Natalie that's an absolute lovely pic of your little family
and you look wonderful & perfectly happy holding that sweet boy who is being kissed by his daddy! I think it screams happy little family
and I agree with Batty forget them! Good for you for being the better person and being too nice to be ugly to them even if they deserve it! Your too good to stoop to their level! Let them make themselves miserable and you just enjoy your family!
Ttc you've just had a baby HIS baby! Surely he wouldn't be offended by a little belly? I don't feel great about my body but Dh didn't give me the chance to say no or worry lol & he is super sweet to me about everything ... I have had numerous breakdowns about my body ... The worst one was when I hid in the bathroom to change clothes and he came in and saw me naked for the first time post birth & I had a meltdown, but he's been nothing but sweet and supportive ... Like my terribly horrendous stretch marks that worry me into depression ... He says "who cares? You're going to have stretch marks you just had our baby. I don't care. I am glad you had him. They are just stretch marks they'll get better stop worrying about it, you're still the most beautiful woman I've ever seen(a lie of course but quite a nice flattering one lol)" etc ... And my 6 wk appt is fri .. So we only did it 4 days early! Haha
Batty I am sorry Bee is having a hard time
I hope she feels better! Thrush isn't fun bc it can make their mouth hurt and give them gas etc bc they don't feed right & stuff & make them eat more often! Hang in there though! I hope she has a good night & u get some rest! Do you have anyone who could watch her and let you get some rest ? At least between feeds or something?
I've def had my share of bad days and meltdowns but I've been a Nanny & in childcare enough that I learn to roll with it & try not to freak out ... And I just remind myself when it's seems too hard to go on that "this too shall pass" ... It won't be like this for long. I think staying positive helps & staying calm bc when your tired you want to get frustrated ESP when the baby is upset etc but the baby can sense your emotions so the best thing or both of you is to stay calm and relax ... When Silas cries I always talk to him in a happy voice and make jokes or tease & ask him if he could do it just a little louder or something silly which does nothing excpt keep me calm and upbeat and keep me from letting the crying/fussing upset or stress or frustrate me!
don't get down tho I know it's hard to see her upset or fuss or cry but she's ok & this stage will pass... Just hang in there!
Dare I did block feeding bc mine was out of control ... If it's that bad you may wanna look into it! Just google it or go to KellyMom lots of great info! Fast letdown & oversupply cause so many issues ... We were having lots of problems choking, gas, milk spraying, green poo from too much foremilk, overeating, etc & it took me about a week but I've got mine like clockwork now! They are never engorged even when he goes 5 hours at night without a feed! He eats much slower an doesn't choke or get gas like he use to! ...I was afraid to try it at first bc at first it's uncomfortable and a lot of work but then it really worked!
Afm- I spent the morning trying to get a few photos of the baby...I want to do more with DH & myself but they will have to wait til thurs night or so...but I managed to get a few even though I had to stop and feed him.. Only way to bribe him into cooperation lol! ...my 6 wk appt is Friday with my new dr. I am soo nervous! I had to call today and have my medical records sent over to the new office! ... My BIL & SIL & Niece are coming for the weekend probably and we are suppose to shop for bridesmaid dresses for their wedding next month! :-/ not gonna be fun but that's another reason I need to be exercising and eating healthy! Last of 4 weddings I'll have been in this year including my own all in the family too! It's been an eventful year! But DH & I will have no more unmarried siblings so hopefully no more weddings!