rondackhiker My sister in law told me because she was also upset about the picture posted and brought it up to my MIL. This family is very petty and "he said-she said". I normally just stay out of it. I couldn't with good conscience ignore this one though. No one would ever bring it up to me, it's all behind my back sort of thing. I have a target on me though with this one particular cousin because I work for CPS and she makes sooo many dumb choices which walk a thin line with requiring CPS involvement so I've distanced my family from her. (Living with her daughters father who was using drugs and -during a police raid- a gun was found under the bed used by her toddler, she shoplifted liquor with her daughter in a stroller...I could go on.) I ignore it because their drama isn't worth my time, it's just frustrating.
rondackhiker My sister in law told me because she was also upset about the picture posted and brought it up to my MIL. This family is very petty and "he said-she said". I normally just stay out of it. I couldn't with good conscience ignore this one though. No one would ever bring it up to me, it's all behind my back sort of thing. I have a target on me though with this one particular cousin because I work for CPS and she makes sooo many dumb choices which walk a thin line with requiring CPS involvement so I've distanced my family from her. (Living with her daughters father who was using drugs and -during a police raid- a gun was found under the bed used by her toddler, she shoplifted liquor with her daughter in a stroller...I could go on.) I ignore it because their drama isn't worth my time, it's just frustrating.
The gun thing makes me want to puke.
I'd keep turning that shit in when I heard about it.
Someone else in the family could care for those kids while mom takes some classes.
rondackhiker My sister in law told me because she was also upset about the picture posted and brought it up to my MIL. This family is very petty and "he said-she said". I normally just stay out of it. I couldn't with good conscience ignore this one though. No one would ever bring it up to me, it's all behind my back sort of thing. I have a target on me though with this one particular cousin because I work for CPS and she makes sooo many dumb choices which walk a thin line with requiring CPS involvement so I've distanced my family from her. (Living with her daughters father who was using drugs and -during a police raid- a gun was found under the bed used by her toddler, she shoplifted liquor with her daughter in a stroller...I could go on.) I ignore it because their drama isn't worth my time, it's just frustrating.
The gun thing makes me want to puke.
I'd keep turning that shit in when I heard about it.
Someone else in the family could care for those kids while mom takes some classes.
I agree. I've called in what I've been aware of. She's not with the baby's father now because he's locked up thankfully. Although I'm part of "the system", I feel the system failed those kids.
LO still has 1-2 bottles MOTN. She has a least 5oz each bottle. So, obviously she is hungry. I've been trying lots of snacks to help her be full, plus a ginormous bottle before bed.
tec124 That whole situation is terrible. I feel so bad for their kids. What an unfair start in life.
We are projected to get 1-2 feet of snow. Every channel is a different projection. The best was ABC 7 which said anywhere from a dusting to 2 feet......ohhhhhhkay. Thanks.
In other news. H took out the bottom spinning part of the dishwasher to clean and the amount of my hair that was in it is disturbing. Like, how does my hair even get in the dishwasher?
And all LO says is Mel-Mo. Then she makes you hug and kiss her Elmo doll. Over and over and over.
Post by ivedonethisb4 on Jan 25, 2015 9:05:43 GMT -5
My child is still asleep. She felt much better yesterday after sleeping til 10:30 so I guess whatever this bug she has is ...its requiring lots of sleep to get over.
Heyyyy. Rought night over here too. I counted 13 wake ups? And I was counting because my mom is trying to tell me I need my iron checked because I'm "always so tired." Okay, could be low iron, or maybe it could be that I haven't slept through the night in over 1.5 years? lol. Thanks Mom.
Good Morning! Our ILs came over yesterday and mounted our TV to the wall for us. FIL made the mount and is also making us a mantle they copied off my Pinterest. Someone please slap me if I complain about them in the next 6 months.
Elf828 that crockpot chicken stuffing is so good. I only made it once and forgot about it. I'm going to have to make it again.
blondemum I want to go see American Sniper so bad, we just need a babysitter. Maybe I can convince my mom to babysit today.
starfisher I'm glad y'all are making progress! More rest for momma and baby
I'm sorry about the snow storm headed y'all's way. Be careful and stay warm!
Post by babybunnysmama on Jan 25, 2015 9:11:15 GMT -5
starfisher and bluedot I can totally commiserate with the nighttime feedings. It doesn't help that A is still in my bed. MH "tries" to get him to sleep, but it doesn't work, so I always end up being the one to comfort him. ugh!
tec124 What an awful situation. It's awful the kids have to go through it and also that you are being put in that situation.
suzyqq02 You are not alone, Alex likes to hang upside down too.
blondemum Good luck with yh being gone. I'm sure it will be stressful, but you'll do great.
Post by babybunnysmama on Jan 25, 2015 9:13:40 GMT -5
I need to finish my multiple projects I started yesterday, in addition to the 2 loads of the laundry in the washer and dryer as well as the remaining clothes thrown in the closet.
I've been such a bitch to MH lately. I feel like he doesn't help with much and then wants to apologize for making me mad rather than apologizing for the reason I'm mad.
starfisher, W still drinks 8-14oz overnight too. I figure some of it is comfort, but she's probably also hungry! She's on the lower end of the growth chart so I'm inclined to let her keep it up until my pedi tells me it's time to stop.
I'm really happy to hear that lots of LOs are still eating overnight. I've been feeling like a failure becuase LO is still eating 1-2 bottles overnight. It's nice to know I'm not alone. ETA: I'm not happy that others are going through this too. It just makes me feel like it's more normal than I realized.
bluedot I really struggled with what to do about the MOTN feeding. I was torn between wanting sleep but not knowing if he was really hungry. LO helped me figure it out. In the last 10 days he went from guzzling milk to not waking up at his usual feed time. I'm hoping T will do that for you -- sooner, rather than later, mmk T?
I need to finish my multiple projects I started yesterday, in addition to the 2 loads of the laundry in the washer and dryer as well as the remaining clothes thrown in the closet.
I've been such a bitch to MH lately. I feel like he doesn't help with much and then wants to apologize for making me mad rather than apologizing for the reason I'm mad.
This stinks, i'm sorry. Have you spoken with him about it?
We're headed to church. I woke up grumpy. DH was snoring after I got up to feed LO at 6; LO was restless and I could hear it over the monitor. I'm throwing a dinner party for my mil's bday today, and that's causing me some anxiety because mil. Plus, I'm thinking I might have strep throat again.
bluedot I really struggled with what to do about the MOTN feeding. I was torn between wanting sleep but not knowing if he was really hungry. LO helped me figure it out. In the last 10 days he went from guzzling milk to not waking up at his usual feed time. I'm hoping T will do that for you -- sooner, rather than later, mmk T?
This is basically where I'm at... I really wish he would just drop it on his own...
Guise... I just pumped, and mixed in 1/3 WCM and decided to do sippy vs boobs for nap. Holy heart breaking fail... he cried hyterically in between the few sips he took then passed out...
I'm hoping he will drink the sippy when he wakes up... but I'm in tears... I keep saying it, but I didn't think weaning would be this emotional... I know I do T have to wean... but I want to stop... I just need a break, but I hate that I feel like I'm hurting him by doing it...
bluedot you aren't hurting him. He might seem unhappy, but you are not hurting him emotionally or physically. On the other hand, if you continue to bf when you don't want to, you are doing yourself a disservice. It's new for him. Give it some time, but please know you are not hurting him.
bluedot you aren't hurting him. He might seem unhappy, but you are not hurting him emotionally or physically. On the other hand, if you continue to bf when you don't want to, you are doing yourself a disservice. It's new for him. Give it some time, but please know you are not hurting him.
Shellbell the Wise. The first few attempts at anything are the most difficult. Keep trying and give him some time to adjust. It'll be the best thing for both of you, even though it's hard right now.
Post by bmbrinson09 on Jan 25, 2015 9:51:41 GMT -5
bluedot lo does the same thing. If I don't nurse her she basically refuses to go back to sleep, she wakes up twice over night to feed...I have no idea what to do up. Dh has some time off in February and I'm going we can use that time to wean the night feedings
Guise... I just pumped, and mixed in 1/3 WCM and decided to do sippy vs boobs for nap. Holy heart breaking fail... he cried hyterically in between the few sips he took then passed out...
I'm hoping he will drink the sippy when he wakes up... but I'm in tears... I keep saying it, but I didn't think weaning would be this emotional... I know I do T have to wean... but I want to stop... I just need a break, but I hate that I feel like I'm hurting him by doing it...
I am in the exact same place. Like I could have written this. We are also trying to night wean. Last night was absolute HELL. I feel like shit, and like I'm taking away her anchor to everything that's good in her world. It would be so much easier if she had a lovie she was attached to. Or maybe it wouldn't. I don't know. Hugs.
((Hugs)) back at ya tLex and T does have a lovey... he does not love it as much as boobs. Doesn't baby Dino have a teddy bear she's been loving on? Maybe she could bring him to the crib?
Huge (((hugs))) bluedot. I posted last week that I switched from bottles to straw cups for naps. The first time, DS screamed like he was in pain. My heart broke and I literally cried. But now, less than a weeks later, he's fine. Like others have said, the first couple of times are the hardest. Change is hard for all of us, even babies apparently!
I need to finish my multiple projects I started yesterday, in addition to the 2 loads of the laundry in the washer and dryer as well as the remaining clothes thrown in the closet.
I've been such a bitch to MH lately. I feel like he doesn't help with much and then wants to apologize for making me mad rather than apologizing for the reason I'm mad.
This stinks, i'm sorry. Have you spoken with him about it?
Yes and no. If I try to say anything it turns in to him saying something like "I'm sorry I can't do anything right", so then I just get more frustrated and walk away.
I'm really happy to hear that lots of LOs are still eating overnight. I've been feeling like a failure becuase LO is still eating 1-2 bottles overnight. It's nice to know I'm not alone. ETA: I'm not happy that others are going through this too. It just makes me feel like it's more normal than I realized.
I'm sorry to the ladies still struggling with the MOTN feedings, please don't feel like failures. ❤️
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