Post by FlutterOfYoshis on Sept 15, 2015 13:04:33 GMT -5
osumegs Hugs right back at ya. DD isn't a formula or bottle fan either. Who knew this breastfeeding thing wasn't as "natural" as advertised. Certainly not me! Also, sounds like your MIL needs to be giving walking lessons since she's so great at it *eyeroll*
cougarette, I'm not even sure about diaper output anymore. Still wet but not as full lately. DD dropped from 53rd%ile to 9th%ile in weight with these supply issues, so I have to be on top of this all the time now. It feels so scary.
ETA: It's also deceiving because she appears to be such a butterball with all her rolls, but the pediatrician advised me against buying a scale so I wouldn't torture myself with it. I'm hoping the LC can help somehow.
dreemkin Glad your LOs fall wasn't big! Still got your heart pumping in the morning I'm sure!
Post by seamonster on Sept 15, 2015 13:05:06 GMT -5
PikoPiko I'm in Ireland, but we're going back to the US in a few weeks for BIL's wedding. I ordered two possible dresses for the wedding since it's black tie and spare parts for my pump since they're a quarter of the price in the US. And a birthday present for DH.
cougarette It sounds like YH is depressed. It's hard to deal with, but hopefully things start looking up.
The spilt milk was awful on top of a crappy day and being pisses at a coworker. I'm one of the lead engineers and he treats me like a junior engineer and always has. And not once has he even acknowledged that I had a baby. Instead of welcoming me back or congratulating me, he asked if I moved desks since he never sees me at it. Yeah because I'm pumping, in meetings, or keeping the wheels on the bus.
Sorry all, haven't read all your spam yet. Will do when I pump.
I'm feeling blue today. DH reported that DS was sobbing as he was leaving daycare. I called just now to get a status. They said he has been crying on and off. Took a mini nap for 20mins and now about to get a bottle. Mama is having separation anxiety, can't concentrate on work. I don't think I can wait another 6 hours to pick him up. I'm going to leave work a bit early to get my baby back.
Post by kaydee0402 on Sept 15, 2015 13:10:53 GMT -5
Holy crap I'm tired. I took the morning off to deal with repairman for the a/c and I got to keep Little Man home with me
Last night we had an emergency HOA meeting which ran longer than I would have liked. The reason for the meeting? Our landscaper quit because there's snakes by our retention pond and he's afraid of snakes. Um, I think you picked the wrong career buddy.
Without giving too much away, it's time for husbandman to pick a new station. Right now our options are less than desirable and he might have to go away for a year. I don't know how to handle or process this, so I'm just ignoring it instead.
cougarette sorry your H is stuck. Could talking to a therapist help him? Would it help if you just went ahead and applied to those jobs for him? dreemkin yikes! Glad everyone is okay! mommadozer hope your appointment on Thursday stays put! seamonster what a crap coworker. Throat punch to that guy.
Unrelated news: DD discovered how to blow raspberries today...while eating sweet potato. Cleanup was such joy lol
Ugh. My husband taught Little Man how to blow raspberries about a month ago and that's literally all he does now. I try not laugh because I don't want to encourage it, but at the same time, it's really funny whenever we're driving somewhere and all we hear is him blowing raspberries in the backseat
Unrelated news: DD discovered how to blow raspberries today...while eating sweet potato. Cleanup was such joy lol
Ugh. My husband taught Little Man how to blow raspberries about a month ago and that's literally all he does now. I try not laugh because I don't want to encourage it, but at the same time, it's really funny whenever we're driving somewhere and all we hear is him blowing raspberries in the backseat
Haha! I think this skill was my fault, and it's so hard not to laugh to encourage it while she's eating!
Today I am trying to get some stuff done in the kitchen- prepping 5lbs of chicken for the freezer, make English muffins, get stuff clean and a few other small project and of all days child decides not to nap well. boo.
Ugh. My husband taught Little Man how to blow raspberries about a month ago and that's literally all he does now. I try not laugh because I don't want to encourage it, but at the same time, it's really funny whenever we're driving somewhere and all we hear is him blowing raspberries in the backseat
Haha! I think this skill was my fault, and it's so hard not to laugh to encourage it while she's eating!
LO resists his bottles by blowing raspberries. I too try not to laugh, cos I'm so scared he'd be encouraged to refuse bottles. He also does it when I try to nose frida him... nice try, buddy.
PikoPiko I'm in Ireland, but we're going back to the US in a few weeks for BIL's wedding. I ordered two possible dresses for the wedding since it's black tie and spare parts for my pump since they're a quarter of the price in the US. And a birthday present for DH.
cougarette It sounds like YH is depressed. It's hard to deal with, but hopefully things start looking up.
The spilt milk was awful on top of a crappy day and being pisses at a coworker. I'm one of the lead engineers and he treats me like a junior engineer and always has. And not once has he even acknowledged that I had a baby. Instead of welcoming me back or congratulating me, he asked if I moved desks since he never sees me at it. Yeah because I'm pumping, in meetings, or keeping the wheels on the bus.
Not sure if it's a men thing or men-in-engineering thing. I'm also an engineer surrounded by men, the kind of things that happen here sometimes just make me want to scratch their eyes out. However, I'm already desensitized to how people see me. Whether they like it or not, I'm still lead and I still get paid just the same
Today I am trying to get some stuff done in the kitchen- prepping 5lbs of chicken for the freezer, make English muffins, get stuff clean and a few other small project and of all days child decides not to nap well. boo.
That's a bit ambitious! I have to know... how long are her naps normally? I can't do/plan anything at all cos DS is a 30-minute napper!
Today I am trying to get some stuff done in the kitchen- prepping 5lbs of chicken for the freezer, make English muffins, get stuff clean and a few other small project and of all days child decides not to nap well. boo.
That's a bit ambitious! I have to know... how long are her naps normally? I can't do/plan anything at all cos DS is a 30-minute napper!
Her first nap is typically 30 min but her other two are each about 1.5-2 hrs sometimes longer.
PikoPiko I'm in Ireland, but we're going back to the US in a few weeks for BIL's wedding. I ordered two possible dresses for the wedding since it's black tie and spare parts for my pump since they're a quarter of the price in the US. And a birthday present for DH.
cougarette It sounds like YH is depressed. It's hard to deal with, but hopefully things start looking up.
The spilt milk was awful on top of a crappy day and being pisses at a coworker. I'm one of the lead engineers and he treats me like a junior engineer and always has. And not once has he even acknowledged that I had a baby. Instead of welcoming me back or congratulating me, he asked if I moved desks since he never sees me at it. Yeah because I'm pumping, in meetings, or keeping the wheels on the bus.
Not sure if it's a men thing or men-in-engineering thing. I'm also an engineer surrounded by men, the kind of things that happen here sometimes just make me want to scratch their eyes out. However, I'm already desensitized to how people see me. Whether they like it or not, I'm still lead and I still get paid just the same
I'm glad I only have 3 more months of dealing with him. Count down to assignment end and start of my second bonding leave.
Post by GeekBeagle on Sept 15, 2015 16:28:15 GMT -5
Hugs and T&Ps to all the ladies who need them!
PikoPiko DS got a flu shot at his 6 month appt. Like some of the other ladies said, he has to go back for a second dose in a few weeks.
I'm only supposed to work a half day today, but pretty much worked all day. I've been waiting on approvals for an email notification I need to send. I usually write it and have one of my team members send because the approval meeting takes place after my work hours, but both of my team members were out today. The approval process took longer than expected and I couldn't get ahold of anyone with an answer for me. Then, I finally got approval at 5:15 and was about to send, when I realized there is a mistake in the linked page, which I have to have someone else change for me. So basically I waited around all day and it still didn't get done.
Post by hollydfromtn on Sept 15, 2015 18:06:35 GMT -5
And to add to the awesomeness that was F15's day DH didn't get the job. Someone from with in the company applied for a transfer and got preference over him.
And to add to the awesomeness that was F15's day DH didn't get the job. Someone from with in the company applied for a transfer and got preference over him.
So sorry to hear this. I was really hoping for good news for y'all. Are you considering applying for jobs again yourself? Or not since S won't take a bottle?
cougarette sorry your H is stuck. Could talking to a therapist help him? Would it help if you just went ahead and applied to those jobs for him? dreemkin yikes! Glad everyone is okay! mommadozer hope your appointment on Thursday stays put! seamonster what a crap coworker. Throat punch to that guy.
I've thought about just sending them all. I tell him that he's not obligated to take the job. But at least go to an interview and find out what the job is about.
Post by emilyz320 on Sept 15, 2015 19:06:41 GMT -5
Thanks ladies. I am keeping an eye on it. I think the stress is more coming from having to do school stuff at night, I can never just relax. I know it'll get easier. The first six weeks of school are the worst and I always get worked up until things calm down and the kids settle in. Dh and I have talked a few times about helping out at home, luckily he has been working some later shifts so he can clean and prep dinner.
And to add to the awesomeness that was F15's day DH didn't get the job. Someone from with in the company applied for a transfer and got preference over him.
And to add to the awesomeness that was F15's day DH didn't get the job. Someone from with in the company applied for a transfer and got preference over him.
So sorry to hear this. I was really hoping for good news for y'all. Are you considering applying for jobs again yourself? Or not since S won't take a bottle?
I think we can make it until January, but I doubt I can stay home much more than that with DH at his current job. That will get us to a year EBF and I can start weaning from there.
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