:24 GMT -6
Oh no bubblefan!! What will happen on Friday; an ultrasound or something to confirm? I really hope it's nothing. |
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Post by thechickencoop on Oct 1, 2017 11:10:57 GMT -6
H and DS1 are out today so it's just me and DS2 which is nice lol. These weekend have been hard with both boys even though DS1 is 5 and mostly independent.
Otherwise, baby has been pretty fussy this morning, no clue why ::grumble grumble:: So we're snuggling and I'm getting a few things done around the house in between.
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Post by trinitrotoluene on Oct 1, 2017 11:40:09 GMT -6
I thought i might add to the babies yesterday, i had contractions 15 minutes apart for 4 hours, then they stopped. I cleaned up the front room this morning since DH just finished painting it and so lots of stuff was just spread everywhere. Now he needs to get floor boards for the entry way and i need to get the nursery organized and set up as a guest room for my mom, and we are pretty much ready. DS1 needs a haircut and we need to go to Costco to get them both diapers, but that is much less pressing.
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Post by mkrupar on Oct 1, 2017 11:40:19 GMT -6
bubblefan I hope it's nothing serious and you get answers soon!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Oct 1, 2017 11:48:41 GMT -6
I thought i might add to the babies yesterday, i had contractions 15 minutes apart for 4 hours, then they stopped. I cleaned up the front room this morning since DH just finished painting it and so lots of stuff was just spread everywhere. Now he needs to get floor boards for the entry way and i need to get the nursery organized and set up as a guest room for my mom, and we are pretty much ready. DS1 needs a haircut and we need to go to Costco to get them both diapers, but that is much less pressing. When's your DD? I'm thinking Oct 13th which is Crazy Ex GF Day! |
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Post by cougarette on Oct 1, 2017 14:32:21 GMT -6
Well even more reason to hate my in-laws. They taught DS that it's hilarious to fall down while holding hands and walking. He did that when we were in the store and I tripped over him, almost falling down.
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Post by trinitrotoluene on Oct 1, 2017 14:34:32 GMT -6
I thought i might add to the babies yesterday, i had contractions 15 minutes apart for 4 hours, then they stopped. I cleaned up the front room this morning since DH just finished painting it and so lots of stuff was just spread everywhere. Now he needs to get floor boards for the entry way and i need to get the nursery organized and set up as a guest room for my mom, and we are pretty much ready. DS1 needs a haircut and we need to go to Costco to get them both diapers, but that is much less pressing. When's your DD? I'm thinking Oct 13th which is Crazy Ex GF Day! I wish! I'm not due til the 18th. DS1 put me through 2 weeks of prodomal labor. Hopefully 2.0 doesn't think 2.5 sounds like more fun. |
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Post by August Blooms on Oct 1, 2017 15:12:57 GMT -6
DD had her first lesson of this session of swimming. She was so excited it was so cute and she loved every minute of it.
We got our spare bedroom mostly cleaned out in preparation for the in laws arriving on Wednesday. H has so much stuff that he hoards, it's difficult to get him to get rid of stuff. It's old work training material from two jobs ago, old computer parts and cords. I'm ready to toss it all.
Oh and our dryer decided to break, hopefully it's an easy repair otherwise I'm going shopping this week.
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Post by doodlemommy on Oct 1, 2017 15:42:59 GMT -6
People seemed shocked to see us at church today 🙄 I'm just 39 weeks and DD was 41+2, I'm not holding my breath here folks
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Post by doodlemommy on Oct 1, 2017 15:45:29 GMT -6
I am just waiting for a lady to message me back to go pick up a babywearing sweater. It's the same exact one I've been eyeing and she's selling it for half price, only worn a couple times! I told DH he could give it to me for my birthday (in 3 weeks) and take me shopping to buy the new wrap I want. I'm going to use my birthday money from ILs and DH can pay the difference. Dude is getting off easy on birthday shopping this year!
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Post by danvers on Oct 1, 2017 15:49:36 GMT -6
When's your DD? I'm thinking Oct 13th which is Crazy Ex GF Day! I wish! I'm not due til the 18th. DS1 put me through 2 weeks of prodomal labor. Hopefully 2.0 doesn't think 2.5 sounds like more fun. I've been up from 12-4 with prodromal labor for two nights. I didnt have it DD but had a close friend who did so I kinda knew what was going on by night #2. I'm exhausted so I'm not sure how you did 2 weeks of this. Let's both hope these were just random occurances and we can sail to midOctober with no more of this nonsense. |
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Post by trinitrotoluene on Oct 1, 2017 15:53:19 GMT -6
I wish! I'm not due til the 18th. DS1 put me through 2 weeks of prodomal labor. Hopefully 2.0 doesn't think 2.5 sounds like more fun. I've been up from 12-4 with prodromal labor for two nights. I didnt have it DD but had a close friend who did so I kinda knew what was going on by night #2. I'm exhausted so I'm not sure how you did 2 weeks of this. Let's both hope these were just random occurances and we can sail to midOctober with no more of this nonsense. I was lucky enough to be a teacher with no outside children, so i slept whenever they did subside. I was so many levels of done by the end though. I had an induction scheduled for before 41 weeks. They don't usually let you do that in the state i was in, but i cried so much, and was 37+6 at the appointment that my OB gave in and scheduled for me. I didn't end up needing it thankfully, but it was all that got me through the last few days. |
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Oct 1, 2017 16:00:22 GMT -6
I should probably start a thread for this but I'll just drop it here for now. I'm struggling just a bit with wondering if I'm doing a good enough job balancing my time between the new baby and DD. DD is only 22 months so she really didn't understand enough for us to prepare her for the change. She's not acting out too bad (yet) but every time I feed the baby she comes and grabs my hand to come play with her. Maybe it's my hormones but it just makes me feel awful that I went from being able to give her all of my attention to having to divide my attention to an extent. I do try to spend every spare moment with her and make a point to let H watch the baby in another room while I play with DD in her playroom. It just pulls at my heart strings when she wants me and I can't be right there. But I also realize I'm only 5 days into this new change and I know we will all adjust soon. I guess this is really nothing more than a dear diary.
In other baby news, the new baby is doing great. Still nursing wonderfully and taking it very easy on momma as far as sleeping and being a chill baby. I also realize this can change too so I'll enjoy it while it lasts hahaha
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Post by bubblefan on Oct 1, 2017 16:10:40 GMT -6
Oh no bubblefan!! What will happen on Friday; an ultrasound or something to confirm? I really hope it's nothing. We have an echo scheduled for Friday, eek. The suspected defect is based on the ekg done in the ER--two doctors there told us it looked great and then we got a call the next day from a cardiologist who wants to take a look at her heart. I'm a mess. |
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Post by caitost21 on Oct 1, 2017 16:15:20 GMT -6
Been a crazy busy weekend. Took DS to the pumpkin patch yesterday morning, which he loved then we took our last big date night. I’m officially in hibernation mode because I can barely move and I’m a grump. Anyone else not only have an insane amount of pressure and like they’ve done a million squats?! I’ve never been this sore in my thighs, vaj or butt. I’m anxious to see on Friday if this equals any progress.
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Post by bubblefan on Oct 1, 2017 16:18:00 GMT -6
bubblefan I hope it's nothing serious and you get answers soon! Thanks! I am at an 11 over here, emailing and calling all the doctors... I made my OB re-check my anatomy scan images. Baby had an EIF, so they took lots of heart images. This is something that should be obvious on an ultrasound and OB got back to me this morning saying she didn't see anything of note (other than the EIF, which is just a calcium deposit). So I am holding onto that. |
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Oct 1, 2017 16:18:29 GMT -6
Have we heard any updates from seventythree lately? The last post I remember seeing sounded like she was having a bit of a hard time. I don't want to tag her in case she's not ready to update yet.
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Post by bubblefan on Oct 1, 2017 16:26:26 GMT -6
thatgirlrachel, I'm sorry you are struggling with balance too. Other than health stuff, it has been the hardest thing for me. The first time DS saw me holding the baby, this look came over his face like someone kicked him in the stomach. I feel very guilty sometimes. I think there are a number of toddler-aged older sibs in our group. Making a thread to discuss strategies could be helpful! I'm keeping DS's favorite books by my glider so I can read to him while I nurse. I also taught him to do a finger kiss where he touches baby with the tip of his finger and makes a smooching noise (instead of pulling on her for a kiss). He thinks it is hilarious.
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Post by mkrupar on Oct 1, 2017 17:30:45 GMT -6
Well even more reason to hate my in-laws. They taught DS that it's hilarious to fall down while holding hands and walking. He did that when we were in the store and I tripped over him, almost falling down. Who the fuck does this? What a strange thing to teach a child. |
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Post by mkrupar on Oct 1, 2017 17:38:14 GMT -6
thatgirlrachel my DD is just over 2 (June birthday) so I can sympathise. I've been fortunate that we're still at my dad's, so there's almost always someone to entertain DD while I tend to DS and she hasn't been too pushy with the jealousy as of yet. The kids and I move in to the new house in two weeks, so I may be singing a different tune then.
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Post by bubblefan on Oct 1, 2017 17:51:49 GMT -6
Well even more reason to hate my in-laws. They taught DS that it's hilarious to fall down while holding hands and walking. He did that when we were in the store and I tripped over him, almost falling down. Who the fuck does this? What a strange thing to teach a child. +1 to wtf. Like getting a toddler to hold your hand and walk the direction you want them to isn't hard enough! I'm glad you are ok! How scary! |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Oct 1, 2017 19:22:57 GMT -6
thatgirlrachel it sounds like you are doing everything just right! It's 5 days in and brand new for everyone. Naturally, it will get much better over time. Does she like babies? If so, encourage her to take care of her baby when you are and I did a ton of reading to DS1 while nursing. When its so early like it is for you sometimes you need to focus on the feeding or just zone out and that's ok too! My H really took the lead w DS1 and did fun stuff w him or my parents did. I'm planning the same for this time. Try to carve out a time each day to just focus on her like dinnertime or bedtime prep or something and give that your all and if the rest of the day is sporadic focused time fine. It would be impossible for me to be focusing completely on the baby for feeding and then as soon as that was done give my older kid my undivided all day long and then be up all night with a newborn. No way. We totally increased tv time and let DS1 play a the iPad too when needed. She may be a little young for that, as far as I'm concerned the beginning time is anything goes! Whatever it takes. ETA - I forgot something! Your DD may be too young, but when I was nursing DS2 I'd always say, this is how mommy fed you when you were a baby and I'd talk about it like you wanted to eat all the time and you liked to take your time, sometimes you cried and Mommy would walk you around the house or bounce on a ball, etc. Trying to set the tone like, I did this for you too. Mommy's ( and Daddy's etc) take care of babies. We have to, it's not a choice. And I personalized it. I still do this with things between the two boys. When we talk about the new baby DS1 will say I wonder if the baby will cry all day like I did or sleep all day like M?
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Post by thechickencoop on Oct 1, 2017 19:39:15 GMT -6
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