I'm back to work Wednesday of next week so I need to get M and myself use to getting up and ready. My alarm is set for 5 but little man decided to get up at 4. I expect he'll fall back asleep by 5:30 which gives me time to pump before waking him up at 6:30 like I'll be doing during the week. M also has his first full round of vaccinations today. I hope they don't make him feel bad! I have a feeling I'm in for a long day.
Post by motownthrowdown on Sept 28, 2015 4:25:39 GMT -5
ampaints, our pedi told us we could give Tylenol if the shots made her upset. It helped a lot.
It's 4am here. A decided she was hungry again and we are still doing the DH feeds while I pump thing, which is unbelievably great. Except DH decided he needs to watch tv right now so he just sat there watch tv for 10 minutes while I started pumping. Didn't start changing her, didn't grab the bottle...just sat there watching tv. Umm, night feeds are about SPEED and staying half asleep, mr Motown.
motownthrowdown my H does the last feeding to put M down four the night and is also watching tv. I've tried to tell him he could get M to sleep faster without it but he didn't listen. I guess it's his sleep to lose. Glad to hear he is still helping with the MOTN though.
Uhhh so my kid just slept 8 hours straight?! He didn't even fully wake up, I just pulled him out of bed because he was squirmy and I figured he should eat. This is amazing and very surprising. I just hope it's not because he's feeling sick (DH and I have colds)
Post by elvenqueen on Sept 28, 2015 5:39:40 GMT -5
Today I feel like we're started to turn the corner past all this fussiness.
The twins have been alert, looking around, staring at faces, and smiling a lot. When E starts getting tired, she doesn't resist sleep so much -- I lay her down and she at least has a little rest, if not a nice nap.
A is a little hit and miss with getting to sleep, but he seems to be about 90% less uncomfortable from gassiness than he has been over the last month.
Keep on developing, little ones! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!
My mom leaves today. I am counting down the seconds. I know I'm probably a horrible person but I just can't stand her, felt obligated to let her meet her granddaughter, and I'm now regretting it. At least she holds the baby and I got a nap in, but she talks to her inn this constant screechy voice that gives me a headache. And when the baby is actually asleep, she bothers me non-stop. Makes a mess in my kitchen and bathroom. And so damn nosy, particularly about money. Rude! Pro tio, if you start what you are saying with "i don't mean to be Rude" the next thing you say IS FUCKING RUDE.
Was going to take her out to breakfast today but i don't know if i want to. Ugh I'm the worst.
Post by elizabethnevadap on Sept 28, 2015 6:03:18 GMT -5
Happy (?) Monday! Jack went right back to sleep after his am feed. Then Why am I up? I kid you not, because we have new fancy coffee and new Girl Scout Cookie creamer. Also, there's a new documentary on 1970s street gangs in the Bronx on Netflix. I am aware at how strange I can be. Nothing planned today but laundry. H's band is recording in the basement tonight. I bought pints of Ben & Jerrys for any of the wives/girlfriends who come, to consume while we binge watch Project Runway upstairs away from the boys.
H is back at work after 6 weeks off but he goes to Day Shift - YAY - instead of Nights (Police Officer) so I'm up early trying to take care of pumping and getting myself ready before the 2 littles wake up.
Logan slept in his room last night! Still in RnP because of drainage but its a step in the right direction. He slept from 8 to 330 and then briefly woke up at 630 but is already back to sleep after eating a few oz.
I wasn't really loving the infant insert for my Ergo - Logan wasn't either. It was just too hot and bulky so yesterday when we went to the store I tried just the seat part of the insert and Game Changer!! So comfortable for both of us and he slept the entire time.
elizabethnevadap I want to hang out eating Ben & Jerrys watching Project Runway! Are you watching the current season? I love Ashley! I also really like Edmond and am happy to see a designer from Atlanta representing us well!
E only woke up once again. It took an hour to get her back down since I have to make sure no gas is going to wake her up within minutes of putting her down. She just woke up again after 3.5 hours which is a huge improvement over the 2 hours (at the most) we've been getting for 6 weeks!
Unfortunately though, I have a test at 9a & a homework assignment due that I haven't started at 7p. Also, I don't think I have ever had such awful chest congestion in my life. My upper back & chest hurt when I breathe. Ugh.
ampaints, baby Tylenol is the key to keeping fever away. I remember my dd slept a lot after her first round of shots. And had a slightly elevated temperature.
amberlie, take care of yourself and if it's getting worse go to the doctor!! Good luck on your tests and feel better.
Hubs let me sleep while getting dd ready for school and then took her. I am slightly upset I didn't get to see her though. And I am going to lunch with a girlfriend today, yea for an adult outing!!! (But I will have baby boy, fingers crossed he stays asleep)
Oh and I love the gif ampaints! I reference that movie all the time and younger people look at me like I am crazy because they have never even heard of it! That movie is classic!!
My mom leaves today. I am counting down the seconds. I know I'm probably a horrible person but I just can't stand her, felt obligated to let her meet her granddaughter, and I'm now regretting it. At least she holds the baby and I got a nap in, but she talks to her inn this constant screechy voice that gives me a headache. And when the baby is actually asleep, she bothers me non-stop. Makes a mess in my kitchen and bathroom. And so damn nosy, particularly about money. Rude! Pro tio, if you start what you are saying with "i don't mean to be Rude" the next thing you say IS FUCKING RUDE.
Was going to take her out to breakfast today but i don't know if i want to. Ugh I'm the worst.
8 more hours, give or take, I can do this.
This is me and my Mom. And she wants to come back again in October. I feel like I can't tell her no. Ugh.
Post by tmclawchick on Sept 28, 2015 7:05:46 GMT -5
Morning! DH is working from home today so he's getting DS ready & taking him to school this morning...which means I'm still in bed snuggling with DD, ahhhhh. Not much planned today except going grocery shopping - I feel like old mother Hubbard!
H is back at work after 6 weeks off but he goes to Day Shift - YAY - instead of Nights (Police Officer) so I'm up early trying to take care of pumping and getting myself ready before the 2 littles wake up.
Logan slept in his room last night! Still in RnP because of drainage but its a step in the right direction. He slept from 8 to 330 and then briefly woke up at 630 but is already back to sleep after eating a few oz.
I wasn't really loving the infant insert for my Ergo - Logan wasn't either. It was just too hot and bulky so yesterday when we went to the store I tried just the seat part of the insert and Game Changer!! So comfortable for both of us and he slept the entire time.
Edited because typing left handed is hard
Just the little pillow thing and not the piece that wraps around? Jake is always a sweaty mess the the Ergo.
My mom leaves today. I am counting down the seconds. I know I'm probably a horrible person but I just can't stand her, felt obligated to let her meet her granddaughter, and I'm now regretting it. At least she holds the baby and I got a nap in, but she talks to her inn this constant screechy voice that gives me a headache. And when the baby is actually asleep, she bothers me non-stop. Makes a mess in my kitchen and bathroom. And so damn nosy, particularly about money. Rude! Pro tio, if you start what you are saying with "i don't mean to be Rude" the next thing you say IS FUCKING RUDE.
Was going to take her out to breakfast today but i don't know if i want to. Ugh I'm the worst.
8 more hours, give or take, I can do this.
This is me and my Mom. And she wants to come back again in October. I feel like I can't tell her no. Ugh.
Luckily (not for her but for me) she can't afford to come. I flew her down as a gift. I won't see her again till I go "home" next June, and then it's easy to limit my time stuck with her. Thank jeebus.
Hugest sympathies to complicated mom relationships....
Post by bibliothecary on Sept 28, 2015 7:14:29 GMT -5
I should be going back to work today. It's not happening. I don't trust the nanny to take care of everything yet. I shouldn't have to remind her to feed my child when he's screaming. So I'm home for another few weeks, at least. Considering being a SAHM, but I'm not sure. I have a good job. 35 hours a week, good benefits, union. I don't love it, but who really loves their job? I don't want to make a hasty, emotional decision. Gahh.
Post by sweetsyrup on Sept 28, 2015 7:17:15 GMT -5
That super moon was pretty and all but seriously screwed with sleep schedules here. DS was up way late and woke up three times. B didn't go to sleep until after 11:30 and was up several times. I wish I drank coffee or caffeine of some sort.
It's DS's day home from daycare since it's my usual day off. It's going to rain for most of the day. Looks like we'll have to do some baking or something. I already can't wait until H gets home from work.
B also has his first round of vaccines today. Hoping I don't cry.
***TRIGGER WARNING*** (miscarriage)
I'm bringing my friend who had a miscarriage dinner for her family tonight. Her D&C isn't until tomorrow and she's afraid if she goes anywhere the baby might come out so she's been glued to the house since finding out. We are bringing Rotisserie Chicken, Crack Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Sopapilla Cheesecake.
Two questions: is one rotisserie chicken enough for a family of four or should I get two just in case? Also, should I leave B at home for the drop off, meaning DH can't go, or should it be a family drop off?
B also has his first round of vaccines today. Hoping I don't cry.
***TRIGGER WARNING*** (miscarriage)
I'm bringing my friend who had a miscarriage dinner for her family tonight. Her D&C isn't until tomorrow and she's afraid if she goes anywhere the baby might come out so she's been glued to the house since finding out. We are bringing Rotisserie Chicken, Crack Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Sopapilla Cheesecake.
Two questions: is one rotisserie chicken enough for a family of four or should I get two just in case? Also, should I leave B at home for the drop off, meaning DH can't go, or should it be a family drop off?
My H can take down a half of a rotisserie chicken in one sitting, so I'd say two! Also, I've never experienced loss but maybe seeing a baby would be too much on her..
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