Tick tock Tuesday.

[aggiebug]

Back to reality here with H off to work. What's up ladies?

[aggiebug]

H is off to work after a 10 vacation, DD has a hold with a wicked cough that both affected her sleep and is making her miserable this morning. She is both happy and whiney oh toddlers. DS had a rougher night than usual so we are all a bit slower going today. Add in the cold rainy weather and I predict lots of shows and cuddles today.

[dashook]

waitwhat LT for commiseration. While last night was marginally better, D has been really tough the past few nights and I am also thinking growth spurt. Joy.

[LizInFL]

Morning!

My H also went back to work this morning after 2 weeks off. I just got a shower (yay!) and am trying to get motivated. It's rainy here so we may do some errands and then go harass my parents for a bit.

[shedreamsincolor]

Morning ladies. Sorry I have been so MIA. It has been a rough 2 weeks with all the illness and I feel like we're *finally* turning a corner. Thank god! Back to reality today with DH back to work. January/February are by far his two busiest months with coaching so I really need to look at the next few weeks and ask family for help when I need it. Single parenting is no joke - I am in awe of you danib and (IIRC) cheshie6 that you guys do this with regularity. Had a talk with DH last night about him cutting down to a part time teaching schedule once DS1 is in school. I work two jobs and it's just a lot even without taking the kids into consideration. Really hoping we can work out the numbers!!!

[ClassyMrsA]

We didn't have a bad night exactly but we've had a really rough morning. Both girls were asleep by 9, which was nice, but Lilah woke up at 3:20 to eat. Which would be fine normally, but it was when DH was getting up to take mil to the airport so, instead of a quick nurse and back to sleep, the activity woke her up all the way. I went back to sleep around 5...Lillian came in at 5:55. I got a cat nap while she had breakfast, but I'm tired. On top of that, both have been incredibly fussy. Lots of screaming for the first hour and a half of my day. I may have lost my shit a little. It's 9:30 and I finally had breakfast, the baby is asleep again, and Lillian is quietly playing and watching MLP. Deep breaths.

Going to the park in a few. Completely missed my walk this morning between the weird sleep and screaming. Trying to decide if I want to walk after lunch or just do 2 miles this evening with DH. Hmm... Also have to go to the store after I pick up DH from work. Hopefully we'll have an easy bedtime tonight and DH and I can go to bed early.

[dashook]

ClassyMrsA that sounds rotten. All the coffee for you!

Speaking of coffee I'm about to dunk some chocolate chip cookies in mine. Next week is when my diet starts

[ClassyMrsA]

shedreamsincolor Glad to hear everyone is feeling better! DH had to go back to work yesterday, too. I can't imagine if DH coached on top of teaching. Teaching already takes up so much time outside of school hours. I hope you guys can figure out something that works better.

waitwhat I know the growth spurt you're talking about. It coincides with a developmental leap as well, right? Lillian hit that at about 9 weeks and it was insane. I'm hoping when Lilah hits it, it won't be as bad. Hope it's short lived and he goes back to long stretches for you!

aggiebug I hope your DD feels better quickly!

[buckyb]

Morning! Sending coffee and hugs for those of you that had a rough night/morning. We are usually a few weeks behind everyone's sleep woes. I expect a growth spurt in the near future.

H is back to work and DS1 is at daycare today. I need to get some basic cleaning done today but plan to spend the rest of the afternoon with my baby and Netflix. Workout and shower are done for the day so I can indulge in some guilt free binging.

We got a call from the urologist yesterday. He reviewed C's test results in more detail and thinks he might be able to repair the kidney after all. He won't know what the exact treatment will be until he operates so we are going to move surgery up. I'm waiting on a call back to schedule it. I'm happy that a repair is an option but nervous about moving up the surgery date.

[hangry]

buckyb that sounds like good news! I'm sure your LO will rock it!

Good news for the day, I was able to fix and reinstall DS's car seat. And the appliance service guy thinks we just need to replace the ductwork for the dryer to get it working more efficiently.
Bad news for the day, the washing machine motor is done and so we'll need to buy a new one. We will be especially limited because we live in a 100 yo house and the stairway to the basement is very narrow. I think we are going to have get a compact washer, which is more expensive than just a basic top loader. Not pleased.

[dashook]

Jan 3, 2017 11:00:39 GMT -5 waitwhat said:

buckyb that is good news! I know the thought of surgery is scary but the sooner it can get done the sooner you can put it behind you.

buckyb this! Keep us posted. We're here to support you.

[dashook]

Jan 3, 2017 10:53:19 GMT -5 waitwhat said:

Yep with you on the diet next week dashook. I started off good with a healthy breakfast but just ate a butterfinger and washed it down with some cheetos. This junk needs to get out of my house now!

This is one of my issues. We have so much food in the house right now and I feel like I need to use it up and then replace with the healthier stuff. Plus PP appointment is on Thursday so it makes sense in my head to start the next phase once I've gotten the all clear and had time to shop.

[LizInFL]

hangry Lovetit for commiseration...glad the dryer was fixable but it stinks about the washer. We had super narrow stairways in our last house and all furniture and appliance purchases had to be analyzed down to the millimeter to make sure they'd fit. So annoying, esp. if you have to spend more money for a special size.

[LizInFL]

I need DS back in preschool. Between the bad weather, a barnacle baby (not her norm), and DS's natural energy, I feel like I'm going to lose it this a.m. I'm still in my robe with a towel on my head, and I showered over 3 hours ago. Le sigh.

[tjanca22]

Sorry for the rough morning ClassyMrsA!

I'm just waiting for the growth spurt to descend on us. I remember it all too fondly with DS.

L woke up this morning coughing. I was able to clear a ton of snot out using the NF, so I'm thinking she was swallowing that and it was causing her to cough. Took a shower hoping the steam will help. We will see how today goes and call the ped in the morning if it continues. She's nursing, sleeping and peeing/pooping like normal. I just feel bad for her.

[goldenlove3]

How do you guys manage to take showers everyday? I tried to take a shower and went faster than usual but about 5 minutes in I could hear C crying. It took me a few minutes to finish and grab a towel but he was already screaming by that point. It took me longer than usual to calm him down. But he's finally sleeping again in my arms as I'm sitting here with unbrushed wet hair and a robe on.

[aggiebug]

Jan 3, 2017 13:44:54 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

How do you guys manage to take showers everyday? I tried to take a shower and went faster than usual but about 5 minutes in I could hear C crying. It took me a few minutes to finish and grab a towel but he was already screaming by that point. It took me longer than usual to calm him down. But he's finally sleeping again in my arms as I'm sitting here with unbrushed wet hair and a robe on.

When it was just DD at this age... I put her further away? it's my sanity so I truly needed my shower time and would put her down quiet and happy and far enough away I didn't hear her until I was out. I never took super long showers or anything. I think I had the most success putting her in the swing and her staying quiet. Now with DD being a toddler I get my shower taken before DD is up/ the husband leaves in the morning.

[tjanca22]

Jan 3, 2017 13:44:54 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

How do you guys manage to take showers everyday? I tried to take a shower and went faster than usual but about 5 minutes in I could hear C crying. It took me a few minutes to finish and grab a towel but he was already screaming by that point. It took me longer than usual to calm him down. But he's finally sleeping again in my arms as I'm sitting here with unbrushed wet hair and a robe on.

I wait until nap time for DS then L comes in the bathroom while I shower. She's usually content looking around for the 5 mins it takes me to shower.

[ClassyMrsA]

Jan 3, 2017 13:44:54 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

How do you guys manage to take showers everyday? I tried to take a shower and went faster than usual but about 5 minutes in I could hear C crying. It took me a few minutes to finish and grab a towel but he was already screaming by that point. It took me longer than usual to calm him down. But he's finally sleeping again in my arms as I'm sitting here with unbrushed wet hair and a robe on.

I take my shower when DH is home and Lilah is calm. When Lillian was a baby I put her in the swing and turned on Pandora for her. If she cried, she did. I needed that shower!

[LizInFL]

Jan 3, 2017 13:44:54 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

How do you guys manage to take showers everyday? I tried to take a shower and went faster than usual but about 5 minutes in I could hear C crying. It took me a few minutes to finish and grab a towel but he was already screaming by that point. It took me longer than usual to calm him down. But he's finally sleeping again in my arms as I'm sitting here with unbrushed wet hair and a robe on.

I prefer morning showers, but since DD was born I've taken a lot more nighttime showers. I try to wait until at least DS is in bed so DH can focus on the baby. I've gotten to where I'll style my hair at night too, esp if I have an appt or event first thing the next morning.

Otherwise I set DS up with a show in my room or the den, and put a napping DD in the bouncer-seat in the bathroom with me.

The shower part isn't too tough, it's the getting ready that takes forever. I still don't have makeup on and it's almost 3. Sometimes I just load everyone into the car and put it on in the driveway or at our destination.

[ClassyMrsA]

Is it possible to get ppd months later? I've noticed some less than positive feelings, particularly about my body and feeling like I'm not a good mom.

[goldenlove3]

I think my problem was picking him up and bringing him upstairs with me instead of leaving him in his swing where he was napping. He didn't fully fall back asleep when I jumped in the shower. Of course now he's passed out. Just need to pick a better time next time.

[goldenlove3]

LizInFL I am usually a nighttime shower person when I'm working because DNW to get up earlier than 5:30 to take one. Plus I think sleeping on my hair overnight seems to help the frizz. But now I'm just taking them whenever since I don't usually have somewhere to be. My brother was talking about stopping by today before he heads back to school so I tried to get my shower in ASAP. Turns out he's not coming until later.

[tallblonde]

Jan 3, 2017 14:59:00 GMT -5 ClassyMrsA said:

Is it possible to get ppd months later? I've noticed some less than positive feelings, particularly about my body and feeling like I'm not a good mom.

I think it can pop up at anytime, I've heard of people even getting it during the weaning process after a year of nursing. I'm sorry you aren't feeling great, but am glad you are noticing that it might be an issue so you can get help if needed. We are here for you!

[aggiebug]

Jan 3, 2017 14:59:00 GMT -5 ClassyMrsA said:

Is it possible to get ppd months later? I've noticed some less than positive feelings, particularly about my body and feeling like I'm not a good mom.

It can happen any time within the first year. Hugs momma take care of yourself.

[LizInFL]

Jan 3, 2017 15:03:56 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

I think my problem was picking him up and bringing him upstairs with me instead of leaving him in his swing where he was napping. He didn't fully fall back asleep when I jumped in the shower. Of course now he's passed out. Just need to pick a better time next time.

C isn't big on the swing, but DS was, and if he was sleeping I'd leave him in it when I showered. At first it bothered me b/c our master was upstairs and the swing was usually down in the living room, but I got over my paranoia  

[LizInFL]

Jan 3, 2017 14:54:34 GMT -5 danib said:

Lol @ putting on makeup LizInFL (awesome that you do though)

Trust me, it's not an everyday occurrence these days! Only if I'm going out, really. Otherwise I just do a couple basics so I don't scare DH when he gets home  

[cookswithwine9]

ClassyMrsA you can get ppd up to a year post partum.

I have been having a couple bad days myself lately. I hadn't cried in weeks and the past couple days I've been having little meltdowns. I think mine coincides with my H going back to work. So I have had O all day and all night. I'm feeling overwhelmed again. My mom came over today to give me a break and I ran out of the house so fast I forgot my phone. Then I realized I forgot it about 2 mins down the road and I didn't turn around. (She could have woken my H in an emergency.) I kinda feel guilty about having these feelings. It's hard to know if what you are experiencing is normal.

[tjanca22]

Jan 3, 2017 17:37:25 GMT -5 danib said:

So I think H may be colic. I feel dumb for only coming to this conclusion at 2 months, especially being a STM. We had almost an hour this evening where he was both awake and not crying. The fact that this was noteworthy made me reevaluate the last few weeks. I've been calling him "fussy" but if I'm honest he is either sleeping, nursing, or awake and crying. He doesn't usually last more than 10 minutes of awake time without crying. And he cries hard.
I didn't really notice at first I thinj because his day was eat-sleep-cry-eat-sleep-cry... But now that he is spending more time awake, I'm noticing that he spends most of his awake time crying..
What do you do for colic? Just survive? When does it usually go away?

Unfortunately, I don't think there's much you can do for it, besides make sure their basic needs are met and just let them do their thing. I've heard around 12 weeks it starts to subside. 😕

Earplugs? Jk!

[cheshie6]

Jan 3, 2017 13:44:54 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

How do you guys manage to take showers everyday? I tried to take a shower and went faster than usual but about 5 minutes in I could hear C crying. It took me a few minutes to finish and grab a towel but he was already screaming by that point. It took me longer than usual to calm him down. But he's finally sleeping again in my arms as I'm sitting here with unbrushed wet hair and a robe on.

I barely get a shower once a week! Gross, I know!