You? Or your H? I'm sorry to hear one of you is struggling. The first few years of these kiddo's lives are incredibly tough on everyone, in slightly different ways and at different times.
Me. I think im in denial about it. I see commercials about depression and always feel like they describe me. I often feel unmotivated etc.
Have you talked to anyone else about feeling this way? Has your H noticed a difference in you that he has mentioned? I'm sorry that you're feeling that way, I think there is sadly a good number of people here (us or our H's) who struggle with this.
I'm alive! Just been really busy and trying to "phone" less. also been trying to help DH make a music video and finish his album so computer time on that outside of work is kind of maxing me out! I need this album done!!! (And you all need to buy it and like throw your bras at him on stage so he can get over this mid life "I need to be a rock star" moment!!! Haha).
We enjoy live music, let me know when he's playing locally and DH and I can head over. Bras will be kept on, however, these girls are too big to go without!
DH and I can head over too! We also like live music! Or at least I do and will drag DH.
Had a babywearing fail in the grocery store today. Got DS in it while asleep so I have him on my front. Put the hood on so I didn't have to hold his head and so it wouldn't flap around. He woke up freaking out while we were about halfway through. DH ended up taking him back to the car. He fell back asleep on the way home and is still sleeping. DH told me that he was screaming "sleep in the car" on the way out of the store, then once in the car, was screaming for me.
He's still napping now thankfully.
42butterflies, we stopped at Starbucks (drive thru!) on our way home. DH also likes your cold brew suggestion
MIL says the dumbest stuff. We are going "home" next week for fifteen days and staying with my folks. "But you'll bring the baby to visit our house while you're here, right?!?!" she says, all in a panic. Because we're the types who wouldn't, I guess? There has NEVER been a visit where we haven't split our time equally between both sides.
D woke up at 5.... Fell asleep on me until 7 and then woke back up, chugged water and barfed everywhere.... Now he's eating a bagel and happily sipping pedialyte. Flu or fluke?
Gia does this now and then, and the only thing we've noticed is that sometimes it coincides with her not pooping for a few days. Sometimes it's her drinking too fast too, but not as often. I'm going with fluke! Hope I'm right and he's doing better now (haven't caught up yet!)
subliminalrabbit Hugs! My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you get to enjoy your alone time on the drive even if it's not for a happy occasion.
everydayimshuffling I know you've tried it all, but what about giving him a lovey that you've slept with? That's what I did to get Gia used to sleeping in her PnP as opposed to on me. It isn't perfect, but it's kind of a "soft start". I think I started it during naptime. Gia was a shitty sleeper for a long time and was only happy sleeping with us, it was awful because I only dozed.
majwv8 Love it! You look great! I have the purple tank one on the way in addition to the red/orange one I already bought. They'll be perfect for our cruise next year. I love that they cover my flaws Thank you lioness13 for recommending them!
everydayimshuffling I know you've tried it all, but what about giving him a lovey that you've slept with? That's what I did to get Gia used to sleeping in her PnP as opposed to on me. It isn't perfect, but it's kind of a "soft start". I think I started it during naptime. Gia was a shitty sleeper for a long time and was only happy sleeping with us, it was awful because I only dozed.
Yes! I would put my shirt in G's crib so he would smell me.
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everydayimshuffling I know you've tried it all, but what about giving him a lovey that you've slept with? That's what I did to get Gia used to sleeping in her PnP as opposed to on me. It isn't perfect, but it's kind of a "soft start". I think I started it during naptime. Gia was a shitty sleeper for a long time and was only happy sleeping with us, it was awful because I only dozed.
Good idea, but he has never slept with us so I'm not sure it would help. I can still give him one to try though. I need all the help I can get!
Post by subliminalrabbit on Jul 26, 2015 18:08:53 GMT -5
DH suggested I just head out this afternoon and stop at a hotel about halfway. After a mild freak-out about leaving my E buddy so suddenly I realized it was an excellent idea. Currently treating myself to an Indian dinner in Rochester and then on my way to Syracuse for the night.
Glad I did this; I'll have the afternoon with my mom tomorrow, before the funeral Tuesday. Miss my little guy though!
vitafelix Arlo LOVES attempting knock knock jokes. The answer is always "banana!" And then we all need to start laughing.
And I'm cracking up at the pee pee thing. The other day I went to get G up from his nap and I walked in and he had both hands straight down his pants just holding on to it in his sleep. I of course took a picture. When I showed him after his nap I thought he would laugh and instead he looked me in the eye, got really serious and said "my penis just feels so good in my hands." Um, ick G. Ick.
subliminalrabbit sorry for your loss. When my grandpa died last year I went home for the weekend with just my mom and sisters to plan stuff (my dad was stuck overseas and my mom was all alone) and I have to say it was one of the most fun girls' weekends ever. It was sad to get together for that reason but we all really enjoyed the time together. So enjoy this silver lining, I'm sure your aunt would want it that way!
We just took the boys to see Minions. So cute! Perfect for 2 year olds. I felt really bad though- towards the end one of he main characters looks like he gets blown up and G burst into tears and started crying, "why did Kevin die?! That's so sad!" I had a feeling it was not going to be a tragic movie so I tried to calm him down and told him to keep watching. When Kevin came floating down (spoiler alert: the adorable main character does not tragically die in a cruel twist) he looked at me and smiled with tears in his eyes and sheepishly asked for a tissue. He was so embarrassed. Everyone around us obviously thought it was darling but I could see G turn red. I reassured him I was upset too because he has trouble with sympathy so I wouldn't want to squash his one attempt so far!
And B pooped in the tub during double bath time. He said, "what's that?" You know damn well what that is, kid. *grumpy* fortunately H got home early and is now with B while I put M to bed and hide out for a little while before I clean up.
I'm so sorry subliminalrabbit. Safe travels and tons of hugs. B, N and I will truly miss you and E but we are so thankful we got to spend the summer with you. Whenever you are back in Ohio- make sure to look us up (I know people don't look people up anymore.. But you know- the sentiment of that).
pitchslap- if you aren't getting any relieve, you might want to go the doctor. When I broke my toe awhile back- I actually (this is kinda gross)- completely broke the bone in half- like in the X-ray the two parts of my toe weren't aligned or really touching anymore. I had to have it reset and was laid up for awhile. Now- this was my big toe and an extreme case- but if it isn't getting any better, it might not hurt to go have it checked out to make sure there isn't serious damage.
Holy hell woman! What did you do? So it was throbbing but good(?) news is the upset stomach might have been just me starting my period 4 days early... sometimes I don't get as crampy as I do nauseous... yay being a woman.
Ok- so I promise I was stone sober when this happened. My sister was in town for her 21st and we were going to pick up pizza. My mom has a couple of stairs to go down to get to the back door- it's all hardwood and there is like a little railing right there. Oh and I was weary slippery socks. I walked over and grabbed on the railing and kinda slide and fell down one stair and hit it just right. Someone else obviously had to go get the pizza. Oh and then my brother tried to give me a bandaid to fix it? He was drunk.
Nice day today. 3mi run with my fastest mile and at my fastest overall pace yet (fastest mile 8:28/8:53 avg pace in 76% humidity (low for these parts)- woohoo go me!) then early church service, I napped while KJ napped, did laundry, went grocery shopping and DH picked up Chinese for dinner.
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