The Official New Mom Thread

[Alice28]

I thought I would touch on everyone else's posts instead of dwelling my own drama:

Tasha- I totally know what you mean about them growing up so darn fast! I look at all 3 of my children sometimes and go, "What happened?" And I feel like I'm going to forget everything too- thank goodness I do the scrapbooks so I can sorta remember!

nucpharm- I'm so sorry your baby was sick! My son (the 8 year old), who acted FINE all day yesterday, upchucked again.........in the Nordstrom elevator. Luckily the doors opened almost as he started and he got most of it in the garbage can. The store was closing and I found a store associate to tell her to get a custodian to the elevator ASAP before some poor soul walked in it. Yuck.

Loretta- good luck tomorrow! It is a scary prospect, leaving something so familiar. Let us know how it goes!

Val- sounds like you had fun at the football game!

Can I just say (regarding the Gauntlet)- why is a woman about my age (Beth) still such a junior higher? WHY? She looks so normal yet she's such a pot-stirrer! Get a LIFE! At least there is no scary Tonya this season- that woman is a whack! Hooking up with Johnny Fairplay on that E! Reality show. ICKY ICK ICK!

Gems- what kind of home business are you going to do? Sometimes I wish I could earn an extra $500 a month or so, but staying at home and not selling anything (you know, like Tupperware or whatever).

 

[lissawynn]

Oh, Robin, I so wish there was something I could say to make things better for you right now. Ok, here's something. I'm watching "Dog, the Bounty Hunter", and there's a 24 yo. ex-stripper who's being taken to jail b/c she jumped bond. At least that's not your life!
Btw, I LOVE the Tribeca! My mom and I were at BRU before Christmas, and I actually got out of the car to see what kind of car was parked by us (and I never do that). There was one parked in our local mall the night DH and I had Jimmy's pic taken with Santa. He agreed that it's a nice car, but my Tahoe is only 1 1/2 years old, so I guess I'm gonna be driving that for a while.

The Gauntlet is on!

 

[Alice28]

lissawynn- yes, thank god I'm not a 24 year old stripper getting arrested because I jumped bond. It's funny enough just to picture myself as a stripper, with my jell-o belly, stretch marks and gall bladder removal scars.

OK- Gauntlet question- watched it last week. Watched tonight. Did y'all realize that the dude with the scary wig hair on the Rookies is Jamie? You know, hot Jamie on New Orleans? I'm like, "Is that HIM? No. Is it? Can't be." So I got to MTV's website, and sure enough, it's notsohotnow Jamie, from New Orleans season. Apparently he lives in a monestary now and is studying to be a monk. No lie.

OK and Mark is just gross. He is like old enough to be my husband (wouldn't you guess he's about 35 or so?) and he keeps hooking up with these 20 year olds!?!?!?!?! Don't get it. I want to like him, but all this hooking up between all these MTV people is just weird. How many of these 'gauntlet' type shows have there been? I want to say it started with battle of the seasons or something like that. I remember lumberjack Sean and Elka from Boston season winning one early on and Sean being SO cute and excited cause he won a new car for his wife Rachel (season SF). And wait a minute- there was one before that because those two were on it and it's how they first starting dating----I remember a challenge where they got in one of those huge, inflatable, clear balls that you get inside and run like a hamster in...does anyone else remember? MTV needs a handbook on all these challenges, so geeks like me can keep track.

 

[T16GEM]

Hi everyone - Boy I am glad that the whole Christmas / New Year thing is over - mainly due to family issues! Our last family get together was on New Years Day at DH's Grandma's house, it was all of his family there, and BIL's little boy again. He was well behaved I guess until he tried to pull Shelby's bib off her I wouldn't have minded as I know that 2YO kids do that kind of thing, but what really got me was that he got more of a telling off for moving the pieces on their Monopoly game that they were playing! When we got home I had to tell DH that if he does anything like it again and nobody from his side of the family says anything then I WILL!! Don't get me wrong I get on really well with my MIL and FIL, but the main problems stem from them being too laid back with everything.

BIL is in prison at the moment he is only 24, mainly for minor offences etc and this is about the 5th time since he was about 18 that he has been to jail. On this last occasion before he was taken away he said some really awful things to DFIL and DMIL, and I mean things that you wouldn't say to your worst enemy, he basically said that DFIL was dead to him and that he hadn't got a father anymore. So DFIL has been really upset about this but they are too similar in their personalities and they clash. We are due to be going on holiday with them this year, we usually go to the Channel Islands which is really lovely, but the other night they were saying that they were going to get a ticket for BIL and his nutty GF (who incidentally is preg again) and this is where it really GETS to me!!! We are expected to pay for ourselves ---------£2000 approx which we can't really afford but b/c BIL is a complete waster and can't/won't get a job etc they are going to pay for them. I don't know it just seems that we are punished for being a good hardworking family and they are rewarded for what they have done? Time for me to

Ahh vent over I feel much better for that!

Alice - I am starting a party planning business which I will base from home - I don't need to keep any stock etc so the overheads are low, I am currently working on pricing packages etc and then at the end of the month I am going to do a leaflet drop, I am going to give it a go before my maternity leave ends, then at lease I will hav given it a go one way or the other. I so want to be a SAHM I can't bear the thought of leaving Shelby all day - I am really worrying about all of the things I would miss, even though most of the time it would be my mom or DH that looked afterher - I want to be there when she takes her first steps. Also sometimes it's only Mommy hugs that can soothe and we have that now with her unless its DH Shelby just won't settle on anyone else if she is overtired so I don't want her to be overly upset when there's no need.

Loretta- Good luck for today, I hope everything goes well, I think you are doing the right thing as long as you can manage on the money, you can still be friends with your work mates - you are doing the right thing.

DisKim- Good luck to you too, I hope everything goes ok

Lissawynn- You are lucky that your Dad can look after your little one, I think its better when its a family member.


Sorry to have gone on a bit in this post but I feel better to have got it off my chest!!

 

[lissawynn]

I am back at work and it is sucking! We missed the snow and sleet, so no delay or cancellation for us today. I am taking Jimmy to the dr. this afternoon. He's still congested and everymorning his eyes are glued shut with gook. I spent most the last week wiping icky stuff out of his eyes and his poor eyes are red. I am hoping that the dr. can prescribe something to make them better. I feel so sorry for him.

Alice28 - Yes, I too am an MTV reality show watcher. There's got to be some kind of info on their site as to how many RW/RR challenge shows there have been. I also remember the big bouncy ball things. I believe Eric (RW NY1) was on that one. I also seem to remember another one where they were on a boat doing stuff (Neal RW London). I'm going to have to check that out.

Gems - The party plannning buisness sounds like fun. My sister and I have been catering for the last 7-8 years, and it's good $$$, but we bust our butts doing it.

Have a good day all! I'm trying to get back in the school groove!

 

[nucpharm29]

lissawyn--we're travelling to WDW with FIL and his GF in a couple of weeks. Our first "family" trip. We're staying at Saratoga Springs (we bought someone else's points) so we can all stay together. FIL wanted to get a couple of suites at a deluxe hotel--I told DH he was crazy that we didn't have that kind of money, so we compromised. We'll let you know how it goes.

Alice--hope your little one is better. We haven't had any issues since our trip back. Figures, right? Sorry to hear about the trouble with your MIL. I mentioned above that we're taking a vacation with FIL and his GF in a couple of weeks. It's drama with them all the time too. FIL hasn't seen Emma since Christmas last year (2004), and has yet to see the new baby (one of the reasons for the trip). Anyway, DD doesn't really want to see him b/c she doesn't know him. She sees all the other grandparents at least 3 times per year. What gets me is that FIL is building a 7000 square foot million dollar plus home, and that has been the reason he can't visit his family. Granted we haven't gone back to Ohio in a while, but everyone else manages to come see us. And then it was like pulling teeth to get them to come on this trip. It was his GF who finally said "If we don't go on this trip we won't see them until May (which is when DH"s sis is getting married)" You'd think that DH's dad would want to at least see him if not his own grandchildren. I guess I just don't understand.

Hugs to all those back at work today.

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

Lucas is feeling better but now DH is getting sick. I hope I don't catch it.

We bought our additional car seats yesterday and I'm going to attempt to install them today. We tried to buckle Lucas into his infant seat yesterday and couldn't do it! I am in need of a little advice. Now that we won't be using the carrier anymore, does anyone have any tips on how you manage going out without the carrier? Lucas would nap in it at the grocery store and sometimes in restaurants. What would you do? Wake him up getting him out of the car and make him tough it out when we're at the store? He likes his naps (and is not on a set schedule for them) and I'm afraid he'll turn into a monster when I have to go somewhere.

Glad to hear everyone had a great NYE!

Alice28 - Your MIL sounds crazy. That's why I let DH deal with his mother. Good thing your DH will be home soon!

T16GEM - Good luck with the party planning business. It sounds great.

zalansky - Good luck! BTW, I love your New Year's picture. You and your DH are a great looking couple.

lissawynn - Hope Jimmy starts feeling better soon.

vald - Glad you had fun at the game. My DH and my father were watching it on tv.


Hi to everyone else! I know I missed a lot of you so I apologize.

 

[lissawynn]

SL - Jimmy outgrew his carrier at a little less than 5 months. I bought one of those shopping cart thingies for him to sit in, but at the time, he still wasn't skilled at sitting up. I propped him up with the diaper bag a lot of times. Going out to eat was tricky too. I am very good at holding him and eating, although, since he's started eating table food, he doesn't sit as still as he used to. We're so happy that we can turn his car seat around in three weeks!

nupcharm29 - I hope you have a great WDW trip! I also hope your dad realizes his grandkids are more important than building a new house.

I am counting the minutes until I can leave this place. Again, I like to shop too much to quit my job! Argh!

 

[vald1977]

Robin,
I'm sorry your MIL is giving you fits. It definitely sounds like a control issue with her. That was just plain mean of her to ruin your surprise party. And no, you don't sound like a spoiled brat. If she offered to help you, then you aren't out of line expecting her to do so, especially considering the circumstances. Just keep screening your calls and don't talk to her if you don't feel like it .

Loretta,
Good luck today . Change scares me too but it usually works out for the best .

T16GEM,
Sorry you are dealing with family drama. The party planning business sounds fun. I hope it works out for you .

Lisawynn,
I hope the dr. can give Jimmy something to help him feel better. We ended up with another snow day today. Just think, you guys will be out nice and early in the summer and our kids are gonna be stuck in school till July at this rate!

About traveling with grandparents, we have done it several times with DH's mom. She has always been a great help to us and it has always gone well. DH and I have been able to get out and do a couple of things on our own that way. Now my mother I would NEVER travel with in a million years but as long as you all get along well, it can be really wonderful.

Nucpharm,
I hope all goes well with you FIL on your trip.

SL,
Once we transitioned DS into a rear facing regular car seat, it was a lot tougher to keep him napping while out. One thing we did get was one of those nice cushy liners that they sell for shopping cart seats. It helped him sit better and kept him comfy. I don't remember him napping in one though.

Okay about the Gauntlet , Mark seems like a total slime ball. First he hooked up with Tonya now he has hooked up with Jodi. Both don't have the best reputations. Do any of you watch the after show on Mtv overdrive? Last week Danny was on and he was dishing the dirt big time on Jodi. He was saying how she hooked up with both Alton and Adam the first day of the challenge. He was also saying that she hooked up with two guys on their season of Road Rules but they never got footage on it. She sounds like she is trying to give Tonya a run for her money in the skank department. It is really wierd how all these people inter-date eachother. Isn't there anyone else out there to date besides former castmates?? It's kinda gross. Mark has to be at least 35 because he was 22 or 23 on his Road Rules season. Susie cracked me up last night while she was consoling Jodi.

I really need to get my butt in gear and take down the Christmas decorations. I was hoping to do it today while DS was at school but we have a snow day today. I'm ready to have my house back to normal.

Oh yeah, I have a quick question. When is okay to let a baby sleep on her stomach? Katie has been flipping herself over in her crib lately and falling asleep that way. I have been going in and turning her onto her back but last night she did it about three times. I can't keep going in all night to turn her.

 

[lissawynn]

Val - When Jimmy began flipping himself over, we let him sleep that way. If she's strong enough to turn over it should be ok.
I was really hoping for at least a 2hr. delay or early dismissal today, but the cold air disappeared before it got to us. All we got is rain. It's so depressing outside b/c most of our snow has melted or washed away. The stuff that's left is black and filthy.

I agree that Mark is a total man-ho. I loved him and Kit on the 1st season of RR. Is she the only one who ever really made it to tv (ESPN's Cold Pizza)? If I remember correctly, Mark was on a sit com that was cancelled rather quickly. I think the RW/RR group is a rather incestious(sp?) group of people. Some are kinda cute, but it seems like most are very skanky.

I am going to be the photocopy queen next period. I plan on getting my copying done for the next 2 weeks!

I'm also going to post a pic of my Christmas gift from DH. I have the yearbook camera, so a photoing I will go!

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

I recorded the Gauntlet and forgot to watch it. Thanks for reminding me. About Kit - she's married to an exec at ESPN. I'm not saying that's why she got the Cold Pizza job, I'm just noting something that may be of interest.

Val - I heard the same thing about sleeping on the tummy. Once they can roll over, there's not much you can do if they prefer sleeping one way over another. As long as she can roll back if she needs to.

 

[Disney Enthusiast]

Lisawynn - I hope Jimmy feels better soon. Our little guy had a slight cold over Christmas... He is just getting over it now and you feel so bad for the little ones. They don't feel good and there is little you can do to comfort them.

Zalansky - Your NYE photo w/ your DH is very nice. You are a beautiful couple and no one would ever know you just had a baby. You give me such incentive that I can get back to my normal self if I keep trying. Good luck giving your 2 wks notice. Just think of your time as a SAHM as a whole new adventure. You'll get thru this just fine.

nupcharm29 - When are you going to WDW? We are going January 25! It would be so neat to know you are there at the same time. I hope you have a wonderful trip and great weather!!! Have fun w/ your FIL.

T16GEM - I'm so sorry about your family drama as well. Family can really be a pain sometimes.

Alice28 - I'm sorry about your MIL. She sounds like a real work of art. And you don't sound like a brat. We have the same type situation w/ my mother. We are on good terms now, but she cut me out of the family twice now, once for 2 yrs, and the 2nd time for 5 yrs, mostly because she wanted to control me, and I wouldn't allow it... So she cut me off. I think I may have caused part of the situation because I did as I was told for 22 yrs and never went thru a rebellious stage. When I finally started making decisions for myself like marriage and career, my mother couldn't take it and flipped. Luckily, my DH, who has mostly suffered her onslaught, is so congenial and forgiving that he has more than once patched up the broken relationship and even welcomed her into his home for extended stays. My father's sister and mother (my Aunt/Godmother and 98 yr old grandmother) think she is nuts, but they are afraid to cross her for fear of the same consequence. I think all of us have a touch of crazy in our families. So rest assured, you are not alone.

As far as travelling w/ relatives... It can be done. My DMIL and DFIL came w/ us to WDW when Tristan was 8 mos. old and watched him while we went on the thrill rides and while we ate at Victoria and Albert's. It was wonderful having them there with us. My FIL grumbled about going to the parks because he doesn't walk very well, but we pushed him to get out of the hotel and go do something and he was later glad we did. But other than his grumpiness, we had a lovely time.

vald - Glad you had fun at the game! I can't remember the last time I went to a game. I think it was just after I graduated college. Yikes.

T16GEM - Good luck with the party planning business. I spent many years in the food service industry and it's a tough job but rewarding too. I hope you are successful in your endeavor.

Strawberry Lemonade - I'm so glad Lucas is feeling better! He is so adorable in your sig pic. He's got such energy and exuberance about him and he is contagious. He makes me want to play w/ my kids.

Hillbeans - I'm so sorry about you having to go back to work. Time flies so quickly. I'm sure your time will be bittersweet, enjoying your time w/ adults again and yet missing your time w/ your little ones. My heart goes out to you.

T&S - I was just thinking the same thing. My eldest will be going to Kindergarten soon. And my DD is no longer a baby. How will I survive these milestones?!?

DisKim - I think it was you who asked how hard it is to transition to SAHM. I just got my teaching degree after being in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry forever, but didn't get a job right away. I started working w/ my DH to "help" out and never left. We worked very well together. It is a construction company and I handled the payroll and acctg and office managerial stuff. Then we had our first. I brought him w/ us to work each day for about a year. He played in my office or in the office kitchen while I got my work done. Then we decided it was too much for him and myself so we transitioned to the home and I kept up w/ the acctg and payroll, only working from the home instead. I still do most of the same work (had to give up scheduling and sales since I can't be on the phones w/ kids in the background), only I'm finding I must work after the kids go to bed at night and during naptimes. Anyway, I transitioned gradually and still have my finger on the pulse of the company. I have no regrets, but I do miss adult interaction a little bit.

Glad most everyone had a nice NYE. We have this great view of the valley and can see fireworks on clear nights. Luckily, it had cleared up just enough for us to toast the New Year while watching the explosions below. We couldn't have asked for a better, more peaceful New Year. We had great company, could watch fireworks, and didn't have to find a spot to park or drive home afterward. Now that is what I call a party. And after all the chaos from Christmas, we could really use a simple evening.

 

[Alice28]

Man-ho---- Let's see, Timmy had some outdoorsman type show for awhile. Rachel from RW *almost* made it to the View, twice. (as a cohost- got beaten out by Lisa Ling and Elizabeth H). I really like the challenges---I do remember that one with Neal, and then I remembering one where they were at the Playboy mansion and one of the girls had hurt her ankle....anyone, anyone? Can't even remember the girl and what show she was on. I seem to remember I thought she was funny. I don't even watch the new seasons of Real World or RR (is it still even on?) anymore- the kids are just TOO young! I can't handle watching 19-23 year olds make out, get drunk and act crazy all the time. I think my favorite season ever was San Francisco (like everyone else), because besides the Puck factor, they all were pretty normal and did things besides getting drunk 24/7. Besides the fact that it was the one major city I was most familiar with at the time.

OK- so NOW Molly has the barfs. Got woken up at 3:30 AM for that one, the poor baby. And diarrhea. Time to wash my sheets! I need to go to the store to buy some pedialyte, and hope she'll drink it. She really only likes breastmilk and formula- doesn't care for juice, but I've got to give her tummy a break for a bit.

SL- I'm sorry to say, that it's a PAIN shopping once baby doesn't fit in the carrier anymore. You have to shop according to their nap schedule. Sometimes, if I'm just going to the mall, or say Target and I just need 2-3 things, I will put her in her stroller if she fell asleep, and she continues to snooze. And speaking of, I need to get my rear in gear and get to the grocery store before noon! I'm still in my bathrobe and it's after 10. Yikes. DS8 starts school again tomorrow, so no more sleeping in for me.

 

[Disney Enthusiast]

So sorry about Molly Alice28! And sorry for you being that you have to clean up the messes.

I forgot to mention. Sebastian laughed out loud the other day. I was changing him and tickled him under his chin and around his ribs and he giggled like you wouldn't believe. I don't think I've ever heard a baby giggle. It was so cute.

 

[lissawynn]

Alice28 - I remember the challenge at the PB mansion. They were all wearing silk jammies and someone did it in the pool or grotto or something like (why I know so much about the mansion is beyond me).
Sorry Molly is sick! Jimmy is going to the dr. this afternoon to get the eye gook stuff under control!

Penn State is playing in their bowl game tonight! Being in a family of PSU fans, it would be blasphemy if we didn't have the game on. I think I'm going to make that Rotel dip and chow down.

Ladies, I have a confession to make. I stopped taking the pill about a month ago. I just couldn't take the barfing each time I started a new pack. Plus, I couldn't remember to take it for the life of me. Top it off with DH and I getting, um, friendly, lately. I know I got my friend in early Dec, so now I'm playing the waiting game to see what's what. For a smart gal, I'm awfully silly sometimes. Let's just see what happens. I'll be keeping you posted.

I have to admit, now that today is over, it wasn't so bad. I am dreading the fact that we don't have a scheduled day off until Feb. 20. Then a LONG stretch until Easter break. As of now our last day of school for the students is June 1. If we don't need to extend the school year because of snow days, we're done until late August! I'll be teaching summer school to earn my vacation $$$. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[DisneyPhD]

Hi mommies. We are packing and off to WDW in the morning. 1 week in a studio at SSR. (read one week in the same room as your kids!) Even when we have a one bedroom they like to sleep with us on vacation so it won't be much of a change.

Hope everyone is doing well. Check in when I get back!

Mary

 

[Mommy2three]

I am new to the boards and a new mommy also. My little baby girl Izabella was born on October 26th at 10:26pm after 27 long hours of hard back labor. I am also mom to a 5 yr stepdaughter and 3 yr stepson who's mom abandoned them when the 3 year old was only 2 months old and my hubby has full custody of them both, their birth mom is in jail right now for non payment of support. dh was overseas in afghanstan when his ex wife abandoned the 2 kids, left them at sitters and never came back to pick up. She only sees them a few times a year. After she gets out of jail we are going to try to get her rights terminated so i can adopt them. I love them both as if they were my own and they get treated no differently than if they were my own. I am very glad to finally have my little baby girl out of me though! It was a long nine months of pregnancy with horrible all day sickness practically the whole nine months. I couldn't ask for a better baby. She has been sleeping all thru the night since about 2 weeks old. she falls asleep at about 1030 pm and doesnt wake up until around 7 am, unusual for a baby her age i know. I feel very blessed as I was told i wouldnt be able to have any kids of my own due to endometriosis and when i met dh i got pregnant within 2 months of being with him.

 

[llij]

Hello ladies!

Welcome, Mommy2three! Your daughter is one day older than my son. That is great that she is sleeping through the night. It is a blessing when babies are good sleepers.

Alice28 - I'm sorry to hear that Molly caught the yucky bug. I hope she is better soon and no one else in your household gets it.

Zalansky and Hillbeans - I hope that your days at work went well. Keep us posted on how it went.

DisneyPhD - Have a SUPER time at WDW!!! I wish I was going too! It is so dreary and cold here today. I would love to have some warm weather and sunshine. I can't wait to hear how your trip went.

Lisawynn - My aunt teaches HS and she always dreads this time of year b/c there is such a long time before she gets another break from school. When she taught in MA, they would have a week off in February but they don't here in Virginia. Hang in there! Keep us posted too as to whether you have some wonderful "news" to share with us!

Disney Enthusiast - I love the sound of babies laughter. It warms the heart.

Valerie and Alice28 - What is this show, the Gauntlet? I've never heard of it before. It sounds like a show that gets you hooked.

Gems - Good luck with the party planning business. It sounds like fun!

SL - I totally forgot about what it was like when I transitioned the girls from the infant carriers to the car seats. It has been way too long since I've had a baby and I've totally forgot about all of these milestones. I'm so glad that I can get tips from you all on the DIS! Good luck with the transition. I remember with the girls that I was pretty much tied to doing errands around their naptimes when they no longer used the infant carrier.

Today my DH went back to work and the girls went back to school. It was just me and John Paul today which was nice and peaceful. I even got on the eliptical trainer and tried to work out. Boy am I out of shape!

I'm also excited b/c John Paul will finally get his RSV vaccine tomorrow. They were supposed to FedEx the vaccine last Thursday to the Ped. so he could get it on Friday. It never came. It turns out that they charged our credit card but never sent the dose to the doctor's office. I feel so much better that he will have it done tomorrow. On a positive note, my DH's employer has decided to get into the fight for coverage for us. MCI's HR department is mad that it was rejected since it is clearly covered. Oh well, sorry to ramble about it but it is looking up. I'm also excited that JP weighs 9 lbs. now! Yea! He is so tiny, but finally putting on the weight which is great.

I hope that everyone is doing well! If I forgot someone, I'm sorry! I tried to post as much as possible to keep up, but sometimes it isn't possible to do so. Take care!

 

[lissawynn]

Welcome to Mommyto3!

Jill - It must be a relief to know that JP will get his shot tomorrow. Good luck with everything!

Here's my little guy playing with the learning table his auntie got him for Christmas.

 

[Disney Enthusiast]

Wow Mommy2three! How nice of you to join our thread! I welcome you wholeheartedly and look forward to getting to know you better. She is a miracle baby alright! That is wonderful you were able to conceive after you had such bad news. And you will be a great Mom to her since you've gotten so much practice w/ your stepchildren. They sound very lucky to have you and their Daddy in their lives.

My Tristan slept thru the night too at about 2 wks, but my DD didn't sleep thru the night for almost a year. It was very trying on us. I thought my DS slept thru the night so soon because God knew I needed to recuperate from the very difficult birth and was trying to give me a break. I was exhausted and beaten up and was not allowed to drive or do stairs for 6 wks. It took a while to recover from that one. Caroline's birth was so much easier and so I could handle the getting up through the night bit.... But for a year?!? My little Sebastian is just starting to go for longer amounts of time. His birth was easy and he's been waking up every 3 hours on the dot. But he eats and goes right back to sleep and so it is not that bad. A couple times now he went to sleep around 10 and woke up around 5 something... Woo Hoo! We are on the way.

I was so very sick my first 3 mos. w/ all 3 pregnancies. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to be sick for the entire pregnancy. So sorry you had to go thru that. Izabella sounds like a darling little girl and I'd love to hear more about her sometime. Thanks for joining us.