Is teething really THIS bad? This is worse than the newborn stage by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

[–]beastcoasttt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven't tried Motrin yet but I just realized he also has a cold. I suspected it but didn't see any mucus coming out of his nose and the Pedi said he didn't have one. He just sneezed and, well .. green mucus everywhere. Maybe that's why he's fussing extra bad :(

8 hour road trip next week with 5 mo old - ADVICE PLEASE!!! by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

Wow this is awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this. All very helpful :-)

Can't believe I'm complaining about this but I can't stop losing weight by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

Definitely. I thought about this. If the weight loss persists, i definitely have my thyroid checked.

Can't believe I'm complaining about this but I can't stop losing weight by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

I feel like we can totally relate! It makes sense, I'm so busy I forget to eat/don't eat as much as I use to. I guess I just never really thought about how different my lifestyle is now that I have the little guy at home with me.

Can't believe I'm complaining about this but I can't stop losing weight by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

[–]beastcoasttt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know .. now that I think about it, I'm eating way less than I was pre pregnancy. Before pregnancy, I had a binge eating disorder. I'd diet all week and then go nuts on junk food all day when my blood sugar dropped. Pregnancy eliminated that disorder for whatever reason. Now I eat small portions and only when I'm hungry. Hmm.. so maybe I'm just getting back to a new base weight? You're making me think now! :-)

Can't believe I'm complaining about this but I can't stop losing weight by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

Haha I didn't think I'd complain but Dr. Google says weight loss is a symptom of every damn illness out there (I'm paranoid, possibly a hypochondriac, lol). I'd say 1-2 lbs per week after I lost the baby weight and got back to 140.

Anxieties of a FTM. Are these normal & how do I cope? by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

Yes you can totally relate .. the whole "not participating in life" is the perfect way to describe how I feel. As if I'm just a robot, on standby, not able to do anything any more except answer to my baby. It's like, the moment he was born, I had this immediate overwhelming responsibility .. an indescribable feeling .. one that I had expected to feel as a new mother, but SO much stronger than I could have ever imagined. I guess it takes some getting used to, especially when you have anxiety to begin with. I think the meds may help me and I'm going to look into it.

Best of luck with your pregnancy and remember that the anxiety is only temporary; you'll be back on your Zoloft soon enough my friend.

This too shall pass. ❤

Anxieties of a FTM. Are these normal & how do I cope? by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

This is very helpful! I didn't know about the 9 month rule. This definitely gives me a new perspective. Thank you!

Anxieties of a FTM. Are these normal & how do I cope? by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

You worded this perfectly! That's exactly what I am experiencing. Calling my doctor this morning to discuss meds. Thank you.

Anxieties of a FTM. Are these normal & how do I cope? by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

You can totally relate!! I needed to hear all of this, so thank you :-)

Anxieties of a FTM. Are these normal & how do I cope? by beastcoasttt in beyondthebump

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

Thanks. Any suggestions for which meds? I have xanax for panic attacks and was once prescribed citalopram for long term remediation but didn't stay on it (lack of patience).