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It's like a light switch - I hit 12 weeks last Monday, and I felt better. I even cooked dinner 3 nights last week! I did laundry and emptied the dishwasher ... stuff I haven't felt like doing in 2 months. So now I feel awesome, and kinda pudgy in the middle!
I have been wearing these maternity jeans because I don't have many options, but I'm pulling them up every 30 seconds, it seems. Hopefully they'll stay up at some point.
I think I can say ... *tear* ... that Duncan has officially self-weaned. I am really sad about it. We haven't nursed in 2 days, and he doesn't ask for it. I've asked him if he wants to, and he says no. Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhh! So ironic how the tables have turned, isn't it? In the beginning of our nursing relationship, I was constantly thinking, "This kid is going to be attached to me for-ev-er," and now I miss it. I know that I'll get to (hopefully) do it all over again soon, barring any weird circumstances, but it's still sad to know that he's not nursing anymore. To me, it seems like he doesn't need me anymore, though I know it's not really that way at all.
The tantrums are, however, seemingly getting worse by the day. I know I can't stop them all together, but I know that we need to start considering some sort of ... consequence to his lack of listening. Duncan is smart, and I know he understands us. He knows what no means, but we haven't done anything to enforce it. I don't like that word - enforce. But at some point, we have to start considering parenting as more than just 'taking care of' Duncan; we have to make sure that he's safe, and if he doesn't listen to us, he cannot be safe, at least until he's old enough to make his own decisions. I haven't looked into anything, and I know we won't be using spanking or anything as a consequence, but I just know that it's time to start doing something, and Eric agrees.
We spent the weekend at my parent's house, and we were very busy. Friday night, Eric, myself, and Diana went to the Gasthaus for dinner. My favorite restaurant! I savored every bite. Saturday morning, we had a garage sale at my parent's house. My parents did well and sold some furniture and big-ticket items. Eric and I sold some small stuff and made about $30. Woohoo! That evening, I went to a wedding with Diana. Note to self: weddings + pregnancy = almost uncontrollable sobbing. The bride looked beautiful, and the food was delicious. We sat with some fun people and had a good time. Saturday was also Eric's 29th birthday! We had the garage sale in his honor, hehe. Today, we celebrated birthdays and had lunch at Eric's grandma and grandpa's house. Always a good time. After a nap that was too short, we went to Kohl's to get some new clothes for Eric, courtesy of some birthday presents, and then had an early dinner at O'Charley's. I headed to childbirth class from there, and Eric headed home with Duncan.
Not sure what's in store for this week, but it's sure to be productive. I am not, however, looking forward to the last 2 weeks of October. I need to fill up my calendar so I can stay busy.
Happy 13 weeks tomorrow!
I think I can say ... *tear* ... that Duncan has officially self-weaned. I am really sad about it. We haven't nursed in 2 days, and he doesn't ask for it. I've asked him if he wants to, and he says no. Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhh! So ironic how the tables have turned, isn't it? In the beginning of our nursing relationship, I was constantly thinking, "This kid is going to be attached to me for-ev-er," and now I miss it. I know that I'll get to (hopefully) do it all over again soon, barring any weird circumstances, but it's still sad to know that he's not nursing anymore. To me, it seems like he doesn't need me anymore, though I know it's not really that way at all.
The tantrums are, however, seemingly getting worse by the day. I know I can't stop them all together, but I know that we need to start considering some sort of ... consequence to his lack of listening. Duncan is smart, and I know he understands us. He knows what no means, but we haven't done anything to enforce it. I don't like that word - enforce. But at some point, we have to start considering parenting as more than just 'taking care of' Duncan; we have to make sure that he's safe, and if he doesn't listen to us, he cannot be safe, at least until he's old enough to make his own decisions. I haven't looked into anything, and I know we won't be using spanking or anything as a consequence, but I just know that it's time to start doing something, and Eric agrees.
We spent the weekend at my parent's house, and we were very busy. Friday night, Eric, myself, and Diana went to the Gasthaus for dinner. My favorite restaurant! I savored every bite. Saturday morning, we had a garage sale at my parent's house. My parents did well and sold some furniture and big-ticket items. Eric and I sold some small stuff and made about $30. Woohoo! That evening, I went to a wedding with Diana. Note to self: weddings + pregnancy = almost uncontrollable sobbing. The bride looked beautiful, and the food was delicious. We sat with some fun people and had a good time. Saturday was also Eric's 29th birthday! We had the garage sale in his honor, hehe. Today, we celebrated birthdays and had lunch at Eric's grandma and grandpa's house. Always a good time. After a nap that was too short, we went to Kohl's to get some new clothes for Eric, courtesy of some birthday presents, and then had an early dinner at O'Charley's. I headed to childbirth class from there, and Eric headed home with Duncan.
Not sure what's in store for this week, but it's sure to be productive. I am not, however, looking forward to the last 2 weeks of October. I need to fill up my calendar so I can stay busy.
Happy 13 weeks tomorrow!
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Look at your belly!!! So happy you are feeling better! A little jealous that Duncan self-weaned. I think it's better for them to wean than for us to have to wean, but I understand the sadness:o( The tantrums are just a phase and should get better. He's probably frustrated because he can't express what he wants and so on.
What childbirth classes are you going to? Are these for your certification?
That's so funny you say that about Duncan! We're going through the exact same thing right now. We're having power struggles left and right and I just don't have a plan on how to handle them. She doesn't take my 'No's' seriously at all, and she's impossible to take out in public right now. I've sort of been at my wits end lately. I just purchased a couple of books to try to educate myself with what discipline route I'd like to go. I ordered The Pocket Parent and Setting Limits with Your Strong Willed Child. Oh, and my mom just gave me the book called Growing Kids God's way. They literally just got delivered, so I can't really recommend them yet, but anyway, you might check them out online. Good luck! Oh...and your belly bump looks adorable! Glad you're feeling better. :-)
My maternity pants don't stay up either, but I have a Bella Band that I use as well and it helps A LOT! It also allows you to still wear your regular pant and just not button them. I meant to put that in my other comment;o)
haha... I can finally fit back into my maternity jeans:) I've decided there is nothing sexy about 2 weeks postpartum
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