Tuesday Spamday

[seamonster]

Bring me all your spam

[seamonster]

Nothing much here. Ordering stuff from Amazon to my FIL's since it's so much cheaper in the US. I'm shipping it all under MH's name. I should probably remind them we're doing this.

[emilyz320]

Checking in before work. Sitting in the parking lot... Have so much stuff to do and really should go in. I'm having trouble balancing everything. I feel so much pressure to do an amazing job at work and there is no time to relax at night. Feeling the stress for sure.

[emilyz320]

Have a great day everyone!

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Good morning! I'm kinda confused because DD woke up for the first time at 7:15 (not her usual) and is now asleep again after nursing (also unusual so late in the morning). Yes, I'm thankful she seems to be getting better sleep to start her day, but I was up a lot making sure she had still moved on the monitor. Maybe she's getting her growth spurt on late now that she's been gaining again? I can hope.

Gotta make more lactation cookies again. My pumped amount at night is steadily decreasing and I'm waiting for the LC to call me back.

[lilyelayne]

emilyz320 be kind to yourself. It's okay to need time to adjust and find your rhythm. Can you discuss with your H ways to give you a bit of a break at home for a week or two?

I assume my mother is going to come over today, since she has an appointment very close by. She hasn't called to tell me though.

My sister's fiancé & parents could really use some T&Ps if you have some to spare.

[seamonster]

Sept 15, 2015 6:52:40 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

Good morning! I'm kinda confused because DD woke up for the first time at 7:15 (not her usual) and is now asleep again after nursing (also unusual so late in the morning). Yes, I'm thankful she seems to be getting better sleep to start her day, but I was up a lot making sure she had still moved on the monitor. Maybe she's getting her growth spurt on late now that she's been gaining again? I can hope.

Gotta make more lactation cookies again. My pumped amount at night is steadily decreasing and I'm waiting for the LC to call me bgack.

I don't know what kind of pump you have, but membrane changes might help. Pumping output decreases need to stop.

[mands1125]

Good morning! I am off today for Rosh Hashanah and just sent DD off to daycare. I am drinking my coffee in peace and plan to continue packing/run errands/etc. today. I miss that little turkey already but we've been attached to the hip since Friday evening and Momma needs a break! Hope everyone has a great day.

[seamonster]

Pumping at work and I dropped my phone. Leaned over to pick it up and leaked an ounce of milk on my leg. So ready to go home.

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Sept 15, 2015 7:43:22 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Sept 15, 2015 6:52:40 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

Good morning! I'm kinda confused because DD woke up for the first time at 7:15 (not her usual) and is now asleep again after nursing (also unusual so late in the morning). Yes, I'm thankful she seems to be getting better sleep to start her day, but I was up a lot making sure she had still moved on the monitor. Maybe she's getting her growth spurt on late now that she's been gaining again? I can hope.

Gotta make more lactation cookies again. My pumped amount at night is steadily decreasing and I'm waiting for the LC to call me bgack.

I don't know what kind of pump you have, but membrane changes might help. Pumping output decreases need to stop.

That's a good idea, I'll do that tonight. Got an appointment with the LC on Friday afternoon. I wish I could stop crying about this. Maybe I'd be in better shape if DD could just take some sort of bottle or cup; I'm so concerned I'm stunting bet growth simply be not consistently being able to give her enough.

[mommadozer]

emilyz320 it will get better once you get your routine down. Just keep an eye on it. I figured that I would have everything together having been back at work for 4 months but, I am now realizing that I have some underlying anxiety issues. lilyelayne has a good point, ask DH for help.

I woke up to loud noises last night and finally realized it was pouring down rain. Hopefully these areas with fires got some rain overnight.

Working from home today since I don't have my nanny situation completely figured out yet. I am using two nannies to cover 3 days a week. Doctors appointment got postponed until Thursday. I just want my referral.....

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday and the sleep deprived mommas get a break today.

[johanna]

seamonster - that has totally happened to me (when I was still pumping). It is the WORST! I'm sorry.

lilyelayne - thoughts and prayers in their direction.

DD has another cold and kept waking herself with her loud breathing. I brought her to our bed because she usually sleeps better there but still tossing and turning. At 4am I gave up and decided her tossing and turning was waking me but not really her anymore. I have her some Tylenol for the low temp and put her in her crib. She made a few noises and was asleep in 10 minutes and slept until 8. Yay!

Man, these kids are little germ factories. She drools everywhere, chews on everything and has this runny nose that is like a fountain. Babies = ideal vector.

[aggiebug]

hellllooooo. Little dog is currently taunting DD with her toy and trying to get DD to chase her. It is freaking hysterical.

[dreemkin]

Will catch up on spam throughout the day but just wanted to share my MOTY moment. This morning DD1 pulled DD2 off my bed and on to the floor when I was in the master bath doing my hair for three seconds (I literally just put some mouse in it and go - perm). It wasn't so far of a fall bc we have a low bed but Annie burst into tears. And all Norah kept saying was "sorry I did that." Sigh.

[jensoprano82]

It's raining in California!!!! REALLY raining!!!

[mommadozer]

Sept 15, 2015 9:32:46 GMT -5 jensoprano82 said:

It's raining in California!!!! REALLY raining!!!

I know it's such a nice change in the weather for once!

[PikoPiko]

seamonster, sadly that has happened to me numerous times too. Now I dare not to mess around when pumping. Bottles are promptly capped to avoid any spills! I forget, where in he world are you that you're shopping online to other people's addresses?

My spam today... LO isn't awake yet, almost 8am. He woke at 11 last night crying for a bottle and then slept thru the night.  I guess if he's going to wake, 11pm isn't a bad time. Poor little guy still has the sniffles, I can hear his clogged up nose. Full day daycare today. Mama is stressed.

Our weather changed rapidly this weekend from too hot to usual fall temperatures. A lot of people are sick around here. Are our babies old enough for flu shots?

[lilyelayne]

Just skimming spam, will actually read later, but PikoPiko my pedi said DS needed a flu shot. He'll get two shots 4 weeks apart. The only reason we didn't give first round at his 6mo appt is the clinic hadn't received the shots yet.

[danitaec]

emilyz320, love tit for sympathy. I'm right there with ya!

[johanna]

PikoPiko - yep, I am almost certain it is recommended for 6months or older. And they will need 2 shots 4 weeks apart because it is the 1st time receiving a flu vaccine.

[danitaec]

My little man must have been tired yesterday because once I put him in the crib he rolled over to his comfy position and never moved. I checked him when I got up to pump in the middle of the night and it freaked me out so I stared at the monitor HARD to see his breathing. He was in the same spot when I got him up this morning. He's crawling all over the place so I guess he was really worn out.

[osumegs]

FlutterOfYoshis I want so much to give you a big hug right now. I've had several breakdowns this week because I just am not pumping enough all of a sudden. Dd won't take formula and I feel like I'm failing her. I'm going to try the cookies tonight as well.

We're going to overcome this!

[jensoprano82]

There is a drive through donut shop between my new house and work. This is no good.

[osumegs]

Sept 15, 2015 11:12:24 GMT -5 jensoprano82 said:

There is a drive through donut shop between my new house and work. This is no good.

That's such a dangerous thing!

[cougarette]

Sept 15, 2015 6:30:12 GMT -5 emilyz320 said:

Checking in before work. Sitting in the parking lot... Have so much stuff to do and really should go in. I'm having trouble balancing everything. I feel so much pressure to do an amazing job at work and there is no time to relax at night. Feeling the stress for sure.

This exactly. Hugs!

[cougarette]

Sept 15, 2015 9:08:54 GMT -5 mommadozer said:

emilyz320 it will get better once you get your routine down. Just keep an eye on it. I figured that I would have everything together having been back at work for 4 months but, I am now realizing that I have some underlying anxiety issues. lilyelayne has a good point, ask DH for help.

I woke up to loud noises last night and finally realized it was pouring down rain. Hopefully these areas with fires got some rain overnight.

Working from home today since I don't have my nanny situation completely figured out yet. I am using two nannies to cover 3 days a week. Doctors appointment got postponed until Thursday. I just want my referral.....

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday and the sleep deprived mommas get a break today.

Yeah, this too.

[cougarette]

Everyone is saying what I want to say today. I'm starting to feel very overwhelmed with everything.


tl;dr complaining about DH's job

Yesterday DH was yet again complaining about his job. Yet he won't do anything about it. He says he's too tired in the evening to look for another job. Okay, fine, I get it. Guess what asshole? I sent you 5 fucking job postings the other day. Just tell me which ones you want to go for and I'll even type up a cover letter, update your resume, and send it in. I'm so tired of him complaining and not being able to help in the evenings because he works so much. He's always on that damn ipad or laptop.

Our best friend, who's in the air force, is in town for the next few weeks. My sister texted asking if we wanted to all get together for dinner Wednesday or Thursday. I told DH about it and he goes, "I just don't know if I'll want to. I'm so tired ." The thing is, we planned to have them come over to our house for pizza to make it easy on us with N. I guess we'll see how he feels tomorrow.

But what I really hate about the job thing is that I know the real reason he won't try for anything is because he doesn't think he can. His dad used to always say he'd end up driving a trash truck. (Yes, he really did if he didn't get a 100 on a test. (His dad is the type who only communicates through teasing,so he probably thought he was being hilarious.) I told him he is not allowed to EVER tease N, or that'll be the end of his seeing him).

Anyway, but I even told DH that I feel like I don't have any help in the evening. That isn't entirely true. He does help a little, but really... not much. And he certainly isn't spending much time with N just playing or hanging out.

[cougarette]

Ha, my long ass rant ended up at the top of the page.

lilyelayne T's & P's
FlutterOfYoshis and osumegs yall are doing awesome! You are not failing. When I start to worry about N's weight I just remind myself that his diaper output is good.
seamonster ugh, that is so annoying! As I was pouring some from the pump bottle into a daycare bottle I spilled about a teaspoon. It was enough to make me want to throw everything across the room.

[mishka29]

osumegs, that's odd why hasn't your mil taught your lo to walk yet? She sounds like she has a real talent there! Lol

dreemkin, poor LO! Glad it was a short fall! DD1 tried to pick DD2 up yesterday but then just dropped her on her bum and she fell back and hit her head on the hardwood.

[mishka29]

cougarette, that's really frustrating. I sounds like he is having a hard time and that's tough but at some point he needs to start thinking about his family too and helping out more. GL!