Another random. We bought a box of huggies and pampers newborn diapers and it seems the huggies run smaller. And I think I prefer the pampers.
That's funny. We find the Huggies to be larger but just in the leg gussets. Which might be because she has no fat on her legs. But, do like the Pampers way better. I am using the Honest Co. ones now and I don't really like them at all.
I hate honest brand. Every one has leaked. Pampers are superior.
Post by Flair Underwood on Jun 29, 2016 18:12:28 GMT -5
Most interesting thing to report in my world today - while nursing DS this evening, DD decided to pull my hair and kick me multiple times. What the heck kid.... How long Until she adjusts to having a baby sibling?!!!! I'm losing my mind.
Also - @txmommy - I'm with you. I think I just need to accept crazy as my new Normal. But damnit - I'm not ready to. especially in the evenings - after work DH comes home, walks the dogs and the runs or works out until at least 6 pm. Getting anything ready for dinner is a disaster. How am I going to handle a crying baby, over tired pre-schooler and getting dinner ready after dealing with 8 hours of work per day? I'm terrified.
Also - @txmommy - I'm with you. I think I just need to accept crazy as my new Normal. But damnit - I'm not ready to. especially in the evenings - after work DH comes home, walks the dogs and the runs or works out until at least 6 pm. Getting anything ready for dinner is a disaster. How am I going to handle a crying baby, over tired pre-schooler and getting dinner ready after dealing with 8 hours of work per day? I'm terrified.
Yeah. I'm thinking we will do lots of throw in the oven easy dinners. Like pizza, pasta, baked fish or chicken, with a side of microwave steamed veggies.....and take out.
Today was my first taste of crazy. I don't have time to respond to everyone but I'm trying to love tit as much as possible. Ds had a field trip and i decided to meet the class there with ds2. It went great and we had a fun time. Then ds1 decided not to nap so I couldn't work (yes I've worked everyday on maternity leave) or nap and then had to entertain ds1 for 6 hours while feeding ds2 every hour. Dh had to work late today so I had to watch both kids longer than normal. Dh got home to tell me his two sisters and spouses and kids are all coming up while he's out of town next week. They are soooo not helpful and never plan anything to make it convenient for us. I flipped my shit then decided we all needed to get out and take a walk. I'm feeling better now and dh is making dinner but effff I'm exhausted today. I think I'm having a glass of rose with dinner tonight.
manybellsdown sounds like our morning. DD1 would not go to sleep last night and then woke before 6 just as I got the baby back to sleep. She was so grumpy and baby girl didn't sleep long and was not wanting to be put down. This of course caused more of a problem with DD1 because she's starting to get jealous. Lots of crying and a time out. Hopefully things have gotten better for you!
Also this sleep deprivation this time around is no joke! I could go back to sleep before but now I can't and I just took a nap and didn't hear DD1 wake up crying. Thankfully DH was here. The monitor was right by my head. Makes me nervous about napping now when he's back to work!
I hate that others are experiencing a hard time with their toddlers, but it honestly makes me feel so much better that I'm not the only one! It does suck when you can't sleep when the baby does this time around, not that I really listened to that advice with the first one!
Most interesting thing to report in my world today - while nursing DS this evening, DD decided to pull my hair and kick me multiple times. What the heck kid.... How long Until she adjusts to having a baby sibling?!!!! I'm losing my mind.
Also - @txmommy - I'm with you. I think I just need to accept crazy as my new Normal. But damnit - I'm not ready to. especially in the evenings - after work DH comes home, walks the dogs and the runs or works out until at least 6 pm. Getting anything ready for dinner is a disaster. How am I going to handle a crying baby, over tired pre-schooler and getting dinner ready after dealing with 8 hours of work per day? I'm terrified.
I'm so glad I'm not alone. It's so hard. LT for solidarity.
Oh mladerri that sounds like a seriously crazy and stressful day! And I'm so sorry for the unexpected guests next week...You definitely deserve some Rose.
manybellsdown sounds like our morning. DD1 would not go to sleep last night and then woke before 6 just as I got the baby back to sleep. She was so grumpy and baby girl didn't sleep long and was not wanting to be put down. This of course caused more of a problem with DD1 because she's starting to get jealous. Lots of crying and a time out. Hopefully things have gotten better for you!
Also this sleep deprivation this time around is no joke! I could go back to sleep before but now I can't and I just took a nap and didn't hear DD1 wake up crying. Thankfully DH was here. The monitor was right by my head. Makes me nervous about napping now when he's back to work!
I hate that others are experiencing a hard time with their toddlers, but it honestly makes me feel so much better that I'm not the only one! It does suck when you can't sleep when the baby does this time around, not that I really listened to that advice with the first one!
I agree it does help to not be alone and yes I did not listen to that the first time around either. I went from teaching to stay at home mom and had this big idea that I needed to always have everything perfect and take care of a newborn since I wasn't working and this was my job. DH was always telling me to relax and that he didn't feel that way but I just felt like I needed to. I wish I could go back and just enjoy the snuggles instead of waiting until I could get her to sleep to do all the others things I thought couldn't wait. Now that I know how fast they grow and that things can wait I wish I could do it again. It's made me appreciate this newborn stage more though since I know it doesn't last long and I don't want to miss out. She is probably our last too so that is making a difference as well!
I agree it does help to not be alone and yes I did not listen to that the first time around either. I went from teaching to stay at home mom and had this big idea that I needed to always have everything perfect and take care of a newborn since I wasn't working and this was my job. DH was always telling me to relax and that he didn't feel that way but I just felt like I needed to. I wish I could go back and just enjoy the snuggles instead of waiting until I could get her to sleep to do all the others things I thought couldn't wait. Now that I know how fast they grow and that things can wait I wish I could do it again. It's made me appreciate this newborn stage more though since I know it doesn't last long and I don't want to miss out. She is probably our last too so that is making a difference as well!
I'm not sure if this will be our last or not. But I have zero guilt for my messy house as I sit on the couch snuggling.
nymama917 piggy bear is a great thing! Keep it up sweet girl. I put ds2 on his belly today and it calmed him immediately. Thanks for posting what your doc said.
I'm so sorry for those dealing with big kid tantrums and trying to keep up with the chaos. I hope these kids start to settle down soon once they get used to their new normal.
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