It's Monday. Again.

[jwinct]

[hikingmama222]

I've run out of memory space in my phone so I'm finally sitting down and backing up the last 16 months of pictures and videos. I really need to do it more often.

Weather is crappy (it actually snowed yesterday) so going to stay in today and tackle the to do list. Hopefully get out for a run after I drop DD off at school.

[jwinct]

hikingmama222 - Do you have a cloud app like Google Plus that you can set to automatically back up everything? I use Google (I pay a small monthly fee for extra cloud storage) and I have it set so that it backs up all new pictures and videos when I am connected to WiFi. I can regularly delete everything because I know it's in my Google Photos. I love it.

[jillian]

Great weekend.
Baby cant stop pooping and has a wicked diaper rash, but she's happy and sleeping through the night again. Got my closet cleaned out which felt great. Now to just put everything back away.
This week is supposed to be beautiful for the most part. Im hoping to get out for some walks in the afternoons.

[ksyknelvr73]

I had a hard time sleeping last night and kept getting too hot. DS2 woke up at least twice...I don't know why he won't sleep. It drives me crazy. Luckily, DH handled getting up with him since he is on spring break this week. I'm just glad to have a week off of taking the kids to daycare, I was able to rest in for about 30 extra minutes this morning (which again was needed thanks to not sleeping well).

We are supposed to have some severe weather here today - I think the warning starts at 11am and lasts through like 2pm? I need to read the latest update. My last update said damaging wind/hail and possibly a tornado. I hope it just ends up being strong storms and nothing more.

[smallpotato]

Nothing too exciting going on today. G only nursed 5 times yesterday, and woke up at midnight very hangry. I didn't get back to bed until after 1. I got up with my alarm at 6, and no one else got up until 7. It was very nice to have a quiet house. I was able to get my stuff together for work, N's lunch for school made, and (most importantly) set up a Disney Vacation Account for the trip we're planning next year. Once everyone woke up, things got a little chaotic. The quiet was nice while it lasted.

Both boys are in their Red Sox gear for Opening Day, and I will need to get a picture of them together later.

[hikingmama222]

Apr 3, 2017 9:40:15 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

Apr 3, 2017 8:57:55 GMT -5 jwinct said:

hikingmama222 - Do you have a cloud app like Google Plus that you can set to automatically back up everything? I use Google (I pay a small monthly fee for extra cloud storage) and I have it set so that it backs up all new pictures and videos when I am connected to WiFi. I can regularly delete everything because I know it's in my Google Photos. I love it.

+1  Paying for google drive so that my pictures can all be backed up automatically and can be accessed from anywhere is worth every single 999 of the cents I pay a month (I have to pay for the 1TB because I filled up the smaller size).  My phone automatically puts pics there and I just have to do the physical camera every so often.

Oh I know this is what I need to do... not sure why I haven't. My BIL was talking to me about it yesterday as well. Off to do it now.

[jwinct]

Apr 3, 2017 9:57:10 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

Apr 3, 2017 9:46:54 GMT -5 hikingmama222 said:

Oh I know this is what I need to do... not sure why I haven't. My BIL was talking to me about it yesterday as well. Off to do it now.

FWIW I stewed about it for over a year working on uploading and downloading and uploading to a hard drive and trying to piece together another solution.  I'm so glad I finally just put it on autopay and don't have to think about it anymore.

I'm on the same plan and I love it. 

[macaronmama]

+1 for Google Photos

ksyknelvr73, hope the storm isn't too bad! We had hail out in Indy while we were visiting, just shy of being big enough to cause damage.
smallpotato, we're getting ready to plan a Disney trip too! What are your must-do's? Kinda wanna start a Disney thread...

Thanks all for dealing with all my self-indulgent whinging last week. My flu/infection is almost all gone and the tire on my car is fixed, so this week is hopefully much more productive and happy than last. I'm teleworking today just to get my feet a little more under me before heading in tomorrow. Hauling in Persian pastries as a thank you to my co-workers for assisting my employee in my absence.

Weather is getting warmer here and I am SO excited. Should be almost 60's next week, really want to get to clearing out our front garden and the planters on the balcony so the next time it's in the 70's, I can get some flowers and herbs planted.

[sanibel21]

Today is birthday party recovery day. Cleaning and organizing. And the last day visiting with my brother. Dd1 got sooo spoiled. Both dd1 and dd2 have a full summer wardrobe from the grandparents. Such a huge help.
It's seems like it's nice out today so I think after naps we'll go outside.
Dd2 woke up with a little green goop in her eyes and it's watering as the morning goes on. I'm hoping it's not conjunctivitis.
I'm trying one of those mesh feeders with her right now. More just for entertainment.

[smallpotato]

macaronmama, when are you thinking about going? Our trip is going to be in November of 2018 for our 10th wedding anniversary. I would definitely be down for a Disney thread! Planning hypothetical and actual Disney trips for people is one of my favorite things.

[becole]

I'm holding out til DS2 hits 6 months so we still have 2.5 weeks to start food. He's getting so close to sitting and he finally was rolling both ways this weekend. So I think he's close to ready for food. He's also getting good at grabbing things but still can't hold them in his mouth very well. I'm also glad he's starting to hold his head up off his chest. For the longest time he would not look up.

[fem]

I'm in the waiting room at the dermatologist to get one of my spots re-excised. I'm surprisingly calm. Maybe it's because I'm being proactive?

Took the kids to daycare for this then I'll pick the baby up. She'll go with me to see my OB about this anxiety.

I took my healthy eating too far this morning. I tried making turmeric tea. *Shudder* Don't try it. Ever.

[macaronmama]

sanibel21, I have one of those mesh feeders, but unsure what to put in it.
smallpotato Let's start a thread. We're thinking of going either this fall or next May. It's more for us than DS if I'm being honest.
fem FX'd all appointments go well.

[penguin129]

Hi everyone! I wrote my story last night for the paper and just need some pics to finish. We're at an appointment. After we'll go grocery shopping.

[penguin129]

We went to the new children's hospital Saturday and took a tour of the new NICU. We saw one of Lil Ps nurses and took a pic with her.

[jillian]

smallpotato, macaronmama, We are talking about taking DD and our niece when they are 3 and 5. That is soooo far away!
Have fun planning!!

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Its so nice here today for once. I walked to playgroup and back.

[iwantbacon]

Apr 3, 2017 11:53:48 GMT -5 macaronmama said:

sanibel21, I have one of those mesh feeders, but unsure what to put in it.
smallpotato Let's start a thread. We're thinking of going either this fall or next May. It's more for us than DS if I'm being honest.
fem FX'd all appointments go well.

We are planning to go to Disney next May!!!

[jcrewgirl]

Apr 3, 2017 12:53:07 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

To combat my unproductive spirit, I'm house shopping in places other than where I live. Zillow is the worst time sink ever. Tell me where you live and why I should move there?

DC area - lots of free museums and exhibits, great places to eat, lots of things to do outdoors, but you shouldn't move here because the traffic sucks and Metro BLOWS.

[jcrewgirl]

Does anyone watch Big Little Lies?!
I binge watched it last week and watched the finale last night.

IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE MINISERIES - STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND BINGE WATCH IT NOW.

[hikingmama222]

Finally booked DS's baptism. May 13th. One thing off the to do list.
Now I remember why I'm so unproductive most days. When I do try and get stuff done and "ignore" the kids, it just results in lots of crying and frustration. Both kids are being clingy and whiny. I just want to accomplish something! Entertain yourselves for 5 minutes please!

[iwantbacon]

Apr 3, 2017 13:23:17 GMT -5 jcrewgirl said:

Does anyone watch Big Little Lies?!
I binge watched it last week and watched the finale last night.

IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE MINISERIES - STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND BINGE WATCH IT NOW.

Damn my lack of HBO! I read the book but still want to see it.

[ksyknelvr73]

Apr 3, 2017 12:53:07 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

To combat my unproductive spirit, I'm house shopping in places other than where I live. Zillow is the worst time sink ever. Tell me where you live and why I should move there?

ATL - more bang for your buck TONS to do here. Warm most of the year.

But...red state. LOL

[becole]

Apr 3, 2017 13:22:19 GMT -5 jcrewgirl said:

Apr 3, 2017 12:53:07 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

To combat my unproductive spirit, I'm house shopping in places other than where I live. Zillow is the worst time sink ever. Tell me where you live and why I should move there?

DC area - lots of free museums and exhibits, great places to eat, lots of things to do outdoors, but you shouldn't move here because the traffic sucks and Metro BLOWS.

And it's so expensive there! @kitchen Find a low COL area that still has a liberal undertone kind of vibe and you've found your place. There's lots of little places out close to big cities that offer lots of amenities, low commute, low real estate (comparatively.)

[becole]

We went to Disney in January and I'd like to go back every year in the off season until DS1 starts school.

[adouces06]

@kitchen while I love living in MA, it is so damn expensive. NH is nice (if you like winter).

Busy day at work! I'm jealous of you all planning trips to Disney. I haven't been since I was in high school and I am so looking forward to when we bring the kids when they are older.

[smallpotato]

So for the last week or longer, G has been screaming when he wakes up and when you put him down. If he's being held, he's a little better. MH emails me during the day to tell me when G goes to sleep and wakes up (screaming). G has been congested and has a cough, so I finally convinced MH to at least call the pedi to see if it's something we should bring him in for. The screaming is starting to get to us, so I just want to know if there is something other than teething going on.

[smallpotato]

Update: MH took him in, and there is nothing wrong with him. Ears and lungs are clear, so it is most likely teeth. Ugh.

[fem]

My OB took a long time to talk to me about risks vs. benefits and we decided to try Zoloft and see if that helps.

My husband picked it up for me and the pharmacist said he wasn't crazy about breastfeeding and taking it.
sanibel21 that's what you're on right? I know you've researched some, what did you find? All I found was not a lot of data, and it's an L2 category so 'safer'