WEEKEND, WEEKEND!!

[littleredfish]

Woop woop weekend!

So we made it to the coast. DD2 was a dream. I don't think I could have asked for better out of that child unless I sedated her. Even on the 5 hour flight. 3 planes and she didn't cry on one. The time difference is messing with our schedule a bit and I'm trying not to let it because we're only here until Thursday and then we go back.

Still no bite on our house but we're going to make the most of this trip anyway. 5 houses to see today. Then we're having supper with DH's family. We saw his parents last night, they met us at the airport which turned out to be OK since DD2 was ok after flying. Night time was a little rough but we just pulled her in bed and made it through the rest of the night. I've padded her playpen they gave us because I suspect it was a little too hard for her.

Our hotel is nice, the people here are really friendly, and I can't wait to see the beach!! We saw the ocean from the plane, but DD2 will have beaten her sister to being on a plane and putting her feet in the ocean. My mom says DD1 is doing fine, we Skyped this morning so that was nice. I miss her, but it's a good thing for her to get some one on one attention without DD2 there, so a week all about her will be great.

[ldubhawksfan]

It is so effin hot!!

[younglove316]

littleredfish good luck on your house hunt!

ldubhawksfan I agree! Though I'm sure it's not as bad as it is for you its supposed to be 94 and super humid here.

[younglove316]

We have a Christmas in July party today and other than that, we don't really have much going on. Both girls are actually napping at the same time which is amazing but of course I'm just sitting and relaxing rather than working on my to do list.

[winogirl]

We had a better night last night and F isn't nearly as fussy so far today. Managed to hit the post office, get coffee and drive past a few houses. Not till mention I have the 3rd load of laundry in right now. Hoping to hit Costco after this nap and then relax.

[yummeecookee]

littleredfish, which coast are you moving to? East coast?

younglove316, what's a Xmas in July party?

Around here, it's hot as hell so we've spent most of the day just playing w toys indoors. We also bought a ceiling fan for our informal dining area. Exciting times around here.

[littleredfish]

Jul 23, 2016 16:51:58 GMT -5 yummeecookee said:

littleredfish, which coast are you moving to? East coast?

younglove316, what's a Xmas in July party?

Around here, it's hot as hell so we've spent most of the day just playing w toys indoors. We also bought a ceiling fan for our informal dining area. Exciting times around here.

West coast. The humidity level is insanely different here. It was 32C with the humidity the MORNING I left and today I was wearing jeans in a tank top and survived. I've been flat out wearing dresses with no bra and no underwear with no shame because of the heat back home.

[sunfrogger88]

Hi!

I feel like an adult. We did adult things today... Like buying new bedroom furniture. Squee!! I'll have matching bedroom furniture and a KING SIZE BED!!

Seems like my sinus infection has gotten better today. We'll see how I fare overnight.

Watching Hunger Games on TV. Going to just chillax with the hubs. I have to hit the grocery store in the AM but that's about it for us.

[littleowl913]

E slept til 5:30 in our bed. I assumed he made it that long because he's kinda sick. I was in baby snuggle prison all morning. He'd stay awake for half and hour and then whine til he fell asleep. I felt so bad for him. All that sleeping did him good bc now he's a bundle of energy. Not sure how tonight will go but I'm guessing gettin him down tonight will be a disaster.

[younglove316]

Jul 23, 2016 16:51:58 GMT -5 yummeecookee said:

littleredfish, which coast are you moving to? East coast?

younglove316, what's a Xmas in July party?

Around here, it's hot as hell so we've spent most of the day just playing w toys indoors. We also bought a ceiling fan for our informal dining area. Exciting times around here.

My aunt and uncle do one every year. Basically they just have Christmas in July but with no presents. They put lights up, have Christmas sugar cookies, Christmas ale, etc.

[yummeecookee]

Yes, king size bed is amazing sunfrogger88. We had just bought when we moved. I'm never going back to Queen.

[ldubhawksfan]

I want a king size bed.

DH is taking bedtime tonight. Love!!!!

[rachaeleigh]

I want a king size bed as well. Even if we have a 2nd baby, I don't think working PT is an option, but I might be able to negotiate a king size bed!

Before knowing DH was off today, I made some plans to go to a picnic, etc. I'm not looking forward to being in 95 degrees and I kind of want to spend time with DH and LO. He just left with baby to go to the gym and then his parents for brunch.
I realized that I should appreciate this time...doing my morning routine with no baby. I keep hearing Phantom baby noises lol

[sunfrogger88]

Jul 23, 2016 19:04:24 GMT -5 yummeecookee said:

Yes, king size bed is amazing sunfrogger88. We had just bought when we moved. I'm never going back to Queen.

I'm so excited. A little nervous because of where things fall with when the new job starts but we should be okay. I made MH run the numbers 3x before I agreed to it.

[fuzzylogic]

Hotter than hell here. 101 today, plus the heat index with the humidity we have. Supposed to cool off this week, all the way down to 91-95 Pretty normal for us this time of year.

We got out and saw Ghostbusters yesterday. I really enjoyed it, probably more than H but don't currrr. Then we just chilled at home. E was really good for my sister, and she went down really easily for bedtime. I wish she would just stay asleep, though. You can almost set your watch by her -- 10:15 she's going to wake up and want to eat again. Why can't she go longer? I don't know if she's just not eating enough during the day.

[sunfrogger88]

Jul 24, 2016 10:23:00 GMT -5 fuzzylogic said:

Hotter than hell here. 101 today, plus the heat index with the humidity we have. Supposed to cool off this week, all the way down to 91-95 Pretty normal for us this time of year.

We got out and saw Ghostbusters yesterday. I really enjoyed it, probably more than H but don't currrr. Then we just chilled at home. E was really good for my sister, and she went down really easily for bedtime. I wish she would just stay asleep, though. You can almost set your watch by her -- 10:15 she's going to wake up and want to eat again. Why can't she go longer? I don't know if she's just not eating enough during the day.

How often is she nursing during the day?

[fuzzylogic]

sunfrogger88, honestly? I lose count. About every two hours, though, she starts whimpering and pulling at my shirt. But she doesn't nurse for long. When it's been awhile, though, and my boobs get a little full and she settles in, she'll nurse for maybe 10 minutes and that totally empties me.

Yesterday when I was gone and my sister gave her lunch, she had 4oz of milk, a couple of tablespoons of yogurt, a handful or so of puffs, and some blueberries. She's been on a milk strike and she just sucked that down right after eating the food. She nursed a good while after we got back, too. I honestly have no idea how much she's eating!

[fuzzylogic]

Basically, what us BF moms need is this in boob form:



A measuring strip on the side.

[fuzzylogic]

Jul 24, 2016 20:49:40 GMT -5 bluebird44 said:

fuzzylogic , do you think maybe getting a weighted feeding done would help?

Maybe? But it's not like she's not getting enough to eat -- she keeps growing, at least. I think it's a behavior thing for her. She's learned to snack this summer because I'm always available. I'm guessing in a couple of weeks she'll start taking the bulk of her food when we get home in the afternoons from me. 

I hope.