Go Away Monday. Randoms

[staryb]

I'm such a pushover. Even though I was all pissed off about updating MIL's website I knew wouldn't have time later so I went ahead and did it right away after all. She was like thanks, but hey can you also swap out some pictures asap to go along with the promo. Grrrrr....

[staryb]

Jul 27, 2015 12:02:08 GMT -5 MrsTinMKE said:

Just did 30 day shred! Watch out! I may even run yet!!
I don't know why I put this off. I feel great after!

I felt great after my hike yesterday! I'm finding that I really do miss working out. I need to get back into it too.

[MrsTinMKE]

Jul 27, 2015 12:24:56 GMT -5 staryb said:

Jul 27, 2015 12:02:08 GMT -5 MrsTinMKE said:

Just did 30 day shred! Watch out! I may even run yet!!
I don't know why I put this off. I feel great after!

I felt great after my hike yesterday! I'm finding that I really do miss working out. I need to get back into it too.

I know what you mean about missing it... I don't know why I fight it! I really don't hate working out. it is just the getting started part that is hard

[happyin14]

Jul 27, 2015 12:02:08 GMT -5 MrsTinMKE said:

Just did 30 day shred! Watch out! I may even run yet!!
I don't know why I put this off. I feel great after!

You are cheating. I don't like it. (Mostly because I have an opening tonight and can't exercise at all...)

[MrsTinMKE]

Jul 27, 2015 12:51:33 GMT -5 happyin14 said:

Jul 27, 2015 12:02:08 GMT -5 MrsTinMKE said:

Just did 30 day shred! Watch out! I may even run yet!!
I don't know why I put this off. I feel great after!

You are cheating. I don't like it. (Mostly because I have an opening tonight and can't exercise at all...)

No cheating just working at it!!

[sweetsurprise]

Wind girl mentioned she would be gone for a bit. I believe it was for a family reunion but I could be wrong.

[kellrr]

Jul 27, 2015 12:02:08 GMT -5 MrsTinMKE said:

Just did 30 day shred! Watch out! I may even run yet!!
I don't know why I put this off. I feel great after!

Yay! So proud of your motivation! Keep it up!

[kellrr]

Jul 27, 2015 13:34:20 GMT -5 sweetsurprise said:

Wind girl mentioned she would be gone for a bit. I believe it was for a family reunion but I could be wrong.

I remember that, but I also thought "how long ago was that?" It was probably like Friday. My memory is ridiculous.

[sweetsurprise]

I'm having a down day. H and I got into another argument about sleep this morning even though I'm doing 99% of the MOTN duties at this point. He is so set on us doing CIO again and I'm sooo not there. I know I've complained about this a lot around here but I'm so ready for M to just sleep. Not for my own tired body but for my relationship. Sigh. Ok I'm done.

[sweetsurprise]

T&p kellrr and congrats in advance because he's gonna do great!!

[MrsTinMKE]

Jul 27, 2015 12:23:46 GMT -5 staryb said:

I'm such a pushover. Even though I was all pissed off about updating MIL's website I knew wouldn't have time later so I went ahead and did it right away after all. She was like thanks, but hey can you also swap out some pictures asap to go along with the promo. Grrrrr....

Ahh give them an inch and they take a mile! Damn kids.   
That would be super annoying though

[sweetsurprise]

Jul 27, 2015 12:02:08 GMT -5 MrsTinMKE said:

Just did 30 day shred! Watch out! I may even run yet!!
I don't know why I put this off. I feel great after!

[kellrr]

Jul 27, 2015 12:23:46 GMT -5 staryb said:

I'm such a pushover. Even though I was all pissed off about updating MIL's website I knew wouldn't have time later so I went ahead and did it right away after all. She was like thanks, but hey can you also swap out some pictures asap to go along with the promo. Grrrrr....

Solidarity. Mine is usually work-related, but when it happens, try not to beat yourself up. Instead, make a plan for next time. My example: my BSC client was texting me at 8:30 pm on Saturday. Even as I was typing the text, I thought "this is a bad idea. I'm not on call 24/7." I responded anyway, but decided to set reasonable business hours for myself. It is not reasonable for my clients expect a response over the weekend especially at 8:30 PM. I won't respond to things after 7 or on the weekend unless it is an emergency (by my definition, not theirs.) if they are in crisis, I might respond with "I will follow up with you Monday."

[MrsTinMKE]

sweetsurprise, Im sorry I know that must be hard. He isn't willing to try any other forms of sleep training? Sorry if you mentioned that before. He should be helping you out with MOTN stuff.

[staryb]

Jul 27, 2015 13:52:34 GMT -5 MrsTinMKE said:

Jul 27, 2015 12:23:46 GMT -5 staryb said:

I'm such a pushover. Even though I was all pissed off about updating MIL's website I knew wouldn't have time later so I went ahead and did it right away after all. She was like thanks, but hey can you also swap out some pictures asap to go along with the promo. Grrrrr....

Ahh give them an inch and they take a mile! Damn kids.   
That would be super annoying though

Yep, and don't you know I did go ahead and update the dang photos too. Le sigh.

[kellrr]

sweetsurprise sorry sister. I don't know if you guys have tried No Cry Sleep Solution, but what I like about it is that is has dozens of ideas that might help sleep, rather than a "plan". You pick the methods that you want to try and make your own plan. We still aren't STTN, but DS is a nap unicorn now, which was more than half the battle since I'm mostly SAHM. Also, DH was actually MORE supportive when he took on more MOTN duties. The other day he said "he's so cute I wanted to co-sleep with him but he was asleep and I didn't want to wake him up." It was really sweet because at first (about 3 months ago when we started co-sleeping basically every night) DH was resistant and it was a last resort. We start every night in the crib and all naps are in the crib. Last night, DS slept alone with only 1 wake up until 3:00. Then I fed him, he went to sleep about 20 minutes later and slept until 6. The change is gradual, but it's a big shift from up every hour all night just 3 months ago.
Hugs lady!

[sweetsurprise]

I'm feeling a bit better after talking on the phone with H. Just poured myself an extra large cup of coffee. Project No Moping begins now.

[americanninjamommy]

Hi, Guise! I'm here but am trying to get things done at work so I can get the hell out of here for a week!

And to babies in bathtubs. If he's in the big bathtub, ANB has decided he's fascinated with the faucet and like to get on his knees and try to eat it. Then he likes to stand up so he can get a better view of it. I envision a bloody lip coming soon.

If we go with the infant bathtub, he is better, but then I have the WOOOORST time trying to wash and rinse his hair. It's like wrestling an oiled pig.

[sweetsurprise]

[MrsTinMKE]

Jul 27, 2015 14:53:52 GMT -5 americanninjamommy said:

Hi, Guise! I'm here but am trying to get things done at work so I can get the hell out of here for a week!

And to babies in bathtubs. If he's in the big bathtub, ANB has decided he's fascinated with the faucet and like to get on his knees and try to eat it. Then he likes to stand up so he can get a better view of it. I envision a bloody lip coming soon.

If we go with the infant bathtub, he is better, but then I have the WOOOORST time trying to wash and rinse his hair. It's like wrestling an oiled pig.

Perfect comparison, exactly my struggle right now

[MrsTinMKE]

Jul 27, 2015 15:00:10 GMT -5 sweetsurprise said:

[jeniece47]

I don't know if I count as part of everyone but I am here.

Count my kid in the wants to stand in the bath club. She also tries to lap up the water like the dogs do. I usually wash her quickly first thing and then let her splash around. Bath is over when she pulls up and I can't distract her.

I am back on the wagon for the notch bet. I have eaten healthy today and worked out with my trainer for an hour. She must have known I ate pizza and Mexican yesterday because she tried to kill me today.

[jeniece47]

Jul 27, 2015 13:51:00 GMT -5 sweetsurprise said:

I'm having a down day. H and I got into another argument about sleep this morning even though I'm doing 99% of the MOTN duties at this point. He is so set on us doing CIO again and I'm sooo not there. I know I've complained about this a lot around here but I'm so ready for M to just sleep. Not for my own tired body but for my relationship. Sigh. Ok I'm done.

I hate when DH complains about MOTN wake ups. He never wakes up for them so I don't know why he cares. Can you guys find a compromise on the CIO? I agreed I would let K cry for up to 5 minutes and then I was going in. This really only matters if she wakes up while DH is still up though because he doesn't hear her when she cries once he is asleep.

[MrsTinMKE]

Jul 27, 2015 15:19:29 GMT -5 jeniece47 said:

I don't know if I count as part of everyone but I am here.

Count my kid in the wants to stand in the bath club. She also tries to lap up the water like the dogs do. I usually wash her quickly first thing and then let her splash around. Bath is over when she pulls up and I can't distract her.

I am back on the wagon for the notch bet. I have eaten healthy today and worked out with my trainer for an hour. She must have known I ate pizza and Mexican yesterday because she tried to kill me today.

Um yeah you count!!

Way to go on the hour work out!! I was right there with you on the Mexican food and the pizza!! It was a horrible weekend for eating out. 

[sweetsurprise]

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Jul 27, 2015 15:24:36 GMT -5 jeniece47 said:

Jul 27, 2015 13:51:00 GMT -5 sweetsurprise said:

I'm having a down day. H and I got into another argument about sleep this morning even though I'm doing 99% of the MOTN duties at this point. He is so set on us doing CIO again and I'm sooo not there. I know I've complained about this a lot around here but I'm so ready for M to just sleep. Not for my own tired body but for my relationship. Sigh. Ok I'm done.

I hate when DH complains about MOTN wake ups. He never wakes up for them so I don't know why he cares. Can you guys find a compromise on the CIO? I agreed I would let K cry for up to 5 minutes and then I was going in. This really only matters if she wakes up while DH is still up though because he doesn't hear her when she cries once he is asleep.

He said his compromise was he would sit it the room while DS cries so he won't be alone. ...I think I can convince him otherwise but we shall see tonight.

I have been trying to follow his ideas - i stopped all MOTN feedings and basically pat his back and don't take him out of the crib. Last night I did that for 45 min and still M was up so I asked if he would take over. He did but then was adamant about sleep training him afterwards.

[happyin14]

sweetsurprise - MH is the same way. He says that even if he's not waking up "it's not good for our kid not to learn...". But I also know my baby and CIO would never work.

I told MH to do some research and come up with another approach. Something in the middle (because his CIO is the actual scary thing of turning off the monitor and turning up the TV. Not interval or whatever). And finally he said "Well, I guess I don't get a say because I haven't read all of the stuff you have." Yep. That's about right. You are always welcome to read and have an informed opinion...

ANYWAY. I have slowly told him little things I am doing to help the routine. And he seems game - so at least it's active and not just hoping? I don't know. It's a LOT. Kids DO learn to sleep. One way or another. And every baby is different. If C is really crying, he's not going to make himself stop. If he's whining and fussing, I can wait that out and see if he settles.

I don't know that I have anything helpful to say. Solidarity, I guess.

[kellrr]

Like happyin14 said, I went with "you research and come up with a better way." He did skim NCSS and then after a week or so, more or less dropped the sleep-training talk.