Post by dizzycooks on Oct 19, 2016 13:10:18 GMT -5
@pinktarten9 that sounds terrible. I'm sorry about your kitty. I also hope pics go beautifully! thebanich have you looked into wic programs or food subsidies? There's a program here where you can pay $15 (I think) and get a big bag of fruit/vegs and maybe some meat. I'll try to find a link. I think it's a national program and I think it's open to anyone. Oatmeal is great for your milk supply and cheap to boot! Can I ask if it's daycare that's causing the stress? I hope you can find a solution that would work for you. Let us know if we can help brainstorm other ideas
Post by crimsonandclover on Oct 19, 2016 13:41:17 GMT -5
pinktartan9, I'm so sorry about your cat. How traumatizing!! Growing up we had a cat who died naturally but very unexpectedly, but it was in her sleep so not dramatic like you described. Losing a pet is so hard.
@pinktartan so sorry about your kitty. thebanich ugh we have been there. Literally less than no pot to piss in and everything so finely balanced. The stress and anxiety was incredible. I hope that you guys are able to find some way through soon. I ended up selling a bunch of stuff to get some cash going to get us through. It meant we had one car for a while. It sucked but less than some of the other possibilities. Also I listened to a lot of Dave Ramsey on the radio. It was helpful to be reminded that little decisions can accumulate into big results. Anyway will be thinking of you.
I just got a call from the ENT'S office. As long as I go to get my blood work done tomorrow morning, I can have my tonsils out Friday. This means I need to get out of the house early tomorrow, so that I can get back in time to take S to school. And I have to find someone to drive me to/from the hospital and watch the kids. This is very short notice.
LMAO. This is why DD doesn't crawl. I put her down with nothing around her except a toy she wanted just a little out of reach. She tried to get it but it was too far so she complained at me and is now happily playing with her toes. She is breezy as they come.
LMAO. This is why DD doesn't crawl. I put her down with nothing around her except a toy she wanted just a little out of reach. She tried to get it but it was too far so she complained at me and is now happily playing with her toes. She is breezy as they come.
This is the baby equivalent of: This show on TV sucks. Where's the remote? Oh, all the way across the room? ... ... ... Maybe the show's not so bad after all.
Post by NellieOleson on Oct 20, 2016 9:18:28 GMT -5
I had an appointment for a massage next week - finally getting to use the gift certificate H got me for Mother's Day. Unfortunately the spa I was going to BLEW UP yesterday. WTF?! I guess there was a gas leak, the building was excavated, and immediately after that a huge explosion. Luckily, no one was killed, but 8 people were injured. So crazy.
Anyway. Things are busy over here, so I've been lurking, but not get a chance to post as much as I'd like. My H finished that Kia commercial on Tuesday, and has no other work booked, so it looks like he'll be around for awhile. It's great having him here more, but it's a hard adjustment sometimes, too. Of course a new job could come up at any time, or he could be off work until January- who knows?! Did I ever mention how much I love his job? Haha. But, he got to go to the zoo with us yesterday, and tomorrow we are going to the pumpkin patch. I'm really happy he gets to join us for some of these activities - Dd1 gets bummed out that Daddy works so much.
kelltothekell - awesome sleeping by your dd! Mine is sleeping worse than ever these days. Why baby, why??
thebanich - girl, that blows. I hate phases like that. It's so crushing and discouraging. It sounds like you are taking steps to help yourselves out, and hopefully things turn around sooner than later. It will get better!
valie - my dd1 was the exact same way. She was a content, good-natured baby, and still is that way as a toddler. (Well, as much as a two-year-old can be... )
nikiswimr - Woohoo! Have fun! Good luck with pumping- I'm sure it will work out fine. Have a glass of wine for us!
kcrkcs - I never realized that babies in life jackets were pretty much the cutest thing in the world. Adorable!
Oh, and dd2 is going through a crazy separation anxiety phase right now... and I can't wait until it's over. SUCH a mama's girl. It's the biggest tragedy when I walk out of the room to pour a cup of coffee or something. Get it together baby! Mommy will be back in about 15 seconds!
Post by mrsoscarfelix on Oct 20, 2016 10:31:38 GMT -5
So it's been a hot second but life has finally calmed down - somewhat. I mean does it ever really calm down? I have been crazy busy lately and I hate that I have been gone from here for so long ! This summer was like a crazy blur of events - September I was out of town nearly every weekend, work has been insane, and of course F is a crazy 9 month old who is always ALWAYS on the move. She already has SIX teeth and is free-standing all on her own.
I am so glad to be back and I am going to try my best and get updated on you all. I expect to be around MUCH more often! I can't be believe how quickly time has flown and how big all of our littles are!
I know I see a good handful of you on social media but I'll put in a pic of F for an update!
Post by NellieOleson on Oct 20, 2016 10:45:22 GMT -5
Omg. Day 2 of my H being home and it's already driving me effing nuts. I know he thinks I'm nagging him, but he seriously does such stupid shit sometimes that it needs to be addressed. For example, he just had both dd2's at the table for breakfast while I took a shower, but didn't give dd2 anything to eat. Not a big deal, but I did ask if he fed her anything. Right after that he takes dd1 down from the table and carries her into her room to get her pajamas off because they have oatmeal on them. He leaves dd2 sitting in her highchair in the dining room all by herself. She's not strapped in or anything, and is totally alone out there. Wtf? It just seems logical to me that you bring the baby with you, or at least put her on the floor?? Or tell me she's out there so I can grab her?? Uuughhhh.
Post by sjames2015 on Oct 20, 2016 11:08:48 GMT -5
NellieOleson I am about to be in the same position. H will be home really late tonight or tomorrow morning with no work scheduled till January. I'm not ready for him to be home messing everything up.
Post by dizzycooks on Oct 20, 2016 14:10:02 GMT -5
So what's for dinner lately? My girls requested pancakes. Dh hates pancakes for dinner, but we are having it anyway. If I had motivation I'd make he and I something yummy for after they go to bed, but I don't think I have it in me.
Post by chimomma19 on Oct 20, 2016 14:48:52 GMT -5
I'm off with H today myself. I'm on the couch (awaiting my mc. It's been hrs since I've taken my meds and nothing is happening ugh) and DH is playing video games. It's soooooooooo cold here. I have two blankets and two dogs on me.
When I got home from my two-week work trip, I had forgotten how oblivious DH could be - and then I was quickly reminded. But oh! It was so nice to forget
He tries really hard though so he gets lots of points for that
Can I pile on to the DH complaints? 😳 I'm out of town with DD. He is home with DS. DS has not gotten to sleep before 9pm all week. When I'm home and on my own every night I have both kids asleep by 7:30pm most nights. DS NEEDS his sleep but H doesn't make bedtime a priority. It makes me ragey. 😡
Post by NellieOleson on Oct 20, 2016 17:01:22 GMT -5
scorpioscuba - that would make me ragey, too! I'm a big believer in bedtime routines and consistency. A random night of staying up late to hang out with dad, sure, but all week long? I'd be very unhappy.
Are you enjoying this PNW weather? Yesterday was lovely, but today is rainy rainy rainy.
Post by scorpioscuba on Oct 20, 2016 17:03:46 GMT -5
NellieOleson, I'm loving the rainy overcast weather!!! 😜 it's fun to dress DD in all the warm cozy clothes I rarely get to use at home. Coming from AZ I kinda get sick of seeing the sun all the time.
I am an asshole and I realized what my problem with life is... I am used to people accepting what I say as fact and not arguing with me. I am the boss. I am the trainer/instructor/coach I essentially have the answers and run the program... at work (which is at least half of my life). Then I get into my personal life and I find it extremely frustrating when my decisions etc. get questioned. My husband and mom just can't let things go either so they prod me right to the breaking point. Then I am a bitch and then I feel bad and then we start the cycle over. I am not sure how to change this. It's really bringing a lot of blech into my life though and I need to definitely rearrange my attitude. I think it wasn't so bad when I wasn't exhausted because them not just listening the first time wasn't so frustrating. Anyway I fully recognize this is my problem not anyone else's, just venting. #vacationhasbeenrough
I have to be at the hospital (on the opposite end of the city) at 6:30 in the morning. My dad is going to drop me off, my SIL is watching the midgets, and depending when I'm discharged, I'm not sure who's picking me up. To make SIL's life easier I'm going to tell her that S can play video games or whatever tomorrow. I'm also going to pre-made his lunch. My house is still a mess. I haven't had a minute to think since Friday. And H hasn't been as helpful as usual.
I have to be at the hospital (on the opposite end of the city) at 6:30 in the morning. My dad is going to drop me off, my SIL is watching the midgets, and depending when I'm discharged, I'm not sure who's picking me up. To make SIL's life easier I'm going to tell her that S can play video games or whatever tomorrow. I'm also going to pre-made his lunch. My house is still a mess. I haven't had a minute to think since Friday. And H hasn't been as helpful as usual.
That is so crazy! Good luck!
Getting tonsils out as an adult is pretty hardcore. I need to do mine as well, but have to wait until I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do you have someone to help out for a while? The first ENT I saw (while I was still working) said I would need to plan on taking two weeks off work to recover.
ETA: Like I hope you at least have someone to take S to school all next week. I don't think you're going to be up to walking him yourself.
I have to be at the hospital (on the opposite end of the city) at 6:30 in the morning. My dad is going to drop me off, my SIL is watching the midgets, and depending when I'm discharged, I'm not sure who's picking me up. To make SIL's life easier I'm going to tell her that S can play video games or whatever tomorrow. I'm also going to pre-made his lunch. My house is still a mess. I haven't had a minute to think since Friday. And H hasn't been as helpful as usual.
That is so crazy! Good luck!
Getting tonsils out as an adult is pretty hardcore. I need to do mine as well, but have to wait until I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do you have someone to help out for a while? The first ENT I saw (while I was still working) said I would need to plan on taking two weeks off work to recover.
ETA: Like I hope you at least have someone to take S to school all next week. I don't think you're going to be up to walking him yourself.
I'm covered until Wednesday. He doesn't have school tomorrow, and H takes him Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday I'm on my own. I might have to walk him. Unless *maybe* my sister is off work.
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