Hump day randomness

[thelittleredm]

Apparently, Tapa updated.

I have 15 minutes before I need to head out to work. I'm so nervous. This is dumb. My manager informed me that were running low in loaners per usual for this time of year which means I'm not expecting a good day today in terms of readjusting to work. Doesn't help that DS1 woke me up to come to bed with us almost an hour before I needed to be up and I couldn't get back to sleep. I feel like death.

I think I have everything together so hopefully it stays that way.

[rinny]

Good luck thelittleredm!



I am sofuckingtired. I was All excited about our 8 hour stretch the other night that I got my hopes up. Nope, he was up at 12:30 and every half hour - hour from there on out. Gimme all the coffee. I tried getting MH up for one wakeup and instead of getting the baby, he went to the bathroom and was taking forreeevvveerrr while the baby was escalating, so I got him before it got OOC. Like, did you forget how this works, dude?

[thelittleredm]

rinny, Oh man. I'm so worried about H on days that he doesn't have to get up at 6:30. He never hears W crying in bed and I won't be there to solve it.

[peaseblossom55]

I'm sorry rinny.
thelittleredm, I hope the day goes well.

So E decided to wake up this morning at 7:05 luckily MIL was there so I didn't need to worry about her while I was getting ready. E was so good after I came home from work yesterday. It was a relief. We used the grill for dinner since it was so nice out. E loved hearing the birds chirping it was adorable.

I am tired, we had sex last night and got to bed way later than normal. We haven't had sex often so we took advantage of E getting to bed early. We aren't using BC of any kind just because of the odds, but we joked with our luck it would happen since I tend to get pregnant in April. A year ago on Easter Sunday was our IUI, it feels like forever ago.

[ellabee]

I struggle to fall back asleep after wakeups too carrots. It's so frustrating because I'm so tired but I just can't shut my brain off.

I'm glad E was good for you last night peaseblossom55!

I feel you rinny. My DH is useless in the motn. I'm half worried half looking forward to me being out of town for work in a couple of weeks just so he has to see what it's like to be 100% responsible for wakeup duty.

[ellabee]

I'm thinking about transitioning B to his crib after we get back from Easter. B is getting pretty big and starting to push the limits of his bassinet. Part of me is nervous to mess with anything because he *just* started sleeping decently, but the other part of me feels like if I do it now it'll be less of a big deal when he gets older. I just have to work through the logistics of bedtime for DD/B in the same room and dealing with our motn feed without waking DD...

[heybulldog56]

Add my H to the useless in the MOTN club. rinny, mine will also go pee before getting the baby and takes fooooreeeeever. I always end up getting B and comforting him while we wait for H to get his shit together. Seriously annoying. And not helpful. The point is for me to sleep!

Anywaaays, have a good first day back thelittleredm!

Kids are testing today so it's an easy day for me. DS1 only had one wake up and B had two. I actually got to sleep for two hours after the 3 am feeding since DS1 didn't have anywake ups during that half of the night/early morning. So sad how that's something to celebrate.

[heybulldog56]

ellabee, I'm also thinking about moving B to his room after Easter/ Spring Break. The boys and I will be in Miami for a week and that gives Dh enough time to (finally) put the artwork up on the nursery. I am hoping the move will inspire him to sleep more than three hours at a time.

[MissDemeanor]

My bf just went to work and both kids are still sleeping. #smallmiracles

BF is going OOT again but just overnight. F is finally getting his vaccinations today. We laughed a little bit because when DS1 got his BF took the day off to come. Poor second child.

My plans today include holding the baby and watching Downton Abbey.

[MissDemeanor]

Good luck today thelittleredm

[ellabee]

Apr 12, 2017 9:22:21 GMT -5 carrots said:

MissDemeanor both H and I went to the first couple pediatrician appts for DS. Definitely did not happen for M haha. Same with OB appts.

Ditto. Second child syndrome is so real.

[ellabee]

I think my favorite part of the day is when B gets his post-bath lotion massage. He's been smiling and when I do his feet because they're ticklish, but for the last 2 nights when I clapped my hands together to rub the lotion on them he has started cracking up because he knows what's coming. Full on giggle fit. It literally makes my heart explode with happiness.

[thelittleredm]

Positives to 1st work day:
I find that I genuinely missed these people.
A customer gave out Easter goodie bags to everyone!
This job is so simple, I've already found my routine so my slow, tired brain isn't completely screwing me over.

Cons:
None of my passwords worked. None. And I got locked out of everything. It put me way behind.
They got a fancy new card machine that is not easy to figure out on your own.
So, so tired.
I'm supposed to be able to pump but I'm sitting at reception because open enrollment is today and tomorrow and there aren't enough people to cover whole the receptionist goes to her enrollment meeting. Dammit.

[summergirl1211]

Thanks carrots! Amazingly my first session went well. My pump is a little off so I need to push against it for the suction to work right, but at least I can pump today. We'll see if I can get it fixed or if I need to switch and bring my other pump from now on.

peaseblossom55, we had our 1 year anniversary for our IUI Monday. It's so crazy how much has changed in the last year!

ellabee, so adorable. Thanks for sharing that story!

thelittleredm, I'm glad you're finding your routine. I was also locked out of errrything when I started back last week. So annoying. I hope you're able to pump when you need to. Hugs girl.

[lakegirl]

My little brother and his gf (one of my bridesmaids) will be here for dinner so I hit up the grocery store this morning. I'm making cilantro lime chicken for tacos again even though just had it Sunday and Monday. It's so yummy.

I just did a two mile walk with the double stroller. It's quite the work out when I go up hill! The weather is perfect. It's warm but overcast with a slight breeze so I'm not drenched in sweat. Now ds is playing with his bubble mower before lunch.

It's silly but I feel like a million bucks in my new shirts. They're not even fancy, just tees and v-necks. Since it's been almost three years of pregnancy and nursing I haven't really bought myself anything new. The hunt for shorts continues later this week! Right now I'm rocking my maternity shorts but they're soooo comfy.

[ambiguousmango]

Hey ladies! Loves and hugs to all who need them. We are still out if town and will be till after Easter so our routine is all messed up. Q is handling everything like a champ.

Does anyone else feel like there kid is going through another growth spurt? Q is 11 weeks but seriously has just been sleeping and eating the last two days.

[thelittleredm]

Pumping was not as fruitful as I'd hoped. Time to bump the supply up.

[heybulldog56]

lakegirl, do you have a link for that recipe? If so, care to share? 😊

[heybulldog56]

I cannot keep my eyes open. I went to Starbucks and hopefully the coffee helps. It's so hard to stay awake during testing.

[ellabee]

Lolz: Ford Motor Company develops baby crib

[lakegirl]

Apr 12, 2017 12:06:57 GMT -5 heybulldog56 said:

lakegirl, do you have a link for that recipe? If so, care to share? 😊

I use spicy salsa and don't cook it with the cilantro because I think overcooked cilantro would be gross and bitter, I use it as a fresh topping.
belleofthekitchen.com/2016/08/30/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken-tacos/

I also make my own taco seasoning when I want to feel fancy.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 to 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin depending on your preference
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

[lakegirl]

Apr 12, 2017 12:44:54 GMT -5 ellabee said:

Lolz: Ford Motor Company develops baby crib

The next mamaroo!

[thelittleredm]

Thank God for lunch. I'm starving. And still tired. I'm not pumping enough milk out, I don't think :/ Maybe it'll get better. There's no way my chunk has gotten chunky from this amount lol

[rinny]

Ugh, there was a 1/2" diameter pink spot in the middle of L's pee in his diaper earlier. He doesn't have a fever or anything. I called the ped and they said just to monitor him and call back if he spikes a fever or has another diaper like that. I hope it really is just nothing, but damn do kids know how to push the anxiety buttons.

[lakegirl]

Fx it's nothing rinny!

[MissDemeanor]

F handled his shots like a champ. Then I wandered around the library for a while since it's in the same building. I got a grab bag of books for DS1. He'll be so excited to open it.

[summergirl1211]

thelittleredm, it might take your body awhile to get used to pumping. Try to relax if you can, and look at pictures or watch a video of your LO. Stress can reduce your output, so if you're stressed at work (I mean really, who isn't?) that could play a part as well. Also, if you aren't already, massaging your breasts during pumping might help too. I know it makes a huge difference for me. Hugs!

On a similar note, my output has gone down anywhere from 1-3 ounces per day since I came back to work. I'm sure it's due to lack of sleep and increased stress. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I already have low supply and 3 ounces is almost an entire feeding session for Noah right now.

[heybulldog56]

This may be irrational but I'm irritated with DH. I just got home and he's asleep on the couch. I want to nap too! Unfortunately laundry needs to be started, dishwasher needs to be unloaded, and dinner needs to get prepped. Oh and our children need to be picked up. I wish I could just say "screw it" and skip chores to take a quick nap but I can't. I'd just waste nap time by thinking about all the shit that needs to get done. Sigh. I wish I could care less about these things sometimes.

[MissDemeanor]

Apr 12, 2017 15:25:59 GMT -5 heybulldog56 said:

This may be irrational but I'm irritated with DH. I just got home and he's asleep on the couch. I want to nap too! Unfortunately laundry needs to be started, dishwasher needs to be unloaded, and dinner needs to get prepped. Oh and our children need to be picked up. I wish I could just say "screw it" and skip chores to take a quick nap but I can't. I'd just waste nap time by thinking about all the shit that needs to get done. Sigh. I wish I could care less about these things sometimes.

Being irritated isn't irrational. Being the default parent sucks sometimes. Can you just do one thing, like start laundry and ask him to do the dishes?

[MissDemeanor]

Eating all your kids Easter chocolate is ok, as long as there's time to replace it, right?