Is there a product like this out there somewhere?

[surfgirl]

From one sleep-deprived mom to (probably) another... I still love the idea of sleep ! Maybe b/c it sounds so appealing to me right now, but with laundry, dishes, etc....

I didn't mean to be critical at all, sorry if it came off that way. I always found myself more ambitious with plans than I had energy for when the babies actually came... (mine are 5,3,1)

I'm sure you'll do the right thing for you, your too-soon-to-be here baby (enjoy those last precious months with your first as the "only"), and your family.

cheers.

 

[ryan840]

From one sleep-deprived mom to (probably) another... I still love the idea of sleep ! Maybe b/c it sounds so appealing to me right now, but with laundry, dishes, etc....

I didn't mean to be critical at all, sorry if it came off that way. I always found myself more ambitious with plans than I had energy for when the babies actually came... (mine are 5,3,1)

I'm sure you'll do the right thing for you, your too-soon-to-be here baby (enjoy those last precious months with your first as the "only"), and your family.

cheers.

I don't think you were critical, I am just very sensitive lately (my hormones rage when I'm pregnant)- always fun for my husband, and now my poor son can also watch me laugh and cry in the same minute... He'll ask me "What problem mama?" or "Aaw, mama sad?" then he kisses me on the head and gives me a snuggle. (I admit I've pretended to cry just to see him be so sweet! ) So anyway, I'm on the defensive about everything- especially my parenting abilities!

You couldn't be more right about these last days with my son, I have been feeling so guilty because I've been sicker than a dog for about a month now (I'm finally feeling better) and have basically been living on the couch struggling to change diapers and fix meals with no ability to play with him. He has been so sweet through it all, either playing on the floor in front of me, or bringing a puzzle onto the ottoman so we can do it together. He really knows how sick I've been and has been such a little blessing. He'll even sit next to me on the couch for an hour and just snuggle when I'm really sick. *Sigh* I'll die when he's a teen and he hates me! Ok, that's my proud mommy brag, sorry!

 

[DisneyPhD]

ryan840, I felt the same way when pregnant with my 2nd. I felt so sorry for my DD, it wasn't her fault and I felt so bad I could barely play with her 10 min at at time. To make it worse I went from working 20 hours a week to being a SAHM and I got to tell you I felt like a terrible one. I wouldn't pay anyone to do the kind of work I was doing.


It did get better. I would guess that is part of the reason you are thinking about the trip in May now, because you can and things will be better then and it will be a good trip for big brother. (I also was the same way.) WDW always give me something great to look forward to and that is so important.

I also know what you mean about them growing up. Currenly DD tells me she loves me at least 30 times a day, for no appparent reason. I am going to miss that.

Pregnancy may suck, but it doesn't last forever. Glad you are feeling a little better lately.

 

[Schmeck]

I know no one 'plans' on anything bad happening to a baby - but don't you think it's so very hard to find a pool float for a newborn because it's just not safe? Obviously, no right-minded company would want to be liable for a product that would put a newborn at risk...

 

[TinkerbellMama]

I didn't think you would set the baby out to sea without holding on! My thought was splashing, you can't control the kids(adults) around you. And even with a cover--May heat and sun, baby body temp, people who are from all over the world(and are not required to immunize)but then again I'm in the minority on these boards, because I don't think any mega-public place is for newborns. I just typed in, because if I saw someone floating a newborn around a Dis. pool I would have been suprised.

Just wanted to add that we are not REQUIRED to immunize in this country, either. But I did see your point...there are certainly more unvaccinated persons in other countries than there are in the US.

 

[surfgirl]

Ryan, don't feel guilty... for a while, my favorite game was "pretend night-night". I was very good at lying still while my daughter would tuck me in, sing to me, read a book... sometimes I'd happily fall asleep and I'd wake up with her climbing all over me.

Remember this: one of the best things you can do for your child is give them a sibling!

My first two are 19 months apart and best friends (and for a while, wanted to marry each other when they got older). You'll struggle with it, it'll get easier. One tip: I got a floor chair from Frontgate - helped when I was very pregnant on the floor and when the newborn came. My kids knew when I was nursing was a good time for them to get books and get read to ... on the floor. Saved my back.

Sorry for the off-topic reply. I still vote for the sleep option!