C's been up every hour so far tonight. I've been up with him for the past hour and it's not looking like he will go back down in time for me to go back to bed, so I'm up for the day at 3am.
The cat pooped 4 times all over the house yesterday. Once on our shag area rug in the family room. MH rolled it up & put it out on the curb - there was no salvaging it. We are going to try to find her a new home today. I'm really sad.
Post by expatmama11 on Oct 11, 2016 4:34:06 GMT -5
geners Oh no! I had such big hopes for you that you guys had turned a corner in the sleep problems. So sorry about your kitty. I really hope your day gets better.
I'm currently waiting for Cam to get up from his nap so we can try to make it to play date today. It's so funny to me that the days we have something going on he chooses to nap longer. He almost always naps for 40 minutes to 1 hour. We are at 1hr15min now.
Life here has actually been pretty good. We were busy this weekend and have something going on the next several weekends. It definitely makes it a lot easier being here. I also found out we have a new mom coming to our compound soon that has a 14 month old. So happy to finally have another baby here as a neighbor!!
geners so sorry about your kitty. Did they tell you how long it might take for the meds to work? Maybe you can find a temporary home until then? I'm traveling today, but should be back by my regular work end time. I just hate leaving my house before dark. A hasn't had a fever since Saturday night and he's doing well on the antibiotics. I'm hopeful that we'll know if/when he has another ear infection. I would prefer that we not get to crisis point again.
geners so sorry about your kitty. Did they tell you how long it might take for the meds to work? Maybe you can find a temporary home until then? I'm traveling today, but should be back by my regular work end time. I just hate leaving my house before dark. A hasn't had a fever since Saturday night and he's doing well on the antibiotics. I'm hopeful that we'll know if/when he has another ear infection. I would prefer that we not get to crisis point again.
They did say it could be a few days to a week; I just honestly don't know if I have it in me to ride it out and see if anything changes - yesterday was day 3 of the meds and one of the worst days we've had with her since all of this started. Our house is getting destroyed. I didn't even get to hold C or play with him at all last night until I nursed at bedtime because I was cleaning from the moment I walked in the door. We are going to try to place her with family (MIL thinks FIL, MH's aunt or MIL's best friend will take her in, even knowing what is going on with her) so that if we can get her better, it could be temporary and we could bring her back - or at the very least I could see her when I wanted to. MIL, her friend & FIL are coming up to spend time with C while MH works from home tomorrow, so if one of them agrees to take her we could do it then and not have to wait. It breaks my heart even writing that but the situation is just unmanageable at this point.
Thanks guys for letting me vent about this stuff here, I know I am a broken record at this point. I know things will get better, I'm just really ready for that to be now. I think it just feels extra tough today because we had a decent weekend on both fronts, so we were thinking maybe we'd turned a corner, and then yesterday was a disaster.
geners I'm so sorry you had a rough night last night. Hopefully it was just a minor set back and tonight is better. Hopefully family can take your kitty so you can see her like you said. You really did all you could for her, and maybe the meds will help soon but honestly I would have probably looked for a new home even before now so that really shows how much you love and care for her. I'm sorry you are so stressed out about it and maybe this will alleviate some of that stress. I really hope she gets better and that you find a home for her that you can be comfortable with and know that she's getting all of the love and care like you gave her. Big (((hugs))) and vent away any time you need to.
We were out of town over the weekend, busy busy busy. It was mostly good, some bad, some just ugh I feel like I've been drowning this last week. DH is struggling. His ability to cope is nil and his anxiety and guilt (mostly imagined, blaming his Catholic/school upbringing ) is bad. He said he is going to find someone to talk to (originally in August) but that hasn't happened yet. I asked him to make it a priority this week. I hope he does. I'm worried about my little family, and at the same time so happy they are mine. None of us slept last night. I really need tonight to be better.
Between a few of my "friends" on facebook and people in my 8-5pm life I feel like I am trapped in the Twilight Zone. I just don't see how this can be reality. I can't elaborate much on here about the work stuff, because internet, but just know that it is so, so far outside of the realm of reality. I am just flabbergasted.
I would really rather be home with my temper tantrum throwing 11.5 month old. He is making more sense than anyone else at this point.
We were out of town over the weekend, busy busy busy. It was mostly good, some bad, some just ugh I feel like I've been drowning this last week. DH is struggling. His ability to cope is nil and his anxiety and guilt (mostly imagined, blaming his Catholic/school upbringing ) is bad. He said he is going to find someone to talk to (originally in August) but that hasn't happened yet. I asked him to make it a priority this week. I hope he does. I'm worried about my little family, and at the same time so happy they are mine. None of us slept last night. I really need tonight to be better.
So very many hugs, byjove! I hope your H will get the ball rolling on getting some help, and I hope tonight is much much better for you all
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Post by obscurereference on Oct 11, 2016 13:44:12 GMT -5
geners Sorry about your cat I hope she improves and you can take her back if that's what you want. Sorry about the ongoing sleep issues as well.
byjove I hope your H can find someone he can talk to. It must be so hard for him and of course everything then is so hard for you. I hope things improve soon for you guys.
Man you all need some sleep! We should all get together and you all sleep and I will look after all the babies all night!
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Post by obscurereference on Oct 11, 2016 13:45:37 GMT -5
It was so nice out this morning. We were outside all morning. I feel like a new woman. I really hope this weather change is for good. I'm tired of being inside so much!
geners Sorry about your cat I hope she improves and you can take her back if that's what you want. Sorry about the ongoing sleep issues as well.
byjove I hope your H can find someone he can talk to. It must be so hard for him and of course everything then is so hard for you. I hope things improve soon for you guys.
Man you all need some sleep! We should all get together and you all sleep and I will look after all the babies all night!
@tifga, that is great! Feeling like you are being heard and someone cares is more than half the battle. obscurereference, two thumbs up here and thank you
It's TuesdayOct 11, 2016 17:52:53 GMT -5via mobile
Post by obscurereference on Oct 11, 2016 17:52:53 GMT -5
So two things. 1) the littles' Halloween costumes came today! They are so cute and DS just lit up when he saw the fire truck. 2) I tried DD1's first pair of shoes on the baby and I'm not sure she'll be able to wear them......her feet are huge!!
Post by HelgaHuffle on Oct 11, 2016 17:54:59 GMT -5
byjove all the hugs to you! I hope he makes some calls this week.
geners Sorry about your kitty. I hope it improves.
Sleep has still been crappy here, but last night was extra bad for a few hours. I'm pretty sure that R is getting his canines. That could explain the extreme grumpiness. Sleep always sucks so it probably has nothing to do with that lol.
H is on vacation this week. I'm babysitting my friend's 3 year old for the next 3 days. I'm tired already. H finally fixed the swing set and it hasn't been as hot. So at least they can run around outside.
Oh dear. Margs has all the feels tonight, mostly of the melt down variety. After 3 melt downs in a row, I look over to see her chewing on one of Clara's toys she's not supposed... which she knows she's not supposed too... so I made an eh-eh sound, she startled and looked at me, and I said Margaret, you can't chew on that. And with the dinosaur tail still in her mouth she became hysterical. Biggest pout face. I am an evil mom and laughed because it was so adorable. She knew! Lol
But phew. She's down. This was a rough evening, full of toddlerdom. Not ready!
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Post by salemkitty on Oct 11, 2016 21:01:37 GMT -5
kida Thanks for thinking of me. I'm here. We just got home from a trip to the mountains. We took the 3 yo to a Peppa pig live show. He had a blast. We are home now but work has me super busy. I hope you and your family are holding up as well as can be expected. ❤️❤️❤️
geners I'm sorry about your kitty and C not sleeping. When Hobs was really having a lot of trouble Colic Calm helped get us through. We used it with the Zantac. Then went to the colic calm only. He only needs it now occasionally if I eat the wrong thing. I gave 1ml at night after the first wake up. I hope things improve soon!!!
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Post by RoLoMa on Oct 11, 2016 22:03:21 GMT -5
This kid's top 2 teeth have both just barely poked through the gums. He has been basically a disaster so I really hope they come the rest of the way in soon.
Also, I feel like a terrible mom. It is supposed to be chillier the next two days and I haven't bought M a winter hat yet. They go outside twice a day at daycare. I guess I'll put him in his jacket with a hood and call it good. He won't leave a hat on anyway.
Also, I just realized that the hat I've bought for EG doesn't have straps to hold it on so I anticipate plenty of struggle getting her to keep it on. Hm.
Also, I just realized that the hat I've bought for EG doesn't have straps to hold it on so I anticipate plenty of struggle getting her to keep it on. Hm.
We are planning to get one with velcro this weekend but of course he knows how to undo velcro so I am sure it will just be a battle we have to fight this winter. We bought some inexpensive ones to pass this week and once I put his hood up he left it alone. For some reason, he won't pull his hood off.
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