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[jags8]

lovemyk have you tried double swaddling? I used to take a receiving blanket folded into 3rds to "pin" his arms down, then swaddled him. Eventually that stopped working so I would strip him down to his diaper (so he wouldn't get too warm), swaddle him with the A&A muslin wrap, then tuck him inside a Swaddle Me.

[wineallthetime]

Donuts sound so good! The baby did amazing in her crib for the first night. My toddler on the other hand ended up in our bed at 4am and we all got terrible sleep after that. At 6 he screamed, "wake up! It's my birthday!". His birthday is in Nov.

[jags8]

wineallthetime sorry he woke you at 6:00, but that is hilarious about saying it was his birthday!

[RNCrystal]

I'm thinking of leaving LO with a friend this evening for a few hours so H and I can have some time together. I've never left her that long before but she starts daycare next week and I feel like I try time away before then. I'm nervous

[jags8]

Jul 24, 2016 7:05:29 GMT -5 RNCrystal said:

I'm thinking of leaving LO with a friend this evening for a few hours so H and I can have some time together. I've never left her that long before but she starts daycare next week and I feel like I try time away before then. I'm nervous

I think that's a great way to ease in before daycare! I was really nervous leaving DS too, but we all have to do it eventually. And a date night is totally necessary sometimes! Try to have fun!

[ashlee]

Jul 24, 2016 0:41:05 GMT -5 lovemyk said:

Autocorrect just tried to change "lovemyk" to "lovemaking." That could have been super awkward if I didn't catch it.

I bought donuts for my daughters birthday breakfast tomorrow and I've been restraining myself from eating them all day.

LO has broken out of his SwaddleMe twice already tonight and screamed like crazy each time. Seriously!?

I got so sick of S breaking out of his swaddle me wrap sack that we just started the process of no swaddling. It didn't help he was working so hard to get out that he was making himself spit up...every. Time. Ugh.

[wineallthetime]

Jul 24, 2016 7:05:29 GMT -5 RNCrystal said:

I'm thinking of leaving LO with a friend this evening for a few hours so H and I can have some time together. I've never left her that long before but she starts daycare next week and I feel like I try time away before then. I'm nervous

I had a really hard time leaving my first. I had to remind myself that the worst that would happen is he would be fussy or wouldn't eat/sleep as much. Go out and enjoy yourself!

[wineallthetime]

H went and got donuts and Baily's. Not a bad morning over here!

[wineallthetime]

Jul 24, 2016 7:50:15 GMT -5 lovemyk said:

Jul 24, 2016 7:45:22 GMT -5 wineallthetime said:

H went and got donuts and Baily's. Not a bad morning over here!

OMG I think I have some mini bottles of baileys... Mamas coffee may be getting a treat.

Doooo it. Perfect Sunday treat.

[sammie]

Jul 24, 2016 7:05:29 GMT -5 RNCrystal said:

I'm thinking of leaving LO with a friend this evening for a few hours so H and I can have some time together. I've never left her that long before but she starts daycare next week and I feel like I try time away before then. I'm nervous

We haven't left our LO one yet so I hear you. But it's so nice you have a friend who is able to watch her and you guys can get out and have some alone time. Have fun!

[Courtniko]

I need to clean the house, it is a disaster because I though I would try organizing and gett rid of some things, but of course that starts with getting everything out first (just one room, but the rest of the house has a weeks worth of uilt up clutter). Cleaning girls come tomorrow, so I have to get things picked up.

DH is going out of town for the week. This will be the first time I will have the 2 kids on my own for more than a few hours. I am scared. It is one thing when it is just entertaining for a few hours, but having to be productive, and get off to work and daycare, and get everyone fed, and clothed, and to sleep on my own. This is going to be a really rough week. I need to get to the store to get some easy dinners. I am in awe of single parents.

And then on top of all of that I have a peridontist appointment tomorrow for a torn papilla (sp?). Hopefully that is not too awful, I hate having dental work done

[minae01]

Jul 24, 2016 7:05:29 GMT -5 RNCrystal said:

I'm thinking of leaving LO with a friend this evening for a few hours so H and I can have some time together. I've never left her that long before but she starts daycare next week and I feel like I try time away before then. I'm nervous

Do it! You deserve to have some quality time together. Baby will be just fine!

[jags8]

Good luck Courtniko! Do whatever you need to do to make the week easier! Do you have any friends or relatives nearby who can help out a bit in the evenings?

[Courtniko]

Jul 24, 2016 9:31:28 GMT -5 jags8 said:

Good luck Courtniko! Do whatever you need to do to make the week easier! Do you have any friends or relatives nearby who can help out a bit in the evenings?

Thanks! I will probably be pulling out a few tricks that we normally try to avoid, like letting DD watch more tv than normal, and maybe eat some less healthy dinners that are easier.
A friend is probably going to come by and help a few nights, so that will make a huge difference.

[scotty138]

All 4 of us now have fevers. Last night was the worst. I finally fell asleep around 5am. I really hope I get a nap today and some sleep tonight. This virus is no joke. Also, having to bf when you are this sick is like some kind of punishment. I really need a break. Sorry to be a downer.

[scotty138]

+1 Go Pack Go!

[jags8]

scotty138 oh no!! I hope it passes quickly. That's just awful to have all four of you ill

[sammie]

Jul 24, 2016 10:11:35 GMT -5 gooselover2012 said:

moleymole

I am bringing your "oh" of my GO PACK GO out of the other thread.... Do I have to add another rival to the likes of @pennygirl2013 ?

I'm going to have to pull out our Bears shirt for LO for one of the HDBDs ;-)

[wineallthetime]

I'm so sorry scotty138. I hope you get some rest and start feeling better!

[minae01]

Jul 24, 2016 10:20:15 GMT -5 @pennygirl2013 said:

Jul 24, 2016 10:12:20 GMT -5 gooselover2012 said:

If I was going to have post-its of people around TCF it would be for football rivalry purposes.

Make sure my name is on a blue and green one.

I would like mine on a blue and orange one.

[minae01]

Courtniko, wow you have a lot going on. I'm glad you have some help and it's totally ok to rely on tv and have easy dinners. You will make it through and have a clean house at the end of it! Good luck with your teeth/mouth. I hope the procedure is quick and easy. I have had my unfair share of dental work over the years so I understand!

[sammie]

Ugh, scotty138, that's awful! I hope you get some well-deserved rest and you all get better soon.

[jags8]

DH just took the little man to visit his aunt. I really should take a nap, but I need to take advantage of no baby to clean. My house is so filthy. There is so much dog hair everywhere that needs to be swept/vacuumed. Also, DH has been really pissing me off, staying out getting drunk and sleeping at his parents for the last few weekends. His clothes are all over the house, so I'm throwing it all on his closet floor, clean or dirty.

[sammie]

That does sound rough, Courtniko. But it sounds like you have a game plan and a bit of help, so you got this!

Ps And you always seem tough to me based on your avatar lol.

[Courtniko]

Jul 24, 2016 12:43:12 GMT -5 lovemyk said:

Courtniko I am dreading h's first overnight work trip.. I can't imagine a week. When in doubt order pizza good luck!

There will definitely be pizza one night!

[Courtniko]

scotty138, that sounds rough, I hope it is short lived, and everyone feels better soon

[minae01]

This is gonna be our year, right sammie and lovemyk??? I'm sure gonna miss Forte, though.

[jags8]

Jul 24, 2016 13:18:17 GMT -5 @pennygirl2013 said:

jags8 that would piss me off so much.

Oh I'm livid. Let's just say certain privileges are revoked indefinitely.

[minae01]

jags8, you need a night out! Travel down south to IL and let's get our drink on.

[richaroodo]

Jul 24, 2016 14:05:20 GMT -5 @ismellbooks said:

Idk if it's because we've hit leap 4, the fact that he's teething, or both - but Star is nonstop chatty the last few days. Talk talk talk

It must be the leap. R is the same way. All day out of nowhere. It's so cute and I'm loving it.