Is it Thursday anywhere else?

[mrsmonogrammed]

Hola! Dentist appt this morning:(

[alayne926]

Ibuprofen and heat, @jemomma.

Ouch!

[billyhorrible]

Guten Morgen!

I set my alarm for 5:30 instead of 5 by accident this morning, boo.
But BH actually let me sleep till the alarm went off, yay.

My coworkers are doing happy hour after work today. I'm going so I can meet them/get to know them. I hate stuff like this though. I'm so awkward with new people and going out with a bunch of people I don't know who know each other gives me social anxiety.

[alayne926]

I am running so late today! DS was dragging his feet getting ready for school, and then DH gave him another bowl of cereal. I was not pleased! Just got them dropped off now I'm stuck in traffic.

[carolyngrace]

It's my morning to go in late. I got O down for a nap (like snoring and everything) and hopped in the bath. I can hear him playing and laughing in there! Ten minutes is not a nap! I'm waiting this out and hoping he falls back asleep. I like my baby time AND alone time on my late morning.

[carolyngrace]

billyhorrible isn't that what the booze is for? Order something strong and then sip on water. But fwiw I don't think many people enjoy that awkward new phase so you're not alone.

@jemomma as someone who has thrown out her back a few times I recommend a double dose of ibuprofen, and find a way to ice your back. Tv time for kids or something. Then spend as much time possible on the floor so you're not bending over. But also, if you have anyone you can call... Do it. You need rest!

[erbear]

Ugh, I'm sorry @jemomma. I don't have any tips for you, but I hope you feel better!

I think LO and I are going back to toledo's science center today. We had so much fun yesterday and their under 5/under 2 room is tops. We had Timbits this morning, too, so yum! It negated the fact I scraped my ankle on her Daniel tiger trolley!

[carolyngrace]

Heat isn't actually the best for spasms, or so I've been told. Ice will help the inflammation go down. If you're doing heat I would at least alternate with ice @jemomma

[tiffbot]

Shoot @jemomma, that sucks. I don't have any advice but hope you are feeling better soon.

Yay GL carrots!

Have fun tonight billyhorrible!

[carolyngrace]

Jun 16, 2016 8:06:35 GMT -5 carrots said:

Dating ultrasound in one hour. Anxiety level is high.

Good luck! Fx everything looks perfect!

[holliberry28]

I hope you feel better @jemomma, I would wrap your back with an Ace bandage or something like that. Can your H take off and help out with the kids?

Have fun at happy hour billyhorrible! How do you like your new job so far? I have the same issue with social anxiety, but that's what wine is for.

@hazeldublin, I don't love Heidi and think it is too similar too Ivy. But I have a thing with "H" names, I don't like them too much.

Don't have much going on - M slept til 6:15 instead of 5:15 two days in a row. Desperately hope this is his new normal.

[holliberry28]

Good luck today carrots!! Everything will be great

[pghtruelove]

@jemomma ice and ibuprofen. I'm so sorry your hurt your back, that is a sucky day. Too early for wine?

[carolyngrace]

Jun 16, 2016 7:54:31 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Is Heidi too like Ivy?

What about Helen, Josephine, Katherine (ivy + Kate sounds so cute!), or Greta? Do you have any family names or a middle name picked out?

I miss talking about names.

[tiffbot]

Waking up to just one of those beautiful sounding thundershowers. Love it.

I was happily reunited with my van late yesterday afternoon!! After 2.5 weeks of repairs. Mission: don't drive into anymore parkade walls commences.

Going to Kindergarten grad today for one of my good friends. Should be a cute time

[billyhorrible]

Jun 16, 2016 8:12:41 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

Have fun at happy hour billyhorrible! How do you like your new job so far? I have the same issue with social anxiety, but that's what wine is for.

Well I don't dislike it. But it's different than where I was. I'm doing securities litigation, specifically representing commercial investors. So I like the fact I'm not dealing with crazy clients on a daily basis, but the subject matter is a lot drier.

[blueskiessmiling]

Jun 16, 2016 7:59:08 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Guys, I can't move. I fucked up my back somehow yesterday and this morning I am in sooo much pain. It took me 10 minutes to get out of bed. I can't sit or walk without excruciating pain. Not sure how I'm going to function today when I can't even pick up M. Anyone have any quick fix tips for back problems?

Ice and ibuprofen. Never put heat on a new muscular injury, even though it does feel good- it increases circulation to the area, which brings more blood in and can increase swelling (and thus pain). It's okay to take rest breaks, but do try to keep moving- research shows bed rest is terrible for resolving back issues. Just limit lifting as much as possible. Some of my patients swear by Aspercreme, Bengay, etc...for back pain as well.

[blueskiessmiling]

Giving out PT advice really makes me miss working sometimes.

[blueskiessmiling]

Story time starts back up this morning- woohoo! I'm excited for DD to see her friends there. H and I have to go finalize our will this afternoon. Man I feel like such an adult saying that. I swear I just graduated from college yesterday.

[holliberry28]

Have you thought of any other B names for Bernadette @hazeldublin? I like Biata, Blair, or Basia.

Can our KU members start a baby name thread because I agree with carolyngrace about missing talking about names!

[holliberry28]

Jun 16, 2016 8:30:03 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Jun 16, 2016 8:27:44 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

Have you thought of any other B names for Bernadette @hazeldublin ? I like Biata, Blair, or Basia.

Can our KU members start a baby name thread because I agree with carolyngrace about missing talking about names!

Well baby would be first name Bernadette last name. Do you mean have first and middle as a B name?

ahh I misunderstood, I thought you would name a "b" name for Bernadette.  Nevermind.

[blueskiessmiling]

Good luck, carrots!

[billyhorrible]

Jun 16, 2016 8:31:19 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Jun 16, 2016 8:27:44 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

Can our KU members start a baby name thread because I agree with carolyngrace about missing talking about names!

Big YES to this!!

Y'all know you're welcome to post on Baby Names right? You can always find me, Widget123 and purple there.

[blueskiessmiling]

DD and I were just sitting in her room and I asked if she wanted to play in her playroom. She said "ya", hopped off my lap, and crawled down the hall to her playroom. This girl is just amazing me more and more every day.

[periwinkledaydreams]

I think Heidi and Ivy are similar in a nice way, and I like Heidi Bernadette!
@hazeldublin

[jillywilly]

Jun 16, 2016 7:54:31 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Is Heidi too like Ivy?

I'm going to disagree with the majority here and say yes, too similar. But I hate matchy names for siblings. I think names should "go" together, but not match, if that makes sense. But then, when we picked Wally's name, H and I also actually threw around what certain names meant for what we felt we could/couldn't use for potential siblings, so clearly we have a lot of feels on names.

[jillywilly]

Jun 16, 2016 8:07:16 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Jun 16, 2016 8:00:44 GMT -5 @babybean9 said:

@jemomma where's the pain? When it's nerve pain I find laying flat on the ground helps. Otherwise slowly trying to stretch/massage the area.

ETA: hope you feel better soon

It's my lower back on the right side. It feels like a knot or spasm. I can't even lay flat, that's how it hurts the most. I've been using a heat pad, wrapped tight in a bandage. No improvement so far.

I get something similar sounding from time to time. I find spending a lot of time in child's pose helps it feel better. Also, if you're able to take the kids for a long walk or something, once you get moving, I've found that also helps.

[holliberry28]

Jun 16, 2016 8:34:47 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

Jun 16, 2016 8:31:19 GMT -5 Kristykristyleelee said:

Big YES to this!!

Y'all know you're welcome to post on Baby Names right? You can always find me, Widget123 and purple there.

I know, but it's more fun if it's personal! 

We can play here too, right?

[purple]

@jemomma, so sorry about your back! Hope you can get some relief, or some help, or both.

I agree with I agree with billyhorrible. If you miss talking about names, why aren't you on the Baby Names board? We're mostly friendly over there.

Today so far we've been to soft play and then been out for lunch with my parents (birthday treat!). L has conked out for an earlier than usual afternoon nap so it's quiet at the moment!

Most importantly of all, H is coming home from work early so I can go to my spa evening. Part of the gift from my parents is a lift there and back from my Dad. I am so excited. Four whole hours to myself! Steam rooms, swimming pool, hot tub... sandwiches and a glass of wine...

[jillywilly]

I'm back to work today after a phenomenal birthday celebration. Unfortunately, I'll be leaving earlier than expected because DS apparently has pink eye - again. His eyes are white, but he could barely open them this morning they were so crusty. So I've got an early afternoon appointment for him with his ped to hopefully clear it up before his party Saturday. Afterwards my mom and I are going to Sam's Club to buy food for the party. Thankful that it should just be a minor hiccup in the week and be easily treated, but still annoyed that we have an unplanned doctor visit again, and he literally just had pink eye a month or two ago. I swear every time he has a well visit (one year is scheduled for next week), he gets sick about a week before or after that visit.