I feel like I'm living under a rock, where nothing matters except the next showing and 'ping' from the ShowingTime app. I have developed a Pavlovian response to the iPhone.
We've had 10 showings and received 2 offers. One was a joke (super low price and they wanted like, half our stuff 🙄) but the other was very strong so we accepted. I feel like we should be celebrating but I'm mostly just sad.
This all went down last night so we're waiting on the final contract, so in the meantime our realtor wants her agency's 'caravan' to come thru JIC this falls through. So I probably won't be around much today, either.
Kids are great; I went yesterday and got C an Easter bonnet and am obsessed.
Hope everyone is doing ok--I promise I'll be back soon!
J finally slept last night!!! After her 1am wake up she slept until 5:20am. I just put her back down and hopefully can get another hour in, but I already feel a bazillion times better than yesterday. Thanks for listening to all my sleep woes yesterday, I appreciate it 😘
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 21, 2017 7:26:35 GMT -5
Sorry for the pnr yesterday. It wasn't too long after I was on here that I realized the house was chilly. MF heat stopped working. Again. And no one would return my calls to get it fixed. Someone's coming this morning, I'm just so over this damn house.
Morning! Nothing much going on today, just work and typical evening with the kids. I have left over fajitas for lunch = win! H and I signed the contract over the weekend to get the exterior of our house painted = double win! I can't wait for this summer when they're going to paint. With what I have in mind, it's going to look amazing. I also think it will add a ton of value to the home, not that we're looking to sell in the next few years, but down the road (like when all our money doesn't go to daycare 😉)!
I'm here, I've been titting these past few days but I'd type and it would disappear and I'd get too busy to retype it all! DH is home, my mom is back in NYC, she had to put down her cat! I talked to the vet and made the call but it was my dad's last cat so all the emotions came out! Momnesia is real, I ask DH stuff 2-3 times not remembering the answer. L is gassy and even though I burp him he still fights the farts! Lol L is out of the bed (kinda) and in a co sleeper beside me and I'm hating it! He seems fine but it's not as easy to see him breathing.
DH is driving me mad! He's trying to help which I love but he's going through our breast milk supply faster than I can replenish it! I'm of the mindset of if I'm home, don't use it unless I'm a zombie! I'd rather it be used when I'm not home. I'm silly I'm sure
Re breastmilk supply I don't think that's silly cheshie6 It makes perfect sense!! I'm sorry about your family's cat, losing a pet is so tough.
waitwhat Hi twin. Me and AV do laps around the island for her nap time also. Our fridge is not brand new (fridge, stove, dishwasher were all keeps from before the house knockdown) so it makes a light humming noise and lulls her to sleep. Plus I think she feels comfort from being near the sink window/light because when they were newborns she and I were constantly at the sink doing bottles, she always stares at something over there and I can't tell if it's the cabinet, light, or outside.
Congratulations on the home offer !!!!! LizInFL I would be so sad about it myself because of the memories and even all the work you put in there etc. Bittersweet I'm sure.
Damn sophiegrace you guys aren't catching a break here. I hope they are able to fix it once and for all.
Got both babies down for naps, Alec is still in my arms. Pretty sure kid shit himself in his sleep - I'm just hoping it doesn't wake him 😩😩
Adeline is being such a sweetie the past few days, I will TAKE IT! Just smiling and holding on to me and grabbing and holding my face every chance she can. Melt my heart kid.
We are in the market for several new things as we continue the house update. So hopefully today I can find a dining table we both like, dining chairs, and island chairs/stools.
Post by cookswithwine9 on Mar 21, 2017 8:33:55 GMT -5
cheshie6 not silly! I am very protective of my frozen breastmilk! Takes so much work to pump you don't want it wasted.
O has a double ear infection now. I am glad I took him to the ped again. He's on antibiotics now. Hopefully this is the last of the infections! Also whoever mentioned blowing in their face to get them to swallow medicine vinolove I think - genius!
On a different note, I have discovered dry shampoo and love it! I know I'm late on this revelation. Someone mentioned Batiste on here. It's great!
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 21, 2017 8:38:19 GMT -5
vinolove I hate home ownership. I used to think it'd be great because I could choose to paint my walls if I wanted. But it turns out I hate painting walls too. MORE WINE! Would totally be drinking if I didn't have to go to work this afternoon.
You just described my dream day waitwhat. I'm salivating at the thought of a spa day.
I wish we could have an N16 nanny share for situations like this danib. Your sick? You get her for a week. So and so needs a break? They get her the following week! I don't see any issues in this being unrealistic at all. Feel better lady. I'm so sorry.
Hi cheshie6!!! I'm so sorry about your mom's cat. Your not silly at all re: then breast milk. That stuff is more valuable than gold. I despise the pump.
House decorating soothes my soul kleigh!!! I hope you find the perfect pieces!! It was such a whirlwind when you finally moved in, have you been able to sit back and enjoy the new house at all yet?
sophiegrace Shoot that sucks that the fix didn't last. I hope you're staying warm. Will you be replacing it this time or trying to fix it again?
cheshie6 It took me a long time to use my last few ounces of BM when I stopped pumping. I felt sad and attached. What you want to do makes perfect sense!
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 21, 2017 9:24:45 GMT -5
Not much going on today. Just a walk and shower on my agenda.
C has been ridiculously cute lately. Yesterday he was cracking up for no reason and he started playing with my face and attacking my chin like I do to him. I call it zombie baby lol. This morning I swear he taught me a sign. He was moving his hand up and down like a zipper so I played along and took his jammies off. Then he was pulling on his onsies so I took that off too and he started smiling and squirming around like crazy. He seriously makes my heart just melt!
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 21, 2017 9:34:03 GMT -5
So.. I think I'm going to give C a dab of peanut butter today. I'd rather him be home with me when we try it so I can watch for signs of a reaction myself. It's my last full week home so I feel like it's the best time to do it. I just don't want to put that on my mom or MIL, plus the pediatrician is closer to my house if something does go wrong. Good idea or stupid idea?
So.. I think I'm going to give C a dab of peanut butter today. I'd rather him be home with me when we try it so I can watch for signs of a reaction myself. It's my last full week home so I feel like it's the best time to do it. I just don't want to put that on my mom or MIL, plus the pediatrician is closer to my house if something does go wrong. Good idea or stupid idea?
Not a bad idea. But, I wouldn't do it straight. It's very sticky and even for Lillian I mix it with something like yogurt to make it easier to swallow.
We are about to head to the park for a bit. My new dresser is being delivered around 11. Lilah's appointment is at 1. I feel really nervous. We haven't been back since her 2 month appointment. I actually have an upset stomach thinking about it. I'm so worried about her growth. I know she's doing well in every other aspect and seems happy, but this fear of something being wrong is very strong. Ugh. I really thought having another small baby wouldn't be so worrisome this time, but instead it's making me worry about Lillian, too. I hate this.
So glad I walked around my kitchen for 20 minutes for my kid to sleep 10 minutes.
What does he do when you put him down? Cry or just fuss? I have been dedicating a shit ton of time to just lying down next to her in her dockatot and she eventually (feels like forever) falls asleep. Sunday there was some whining, yesterday there was a lot of talking, and just now she just laid there quietly giving me eyes and smiles until she eventually just drifted off. I'm not sure if that's doable with B around though. I'm not getting huge naps...maybe an hour and a half was our longest one. But, I have myself convinced that this is the first stepping stone to getting her to allow herself to go to sleep.
What you're describing is what was going on up until last week. I figured it couldn't get any worse if I just dedicated myself to this. If she cries, I soothe her, but whining only gets some chest patting and me telling her that I love her and that it's nap/bed time.
So.. I think I'm going to give C a dab of peanut butter today. I'd rather him be home with me when we try it so I can watch for signs of a reaction myself. It's my last full week home so I feel like it's the best time to do it. I just don't want to put that on my mom or MIL, plus the pediatrician is closer to my house if something does go wrong. Good idea or stupid idea?
Aren't they saying to put it on their skin first to see if there is a reaction? Also, when trying all new foods having Benedryl at home is a must. I still have the bottle I bought for B just in case.
I didn't read that but that's a good idea for day 1. I just read putting a small dab of it on the inside of the cheek. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow. And good call with the Benedryl. I'll wait and tell H to pick some up on his way home.
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 21, 2017 10:03:18 GMT -5
Hugs ClassyMrsA, I'm so sorry that this is weighing on you. I didn't hit above the 5th percentile ever growing up. If anything it was an advantage. I was always placed in the front of pictures being taken and picked for stuff because of my adorable pocket-sizedness. Please don't doubt yourself. She's been so active since the beginning, I can't imagine how many more calories are being burned because of that.
goldenlove3 it was a simple fix. I'm super frustrated because it took an entire day to get ahold of him and the fix was literally 20 seconds. A wire was pulled too tight and fell off from the unit vibrating. I've started PB on M's skin first. That's usually enough to garner a response if they're going to have a severe allergy. Do it twice over a few days. The first exposure is what triggers the body and subsequent exposures is when it mounts it's attack. And oh my gosh YES to the baby cuteness. Maybe because the wonder week is finally over? She's doing the best stuff ever and smiles all day long. I've taken a hundred videos in the past week of her.
danib so sorry for the awful night ClassyMrsA GL at the appointment! FX everything is great and you can put your mind at ease. vinolove very glad J was good to you last night! goldenlove3, I have been told to try it on their skin first (like hand/wrist), watch for reaction, then try a dab on the cheek (outside the mouth), watch for reaction, and only then would you put it in his mouth. And +1 to Benadryl being nearby. cheshie6 sorry lady, I checked my inbox and I don't have any PM's from you.
Very quick check in! I just got back from gymnastics with DS and am now quickly nursing D so I can run out again to a noon Orangetheory class. My nanny is back today and it is so freeing!!
sophiegrace We love being in the house but it feels like there's a neverending list of things we still need to do 😁. For example, his uncle installed wood butcher block type countertops just so that we could get in here - they were cheap and available and we didn't know what we wanted as far as granite. So on Friday our granite is being installed, that will be huge.
A lot of the lighting was temporary and we've been installing permanent (our choice) pieces little by little.
Our master bathroom still needs a vanity. Our pantry shelving still needs to be done.
I mean I can list like 20 things lol, so I'll stop.
So yes, we're definitely enjoying it but I'll be super excited when all of "our choice" fixtures are in.
Very quick check in! I just got back from gymnastics with DS and am now quickly nursing D so I can run out again to a noon Orangetheory class. My nanny is back today and it is so freeing!!
Have the best time! There's a gymnastic place here that starts whenever a baby is comfortably walking on their own. Do you recommend it? It is, no joke, the only mom and baby 'class' within an hour + of this area so I really want to try it out at the end of the year.
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 21, 2017 11:07:01 GMT -5
Thanks ClassyMrsAvinolovesophiegracedashook for the PB tips. I don't know why I didn't think of the skin thing but it makes perfect sense! We'll start with the wrist today after we get some Benedryl in the house.
Who are these babies and what did you guys do with mine?
They both fell asleep the second I picked them up (getting ready to rock them for their 11:00 nap)...so I put them back down and they drifted off. And they're still sleeping 1.5 hrs later.
I can't make any noise though bc I don't have the tv or anything on, there's no background noise to muffle me. So here I sit STARVING..
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 21, 2017 11:35:02 GMT -5
kleigh That's the worst. Can you take the bag of chips outside? 😂 There have been times that I've knocked over pots or pans in the sink and it hasn't woken C up, but a very gentle cough would startle him awake and he'd start crying. These kids are crazy.
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