Post by ombradellarosa on Dec 14, 2015 4:11:47 GMT -5
I am spiraling tonight. My brain is just looking for things to be depressed about. My friend is coming over tomorrow, we're going out for breakfast and then going to work on going through my kitchen stuff, but she only has four hours to spend so after breakfast I don't know if we'll actually get anything done. This friend is not conducive to me being productive and she has an even newer baby so I afraid it will be fruitless. This is made worse by the conversation I had with DH today. He told our apartment manager that the spraying wasn't getting rid of the bugs so their solution is to spray twice as often. I told DH I can't live like that and he agreed that we should move. Finally! So I'm raring to go and told my parents and everything and now he's all suddenly not really on board because he doesn't think we'll be able to pack everything up "in time" whatever that means. We haven't even picked a place yet. He thinks it could get better here and could be worse wherever we move and in a few years we'll be moving to Missouri, once he finishes school, so he'd rather not move now. I am completely miserable here and feel out of control of my life. I don't have much hope that the bugs will ever leave and even if they do we'll probably need constant spraying and I just can't have my things packed up and never put away. I thought we were finally on the same page and getting out of this place where I have been miserable for years. Now it turns out my husband has doubts because I've never managed to get organised before. Once again he needs evidence to believe in me and I'm not the kind of person to want to prove him wrong, I'm the type to believe he's right and give up. I think this time though I'm so miserable here I'll really have to give it everything I've got but I don't have hope anything will change. I think the bugs will stay and nothing I do will ever be enough.
I'm sorry, ombradellarosa. I hope your H sees the light again, soon! From what you've said m, it sounds like this is a deeper infestation than spraying will handle.
My kid seems to know when I'm working and need to be up at 5:30 because she gets up at 4:30 pretty much without fail. Oh, and those quick, 20 minute nursing sessions? They turn into extra long ones so mommy can't go back to sleep.
I have so much I need to get done. Overflowing laundry, more of her toys need scrubbed, I need to start baking cookies...ugh. Makes me regret working this week, almost. H said he'd do laundry today but h has an awful time doing anything while home with LO. Kind of crazy what I can get done vs what he can!
Can someone explain to me why on tapatalk the thread pic for the Santa pictures is J if I deleted the picture on that thread? Am I the only one seeing that?
Awww! Thank you so much!!! It will be great- my kids are so ready. I just don't like speaking in front of large audiences haha! So sweet of you to remember! I'll post a picture of my outfit later
Post by missjenniebean on Dec 14, 2015 8:09:06 GMT -5
ombradellarosa - this is what the thread is for. I would hold your ground and insist on it. Especially, if it isn't right for you or your LO. He's probably just comfortable, scared, and doesn't wanna pack.
stinybean - I noticed that before that some of the pics have deleted but then when I went back it had changed pictures. Not really sure what's up with that...maybe contact them? Ain't right!
@bubbs - I am shocked! V eats everything so it blows my mind when I read this. A few times, I had to try twice if she wasn't haven't it the first time or mix it with formula or rice cereal but then she took it....keeping trying maybe LO will change his mind!
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Dec 14, 2015 8:41:30 GMT -5
Kristykristyleelee my family and I had our annual "Christmas baking day" yesterday and had the windows and doors open all day. It did NOT feel very Christmas-y! Not that I'm complaining...the snow freezing cold can stay as far away as it likes;)
Lol Kristykristyleelee it's a little excessive. DS got his first at 6.5 months and had 8 at his first birthday. It's crazy to think DD will almost have that many (possibly 6) by the time she gets to the age DS cut his first!
*yawn* morning. Will I ever get more than 3 or 4 hours of sleep in a row? At this point even 5 or 6 hours sounds heavenly. Joolschweets, I'm jealous of your 11.5. I want your life right now! ombradellarosa, I'm sorry your feeling miserable where you are. I agree to standing your ground with yh. Sometimes guys just need reminding over and over (and maybe a few more times after that). At least I have off work today. Not planning to do much besides groceries and the gym. Oh and surprise surprise, I went dress shopping with crazy bridezilla on Friday and we are no where close to finding a dress she likes. She found 1 that she maybe liked but of course it's $2400. Her mom has set aside $1000 to help purchase it, but thinks she crazy to spend that much on a dress, so of course they fought the entire time. E was amazing during the whole appt. First time wearing him on my back! He loved it; he was smiling at everyone, quiet the entire time and even started to fall asleep near the end.
Post by carolyngrace on Dec 14, 2015 10:40:51 GMT -5
I have a stomach bug and am stuck in bed. DH took the day off work.
Crazy thing is, DB has his 6-month checkup (late) AND an evaluation for a helmet today. DH almost never takes DB out alone and never does the appointments. Wish them luck people!
Post by baytosa2013 on Dec 14, 2015 10:55:35 GMT -5
Today...just no. I have a sick baby, I'm sick now, I have my period and DH leaves this morning for a weeklong businees trip so I'm a single mom. Someone shoot me now.
ombradellarosa - definitely stand your ground. No way with the bug thing! Can you do some of the leg work of calling around, set up some tours to find a place and making a plan for packing so he can see that you are dead serious about moving?
@bubbs119 - I would definitely keep trying. C didn't like green beans until about the 3rd time and now she's fine. We did peas, green beans and pear last night.
@bubbs119 another vote for keep on trying, it can take awhile for babies to like some foods. Other fruits to try - mangos, prunes, blueberry, and melon. Also both my babes liked them jazzed up like mango with full fat coconut milk from a can mixed in, blueberries with ginger, prunes spread on whole wheat toast - hope that helps
ombradellarosa- I agree with what pp have said. Stand your ground. You shouldn't have to feel that way in your own home, and you shouldn't have to prove something to your DH to convince him of it. I'd be looking for new places if I were you. When you find one you like, you can invite him to come with you.
Feel better soon carolyngrace! Stomach bugs are the worst.
Thoughts on next food for B? We've done peas and carrots so far. I am trying to stay away from fruits and sweet potatoes for awhile- don't want him to get hooked on sweet things before he likes veggies. Maybe avacado? Or squash?
For those looking for other none sweet foods, C loved egg yolk from a hard boiled egg. Its super nutritious and if you are worried about allergies, its the white that is the allergen. And if its dry I mix in avocado or breastmilk
I can't wait for HDBD. I have to share this now. We went to the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn last night. It was so beautiful and my little C loved every second of it. My DH saw the lit up horse drawn Cinderella carriages and insisted that we take a carriage ride because "My baby girl needs to be taken around like the princess that she is". It was the cutest thing. And here she is in her little gingerbread hat.
AW: So I'm 12 days into that Game On Diet game that I'm doing with my friends. I'm down 7 pounds, my pants are loose, I have a shitton of energy, and feel over all fabulous.
DS1 broke down crying last night and told me he feels like no one loves him anymore and that he's been replaced by the baby. I felt horrible. It's been a real challenge learning to juggle two of them with such a big age gap and different needs. I thought I was doing ok, but I guess not. Tonight I'm going to take him out to dinner alone and leave the baby home with DH.
I have zero motivation to start wrapping Christmas presents.
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Dec 14, 2015 12:47:32 GMT -5
BF mamas- there's a supply dip around 6m, yes? Or did I just make that shit up to make myself feel better about my less than stellar pump output the past few days??
Post by silv3rlining on Dec 14, 2015 12:49:23 GMT -5
Hugs @jimbobcooter. It's so hard to balance 2 kids (regardless of age gap I'm sure). I would assume with older kids it's easy to assume their independence=they don't care as much about the amount of attention. Mine is lying have a 22.5 month age gap so DS can't say all that your son can but I can tell when he feels left out/isn't getting the attention he desires.
Post by musicfrk2002 on Dec 14, 2015 12:49:48 GMT -5
Sitting at the airport badging office. This place is worse than the DMV. I have a little over 2 hours to be done, otherwise I will be late for work. Oh well, not my problem.
BF mamas- there's a supply dip around 6m, yes? Or did I just make that shit up to make myself feel better about my less than stellar pump output the past few days??
Not that I'm aware of...but there is a 6m growth spurt (so your LO may be taking more in and thus less output when you pump) is it possible your ovulating or AF is due? Both can cause dips as well.
kemdupuis, we've only done squash so far because it was what was in the fridge. Once I got it to a consistency he liked (and temperature, picky little guy) he loved it. It is somewhat sweet but since he's been EBF at this point, he's used to the sweetness of BM.
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