Today feels pretty good even though it's soo rainy.
Dh heard back from a job he's applied for and is really wanting. I'm happy because it will mean a lot more income and easier for me to continue stah, but so nervous because it's third shift.
I'm really trying to support this decision because I know he really wants it but I really love the hours he has now and have tried to convince him money isn't everything. He goes for his final step of the hiring process Tuesday so I guess I'll work on my support of this thing.
I just keep telling myself of the benefits lol. It really is a significant pay raise and less days worked so that's a plus. I'm just nervous to be home alone all night.
Post by obscurereference on Nov 30, 2016 9:11:20 GMT -5
kida I can totally see why you have mixed feelings about a change to 3rd shift even if it is more money. My H did it for about nine months including when we had our first kid and it was tough. The worst part for me was not being alone overnight, but having him there during the day and sleeping. It was definitely an adjustment!
I don't know why I posted that sleep was getting better, because as usual it's taken a nose dive. I think it might be the WW or those damn molars that won't come in (you can feel all the points in the circle, but they haven't broken skin).
Also, at pick up last night, daycare said Margs is starting to have a lot of jealousy about foods the other kids are eating, specifically cheerios. And so it begins I ordered some puffed quinoa that will be here in a couple of days so hopefully she'll like that. Also, my FIL had dinner with us last night and tried to feed her a donut! I was like are you freaking kidding me?!?!?! So clueless.
Lastly, for those on FB- I am having a hard time posting today. I keep getting errors! I know there are a lot of birthdays today, so don't think I'm shunning you xxoo
I know you ladies obscurereference, kida, DoesItComeInPink are more FB averse, but it is actually starting to be really active. I feel like we are leaving you guys out
I was also going to share that DH's cousin (who is local and I've never met, never met DH's aunt either, that's another story) had a hard time conceiving (many years of IF) and was due in January. She had the baby last week! They seem to be doing well, but the baby was born at just 2.5 lbs. FIL can't remember when in January she was due. That would be like 7 or 8 weeks early, right? Anyway, I'm happy for them and glad they are doing well! We had been planning to get everyone together to finally meet, but I'm guessing that they won't want germ factories near here for a very long time.
kida I can totally see why you have mixed feelings about a change to 3rd shift even if it is more money. My H did it for about nine months including when we had our first kid and it was tough. The worst part for me was not being alone overnight, but having him there during the day and sleeping. It was definitely an adjustment!
Yeah I definitely worry I will feel like I'm single parenting. 😕 He seems to think he'll have more family time because he'll be working while she's asleep then home when she's awake but I'm like yes..But you will then be sleeping while she's awake.
I guess he will stay up an hour or two with her before going to bed but it's 12 hr shifts so I think he will be wore out for awhile.
One good thing besides the pay is its a work 3 days off 1 then work 4 and off 3 schedule. But I'm still skeptical of how it's going to work out for us. Right now it's a 6 am to 230 shift so he's home all afternoon and we all go to bed together.
I'm dreading it because I definitely value family time over money. I'm trying to tell myself we can have more family vacay or something. Idk.
I'll definitely take tips on how you managed it though lol.
Post by obscurereference on Nov 30, 2016 9:56:26 GMT -5
byjove I've been thinking about joining the facebook group. There is nothing going on over here anymore!
kida Yea that's how my H was, too. I always had to force him to sleep and he was always so tired. DD1 was a newborn so that's a bit different. I remember he used to get home right when it was time for her first nap and they would nap together and then I'd go in and get her and he'd continue sleeping. Fortunately my H can sleep any time, anywhere, and with any noise level. lol. I would probably try to be out of the house with an LO this age.
Morning! The nanny reports C is feeling much better today. Phew. This momma's heart can't take much more of being rejected (every time I try to nurse, he bites me, pushes me away and/or screams & cries - since Friday, I've only nursed him a handful of times and only for a few minutes, and only if he's been really sleepy). I know it's most likely because he hasn't felt well with the ear infection, and laying on his side to nurse (the only position we've ever done) hurts his ears. Hopefully we'll get back on track now. He turns one tomorrow, I wanted to extended BF but was definitely at least hoping to make it to his first birthday. It's been a tough week.
That sounds tough kida, don't feel bad at all about having mixed feelings. I'll be thinking of you guys and hoping the change is overall a positive one!
Goals for today:
1) Finally kill the fruit fly that's been stalking me at my desk since yesterday 2) Order Christmas cards
Well, darn it. The nanny reported back that C's running a fever, digging at his ear and crying again. He must have woken up feeling okay and felt worse as the day goes on, I know that's what happens to me. I hate this
kida, I totally understand how you're feeling. my H works in an industry that doesn't have a "normal" shift. in the past 5 years he's worked 3am-noon or 3pm-11pm, both suck for different reasons. Right now we're in the middle of a relocation, so he's out of state all week most weeks, the "single" parenting thing is hard, but temporary. once we're moved his hours will be 4am-2pm, I'll be glad to have him home for dinner, but it will be weird waking up in an empty bed, and I know he'll want to turn in most nights right after LO goes to bed.
We make the best of it. during the week I try to let him go to bed when he needs to and when he's off he toughs it out and stays up later with me. The hardes part is always adjusting to a new schedule, so I hope that once our move is over we'll be able to get into a really good routine and it won't seem so bad.
Well, darn it. The nanny reported back that C's running a fever, digging at his ear and crying again. He must have woken up feeling okay and felt worse as the day goes on, I know that's what happens to me. I hate this
How long has he been on antibiotics? I'm not going to say something you like to hear, but you may want to bring him back in- or at least call the ped. He probably needs a different antiobiotic.
Well, darn it. The nanny reported back that C's running a fever, digging at his ear and crying again. He must have woken up feeling okay and felt worse as the day goes on, I know that's what happens to me. I hate this
How long has he been on antibiotics? I'm not going to say something you like to hear, but you may want to bring him back in- or at least call the ped. He probably needs a different antiobiotic.
Since Monday - it's 2x a day, so this morning he had his fifth dose. Still in pain, still has a fever (100.2 at last check). Given that, would you bring him in/call?
How long has he been on antibiotics? I'm not going to say something you like to hear, but you may want to bring him back in- or at least call the ped. He probably needs a different antiobiotic.
Since Monday - it's 2x a day, so this morning he had his fifth dose. Still in pain, still has a fever (100.2 at last check). Given that, would you bring him in/call?
I would at the least call and see if they want you to bring him in. Sometimes amoxicillin doesn't cut it.
Since Monday - it's 2x a day, so this morning he had his fifth dose. Still in pain, still has a fever (100.2 at last check). Given that, would you bring him in/call?
I would at the least call and see if they want you to bring him in. Sometimes amoxicillin doesn't cut it.
I called, and they said we need to give it a few more days to work. If it's no better, or if it's worse, tomorrow I'm calling again. He does have his one-year appt. on Friday afternoon, the nurse said if he's still no better then they would consider a stronger antibiotic, but I really hate the thought of him suffering that long.
I would at the least call and see if they want you to bring him in. Sometimes amoxicillin doesn't cut it.
I called, and they said we need to give it a few more days to work. If it's no better, or if it's worse, tomorrow I'm calling again. He does have his one-year appt. on Friday afternoon, the nurse said if he's still no better then they would consider a stronger antibiotic, but I really hate the thought of him suffering that long.
Ugh that sucks- I would definitely call back tomorrow. I was told if the fever comes back to bring M in with the ear infection. You would think 5 days would be more than plenty of time to turn things around :/
byjove, I was looking around online too, and reading that antibiotics for an ear infection should reduce pain/fever within 48-72 hours. If he's not better in the morning and they won't do anything for him yet, I'm taking him to urgent care.
byjove , I was looking around online too, and reading that antibiotics for an ear infection should reduce pain/fever within 48-72 hours. If he's not better in the morning and they won't do anything for him yet, I'm taking him to urgent care.
geners jus my 2 cents- when A had the febrile seizure due to fever and ear infection he had a very high fever and even that was gone within 2 days of the antibiotics. Now, we did medicate for probably close to 30 hours, but when it went away it was gone. Keep pushing on this.
13liza, thank you - I definitely will. I'm also just frustrated b/c the nurse acted like I was wayyyy overreacting to be calling 'so soon'. Like, I know I'm a FTM and all but everything I've read and everyone I've talked to has said he should be showing signs of improvement by now, and he's not.
13liza, thank you - I definitely will. I'm also just frustrated b/c the nurse acted like I was wayyyy overreacting to be calling 'so soon'. Like, I know I'm a FTM and all but everything I've read and everyone I've talked to has said he should be showing signs of improvement by now, and he's not.
13liza , thank you - I definitely will. I'm also just frustrated b/c the nurse acted like I was wayyyy overreacting to be calling 'so soon'. Like, I know I'm a FTM and all but everything I've read and everyone I've talked to has said he should be showing signs of improvement by now, and he's not.
That nurse sounds like a butthead 😡
Agreed. I'm having bad feelings toward your pedi office. Amoxicillin does nothing for us.
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