Ten Thing Tuesday

[mrscatfarmer13]

It's been awhile since we've done this. Let's see those lists!

We just launched a new system at work yesterday, I'm pretty swamped, but I'll try to check in and make a list a little later.  

[becole]

1. Baby said mama!
2. Ear infection is improving but sleep is terrible.
3. Any suggestions for diarrhea and diaper rash from antibiotics?
4. Work is going to be busy. I'm checking in before the storm.
5. I had a banana. I wish it had been a donut.
6. No plans this weekend again. I'm hoping baby feels better, we can at least get out of the house.
7. Just watched this weeks Downton- I'm having trouble paying attention this season.
8. Typing on the new iPhone makes many errors.
9. I'm so ready to be done pumping: feeding in the motn. I like nursing when it's convenient for me. Made it 9 months- 3 to go.
10. Why didn't we get 8 inches of snow?

[ladytiffany24]

becole
1. YAY! That is so exciting.
5. Me too.
9. Again, me too...but I still have 5 months to go. Ugh.


1. DD was fussy when I picked her up from sitter yesterday and woke up like every 2-3 hours last night. Possible growth spurt or maybe finally teething?!
2. I've been kinda down in the dumps the past couple of days and not sure why. I think I'm just over winter.
3. I miss Florida.
4. I brought salad for lunch but would prefer to eat french fries instead.
5. The Bachelor is blowing my mind this season. They really found a couple of true cray-crays.
6. I've now watched 4 of the films nominated for Best Picture for the Oscars. 4 more to go before Feb 22nd.
7. My mom is coming to visit next weekend and I'm already dreading having to clean the house for it.
8. ^^^We've had a cleaning lady come a couple of times and she did great, but DH says we don't need her again until March so I'm stuck doing it all myself.
9. For the purposes of professional development, I'm trying to meet with key leaders in my company in the different HR fields. I've sent 6 of them emails and only 1 has responded so far. Clearly, I'm important.
10. I'm tired due to #1.

[becole]

6. Any gotta watch movies in the bunch?

[jmebormann]

becole--
1-oh goodness...that is really exciting that baby said mama!
3-wish I could help out here, but I'm sure someone will be able to.
6-I hope your baby feels better!! Nothing worse than a sick LO.

My random 10:
1. DD had a fever last night (I'm sure due to the tooth coming in) and was pretty fussy;( I gave her infant Tylenol right before bed. Praying today is better!
2. It looks like a tornado went through DD's room. My one cat, that actually acts like a cat, kicked everything out of the shelves. Pretty sure she's making a statement.
3. I want Starbucks. Now.
4. Really tired hearing anything about the Super Bowl.
5. Saw a story about a hardworking man that walks 21miles to work everyday and it broke my heart that he has to do that.
6. I really can't wait for it to be warmer so DD and I can go swimming, and walk trails.
7. I miss friends and family who are states away.
8. Looking forward to some get together a with you ladies.
9. The people on my birth month board are not very nice.
10. I'm either really hot or really cold.

[jmebormann]

ladytiffany24

2. Totally me too.
5. YES!! Holy crazies!!!!! I'm convinced a lot of the show is fake and put on by the producers, but I still love it:))
7. My MIL is coming then too and I have to clean as well. Sigh....
9. Good for you for reaching out! They'll respond! I'm sure you're amazing at your job!

[ladytiffany24]

Feb 3, 2015 9:17:55 GMT -5 becole said:

6. Any gotta watch movies in the bunch?

As a preface, I love Indie movies. And weird movies in general.

My 2 favs so far have been The Grand Budapest Hotel and Whiplash.

Birdman is on deck for this weekend.

[mrscatfarmer13]

I hope all the sick LO's feel better soon.
becole 1. That's exciting
3. I've heard yogurt or adding a probiotic to cereal is the best way to go. Maybe try incorporating the BRAT diet into his solids for the next few days.
9. You're almost there!! I understand all too well how hard it is to keep your motivation these last few months

jmebormann
2. Two of my cats have figured out how to open M's drawers (they slide pretty easily). They like to pop the drawers open, climb in and proceed to internally navigate the dresser. It's not uncommon for me to find all the drawers open with clothes and socks on the floor.

That's all I have time for...

[becole]

You should watch The Way Way Back. And Labor Day. All weird vibe.

[ladytiffany24]

Feb 3, 2015 10:12:09 GMT -5 becole said:

You should watch The Way Way Back. And Labor Day. All weird vibe.

Haven't seen Labor Day but LOVED The Way Way Back. Steve Carell wins at life.

[mominthemaking14]

1. Holy sleep, this week LO has been sleeping nicely... freaks me out.
2. DH birthday weekend, trying to plan surprise outings and confirm sitters.
3. Finally in a routine, I'm "ocd"
4. All laundry is complete
5. All bottles washed and dishwasher is running
6. Lo starts daycare next week
7. I go back to work February 16th, excited but nervous
8. I have a list of errands to complete this week
9. Lo is SO long
10. Hmm I want pizza for dinner but have prepared Salmon.

[becole]

I pretty much like all Kate Winslet films. They always seem like they are going to be this simple story and then it's always crazy. Revolutionary Road, the Reader, Finding Neverland...

[ladytiffany24]

becole Agreed. Revoloutionary Road. Just wow. Beautiful performance.

[becole]

@mominthemaking that's so nice of you to do a party for your H. Have fun! Also, enjoy these last few weeks of leave- it just goes so fast. Work and adult interaction is good, but it's hard being away.

[jmebormann]

mominthemaking14--
1. I know!!! I always put my hand on her in the middle of night to make sure she's breathing!
6. I was thinking about this and how we'll all miss you at Tumblebees!

[vlagroupie]

1. Not feeling motivated at work today
2. Annoyed with co-workers, I work for a family business and most of my co-workers are family. They stroll into work whenever they want and bring their freakin pets with them too. Of course, I'm paid by the hour and they are salaried and if I stroll in late I don't get paid for it.
3. Another work gripe, I left specific instructions on an order of mine and someone decided to do the exact opposite, it was sooooo clear, why?!?!
4. My MIL is annoying me.
5. I'm pms'ing which is why I'm bitching so much.
6. Trying to be healthy, but it's so hard esp when pms'ing, mmmmm...chocolate.
7. Our GTG is this Saturday, excited!
8. LO is acting like she wants to start walking, I think she might be walking by her 1st birthday!
9. Also cannot wait until spring and summer-so excited to go to parks and the pool.
10. Thanks for listening to my bitching!

[sstwinklinglites]

Hai!

I've been reading most of the posts, but finding it hard to reply since we have a steady stream of people around us most of the time, and sleep has been the struggle of life. I kinda can't wait to get back so we can fall into our regular routine again.

Hope all the sick LO's recover super fast!

becole - Yay for mama! DS has been saying dada for awhile. He also knows our dogs name (Athena), and has now learned my sisters dogs name (Isis), but still won't give me a mama.

Also, we had tooth number five cutting through before we left Cincy... add number six to the list! This is happening too fast!!!

I'm really looking forward to our mamas night out at the end of Feb. I'm going to seriously need it by the end of this trip.

[littlelevonloohoo]

Feb 3, 2015 8:43:59 GMT -5 becole said:

1. Baby said mama!
2. Ear infection is improving but sleep is terrible.
3. Any suggestions for diarrhea and diaper rash from antibiotics?
4. Work is going to be busy. I'm checking in before the storm.
5. I had a banana. I wish it had been a donut.
6. No plans this weekend again. I'm hoping baby feels better, we can at least get out of the house.
7. Just watched this weeks Downton- I'm having trouble paying attention this season.
8. Typing on the new iPhone makes many errors.
9. I'm so ready to be done pumping: feeding in the motn. I like nursing when it's convenient for me. Made it 9 months- 3 to go.
10. Why didn't we get 8 inches of snow?
    

becole
1. YAY!  L said mama this week too!!
2. I feel you on the ears!  We've been fighting super snot.
3. For the diarrhea, keep on nursing!  BRAT diet too.  For the rash, we use Aquaphor religiously.  If its really acid poo, you can also put antacid in the diaper to neutralize it.  Corn starch powder is good too.  
9. I've made it 7.5 months and I am soooo ready to be done, but at the same time its uber convenient for the MOTN!
10. Seriously!!  Where is the snow??

[becole]

We miss you lady!! Sleep travel sucks. I always hand baby to grandma in the am and sleep in, though. Hopefully you can do something like that.

[mom2boxers]

1. LO is pulling up on everything. He can get to a standing position best with the step or the baby gate between the kitchen and living room.
2. He's climbing stairs and very proud of himself.
3. He's taken to sitting up in his crib and crying/squalling when he doesn't want to be in it.
4. Work has been busy but I'd really like it to slow down to a regular pace.
5. I need to buy a b-day card for the party we're going to on Saturday.
6. We didn't go to the siblings b-day so I'm probably going to take a card for them too since I never mailed one. Thoughts on doing this or just forget it? - it was a few months ago.
7. I hate the cold.
8. LO is getting over his ear infection and just has to kick the coughing.
9. Started another DietBet. Keeps me accountable for not eating so much fast food and staying on track with my workouts.
10. I need to clean my house and organize/purge. I have a hard time getting rid of stuff.

[scarneae]

Labor Day was the only one of these movies I have seen and I really liked it!

1. I'm so tired of feeling like an overstuffed turkey.
2. I toss and turn most nights now and it is so annoying
3. Of course last night I slept like a rock, and managed to wake up feeling worse than the nights I hardly sleep
4. My house is so quiet now that my family moved out, and it is pure bliss
5. I am behind on everything in life and just read all three Fifty Shades of Grey.
6. I don't know that I can wait till Valentine's Day to see the movie even though I don't think I will like it.
7. I've forced my self to stop buying clothes for my LO since I have way too many and haven't had my shower yet.
8. So instead I just buy things off my registry since no one else seems to be
9. I must have Frisch's salad bar and big boy for dinner
10. I don't want to wait til March 7th for my girl scout cookies.

[narbuckle01]

mominthemaking14 going back to work is really, really nice to an extent. I find it nice to have time for all the non-work related things: this board, taxes, googling about sleep training, socializing with adults, and playing the "how much can I pump in one session" game. In all reality, it is nice to get some time away, it makes me appreciate LO even more. AND I actually have found that in the past 2.5 weeks I have been working (albeit part time) my house is cleaner, more dishes get done and more laundry gets folded and out away. It's like the less time you have the better you get at managing it.

My list:
1. Went on a two hour spring cleaning spree, that means spring is coming right?
2. Planning a V-day get away to our camper in Tenn. I am sooo excited to get away!
3. Since going back to work I am loosing weight like crazy, no time to sit around and munch.
4. I started Fenugreek, my body stinks but that stuff works!
5. MIL is coming back in town for another "help-visit". I am laying some ground rules this time! She will only be in town for 3 days until we leave to go out of town and I will be working so she will be forced to get up I guess.
6. I started working on taxes, any advice for filing jointly or filing married but separate. I make 3 times what DH makes and I am thinking it might help maximize our deductions.
7. I got a remote start installed last week. Best decision ever.
8. Can't wait for our GTG!

That is all I got...

[ladytiffany24]

narbuckle01 Yes! Agreed. While it was incredibly difficult (and still is at times) leaving DD with someone else, it's definitely freeing in some ways. And gives me more time for this board. And many of the other things you've mentioned!

#2. Jealous! Although, my mom will be in town for V-Day weekend so we'll at least get a night out.
#4. YES! Glad it seems to be working for you.
#5. Oh boy. Good luck!
#6. I got nothin. DH handles that stuff for us.
#8. Me too!

[narbuckle01]

Amending my list, well actually adding to it:
9. My hair is falling out like crazy!!! OMG what do I do?

[sstwinklinglites]

Feb 3, 2015 16:08:03 GMT -5 narbuckle01 said:

Amending my list, well actually adding to it:
9. My hair is falling out like crazy!!! OMG what do I do?

Nothing. It's a PP right of passage. It'll stop in a few months.

[vlagroupie]

Feb 3, 2015 16:08:03 GMT -5 narbuckle01 said:

Amending my list, well actually adding to it:
9. My hair is falling out like crazy!!! OMG what do I do?

No!!! So sorry this sucks big time! I don't think there is anything to do but deal with it. I'm dealing with the aftermath of regrowth now at almost 10 months pp. My SIL is a hair dresser and said it will probably grow back in right before I'm ready to have another baby. I've heard some people take biotin for their hair don't know what affect it has on BFing so would probably stay away.

[mominthemaking14]

Feb 3, 2015 16:08:03 GMT -5 narbuckle01 said:

Amending my list, well actually adding to it:
9. My hair is falling out like crazy!!! OMG what do I do?

OMG I didn't know this happens. Eekk. Sorry to hear this is happening. The joys of motherhood.

[mominthemaking14]

Feb 3, 2015 14:51:08 GMT -5 narbuckle01 said:

mominthemaking14 going back to work is really, really nice to an extent. I find it nice to have time for all the non-work related things: this board, taxes, googling about sleep training, socializing with adults, and playing the "how much can I pump in one session" game. In all reality, it is nice to get some time away, it makes me appreciate LO even more. AND I actually have found that in the past 2.5 weeks I have been working (albeit part time) my house is cleaner, more dishes get done and more laundry gets folded and out away. It's like the less time you have the better you get at managing it.

My list:
1. Went on a two hour spring cleaning spree, that means spring is coming right?
2. Planning a V-day get away to our camper in Tenn. I am sooo excited to get away!
3. Since going back to work I am loosing weight like crazy, no time to sit around and munch.
4. I started Fenugreek, my body stinks but that stuff works!
5. MIL is coming back in town for another "help-visit". I am laying some ground rules this time! She will only be in town for 3 days until we leave to go out of town and I will be working so she will be forced to get up I guess.
6. I started working on taxes, any advice for filing jointly or filing married but separate. I make 3 times what DH makes and I am thinking it might help maximize our deductions.
7. I got a remote start installed last week. Best decision ever.
8. Can't wait for our GTG!

That is all I got...

5. Hopefully with guidelines you won't get annoyed unplug the TV and hide the "good" stuff lol. :thumbup:

[mrscatfarmer13]

1. I read through everyone's lists, but can't remember anything I was going to say about them.
2. My brain is mush tonight.
3. I'm excited for our g2g Saturday and the 28th.
4. Would anyone care to explain how someone (myself) who usually doesn't have much going on has managed to have every weekend of the shortest month of the year jam packed.
5. H heard back from the recruiter today about going back to his old job. Things are looking up and the recruiter even said he was going to try to bump the salary up to what H makes at his current job. We were anticipating a pay cut, which is fine because time>money, so if they are able to match his current salary that would be awesome.
6. I'm considering talking to H about holding of on celebrating my birthday (11th) an Vday until March because of #4 and #5. I just think it will be a wiser decision to hold off until we know where we will be financially and I'll be able to enjoy it more because I won't be stretched as thin.
7. I'm almost caught up on laundry. SO. MUCH. LAUNDRY.
8. AW: M said thank you when I handed him a fruit bar for snack. I thought it was a fluke, but then when H gave him something a little later he said it again. #parentwin
9. I can't decide which dress to buy for a bachelorette party.
10. I'm making a new thread about #9 to ask for opinions.