DS is getting surgery today to get his ear tubes placed. He is going to be a very hangry toddler by the time his 11:30 report time at the surgery center comes around. He's never skipped a meal or snack in his life, so this should be fun. I bought a ton of new toys the other day that I will bring out one at a time to try to distract him. Hopefully they work!
babyzebra good luck today!! Hopefully it goes well and he isn't too grouchy!
I have been up since 230. MH forgot to put DD in a diaper at bedtime and she wet the bed. So she came to bed with us. Then I moved to the couch. And couldn't fall back asleep. It is currently 430 and today is going to suck.
Add me to the list of tired and toddlers. I was up from 2-4 for no good reason then my kid woke up angry at 630. As soon as I drop her off at day care I'm napping. Sorry work.
I only have one more week with my seniors and the grading is starting to pile up. I know I should dig into some of it, but I am lacking the motivation.
We got our maternity photos back last night - and while I look like an uncomfortable whale in most of the ones that I'm in - the photos of DD are worth the money. So, all in all, I'm glad we did it... the photog did such a great job with DD that I already asked her to schedule something for when DS is here to primarily focus on the kids.
I was looking into newborn photography last night because my friend posted some amazing pics of her new baby. But I think $500 is just too much for us right now! My sister is a pretty good photographer, and she said she would be willing to give it a try. Hopefully we can DIY some cute pics because I'm a crappy photographer
I slept horribly last night. I couldn't fall asleep, so I did some online shopping and bought some baby clothes from Old Navy. But between the heartburn, peeing, tossing and turning, too hot/too cold game last night, I am tired.
My goal today is to write all the thank-you notes. (Yep, still bitching about these) Last night I organized all the cards/gift receipts/gift cards/lists of gifts, so it will make writing them a heck of a lot easier. Plus I'm going to see one of my coworkers tomorrow, so she can take all the thank yous for work people in with her since I obviously can't pass them out myself.
We did the newborn photos at the hospital with DS and ordered them because they turned out so well. Hoping to do the same with this guy, and then planning do a family session later this summer with the 4 of us.
babyzebra hope the surgery and recovery goes well.
After almost a year of monthly double ear infections, DD had tubes put in last month and she has not had an ear infection thus far. If only she would stop picking up every daycare cold things would be perfect, but I digress.
Her surgery was scheduled for 7:30 am so although she asked for water, that we couldn't give her, the fasting wasn't so bad. The surgery itself lasted all of 10 minutes. The worst part was the recovery. Specifically waking up from surgery. They wake up disoriented and angry and in turn scream and cry. We had to stay in the recovery room until half an hour post surgery so they could make sure she was okay and she, along with another post surgery toddler, screamed and cride the entire time. She did not want us to hold her, she even walked arms outstretched to one of the surgery nurses to be held by her. She never does that with strangers. We were told once the kids are released they stop crying as soon as they hit the hallway or the car. Not so with us. She was just so disoriented she fought getting into the car seat and screamed the entire ride home. She cried at home for about 15-20 minutes until she fell asleep. Then she woke up and was her normal, happy self. A few of our friends told us similar stories about their babies waking up after the surgery.
I hope recovery goes well on your end. The surgery was totally worth it.
Post by frecklesnbrains on May 6, 2016 7:37:31 GMT -5
The J16 boards were ON FIRE yesterday! I think I'm not the only one who's suddenly getting caught up in the excitement that is our home stretch. I was so wired and had so many racing thoughts last night and it took us a very long time to fall asleep.
DH and I went on a tour of L&D last night, followed by a dinner date at a restaurant by the hospital (my colleagues had given us a gift card to this fancy Italian place for our wedding almost a year ago - it was about time we used it!). I think after 8 long months this night really triggered a sense of reality for DH. He spent all of dinner talking about baby stuff, parenting stuff, delivery plans. When we went to sleep last night all he wanted to do was spoon me with his hand resting on my belly. It made me cry (in a happy way) as we were falling asleep.
Post by broadwaymama on May 6, 2016 8:01:17 GMT -5
frecklesnbrains now I'm crying! How sweet!!! We have our L&D tour this afternoon I'm sure it won't be even half as special, maybe we will hit up the drive through lol I am excited to see the hospital though! The birthing center is supposed to be beautiful! Running to the store soon to get stuff for a raspberry slab pie I'm making for a family BBQ tomorrow and that's about it for today!
Post by packerfan4life on May 6, 2016 8:22:26 GMT -5
H's college wide commencement was last night and has his degree specific one today so I took off work. Let's just say sitting in a small seat for hours (after bedtime) with a rambunctious 1.5 yo while 34 weeks pregnant is draining to say the least. She actually did great last night but there was a lot of jumping on my belly which probably isn't the best idea. But yay for a day off work. Too bad it's storming so I'm not sure what we'll do this afternoon
DS is getting surgery today to get his ear tubes placed. He is going to be a very hangry toddler by the time his 11:30 report time at the surgery center comes around. He's never skipped a meal or snack in his life, so this should be fun. I bought a ton of new toys the other day that I will bring out one at a time to try to distract him. Hopefully they work!
Good luck, that sounds so tough!!! Hope the surgery goes well!
I am so happy it's Friday. It's another rainy day here but at least it's the weekend.
It's also Mother's Day weekend. Any plans you ladies know of? Am I the only one who does not want to go out to brunch/lunch? I know the restaurants will be packed and I can't fathom the thought of sitting upright waiting a long time for food while DD gets antsy. I am just so uncomfortable now. DH has suggested we go out to dinner tonight so we won't have the Mother's Day crush but I told him I will let him know.
Post by packerfan4life on May 6, 2016 8:24:48 GMT -5
Also such bs they did all the boring graduation stuff but then saod there were too many people so didn't let people individually walk across the stage to get their diploma. I was so annoyed. My H has worked hard for this (years of undecided and then switching majors and time off school to work full time while I was in school) I wanted to see him walk across the stage darn it! Hopefully they'll do something like that today since it's a smaller ceremony
The J16 boards were ON FIRE yesterday! I think I'm not the only one who's suddenly getting caught up in the excitement that is our home stretch. I was so wired and had so many racing thoughts last night and it took us a very long time to fall asleep.
DH and I went on a tour of L&D last night, followed by a dinner date at a restaurant by the hospital (my colleagues had given us a gift card to this fancy Italian place for our wedding almost a year ago - it was about time we used it!). I think after 8 long months this night really triggered a sense of reality for DH. He spent all of dinner talking about baby stuff, parenting stuff, delivery plans. When we went to sleep last night all he wanted to do was spoon me with his hand resting on my belly. It made me cry (in a happy way) as we were falling asleep.
Is it vent Friday? I've had a hacking/unproductive cough for 4 weeks. I've talked to my doctor numerous time and she said there's nothing I can do about it. I've tried humidifier, chest rub, lots of water, tea, honey, cough drops, robitussen, sleep, sleeping sitting up... Literally everything and it's not getting any better and actually feeling a bit worse. I was up all night hacking away and now I'm just exhausted. My lower abdomen is killing me from coughing and every time I cough i get pains in my left hip/lower back. I also pee my pants every time I have a coughing fit so I have to wear pads 24/7. Any suggestions??
Post by manybellsdown on May 6, 2016 8:52:14 GMT -5
Good luck, babyzebra! Congrats to your H, packerfan4life, and to you for handling that ceremony. Smaller ones usually do have the walking across the stage part, fingers crossed!
Last night I emailed an acquaintance of mine (whom I haven't seen in months, and we didn't do a social media announcement) that I was really pregnant to get us out of a weekend dinner with people I hardly know, and her response was, "Congratulations! Two is really hard."
mladerri a few years back I had a cold that came and went except for an uncontrollable, hacking, non productive cough. After trying everything and waiting way too long (over a year) to visit an allergist, I was told I had gotten an infection from the cold virus and I had "cough variant asthma". I was given a pump, used it for all of maybe a week and viola, my cough finally went away.
I am not sure if a pump is an option for you during pregnancy but it does not hurt to visit an allergist. Good luck!
Thanks Outofhiding. My doctor said the only thing she could prescribe me is a narcotic and she can't give that to me pregnant. My mil suggested i take allergy meds to see if it helps. I might look into that today.
Post by packerfan4life on May 6, 2016 9:19:03 GMT -5
I have asthma and had a similar cough about 1-2 months ago. After about 4 weeks I finally broke down and used my albuterol (I think it's pregnancy cat C which so far I've only taken things B and better). I had to use it for like a week but then thank god I finally felt better. Might be worth having someone take a listen to your lungs mladerri to make sure no wheezing or pneumonia
Thanks Outofhiding. My doctor said the only thing she could prescribe me is a narcotic and she can't give that to me pregnant. My mil suggested i take allergy meds to see if it helps. I might look into that today.
Maybe you want to consult with an allergist before taking allergy medication. The allergist could probably provide more insight and have a better idea of which allergy medications are safer during pregnancy. I hope the cough goes away soon because I have been there and it sucked.
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