Tuesday Randoms 11/3

[stinybean]

Good morning!

I hope everyone has a great day today!

[stinybean]

Today is Election day in the US, which means no students & lots of meetings for me.

I'm glad to not have students today, last week was really rough and honestly I don't know how I'm going to make it through this year if things don't make a definite change within my classroom. Everyday I go in hoping it's going to be a better day, I'm really trying to stay as positive as I can. However, it's pretty bad when as soon as I see one particular student my stomach drops. I really hope this feeling goes away soon.

On another note, I'm just waiting and waiting to get the phone call that my new niece is arriving. My sister's edd is 11/11, but the Dr thinks she's going to go this week. Fx!

[erbear]

Good morning!

My school I work at has conferences today, so I'm going to a different school today. I haven't worked in this district in two years and they restructured the elementaries this year so I'm anxious to see how today goes.

[holliberry28]

I did what you're not supposed to do and turned M from his stomach to his back at 1:45. Woke him up so decided to give him a bottle since he went last his usually 11-12 wake up and then he slept from 230-5 but I could not because I was worried about him breathing.

Out of nowhere he's turning on his belly every single time since last night. Definitely took me by surprise.

[stinybean]

erbear I wish you luck!

Joolschweets lmao! I hope the deities are on your side from this day forward.

holliberry28 To ease your anxiety. Lay M down close to the side of the crib (on the side that he would turn towards), he won't be able to flip because the side will be in his way. Unless he flips both ways, which J has begun practicing, you should be good for awhile. The things you learn from trial and error.

Eta: I guess we were typing at the same time. budders thank you for your words of support. Honestly, the administration has been as helpful as they can be, it's really the child that is still struggling. Last week, it escalated to him hitting and kicking me. I keep trying to remind myself "he's only 5, he's only 5" in order to get through the day. I had a mini breakdown last week, but I'm back to trying to be positive. Thankfully, I've always been able to forgive and move on. My direct supervisor has been extremely helpful, it's just a matter of finding what works for this child in terms of behavioral management.

[holliberry28]

Nov 3, 2015 7:50:51 GMT -5 stinybean said:

erbear I wish you luck!

Joolschweets lmao! I hope the deities are on your side from this day forward.

holliberry28 To ease your anxiety. Lay M down close to the side of the crib (on the side that he would turn towards), he won't be able to flip because the side will be in his way. Unless he flips both ways, which J has begun practicing, you should be good for awhile. The things you learn from trial and error.

That's a good idea, but on the other hand, he slept really well from 730-130 on his belly so maybe that's his more comfortable position. I just wish he turned his head more and moves his hands away from in front of his head. Oy.

[holliberry28]

Sleepless nights = bacon egg and cheese on a whole wheat bagel. Anyone else?

[mrsmonogrammed]

Nov 3, 2015 7:45:32 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

I did what you're not supposed to do and turned M from his stomach to his back at 1:45. Woke him up so decided to give him a bottle since he went last his usually 11-12 wake up and then he slept from 230-5 but I could not because I was worried about him breathing.

Out of nowhere he's turning on his belly every single time since last night. Definitely took me by surprise.

That's exactly how it happened for us too! One night (Friday) she started flipping herself to her belly EVERY time we laid her in her crib...I just keep constantly checking the monitor throughout the night when I wake up. Of course she likes to sleep with her head buried straight down into the mattress-__- but she's doing amazing with her stretches since that stupid 4m regression, so it looks like we're in for a new era!

[mrsmonogrammed]

I just went on an etsy shopping spree for some adorable Christmas clothes for DD. I'm so excited for the mail to start pouring in!!

[jessila]

I thought that O was waking up more because he was in his crib. So I caved and put him in the swing earlier than I told myself I would last night. Nope, he woke up the same amount.
I'm tired. Yesterday was a pro day for me (where we can 'work' from home) so I had long weekend. I prefer my Monday kids to my Tuesday kids and am not looking forward to starting the week with these kiddos.

In good news-the water cooler was turned on so the water is cold again! Yay for non-tepid water.

Anyone else feel like they're running late for work because the sun is up?

Boo! A calendar event just popped up saying we're having a fire drill at 10am. Way to ruin my plans of giving a test.

[alayne926]

Good morning!

S is also sleeping on her tummy. Good thing is, she's not waking herself up when she flips, but it still freaks me out. She sleeps great like that, so I'm not turning her any more, but I still check on her multiple times through the night. Good thing my almost 3 year old isn't sleeping through the night anymore, right?

My sister and BIL have decided to try to work things out, but more details have come out and I just feel awful for my sister that she has to go through this. I'm not going to go into details here, but if you could send some happy thoughts her way to take some of the guilt off of her shoulders so she can start working through things? They've decided to go to counseling individually first and then start couple's counseling once they've worked through some things on their own. My niece is starting to pick up on the tension and hurt, so I think counseling is a great place to start.

[mrsdee1982]

Good morning. The holiday season is officially upon us:

[trixi282]

Lord have mercy...

We've been dealing with germs galore in our house... J (3yo) had strep at the end of Sept. followed by H and then followed by me in Oct.  Well she got diagnosed again last week (late Friday night) along with a horrendous ear infection in one ear and a mild one in the other.  So she's on a different, stronger med.

Now my sweet E is also sick... she started getting a cough Sunday afternoon and daddy brought her to the doctor last night (luckily he's home with the girls on Monday) when she started getting a fever....

She has a double ear infection, and strep throat (Yes, strep is super rare in babies under 2years - she's always trying to be different, this one)... the results from a flu test, RSV test came back negative, thankfully, and they weren't sure about a mild case of pneumonia.  They don't have any old chest x-rays to compare, so what they saw could be scar tissue from her surgery.... They covered all the bases because of her lung.

They did a nebulizer and sent him home with one, and she does great with it so far, which is good.
So I'm home with her today, and she's so pitiful.  We also have antibiotics and they ok'd Tylenol every 4 hours for the next day or 2 to help ease the pain. Last night was pretty sad, she would cry, which I'm sure just hurt more, and then she'd cry harder... I wanted to cry right along with (for) her!

She slept in her bouncy seat since it's the only place, besides our arms, she could get even remotely comfortable... we put it in her crib and strapped her in.

My poor girls cannot catch a break!!!!

[tiffbot]

Nov 3, 2015 8:19:14 GMT -5 mrsmonogrammed said:

I just went on an etsy shopping spree for some adorable Christmas clothes for DD. I'm so excited for the mail to start pouring in!!

I got a red flowered headband in the mail from etsy yesterday and I am dying over it! Im going to take picutrs of them for Christmas cards soon and that is going to be included!

And the seller threw in an extra free random headband for me that I didn't know was coming!!

[mrsdee1982]

So with all the illnesses going around I thought I would share this. And I SWEAR I am not pushing this, nor do I sell it or have any vested stakes in it. It's just something that seems to be working for our little family.

My Doula was really big into Essential Oils and used many during my labor. I noticed that there were times when I was in crazy labor pain, but I was also calm and relaxed. I figured probably a mix of breathing, her and my husband working to support me, and possibly some of the essential oil aroma therapy. But I also kind of thought the essential oils were more "snake oil" than anything else.

Then she gifted us a diffuser and some small amounts of different DoTerra oils with instructions on how to use them. Again, I was not sold and kind of forgot about them.

But then I got my first PP cold (a nasty sinus infection) and I was terrified of giving it to C, so I figured I was willing to try anything and they wouldn't hurt, so why not. I took 3 On Guard beadlets and diffused some On Guard. I was better in 2 days and C did not get sick.

C came down with a cold from daycare (low grade fever, boogers, cough). The first night she developed symptoms, I diffused On Guard in her room, and she was better by the next night.

So, now, when we get home from daycare, I diffuse On Guard for about 45 minutes during dinner/bath/bed time just as a preventative measure. You cannot apply oils directly onto babies or allow babies to ingest them, but diffusing certain oils is safe.

Again, it may be snake oil and it was just a coincidence that I got better super quick and so did C. But, I also figure, at the very worst, it's making my house smell good. It may also be helping to boost our immune systems and purify our air a little at the same time.

So, do what you will with this information, I just figured I would share our little story.

[mrsdee1982]

And I hope all the babes/mommas who are sick right now feel better soon!

[tiffbot]

trixi282 healthy vibes to you!!

I was cleaning up after lunch today and DD started getting upset in her highchair ready to get out, not yet crying but yelling and tearing up. When I got to her my 2 year old DS was standing beside her patting her head saying 'hi Lou-gita! hi!' Trying to calm her down. Be still my heart.

Also clearly thats not her name, that's just what he calls her haha.

[trixi282]

Thanks ladies... I was worried about her getting strep, but awhile back when she had random screaming and temp I took her in (after J and H had strep) and they did a culture but assured me it's extremely rare for under 2 yo to get it.... well this time she did get it, and I feel horrible.

mrsdee1982, it's kind of funny you said that about the EO's because I've always been on the fence about them, thinking I'm sure they're good, but it just wasn't for me... well Saturday night I ordered some from a friend who does Young Living, and she made sure I got the Theives (similar to On Guard from DoTerra, according to my research)and now that E is sick, I'm definitely going to be using that one right away when they arrive on my doorstep. They shipped yesterday, so I'm anxiously awaiting them later this week!

Another friend of mine was telling me on Saturday morning, that last year she started doing something similar (with DoTerra) - diffusing when they all get home from work/school - and after years of dealing with colds, flu, and other crud in past years, last year non of her family got sick... so I'm willing to try anything this winter. Her story and this crazy graphic my other friend shared are basically what pushed me to say "I'll give it a try".

[mrsdee1982]

Yeah, trixi282, I figured, they cannot hurt (except for Peppermint oil can effect your milk supply), so why not try it.

[trixi282]

tiffbot, that is the sweetest thing. I love watching those adorable moments between J and E - they're currently rare, but when it does happen it melts your heart.

[hannahl201477]

Malcolm has been super stuffy the past 2 days only sleeping if he is proped up in our arms. Well last night he seemed to have thrown up after his bottle. It was so forcefull and so much of it. But he wasn't fussy or acting like his belly hurt. In fact he ate like a champ last night. I'm already over this sickness season.

[mrsmonogrammed]

Nov 3, 2015 13:56:26 GMT -5 @bubbs119 said:

DH is home with DD today and he just sent me a picture of him wearing her in the ergo. He's never used it before and decided to try it on errands today after watching some YouTube videos. I'm dying. He's the best.

When dads babywear, be still my heart! I looooove when DH offers to wear DD when we do errands, it's the cutest thing:)

[gilder40]

Nov 3, 2015 7:50:51 GMT -5 stinybean said:

erbear I wish you luck!

Joolschweets lmao! I hope the deities are on your side from this day forward.

holliberry28 To ease your anxiety. Lay M down close to the side of the crib (on the side that he would turn towards), he won't be able to flip because the side will be in his way. Unless he flips both ways, which J has begun practicing, you should be good for awhile. The things you learn from trial and error.

Eta: I guess we were typing at the same time. budders thank you for your words of support. Honestly, the administration has been as helpful as they can be, it's really the child that is still struggling. Last week, it escalated to him hitting and kicking me. I keep trying to remind myself "he's only 5, he's only 5" in order to get through the day. I had a mini breakdown last week, but I'm back to trying to be positive. Thankfully, I've always been able to forgive and move on. My direct supervisor has been extremely helpful, it's just a matter of finding what works for this child in terms of behavioral management.

Do you know who Amie Dean is? I went to a workshop of hers for classroom and behavior management. She has FANTASTIC ideas and resources! And she's freaking hilarious too.

[holliberry28]

H just called me at work to tell me that my MIL let the baby suck on a piece of apple when they were outside in the park. Obviously he's not eating it, but I'm still so upset that she went ahead and did that and I missed it. I know I'm overreacting, it doesn't help that I'm super moody today.

[stinybean]

Nov 3, 2015 14:40:33 GMT -5 gilder40 said:

Nov 3, 2015 7:50:51 GMT -5 stinybean said:

erbear I wish you luck!

Joolschweets lmao! I hope the deities are on your side from this day forward.

holliberry28 To ease your anxiety. Lay M down close to the side of the crib (on the side that he would turn towards), he won't be able to flip because the side will be in his way. Unless he flips both ways, which J has begun practicing, you should be good for awhile. The things you learn from trial and error.

Eta: I guess we were typing at the same time. budders thank you for your words of support. Honestly, the administration has been as helpful as they can be, it's really the child that is still struggling. Last week, it escalated to him hitting and kicking me. I keep trying to remind myself "he's only 5, he's only 5" in order to get through the day. I had a mini breakdown last week, but I'm back to trying to be positive. Thankfully, I've always been able to forgive and move on. My direct supervisor has been extremely helpful, it's just a matter of finding what works for this child in terms of behavioral management.

Do you know who Amie Dean is? I went to a workshop of hers for classroom and behavior management. She has FANTASTIC ideas and resources! And she's freaking hilarious too.

I will Google her. Thanks

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Nov 3, 2015 13:05:11 GMT -5 trixi282 said:

Lord have mercy...

We've been dealing with germs galore in our house... J (3yo) had strep at the end of Sept. followed by H and then followed by me in Oct.  Well she got diagnosed again last week (late Friday night) along with a horrendous ear infection in one ear and a mild one in the other.  So she's on a different, stronger med.

Now my sweet E is also sick... she started getting a cough Sunday afternoon and daddy brought her to the doctor last night (luckily he's home with the girls on Monday) when she started getting a fever....

She has a double ear infection, and strep throat (Yes, strep is super rare in babies under 2years - she's always trying to be different, this one)... the results from a flu test, RSV test came back negative, thankfully, and they weren't sure about a mild case of pneumonia.  They don't have any old chest x-rays to compare, so what they saw could be scar tissue from her surgery.... They covered all the bases because of her lung.

They did a nebulizer and sent him home with one, and she does great with it so far, which is good.
So I'm home with her today, and she's so pitiful.  We also have antibiotics and they ok'd Tylenol every 4 hours for the next day or 2 to help ease the pain. Last night was pretty sad, she would cry, which I'm sure just hurt more, and then she'd cry harder... I wanted to cry right along with (for) her!

She slept in her bouncy seat since it's the only place, besides our arms, she could get even remotely comfortable... we put it in her crib and strapped her in.

My poor girls cannot catch a break!!!!

I was just going to ask you how baby E is doing on my work thread then I saw you posted here. I'm so sorry she has strep and fever. I'm glad you guys took her in right away to find a plan of action to combat her sickness.

DS had pneumonia at 11 months and it was extremely stressful. I spent many nights just checking on him. I hate when babies get fevers since you can just tell they aren't happy and have less energy.

[tiffbot]

Nov 3, 2015 14:52:23 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

H just called me at work to tell me that my MIL let the baby suck on a piece of apple when they were outside in the park. Obviously he's not eating it, but I'm still so upset that she went ahead and did that and I missed it. I know I'm overreacting, it doesn't help that I'm super moody today.

I don't care if it's irrational or not to feel this way, because this would upset me too.

[Deleted]

Nov 3, 2015 14:52:23 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

H just called me at work to tell me that my MIL let the baby suck on a piece of apple when they were outside in the park. Obviously he's not eating it, but I'm still so upset that she went ahead and did that and I missed it. I know I'm overreacting, it doesn't help that I'm super moody today.

That would upset me too.

[erbear]

I would be pissed if someone gave my child solids, too.

H played with the ergo today and wore her front facing. I think she's too small for it, but he claims she was comfortable and the photo was adorable.

[musicfrk2002]

I love my parents, but sometimes...argh. we have the munchkin containers that we pre-measure formula into, so we don't have to drag the ginormous canister of formula everywhere. Apparently when I was in the hospital last week, my mom and step-dad decided it "looked like there was too much formula for 6 oz of water" in the container, so they mixed about 2/3 of the formula into 6 oz of water. Just found out about this.

Went on a walk today with an old friend and her 11 month old. Gotta enjoy this weather here...70 degrees in november?! That's okay, I'm sure it will be snowing in the next few weeks. Silly midwest.

J has decided he doesn't want to fall asleep on me anymore, only at bedtime. So it's great because he naps in his crib and I can theoretically get things done...which is why I'm sitting here. I need to get on the ball with finding daycare, but it's hard when I still don't know what hours I will be working.