And G rolled off of my bed this morning. So it's now a watch him closely kind of day. He's got full mobility and within 10 minutes was himself again, so I think he'll be fine, but I'm keeping an eye on him. Cue feelings of worst mother ever here.
S almost did this the other day. DH barely caught him. I'm glad G seems to be ok. These LOs are fast when they want to be.
Wwyd F15'ers, especially ones with a little bit of an age gap between kids. I know we have talked about this before but I can't find the thread or remember what everyone said. We are planning on waiting at least 3 years, more likely 5 years to have another baby (dh is still on the one and done train anyway). We could really, really use the extra cash and dd is already done with so many clothes and big ticket items. Do I sell dd's baby items or keep? I originally planned on keeping everything, but I thought we would have them closer together. Is it worth it to store everything for possibly 5 years? I've seen almost everything we have for her at once upon a child, other consignment shops and on fb moms groups. Opinions please!
Wwyd F15'ers, especially ones with a little bit of an age gap between kids. I know we have talked about this before but I can't find the thread or remember what everyone said. We are planning on waiting at least 3 years, more likely 5 years to have another baby (dh is still on the one and done train anyway). We could really, really use the extra cash and dd is already done with so many clothes and big ticket items. Do I sell dd's baby items or keep? I originally planned on keeping everything, but I thought we would have them closer together. Is it worth it to store everything for possibly 5 years? I've seen almost everything we have for her at once upon a child, other consignment shops and on fb moms groups. Opinions please!
We're keeping everything, but we're also planning on a 2 year gap. If I were going to wait any longer, I would probably sell it. Just save back some of the more sentimental items. We don't really have the room to store everything. Luckily the ILs have offered is room in their attic.
My sil sent this to me yesterday and I thought it was a really good read... I might have cried when I read it www.scarymommy.com/articles/im-not-taking-a-break-im-breaking?section=struggling&u=unknown The last few days and weeks have been so tough. Between dh's new job and his crazy hours that make it so he's barely ever home, sleep regressions, life stresses and going back to work. Thought other mamas might enjoy the read.
As someone who just took a shower so I could spend 20 minutes sitting on the floor crying and not feel guilty that I'm not cleaning/packing/catching up and still spent the whole time desperately hoping DS would stay asleep 20 minutes, thank you for the share.
My sil sent this to me yesterday and I thought it was a really good read... I might have cried when I read it www.scarymommy.com/articles/im-not-taking-a-break-im-breaking?section=struggling&u=unknown The last few days and weeks have been so tough. Between dh's new job and his crazy hours that make it so he's barely ever home, sleep regressions, life stresses and going back to work. Thought other mamas might enjoy the read.
As someone who just took a shower so I could spend 20 minutes sitting on the floor crying and not feel guilty that I'm not cleaning/packing/catching up and still spent the whole time desperately hoping DS would stay asleep 20 minutes, thank you for the share.
lilyelayne you're welcome. Sorry you are having a rough day but thank you for helping me feel not feel so alone! Being a mommy and an adult is so incredibly hard sometimes.
Post by toadandbuggie on Aug 13, 2015 13:34:00 GMT -5
pitdigger, M rolled off the bed when he was like 1 month old because he was in bed with me and I'm not quite sure what happened but I woke up and he was on the floor. So I know how you feel!
Post by toadandbuggie on Aug 13, 2015 13:38:17 GMT -5
Does this sound familiar to anybody...:
LO refuses to nap now. He knows when it's coming (go into his room, sit in rocking chair with bottle) and starts being hysterical the second I sit down in the rocking chair. I just don't know why. He's happy and giggly otherwise but he is going far too long between naps and even bedtime is turning into a struggle. He's really not interested in the bottle at all, especially when I'm holding it and giving it to him.
But he's not unhappy! He's just smiling and giggling at me all day! But the second I want him to sleep he's hysterical with tears and everything.
What happened to my baby that I could just put down in the crib and he would sleep for 2-3 hours?
Post by WittyLittle on Aug 13, 2015 13:45:20 GMT -5
Not the best bedtime routine here. Gave Jake a bath, dried him off but his hair jsut wouldn't dry properly. He was screaming for his bottle so gave him that. He fell asleep, I tried to dry his hair and woke him up. He screamed and flung his head back hitting it on the wooden arm rest (not hard but he was tired so started crying.
I took him to bed and continued trying to dry his hair... but he was so hot from eating and it's so hot in his room (82degrees and 67% humidity) that he just kept being sweaty Now I'm going up every 15 minutes to make sure he's ok. He's in a long sleeved cotton PJ at the moment, because it does get really cool at night and then he gets cold and complains. Can't win!!! Poor guy, I hate seeing him sweaty. I never said this in my life, btu I can't wait for winter!!!
cougarette You are not a bad mom! aggiebug said it better than I ever could. DD rolled a few times super early on then stopped, but just started consistently rolling this week. She basically started army crawling, sitting unassisted, and rolling for real all within a day or two. Your little one may just have no interest in it, but it'll come. It is no reflection on you as a parent.
toadandbuggie,that sounds very familiar. The bottle refusal has been major around here lately. I think it is teething related? (Is it possible to just blame a leap or teething for everything?!)
lilyelayne, I've had some freaky pregnancy-type nightmares lately as well. Also POAS with a big fat negative. Maybe it's other hormones settling back in.
Post by WittyLittle on Aug 13, 2015 13:48:48 GMT -5
cougarette, there's nothing I can add to what these amazing women have told you already. There's a big chance that LOs an observer instead of a doer. He's watching how it should be done and practicing in his head. That's why he suddenly surprises you by doing it first attempt. Jake's an observer. Our big milestone issue will be his speech. He'll be trilingual, and has tongue tie. It's a bad combination. Knowing others have had to be patient makes our future struggle a bit easier. So thanks for sharing this hopefully you feel better!!!
Thanks for all the well wishes. After some good naps today the kids are doing well and I'm far less grumpy than anticipated.
One thing that is really bothering me is trying to install our new convertible car seat. In order level it, I had to go buy a pool noodle and cut a length to put at the belt path to prop the car seat up. (Good thing I headed to Target today ;-) ) I can get it installed snugly, but then the pool noodle is compressed and I think I will have to take the seat out and make a pyramid of pool noodles to get the angle right. csftl.org/use-a-pool-noodle-to-adjust-the-recline-of-a-rear-facing-car-seat-how-to/
I don't remember it being this difficult with DS's install, but maybe we didn't have it propped up correctly. Oh well, safety first. Time to go tape up some pool noodles.
Thanks for all the well wishes. After some good naps today the kids are doing well and I'm far less grumpy than anticipated.
One thing that is really bothering me is trying to install our new convertible car seat. In order level it, I had to go buy a pool noodle and cut a length to put at the belt path to prop the car seat up. (Good thing I headed to Target today ;-) ) I can get it installed snugly, but then the pool noodle is compressed and I think I will have to take the seat out and make a pyramid of pool noodles to get the angle right. csftl.org/use-a-pool-noodle-to-adjust-the-recline-of-a-rear-facing-car-seat-how-to/
I don't remember it being this difficult with DS's install, but maybe we didn't have it propped up correctly. Oh well, safety first. Time to go tape up some pool noodles.
ha, hadn't thought of a poolnoodle, I used a rolled up towel. Did the trick and was quite easy in the end.
Wwyd F15'ers, especially ones with a little bit of an age gap between kids. I know we have talked about this before but I can't find the thread or remember what everyone said. We are planning on waiting at least 3 years, more likely 5 years to have another baby (dh is still on the one and done train anyway). We could really, really use the extra cash and dd is already done with so many clothes and big ticket items. Do I sell dd's baby items or keep? I originally planned on keeping everything, but I thought we would have them closer together. Is it worth it to store everything for possibly 5 years? I've seen almost everything we have for her at once upon a child, other consignment shops and on fb moms groups. Opinions please!
We have a 3.5 year gap. We kept anything that was gender neutral and got rid of the rest.
My sil sent this to me yesterday and I thought it was a really good read... I might have cried when I read it www.scarymommy.com/articles/im-not-taking-a-break-im-breaking?section=struggling&u=unknown The last few days and weeks have been so tough. Between dh's new job and his crazy hours that make it so he's barely ever home, sleep regressions, life stresses and going back to work. Thought other mamas might enjoy the read.
As someone who just took a shower so I could spend 20 minutes sitting on the floor crying and not feel guilty that I'm not cleaning/packing/catching up and still spent the whole time desperately hoping DS would stay asleep 20 minutes, thank you for the share.
Post by toadandbuggie on Aug 13, 2015 14:45:07 GMT -5
cougarette, My friend never did tummy time with her baby and one day he just sat up. I'm not convinced that we do anything to really help milestones, rather babies just do it when they are ready. Plus all babies do different things at different times. When one baby is doing one thing, the other is doing something that the other can't. It is such a hard thing not to compare but in the end it's completely useless because every baby is so different! You are doing a fantastic job loving and caring for your child and haven't done anything wrong.
I need to know if I am overreacting here. My niece was born in November and DH's grandparents traveled up to see her. When DD was born in February, they said they weren't traveling any more because it was just too hard on them and we had to drag our less than two month old down there. I did it because they are old and I wanted them to be able to see DD. Well now I find out they are coming up for my niece's dedication. Apparently they are magically able to travel again. Do I just ignore it or complain to DH? It isn't going to change anything so I feel like maybe I should keep my feelings to myself.
I need to know if I am overreacting here. My niece was born in November and DH's grandparents traveled up to see her. When DD was born in February, they said they weren't traveling any more because it was just too hard on them and we had to drag our less than two month old down there. I did it because they are old and I wanted them to be able to see DD. Well now I find out they are coming up for my niece's dedication. Apparently they are magically able to travel again since it it the golden child's kids involved.
Parents can be pretty shitty can't they? It sucks and I think you are perfectly valid in feeling hurt and frustrated. Unfortunately you are definitely not the first one to deal with this, I am sure several ladies can share their stories and see "stuff my MIL says" for other miserable parent stories. Try not to take it out on your niece or her parents, its not their fault they are playing favorites.
I need to know if I am overreacting here. My niece was born in November and DH's grandparents traveled up to see her. When DD was born in February, they said they weren't traveling any more because it was just too hard on them and we had to drag our less than two month old down there. I did it because they are old and I wanted them to be able to see DD. Well now I find out they are coming up for my niece's dedication. Apparently they are magically able to travel again since it it the golden child's kids involved.
Parents can be pretty shitty can't they? It sucks and I think you are perfectly valid in feeling hurt and frustrated. Unfortunately you are definitely not the first one to deal with this, I am sure several ladies can share their stories and see "stuff my MIL says" for other miserable parent stories. Try not to take it out on your niece or her parents, its not their fault they are playing favorites.
I know it's not their fault, but it drives me crazy. I am an only child so I never had to deal with favoritism but it is rediculous between DH and his sister.
I need to know if I am overreacting here. My niece was born in November and DH's grandparents traveled up to see her. When DD was born in February, they said they weren't traveling any more because it was just too hard on them and we had to drag our less than two month old down there. I did it because they are old and I wanted them to be able to see DD. Well now I find out they are coming up for my niece's dedication. Apparently they are magically able to travel again. Do I just ignore it or complain to DH? It isn't going to change anything so I feel like maybe I should keep my feelings to myself.
Ugh, I'm sorry This sounds like exactly what my parents would do. EXACTLY. except they're not too old to travel... they just have a fear of my sister and do whatever they can to please her. Do you think you would be up for talking to your parents about how this makes you feel? Maybe they don't realise they're doing this (in my case, they think i'm the easy-going daughter and therefore they don't try...)? Empathy hugs for sure
I only just saw your post. Huge hugs. huge huge huge hugs. Wish I had something more constructive to say, except remember it's all temporary. You can do this, you're a supermom!
LO refuses to nap now. He knows when it's coming (go into his room, sit in rocking chair with bottle) and starts being hysterical the second I sit down in the rocking chair. I just don't know why. He's happy and giggly otherwise but he is going far too long between naps and even bedtime is turning into a struggle. He's really not interested in the bottle at all, especially when I'm holding it and giving it to him.
But he's not unhappy! He's just smiling and giggling at me all day! But the second I want him to sleep he's hysterical with tears and everything.
What happened to my baby that I could just put down in the crib and he would sleep for 2-3 hours?
My life for the past 2 days too, emilyz320. Wtf. I had just been able to rely on a 45 minute morning nap and an hour and a half afternoon nap (I usually have to rock her for 5 min half way through). I thought yesterday was a fluke... But today. Jezzz. I have no desire to cook dinner now. GIVE ME ALL THE WINE.
mrsclark731 and toadandbuggie, I turned down the ac in her room a couple degrees and stuck her in a sleep sack I bought for the fall. She slept almost 2 hours in the early afternoon and again for another hour and a half just now. I remember during her 4mo sleep regression we tried swaddling again and that got us through it after many tired days and nights. I think she likes the extra cozy feeling or something?
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