Post by craftcrazymama on Sept 21, 2016 18:26:25 GMT -5
PDQ
After a tough few months in our family business we had a meeting with the accountant yesterday to discuss some cost cutting strategies. One of her big suggestions was to make our admin lady redundant. Because basically I can do what she's doing in half the time and get paid myself rather than paying her.
BUT, she is DH's best friend. And DH and his sister aren't speaking after a particularly ugly family drama so making her redundant will seem like we're just doing it to be vindictive. Plus this lady is really lovely with our kids and always buys them gifts and even has their pic as her screensaver (that bit is a bit weird I have to say). But, despite being a bit frosty with DH since he and his sister fell out, she seems to really like working for us and being a kind of extended family member.
I know it's totally the right move for the business but it's going to be read totally the wrong way. And I'm sure when the time comes she won't hold back in telling everyone that we chucked her. I hate HR matters!! It's part of why I got out of Corporate Management.
craftcrazymama, I'm so sorry for that situation. Sounds like it's really weighing on you and I hope everyone can handle it like adults.
abbeyd, we basically never have a choice in our pediatrician but I don't see a problem with having two pedis to weigh in on things. I might see if they want you to choose or if they're okay with rotating between two.
@pennygirl2013, I only pumped occasionally for DD1. It was such a nightmare, I'm really grateful that I get to SAH so BFing is easy but I would definitely have a hard time committing to pumping. You're doing great, whenever you choose to quit.
I keep going back and forth between quitting pumping. I've stopped talking to some "friends" because of the snide remarks they've made about BFing. So thankful for all of you on here who know that fed is best.
What kind of comments are you getting about breastfeeding? I get very upset with my SIL who always brags about having an oversupply.
Anyway, EPing for as long as you have is quite an accomplishment. No one can take that away from you. I know the struggle you are facing right now, and it is a tough decision. If you are unsure about quitting, could you drop a pump or two and see how you feel? Your supply may drop a bit, but you can always get it back up if you decide you aren't ready to give it up. I nursed or pumped only morning and night for a little while until I was ready to quit for good. With all my kids, I weaned very slowly to give myself time to process the end of breastfeeding/pumping. Whatever decision you make, baby girl will be fine!
I keep going back and forth between quitting pumping. I've stopped talking to some "friends" because of the snide remarks they've made about BFing. So thankful for all of you on here who know that fed is best.
I don't understand people who feel they have the right to make comments to other mothers like this. Even if you have a strong opinion one way or the other, it crosses some major social boundaries for me! Sorry pennygirl2013.
Post by scotty138 on Sept 22, 2016 14:17:52 GMT -5
DH has conference calls all day today and I can't get anything done. His office is just off of the kitchen and also has the washer and dryer in it. So no laundry, dishes, or vacuuming. We are leaving for the weekend tonight. So much to do!
Daycare said S should switch to medium flow nipples. I never switched with D. S is still spitting up a bunch. Is that a good idea? Replacing all will be $15? Why are they so expensive. The bottles only cost $18 for all six. :-p He takes 2-3 bottles at daycare. Should I get enough for all bottles (6) or just buy 4?
With the spit up it is not the best plan. My LC and pedi recommended we do slow flow because of reflux.
Is anyone doing swim lessons/water babies classes with their LOs? I'm thinking about enrolling both boys and going as a family. Am I crazy?
That sounds like a great idea! I will probably do one with DD in the spring. The boys are doing lessons now. The almost 4 year old is in a class and H does the class with the 2.5 year old.
Post by Courtniko on Sept 23, 2016 10:19:44 GMT -5
Yay for Friday.
DS slept terribly last night, I think he has his first cold. He was having trouble breathing because he was stuffy, and he was coughing and sneezing. Poor guy.
I am on 2 tests at work the beginning of next year, each 2 months long. One is where I work, and the other is in Cleveland. Yesterday during a meeting I learned that the Cleveland one got pushed back, and is now exactly the same dates as my other test. There is one guy that I am supposed to split the time with on the test that slipped (Cleveland), and he is the alternate for the test at our location. It is going to be a really rough few months. I would not mind getting out of a month long trip to Cleveland, but I feel awful if he ends up spending 2 months in Cleveland because of me. I need to stop stressing about this, but that is easier said than done.
Courtniko, that doesn't sound like it's your fault at all. I don't think you should be stressed about something you have no control over. Plus, Cleveland isn't that bad!
Courtniko, that doesn't sound like it's your fault at all. I don't think you should be stressed about something you have no control over. Plus, Cleveland isn't that bad!
Nothing against Cleveland! I have been there a few times. Though I would prefer to be there in a non winter month. It is more being away from my kids and husband for that long.
Omg. So I'm having a conversation with my husband about all the pressure I put on myself and how much I feel like I have to do and how I'm failing at everything and my expectations for myself are so high and he stopped me in the middle of my sentence to show me this cartoon he said described me perfectly. I'm dying. Any other perfectionists out there relate? Me in a nutshell. He said he saw it and immediately thought of me lol
Omg. So I'm having a conversation with my husband about all the pressure I put on myself and how much I feel like I have to do and how I'm failing at everything and my expectations for myself are so high and he stopped me in the middle of my sentence to show me this cartoon he said described me perfectly. I'm dying. Any other perfectionists out there relate? Me in a nutshell. He said he saw it and immediately thought of me lol
I hope everyone is having a good weekend! It's nice that it's finally cooling off. I love hanging out in the burbs and seeing people's fall decorations and the leaves on the ground. It's so cozy.
We're ordering pizza from the place my family's been ordering since I was a kid. I still have the number memorized lol.
Some candy corn later will definately keep me in the fall spirit.
Post by shananagins on Sept 24, 2016 19:44:16 GMT -5
okiemama, OMG I just laughed so hard at that cartoon that I stopped breathing!
@pennygirl2013, How awful
@ismellbooks, I tried to weigh myself and weigh MB right after and it's saying 21lbs. I feel like that can't be right?! I sat him on the scale and it said 19lbs. So I'm not sure. Either way, future linebacker babies unite
So enjoying the cooler weather! We had dinner at a local place and ate outside. So nice. I have zero business spending the money right now, but the breeze along with the housemade chocolate stout ice cream made it worth it!
There was a shooting at a mall about 45 minutes from my house and 5 people have been reported dead. I feel so sick. I keep thinking how sad I am that I will have to consider that this could happen even at a mall with DD. My heart hurts so bad.
This is awful. I'm sorry it's so close to you. Tragedies definitely hit harder after having kids. Sandy Hook happened when DS1 was not quite 2 months old. One of the little boys was named Jack, which is DS1's name. I couldn't handle it. I just watched news coverage and bawled.
I just saw that they think they caught the guy. I hope he pays dearly.
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