Hi everyone, Stopping back in after what has been ages. DS will be 7mo this week -- an absolute dream, always smiling, loves cuddles. If only he hadn't developed a penchant for waking up well before 6am every morning. Two days ago we were up at 4:30 for the day and I was cross and grumpy and hating myself for it. Today it was 5:30am and I tried (and managed) to keep my cool much better and just accept that that was how it was going to be.
He rolls over occasionally but hasn't gotten too enthusiastic about it yet. I think it's coming very soon, though. Has two teeth and is chewing on everything he can put in his mouth, so more are on the way. We're on 3 meals a day and he's a great eater so far. Still BFing ... he nips, though. Ouch. Any tips for making that stop? I've also had mastitis; am on my second round of antibiotics now.
DD is now 26mo. Def has hit the terrible twos and gives me a run for my money on a regular basis, but she is also lots of fun and talking so much now. She's a real little person now and not at all a baby. I am contemplating starting potty training soon.
Many days continue to be very challenging and hardly any are easy-peasy. But things do feel like they've gotten a little easier. We just had family visiting for ten days and helping out loads, though, so I may just be feeling falsely optimistic. First day on my own again tomorrow, so we'll see if I manage to hold it together.
Have only had a chance to quickly skim the thread. I'm relieved that I'm not the only one who often feels "trapped". Aside from this family visit, I really don't get much of a break at all on a regular basis. DS never took a bottle and is still EBF, so at most I manage to take a walk at the weekends for a max of an hour or so, but usually much less. DH helps a lot but he's self-employed and when he's home, he's always got a lot of work-related things to try to catch up on. He takes DD out to play, which is great bc when I take both kids it's so hard to give DD the attention she needs and really play with her. DH and I are both still extremely tired (4:30am starts will do that) and have zero quality time together. I miss him. I miss having time.
I too am desperate for a wardrobe overhaul but shopping in actual shops just isn't going to happen anytime soon. Besides, I have loads of clothes that I want to fit back into someday soon ... if only I had time to start exercising/going to the gym again. Have about 3 or 4kg to lose to be back to my pre-pg weight, but would really like t lose 5 or 6 to get back to my pre-pre-pg weight. :)
OK, this turned in to a novel. Hope you all managed to enjoy the lovely weather today.