We are finally moved into out new place! Just got to start unpacking! I'm so excited and happy the moving part is over!!
Also, my moms coworker is GIVING ME HER WHOLE NURSERY SET FOR FREE! She decided she didn't like it anymore so she is giving me a crib, mattress, bassinet, changing table, dresser, hutch and glider. Plus all the linens for the crib and bassinet. I have no clue what it looks like but after this cross country move any savings help and I can always paint it if I don't like the color!
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Mar 8, 2015 9:09:46 GMT -5
Time change sucks but I'm headed to ikea today to get a few things for the nursery and possibly a new kitchen table. Right now we have a tall bar height table for 4 and that is NOT going to work for much longer!
We went to bed early last night so I'm not feeling the time change much. My parents are coming over later and I need to pack for our trip to Chicago Wednesday!
Time change can suck it. The bonus: DD didn't wake up at stupid o'clock in the morning so hopefully it won't take long to adapt. The downfall: DH was out late last night and is a bit grumpy because he's up early to take DDswimming as promised. Shouldn't have stayed out so late like you said you wouldn't.
About two weeks ago, my MIL tells us that she wants my SIL (who is 19) to join the military because she thinks the girl needs structure in her life. I, being a military brat, voiced my opinion saying there was no way SIL would even survive basic training let alone survive being shipped overseas. Plus, the girl is 19 and can't be forced to join the military just because my MIL thinks it's a good idea. So MIL leaves, goes into her room and pouts like a 6 year old. We stay for a bit longer and chat up my SIL then leave.
Note that this entire conversation was in front of my SIL. Also note that the discussion was never a heated debate, merely me stating in kinder words that I thought the idea was stupid.
Two weeks later, we realize MIL hasn't been texting us, when she normally does 2-3 times a week. SIL comes over yesterday and tells us that MIL thinks we no longer love her and she thinks she won't be getting an invite to my baby shower. Also she is no longer going to try to make an effort with us, since we no longer love her........
And I'm like:
I feel like she wants us to come coddle her and give her validation on how much we love her. But that shit ain't happening. We don't tolerate 6 year old behavior from a 50 year old woman.
Ps. This is one of many instances where MIL has been over dramatic about a situation and has acted out in a desperate attempt to seek attention.
This sounds like my mil. Two weeks ago she wanted to come up for the weekend. DH told her it wasn't good but how about another weekend.
She texted back not to bother to call because she won't answer anyways since the relationship is too far gone...blah blah blah.
My rant is I feel super sick today. Terrible morning sickness type. And I feel like a baby about it since I'm not as used to it as I was a few weeks ago.
Post by sapphyre0702 on Mar 8, 2015 10:03:45 GMT -5
My rant is coming down with some stomach virus on my mini weekend trip with DH that was going to be our only vacation before little baby came. It fortunately lasted only 12 hours but we had to cancel all our plans for the day and still have to drive two hours home. Baby however is kicking away like it's 1999 so I at least feel good he isn't worse for the wear.
mrskblack11 Sorry you have to deal with such asinine behavior from your mil.
My time change experience hasn't been so bad. I normally tutor on Sundays and it was cancelled so I decided to sleep in, YAY! Tomorrow will be another story since I normally wake up at 5:30 during the week.
My rant today: letting your kids go to school sick... We found out that there was a sick kid in DDs class. It's really hard with her in school now because a small cold for her can send her to the picu.. Well she caught it. I have no nurse at all this weekend so I was up every twenty minutes suctioning the crap out of her trach. Everytime I thought I got it her alarms would go off again saying low oxygen and I would get massive amounts out. So normally in that situation I turn the humidity on her ventilator down. So I did. It helped a lot I got about two hours of uninterrupted sleep. I wake up this morning to do her morning meds and feed and the poor baby is so congested with thick secretions that I can't even suction it out!! It went from one extreme to the other. Now I have her humidity turned all the way up and am giving her breathing treatments to try to break it all up. I have changed her damn trach and still can't get the shit out of her lungs!! I know most people prob won't understand any of this but I had to share somewhere!! I am pissed! And we can't do a thing about it expect keep her home from school. She loves school and we make sure to sanitize everything and try to keep her contact with other kids to a minimal. I am just worried if this crud doesn't go away soon I will have to take her to the damn hospital and spend days there.. So maybe I am the one who should not send her to school anymore. But she loves it!! Is it too much to ask a parent to keep their sick kid at home? I am probably over reacting but last night sucked ass! I am not looking forward to tonight.
mrskblack11, I'm so sorry your MIL is acting like a child. maddib, I totally get it....school is not just free childcare, if a child is sick they aren't learning properly. Please keep your germs at home!
I don't really have a rant, I'm finally starting to get my energy back which is great. Funny MIL story though: DH calls his parents today and MIL asks if we've thought of names yet. DH says that we've picked the name but aren't sharing with anyone. MIL responds with "Oh ok, well will his middle name be Frances?" What part of "we're not sharing the name" did you not get?
Post by ThePalindromicOne on Mar 8, 2015 13:14:22 GMT -5
My random of the day: I ran today... and by run I mean fast walked at 4 mph for 5 minutes.... and I didn't die. It actually felt really good! Maybe I should keep it up! Maybe....
@thepalindromicone, my random is similar- it's 60ish degrees here today so I was itching to get outside. DH convinced me to go on a bike ride, and we decided to try our usual loop which is about 5miles. We did it, and I didn't die! I was so happy! My butt really hurts, but other than that, it felt pretty good to do something normal for us. Glad you had a good morning, too!
My random is that I'm in complete agony all over. My body is just one big ache. My back, legs and ribs are killing me. I'm pretty sure LO got himself jammed under my rib cage today. Plus I go back to college tomorrow. My body doesn't feel at all prepared.
Thank you! I'm not enjoying my course and want to change as it's not what I thought it was but SO telling me to stick at is as I get paid money for my studies and we need it. I'm going to be there for 8+ hours tomorrow and I'm just.. Urgh
Post by mrskblack11 on Mar 8, 2015 16:45:07 GMT -5
Even though I posted about the time change, somehow I didn't realize that my phone didn't actually update on its own. I had a baby shower at 1pm and needed to leave around 12:45p. As I am chilling in my robe on the couch, DH looks at me at and says "are you going to the baby shower that starts in 10 mins." Me: "yea. I have like an hour until I need to go". DH: "ummmm it's 12:50" Me: "uhhh no the time changed its 11:50" DH:
Me:
I was only 15 mins late and people showed up after me. But I seriously can't believe I was duped by daylight savings.
I just got basically a brand new boppy and bouncer for 20$ off of swap n shop. Plus two new boppy covers. I love swap n shop!! I am addicted. And another random I am completely in love with my snoogle!!! I slept so good last night and it's great for a back pillow when I am sitting up in bed!
maddib I'm so sorry and your poor daughter! And mrskblack11 re: your MIL-that is SO annoying!
Lucky for us no day light savings here, AND DS slept in after we had friends over last night to hang out and celebrate H's 30th. I still had the hard core Sunday blues this morning but was able to get a nap in and then the 3 of us went for a long walk and puddle playing since the snow actually kind of melting already!!
My rant: DH went to Kansas City for the day with some friends. All day yesterday he was telling me he'd be home around 4 today. He called at 520 and I'm thinking he just landed, but NO, he's still there! DS has not napped except for a 20 min car nap and I'm exhausted. I felt bad for biting his head off and he accepted my apology text. He better bring home Dairy Queen.
My rant: DH went to Kansas City for the day with some friends. All day yesterday he was telling me he'd be home around 4 today. He called at 520 and I'm thinking he just landed, but NO, he's still there! DS has not napped except for a 20 min car nap and I'm exhausted. I felt bad for biting his head off and he accepted my apology text. He better bring home Dairy Queen.
Post by carolyngrace on Mar 8, 2015 17:42:55 GMT -5
I'll add to the "I got free stuff" posts! I put away all the (hand me down) baby clothes we have received so far yesterday. I have a dresser FULL of newborn and 0-3 month clothes. In addition, more than enough 3-6 months in bags in the closet. And quite a few 6-12 month as well. I REALLY hope lots of people don't get clothes for my shower (there's none on my registry) but I know people like to buy them... Guess I'll be exchanging a lot?
In addition I've gotten a few slings/carriers, play mat, baby bath, diaper bag... Lots of stuff, and all in great condition. Feeling super blessed to have great friends who had babies right before me!
I've also only bought leggings for maternity wear. Everything else was passed down to me.
My rant: DH went to Kansas City for the day with some friends. All day yesterday he was telling me he'd be home around 4 today. He called at 520 and I'm thinking he just landed, but NO, he's still there! DS has not napped except for a 20 min car nap and I'm exhausted. I felt bad for biting his head off and he accepted my apology text. He better bring home Dairy Queen.
Ha I live in kc! And Dairy Queen rocks!
maddib We live in St. Louis, so it's an easy flight in his plane to KC!
We started painting the nursery today and I don't love the color. I can't say yet that I don't like it, but I definitely don't love it. It seems a completely different shade of grey than I expected from the sample. I also think that I'm likely to be too done and too tired to care so I just may settle for not loving it.
@jimbobcooter DH painted this LOs room grey too and it didnt come out the color i wanted either, but it didnt come out as horrific as DDs room did the first time we painted it pink and it is too much of a hassle to redo it, so we've settled.
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