Post by crimsonandclover on Jul 1, 2016 9:22:37 GMT -5
No long weekend here, and my plans include working this afternoon and all day tomorrow. DH has so many evening meetings coming in the next 2 weeks, so I'd like to get ahead on this project and then hopefully not feel as stressed about it.
The big news of the day: I let a 6 year old come and collect my 5 and 3 year olds to go back to her house (2 blocks away in a quiet residential neighborhood). I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a few worries, but they were so dang cute when they walked up the sidewalk, the 6 year old in the middle holding one of my DDs on each hand. When they were getting ready to go, DD2 said, "Mama, you're not coming with us. We're going with Friend because we're big girls! [2 seconds later] Mama, I can't get my shoe on. You do it, please."
It's technically a long weekend here, but H doesn't get today off. He's banking the stat and trying to change his schedule around so he has 5 days off next week, instead of 3. I'm not sure why, other than next Friday is our anniversary.
Plans for today: packing for the kids, and a trip to the beach in the afternoon.
I have a 3 day weekend and I'm going to try to leave work early today too. H is coming home to visit for the weekend! The dog is going to lose her mind when she sees him .
I have Monday and Tuesday off, so we are half packed and heading to Louisiana when I get off work and have to come home Monday since DH has to go back to work Tuesday. Was hoping for another full day there on that Monday, but oh well.
G is sleeping so much better, he's at the point that even after waking up to eat he can be put back down and he just makes noises until he decides to roll on his side and pass out. So much better than having to go in and out of his room to comfort him until he falls asleep. My baby is growing up!
G is sleeping so much better, he's at the point that even after waking up to eat he can be put back down and he just makes noises until he decides to roll on his side and pass out. So much better than having to go in and out of his room to comfort him until he falls asleep. My baby is growing up!
Dude, when it comes to sleep DD3 is welcome to grow up as fast as she wants. I'd be cool with her telling me tomorrow that I don't need to sleep in her room anymore and she'd like me to just turn off the light when I leave, please, and she'll see me in the morning.
Post by scorpioscuba on Jul 1, 2016 10:30:45 GMT -5
4 day weekend here! Today is my normal Friday off. I love when it lands on a holiday weekend! My niece is visiting from Alaska and she should be here soon and is spending the night with us. She wants to learn to swim so hopefully the monsoon weather we are having clears out soon so they can play in the pool this afternoon.
Send help. I'm dying of shock. H actually came up with an idea for our anniversary. I mean, it's something I suggested a few months ago, but he actually took the initiative to take the time off, and looked into campsites.
G is sleeping so much better, he's at the point that even after waking up to eat he can be put back down and he just makes noises until he decides to roll on his side and pass out. So much better than having to go in and out of his room to comfort him until he falls asleep. My baby is growing up!
Dude, when it comes to sleep DD3 is welcome to grow up as fast as she wants. I'd be cool with her telling me tomorrow that I don't need to sleep in her room anymore and she'd like me to just turn off the light when I leave, please, and she'll see me in the morning.
It's bittersweet, I'm not hanging onto his baby"ness" as much as I thought I would, but he is moving so fast. He holds his own bottle and sometimes prefers to sit in the bouncy seat and hold it rather than me hold him and hold it for him and now he's getting where he doesn't really liked being rocked, I rocked him to sleep last night for the first time in almost a week probably. Usually we lay in bed for a bit and he calms down enough to put him in his crib and he'll play with his toes and roll around until he finally just rolls over on his side and is passed out. LOL I do like that, I won't lie, but it just seems he's maturing so fast.
So cute crimsonandclover ! I'd be nervous too but sounds like they did great!
Glad YH is coming home for the weekend tinydancer ! Enjoy the family time!
I'm jealous of G's sleeping, newmomma8 ! Hopefully I can get DD there eventually but I'm not trying too hard.
I guarantee you it's nothing I've done. He's just become the type of baby I could put down in the PnP or crib and he plays and talks to himself until he decides he wants to go to sleep and he rolls on his side. Did it the other day in the PnP when we were at my IL's lake house. He wouldn't settle down with me so I just put him down to relax and next thing you know he's asleep.
I can't take credit, he must take after his sleeping daddy!
newmomma8, yeah, I feel like the time is going by much faster with DD3 than with either of the other two!
Earlier today I was thinking about how much faster everything is going by with with dd2 than with dd1 -- I can't imagine how fast it goes by with a dd3!
I remember when dd1 was born it felt like she wouldn't be 6 months old for forever. When dd2 was born it was more like "Oh, she'll be six months old so soon!"
So cute crimsonandclover ! I'd be nervous too but sounds like they did great!
Glad YH is coming home for the weekend tinydancer ! Enjoy the family time!
I'm jealous of G's sleeping, newmomma8 ! Hopefully I can get DD there eventually but I'm not trying too hard.
I guarantee you it's nothing I've done. He's just become the type of baby I could put down in the PnP or crib and he plays and talks to himself until he decides he wants to go to sleep and he rolls on his side. Did it the other day in the PnP when we were at my IL's lake house. He wouldn't settle down with me so I just put him down to relax and next thing you know he's asleep.
I can't take credit, he must take after his sleeping daddy!
My baby used to be like that... But no longer! I think she wised up to the fact that she could cause a ruckus and get mom to stay with her. At least she eventually sleeps in the crib, though! That alone is a blessing after dd1.
silverspoon - I know you asked about a six month sleep regression a few days ago -- I don't know that there is an official one or anything, but both my kids have slept worse starting around this age. I'm hoping dd2's is a short phase compared to dd1's year long sleep strike. :/
We put dd3 in a convertible car seat today for the first time and she looks just dwarfed in it. It was more convenient this time, but the girl definitely fits better in her bucket.
Paging icequeen are you around? I hope all is well.
This made my day, thank you, sweetie! I am not around TCF much these days because I'm still doing my partial hospitalization program for an eating disorder. It's pretty intense because I am not home during the day and still have homework/exercises to do in the evening and over the weekend. I've been doing pretty well and I think I might move down to intensive outpatient therapy in 1-2 weeks.
I can't wait to come back and keep chatting with y'all. Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend
NellieOleson, your DDs are adorable! So cute in their matching outfits. How is DD2s tummy? Any improvement? icequeen, glad to hear things are moving in the right direction. I've been thinking about you.
Post by scorpioscuba on Jul 1, 2016 21:27:08 GMT -5
Oh my gosh I cannot stand the cuteness NellieOleson!!!
icequeen so glad things are moving along and you are doing what you need to do to take care of you! Hugs!!! We will be here when ever the time is right for you to be back
Post by NellieOleson on Jul 1, 2016 22:13:49 GMT -5
tinydancer - thanks for asking! She is somewhat better, but still tons and tons of vomiting and spitting up. I'm so glad we have hardwood floors - I can't imagine how disgusting it would be if we had carpet in our house. Splatter City over here. Yuck. Fx she starts outgrowing this soon.
Post by crimsonandclover on Jul 2, 2016 1:54:31 GMT -5
icequeen, so glad you checked in!! I'm glad you're making progress with your program. Keep concentrating on you and it'll make you a better mom! I thought I remembered you mentioning an ED once and wondered if that was what it was - would you like us to put trigger warnings on posts about eating/weight? (Not about babies eating, I mean, but about us?)
icequeen , so glad you checked in!! I'm glad you're making progress with your program. Keep concentrating on you and it'll make you a better mom! I thought I remembered you mentioning an ED once and wondered if that was what it was - would you like us to put trigger warnings on posts about eating/weight? (Not about babies eating, I mean, but about us?)
crimsonandclover, that you so much for thinking about me. No, I definitely wasn't triggered by y'all talking about weight and food. I have been struggling for a very long time and it's nothing that y'all said that put me over the edge. I really appreciate you asking, though.
MH and I did actually make the decision to have me go to inpatient treatment. My lab results show that my kidneys are failing and I'm starting to lose weight (unintentionally). I know this was the initial plan but insurance insisted on doing day treatment only at first. So now my worst fears are coming true. I will really have to leave my babies. I don't even know for how long. I will have to talk to my doctors and therapists tomorrow. T and P's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for sticking by me, ladies.
icequeen , so glad you checked in!! I'm glad you're making progress with your program. Keep concentrating on you and it'll make you a better mom! I thought I remembered you mentioning an ED once and wondered if that was what it was - would you like us to put trigger warnings on posts about eating/weight? (Not about babies eating, I mean, but about us?)
crimsonandclover, that you so much for thinking about me. No, I definitely wasn't triggered by y'all talking about weight and food. I have been struggling for a very long time and it's nothing that y'all said that put me over the edge. I really appreciate you asking, though.
MH and I did actually make the decision to have me go to inpatient treatment. My lab results show that my kidneys are failing and I'm starting to lose weight (unintentionally). I know this was the initial plan but insurance insisted on doing day treatment only at first. So now my worst fears are coming true. I will really have to leave my babies. I don't even know for how long. I will have to talk to my doctors and therapists tomorrow. T and P's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for sticking by me, ladies.
I can't LT this obviously, but I'll pray for you. I hope you get the help you need and your body finds strength to make you well quickly. I pray you'll overcome the struggles you're having internally and return a stronger, healthier woman for your children. They will be eternally grateful knowing that is your intention no matter how long it takes. Be well and let us know how we can help.
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