So sorry about the illnesses and lack of sleep heartbot, Courtniko, @unicornofthesea, and abbeyd. I hope you and your LOs get some relief and much -needed sleep.
I have in my life been so happy to see spotting and be crabby! Come on, AF! wineallthetime, what's your status?
After being SIX days late and taking 8 tests, my period started! Whew! Have you taken a test all all??
Woo-hoo! So relieved for you! I'm not even late yet - period is for in 2-3 days. I always spot for a couple days before it starts, so I think it's coming.
I'm so annoyed right now, I know some of that is sleep deprivation so WWA16D? An Aunt has posted a jazzed up border/photoshop/snap chat type of picture of DH and DD1 from a wedding last month to Facebook. We don't put our kids on Facebook after 1,and said Aunt wasn't even at this wedding (not a family affair at all) I'm all WTF about it. Do I message her?
That is so odd! I would definitely ask her politely to take it down. If she doesn't, I believe you can report it and have fb take it down.
Post by wineallthetime on Oct 13, 2016 7:13:14 GMT -5
moleymole, How odd she put that up! I'm late to the party, but agree I'd politely explain that you don't post pictures on facebook and ask her to take it down.
I can count on one hand the number of times M has napped for over an hour. He is still getting up 3-4 times a night and I am absolutely exhausted. Getting him asleep is a 20-30 minute process (except at night he goes right down). I need a sleep magician to come teach my kid to sleep, because I am clearly failing.
Daycare has decided DD ready for potty training. Today was her first day. There are no online updates, and I really want to know how it is going. She is so friggen stubborn, I am scared that it was a complete failure. Also, one of the daycare teachers for DD told DH that she immediatly picked DD out as the strong willed/spirited child in her class. In some ways that makes me feel better that she is not the easiest kid, so me having a hard time parenting her is not just me. But then I wonder how much of it is my fault, and even if not all of it is my fault, how much will others judge. My aunt and uncle definitely judged when they visited, and that really hurt. But at the same time, I reallize that a lot of DD'S trates will serve her very well as an adult. At least that is what I tell myself. Sorry for the vent. I feel like that is all I post latley.
DD woke up 3 times last night and one of the times she was so hysterical it took me a good 15 minutes to calm her down. She also pooped 4 times yesterday so wondering if green beans upset her tummy.
Poor little lady. We just finished sweet potatoes so tonight we are trying peas or green beans.
Hopefully she feels better today
We did sweet potatoes and then green beans, too. He made faces at the green beans but still kept reaching for more, it was funny.
scotty138 that is so tough Are you planning to do some kind of sleep training soon? That's all I can think of that might help. Precious Little Sleep is an amazing resource: www.preciouslittlesleep.com/
I wasn't planning on sleep training, but I think it might be the only thing to help. I'm so damn tired. Thanks for the website, I'll check it out.
I can hear DS1 destroying his room while I'm feeding LO.
DD1 won't leave me alone when I'm feeding LO. I remind her every time that she needs to be quiet and at least half the times she just starts making these chirping type noises... drives me crazy. DD1 has been home with me all week and she's getting extra clingy. She keeps telling me she doesn't like DH. As in I'll say "why don't you play a game with dad?" and she just says she doesn't like him... not sure how much to step in because I don't want to sort of inflame the situation. She just wants to go with me while I feed LO and I don't want to make a big deal out of her words towards DH.
Daycare has decided DD ready for potty training. Today was her first day. There are no online updates, and I really want to know how it is going. She is so friggen stubborn, I am scared that it was a complete failure. Also, one of the daycare teachers for DD told DH that she immediatly picked DD out as the strong willed/spirited child in her class. In some ways that makes me feel better that she is not the easiest kid, so me having a hard time parenting her is not just me. But then I wonder how much of it is my fault, and even if not all of it is my fault, how much will others judge. My aunt and uncle definitely judged when they visited, and that really hurt. But at the same time, I reallize that a lot of DD'S trates will serve her very well as an adult. At least that is what I tell myself. Sorry for the vent. I feel like that is all I post latley.
That sucks that you're aunt and uncle were so judgey. I have to deal with that tsk-tsk stuff all the time from my in-laws. It's exhausting trying to be everything they want me to be so I just say f it.
All my brothers and sisters and their children are all varying forms of strong willed and loud. I think it's a contest sometimes to see who can be the loudest! :)That's why I'm so surprised my d is so mild. I look at her and think, c'mon fight me! Cry a little! Lol, what I'm trying to say is strong-willed isn't bad might just give you a few more headaches though...
I wasn't planning on sleep training, but I think it might be the only thing to help. I'm so damn tired. Thanks for the website, I'll check it out.
There is also a FB group if you search "Precious Little Sleep" and it's all very supportive. A lot of the women are for CIO (when it's appropriate) but, others prefer gentle methods and there is awesome advice. One of the few reasons I still lurk FB
Sorry you are having a tough time scotty138 I'm right there with you. 4-5 wakes a night and suddenly a rubbish napper too. Half an hour to get down for a half hour nap lately.
Another FB page I've recently just joined is a Wait It Out page. The one I joined is a NZ page but I'm sure there will be others. They're all about getting through the times gently with lots of support and trusting 'this too will pass'. Although lately I'm not so convinced!! ; )
Post by craftcrazymama on Oct 14, 2016 20:53:27 GMT -5
Courtniko I have a strong willed, 'spirited' child as well. DD1 is often picked as being a bit stand offish or bratish because she would never just to go to anyone, was and is always very firm on what she wants and when and if she doesn't want to do something there's no budging her. Add to that the fact she had the language from very little to say definitively what she wanted and it all seemed too much for lots of people to take. But I love it. She challenges me but she is also the most passionate and loyal child and I like that she's an out of the box kid. Relish your strong, spirited young lady. She will move mountains!
Happy Saturday, everyone! Hope you all have a nice weekend ahead of you. I'm going to try working from home today in my new home office setup. Hopefully I can get everything done before early afternoon and enjoy some of the day with LO.
My terrible sleeper spent last week at my parents and slept every night from 8-4. WTF. And my mom has to keep reminding me. He also didn't spit up much, so naturally she thinks I should stop bf and just pump. Let me think about it......no.
When we sold our house we put some money aside for a kitchen renovation at our new house. We are pricing things out and I can't believe what things cost. I'm hoping we can afford new countertops because tile is the worst.
When we sold our house we put some money aside for a kitchen renovation at our new house. We are pricing things out and I can't believe what things cost. I'm hoping we can afford new countertops because tile is the worst.
We want to renovate our new kitchen too. To save money we are looking into just refacing our current cabinets with new doors since the layout is fine. Would that be an option for you?
When we sold our house we put some money aside for a kitchen renovation at our new house. We are pricing things out and I can't believe what things cost. I'm hoping we can afford new countertops because tile is the worst.
We want to renovate our new kitchen too. To save money we are looking into just refacing our current cabinets with new doors since the layout is fine. Would that be an option for you?
Our cabinets are actually really nice. We are going to keep them as is except we are going to paint the island. We really need new countertops, back splash, a new gas range, sink, and flooring. I think the countertops and range will take the whole budget and the rest will have to come later.
The dog just woke up lo and everyone else is sleeping. So much for me napping. Damn dog! ðŸ˜
My cat keeps waking the baby. He stags away while the kids are loud, then the minute things quite down he meows for my attention. So this both means I get no alone time what so ever (like if DD does not follow me into the bathroom, then the cat does), and as soon as the baby starts falling asleep while with me he meows and wakes the baby. It is getting old. But I feel so guilty that he does not get enough attention.
We are getting pictures done today. My dad asked in front of my daughter if they were going to Photoshop a tooth in for my daughter and remarked that he Photoshops pictures to make people more attractive. Wth.
A missing tooth is so cute! Why would anyone want to hide something so age apporpriate?
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