Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 10, 2017 7:27:02 GMT -5
Haha, dancerspose, I think that was one of the hardest parts about becoming a sahm. Learning that Friday doesn't mean a whole lot for me!
Yesterday it was 55*, today it's snowing and only supposed to be 39*. Gotta love this time of year.
Also, I can't believe this weekend is the DST switch! I forgot to check if I was supposed to make gradual changes in DS's sleep schedule to make it easier. Whoops.
Post by mrsbaldwin2012 on Mar 10, 2017 7:44:36 GMT -5
Last night was a good night! The snuzas helped me sleep like i haven't since the girls were born! And they went four hour stretches between feeds for the first time! DH gave me a little bit of grief for buying them, but I don't think he realized how much they would help me. Up feeding E and hoping to at least make coffee before A wakes up!
SAHM and love fridays. It means there's another parent here for the next two days so I'm not doing everything alone. And it means I get some time to myself.
SAHM and love fridays. It means there's another parent here for the next two days so I'm not doing everything alone. And it means I get some time to myself.
MH is gone so much of the weekend I tend to barely notice a difference.
Dragging today. Unsure if my sister will visit today like planned she's been MIA for a couple days so lined up my aunt to come over later this morning so that I can leave twins at home when I go to my 6 week checkup.
Then doing another load of laundry so that all of DH's clothes are clean since he needs to pack. He's traveling for work Sun-fri next week and going to Madrid Spain(ugh- the jerk! Location I tried going to for work a few times.). Perfect timing with daylight savings to get LO1 used to.
Post by littleredfish on Mar 10, 2017 8:47:19 GMT -5
A pretty good night after a terrible day yesterday. Another 10:30 bedtime, 1st wake up at 1:30 and 2nd at 5:30, but again he ate on and off from 1:30 to 5:30 so I would wake up randomly to him either looking for or back on the boob. So the gas is figured out for the most part but the problem now is (probably) a growth spurt. This is not helping getting him back in his bassinet at night but I'm getting more comfortable with cosleeping as we go so at least I'm getting more and more sleep with him there.
Since it's not even 6am here yet I can't judge the weather but I need to get my kids out today. Super mild FFC, for every day I've said "I need to get my kids out and to a playgroup today" we've yet to do anything or go anywhere by the end of the day. I need to get it together and do something out of the house with them that isn't grocery shopping. They are losing it and I feel like a shit mom for all of the TV watching going on in this house.
P slept well last night so I feel pretty good today. It's snowing, but thankfully daycare was still open so we just dropped DD1 at daycare and DD2 and I have a big day of binge watching TV ahead while hibernating inside, lol.
Post by musicallyinclined on Mar 10, 2017 9:00:09 GMT -5
There's a chance of rain again today. I'm still in bed with the baby. Thinking about walking to the park this morning before the rain. I need to use screen time this afternoon to get ready for a work thing Tuesday. I also just found out someone dropped my name for a position at another church. Which is flattering and terrifying. We weren't looking to move this year (it's a possibility every year) but it could be really good for my career. I shouldn't be stressing about it because it may not even happen but I can't help it.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 10, 2017 9:24:03 GMT -5
I think I'm losing my mind. I am pretty sure I posted on a Friday thread this morning. But...it's gone? Idk sleep deprivation.
Our sleep is progressing backwards. I finally took R into bed at 3 and we slept until 6:45 and it was glorious. I'm nursing her now and then we have our 1 month pedi appointment. I am curious to see how much she weighs. I'm guessing 11+ lbs.
My best friend had her baby last night. I'm so happy for her and am dying for more pictures. She lives across the country so pictures are my only hope of seeing him grow. I'm just so happy for her!!
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Mar 10, 2017 9:40:11 GMT -5
Last night was glorious in terms of sleep and horrible in terms of pain.
E slept for three four hour stretches in a row. It was unbelievable. However, for part of the second stretch and most of the third, I was dealing with boob pain, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
The stomach stuff I'm convinced was digestive from the hot dogs we had for dinner. DH had the same problem.
The boob stuff remains to be seen. I'm actually waiting in the OB's office right now. Will update you when I know what's up.
Well, crap to DST. We're already running more than an hour later than we should. No nap tomorrow and put kids to bed at 5:30? Sounds like we really need to mount those curtains.
And they're both awake half an hour after I moved them to their bassinets.
@jacks605 +1 to giving up and sleeping with babies in our bed. M propped on MH, L tucked onto my shoulder.
shawnabm1320shellbell I don't know how SAHMs maintain sanity. I'd have a really hard time.
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 10, 2017 9:58:54 GMT -5
FFFC: MH has been doing 99.99% of the MOTN stuff - changing and bottle feeding. I get up to pump, but he's been doing the other stuff. And I don't feel bad at all. When J was a baby, every single MOTN duty was mine for over a year and a half. MH barely helped because of work schedules and EBF. Now because he's home and willing, I'm not stopping him from doing all the things. I gotta say it's a benefit of EP v EBF. Judge away. I think it's starting to annoy him... My time is limited.
C had his 1-month appointment yesterday. He's 9 lbs 10 oz and doing great. The lump on his hand is getting smaller, too, so we may be able to avoid a specialist visit! FX!
I can't believe he's 1 month old today. Where has the time gone?
Also, my weight loss has stalled. I'm positive it's eating all the handmade comfort food from family and lack of steady exercise. I hate me body and my stupid gut. I seriously feel like I have a beer belly. Lame. And the lack of a sturdy bra does not help matters. My self-esteem can't handle too much more of this.
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Post by monicageller on Mar 10, 2017 10:10:15 GMT -5
It's back to cold weather here after it's been in the 50's. I am so ready for spring. I want to be outside and DS1 needs it.
Not much going on here today. I plan to watch Greys from last night, maybe watch an episode of The Crown that I started on Netflix earlier this week. I also need to exercise and hopefully get a nap in.
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B had his 2 months shots yesterday and was so sleepy during the day. He's ran a mild fever last night and fussed on and off. There was lots of bump patting and paci plugging, but he only did one feed overnight. Also, he's such a snuggle whore. He'll grunt and moan in his bassinet all night, but the moment I put him in bed with me he looks at me and goes right into a quiet sleep. Ugh.
Funny thing about the weekday/weekend thing. While working, I drag on Mondays. Now that I'm on leave I look forward to Mondays because DD can go into daycare and I get 8 hrs of just having to worry about 1 kid.
My state provides maternity STD payments for 6 weeks, I filled out all the forms and gave the form for my OB to complete to them. I just got a denial for payment since they didn't receive the medical forms. They told me they faxed them last week! Now I have to do a written appeal, so fucking annoying. I would just like to get paid, the top off from my company after paying for benefits is pitiful. Whomp whomp.
musicallyinclined I'm always very curious what denomination you are.
If I wasn't freaked out by the possibility of someone finding me online I would tell. But I'm a weird paranoid person when it comes to that. That's my flame free Friday confession, the internet scares me when it comes to public forums.
Post by dancerspose on Mar 10, 2017 10:33:11 GMT -5
oldbaylover1024 DH does a lot of our MOTN stuff too. I agree it's a definite benefit to EP. I always put up a cursory challenge and offer to get up, but never fight it too much. I've cut out MOTN pumps the last two nights as we try to stop feeding Z then too. It's been glorious even though it now means waking up at 5 or 5:30.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 10, 2017 10:41:11 GMT -5
FFFC: I just realized K is over the weight limit to be rear facing in her car seat. I am so frustrated with myself for not noticing sooner; and for now having to turn it when I wanted to keep her rear facing a few more months
FFFC#2: I'm 2.5 lbs away from my prepregnancy weight and I am ecstatic to be at this point at 1 month out. I need to throw my scale out so I stop fixating but I'm obsessed with knowing my weight. If an additional ten come off like this I will be in shock but I am praying!!!!
We've never done anything to prep for time changes. Maybe we are #blessed that DS handles them okay? The first few nights take some adjustments, but then he sorts himself out.
I would never, ever skip nap in favor of an earlier bedtime. Sleep begets sleep, and I am a nap nazi. I've also found, at least with DS, that his bedtime is pretty set, and putting him to bed early if he didn't have a nap doesn't really work.
musicallyinclined I'm always very curious what denomination you are.
If I wasn't freaked out by the possibility of someone finding me online I would tell. But I'm a weird paranoid person when it comes to that. That's my flame free Friday confession, the internet scares me when it comes to public forums.
I totally understand, and I wouldn't ask. I have a guess, but I'll keep it to myself 😊
oldbaylover1024 I don't think it's flammable that your DH does MOTN stuff, especially if you're up pumping. I have my DH get up to change lo's diaper while I get up to do a feeding.
Post by wildflower810 on Mar 10, 2017 10:46:05 GMT -5
Question... this kiddo spits up. DS1 never did. Like, ever. Is spit up ever a concern? He's always happy and then just blurp, spit up everywhere. I'm not suspecting reflux. Also, how on earth do you deal with all the laundry it causes?!
Post by linewifekat on Mar 10, 2017 10:47:23 GMT -5
flyinghorses6 what kind of car seat do you have and how much does k weigh? If you want to keep her rear facing there are some affordable seats that go to 40 pounds rear facing.
Post by linewifekat on Mar 10, 2017 10:49:07 GMT -5
wildflower810 my daughter did this. My midwife said she was just a happy spitter and the only problem it caused was laundry. I learned that she was talking in too much milk if I offered both sides so I started block feeding and it helped tremendously.
Question... this kiddo spits up. DS1 never did. Like, ever. Is spit up ever a concern? He's always happy and then just blurp, spit up everywhere. I'm not suspecting reflux. Also, how on earth do you deal with all the laundry it causes?!
If he's spitting up everything - like exorcist style - a few times a day, call the pedi. If it's a little spit up, like a teaspoon to tablespoon, it's normal.
And we do a load of laundry a day (at least). Is this not normal for a family of four, including a spitty newborn?
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oldbaylover1024 I don't think it's flammable that your DH does MOTN stuff, especially if you're up pumping. I have my DH get up to change lo's diaper while I get up to do a feeding.
I think it's more that I do nothing but pump. Like, I don't change diapers or feed C. MH does that. I pump, then go back to bed 90% of the time. Maybe the guilt is getting to me...
And flyinghorses6 - I'm seriously hating you. Two and a half pounds?! That's crazy! I've got 15 to go to my prepregnancy weight. Ugh boo
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