My H woke C up super early. He needed a towel that he left in his room and did a poor job of sneaking in to get it. Luckily, he just let C hangout with him while he got ready and even gave him breakfast so I could stay in bed. I never fell back asleep but it was still nice. When my H left, C played in our room for a while so I didnt get out of bed. It was still only 5:30 so eff that. Now I am ready to get out of bed and C has fallen back asleep beside me, so I am trapped. I also get the feeling that this means no nap this afternoon which kind of sucks because I get most of my chores done then.
Morning. So my sinus infection gave me pink eye apparently. I'm really over being sick! Currently sitting at the OB for my GD test. I hope Monday is gentle on everyone else.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Dec 19, 2016 8:59:01 GMT -5
Booo for sleep issues and sickness!!
I'm here but not completely here, ya know? I only have to come into the office 4 days this week (working from home Friday) but the Monday feels are still here. I also have to do new hire orientation for 2 people this morning which makes it worse.
Post by erinshelley21 on Dec 19, 2016 9:43:13 GMT -5
I'm feeling very grumpy today.
At lunch I'm going to run and get the rest of our gift cards that we need for Christmas. We need 7 which will total $250. I already have 3, so really the total amount of money needed for just this one Christmas gathering is $325. I think this is why I'm grumpy. It's DH's "extra" family that he wants to treat like the other family. I would love to too, but we are not made of money. By the time you add in cards and food, this get together alone costs us $400. Let's not forget the fact that we have 5 other nieces and nephews and 5 other parents (our biological and step). Oh, and our own kid with another one on the way. I just need to prepare for this better next year because DH will end up sacrificing his own presents for it and that's not fair to him.
I was happier last year when I put together a $10 gift for each of the 9 kids at this party and DH didn't have a freaking clue.
Packing today since we leave tomorrow. We are going to have a very full car. If we were going straight to our parents it wouldn't be as bad since they have some baby stuff but since we're stopping at SILs first we have to bring everything. SIL and BIL want to have kids eventually so some day this trip will get easier haha
I need to write out a to-do list for the week and prioritize. Im really worried I wont get everything finished. My house is a disaster zone and I dont want to go away, even for one night, and return to a mess. Cleaning and purging alone could distract me all week so I need to make sure that I remember to wrap all the gifts and make sure everything is organized for spending the night at MIL's. Oh, and Ive got 2 ultrasounds (one is the fetal echo) on Thursday so that day is pretty much a write off because they at 9am and 2pm and not close to home.
This phase of tantruming over EVERYTHING needs to end. I have no sanity left. Also, he has recently decided to stop listening to me almost entirely. It has been... Challenging.
Its so tough to discipline/correct an 18m old. I never know what is age appropriate. Too firm, or not firm enough? WHO KNOWS.
Hi everyone. Omg I have so busy lately and going crazy with preparing for baby. I feel an intense nesting urge and get anxious about how much is left to do.
So far, ive unpacked almost all the boxes from our move last month, I've met and hired a doula, build my a decent start to a cloth diaper stash and sewed 8 diapers with my mom yesterday. They are way too much work and the material is too expensive so I think that's it for that project. Lol
She is finishing the nursey curtains today for me.
I feel like every weekend before baby is busy for us and I won't have any time with my husband. It's really freaking me out. I need more time!
Post by kristhegirl on Dec 19, 2016 11:29:41 GMT -5
My cat woke me up this morning because she is a jerk. Luckily my toddler slept a little later than usual, but I'm still dragging.
Got the "to be mailed" gifts all packaged yesterday and my husband is dropping them off today (I love USPS.com! No waiting in line to post things!) and all the other gifts for local gatherings wrapped, too.
I was going to wrap my husband's stuff when Elena naps, but I already feel the siren call of napping, myself.
I feel like as soon as I hit 3rd tri on Friday that my belly has just inflated to max capacity. I have felt big and round for a while but now I have that super stretched out, firm all over roundness.
I realized this morning that I have just a little over 2 months to go since I will probably be scheduled to deliver around the 3rd or 4th of March. Holy crap.
Oh Monday. ~hugs~ to you all. So you guys know, I think you are all doing amazing prepping for this huge change of life. !
I really have to take it easy. My doc informed me that my belly feeling hard all over is probably contractions. She thoroughly freaked me out. I REALLY don't want to end up in the hospital before the new year So, the twins and I are hanging out in the livingroom watching TV and I'm just going to stay down as much as they will let me. So many things to do... definitely need to not do those things ><
We did look at an apartment over the weekend that has a den. That would give us the extra space we need so now I just get to watch prices. On apartment is in the same complex, one is the same distance from my dh's work, but is larger, and the last is in walking distance, but still tiny.
I actually had a pleasant morning calling insurance. We're covered for next year, I'm canceling our old policy, and the frightening $4,600 claim is taken care of. I thought that was for my DH's sleep apnea study, but it was actually for the Cystic Fibrosis test he had to take after I tested positive. Both tests were free, but had to go through insurance first, it just showed up 9 months later, and that was a huge amount. But we won't get a bill, so it's fine.
Next on my list is bitching out the company that hasn't billed me for 9 months on his machine. Even though we recently came into possession of a next to new, free sleep apnea machine that he could use, but he's been using the non-paid for one for 9 months so...
And my TMI for the day... my boobs are leaking already. Yay...
Mine have also started doing this. So far I think it is just at night, but that's also the only time I'm not wearing a bra so they could be leaking all day, who knows.
And my TMI for the day... my boobs are leaking already. Yay...
Mine have also started doing this. So far I think it is just at night, but that's also the only time I'm not wearing a bra so they could be leaking all day, who knows.
Oh they are doing it all day. I can feel the tingle every so often throughout the day. In the shower yesterday I could squeeze them and see them leaking...
obi - I am with you on disciplining at this age. My DD is 21 months. We're still trying to figure out what is the best thing to do. Sometimes, I just want to laugh because the tantrum is so ridiculous.
We spent the weekend bundled up indoors due to the crazy wind chill and survived. I wasn't sure how we would handle being stuck indoors, but no major meltdowns occurred.
Post by erinshelley21 on Dec 19, 2016 13:09:15 GMT -5
The remaining gift cards have been purchased. The good news is that transaction will give me quite a bit in rewards for old navy so there's that.
My sciatic is acting up again. I struggled getting through the grocery store. Thankfully my mil gave me a massage cushion for a chair last night for Christmas so I'm hanging out on that before I go back to work for a few.
obi - I am with you on disciplining at this age. My DD is 21 months. We're still trying to figure out what is the best thing to do. Sometimes, I just want to laugh because the tantrum is so ridiculous.
We spent the weekend bundled up indoors due to the crazy wind chill and survived. I wasn't sure how we would handle being stuck indoors, but no major meltdowns occurred.
I know what you mean! Its so funny when he is trying to carefully lay down and flail. He wants to look so pissed off and distressed but also doesnt want to hurt himself haha. We call it full body engagement when he gets down and flings his limbs all over. The best thing I have found is to just ignore his tantrums. They are really short if we pay him no mind. I just never know what to do when I say "no" and he keeps on doing whatever it was. Like climbing on the coffee table, pinching, or throwing things. I try to be firm, but not angry. I explain why it is a no, and try to be expressive with my face (ouch that hurts + pouting for ex). Time outs just are not on his radar yet either. I think its just a matter of constantly saying "no" like a broken record until they can communicate/understand at a level where the correction or discipline can go further and actually work. Usually he just laughs in my face because he doesn't get it.
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