Woke up with a head cold this morning, bleh. That might explain my unrelenting headache from the last couple days. Hopefully today will be the worst of it. I am literally never sick, but since C was born it's been one thing after another.
DH and I had a nice time out last night. Poor C refused her bottle while we were gone so we'll have to troubleshoot that; I'm out of my element bc B never once refused food, lol. She slept from 10 to 6:30, though, so I guess she wasn't too terribly scarred.
Not much on our agenda today; my ILs are hosting a meet-the-grandbaby party for some friends this afternoon so hopefully I'll feel better before that!
Post by cookswithwine9 on Jan 15, 2017 9:54:50 GMT -5
kleigh i wouldn't worry about looking bad. You have to deal with the consequences of an overtired baby!
O had his best sleep yet last night! A record 5.5 hour stretch and then 4 hour stretch! All those that had bad nights can feel free to tell me to fuck off lol! But I'm thrilled! He's also 2 months today! But our 2 mo ped appt isn't for another week.
Morning time. @kleigh are you deciding between places or still need to locate some? (I may have anxiety for you!)
Watching Sunday Morning and not sure what we are doing today. I need some real exercise, especially after having chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast..
We toured several daycares in September but never put a deposit on anything - partly because we couldn't decide and also bc it didn't make financial sense for me to work FT and send them both to daycare FT so I wasn't sure what we were going to do. So that said, there's a home based daycare across from the elementary school that's about three blocks down - I think we'll go with that daycare. They'd be in daycare 2 days per week while I'm at the office. Then, I'll be working from home 3 days but I need to have a sitter here otherwise I'll never get anything done. I just don't want to. As hard as it is being home with them all day every day, I just don't want to give it up. Definite sadness about that.
Just posted this on my N13 board but will share here as well. This is a legit post from a FB group I'm in:
Hey ladies! I think I saw on here not too long ago about pedicures that help you go into labor? Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm looking to go today! 👶🏻 TIA!
Just posted this on my N13 board but will share here as well. This is a legit post from a FB group I'm in:
Hey ladies! I think I saw on here not too long ago about pedicures that help you go into labor? Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm looking to go today! 👶🏻 TIA!
Oh, if only if that was that easy 🙄
I mean, I've heard that there are certain pressure points around your feet that can stimulate labour... But pretty sure that's just like a lot of things, only helps if your body is already ready? Or totally bogus lol?
They told us about the pressure points in our childbirth class. I thought the foot pressure points were for pain though and there's one between the thumb and finger that helps the baby drop. It probably doesn't do much until the baby is ready but the nurses told us not to touch that hand one too early.
Post by jubilantsquirrel on Jan 15, 2017 17:09:04 GMT -5
Omg, my mom is driving me crazy. She loves doing those obstacle mud run things, which is great, I like them too. We've been doing these together for like 6 or 7 years now. It started with us doing 2-3 a year, but over the last few years she's become obsessed with them. Again, that's great, for her. Problem is she wants me to do every single one with her. I've told her over and over that I'm fine doing a couple a year but I don't want to do them every weekend. I keep getting emails telling me I've been registered for runs, because she keeps ignoring me and signing me up anyway.
I agreed to a Warrior Dash in July, at a location that's 2 hours from my house because I enjoy the Warrior Dash. I just got an email telling me I've been registered for another mud run taking place the weekend after the Warrior Dash at the same exact location. I already told her I can't do a 4 hour round trip like that 2 weekends in a row, but apparently what I say doesn't matter.
Is it costing anything to register you for these runs jubilantsquirrel. (also I'd be super annoyed as well)
It doesn't cost me anything, but it does cost my mom money. So now she'll try to guilt me into going by saying that she's already paid for my registration.
It is a ginormous rum punch bowl basically. While intended for several consumers it makes for an interesting night if it's just one or two sharing it. Very common in Chinese restaurants around here but not limited to those.
Is it costing anything to register you for these runs jubilantsquirrel. (also I'd be super annoyed as well)
It doesn't cost me anything, but it does cost my mom money. So now she'll try to guilt me into going by saying that she's already paid for my registration.
starbuck27, I miss half price Bookshops! danib, wow! Are you donating the hair? I want to chop my hair off and do something like below! But I feel like it would look better if I were thinner! jubilantsquirrel, I'm sorry for your Seahawks! I'm also sorry you're mom isn't listening to you! Does she think you'll change your mind? @cookswithwine, +1 to L sleeping well thru night! When he's on, he's amazing but when he's off, he's the devil! lol kleigh, lol about yh and being alone with the babies! I think that is one for their books if you keep them! amberlie, that's awesome that you're doing that! What an awesome example your displaying for your kids! goldenlove3, the pressure point between thumb and finger is also used to help reduce stress. I always press it when stressed, definitely didn't help me! Lol
Re purging: we're both kind of pack rats! My excuse is I am a crafter, DH has no excuse! Lol
Re Scorpion bowls: Many college days are blurred due to the fun of a Scorpio bowl for 2 but really for 1!
Relaxing weekend, L is sleeping well (for now) and I signed up for weight watchers again! First weigh in is on Saturday. DH comes home Thursday afternoon and I'm so excited and nervous! I hope he knows sex isn't going to happen lol.
I feel like this is something to share with the class. I had sex yesterday. Not only was it the first time PP, but the first time in nearly a year.
It hurt a moderate amount. And I cried, mostly the beginning because I felt ugly and different as I undressed, seeing myself in a sexual way again, being touched (of course H was a very kind man).
Our babies were in the room. They wouldn't nap. But they were facing the other way in bouncers and we were quiet (still, weird).
It is a ginormous rum punch bowl basically. While intended for several consumers it makes for an interesting night if it's just one or two sharing it. Very common in Chinese restaurants around here but not limited to those.
Lol yesss well ours weren't as sexy as that--they're only for 1-- but the general idea is the same: tons of unidentified booze masked by equal amounts of sweet, delicious fruit juice. Delicious!!
While we were there DS asked the bartender for a mai tai. PARENTS OF THE YEAR.
Congratulations kleigh. And I mean that with all sincerity. It is a big milestone to reach and being self conscious or even disappointed with a different body is normal. This is the kind of sex that reminds you that it isn't all about the lust or needs. It's about the intimacy between you and your partner. And post partum is one of those times that you especially need to be reminded of intimacy and your relationship.
And I'm impressed you made it happen with the babies there. I was wondering how other people are doing/ have done it. We never did it with O in the room and I don't see being more comfortable with E either, but that means potentially waiting a long time to have sex in the bed if we are still room sharing.
kleigh, omg that's exactly how I feel about sex! It's like you're in my head! Minus actually doing it!
I will say that, as gorgeous as I think you all are, it is enlightening/encouraging to read you thin ladies have the same insecurities as I do! I'll admit, I couldn't imagine some of you ladies being self conscious because I'd kill for most of your bodies!
**its not my intention to make anyone feel bad or to dismiss your feelings, I hope no one takes it that way!**
Re: sex, H won't stfu about it and it's not even that I'm so opposed to the idea as that I feel giant and also have not bought lube. There is no way this is happening until at least another week of my fitness plan and a trip to CVS.
Also need to remember a towel for when my boobs inevitably leak everywhere. Who wouldn't want to get with this? 🍆🔥😘
We are in bed waiting for the storm to come. We also have a tornado watch until midnight. Yes, in January. So far it's been relatively quiet. It's Texas. We're pretty used to it. But the thunder claps that shake the house still freak me out.
I went through our office books and filled a bag. I'm petty proud of myself. We also got a recliner for the living room today from my mom's SO. The loveseat unfortunately didn't work for us. Otherwise we spent the day relaxing and had dinner with my dad.
Re sex: We actually did it for the first time earlier tonight. It was WAY better than after Lillian. I remember that first time. It was very emotional and uncomfortable. It did get better by 7 months pp. It sounds like a long time, but I had scar tissue that was causing issues. This time I felt more relaxed and it went very well.
ClassyMrsA I had a really bad stitch-job after C, and the scar was super painful. Even though this time should be much better (only had a tiny tear and I specifically had my doctor check how it was healing a few weeks in) I'm still hesitant.
I can relate. I had a bunch of granulated scar tissue develop after I had Lillian that made it extra painful. I was expecting it to hurt and generally be not fun again. I also had my dr check specifically for signs of granulated scar tissue of which there were none this time. But, still, I had the thought of getting it over with so it can start getting better. I was definitely pleasantly surprised at that not being the case.
waitwhat does your pedi take questions on the phone or have a nurse line? I call for stuff like a lot when I'm not sure and let them decide if I should come in.
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