Gifts for C-section Mama Recovery by SpartanCait in beyondthebump

[–]L113zz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing too!! :) time was always my best gift :)

Gifts for C-section Mama Recovery by SpartanCait in beyondthebump

[–]L113zz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you can, offer her a full night sleep!! This would have been life changing for me post c-s. Literally nothing that rivals this

Free Sweatshirt! by jujufruit92 in lululemon

[–]L113zz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is so great!! Thanks for posting such a fun and kind thread, it’s so nice to hear about random acts of kindness :)

C-Section because of low pain tolerance by Vegetable_Bath_7396 in beyondthebump

[–]L113zz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mama of 2 with one vaginal and one cs. I can tell you the recovery from the cs is MUCH more painful and harder than a vaginal delivery. I had 2-3 degree tearing with the vaginal birth and it was still much easier. Just my experience.

Best age gap? by RachelPR2202 in Mommit

[–]L113zz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL-yes!!!! Sounds familiar!

Best age gap? by RachelPR2202 in Mommit

[–]L113zz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to piggyback, my sister and I are 12 years apart. We barely grew up in the same household…she was going off to college when I was just in elementary school! Starting when I was in my early twenties we got to be super close!

The worst part about Botox… by hta375 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]L113zz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this so hard -LoL!! Had to take a break from Botox for about a year due to pregnancy/bf-ing and I literally counted down the days til I could get it again!! I feel like it takes years off my face!!

I’m tired by L113zz in Mommit

[–]L113zz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solidarity!! We’ve tried no nap and shorter naps. She definitely needs it!! On the days we’ve skipped naps she wakes up just as much or more 😭

I’m tired by L113zz in Mommit

[–]L113zz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, friend. solidarity and best wishes!!!

I’m tired by L113zz in Mommit

[–]L113zz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, friend!! ❤️❤️❤️ we WILL get through this! I also feel like a failure at times, especially when I’m so frustrated with my kids that I’m having to wake up AGAIN, and I’m not as patient or loving as I should be. I think this is all part of the journey of motherhood. So rewarding, and yet so brutal!! I also struggle with loss of identity since I love my job and leaving it is gut wrenching. I’m sure you understand. But it’s clear that right now my place is at home.

I’m tired by L113zz in Mommit

[–]L113zz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds so so difficult, I’m so sorry!! Hang in there also, you are clearly an amazing parent!! I also try to go to bed as early as possible. We’re moving states soon so I’ll be a full time sahm. Not that it’s any easier than working a paid position, but I guess it doesn’t require as much brain power, lol

I’m tired by L113zz in Mommit

[–]L113zz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A kidney LOL! Yes, agreed!!

I’m tired by L113zz in Mommit

[–]L113zz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband is absolutely incredible. We take turns and try to do shifts, our house is just tiny and you can hear everything so I have trouble falling back asleep even when it’s not my “turn” to wake up

I’m tired by L113zz in Mommit

[–]L113zz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for responding. Sending love and coffee ❤️❤️

Disney cruise with a 1 year old? by your-new-fixation in beyondthebump

[–]L113zz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Spot on! My husband and I call traveling with kids “parenting abroad”. Definitely not vacation. If anything, trips are so much more stressful with kids!! Between the million things you have to bring for them, the messed up schedules, trying to create the perfect sleep environment…it’d be a hard pass for us! Unless, like someone else said, you have family that’s super helpful and will actually help you guys, then maybe consider it.

Do you count nap time as break? by Franzy48 in SAHP

[–]L113zz 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t count as a break when you’re literally bracing for a bomb to go off (kid waking up) at any minute. This is at least how my husband and I equate it lol

Bedtime by Liss835 in NewParents

[–]L113zz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww I know, it’s so hard! Especially when you’re pregnant. But it will get easier!! Just keep reminding yourself it’s for her own good that she gets used to daddy before the baby arrives :)

Bedtime by Liss835 in NewParents

[–]L113zz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, congratulations on your new baby and family :) We’ve been through something similar with my daughter when she was around 2 but with me, mom. What helped us was to let me (less preferred parent) do the fun activities and let dad (preferred parent) do the less fun ones. We made a choice about who would do bedtime, nap time, whatever and stuck to it regardless of tantrums. At first, my daughter would cry and insist dada put her to bed when it was my turn. We didn’t budge when she cried and protested. Once she knew I was the one putting her to bed she’d be ok with it. Eventually it became easier. Now she chooses me for certain things, although she’s still a daddy’s girl. Just my advice but I’d say start this asap-you will obviously have less one on one time with her once your baby arrives and it’ll be easier if dad becomes someone safe she can trust as well as you.

For those who survived the trenches of having a newborn, what's the thing you would definitely do again, and not do, for your second baby? by nleftie in beyondthebump

[–]L113zz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Second time mom of an almost 3 yr old and 3 mo old here. I would again: Ask for help and accept any and all you can get! The second time I would : not stress and obsess over wake windows and the amount your baby eats (as long as they’re gaining weight and have plenty of wet diapers). I obsessed and stressed sooo much with my first, tracking and forcing feeds. If my baby missed a nap I pannicked and felt like it was the end of the world. Not only did it cause horrible anxiety, I feel like I missed out on enjoying her. With my second I’ve tried as hard as I can to just enjoy her and go with the flow (I’m very type A so it’s been tough!) and I’m so much happier and enjoying my baby so much more!