I need to rant over newborn visitors. DD had been flooded w/ visitors since she was born and it gives me so much anxiety. People just don't know how to act. Is it me, or is it inappropriate to kiss a newborn baby? Other than her grandparents, I don't think friends and relatives should kiss her. Then I look like the b*tch when I tell people to stop. I know her huge cheeks just beg to be kissed, but she has no immune system, keep your germs to yourself. Also, ppl keep bringing small children to visit who want to touch her face and hold her...ummm no. She's not a doll. It's so hard taking care of her and she's healthy; I really can't fathom caring for a sick newborn. I'm really over the visitors now.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Jun 19, 2016 9:24:24 GMT -5
Ugh bgkc4 - I'm sorry, that's so obnoxious! I know it's hard but remember it's totally your right to refuse visitors. "We need a little time to ourselves right now. We'd love to see you but we'll let you know when we're ready." Repeat as needed. Good luck!
Post by carolinaheart on Jun 19, 2016 10:43:04 GMT -5
bgkc4 I know it's hard (I'm definitely a people pleaser) but try not to be afraid to say no. Right now is a delicate time for your family all around and you should be allowed time alone.
I've given days when people are allowed to visit and so far it's worked. No one has popped up unannounced or insisted on other days.
I'm grumpy today. I wish I could stay home and limit my human interaction. Instead I'm going to a family party with my dad and FIL and all the other immediate & extended family of both DH & I.
My dad is already on my nerves this morning for no real reason. I hope to bite my tongue so I don't say something I'll regret.
MH let me sleep in after a horrendous night of sleep. DD2 slept on my chest starting at 630 and we slept till 830. I am trying to decide if I should call the pediatrician tomorrow and ask if we can start following her hunger cues or if we need to continue to wake her. She is above birth weight and I am tired!
Oh my gosh. I've been a wreck all morning. I dropped my phone in the toilet this morning on our way out the door for Father's Day brunch. I had THANKFULLY uploaded pictures right after DD's birth, so I didn't lose those pictures. But ALL the candid shots at our house the past few weeks, plus all my contacts, videos, notes (such as thank you's I need to write, details for a personal birth story I was going to write for her, etc.) All. Gone. I don't have iCloud backup or anything like that (because I'm an idiot). We spent all this time backing our computers up and organizing our photos to prepare for her birth, and had this grand plan to just upload pictures once a week, but it hasn't happened, and now everything is gone. Also, tomorrow is my first day alone, and I won't have a phone. I know this is such a first world problem, but I'm so sad about it. I want to be able to take pictures, track when I feed her, text message, etc. I am about to go to one of those "FastDry" kiosks in a Walmart/the mall (apparently only Texas has them) to see if that will work. Doubtful, but worth a try!
GOmamab15, it's been in rice for a few hours now! I think I am going to go try out the "DryBox" thing though. Texas is the only place that has them (well I think DC and NY have one too), so it might be worth a shot and $20. We will see. Obviously spending the ridiculous amount on a new iPhone is upsetting, but that's just life. I'm mostly mad at myself for not backing up those precious pictures of DD as a newborn that I won't be able to get back. We will see!
Post by cattuccino on Jun 19, 2016 13:24:20 GMT -5
txmommy14 will the phone turn on? If it turns on a computer might still be able to recognize it and you can back it up.... (I'm being hopeful). I'm so sorry
cattuccino, nope! Won't turn on! I have a few pictures I texted to family members, and I realize I do take entirely too many photos, but the newborn phase just passes way too quickly. I still look at the hundreds of pictures from DS' first few weeks from time to time. So I'm praying there's a way I can get these photos back. Poor DH, totally ruined his Father's Day. We didn't end up going to our brunch.
My house is a wreck, also. I need to accept that this is just how life is with a newborn and it doesn't matter, I'm just kind of OCD about cleaning, so I need to get over that.
cattuccino, I totally feel bad DH doing anything today, too! But that's what makes them such good Dads I guess, that they're willing to do things like scrub toilets on Father's day because they love their families and know this is a crazy time. I ordered DH some pictures for his desk and a photo mug for Father's day, but I wasn't on top of it enough for them to get here until a week from now.
If anyone feels bad about their DH doing work today, this might make you feel better.
My DH worked 12 hours last night and had to be woken up from frantic screams from me to help clean up the toddler poopocalypse. I'll spare you the details, but it involved all 3 people requiring a shower afterwords.
Edited out details so I don't gross you ladies and myself out!
Oh my gosh. I've been a wreck all morning. I dropped my phone in the toilet this morning on our way out the door for Father's Day brunch. I had THANKFULLY uploaded pictures right after DD's birth, so I didn't lose those pictures. But ALL the candid shots at our house the past few weeks, plus all my contacts, videos, notes (such as thank you's I need to write, details for a personal birth story I was going to write for her, etc.) All. Gone. I don't have iCloud backup or anything like that (because I'm an idiot). We spent all this time backing our computers up and organizing our photos to prepare for her birth, and had this grand plan to just upload pictures once a week, but it hasn't happened, and now everything is gone. Also, tomorrow is my first day alone, and I won't have a phone. I know this is such a first world problem, but I'm so sad about it. I want to be able to take pictures, track when I feed her, text message, etc. I am about to go to one of those "FastDry" kiosks in a Walmart/the mall (apparently only Texas has them) to see if that will work. Doubtful, but worth a try!
A couple years ago my BIL was thrown in the pool, phone and all. After three days in rice, it still wouldn't come on so my sister went to the craft store and bought silica gel and tulle. She wrapped the phone in the tulle to keep the silica crystals out and then put the phone in a bag full of them for another 3 days. The phone worked for another year after that.
It obviously wouldn't help you have a phone this week but at the very least it might help you save those sweet pictures!
Post by manybellsdown on Jun 19, 2016 16:05:49 GMT -5
txmommy14, that really sucks! I hope something works.
babyzebra, LT for the amusement that is the term "poopocalypse." And in support. Not poop, but I've already had to stop little boy baby pee fountains with my hand twice. Just not learning over here.
Oh babyzebra I'm so sorry! How is the macaroni in the nose situation going?? You have had a rough couple of days!
Thanks! It has been a rough couple of days. The pedi was able to get the rest of the macaroni out of his right nostril and the left was all clear. It was predictably very loud and DS was not happy. My sister went with me to help me hold him down. I hope to not have to do that ever again. DS needs to act right!
Post by sandandsea on Jun 19, 2016 18:20:03 GMT -5
DH got DSs kart running and pulled him around the neighborhood today running and on the bike. They finished with him driving up the driveway on his own. Seems like DS gets it and is loving it so they are planning a track day after the baby comes. I can't believe he's already old enough for this and I can't believe 4.5 is old enough for any Motorsport!!! Thankfully he loves his race suit and helmet and chest protector so there was no complaining with the safety equipment. Praying for his safety for the next few decades!!!
babyzebra, SO sorry! I hope you can get some good rest tonight!
No luck with the phone so far. I spent $40 and took it to the "DryBox Rescue" place, but it didn't work. I'm so heartbroken about the pictures. I've been taking a million pictures of her with DH's phone today to try to recapture some newborn pictures before she grows out of it and I have no memories of her first weeks besides the couple pictures I have texted to DH while he was at work last week. We are going to the Apple store to buy a new phone tomorrow-it is INSANE how much they cost when you have to buy them outright!
DS had a terrible night tonight. We went to a Father's Day dinner with DH's family and DS ended up hitting his cousin in the face, going to time out, crying and screaming, refusing to say sorry, and we ended up leaving before we even ate dinner because he refused to say sorry. My in-laws were so excited to hold DD tonight but didn't get to because we basically left right away. We even paid $40 for our portion of the dinner we ordered for everyone and we didn't get to eat it. The night ended terrible and he was basically still throwing a fit when we put him to bed. My poor DH has had an awful Father's Day! #Toddlers
I'm really sorry to hear about your phone and the pictures you lost txmommy14. I will still keep my fingers crossed that either it will just take a few days or that maybe the people at the Apple Store can help you out somehow. I'm also sorry to hear about how your dinner went. Toddlers are so unbelievably difficult and stubborn sometimes. I hope he wakes up in a better mood tomorrow. Maybe in a month or 2 you guys could have a do-over Father's Day. Big hugs!
Hey guys! I've had a busy couple of days and have been trying to keep up. Good luck to everyone with a scheduled induction/section today and tomorrow!
txmommy14, sorry to hear about your phone and DS' bad night! I hope the Apple Store can help retrieve some of your pics and info. And the toddler meltdowns are never easy, but I'm sure it was even more frustrating since you were expecting a fun night. Tomorrow is always a brand new day in kid world!
babyzebra, sorry your weekend has consisted of macaroni and poop! Nothing more to say except God speed woman!
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