1. It's snowing in TEXAS! I was about to head out to my first barre class pp and when I opened the garage door I realized it was snowing. I grew up in WI, so driving in snow doesn't phase me-- but chose to stay home because TX drivers can't deal! 2. I downloaded "spark baby" app that gives you a list of activities to do with baby at all different stages of development! It has definitely helped me keep myself and baby stimulated. I only started it once she was about 3 weeks old and was having longer awake stretches and not just eating, pooping, and sleeping! Being at home during cold and flu season is not very fun for mommas!
I would also like to point out that Texas doesn't have the equipment to maintain the roads when it snows and there is usually ice on the roads there vs northern states.
Also, how was there no spam yet? All those outside babies must be taking up too much time.
Our "schedule" (haha what schedule?) haa been that DS eats around 6 am so we go back to sleep for a couple of hours after. My day doesn't really start with cofree now until 9ish.
That's about how mine is but the toddler gets up at 7. Grr.
dacora I can see why you are frustrated with your DH. Sometimes it's hard when someone else isn't dealing with something as well as you'd want them to. Hopefully you and DH can have a plan about what to do if this happens again so you are able to deal with it better (if there is a) next time!
My spam is that as of today, I am officially annoyed by all the "is baby here yet?" texts and phone calls. I've been dealing with it pretty well so far but now I'm fed up. I don't even want to check my phone or meet people anymore and I'm seriously considering not telling anyone when it finally happens just out of spite. Gah! Why don't people belive me when I say that I will let them know when something happens? Do I have a reputation as a liar or something?
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Feb 25, 2015 11:15:35 GMT -5
dacora I feel you. A few nights ago my H was too hot in our room (I really don't want the fan on because of LO) and he decided to sleep in the guest room-- I remember feeling very abandoned. I had to just be open with H mans he found a compromise by bringing a small fan and putting it only in him.
Sleep deprivation does ugly things to the best moms and dads.
Thanks everyone for the support, DH and I talked this morning after I woke him and we're both feeling a lot better. He really did need the sleep and that's just something that we have to work around. If that means he sleeps in another room after a rough previous night then that is something we'll do. I was just feeling really upset because we hadn't talked about what happened yet.
ETA: He did feel really bad about leaving and he apologized first thing before we talked. He just knew he needed to remove himself from the situation before he started getting angry with her, which I appreciate. I handle the broken sleep better than him, so I don't have too much of a problem handling it if he needs the help.
dacora I can see why you are frustrated with your DH. Sometimes it's hard when someone else isn't dealing with something as well as you'd want them to. Hopefully you and DH can have a plan about what to do if this happens again so you are able to deal with it better (if there is a) next time!
My spam is that as of today, I am officially annoyed by all the "is baby here yet?" texts and phone calls. I've been dealing with it pretty well so far but now I'm fed up. I don't even want to check my phone or meet people anymore and I'm seriously considering not telling anyone when it finally happens just out of spite. Gah! Why don't people belive me when I say that I will let them know when something happens? Do I have a reputation as a liar or something?
I'm getting induced tonight and outside or our immediate family and our respective workplaces, NO ONE knows. Because I know the second I tell anyone that I'm in the hospital, there will be a million texts and phone calls about "Have you had the baby yet?" We put our families on a Facebook ban in regards to posting about it as well.
dacora I can see why you are frustrated with your DH. Sometimes it's hard when someone else isn't dealing with something as well as you'd want them to. Hopefully you and DH can have a plan about what to do if this happens again so you are able to deal with it better (if there is a) next time!
My spam is that as of today, I am officially annoyed by all the "is baby here yet?" texts and phone calls. I've been dealing with it pretty well so far but now I'm fed up. I don't even want to check my phone or meet people anymore and I'm seriously considering not telling anyone when it finally happens just out of spite. Gah! Why don't people belive me when I say that I will let them know when something happens? Do I have a reputation as a liar or something?
I'm getting induced tonight and outside or our immediate family and our respective workplaces, NO ONE knows. Because I know the second I tell anyone that I'm in the hospital, there will be a million texts and phone calls about "Have you had the baby yet?" We put our families on a Facebook ban in regards to posting about it as well.
My friend at work texted someone about 40 times while she was in the Hosp getting induced and now I am for sure not yelling her anything!! Haha
Last night the husbandman did not snore and I was able to get a full night of sleep. Or at least as full of a night as you can get at 40+ weeks pregnant.
Rarity, glad to see you made it over from The Dump! I can't handle the shit show that is F15 anymore That humble brag about losing weight too fast after pregnancy ticked me off.
Ugh, I know. I was so annoyed by that. I lurk there from time to time, but there is no place like this with all the wonderful ladies - with brains.
kaydee0402 We did the same thing in regards to keeping the induction quiet. Ours was a situation where I was sent immediately from my doctor appointment, but we still only notified family and told them no Facebook posts. The main reason was because we didn't want my cervix to be discussed on fb (why do people think that's appropriate?). It ended up saving us a lot of stress and lots of texts. Good luck on the induction btw!
kaydee0402 We did the same thing in regards to keeping the induction quiet. Ours was a situation where I was sent immediately from my doctor appointment, but we still only notified family and told them no Facebook posts. The main reason was because we didn't want my cervix to be discussed on fb (why do people think that's appropriate?). It ended up saving us a lot of stress and lots of texts. Good luck on the induction btw!
We kept ours somewhat quiet. Then the day before, my aunt posts on Facebook "are you still getting induced tomorrow?"
Post by cloe111479 on Feb 25, 2015 12:26:54 GMT -5
Had a dentist appointment this morning. First time leaving little miss with someone other than DH. It was only for a few hours but it was ok.
I need to rearrange crap in my closet. Move the maternity and put some of the other winter stuff. (Only winter clothes in my closet are my maternity things. I need a few other shirts and sweaters to wear when I actually leave the house.)
Induction scheduled for Monday at 7:30. Hoping he decides to show up before then. I didn't have anything planned for this week because I didn't want to have to cancel any plans. Now I'm regretting it with boredom while I try to find a way to play with DS1 comfortably through sporadic contractions.
Post by hollydfromtn on Feb 25, 2015 13:17:01 GMT -5
Is my kid the only one that loves to poop while he's eating? It happens almost every single time. I just have to sit here smelling it for the rest of the feeding because it's no use changing him yet. It also makes it harder to get him back to sleep after the MOTN feedings when I have to change him and he ends up wide awake.
Is my kid the only one that loves to poop while he's eating? It happens almost every single time. I just have to sit here smelling it for the rest of the feeding because it's no use changing him yet. It also makes it harder to get him back to sleep after the MOTN feedings when I have to change him and he ends up wide awake.
That is typical as eating stimulates intestinal motility. I admit I change before and unless it sounds awful don't worry about it. But her MOTN diapers are usually more gas than poop
Is my kid the only one that loves to poop while he's eating? It happens almost every single time. I just have to sit here smelling it for the rest of the feeding because it's no use changing him yet. It also makes it harder to get him back to sleep after the MOTN feedings when I have to change him and he ends up wide awake.
That is typical as eating stimulates intestinal motility. I admit I change before and unless it sounds awful don't worry about it. But her MOTN diapers are usually more gas than poop
This is what I do too. And he has a tendency to fart all the way through feedings.
boxerrrmama85 it's actually good to have a fan going on low for air circulation and to keep it cooler in the room (optimal temp for baby). I'm glad that you found a compromise though.
My spam: my dad (and mom) came over to make chili - a fun tradition between my dad and I. It's nice to have them here helping with the girls. We will all eat it together for dinner tonight! Mmmm!
DS is being a super turd today and I'm not sure how to handle it. I try to talk to him, redirect him, distract him, even freakin beg him to be good and he just won't have it. Nap time was a complete disaster and I can only imagine what the rest of the day will bring. Ugh.
DS is being a super turd today and I'm not sure how to handle it. I try to talk to him, redirect him, distract him, even freakin beg him to be good and he just won't have it. Nap time was a complete disaster and I can only imagine what the rest of the day will bring. Ugh.
I am pretty sure we are having the same day right now. I ended up baking cupcakes with DD cause at the very least I can stuff my face with cupcakes during feedings tonight.
My Spam: DS has been sleeping ALL DAY. So I have started downing caffeine cause I know I am going to need it tonight.
I took little guy to his 2 week appointment today--I was totally dreading it since it was my first solo outing with him, his pedi is 45 minutes away, and we were supposed to get snow, but everything turned out fine. R is up 15 oz since birth (yay!) and somehow shrunk .5 inches?
GeekBeagle I haven't been asking how you were doing because I know you're anxious/excited for him to be here. But now I feel I should also be asking you awkward questions daily
Post by GeekBeagle on Feb 25, 2015 16:40:59 GMT -5
Sorry that this is long, but I have a random question regarding a thank you note.
My office had a shower for me several weeks ago. Some people got me individual gifts and others contributed to a larger group gift. I have already given all of these people handwritten thank yous. My boss also started a "Guess the birthday" pool with a $5 buy in. It's supposed to be split between me and the winning guess. One of my co-workers that I'm close to was on vacation during the shower and didn't give me any gifts or contribute to the group gift. However, she bought up several days on the pool, totaling a $40 contribution. She said that she felt weird just handing me $40, which is why she did that. She said if she won she was going to give me her half of the winnings and that she was going to shame anyone else who might win into doing the same. At this point, she is the only one left who has a chance of winning. So, what I'm asking is, what is the appropriate action to take in thanking her? I know her $40 was more than other people contributed to the group gift and I feel bad with her not getting a formal thank you when they did, but it's a weird situation. Any suggestions?
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