Post by kristhegirl on May 17, 2017 10:57:06 GMT -5
Forum is not going anywhere. There is some need for bringing in new members so the board doesn't die from attrition. There was some Festivus-level airing of grievances, there was some hyperventilating panic for a minute when no admins at all were responding.
No matter what happens with a site/blog/social media, whatever, the forum stays. We're all stuck with each other.
pixiepink24 are you going to be able to find some one to watch W during the game?
I don't have like an official sitter, is what I mean. I was able to get my doula to watch her tonight at last minute. But every week I just have to try to find someone. Games are only an hour and 2 miles from my house.
Post by pixiepink24 on May 17, 2017 12:08:09 GMT -5
rachydc W would 100% be gone if I just turned my back, let alone try and play a game. She wouldn't sit in a stroller that long either. But I just have to find someone each week. I'm actually nervous that she will scream and cry for me while I try to play, even with someone helping. Luckily there is a playground that can hopefully distract her.
I just cant let the no child care thing stop me from doing things that I used to enjoy. So it's just bribing people each week until it's over!
Post by lovemyirishtwins on May 17, 2017 12:11:01 GMT -5
I need all sorts of hair pats and maybe wine later. DH was able to track down that it was our kitten that was hit. It's a long story but we were contacted this morning about the issue as it happened a mile from our home in my son's preschool drive. DH was able to get him and we are going to bury him at my parents house this evening. Because of DH's work schedule I will be breaking this terrible news to our kids by myself. Obviously viv won't understand but DS and Dd1 will. This is their first encounter with death. I will try to be honest with them and give them all my love. We are heartbroken.
Post by pixiepink24 on May 17, 2017 12:17:12 GMT -5
hereiam I am so sorry for your loss and sending positive thoughts.
lovemyirishtwins I am sorry. That has to be difficult with the kids. I still love that book called "Lifetimes: A beautiful way to explain death to children" It's a great way to explain all types of death for kids and I used it in therapy for my clients often.
rachydc W would 100% be gone if I just turned my back, let alone try and play a game. She wouldn't sit in a stroller that long either. But I just have to find someone each week. I'm actually nervous that she will scream and cry for me while I try to play, even with someone helping. Luckily there is a playground that can hopefully distract her.
I just cant let the no child care thing stop me from doing things that I used to enjoy. So it's just bribing people each week until it's over!
Totally get that! I have to work on that myself. It's hard to find decent child care that doesnt break the bank!!
I was sitting outside at work eating my lunch because it is super nice outside, and all of a sudden, I feel something on my leg. I am wearing a dress today.
I look down and there is a very large spider crawling up my fucking leg.
If you heard loud screaming coming from the South Eastern PA area, that was me.
Post by lotsoflotts on May 17, 2017 13:58:05 GMT -5
It's my last shift at work today, and I'm having all sorts of feels about it. I also had (TMI) a lot of diarrhea this morning, so clearly labor is imminent. Ok, maybe not, but I'd be ok with that!
And truly random - I *finally* and for the first time ever managed to pick out a ripe cantaloupe from the grocery store today and I may have eaten half of it in one sitting. I'm probably a little more excited about this than I should be.
Ugh it's been rough going back to work part time and then handling everything with the kids. It's almost summer break though!! 5 more days! Not that any lunch ladies are counting or anything. My oldest 2 are going to start a new school next year. It sounds like an amazing school. Girl Scouts ended up a total shit show this year and well I stepped down from being the leader about a month ago.
DS will be 4 on Saturday and Z is wild and crazy! She is all over the place and talking up a storm.
Oh and my sister got engaged right before Christmas. She is getting in Rivera maya so yeah that's fun for me to take 6 people too.
lovemyirishtwins, I'm so sorry it was your little kitty and that you'll have to break the news. Remember, preventing our kids from ever feeling pain is not what parenting is about; our goal is to teach them resilience, strength, and grace even when bad/sad things happen. I hope you find the right words in the moment. Hugs to you all.
Post by nutmeg8484 on May 17, 2017 15:54:57 GMT -5
lovemyirishtwins, I'm so sorry that it is your kitty. I'm sorry that you have to explain it to them alone. I hope that they are able to understand a little bit. hereiam, Hugs. Sorry that you have been having a rough time. I'm sorry for your family's loss. 3timemom I cant imagine how hectic it must be with 4 kids all doing different things. It's good to hear from you.
I got in to Tampa at 10 this morning and just got back from the beach. Much needed alone time for Momma. I'm so pale though from a New England winter that I was basically slathering myself in sunscreen every 20 minutes because I don't want to burn. Thinking about dinner soon and missing Molly a ton. I hope H is doing okay since he had to bring me to the airport at 4am.
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Post by mrsbeachcat on May 17, 2017 16:32:18 GMT -5
@lovemyirishtwins oh man, that's rough. I had to tell my little sister that our cat had been hit by car when she was about 6 and it was so hard! Luckily she took it way better than I did. I'm so sorry and good luck! (That sentence reads weird but hopefully you know what I mean!)
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