We are up after a pretty great night with only one wake up, thank goodness. She had an incredibly fussy day so I wasn't sure how I'd handle a bad night.
Our plans are going to lactation circle to see if we can get a better weighted feed. She slept through most of last weeks so it was light. Also want to see if shes close to or over birthweight now.
My uncle is flying in today with his kids (11 &12ish), because his FIL is in a hospital in NYC not doing well. He wants to come see us and last night asked if he could leave his kids here for a day so they don't have to go to the hospital. I was a bit dumbfounded. I love my uncle, he's my dads little brother and is only 10 years older than me so we've always been close. But I have a 2 week old breastfeeding baby. I'm not sure my house is the best place for your pre-teens for the day. Especially since I live for afternoon naps. Ugh. I told him I have somewhere to be from 1-3, so hopefully he figures something else out. Other than that I really want to see him.
Last night was better than Sunday in terms of sleep and wake ups. We both feel more rested. DH is at his appointment and I'm flying solo with both kids.
My parents are here too.
They offered to fly us home around thanksgiving as a birthday gift for my mom. I am happy but that also means that we will spending the entire time we are home doing things on her terms and we will be stuck in the middle of nowhere for a week.
Post by heybulldog56 on Feb 14, 2017 9:14:33 GMT -5
ellabee, no hot date planned for us. But I did find flowers, two bottles of Malbec, and a giant ass box of Ferraro Rocher chocolates in the kitchen. DS1 now thinks it's my birthday which is pretty cute.
Post by judyblume14 on Feb 14, 2017 9:20:08 GMT -5
Hi all! I'm going to visit a dear friend and her new baby later this morning, so I'm excited. And tonight, my H and I are going on a VDay date, because mIL offered to babysit. She will be the first person to do the 7-10 shift (DD1's bedtime and DD2's fussy time) solo. God bless her.
Today, I sat baby down on the couch (in a boppy) so that I could remove the shirt she had just barfed all over. Couldn't have been more than 20 or 30 seconds. I turned around and she had a major shitstormm blowout. All over the couch cushion. I did what I could to scoop the slimy poop up with paper towels, sprayed it with stain spray, wiped it up some more, and took the cushion cover and rinsed it in the utility tub. I feel like I didn't get it all out. So I left it down there for my H to deal with later. Happy Valentine's Day, my love!
I had to deal with a couch cushion cover stain lately too judyblume14, except mine was caused by my DH. He decided it was a good idea to eat curried Israeli couscous on our linen sofa. The curry is essentially the same color as breastfed poop and equally as difficult to remove. I pre-treated the stain and left it to soak for most of the day before rinsing it. Ugh. Stains are the pits.
It is, ashtog. DH and I are going to talk about it. I would probably want to rent a car while we are there just so we have our own transportation. I'll get anxious being stuck in their house with no car.
No date night here. We normally go out a few days before or after. I hate the packed and rushed feeling of restaurants on actual Valentine's Day. We normally cook a nice meal at home.
Dd took bottles just fine last night for my friend while we were out! And then made me pay by cluster feeding and not sleeping all night. That combined with her little cold made her seem so pathetic. Poor little thing.
Fil's retirement dinner was nice! It was in the top of one of the skyscrapers so we had a wonderful nighttime view of the city. The properly cooked filet and red wine was just what I wanted after being pregnant and the chocolate mousse cake was delicious!
My bff is still here so we're getting out and about today since there's two of us to wrangle the munchkins.
judyblume14 if the stain doesn't come out all the way you can wet it and put in the sun for a few hours. It works on cloth diapers so why not a couch cushion?
Post by heybulldog56 on Feb 14, 2017 10:03:28 GMT -5
Dh asked me to come up with an idea for dinner. He said he would cook but he wants me to tell him what to make. I haven't meal planned or decided dinner in nine months and have no idea what I want. All I can come up with is pizza. I have a feeling that's not what he means.
Post by silvermelody on Feb 14, 2017 10:07:17 GMT -5
ellabee we are not going out. Doing Taco Tuesday here at home. I'm grateful that we got one dinner out already while my mom was here: I don't see it happening again for a long time
lakegirl that sounds amazing! Glad you had a nice time, sorry you didn't get any sleep
DS is about to get up so I don't think the baby will go back to sleep. Which is okay, I've almost got her on a schedule where she goes to bed on time (closer to 10:30 instead of midnight) and then one MOTN wakeup. As long as I get a short nap it works.
Tongue tie consult at 4, no other plans. I need to order our announcements and do my own laundry.
Well shit. If DH doesn't pass the stone before this afternoon, he has to go back at 1 for pre-op and admission paperwork. He's still at the hospital waiting on labs. Trying not to freak out over here. He has DS1's car seat and W's base because he took the car this morning. So I'm stuck here at the house until he gets home. And my parents are gonna be here in 30 minutes.
Instead of going out tonight I think MH is going to cook the filet and lobster tail that was in the Omaha Steaks box MIL got for us. I might go to the winery down the street and get my favorite bottle. I don't have a pumped stash so I can't drink much but I will enjoy a glass or two
Post by thelittleredm on Feb 14, 2017 12:41:27 GMT -5
pibblemom, I'd hate having to babysit with a new baby in the house. I almost hated having to have DS1 with me those first couple weeks.
ellabee, Haha! That's a joke. It's something we may have considered but finances are tight with two weekend trips coming up and H really doesn't deal well with the crowds on Valentine's Day. We used to go before or after but no longer on the actual day. ashtog, Aw, that's such a good tradition! We have a fondue pot we've never used.
Oh Valentine's Day. W is in the same size clothes DS1 was in at this time of year (although DS1 was almost 7 months old) so I tried finding his first Valentine's day outfit. No luck.
DS1 asked where we were going because I made him get dressed this morning. We don't wear clothes in our house often.... He has since told me multiple times that he hates me because I took his iPad away for peeing into a cup and spilling it in his room.
Heading over to the pedi in a little while. My dad is coming over later this afternoon he has v days gifts for E he said. It's been a good day so far. No plans for this evening with H. I think we are going to go out this weekend for dinner and my mom will babysit.
Yes mother I love having deep meaningful conversations with you while I'm trying to convince my boobs not to leak. I told you 15 minutes ago I needed to go pump.
thelittleredm, for some reason I can deal with DS1s I hate yous but the I don't love you anymores break my heart.
We had a great night last night. H slept from 8.30-2 then again from 3.15-7.30. Admittedly he was on my chest from 4.30am on the sofa but still I feel great today. Made better by the fact that DH is finally at the point where if he doesn't go to workout at 6am he'll deal with DS1 when he wakes so I don't have to juggle both kids. Until recently he'd leave everything but taking him to daycare to me while dealing with a hungry baby too. It feels like we're finally getting things together.
I'm peeved that I have to do some work today in advance of meetings later in the week. I spent 2 hours on documents yesterday only to be sent new templates when I'd finished. So much for being on leave.
No plans for Valentine's day. We exchange cards but rarely do more than that anymore. Today is the anniversary of our first kiss and the start of our relationship (19yrs ago!!) - we used to celebrate with a trip away but even then hated going or for dinner on the actual day because it was so busy.
Post by weeklyplanner on Feb 14, 2017 14:42:18 GMT -5
I'm so excited for all of these babies (and mamas) with only one wake up at night! Woo hoo for you!
DD on the other hand wanted to eat at 10pm, 1am, 4am and 6am. So, I guess that's technically two wake ups if I get up at 6am. IDK, it feels like she's not improving with night sleep at all. We did put her in her crib two nights in a row about 7:30pm and she was happy to stay there until 10ish, so that was nice to have a little break.
Post by weeklyplanner on Feb 14, 2017 14:44:00 GMT -5
No V day plans here except we might put the crock of meal in the fridge for tomorrow night and get take out and watch a movie. I've requested a funny movie. Any good suggestions?
This is so not romantic, but I feel kind of gross in my PP body so I'd almost rather skip the takeout and stay somewhat focused on weight loss.
Post by thelittleredm on Feb 14, 2017 14:45:42 GMT -5
bazinga, I'm the same way! If he says he doesn't love me anymore, it feels so final even though I know it isn't. Saying I hate you seems less severe.
MissDemeanor, I've been debating making cookies. But I'm also really lazy today so who knows. I've also considered making donuts but I just don't know.
Post by weeklyplanner on Feb 14, 2017 14:45:43 GMT -5
DS came home from nursery school with all his Valentines. It's so cute to see him enjoy the treats. Makes me excited for next year when he will begin to understand the cards, etc. even more.
Oh and one of my pump flanges cracked last night ðŸ˜. I was in a rush unloading the dishwasher and I guess i set something down on it and cracked the plastic. I have extras. But it sucks.
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