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[aggiebug]

What is happening ladies

[aggiebug]

DD slept 9 hrs last night! Too bad I most definitely did not. I was awake for almost 3hrs in the middle of the night for no dang gum reason. So this morning I, woke up exhausted and had painfully full leaky boobs. Not cool not cool.

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May 6, 2015 6:22:39 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

DD slept 9 hrs last night! Too bad I most definitely did not. I was awake for almost 3hrs in the middle of the night for no dang gum reason. So this morning I, woke up exhausted and had painfully full leaky boobs. Not cool not cool.

Yay for LO sleeping! But boo for you staying awake, sorry. I hope you can get a nap in today or some great sleep tonight.

DD STTN for the first time, 7hrs in a row! I am so hoping for this to become a permanent thing. We'll just have to see...
Weather was awful this morning so I planned for us to stay inside and watch Netflix all day. But the weather improved and is now sunny and beautiful, which makes me feel bad that I'm still in my PJs.

[pitdigger]

G has his first babysitter tonight! I'm going to do a short session with the rugby and one of my friends is coming over to watch him. If everything goes well, we'll bump it up to the full training time and make it weekly.

I'm feeling a little down on myself right now and need to figure out how to snap out of it. Girls' night in nice dresses? Haircut or massage? Retail therapy? Anyone have any ideas?

[pitdigger]

May 6, 2015 6:22:39 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

DD slept 9 hrs last night! Too bad I most definitely did not. I was awake for almost 3hrs in the middle of the night for no dang gum reason. So this morning I, woke up exhausted and had painfully full leaky boobs. Not cool not cool.

Ugh, I hate when that happens. Hope you can get some rest or at least have an easy day.

[flyster]

Back in the office today. LO is off to day care (DH does drop off) and I'm eating breakfast. Its so quiet! I haven't been in my house alone for 3 months. I'm not eating oatmeal around little hands Trying to get into work early so I can leave early to get him. My boss is out at a training, so I should be able to get a bunch off my to do list done. 3 days into work and I already have a crazy to do list!

[anchovies]

May 6, 2015 6:34:14 GMT -5 @alyllyra said:

May 6, 2015 6:22:39 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

DD slept 9 hrs last night! Too bad I most definitely did not. I was awake for almost 3hrs in the middle of the night for no dang gum reason. So this morning I, woke up exhausted and had painfully full leaky boobs. Not cool not cool.

Yay for LO sleeping! But boo for you staying awake, sorry. I hope you can get a nap in today or some great sleep tonight.

DD STTN for the first time, 7hrs in a row! I am so hoping for this to become a permanent thing. We'll just have to see...
Weather was awful this morning so I planned for us to stay inside and watch Netflix all day. But the weather improved and is now sunny and beautiful, which makes me feel bad that I'm still in my PJs.

DS STTN 4 times this past week, but the last 2 nights has woke up around 3 or4. I'm not sure why. Babies are hard :/

[flyster]

Oh my other spam is also a question. Once my boss is back I have to talk to her about a work trip in June. She is taking clients for 4 days to one of our field sites and wants me to come too, but 4 days/3 nights seems crazy with a 4.5 month old, especially since I will hopefully still be breastfeeding. I think I can probably get it down to 2 or 3 days (1 or 2 nights). If my MIL were done working I wouldn't sweat it, because she would just come up to help DH, but her work doesn't end for another week or so after the trip (teacher). She does have tons of sick days, so maybe I could see if she would take one, so DH would only have one of the nights alone. I also don't know how I'll pump while I'm there which is another worry. My boobs will be killing me if I can't pump from 8 am to 6 pm

So the question is WWYD? Try and beg off the trip entirely, try to keep it to 2 days, or just suck it up? I'm leaning towards option 1 or 2, but between those I'm not sure.

[lulu783]

Echoing everyone else - DD has slept 7:30pm-5am for the past 3 nights. Now that I've said it out loud, I'm sure she will be up multiple times tonight.

[miniwheat]

I don't know what to do today.
I think I may head out with DS and buy some annuals for the planters and get them set up. DH is building me a garden box for veggies today. I am pretty excited. I had a plot in the community garden space in our town, but with 2 kids I don't think I have the strength this summer to get it going. A backyard one will be perfect.

ETA: Has anyone planted boxwood in containers? How did it turn out?

[mels823]

I haven't really been on here in a week or two, but I am so happy to read that everyone's babies are starting to sttn!! Yay

[babycfeb2015]

We are on night 2 of STTN too! My boobs wake me up at 4 am though and I can't go back to sleep. What does everyone else do about this? I got up and pumped just enough for some relief but they were in pain an hour later then

[boxerrrmama85]

Hi ladies-- I have been happily lurking but feel a little MIA lately hugs and support to those who need it!

Here's my spam:
1. LO knew that mamma needed sleep and slept from 11pm to 5:30am. Blissful
2. PMS is cruel. PMS is more cruel when you are breastfeeding and completely sleep deprived. The level of bitch that I've been is a lil too high!
3. My husband got a new job shortly after being let go. Very grateful... But he has taken a significant pay cut and is now on my benefits plan-- we are down about $700 per month... OUCH! we are definitely feeling the pinch-- but are just re-evaluating our budget and expenses.

Any money savvy ladies want to share your techniques?

[modernfairytale8709]

I'm do jealous of the STTN moms. DDs propranolol guarantees that she wakes up ever 45 minutes or so and requires soothing back to sleep. Since I'm the only night time parent, you can imagine my exhaustion level
Her doctor prescribed what is basically prescription benadryl to get her to sleep longer stretches. I held out using it until this week. I still can't stand the thought of drugging my little love to sleep, but she's also been miserable from lack of rest. Last night was the first time I gave her a full dose, and she only woke three times. I managed to get four continuous hours of sleep for the first time in two months.

Today is my last day of leave. It's bittersweet for me. I hate the thought of leaving my littles, but my first baby-free 8 hours are looking pretty good.

I picked out carpet and countertops for the new house, and ripped up two yucky layers of carpet in the master bedroom yesterday. DDs new nursery needs a little bit of spackle, but then I'll be ready to paint in there this weekend. Progress is being made.

No change on the DH front, except that he actually called for his appointment.

[dacora]

boxerrrmama85 I don't really do the budgeting, but DH really likes Mint.com. You import your bank information and it breaks down your expenses in a really easy to read format. It really opened our eyes to how much we were spending going out to eat. Maybe it will help you guys see a breakdown of where money is going so you have a better idea of what needs trimming to help cut costs.

When we needed to start saving more money we got rid of our cable and our lawn service. That was $200 a month right there alone.

[lotsofdotts]

aggiebug and badw0lf, Sorry about the sleep troubles. That makes for a long day. Hopefully tonight will be better.

[aggiebug]

flyster they legally have to accommodate you and your pumping. So as far as that goes if you think you can manage the trip have a discussion with your boss on how you can make that work. As far as the trip in general that is really tough. I have no advice.

modernfairytale8709 lots of hugs. I know you hate using more meds than necessary but sleep is so important for the both of you. So don't hesitate to help get some sleep.

[aggiebug]

May 6, 2015 7:55:59 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

Talk me down ladies. DD1 is covered in red itchy bumps on her legs and arms. She is running an elevated temp, but not a fever. This isn't serious, right? I'm keeping her home from school and I don't want her to infect the baby with something scary. She's up to date on all her vaccines so chicken pox and measles shouldn't be an issue......right?

Eesh that is a tough one. Can you call the nurse line at you pedi? Or email them? I would hate to take chances especially with an infant around.

[mommadozer]

badw0lf we are going thru the same thing. It's awful. DS has been sleeping in his crib since he was 2 months old.

I'm officially in zombie status today. DS has not been STTN since the weekend and is refusing to nap most of the day. DH left yesterday for a business trip. Sure enough after 8 oz of milk between 8-9pm, DS wants more at midnight. As soon as I get him down, the dog throws up on the carpet. At 3am the dog throws up plastic and wakes up DS. I was literally going to have a mental breakdown at that point. Luckily, DS fell back asleep. Now, it's 6am and DS is wide awake. Hello, strong shot of espresso.....

[mommadozer]

@nolagal oh no, that's awful. Ugh, I agree with aggiebug. I have no experience with childhood sicknesses. Good luck, hope it is nothing too serious.

[lotsofdotts]

Today's spam: I have lunch with my mom, aunt and great aunt today. My great aunt is an interesting woman. She lived in Raleigh until the 70s and then moved back home near Wilmington; however, she still has her dentist and some other doctors in Raleigh so she travels up here often. When she comes to town, we get together and visit. She makes me laugh because she is in great health but you wouldn't know it by listening to her. She complains about every ailment you can imagine and we all just giggle to ourselves because she wants to be sick and get sympathy.

My husband starts paternity leave on Monday. He is freaking out because he doesn't have his sub plans done. I'm trying to be patient. He only has to do 13 days worth of plans because it is so close to exam time. I had to do 60 days of plans for two completely different classes. He has the same class (one honors and two academic). He is freaking out so badly that he is making himself sick. I want to smack him and say to calm the F down, but that would be inappropriate. I will be happy when the week is over so that he will chill out. Next week we are both home and will be going to the beach to have a short getaway before I go back to work on the 18th. I can't believe maternity leave is almost over.

[lotsofdotts]

May 6, 2015 8:11:41 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

May 6, 2015 8:07:04 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

Eesh that is a tough one. Can you call the nurse line at you pedi? Or email them? I would hate to take chances especially with an infant around.

I'm calling when they open in 19 minutes.

Fingers crossed that it is nothing serious and/or contagious. Keep us updated. 

[lotsofdotts]

May 6, 2015 8:05:47 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

flyster they legally have to accommodate you and your pumping. So as far as that goes if you think you can manage the trip have a discussion with your boss on how you can make that work. As far as the trip in general that is really tough. I have no advice.

modernfairytale8709 lots of hugs. I know you hate using more meds than necessary but sleep is so important for the both of you. So don't hesitate to help get some sleep.

I second this! 

[cloe111479]

May 6, 2015 6:56:13 GMT -5 flyster said:

Oh my other spam is also a question. Once my boss is back I have to talk to her about a work trip in June. She is taking clients for 4 days to one of our field sites and wants me to come too, but 4 days/3 nights seems crazy with a 4.5 month old, especially since I will hopefully still be breastfeeding. I think I can probably get it down to 2 or 3 days (1 or 2 nights). If my MIL were done working I wouldn't sweat it, because she would just come up to help DH, but her work doesn't end for another week or so after the trip (teacher). She does have tons of sick days, so maybe I could see if she would take one, so DH would only have one of the nights alone. I also don't know how I'll pump while I'm there which is another worry. My boobs will be killing me if I can't pump from 8 am to 6 pm

So the question is WWYD? Try and beg off the trip entirely, try to keep it to 2 days, or just suck it up? I'm leaning towards option 1 or 2, but between those I'm not sure.

If have a very honest discussion with your boss. Yes. They have to give you the ability to pump. But if you touring other facilities etc your office may have no control over where you can go etc.

I'd really break it down for your boss. -- I'm game to go but this is what will have to happen for me to go. My experience if you put it out there you can figure it out easier.

[anchovies]

boxerrrmama85 love tit for the sleep. I'm sorry for the PMS and pay cut for DH. My husband does the finances, but we've cut back eating out, buying coffee out, couponing, cutting unneeded services where able and willing. We switched to a cheaper cable/internet provider recently.

Edited to correct tag

[anchovies]

May 6, 2015 8:18:29 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

May 6, 2015 6:56:13 GMT -5 flyster said:

Oh my other spam is also a question. Once my boss is back I have to talk to her about a work trip in June. She is taking clients for 4 days to one of our field sites and wants me to come too, but 4 days/3 nights seems crazy with a 4.5 month old, especially since I will hopefully still be breastfeeding. I think I can probably get it down to 2 or 3 days (1 or 2 nights). If my MIL were done working I wouldn't sweat it, because she would just come up to help DH, but her work doesn't end for another week or so after the trip (teacher). She does have tons of sick days, so maybe I could see if she would take one, so DH would only have one of the nights alone. I also don't know how I'll pump while I'm there which is another worry. My boobs will be killing me if I can't pump from 8 am to 6 pm

So the question is WWYD? Try and beg off the trip entirely, try to keep it to 2 days, or just suck it up? I'm leaning towards option 1 or 2, but between those I'm not sure.

If have a very honest discussion with your boss. Yes. They have to give you the ability to pump. But if you touring other facilities etc your office may have no control over where you can go etc.

I'd really break it down for your boss. -- I'm game to go but this is what will have to happen for me to go. My experience if you put it out there you can figure it out easier.

I agree with all of this. If they need/want you to go, be up front and both you and your boss can work together.

[cougarette]

Second night in the crib was another success. However, I apparently need to keep the monitor receiver plugged in because the battery died, even though it was plugged in all day (didn't mean to do that). Luckily he's in the next room so I heard him crying.

I didn't even have the video part on for very long. I'm wondering if it's defective. The problem is I don't have the receipt anymore; but either way it was a free with purchase item, so I'm not sure if I can exchange it.

Also, after I put lo down after his motn feeding he woke up. He wasn't crying, but he was making some noise and squirming around. I figured since he wasn't crying I'd let him go, and he did eventually fall back asleep. Should I have gone back in there to rock him back to sleep? It was definitely over 45 minutes since his turtle noise machine went off and DH turned it back on as he was leaving.

[cougarette]

pitdigger I say go for a massage! I have one scheduled for tomorrow and I'm so excited.

[mommadozer]

cougarette I wouldn't disturb LO unless he is crying. Wiggling around awake in his crib is good training for putting himself to sleep.

[lilyelayne]

pitdigger I love getting my hair cut. Retail therapy is usually a go to for me, but with unpaid maternity leave it's more of a stress maker than a stress reliever right now.
badw0lf hope your LO starts sleeping again. I'm not there yet but I hear the 3 mo growth spurt is a doozy.
babycfeb2015 as far as boobs adjusting to STTN I mostly roughed it out, telling myself the more I did to remove milk the longer I would wake up with pain. Hot showers & hand expression help. Just pay close attention checking for clogs. Also in the morning I evaluate each breast for fullness / lumps / comfort and pick a side based on that instead of where he ate last feeding.
modernfairytale8709 I'm sorry your daughter needs the Benadryl, but it's not like you're giving it to her because you find her natural sleep pattern unacceptable. You're just counteracting the medicine she needs to keep recovering. You wouldn't hesitate to give her the propranolol, so try not to feel guilty that she needs the Benadryl.
@nolagal yikes about the rash. Keep us updated.
mommadozer sorry your night was so rough!
lotsofdotts it's great that your H gets paternity leave! Even if he's being a baby about it