Post by shedreamsincolor on Mar 2, 2017 14:23:34 GMT -5
Hi ladies! Last official day of maternity leave (alone with the boys) is today. I start back Monday but tomorrow our nanny is coming in the morning (to meet Isaiah) and then afternoon/evening im taking the kids to the state tournament where my husband is coaching all weekend. Heaven help me. DNW to go but it's been a tradition the last 3 years. I have a picture of H and DS1 when he is just 10 weeks old and he wants one annually.
I'm weirdly excited to get back to work. I'm sure I will bawl my eyes out on Monday but I'm also ready to get back to my job and also just have a chance to 1. Eat a full lunch and 2. Pee without anyone touching me. I'll still be home 2 days a week all spring so it feels manageable
sophiegrace - hooray for good sleep! Also funny you mentioned nursing dresses. I was literally just looking these up this morning.
You guys I have literally not bought new clothes since before my pregnancy with DS1. I need like a whole new wardrobe and I am super overwhelmed. I found a great website with capsule wardrobes that are mom friendly so I think I will be doing some online shopping this weekend!
sophiegrace I was a bridesmaid in two weddings the spring after I had DS. I just went to the ladies' lounge at both venues, unzipped my dress/folded one side down, and nursed that way with a swaddling blanket draped over me. B was older by then (4 mo and 6 mo) so not eating quite as frequently, and they get faster as they get older, so it's not like I was trapped for half the party or anything.
I just had B's evaluation. He doesn't qualify for services at this time. They said he's a typically developing child. And he's 100% boy. Yep. And it's interesting because what I didn't think counted as words are "words" in their book. So if I have concerns we can revisit in 6 months. I have peace of mind so I'm happy about that.
Fantastic news!!!! So you are comfortable with this, yes - you agree with them. It doesn't sound like you have lingering concerns but if you do don't hesitate to get a 2nd opinion.
danib I got scarlet fever over Christmas one year when I was 4 or 5. Not fun, but I think it was probably harder on my mom than me. Hope your niece is feeling better soon and that your kids are in the clear!
Thanks tgrimes1980 and kleigh . Yes I feel good about it. To be honest I wasn't ALL that concerned initially but everyone gets into my head and makes me crazy. And I can't help but compare him to other children but I know girls and boys develop differently. I was so fixated on concrete words that I didn't realize other things count as words.. animal sounds, the sound he makes for a car when he plays with one etc. I've noticed just in the past few weeks changes in him which make me feel optimistic for the next 6 months
It really is so hard not to compare them to other kids, especially with things like talking, it's so obvious when your kid isn't at the same level as another. DS1 didn't really start talking until after 2. He had a few words, but not many. I can't tell you how big of a difference a year has made. He's talking in short sentences now and loves learning new words. He gets really excited when he learns a new word and just repeats it over and over. Currently everything is "awesome". Awesome Mommy, Awesome Tyson (the dog), awesome truck, awesome chicken. You name it, it's awesome!
Post by shedreamsincolor on Mar 2, 2017 18:36:08 GMT -5
waitwhat - people are so annoying about milestones. I get that crap from my family too.
dashook - I found two websites actually. The one geared to moms was nowthaticando.com (their spring capsule is pretty cute) and then puttingmetogether.com had a capsule for business casual work clothes. I hate shopping and I can't put together outfits to save my life so stuff like this is so hard for me!
I also want some new spring clothes. I always get a lot of stuff in the fall/winter because of my birthday and Christmas, and bc I just love shopping for those seasons. My spring and summer wardrobe is definitely lacking, and being pregnant last year I didn't really add anything. I might try and sneak in some shopping this weekend; if DH is fishing in the Bahamas I should have some fun, too.
That is awesome jubilantsquirrel. And your right that it's so hard not to compare but we all do it. And it drives me crazy. DHs family are the worst offenders too. I'll never forget my SIL made a comment about B not walking because her friends 9 month was in a wedding and walked down the aisle and wanted to know what was wrong with B. I almost punched her in the face. And DHs cousin has a baby boy born 3 weeks before J so they are always comparing the two. Over the weekend at the baptism it was all.. "is he laughing yet? Rolling over?" It's so annoying.
Ugh. That's the worst. It's one thing to silently compare your own kid to another kid, but it's completely different when someone else does it.
So, DS2 only took 2.5oz today and didn't nap at all. 😕 I feel so guilty that I can't stay home with him.
It took C a while to adjust to daycare when I started back to work. Give it time. (and hugs because that guilt is the worst)
You're right. He's still at home, my ILs come here to watch them, which is nice. But it's definitely still an adjustment for him. I just want him to eat.
So, DS2 only took 2.5oz today and didn't nap at all. 😕 I feel so guilty that I can't stay home with him.
Mom guilt is the absolute worst. Be kind to yourself- the first month or so back to work after DS1 was really hard but it did get easier as he (and I) adjusted to our new normal.
LizInFL Yes, yes you do need some fun too. Shop away girl.
danib I have no idea what Scarlet Fever is but against my better judgement I'll prob go google it later. I was paranoid my whole pregnancy because even though I had (bad) chicken pox as a kid, when I went through all my IF testing they determined I was "equivocal" - meaning I guess they couldnt be sure one way or another if I could get it. They told me I could go get the vaccine but it's like a two month or three month ordeal and we were already with so much time behind us - LSS, I know that paranoid AF feeling but hopefully you've got nothing to worry about. Don't you wish we could just live in our own little bubbles.
Steaks have been eaten. Ate? Aten? Why isn't my brain working right now. Eaten, I think they've been eaten.
Anywho.
Found out Hs secret ingredient to such a superb pan fried steak, it's a stick of butter. Goes vey well with my famous baked potato, secret ingredient is also half a stick of butter. My stomach feels... not good.
I just had B's evaluation. He doesn't qualify for services at this time. They said he's a typically developing child. And he's 100% boy. Yep. And it's interesting because what I didn't think counted as words are "words" in their book. So if I have concerns we can revisit in 6 months. I have peace of mind so I'm happy about that.
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 2, 2017 21:00:48 GMT -5
+1 to needing new clothes, especially warm weather work clothes. I have so much stuff but it's all old and doesn't fit well.
C might be coming down with another cold. I noticed he was boogery yesterday but he has started coughing a little bit which is how it started last time. I'm bummed because we were supposed to have a playdate tomorrow but now we have to cancel it again. And we JUST got healthy. I hope this passes quick because him being sick is heartbreaking.
Oh and I'm trying to get him to sleep and I noticed H has already settled in bed with the TV on.. at 8:30. I asked if he washed bottles and got things together for the night. Nope. Really dude? So now he's downstairs washing bottles lol.
Guise, D has turned into a boobie monster. She's 15 weeks tomorrow. Is there a growth spurt now? She normally nurses for a total of 45-55 minutes on average in a 24 hour period. Today she nursed for an hour and 33 minutes, and the night is still young.
Speaking of outfits that are nursing friendly, we have three weddings in May. Anyone have any dress suggestions? This will be my first warm weather event where I won't be pregnant in two years and I want to look HOT.
OOOH I love dress up time. Do you NIP or would it be sufficient that the dress is strapless and easy enough to pull down/unzipped down in a women's lounge. Usually wedding venues have a nice big women's lounge area, at least around here and I guessing there too.
ETA I actually have no clue bc I'm not nursing and just realized you guys also have to deal with spillage and such. I just want in on the dress browsing fun! Lol
Is this where I'd admit that except for when I've gone to work I've never actually left the house long enough to worry about NIP? We went to dinner once immediately after a feed and got home just in time for the next one and that was the closest I've come.
They're both outdoor weddings. One on an old family farmhouse property and the other on a tidal waterway. So I guess I should look for a nursing friendly dress because there's a good possibility that not only will both venues be lacking in a lounge, but a real bathroom too. NOT nursing in a porta potty.
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 2, 2017 21:57:51 GMT -5
danib I had Scarlett fever as a kid and slightly remember that it doesn't happen frequently in the younger age range because my little fell into it. She never got sick. FX the boys are fine and it doesn't touch you either. I hope your niece gets well quickly.
I'm so sorry jubilantsquirrel. Does it seem like he makes up for it once you're home? You're an amazing Mom and working hard to give your boys a good life. They'll appreciate this so much one day.
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 2, 2017 22:04:53 GMT -5
waitwhat I think you tagged me about blood in the diaper? Ever since the last tapatalk update I don't get notifications and I can't find the post.
It started as mucous chunks and then when I read about hidden blood I grabbed one of our occult blood test kits at work and tested a 'sample'. It showed up positive pretty quickly. By the time everything was out of her body and the two times I've accidentally been soy-ed there was visible red streaks. The Pedi should have those kits available at his four month appt.
waitwhat Great news! I was surprised at what counted as a word, too. I was a bit worried about Lillian's language for a bit, but it's really exploded since she turned 2. She talks in short sentences 80% of the time now and picks up new words constantly. I couldn't count how many words she has if I tried now.
kleigh I love butter, but dang. That's quite a bit. DH thinks butter on steak is weird so I don't tell him when I use it. I think it's delicious. He does, too, he just doesn't know it. Also, the giraffe, right? I looked this morning and couldn't believe she still hasn't had her baby. She looks so uncomfortable. I feel her pain!
sophiegrace I was really weirded out NIP with Lillian, but I got used to it. She hated nursing covers so I was like, baby has to eat, here is my boob. I nursed her sitting on the sidewalk at a race once. I nursed in a bathroom once and hated it. Why would my baby have to eat where people go to pee and poop? Gross. I hope you find an awesome dress that is nursing friendly!
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 2, 2017 22:08:07 GMT -5
I would love to have the confidence to do it ClassyMrsA! I hope to get there one day because it would make life in general easier. M hates her face covered too, and I can't blame her!!
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 2, 2017 22:17:35 GMT -5
I'm really worried about my husband. He's working too much and every week something new comes up. For weeks now he's been coming home for bath time and going straight back to work. It's just too much. And then last Sunday morning he took M for a few hours so I could sleep and do the things I haven't been able to do around the house and I should have been doing him the favor. I'm legitimately worried he's going to have a breakdown. He's barely eating and barely sleeping and no one seems to be noticing other than me.
I just want to thank you guys for always letting me lean on you when I'm struggling. My IRL family and friend are states away and I fear that if I let loose my frustrations on my H it may be the straw that breaks his back. To me during the day it all seems like such a big deal, but feels trivial in comparison when I hear about how his day is going.
Steaks have been eaten. Ate? Aten? Why isn't my brain working right now. Eaten, I think they've been eaten.
Anywho.
Found out Hs secret ingredient to such a superb pan fried steak, it's a stick of butter. Goes vey well with my famous baked potato, secret ingredient is also half a stick of butter. My stomach feels... not good.
Paula Deen would be proud. Your neighborhood cardiologist--not so much
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