tmclawchick, I'm in the same boat...DH goes back to work tomorrow and I keep telling him how much I'll miss him being here. Why can't paternity leave last forever? Oh right, cuz we don't work at Netflix.
livnluv2010 sorry to hear about your Mom. Hope she has a speedy recovery.
Going to get nexplanon inserted today. Forgot a pill and was all NOPE. I'm hoping I'm not one of those who gains weight on it because I think my brother is getting engaged today (he tends to be a little elusive but hinted it was going down today) and I want to look good for the wedding.
livnluv2010, my boss did Sunfare meals for awhile when he didn't feel like he had time to cook...they drop a cooler with pre-made meals off at your house every few days. Kinda pricey but he said it was good.
This came across Facebook this morning...made me think of our conversation about our toddlers yesterday ...
This scenario in the store usually ends with me telling my four year old loudly, "I don't negotiate with terrorists."
I said this to my mom this weekend that sometimes dealing with DS1 is like negotiating with terrorists and toddlers should be used for negotiating training.
Post by shannonabigail on Sept 21, 2015 10:19:16 GMT -5
I don't get baby logic. Washing machine going, living room vacuumed, dishes washed = sleeping peacefully. Step on one creaky spot of the floor = wake up screaming.
Post by heavenwhip on Sept 21, 2015 10:20:57 GMT -5
This is the quilt I want make! I'm really excited to get started on it. I even got my fabric! Now to find the time. I think when my husband gets home I'll be making a new rule in this house. Everyday mommy gets 2 hours to herself where daddy is solely responsible for the tiny humans.
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Post by hiimjamie on Sept 21, 2015 10:44:57 GMT -5
These last few days have been insane. 2 days driving from FL to Illinois with a 3 week old and 2 dogs. First day here family came over to meet the baby and ee got to meet our nephew who is 3 weeks older than Jake. Wake on Saturday. We stopped and got a K'TAN bc I didn't want to carry the baby or use the Ergo over my dress bc it's so bulky. We also didn't want people all up in the baby's business and offering to hold him. It was amazing. Jake slept the whole time and it felt super secure. We stayed for about 3 hours at the wake and then went out to Lou Malnati's, an amazing deep dish place we always try to get to when we're up here. Yesterday was a memorial luncheon at their church. They didn't want a triditional funeral. It was really beautiful. The pastor gave a reading and lots of other people spoke including my wife who did an amazing job. She's so torn up over all of this. I feel so bad for her. After the luncheon we all went our to dinner, 20 of us. And Mel and I drove the hour and a half back to my in laws. The K'TAN was a lifesaver and Jake was amazing. I'm so far behind on here! We're staying the week bc wife can work remotely so she won't have to use any time if we wait until next weekend to leave. I'm just ready to lay on the couch and watch some Netflix.
decided I'm going to actually finish the nursery this week and maybe try to move Miles in there this weekend. 2months old is an appropriate time to finish the nursery, right? I've got to get some frames, put up a decal, and organize the closet a little more. I've also decided I do want a video monitor even though our house is small. So now yup research those sms decide which to get.
I still need to finish the nursery too! I keep saying I'll work on it when DH is home but I haven't done it yet. My whole house is a disorganized mess so other things keep winning attention.
We have a summer infant video monitor. i've only used it for a few naps so far but we are happy with it. I also really like the big screen because I can peek at it without my glasses on! That will be very helpful for when she starts sleeping in there at night.
DH is pissing me off today. What's the point in taking leave to stay home and help if you're not actually going to help? He stays up late watching tv and playing on his phone, then complains about how tired he is. Meanwhile, I'm taking care of Teagan (and usually the other 3), by myself. It's almost noon, and he's sleeping. I could get so much done if he'd just wake up and pitch in a little. Ugh.
Post by elvenqueen on Sept 21, 2015 10:55:43 GMT -5
The twins had the first of their vaccinations today. The nurse had a second nurse on hand so they could be done simultaneously. It was so hectic that I didn't even have time to feel upset at the screams -- poor little darlings!! But they were both really happy once home, even got smiles and coos out of A!
DH is pissing me off today. What's the point in taking leave to stay home and help if you're not actually going to help? He stays up late watching tv and playing on his phone, then complains about how tired he is. Meanwhile, I'm taking care of Teagan (and usually the other 3), by myself. It's almost noon, and he's sleeping. I could get so much done if he'd just wake up and pitch in a little. Ugh.
Go in there and wake his ass up. That's ridiculous!
DH is pissing me off today. What's the point in taking leave to stay home and help if you're not actually going to help? He stays up late watching tv and playing on his phone, then complains about how tired he is. Meanwhile, I'm taking care of Teagan (and usually the other 3), by myself. It's almost noon, and he's sleeping. I could get so much done if he'd just wake up and pitch in a little. Ugh.
Go in there and wake his ass up. That's ridiculous!
DH is pissing me off today. What's the point in taking leave to stay home and help if you're not actually going to help? He stays up late watching tv and playing on his phone, then complains about how tired he is. Meanwhile, I'm taking care of Teagan (and usually the other 3), by myself. It's almost noon, and he's sleeping. I could get so much done if he'd just wake up and pitch in a little. Ugh.
Today is my first day on my own. So far it's been ok! It was a pretty rough night but not terrible this morning. I haven't figured out how to eat. I did get to shower and make coffee, but she hasn't slept since her 10a feed. We got a little tummy time in and then she wanted to nurse again before her 12p feed. Alas, hopefully she'll nap after this so I can eat and nap too!
I forgot to mention earlier, DD was better yesterday. So all I have to do is find a friends house to hang out at and she behaves. Lol
We find B is so much better when we go out! He likes the car/stroller, and for some reason behaves in front of other people and saves the tantrums (can you call them that at 6 weeks) for mom and dad. We take him everywhere, so much better than being cooped up with a screaming baby.
Today is my first day on my own. So far it's been ok! It was a pretty rough night but not terrible this morning. I haven't figured out how to eat. I did get to shower and make coffee, but she hasn't slept since her 10a feed. We got a little tummy time in and then she wanted to nurse again before her 12p feed. Alas, hopefully she'll nap after this so I can eat and nap too!
Get some granola bars or trail mix or almonds or something! It is hard to squeeze in feeding mama at the beginning but it is so important!
Post by elizabethnevadap on Sept 21, 2015 12:53:05 GMT -5
Our friends who just moved back from California are coming over tonight and I'm dreading it. Ever since J was born, I haven't wanted to do any entertaining at all. I don't want to stress about the house, I don't want to stress about what to wear, or if they're going to be shocked at my pregnancy weight gain. It doesn't help that my friend is extremely gorgeous in that "effortless" punk glamour kinda way. She's a higher up at MAC, so maybe she'll bring me makeup? We used to bond over being like each other... Now I'm just a blob in yoga pants. I don't even know what we'll talk about. "Oops, so my tiny human spit up on your immaculate $600 black shirt." I told H the most effort I'll put into this visit is a shower and that I'll be here.
This is the quilt I want make! I'm really excited to get started on it. I even got my fabric! Now to find the time. I think when my husband gets home I'll be making a new rule in this house. Everyday mommy gets 2 hours to herself where daddy is solely responsible for the tiny humans.
Oh so pretty.
I think I might also need to try and get some time booked for myself. Not sure how I'll survive otherwise.
Our friends who just moved back from California are coming over tonight and I'm dreading it. Ever since J was born, I haven't wanted to do any entertaining at all. I don't want to stress about the house, I don't want to stress about what to wear, or if they're going to be shocked at my pregnancy weight gain. It doesn't help that my friend is extremely gorgeous in that "effortless" punk glamour kinda way. She's a higher up at MAC, so maybe she'll bring me makeup? We used to bond over being like each other... Now I'm just a blob in yoga pants. I don't even know what we'll talk about. "Oops, so my tiny human spit up on your immaculate $600 black shirt." I told H the most effort I'll put into this visit is a shower and that I'll be here.
I hope it ends up being fun! I wouldn't stress about the house either and you aren't a blob - you have a baby to show off! But I know it has to be hard when you aren't in the same realm as your friends anymore - I only have one friend with kids so my non-parent friends can't really relate. But we just moved so I don't have to worry about entertaining anyone since we don't know anyone here haha.
Hope she brings you some make up, MAC is my guilty pleasure
Post by hurricaine on Sept 21, 2015 13:13:38 GMT -5
elizabethnevadap, Weirdly, I was really nervous that me getting married and having a kid would be hard on my relationship with my super relaxed, nomadic best friend, but it actually brought us even closer. Plus she reminds me of who I am outside of being a mom (fingers crossed that I'm doing the same for her now that she's become a single mom).
It's DH's last week off with us this week, so I'm trying to get a few extra errands done while there will be 2 of us out with the kids. DD1 is adjusting fairly well, and its hard to believe that DD2 is only two weeks old. I think we're adjusting alright, though I'm really nervous about being home with a toddler and a newborn by myself.
Baby was gearing up for a second day of screaming and eating and I was feeling anxious, so I swaddled her and put her in her crib so I could get a few min to gather myself before becoming the human pacifier...and she fell asleep and has been out for 2 hours. Go baby!
We have cluster feeding hell. E is inconsolable unless nursing today. Every hour on the boob. Currently 40 ,pmipn on this side. Occasionally swallowing still. No clue what to do other than be a human pacifier.
We have cluster feeding hell. E is inconsolable unless nursing today. Every hour on the boob. Currently 40 ,pmipn on this side. Occasionally swallowing still. No clue what to do other than be a human pacifier.
Post by hiimjamie on Sept 21, 2015 13:55:51 GMT -5
Ok so Jake feels super secure in the K'TAN and I even breastfed him WHILE he was in it and tied my hair back and put on a little makeup bc in laws and made lunch. What a lifesaver! He wouldn't tolerate his RNP after being in this for hours the last few days. But it seems like he's super low. I know the say "close enough to kiss", and I can kiss him if I lean forward quite a bit. Did I maybe get the wrong size?
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