Compared to the other two girls, she falls in the middle when it comes to post partum depression. With Piper, I cried a few times, was emotional, but over all, I think she was pretty easy to deal with. Samantha was tougher because I had a bunch of physical setbacks, also having to deal with the guilt of not being able to spend as much time with Piper.
This time around, I've had one major setback, which I introduced earlier in my 30 Day Blogathon. I'm not bragging that "Hey, I've been around this block before"...each girl has been incredibly different. But I keep the mindset that this is okay; it's temporary. I will not be having the same problems in a month.
Yah, I've had a few good cries and nights with no sleep, but I've had good days more than bad and nights with good sleep versus none. I've been super blessed with good friends and fantastic family (my mom and B's mom) who have been helping us out. Piper and Samantha love their new sister and having gone through adding a sibling to our family once before, I had no problem
Am I sad that this is our last baby? Yes and no. I enjoy being pregnant, but only during the 2nd trimester. I love newborn babies, but not when they're screaming at 2 in the morning or chewing my nips off (sorry, but it's true). I'm sure I'll be more sad when Scarlet turns one, knowing that there are no more babies to come. But as of right now, I'm okay with that. I'm ready to move on to the next phase of my life (which I'll be blogging about in a few days).
With that being said, I can say that I'm truly happy right now and I know that Scarlet is going to be a huge blessing to us. I can't wait to see what her personality will be like...but then again, I CAN wait 'cause I've got a lot of snuggling to do still.
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Since your nips are still hurting, I would recommend seeing a GOOD lactation consultant, I waited 9 1/2 weeks and was in pain the entire time w/ Chaden until i found out he had issues with his tongue, milk flow, etc. After numerous attempts at other things, the lactation lady figured out what his deal was in 5 minutes or less. Hope things get smoother, and yes... kiddos are so different from each other even after coming out of the same womb ;) love you!
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