So we had a big storm roll through this afternoon. Now power lines are down in my neighborhood and most of my city has no power. My first thought was "my milk stash!" I hate pumping so if the 60 oz I have in the freezer doesn't make it through this power outage I will be so angry! DH is under strict instructions to not open the freezer under any circumstances. S and I went to my parents' so that we can sleep comfortably in air conditioning so I hope S sleeps well. Fingers crossed....
I will say a little prayer for you. Pumping is awful. I would cry and cry if I lost 60oz. Not that I have any to lose, but I can imagine.
Ok, this is weird and I don't know how to explain it, but does anyone else get this like feeling of euphoria right when you start to nurse or pump? I don't like it. I don't remember it happening with DS1. It only lasts like 10 seconds, but its so strange.
I get realllly irritable sometimes. Don't know how else to describe it.
graybaby you should look up "D-MER." @unicornofthesea I wonder if you're having the exact opposite of D-MER?
I hate pumping. I am trying to figure out if I can change his schedule so I can nurse at daycare. It would also help me focus more on work.
Right now: Nurse 530 back to sleep Nurse and ready for day 700. He isn't that interested Drop off 800 Bottle 900 Bottle 1200 Bottle 300 Pick up 430 Nurse at home
I want to switch to: Nurse 530 Nurse 800 at daycare Start work 830 Nurse 1100 Bottle 200 Nurse at pickup 500
He has had this schedule consistently for two weeks and I don't know how to change. Would it be easy to switch?
I don't see why not. The times aren't too far off from what he's doing now. Is your work ok with it?
I'm a crabby mess tonight. H is leaving for a drinking camping trip tomorrow with friends. This is a trip that we have gone on together for 7 years now. I can't go because my kids are crazy and I can't ask anyone to watch them with a clear conscience. He will be gone drinking with his friends and sleeping to his hearts' content from tomorrow until Sunday. My parents are coming to help from Fri evening until Sunday morning, which is nice. What is bothering me is that I'm really anxious about watching all 3 of them by myself for a day and a half. I'm basically trapped inside because my 2 year old doesn't listen and puts himself in danger. H is a great dad and does a ton around here, so he deserves this time. But, I can't help but be bitter about it. He'll be in the woods in Wisconsin for 3+ days and I'll be trying to keep the kids alive and stay sane.
Post by craftcrazymama on Jul 14, 2016 2:42:32 GMT -5
Why does my kid give with one hand and take with the other. Got our longest stretch so far last night but then today he won't be put down and has he only a few super short naps all day and they have to be on me.
Although he is now out cold on his Dad and has been for the past hour! Thanks kid!!
Post by wineallthetime on Jul 14, 2016 6:29:47 GMT -5
minae01, that's tough. I know just how you feel. It's tough feeling like you're missing out. Make the most of it and schedule a time away for yourself while H watches the kids
I need to find a new job. I'm so sick of the lack of clear communication. This is basically what happened in my old position:
Me: Can I have guidelines how to run this place? Job: There are none. Make it your own! Me: (does the job the way I see fit) Job: YOU'RE NOT DOING ENOUGH AND YOU'RE DOING IT ALL WRONG! Me: (steps down from position)
Now in my new position:
Job: We need you create this program for the school year. Me: (spends weeks putting together program with interviews questions, handbook, calendar of events with specific activities) Job: That was all completely unecessary. All you have to do is take kids from place A to place B. Me: (internal rage. resists urge to lash out)
minae01 I would be a little bitter, too. That trip does sound like a good time and it sucks you have to miss it. Maybe your H can make it up to you when he gets back. And hopefully you can go again in the next couple of years!
Ever since I went back to work lo's sleep has been really messed up. She was only waking once a night and now she wakes about 4 times and only wants to cosleep. I'm thinking it's the separation along with a leap. Is this happening to anyone else?
At work. My co-workers decorated my cube and brought in donuts - so sweet! They hung some pictures of ds and I almost cried when I saw them, but I held it together. I feel like I am going to be on the edge of crying all day. This is hard.
sammie yes this is the same organization. I've been there four years and have had three different positions. But really, there is no room to grow. It's a non-profit and part-time, so my pay is shitty and no benefits. It really is time to just move on.
heartbot I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up I think maybe something in the health/medical field. But that will require going back to school (WHY did I pick a Psych major?! Stupid 19-year-old me...)
jags8 the D-MER is totally me!! I didn't realize it was a thing and thought I was just weird.
Glad I could help! I literally just learned about it a few days ago from a funny pregnancy/baby blog I follow (Pregnant Chicken, if anyone is interested).
At work. My co-workers decorated my cube and brought in donuts - so sweet! They hung some pictures of ds and I almost cried when I saw them, but I held it together. I feel like I am going to be on the edge of crying all day. This is hard.
That was so sweet of them! It took me a few weeks to get the hang of leaving DS1. I contemplated quitting and SAH the first 3 days. It will get better!
Omg I keep thinking how I want to quit and SAH! I know I can't and would miss my job after a while. I just wish I had a couple more weeks with him!
Ever since I went back to work lo's sleep has been really messed up. She was only waking once a night and now she wakes about 4 times and only wants to cosleep. I'm thinking it's the separation along with a leap. Is this happening to anyone else?
Yup. It started getting worse the week before, so I think that was a leap. It hasn't gotten better. I am trying to cut out the cosleeping but it is so much easier.
Yeah, I'm afraid I'll never get her to sleep by herself! She completely refuses the RnP and the bassinet. I'll never sleep again! Lol
Vent warning: LO ran fever last night. I usually take the kids to storytime at the library on Thursdays. MIL is a teacher so off for the summer. DH suggested I ask her for help since I was up all night. I texted her at 8:30 this morning and told her storytime was at 10 & 11. She said she could do either. She lives 30 min away. I live less than 5 min from the library, but she texts me at 10:50 saying she's a couple of blocks away, to go ahead and have the kids loaded...
I don't operate like that. I had a whole list of things to tell her and prep her about, like how to get there, where to go inside, how to return our due books, what to expect from DS & DD, and a whole host of other things. Not to mention I had to lay down sick baby to do all that instead of her actually coming to *help*.
I was excited the kids would have fun and not be stuck here all day and I could take care of baby. Now I'm just stressed out. And because of the rushed transition, DD was bawling for me as they pulled out...
Post by creepyeyeball on Jul 14, 2016 11:41:00 GMT -5
okiemama I would hate that too. I'm a planner and anything that puts a kink in my carefully laid out plans will make me frantic (and then the kids pick up on it).
I'm so sick of people being so breezy with plans. Last week a friend was 45 minutes late to a playdate. No call or warning. I'm always on time for things. Lateness drives me batty. And I feel like if I can pull off getting six people out of the house on time every time, I don't want to hear your excuses. It's a lack if respect for other people's time
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