I am hoping to go to the Woman's march here today. I'm planning to take E in a carrier and we are deciding whether O is healthy enough to come with H. I'm a little nervous about the crowds but I figure I can just walk away, or even walk home (it's 3 miles), if I get completely overwhelmed. I feel like it's worth it. But I might be crazy too.
Post by goldenlove3 on Jan 21, 2017 10:09:30 GMT -5
I *think* we're going to drop C off at grandma's and have a date night tonight. I honestly don't remember the last time we went out just the two of us, even before C was born. I think we're going to a hibachi place and maybe a movie. There's not much in theatres that I want to see right now expect Hidden Figures.
Can I make a Saturday confession that I have had no desire in any corner of my consciousness to be at a march today? Frankly it scares the shit out of me. Also it's cold. Clearly a passionate activist I am not.
goldenlove3, that sounds like a great night out--enjoy!
D was so awful two nights ago that I was prepared for the worst last night. It looked initially like it was shaping up that way, because I put her down at 9:40 as usual, went to bed myself an hour later, and was woken up at about midnight by DH holding a screaming baby and telling me she had been that way for an hour and must be hungry.
I nursed her and then rocked her for a while in my bed until she fell asleep. Since then she has been sleeping peacefully next to me, only waking slightly to nurse twice. I also only have to wake slightly for nursing and then we both fall right back asleep. I don't want to get into the habit of cosleeping but I'll do it if I have to for nights like that.
I had grand plans for this weekend but DH, DS and I all have varying versions of the plague. I feel like we need a quarantine sign for the front door. If DH and I are feeling better tmrw we may try and see Hidden Figures, but otherwise we're just hanging out here and wallowing in our misery.
On a positive note, C is still healthy and has been sleeping like a rockstar, so I am grateful for that.
Post by cookswithwine9 on Jan 21, 2017 11:27:40 GMT -5
O has been sleeping bad the past 2 nights. His first stretch is normally pretty good 4 hours. But the rest of the night he's up every hour! 3...4...5...6...7... I'm a zombie! He learned how to Houdini out of his halo sleep sacks so I bought him a "love to dream" swaddle. He was still up every hour last night though. Growth spurt at 9 weeks? I'm thinking of overnighting a woombie. Someone told me they helped. I'll buy anything at this point! Take my money for my baby to sleep!
Post by ClassyMrsA on Jan 21, 2017 12:44:39 GMT -5
I walked a 5k today wearing Lilah. I feel really good about myself right now. My tummy is nowhere near flat, but I actually feel attractive again. I took a picture.
It's not where I want to get, but it's progress!
My mom and many of my friends are going to the march here. I kind of wanted to be there, but I'm not great with crowds and I feel like if anything happened I would not handle it well. So, I'm being supportive and doing other stuff from home. I've never been super vocal about politics, but I definitely am feeling the need to be now. DH's grandma said the weirdest thing on a Facebook post I wrote and it took everything in me to not to engage with her. I had written about my fear and sadness over this new president and she responded "this is great news, thanks for letting us know." What?? She's extremely conservative so it wasn't a great you are standing up for what you believe in kind of thing.) So, if that continues, it'll be interesting.
Post by goldenlove3 on Jan 21, 2017 13:43:39 GMT -5
Also regarding politics and FB, I'm giving a serious side eye to certain people who voted Trump but are now upset about DeVos and "liking" articles and posts about how awful she is. It's like no.. you can't have it both ways. You made your bed.
Also regarding politics and FB, I'm giving a serious side eye to certain people who voted Trump but are now upset about DeVos and "liking" articles and posts about how awful she is. It's like no.. you can't have it both ways. You made you bed.
I'm shocked as shit that a Trump supporter would be critical of a decision he makes. I have yet to see this from the Trumpets I know on FB and IRL.
I'm actually encouraged by trumpeters questioning his pick of DeVos. It tells me they are not going to just blindly support all his decisions. That they may make educated decisions in other areas. I don't support their decision to go with trump in the first place, but I think it's a positive sign.
So we peeled off from the march half way through because O was about to have a no nap meltdown. We are sitting at a burger joint getting fuel before figuring out how to get home. To put it simply, it was amazing being surrounded by so many people who support equality, basic human rights, and love of all.
I'm shocked as shit that a Trump supporter would be critical of a decision he makes. I have yet to see this from the Trumpets I know on FB and IRL.
Right. I didn't realize how bat shit crazy my family is until this election.
I knew how crazy DH's family is, but now I don't know what to do with that. They're nice people who genuinely love us, but they support Trump in all that he does. We adamantly are against Trump. Oh well. If I'm loud enough, maybe they'll stop talking about it when we visit and unfriend me on Facebook.
Post by jubilantsquirrel on Jan 21, 2017 14:34:56 GMT -5
So I deactivated FB back in July, but decided to reactivate yesterday for some reason. I went through and unfollowed a ton of people, but I missed one. A chick I've known since 6th grade who home schools her kids posted yesterday that as their lesson for the day they were watching the Inauguration. Then she said "we're all happy Hillary isn't being sworn in. The kids and I all agree that we think she's mean." Like, WTAF. Mean? And Trump is what? Nice? Fuck that noise.
And then I remembered why I deactivated in the first place.
Post by tallblonde on Jan 21, 2017 14:46:39 GMT -5
Hi all!
hangry I'm glad you went and had a good experience!
I just got home from DC and it was amazing. I got lucky and my friend had me park at his office 2 blocks from the Capitol so we didn't have to deal with the metro. I was planning on walking around and people watch and head out, but it was basically a march walking towards it. It was pretty warm for January and N was a doll in the k'tan. I am feeling hopeful again. DC felt alive again.
My favorite signs were "what's scarier than a grizzly bear? DeVos" and "You're so vain, you probably think this March is about you", and "free Melania".
I'm about to strangle my sister. DH has a Pandora station playing in the background while we are all hanging out in the living room and she has to sing along to every. damn. song.
I know quite a lot of people who voted for not Hillary. Not that they really like Trump, but they didn't think his outrageous talk would go anywhere. Ha. But they are the ones I can see marching.
danib based on dialogue I have had it's more he has no experience and no way the other 2 branches would allow it to happen. So they disagree with the social aspects but were more concerned about the viability of some of Hillarys platforms they disagree with and they find her untrustworthy. For my parents this distrust started when Bill was governor so it's long standing pre emails and Benghazi; they didn't vote for Trump but gives an example of how deep their opinions for Hillary go. They march for human rights to make sure their voices are heard and hope the Congress listens?
I mean I say this as someone who doesn't agree with that stance but it's what I have gathered based on discussion so it's probably not the most articulate.
Post by ClassyMrsA on Jan 21, 2017 19:58:58 GMT -5
Thanks ladies!! I also managed to have a vegetarian day on top of my walking.
Lilah had a sleepy day which sort of freaked me out, but she's awake and happy now. She managed to pull herself across her tummy time mat tonight. Huh.
Oh dear danib, hope your H feels better soon and that no one else catches it.
We are all still sick here, although I think (hope?) I'm getting close to the end. It's been a week since I came down with whatever this is, but I seem to keep waking up with new symptoms each day. 😷
C had another good night, which surprised me. She was very gassy last night and it had been a couple days since she'd had a BM. Apparently she remedied that problem on DH's watch this morning 😁she went through 3 diapers while on the changing table.
Hello and happy Sunday! I hope everyone is enjoying nice weather in their region today. I think we'll get up to about 50* so planning to do another long walk like yesterday.
I need to start working on the babies sleep transitioning. Adeline still has major problems falling asleep on her own. In the beginning (when she was a whopping 5 lbs) I didn't blame her, I'd feel cold and tiny and scared if I weighed no more than a sack of flour. H and I had agreed that we would wait until 3 months to sleep transition (no CIO for me, at least not now - just reducing the amount they rely on us to fall asleep)... And here we are. I mean we literally hold them to sleep/while they sleep for about 98% of their sleep time (naps and night) - no exaggeration - so I expect difficulties.
Although not reliable, Alec has the better ability to put himself to sleep in various settings. Adeline has only put herself to sleep *maybe* twice since birth, she doesn't seem to do well with shutting herself down.
So I'm looking for suggestions. I've started with the following:
A) I stopped the "trifecta sleep hold" - aka (1) feeding her while (2) rocking her/walking around and (3) playing white noise. I can now get her to fall asleep in my arms while I sit on the couch with no movement, no bottle, and no white noise.
B) That's it. That's all the progress I've made. Help.
She doesn't like the RnP but also doesn't like flat surfaces so no clue how to proceed.
kleigh I think you are doing everything right but some babies are just better sleepers than others. With O, I nursed or rocked him to sleep for 6 months until he and I were ready for sleep training. He slept on me for most of the first 3 months until I learned how to very gently put him down.
Now with E, she has already been able to put herself to sleep sometimes.
O had soccer this morning and our typical post soccer playground play date with his 3 best friends from daycare who also do this soccer class. 2 of the other moms also have baby girls that will eventually all be in daycare together. I love that we have this little crew.
That sounds like an awesome Sunday hangry ! Are these friends you guys met through soccer or you've known?
With the exception of two friends, everyone in my circle had babies years ago so they're all older (6-10yrs) now. I know some mom friends will come along naturally when they start daycare, school, activities - but I'm eager to find a mom group. My town has a few mom groups based on what part of town you're in but I'm so nervous/shy to actually go.
Thank you for the advice, I'll be really patient and slow with this because I do want them to have a gentle transition on their terms. I just wasn't sure if I should be doing more/something else.
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