I solo parented all week while my husband was out of town for work. Since his new job will mean he works from home (when he's in town), I took yesterday to make him a home office. My mom watched the baby, and I moved things, cleaned, packed, organized, and got a pretty sweet setup going on in our sunroom. He came home and was all, "why is this in here? What did you do with, x, y, z?" Eff it, I could have spent my time on something else.
So this morning I have a meeting to go to, and after I think I'll hit up the tax-free weekend sales on my way back. Maybe stop for some lunch. Or drive reeeeally slowly. He needs some solo parent time and I need a break so I don't break his face.
Well I think that was very nice of you and your DH needs a nut punch!
I slept in this morning, I think DH was pissy about it bc he said "we're going to have to talk about weekend mornings". Here's a thought...when I don't have to wake up and feed LO in the MOTN then we can talk about it. I wish I could put a realistic number to the amount of sleep I've lost in the last 6 Months.
I made a playdate this morning with a neighbour but she canceled 5 mins before. Ugh.
Started solids today. Went well when we could wrangle the spoon back from DS. He hasn't pooped in 3 days and normally poops every day at daycare. I'm more afraid than usual of this one.
Also dropping his crib down a level today so when he rolls around he can't pull himself out.
Started solids today. Went well when we could wrangle the spoon back from DS. He hasn't pooped in 3 days and normally poops every day at daycare. I'm more afraid than usual of this one.
Also dropping his crib down a level today so when he rolls around he can't pull himself out.
I think we may need to raise it up too. . She raises herself up pretty high on all fours so it's starting to worry me.
Post by mrsclark731 on Aug 8, 2015 10:57:37 GMT -5
After our massage debacle this morning H is getting some solo parenting time today as well.
Needless to say, we aren't going for massages.
I'm trying to find an activity to do with DD when she wakes up from her afternoon nap. It isn't supposed to get too hot today so I'm thinking we'll go for a long walk somewhere with a playground so she can swing for the first time.
We've got nerd patrol in an hour (our monthly RPG) and we're starting a new game this week, not just a new campaign. I'm not feeling it, but mostly because I want to trip plan. I've got a couple more things to iron out for St. Martin next month and I want to get Rome sorted since we've decided that VRBOing makes way more sense than traditional hoteling it.
Morning. I am up with a little girl and I think these would be an appropriate outfit today:
I did get to see a beautiful sunrise, but now I would be OK if she let us both take a nap.
This is our first day in over 2 weeks where we have no one to see and no obligations. Such a relief.
. This sums up my day.. DH is treating me to Carrabbas for lunch/dinner.. I'm gonna take all the naps with DD today. Well whichever ones she decides to take... Stupid sleep regression..
Post by mrsclark731 on Aug 8, 2015 11:00:09 GMT -5
I also have a babywearing question. We are planning on talking DD with us to a couple football games in September and I'm looking for a wrap where she can face outward. Is that a thing? She is a big baby (18lbs and 27inches at her 4 month check up) does that matter when looking for a carrier?
mrsclark731 no more massages? I hope your day gets better!
No more massages.
I just needed a little reassurance from him this morning that everything would be ok...a 'don't worry, my mom has this! Let's go get our massages honey' would've done the trick. Instead he called and cancelled them right in front of me after I asked him not to. He apologized and said he thought he was doing the right thing, but whatever. I'm trying really hard not to be mad after the apology.
mrsclark731 no more massages? I hope your day gets better!
No more massages.
I just needed a little reassurance from him this morning that everything would be ok...a 'don't worry, my mom has this! Let's go get our massages honey' would've done the trick. Instead he called and cancelled them right in front of me after I asked him not to. He apologized and said he thought he was doing the right thing, but whatever. I'm trying really hard not to be mad after the apology.
Great start to the weekend
I hope you can go get one yourself and leave him to solo parent. Massage is a good sleep time.
I also have a babywearing question. We are planning on talking DD with us to a couple football games in September and I'm looking for a wrap where she can face outward. Is that a thing? She is a big baby (18lbs and 27inches at her 4 month check up) does that matter when looking for a carrier?
There are, but none that are recommended. You could do a hip carry with a ring sling. We've gone to a few games with DS in a ergo style carrier and taken him out to watch and back in to sleep or walk around. That's probably what we'll do for the game we're going to in a few weeks.
I also have a babywearing question. We are planning on talking DD with us to a couple football games in September and I'm looking for a wrap where she can face outward. Is that a thing? She is a big baby (18lbs and 27inches at her 4 month check up) does that matter when looking for a carrier?
There are, but none that are recommended. You could do a hip carry with a ring sling. We've gone to a few games with DS in a ergo style carrier and taken him out to watch and back in to sleep or walk around. That's probably what we'll do for the game we're going to in a few weeks.
To add to my previous comment I think the Ergo 360 can be used forward facing after 7 months. I was thinking your baby would still be too young then, but probably would be ok.
I've heard mixed things on forward facing with a wrap and mostly against it so that's why I said it's not recommended. But you can find carry instructions for it.
mrsclark731 The Bjorn is a "crotch dangler", but you could sell it on Craigslist or Ebay or a babywearing Facebook group to fund a different carrier. You want one that puts LO's knees above their hips.
The Boba seems like a nice carrier. I really want to try one on. I have an Eddie Bauer one from Target that my sister gave me (I wanted an ergo) that does front, back, and hip carries. It works OK, but is a pain to get on and off. I really want a different buckle carrier because he hates it when I carry him in it. I love the ring sling because it's easy to put on and puts DS up where I'd carry him in my arms anyway.
You should check if there are sling meets or sling libraries in your area. Sling libraries let you rent a carrier for a couple weeks to try different ones out. Sling meets are great for meeting other baby wearers, getting advice, and trying different carriers.
I also have a babywearing question. We are planning on talking DD with us to a couple football games in September and I'm looking for a wrap where she can face outward. Is that a thing? She is a big baby (18lbs and 27inches at her 4 month check up) does that matter when looking for a carrier?
I have a jj Cole carrier that can be used facing both inward and outward. I think it is similar to a k'tan but cheaper ($30). I almost always wear her facing me but I like the flexibility.
Imo there is a lot of discussion about the ergonomics of a baby facing outward and the impact on the hips. There is quite possibly some truth to that, but as long as your aren't using it all the time I think you will be just fine. Kind of like the bumbo: great for 10-15 minutes here or there not great to be used all the time kwim?
Post by dmorgendorffer on Aug 8, 2015 19:43:19 GMT -5
It took us nearly 13 hours but we made it to our hotel in NC. Tomorrow we'll take the ferry over to the rental on the island. We only had two meltdowns and one poopsplosion. E really did great, but the traffic was awful.
mands1125 mine too! O kicks mine on the changing table and omg still hurts!
My dad is watching O while we are at a friend's surprise 30th party. We put him to bed so all he had to do was physically be there while we were gone. I said that of O wakes up rock him and put him back to bed and if that doesn't work don't tell me and just lie and say he slept the whole time. I then get this...fml.
Woot! How long did it take?? I'm getting so sick of waking up MOTN to flip DS over.
Well she's 6 and a half months now, so for us it was 2 months since she started flipping in the crib. Oddly enough she never cared in the crib but out of the crib she didn't like to stay on her tummy too much. Which is probably why it's taken her a bit longer to roll in the other direction.
I seriously think this kid has a Zoolander complex bc she only goes left.
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