Update!
I gave birth to Max 13 days ago! 8.7 lbs and 19 ins.
I had a c-section so I am still sporting stiches but I'm up and about and go cat go! I am a walking zombie, tho! My other two children are 8 and 10 so it has been a while since I have done this. I am getting no sleep and I am remembering how many diapers and how much formula a little person can go thru. It's amazing. And to really top it all off, I am doing this all on my own. I never in a million trillion years would have guessed it would be this hard and I am just getting started.
I did take so much pf the advice you gals suggested to me on what baby items to get. My favs so far are the Dr. Browns bottles and I love the All free detergent, its so much cheaper than Dreft and just the same from what I can tell. What I have learned is this - bibs are worthless until we are doing jar food. We have a small problem with reflux and Ive gone to just using dishtowels as burb cloths. At this point I constantly have formula in my hair, on my shirt, you name it. Its the new mothers perfume and hair gel!
I HATE HATE HATE the car seat I have tho. Its a Safety 1st one and it is nothing short or being the work of the devil. I would like to drop kick it thru the window, I would not recommend it to anyone at all.
So far, Max hates everything it seems (some days me, included). He wont have anything to do with his swing at all, he hates to be swaddled in blankets, a good day for me is a day where I get in a 7 minute shower. I am so tired! LOL. My saving grace when I am up every hour and a half has been reading this board tho. Im here, just not posting.
I've had a tough as all get out few weeks. If you guys remember the so-called father is not in the pic and has been nothing but cruel. While I was in the hospital his family started in on me already within hours of me being out of surgery. The father wanted paternity done so we did that Monday. The kicker was at the paternity test he asked me if he could hold Max. I looked at him and said, "We are here because you dont even think this is your son, but you want to hold him? Um, no" I held my ground, even when he asked me again a few minutes later.
My job is in chaos, they are changing things and I dont even want to think about going back, I havent missed it at all. Ive been there so long now and Im going no where. This time off makes me realize I need to be at a job where I dont feel like Im just another person.
Last friday my uncle committed suicide - the family has had a horrible time dealing with this. And last but not least my brother (hes 37, married, twin girls, another daughter, 4, and a 4 mo. old son) has been sick and getting sicker and in and out of hospitals for a month now. Yesterday he was diagnosed with Leukemia.
So, to say the least my nerves are shot, my heart is breaking over a million different things and keeping my chin up in damn tough some days. Those are the days when I read your posts and smile at the crazy stuff we talk about....thanks for everything and the advice and know I miss you guys!

Congrats on lil Max. I am sorry about all the stress you are dealing with. I hope it gets better for you soon

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I just got a firm grip on reality....
Now I can strangle it

Congrats on lil Max. And it will get better. When you are able to get a good night's sleep, it will easier to deal with all of the other issues -- job, dad, and your family.

Congrats On Your Lil Guy!!

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Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like. - Will Rogers

Hooray for Max (LOVE THE NAME!!!) and I am so sorry about your brother and your job!

COngratulations on Max and may he bring you all the joy you deserve.

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Laura
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Congratulations! I hope you get some much needed rest soon.

I can't believe they've left stitches in you for this long. I had 2 C sections and they took the staples out before I left the hospital, 3 days after the birth. I hope you're doing ok physically.

Congrats on the new baby.... my deceased nephews girlfriend just had their baby. Another Max by C-section two weeks ago today. Only 5 pounds because she was 5 weeks early but healthy.

Enjoy your little guy. They don't stay little long enough.

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Welcome baby Max! I'm so sorry for all your problems, leeleegirl, but so happy for your beautiful, healthy, baby boy!

Grats on little Max. I am so sorry your going through all this stress. I hope things get better for you soon.

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SAHM of Bailey 12, Tyler 10 , Emily Ann 6, and Ryan Matthew 4 yrs old.

Congrats on Max!! I just love that name!!

Reading your post exhausted me, so I can only imagine what you're feeling. As far as baby, it will get better! Trust me! Mothers seem to pull strength out of no where at times!

Sorry about your uncle, as that is tough to deal with. I had a cousin that committed suicide and it is very difficult for everyone.

I am truly sorry to hear about your brother, that is so awful. Medically speaking, they can do wonders these days. I know this as my son is a walking miracle. I hope that treatment goes smoothly for him and your family.

If you ever wanna talk, please send me a message, I am up and online at all times of the day & night! I am a great listener, if ya need to talk about things. OR if you just want a little adult conversation without discussing problems, I can do that too!

Anyway, your post touched me and I wanted to comment and let you know that I am thinking of you, max, your brother and the rest of the family. Please keep us posted!

(((HUGS)))

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Welcome Big Boy! Just enjoy him as much as you can-it sounds like you are pretty frustrated right now, but the first time you get that big smile from him, it will all be worth it. You have so much going on right now; I am so sorry about that. Saying prayers for your family-hang in there girl. Here's hoping you get some good sleep soon-that will help so much!