aggiebug, No to the RNP as well! It's me or no sleep...
I had this problem when I first brought M home and what dashook told me hit home and made me feel so much better. And now? I guess this is my FFTC..I don't even attempt to put her anywhere else at night. Yes, during the day I sometimes really just want to get some stuff done. But at night, I soak it all up. It's not going to be forever and I know before long I'm going to have to let her get used to sleeping somewhere else at night, but for now she's ok sleeping next to me. There is no better feeling than waking up to her stirring and having her calm as soon as she hears me tell her I'm here and feels me rub her back.
Post by sophiegrace on Dec 15, 2016 14:49:15 GMT -5
Let's do it ClassyMrsA. I think my goal for 2017 is to actually finally do this for myself. I've been putting it off for years.
Ohhh I'd be so salty too kleigh. I would really like to know what's being said in my house. I don't think I've ever asked (at least I can't remember) is your H fluent in Polish too?
So many hiccups dashook. They hit her last night as she was about to drift off to sleep and it ended up delaying bedtime an hour and a half because she got so mad.
Also been wondering about you and M @sarahwithanh! Hope everyone is doing well.
Post by ClassyMrsA on Dec 15, 2016 15:27:15 GMT -5
sophiegrace Ok! What master's programs are you looking at? I'm still thinking about my best options and what I'd need to do to go after the best one for when I have to go back to work in 3 years. Eta: I have a master's in elementary ed, but I have considered getting another one to give myself more options or maybe do some other certificate program to do something besides teach. I can't see myself being a very good elementary teacher and be the kind of mom I want to be.
sophiegrace Yes! English is his second language, he moved to the US from Poland when he was about 9-10 years old. His little sister (she's 13) was born here but she's fluent also.
tjanca22, so sorry for your loss. I hope YH is alright.
Okay so thank you all because it sounds like I'm definitely not the only one with a hiccuper!
Next question: anyone else with a BF ever have a poopless day? D usually has 1-2 big poops every day plus nearly all of her diapers have a tiny spot of it. She hasn't had an actual poop though since 2:30 yesterday and no tiny spot poops since 7:40 last night. She's still wetting plenty but it's just odd.
I'm wondering if maybe this is why she's been moody all day, though I didn't think BF babies necessarily got constipated. At what point would you be concerned or call the pedi?
Anyone else up for picking another show (a la This Is Us) or movie and watch and discuss?
If we do a movie we can choose to watch same day/time (like they do on Getting Knocked Up) or we can watch on our own time. If we do a show we can do a weekly episode thread or one binge watch thread.
dashook does she seem to be in pain? IIRC there is no need to worry for BF babies as long as there are plenty of wet diapers and she doesn't seem to be in pain/having tummy issues. Also I do remember there was a time when I had B the pedi told me to not be surprised if he went a bit without pooping. I just can't remember when that was. He was young so maybe it was around this time. But he had been going every day and then I remember it stopped like she said.
She isn't doing any movements that indicate pain to me, it's just that she seemed a little fussier than usual this morning and then had that complete breakdown at lunchtime. Usually she doesn't cry much at all, and if she does it's at night during her "witching hour." So of course my mind is connecting the two.
I gotta say though, she is passed out mighty peacefully on me right now after a big feed so who knows. Maybe I'll see if she's still overly fussy tomorrow and if so call the pedi.
Anyone else up for picking another show (a la This Is Us) or movie and watch and discuss?
If we do a movie we can choose to watch same day/time (like they do on Getting Knocked Up) or we can watch on our own time. If we do a show we can do a weekly episode thread or one binge watch thread.
If so, suggestions?
I think this sounds fun!
I'd love to do a movie together but realistically with the babies this young and schedules still not set, idk if everyone would be able to participate at the same time, so a weekly episode thread for a show might be better. I have no suggestions though because I am kinda bad at TV. The shows I watch are Survivor, SVU, Chicago PD, GOT, and Jeopardy, and I've never seen Gilmore Girls or This Is Us.
@sarahwithanh That sure sounds like a lot to keep up with. Do whatever it is that you need to do to stay sane right now. Having a newborn is rough as it is and to add all those specialists and appts to the mix is that much more stressful and work. I'm glad you are all surviving and that Monty is still doing well home!!
Post by goldenlove3 on Dec 15, 2016 18:24:14 GMT -5
dashook My pediatrician said that some babies go days or even a week without pooping (is like to meet this baby). As long as it's not pebble poop and they're eating and peeing, it's fine. I think I also read somewhere than if they're not pooping, it could mean their bodies are using the milk efficiently so there is no waste.
dashook My pediatrician said that some babies go days or even a week without pooping (is like to meet this baby). As long as it's not pebble poop and they're eating and peeing, it's fine. I think I also read somewhere than if they're not pooping, it could mean their bodies are using the milk efficiently so there is no waste.
Yes. DS1 went 9 days without pooping once and the pediatrician said what you said, that his body is just really efficient at using the milk. As long as he was still having wet diapers they weren't concerned.
Post by cookswithwine9 on Dec 15, 2016 18:44:20 GMT -5
O use to get hiccups after nursing and a diaper change. I decided to reverse the order I was doing things. I now change his diaper before nursing him, so he can stay nice and sleepy afterwards. I also noticed this seriously reduced the amount he gets hiccups.
H stayed out too long at a happy hour last week so he said he owed me. I cashed in today! My mom and I went to get pedicures, lunch and did some Christmas shopping. It was so nice! My toes needed it!
AW: I wanted to take those monthly pics with the stickers on the onesies. It's harder to do than it looks! I think his mad face is so cute *poof*
Post by ClassyMrsA on Dec 15, 2016 18:59:40 GMT -5
dashook Thanks for asking about the poop. We are on day 3 of no poop. She doesn't seem fussier than usual. I think I remember with Lillian this happened as well and the dr said up to 10 days inbetween was normal as long as everything else was fine. But I was still wondering if it was ok at this point.
Post by ClassyMrsA on Dec 15, 2016 20:45:58 GMT -5
2 hours into my evening alone. We've had dinner, Lillian is watching Monsters University again, Lilah is in the swing, and I finally ordered our Christmas cards. Only 1 hour until bedtime. My biggest fear is that Lilah will cry while I'm putting Lillian in her bed and that Lillian will decide to take forever to go to sleep. Hopefully since she basically skipped her nap it will be fast and I hope I can use the swing to keep Lilah happy. I'm already ready to be in bed with the baby, a cup of tea, and a movie meant for people over the age of 10.
ClassyMrsA, how did bedtime go? I've had to go solo during the evening a few times so far and thankfully it's been okay each time. I'm nervous about tomorrow, it's my first time flying solo from sun up to sun down. Tomorrow is a shift day for DH and I'm nervous all hell will break loose!
My mom gave MH and I a night out. Ok it was an hour for dinner but the first kid-free time we've had in 6-weeks and that's pretty cool. I was really hesitant, not that I didn't think she could handle it but handling all these kids is a tall order, especially with the twins tending to cluster. But she insisted, so we went for it.
OMG when we walked in the door. I would describe her face as happy panic. Basically she was in a good mood but at the same time kind of like oh shitting the situation. Turns out the twins took turns crying (mostly J) for the entire hour.
OH! And MHs new boss and her boss were laid off and they are doing some restructuring. It will either be a great opportunity for him (they are building up the ATL team, shifting away from NYC) or losing the two people who were advancing his promotion will be an issue. So that's a nice new level of uncertainty for us to deal with.
ClassyMrsA, how did bedtime go? I've had to go solo during the evening a few times so far and thankfully it's been okay each time. I'm nervous about tomorrow, it's my first time flying solo from sun up to sun down. Tomorrow is a shift day for DH and I'm nervous all hell will break loose!
Not great, but not as bad as it could have been. Lillian was crazy and Lilah started crying. So I ended up lying on the floor next to Lillian's crib, nursing Lilah. Took about 20 minutes, but she's out now and I'm in bed with my snack and watching Love Actually. I had a moment where I thought she wasn't going to settle and I'd end up bringing her into my bed, but it worked out. Lilah is not quite out yet, but she's close. DH owes me big time. MNO with the baby isn't exactly equivalent. Plus, he still owes me from his trip to Nebraska in September.
Post by ClassyMrsA on Dec 15, 2016 23:00:44 GMT -5
So...Facebook picture oh DH and friend drinking beer at the movies got me feeling salty AF. He's out for 4.5 hrs drinking beer at the movies while I'm at home with a whiny toddler and baby who keeps crying. Everyone is calm/asleep now. It wasn't horrible, but in what universe could I do that? Sigh.
starbuck27, I really hope the restructuring is a positive thing for YH! waitwhat, LT because they got it fixed and good thing you caught it! I hope LO settles down nicely for you now.
So I think our cat is having his final curtain call tonight. H is at the emergency vet with him right now and they're doing an xray of his stomach because the vet thinks she felt a mass. But basically he has been still and non-responsive since like 4 pm and it doesn't look good.
It's 12:45 and I haven't slept yet tonight because H keeps calling me to help him make decisions about what tests to do and how much we can spend on this. I feel awful because that cat has been driving me BSC lately and I don't think I've been very kind to him. Ugh. Tomorrow is going to be a long day regardless of what happens because both of us are going to be exhausted.
Okay as soon as I hit post on that last one MH called me. They're putting the old guy down tonight. I'm sad and feeling guilty AF for basically ignoring him the last 4 weeks. This sucks you guys 😢
dashook I'm so sorry. It's always sad to lose a pet.
waitwhat We had a similar, but less short lived thing happen when we were in Colorado. 3 years ago, there was a super cold snap where it got down into the negatives. So I get home from work and my townhouse was like 60*. Turns out the gas for our area was out. They didn't fix it until the middle of the next day. Our thermostat said our house got down to 32*. We were under like 3 comforters, in our cold weather clothes, and had the electric blanket out. On top of that, our buildings boiler burst so we didn't have hot water for three days. It was...not pleasant. Glad your heat is working again!
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