Thirsty Thursday

[jillian]

@snuff9861, Shut the front door!!! Congratulations!!!

[fem]

And the van wouldn't work to go to our chiro appointment. It would start then putter and stop. DH ran home to look at it and DD1 is out there helping him 'be an engineer.' Glad it's not a work day for me.

ETA: he fixed it already. Said he doesn't know what was causing it but there was oil on the spark plugs. We're driving to IN Saturday so hopefully it's better by then.

[becole]

Mar 16, 2017 9:34:31 GMT -5 @snuff9861 said:

Mar 16, 2017 9:09:07 GMT -5 fem said:

Is your husband still excited now that it's really real?

Yes he's already thinking about names.



becole
apparently we're just super fertile. DD was a one time thing too (though planned).

Well congrats!

[jwinct]

Congratulations, @snuff9861!! I knew those early lines were actually lines!

I was all ready to go to work this morning. The kids and I were sitting in the car, waiting for the bus and DD2 started crying, saying her stomach hurts. I knew she wasn't feeling well this morning because she barely ate anything and she went to the bathroom twice and just wasn't acting right. I even asked her if she was feeling okay before we went out to wait for the bus and she said she was fine. She was trying to tough it out because she had a field trip to go see a play this morning, but she ended up not going to school. Her stomach hurts and isn't sick feeling. Her throat also hurts, but she's had a cough and a mild cold for a while. I tried looking at her tonsils, but I think they look okay. The last time she had strep throat, a couple of years ago, she had more stomach pain than throat pain. She doesn't have a fever. It's strange.

[erien22846]

Mar 16, 2017 10:01:51 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

UO? It's not okay to leave your enormous beast of a car running right next to the preschool drop-off gate. DNW to walk by your noisy car pumping CO2 into my lungs, kthanksbai.

Also, I got no sleep so I'm cranky AF and I have a scary work call in 30 minutes and a scary meeting with the school district in 2 hours so that might have been more of a vent than a UO?

Although I'd be genuinely curious why it's okay to leave your car running (keep in mind it's CA, so it's like 50 or 60 degrees this morning) while you walk 100 yards to drop the kids off, put their backpacks away and then STAY SO THE 2 Y.O. CAN SHOW YOU SOMETHING.

I'm with you, even in the cold. I guess it's just something I've never done and don't understand the purpose. I also have three kids to drop off/pick up so it's never quick.  Gosh, I feel bad for taking up the primo parking spot right by the door for so long.  

[ksyknelvr73]

jwinct it could still be strep. My oldest tends to get an upset stomach as his primary symptom - before the sore throat - when he gets strep. My DS2 doesn't get fevers at all! He gets recurring strep and we never know he has it. It may be worth checking out?

[ksyknelvr73]

@kitchen I agree with your venting. We have people who do the same thing at our daycare. The owners/directors of the daycare specifically have signs and send home newsletters asking people NOT TO PARK in the front of the building b/c they need to be able to get the buses in and out and yet, every damn day, someone is parked there. Since I am dropping off 3 kids, I always park in a space (turn my car OFF) and walk - cold, raining, etc. It just makes more sense b/c my drop-offs will never be quick.

I also get majorly irritated with parents who ignore other rules at the daycare....for the infant room, they specify NO SHOES (they say either take them off or they have shoe covers outside the door you can slip over your shoes), and they specify NO SIBLINGS. I have seen multiple parents ignore one or both of those rules, and I'm just like....why the hell do you think YOU are the exception to this?

[adouces06]

@snuff9861 ahhh!!! Congrats lady

[iwantbacon]

Looking at the 5 month post, I'm beginning to wonder if I'm squeezing DS2 into too small clothes. He was 15.5 lbs and 26" at his 4 month check, but I still put him in 6 mo clothes. I need it to warm up so 9 mo clothes from DS1 will work.

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Mar 16, 2017 11:22:09 GMT -5 iwantbacon said:

Looking at the 5 month post, I'm beginning to wonder if I'm squeezing DS2 into too small clothes. He was 15.5 lbs and 26" at his 4 month check, but I still put him in 6 mo clothes. I need it to warm up so 9 mo clothes from DS1 will work.

DD is 14 lbs and 27 inches and she still fits in 3-6. So i think ti depends on body shape too.

[ksyknelvr73]

Mar 16, 2017 11:22:09 GMT -5 iwantbacon said:

Looking at the 5 month post, I'm beginning to wonder if I'm squeezing DS2 into too small clothes. He was 15.5 lbs and 26" at his 4 month check, but I still put him in 6 mo clothes. I need it to warm up so 9 mo clothes from DS1 will work.

I haven't gone in there yet b/c DD just turned 5 months today, but I am still putting her in 6 month clothes and she was 16 lbs 9 oz at her 4 month well visit....maybe I am missing something, but 9 months is too big for her. She has room in her 6 month stuff, she doesn't look like she is going to bust out of it or anything. I will say that some of the Cat & Jack stuff that is 6-9 months will fit her, it's a little loose but not too bad. The outfit she is in for the pic I just posted on the private board this morning is a 6 month outfit so please someone tell me if it looks too small.

[smallpotato]

AHHHH congrats @snuff9861! I'm so glad you're out of limbo.

I'm slammed at work today because of the snow, being out yesterday, and covering two additional districts for a colleague who is on vacation. MH is home alone right now, and I am insanely jealous. Of course, I don't want the stomach bug he has, but I would love 10 hours of a quiet house.

[jillian]

Mar 16, 2017 11:28:36 GMT -5 ksyknelvr73 said:

Mar 16, 2017 11:22:09 GMT -5 iwantbacon said:

Looking at the 5 month post, I'm beginning to wonder if I'm squeezing DS2 into too small clothes. He was 15.5 lbs and 26" at his 4 month check, but I still put him in 6 mo clothes. I need it to warm up so 9 mo clothes from DS1 will work.

I haven't gone in there yet b/c DD just turned 5 months today, but I am still putting her in 6 month clothes and she was 16 lbs 9 oz at her 4 month well visit....maybe I am missing something, but 9 months is too big for her. She has room in her 6 month stuff, she doesn't look like she is going to bust out of it or anything. I will say that some of the Cat & Jack stuff that is 6-9 months will fit her, it's a little loose but not too bad. The outfit she is in for the pic I just posted on the private board this morning is a 6 month outfit so please someone tell me if it looks too small.

I just packed up 3 month clothes at almost 5 months old. 90% of her stuff is Carters and she just grew out of 3 months last week. I weighed her on my scale a few days ago and she is just hitting 16 pounds. I cant remember how long she is, but some of her 6 month stuff is still a little big. I never took her for a small baby, but with everyone's kids being in 6-9 month clothes, I'm wondering now.

[sanibel21]

So many congrats @snuff9861!!

[sanibel21]

DD2 didn't have as awful of a night last night as she did the day before. And her temp was normal this morning for the first time in days. DD1 slept pretty well and had a little more energy tiday. So I think we're turning the corner on the flu and I'm just hoping for no setbacks.
I had a psych appointment this am and now a dentist appointment. DH took the day off to stay with the girls. I've decided to increase my zoloft just to see if there's any more improvement I can gain. Which I think there is.
I think I'm gonna stop for fast food on the way home. And a coffee coolatta. I've gotta reign in the crappy calories. Hopefully once the nice weather hits, I'll get some exercise with walking. But I need a treat today.

[sanibel21]

Mar 16, 2017 9:14:34 GMT -5 erien22846 said:

I was so excited and distracted by Snuff's news that I just pumped for 7 minutes in letdown mode.

LMAO

[fem]

Mar 16, 2017 10:20:22 GMT -5 erien22846 said:

Mar 16, 2017 10:01:51 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

UO? It's not okay to leave your enormous beast of a car running right next to the preschool drop-off gate. DNW to walk by your noisy car pumping CO2 into my lungs, kthanksbai.

Also, I got no sleep so I'm cranky AF and I have a scary work call in 30 minutes and a scary meeting with the school district in 2 hours so that might have been more of a vent than a UO?

Although I'd be genuinely curious why it's okay to leave your car running (keep in mind it's CA, so it's like 50 or 60 degrees this morning) while you walk 100 yards to drop the kids off, put their backpacks away and then STAY SO THE 2 Y.O. CAN SHOW YOU SOMETHING.

I'm with you, even in the cold. I guess it's just something I've never done and don't understand the purpose. I also have three kids to drop off/pick up so it's never quick.  Gosh, I feel bad for taking up the primo parking spot right by the door for so long.  

Same here. I just don't understand how hard it is to turn that little key and turn it off and on. Plus worrying about somebody stealing it.

[becole]

My 50% kid is in 6 months. Some of the carter's pants need rolled up still. His arms recently grew though because I was having to roll the sleeves up on the sleepers but now they fit. Usually I find with my kid that when they hit the month- they move up. So when he's 6 months old- he'll start needing 9 months clothes.

[becole]

There is no quick pickup. I used to pick up DS1 and it was half hour including driving to leave work, pick up and get home. Now it's like 45 minutes with 2, sometimes more.

[hikingmama222]

Clothing is all over the place, really depends on baby's shape. . We are having to size up in shirts because of DS's big head and long torso. 6m pants and sleepers are still fine.

[fem]

Guys I'm at Starbucks, by myself, sipping my green tea latte with my feet up. If the basketball games were on this would be perfection.

I really do need this time to decompress after my therapy appointments. They're intense.

[fem]

And I just shared my kale chips with somebody asking about them. I feel like I'm in yuppie/hippie heaven.

Therapy, kale chips, green tea latte and my minivan.

[fem]

Glad your girls are feeling better sanibel21.

[Deleted]

Thanks everyone! I am in SHOCK!

[smallpotato]

hikingmama222, so sorry about the trip. We don't have anything planned right now, but may take a trip to the beach this summer. Enjoy your night away tomorrow!

fem, I'm glad your van was an easy fix, and you were able to treat yourself after your appointment.

@kitchen, I am too paranoid about my car getting stolen, so I always turn it off when I do daycare dropoff. I've seen cars running when I get there too, and it always confuses me. I hope your work call and school district meeting went well.

ksyknelvr73, It's funny you mentioned the shoe covers; I struggled mightily with them this morning since I had my snow boots on. This whole morning was a hot mess getting out of the house, so I guess I should be glad that was the only real issue I had.

erien22846, the last three nights G has slept at least 10 hours without nursing. MH was laughing at me this morning because I was leaking milk all over the bathroom. If he's going to continue this, I'll have to pump whatever side he doesn't nurse from before bed. Otherwise, my bathroom will be a mess.

jwinct, I hope DD2 feels better soon! This winter is ridiculous for illness.

iwantbacon, G just moved into 6 month clothes a few weeks ago. I have summer clothes in 6 months I bought him for Christmas, and I think I'm going to have to exchange them for 9 months.

@holachica, once N realized what bribes were, everything changed LOL. I'm glad you had a good visit with your friend.

sanibel21, I'm glad your girls are on the mend. I hope the upped dose of Zoloft helps you.

[fem]

Mar 16, 2017 16:58:46 GMT -5 @holachica said:

I freaking love basketball. This is my favorite weekend of the year. Add that tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day... perfect!

Me too. I'm from Indiana (big basketball state) and played in college. Love it.

[erien22846]

Ruh roh. We might have an explanation for the 13 hours of sleep. TL was running a low grade fever all day at daycare today:( He also took three naps today - one hour, 2.5 hour, and 30 minute. Poor kid. On the bright side, he can sleep through whatever he's fighting off.

[smallpotato]

The only time I pay attention to college basketball is during the tournament. We do a bracket pool at work which is always fun. My office mate runs it, and he does this great write up at the end. I've come close to winning the last few years; maybe this will be the year.

[iwantbacon]

My house is more focused on NCAA wrestling tourney than March Madness.

[erien22846]

No brackets here. I'll catch the highlights through FB - sadly my only news source some days.