Need to do all the laundry & start packing for NoLa. Also go to the post office and mail my first care package to my friend who just had the baby - who is now one week old and already just on oxygen instead of a ventilator! She is also 0.8oz over birth weight!
Hello. Not all that much here. I am hoping my friend calls me about coffee soon. She is dealing with severe PPA and I am desperately trying to get her out of the house and generally just letting her know we love her and care for her. She agreed to coffee yesterday but that was yesterday. Other than that I am going to relish in nap time today so I can color in my new coloring books
lilyelayne, such good news! Please keep us posted on the baby's progress. @holachica, not irrational. I'm always worried about people going through my stuff too aggiebug, how sweet of you! I hope coffee works out.
We're working on night weaning DS. He typically wakes up between one or two times a night wanting to eat. Last night was the first night I did not go in and feed once. He cried a few times but, never more than 20 minutes. Hopefully tonight he does well too!
lilyelayne, that's great news, I'm glad to hear she's doing well! @holachica, I clean before people come even if they don't go through drawers. I jsut want them not to go into the closet in the spare room because an abundance of junk will fall out and they'll have to put it all back in again aggiebug, I hope your friend comes for that coffee. I remember how hard it was to get my act together to get out the house in those days. It wasn't fun. You're a good friend.
We're working on night weaning DS. He typically wakes up between one or two times a night wanting to eat. Last night was the first night I did not go in and feed once. He cried a few times but, never more than 20 minutes. Hopefully tonight he does well too!
oh wow! you have the patience of a saint! I couldn't last 20 minutes MOTN, though I really want Jake to kick his on again off again night feed (and well done to your DS of course as well. I hope that goes well tonight also!)
WittyLittle I know it's difficult to literally get out of bed some days when you are struggling. So I will be patient but I also worry. I am pondering the idea of installing our infant car seat back in my car and going over there. Or just going over to her house and trying to convince her to walk the perimeter of her property while her MIL is with the baby. So MIL can call to us if there is a problem (since it's PPA separation is impossible but also taking DD out in the cold is out of the question) Just to get out and move and see the beautiful weather and breathe fresh air.
Post by dmorgendorffer on Dec 3, 2015 9:58:04 GMT -5
aggiebug hope you can get her out for a bit - you're right, it makes such a big difference.
Spent yesterday sorting through all of our pictures of DD picking out my favorites so I could put together some photo gifts for the grandparents. I ended up with 200 photos - that's not going to fit on a mug. I'm thinking I'll make calendars but between trying to finish the stocking I'm making for DD, transitioning everything at work, and other holiday business not sure when I'll have time to put it all together.
We're starting to organize/get ready for the move. Finding apartments and the like.
I need to pick up presents that MIL sent for G from the post office today and I should have 2 more boxes coming in the next few days. My mom has been told that we'll be coming to them and that we'll do a late Christmas/early birthday for G then.
I got to do half of the gym session today (lifting, no WOD) because G had a blowout like he did in Italy and I didn't have a change of clothes and the pack and play mattress took a hit. I figured going home was the better option. I knew it was a risk since he had a fever earlier this morning and I don't think he's feeling 100%. But apart from complaining prior to a nap, he seems okay, so whatever it is is on its way out.
WittyLittle I know it's difficult to literally get out of bed some days when you are struggling. So I will be patient but I also worry. I am pondering the idea of installing our infant car seat back in my car and going over there. Or just going over to her house and trying to convince her to walk the perimeter of her property while her MIL is with the baby. So MIL can call to us if there is a problem (since it's PPA separation is impossible but also taking DD out in the cold is out of the question) Just to get out and move and see the beautiful weather and breathe fresh air.
Yeh I think if she can't make it out then a walk around her house might be a good idea. I couldn't go as far as the supermarket down the street in the beginning, but my friends got me to come out to the street while DH watched Jake. That was a huge step but I did feel lots better. Whatever breaks the cycle Good luck today!!!
WittyLittle I know it's difficult to literally get out of bed some days when you are struggling. So I will be patient but I also worry. I am pondering the idea of installing our infant car seat back in my car and going over there. Or just going over to her house and trying to convince her to walk the perimeter of her property while her MIL is with the baby. So MIL can call to us if there is a problem (since it's PPA separation is impossible but also taking DD out in the cold is out of the question) Just to get out and move and see the beautiful weather and breathe fresh air.
Yeh I think if she can't make it out then a walk around her house might be a good idea. I couldn't go as far as the supermarket down the street in the beginning, but my friends got me to come out to the street while DH watched Jake. That was a huge step but I did feel lots better. Whatever breaks the cycle Good luck today!!!
Thanks you for sharing your experience. I am determined to be there and be supportive and to help, but it's hard to know how. I am talking to her H now. When DD gets up I will get ready to head out and maybe bring her a coffee and head to her home. I am determined to at least see her today.
WittyLittle, YAY for a new ticker! aggiebug, PPA is the worst. You're a good friend. Also, what kind of coloring books did you get?
Just had the principal in my room for an evaluation. My desk - where he sat - looks like a hot mess which worried me more than him judging my teaching...
My ILs are being a pain about watching my baby. My mom keeps him during the week because she doesn't work. They think that watching the baby on "some Fridays" will give her a break. She'll (my mom) still be at her house taking care of my grandmother so she doesn't feel like it's any different. And we pay my mom, too for watching him. Well the ILs are being whiny so I feel like we're being forced to let them keep him. This will involve packing up the PnP, booster seat, thawing out milk for enough bottles, toys to keep him occupied, clothes, etc. I daresay they won't keep track of feeding/diapers, which my PPA necessitates, and their large hearth is not baby proofed. Oh, and naps will be a mess. Basically, I DON'T WANT TO DO IT. I've already told my husband that if it's happening he's doing the dropoff; cannot handle those people at 7am.
V and I caught DH's cold. And today and tomorrow are my early days that I can't really take off unless it's something serious. So I'm snuffling and sneezing at work, but gleefully I can get out of here early.
And also, congrats WittyLittle! That is so exciting!
danitaec, would it cause a lot of trouble to say no? I mean you have to do what works best for you and your LO. Packing him and his stuff off and dropping him off in a non baby proofed house seems like something to avoid at all costs.
aggiebug, i hope you have a nice visit with your friend
aggiebug, I have the Harry Potter one, too! I also have A Game of Thrones.
mishka29, saying no will end up with them being hateful and straining a relationship that's never been great. Texted husband to make sure and apparently it is happening tomorrow; my goal is to leave school as soon as I possibly can to pick him up. I don't anticipate a good day for me tomorrow.
This morning I had a bit of a breakdown. The MOTN feeding plus super early wake ups are really taking their toll. I'm beyond frustrated and I just don't understand why LO won't go back to waking up later even after a feed. I'm just really down about the whole thing today.
Post by dmorgendorffer on Dec 3, 2015 13:11:35 GMT -5
danitaec is there anyway you could make it so that before you commit to them watching LO they have to agree to get everything necessary in place (ie, they get their own PnP, booster, baby proof their house)? In addition to making it easier on you if they agree, if they say no it might make it easier for you to say no to letting them watch him.
danitaec, i hope it works out okay. But make sure DH lays down the law and the schedule. Maybe it would be a good idea for him to also make it clear that if it doesn't work out well then you won't be doing it in the future. I'm annoyed for you that you are being soemwhat forced into this.
danitaec I'm sorry you're having to deal with this situation. It would give me a lot of anxiety too. Hopefully you can get your H to communicate the rules to them in a way that reassures you. Maybe they can text you pictures or let you know when baby is eating or sleeping? Or would that make things worse?
Post by WittyLittle on Dec 3, 2015 14:39:03 GMT -5
hugs mishka29 I hope better times are right around the corner. Is there any way you can get a day of peace to recover from everything? It sounds like you've been robbed of your sleep for a long time now. Feel better soon!!!
danitaec I hope you can figure out something that works for you! Are they the kind of people that would go and buy baby stuff if they ate watching him semi regular? Even if you can't convince them of baby safe measures in advance, maybe your husband can keep talking to them about how important it is? V got into a lot of things and that didn't open my mom's eyes until V hurt himself last time we were there. I'm guessing (really hoping ) that their place will be baby proofed the next time I go.
My husband had mentioned to his parents before that they didn't have all the baby things, but they haven't gone out and bought anything yet are still butthurt because they haven't gotten to watch him. Ugh. I guess we'll just see how it goes tomorrow and decide if there will ever be a repeat. They've watched him before when I've had concerts, and apparently they held him the whole time... This will be for a longer period so I don't know what'll happen. Just ugh.
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