DH had softball tonight so I had to tackle bedtime by myself with both kids for the first time. It did not go great... Really hoping I can get a better groove going but I'm sure it will just take some time. N was extra fussy and M was tired, which seems to be the only time she gets jealous. So she didn't want N anywhere in her room while we read stories but I couldn't just leave her crying across the hall either. It ended with Madeline crying in her bed for the first time in ages. After I got N settled, I went back in and read another story with M but it still wasn't enough. Breaks my heart when she cries in bed now because it is so so rare
Sorry, daffy2k. Solo dual bedtime is rough. I had to let B CIO tonight. It wasn't very long, but it was sad. I hope you're able to get into a groove more quickly than I have (bedtime is really H's thing, so it throws B off when I do it at all)
DH had softball tonight so I had to tackle bedtime by myself with both kids for the first time. It did not go great... Really hoping I can get a better groove going but I'm sure it will just take some time. N was extra fussy and M was tired, which seems to be the only time she gets jealous. So she didn't want N anywhere in her room while we read stories but I couldn't just leave her crying across the hall either. It ended with Madeline crying in her bed for the first time in ages. After I got N settled, I went back in and read another story with M but it still wasn't enough. Breaks my heart when she cries in bed now because it is so so rare
Awe its hard with two. Im sure you will find a groove. Maybe try to settle N down before M? I really have no advice bc i only have the one!
majwv8 How the hell do you get her to nap on the beach? Is it just like, "Hey, it's nap time, lie down, night night!" ?? DD wouldn't do that at all. Never has.
This is exactly what I was thinking.
That's what I was thinking too when I saw those pictures. M would never ever sleep like that. She doesn't sleep anywhere other than her bed. Never has.
It's a semi open "loft" area on our 2nd floor (I think the builder put it there since we don't have a basement). Maybe I will just put a curtain around it and get to it next year....
Aw moment ahead... Sometimes when J poops on the big toilet i tell him to squeeze my arms if i can tell that hes struggling a little. Tonight before bed he ran off to poop on his own little potty. He came out of the bathroom and said "mommy come". I went in the bathroom and sat down on the closed toilet to keep him company. He looked at me and said something about "mommy" and "arms". Then he started to squeeze his own arm and said it again. I honestly didnt understand what he was trying to tell me at first bc hes never done that before. He was trying to tell me that he needed/wanted to squeeze my arms. I literally got all teary eyed bc it was so cute how he came to get me bc he needed me. It made me feel very "mommy to the rescue". Haha
lioness13 Wow! You did an amazing job on that room! Fast too!
subliminalrabbit Hugs! I can't imagine dealing with your situation. Actually yes I can and it's not something I'd deal well with so I give you immense credit! I really, really hope you find a good sitter fast so you can get a break.
everydayimshuffling, thanks for thinking of us. His specialist called and said that he want T kept indoors and calm and if I think he's having trouble breathing straight to emerg we go
So far he has been coughing a bit more and his voice sounds rougher than normal.
Trying to explain to him that he can't go outside and play is not a fun task. Drinks have been had
Finally caught up, but I remember almost zero details because I was reading as I was wandering around the neighborhood getting my steps in. All I know for sure is big nut punches are necessary, along with hugs and some feel better vibes. I also missed some birthdays, so happy birthday to the new 2 year olds nachellebeck and @emazeem! I wish I had more time to stay caught up but work continues to kick my butt. Our year-end close isn't until the end of September, but the bosses just told us we're starting overtime next week! We usually only do overtime in September. It's going to be a long three months...
Post by nursemommy13 on Jun 30, 2015 2:24:20 GMT -5
Ugh. Can't sleep tonight. No idea why. Now the power just went out. There is a storm about to blow in and there's some strong wind gusts and there went the power. Now I really can't sleep cause there's a power supply in our office that keeps beeping to tell us it's on "backup." I want to throw something at it.
Post by everydayimshuffling on Jun 30, 2015 4:52:48 GMT -5
Morning ladies.
mcbush That would be a scary sound in the MOTN. Glad Miss N is all good.
subliminalrabbit Big big hugs! That would make me ragey too. Anustart was totally right, chronic pain is terrible for both the person suffering and their family. I hope that your H can see things in a new light, you are working your butt off for your family!
I owe a ton of support hugs here! subliminalrabbit I salute you! You have been through more than enough over the past year! lioness13 I plan to go over to your thread tonight when I have time to pour a drink and tip it up to you ! @peachy how's E?! Poor kid! megsw85 poor little T!!!!! Kid needs a break! mcbush yikes!!!!! Glad she's ok!
subliminalrabbit you are such a sweet person not to kick your Hs ass for the complaining. I don't know how you do it. He can't play his video games. Boohoo. Jfc. I seriously am slack jawed reading that.
Yeah.... I'm one of those people that have zero tolerance for video games.
That's what I was thinking too when I saw those pictures. M would never ever sleep like that. She doesn't sleep anywhere other than her bed. Never has.
Same except for a snooze in the car seat on longer rides but that's it!
Post by huckleberry08 on Jun 30, 2015 5:08:33 GMT -5
mcbush Ugggh, the middle of the night alarms are terrifying. We had three of them before I said enough, we just have to live without the monitor at this point. I think he was around 15 weeks old. So glad everything was ok.
subliminalrabbit- lots of hugs! I also have no tolerance for video games- so that particular complaint would make me insane. I don't know if it would help- but you are always welcome to come over my place. I can corral the kids and you can work in our office. Or you can leave and I can watch E for the day. Open invitation- whenever you want.
daffy2k- first couple solo bed times were basically shit shows of crying. It's totally not ideal- but I have started not even getting b in his room until n is in bed. I usually let him watch something on TV- and surprisingly, he will sit through something which buys me 20 minutes of uninterrupted time to get N down. But lots of hugs- I know how frustrating it is when two little people want you at the same time!
N is nearly 9 months and just discovered a pacifier. Her brother pulled one out of this random box of baby stuff in her room and left it on the floor. She crawled over to it this morning and popped it in like she had always used one. She never used one. And honestly, neither did her brother.
subliminalrabbit - I'm so happy for you that your business is going well . Your DH deserves a nut punch. Can you get him headphones for the game?
everydayimshuffling - so glad you figured out what it is! Hopefully your vacay will be better now that you can help him with the pain.
Yeah, it's more that my desk is RIGHT NEXT to the TV and he'd be pretty much looking over my shoulder as I worked and lights would be flashing and it would drive me crazy and take me SO much longer to get my stuff done. And whenever I try to work elsewhere in the house one of DH's parents inevitably finds me and tries to engage me in conversation and I don't get work done. So it's really my only place to work...
subliminalrabbit- lots of hugs! I also have no tolerance for video games- so that particular complaint would make me insane. I don't know if it would help- but you are always welcome to come over my place. I can corral the kids and you can work in our office. Or you can leave and I can watch E for the day. Open invitation- whenever you want.
daffy2k- first couple solo bed times were basically shit shows of crying. It's totally not ideal- but I have started not even getting b in his room until n is in bed. I usually let him watch something on TV- and surprisingly, he will sit through something which buys me 20 minutes of uninterrupted time to get N down. But lots of hugs- I know how frustrating it is when two little people want you at the same time!
You are so stinking sweet. If I have an insane day coming up, I might just take you up on that!
My h's friend's wife friended me on facebook the other day. Didn't want to be rude, so I accepted. Also, she was wearing a very unfortunate shirt at a party a while back that absolutely made her look pregnant, but of course I didn't ask and I wanted to see how that played out. Well- I don't think she's pregnant- but she is some kind of work out coach and keeps posting her workouts. That's is the quickest road to being blocked in my world.
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