monicageller Glad you got your workout! And I'm ashamed to say I have no idea how long she was licking the drink. I was cleaning up for a while before I noticed.. 🙈
H's parents have 8 kids so they are going to have like a jillion grandkids, especially since I know that two of my SILs want to have a ton of kids too. Our kids are going to have sooo many cousins lol. They have 4 cousins so far. We will need a panorama at family reunions to get everyone, seriously. #GIANTFAMILY
My sisters will probably never have kids (or won't for a good long while) so this plethora of cousins on the one side balances it out pretty well lol.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 29, 2017 12:52:13 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure my sister will never have kids, and SIL only wants 2 kids. I'm kind of sad that my kids won't have many cousins. But we have a lot of friends with kids their age. So hopefully they'll still have plenty of playmates!
Here's my kiddos. 20 months and 3.5 weeks! Clara's picture was from Sunday - and yes we managed to go to church and didn't have a poop-splosion in white pants!
Post by notagoddess on Mar 29, 2017 12:53:09 GMT -5
I have one sibling, a brother who is not really the settling down type. He's probably not going to have kids in the next decade, if ever. My H has two siblings, but they live in 2 other countries. His brother in Canada is married and might have a baby soon. I want S to have cousins!
Sabine ended up sleeping most of the day yesterday and was up most of the night, then she finally slept around 6am, when I had to get A up for school. A proceeded to fall back to sleep, needing me to scramble her out the door in 10 minutes so she wouldn't miss the bus. G normally sleeps until 9, but the ruckus woke her up at 7 and she has been in full on toddler mode, with tantrums over everything and nothing. Sabine, consequently only slept for a 2hr stretch. Then, I stupidly and optimistically think we should still do story time at the library. We barely get out the door on time. Sabine promptly spews on me the second I get her out of the carseat. G refused to sit and listen to the story, so we move to the play area. Things are going well, and we pick a story to borrow but then she throws a tantrum of indecision as she simultaneously wants to borrow and not borrow the book. We make it to the desk, get the book and out the door. Sabine starts shrieking in her carseat, G starts squealing in response. I drive around a bit until they're calm. Then, we get home and lunch is a complete bust because cookies are not an option. So, G is now watching Finding Nemo again and eating a muffin, still in full coat and shoes because she refuses to cooperate with getting them off her body. A just sent me an email saying she needs to stay after school until 4 to get in some extra sewing time for a project. Naps will not be gotten. I may hide in the bathroom when DH gets home.
And I just remembered DH is taking the car to get the muffler replaced after work, which means I'll be alone with these crazies past dinner time.
Don't worry notagoddess our babies will get there. I keep reminding myself that the phases feel long, but really go quickly. They will eventually be happier, sleep better, and entertain themselves a little better. For now we get to snuggle and feel completely needed. Plus you get to commiserate with us and great news about the maternity leave.
Both kids are upstairs napping. I got my workout in, I'm watching non-cartoons and counting down the minutes until the afternoon crAZY starts.
Ps. DH and I had sex for the first time since R last night. It was a billion times better than the first time after K. I'm kinda relieved to have that first time out of the way.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 29, 2017 12:59:27 GMT -5
Hugs ls2012 sounds like you need them today. +1 on Finding Nemo every single day. I read on my kindle app while she watches. At least your kids are cute, right?
Post by littleredfish on Mar 29, 2017 13:05:54 GMT -5
DH got back from the 2nd garage for our 2nd safety test and this garage found half as many "issues" and is going to charge about $500 instead of $1300 like the other place. I hate businesses that are shady. Just because I come to you with a coupon doesn't mean you have to try to shade me out of my money another way. Don't give out coupons then.
Hugs ls2012 sounds like you need them today. +1 on Finding Nemo every single day. I read on my kindle app while she watches. At least your kids are cute, right?
Ha! Yep. Finding Nemo time is when I catch up on here and run around trying to get things done. Thank goodness for Pixar.
Post by monicageller on Mar 29, 2017 13:24:20 GMT -5
ls2012 sorry for the sucky day! I hope it turns around!
pivot no shame here, I can't even begin to tell you the shameful moments I have had. And most of them before R was born, so I can't even blame it on having 2 kids I was trying to handle.
R has been sleeping since I fed him almost 3 hours ago. I worked out, ate lunch, showered, folded and put away two loads of laundry. #blessed
We went to the zoo this morning! We met a friend and her kiddo there. It was nice to let the 3 year olds tire themselves out while we had grown up conversation. Then DS requested a happy meal, and now we are home for nap.
Post by musicallyinclined on Mar 29, 2017 13:34:42 GMT -5
We are in a room, but still waiting to see the doctor. DH just left so he can take DS1 for his second round of antibiotics. DS2 did finally nurse so that's good. Hopefully we will find out what's going on soon.
I so appreciate all the thoughts, vibes and prayers. Grateful for your support.
I just got back from the LC appointment. I am producing very little milk (EP and supplementing) and wanted to make sure my pump was working right and I had he right size of things for the girls plus any recommendations. She agreed with me that the cons outweigh the pros at this point and that I can still pump if I want but my production will not increase. I'm going to wean then go FF since I am producing 2.5 ounces to 3 ounces a day right now.
DH was with me today and he agrees with me now that he heard it from the LC. I've been frustrated for a couple of weeks but wanted to give it a true chance.
@crazycatlady6 - Glad that you were able to meet with the LC and be at peace with your decision to move to FF. Go slow weaning yourself to avoid any issues!
N has been throwing up a lot more lately. With every burp comes more spit up/throw up. I feel like I'm new at all this again but i put a call into the pedi because it just seems like too much. He's on reflux meds but I'm not sure it helps with spitting up?
DS1 is really into holding the baby. He goes from super lovey to him to throwing toys at him haha.
musicallyinclined I'll be praying LO feels better soon. It's awful when they're sick.
notagoddess I know the feeling. A few of my friends have kids about 6 months ahead DS1 and it was hard when their kids were sleeping all night and getting into a routine and I was still a hot mess. Then when I vented about what I was dealing with I heard a lot of "just you wait" comments. Vent here! We're here for you girl. And plus one to the evening fussiness. We have a scream fest for two hours from 7-9, like clockwork.
crazycatlady6 I'm glad you and YH are on the same page regarding BFing.
My 6 week PP visit was yesterday and I'm cleared for exercise. Still no lifting the quad stroller on my own for a couple of weeks at least because I want the incision to be fully healed before I brace something against my hips (which will pull on the skin around the incision).
I also visited my trainer/physical therapist today and he said I'm doing remarkably well after back-to-back twin pregnancies. He also gave me some exercises to help bring my abs back together, put my pelvis back where it was pre-babies (approximately), and put my ribs back where they were before two babies shoved feet and heads into them on my left side. He said that coming to him immediately after I'm cleared for activity was a great idea because my connective tissue (and hence the changes in bone structure) are still malleable this soon after pregnancy and he can actually help me heal better. I didn't know that was possible. His assessment gives me more confidence that I won't end up disabled like my mom and that further pregnancy/pregnancies won't be a problem.
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