A go fund me was started for my friend I mentioned the other night. They're already up to 5K in just over 24 hours. It's nice to see my little community pull together in hard times. I just wish I was closer so I can do more things for her.
I am about to sit in a three hour meeting with the CEO, operations manager, my project manager, and another operations manager on our new high rise project. It's a lot of......male ego in one room.
It's Friday of my first week at my new school/job and hopefully everything will be busy/smooth as it's been all week.
Thankfully, my class (and therefore my project and paper) that was supposed to be this summer got postponed to summer session so tomorrow will be a catch up day!
So happy it's Friday!! I have to do annual reviews today. My company considers that a separate event from pay increases (WTF?) so it's such a dreadful chore for both me and my employees. Will be nice to have it done though.
DD1 is having a friend sleep over and we're getting pizza and going to a movie. I think I'm as excited as they are!
DH's grandma texted him major guilt trippy things last night about how his parents deserve more from him. Because it's not fair they "waited so long for R" and with his mom having rapidly advancing Alzheimer's he needs to visit more often.
I tried to stay calm since H was already ragey but WTF lady that doesn't help. Ugh it ruined our night and brought up major sadness/guilt and reminders of hurtful things she said in the past about us having (or not having) children.
So sorry beepers. That is so shitty. No one has the right to comment on when you start or don't start a family. Some of my family members have said similar things to me over the years and it has taken me a long time to forgive/forget the hurtful things that were said. Hugs girl. You and your DH made decisions that were best for you both and that is all that matters.
I approve of your plans, sharebear05. All the carbs and couch-sitting for you!
If your entire family was sneezing up a storm, waking up with itchy eyes, and your toddler presented with pink slightly puffy eyes and clear snotty nose, would you assume allergies? I'm really hoping so. No sick 8-week-olds for me, please
Oh thank God it went 2.5 hours rather than the full 3. Whew.
lawandorder I usually sit up as straight as possible with a slight "hover" over the conference room table. I have no clue if that counts as a power pose. Lol.
shawnabm1320 hope it's nothing more than allergies!
sharebear05 woman, I love ya and am fully behind your pizza decision but be careful with an outdoor walk! Lots of variables out there can affect your breathing. (Effect? Whatever you know what I mean)
shawnabm1320 hope it's nothing more than allergies!
sharebear05 woman, I love ya and am fully behind your pizza decision but be careful with an outdoor walk! Lots of variables out there can affect your breathing. (Effect? Whatever you know what I mean)
I think outdoor "walk" might be overselling it does it count as a walk if I walk to the edge of my deck and back? I need some sun so desperately. I'm crazily monitoring the asthma and respiratory health forecasts online. It is supposed to be "beneficial" today in my zip code, so hopefully those 20-30 steps make me feel less like a vampire. I haven't been outside in a week!!!!!! I'm also debating if it is even worth it to go outside because I'm going to want to shower after and get any pollen off me before I climb back in bed. Ho hum.
When FOLDING LAUNDRY is tiring, yes, 20 steps is too much. Go sit by a window.
sharebear05 I'd be going nuts too! Not even almost the same but here's a little sun for you... (And I know you know this stuff. We are just worried about you!)
Post by kristhegirl on Apr 28, 2017 8:58:19 GMT -5
I'm already 100% over tomorrow. We're going to my MIL's. We're painting the exterior. 😒 What this means is I get kid duty while everyone else works and I have no place for Max to nap (OR EAT, because if anyone would be completely awkward about me breastfeeding where the men could see, it would be this group) and very closely watching Elena so she doesn't break anything or die.
I would bail because awful, but we're also celebrating my SIL's birthday while there, dammit. And I really like her so I don't want to miss it.
I'm already 100% over tomorrow. We're going to my MIL's. We're painting the exterior. 😒 What this means is I get kid duty while everyone else works and I have no place for Max to nap (OR EAT, because if anyone would be completely awkward about me breastfeeding where the men could see, it would be this group) and very closely watching Elena so she doesn't break anything or die.
I would bail because awful, but we're also celebrating my SIL's birthday while there, dammit. And I really like her so I don't want to miss it.
Take two cars and you and the kids arrive just in time for the birthday party?
Oh dear I am a mess. I forgot to wear a shirt today. Basically I have a spaghetti strap tank top on that is ver form fitting with a cardigan over it. It is hot already today though and I'm not going to be able to stand this sweater much longer. Holy boobs. Hoping I have time to run to Target after this dr appointment before I need to get back to preschool!
I'm already 100% over tomorrow. We're going to my MIL's. We're painting the exterior. 😒 What this means is I get kid duty while everyone else works and I have no place for Max to nap (OR EAT, because if anyone would be completely awkward about me breastfeeding where the men could see, it would be this group) and very closely watching Elena so she doesn't break anything or die.
I would bail because awful, but we're also celebrating my SIL's birthday while there, dammit. And I really like her so I don't want to miss it.
Take two cars and you and the kids arrive just in time for the birthday party?
I already bailed on another gathering out there. I'll suck it up but I won't like it.
kristhegirl your SIL's birthday is being celebrated while everyone is painting your ILs house? That seems kinda crappy to her. Can you pass and then invite her to lunch a different day to make up?
Post by wineandcake on Apr 28, 2017 9:11:13 GMT -5
Packing is so boring. We have so much junk it's not even funny.
Fortunately, people want to buy some of our junk! We have people interested in a tent and our camper so far. Hoping others will take our baby junk too. The jeep is the big thing we want to sell, we have nowhere to park it at my parents so it has to go.
Post by CoachTsWife on Apr 28, 2017 9:14:49 GMT -5
kristhegirl why would you be bailing if you arrive in time for the birthday celebration? You'd only be bailing on the part where everyone is outside....where you cannot be.
This is a VERY VERY gentle reminder that supplementing with or switching to formula is always a (great, healthy) option - whether it is temporary or permanent. Make sure you're taking care of yourself too. A happy, healthy mama is more important to a baby than how they get their food.
Oh yes, I am very pro-formula and have a big jug in the kitchen. Thank you so much for the support. I posted a bit about this in the new baby/pregnancy check in, but LO has been falling in the percentiles quite a bit and fusses at the breast and is SOOOO distractable. At his weight check yesterday he was down to the 5th %tile. I'm EP-ing until Monday so we can get a read on how much he's actually eating and if it's an amount issue vs something else. We also added zantac to the mix. I am not EP-ing for the long haul. So much respect for the ladies who do it, but if he does better with bottles I doubt I will keep this up.
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