Post by spitforspat on Jul 9, 2016 12:05:11 GMT -5
A lot of shopping is moving to big, outdoor shopping centers. But, I did go to the mall the other day to hang out in the ac somewhere other than my house. It was packed with teens!
I've never felt older than when I went into American Eagle with a baby strapped to me.
I just don't even know what to do anymore. Yesterday I contacted every damn politician I could think of about racial police violence. Now I have to do it again about gun control. And it still won't matter. Wtf.
Singing brings me so much unadulterated JOY. Hearing other people sing in groups makes me cry. I just love it. It breaks my heart that my voice is so terrible. If I were rich I'd take voice lessons in a heartbeat.
spitforspat, I am so glad you are feeling better! I remember your post. You were very brave to call and ask for and to accept help! Being a new momma is so hard!
Aw, thank you!! I am feeling SO much better. It's like a different world. I owe so much to this board and all the support and advice I've gotten.
Post by spitforspat on Jul 5, 2016 21:15:06 GMT -5
We went to the pedi today, too! M got her 2 month vaccines. Also, she is huge! In the 93% for weight, 79% for height and 99% for head circumference.
I go back to work in 4 weeks and I do not want to. Seriously thinking about not going back. My main concern is I feel like this is a dick move to a company that has been so good to me.
Post by spitforspat on Jul 2, 2016 15:16:44 GMT -5
I cried so much the first few weeks. So normal. But I also talked to my doctor about ppd and got on Zoloft- I'm very thankful for that decision. She helped me decide if it was the normal "baby blues" or something more.
I'm 8 weeks pp now and it's like night and day. I can finally enjoy my baby and we have some sort of schedule going. You will get through this and it will be great. I remember making a similar post when I was about 2-3 weeks into it.
One thing that saved my life was getting a baby carrier that worked for us. I got the Lillebaby (can use for 7lbs and up with no insert) and a baby ktan. This let me hold the baby and do some things that made me feel human- like drink coffee. It also puts DD to sleep every single time.
Post by spitforspat on Jun 24, 2016 11:28:30 GMT -5
My baby is 7 weeks old today! Crazy. Her hair is looking more and more red- which is strange because her dad is Hispanic and I'm blonde. It's gorgeous, though!
Post by spitforspat on Jun 23, 2016 14:11:46 GMT -5
I just want to give you hugs because I know what a frustrating, hard process it is. It's something that makes you feel like a failure if it doesn't come naturally- but for a lot of women it just doesn't.
You're doing such a great job- it's just HARD. Hang in there, you'll either make it work or find something that works for you. I'm exclusively pumping now, and while I still wish we could've made breastfeeding work, we're both happy as clams and she's growing like a weed. <3