mumomma13 that's what I was thinking too. I put a bunch of bottles and a bottle sterilize on one of the moms fb groups during nap time. Rock n play, clothes and all kinds of fun newborn stuff to follow
I have such FOMO on F15 while teaching now. The kids came back today. I'm exhausted and it's only 4. O had a terrible night last night. I always have anxiety before school starts and with him screaming on the top of his lungs I was at a loss. I had to have my H come take over. I went back to bed when he took O but my PPA took over. I got up at 430 to get ready so I could feed O his morning bottle at 530. I know I need to work and I have enjoyed my job but I don't know how to be a good mother, wife, and teacher. I'm at a loss on how to juggle this.
missys I'm so sorry. It's so hard to juggle it all especially when you have students who need you too. I'm already up at night with anxiety about the return. Keep telling yourself that this too shall pass. Mamas are super heroes.
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
It's actually my husband's grandparents, but his parents are generally the source of it. I have talked to DH in the past about it, and he refuses to talk to his parents. That is how things have been his whole life and he has just learned to live with it. So far my children are too young to notice, but soon they are going to notice it too and that's not cool.
mrsclark731 and toadandbuggie - used the sleep sack again at bedtime. The past couple weeks have involved screaming at bedtime, sometimes for up to an hour, the past couple days have been the worst. Asleep in less than 5 minutes with only a little screaming. Magic or coincidence?
Post by toadandbuggie on Aug 13, 2015 18:04:33 GMT -5
emilyz320, Yay! Tonight there was minimal screaming and I was surprised. I didn't do anything different. But, he did freak out again when I sat down in the rocking chair with him for his bottle. What in the holy hell? Then I stand up, try the bottle again, and he takes it. But I don't understand why he all of a sudden hates getting the bottle in the rocking chair in the beginning.
Post by toadandbuggie on Aug 13, 2015 18:06:05 GMT -5
missys, Breathe. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to be perfect in all areas. You will get through the first few days and get into a groove. Hope O is good for you tonight.
emilyz320, Yay! Tonight there was minimal screaming and I was surprised. I didn't do anything different. But, he did freak out again when I sat down in the rocking chair with him for his bottle. What in the holy hell? Then I stand up, try the bottle again, and he takes it. But I don't understand why he all of a sudden hates getting the bottle in the rocking chair in the beginning.
I have such FOMO on F15 while teaching now. The kids came back today. I'm exhausted and it's only 4. O had a terrible night last night. I always have anxiety before school starts and with him screaming on the top of his lungs I was at a loss. I had to have my H come take over. I went back to bed when he took O but my PPA took over. I got up at 430 to get ready so I could feed O his morning bottle at 530. I know I need to work and I have enjoyed my job but I don't know how to be a good mother, wife, and teacher. I'm at a loss on how to juggle this.
Hugs to you. This is my fear with the school starting back. My PPA has been in check for a few weeks now, but at my appointment with therapist this week, she warned me that I could have a "relapse" when the stress of work kicks back in. I hope that isn't the case. Hang in there, girl. You can do it.
Fussy baby all day. All day. Take her temp at 6:30 because she felt like she could possibly be a touch warm and she does in fact have a low grade fever. MOTY here.
missys, Breathe. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to be perfect in all areas. You will get through the first few days and get into a groove. Hope O is good for you tonight.
We just gave DD her first solids. Avocado smashed and mixed with a little breast milk. She was a little befuddled at first and then really into it. And even more interested in holding and chewing on the spoon. Exciting, and my heart's breaking a bit.
Good luck to all of you with suddenly fussy babies. We are definitely in the same boat. This LO is teething, growth spurting, wonder weeking, and who knows what else all at once. It's hard.
Post by hollydfromtn on Aug 13, 2015 20:47:07 GMT -5
I've decided that the 6th month of my child's life is the absolute worst. Teething, gassy from starting solids, learning how to roll, sitting up, attempting to crawl, and a growth spurt is just too damn much for these little humans to have to deal with all at once. Oh and fucking STRANGER DANGER!!! I'm glad he is learning the difference in mom and dad vs. a stranger, but shit that's your Mamaw you see her at least twice a week. Mommy does not have to be the one to hold you all the time.
Post by hollydfromtn on Aug 13, 2015 20:49:52 GMT -5
And there's no alcohol in the house. You better believe DS and I are taking a field trip to the liquor store tomorrow. Maybe I should add his first liquor store trip to his baby book
Bottles are washed, DH is grabbing take out. Boobs are pumped. LO turned in for the night at a record breaking time of 6.15pm. Maybe I'll get lucky tonight?
I've decided that the 6th month of my child's life is the absolute worst. Teething, gassy from starting solids, learning how to roll, sitting up, attempting to crawl, and a growth spurt is just too damn much for these little humans to have to deal with all at once. Oh and fucking STRANGER DANGER!!! I'm glad he is learning the difference in mom and dad vs. a stranger, but shit that's your Mamaw you see her at least twice a week. Mommy does not have to be the one to hold you all the time.
Oh man, mil is already upset that DS "doesn't know her". (Actually he had a fever and an ear ache and hadn't really napped that day. But yeah, he was upset because she was holding him. Anyway.) I am NOT looking forward to the stranger danger bullshit.
Post by cougarette on Aug 13, 2015 21:20:29 GMT -5
missys It is hard to juggle it all! But don't try to be perfect at everything. You won't be, and that's okay. You're doing the best you can and that's what is important. Hugs, you got this!
I've decided that the 6th month of my child's life is the absolute worst. Teething, gassy from starting solids, learning how to roll, sitting up, attempting to crawl, and a growth spurt is just too damn much for these little humans to have to deal with all at once. Oh and fucking STRANGER DANGER!!! I'm glad he is learning the difference in mom and dad vs. a stranger, but shit that's your Mamaw you see her at least twice a week. Mommy does not have to be the one to hold you all the time.
Oh man, mil is already upset that DS "doesn't know her". (Actually he had a fever and an ear ache and hadn't really napped that day. But yeah, he was upset because she was holding him. Anyway.) I am NOT looking forward to the stranger danger bullshit.
Gah one of my grandmothers has been complaining that DS doesn't know her since the second time they met. I'm so glad he's got great-grandmothers around, and I go see her once a week, but she spends half of it telling DS that he doesn't know her. I feel guilty that I don't go see her more often cause DS is the highlight of her week, but my extended family time plate is over full as it is.
Post by lilyelayne on Aug 13, 2015 21:22:49 GMT -5
DH is in the nursery with DS, sitting next to the crib and trying to soothe him to sleep. I miss my baby who fell asleep on his own, but it's oh so sweet watching DH crib side.
Post by lotsofdotts on Aug 13, 2015 21:23:49 GMT -5
PikoPiko, DH and I call some of our idiot students "mouth breathers" so when Brady has his hanging open, we are like "Nooooooooo, you can't be a mouth breather!" We are terrible people. We really are.
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