mightybee hey! There's good days and bad days. Tonight has been a mess. Amelia was crying for a good 30 min straight. Not even the bath calmed her down like it usually does. I think all 3 of us were going a little nuts and I feel bad I had to rush Matthews bed time because her crying was causing a headache. But most of the time it's pretty good. M loves his sister and she seems to adore him as well. I hope it stays that way always.
I have a little less than 6 weeks until I go back to work. Not looking forward to how much less time I'll have to do everything (grocery shopping, making dinner etc). And I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with A.
Thanks for thinking of me mightybee I was offered the job for the position I really wanted. Its doing more data science/statistical analysis for another division of my company. I start on the 16th. I've already started attending staff meetings for my new group and it seems like a complete 180 from where I currently work. It's just a really nice group dynamic so I think it'll be good. I'll also get to travel a tiny bit with this job since the main office for the division is actually in NYC. It will just be a day trip about once a month. I love the city (I grew up there), so I'm really excited for that.
I actually withdrew my application for the second position after I received the offer for the first, since I knew that was where I wanted to be. I am friendly with that hiring manager, and she was really bummed. Apparently the position was essentially mine and after I backed out, they don't have anyone they feel is suitable to fill it. I kind of feel bad but I think it was the right choice.
irish1213 How are you girl? You've been handed so much lately with the loss of your mom and your H being a jerk. How are you adjusting to life with the new little one? I think of you often and hope everything is working out.
xanthepants thanks for thinking of me. I am not going to lie, daily life has not been fun. My mom's death was so out of the blue that I am still in shock 2 weeks later. She had heart issues but they were being managed. She had a heart attack while they were doing tests so we didn't get to say goodbye and to top things off baby Sarah came the morning of her funeral so I didn't get to say goodbye before she was buried. So I am dealing with some guilt but am relieved knowing my mom didn't suffer at all and is now with my dad looking over us. Sarah has been a good baby so far and my in laws have been amazing taking either Jack or Della or both during the day so I am not overwhelmed. My MOPs group has been brining dinners so I don't have to worry about food. I am truly blessed for all the support that surrounds me. Even H has stepped up and has been supportive and understanding. Not sure what our future is but we are getting along at the moment.
irish1213 How are you girl? You've been handed so much lately with the loss of your mom and your H being a jerk. How are you adjusting to life with the new little one? I think of you often and hope everything is working out.
Ah irish1213 I didn't even realize that you had the baby! Congrats! I am also very sorry to hear about your Mom. Hugs girl. I hope you stop in soon to let us know how you are doing and to share some pictures of the new baby.
laurski81 I was going to post something but I felt bad about doing so as I haven't been around to participate the last couple of months. I didn't want it to be a drive by. Life is finally settling down so I hope to be around more. Below is Sarah Colette. She was born 1/26 via VBAC. She was an easy delivery and recovery was a breeze so I am hoping that she will be an easy baby for the rest of her life
irish1213, She is beautiful and has a gorgeous name to match! Congrats girl. I am glad you had a smooth delivery and a good recovery. Thank you for sharing her with us!
laurski81I was going to post something but I felt bad about doing so as I haven't been around to participate the last couple of months. I didn't want it to be a drive by. Life is finally settling down so I hope to be around more. Below is Sarah Colette. She was born 1/26 via VBAC. She was an easy delivery and recovery was a breeze so I am hoping that she will be an easy baby for the rest of her life
I'm fairly certain I speak for everyone when I say you never ever need to feel bad about posting, whether it is to show us your beautiful new daughter, or to vent, or to ask for advice or support. You're dealing with a lot right now, and we understand that you might have too much to do/on your mind to post regularly, but you're always welcome. I'm so sorry life is being so hard right now. Hugs girl.
I didn't realize you had the baby or your mom had passed. I'm so sorry you've had to deal with so much lately. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you. Please come here to post anytime you want, we are here for you.
mightybee thanks for thinking of me. Things are slowly getting better (or I have adjusted not sure which it is). I have a temporary job right now. It pays enough to cover daycare and I continue to look for a permanent job.
I hired an attorney to help with some of the other stuff I am dealing with so hopefully I will get my money from selling our condo soon and we can actually think about buying a house.
Post by summergirl1211 on Feb 9, 2016 11:38:08 GMT -5
irish1213, congratulations on your beautiful lady! She's so adorable and I just love her expression in the picture you posted! I'm very sorry to hear about your mom, but I'm also so glad you have a good group of people supporting you right now. You are always, always welcome here for anything you need. Love and hugs laide!
Post by mightythorgi on Feb 9, 2016 12:00:19 GMT -5
irish1213 congratulations on your beautiful baby girl and hugs and prayers of comfort over the loss of your mom. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
mightybee thank you for asking! As long as H takes his meds on schedule he seems to be coping quite well. He started working (from home) this week and while he was tired yesterday he also got a good night's sleep. I've been trying to tell him that for a while but he has to figure it out his way. A big step, about ten days ago was convincing him that he needed to move up to our bed and not be alone on the couch at night. Things have improved since then.
I've kind of hit the wall with frustration and anger and being in our small townhouse with the same people all the time. But we recently cleared out the basement and had it recarpeted so the boys have a space to run and roll around.
S is all "Running is good for my lungs. Running is EXERCISE, mama." Okay kiddo. He still asks me if Daddy is fragile and that's hard but I tell him to talk to daddy about how they both feel. I could do without some of the 3.5 year old sass, though!
Baby A is 8 (!) months old. He popped his first tooth last week and handled it really well. He's mostly rolling from place to place but he's pulling his legs underneath his torso like the gears in his brain are in motion so crawling is right around the corner.
I've signed up for the next session of booty barre at my Y, I've enjoyed trying something new. I need to find another class that holds my interest and make it a habit. I'll work on eating better tomorrow. I enjoyed my paczki this morning the exercise does help with letting go of some of the frustration so I'll keep going!
I didn't realize you had the baby or your mom had passed. I'm so sorry you've had to deal with so much lately. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you. Please come here to post anytime you want, we are here for you.
This exactly! She is a beautiful baby and I love her name!
irish1213, I've been meaning to ask you how you were doing, but I honestly couldn't remember your SN. I've been thinking of you and your family. I hope you are doing well. She is absolutely gorgeous.
irish1213 - Congrats on your beautiful little girl. I'm so sorry you've had such a rough time lately and I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I'm glad to hear you have a great support system surrounding you and that your H is being supportive as well. Please don't ever feel bad about just posting and running. You have more than enough on your plate.
Post by xanthepants on Feb 9, 2016 12:55:16 GMT -5
irish1213, I am glad that you have a good support system locally. Please know we are still here for you. You have so much on your plate and I totally understand not being here more. It would be hard enough to process 1 thing much less all that you have had going on. Just know you've got my thoughts coming your way all the time. I'm heartbroken that you lost your mom the way that you did. Just tons of hugs. Sarah Colette is stunning. I hope that she can do wonders in healing your heart.
Congratulations roo1582! The new position sounds like such a good fit for you. Will you have the same schedule (I think you work from home 1 day now?)?
I'm so very sorry for your loss irish1213. You are in my thoughts. Sarah is beautiful.
Congratulations roo1582 ! The new position sounds like such a good fit for you. Will you have the same schedule (I think you work from home 1 day now?)?
Unfortunately not. I will back in the office 5 days a week. I figured I was lucky that I was able to have the schedule I did (2 days at home/3 days in the office) for the last 15 months. It's tough but I think in the end, will be better for all of us. I have been pretty miserable in my job, so unfortunately I found it transferring to my home life. Plus, the two days WFH really wore on me (up working 5am to 9am, kids all day, and then working 8pm to 10pm, plus time on the weekends). I loved our time together since we got to do some fun stuff, but I'm going to try to focus on doing more of that stuff on the weekends.
Post by xanthepants on Feb 9, 2016 16:17:59 GMT -5
roo1582,Congrats on the new job. Maybe this will all work out in the end. I'm facing the looming "go back to FT" too on the horizon and though part of me hates the idea, I feel lucky to have had the time off that I did.
Post by origamimommy on Feb 9, 2016 17:58:42 GMT -5
irish1213, congratulations on the baby! She's gorgeous. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother a year ago and it was also unexpected and awful. I was so close with her and I miss her very much. I am sorry you are going through this.
irish1213 I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I'm sorry you were not there to say goodbye but do not feel guilty- I bet anything that beautiful Sarah making her debut was a sign from your mom that wonderful things are headed your way. You are always welcome here.
mightybee, it has definitely been an adjustment but I feel it gets easier each day in some way. Thank God for daycare. I think it helps that JA has an outlet and I have alone time with Jack. I don't know how SAHMs do it in the beginning! I have kept JA home at least a day each week and that one day is nice but he gets too stir crazy if he is home too long and then there is mischief or crazy 3 year old behavior. It doesn't help that Jack is not supposed to get out much bc of cold/flu/rsv season. Any of that could put him back into the hospital. So a day with us generally means a day stuck at home. I am going a little stir crazy myself! Lol
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