Laying in bed holding a cuddled up sleeping Miss O and loving it. It is so nice when I get this one on one cuddle time. Sorry for the sappiness- three more days at home including today. Trying to take in all the baby cuddles....
We have a lazy day at home planned today. I'm going to spend most of it soaking in the baby cuddles. I need to make a Target run for formula but other than that it should be a low key day.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Apr 18, 2017 7:15:03 GMT -5
I started to type out a big long rant, but suffice it to say, H woke the baby up after she'd only been asleep an hour last night, rolled over and went back to sleep. It took me an hour to get her back to sleep, and I was so mad I could barely get back to sleep myself. If he woke her up, don't you think he could have at least tried to get her back to sleep himself? This was after she went to bed an hour later than normal; and then she restlessly slept from 4-6, when I finally said screw it, and we got up. She was napping in the swing by 7:30, and I was wishing I could join her. We normally sleep until 7.
And today is our anniversary. Lol. I am still mad. Even though he got me flowers. Maybe I'm overreacting.
We're supposed to go see beauty and the beast tonight, but I think I'll suggest just dinner if MIL can't get here for the early movie showing. I'm nervous about someone else putting Clara down for the night. I need a good nights sleep tonight!
Post by notagoddess on Apr 18, 2017 7:57:45 GMT -5
Happy anniversary shawnabm1320! I hope your H redeems himself.
S had just one wake up last night! I wish I hadn't gone to bed late, but I still woke up more rested than in a while.
My goals for today are to make some phone calls and go to Home Depot to buy plants for our sad-looking front yard. Our house was vacant for a year and the landscaping is a giant mess. I'm going to put pansies in the planters by the door to distract from that...
Post by crazycatlady6 on Apr 18, 2017 7:58:33 GMT -5
DH and I are not on speaking terms right now. Part of it is my fault since I expect him to stop being such a procrastinator and get stuff done without me nagging tons of times.
R has PT and I am planning on a trip to Target today. I did get some sleep last night, thank goodness! I was awake until midnight but slept until 8:15 since DH took the 5am feeding.
Ugh shawnabm1320 . We have a saying in our house - "You wake 'em, you own 'em". I don't blame you for still being miffed, even after the anniversary flowers. I hope your day improves.
B slept pretty well last night after we came home from Easter. He wasn't great while we were away, so I'm 50/50 on transitioning him to his crib tonight.
Feel free to ignore my dithering below.
Cons: - No idea how to keep DD from waking him up before she goes to sleep (she usually plays/talks to herself in bed for up to 45 mins after we tuck her in), and they have to share a room. - Possibly adding in multiple wake-ups.
Pros: - B is quickly growing out of his bassinet, so the sooner we make the transition the better. - Routine was shaken up by Easter anyway, so might as well do it now? - I suppose I'd rather make one change now so we don't have to deal with it on top of the 4 month sleep regression. - I feel like I might sleep better with him out of our room. - He's back in daycare today (where he sleeps like crap) so he might be too tuckered out to notice.
Post by notagoddess on Apr 18, 2017 8:50:33 GMT -5
ellabee it seems the pros outweigh the cons. I'd try it. Good luck!
I have a daycare spot reserved and first month's tuition paid, but I'm not crazy about the place. It's nice enough, but out of the way and extremely expensive (over $2,000 a month). It has a lot of features we won't use such as extended hours and being open during inclement weather conditions. So we are going to explore other options. I have a center tour scheduled for tomorrow and messages left for two other centers.
I also decided that after the summer is over, I'm going to ask to switch to part-time. No idea how that will go, but it's worth asking. I'd ask right away but I'm almost sure they would say no right now.
Post by littleredfish on Apr 18, 2017 8:53:32 GMT -5
DS leaked out of his diaper a bit at his 5am wake up so I just took off his wet jammies and brought him in bed with me. Warm, soft baby cuddles, skin to skin, are so cozy.
Today we have his 2m vaccines. 3 babies later and I'm still worried I'll cry about it. MIL is coming over to take care of the girls because I have to go do car insurance after that. If the insurance goes quick I'll probably spend some time out and about just him and I if he's doing OK. I kind of wish MIL would take them to her house because then I'd come home instead and clean without them here. I literally have 4 piles of clean laundry, 3 folded, 1 not, to put away but I haven't been able to because my only free moment is when they are asleep in their rooms!
2nd morning of getting babes fed, changed and "ready" and the toddler ready and to daycare by 7:30! Tomorrow I'm gonna add a shower for myself into the mix and see how much that sets me back.
Post by musicallyinclined on Apr 18, 2017 9:22:24 GMT -5
Baby slept like garbage. I think we need to consider moving him out of our room. DH cannot let him be if he's making noise, but I think he would settle down if we couldn't hear it. I'm waiting on a conference call to start and then have to get ready for a HUGE event this weekend! YAY!
Post by flyinghorses6 on Apr 18, 2017 9:32:15 GMT -5
R did her longest stretch ever last night, almost 7 hours. But then broke out of her swaddle somehow and after I fixed it she has a really restless few hours from 3:30-5:30 and then we snuggled until 6:45 this morning.
I just got home from the gym and showered. Now enjoying coffee and cartoons while R kicks on the playmat. She loves this thing.
No plans today. It's cooler today and sunny; so I'm sure we will get outside this afternoon. And hopefully DH is home by 5.
littleredfish good luck with the vaccines. I teared up with LO. Full on cried with DS.
musicallyinclined that was one of the reasons we moved DS out when we did. He was getting more and more restless. Everyone slept better when he went to his crib.
TMI Tuesday Apr 18, 2017 10:53:55 GMT -5via mobile
Post by cosmicav on Apr 18, 2017 10:53:55 GMT -5
I cried when my first got his vaccines and I know I will cry this time too. Our 2mo appt is on the 25th and we are also doing DS' 2 year appt that day. I think they both will get shots. It'll be a long night lol
Post by sweetieheart32 on Apr 18, 2017 11:52:20 GMT -5
Has anyone else heard about the unicorn frappucino coming out at Starbucks today? Is this for real? I may have to find out how to get my hands on one. 😬
Post by musicallyinclined on Apr 18, 2017 11:59:04 GMT -5
sweetieheart32, I just saw something about it. I'm tempted to get one, but I think that much sugar might do something to me, still I might just have to try it.
Has anyone else heard about the unicorn frappucino coming out at Starbucks today? Is this for real? I may have to find out how to get my hands on one. 😬
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Apr 18, 2017 12:11:51 GMT -5
Sorry I've been so MIA lately. E had a cold and has been extremely fussy since Sunday. She's been sleeping ok but has been super fussy during the day, always wanting to be held, screaming, etc.
I've also been trying to figure out what to do with my life. I basically got an offer to freelance 25-30 hours a week. The money would be good, I'd have a ton of flexibility, and would need less daycare.
The downside is there's less job security in being a 1099 employee than a W2. Also, no benefits.
There are two traditional jobs that I interviewed for recently, but I don't know how interested they are in my candidacy or if they'll make me an offer.
I don't want to go back to my current job for a number of reasons...
So... idk. I told the freelance gig that I'd give her an answer by tomorrow.
The stakes are just so much higher with a baby. Idk what I'm going to choose.
loves2shop4shoes you don't have to answer these questions publicly, but things I'd be thinking about: 1. Can my husband support us if the freelance gig fizzles? 2. Are my husband's benefits enough? 3. Will this be a positive life change or just a way out of a current job? 4. How difficult will it be to return to a traditional job?
loves2shop4shoes you don't have to answer these questions publicly, but things I'd be thinking about: 1. Can my husband support us if the freelance gig fizzles? 2. Are my husband's benefits enough? 3. Will this be a positive life change or just a way out of a current job? 4. How difficult will it be to return to a traditional job?
I've been asking myself those questions.
1. We'd need two salaries. I make too much money and have too much of an impact on our finances to not work. However, we budget very well. We did make it my entire maternity leave without touching our savings, despite my leave being unpaid. And we do have some savings.
2. H has AMAZING benefits. I currently don't exercise any benefits through my job except my 401k.
3. I think the flexibility would be positive and the work life balance would be amazing. I just worry about whether I'd feel cooped up. I've never had strong entrepreneurial inclinations. And working for myself would definitely be an adjustment.
4. Shouldn't be difficult to return to a traditional job. (Not any more so than it is to find a traditional job now.) I'd be doing the exact same thing, just freelance instead of full time.
loves2shop4shoes The only thing I can offer is that flexibility in your job when you have kids is soooo nice. You can't truely appreciate it until you are back at work. Good luck with your decision!
I ordered groceries with Kroger Clicklist during a middle of the night feeding and picked it up this morning. Feeding R now and then need to put my city taxes on the mail and stop at Walmart for yard waste bags and dog food. DH did out Federal and State taxes via TurboTax a month ago, but we always do our city taxes at the last second. I'm hoping R cooperates this afternoon so I can do som yard work.
Post by littleredfish on Apr 18, 2017 14:02:49 GMT -5
So DS's vaccines went well, he cried but settled quickly. Then I managed to make it over to the car insurance place but forgot one paper. Well I rushed home to get it and was about to go back but MIL said she was too tired to stay and wait any longer. So now I have to go back and restart my insurance another day. My kids, my problem, but I just really wanted to get stuff done today I know they are "a lot" for her but she's not elderly or infirm and she had 4 kids, I wish she could have stuck it out for like the hour it would have taken me to go, finish and come back. So not only do I get 0 time to myself now, I can't complete a simple errand list.
TMI Tuesday Apr 18, 2017 14:15:13 GMT -5via mobile
Post by pivot on Apr 18, 2017 14:15:13 GMT -5
littleredfish Ugh that suck that MIL decided to leave. Boo. Glad his shots went well though.
loves2shop4shoes When I had DD I was looking for a new job &I took a job with less pay but lots of flexibility and it has been SO worth it. If you think you can swing the freelance job I would definitely take that one. Plus, if it doesn't work out you can always go for another job.
ellabee I say go for it and make the crib move. We've been sleeping so much better since he moved and so has DS. Good luck!
I took DS by work today to see everyone. He was really good and everyone was so happy to see him but I am pooped now. Might actually try to take a nap. DH is working late tonight so dinner and bedtime is me solo for the first time. Will probably regret not taking one once tonight comes around..
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