Monday Monday Randoms

[penguin129]

Happy Monday! I hope everyone has a great first day to the new week

I can't believe there are 21 days left until we move. We went to our house yesterday and it is totally empty and all cleaned out. I barely have anything packed because I have nowhere to put packed boxes. I'm thankful we have 1 1/2 months to get  everything out of our townhouse and into the new house. Does anyone have any packing tips?

[becole]

Good morning. My only advice would be to not move anything you don't want AND need. Do all the goodwill and trash pile sorting as things are being packed so you're only moving what you will use. Also label all your boxes and contents. And pack a suitcase like you are going on a trip with everything you will need the first week in your new home- socks, undies, toothbrush, work clothes, gym clothes- whatever. That way you can live out of the suitcase an entire week before having to worry about everything being put away. If you have kids, pack them a suitcase as well with all those necessities including favorite toys.

[penguin129]

becole Thanks for the tips I was thinking of doing that. We're still trying to figure out when we will stay at the new house permanently. I think the second day we have the keys we will be painting so we might not move anything into the house until day 3. I definitely want to have a sleep over the first night we have the keys with just air mattresses and sleeping bags. I was thinking of moving some of DD's toys with us the first day so she has stuff to play with.

[dke2010]

My moving advice would be get everything painted and cleaned before bringing your stuff. When we bought our first house, we were so excited and couldn't wait to move in even though we didn't need to be out of the old place. We only painted a couple of rooms before bringing our stuff over. Then I spent the entire next summer moving all of our furniture around to paint the rest of the house. It was a huge hassle that could have been avoided.
Also, I set up DD's room first so she would feel at home. It was painted the same color as her old bedroom and had the same furniture.

[penguin129]

DD is currently sleeping in our room due to being on the second floor. I want to start her off in her own room in the new house. She will have the same bedding and toys. Right now there are no toys in our room because the space we are sleeping only has enough room for the beds. I'm a little nervous about moving her to her own room, but excited too because I'll have our room back, at least until baby 2 comes.

[kaliRN]

Hey ladies! Casa del puka seems to continue today. I think it's pretty official DH has norovirus. So I'm spraying all the things with Lysol and using a ton of purell. So far so good- I haven't gotten sick yet!!!

penguin129 I totally agree with PP on the painting before moving. Also from a pregnant point of view I wouldn't do too much- I would make everyone else carry the boxes. I only say this because if for some reason you spotted afterwards or worse had a loss, you wouldn't want to look back and wonder if that's what did it. I seriously doubt lifting boxes would be a big deal but I know I would blame myself. I'm all about self preservation at the moment.

[WittyLittle]

I hate moving. I've done it 27 times in my life so far (my dad's work and later uni/settling)... and I hate each move more...
My advice is:

- label. You can never over-label. Monica the shit out of those boxes. Make a seperate box full of stuff you can imagine needing in the next few weeks and put a big ugly florescent sticker on it. One time I even made a list of what was round about in each box and numbered them so that people knew which room to take them to and I could find everything super easily. That was amazing.
-Stuff the inside of coffee mugs, vases etc with socks and underwear. cheaper and more protecting than packing paper.
- Pack heavy stuff on the bottom and fill the top with something like a sweater, blanket or stuffed animal (you can tidy those into designated boxes when you start unpacking)

Good luck moving!!!

[britta]

penguin129 so excited for you and the new house!

Definetly +1 to moving only what you absolutely need. We made that mistake when we bought our first house 4 years ago. There's literally stuff that has never made it out of boxes. -.- Be very selective, if you haven't worn/used it in the last 6 months, get rid of it!

[dke2010]

Feb 22, 2016 8:22:58 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

DD is currently sleeping in our room due to being on the second floor. I want to start her off in her own room in the new house. She will have the same bedding and toys. Right now there are no toys in our room because the space we are sleeping only has enough room for the beds. I'm a little nervous about moving her to her own room, but excited too because I'll have our room back, at least until baby 2 comes.

That's probably a good idea, but may be a rough transition at first. If she continues to want to come to your room, you'll have to be consistent. We had to get a doorknob cover for DD's room because she would get up in the middle of the night and get into things without us realizing she was awake. We were worried she might hurt herself. Now she just knocks on her door and we open it right away. FX it goes smoothly!

[k2tog]

The last time we moved, we didn't have a lot of stuff yet, so I don't really have much in the way of advice. I'm really not looking forward to packing and moving the next time we do and it's likely to happen sometime in the next couple years.

We are headed back home from my parents today. It's been a good visit, but I am ready to be not around these people anymore.

[macaronmama]

I used painters tape on all our furniture to write on which room it needed to be moved into (ex: smallest bedroom, left at the top of the stairs) - it was easy to write on, it's blue so it stands out, and it's super gentle to remove. I also did this with our boxes because it was easier to look for blue than figure out where the contents were written on the box.

We didn't have as much stuff when we moved from an apartment to a house, and our friends all helped us. If you are packing the truck yourself - IF POSSIBLE, because something you gotta just pack it like tetris - try to pack just inside the door in the back to the stuff furthest away from your entrance in the front. That way nothing junks up your path as you are unpacking the truck.

[penguin129]

dke2010 I'm thinking of either putting a baby gate in front of her door or at the end of the hallway where the bedrooms are that way if she gets out it would only be to come to our room or the bathroom (once she is trained). I know the transition will be rough and take some time.

[WittyLittle]

ohhhhhhhhhhh kaliRN, I feel for you!!! I hope you stay clear!

[penguin129]

Thanks everyone! I feel like I should have more done in the way of packing with just 3 weeks left. It is just hard to figure out where to store boxes in the meantime. We definitely have more than when we moved 2 years ago and now we have a toddler in tow. I was pregnant with DD the last time we moved.

[penguin129]

kaliRN Sorry your H is still sick. FX you don't get what your H has. I am only going to move the light boxes I packed (they are just bulk diaper boxes). I'm going to let H handle the rest

[macaronmama]

kaliRN, Oh man, I am so sorry. My husband had that two years ago. Try to keep those liquids in him if you can - DH got so dehydrated in the middle of the night I nearly had to call an ambulance for him. Use a mask and gloves! I did that and luckily did not get sick (also slept on an air mattress instead of next to him).


Apparently taking off Friday was a bad idea - everyone tried to contact me on Friday at work - my boss, his boss, the Office of Counsel, the Dean of Students. I am flipping out about getting back to them all and I have to leave to go to another offsite campus for the rest of the day to present and do consultations. Tomorrow I'm going to be swamped, and I am already coming in late because I have to get some cavities filled.

Is it Saturday yet?

[jwinct]

Good morning.

penguin129- Your move is coming up quickly! Exciting! I hate packing and moving so much, but it's always worth it in the end. My kids have never slept in our room, but when they transitions to a toddler bed, we put a baby gate in their doorway. It worked great! Good luck with the transition.

kaliRN - Oh no - I hope he's feeling better soon and that you don't get it!


My shoulder is killing me today. I thought it was getting better yesterday, but sleeping on my shitty mattress last night re-aggravated it. The memory foam mattress topper I ordered hasn't even shipped yet. I'm now wishing I'd paid the $65 for the most expedited shipping rate they offer. **cries** I ended up sleeping on a recliner in my living room Saturday night for a few hours. I am tired all the time and I think DH is taking it personally, which irritates me.

[penguin129]

jwinct I hope they get it together and ship your mattress topper ASAP. Sorry you aren't getting good sleep. Your H should understand.

[penguin129]

@holachica I love that method of moving!!!! We are probably going to end up doing something similar

[ellabee]

+1 to painting and purging before moving. Yay for a new house penguin129! We just moved in Oct and DD did great. She was in her own room in our old place, but besides for a little clingyness at bedtime after the move, she was just fine. Good luck!

Nothing much for me just ::sigh:: Monday...

[jcrewgirl]

@kitchen, I'm jealous. Still looking for Spring over here.

[piccyami]

kaliRN, I hope you can keep from getting it! Hope he feels better soon.

penguin129, When we moved last, we used colored index cards on boxes and furniture. Each room in the new house had a different color and made it easier for other people to put things where they went. It was also easier to label because you weren't writing on the side of the box. I also kind of scheduled myself for packing. I planned to do a room a week (we were crammed in a tiny 2 bedroom apartment with 1/2 the floor space we had had before) before the move. I was a little behind by the end, but it wasn't that bad.

Morning sickness hit this morning. I haven't thrown up in 11 years.

[dke2010]

Feb 22, 2016 9:11:14 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

dke2010 I'm thinking of either putting a baby gate in front of her door or at the end of the hallway where the bedrooms are that way if she gets out it would only be to come to our room or the bathroom (once she is trained). I know the transition will be rough and take some time.

Great idea! I wish that setup would work in our house. We're going to have to rethink things soon because DD will be starting to potty train at night and she'll need easy access to the bathroom.

[WittyLittle]

Feb 22, 2016 10:43:33 GMT -5 piccyami said:

kaliRN , I hope you can keep from getting it! Hope he feels better soon.

penguin129 , When we moved last, we used colored index cards on boxes and furniture. Each room in the new house had a different color and made it easier for other people to put things where they went. It was also easier to label because you weren't writing on the side of the box. I also kind of scheduled myself for packing. I planned to do a room a week (we were crammed in a tiny 2 bedroom apartment with 1/2 the floor space we had had before) before the move. I was a little behind by the end, but it wasn't that bad.

Morning sickness hit this morning. I haven't thrown up in 11 years.

lovetit for the labelling rather than the morning sickness :/ I hope it's merciful on you!!!! 

[kaliRN]

Thank you all for the well wishes. DH went to urgent care for the sickness as well as an ear infection that he's had for 3 weeks without relief. He's a mess. I however am great so I'm counting my blessings! Lol

piccyami I'm so sorry ms hit today! Get some sea bands and some ginger and lots of fluids. I hope you feel better!!

[adouces06]

penguin129, good luck with the packing. That is never a fun task!
kaliRN, hope your DH gets better soon! For now, all the Lysol!!
@mamamacaron, sorry about the busy day(s) you have!!
jwinct, hope your shoulder gets better!
@holachica, you are better than me. I hope to get thank you notes done by the end of the week. I am glad your birthday party went well!

[adouces06]

I am feeling better today (thank god!). I forgot to take my Unisom 2 night ago, and I think that is what triggered MS all day yesterday. Still trying to go light on the food (chicken soup for lunch) just in case though.

Today DS1 turns one! Where did the last year go?! I was all teary eyed this morning just thinking about it. Then when he woke up, he looked like he grew another couple inches, and looks like a toddler.

I have an ultrasound today, and the nerves are in full force. Hopefully all looks good!

[k2tog]

adouces06 happy birthday to your DS! And good luck at your ultrasound!

[britta]

Good luck today adouces06!!

Hope your H is feeling better soon kaliRN!

@kitchen so jealous that you have spring already. We had a teaser over the weekend, but they're already talking about the next storm that's supposed to bring a possible 8+ inches of snow Wednesday into Thursday.

I just took the dog for a walk trying to enjoy the last of the sunshine and warmer temps for a few days. Now I feel like I need a nap. I have a call at 1 I need to be available for and then I just might indulge. Again. I napped yesterday too.

Edit to attempt to fix tag.

[smallpotato]

Good afternoon!

kaliRN, I hope your husband feels better soon, and I hope you don't get whatever he has.
penguin129, another vote for the paint before you move in. We closed on our house on a Wednesday, and moved everything in on Saturday. We spent Thursday and Friday painting (we had to have the house deep cleaned before we could start, which is a whole other story). We also had about 2 weeks to get everything out of our old place, so it wasn't too rushed.
Happy birthday to your LOs, @holachica and adouces06!
adouces06, fingers crossed for your ultrasound today.
dke2010, when we transitioned DS to his toddler bed, we tried a gate across his door. We call him Bam-Bam, because he knocks through things. We ended up having to use a doorknob cover, or he'd be running all over the house. He's not potty trained at all though, so it's not too big of a deal right now.
jwinct, boo to sore shoulders. I hope your mattress topper comes soon. Did your girls like the aquarium yesterday?