Motn Friday to Saturday

[dbsk8dance]

It's only 7 here. I'm nursing the baby and sobbing.

[gogadgetgo]

I'm snuggling with ds1 right now. I don't want to let him go.

[Deleted]

I'm really trying not to think about it, but of course I had to google what time it was in Colorado because I'm time zone stupid. God, it's so unfair. Hugs to all the MMM babies.

[rupertpenny]

I'm having too many feelings tonight. I went to the pedi today to talk about B's non-exist any sleep, she suggested CIO. We're at my in laws for the weekend so I obviously don't want to do it here. My h told them how sleep deprived I am and what the pedi said though, so they were trying to put her to sleep themselves and kept telling me to go to sleep. Well I don't want them to CIO with my kid anyway, but then I read the update about ZB and I just can't let her cry tonight, even if I only sleep for 5 minutes total. They didn't want to give B back to me, this would annoy me greatly at the best of times but I really can't take it right now even though they mean well.

[rupertpenny]

Jan 17, 2014 22:15:20 GMT -5 @starry said:

Jan 17, 2014 22:12:21 GMT -5 rupertpenny said:

I'm having too many feelings tonight. I went to the pedi today to talk about B's non-exist any sleep, she suggested CIO. We're at my in laws for the weekend so I obviously don't want to do it here. My h told them how sleep deprived I am and what the pedi said though, so they were trying to put her to sleep themselves and kept telling me to go to sleep. Well I don't want them to CIO with my kid anyway, but then I read the update about ZB and I just can't let her cry tonight, even if I only sleep for 5 minutes total. They didn't want to give B back to me, this would annoy me greatly at the best of times but I really can't take it right now even though they mean well.

They need to fucking stop. Tell then they can watch the baby tomorrow while you nap. Your rules!

Yeah, I got her back and am nursing her. It took several tries to get them to hand her over, but my inlaws have highly selective listening skills.

They weren't really letting her CIO, she was just crying hysterically and their efforts to soothe her weren't working at all. I know they are trying to help but I've slept so little this week in in bitch eating crackers mode with everyone. I'm more annoyed with H for letting them take her in the first place.

He keeps saying that he wants to help me sleep, but doesn't understand how hearing my daughter cry while being held by unfamiliar people in a strange place isn't really putting me to sleep.

[niq]

I just found the update. I hope the little girl is okay <

Msniq was much more merciless with the Nosefrida than I was. At least one nostril sounds like it's clear. He's in the RnP super early, but we'll take any sleep at all.

[sjh722]

I'm letting DD sleep on me right now, even though she should be in bed.

It's just gut wrenching. I can't get them off my mind.

[BAMFMrsB]

Jan 17, 2014 22:20:46 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

I just spent the evening refreshing various gbcn pages. I know there won't be any update tonight but I can't stop thinking about them.

I'm doing the same. I swear I have heartburn from reading the latest update. I just feel sick.

I hope she is ok and the MRI results are good.

[halfpint]

Up nursing. Like many moms tonight, I'm glad he woke so I have the chance to snuggle a bit. I don't want to put him down.

[dulcemariamar]

Good Morning! I will join the group that cant stop crying over this .

[MamaMaui24]

DS had surgery today and I feel like we just brought home a newborn.

PNP is set up in our room, nightlight on, can't sleep, snippy with DH, listening to every move/breath he makes, doubting the schedule of what to do with pain meds, won't eat/drink, waiting for a wet diaper...

And I too keep reading about the pixy family and can't imagine what they're going through.

[Jalapeñomel]

D actually went down easily tonight. I sat in his room for a little while he was sleeping. I cannot imagine what pixy and her family are feeling.

[littlemisschatty]

I came on here to complain that DS has been crying and keeping me up for the last hour. Then I went and read the update some of you were referring to. I can't believe it has gotten to that point. That poor little girl. No family should have to go through that. Now I feel bad at being mad at my boy for crying. Thank God he is healthy, what more could I want?

[littlemisschatty]

Jan 18, 2014 3:21:08 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

DS had surgery today and I feel like we just brought home a newborn.

PNP is set up in our room, nightlight on, can't sleep, snippy with DH, listening to every move/breath he makes, doubting the schedule of what to do with pain meds, won't eat/drink, waiting for a wet diaper...

And I too keep reading about the pixy family and can't imagine what they're going through.

Aw poor boy, hope he feels better. good luck tonight. sounds tough

[irish]

MOTN wake up was 5.30am and up for the day at 8.45am.

Only saw the update just now. Dd1 is only a little younger than ZB. Just after I read it dd1 came to me while I was feeding dd2 and told me that she and dd2 were going to be best friends. And then she told her sister this and gave her a big hug. I had to hold the tears back...

[212]

My motn update is brought to you by a 19 year old drunk girl puking in my nursery.

IT NEVER ENDS.

[212]

Jan 18, 2014 4:20:30 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

Jan 18, 2014 4:09:34 GMT -5 212 said:

My motn update is brought to you by a 19 year old drunk girl puking in my nursery.

IT NEVER ENDS.

Huh?

My (teenage) sister went out with friends and one got very drunk. She called me asking what to do, I went to pick them up and said drunk friend ran to puke in the nursery bathroom upon entering my apartment. She lives an hour away, so I'm playing mommy.

My baby who rarely sleeps is passed out. So fair.

[anelms]

Up nursing J after a 6 hr stretch. I am holding him so tight. I am so amazed by this community and the outpouring of support and help by everyone.

[oswin]

DD went to sleep at 8 and slept until 2:30! Unfortunately she pooped after her feeding and is now still awake. Even so I'm thrilled because we might be almost done using a nipple shield! Randomly today I tried nursing without it and we had success on the right boob. After not using it on the right side a few times, she finally figured out the left at this feeding. I'm just hoping today wasn't a fluke and we can stop using it for good. After 11 weeks, I'm tired of washing it all the time.

[redpenmama]

DS slept from 12-2:30, woke up to be rocked, and then slept until 4:45. His longest stretch without nursing. Of course, I woke up soaking wet, and he is nursing like crazy right now, but I'll take it. He had a very sleepy day yesterday, so I was hopeful it'd carry over into the night and not ruin his nighttime sleep. So far, so good.

[Jalapeñomel]

Jan 18, 2014 3:36:09 GMT -5 namasteak said:

DH tried sleeping in the bedroom with us again tonight... he got frustrated at the first wake up because I needed some light (just used what is in the sound machine) & DS's grunts. I understand why he was annoyed I'm just bummed I haven't slept in the same bed as MH for 2 weeks.

I slept on the couch (my choice) for almost two months, because I wanted the bassinet in the room where I didn't have to turn on an overhead light. I was so excited to put D on his crib, so I could sleep in my own bed again.

[stealthmom]

It's Mont now for me.  Wicked heartburn woke me up and thoughts of pixy and zb kept me up.

I logged on looking for some news. 

[rupertpenny]

Jan 18, 2014 7:15:23 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Jan 18, 2014 5:36:54 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I slept on the couch (my choice) for almost two months, because I wanted the bassinet in the room where I didn't have to turn on an overhead light. I was so excited to put D on his crib, so I could sleep in my own bed again.

Hearing that someone else slept apart for an extended period of time makes me feel a bit better. I feel like I should offer to sleep on the couch but I hate sleeping in the big open living room.

We slept apart for about 3 months, I slept in the nursery. I was glad to get back to my own bed though. I expected to be all about co-sleeping and room sharing and stuff and turns out I hate sleeping in the same room as her. It just made me feel ever more like I never got a break. Plus the loud sleeping thing.

[biogirl21]

We rode the struggle bus tonight. J wasn't feeding well and pees through a diaper, swaddleme and a receiving blanket. This last feeding he ate the left for 10 crappy minutes, the right for only 5 and refused to finish his bottle, which I think mostly ended up on me and H. My boobs are killing me. I feel so bad complaining though with everything going on with Pixy. It's just so sad.

[osulori]

I'm feeding AJ right now and he keeps reaching up to touch my cheek with this sweet look on his face...if I didn't know better I'd think he knew what was going on.

[Jalapeñomel]

Jan 18, 2014 7:15:23 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Jan 18, 2014 5:36:54 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I slept on the couch (my choice) for almost two months, because I wanted the bassinet in the room where I didn't have to turn on an overhead light. I was so excited to put D on his crib, so I could sleep in my own bed again.

Hearing that someone else slept apart for an extended period of time makes me feel a bit better. I feel like I should offer to sleep on the couch but I hate sleeping in the big open living room.

I think the women on here have given me great advice, that first couple of months are really just about survival.  If it gets you through, do it, and don't think twice about it.