Sunday Funday Spam-a-lam

[anchovies]

Happy Sunday Funday to all! How's your day looking?

[anchovies]

Hanging out in bed still with DS. He has 3 whole nights of STTN this week. I am so grateful and I hope this trend continues.

No big plans today. DH gets out of work at 2:30, then has to meet with his group for his MBA class. The grass needs mowed, too. So, I expect little backup help later. That's ok with me. I return to work a week from Wednesday and I am soaking in all the baby time!

[missys]

anchovies soak it up!

We are hanging out in bed too. I thought at the 5 am feeding we agreed to sleep till 8 but he had changed his mind I guess..... I turned my camera on my phone around to take some pics of us and for the first time he paid attention to the screen. He started smiling and talking up a storm when he saw himself on the screen! Best thing ever!!

[flyster]

LO just figured out how to back to front then back again. Kindof hoping he forgets because he is so not ready to not be swaddled at night.

Today I'm getting ready for work starting tomorrow and daycare starting for LO. Also heading to ikea for a bit with a friend, which is always a great time. Hoping to get chilli up before I go so we have some food this week. I'm back at the office 2 days and working from home the rest. Next week in the office 3 days.

[flyster]

We just opened up the door to the sun porch for the first time ever. The cat is thrilled. We moved into this house in October, so we haven't used it at all.

[mamabisme]

Well, crap. I'm pretty sure I have mastitis. I must have caught it early because it's not excruciating yet. I have a big, red, spot on my right breast, major chills/shakes alternating with sweats. I had a fever of 101.5 but with ibuprofin it's staying in the 99 range. The breast looks a little bit swollen but doesn't hurt. There's no after hours line for my doctor's office. Do I need to take myself in to the ER or is it cool if I just hang out in bed today and call the doctor first thing in the morning? Anything else I should know or be doing? This has never happened to me before.

[lilyelayne]

Hugs to all the ladies returning to work this week.

Not much on tap today. Weekly family lunch at my paternal grandmother's. This afternoon a friend is passing through town on a road trip, so he's going to stop by and meet DS.

The following is Tl;dr about visiting DH's grandmother.
DS has three living great-grandmothers, and they all live within 30 minutes. I make a point to see both of my grandmothers at least once a week (standing Sunday lunch with one, standing Wednesday dinner with the other) but we pretty much only see DH's grandmother for family events, about once every two months. She's very nice and seeing her great-grands (she has 6, all local) is the highlight of her day any time it happens. I feel like we should make a scheduled time to go see her each week, the way we do with my grandmothers, but I feel like that should be DH's doing. We have a standing dinner date with his immediate family on Friday nights. When I mention that we should see his Mamaw more, he always agrees, but then we don't do anything about it. I think we spend so much time with family already that adding another scheduled family time seems like too much, but family is the reason we live here, and we really don't see her enough. I feel so guilty about it - I've always felt guilty about it since we got married, but it's much worse now that DS is in the picture. I don't know whether to tell DH we HAVE to see her more often (easiest to do with a regularly scheduled date) or to set up something while DH is at work where just DS and I go visit (obviously discussing this with DH first).

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

We got up early when ds wouldn't go back to bed after 6 am (tried for an hr then gave up). Then we did dishes Tummy time etc etc and hopefully he will nap before church

[cloe111479]

DH went to play golf this morning. He's meeting us at my parents for our usual Sunday lunch. That's our only plan.

[anchovies]

lilyelayne that's always tough when it involves the in-laws. I agree family is very important. I don't think it would hurt to discuss it with your DH about a consistent visiting schedule. If every week seems to much, what about every other or even every first Tuesday of the month or something.

If he's not up for that either, then offer you and DS visit like you mentioned. I don't see anything wrong with that.

[cloe111479]

May 3, 2015 8:23:18 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Hugs to all the ladies returning to work this week.

Not much on tap today. Weekly family lunch at my paternal grandmother's. This afternoon a friend is passing through town on a road trip, so he's going to stop by and meet DS.

The following is Tl;dr about visiting DH's grandmother.
DS has three living great-grandmothers, and they all live within 30 minutes. I make a point to see both of my grandmothers at least once a week (standing Sunday lunch with one, standing Wednesday dinner with the other) but we pretty much only see DH's grandmother for family events, about once every two months. She's very nice and seeing her great-grands (she has 6, all local) is the highlight of her day any time it happens. I feel like we should make a scheduled time to go see her each week, the way we do with my grandmothers, but I feel like that should be DH's doing. We have a standing dinner date with his immediate family on Friday nights. When I mention that we should see his Mamaw more, he always agrees, but then we don't do anything about it. I think we spend so much time with family already that adding another scheduled family time seems like too much, but family is the reason we live here, and we really don't see her enough. I feel so guilty about it - I've always felt guilty about it since we got married, but it's much worse now that DS is in the picture. I don't know whether to tell DH we HAVE to see her more often (easiest to do with a regularly scheduled date) or to set up something while DH is at work where just DS and I go visit (obviously discussing this with DH first).

1-- could she be added to the Friday night meal?

2 -- could you schedule it maybe not every week but every 2 or something?

[michelle142]

We're headed to a car show today. Then we're going to Costco. I think I'm more excited for Costco lol

[lotsofdotts]

May 3, 2015 7:48:26 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

I can't believe I only have two weeks of maternity leave left. I'm not mentally prepared!

I am right there with you! I am not sure going back to work on a Monday will be my smartest move this year. I'm not ready for this at all.

[mamabutt2]

May 3, 2015 8:21:58 GMT -5 mamabisme said:

Well, crap. I'm pretty sure I have mastitis. I must have caught it early because it's not excruciating yet. I have a big, red, spot on my right breast, major chills/shakes alternating with sweats. I had a fever of 101.5 but with ibuprofin it's staying in the 99 range. The breast looks a little bit swollen but doesn't hurt. There's no after hours line for my doctor's office. Do I need to take myself in to the ER or is it cool if I just hang out in bed today and call the doctor first thing in the morning? Anything else I should know or be doing? This has never happened to me before.

I would say if your fever gets any higher, definitely go to the ER. Otherwise I'd say alternate tylenol and ibuprofen, pump or nurse every chance you get and massage that side while doing so. Apply heat whenever possible. Take a warm shower if possible and massage it then also. Then call your doctor first thing in the morning.

It'll either be gone by then or the doc can get you some antibiotics. I've been in the hospital for this a week after LO was born and then got it again when he was was about 6 weeks old. But the second time, was on a Saturday and I did all the things I told you to try and make it by till Monday (ER bills suuuuuuuck) and by Sunday it was gone Good luck! I know how miserable it is

[junebugjam]

We tried to take LO to church this morning for the second time. It was a miserable failure, much like the first time. I spent the better part of the service outside with a screaming baby. Good thing its a nice day. I am terrified of how his baptism is going to go with this track record.

We talked about taking LO to the boardwalk today to walk around outside but after church my H changed his mind. I tried to convince him that LO is fine when he's in the stroller, but suddenly my H is "tired" and needs a nap. I'm pretty pissed. I don't think he understands that I am home alone with the baby all day every day (even when my H is home, he offers little help. Just enough for me to shower/eat/pee) and when you tell me we can go out somewhere I get excited. Plus I was hoping for some ice cream. I'm still going to try to convince him when he wakes up.

[xoxolicia]

We didn't make it to church this morning. I could not pull myself out of bed. Lei slept from 2-10:30 and I'm still exhausted. I don't know why I am this tired. She's asleep again...I'm about to follow her lead. See y'all in a bit.

[anchovies]

junebugjam I'm sorry church was a bust. It's really hard with them right now. We went to mass yesterday, and we go straight to the cry room. Sometimes he sleeps and other times he is awake and refuses to be in his car seat.

I hope you are able to convince your husband. It does a lot of good for you to get out. Depending on my mood, I might've snapped and told him he could pick up some coffee along the way.

[anchovies]

May 3, 2015 11:39:47 GMT -5 xoxolicia said:

We didn't make it to church this morning. I could not pull myself out of bed. Lei slept from 2-10:30 and I'm still exhausted. I don't know why I am this tired. She's asleep again...I'm about to follow her lead. See y'all in a bit.

Rest up! Your body is telling you what it needs. I hope you got some good sleep

[lotsofdotts]

We slept until 10! When Brady woke up at 7, I wasn't ready to get up so I put Brady in the bed with us. I didn't think we would sleep that late, but it was glorious!

My husband has a headache so we are just relaxing around the house today. I am catching up on How to Get Away with Murder. My husband has seen all the episodes, and apparently this episode is crazy. He keeps telling me that I won't believe what happens.

[PikoPiko]

Going to a BBQ at a pregnant friend's place. Her event is 6-9pm. She and my other mummy friend hang out weekly. Pfff, she totally doesn't know those with babies aren't as able to make that time. She'll know in another 5 months. Hahaha

[dramacat]

Spent Friday and Saturday in Cincinnati with a friend for pre-wedding activities and the actual wedding. So glad to be home. It was quite tiring to handle all the activities requiring extroversion and a LO. My dad helped a LOT, but still. He slept like a champ last night, except we went to bed super early, so I woke up extra times to feed him. DH took him this morning and let me sleep in. And now to clean the house.

[angeldcf]

Made it to church and were actually on-time. DD did her first stint in the nursery (first time I've left her w/a "stranger") and we both did great. DD is now asleep on my chest.

DH and DS camped in the backyard overnight- tent, roasted hot dogs & smores on the firepit. DS finally fell asleep around 11:30p so he's extra crabby today.

[misshart00]

May 3, 2015 13:43:55 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Going to a BBQ at a pregnant friend's place. Her event is 6-9pm. She and my other mummy friend hang out weekly. Pfff, she totally doesn't know those with babies aren't as able to make that time. She'll know in another 5 months. Hahaha

We can definitely tell which of our friends have kids and which don't. The ones that do invite us to dinner at 5. The ones that don't invite us to dinner at 7 or 8.

[miniwheat]

We spent the day at the beach today! It was awesome and there were people swimming! That is early for Ontario!
I think DD as a UTI so I will be getting her into the Dr in the morning. Poor kid.

mamabisme, Hope you are feeling ok. Mastitis is the worst. I hope you can get in for some antibiotics soon.

[lilyelayne]

May 3, 2015 8:58:37 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

May 3, 2015 8:23:18 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Hugs to all the ladies returning to work this week.

Not much on tap today. Weekly family lunch at my paternal grandmother's. This afternoon a friend is passing through town on a road trip, so he's going to stop by and meet DS.

The following is Tl;dr about visiting DH's grandmother.
DS has three living great-grandmothers, and they all live within 30 minutes. I make a point to see both of my grandmothers at least once a week (standing Sunday lunch with one, standing Wednesday dinner with the other) but we pretty much only see DH's grandmother for family events, about once every two months. She's very nice and seeing her great-grands (she has 6, all local) is the highlight of her day any time it happens. I feel like we should make a scheduled time to go see her each week, the way we do with my grandmothers, but I feel like that should be DH's doing. We have a standing dinner date with his immediate family on Friday nights. When I mention that we should see his Mamaw more, he always agrees, but then we don't do anything about it. I think we spend so much time with family already that adding another scheduled family time seems like too much, but family is the reason we live here, and we really don't see her enough. I feel so guilty about it - I've always felt guilty about it since we got married, but it's much worse now that DS is in the picture. I don't know whether to tell DH we HAVE to see her more often (easiest to do with a regularly scheduled date) or to set up something while DH is at work where just DS and I go visit (obviously discussing this with DH first).

1-- could she be added to the Friday night meal?

2 -- could you schedule it maybe not every week but every 2 or something?

The short answer about Friday is no. Also we usually go out to eat for this meal, which isn't nearly as quality baby time as if we were to see her at someone's home.

Every other week might work though.

[lilyelayne]

May 3, 2015 16:34:03 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

May 3, 2015 15:38:34 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

We can definitely tell which of our friends have kids and which don't. The ones that do invite us to dinner at 5. The ones that don't invite us to dinner at 7 or 8.

yup. We have friends over for dinner around 3:30/4. The kids can play and it takes us a couple hours to get the meal together amidst.the craziness. We're lucky if we eat by 6.

I like the idea of inviting people over for pre-meal time, especially if they also have kids.

[dacora]

DD had a crazy long nap this afternoon. The past couple days it's like she's been sleeping more and spacing out her feedings. She just went five hours between feedings and had a three hour nap. Strange, but nice to have the time to play a video game!

[miniwheat]

May 3, 2015 17:09:13 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

May 3, 2015 16:45:15 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

We spent the day at the beach today! It was awesome and there were people swimming! That is early for Ontario!
I think DD as a UTI so I will be getting her into the Dr in the morning. Poor kid.

mamabisme, Hope you are feeling ok. Mastitis is the worst. I hope you can get in for some antibiotics soon.

What is up with our kids and their UTIs? I feel so bad for them.

I know 
I hope we can just drop in and leave a sample. I know DD is having discomfort so I hope we can get some antibiotics started soon. Is your DD feeling better?

[PikoPiko]

May 3, 2015 17:39:22 GMT -5 dacora said:

DD had a crazy long nap this afternoon. The past couple days it's like she's been sleeping more and spacing out her feedings. She just went five hours between feedings and had a three hour nap. Strange, but nice to have the time to play a video game!

Totally not trying to jinx you or anything - DS was doing the same then all of a sudden he demands his feedings every 3hours instead, sometimes 2.5 hrs. I suspect it's the 3months growth spurt. Enjoy the longer rests while you can!

[dacora]

May 3, 2015 18:20:16 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

May 3, 2015 17:39:22 GMT -5 dacora said:

DD had a crazy long nap this afternoon. The past couple days it's like she's been sleeping more and spacing out her feedings. She just went five hours between feedings and had a three hour nap. Strange, but nice to have the time to play a video game!

Totally not trying to jinx you or anything - DS was doing the same then all of a sudden he demands his feedings every 3hours instead, sometimes 2.5 hrs. I suspect it's the 3months growth spurt. Enjoy the longer rests while you can!

Yeah, I'm not expecting it to last for too long. Normally she eats every 3 or 2.5 hours during the day, so these long stretches are totally out of character. But I'll take it while I can!