WTF Wednesday/Randoms

[ladytiffany24]

Have at it.

Mine today is a sort of WTF but just more of a random.

WTF(ish) DH...why do you all of the sudden want to have more than 2 children?! I've always wanted 2. But said that if we had another girl with #2, I'd possibly be willing to try for #3 to get a boy. But I'm not even dead set on that. And now all of the sudden DH is all, "I love being a daddy. I love our daughter. I'll miss these moments if our next one is our last one." Wut?!?! This is probably because he's not the one getting up with her for MOTN feedings or cooking her in his belly for 9 (10) months or going through the painful experience of pushing a human being out of his private parts.

At any rate, I can't even begin to think about that now. Gotta keep moving with #1 and try for #2 later this year before even crossing that bridge. Just needed to vent.

[mrscatfarmer13]

WTF DH??? Would it really have killed you to clean the litter boxes last night? I get that you don't get to play video games as much as you'd like, but while you were playing your games I was cleaning up dinner (that I made), doing the dishes, prepping dinner for the next day, putting M to bed, and (after telling you they needed cleaned 3x) cleaning the litter boxes. You wonder why I'm in such a foul mood, it's because I can't get the help I need from you.

A bottle of wine says that the same thing happens tonight, and it's my freaking birthday.

[becole]

Happy birthday @mrscatfarmer. If he does that to you again tonight, you leave the house (with all the dirty stuff) and we'll meet up for that bottle of wine.

[becole]

9 month old lo crying at 7 (goes to bed at 6:30), 10, 3:45, and up for the day at 5:45 with a poopy diaper. My H tried to go in there at 3:45 because I fed him at 10 but he just screamed so I had to feed him again. We are sleep training again but he's cutting teeth and seems to be growth spurting/ catching up from losing weight while sick.... I am starting to get really angry at the amount of wake ups. It feels unfair. I feel like I should have a sleeping baby and im jealous of those that do. Especially doing sleep training. I've not met anyone whose kid sleeps as shitty as mine, and this is the one thing that I really hoped my lo would be good at since I am a high sleep needs person- I needed 9+ hours prior to lo, and had been getting that since high school consistently.

[chunkymonkeylvr]

mrscatfarmer13 happy birthday!
becole my child didn't sleep through the night until well over a year. Of course I didn't really sleep train, I tried but neither dh or I in the middle of the night wanted to stay up to put him back to sleep. He would wake every hour or two.

We also bf and I would co sleep so it was easier to attach the boob and everyone go back to sleep. When we finally did it about 14 or 15 months it took 3 nights.

It will happen.

[chunkymonkeylvr]

Dr, when you are running over 10 min late please let me know so I can bring my coffee in.

[narbuckle01]

mrscatfarmer13 happy birthday!!

It's insane the amount of stuff us mommies can juggle and knock out in one day. It sounds like some of us are in same boats with the hubs... when I get frustrated I like to think to myself: "I'm better than you, there's no way you could handle all this". It's rude but makes me happier. Oh and wine. 1-2 glasses a night solves everything.

[JoBub]

becole, my little one sounds a lot like yours. I BF, but we started supplementing formula a couple months ago so I could stop pumping at work. The last week or so, we started giving him a big bottle (8 oz) right before bed, and it actually helped a lot. I think my supply has been dropping, and maybe he's growth spurting, so he was just hungry all night long. Also, we've been in teething hell for a few days, but Motrin has really been helping him sleep too. So I guess my advice is pump him full of food and drugs

[mrscatfarmer13]

Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone.


Does anyone have a rec on sneakers? I desperately need a new pair, I think I bought my last pair about 4 years ago and now they have little holes where my little toes rub. I'm pretty clueless on what good options are out right now. HALP!!

[ladytiffany24]

Happy birthday mrscatfarmer13!!!


I might cry. Looks like my work has blocked parts of pro boards all if the sudden. I can see the forum, but it now blocks me from posting. FML. Now I'll have to post from my phone even when I have a perfectly working computer right in front of me.

[JoBub]

Feb 11, 2015 10:37:50 GMT -5 mrscatfarmer13 said:

Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone.


Does anyone have a rec on sneakers? I desperately need a new pair, I think I bought my last pair about 4 years ago and now they have little holes where my little toes rub. I'm pretty clueless on what good options are out right now. HALP!!

For exercise, or just running errands and such? If it's not serious exercise, I have two recommendations. I got a pair of Reebok Zig Techs (Is that what they're called? The ones with the zig zag soles) a few years ago. I loved them until the day I had to throw them out because they were so worn out.

I also have a few pairs of Sketchers Go Walk shoes. My mom got me the slip on ones while I was pregnant. They're not cute, but they're soooo comfy. And then she got me a pair with the memory foam inside that are slightly cuter and feel amazing. I think the kind with laces are a lot nicer looking, and probably just as comfy.

ETA and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[becole]

Feb 11, 2015 10:34:42 GMT -5 JoBub said:

becole, my little one sounds a lot like yours. I BF, but we started supplementing formula a couple months ago so I could stop pumping at work. The last week or so, we started giving him a big bottle (8 oz) right before bed, and it actually helped a lot. I think my supply has been dropping, and maybe he's growth spurting, so he was just hungry all night long. Also, we've been in teething hell for a few days, but Motrin has really been helping him sleep too. So I guess my advice is pump him full of food and drugs

How old is your lo? I breastfeed but supplement and we actually give him a 3 ounce bottle before bed plus I nurse him (plus he's eating 3 meals/day now). He's teething and we are giving him Tylenol or Advil before bed but he still wakes frequently. Everything that worked before isn't working post ear infection. I had him down to waking only once with sleep training and now we are back in sleep hell.

I am miserable and pissed. I don't function without sleep and he doesn't need to eat- but will literally cry for 1.5-2 hours of we let him cry or do intervals. Either way. No effing sleep.

[becole]

@mrscatfarmer I love Brooks for walking/ running. They're expensive but The running spot always has a shoe sale in February sometime where you can get really good shoes for $50-60. Originally they are $100+. Also, their staff is really good at fitting your foot for what you need. I over pronate (put weight on inside of foot) so I need stability shoes. They might feel funny at first but the best shoes are ones that disappear on your feet after 10 minutes or so. I have run half marathons in them and trust them for the mall or park, etc.. too.

[JoBub]

becole, He is 8.5 months. He's always been a big eater. So I never really knew how big to make his bottles because he seems like he'll drink it all no matter what. When we started doing a bottle before bed, he went from waking up every 3 hours, to just once a night (bedtime at 7:30, wake up between 1 and 2, then up for the day at 5:30). He gets 3 meals a day too, but he's really inconsistent with how much he eats at each meal.

[mrscatfarmer13]

LadyT- ugh that is the worst. My work computer blocks any pictures on PB, but thankfully that is the only thing, for now.

JoBub Multi-purpose? I would use them for working out (indoors) and for running errands, but I'm not a runner or anything like that. I was actually looking at some Reeboks, maybe that's a sign lol.

[ladytiffany24]

becole I'm feeling you these days. Sleep training did the trick for a while, but DD is back to waking up like every 3 hours. We try intervals, but nothing's really working anymore unless I go in and feed her. I'm trying to blame it on a growth spurt and hoping that's all it is. Because I want to go back to her only waking once a night too. I am also one of those "i need my sleep" kind of people so it's been a struggle the past week or so. I breastfeed her when we get home from the sitter (usually around 5:20-5:30), then she gets solids at 6:30, then I top her off one last time with breastfeeding before I put her down at 7:30pm. But clearly that's not holding her over. I wonder if that last "meal" of the day needs to be a giant bottle of formula. I'm not pumping enough right now for it to be a giant bottle of breastmilk. Ugh. Just sleep babies, sleep!!!

Also, totally random...anyone have any suggestions for the best anti-static product for hair?! I've been seriously struggling this winter with majorly staticky hair this winter. It's usually not this big of a problem. I'd love something I can just spray on my hair in the mornings that might help. I condition everyday so I don't know what the deal is. Any suggestions?!

[becole]

Feb 11, 2015 11:08:43 GMT -5 JoBub said:

becole, He is 8.5 months. He's always been a big eater. So I never really knew how big to make his bottles because he seems like he'll drink it all no matter what. When we started doing a bottle before bed, he went from waking up every 3 hours, to just once a night (bedtime at 7:30, wake up between 1 and 2, then up for the day at 5:30). He gets 3 meals a day too, but he's really inconsistent with how much he eats at each meal.

He sometimes leaves milk in the 3 ounce bottle or stops drinking it and starts wanting boob instead. I just know kids his age that are eating what he is eating and then not waking to eat again in the motn. I don't get it. Hes 75% height and weight- big boy. But still only does 4 ounce bottles at daycare and breastfeeds. We tried up to 6 ounces before bed at one point but he wouldn't finish them.

Everyone said, oh hell sleep when you add cereal, he'll sleep when you sleep train, he'll sleep when you get him on solids, he'll sleep when he starts getting good naps, earlier bedtime... None of it has ever worked. He will miraculously have a week or two of once/ night wake ups and then is back to ridiculous the rest of the time. And he's so stubborn that sleep training literally means hours of crying multiple times per night for weeks before it makes any difference.

[mrscatfarmer13]

becole I'm not much of a runner, but maybe I'll check out Bob's to see what they can do for me. I've heard good things about them from others.

I know you said LM has never been a great sleeper, but have things been worse the past few weeks? There is a wonder week around weeks 33-37, so that could explain an increase in wakeups, clinginess and overall fussiness.

[becole]

Feb 11, 2015 11:38:07 GMT -5 mrscatfarmer13 said:

becole I'm not much of a runner, but maybe I'll check out Bob's to see what they can do for me. I've heard good things about them from others.

I know you said LM has never been a great sleeper, but have things been worse the past few weeks? There is a wonder week around weeks 33-37, so that could explain an increase in wakeups, clinginess and overall fussiness.

He's 40, going on 41 weeks. I thought we went through the wonder week about 34 weeks or so based on his leap. He is teething and these are the first teeth he's ever gotten, so they may be bothering him but usually when it's pain, we at least get a 6-7 hour stretch before the Advil wears off. Idk. Thanks for trying to help me ladies. I appreciate all the scenarios. I'm willing to try anything.

[JoBub]

becole, does he sleep with a night light? The only other thing that I think made a difference with sleep for us is turning the night light off so it's pitch black. I sometimes see him wake up on the video monitor and he'll sit up in his crib, wobble around a little, and fall right back over and go to sleep. But if there's the tiniest bit of light, he'll wake up fully and start fussing. We even put electrical tape over the little green light on the humidifier.

I wish I could help you. I know how miserable it is. It sounds exactly like how my LO was until just recently. We never sleep trained, because he would cry forever I just couldn't stand it. But I did start bringing him in bed with me after the first wakeup to get a tiny bit more sleep. Hopefully things improve for you guys soon also!

[vlagroupie]

Feb 11, 2015 11:35:51 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

Also, totally random...anyone have any suggestions for the best anti-static product for hair?! I've been seriously struggling this winter with majorly staticky hair this winter. It's usually not this big of a problem. I'd love something I can just spray on my hair in the mornings that might help. I condition everyday so I don't know what the deal is. Any suggestions?!

I have the same issue and haven't found anything that works completely.  I have gotten some of the static guard, they sell it in the laundry aisle.  I'll spray some on to my hair brush and that seems to help a little.  My hair is very fine so I usually spray it on the brush then brush underneath my hair at first so I don't get my hair all greasy at the roots.  I've still never found a miracle product so I'm right there with ya!

[mrscatfarmer13]

Feb 11, 2015 12:27:07 GMT -5 vlagroupie said:

Feb 11, 2015 11:35:51 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

Also, totally random...anyone have any suggestions for the best anti-static product for hair?! I've been seriously struggling this winter with majorly staticky hair this winter. It's usually not this big of a problem. I'd love something I can just spray on my hair in the mornings that might help. I condition everyday so I don't know what the deal is. Any suggestions?!

I have the same issue and haven't found anything that works completely.  I have gotten some of the static guard, they sell it in the laundry aisle.  I'll spray some on to my hair brush and that seems to help a little.  My hair is very fine so I usually spray it on the brush then brush underneath my hair at first so I don't get my hair all greasy at the roots.  I've still never found a miracle product so I'm right there with ya!

I don't have static problems, so take this with a grain of salt. I've heard that rubbing a used dryer sheet on your hair will combat static. 

[vlagroupie]

mrscatfarmer13 Happy Birthday!!

[becole]

Feb 11, 2015 11:59:04 GMT -5 JoBub said:

becole, does he sleep with a night light? The only other thing that I think made a difference with sleep for us is turning the night light off so it's pitch black. I sometimes see him wake up on the video monitor and he'll sit up in his crib, wobble around a little, and fall right back over and go to sleep. But if there's the tiniest bit of light, he'll wake up fully and start fussing. We even put electrical tape over the little green light on the humidifier.

I wish I could help you. I know how miserable it is. It sounds exactly like how my LO was until just recently. We never sleep trained, because he would cry forever I just couldn't stand it. But I did start bringing him in bed with me after the first wakeup to get a tiny bit more sleep. Hopefully things improve for you guys soon also!

No nightlight, we keep it cave like with a light white noise and humidifier running all night. He sleeps in his crib with a small crocheted blanket and a wubbanub. He goes down very easily at night and will go down easily again if I nurse him. If I don't nurse him or just leave him, the crying is loooong.

I have also tried co sleeping in the morning and this used to work to get an extra hour but not recently. He will nurse and then holler to get up.

[mominthemaking14]

mrscatfarmer13 Happy birthday!

[mominthemaking14]

Oh random but I love my daycare it's still the honeymoon stages but lo slept 8 hours last night!!! Plus let DH and I eat a warm dinner last night.... such a great day. Plus they provide every. .. diapers, wipes, bibs and formula. Jack pot.

[mom2boxers]

Hi Ladies! Been in my meeting all day. I'm having withdrawal from PB and FB. Looking forward to cocktail hour.