Get Out and Vote PP-Tues!

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jaypea

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Hi! I am trying to figure out when I can go and vote today...

We had a 70th surprise birthday party for my dad on Saturday, so I have been busy with that. I saw my sister, and I had her look at my "belly", and she said not to worry-it WILL go down. It's been 4 weeks, and it still looks like I am pregnant. There is a lumpy part above my belly button, and I asked the midwife about it the last time I was there. She said it is probably my bowels. My sister said that if it were my bowels, I wouldn't be able to poop, and it would be so painful (it's not). She thinks it's either hardened fat (yeah:confused:), or my ab muscles that were pushed out. I carried the baby all in the front-it was freaky. Could it be that distassis recti (I know I butchered the name of it) thing that has to do with ab muscles separating? My sis suggested that I do Turbo Jam, Zumba, things like that to work my core without doing crunches. Any advice? I am sick of looking like a freak!

I even saw my friend yesterday, who had a c/s 3 weeks before me, and she made a comment, "Did you dr. say when that will go down?" Ahhhh!!!

I did do TJ yesterday, but only very low impact, and it felt good! Oh, by the way, I got weighed at my allergist's office last Friday, and I am 145! I need to lose 30 pounds to get down to my pre-preg weight. I do have my work cut out for me!

Aidan and Andy are doing well! Aidan is sleeping in his crib, but wakes up often during the night. He's getting better. On Sunday, he nursed 18 times:eek:!!! My poor boobs!

Kate-My DH and I don't really do anything for Christmas for each other either. It did get kind of silly!

Steph-Let me know how you like the DVD-I did check it out online, and I'm curious!

Anyone hear from Lisa?

Hi Candra and Lisa Marie! Hi to Kristin, Morris and Maggie!

-Jen
 
jen, hugs on the belly woes. thats hard. when do you go back to work?
julia's a frequent nurser too, so I feel your pain - literally!:eek:

okay, lets talk sex! who's doin' it yet?!
I AM NOT! :eek: after nursing all day I don't need someone else fondling my goods!:p
If you AREN"T - what's your DH think about it? Mike is getting rather impatient with me, which is SO UNLIKE him.:mad: But I'm like dude, its only been 3 weeks. For goodness sake, we had sex the day I delivered her!

Sorry ofor the rant...:eek::p

btw, I voted by absentee ballot.:) If there's anyone who "needs assistance at the polls" its a new mother!:p:D
 
Kate--Wish I would have thought of voting absentee. I'm a little nervous to bring Caden to the polls--hopefully, the lines aren't too bad and I have a happy baby. As for sex, we did it once at about 4wks PP and not again since. With Caden sleeping and napping with us as much as he does (and his need for attention when awake), it's really difficult for us to make it happen. We'll get there eventually. I've always had a high drive, so I was surprised and how little I care about sex since giving birth. DH is just as tired an uninterested as I am I think.

Jen--Ya for Aidan sleeping in his crib! Can you remind me---how old is he again? Caden had another relatviely good night in his crib last night--a total of almost 6hours, broken in 3 different sleep periods. I'm so used to him being awake from 2-4 though that when he was sleeping, I couldn't! At least I was able to go to sleep at 8:30, as Caden and DH were at a friend's for their weekly Monday Night Football guys night out :)

lisa
 
chefkate said:
jen, hugs on the belly woes. thats hard. when do you go back to work?
julia's a frequent nurser too, so I feel your pain - literally!:eek:

okay, lets talk sex! who's doin' it yet?!
I AM NOT! :eek: after nursing all day I don't need someone else fondling my goods!:p
If you AREN"T - what's your DH think about it? Mike is getting rather impatient with me, which is SO UNLIKE him.:mad: But I'm like dude, its only been 3 weeks. For goodness sake, we had sex the day I delivered her!

Sorry ofor the rant...:eek::p

btw, I voted by absentee ballot.:) If there's anyone who "needs assistance at the polls" its a new mother!:p:D
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Only 3 weeks? I hope he's a little more patient than that. :) Yikes!
I voted early!!! Last Monday. I was VERY excited about it! I even took a picture of my ballot with my cell phone. Just to make sure I marked off the right one!! :p
 
I voted absentee as well since we claim VA as our home. We are in LA now and so we are glad to help VA with 2 more votes. Seems it will be close there.

Jen~I have a lump up there too above my belly button.. it's not always visible, but I can feel it. Not sure what it is. Everything does get moved all around though. I am only 2 week pp, but I have a bit of belly left that needs to go down. I think I am still swollen some from the c/s. It will go down! Try not to worry about it!

As for sex.. umm no way..lol DH has been taken care of though and that is all I'll say about that.. lol 2x actually. : )
 
lisam, glad youre getting (a little) more sleep!

dani, your little one is so cute!

trish, ive thought about "taking care" of dh - but faced with that or sleep....well, zzzzzzzzzzzz :D
 
i voted absentee also:)

and i am with trish, dh is well taken care of but actual sex no way!!!!!!!!! and my boobs are off limits:D

jen- ryder is on the boob constantly. right now he is sleeping with it in his mouth, every time i try and take it out he starts sucking again. have you tried a belly wrap for your stomach??? i am using brooke burke's taut tummy and it is amazing. i never used one b/f and my stomach is flatter now than it was after my first two pg's.

wilson is at school and i need to get ready to take owen to gymnastics. hopefully i can lay ryder down and get a shower:)

candra
 
well, now i just feel like a bad wife!!! lol!:eek: all you ladies are dohing your wifely duties and i have ZERO desire for any of it! pass some over here!

candra, enjoy your shower! i snuck one in this am too. never heard of brooke... ill have to check it out. although i must admit im pleasantly surprised at the relative flatness of my tummy. alas, ive got a long ways to go!
 
Don't feel bad Kate! For me it's really simple.. DH = happy = more helpful = me happy. lol I felt bad because honestly the last 4-5 weeks before delivery he didn't get much either because I felt so bad. SO this isn't just 2 weeks pp, but really a more like 2 months of not getting it or just getting a quickie.

candra~never heard of a belly wrap before?? What does it do? Tighen the muscle or jsut keep things in place??
 
Hi ladies! Happy election day!

Jen--I SO feel your pain about the inflated belly. When will it go away??? Mine is still very distended. However, I have a LOT more to lose than you. I'd be happy to be at 145 right now. I started out at around 135 (I had already gained 10 pounds over the holidays BEFORE I got pregnant), and now I'm at almost 168. YIKES. So, when you're feeling badly, know that you are at my short-term goal weight!! LOL Do you like Turbo Jam? I watched the infomercial the other night while feeding Charlie, and it looked like SO much fun! I have yet to preview my pilates DVD. I'm hoping to today. I'll let you know what I think. But remember, I'm having to start at a beginner's level almost again because of my massive weight gain. :(

Kate--WTH? Sex at three weeks? I'd say "dream on, hubby!" I'm starting to get a little interested now, but had I had a vag delivery, I'd be wanting to wait until 6 or 8 weeks. The main thing that's holding me back is my totally destroyed body image. Who want's to ravage a hippo with stretch marks?

LisaMarie--How did Caden do at the polls? I hope it went well! Did you have to wait in a massively long line?

Dani--I voted early too. That's SO funny that you took a picture of your ballot with your cell phone! I stood there FOREVER rereading mine to make sure I chose the right people. :)

Trish--Hi!! Wish I only had "a bit of a belly" left!! I look like you looked at full term!! LOL

Candra--LOL about the boobs being off limits! I remember when I breast fed Oliver how I felt like such a milk factory that I could not imagine DH finding boobs the slightest bit sexy. Funny how men think!
 
Just to chime in on sex thang----we did at 3 weeks. I was soooooo excited for DH b/c he's such a good daddy---and it really turned me on.

Side note: it was a c/s---vaginal delivery I would wait longer...
 
hey melanie!

okay, so basically everyone is keeping their hubby happy but me!:(
i *know* i could keep him satisfied til we can have sex again, but i am so turned OFF at the thought of "give him an orgasm and then i can roll over and go to sleep".

and when i am getting ZERO (and i mean zero) help with julia at night.....forget it dude! and since hes been back to work he does precious little around the house. GRRRRR!:mad:
 
MElanie~wow girl you are brave! 3 weeks?? I am 2 weeks out and still bleeding so def. no sex till that has stopped. I also am tender still in my belly. I think it might be from him stitching my abs back together. That is the only thing that was done diffrent this time. We usually wait the 6 weeks just to make sure I am healed. You should plan an evening for DH right before O this month. Maybe after the kids are in bed do a massage, bath or something like that w/ him. Or buy a toy or something interesting.. ya know how men are. I bet that would do the trick!

Stephanie~give yourself a break!! You will lose it and your DH I am sure doens't think as badly as you do about yourself. We always put ourselves down and think lower of us than others do. HE loves you for you and you just gave birth to his child. I bet he doesn't even see the weight. ((hugs))

Well I can't believe how well Sara has done today. I have been able to put her down for her naps and she stayed asleep. She's awake now, but totally content. I was beginning tot hink I would have to hold her 24/7 for the rest of her life.. lol I did some laundry, vacuumed, and got a shower today. I feel like I accomplished something..lol DH came home for lunch and i bolted for the shower. Gotta get em when you can right?
 
Ahhhhhh. I don't always have energy by the time the kids are asleep. It's easy for me to put all the blame on him...but it's me too. ;) Thanks for the encouragement ladies.

Kate, I wouldn't be so interested in DH if he didn't help out with wee-ones. You'll have to make a point of letting your hubby know that! Chances are, that'll get him into high gear!
 
melanie, i tried to nicely tell him......he sent out a few more emails:mad: maybe i should just not do dishes or cook...;)....for him

trish, im glad you and sara are having a good day.

we are not:(. poor julia's either nursed or cried today. this is not like her. probably where my sour attitude is coming from.

i called dh to get some sympathy.....i got to hear about the fact that the state plumbing inspectors have the day off and thats messing up his schedule. men!:rolleyes:

and i feel bad for isabel. i havent had a lot of time for her today. she hsnt really noticed but i still feel bad. shes napping now. hopefully julia will be asleep when she gets up. wish i was napping....:confused:
 
trish-the belly wrap is supposed to bring the swelling down faster and regain your shape. you are supposed to wear it for 40 days after delivery. you can check them out at www.babooshbaby.com and click on tauts.

stephanie-i think mike thinks he is in competition with ryder over my boobs:D

we just got home from gymnastics and now i have to go and pick up wilson. he has minimum days all week for parent teacher confrences. so i am feeding ryder really quick b/f i have to leave again. i am getting really fast at typing with one hand:D

candra
 
oh and kate my mike is no help at home either. he is really good at making messes but that is about it:p

candra
 
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