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babyElaina
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/07 618 total posts
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Leslie
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New mom here to baby Elaina
Hi all:
I have been following all your advice from this site since the day I found out I was pregnant last July 2006. I have finally decided to join and introduce myself. I had my baby girl elaina rose on March 31, 2007 (3 days late) with a 5 hour labor. She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and I am so in love with her.
Since coming home on april 2, I am just feeling so overwhelmed and just need to know that I am not alone. My husband has already been to a yankees game, a lacrosse game and last night a rangers game - his life remains the same but mine has changed so much. I just don't think he realizes what it takes to care for a newborn all day and night. I need to take a shot of wine (or BIG glass) at night just to calm down all this anxiety I have.
I know I am a stranger to you all, but truly I feel like I know some of you by now based upon the experiences you have been through. It's just so nice to know that I have "support" . So I hope I'm welcomed with open arms and look to make some new friends.
Message edited 4/18/2007 7:35:21 PM.
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Samlove
Member since 5/05 4729 total posts
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Shari
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congratulations on your new baby. You are not alone. Everything you feel is perfectly normal. Feel free to Fm me or just post anytime. Everyone on these boards are so friendly and will be there for you.
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:36 PM |
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nferrandi
too excited for words
Member since 10/05 18538 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Welcome and congrats!!! You are most definitely wecome here! As far as your DH goes, sometimes it takes a while for it to all kick in. Why don't you leave him home with the baby one afternoon and go have lunch with the girls or go and get your nails done. You deserve a break and he needs to know just how much work it it to care for a newborn. 
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:37 PM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
Member since 5/05 27530 total posts
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me
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congratulations and Welcome!!!
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:38 PM |
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-Lisa-
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Member since 5/05 6530 total posts
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Lisa
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
welcome & congrats!
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:39 PM |
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MelToddJulia
Love my Family!
Member since 7/05 29064 total posts
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Mel
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congrats and Welcome!!
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:44 PM |
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Stacey1403
Where it all began....
Member since 5/05 24065 total posts
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Welcome and Congrats
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:47 PM |
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luvsun27
Check out my cool glasses
Member since 5/05 8135 total posts
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Kim
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congrats and welcome! I love your DD name 
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:47 PM |
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babyElaina
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/07 618 total posts
Name:
Leslie
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Thank you!!!!!
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:48 PM |
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KangaMom
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Member since 1/06 4593 total posts
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congratulations and welcome
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:52 PM |
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ckdk
My girls
Member since 5/05 7027 total posts
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Cheryl
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congratulations on your baby girl, she is beautiful!
Sorry about your DH, I would do what the pp said and leave him home for a while with the baby while you get some time for yourself, good luck!
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| Posted 4/18/07 7:55 PM |
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MrsBumbleb
it's me
Member since 5/05 11234 total posts
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Christine
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congrats, and welcome. You are definitely not alone
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| Posted 4/18/07 8:03 PM |
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Moehick
Ready for the sun!
Member since 5/05 30339 total posts
Name:
Properly perfect™
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Welcome and congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter 
Bringing baby home is so overwhelming at first, but like anything, you get used to your new life....but you have to communicate with your DH about what you are feeling and what you need from him.
It can be hard for DH's to realize all a new mother goes through because for them it is business as usual
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| Posted 4/18/07 8:20 PM |
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MrsG
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/06 552 total posts
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M
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
You are definitely not alone! I am a new mom, too - gave birth to DD on 3/26/07 and have so many of the same feelings you mentioned. Hopefully we can all help each other be the best mom's we can be!
Congrats on your beautiful !!!
Message edited 4/18/2007 8:26:51 PM.
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| Posted 4/18/07 8:26 PM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
Member since 7/05 57538 total posts
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Welcome!
Other than to echo everyone else's posts about how tough those first few months are, I suggest getting out of the house without the baby.
I remember for awhile my only "me time" was getting my hair colored once a month. Once I started making plans with other people (on & off this site), I started to feel better & more of "me" rather than a human drinking machine.
If you're not doing anything, there is a thread going around about a GTG tomorrow night if you want to jump in. Even if you come for an hour or two, I think it does wonders for new moms to get out.
Hang in there and welcome again!
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| Posted 4/18/07 8:35 PM |
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PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
Member since 12/05 17450 total posts
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congrats and welcome! 4 months laer and I am still overwhelmed  It takes some time getting used to but you begin to learn the babies patterns, wants and needs. Good Luck!
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| Posted 4/18/07 8:36 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
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Janice
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
my DH was in a state of shock for the first month, now forget about it..he is this big worry wort who is so in love with the baby.
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| Posted 4/18/07 9:02 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Welcome and Congrats!
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| Posted 4/18/07 9:06 PM |
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Charly
LOVE!
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congrats and welcome
As everyone said what you are feeling is completely normal. I had the baby blues pretty bad for the first 2 months after giving birth. On the weekends when my DH was home I would leave him with the baby for just a few hours to get a mani pedi, run errands, etc. which helped alot.
My DD is now 4 1/2 months and my DH has yet to spend a whole day with her. He works alot of hours but is so good with her when he is around. I still feel my life has totally changed and his really didn't as much, but honestly after 4 1/2 months its so much easier and tremendously rewarding. I can no longer imagine my life without her!!!!
It takes time to adjust. Your life will change but for the better (for both of you)
Message edited 4/18/2007 9:11:28 PM.
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| Posted 4/18/07 9:10 PM |
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hbugal
Lesigh
Member since 2/07 15928 total posts
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
congrats on the new baby.
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| Posted 4/18/07 10:39 PM |
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ABCiverson
<3 my family
Member since 1/06 7465 total posts
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Amanda
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congrats and welcome! You DD is beautiful!!!
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| Posted 4/18/07 10:42 PM |
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jessbaby
My boys!
Member since 1/06 5292 total posts
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Jessica
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congratulations and welcome. She is beautiful!
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| Posted 4/18/07 10:45 PM |
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monkeybride
My Everything
Member since 5/05 20541 total posts
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congratulations and welcome! The beginning is tough, really tough. You need to let him know you need his help and support. That's imperative!!
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| Posted 4/18/07 10:49 PM |
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sassrph
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/07 834 total posts
Name:
In Love with my Child
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
Congratulations on your New baby!
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| Posted 4/18/07 10:58 PM |
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GenLCSW
Baby # 3 is here!!!
Member since 7/05 21138 total posts
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Genna
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Re: New mom here to baby Elaina
welcome!!!
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