tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post3944940181734448525..comments2024-03-09T08:18:15.598+00:00Comments on narcoleptic in a cupboard: Big raspberries to it allSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-18280573558523678422014-06-24T16:03:01.205+01:002014-06-24T16:03:01.205+01:00Oh, pet, it sounds like you've been having a r...Oh, pet, it sounds like you've been having a really tough time - all those hormones flying round can't be helping, never mind the rest of it that you have to cope with. I hope that things are getting better and that you start to find your feet in your new role, it's a scary thing to know that your health is never going to be even close to 100% and adding in a little one who is depending on you must make it even more scary. Just know that we're all behind you and supporting you, even if we can't be there to be of any practical help. Take care xxxArchie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-39388515689967172022014-06-10T14:53:34.827+01:002014-06-10T14:53:34.827+01:00You're doing great. You have a beautiful baby ...You're doing great. You have a beautiful baby girl there, who's obviously loved and thriving. What great support you have from your parents. Baby weight is different for everyone. Some lose it easy, some have to work at it, some don't lose it, ie me. Oh, and my hair fell out in handfuls too. I have thick, curly hair though so it was actually more manageable. Grew back more feral though!. My SIL has fine, blonde, straight as sticks hair and hers is falling out, she had a bub in February. She can actually see her re growth though when it comes, little sticky up bits along the hairline, which she hates. You're completely normal on the Mummy front!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902931991446033427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-8318608093960710542014-06-09T22:04:23.393+01:002014-06-09T22:04:23.393+01:00You are doing amazingly, actually incredible - new...You are doing amazingly, actually incredible - new babies are tough (gorgeous but tough) even when your health is OK. When DS1 was about 12 weeks a friend asked how it was going and I burst into tears! It's OK to feel this way<br />Just wait though until Molly can kiss and hug you back - little people hugs are the best! Two Wednesdayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449253668356026962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-29166990255836935132014-06-08T17:02:07.000+01:002014-06-08T17:02:07.000+01:00It does get better ....! And she is gorgeous and...It does get better ....! And she is gorgeous and she will love you back!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-35425540230650753652014-05-27T21:02:53.464+01:002014-05-27T21:02:53.464+01:00Good to hear the good bits and hugs to ease a bit ...Good to hear the good bits and hugs to ease a bit the bad ones. And Miss Molly is the best, I love her look in the first photo. And this girly quilt is so cute and fun. tusenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922105659781202661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-34262560104501185982014-05-27T13:30:54.011+01:002014-05-27T13:30:54.011+01:00Be kind to yourself, you're doing great, even ...Be kind to yourself, you're doing great, even if you don't feel like that. I'm out of the littlies now (my youngest is 10), but remember well that for a long time after having each baby I functioned on automatic, since I was too tired to think. I slept whenever I got the chance, and dozed often in between (and I did not have health problems). But I also did not have energy for trying to loose weight, or for sewing for at least the first year... On the other hand, I had no support network to speak off, so make good use of that. Enjoy as much as you can and ask for help as much as you can, too. It WILL get better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-15251523215680184222014-05-27T08:13:19.702+01:002014-05-27T08:13:19.702+01:00Molly is absolutely beautiful. I have down days wi...Molly is absolutely beautiful. I have down days with Mia and just to see her smile at me when she wakes up in the morning makes me forget how grumpy and demanding of food she was yesterday (breastfeeding definitely has downsides). I hope you start feeling better soon!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483861583825023558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-65368205311666851442014-05-26T22:53:45.110+01:002014-05-26T22:53:45.110+01:00I wore mat clothes for months and months after my ...I wore mat clothes for months and months after my eldest. Then I went out and bought stuff in a bigger size because none of my clothes fitted. So 2nd time around I was out of the mat wear quicker because I had the bigger clothes to wear!!! Littlest is 16m today and I've just shifted her baby weight by taking drastic action and doing a whole 30. So it is all normal!!! Seriously, if you can get yourself some clothes that fit you'll feel loads better about your self. Nursing wear sells well on eBay!<br />Be kind to yourself you're doing fab ccHannlibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607057865465017896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-67192422259663424022014-05-26T19:35:05.536+01:002014-05-26T19:35:05.536+01:00Good on you for not editing out too much TMI!!! I ...Good on you for not editing out too much TMI!!! I honestly remember thinking how have they let me leave the hospital with a baby, and not because of him, but because of how I felt! Exhausted, emotional, scared, not being able to sit down and wanting my mum. (who was about to leave on a 3 week holiday!!) and that was without a medical condition! <br />Honestly my hair fell out in clumps and I ended up with a widow peek and thin thin hair, which has now grown back and fallen out two more times (for the next two pregnancies!!) there is a Solgar vitamin that I took for skin, hair and nails as I was so worried I'd end up bald! <br />Although everyone kept telling me to eat raw jelly cubes as well, not sure if it works!!! Mad elderly family members!<br />Just keep kissing that gorgeous girl and everything will be worth it xxx Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793086405768109295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-73339247408773609532014-05-26T14:27:17.862+01:002014-05-26T14:27:17.862+01:00Ah yes, the post baby molting. Totally normal but ...Ah yes, the post baby molting. Totally normal but if it gets too extreme have your dr check your thyroid and vitamin d levels. Those are usually the culprit. <br /><br />Seriously though, Miss Molly is just perfect! No wonder you get in al the kisses you can.Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683011584640934105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-79691279394273732502014-05-26T14:17:43.446+01:002014-05-26T14:17:43.446+01:00It's true about the hair, it will be back to n...It's true about the hair, it will be back to normal in a while. And the hormones do sort themselves out but it will take a while, at least it did for me and until then baby brain happens a lot. All balanced out by the adorable baby, at least. I am so glad you are able to be with your parents, the part about it taking a village to raise a child is true.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-13734721586108780312014-05-26T13:25:08.555+01:002014-05-26T13:25:08.555+01:00oh bless you - it's so hard having a little on...oh bless you - it's so hard having a little one, and I can only imagine how much harder it is when there are health things too. One thing I can help you with is the hair - when you are pregnant your hair doesn't fall out like it normally does. Afterwards, all the hairs that hung on in there throughout the pregnancy fall out all at once. You're not really going bald - just losing in one go what you would normally lose over the course of several months. Get yourself a really nice haircut to lose the wispy ends and it will look much thicker again. Also, HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012126580907460203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-33675590221731757472014-05-26T09:25:37.333+01:002014-05-26T09:25:37.333+01:00You are and will continue to be an amazing mum and...You are and will continue to be an amazing mum and will cope just fine. You just need to sort out the physical bits. Look how happy and adorable Molly is? Take all the support and help you can. Kiss Molly - luckily children love kisses! And sew. Annabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806122680540977875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-90891284536367880452014-05-26T09:09:17.153+01:002014-05-26T09:09:17.153+01:00Things will get better soon, they have to! As for ...Things will get better soon, they have to! As for the hair thing, my hair falls out quite badly and has for years and whilst it's not making me look bald, it makes a bloody mess. I've been using Alpecin liquid the last week every day, just sticking it on my scalp, I think it's working so it might be worth trying it? If I run my fingers through my hair only one or two come out at a time now. Think it's on special offer on Superdrug online- at least it was when I ordered it. I have a quilt on it's way back from Emily too :)pennydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425898433355516938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-4059484472084418822014-05-26T09:03:08.582+01:002014-05-26T09:03:08.582+01:00I lost loads of hair too. The annoying thing is is...I lost loads of hair too. The annoying thing is is that when it grows back, you have a fuzzy halo all through your hair, which is obviously a really great look ;) The things people don't tell you about having babies! It's rarely a simple path back to where you were physically and mentally, but it creeps up on you gradually! Loads of love to you all xx PS) The quilts look great :)Jo Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036238219244745965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-70996481930716444672014-05-26T04:25:33.107+01:002014-05-26T04:25:33.107+01:00Sweetie pie, I'm sending love and hugs and goo...Sweetie pie, I'm sending love and hugs and good thoughts for you and the family. I have Chronic Fatigue and know well the crushing feelings of exhaustion; babies magnify those a hundredfold. Your quilt top i delectable and I know the others are very well made too. You're doing great despite what it looks like from where you're sitting.Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08938791116446859160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-91025239914450025722014-05-26T03:28:46.528+01:002014-05-26T03:28:46.528+01:00Ack....like Lynz said...you are just shedding your...Ack....like Lynz said...you are just shedding your winter hair!:) My baby is 25 and I just lost that baby weight....then gained some back!;) <br />Add some sugar and an angel food cake to those raspberries!;)doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144615752245606045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-72293892051746821622014-05-26T01:29:55.270+01:002014-05-26T01:29:55.270+01:00Hang in there! Wish I could do more than just sen...Hang in there! Wish I could do more than just send you internet hugs and good thoughts but I'm doubling my efforts on the things I can do. :-)<br /><br />I think most people are overwhelmed when faced with a little person depending on them - especially one as incredibly adorable as yours - even with more help and fewer additional complications so really, you're managing just the way most do. My migraines have been completely kicking my ass this spring and have been affecting my mood and energy levels - tough to deal with on even without tiny human responsibilities - so I get where you're at, at least in part. And since you've acknowledged all your blessings and luckiness, you are totally allowed to also have a "struggling" moment (or seven). Raspberries indeed! Take care of yourself. :-)CitricSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580076318545974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-5449059031655533702014-05-25T23:45:02.967+01:002014-05-25T23:45:02.967+01:00MUUUUUSTAAAANG!!! I know I'm probably supposed...MUUUUUSTAAAANG!!! I know I'm probably supposed to take more away from your wordies than that but I'm focusing on the pretties. *g* Your hair does get thicker during pregnancy, btw, so it's mebbes just getting back to normal. Mine did it too - it's v. alarming, I know. Kicking you when you're down an' all that! And you know we're all floundering along as best we can, right? I'm a stressed out mess currently with end-of-primary disbelief, holy-crap-secondary! panic and fucking-hell-not-more-shit pony care! Lynzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872994520891826700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-25992479232340309052014-05-25T22:43:37.734+01:002014-05-25T22:43:37.734+01:00Molly Moo is just so adorable! She will continue ...Molly Moo is just so adorable! She will continue to bring you heaps of joy, laughter and love! You will most definitely get back much, much more than you can ever give! Enjoy all the support and love from your family and take your time getting well and adjusting to mummy-hood! One day at a time. jxoJudith, Belfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-28836863372749207362014-05-25T21:16:55.228+01:002014-05-25T21:16:55.228+01:00Yay to great friends and family eh? Any kind of he...Yay to great friends and family eh? Any kind of health issues are just shit and must be even more so when all you want to do is focus on the gorgeous little bundle. Hang in there because things can only get better. {{hugs}} xIsisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-88487526861927754922014-05-25T20:41:27.357+01:002014-05-25T20:41:27.357+01:00Sorry to hear it isn't all rosy, but lovely th...Sorry to hear it isn't all rosy, but lovely that you feel up to blogging xBenta AtSLIKstitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941463498655836647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-74251101351371865392014-05-25T20:31:52.969+01:002014-05-25T20:31:52.969+01:00Sorry to hear life is so tough at the moment. I ca...Sorry to hear life is so tough at the moment. I can relate to the physical difficulties presented by chronic illness with a little one, and the weight issue. It sucks! So glad that you have a supportive family around you. Chin up lovely lady. Thinking of you x<br />Mustang rocks!Reene@Nellie's Nicetieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612916379456955078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-32256929240779969022014-05-25T20:01:12.093+01:002014-05-25T20:01:12.093+01:00Doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinar...Doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary to me - the girls are 7 and I am still blaming them for baby-weight!<br />You didn't lose any hair when pregnant, it hangs on in there until you have other stuff to worry about and then falls out to scare you - not sure quite why we need more hair when pregnant but apparently we do!<br />Don't be too hard on yourself - you have your parents helping, which is more than most, I don't remember getting dressed for 4 months with the twins, thank goodness for Tesco delivery and daytime TV! <br />xxxxMrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-59197600725936378072014-05-25T19:54:02.747+01:002014-05-25T19:54:02.747+01:00Took me nine months to feel anything close to norm...Took me nine months to feel anything close to normal after my first and I had no physical illness (just mental - seriously) It's a big change and you'll do great with awesome support in place. Huge hugs and I'm impressed with everything you've achieved! Heart quilting would be perfect :) xxLucy | Charm About Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.com