Add me to the list of home alone with 2 kids for the first time. H went in late so he was here to help get DD up, but she slept until about 8:30! I think she's making up for the lost sleep and fighting sleep she did while grandma and grandpa were here. The baby lazy nursed for a few minutes around 7, then he continued sleeping too. Not exactly a tough morning haha.
Both kids are now up and fed and the baby is working on falling back to sleep while DD watches Mickey Mouse clubhouse.
My mom gets in late tonight, but she has a bad shoulder and bad knee so she won't be much help with picking up DD or doing laundry or anything. I have my 10 day appointment tomorrow and hopefully they clear me to drive - I'm planning to drive myself to the appointment.
Post by sarcaztic10 on Jul 25, 2016 8:38:10 GMT -5
1st day of maternity leave for me. I plan on vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping all of the floors in the house today. I will call my brother tonight to let him know he has to leave right after he gets off work to get here on time tomorrow. He probably doesn't realize he will hit rush hour traffic and it will take 2-3 times as long as it normally does to get here.
Post by sarcaztic10 on Jul 25, 2016 9:04:03 GMT -5
tootsie if I haven't made any progress I will go in tomorrow night to be induced!
So, I am having all of the feelings today about being able to hold S after my losses, IF, and the car accident. It seems so unreal that I will be able to hold him after all of that. Somehow we made it and I will get to see him.
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Post by glaze on Jul 25, 2016 11:12:56 GMT -5
We never potty trained DD before the baby came because we were so busy. This morning I decided I was going to try, 5 accidents later she started freaking out wanting her diaper. Fail.
I'm slowly going crazy over here trying to entertain 2 kids in the house. It's been rainy and extremely humid.
Post by roccobabyk on Jul 25, 2016 11:29:17 GMT -5
glaze we have been trying to decide when to start with DD. I didn't/don't want to start before baby comes but she has started asking to use the potty and ripping her diaper off. So now I'm not sure. I hopefully only have a few more days of being pregnant so why start now, but I'm afraid I will miss my window.
Post by roccobabyk on Jul 25, 2016 11:31:13 GMT -5
Also, DD turns 2 soon. We decided to get her a play kitchen set. Anybody have any suggestions on which type/brand? I'm not sure whether to go with a plastic one or wooden.
I'm trying to distract myself from the fact that I'm going to be pregnant forever lol.
glaze we have been trying to decide when to start with DD. I didn't/don't want to start before baby comes but she has started asking to use the potty and ripping her diaper off. So now I'm not sure. I hopefully only have a few more days of being pregnant so why start now, but I'm afraid I will miss my window.
I was so torn on when to start. DD is my wild child so I knew it wasn't going to be easy and I had a feeling she'd regress when the baby came. I know she gets the concept but she's stubborn. I don't think you'll miss your window, but if she's that interested it might not hurt to start, that's tough!
Also we have the Kidcraft Delux Big and Bright Kitchen. I highly recommend. It's the only toy that gets played with every day by both kids. One of the doors broke off but that was only because my kids were fighting over it, otherwise it's held up pretty well.
Also, DD turns 2 soon. We decided to get her a play kitchen set. Anybody have any suggestions on which type/brand? I'm not sure whether to go with a plastic one or wooden.
I'm trying to distract myself from the fact that I'm going to be pregnant forever lol.
I have heard nothing but horror stories about putting together the wooden KidKraft one. Like, literally HOURS of assembly.
Also, DD turns 2 soon. We decided to get her a play kitchen set. Anybody have any suggestions on which type/brand? I'm not sure whether to go with a plastic one or wooden.
I'm trying to distract myself from the fact that I'm going to be pregnant forever lol.
I have heard nothing but horror stories about putting together the wooden KidKraft one. Like, literally HOURS of assembly.
My H put ours together. I know it was a pain to do, took forever, and he was not happy but I think it was worth it. Lol.
Post by roccobabyk on Jul 25, 2016 11:56:08 GMT -5
acorn99 that scares me because I will be putting it together. H isn't exactly handy lol. Could enlist the help of his Dad and brothers though.
glaze maybe we will just do it casually. I don't even know what that means though. She is super stubborn too, so I hate to add another battle to my day. She is so little too. I bought some pull ups and panties today that are 2t and I'm sure they will be huge on her.
Also, DD turns 2 soon. We decided to get her a play kitchen set. Anybody have any suggestions on which type/brand? I'm not sure whether to go with a plastic one or wooden.
I'm trying to distract myself from the fact that I'm going to be pregnant forever lol.
We have a kidkraft uptown espresso. It sits between our kitchen and dining room, so I wanted something that didn't stand out too much there. It's wood, which is nice, but it took 3 hours to put together and DH and I are both pretty handy.
Honestly if you don't care about looks, kids seem to love the brightly colored plastic ones just as much, if not more. MIL has an old playskool one from when H was little and DD and my newphew love it so much. In fact DD hasn't met a kitchen she doesn't like - library has a wood melissa & Doug one, daycare had a different, simple wood one, pt she used to go to had a plastic step2 - she adored them all. Oh and friends we visited once had a pink one - not my style but DD thought it was amazing.
I'd figure out how much you'd like to spend and go from there. Consider if you want it to make noise or not and what accessories it comes with; ours came with nothing - no food or pans.
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Post by spartyon on Jul 25, 2016 12:49:53 GMT -5
We had a second weight check today and DD is back at birth weight at 6 days old! She was 7.11 at birth, 7.5 at discharge, and 7.3 on Friday at the dr. That mean she gained 8 oz in 3 days! At least this non-stop breastfeeding is paying off!
I also went with DD and DH to Target today. It was my first time out of the house except for the dr and I so badly needed it. I was getting a little teary/baby blues again yesterday, and I think part of it was I just needed to feel like I wasn't just a milk machine and could actually leave the house.
Also, DD turns 2 soon. We decided to get her a play kitchen set. Anybody have any suggestions on which type/brand? I'm not sure whether to go with a plastic one or wooden.
I'm trying to distract myself from the fact that I'm going to be pregnant forever lol.
Because in person, it is sooo tiny. By the time kids are 4 they are towering over it. Some of the other Kidkraft ones are a little bigger with a higher countertop.
The wood ones have more internal storage space, but the plastic ones tend to have cooler features and have sound effects, which kids love. We have a wood kitchen from 1979ish and it's great for storing the play food, but other than setting stuff on the countertop and occasionally pretending to use the sink, DD rarely plays with the actual kitchen. The play food gets used constantly but she doesn't pretend with the oven or burners or anything.
I took Baby R to the BFing support center to use their baby scale and she is now 6 lbs 15 oz, yay! She's gained a pound in the 8 days since we've left the hospital. So happy. Apparently my boobs are better at growing babies than my uterus.
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Post by cabbagecabbage on Jul 25, 2016 15:42:33 GMT -5
Day 4 solo but my first weekday without day camp for dd. Thankfully my H has tomorrow off. I'm letting DD do any and all craft projects she wants but she is still on hour 6 of TV time. I've decided our ambitious dinner will be omelets.
I'm tired but I feel better and better every day. I'm so in love with both kids. I was so scared to have number two but now I cannot imagine him not being here.
As for kitchens, I've bought two at yard sales. I paid $15 and $20 (upgraded to a really big one and gave the other one to a friend). I see them often enough, so I'd vote for used.
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Post by rungirlrun on Jul 25, 2016 16:51:04 GMT -5
Really over my parents constantly asking how I'm feeling and if baby is doing anything. The answer is I feel fine and I'm not due til Friday and since DS came a week late, I don't expect to have this baby anytime soon. I'm having zero contractions. Yes I know not knowing (and them possibly having to change their plane tickets home) is annoying but not much I can do.
Also, company (even good company) is annoying. During naptime, I just want to chill alone. I don't need other people talking (my parents find the need to read everything out loud that they are reading) and getting in my way.
Ok whine over - but I'd love to be able to relax for the few days I have left before baby #2 comes.
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Post by katelou on Jul 25, 2016 17:28:30 GMT -5
cavewmn I have no personal experience, but I have heard wear a tight sports bra, use cool compresses, and take a drying cold medicine like Sudafed. Good luck
I'm guessing to get my milk to dry up I need to just let them be?
I'm hoping it's because DH is gone but DS went from drinking 2oz every 3 hours to 1oz every 3 hours.
He didn't sleep well last night and so that means neither did I. 2 1/2 hours until DH gets home.
Re: drying up milk. I didn't have much milk to deal with this time (thank you, low supply!), but I did still have some discomfort. Wearing a sports bra that fits well, not too tight, helps, ice packs feel good and help relieve the pain a bit. If you feel like you just can't go any longer, express a little milk, just enough so that it takes the edge off. I've never tried, but cabbage leaves are said to help with the pain.
It takes some time, I hope it's not super painful for you.
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