Post by oldbaylover1024 on May 12, 2017 8:03:12 GMT -5
So I ended up working in the office yesterday and my kid totally called me out for not coming to her birthday party at school. And I had the worst time putting C to bed last night... he just would not relax and kept waking up and crying... Feeling like a loser mom this morning.
And I really don't want to be at work. We're leaving early to go celebrate the end of tax season. So it's a mandatory event during the work day... yet we don't get paid for it. We're all hourly, which is usually amazing (overtime pay is unheard of in my industry), but days like this make it super unappealing. Whatever. At least I can day-drink. Bloody Mary and a crab cake - here I come.
Still no solid plans for MD. FX it doesn't involve me cooking, cleaning, or seeing my mother or MIL. OldBayLover needs a break.
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Post by crazycatlady6 on May 12, 2017 9:12:41 GMT -5
@oldbaylover - sorry for the rough night, I hope today is better.
R had a rough morning with gas so I have been holding him while he naps for well over an hour. Today is a low key day, we might get out to get a gift for a friend who is pregnant if the gas issues have resolved.
We meet with LO1's daycare to chat concerns we have regarding her stutter that came back post twins and also her nervousness/anxiety. She's a huge ball of emotions and DH and I are at a loss for how to help her.
DH is being a total baby about his cold...going on about how he needs come last meds- go to the store and get some! He felt well enough to go out for drinks for a coworker last night after work so sorry don't feel bad for you.
I quit drinking my mothers milk tea and am seeing better pumping output now. I am hoping to make it to my first at work goal of 6 months now.
Post by notagoddess on May 12, 2017 9:22:34 GMT -5
S slept until 7 today, with 2 wake ups but going back to sleep after. FX that this is the beginning of a new trend. I'm worried about being so sleep deprived when I go back to work and it's making me nervous and miserable.
Today we have mom and baby yoga, and I need to catch up on laundry and food prep. I also have to go to Target to pick up some photo gifts for MD and my grandmother's name day.
I used the mom-of-4u2 card to get our new washer delivered today instead of in two weeks. We haven't had a working washer since Tuesday. I think that's an emergency as far as appliance delivery goes.
It's been a rough morning, though nothing has gone catastrophically wrong. I was up for two hours overnight with the babies (transition to crib) and got about 4.5 hours of sleep. Then I changed five diapers this morning (G needed to be changed twice), dropped the kids off at daycare (with MH), went back home because I forgot my coffee, drove most of the way to work, went home again because I forgot my activity monitor for the study I'm in, and then finally got to work late. At least I get my bike back today (probably) so weekday transportation will be easier next week.
I need a break to work on my friend's book manuscript. Then I need more breaks to put together the websites that will probably produce a bit of income for us. I think it'd totally pay off long term and I can finally get more flexibility at work starting next Tuesday when I switch from salaried to hourly. Too bad that is the day after the deadline I discussed with my friend for his book edits. I feel like a bad friend.
On the plus side of hourly pay is that my former boss may be interested in having me do work for her in addition to my programming work for my current position, so I should have more than enough work for full time. That is positive, right?
Post by monicageller on May 12, 2017 10:04:23 GMT -5
R slept great again last night! He went down around 9:30 and slept until 4:45, and then down again until 7:45. Keep it up baby!!
My ILs camein town last night to help SIL while her H was out of town. SIL took the day off and they all went to a cool area near downtown to walk around and have lunch. It's about a half hour drive for me (if not longer) and I'm trying to decide if I want to meet up with them. I want to, sometimes I just feel bad having R in his car seat/stroller for so long. And I should stay home to exercise and clean. Decisions, decisions....
I somehow managed to forget the power cord to my pump at work yesterday.... Boo to that. I had to rummage in my closet to dig out my old PISA from DD, so that's fun. At least my cleaners came today. That always improves my outlook on life.
Lots of paying bills and adulting things to do to day. DH and I are also about to drop some serious dough on replacement window for our whole house too (ugh). Pains me to see that much money leave our account at one time.
This may have been mentioned before... anyone out there use a zipadeezip or starfish type sleepsack?
Does this work as an ideal middle ground from a swaddle?
About 2-3 times a night LO wakes up because he busted out of his swaddle, and literally is back asleep as soon as I have wrapped one side.
I don't really want to use a Velcro swaddle/ something that forcibly stays closed since I realistically have to get him used to sleeping without it soon anyways.
So just wondering if anyone uses something in the middle that works for them.
Post by billybumbler on May 12, 2017 11:26:03 GMT -5
Hello! I'm in a better mood today. I went to the mother's day thing at DD's school last night and it was super cute. I cried my eyes out. DS was an angel through the whole thing. I swear this baby is a unicorn.
My gift was a cute t shirt that DD painted and we decorated together.
My landlord is supposed to be coming by soon. I don't know WTH she wants. The management company that we rent through is terrible and they treat us like shit even though we are model tenants. We will probably move out once our contract is up.
Evelyn3 we use a Velcro swaddle thing. We will still use it once she can roll, but we will swaddle with arms out which is safe. They like the snug feeling around them and it helps with the transition.
I'm curious about it too. DS2 keeps busting out of the Velcro swaddle. Either wiggling his arms down and up or slowly out of the top no matter how tight I make it.
Post by musicallyinclined on May 12, 2017 12:18:42 GMT -5
I keep hoping that this crazy 4 times a night eating thing is just a growth spurt but it's been like 10 days. Currently working a coffee shop with DH and DS2 strapped to me napping. DS1 is out with my mom. Hopefully he's isn't getting into too much trouble. My mom takes spoiling very seriously.
I'm curious about it too. DS2 keeps busting out of the Velcro swaddle. Either wiggling his arms down and up or slowly out of the top no matter how tight I make it.
When DD was doing that, I had to go back to the NB size. The next size up fits her weight, but doesn't work in practice.
We use honest diapers and wipes and the wipes have been "having a production issue" and unavailable then today I got a recall notice because on mold in the wipes!! Gross! Every pack I have at home is part of the recall so I assume the ones at daycare are as well. I am so annoyed. I have to call them and get a return label but it's extremely inconvenient. I get the bundle delivery for convenience.
Post by wildflower810 on May 12, 2017 13:10:50 GMT -5
I got a mom's night out last night (with baby in tow, of course), but it was SO needed! It did mean solo baby bedtime since I got home after H crashed, but worth it.
My overall stress level is pretty high, mostly related to conflict with H. Marriage is hard, yo. Throw in two cross-country moves, two difficult pregnancies, and two kids... all in under 4 years... and yeah, we're working through some crap.
But I'm reminded to be thankful for what I have as I'm making dinner to take to a friend whose child recently had brain surgery.
Post by wildflower810 on May 12, 2017 13:11:52 GMT -5
Oh, and E didn't poop for nearly a week.... then the fountain was loosed yesterday. First time I've been pooped on during a diaper change! I'm glad he finally went.
This may have been mentioned before... anyone out there use a zipadeezip or starfish type sleepsack?
Does this work as an ideal middle ground from a swaddle?
About 2-3 times a night LO wakes up because he busted out of his swaddle, and literally is back asleep as soon as I have wrapped one side.
I don't really want to use a Velcro swaddle/ something that forcibly stays closed since I realistically have to get him used to sleeping without it soon anyways.
So just wondering if anyone uses something in the middle that works for them.
Haven't had time to read through today but I saw I got tagged and came to answer. I used a zippadee zip with K. Haven't switched over to it yet with R. I think I read it works best from 4 months on. The small is still really big on my 15 lb 3 month old. It needs to fit well to do its job or else the baby just kinda swims in it, and it doesn't muffle the startle response. So not sure how big your LO is/ if it would fit.
ETA: I read that if your babe is busting out of the swaddle it doesn't mean he/she is ready to be unswaddled- just that you aren't using the right swaddle or technique. The zippadee works best once the startle technique starts to wear off (4-6 months). It wasn't some magical solution for us, but I have it in my arsenal for when the time comes with R.
@preppy we use honest too, it also bothered me the bundle cost didn't decrease although the wipes aren't available at this time. I cancelled my monthly orders. And bought babyganics at target. Bye honest annoying me.
@preppy we use honest too, it also bothered me the bundle cost didn't decrease although the wipes aren't available at this time. I cancelled my monthly orders. And bought babyganics at target. Bye honest annoying me.
Our recent bundle shipped this week with a $15 decrease and $10 voucher for next month, but they claimed then that it was an inventory issue. I'm oissed cause I feel like they knew and didn't say anything, meanwhile I'm using these wipes on two kids. I called and they are refunding the cost of the wipes but no credit for the inconvience. I am planning on cancelling as well but didn't at the time because my older kid pooped in the tub while I was on the phone, because #momlife.
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