Hey, Thursday...

[britta]

What's up?

[fem]

I'll post here, tried to delete mine.

Lazy day here. We're on day 5 of RSV around when it peaks and her cough sounds so congested, I hate it. I called the nurse and they said just bring her in if she's wheezing, but I over think everything. They want to see her tomorrow if her cough is still bad.

I'm letting the toddler lounge around for a bit and watch Paw Patrol. I'm taking her to daycare around lunch because I have the dermatology appointment to look at the spot under my toenail.

[britta]

UO: Plain Greek yogurt is gross.

Today is supposed to be the start of some very unusually warm days here. I'm super pumped. The sun is shining, DS2 slept until 6:20, and I'm pretty sure DS1 is night PTing himself. I feel like I'm winning today.

Kids are at daycare and work doesn't need me. At this point, I'm kind of (ok, pretty much) done with it and just want to coast until I start my new position. Get some things done around here while the kids are gone and maybe, gasp, do some things for myself. Man. I feel good today.

I think I'm going to text my IRL O16 friend and see if she wants to get lunch. I also have laundry to do, but that's nbd.

[britta]

Oops. Sorry fem. Hugs for the RSV. Hopefully she's on the downward trend now.

ETA: I mean, downward like after the peak. Not that she's getting worse.

[fem]

britta yours posted before mine because it took me forever to type that up one handed on my phone

ETA: your day sounds awesome, enjoy it!

[smallpotato]

fem, I hope O is on the mend. Good luck with your appointment today.
So glad you're feeling good today britta. Definitely take some tine to do something for yourself. Your Greek yogurt UO is popular with me. I like cooking with Greek yogurt, but that's about it. Give me regular Yoplait any day.

We did not end up having Moe's last night because both boys were sound asleep in the car when I met MH at the reception place. Poor N was so tired from not napping and did not wake up until we got home. I thought he was going to put himself to bed early again like he did the other night. As soon as he put his pajamas on, the second wind hit. He got up not long after I did this morning and only got mad when we left because I put his backpack in the trunk. Today is show and tell with the letter T, so he brought some of his train cars.

G woke up pissed this morning because he was hungry. He was screaming while I was changing him. As soon as he ate, he was all smiles. He was smiling and making eyes at his teacher when I dropped him off this morning. The director was in G's room this morning, so I gave her an update about N and the referral to the Child Study Center. I feel so fortunate to have found this place with people who are so understanding and supportive. N's teacher asked me this morning how I was doing dropping the boys off, and I was honestly able to say that I'm okay with it.

We'll go to Moe's tonight since we didn't go last night. Other than that, there's nothing else really going on. I hope everyone has a great day today.

[erien22846]

britta, I'm trying to develop a taste for Greek yogurt. Starting with the flavored stuff (coconut isn't bad) but hoping to work my way to plain with a little granola for a bit of sugar. I could benefit from a healthy, protein packed snack.

[Deleted]

We have DS's dermatologist appointment this morning (his yearly specialist appointment I mentioned the other day). DD is at home with FIL. She was asleep in her crib when I left.
It's bitterly cold here today so I think hibernating inside when we get home from DS's appointment is in order.

[britta]

Feb 16, 2017 10:00:12 GMT -5 erien22846 said:

britta, I'm trying to develop a taste for Greek yogurt. Starting with the flavored stuff (coconut isn't bad) but hoping to work my way to plain with a little granola for a bit of sugar. I could benefit from a healthy, protein packed snack.

I had to acquire a taste for it too and also started with flavored stuff (raspberry and blueberry FTW). I actually prefer Greek yogurt over regular now, but I just can't get into the plain stuff. I loaded it with granola and choked down half of it.

[erien22846]

Feb 16, 2017 10:04:32 GMT -5 britta said:

Feb 16, 2017 10:00:12 GMT -5 erien22846 said:

britta , I'm trying to develop a taste for Greek yogurt. Starting with the flavored stuff (coconut isn't bad) but hoping to work my way to plain with a little granola for a bit of sugar. I could benefit from a healthy, protein packed snack.

I had to acquire a taste for it too and also started with flavored stuff (raspberry and blueberry FTW). I actually prefer Greek yogurt over regular now, but I just can't get into the plain stuff. I loaded it with granola and choked down half of it.

Maybe I'll stick to plain in smoothies loaded with fruit and eat flavors like vanilla and coconut with granola.

[iwantbacon]

I feel like I'm starting to spiral with the illnesses and lack of sleep. I really need to take a half or full day off from work. Maybe tomorrow if tonight is bad--I can't keep up Iike this and will deal with whatever I have to at work. I don't want to be a "bad" employee, but I'm a major case of presenteeism right now.

[iwantbacon]

And I'm sorry for all the complaining

[britta]

Feb 16, 2017 10:43:45 GMT -5 iwantbacon said:

And I'm sorry for all the complaining

Don't be. We're here to support you. I know how you feel though. I feel like I'm finally starting to come out of the fog. Creepy internet hugs.

[britta]

MH is home today because he's on night call tonight. He was telling me what his plans were for today and I told him my car needs an oil change. He was like, "Ok. I guess I'm also taking your car for an oil change.....*pause*.....you can't be a big girl and take your car into town?" LOL. Considering I just hauled our children to multiple sick and well child visits at the doctor over the last month and just rescheduled YOUR upcoming dentist appt (you know, the one I made 6 months ago for you), that'd be a no. I guess when you can be a big boy and start scheduling, at the very least, your own doctor's appointments, I'll start taking my vehicle in for regular scheduled maintenance. Until then, division of labor, man.

[penguin129]

Feb 16, 2017 10:42:53 GMT -5 iwantbacon said:

I feel like I'm starting to spiral with the illnesses and lack of sleep. I really need to take a half or full day off from work. Maybe tomorrow if tonight is bad--I can't keep up Iike this and will deal with whatever I have to at work. I don't want to be a "bad" employee, but I'm a major case of presenteeism right now.

Take the day off if you need it. Sorry things are so rough.

[becole]

Hope she gets better quickly fem.

I'm working hard and pumping hard this morning. Lol.
I hate that I have to compete with my non pumping male counterpart for when they decide to repost the promotion. It gets me all hyped up. I hate it.
I have to go get the blood work the doc ordered. He was able to access my blood work from my pregnancy and when I was in the hospital with my appendix and he called it "a mess."
He said "I see where your body was a mess there."
I feel like even with the hemorrhage I just have felt so worn down and deficient. Idk why any doctors don't tell you what to do to follow up or a diet to follow. I just want someone to tell me what to do to feel normal and lose weight.

[penguin129]

fem Sorry for the rsv. I hope it passes soon. Good luck at your appt. Let us know.

@snuff9861 Good luck at your son's appt.

britta I schedule all the things too. Glad you told your H no. Yay for warm weather!

[becole]

britta my H makes me take care of my own car stuff and I hate it because my dad always did that stuff for me and I feel a little resentful.

[jcrewgirl]

After hearing what you guys had to say, I did a few things yesterday.
1. I talked to my work friend who still struggles with PPD 4 year later. It was helpful.
2. I already had plans to bring both kids over to a neighbor's house yesterday after work - she had made a bunch of dinner for the kids. There were four neighborhood moms talking and bitching with lots of wine while we let the older kids play and eat. It was wonderful.
3. I talked to my DH about it. This was big for me.
4. I made an appointment with my PCP for tomorrow morning.
5. I called my insurance re: behavioral health benefits - yeah, therapy isn't happening until open enrollment - I am NOT paying $60/session since this is something that won't magically disappear after one session.

More good news - I am .8 lbs away from being in the 130s. Well technically, 139 lbs, but it's still in the 130s so I'm hoping that happens in the next week.

[penguin129]

becole I hope you feel better soon and can find some answers. You just reminded me I need to get my labs from when I had Lil P and give them to my Psych (can't spell).

[adouces06]

We are home! DS did great. As expected, getting he IV placed sucked, but he calmed down after. I went into the room for the MRI with him and once the medicine was given and he was asleep, I went out. They ended up using Propofol as the anesthesia of choice. We had to wait an hour or so, then we were called to recovery. I think I had prepared myself for the absolute worst, but it wasn't too bad. Definitely out of sorts, but it was almost like he was drunk and then angry. We should get results sometime in the next week, so fingers crossed it's nothing!!

[becole]

Great adouces06. I hope it's nothing.

[penguin129]

jcrewgirl I'm so glad you got an appt tomorrow. I hope you are able to get something to help you start feeling better.

[becole]

I'm proud of you jcrewgirl. Self care. Self love. Can your sister come visit?

[erien22846]

adouces06, Glad you're home and everything went better than expected! Was the anesthesia given through the IV? Otherwise, it seems cruel to do that first. That'd be tough for me to witness.

[penguin129]

adouces06 I'm glad it went well. I meant to tag you last night but forgot. I hope the next week goes quickly for you while you wait for the results.

[jwinct]

britta- I don't like most Greek yogurt. I don't mind the flavored ones that come with the little pack of yummies that you mix into it, but that's about it.
I usually ask DH to take care of my car stuff, too. He doesn't seem to mind, though.

fem - I hope your DD is better soon!

iwantbacon - Complain all you want! That's what we're here for. Hugs! I think you should take tomorrow off - you need to take care of yourself, first and foremost.

I'm having trouble getting my head into the game at work today. I really need to buckle down and get some things done. One of my co-workers slipped on ice this morning and hit her head and went to the hospital for stitches (I hope she's okay, other than the stitches!), so someone is covering for her and I'm covering for that person.

[jwinct]

It took me so long to type my last post that I missed some new ones.


jcrewgirl - I'm so glad you have taken these steps to help yourself!

adouces06 - I'm glad the appointment went better than you anticipated. Fx for good results.


My mother has never even put gas in her own car. I think she did it once and it took both she and my grandmother to figure it out - this was a really long time ago. I don't know what she'll do if my dad dies - he does everything for her with regard to the car. I can see her calling my brother, who lives in the same town as her, and asking him to fill up her car. Or just not drive anywhere.

[erien22846]

jcrewgirl, Good for you! How fortunate to be able to get in to see your PCP so soon, and I hope just taking those steps yesterday help you feel a bit better.

[jcrewgirl]

Thanks, everyone. It means a lot.

becole - I don't think I'm going to be able to see her until next month. DH, me and the kids are flying up to NH next weekend for my niece's first birthday so that *should* be a nice break from the monotony of everyday life.