It's it too early for wine? Having 3 kids is rough. I feel like I never get a break and that all I do is worry about everything that needs to be done and I'm not even enjoying the kids and being playful I just am a crabby mess.
J is very noisy and pretty much anytime she is not being held about every minute she lets out a scream just so we know she's there. She's doing it right now. It's pretty amusing/funny most of the time. Sometimes it annoys me though!
I have to finish making Halloween costumes today. Well really just DH's. DD1, DD2, and I all have our costumes done and ready to go. I also should pick up ingredients to make cupcakes for the Halloween party we're going to tomorrow night. Should be an interesting time since it's basically at bedtime. :/
We're getting the dinosaur noises now. Always found them amusing with DD1 too.
Post by madamewaffles on Oct 27, 2016 10:28:28 GMT -5
Howdy. So over the 3:00 waking for the day BS. Working this afternoon at the office. It'll be the first time A will be coming home past 4:00 so I'm curious how dinner prep will go. I should've done a slow cooker meal.
Baby A does a lot of amusing things right now! I love how he launches his little legs when he's happy. And the giggles!! Although they almost always end with hiccups, lol.
I love his funny faces like when he raises his eyebrows or just cocks one lol
F is also a leg launcher - especially in the bath
I am waiting until 2:30 to see if anyone will switch duties with me. Then I'm emailing HR and CCing the Union.
I've been reading up on my rights, and I've already been discriminated against by being told I'd have to find someone to switch with. I made my needs very clear, with over two months notice - it was their job to create the schedule.
I'm super bummed that I'm starting a new position at a new school on what feels like the wrong foot.
Just home with the kids. I feel like we should do something and get dd more activity, but I don't know what. She keeps saying "I jus wanna shay hewa." Plus Ds is asleep and I'd like to keep it that way. I was able to put him down in the rnp for a couple minutes to build a fort for her. Of course then she shrieked and woke him up so now I'm holding him. I swear when I ask her to please be quiet she finds the loudest things possible to try. Toddlers be trolling.
Like seriously - from the Ontario human rights commission: "Where a pregnant or breastfeeding woman has accommodation needs, she is responsible for clearly informing the employer, housing provider or service provider that she needs accommodation and what accommodation she needs. Accommodations may include making scheduling changes to permit time to express milk or breastfeed or to reach home in time to breastfeed, and providing a comfortable, dignified and appropriate area so that a woman can breastfeed, or express and store breast milk.
. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that an employer violated the Canadian Human Rights Act when it failed to respond appropriately to an employee’s request for schedule adjustments that would allow her to continue to breastfeed her son."
UGH! How is this a non-issue or really, MY issue in their eyes? I am so amped up about this.
Sorry guys, I feel like all I do is bitch about this.
Eta: AND! I shouldn't even have to be using my 40minute lunch as a pumping time "Employees who require breaks, such as for pumping or breastfeeding...should normally be accorded those breaks, and not be asked to forgo normal meal breaks as a result, or work additional time to make up for the breaks, unless the employer can show undue hardship"
I can't believe what twatwaffles they are being, Ray. I was going to say you should also add that you will ask them to compensate you for your medical bills if you get an infection from clogged boobs but then I remembered, Canada. Lol. Still I can't believe how purposely obtuse they are being.
We are here. Took both boys to target. The Moby is starting to not cut it when I wear B for a long time. Ds1 is so so good when we go out, I am very thankful for that. I got him a giant cookie and he was so excited!
B is hilarious when he spots a ceiling fan. He laughs and laughs at them! He is also adorable when he nurses and I look down at him, he is usually staring at me. When I make eye contact he cracks a big smile and I melt.
Post by rungirlrun on Oct 27, 2016 11:08:20 GMT -5
It never rains here, and it's supposed to rain for the next 4 days. I'm in panic mode bc I don't know how to entertain kids when it's not beautiful and sunny! But the big bummer is we are seeing Thomas and Percy Sunday, and I do not want to do that in the rain. 1st world problems.
E has been doing this for a while, but I can't help but laugh when I go to feed him when he's really hungry and the moment he sees a boob, his eyes light up and he gets this look of pure excitement. Omg food. I haven't eaten in 2 hours. I thought I was going to starve!
I can't believe what twatwaffles they are being, Ray. I was going to say you should also add that you will ask them to compensate you for your medical bills if you get an infection from clogged boobs but then I remembered, Canada. Lol. Still I can't believe how purposely obtuse they are being.
Right? And with only 2.5 working days before I head back. And I'm pretty sure if I hadn't emailed them yesterday it would have been the day of and all I'd get would be shoulder shrugs.
Post by littlesthobo on Oct 27, 2016 11:14:21 GMT -5
I had a whole post written and didn't get time to finish. Long story short, anyone else feel like it's harder to handle stress lately? I had everything mapped out to get out the door this morning and got delayed for various reasons and I thought I was going to lose it.
glaze I feel that way with two, hats off to you for doing it with three! Hugs.
L snorts when he's super hungry and chewing his fists, it's hilarious!
Post by housecarder on Oct 27, 2016 11:18:28 GMT -5
We just got back from the doctor and shots. Hoping the girls sleep so I can fold laundry.
Right now I love that they are so vocal. Finn will squeal and laugh in bed until she falls back asleep. She also found her toes and loves holding them. Evie loves trying to sit up and gets so excited when I put on her bib for feedings, kicking her feet and cooing excitedly.
Post by housecarder on Oct 27, 2016 11:19:41 GMT -5
Ray I'm sorry you are dealing with that. Pumping schedules was one of the reasons I didn't press trying to BF. But no mom should be forced to go FF because their work won't accommodate
Post by sarcaztic10 on Oct 27, 2016 11:20:00 GMT -5
rungirlrun S does the same thing when he sees the boob! It's so funny, he starts making "ah ah ah" noises and kicking his feet and moving his head trying to get to it.
I am so sick of this 80 degree weather. I just want it to be fall already. I also want it to be Friday instead of Thursday.
I think I am going to do early voting this Saturday because I DNW to stand in line with all the geeky people while wearing S on Election Day.
littlesthobo, I know what you are talking about with not handling stress well anymore. Even after J, I was a pretty cool cucumber when stressed. Now, I am a mess. I have found that I either totally shut down or I get really, really angry. I don't like either of those reactions and they are very much outside of my usual temperament. I threw stuff and punched a cabinet the other day. I was like, who is this person? I dont like her very much.
I'm currently pumping and catching up on reading threads here. This week has killed me, between my new job, E not taking a bottle at DC, pumping at work, and this stupid cold. I'm hanging onto hope that things will get better next week. DH and I have a date night planned for Saturday, so at least that's something to look forward to.
Post by roccobabyk on Oct 27, 2016 12:28:46 GMT -5
prvc678 I hope your date night goes well and it starts you off for a great week next week. You're due!
littlesthobo and acorn99 I'm with you guys. One minute I'm thinking how much I've got my shit together and the next minute both kids are crying, the dog is under my feet and I lose my shit.
littlesthobo and acorn99 I'm with you guys. One minute I'm thinking how much I've got my shit together and the next minute both kids are crying, the dog is under my feet and I lose my shit.
+1 Especially when there is something scheduled and we are running late again. Thats when I lose my cool. My toddler loves to take forever doing anything... daycare pickup takes me a half hour to get out of there.
I forgot my cute thing. E gazes into my eyes when she's nursing, and either clasps her hands together or rubs my back with one hand and my boob with the other. Best.
I'm can't believe how excited I am that W's poop is starting to be normal and not constipated!
He is starting to pull things to his mouth. Love his giggle. Also how he smiles at his projector before going back to sleep. I just love everything and find it all cute.
I'm can't believe how excited I am that W's poop is starting to be normal and not constipated!
He is starting to pull things to his mouth. Love his giggle. Also how he smiles at his projector before going back to sleep. I just love everything and find it all cute.
littlesthobo and acorn99 I'm with you guys. One minute I'm thinking how much I've got my shit together and the next minute both kids are crying, the dog is under my feet and I lose my shit.
+1 Especially when there is something scheduled and we are running late again. Thats when I lose my cool. My toddler loves to take forever doing anything... daycare pickup takes me a half hour to get out of there.
As much as it sucks, it's good to know I'm not alone! acorn99 I'll admit to throwing stuff too. Getting out the door seems to be my biggest frustration. I'm usually very organized, but kids don't operate that way.
Post by littlesthobo on Oct 27, 2016 14:16:27 GMT -5
Ray I can't believe how hard it's been for you to figure it pumping. I bet you're right, that most people don't know about the accommodations because of the year of leave. I know some people who went back early, and now I'm curious about how they did it if they had to pump. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this and hope it gets straightened out ASAP!
I'm can't believe how excited I am that W's poop is starting to be normal and not constipated!
He is starting to pull things to his mouth. Love his giggle. Also how he smiles at his projector before going back to sleep. I just love everything and find it all cute.
Yay for better poop!
this just made me giggle...the glamour of motherhood thinking about and dealing with poop all the time
Post by mintyblueair on Oct 27, 2016 15:01:16 GMT -5
Baby is napping. I'm intermittently getting some reading done for school. It's rainy and grey.
L slept from 7-5:30, then 5:45-8 last night, so I'm feeling good!
I love when he smiles while drinking from his bottle, and how he tries so hard to make different sounds with his mouth when we're having "conversations." Then he usually gets excited and starts blowing raspberries while pounding his little fists against his sides. He's just the funniest, sweetest little guy
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