Post by dancerspose on Mar 18, 2017 6:16:48 GMT -5
Z did a little better last night. She slept in her RnP from about 11-3 then on me until I got her up at 6. Now she's ba asleep in the sleeper downstairs.
My mom is supposed to be here today for the night on her way home from visiting my grandparents. DH and I are considering letting her babysit for a few hours to go out to a movie or something. We'll see how Z is doing today, though. I don't want my mom walking up and down the stairs with her though. (She is clumsy and has tripped on our stairs over her own feet before). 😟
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 18, 2017 6:40:26 GMT -5
Need coffee today. From 10-3, C woke up every 20-45 minutes. Not. Fun. Thankfully she gave me an hour and then 2 hours, but I shudder to think of how little sleep I got last night. And H is going to be away from 10:30-5:30! Boo.
I think my mom is coming today, unless the roads are bad. It was supposed to ice. I'm hoping for a shower. And maybe a nap.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 18, 2017 8:01:48 GMT -5
No plans here. We ran around yesterday with the appointments and such- so glad to have a lazy day.
R had a good first stretch of sleep in the RNP (5 hours); but once I put her back the refluxing started about an hour after feeding. I know it takes a few days for the meds to work so we snuggled from 3-6. She woke up to eat so we started our day. K joined us at 7. DH had evening stuff yesterday and morning stuff today. So we are looking forward to him being home this late afternoon & evening.
Post by crazycatlady6 on Mar 18, 2017 9:10:59 GMT -5
R slept from 11:30-3:30 and again from 4:30-6:30 where DH got up so I could sleep. It's going to SUCK when he goes back to work in a week.
Question: my friend wants to bring her 3 year old daughter to visit today. She is not sick but R is not old enough to have any of his vaccinations yet and I'm a nervous Nellie. Am I overreacting? Should I ask her to old off until at least the 1 month appt.?
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Post by monicageller on Mar 18, 2017 10:09:11 GMT -5
We have dh's family visiting today. We are probably going to take the kids ice skating or to an indoor jungle gym place. This evening some of the adults are going to go out to dinner while mil watches all the kids. This will be my first exciting trip out of the house without the baby (which isn't the grocery store). I'm exited!
Tomorrow evening my sister's family is going to stop by because they are in town for something.
Post by monicageller on Mar 18, 2017 10:11:50 GMT -5
crazycatlady6 DS1is 4.5 and loves to touch his little brother's face and he all over him with his grubby daycare hands. So far DS2 has been fine. Obviously do whatever you are comfortable with. Just remember that there are plenty of infants that live with dirty older siblings! 😂
R slept from 11:30-3:30 and again from 4:30-6:30 where DH got up so I could sleep. It's going to SUCK when he goes back to work in a week.
Question: my friend wants to bring her 3 year old daughter to visit today. She is not sick but R is not old enough to have any of his vaccinations yet and I'm a nervous Nellie. Am I overreacting? Should I ask her to old off until at least the 1 month appt.?
I mean, I live with a 3 year old who has been around my baby since day 1. My baby has also been to daycare, story time at the library, and the children's museum. Wash hands, ask the 3 year old not to touch, and enjoy a visit with your friend.
Post by littleredfish on Mar 18, 2017 10:22:49 GMT -5
Last night's supper with DH's work people went well. DS was totally over stimulated now that he's more awake he felt he HAD to be awake and stayed mostly awake for 7 hours, the last 2 being very fussy. Once he fell asleep though he decided to sleep through the night! 1am to 7am. So nice. Now he's back asleep again. Tonight we have MIL's birthday party so hopefully we can avoid a repeat.
Now I have to do more clean up and baking. We need groceries so badly but I don't have time to go today so I'm tempted to pay the extra and try the grocery delivery service. I might need to use it a couple times anyway while DH is away if I need food and can't bare to shop while wrangling 3 kids. May as well test it out.
These pedis who tell parents to stay at home... Are they old? Young? This just seems like impossible, impractical advice. It's okay to take the babies to the pedi office where there are sick kids on the regular but not okay to go to target?
These pedis who tell parents to stay at home... Are they old? Young? This just seems like impossible, impractical advice. It's okay to take the babies to the pedi office where there are sick kids on the regular but not okay to go to target?
I couldn't agree with this more. WTF are parents with other children - not just the newborn - supposed to do? Stay home and order everything delivery? Yes, cover the car seat. Yes, wash hands and don't touch baby's face/hands. Yes, avoid sick people. But damn... Mama needs groceries and fresh air!
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Post by loves2shop4shoes on Mar 18, 2017 10:32:21 GMT -5
oldbaylover1024, jeeez. That's tough. Sorry about the mastitis.
shellbell, my pedi has been a pedi for 27 years. I'd say she's late 50s/early 60s.
AFM, I'm relishing my weekend day with H being home. He's playing with E and I just paid bills and did the budget and an now about to pop into a very long shower.
I just wish I wasn't so constipated. I feel like every time I get lazy about Colace I end up constipated these days...
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 18, 2017 10:33:24 GMT -5
crazycatlady6 I would say the 3 year old can come. The only vaccine R got at 1 month was the Hep B. I have had my toddler here 24/7 and my toddlers friends here a bunch of times (at least once a week). I am comfortable with it as long as everyone's healthy. Obviously you need to do what you feel comfortable with. I just don't think waiting until the 1 month vaccines make much of a difference. But I do understand if you just don't want to expose her to any young children yet.
This morning my toddler kept waking up the baby 5-10 minutes into her dozing so I decided to try and put her down for a nap in her crib, and she's been sleeping an hour and half. Of course I have the crib all jerry rigged to elevate the head of the bed, but I'm so happy she's getting a solid nap. I think my days of her sleeping through her sisters antics is over.
All moms with toddlers. What are tricks to keep the toddler occupied while you try to settle the baby for nap time? My toddler was screaming "ma ma" at the bottom of the stair barrier the entire time. I had put on cartoons and gave snacks but as soon as I went upstairs she tried to follow.
flyinghorses6 Honestly, if her toys aren't occupying her I break out the iPad. We have one just for her that's filled with a bunch of educational apps and YouTube kids. Keeps her occupied for a long time. Not ideal to let the iPad parent but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do...
Post by crazycatlady6 on Mar 18, 2017 11:00:33 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your input! I appreciate it!
We decided to invite the 3 year old for the visit, she has a 16 month old sister at home which the friend is not bringing so rules are already established on that end on how to treat a baby. Nobody is sick and I make everyone wash their hands before holding him.
You guys also bring up some good points about taking your babies out in public. I have only had LO out to the pedi with DH so far but I am starting to get stir crazy now that my vag isn't on fire all the time. I'm taking him solo for the first time to a new mom's group on Monday and I'm nervous as all heck!
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 18, 2017 11:05:50 GMT -5
crazycatlady6 - I was much more paranoid with J, but with C I'm a little more relaxed (even with the NICU stay). Mainly, I have stuff to do. I can't hole up with a baby and avoid people like I did with J. It's good and bad - good because I'm forced to go out; bad because C is little and it's always a little scary being around outsiders.
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Two MM/C 1/09/12 & MM/C 4/26/12 BFP#3 - Rainbow #1 born 5/11/13 via unplanned C-section Two CP 11/23/15 & 5/13/16 BFP#6 - Rainbow #2 born 2/10/17 via planned C-section
Well the plus about DH being usless/jet lagged last night is he was up early so took Miss O and I got to sleep after the accident till 8:30!!! So feel really good this morning due to that extra 2 hours sleep.
DHs aunt is coming for an overnight visit. Hopefully she. An take the twins for a bit and DH and I can hang some pics. Pics are here just waiting on my frames from Amazon. She's a pretty cool lady so expect some wine to open tonight and fun conversation.
Post by notagoddess on Mar 18, 2017 11:15:42 GMT -5
I went to a babywearing meeting with S this morning and I learned how to do a basic front carry in a woven wrap. It was pretty hard to get her in but it's so comfortable. I borrowed the wrap and I'm going to practice using it for the next month. They are absurdly expensive and I want to make sure I'll use it before forking over the money.
Post by musicallyinclined on Mar 18, 2017 11:30:59 GMT -5
flyinghorses6, I have no advice but sympathy. DS1 has started screaming wake up to DS2 and taking his blanket or shaking whatever he is sleeping in. I guess it's time to put the baby in the crib and hope for the best.
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Two MM/C 1/09/12 & MM/C 4/26/12 BFP#3 - Rainbow #1 born 5/11/13 via unplanned C-section Two CP 11/23/15 & 5/13/16 BFP#6 - Rainbow #2 born 2/10/17 via planned C-section
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Mar 18, 2017 11:49:35 GMT -5
I desperately need a decent bra. But my boobs are covered in psoriasis and look awful. I'm too embarrassed to go, so I'm wearing horrible, unsupportive nursing tanks. Must. Go. To. Soma. Face your fear.
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