Thrilling Thursday

[erien22846]

britta glad you have a diagnosis but what a bummer! DS1 was hospitalized at 6 months with RSV. It's going around their daycare right now so it has me worried. DS2 doesn't start at daycare for another couple weeks but the older two could bring it home.

Glad you're comfortable monitoring your lo. I'm glad DS1 was hospitalized because it was scary how sick he was and reassuring to have nurses and doctors monitoring him.

Hope he gets better and not worse from here!

[iwantbacon]

I'm sorry britta I hope he only improves from here out.

[adouces06]

britta poor baby! I am glad you got a diagnosis (and unfortunately it is something you are familiar with), but nonetheless sick babies are the worst. I hope he gets better soon!!

[becole]

I'm sorry britta! I hope it's a mild case.

Does anyone know how to get the tempered glass screen protector off your phone?

[britta]

Jan 19, 2017 13:47:37 GMT -5 erien22846 said:

britta glad you have a diagnosis but what a bummer! DS1 was hospitalized at 6 months with RSV. It's going around their daycare right now so it has me worried. DS2 doesn't start at daycare for another couple weeks but the older two could bring it home.

Glad you're comfortable monitoring your lo. I'm glad DS1 was hospitalized because it was scary how sick he was and reassuring to have nurses and doctors monitoring him.

Hope he gets better and not worse from here!

DS1 was hospitalized with it at 3 months. Although, he was much sicker than what DS2 is right now.

Sometimes it's hard when they're like, "Oh you know what you're doing", but at the same time, I'm well aware that there's nothing else they can do at the hospital that I'm not doing at home, unless he were to need supplemental O2. I even have Albuterol. 😉
ETA erien22846 I'm a nurse and MH is a Physician Assistant, so *technically* he's being checked on by a nurse and half a doctor. 😉😂

[britta]

Jan 19, 2017 14:06:56 GMT -5 becole said:

I'm sorry britta! I hope it's a mild case.

Does anyone know how to get the tempered glass screen protector off your phone?

Take a butter knife to the corner? Mine always peeled up pretty easily.

[jcrewgirl]

Jan 19, 2017 14:09:22 GMT -5 britta said:

Jan 19, 2017 14:06:56 GMT -5 becole said:

I'm sorry britta ! I hope it's a mild case.

Does anyone know how to get the tempered glass screen protector off your phone?

Take a butter knife to the corner? Mine always peeled up pretty easily.

I just pulled mine off yesterday - my new Zagg came - it was already cracked so I just peeled at the corner and it pulled right off. 

[ksyknelvr73]

Oh no britta. I'm so sorry about DS2. Poor baby.

I'm sorry for all the others dealing with sick babies too. DD has a little bit of a runny nose and some congestion but otherwise seems fine FOR NOW.

[ksyknelvr73]

I know I mentioned it earlier in the week but I'm just struggling emotionally right now. I'm not feeling great about myself in general, all the inauguration stuff is really not helping, and I got some pretty significant bad news from my best friend in the whole world last night.

So, my best friend since I was 11 years old (I'm 32 for reference) had her second child 6 months ago, and he was just diagnosed with "minor" microcephaly and "significant neurological issues" and I'm just devastated for her. They actually think (well, her son's neurologist thinks) that she had undiagnosed IUGR with him and since they missed it, she went to full term and had a vaginal delivery, both of which are not recommended with that due to oxygen deprivation. Microcephaly is directly linked to oxygen deprivation. I just...I have no words. I've cried, and I've been sitting here wondering what on earth I can do to help and I don't really know. But my heart hurts.

[becole]

Jan 19, 2017 14:34:24 GMT -5 jcrewgirl said:

Jan 19, 2017 14:09:22 GMT -5 britta said:

Take a butter knife to the corner? Mine always peeled up pretty easily.

I just pulled mine off yesterday - my new Zagg came - it was already cracked so I just peeled at the corner and it pulled right off. 

Mine was cracked too. I finally got it off, I just couldn't get underneath it.

[jcrewgirl]

ksyknelvr73, I am so, so sorry for you and your friend. I can't imagine. Just be there for her - listen, bring wine and be there for her.

Just out of curiosity, did she travel anywhere with Zika? Or is this non-related?

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britta
So sorry

[ksyknelvr73]

Jan 19, 2017 15:03:28 GMT -5 jcrewgirl said:

ksyknelvr73, I am so, so sorry for you and your friend. I can't imagine. Just be there for her - listen, bring wine and be there for her.

Just out of curiosity, did she travel anywhere with Zika? Or is this non-related?

Zika definitely came to my mind...she lives in the Boston area but her family is in Tampa and to my knowledge it wasn't there yet when she was down there visiting which I believe was back in March. I think it is truly related to the IUGR. I guess there is a slight possibility of it being Zika related though.

[britta]

ksyknelvr73 hugs to you and your friend. I know that helpless feeling when it comes to a friend. Agree with just being there to listen. If you do it, pray with her and for her. And +1 to wine.

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[smallpotato]

britta, I'm so sorry for the diagnosis. I hope he feels better soon.
ksyknelvr73, I'm so sorry for your friend. Thoughts and prayers to her and her LO.
@kitchen, good luck! I hope the trip goes smoothly for you.

All 3 of us napped this afternoon. N asked to go in, which never happens, and slept over 3 hours. He hasn't eaten much today, but I'm focused on keeping him hydrated. I told MH that I'm glad in a way that I got an extra day home with the boys but hated that it was because N wasn't feeling well. Then MH told me he thinks he's getting a cold. Ugh.

[sanibel21]

@britta still hoping LO feels better soon!
ksyknelvr73 so sorry for your friend. I hope you find the right things to do to help her.
Today was a traumatizing motherhood day. DD1 cried hysterically going to preschool day #3 today. Then I brought DD2 for a second opinion on her lip tie. Which brought a completely different opinion and we went ahead and let them clip it. It was heartbreaking in itself but then stressful because she frantically wouldn't nurse for awhile after. I just didn't feel much support or wrap up from the provider either which bothered me. I'm a pedi nurse and still was traumatized and left dumbfounded by everything. I've spiraled a bit on whether or not I'm ruining my children.

[becole]

sanibel21 sorry for the bad experience. My lo nursed right after having his Tt clipped. I hope she does nurse well and you notice a difference.

[iwantbacon]

sanibel21 I am convinced I'm ruining my children on a daily basis, but the realistic side of me says I'm doing ok. I'm sure you are doing a great job, even if it doesn't feel like it right now. I hope the girls are feeling better soon so you can feel better too.

[britta]

Oh my @kitchen. Ts&Ps for your sanity.
sanibel21 hugs to you. I remember a friend of ours who had kids long before us, telling H and I that parenthood was a constant struggle of trying to do what's best for your kids and then second guessing every decision that you make. That being said, I think there's very few things you can do that will *truly* mess them up or ruin them. I think you're doing a great job.
smallpotato I confess that I relish the days when DS1 is sick. It's the only time I get true snuggles anymore. It sucks bad when he's sick, but I love those snuggles. I hope he feels better soon.

[britta]

The meeting with our realtor went well. I'm a ball of nerves now thinking about all that's coming this year, but excited too!

[britta]

Side note...so I talked to MH tonight about applying for the job I referenced in my job advice thread. I prefaced it with, "Speaking of making big life changes"...

I wish I could have photographed his face. He thought I was pregnant. 😂😂😂😂😂

[mg0202]

Jan 19, 2017 11:12:38 GMT -5 jcrewgirl said:

Jan 19, 2017 11:00:07 GMT -5 mg0202 said:

jcrewgirl , I am also in NOVA (hi neighbor!). I will be attending the march. Originally I was going to being DH and the kids. Like you I think it is important for them to be there. I am getting nervous about it now. They are predicting over 200,000 people. The thought of getting them on the metro, dealing with the crowds with potential anti-marchers there, and convincing DD to use a port a potty is stressing me out.

I am now considering leaving the kids home and going with friends. I think it depends on how long you will be there. We want to be there for all of the speakers and the march. Combined with travel this could be all day for me. But if I don't bring DS I will have to bring the pump and find the lkactation stations which sounds less then appealing also.

Hiiiiii Neighbor! 

I think we're going to get there at the tail end of the rally and then do the March. I'm going to park in Arlington close to where I work and metro in from Arlington. I can walk to the Yellow line from my house, but they are doing Rush Plus service and I know the Yellow line will be swamped. I'm very nervous about bringing my toddler only because we're in week 2 of potty training. We haven't had an accident in 5 days, but I'm going to make potty bags (disposable toilet seat protector, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, extra underwear, socks, leggings and shoes in a clear gallon ziplock bag) and hope that people are nice and let us cut for a toddler who needs to go. 


I don't think the crowds will be any worse than when I participated (or attend) the Marine Corp Marathon. It's not gong to be like the 2008 Inauguration so I'm feeling better about it. Plus, I'll have my sister and DH. 

Your giving me hope that I can do this with the kids!  I will have to see what DH says when he gets home.  I have at least two other adult friends going so that will help.  That is a good idea with the potty bags. I think anyone who has ever had kids would let you cut the line.  Toddlers got to go when they got to go and usually give little to no notice!  A friend lent me a clear tote bag so I can bring supplies in it.
We are taking the orange line and we get on at the vienna station.  It's a long ride  on the train, but since it is the first stop at least we will get seats.

[ksyknelvr73]

Hugs sanibel21 there is a solid chance we are all screwing up our kids at least a little bit - but you are a great mom. Don't let this one bad day get you down. Hugs.

[sanibel21]

Jan 19, 2017 18:45:28 GMT -5 britta said:

Side note...so I talked to MH tonight about applying for the job I referenced in my job advice thread. I prefaced it with, "Speaking of making big life changes"...

I wish I could have photographed his face. He thought I was pregnant. 😂😂😂😂😂

haha I totally smiled reading this. So how was the end result of the convo?

[sanibel21]

Thanks guys. I feel like I'm constantly eliciting hugs here and that I'm constantly feeling in crisis mode. I'm sorry. The afternoon and evening went better than expected. I feel like I'm still learning and growing up while I'm raising kids.

[ksyknelvr73]

Jan 19, 2017 20:38:56 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

Thanks guys. I feel like I'm constantly eliciting hugs here and that I'm constantly feeling in crisis mode. I'm sorry. The afternoon and evening went better than expected. I feel like I'm still learning and growing up while I'm raising kids.

Never a need to apologize. This is why we have this place.

[britta]

Jan 19, 2017 20:35:24 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

Jan 19, 2017 18:45:28 GMT -5 britta said:

Side note...so I talked to MH tonight about applying for the job I referenced in my job advice thread. I prefaced it with, "Speaking of making big life changes"...

I wish I could have photographed his face. He thought I was pregnant. 😂😂😂😂😂

haha I totally smiled reading this. So how was the end result of the convo?

I couldn't stop laughing.

He was like, "OMG..." I just busted out laughing and was like, "I'm not pregnant. I didn't even think to go there until I saw your face. OMG. Now I can't even concentrate."

[becole]

Jan 19, 2017 21:11:48 GMT -5 britta said:

Jan 19, 2017 20:35:24 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

haha I totally smiled reading this. So how was the end result of the convo?

I couldn't stop laughing.

He was like, "OMG..." I just busted out laughing and was like, "I'm not pregnant. I didn't even think to go there until I saw your face. OMG. Now I can't even concentrate."

Do you think this would work for me to stop having to put out? (For you know, when I do decide to put out- I'm not there yet.) #truthtime

[ksyknelvr73]

I just wanted to share that today is day 23 of my period. I know you were all dying to know. At this point I think it's just permanently here.