Good morning all!
Whew, another week has flown by here at warp speed. It seems that the time just goes faster and faster, even though I'm not exactly that much more productive than I was before LOL. At least we are settling into a good routine here, and looking forward to fall and cooler weather!
So, LOTS of news here in the past couple weeks. I am always reading and lurking, just rarely get into my office where I can type easily. Know that I"m always here and sending hugs and prayers, just can't always post promptly!
So, HOORAY for our new mommies, Chris, Viv and Charmaine! I am SO excited for all of you! I know you will be far to exhausted and run ragged the next little while to worry much about posting, but we are thinking of you and sending love. Can't wait for pics when you get time!
VIV - Honey, PLEASE don't feel like any of this is your fault. You WILL get through it. You WILL be a FANTASTIC mom. I ended up suffering PPD around the fourth-fifth months after the birth and it was horrible. If yours has hit so severely and suddenly, I can only imagine your fear and worry. But please know that it WILL get better. We are praying for you and little Callum every day and you will see the sun shine again, I promise! Please update us when you can.
Steph, Lucy, Terri - how are you ladies doing this week? Katelyn and Tilly sleeping any better? That, too gets better over time. I am thrilled to say that now, most nights, Ethan sleeps soundly right through the night (say 11 pm to anywhere between 6 and 7 am). Thank GOD and not a minute too soon, LOL! But he really has been doing great and you'll both be there soon!
Anna, Sunshine - you girls are next, right?! I am SO excited for both of you and you will do GREAT. DO NOT WORRY about labor and delivery. I know that is easier said than done, but honestly, by the time you get to the hospital and things really start moving, it will all become a blur anyway, no matter how things progress or what direction they take. And try to just relax - have a plan, but don't be fearful of what you'll do if things take a side turn. They almost always do. It is so funny how you can develop almost amnesia after giving birth. Not after the first few weeks, but after a few months, the pain and worry and tension just sort of disappear from your memory. I honestly can't remember much about my hospital stay except the blur of L&D and then exhaustion
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- because it all becomes tempered by your love for that little one and your joy at meeting them!
Bek, how are you sweetie? I am so glad the Ambien helps you sleep! Get all the rest you can now!
it is definitely harder to rest after they get here! I know you cannot WAIT to meet Amelia and I am SO happy for you my sweet friend. You have been through so much to this point and I am praying you have a peaceful, calm birth experience with your baby girl! Not long now!!
Skye, how are you doing? Enjoying that "honeymoon" phase? I remember feeling pretty great around weeks 19, 20, 21... Visibly pregnant but not uncomfortably so, and feeling better energy and appetite. Hope all is well!
Lava, NMG, and our new girls, CeeDee and Rowan - how is everyone doing this week?
Okay girls. I gotta run get a couple things done while the munchkin sleeps. Later!
Just have slight swelling still in my uterus. Hope baby comes quick and easy for you. My experience was relatively positive but I'm not ready to consider doing this again.
Hope all is well. Waiting on Anna to have her baby. Who is next?
