The drinking, er, uh, Friday Randoms Thread

[britta]

Because I've gotten about 40 minutes of broken up sleep since 3AM. The baby was up at 3 and after coughing so hard he puked 3 times, was difficult to settle. Then DH got up for work. The 3 year old has been up since 5:50 and is currently running around yelling, "Activate Lion power!" DH is on call and won't be home until after bedtime. AND it's Friday the 13th with a full moon.

It is, in fact, too early to drink, yes? Asking for a friend always.

[jillian]

Oh this whole week has been full moon crazy. The look on my daycare providers face each day tells me she's glad Monday is a holiday. She said all the kids have just been nuts this week.
Little babe has started to get squirrelly around 4:30 every morning this week. She stays asleep but only if I'm holding her hands until she settles. My alarm goes off at 5:15. I look over and she's knocked out snoring. She's lucky she's cute.
We are supposed to get snow/sleet/rain slop tomorrow so I'm trying to convince DH to go grocery shopping early tomorrow morning before it gets nasty. Then its jammies the rest of the weekend!!!

[jillian]

I have couple more randoms. I need new clothes. Everything just fits a little different right now and Im not comfortable in anything but hoodies and I certainly cant wear them to work. I might hit up the Goodwill this afternoon. Just to tide me over until I tone up.

I'm also stupid happy to get back to cloth diapering this weekend. We had a ridiculous amount of disposable size 1's that I wanted to use up before she grew out of them. I prefer to do diaper wash every 3 days at least and there wouldn't be enough diapers for even a half load if we only used cloth while she was home in the evenings.

[adouces06]

britta hope the baby's cough gets better soon!
jillian my daycare provider also said the kids were nuts this week. Maybe a mix of it being a full moon, and the fact today is Friday the 13th!

WFH today for a couple hours. My sisters and I are taking DS to the local trampoline park to have him burn off some energy. He is totally going to love it.
I have so much cleaning to do around the house. I live in my grandmothers old house and rent from my mom. Her brother is visiting from Maryland next weekend, and my house is a shitshow. I want to get it as clean as possible before he gets here, because I know he will want to see it (we have done a lot of painting and stuff since he was last here). Going to have to buckle down this weekend.
We have my niece's baptism/1st birthday party tomorrow, so that is totally going to eat up most of the day. How am I supposed to keep a 22 month old quiet and entertained during a church service? We aren't churchgoers so any suggestions are welcome!! DD I am not worried about. She will probably just sleep through the whole thing if I wear her in the solly.

[penguin129]

jillian I was planning to CD HL but Mr. P got enough diapers in every size to 4 for me to just use disposables. I'm like you with only wanting to wash every 3rd day.

adouces06 Quiet toys. Board books, crayons & a coloring book, a small stuffed toy.

britta Sorry about the rough nights sleep. I hope the boys go easy on you today.

[smallpotato]

Good morning!

britta, I hope you're able to get some rest today. I hope DS2's cough gets better too.
jillian, full moon and Friday the 13th explains a lot of the craziness this week.
adouces06, I would bring books or quiet toys to the church. Most churches have a cry room for babies where you can bring the odd and not disturb the service. You're still able to hear everything though.

Decent night over here. G woke up at 2:30 to eat, and again at 7:30. He's been doing marathon nursing sessions at night off and on. Last night, he ate for 45 minutes; two nights ago he was on for an hour! I'm chalking it up to the 3 month growth spurt.

I have to go to Target later and pick up an order I placed last night. I don't know if we're all going to go or if I'm going to go by myself. I also need to email work to tell them I'll be back next Friday 🙁. Other than that, just another quiet day here.

[iwantbacon]

Three day weekend for me starting tomorrow. Part of me is excited, the other part realizes that my H does not have off on Monday. Let's hope the weather is nice!

DS2 slept ok last night--definitely better than he has been. Good timing since I feel myself getting sick.

I regret not putting wine in the fridge this morning.

FFFC: I look forward to not breastfeeding so I can have two glasses of wine.

[iwantbacon]

adouces06 Everything the other ladies said about church, plus snacks.

[ksyknelvr73]

Honestly I was in a decent mood today until I realized that my STUPID company messed up my return to work information....JUST LIKE THE LAST TIME. So I didn't get a paycheck today. Yah know, I kind of need my money since I had to pay for 3 kids in daycare this week and the gas to get to work and I haven't gotten a paycheck since November. JUST A THOUGHT, assholes. I sent an email and I've called multiple times and I can't get a response.

[ksyknelvr73]

I told my husband yesterday how I was struggling a little going from seeing DD 9-10 hours a day by myself to basically 2 hours a day but not one-on-one...I mean the first week back to work is always a little rough and it's an adjustment for everyone. I miss her, and that was really the point. So then he tells me his mom wants to come over Saturday. I love my MIL and I know she is not ill-intentioned, but no, I don't want her to come over. Then he says well what about Monday? Can she come over then? Um....no. I have the day off, and I fully intend to snuggle the baby all day by myself. I don't think she is the one pushing it (maybe she is), but DH just doesn't seem to get it. I JUST went back. Can I have a minute??

[penguin129]

I paid the bills and need to clean & organize the toy room. I want to look up ideas for my bullet journal today and brainstorm blog posts. Tonight a bunch of my mom friends and I are getting together for a Mom's Night Out. We are going to sit outside at the restaurant and there is live music. I'm excited!

[penguin129]

ksyknelvr73 Hugs. Maybe you just need to outright tell him your plans.

[britta]

MH emailed our realtor yesterday to set up a meeting about moving forward with selling our house this spring/summer and buying land to build on. I am....shocked. He drags his feet on EVERYTHING and when he said, "I'm going to email ____ today to get a meeting setup", in my head I said, "Ok. Cool story bro" and made a mental note to do it myself the first of February. We have a meeting setup for next week already.

DS2 has solidly moved into 6 months jammies. He can still get away with 3 month separates, but onesies are very "fat man in a little jacket" and I should probably give up the ghost. He's growing much faster than DS1 did, which means the sizes I have on hand probably won't line up seasonally here soon. Confession: I'm kind of glad? I feel like he should have his own clothes and not have to wear all his brother's stuff. I'm cheap and won't buy them otherwise though

[britta]

Jan 13, 2017 9:00:25 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

I paid the bills and need to clean & organize the toy room. I want to look up ideas for my bullet journal today and brainstorm blog posts. Tonight a bunch of my mom friends and I are getting together for a Mom's Night Out. We are going to sit outside at the restaurant and there is live music. I'm excited!

I can't wait until it's nice enough to sit outside again. Have fun! I'm so jealous.

[ksyknelvr73]

Jan 13, 2017 9:02:55 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

ksyknelvr73 Hugs. Maybe you just need to outright tell him your plans.

I know - I did, or at least I thought I did. When he first asked about Saturday and I said no, I told him it was b/c I just went back to work and I don't want company and I want to enjoy being at home with the kids for a couple days. So then when he brought up Monday, I was like....uhhhhh....?? That's only 2 days later, bro.

I think what re-irritated me about it is that he even asked me AGAIN this morning after we discussed it last night and I told him my plans for Monday. "You sure my mom can't come over Monday?" DROP IT DUDE.

[jwinct]

ksyknelvr73 - I'm so sorry about the payday screw-up - that sucks!! I hope you get a response ASAP and it gets rectified now and you don't have to wait another two weeks (or whatever your pay schedule is). And I feel ya on how much it sucks going from all day one-on-one baby time to barely any time, with none being one-on-one. I have been back to work for almost two months and that is still hard for me.

britta- It's never too early to drink. That's what things like mimosas, bloody marys, and Kahlua in your coffee are for. I didn't sleep well last night, either. DS got up at around 1am and had a bottle and went back to sleep, but I couldn't turn my brain off. I keep thinking about Donald Trump and I seriously get so mad that this is actually happening in real life.

[ksyknelvr73]

jillian ditto on the clothes situation. I have a few things that fit and aren't too tight and okay to wear to work, but last night I almost cried as I was trying to find something to wear for today b/c things just aren't fitting like I want them to right now. Having to actually get dressed 5 days in a row has been a challenge. I'm so glad that next week I am off on Monday and get to WFH on Friday so only 3 days to worry about.

[ksyknelvr73]

jwinct I know they will do a special check run so that I don't have to wait until the end of the month (next paycheck won't be til Jan 31st and I absolutely CANNOT wait til then), but it's still a pain in the ass b/c then they will MAIL me the check and I'll have to deposit and wait for it to hit, so it may be another WEEK before I even have the money in my account, especially with Monday being a holiday. I just think it's really crappy to mess with people's money. It doesn't help that they did this EXACT same thing to me the last time I came back from maternity leave. I'm still bitter.

[ksyknelvr73]

jwinct also, I am glad to know I am not the only one who is truly bothered by the DT stuff. I just can't shake it. I watched the Obama and Michelle speeches and just bawled. I'm legitimately sad as if I've lost a loved one. And I'm also legitimately terrified of what's about to come.

[iwantbacon]

ksyknelvr73 That is BS. Can they cut you a manual check today?

[ksyknelvr73]

Since I am being a post whore today, how about another one.

Who was it that had the 21-day PP period? I think Snuff?

Just wanted to let you know I'm coming for yah....DAY 17 over here. No sign of letting up either. I'm really wondering if I need to call my doctor.

[ksyknelvr73]

Jan 13, 2017 9:18:48 GMT -5 iwantbacon said:

ksyknelvr73 That is BS. Can they cut you a manual check today?

I'm not sure. The HR lady who screwed everything up is totally avoiding me. I went back in my emails from when this happened with DS2 (2.5 years ago) and the girl I worked with then told me they only do "special" check runs on Fridays. Today is Friday, so if I can get it done TODAY that'd be awesome but if this chick doesn't get back to me VERY SOON then that is going to push it to next Friday and I am going to be LIVID.

[penguin129]

Oh... AF returned yesterday. I am hoping it isn't as long as some of you ladies have had. Also does anyone use a Diva Cup? I never did before, but am considering it.

[iwantbacon]

Jan 13, 2017 9:20:24 GMT -5 ksyknelvr73 said:

Jan 13, 2017 9:18:48 GMT -5 iwantbacon said:

ksyknelvr73 That is BS. Can they cut you a manual check today?

I'm not sure. The HR lady who screwed everything up is totally avoiding me. I went back in my emails from when this happened with DS2 (2.5 years ago) and the girl I worked with then told me they only do "special" check runs on Fridays. Today is Friday, so if I can get it done TODAY that'd be awesome but if this chick doesn't get back to me VERY SOON then that is going to push it to next Friday and I am going to be LIVID.

As an HR lady (who takes her job seriously), contact her again in an hour--call, then email. Cc her boss and/or someone in payroll. And good luck!

[jwinct]

Jan 13, 2017 9:08:51 GMT -5 ksyknelvr73 said:

Jan 13, 2017 9:02:55 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

ksyknelvr73 Hugs. Maybe you just need to outright tell him your plans.

I know - I did, or at least I thought I did. When he first asked about Saturday and I said no, I told him it was b/c I just went back to work and I don't want company and I want to enjoy being at home with the kids for a couple days. So then when he brought up Monday, I was like....uhhhhh....?? That's only 2 days later, bro.

I think what re-irritated me about it is that he even asked me AGAIN this morning after we discussed it last night and I told him my plans for Monday. "You sure my mom can't come over Monday?" DROP IT DUDE.

One thing I've learned is that you have to spell EVERYTHING out for men. They are clueless.  I'm going to play devil's advocate here a little bit, though. While I completely get that you want time to yourself with your LO, it sounds like your husband really would like his mom to come over to visit and she probably really wants to come over, too. How would you feel if you wanted your mom to come over for a visit and he outright said no? If she comes over, how long will it be for? All day? A couple of hours? If it's an all day thing, I'm right there with you. But for a couple of hours, it might just be a good faith gesture towards your husband and to her. KWIM? 

[jwinct]

Jan 13, 2017 9:18:48 GMT -5 ksyknelvr73 said:

Since I am being a post whore today, how about another one.

Who was it that had the 21-day PP period? I think Snuff?

Just wanted to let you know I'm coming for yah....DAY 17 over here. No sign of letting up either. I'm really wondering if I need to call my doctor.

Nope, that was me. Totally sucked. I was told it's normal and not to worry about it unless I was soaking through a pad (I use tampons, so would that be equivalent to a super plus tampon?) an hour.  Mine was really heavy right up to just a couple of days before it stopped. I hope yours goes away soon!

[hikingmama222]

Happy Friday ladies. Workout class this morning. Tummy Time, my abs are still sore from Wednesdays workout, I'll be really sore tomorrow! DD has preschool this afternoon. Going to post an auction on FB with all of DS's 3 month clothes. I'm staying on top of getting rid of stuff right away this time. I still have 3 bins of DD's clothes to get rid of (mind you I was holding on to them in case we had another girl).

Just finished filling out the registration forms for DD's daycare for September. The registration fair is Sunday and it's first come first serve. I talked to the campus lead yesterday and it's going to be $200 less per month than I originally priced out since DH can pick her up at the end of the day (kindergarten) and we don't need after school care. If we didn't put her in before school (7-9) care we could save another $200 but I don't want to work 930-530. I work 8-4 and I love those hours. Worth the $200 to keep the earlier work hours. I'll be doing 2 drop offs come September and DH will deal with the 2 pick ups.

ksyknelvr73 Sorry about the messed up pay, that really sucks. I don't know why HR (and IT in our company) has such a hard time dealing with mat leave returns to work. Everything is always messed up for us as well, and they deal with at least a dozen of mat leaves every year.

penguin129 Good luck with your first PP period.

britta Sorry for the shit sleep. Solidarity. Up every 2 hrs here.

[ksyknelvr73]

jwinct I 100% see that side of it (with my MIL situation). Part of my reaction is emotional, and irrational. But selfishly, I want that time to myself with DD. This week has been hard with how much I've missed her. I don't want my own mom around. I love my MIL, I really do. I just want to be able to tell DH that I need some time and him just leave it alone.

[macaronmama]

ksyknelvr73, I understand feeling like you don't get any time with them. I barely had an hour with LO last night and he was mostly sleeping in his solly. Tell DH to get a clue.

TGIF. We got bombshelled here at work yesterday with a huge project the other departments have been working on for months that actually needs our services and input big time... and it launches next week. Myself and my co-workers were all in the back of the room going:

[ksyknelvr73]

Jan 13, 2017 9:31:47 GMT -5 jwinct said:

Jan 13, 2017 9:18:48 GMT -5 ksyknelvr73 said:

Since I am being a post whore today, how about another one.

Who was it that had the 21-day PP period? I think Snuff?

Just wanted to let you know I'm coming for yah....DAY 17 over here. No sign of letting up either. I'm really wondering if I need to call my doctor.

Nope, that was me. Totally sucked. I was told it's normal and not to worry about it unless I was soaking through a pad (I use tampons, so would that be equivalent to a super plus tampon?) an hour.  Mine was really heavy right up to just a couple of days before it stopped. I hope yours goes away soon!

I'm soaking through my pads within about 2 hours...not ALL DAY but it seems like mornings are the worst. I put on a new one at 7am, and by 9am it was totally soaked. I may call, it can't hurt. I did hemorrhage when I gave birth this time so I think I am a little freaked out b/c of that.