Wednesday Adams, I mean Randoms

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I'm up! On time! Betcha I'll still be late for work!

[shawnabm1320]

Hope it goes well, jnetx!

[shawnabm1320]

The baby only woke up twice last night. I feel human!

Otherwise, I feel like I stink at this parenting 2 kids thing. Hopefully it will get better when the 2nd child isn't a newborn. I feel like I'm neglecting both of them! I mean, they're fed and clothed, and get their naps, but we're still in survival mode.

[shawnabm1320]

Apr 12, 2017 6:31:55 GMT -5 cornpop311 said:

Is it normal for kids to sleep more soundly without the pacifier?

I went into Em's room twice last night without waking her which is odd, usually I would. Then today she was up and ready to party at 6am.

It could have been a fluke, but if she kept it in a was actively sucking on it all night, maybe it was keeping her from getting into a really deep sleep?

[rach]

Apr 12, 2017 6:31:55 GMT -5 cornpop311 said:

Is it normal for kids to sleep more soundly without the pacifier?

I went into Em's room twice last night without waking her which is odd, usually I would. Then today she was up and ready to party at 6am.

I would say yes. I don't feel like my girls were really deeply asleep with the pacifier. They would wake to find it when it fell, etc.

If so, that's a GREAT silver lining to weaning from it!

[rach]

Waiting on my boss to pick me up for 2 days of planning in her office. I'm so spoiled. I literally feel like I'm dying to be up in business clothes in the morning. I'm ready to go back home to my leggings please and thank you.

[rach]

shawnabm1320, dressed too? You're killing it. Dressed is still pretty optional, 21 months later, if we are at home. LOL

[ashiscute]

Apr 12, 2017 6:36:13 GMT -5 shawnabm1320 said:

The baby only woke up twice last night. I feel human!

Otherwise, I feel like I stink at this parenting 2 kids thing. Hopefully it will get better when the 2nd child isn't a newborn. I feel like I'm neglecting both of them! I mean, they're fed and clothed, and get their naps, but we're still in survival mode.

Of course you're still in survival mode! You have a newborn. But you're doing a great job and before too long it will be your new normal and you won't feel like it's a struggle.

[lovemyirishtwins]

shawnabm1320 +1 to all the other ladies said. You're doing good. There is an adjustment period for everyone. Just keep taking it one day at a time.

[catladymeow]

I had a dream last night that sharebear05 posted her salary was 1.5 million dollars per year.

shawnabm1320 as everyone else says you're rocking it!

[rachydc]

I had a really sexy dream about a punk rock kid I used to love throughout middle and high school. We actually went on a couple dates post HS. Anyway, it was super hot.

One of the moms in A's class asked us for a playdate! I'm always in and out in the mornings and hate that I dont get to really have time with the teachers and parents. It put me in a really good mood. Athena needs more out of DC friends. Also, they belong to a pool with lots of guest passes and we dont

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Apr 12, 2017 6:40:57 GMT -5 sharebear05 said:

I am running so so late to work. I ended up being at DS's school for two hours last night and didn't get home until almost 9. And then had to do all my normal nighttime stuff to get ready for today, and I am still tired today.

Also. Wtf allergies?!?!!!!!!!! The past two days have been miserable. When I lived in this region years ago, I had terrible allergy issues, but this seems insane. I almost wish it would cool down and rain or something so there wouldn't be so much pollen floating around.

This area is TERRIBLE with the pollen. My allergies used to be awful, but for whatever reason, have waned in the last few years. Take a rinse off shower every night before bed to get all the residue off of you, I swear it helps. A lot if it gets in your hair. Take a Benadryl too before bed if you can.

[hereiam]

I feel lately that for every good thing there are two bad things. My friend was in the hospital with pain from an infection. She's home now and doing well. Then my car breaks. Friend loans me a car. Another friend of mine has a friend who just went to hospice (I know doesn't directly effect me but I feel for my friend). Then as I'm getting my mani pedi with gift card! I get the worst news that my stepmom has terminal cancer. I'm just in a kind of WTF shock phase of crap. Sorry to be such a downer. I appreciate that I can come here and unload.

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I had to get to work early this morning for a breakfast meeting, which of course consisted of NOTHING healthy. I am proud for resisting the urge to eat all the donuts.

Nick is doing much better today. As the day went on yesterday he was more himself, and took a four hour nap. I enjoyed being home with him. It was a very nice day.

[lovemyirishtwins]

I am sorry you're having a rough time hereiam.

Today is beautiful outside but I cannot take the girls out to play yet since it is so wet. I think we will paint instead.

[kristhegirl]

hereiam, oh, I'm so sorry. That is the worst news.

[kristhegirl]

Apr 12, 2017 8:51:33 GMT -5 sharebear05 said:

Apr 12, 2017 7:47:00 GMT -5 catladymeow said:

I had a dream last night that sharebear05 posted her salary was 1.5 million dollars per year.

shawnabm1320 as everyone else says you're rocking it!

You are off - it is more like $2.5 million before bonuses and other incentivized compensation

I figured this out early on. It was obvious with all the clues in your post history plus I'm stalking you.

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hereiam I am so, so sorry. Love your way.

[lynnyloo]

[shawnabm1320]

hereiam, I'm sorry you're getting all this bad news, and I'm sorry especially for your stepmom.

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words. I think I need to stop comparing myself to people who don't have newborns, or people whose newborns are a lot older than mine. I have one of the youngest babies on my other birth board, and sometimes I forget that she's not even 6 weeks old yet. It will get better!

[kristhegirl]

lynnyloo I might have fibbed and told him it was already booked. 😶

[lynnyloo]

[lovemyirishtwins]

So dd1 jumped off the chair and landed with her yellow hands down on our beige carpet.

And this is exactly why we do not have nice things. I will not buy new nice things until they are older. I got most of the paint out there is a just a yellowish area that now goes well with the reddish area at the other end of the table.

[lonegalathome]

We leave for our first leg of a drive tonight. I'm praying the kids fall asleep in the car - the bigs tell me they are staying up - no no no.

shawnabm1320, you are doing amazing! I also found as the weather turned and we could just sit outside everything felt a bit easier.

Question for our Speech and IEP folks.... when a child is re-evaluated do they just not have to qualify anymore or do they have to be performing at average level?

To qualify for help me grow O had to be in the bottom 25%. When he retests - if he gets 26% is he out - or once you are in do you have to get caught up to average before they dismiss.

I swear I have the worst case manager ever and I just can't get any information.

[italianmommy]

We're going to magic kingdom tomorrow! A couple weeks ago I found this great deal for 3 days of disney tickets to any park until June 9th. It was for Florida residents only and it was basically 3 days for the price of one.

Juliette is obsessed with Disney movies so I'm thrilled that she will get to meet Ariel and Cinderella tomorrow. I fully expect my hormonal self to bawl hysterically when she meets her Disney Princess Heros.

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It's so beautiful today. Sunny and mid 50s, but almost no breeze, so it feels even warmer. We ate outside for lunch.

Oh, and my kid can open the screen door. I was cleaning up and it got too quiet...what do you know, he's back playing outside.

Anyone have a sandbox? I'm trying to decide if I'm crazy for thinking one would be fine and I'll absolutely hate it in real life.

[jacks15]

lawandorder
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I don't know how to do a short link, but thought of you

[jacks15]

I could see how being tagged with a link that says "tramp stamp" might be weird.

[kristhegirl]

Apr 12, 2017 12:18:45 GMT -5 @kristyw13 said:

It's so beautiful today. Sunny and mid 50s, but almost no breeze, so it feels even warmer. We ate outside for lunch.

Oh, and my kid can open the screen door. I was cleaning up and it got too quiet...what do you know, he's back playing outside.

Anyone have a sandbox? I'm trying to decide if I'm crazy for thinking one would be fine and I'll absolutely hate it in real life.

Sand will get everywhere in your house.

Neighborhood cats will pee and poop in it if it is not well covered.

Some places, insects love them and colonize quickly.

I'd do pea gravel instead a la lawandorder.

[EmMilAlly]

Apr 12, 2017 9:28:58 GMT -5 shawnabm1320 said:

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words. I think I need to stop comparing myself to people who don't have newborns, or people whose newborns are a lot older than mine. I have one of the youngest babies on my other birth board, and sometimes I forget that she's not even 6 weeks old yet. It will get better!

IMO There are way too many sleeping babies, exercising moms, and helpful husbands on F17 right now. I am in the same place you are and I have all the extra help of sending Henry to daycare. You are doing a fantastic job!!!