The Gigglebox Mom

This page is dedicated to all things mommy. I'm a First Time Mom so things should get interesting...

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Here’s a really cute mother/son tattoo I did not too long ago. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👩🏻👦🏻👶🏻 #family #tattoo #tattoos #love #mother #motherslove #mothertattoo #motherandson #familytattoo #tattooalchemy

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Where are these words from? They sound so familiar...

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I am so desensitized to crying bc it is just a normal part of life for me, ppl who are like “I haven’t cried since my grandmas funeral five years ago” really blow me away its like dang buddy I cried like 10 times just on the way to get here!

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Thinking in his sleep 😂😍

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What now.....a little rant from a sad mama

My SO and I broke up, my one month old is beginning to teethe, DNA results came back and I'm not at all happy with them, I feel like a burden to my parents simply because they already have so much on their plate and now I'm adding me and my son on top of it, and I'm terrified I'm going to end up with pp depression...

My SO wasn't M's biological father and we knew that from the start but he was so good to us. I do love him and so its been hard. It was a mutual thing bc we both have things going on that are interfering with our relationship, but that doesn't keep it from hurting.

fussy, drooly, fever, and biting....things my one month old is dealing with on a daily basis. Poor bug is only a month old! I think an Amber anklet is in his near future.

It's official, his dad has been determined. And he's a homeless, jobless felon. We all make mistakes and Dad was mine. He isn't a bad person really, but he already has one child he never sees. I'm terrified that, though he is taking steps to better himself, he isn't going to be there for M just like he isn't there for his little girl. Only time will tell but nothing has calmed my fears yet

My mom is my rock, there's no doubt about that...but I feel like moving back home with a newborn is putting more strain on her than she is willing to admit. Not because she doesn't love him or me, but because of the financial burden. I don't have a job as I'm still on maternity leave. It wasn't in the plan for me to go back to work because my SO wanted me to stay at home and start school in January. But as we broke up that isn't happening. She's already spent SO MUCH on groceries and food for me to eat during the day. She buys diapers constantly for M. And now she has to pay all my bills. I feel like shit and there's nothing I can do.

Adding all this stuff together takes a toll on a new mama. And pp depression is a real threat. This has been nothing but a vent post but sometimes a mama's gotta let off some steam...those that pray, I definitely need them. And those that don't I could definitely use some good vibes.

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Better reblog this while you can.

[jaxblade]

this is one of those times that fucks with ya head

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Teething already?!

I don't know if we are teething or not but boy he sure is fussy.

He is only one month old! He's been fussy, has had a low grade fever off and on (nothing above 99.3°f) he bites my nipples and my finger pretty hard. I never knew gums could hurt. I'm not sure what to do here, but I'm excited about the new adventure for us ;)

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One month big!

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A good night's sleep...

...is impossible with a new born. They don't know any better, so they sleep all day and scream all night. It's so hard to be patient yet we do our best because our child needs us.<\p>

Our first night home was terrible. Being a first time mom I had no idea what I needed to do to get him to sleep at night. He was so good all day....he slept, he fed, he smiled....little did I know the horrors that would ensue that night.

He cried almost all night long. For 2 straight hours I did everything I could to get him to sleep. Finally I got up and started walking around with him and he slept....for 30 minutes. When daddy got up for work he woke up and cried and screamed for another 20 minutes or so, during which I got so frustrated I cried. He finally went to sleep and we were able to sleep for another hour before my grandmother came to help me for the day.

Last night was MUCH different. He did sleep majority of the day but after dinner he woke up until time for mommy and daddy to go to bed. He woke up a couple of times but he never screamed. He grunted and cooed until I woke up and was able to figure out easily why he was awake. He was hungry, or his diaper needed changing, or he really needed to burp. He slept like a champ and so did I. We were both able to get adequate sleep and we both woke up smiling.

I write all this not to brag, but to tell you its okay to be frustrated. So many mommies feel guilty for getting mad with their little one simply because they are tired or exasperated. Do not let your guilt get the best of you. It's okay to get upset. We are only human. You are a good mom, and you will figure out what is wrong with your little one. Don't give up, just breathe and love your little one.

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I never in my life thought I would love someone this much. You are such a blessing to me, my son. I will never know what I did to deserve you.

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Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Here is where food lovers belong

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Dough Cups

Here is where food lovers belong

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Chocolate Toffee Bars Recipe

Here is where food lovers belong

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The best of times and the worst of times...

I was induced today at 41 weeks gestation to deliver my sweet son. He was born at 12:54 pm weighing 8 lbs 7 oz and measuring 20 inches long. The best thing that has ever happened to me.

BUT with good usually comes bad…right? I hadmy beautiful son today…..but it was the scariest situation I’ve ever been in. First off…I’m a wimp. The pitocin they had to use caused some TERRIBLE contractions. When I finally got to a 3 and got the epidural I was SO relieved….until they told me his heart rate was in the 80s. I started crying immediately and they took me back to the OR. I was so scared and worried for my son.

Back in OR they decide to do an emergency c section. I began panicking and begging for my Significant Other (or my SO) once he’s there I instantly feel a little stronger…I’m still crying though because his heart rate is so low.

They get everything set up and start with the surgery. I can help but cry the whole time because I don’t know what’s going on with my son. It turns out that the umbilical cord was wrapped around the top of his head like a halo. When in the birth canal the contractions clamped off the umbilical cord causing his heart rate to fall significantly.

After they figured it out and got him out of the uterus I was instantly relieved. After they finished up with both of us and we were reunited I didn’t want him out of my arms. He was born at 12:54….my nerves and the medication did not allow me to stop shaking until around 6 pm. This child was totally worth every bit of fear and pain I endured, but I hope and pray next time I have a child (years from now) that I have a better birthing experience.

For now I’m going to bond with my son and try to get more sleep. I’ve never been so amazed by something so small before in my life.

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Talk about nervous...

I am 41 weeks pregnant. My last OB appointment was today. We have already decided to go with induction tomorrow....hopefully. The problem with inducing me right now is that I am not thinned out enough. I am only 20% effaced and therefore nowhere near ready for being induced. Tonight I am supposed to go in and have them give me medicine to help thin out my cervix so they can induce me tomorrow. But if the medicine doesn't work they will send me home to try again Monday. Maybe we will have a baby this weekend...maybe it'll be another week...I don't know how much more of this I can take though.

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My doctor wants me to get a group b strep test. I have extreme anxiety about anything going near or in my rectum. Even though it is a small swab stick, it still scares the hell out of me. What is it like to get the test done? What does it feel like? Can I request to only get the test done vaginally? Can I deny the whole test? I am perfectly okay with getting the antibiotics through an iv during labor if I chose not to get tested. I just want more opinions on this

We tried really hard to figure out how not to trivialize this fear, but the first thing I want to say is that you would be surprised how minor this is. Talking to some of the other admins, I know at least one said that it was so quick and painless that she didn’t know they did this with a GBS test until you sent this in.

I believe some doctors will enter the rectum but it’s literally like, not even the length of the cotton part of the swab. Technically I think many of them just graze it.

You may be able to just do the antibiotics but those aren’t easy on your body. It’s massive doses that could cause thrush or stomach issues. But if this fear is worth the risk and you’re willing to pay then your doctor should be able to do that for you. Unfortunately, only she can tell you if she will. We can’t answer that part :/ call and ask!

If it helps you at ALL, some doctors will allow you to do it yourself if it makes you feel any better!!

GBS can cause some serious issues to your baby, though, so I doubt they would let you skip that part, however just taking the antibiotics would definitely counter that.

Chey

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Fudge I just thought of something kinda important.

When you’re GBS positive they keep your baby for observation. At my hospital, I got an hour or so to establish BFing and then they took her for a few hours and I had to spend a whole extra day in the hospital to monitor both of us.

I highly doubt your insurance will let you do that. And paying for a full day and a NICU team without it would cripple almost anyone.

It’s still up to you and it’s worth it to ask but I don’t imagine any insurance company will cover these if you aren’t willing to do the test 😕

Chey

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When I did my GBS test about a month ago she swabbed my vagina...from what I could feel anyways...I just know nothing went IN my rectum...talk to your doctor about other possible ways to test for it. And if you absolutely have to do it that way it only takes a few seconds and doesn't hurt at all. I have a pretty bad phobia of needles so I understand your worry about the fear. Good luck mama :)))

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