Crickets ...

[cowplanet]

Did Facebook completely kill TCF S15? This makes me sad.

[sandj918]

It kind of makes me sad too. I'm on FB but I like TCF better.

[rcdizzle]

I'm a culprit, fb is easier but also different. I do miss TCF.

[jessiespano]

I have time to check one thing at a time so I'm usually on Facebook.

I've been crying daily because both boys have double ear infections, Henry has diarrhea, and literally screams like a banshee if I even stand up from my chair. After my class over the weekend he won't stray more than a couple of feet from me. I had my first shower last night in three days and he cried himself to sleep in that time

Jacksons fever just won't go away, his eyes are sad and have dark circles, and he is also vying hard for time in my lap.

Plus- we move Saturday- and that day is nonnegotiable. So I've been dealing with setting up utilities, Internet, and I'm still fighting with bekins and their 30% actual cost increase from the quote.

Oh, and not to mention trying to start up a small Doula sole proprietorship.

Fun times.

[txshep]

I'm on fb a lot, but do miss reading posts here. I've fallen down the planner rabbit hole, thanks to my lurking on Parenting, so I've been on Pinterest WAY more than usual while waitin for the arrival of my Happy Planner.

[jessiespano]

Jul 20, 2016 14:55:08 GMT -5 txshep said:

I'm on fb a lot, but do miss reading posts here. I've fallen down the planner rabbit hole, thanks to my lurking on Parenting, so I've been on Pinterest WAY more than usual while waitin for the arrival of my Happy Planner.

Also fell down that rabbit hole.  ooops.

[junewife]

Jul 20, 2016 13:54:14 GMT -5 jessiespano said:

I have time to check one thing at a time so I'm usually on Facebook.

I've been crying daily because both boys have double ear infections, Henry has diarrhea, and literally screams like a banshee if I even stand up from my chair. After my class over the weekend he won't stray more than a couple of feet from me. I had my first shower last night in three days and he cried himself to sleep in that time

Jacksons fever just won't go away, his eyes are sad and have dark circles, and he is also vying hard for time in my lap.

Plus- we move Saturday- and that day is nonnegotiable. So I've been dealing with setting up utilities, Internet, and I'm still fighting with bekins and their 30% actual cost increase from the quote.

Oh, and not to mention trying to start up a small Doula sole proprietorship.

Fun times.

This sounds like hell. Hugs and wine.

Also mentioning doula sole proprietorship made me feel compelled to make sure you're getting good insurance to protect you.

[uclameghan]

Not gone just life got busy.

[jessiespano]

Jul 20, 2016 20:53:21 GMT -5 junewife said:

Jul 20, 2016 13:54:14 GMT -5 jessiespano said:

I have time to check one thing at a time so I'm usually on Facebook.

I've been crying daily because both boys have double ear infections, Henry has diarrhea, and literally screams like a banshee if I even stand up from my chair. After my class over the weekend he won't stray more than a couple of feet from me. I had my first shower last night in three days and he cried himself to sleep in that time

Jacksons fever just won't go away, his eyes are sad and have dark circles, and he is also vying hard for time in my lap.

Plus- we move Saturday- and that day is nonnegotiable. So I've been dealing with setting up utilities, Internet, and I'm still fighting with bekins and their 30% actual cost increase from the quote.

Oh, and not to mention trying to start up a small Doula sole proprietorship.

Fun times.

This sounds like hell. Hugs and wine.

Also mentioning doula sole proprietorship made me feel compelled to make sure you're getting good insurance to protect you.

I'm looking at liability insurance- although very few doulas have any insurance. Since we don't make medical or clinical decisions, we are rarely the most knowledgeable in the room. Plus we have detailed contracts.

But I still want the insurance- and am looking to turn into an LLC in the next year or so. It a little pricey in California.

[cowplanet]

I honestly miss everyone's TCF names. Does that make me weird? FB is stressing me out, because it's just constant notifications. I need to switch off notifications from the group, I think.

jessiespano, that all sounds overwhelming And Bekins better have a good explanation for a 30% increase.

[nomnom]

I was on vacation. Master R had explosive diarrhea for half of it and then the night before we left MH got the tummy bug. Cue pregnant lady packing up the whole room and getting twins ready to go (including poo-covered baby boy). I took off yesterday to recover from our vacation and I'm still tired today.

I also don't like my job. They have no idea how to scope projects for me and keep asking if I need more work. Yes, I do, but I'm tired of getting it trickled down to me. My job is only guaranteed through the end of this calendar year. How bad would it be if I found a good opportunity elsewhere and left early?

SS2 is still at our house. He's not being a serious problem (just a bit of a slob), but he's also not doing much of anything else to get a job or an apartment. He was supposed to stay with his mom, but she refuses to use AC despite heat indices around 100-110F, so SS2 has been at our house for most of the time since he got out of rehab. This was *not* the plan. He needs to figure out something else and be more flexible about his living arrangement.

I'm just not happy with much of anything right now because I'm friggin tired and my job feels like a waste and I want SS2 out of our house so we can just focus on us and the babies and I don't know how to fix any of it.

[London]

I have such fondness for TCF S15 but in general I kind of prefer FB. I'm always going to feel warm and fuzzy for this board. It got me through so many hard, sleepless, horrible newborn nights.

[kbeazly]

I'm a fb culprit too. I just find it so much easier since I'm checking in there anyways and life is so busy to keep up with everything. But it makes me sad not everyone is over there.
cowplanet DEFINITELY turn off the notifications! (Notifications and all phone "binging" generally gives me anxiety)

[tngrl3]

I've been around but FB is easier for me to check when I'm at work. It does make me a little sad that our board has slowed so much. When I do get on TCF,I'm usually catching up on the Big Brother thread.

[cocopuff]

Jul 22, 2016 6:31:35 GMT -5 @chitownsully said:

I feel like I miss so much on FB with so many side conversations within replies, to replies, replies of replies. I have serious FOMO.

TCF makes it so much easier to keep up with everything! Alas, I will adapt.

+1

[euphony]

I don't FB. I have never been into it.(Weirdo over here.)

I have nothing to say most days other than complaints. My child is a disastrous sleeper and napper. I just paid $200 to have a sleep consultant hold my hand and talk me through sleep training. How stupid is that? Even knowing it is a waste of money, I am paying for the moral support. What the hell did I do that screwed him up this bad? Fuck.

I also think a lot of people are moving over to the ttc boards now, as crazy as that is.

[hovenb]

Jul 22, 2016 17:46:48 GMT -5 euphony said:

I don't FB. I have never been into it.(Weirdo over here.)

I have nothing to say most days other than complaints. My child is a disastrous sleeper and napper. I just paid $200 to have a sleep consultant hold my hand and talk me through sleep training. How stupid is that? Even knowing it is a waste of money, I am paying for the moral support. What the hell did I do that screwed him up this bad? Fuck.

I also think a lot of people are moving over to the ttc boards now, as crazy as that is.

I have been considering that. I don't think it's a waste a money. Healz did it and it worked great for her! You'll have to let me know if it worked and what they told you to do. I'm currently doing my own version of sleep lady shuffle and it is helping.

[beane]

Jul 23, 2016 12:05:18 GMT -5 pineapplesmoothie said:

Hi friends! I'm sitting about to get laser tattoo removal. I have had it done on my large chest tattoo 12 times, but I havent done it in 2 years because I couldn't do it while pregnant.

It's going to hurt so bad.

Hugs. Good luck.

[charliefox]

Jul 22, 2016 17:46:48 GMT -5 euphony said:

I don't FB. I have never been into it.(Weirdo over here.)

I have nothing to say most days other than complaints. My child is a disastrous sleeper and napper. I just paid $200 to have a sleep consultant hold my hand and talk me through sleep training. How stupid is that? Even knowing it is a waste of money, I am paying for the moral support. What the hell did I do that screwed him up this bad? Fuck.

I also think a lot of people are moving over to the ttc boards now, as crazy as that is.

Paying for sleep training help is not stupid. I hope it works wonders for you! From everything I've read, now is better than later

I totally moved to the TTC board (and FB), partially because we'll be TTC soon, but mostly because I really like TCF and can't quit it.

Although, I'm really sad that GKU is as slow as it is. TTGP on TD was busier and there were many newbies to impart knowledge on, and many regs to gain knowledge from - the vibe now is totally different.

[euphony]

Jul 23, 2016 7:46:46 GMT -5 hovenb said:

Jul 22, 2016 17:46:48 GMT -5 euphony said:

I don't FB. I have never been into it.(Weirdo over here.)

I have nothing to say most days other than complaints. My child is a disastrous sleeper and napper. I just paid $200 to have a sleep consultant hold my hand and talk me through sleep training. How stupid is that? Even knowing it is a waste of money, I am paying for the moral support. What the hell did I do that screwed him up this bad? Fuck.

I also think a lot of people are moving over to the ttc boards now, as crazy as that is.

I have been considering that. I don't think it's a waste a money. Healz did it and it worked great for her! You'll have to let me know if it worked and what they told you to do. I'm currently doing my own version of sleep lady shuffle and it is helping.

Thanks! I chose the chair method over check and console, so we are doing the same thing. I am starting the plan tonight officially, but did it at bed time last night even though I ended up bringing him to our bed at midnight. It was awful. He is also teething, but has been for weeks, and I can't keep waiting because there is always something. I can feel the edges have broken the gums, so I feel like the worst is over.

I only feel stupid because it is literally all stuff I know. It is just a need to commit. Although I wouldn't be doing nightly baths if she didn't insist, so that is something.

[Squishy622]

Jul 23, 2016 23:19:32 GMT -5 @aditi said:

I don't fb, I just don't straddle boards well. You all are welcome to wander on over to Parenting, also 😉

This is lame but there is someone over there with my same avatar so I tend not to comment when I do pop over. I miss seeing you around, @aditi!

[sandj918]

Jul 23, 2016 12:05:18 GMT -5 pineapplesmoothie said:

Hi friends! I'm sitting about to get laser tattoo removal. I have had it done on my large chest tattoo 12 times, but I havent done it in 2 years because I couldn't do it while pregnant.

It's going to hurt so bad.

Holy hell, I'm late to this but damn I hope it went well. I'm dreading having to finish my last 3-4 sessions.

[euphony]

Fuck me, this sleep training thing sucks. He was up every hour and cried at me hard for 40 minutes at bedtime. I miss cuddling him so much. I don't even want to be doing this, but his sleep is so disfunctional I think it is hurting him. I would honestly cuddle him in my bed every night if it wasn't causing overarching issues. I cried because I missed having him with me.

[cowplanet]

Jul 25, 2016 7:36:19 GMT -5 euphony said:

Fuck me, this sleep training thing sucks. He was up every hour and cried at me hard for 40 minutes at bedtime. I miss cuddling him so much. I don't even want to be doing this, but his sleep is so disfunctional I think it is hurting him. I would honestly cuddle him in my bed every night if it wasn't causing overarching issues. I cried because I missed having him with me.

Hugs, lady! How dysfunctional is his sleep? Is there a pediatric sleep specialist you can talk to, to make sure it's not due to a medical condition? 

[xcrissx]

Jul 24, 2016 22:21:40 GMT -5 Squishy622 said:

Jul 23, 2016 23:19:32 GMT -5 @aditi said:

I don't fb, I just don't straddle boards well. You all are welcome to wander on over to Parenting, also 😉

This is lame but there is someone over there with my same avatar so I tend not to comment when I do pop over. I miss seeing you around, @aditi!

I get so confused when lurking over there and I see your avatar but it isn't you.

[cowplanet]

I haven't noticed this Squishy622 imposter on FB. Am I missing something?

So, our bank is doing its best to prevent me from paying off my student loans. H tried to transfer money into the joint account, so I can pull it into my personal account (my loans are set up to debit from it), but apparently he can only move a certain amount within a certain time period unless he personally goes into a branch to do so. But of course, there isn't a branch close to his work and the lobbies close before he can get there. So that's awesome.

Also, apparently my Dad's heart is a ticking bomb, and my little brother says tactful things in front of him like "Yeah, we don't know how long he has left." WTAF. You're 23, your social skills should be a little more developed than this (he technically doesn't have any disorders, other than Tactless and 23 Going on 16). He's also the one didn't think he needed to wear condoms and knocked up his wife before either of them were employed. Now with a baby coming, he still doesn't have a job and doesn't feel an urgency to get one, because his wife starts her first teaching job in the fall. "She has a masters, so she'll make a lot of money" were his actual words. Um. Anyone know a first year teacher making decent salary?

[euphony]

Jul 25, 2016 7:59:33 GMT -5 cowplanet said:

Jul 25, 2016 7:36:19 GMT -5 euphony said:

Fuck me, this sleep training thing sucks. He was up every hour and cried at me hard for 40 minutes at bedtime. I miss cuddling him so much. I don't even want to be doing this, but his sleep is so disfunctional I think it is hurting him. I would honestly cuddle him in my bed every night if it wasn't causing overarching issues. I cried because I missed having him with me.

Hugs, lady! How dysfunctional is his sleep? Is there a pediatric sleep specialist you can talk to, to make sure it's not due to a medical condition? 

They do an intake questionnaire to rule out medical issues. I will admit that he nurses to sleep at night and at naps, he wakes at least 4 times a night and will only settle for me, and I will hold him for hours to get him to nap because he always seems so tired from night wakings. It is really that I dealt with a challenging sleeper in the worst way possible. He can go a whole day without napping at daycare. Not good.

[xcrissx]

Jul 25, 2016 10:16:43 GMT -5 cowplanet said:

I haven't noticed this Squishy622 imposter on FB. Am I missing something?

So, our bank is doing its best to prevent me from paying off my student loans. H tried to transfer money into the joint account, so I can pull it into my personal account (my loans are set up to debit from it), but apparently he can only move a certain amount within a certain time period unless he personally goes into a branch to do so. But of course, there isn't a branch close to his work and the lobbies close before he can get there. So that's awesome.

Also, apparently my Dad's heart is a ticking bomb, and my little brother says tactful things in front of him like "Yeah, we don't know how long he has left." WTAF. You're 23, your social skills should be a little more developed than this (he technically doesn't have any disorders, other than Tactless and 23 Going on 16). He's also the one didn't think he needed to wear condoms and knocked up his wife before either of them were employed. Now with a baby coming, he still doesn't have a job and doesn't feel an urgency to get one, because his wife starts her first teaching job in the fall. "She has a masters, so she'll make a lot of money" were his actual words. Um. Anyone know a first year teacher making decent salary?

But... What about when the baby comes? I can't imagine she'll be getting paid for her leave. If she is, let me know where she's teaching so I can move there.

I'm sorry about your dad

[cowplanet]

xcrissx I have no idea. He thinks he can be a SAHD and she can go right back ... SIGH. He also mocked his mom when she asked to see how our car seat works, so she's prepared when grandbaby arrives. I flatly told him he could stand to take an interest in his own child's safety.

They're each on their parents insurance (thanks, Obama!), which is a little funny, considering he thinks Obama is literally the devil. I assume once she starts, they'll move to the school's insurance, but I wonder if they'll be on the hook for premiums while on leave. I have so many feels about this situation. He brags about being irresponsible while his wife sits there looking lost. I'm so nervous for this baby, especially if he stays home. Maybe he'll grow up fast?

[xcrissx]

Jul 25, 2016 10:37:01 GMT -5 cowplanet said:

xcrissx I have no idea. He thinks he can be a SAHD and she can go right back ... SIGH. He also mocked his mom when she asked to see how our car seat works, so she's prepared when grandbaby arrives. I flatly told him he could stand to take an interest in his own child's safety.

They're each on their parents insurance (thanks, Obama!), which is a little funny, considering he thinks Obama is literally the devil. I assume once she starts, they'll move to the school's insurance, but I wonder if they'll be on the hook for premiums while on leave. I have so many feels about this situation. He brags about being irresponsible while his wife sits there looking lost. I'm so nervous for this baby, especially if he stays home. Maybe he'll grow up fast?

I had to pay my share for the first 12 weeks. I had to send a check when I ran out of PTO. If I had taken more time off I would have had to pay the whole amount which is crazy expensive.
Poor baby. Poor wife. I hope baby makes him grow up.