Post by NellieOleson on May 16, 2017 17:45:08 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I'm feeling a little better now. Still worried, but not full-on relentless panic.
The ped said most of the time it ends of being nothing, or something with an idiopathic cause that is easily managed and won't affect her negatively in the long run. Of course, Dr Google throws words like tumors and aggressive malignancies in my face and it's hard not to freak out.
Also, I feel like I can't really talk about it to anyone because 1) I don't want family or friends to think of her as a sick kid or kid with problems, and 2) I don't want to worry anyone unnecessarily.
The blood work went to some out of state lab that specializes in pediatric tests, so I have no idea how long it will take to get the results. I'll be glad to get some answers, but honestly I'm also kind of worried to hear the results.
So sorry NellieOleson, that's so tough. I agree - try to do things that take you away from your phone and computer. I hope you get some answers soon. Not knowing is always the toughest.
Post by NellieOleson on May 17, 2017 8:47:35 GMT -5
At least our president has been providing plenty of distraction... jeez Louise. And I thought last week was a crazy week politically! 14joa31 - did you have time to catch up on the Russian intel situation before the comey memo broke?
NellieOleson, i stayed up late last night watching/ reading everything i could. it's hard to stay focused at work because i just want to follow everything. i really hope something sticks to him, but i realistically don't think anything will. one can hope. i'm hoping comey has some more tricks up his sleeve. we will see!
I would love to get him out of office, because of a million reasons - the biggest one being that he scares the crap out of me and I could easily imagine him getting us into a horrible war. BUT having Pence as president is also a scary thought! And he might actually be able to get stuff done (like passing his ultra-conservative agenda) instead of wallowing in chaos. Ugh.
My mom was right. Grounding your kid is like punishing yourself. S disappeared on me yesterday, so as a consequence he's not allowed to play outside until Saturday, which means I'm stuck in the house with his whiney butt until then. And I think until next weekend he'll only be allowed outside with supervision. It's tricky, because we don't have a enough of a backyard for him to play in, so he has to play out front, and then he wants to run off and play with the other kids. And I don't want him to be a loner, but I also want him to stay close enough that he can hear me call for him.
I feel like it was easier for my mom. A, because when I was 5 we lived in a very small town, on a cul-de-sac where she could see the whole area from the back door. And B when we moved to this neighborhood, I was 11. So she knew of I was roaming the complex with other kids I knew and could follow the rules. I don't even have that many rules for S. Stay near our house, watch for cars, don't go where I can't see you without letting me know where you are, and don't go into anyone's house or backyard. I really don't think I'm being unreasonable. I'm also going to see about getting him a watch and telling him to check in at certain times.
Post by dizzycooks on May 17, 2017 13:24:35 GMT -5
Lollipop I think your rules are perfectly acceptable. I also agree that consequences can punish the adults more than the kids if we aren't careful. I'd brainstorm now how you'll handle outdoor rules breaking in the future so you're prepared next time. He can only play out back? He can only be outside if you are?
My kid ate a whole bowl of chili and half a bun for lunch. Any guesses on how long until I regret that choice?
Oof! This reminds me of last week when I made some green smoothies for the kids in an effort to raise DD's iron levels. She loves them and kept drinking them. She shit 4 times that day!!! 😳
dizzycooks there isn't room for him to play out back. And even if there was, he can easily get out when his friends come to get him. The next step is going to be he won't be allowed out unsupervised, which means he'll have to wait until H or I are willing to take him. I think I'm going to take him out and show him where exactly he's allowed to go and where he's not. I'm just waiting for the day that his friends want to go to the park down the street. That will be a fun battle. It will probably have to be on a case-by-case basis. Depending on which kids are going.
It's a fine line to walk between being too strict and being too flexible. I don't want to be the only mom that doesn't let their kid go play, because then they won't want to play with him, but I also don't want to be the one that let's her kid run wild like a hoodlum.
So who's kid hate their car seat and how the heck do you get them in it? I am at a loss. She turns to stone when I try to put her in.
It's 50/50 here. When she is really angry about it I try to give her something to distract her while I strap her in. She she plays "hard as a stone, stiff as a board" though no one is happy.
Hi ladies, so, FET was a BFN, so plan B is another fresh cycle (ugh) which sucks for many reasons, not the least of which is I'll need to wean E. and we're so not there. Other than that nothing else new here, typical toddler stuff. Heading to the lake this weekend for Memorial Day.
Post by dizzycooks on May 17, 2017 22:31:57 GMT -5
nikiswimr I am sorry it didn't work out this cycle. when will you try another cycle? I completely understand weaning before you're ready and it SUCKS. Hang in there girl. I promise E will be ok whatever you decide, and whenever you decide to do it.
I wrote my first blog post in over a year tonight. I decide to just bite the gullet and do it. I need to have something together that shows I'm not a total dolt at technology and a reading blog would be very appropriate for my career. It's my second post ever. Maybe I'll do another one sometime this year...just kidding. I'm going to try to do at least one a week. About something. Anything related to teaching.
dizzycooks, re: carseat, sometimes's she's cool with it and sometimes she's not. Of the three DDs, though, she has been the least drama-queeny about it so far, though. It used to be so hard to get DD2 into her seat. I hope DD3 doesn't get worse. What helps is when she sees DD1 next to her in her seat. Then she's kinda like, "Oh, ok, everyone else has to sit in a stupid seat too. And my big sister is the awesome-est person in the whole world and isn't screaming about it, so maybe it's not so bad." It doesn't work all the time, but the chances of her being good about going in the carseat are much higher if DD1 is already sitting in hers.
Post by crimsonandclover on May 18, 2017 3:42:21 GMT -5
Oh, and in some point someone asked about how our toddlers are doing. I thought to myself, "Ah, checking in on older siblings." And then I read farther and realized you all were responding with how your Jan '16 kids were doing and I was like O.O toddler??? Crap, she is my toddler now, not my baby!!
Post by scorpioscuba on May 18, 2017 11:22:58 GMT -5
So sorry about the BFN, nikiswimr! And needing to wean E. All the hugs.
dizzycooks, videos? I bought a video player for the car for DS because he hated his carseat for a very long time when he was young. Now he only uses it for road trips. But I have put one in for DD and she watches her baby signing time videos during long car rides or trips to pick DS up where she has to wait a long time. It has significantly improved our car trips. As soon as she gets in the car now she signs and says "baby" - it's adorable!
Good luck on the blog, dizzycooks! I'm sure it feels good to get those technical juices flowing.
Yeah, tinydancer, apparently there are serious politics in the running of this forum. I really hope this thing sticks around though.
Post by scorpioscuba on May 18, 2017 11:25:40 GMT -5
It's been a weird week. H's aunt came into town and we all went to a ball game yesterday. I took the day off of work so now I'm all confused on what day it is. We had a lot of fun though. DD did pretty amazing at keeping her cool even though she couldn't run around too much. She seemed to really enjoy the game. I took her off to the play area to run though in the middle of the game for a bit. And kept feeding her. We avoided any meltdowns which was a minor miracle considering the game went into TWO extra innings and I had to fight rush hour traffic to get home.
Oh, and in some point someone asked about how our toddlers are doing. I thought to myself, "Ah, checking in on older siblings." And then I read farther and realized you all were responding with how your Jan '16 kids were doing and I was like O.O toddler??? Crap, she is my toddler now, not my baby!!
I'm the same way. Dd1 is the toddler, dd2 is the baby.
But I've always kind of felt they are babies until at least 18 months anyway...
I just popped into the state of the forum and it's so...I'm not sure what.
Whoa. I went over there to take a look after I read your post, and yeah... I don't really know what to think.
I only ever really post or read here, so I'm oblivious to all that.
The Parenting board seems so clubby and almost clique-ish I'm surprised they are up in arms about TCF not growing? But, like I said, I have no idea what happens on other board.
I just popped into the state of the forum and it's so...I'm not sure what.
Whoa. I went over there to take a look after I read your post, and yeah... I don't really know what to think.
I only ever really post or read here, so I'm oblivious to all that.
The Parenting board seems so clubby and almost clique-ish I'm surprised they are up in arms about TCF not growing? But, like I said, I have no idea what happens on other board.
BUT DON'T MESS WITH MY J16!
Looks like some people are jumping ship to scary mommy? I'm not really sure what's happening. silverspoon, help!
I really only post here but I sometimes lurk parenting. I definitely want to keep posting with you guys though.
Post by scorpioscuba on May 18, 2017 15:09:40 GMT -5
I created a profile over there just in case this place gets shut down. Cause I don't want to lose you ladies either and I know not everyone is (or wants to be) on FB.
I had my yearly physical today. All of my joints are hyper mobile which accounts for most of my aches and pains, basically what happens is the ligaments aren't strong enough to keep the bones in place. So I now need to stop wearing flats and flip flops (at least cheap ones), I need physio to pop my hip back in properly, and I need to strengthen the muscles around my joints. So new shoes and a gym membership are on my list.
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