My girls waited until 7am to get up which would have been amazing except I stayed up watching Spectre with Dh and dd3 has had a series or awful nights. I'm praying its teeth and they come in soon. Dd1 asked to go to the children's museum today so we will probably do that. She recently learned to ride her bike without training wheels so we've been doing that a ton. Right now I'm making breakfast in peace bc Dh took the bids out to ride bikes...at 730am.
We ended up going for a bike ride. We let the new biker pick the route. We ended up at grandmas house and a playground. It was 6 miles total and we literally carried her inside because she wanted to keep going. My poor husband and pushed the baby in our jogging stroller that whole way and he hasn't run in a month due to an injury. I am so excited to be able to do stuff like this again!!
Post by scorpioscuba on Jul 9, 2016 19:37:17 GMT -5
We went to Sealife Aquarium and out to lunch. I have been to that aquarium before but it's been awhile. Ugh so much $$ for not much to see/do. Kinda bummed but at least we got out of the house. Also my allergies picked today to flare up so I've been a miserable sneezing mess all day. I did get a short nap in before H had to go to work.
We went to Sealife Aquarium and out to lunch. I have been to that aquarium before but it's been awhile. Ugh so much $$ for not much to see/do. Kinda bummed but at least we got out of the house. Also my allergies picked today to flare up so I've been a miserable sneezing mess all day. I did get a short nap in before H had to go to work.
Swimming lessons went awesome! I then proceeded to do eight loads of laundry. I'm done. Is it bed time yet?
Where is the laundry fairy when you need her??? Glad swimming went well though!
I want a laundry fairy. Seriously. I do laundry on Thursday and Sunday. I still haven't put Thursday's laundry away and tomorrow is Sunday. Dirty clothes are everywhere.
Post by wholenewworld on Jul 9, 2016 20:26:36 GMT -5
I'm in a long stretch of work, but trying not to complain. I got approved for OT this week and it's coming at a great time as we are having maintenance done on both of our cars and in the house this week. $$$
We went to music class this morning then to a breastfeeding group and lunch with friends. Little man missed his morning nap so took a nice long one on me this afternoon. I love when I get to cuddle my baby.
Today kicked my ass. Tomorrow I am unexpectedly getting a day off. I may not leave my bed. An entire day of baby snuggles and naps sounds soooooooo good. Probably the tiny dictator will want no part of that. It will be an all day party and she is the dictator so what can I do ?!
Post by NellieOleson on Jul 9, 2016 21:37:36 GMT -5
Being a mom is teaching me to be a better person.
Even when your child is kind of a little jerk all day, wants nothing to do with you, and repeatedly rejects you for other people you have to put hurt feelings aside and be there for her when no one but mommy will do to tuck her in at night. I'm not going to lie, it can be hard, though. Sometimes I want to be like, "Ohhhh, so NOW you want me?? Tough luck, kid! See how awesome you think daddy is now!" Which is totally petty and immature, I know.
If I can get better at this before they are teenagers I think that would be a very good thing.
Even when your child is kind of a little jerk all day, wants nothing to do with you, and repeatedly rejects you for other people you have to put hurt feelings aside and be there for her when no one but mommy will do to tuck her in at night. I'm not going to lie, it can be hard, though. Sometimes I want to be like, "Ohhhh, so NOW you want me?? Tough luck, kid! See how awesome you think daddy is now!" Which is totally petty and immature, I know.
If I can get better at this before they are teenagers I think that would be a very good thing.
I'm pretty sure this is why we have toddlers, to practice for when they are teens...
Post by crimsonandclover on Jul 10, 2016 7:52:47 GMT -5
It's Sunday, but I don't know if we'll get a separate thread going, so I'll post here.
I just heard from my mom that my SIL's water broke in the night. She'd been feeling really crappy the past few days. She's 36w today, so it looks like the baby will be here today or tomorrow. I'm just worried because I haven't gotten confirmation yet that everything is looking good other than LO coming a bit early. She messaged me on Whats App to say they were in the hospital, and I asked whether ctx had started and whether everything was ok with the baby, but no response yet although I see that she saw my messages... hope everything is ok...
Post by crimsonandclover on Jul 10, 2016 8:14:46 GMT -5
Ok, just heard that LO is doing fine. SIL is in early labor, so they're just having her walk for now. Her platelets are a bit low, which makes me sit up and take note because of my HELLP experience, but her BP is ok, so no emergency.
Post by NellieOleson on Jul 10, 2016 10:07:45 GMT -5
Today started off so great. The baby, who has been waking up at 5 am every day, slept until 7. The toddler was in a pleasant mood to me and her sister. Then my H realized he had left the sunroof open since yesterday afternoon. We had a huge rainstorm yesterday evening. Yay.
crimsonandclover - Best wishes for your SIL. I hope the baby arrives healthy and happy despite being early.
Post by dizzycooks on Jul 10, 2016 10:23:55 GMT -5
crimsonandclover I hope all is well! Doesn't sound like they are terribly concerned if she's walking and staying to deliver right? A new squish to see when you visit! Yay!
Post by crimsonandclover on Jul 10, 2016 12:57:52 GMT -5
Yep, but I guess her BP went up once, so they've started her on pitocin. And earlier they said since her platelets were low she might not be able to get an epi (she was of the "I'll try it without, but if I need it I need it" mindset), poor lady. I hope it goes fairly quickly!
I'm Catholic and seriously considering a copper IUD. Anybody have feels on this?
I'm not catholic and have no moral qualms about the IUD - however, I know several people who have had the copper one and all had bad experiences. All of them had them removed within the first year if not sooner. The women I know with the IUD with hormones all love it, though.
I'm Catholic and seriously considering a copper IUD. Anybody have feels on this?
I'm not catholic and have no moral qualms about the IUD - however, I know several people who have had the copper one and all had bad experiences. All of them had them removed within the first year if not sooner. The women I know with the IUD with hormones all love it, though.
Yikes. At least it can be removed, right? I'm not interested in hormones. I took the pill and tried a hormonal ring in my teens and they seem to make me depressed.
I'm not catholic and have no moral qualms about the IUD - however, I know several people who have had the copper one and all had bad experiences. All of them had them removed within the first year if not sooner. The women I know with the IUD with hormones all love it, though.
Yikes. At least it can be removed, right? I'm not interested in hormones. I took the pill and tried a hormonal ring in my teens and they seem to make me depressed.
From my understanding, with the IUD the hormones stay fairly localized to the uterus and don't cause many of the same effects as other hormonal BC.
Even when your child is kind of a little jerk all day, wants nothing to do with you, and repeatedly rejects you for other people you have to put hurt feelings aside and be there for her when no one but mommy will do to tuck her in at night. I'm not going to lie, it can be hard, though. Sometimes I want to be like, "Ohhhh, so NOW you want me?? Tough luck, kid! See how awesome you think daddy is now!" Which is totally petty and immature, I know.
If I can get better at this before they are teenagers I think that would be a very good thing.
Yes. I felt/feel this way often with my 3 y/o. He is SUCH a daddy's boy that I often feel like I get no appreciation. It has gotten much better in the past few months, but honestly, I have felt hurt by it. And then I remember that he's 3 and I'm a grown-ass woman.
Thank you for saying this. I'm glad I'm not alone.
I'm Catholic and seriously considering a copper IUD. Anybody have feels on this?
I had paraguard between DS and DD (~4 years). It wasn't horrible. I did have some heavier periods at the beginning but they didn't phase me because I have always had heavy periods/cramping. I didn't want to get it again only because I think my uterus is tilted or something strange because sex could end up being uncomfortable with it in if things went "too deep" if you know what I mean. You aren't supposed to feel it at all but I swear I could. I enjoyed sex much more without, it but again, I attribute it to my anatomy. If you don't want hormones, I think it can be a really good way to go. And if it doesn't agree with you for whatever reason, just get it out. SaveSave
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