Finally Fabulous Friday SHPAHM

[WittyLittle]

oooh good luck badw0lf, at the appointment! I'll keep fingers and toes crossed for a great outcome.

We're finally getting back to normal here. It's 2pm and I've only had to change 2 poopdiapers so far. Still runny but not explosive so that's a definite plus. He's super clingy and whiney though. He was up 9 times last night asking for his paci (we reverted to our old ways when at grandpa and grandma's house as he was screaming for hours...) so we are starting sleep training from scratch again

I don't understand why this is lasting so long.

ETC: wrote dummy instead of paci again... 

[WittyLittle]

Jul 31, 2015 7:01:56 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Thanks WittyLittle. I think regression to poor sleep habits is very common when on vacation, I haven't taken a vacation nor do we have GOOD sleep habits so I am not speaking from experience - just what I've read.

hahaha this is why i love you good sleep habits are overrated anyway. I've had more snuggles these past days than the last few weeks combined. 

[cougarette]

Jul 31, 2015 6:51:05 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Anyone participating in a #biglatchon event today? I will be participating from home although I wanted to go the local event.

My big spam for the day: Today we have F's {possibly} last cardiology appointment. I'm nervous because he hasn't had an echo since he was a month old but I'm hoping this is the last one we need to have.

There's one tomorrow that I'm hoping to attend.

And good luck!

[cougarette]

DH and I took off from work today. We just dropped off N at daycare and then heading to the beach soon.

I feel a little guilty not going in to work because we had a big bug found in our new release yesterday. BUT at the same time, I wasn't doing much QA on it; I was finishing other QA tasks for the current sprint.

[mishka29]

badw0lf, good luck at your apt!

[lilyelayne]

badw0lf I've never heard of the #biglatchon. Of course there's no local event here. T&Ps for F's appointment!
WittyLittle glad LO is starting to feel better! Also I think we all know what dummy means..?
cougarette oooo have so much fun at the beach!

[lilyelayne]

Today is cleaning, packing, hoping DH really does get off work early for our drive to Texas, driving.

[jensoprano82]

Jul 31, 2015 7:15:25 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

WittyLittle, I have to tell you I am honestly so back and forth about sleep "training". Mainly because I have read so many different arguments about it, one being that the term "self soothe" is a modern concept forced upon parents.

I keep going to back to "if my baby is upset and wants me (and I want to be there) then why shouldn't I comfort him!?" I'm sure he will learn eventually, but right now he is so little and I like getting all those extra snuggles. Even if it means less sleep for me.

This has really been my exact thought process. We've attempted no sleep training and he dropped his dream feed on his own. Our one remaining motn wake/feed is entirely snugly and pleasant for both of us. To each his own I guess!

[mands1125]

Good morning! Good luck badw0lf! I was going to ask one time how things were going with all of that. I haven't seen you mention it so I figured things were going well!

I am sort of going to the latch-on. There is just no logistical way that I can grab DD from daycare, get to the hospital, then bring her back, then go back to work. It would just be too much work. The hospital is 5 minutes from my office so I am rolling up with my pump and a picture of DD. Apparently, pumping for a minute counts as a latch so the pump it is. I am a bit bummed that I cannot make it work with bringing DD because my LC is running it and we haven't seen her since Abby was 3 months old. But, I can easily sneak in and out of work with my pump in tow so that is the best I can do!

[emilyz320]

Jul 31, 2015 6:51:05 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Anyone participating in a #biglatchon event today? I will be participating from home although I wanted to go the local event.

My big spam for the day: Today we have F's {possibly} last cardiology appointment. I'm nervous because he hasn't had an echo since he was a month old but I'm hoping this is the last one we need to have.

Good luck!

[emilyz320]

Jul 31, 2015 7:36:21 GMT -5 cougarette said:

DH and I took off from work today. We just dropped off N at daycare and then heading to the beach soon.

I feel a little guilty not going in to work because we had a big bug found in our new release yesterday. BUT at the same time, I wasn't doing much QA on it; I was finishing other QA tasks for the current sprint.

I'm jealous. Have fun!

[emilyz320]

I stayed up way too late having fun with my friends from work at girls night. Give me all the coffee. We are heading to my friends pool today - hoping to get some color and that dd is in a happier mood than yesterday! So far so good. I'm also going to a bachelorette party in Portland (Maine) this weekend. Super excited for some time away.

I am having major anxiety about getting my classroom set up. My mom was supposed to drive out and babysit a couple times so I could go in. But the other day she fell and ruptured her knee replacement, so obviously she can't drive out here. Have any of you teachers brought the baby with you to get stuff done? I'm contemplating bringing her pack n play but I'm afraid it will be a hot, stressful waste of time.

[dreemkin]

Annie is 6 months today yay and boo! So many emotions lol. Also, I can see part of the chicago skyline when I drive to work and it was gorgeous today. Clear and pinky orange as the sun was rising. Have a good friday everyone!

[mommadozer]

badw0lf good luck today.

WittyLittle oh no, that a bummer. But, sometimes just gotta do things just to get some sleep.

badw0lf I haven't really taken sleep training too seriously. DH loves CIO method but, he has never read a damn article about it nor does it work for DS. Every kid is different and you just need to do what works for you. I don't always put DS down to bed when he is awake and it's working fine for us. Then again this may bite me in the arse later down the road but, oh well.

So excited that it is Friday! Tomorrow is my birthday and I just get to relax all day. DH asked me what I wanted to for my birthday weekend, he is all about going out of town every weekend. I told him that I want to stay in town so I can sleep in, get a massage, pedi and mani.

[mommadozer]

@holachica is Chicago a mess with lalapalooza going on this weekend?

[emilyz320]

Jul 31, 2015 8:33:55 GMT -5 @holachica said:

I took DS in one day emilyz320, it was a waste of time. I just ended up walking him around to meet everyone.

That's what I was thinking it would be... I'm gonna have to find someone to watch her. Preferably for free cause money's tight lol. Happy birthday mommadozer!

[lilyelayne]

Did some of you ladies claim a 20 week growth spurt? DS hasn't been eating more often but suddenly I have all this milk - I even leaked through a breast pad and my shirt yesterday evening. Evening! So I guess he's guzzling down at every feed? Better to start making more rather than less, but it sure is weird...?

[emilyz320]

Jul 31, 2015 8:56:34 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

Jul 31, 2015 8:47:57 GMT -5 emilyz320 said:

That's what I was thinking it would be... I'm gonna have to find someone to watch her. Preferably for free cause money's tight lol. Happy birthday mommadozer!

Do you have a close friend who you trust? Then you could go in for a few hours. Maybe you'd also be more productive if you knew you were limited on time. The only year I taught, they called me three days before the job started and I didn't even know what I was teaching until the day before. Lol

Yes my friend from work offered to watch her while I go in, so I will probably take her up in that. I asked dh's aunt and cousin so hopefully that will give me a couple days to do what I need to do.

[missys]

Good luck badw0lf!
Happy J is doing better WittyLittle !
Yay for beach day cougarette‌ !
lilyelayne is Texas for a vacation?
emilyz320 I wanted to go to my room today but our building is closed...lots of anxiety too but I know bringing O for me will just heighten it
Happy six months Annie! dreemkin
Happy early birthday mommadozer !
How was your night mumomma13 ?

Going to our Just Between Friends consignment sale around noon and super excited!

[WittyLittle]

Jul 31, 2015 7:46:35 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

badw0lf I've never heard of the #biglatchon. Of course there's no local event here. T&Ps for F's appointment!
WittyLittle glad LO is starting to feel better! Also I think we all know what dummy means..?
cougarette oooo have so much fun at the beach!

True but i remember we had that poll at one point and someone said it was an offensive term so im trying to be careful saying it. Its hard though, its so automatic!

[cloe111479]

It's Friday. Work is insane. Leaving early to get dd, bc sitter has to leave early and well... It's Friday and it's a good excuse. Lol!

Thinking we are going to take dd to the aquarium tomorrow.

[mrsclark731]

I finally got rid of my 2 inch roots this morning! My hair girl is the best and comes to my house. DD is looking at me like....wtf. She is so confused.

I'm waiting for the timer to go off then I get to wash out

[taberbtb]

badw0lf GL at the appointment today!

mommadozer happy early birthday!

lilyelayne a 20w growth spurt hit us at the same time as a WW. It was rough.

DD had a poopsplosion yesterday and it made me so happy! She has battled constipation since we made the switch to formula around 6w. Not a single tear shed from her while pooping! Yay!

B will be six months old tomorrow! It's crazy but I am so sad how quickly she's growing. Never grow up LO!

[dmorgendorffer]

Jul 31, 2015 9:07:01 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Did some of you ladies claim a 20 week growth spurt? DS hasn't been eating more often but suddenly I have all this milk - I even leaked through a breast pad and my shirt yesterday evening. Evening! So I guess he's guzzling down at every feed? Better to start making more rather than less, but it sure is weird...?

 Yes, there was something up at 20 weeks for DD.  That was when we went through a phase where DD went from 1 wake up a night back to every 2-3 hours.  I remember googling 20 week growth spurt?  20 week wonder week? Looking for some kind of explanation.  

[dmorgendorffer]

I've been researching convertible car seats this morning. We have our long drive down to NC next weekend and I think DD would be more comfortable if we make the switch before then. I think I have it narrowed down to the Britax Marathon or the Peg Perego USA Primo Viaggio. I like the Chicco Next fit with the zip out liner, we've had to wash the infant seat liner twice recently, but DH thinks that one "looks weird".

Recommendations are welcome. I have such a hard time committing to big purchases, I'll spend the better part of my day going back and forth researching more.

[lilyelayne]

missys my niece (well she's technically my BFF's daughter, but she calls me Aunt Lily ) is turning 4 Sunday! So we're going down for her birthday weekend.
WittyLittle ah I'd forgotten that.
cloe111479 looooove that aquarium! Have fun!

[lilyelayne]

DS is napping on his side. New for him! Approaching 40 minutes and I'm watching the video monitor to see how he handles the sleep cycle transition.

[taberbtb]

dmorgendorffer I just picked up the britax Boulevard clicktight after a bunch of research and discussion about this on PGAL.

I got a deal on it so even though I wasn't planning on switching B yet, it's sitting in my garage. I am excited for her to try it!

[hollydfromtn]

Just got home from our local Latch On event. It was so much fun! They had it at a local park, so DS got to swing for the first time. He was not all that impressed. I'm beginning to think I have the most indifferent child ever. He doesn't care where he is or what he's doing.

[RedGiant]

dmorgendorffer we have a Britax Marathon and a Recaro Proride. The Britax is good RF and FF, but the straps are a little more stiff when tightening. I love the Recaro Proride for FF. It sits my toddler up higher and he seems very comfortable in it. I had a problem with RF when DS was about 18 months, he would kick against the back seat and push the carseat out of the proper recline position. So we switched him to FF at that point (he was well over the 1 yr and 20 lbs min). I kept him RF in the Britax in the other car until almost 2.

Some good friends have a Chicco nextfit and like it. Just make sure what you want will fit well in your vehicle.