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butterblocksmom - Sunday, 4 May
Hi there!!! I am so sorry, I rarely come on this site any longer. How are you? I am SO SORRY to hear that you are going through a rough time. Do you have family around where youlive? How about other mom/tot groups that you can spend some time with?
We have created a routine with our baby for every night...it has really helped. He knows every night bath time is 7:30, then we feed, then we read a book, then it is bed time. We bathe him everynight but don't always use soap, because his skin is so sensitive. It works though because now around 7:30 he really starts to get fidgety. He LOVES bath time!!! If he is fussy or crying, he is all giggles once in the bath! Also I make certain he has a 1-2 hour nap in the afternoon. It seems strange but a bit more sleep actually helps him to sleep...or maybe it is just the structure. So we moved him into his crib the other night. I was so scared becuase he is now in his own room in a bed crib...but he loved it. He slept better because he has so much room to stretch out. I got him used to his crib by putting him in there for small stretches during the morning each day for a couple of weeks. I would place his Moses basket in the crib, then I would blowdry my hair. The dryer sounds would make him sleepy so he would get used to falling asleep and waking up still in something he was comfortable in and familiar with but get used to the site and sounds in his own room/crib. I also started letting him nap on the floor, very flat, where he could stretch out (just like a crib). Now he doesn't like sleeping in his Moses basket b/c it is too small! Mission accomplished. I hope it is going better for you. Once you start getting more sleep you will feel so good. Baby goes to sleep at 8 and I go to bed at 9. Awake twice a night and then awake at 7 in the morning.
Sleep deprivation and a new child is hard on couples. I am sorry he isn't helping. I know J and I have had a few big fights, but it is important to explain things without emotion (men hate emotion, esp if it is us being really pissed at them!!!). Yes he probably works full time but parenting is a 24 hour job. Ask him if he would be willing to take care of her in shifts...maybe make bath time his time, to give yo a bit of a break and then to get him more invovled. And then on weekends let him sleep in a couple of hours and then ask him to let you take a nap. I typically don't ask J to helpme during the night. I tell him I can handle it...and then he sort of get jealous and wants to help. And I make certain to praise him, tell him what an amazing daddy he is and thankhim for helping...then he thinks it is his idea and he is very proud of himself. Cater to the ego. When he is around, talk to your baby and say things like "Daddy is the best burper ever" or "Baby had so much fun playing with daddy...I am so jealous....you never have that much fun with me" and so on so forth - but not over the top. He just needs to know that he is needed, he is good at helping and you are very grateful. Hopefully all of my blabbing is moot and he has already stepped up and is being a good daddy. Good luck!! xoxoK

butterblocksmom - Saturday, 19 April
Hi momma...how are things going? I know, the sleep deprivation adds to the frustration for sure. Everything else good? Just remember, this too shall pass! Take it one hour at a time! 7 hours??? 7 HOURS??? Wow...you are sooooo lucky. That is great! The longest mine has gone was 4.5 hours and I was so worried that I couldn't sleep!!! Isn't it so wonderful how you make her world beter just by holding her? Is she growing lots? When was she born again? Is she cooing and smiling or laughing yet?

butterblocksmom - Friday, 11 April
Hi!!! How are you??? I haven't been on the site in weeks!!! Sorry. Are you doing well? And baby? How is the sleep (or is that a total joke?)

butterblocksmom - Sunday, 2 Mar
Hey....it's been a few days since you've been on line. Everything good? Anything happening yet?

butterblocksmom - Wednesday, 27 Feb
Is your little one giving you massive cramps/contractions at night that are waking you up? Are they making you feel nauseous, like vomiting? Sadly the cramps go away after I start moving around but the nausea stays. Doctor didn't seem too concerned....just curious if this is what some women go through hours before labour...

butterblocksmom - Tuesday, 26 Feb
I know...everything is so hard right now. But from all the women I know that have babies, they keep telling me...it is soooooooo worth it. Even when there were issues with Post partum depression, none of them would do it differently and all of them would do it again in a heart beat. You are about to meet the one person in the world you will love more than life itself. Hang in there sweetie...it won't be long now and it is so worth it!!!

butterblocksmom - Tuesday, 26 Feb
first time momy...don't worry, what you are going through right now is totally normal. You are just tired of being pregnant and uncomfortable and just want some semblance of your life back. Our hormones are out of whack (just read what everyone is going through in our week right now), we are ultra sensitive to everything and it just seems like all too much right now. Don't doubt yourself, don't doubt your abilities, just realize that what you are thinking and feeling is normal for you right now. You are going to make a wonderful loving mommy, you just need to focus on you a bit right now. Chin up sweetheart...you are amazing!

dolphinloves4 - Tuesday, 26 Feb
My midwife told me that if I had any symptoms such as cramping/back pain and pressure over the weekend to come in to get checked. I had all of those plus lost some of my mucus plug. The reason for her wanting to check me is that she is waiting for me to make some progress in order to induce me since I'm at risk for a large baby and meconeum. My due date is this Saturday and she is not wanting me to go overdue or at least she has said.
So we're kind of running out of time and I just don't want complications arising especially when they've all been discussed ahead of time. I've had complications and high risk pregnancies with all my previous children. I'm just not in a hurry for it to repeat itself lol
As for today, I DID go up to L&D and was checked. I am still thick and high up but have dilated to 1cm. My nurse told me to insist to my midwife that I want to use Cervidal since it will help efface me and more than likely put me into labor without Pitocin, so we'll see what happens when I mention it to her. Probably nothing lol

9mo - Tuesday, 26 Feb
Hang in there. We're all so close to the end now (: You will have your beautiful baby in your arms very soon and I'm sure once you lay eyes on him/her you'll fall in love. I think it's fairly common to feel a bit of uncertainty, if you still have the same feelings after bub is born be sure to seek some professional advice, post natal depression is common but you can get help if it happens to you. I wish you all the best (:

proud-to-be-mommy - Saturday, 23 Feb
I didn't think I was having me mine... I lost hope in having him early... Im just gonna wait it out I honestly think im at least going two weeks after my due date...

butterblocksmom - Friday, 22 Feb
CRAP...you are totally right...I never even thought about that...for sure that's why I'm hungry. Danggit!!!

Pregnantwithnumber3 - Friday, 22 Feb
I was so mad when I didn't go into labor last night. Maybe tonight it is still a full moon!! You never know. Good luck to you.

Nikki2212 - Thursday, 21 Feb
Good luck on Monday! Who knows maybe your baby might arrive before that!
Not for me though... I know I will go all the way... If they don't induce me I know I will be having him late... mmmh =( Makes me desperate to think about it...

babydonte22908 - Thursday, 21 Feb
I read you comment about increased movement and was wondering the same thing. Movement had decreased and then yesterday and today it feels like he is having a party in there lol. But I was wondering if that was any kind of indication of labor starting soon. I actually have a breech baby and would love it if he MOVED head down but he seems really comfy and active right where he is. I have a c-section scheduled for next Wed. the 27th. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

samanthadawn - Wednesday, 20 Feb
lol alrighty..he just feels like he's going to fall right out when i walk ha

dolphinloves4 - Tuesday, 19 Feb
lol I remember that feeling about not wanting anymore kids after being pregnant but somehow I forgot what it was like and had more lol My spacing is about 3 1/2 years between them (this one is just about 3 years apart from my youngest) so thats plenty of time to forget ^^ Then they're in that toddler stage and you find yourself missing having a baby :/ That's what happened to me anyway lmao

momof4 - Tuesday, 19 Feb
thanks for your comment. sounds as if your in a tough situation with your girlfriend. I'm with you. I want this experience to be private, but also dont want to hurt anyone's feelings. not only do I have my mom wanting to be in there but my girlfriend has also told me that she will be there and would like to help deliver my baby. the problem I have is that she's a labor and delivery nurse at the hospital where I'm having my baby at. there is no way I will feel comfortable having her examine me. Im hoping that she will not be working the shift that I deliver on. good luck to you also!

dolphinloves4 - Tuesday, 19 Feb
omg lol you brave soul, if I attempted to eat anything remotely spicey, I'd be paying BIG time lmao I get horrible heartburn and acid reflux with just the simplest of things. Though it would be worth it if it works, you'll have to let me know ^^
I'd rather have no contractions at all if they're not going to be productive. My midwife said I just have an irritable uterus since I've had so many children. I guess my uterus matches the rest of me lol I'd just like for it to dilate my cervix while it's acting up lol
I wish I could walk more but sadly the pain in my pelvis prevents me from doing so but I do walk around as much as I can tolerate.
I keep reminding myself that I was the exact same way with my other boys...impatient and now look at them all, they're 10, 6, and nearly 3. It really does go by so fast, it's just hard to really focus on that when you're in misery and time is seeming to stand still. I wish I had more things to do to keep my mind off things but alas I have no life other than my children and my husband lol

christina - Tuesday, 19 Feb
I think you'll be fine flying. I traveled with my daughter when she was 17 days old on a plane. She actually slept most the flight. Just pack wisely. When you go through security, they make you take them out of the stroller, and you can't bring water through (bottles) unless it's already mixed (if formula). To help their ears when flying, try to feed them at take off and landing or give them a pacifier. Then sucking motion helps relieve pressure.

3rdXMommy - Monday, 18 Feb
for some reason some airlines won't allow a baby under the age of 6 months to fly. I was suppost to go on a trip with my second son, he was 3 months old and they wouldn't allow it. I had to find a different airline. Check with the airline first.

butterblocksmom - Sunday, 17 Feb
Now THAT makes those pains all worth while. I am sooooo ready for my little monkey!!!!

angier - Thursday, 14 Feb
i think i have decided that tomorrow will be it...I need to clean house and do laundry and get myself prepared...The $ would be nice, but i have been saving so it won't kill me, plus i get paid 50% for my maternity leave, so i will stil lget paid regardless

BabyMaker35 - Monday, 11 Feb
The Dr. decided to indice because I have a history of my kids coming early, and fast. So he felt this was the safest decision for all of us. :)

tinydropofocean - Monday, 11 Feb
You sound like a great person. Don't worry if you have some sad or negative feelings. I bet more people do than are willing to admit. Some people might even take several months to actually bond and fall in love with their baby. It seems unrealistic to think just because a person has a baby they automatically have to immediately love them that very moment. You're going to be a terrific mommy :> Hope you don't stress too much about what the doctor said either. They can make educated guesses of course, but it's not like they have a crystal ball and can tell you exactly when and how your little sweetie is going to come into the world. Every person and their delivery is so different. Think as positive as you can. I bet the less you stress the better, so it's easier for your baby to come. It won't be long now no matter how you look at it. I'm hoping for both of us that our babies will come sooner than later ;>

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