Holy busy day at work yesterday topped of with a sick cranky baby who is also teething (I work from home) I feel like I should buy our poor nanny a bottle if wine!
I went to a "Sip N Swirl" (where you do a painting class while drinking wine) last night with a couple of friends that I scheduled and paid for several weeks ago. It was a lot of fun but hard to leave my little guy. I got home just before 9:30 and lo was still up...we are usually into or even finished with our sleep fighting by then so I was a little peeved at H for a minute...except lo was all smiles and cooing at me, he was so happy to see me and actually fell asleep nursing around 10:30 with no fighting!! He just woke to nurse at 2:30! Perhaps he has not been ready to sleep earlier or this was a fluke, I have no idea but the 4 hours of sleep was fantastic!
Oh that's really cute! DH is a very manly man, but I took him to one of those classes on one of our very early dates, and he enjoyed it a lot! He said later it was something that made him realize I was going to change his life in a good way. How sweet, right?
I'm supposed to be trying to get started on what will be my work schedule, to prepare for next week, but I just don't wanna! I think I'd rather muddle through when the dreaded day arrives.
spikesmom, that painting looks great! I'm glad you had the chance for an evening out!
zengal, I know what you mean. I go back to work in 2.5 weeks, and I'm already dreading it. I keep going back and forth between trying to prepare myself, and being in denial that we're to that point already. There are some things I have to do to prepare for going back, but I keep procrastinating because I don't want to think about it.
Post by moonandback on Feb 11, 2015 6:32:38 GMT -5
I was so focused on tagging right that I forgot to share!
My 3yo has been getting up and out of bed a lot in the past 3 days. I don't know if LO is waking her or what but I am getting even less sleep. I'm about to threaten to take away the night light to see if that get her to stay in bed. She never would sleep with us. Ever. Well this weekend she got up at 4 and we had her lay down with us in bed. She slept a few hours. Now I think she wants to do that all the time. We haven't succumbed yet. This is a slippery slope, right?
Post by wildflower810 on Feb 11, 2015 8:22:28 GMT -5
My sore throat is now a full blown cold. I haven't been sick in two years. M is stuffy too. I don't have a car today. I'm afraid it's going to be a long day.
Holy busy day at work yesterday topped of with a sick cranky baby who is also teething (I work from home) I feel like I should buy our poor nanny a bottle if wine!
I went to a "Sip N Swirl" (where you do a painting class while drinking wine) last night with a couple of friends that I scheduled and paid for several weeks ago. It was a lot of fun but hard to leave my little guy. I got home just before 9:30 and lo was still up...we are usually into or even finished with our sleep fighting by then so I was a little peeved at H for a minute...except lo was all smiles and cooing at me, he was so happy to see me and actually fell asleep nursing around 10:30 with no fighting!! He just woke to nurse at 2:30! Perhaps he has not been ready to sleep earlier or this was a fluke, I have no idea but the 4 hours of sleep was fantastic!
PS here is the painting I did :-)
I was invited to a paint and sip too. love the colors! Would you say it was worth the time away?
Post by ninergirl52 on Feb 11, 2015 8:31:04 GMT -5
Lo fell asleep at 9 pm and woke up at 5 am. Dh & I had mentally prepared ourselves for him to wake up super early as I usually nurse him once more around 11 pm. So I am THRILLED he slept so long. I even pumped before going to bed & Dh & I actually spent time just chatting after putting lo down last night. I could get used to this.
Post by songbirdsinging55 on Feb 11, 2015 8:31:46 GMT -5
I had tiny argument with MIL. She has been letting Isaac chomp on the bottle nipples at the end of a feeding. He has started doing this when I nurse. Last night DH told her not to do this. She argued saying he would bite with nursing anyway. She came up to me today and said her friend with twin 2 year olds, said it was a good idea and that he was going to bite me either way. I said that's why he has teething things. I have no idea why but I was feeling incredibly pissed. So I said nothing more and let her continue on talking. I am going to give it a day and then respond. Why am I so upset about this?
songbirdsinging55 You should be upset about this! You're the mom, you have given your instructions about what to do with *your* child, and she is basically saying that she knows better! Well, that her friend knows better. Apparently she doesn't claim her own thoughts. Boy, this pisses me off for you! How are you going to respond?
songbirdsinging55 You should be upset about this! You're the mom, you have given your instructions about what to do with *your* child, and she is basically saying that she knows better! Well, that her friend knows better. Apparently she doesn't claim her own thoughts. Boy, this pisses me off for you! How are you going to respond?
I am going to call her at lunch and give her a list of reasons why she will be stopping and that I am his mother and regardless of what her friend said, I do not want him chewing on the nipple. He doesn't do this to DH when he bottle feeds. He only does it to me on the days she has him. Other than that he doesn't bite. First I am going to calm down. Lol.
songbirdsinging55 that's so not okay!!! Not only does it go against your instruction but it's not good to chew on bottle nipples. It can ruin them. Last thing you need is a baby learning bad nursing habits and ruining all your nipples at the same time so they have holes and cause problems.
She is really pushing her boundaries and you or DH need to address it. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. So not cool.
songbirdsinging55 glad you are going to put your foot down...I find that hard to do but I'm getting better about it. When i think about it being my lo and i have the right to say how things go, it makes it easier for me to speak up! But seriously she needs to back off and be respectful of your wishes. I'm with those of you who are going back to work soon but are in total denial....I feel like I have a lot to do like going through my clothes to see what might fit still but I can't seem to get anything done but snuggling with my sweet baby!
moonandback, that stinks! I don't have any real answers for you since DD is our first, but I hope your 3 year old starts sleeping better! If she's waking up scared, maybe just comfort her and stay with her by her own bed until she starts to drift back off? Or, if she's not scared, I guess I'd just be firm and bring her back to her own bed right away? I hope things improve soon for you!
Post by songbirdsinging55 on Feb 11, 2015 10:16:26 GMT -5
Called MIL, calmly explained the reason why she needs to stop. I also used the phrase "I am his Mom and I am not comfortable with this because. ..". She could tell I was upset and quickly said she understood and if I ever have any issues then I just need to talk to her. I told her that I get it worked for her friend but it doesn't for me. I also told her the teething things he loves to chew on. So that went better than expected. So glad I stood my ground but also calmed down first.
ninergirl52 the day feels so much better when you still end up with couple time. We can go a day or two caught up in the busy-ness and really miss each other. Gotta remember those moments are needed too
Liam only got up twice last night! After his 4:30 feed we cuddled and he slept with minimal thrashing! We are cuddling again, soaking it in because I have to get ready for work in an hour! I don't wanna!!
Things I'm avoiding re: going back to work/starting day care: 1. Getting up on a schedule 2. Wearing "work" clothes. PJs, sweats, & yoga pants!!! 3. Preparing daily lunch since presumably I will have to pump during my lunch break 4. Getting LO out of the house daily 5. Driving daily. Pre baby, I took public transit or rode my bike to work. I don't like driving. 6. Finding street parking at work 7. Lack of naps and snuggles
I was so focused on tagging right that I forgot to share!
My 3yo has been getting up and out of bed a lot in the past 3 days. I don't know if LO is waking her or what but I am getting even less sleep. I'm about to threaten to take away the night light to see if that get her to stay in bed. She never would sleep with us. Ever. Well this weekend she got up at 4 and we had her lay down with us in bed. She slept a few hours. Now I think she wants to do that all the time. We haven't succumbed yet. This is a slippery slope, right?
I'm in the same boat. The baby sleeps well at night, but lately my three year old keeps waking up multiple times at night for no reason. It's driving me insane and I don't know what to do either!
Post by ineedmorecoffee on Feb 11, 2015 11:05:30 GMT -5
I haven't been on here all week! I miss you guys. It's just been pretty busy around here, and I've been trying to make an effort to not be on my phone as much when the kids are awake. Right now the baby is asleep but my son has been awake since 6 am because the train thought it would be a great idea to blast by our home.
Post by ashleymm197 on Feb 11, 2015 11:39:58 GMT -5
spikesmom thats awesome! I've always wanted to do that, I think this may be our next date night. Or my friend likes wine, maybe we will go instead haha
I was so focused on tagging right that I forgot to share!
My 3yo has been getting up and out of bed a lot in the past 3 days. I don't know if LO is waking her or what but I am getting even less sleep. I'm about to threaten to take away the night light to see if that get her to stay in bed. She never would sleep with us. Ever. Well this weekend she got up at 4 and we had her lay down with us in bed. She slept a few hours. Now I think she wants to do that all the time. We haven't succumbed yet. This is a slippery slope, right?
I'm in the same boat. The baby sleeps well at night, but lately my three year old keeps waking up multiple times at night for no reason. It's driving me insane and I don't know what to do either!
I have no advice, but I definitely commiserate with both of you because we're having the same issue here with all three of my older kids. Last night was really bad with everyone up multiple times and kids sneaking out of their beds and into someone else's. I have no idea what to do about it, but clearly the status quo is not going to work because we all need more sleep.
Post by ashleymm197 on Feb 11, 2015 11:57:57 GMT -5
I need an IV of coffee today, just a continuous stream into my body. I just cannot get with it. good thing there is a Starbucks in my building, I will be frequenting often once my current coffee and thermos of tea is gone.
DH told me last night he needs one day where he can sleep in, between work and the baby he gets up everyday around 8am. um hello, I do the same thing bud! only difference is on the days he gets Henry up, I get up at 8:45am. I totally get what he is saying, but I don't know where he thinks I must be getting more sleep than him.
Today was tough going to work, I wish I was at home playing with Henry. When I dropped him off at my moms this morning, my 2yr old niece was so excited, she calls him "big guy"--she can say his name but won't because she's incredibly sassy haha. The 3 of them were playing together and I just wanted to stay and hang out.
Post by HutterFlutter on Feb 11, 2015 12:13:14 GMT -5
Going to be a downer today: I'm sitting in the bathroom at work crying. I tried talking to my boss and even the administrator of the building about not going in a bathroom and pumping because it breaks my heart preparing food for my daughter in an unsanitary environment.
They figured out that as long as it's not a bathroom STALL, they've met the requirements for the law.
I'm so defeated that I'm actually considering quitting pumping and just nursing in the morning and night and giving her formula during the day. At least THAT hasn't been in a bathroom.
Going to be a downer today: I'm sitting in the bathroom at work crying. I tried talking to my boss and even the administrator of the building about not going in a bathroom and pumping because it breaks my heart preparing food for my daughter in an unsanitary environment.
They figured out that as long as it's not a bathroom STALL, they've met the requirements for the law.
I'm so defeated that I'm actually considering quitting pumping and just nursing in the morning and night and giving her formula during the day. At least THAT hasn't been in a bathroom.
That is AWFUL. What happens if you tell them you will sit in an open area and pump with a nursing cover?
Going to be a downer today: I'm sitting in the bathroom at work crying. I tried talking to my boss and even the administrator of the building about not going in a bathroom and pumping because it breaks my heart preparing food for my daughter in an unsanitary environment.
They figured out that as long as it's not a bathroom STALL, they've met the requirements for the law.
I'm so defeated that I'm actually considering quitting pumping and just nursing in the morning and night and giving her formula during the day. At least THAT hasn't been in a bathroom.
That is so awful! Tell them they should go prepare/eat their food outside of the stall in a bathroom. See how they want to eat it. So sorry
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