Today is field trip day! My class is going to a farm. I'm so happy that it's going to be a nice day. It's already 50 out. Yesterday, it wasn't 50 until the afternoon. Woohoo!
This sleep regression can bite me. Combined with her playing around now while nursing...ugh. She'll do like three sucks and pop off and turn her head, repeat. I turned off the tv and we're sitting in a dark room so I have no idea what she's looking at.
I'm really excited to be teaching today. Yesterday and the past few nights have been rough and it's like a vacation to be going to work.
I had a really good day at school yesterday, and I am genuinely looking forward to all of my rehearsals today. Also, this is the 3rd year I've taught AP Music Theory and it is more and more fun every time I teach it. I seriously love that class- especially now that we're getting to the "good stuff". My mom comes down (and my cleaner is coming!!!) on Friday and we are going to a conference in Nashville Mon-Wednesday. B is coming with and we are staying at the Gaylord Opryland hotel which is SO much fun. One of my college professors from Maine is presenting, and I am SO excited to catch up with her and introduce her to my little guy. I used to babysit her kids while I was in school, so it will be really neat for her to meet B. I am just feeling very positive today- let's hope this feeling keeps going all week!
budders yeah I was quoting it to my H last night...it's certainly been true the past few days! She either does the distracted nursing or she's falling asleep and "nursing" for an hour. H only has four bottles today, and I'm hoping that's enough for her. I haven't been able to pump at night at all.
@wwprestige I got my flu shot yesterday...the quad one. They warned me I might get a lump but so far it's okay!
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Oct 20, 2015 7:17:58 GMT -5
You girls really kicked ass at making me feel better about DD's weight yesterday! Thank you:)
Apparently this morning I turned off my alarm instead of snoozed it. Luckily DD (who I usually have to wake up in the morning 1.5hsr after me) woke up an hour early! She literally saved the morning although the I felt like I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Such is life I suppose. Good thing my new alarm clock is so cute;)
Yesterday was such an emotional day all around. My dad had surgery yesterday morning for a knee replacement. My sister in law went into get induced yesterday afternoon. Still haven't heard anything about the baby. And then my sister called last night, and told me that her and my brother-in-law are getting divorced. I feel awful for her kids, and for her because he's not willing to go to counseling to work things out.
Hopefully today will be less emotionally draining. I'm going to see my dad on my lunch break to make sure he's doing OK, I'm going to text mother-in-law this morning to see if there's an update on the baby, and for my sister I honestly have no idea what to do for her.
Post by pghtruelove on Oct 20, 2015 8:22:58 GMT -5
I'm so stressed out. I haven't been around much lately because we had to move with in a week. Getting keys to the new place today and movers come tomorow. Not even close to being done packing. I'm going to have a mental break down.
budders, my hips and shoulders have been really achy. I know things are supposed to tighten back up after pregnancy because the hormones that allowed the joints to loosen is gone but that should be over shouldn't it?
My mom is coming today to stay for a week! I'm so excited!
Post by carolyngrace on Oct 20, 2015 8:47:15 GMT -5
So sorry pghtruelove that sounds incredibly stressful.
I'm super anxious and stressed but I'm not sure what about. A bunch of little stuff. I feel like crying and smoking. Last night I ignored my messy house and watched tv all night. Not sure if that helped or not.
I hate leaving DB at the sitter. She made some comment about how he only smiles when mommy is around. And I hate how I'm rushing through my time with him to get ready and out the door. It's going too fast.
Post by pghtruelove on Oct 20, 2015 8:49:16 GMT -5
carolyngrace not sure which you're talking about but I would kill for a cigarette right now! I am trying so hard to be strong since I quit for the babe. Must. Stay. Strong.
carolyngrace not sure which you're talking about but I would kill for a cigarette right now! I am trying so hard to be strong since I quit for the babe. Must. Stay. Strong.
Yup talking about cigarettes! I was a stress smoker before DB and this is the first time I've felt tempted to pick it back up. But over a year without smoking is the longest I've ever gone so I don't want to fall off the wagon.
So sorry Billy... I hate it when mine shows up. Hope the visit goes ok...
carolyngrace- hoping today is a better day! I hate dropping off B at our sitter, too. I feel like I hog him all night after we get home- I need to let DH have him more, but it's because I feel the same as you- everything is going too fast.
alayne926 I'm so sorry to hear about everything that's going on with your family. Sending positive vibes your way
Thanks kemdupuis! I know my dad will be fine...he needed that replacement bad. Just heard from MIL and SIL is at 4cm and happily enjoying her epidural. Baby should be here at some point today. I'm still at a loss with my sister. I wish there was something I can do to make it better...but I can't. I will supply all the wine she needs.
Good luck with your MIL billyhorrible! That plus all of the crazy hours you've been working lately-- you definately deserve a good break for yourself when she leaves!
Thanks kemdupuis! I know my dad will be fine...he needed that replacement bad. Just heard from MIL and SIL is at 4cm and happily enjoying her epidural. Baby should be here at some point today. I'm still at a loss with my sister. I wish there was something I can do to make it better...but I can't. I will supply all the wine she needs.
My sister was in a pretty bad marriage, and she hid how bad it was from everyone but me. When she did finally decide to leave him and get a divorce, everyone was shocked and kept asking her "are you sure you can't work it out?" "don't do anything rash" "give it some more time" They didn't know that she had been trying to work it out with him for 2+ years. She got pretty depressed because (1) the divorce and (2) the less than supportive comments she received from everyone.
So, I booked us a room in a hotel for one night and made dinner reservations and a fancy restaurant and got our names on the list for a trendy roof top bar. I told her "pack an overnight bag for this date". I didn't tell her anything else. Then, when we pulled into the parking lot of the hotel I told her
"Tonight, we're running away from all of our problems. We can't run away forever, but for one night, we can. We can forget about everything else that's going on and we can have a fabulous night". I had pre-arranged for the hotel to have champagne waiting for us in our room. It was a pretty awesome night, and it was JUST what my sister needed. It gave her a break. Just for one night, but it was the break she needed.
I know it's more difficult for you and your sister, since - well, babies yo - but maybe you can do something similar? Give her the chance to run away from all her problems for one night.
Thanks kemdupuis! I know my dad will be fine...he needed that replacement bad. Just heard from MIL and SIL is at 4cm and happily enjoying her epidural. Baby should be here at some point today. I'm still at a loss with my sister. I wish there was something I can do to make it better...but I can't. I will supply all the wine she needs.
My sister was in a pretty bad marriage, and she hid how bad it was from everyone but me. When she did finally decide to leave him and get a divorce, everyone was shocked and kept asking her "are you sure you can't work it out?" "don't do anything rash" "give it some more time" They didn't know that she had been trying to work it out with him for 2+ years. She got pretty depressed because (1) the divorce and (2) the less than supportive comments she received from everyone.
So, I booked us a room in a hotel for one night and made dinner reservations and a fancy restaurant and got our names on the list for a trendy roof top bar. I told her "pack an overnight bag for this date". I didn't tell her anything else. Then, when we pulled into the parking lot of the hotel I told her
"Tonight, we're running away from all of our problems. We can't run away forever, but for one night, we can. We can forget about everything else that's going on and we can have a fabulous night". I had pre-arranged for the hotel to have champagne waiting for us in our room. It was a pretty awesome night, and it was JUST what my sister needed. It gave her a break. Just for one night, but it was the break she needed.
I know it's more difficult for you and your sister, since - well, babies yo - but maybe you can do something similar? Give her the chance to run away from all her problems for one night.
Probably...I know my DH will take the kids, not a problem. It's going to be getting her soon to be ex to take their 3 kids without a fight.
She can be a homebody, though, so I hope she doesn't just get stuck in a rut of staying home. I tried to get her to bring the kids over to our house last night, but she didn't want to.
I'm starting to think that my baby gets lonely during naps in his crib. He sleeps there great at night but naps way better in the playpen where he can hear me moving around than he does in the crib. So weird.
Post by carolyngrace on Oct 20, 2015 11:53:05 GMT -5
You guys were also encouraging and I thought I was getting my shit together. And then I started pumping and realized no suction! I forgot those stupid little flaps at home! So I almost had a total breakdown, left school and drove home which likely is just a few minutes away. And I am sitting on my stoop smoking a cigarette. Dammit.
You guys were also encouraging and I thought I was getting my shit together. And then I started pumping and realized no suction! I forgot those stupid little flaps at home! So I almost had a total breakdown, left school and drove home which likely is just a few minutes away. And I am sitting on my stoop smoking a cigarette. Dammit.
Dont be too hard on yourself. I had 2 cigs in like August cause STRESSSSSSS. I needed them. Then I took a xanax and didn't breastfeed for 3 days. Then I went to the doctor and actually got prescribed zoloft cause yeah, anxiety is a real thing!!!
I am in NO WAY saying you're where I was at, Im just saying, don't beat yourself up for wanting nicotine dammit. It does what it does. Calms your nerves. Other things can do that too, like a drive with the windows down and the music loud, or a warm bath, or whatever. Sometimes you got to get yours.
You guys were also encouraging and I thought I was getting my shit together. And then I started pumping and realized no suction! I forgot those stupid little flaps at home! So I almost had a total breakdown, left school and drove home which likely is just a few minutes away. And I am sitting on my stoop smoking a cigarette. Dammit.
Dont be too hard on yourself. I had 2 cigs in like August cause STRESSSSSSS. I needed them. Then I took a xanax and didn't breastfeed for 3 days. Then I went to the doctor and actually got prescribed zoloft cause yeah, anxiety is a real thing!!!
I am in NO WAY saying you're where I was at, Im just saying, don't beat yourself up for wanting nicotine dammit. It does what it does. Calms your nerves. Other things can do that too, like a drive with the windows down and the music loud, or a warm bath, or whatever. Sometimes you got to get yours.
Thank you. I know this doesn't mean I'm going to smoke all the time now.. I've been trying to get hooked up with a therapist for a little while now. Xanax sounds so good. You're right anxiety sucks!!!
budders, my hips and shoulders have been really achy. I know things are supposed to tighten back up after pregnancy because the hormones that allowed the joints to loosen is gone but that should be over shouldn't it?
My mom is coming today to stay for a week! I'm so excited!
I still get achy and things feel tight. My back and joints don't pop as easily as they used to. And it's been 5.5 months since T was born.
ETA: I've been having HORRIBLE back pain at night. Like if I lay on my back, and then try to move, I have intense back spasms. They are awful. And every now and then my back gives out on me. I have to stretch and make sure everything is in working order before I pick up T. Adverse lingering effect from my spinal?
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