Did you get sleep last night? And other randoms of Tuesday

[manybellsdown]

I didn't. I feel like I read every thread on TCF, even those for TV shows I don't watch.

How's everyone doing today?

[pbandj714]

Yes, but certainly not good sleep. I was tossing and turning a lot. I see naps in my future.

[woodengirl07]

I need a "sorta" choice.

[mladerri]

I used a humidifier last night and slept like a baby. My cough only woke me up once! My deck is getting redone today and I'm sitting like a creeper in my dining room looking out the window watching. I'm just so happy it's getting done. I haven't bought anything for baby, but at least all my big house projects are getting completed. My arm feels like someone punched me from the tdap. It's finally a beautiful day so I hope to get outside and enjoy the warm weather later.

[nitecheese]

No. I woke up every half hour or so because I was a)too hot b)too cold c)too uncomfortable on my right side d)too uncomfortable on my left side e)still dealing with an awful migraine.

My headache is starting to subside, but DH keeps texting me about his mancold. I told him where all our cold and flu meds are and his response is, "I'll just suffer through it". Um, no. No you won't. You'll bitch the whole time and make me do even more work because you don't feel well. Newsflash - I FEEL LIKE SHIT TOO. ARG. Sorry. Rant over.

I'm so the girlfriend from the chicken soup commercial.

[Flair Underwood]

I'm glad we're talking about sleep.... I have a question for all those who are sleeping sitting/propped up. How "propped up" are you?

I've just discovered this is a WHOLE lot comfier than sleeping lying on my side (There aren't enough pillows in the world). But now I'm paranoid. I always wake up not as propped up as a fell asleep, and now I'm afraid I'm lying down "too much" and limiting blood flow to my kids brain and screwing him up already.

[Andrea]

I went to bed at 4:30. Thanks for nothing Ambien!

[carolinaheart]

According to my Fitbit, I got a little more than usual but I'm exceptionally irritable so I'm not so sure.

I'm so tired of being pregnant and I really feel terrible for feeling that way. Especially since I've had such an easy pregnancy.

[nitecheese]

May 3, 2016 9:22:33 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

But now I'm paranoid. I always wake up not as propped up as a fell asleep, and now I'm afraid I'm lying down "too much" and limiting blood flow to my kids brain and screwing him up already.

I prop myself up on our sectional, then slide down to laying on my back, wake up, repeat. This was true with DS too. He's totally normal, so I think that the paranoia over limiting blood flow is way too trumped up. I mean, the risk is there, but I doubt it is a common one. 

How many pregnant women are signing up for sleep studies? 

(This is in no way meant as a dig - I just think that there's too much presented for pregnant women to worry about).

[manybellsdown]

May 3, 2016 9:06:08 GMT -5 woodengirl07 said:

I need a "sorta" choice.

I was going to do this but decided to keep it simple. In my state today, sorta means no! I need real sleep!

[carolinaheart]

May 3, 2016 9:22:33 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

I'm glad we're talking about sleep.... I have a question for all those who are sleeping sitting/propped up. How "propped up" are you?

I've just discovered this is a WHOLE lot comfier than sleeping lying on my side (There aren't enough pillows in the world). But now I'm paranoid. I always wake up not as propped up as a fell asleep, and now I'm afraid I'm lying down "too much" and limiting blood flow to my kids brain and screwing him up already.

I am in the camp of "my body will wake me up when it's an issue."

This is what my doctor told me and it helps with my sanity since my husband wakes me up on my back most mornings.

[mladerri]

Flair Underwood I'm sure you're fine. I didn't even know we were supposed to sleep propped up. I use about 10 pillows (not exaggerating) so I sleep slightly propped up but I lay on my side.

carolinaheart don't feel bad. This last month is a doozy. Even if you have an easy pregnancy, all the extra weight, hormones, lack of sleep etc takes a toll on your body. You don't have to enjoy it all. I hated being pregnant with ds. This time I'm "enjoying" it more because it might be my last.

[manybellsdown]

May 3, 2016 9:30:43 GMT -5 carolinaheart said:

May 3, 2016 9:22:33 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

I'm glad we're talking about sleep.... I have a question for all those who are sleeping sitting/propped up. How "propped up" are you?

I've just discovered this is a WHOLE lot comfier than sleeping lying on my side (There aren't enough pillows in the world). But now I'm paranoid. I always wake up not as propped up as a fell asleep, and now I'm afraid I'm lying down "too much" and limiting blood flow to my kids brain and screwing him up already.

I am in the camp of "my body will wake me up when it's an issue."

This is what my doctor told me and it helps with my sanity since my husband wakes me up on my back most mornings.

I am also in this camp. I also can't like enough nitecheese's sentiment above that pregnant women have too much to worry about.

[Flair Underwood]

Aw, don't feel bad, carolinaheart. Losing control over your entire body and being is hard no matter what!

[babyzebra]

Yeah I slept fairly well last night at about a 45 degree angle in the recliner. DS only woke up once, so that was helpful.

Yesterday evening was difficult. DS kind of went crazy when we got home from daycare. It's a long story, but basically he was hitting and kicking me and throwing things at me. It ended with me crying and then him crying because I was crying. I don't really know how to handle his tantrums right now. He doesn't hit anyone but me. Does anyone have any ideas? We've tried timeouts, but he doesn't really get it and if it's not in an area where he is contained then he will just get up from the chair. I think that he is in the midst of a vocabulary and communication explosion right now. He's becoming much more communicative, but he still isn't able to express everything he wants to say. He is 2y3m.

[greysonsmom]

On top of a new roof we now need to replace our central air unit, it went out over the weekend. Does the universe just think I have an endless supply of money before I take 12 weeks off work? Last night I slept so much better because a friend let us borrow his portable AC unit. DS slept in his big boy bed all night, no issues. He is doing so well I wish we switched him sooner!

[soultrane]

I actually slept well for the first time in a few days at least. My congestion wasn't as bad so I went back to my bed and slept pretty well.

I'm also in the camp of "you'll wake up if there's a problem." I wake up on my left side, right side, or my back, and adjust as needed.

[Flair Underwood]

babyzebra, those tantrums are HARD!!! I think at about that age my DD went through the same meltdowns - like, she'd turn into an entirely different person. It was almost scary cause it was like I didn't even recognize her. Ours were always worse when she was tired too. And I think you're right - when they're on the cusp of big developmental leaps, they really lash out. Has he switched daycare rooms or got a new teacher or something? Or is he bored in his current DC room? I think with the young 2's those things can really throw them for a loop.

As for advice - the more I yelled or got worked up - the worse it got. The advice I was given was to make sure they're safe and walk away. Say something like, "You are not allowed to hit me. I'm going to walk away because I'm very angry right now and don't want to yell at you." Eventually that worked. DD hit me (and nobody else) for a WHILE.. spitting, kicking, the whole works.

I think it's also a love/comfort thing (not that that makes YOU feel better). He's comfortable really being himself with you so he knows he can freak the F out with you.

[Stringy]

I tossed and turned and peed about 6 times. I wish we had a recliner to sleep in! My back hurts every time I try to turn over - and then have to replace all the pillows. My best sleep is like 4-7 am.

+1 on the toddler meltdowns babyzebra, Except mine is almost 3, and I think she really gets that this big change is coming. I had to literally peel her off me at drop off today, it was like september all over again. I don't know how to help her. But if I'M anxious about when baby will come and who will stay with her (we have many options but they depend on the day) and how it will happen, I imagine her little brain is running on overdrive. I don't know whether to tell her more or less at this point.

[bgkc4]

May 3, 2016 9:22:33 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

I'm glad we're talking about sleep.... I have a question for all those who are sleeping sitting/propped up. How "propped up" are you?

I've just discovered this is a WHOLE lot comfier than sleeping lying on my side (There aren't enough pillows in the world). But now I'm paranoid. I always wake up not as propped up as a fell asleep, and now I'm afraid I'm lying down "too much" and limiting blood flow to my kids brain and screwing him up already.

I've been sleeping propped up since February due to acid reflux. I pretty much start out completely upright with my back against pillows rested on the headboard, but I end up sliding down all night long. I wake up seemingly every hour to lift myself back up again, because - like you -  I don't want to end up lying on my back (although I never slide all the way down).  I worry about it also, but I think these babies will be alright. Sleeping in a reclined position is different than sleeping 100% on your back.

[ArgyleEnigma]

My mom the human development major says kids hit the people they feel safe with, who they know won't hit then back. Small comfort?

[athn64]

I did not. I even took a sleep aid. And then DD woke up an hour early. Oy

[Kevinmac]

I'll join the didn't sleep great camp. We really need a king bed. Being on vacation with a king and coming home to a queen is tough! Not to mention our dog takes up so much room, but he is 9 and it's too late to kick him out now. Since I woke up so early, I did make it to the gym. I'm slowly catching up on Downton Abbey.

[csat]

Ha ha ha, very funny. DS woke up at midnight, 2, 5:30 and was up for the day at 6:15. DH is out of town at a conference in Las Vegas. Need I say more.

[shoogars]

Well I just ordered my breast pump since I am less than 30 days from my EDD! I ordered it from Aeroflow and it was a breeze! It wasn't one of the places that mi insurance company told me about, but they did take my insurance. I even got the pump I wanted (Spectra) which wasn't eligible or available from the suppliers that the insurance company did give me. So I'm really happy, and it should be here in a few days!

[nitecheese]

May 3, 2016 9:43:30 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

I don't really know how to handle his tantrums right now. He doesn't hit anyone but me. Does anyone have any ideas? We've tried timeouts, but he doesn't really get it and if it's not in an area where he is contained then he will just get up from the chair. I think that he is in the midst of a vocabulary and communication explosion right now. He's becoming much more communicative, but he still isn't able to express everything he wants to say. He is 2y3m.

I could have written this exact post. I wish I could help, but I am out of ideas too. Pregnancy hormones and inability to keep up with a toddler only fuels the fire.  Hugs and likes for commiseration. 

[bighair12]

I actually slept last night. But, the night before was absolutely horrible. I had my formal job interview this morning. I should get my offer within the week. But, I am not holding my breath at this point!

[soultrane]

babyzebra, I agree with the advice you've gotten so far and can commiserate. Do you think that he's acting out specifically toward you because you aren't able to do as much with him as you were able to before? DS has definitely aimed his frustration toward me more than DH and I'm pretty sure that it's because I can't give him the same type of attention that I did before I was pregnant. DH and I have been dividing and conquering so he does most of the physical playing, and I've been doing more of the cuddling and reading these days, so DS still feels like he's getting the same amount of attention even though the type of attention has changed a bit.

[soultrane]

bighair12, good luck!! Thinking happy job offer thoughts!!

[manybellsdown]

May 3, 2016 10:40:03 GMT -5 csat said:

Ha ha ha, very funny. DS woke up at midnight, 2, 5:30 and was up for the day at 6:15. DH is out of town at a conference in Las Vegas. Need I say more.

Eesh, all the sympathies