twobananas that is frustrating that you have to go back. How did they know it was too low?? Or did you know?? I'm planning to get an IUD as well but I'm nervous. /quote]
He did an ultrasound after placing it. Honestly that was the worst part since it put pressure on where my stitches were! Although he did get me to laugh when he said "we definitely won't be seeing twins in there this time!" I guess I have a tilted uterus and it was still soft from carrying twins which is why he wasn't able to get it up high enough. Hoping it works in a month! I was nervous too but having gone through childbirth, this is nothing.
Post by woodengirl07 on Aug 8, 2016 13:37:34 GMT -5
Back at work today. It's ok, but pretty much crazy. I have 3756 unread emails and four people quit while I was gone! So I have a lot to catch up on. Only cried three times, so I consider that a win!
Speaking of the Olympics, annoying sports commentators and Simone Biles, did any of you hear about the reporter who got aired out for saying Simone Biles' parents weren't really her parents (she was adopted). Meanwhile, she has repeatedly stated they are the only parents she's ever known since she was a baby. He said "she was raised by her grandfather and his wife, and she calls them mom and dad." Umm maybe because they are her mom and dad! She's not just crashing at their house for a few months, they adopted her. Now her mother has been reduced to just "her grandfather's wife." Then after critics attempted to correct him, (because it could've been an honest mistake after all) he tweeted "They may be mom and dad, but they are not her parents." Insert foot ...in mouth.
Speaking of the Olympics, annoying sports commentators and Simone Biles, did any of you hear about the reporter who got aired out for saying Simone Biles' parents weren't really her parents (she was adopted). Meanwhile, she has repeatedly stated they are the only parents she's ever known since she was a baby. He said "she was raised by her grandfather and his wife, and she calls them mom and dad." Umm maybe because they are her mom and dad! She's not just crashing at their house for a few months, they adopted her. Now her mother has been reduced to just "her grandfather's wife." Then after critics attempted to correct him, (because it could've been an honest mistake after all) he tweeted "They may be mom and dad, but they are not her parents." Insert foot ...in mouth.
Speaking of the Olympics, annoying sports commentators and Simone Biles, did any of you hear about the reporter who got aired out for saying Simone Biles' parents weren't really her parents (she was adopted). Meanwhile, she has repeatedly stated they are the only parents she's ever known since she was a baby. He said "she was raised by her grandfather and his wife, and she calls them mom and dad." Umm maybe because they are her mom and dad! She's not just crashing at their house for a few months, they adopted her. Now her mother has been reduced to just "her grandfather's wife." Then after critics attempted to correct him, (because it could've been an honest mistake after all) he tweeted "They may be mom and dad, but they are not her parents." Insert foot ...in mouth.
Back at work today. It's ok, but pretty much crazy. I have 3756 unread emails and four people quit while I was gone! So I have a lot to catch up on. Only cried three times, so I consider that a win!
Wow, four people quitting sounds major. Hugs for the crying, hope tomorrow is even more of a win.
Back at work today. It's ok, but pretty much crazy. I have 3756 unread emails and four people quit while I was gone! So I have a lot to catch up on. Only cried three times, so I consider that a win!
That is a lot of personnel changes! Wow. Sorry about the crying but glad you feel ok about it. Hopefully tomorrow is even better.
bgkc4 I heard that!! That was ridiculous! He sounds like a dick. Also another announcer was giving credit to a woman's husband/coach more then her for her gold medal win.
I'm nervous to face today because DD screamed so much yesterday from 4am until 11pm. I keep reminding myself that today is a new day, but yesterday was so awful! We start her new reflux med today after finally getting it for cheaper than $350 after her dr. wrote a letter and fought with the insurance aboutvhow she needed it. We will see!
I'm nervous to face today because DD screamed so much yesterday from 4am until 11pm. I keep reminding myself that today is a new day, but yesterday was so awful! We start her new reflux med today after finally getting it for cheaper than $350 after her dr. wrote a letter and fought with the insurance aboutvhow she needed it. We will see!
Good luck! I have to keep reminding myself that things change everyday, and these babies will get older and be more self sufficient one of these days (sometimes that's directed more at my needy three year old than the babies )
I'm nervous to face today because DD screamed so much yesterday from 4am until 11pm. I keep reminding myself that today is a new day, but yesterday was so awful! We start her new reflux med today after finally getting it for cheaper than $350 after her dr. wrote a letter and fought with the insurance aboutvhow she needed it. We will see!
Good luck! I have to keep reminding myself that things change everyday, and these babies will get older and be more self sufficient one of these days (sometimes that's directed more at my needy three year old than the babies )
That's so true. It's such a short season that will be gone in the blink of an eye!
txmommy14 I'm glad your doctor got the insurance company to approve the cost and pay for it. Sorry yesterday was so rough. Those are the days that reduce me to tears, but they almost always are followed by a better day. I'm hoping that's the case for you too.
Taking the pill has been a total fail. 11 days in and I'd only remembered to take 4 of them... It was a really crazy couple of weeks though, so I've set a phone alarm and hopefully that helps. An oops wouldn't be the worst disaster since we don't plan to wait that long, but Irish twins is definitely not the plan.
Taking the pill has been a total fail. 11 days in and I'd only remembered to take 4 of them... It was a really crazy couple of weeks though, so I've set a phone alarm and hopefully that helps. An oops wouldn't be the worst disaster since we don't plan to wait that long, but Irish twins is definitely not the plan.
If I'm as good at remembering to take the pill as I am at taking my iron pill, I'm going to fail. I agree though for us it wouldn't be too bad. I'm going in next week for my 6 week appointment and I'm either going to get the mini pill or we're just going to use condoms.
Post by manybellsdown on Aug 9, 2016 14:43:51 GMT -5
I am in such uncomfortable nap jail right now but terrified of moving. This kid has not been sleeping... probably because I dared to mention sleep in the check-in yesterday. Jinxes are real!
txmommy14, hope the new meds help. Thumbs up for your doc.
I just got back from a mommy and me support group in my area and I really liked it--and they mentioned mom get togethers 3 other days this week--if I go to all of them I'm going to have a busy schedule!
Does anyone else go to mommy groups? I've heard terrible things in general about mom-groups being cliquey and not fun, but I don't know if that's always the case?
I am in such uncomfortable nap jail right now but terrified of moving. This kid has not been sleeping... probably because I dared to mention sleep in the check-in yesterday. Jinxes are real!
txmommy14 , hope the new meds help. Thumbs up for your doc.
I think when it comes to baseball and baby sleep, jinxes are very very real. Good luck!
I just got back from a mommy and me support group in my area and I really liked it--and they mentioned mom get togethers 3 other days this week--if I go to all of them I'm going to have a busy schedule!
Does anyone else go to mommy groups? I've heard terrible things in general about mom-groups being cliquey and not fun, but I don't know if that's always the case?
I went to a moms group with DD. It was specifically for working first-time moms, which was nice. Three of us have a long running text chain for complaints, questions, and general talking. It's great, and I don't know what I'd do without them (having had no friends in the area with kids). Otherwise, the group as a whole has faded from regular meet-ups in the past 2.5 years but still attend each other's birthday parties and the like.
I'd do it! I was nervous but it ended up being great. You can always stop going if it's not fun.
I really feel like I am going to lose it. DD screams CONSTANTLY. I am a complete wreck and feel like I've been run over by a semi-truck. My poor toddler is basically surviving without any parenting the past few days until DH gets home in the evenings. I truly do not enjoy being around her. Nothing works. I decided to cut out dairy and we also started new meds today. I only get to see my family twice a year and we've had this trip planned since December. I am absolutely dreading it because I know it'll be so stressful with DD (not to mention I have a pretty difficult toddler). I am driving from RI to Philadelphia one day, but am currently looking for flights because DD screams the second she hits the car seat. My grandpa died last week (long story I didn't feel like explaining on here), so we have to go to Philadelphia for his funeral. I am sorry for complaining and for such a long vent.
Also, I went to a new dentist today and it was a disaster what they found. Basically the dentist I had been seeing for six years did some things wrong and I have new cavities under all of the fillings I've had the past 6-7 years. I also have some new things and a possible root canal. This is all going to cost us an estimated $3200.
On another and less whiney note, anyone have dairy free food ideas? I'm starving. I realized everything in my pantry has dairy in it when I read the label.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Aug 9, 2016 15:37:24 GMT -5
I've been going to a weekly mama's group since DS was 2 weeks old. I love it. Sometimes we go out for lunch and beer at a local bar afterwards I'm also part of a local FB group of babies born around the same Between those things there's basically something scheduled every day that helps motivate me to get out of the house. Along with you guys they've been a godsend.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Aug 9, 2016 15:41:15 GMT -5
@txmommy hugs girl. You need a break! I also went through some major dental issues a couple years ago - had to have a ton of work done and an extraction. It was so overwhelming at first, but I made it through... slowly. It also netted several thousand $$. I feel your pain. So sorry about your grandfather too. Take care of yourself.
Hugs txmommy14. Sorry for your loss and sorry you are going through such a rough time with both kids. Just remember it's just a phase and it won't always be this way. Maybe your vacation won't be as bad because you'll have both DH and family around to help with the kids and give you a break.
I just got back from a mommy and me support group in my area and I really liked it--and they mentioned mom get togethers 3 other days this week--if I go to all of them I'm going to have a busy schedule!
Does anyone else go to mommy groups? I've heard terrible things in general about mom-groups being cliquey and not fun, but I don't know if that's always the case?
I've been in one at my church for the past two years since DD1 was born. I liked it more the first year than the second. A lot of the moms I was originally close to moved and then I felt very out of place.
I have just joined a hiking group which is fun so far. I'm shy so it's hard for me to really inject myself in there. But it has the added bonus of having a lot of newer members so even if some of the moms are close, there's a bunch of us that have only been going a few weeks.
txmommy14 I'm so so sorry! And I'm so sorry for your loss. Is there anyway you can have someone come over to watch her for like an hour while you and your DS run out to target or something. A little break from the screaming might help you get thru it. Have you tried "White noise for Purple Cry"? If you YouTube it, it should come up. Or you can download the soundcloud app (free) and it is on there too. It was mentioned on here before, so maybe you have tried it but I thought I would throw it out there. It is like a 20min weird baby techno music track but after a minute or two it has calmed DD down from her car seat meltdowns. Maybe that could help a bit? I also think being around your family could help if you make the trip. Sending you so much love and hugs!
GOmamab15 I just started going to a FTM group last week and I love it! We have gone out to lunch and for a nice stroller walk. Even if your group is cliquey all you need is one or two moms who you bond with that you can do stuff with!
Post by manybellsdown on Aug 9, 2016 17:44:33 GMT -5
txmommy14, ohhhh gosh, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'm so sorry about DD right now. I really hope those meds just need a minute to kick in, and everything will improve from there!
Nondairy snacks: nuts and dried fruit, hummus with certain crackers or carrots, popcorn (I know, without butter, but nutritional yeast tastes good/cheesy on top! or a butter substitute...I know that probably requires going to the store), fruit, tortilla chips made with corn and salsa/guac
I also hear you on the dental thing. I have a multi-thousand dollar problem to correct in my future, too, also the frustrating result of an inept previous dentist.
txmommy14 I'm so sorry that you're going through this tough time. My DS was exactly like you describe your DD and I know how overwhelming it can be when they literally do not ever stop screaming. I know the thought of traveling with all of this seems overwhelming, but it might provide a little break for you if family members can take the kids for a little while. I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. I hope things start to look up for you soon.
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