Good morning The last week has been crazy, I hope things start to settle down. Margs has had a cold a while, but nothing serious. I finished making a scarf for DH. And we've just been pooped pooped pooped. Falling asleep for the night when Margs falls asleep (at like 7). I've been really stressed with everything going on in the world. Work is busy. Blah blah. So nothing terribly exciting to report.
We found out that Margaret will be starting at Clara's school May 1st-ish (could be a week later). I can't believe it. How is she old enough? That will be here tomorrow.
Post by thatgirlrachel on Jan 30, 2017 9:57:54 GMT -5
Hi all. Nothing new here, just procrastinating getting any work done.
I think I mentioned that I appealed my STD denial by my employer-offered coverage. Friday was the 10th business day, so I should receive my acceptance or denial letter this week. With my most recent news, I'm even more nervous. I've done the math and by my due date, I'll have about 5 weeks of PTO built up, but I'll also have to be using some between now and then for doctor's appointments and such. So, worst case scenario is that I completely drain my vaca/sick banks but I would have to go minimal time (1-2 weeks) with no pay which could be worse. But I'd much prefer to hold on to some of that PTO to use before/after my scheduled leave to stretch it out a little bit, and just so I don't completely exhaust my leave. This is more of a dear diary and I needed a place to put it. Brownie points if you made it to the end.
Post by obscurereference on Jan 30, 2017 12:52:03 GMT -5
The baby came down with a cold suddenly yesterday. And I woke up congested with a scratchy throat. Yay. I also feel the beginnings of a headache. Yay, Monday.
Post by thatgirlrachel on Jan 30, 2017 13:07:25 GMT -5
obscurereference, I hate those types of policies because you have to calculate/schedule your days exactly or you rick losing some. I am very fortunate. Also, the cold symptoms are making their way around our house too. FX you feel better soon!
Hello! I haven't been around much, work and life have been wearing me down. Poor C got super sick over the weekend - cold symptoms, fever, coughing, vomiting, and also I think I see a tooth just starting to poke through - it has not been fun. I'm working from home today due to all the snow we got last night, so it's been nice to keep an eye on him. He seems to be on the mend, thankfully. MH and I are consuming all the Vitamin C packets and zinc tablets, cannot afford to get sick right now! And C always gets me sick. Something about the way he sticks his fingers inside my mouth and performs a thorough dental exam like 20 times a day I guess, lol.
We've been Kon Mari'ing our house over the last month and I am loving the results! So much stuff tossed/donated. It's so satisfying. We have a lot left to go but we are making such great progress.
Post by obscurereference on Jan 30, 2017 16:29:17 GMT -5
geners I have been trying to clean out our house as well. It was going pretty well but we keep having things come up and can't get any of the bigger projects done. Like our closets. We're planning on moving next summer and I wanted to use this year to save money and get rid of stuff.
Post by thatgirlrachel on Jan 31, 2017 8:53:38 GMT -5
Good morning! I'm getting my morning started with a cup of decaf coffee -insert thumbs down emoji here-. After a completely insane last few weeks, work is starting to let up slightly. I'm going to enjoy the slow time since I know it won't last long.
Margs was a wreck this morning. Not sure what the problem was. She was very restless this am and I couldn't fall back asleep after the 5 am wakeup. Too much on my mind, including knitting. I think this officially makes me a knitter?
Hello! Another snow day here. I'm working from home, and the nanny is in the nursery with C, who is still sleeping??? (it's after 10am here) He was up for over 2 hours MOTN so I guess that's why. He woke up briefly at 7am and she gave him a small bottle. I am so so hoping we get his sleeping back on track once this illness is totally gone. Last week was amazing.. this week, not so much.
I am hoping he will feel up to nursing tonight (he's been too congested, which makes him frustrated, which makes him bite me ). I miss that time with him and I'm scared he will "forget" me in that regard. If that makes sense.
I think I'm going to have to cool it with FB for a while. I just can't with so much on it (D15 is lovely, but I can't get to it without seeing so much of what I don't want to). Bonus, I'll be here a bit more I think. I hope I don't end up talking to myself
Post by obscurereference on Jan 31, 2017 15:33:13 GMT -5
My 2.5 year old is seriously trying my patience. For a long time, when he is done eating or drinking at the table, he throws his plate/bowl/sippy on the floor. We have been working on this for probably a year at this point. Today at lunch he threw his sippy on the floor, and I, veeerrry calmly said "remember, when we're done we don't throw, we can push the cup away or place it on the table." He looked at me, stuck his hand under the side of his plate and flicked it off the table. And then smiled about it. I was so pissed. He does 50 things like that every day. He is unbelievably difficult and physical. Blah.
I need someone to talk to byjove ! Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself.
Alright! Let's chat. How are you feeling about having 2 kiddos in school this fall? Are you starting to see glimmers of personal time?Â
I am! I am also excited to have some time with just the baby. I am hoping school will help DS with some of his behavior at home (see above). Still seems like a long way off. Have to make it through a whole summer with three, and that is mostly indoors since it is so hot here. It's crazy that my oldest will be gone all day. I'm a bit weepy about it. 5 seems so old lol.
I think I'm going to have to cool it with FB for a while. I just can't with so much on it (D15 is lovely, but I can't get to it without seeing so much of what I don't want to). Bonus, I'll be here a bit more I think. I hope I don't end up talking to myself
I am feeling the same way. FB is too much for me right now. I need to turn CNN alerts off on my phone for my own sanity, too...
Alright! Let's chat. How are you feeling about having 2 kiddos in school this fall? Are you starting to see glimmers of personal time?
I am! I am also excited to have some time with just the baby. I am hoping school will help DS with some of his behavior at home (see above). Still seems like a long way off. Have to make it through a whole summer with three, and that is mostly indoors since it is so hot here. It's crazy that my oldest will be gone all day. I'm a bit weepy about it. 5 seems so old lol.
How about you? How's your H doing?
5 does seem so old!! 5 tomorrow, college next week
Sorry to hear about your DS. Clara can be very defiant- staring you in the eye and doing exactly what you are asking her not too. I am not looking forward to having 2 kids in this phase.
We are ok. DH just started therapy and is back on antidepressants- he'll be back on track soon. I've been a bit down the last couple of weeks, struggling with politics, work, and just blahness. It's just a phase. I'll be back to normal soon. My wardrobe reflects my mood, all black, grey, and navy. I need to cheer up
I think I'm going to have to cool it with FB for a while. I just can't with so much on it (D15 is lovely, but I can't get to it without seeing so much of what I don't want to). Bonus, I'll be here a bit more I think. I hope I don't end up talking to myself
I am feeling the same way. FB is too much for me right now. I need to turn CNN alerts off on my phone for my own sanity, too...
Post by obscurereference on Jan 31, 2017 16:08:55 GMT -5
byjove I hear you on feeling blah. I remember this being just about the worst time of year living in the north, too. The fun of the holidays is a distant memory at this point and there's a lot of gloomy weather left until spring. And not many days off/breaks in the daily grind this time of year, either.
I'm glad he's getting back on track! I still think about you guys and how upset I was and it wasn't even my life. Hugs, lady. You're doing awesome!
I am! I am also excited to have some time with just the baby. I am hoping school will help DS with some of his behavior at home (see above). Still seems like a long way off. Have to make it through a whole summer with three, and that is mostly indoors since it is so hot here. It's crazy that my oldest will be gone all day. I'm a bit weepy about it. 5 seems so old lol.
How about you? How's your H doing?
5 does seem so old!! 5 tomorrow, college next week
Sorry to hear about your DS. Clara can be very defiant- staring you in the eye and doing exactly what you are asking her not too. I am not looking forward to having 2 kids in this phase.
We are ok. DH just started therapy and is back on antidepressants- he'll be back on track soon. I've been a bit down the last couple of weeks, struggling with politics, work, and just blahness. It's just a phase. I'll be back to normal soon. My wardrobe reflects my mood, all black, grey, and navy. I need to cheer up
Same and same. Hugs!
I was feeling the need last night to do something small to cheer myself up. I haven't done any shopping in forever - part of reorganizing our closets meant getting rid of stuff and my plan was to replace certain staples with newer/better quality stuff over time. I got rid of 3-4 black cardigans, none of which I liked, all of which were old and worn out. Last night I did some online shopping and ordered a black cardigan from Express that looks really cute! I hope I like it as much in person. I also picked up a pair of jeans from Old Navy and 3 pairs of footed pajamas for C. Is there anything cuter than toddlers in footed pajamas?! I say no. No there's not.
byjove I hear you on feeling blah. I remember this being just about the worst time of year living in the north, too. The fun of the holidays is a distant memory at this point and there's a lot of gloomy weather left until spring. And not many days off/breaks in the daily grind this time of year, either.
I'm glad he's getting back on track! I still think about you guys and how upset I was and it wasn't even my life. Hugs, lady. You're doing awesome!
awww thanks You guys have been such amazing support to me. It is still hard to believe it happened.
And yes, we see the sun maybe one day a week right now...
5 does seem so old!! 5 tomorrow, college next week
Sorry to hear about your DS. Clara can be very defiant- staring you in the eye and doing exactly what you are asking her not too. I am not looking forward to having 2 kids in this phase.
We are ok. DH just started therapy and is back on antidepressants- he'll be back on track soon. I've been a bit down the last couple of weeks, struggling with politics, work, and just blahness. It's just a phase. I'll be back to normal soon. My wardrobe reflects my mood, all black, grey, and navy. I need to cheer up
Same and same. Hugs!
I was feeling the need last night to do something small to cheer myself up. I haven't done any shopping in forever - part of reorganizing our closets meant getting rid of stuff and my plan was to replace certain staples with newer/better quality stuff over time. I got rid of 3-4 black cardigans, none of which I liked, all of which were old and worn out. Last night I did some online shopping and ordered a black cardigan from Express that looks really cute! I hope I like it as much in person. I also picked up a pair of jeans from Old Navy and 3 pairs of footed pajamas for C. Is there anything cuter than toddlers in footed pajamas?! I say no. No there's not.
I finally ordered some pants in my right size that aren't maternity (arriving Thursday) so I am looking forward to those... They are black and dark denim though. Doh!
Holly Golightly: You know those days when you get the mean reds?
Paul Varjak: The mean reds, you mean like the blues?
Holly Golightly: No. The blues are because you're getting fat and maybe it's been raining too long, you're just sad that's all. The mean reds are horrible. Suddenly you're afraid and you don't know what you're afraid of. Do you ever get that feeling?
Paul Varjak: Sure.
Holly Golightly: Well, when I get it the only thing that does any good is to jump in a cab and go to Tiffany's. Calms me down right away. The quietness and the proud look of it; nothing very bad could happen to you there. If I could find a real-life place that'd make me feel like Tiffany's, then - then I'd buy some furniture and give the cat a name!
I think I'm going to have to cool it with FB for a while. I just can't with so much on it (D15 is lovely, but I can't get to it without seeing so much of what I don't want to). Bonus, I'll be here a bit more I think. I hope I don't end up talking to myself ;)
I just deleted Facebook from my phone and downloaded the groups app.
I think I'm going to have to cool it with FB for a while. I just can't with so much on it (D15 is lovely, but I can't get to it without seeing so much of what I don't want to). Bonus, I'll be here a bit more I think. I hope I don't end up talking to myself
I just deleted Facebook from my phone and downloaded the groups app.
C finally nursed this morning, after striking since Friday night. I was feeling pretty terrible about the whole thing - it's not just refusing to nurse, it's been biting, shoving me away, screaming and crying until MH comes in and I leave, etc. - it's been rough, and I needed that this morning.
I still think it might be his ears, though. He's got a lot of the same things going on as when he had his first ear infection in December, though definitely to a lesser degree, so I'm going to call the ped and see if the nanny can bring him in to get his ears checked today just to be safe.
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