1. Pack his bag for him. He should be able to do it himself but it will make you feel better. If he doesn't like what you put in it that is his problem. I pack DH's bag for everything (like work trips) which is slightly annoying but the good news is that men are simple creatures so it usually doesn't take too long.
2. If you go online, usually local fire stations or police stations will help you install your car seat. You just make an appointment, go see them, and boom you are done. DH and I went to a car seat appointment at a fire station before DD was born and it was very educational, surprisingly.
Not sure how I feel about the bag thing...
But I have absolutely heard about fire depts checking car seats- I know our loca one does. I guess I thought they would just check it for you- not install it. I will definitely make an appt ASAP!
Firemen and policemen aren't necessarily trained in car seat safety. you are better off going to safekids.org and looking for a local car seat check.
Hearing you ladies talk about your SOs being jumpy and needing code words is seriously like an alternate universe to me. I'm not even sure my husband has 100% come to grips with the fact that I'm actually pregnant!
When my water broke with DS, DH was asleep. I tapped him and said "uhh, my water just broke" and he barely moved and said "seriously?". That's about the extent of it around my parts.
This is going to by my DH, I swear. He is so "oh... we can do that next weekend" about everything baby related, it drives me insane. I've been begging him for 2 weeks to pack a hospital bag and figure out how to get the car seat installed. Has he done it yet? No. I am done feeling like I need to remind him about a bag, though- if he ends up wearing the same clothes for 3 days and doesn't have any toiletries, he can't say I didn't try.
Good luck to you! Haha! Sounds like we're both going to need it!
Haha, my SO loves it when I pack his bags for him. I had to pack his hospital bag the day I went in after telling him for weeks I dont think we'll make it to our due date.. He felt bad but honestly, the only thing he need was deodorant,a few shirts and pant, toothbrush, boxer, and jamies - don't forget the pjs! I did. Whoops.
And we only used his bag. I didnt need anything until we left- same with Vera.
He was scolded by his SIL but honestly, I didnt mind packing it. Helped me stay calm when i needed something to do - even though I cursed at him under my breath cause I have been telling him for weeks!
So sore and achey today. Originally my plan was to work up until labor starts...not so sure that's going to happen. My boss still hasn't had anyone train on my job, which involves hazmat boxes going on airplanes, and it doesn't look like they have anyone training with me anytime soon. I was off 2 days last week, and there were some major issues that I heard about today. Not to mention the physical aspects...i'll probably end up putting myself in labor just working this hard still.
Thoughts on when to stop working? Due the 23rd, thinking of telling my boss I'm done on the 5th at the absolute latest
Agreeing with PP posters and it depending on how you feel, your situation, and your job. I wanted to stop working early but mine isn't paid so I kept on going. It was tough , tiring, but it kept me busy and mind off of things. I was totally done with everything though. Ha
But I have absolutely heard about fire depts checking car seats- I know our loca one does. I guess I thought they would just check it for you- not install it. I will definitely make an appt ASAP!
Firemen and policemen aren't necessarily trained in car seat safety. you are better off going to safekids.org and looking for a local car seat check.
Pretty much all of them near me are; they wouldn't be offering this service if they weren't. My state also isn't listed in that safekids website. If you go here www.seatcheck.org/ you can search the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's listing of certified car seat safety inspector locations.
missjenniebean! When do we get to see some cute baby Vera butt fluff? I have been so excited since you are the first cloth mom on this board to deliver! I need to live vicariously through you until I can use mine, lol.
Haha! Just started today because I've been so tired! plans are made to be broken! Haha
Prefolds are hard right now BC she is so squirmy! But ill get it. My WH are pretty awesome! Not gonna lie. Ha.
I'll be posting soon as soon as I steal them off SOs phone. He couldn't get any good shots but we have them. Hehe they make her butt look huge! Hopefully I will master this prefold thing. Cant seem to get them to stay around the thighs. Trial and error.
Ok I know it's no longer Monday but since this thread is still around and my random applies to yesterday's rant...I finally had to kick my brother out yesterday! He came home last night at 10:30, completely drunk, with his fiancée (after I had just told him Sunday night not to bring anyone to the house for the rest of the time that he lives with us) and just announced to me that they were going to hang out for a couple hours till she was sober enough to drive. DH very calmly reminded him of what I'd said and told him to go to Starbucks, the park or one of the 3 restaurants within walking distance to sober up. He immediately flipped and started arguing. DH told him to stop; that we weren't going to argue about it; he had to follow our rules since he's living there for free contributing nothing. He wouldn't stop so I told him he had to move out today. He got really mad and started calling us names, slammed the door, and generally acted like a child. DH told him that he had two options: go somewhere to sober up/calm down and move out today or leave right then. My brother started saying what irrational assholes we are and how we're uninvited to his wedding and just being ridiculous. DH told him he had to leave immediately and leave his key. He did so while continuing to argue, threaten and complain loudly (poor neighbors). I am so relieved he's gone. Clearly he hasn't outgrown the entitled, ungrateful, arrogant, self-centered behavior he always exhibited growing up. He needs a harsh reality check!
Ok I know it's no longer Monday but since this thread is still around and my random applies to yesterday's rant...I finally had to kick my brother out yesterday! He came home last night at 10:30, completely drunk, with his fiancée (after I had just told him Sunday night not to bring anyone to the house for the rest of the time that he lives with us) and just announced to me that they were going to hang out for a couple hours till she was sober enough to drive. DH very calmly reminded him of what I'd said and told him to go to Starbucks, the park or one of the 3 restaurants within walking distance to sober up. He immediately flipped and started arguing. DH told him to stop; that we weren't going to argue about it; he had to follow our rules since he's living there for free contributing nothing. He wouldn't stop so I told him he had to move out today. He got really mad and started calling us names, slammed the door, and generally acted like a child. DH told him that he had two options: go somewhere to sober up/calm down and move out today or leave right then. My brother started saying what irrational assholes we are and how we're uninvited to his wedding and just being ridiculous. DH told him he had to leave immediately and leave his key. He did so while continuing to argue, threaten and complain loudly (poor neighbors). I am so relieved he's gone. Clearly he hasn't outgrown the entitled, ungrateful, arrogant, self-centered behavior he always exhibited growing up. He needs a harsh reality check!
I'm sorry this happened to you but I'm happy you won't have someone who is "entitled, ungrateful, arrogant, self-centered" around when you need to be focusing on yourself, your LO, and your H right now.
Ok I know it's no longer Monday but since this thread is still around and my random applies to yesterday's rant...I finally had to kick my brother out yesterday! He came home last night at 10:30, completely drunk, with his fiancée (after I had just told him Sunday night not to bring anyone to the house for the rest of the time that he lives with us) and just announced to me that they were going to hang out for a couple hours till she was sober enough to drive. DH very calmly reminded him of what I'd said and told him to go to Starbucks, the park or one of the 3 restaurants within walking distance to sober up. He immediately flipped and started arguing. DH told him to stop; that we weren't going to argue about it; he had to follow our rules since he's living there for free contributing nothing. He wouldn't stop so I told him he had to move out today. He got really mad and started calling us names, slammed the door, and generally acted like a child. DH told him that he had two options: go somewhere to sober up/calm down and move out today or leave right then. My brother started saying what irrational assholes we are and how we're uninvited to his wedding and just being ridiculous. DH told him he had to leave immediately and leave his key. He did so while continuing to argue, threaten and complain loudly (poor neighbors). I am so relieved he's gone. Clearly he hasn't outgrown the entitled, ungrateful, arrogant, self-centered behavior he always exhibited growing up. He needs a harsh reality check!
Not that it matters at all; did you say how old he is? I'm just curious. I can't even deal with crap like that anymore. I am so far past that phase in my life (dealing with drunk friends or family, in your case) that sometimes I can barely believe people still act like this. I'm sorry you have to deal with this.
Ok I know it's no longer Monday but since this thread is still around and my random applies to yesterday's rant...I finally had to kick my brother out yesterday! He came home last night at 10:30, completely drunk, with his fiancée (after I had just told him Sunday night not to bring anyone to the house for the rest of the time that he lives with us) and just announced to me that they were going to hang out for a couple hours till she was sober enough to drive. DH very calmly reminded him of what I'd said and told him to go to Starbucks, the park or one of the 3 restaurants within walking distance to sober up. He immediately flipped and started arguing. DH told him to stop; that we weren't going to argue about it; he had to follow our rules since he's living there for free contributing nothing. He wouldn't stop so I told him he had to move out today. He got really mad and started calling us names, slammed the door, and generally acted like a child. DH told him that he had two options: go somewhere to sober up/calm down and move out today or leave right then. My brother started saying what irrational assholes we are and how we're uninvited to his wedding and just being ridiculous. DH told him he had to leave immediately and leave his key. He did so while continuing to argue, threaten and complain loudly (poor neighbors). I am so relieved he's gone. Clearly he hasn't outgrown the entitled, ungrateful, arrogant, self-centered behavior he always exhibited growing up. He needs a harsh reality check!
How irresponsible. 23 is definitely old enough to know how to act. I think you did the right thing. He needs to be respectful of you and your family and your home. He can get his own place and do that kind of stuff. Andplusalso, if they cant handle alcohol responsible then they shouldn't be drinking. Le sigh. I'm so sorry you had to deal with this.
Ok I know it's no longer Monday but since this thread is still around and my random applies to yesterday's rant...I finally had to kick my brother out yesterday! He came home last night at 10:30, completely drunk, with his fiancée (after I had just told him Sunday night not to bring anyone to the house for the rest of the time that he lives with us) and just announced to me that they were going to hang out for a couple hours till she was sober enough to drive. DH very calmly reminded him of what I'd said and told him to go to Starbucks, the park or one of the 3 restaurants within walking distance to sober up. He immediately flipped and started arguing. DH told him to stop; that we weren't going to argue about it; he had to follow our rules since he's living there for free contributing nothing. He wouldn't stop so I told him he had to move out today. He got really mad and started calling us names, slammed the door, and generally acted like a child. DH told him that he had two options: go somewhere to sober up/calm down and move out today or leave right then. My brother started saying what irrational assholes we are and how we're uninvited to his wedding and just being ridiculous. DH told him he had to leave immediately and leave his key. He did so while continuing to argue, threaten and complain loudly (poor neighbors). I am so relieved he's gone. Clearly he hasn't outgrown the entitled, ungrateful, arrogant, self-centered behavior he always exhibited growing up. He needs a harsh reality check!
Ugh what a pain in the arse. Grown up time now, especially if he thinks he's old enough to be engaged. Good for you for kicking him out, entitled little brat.
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