Happy Monday ladies!! I am up way to early because my husband is a jerk who needs his lunch made today. B slept like crap last night and I am exhausted. I will need all the coffee today. We have no plans for today, it's -30 Celsius so we are staying home. I got used to having nice weather so this is a shock!
You know what's fun? Carrying a trifold presentation board on a train & then another 1/2 mile to school. I just don't understand why K-2 teachers have to create a science project for the science fair. Why can't it just be a competition between the 3-5 grade students? Ugh. I'm whiney.
I hope everyone has a good day & that I get over this whine.
We had a rough night; LO woke up at 2 and woke up again after I nursed and rocked her for over a half hour. H got up to tend to her and wound up letting her cry because there wasn't anything wrong with her. It was pretty terrible, though.
I'm working today and then I have to deal with my mom when I pick up LO this evening. Fun stuff!
@hazeldublin, that's great news! I was thinking of you around 2:45 wondering if it was time for your appointment yet.
stinybean, I have no words for your science project. I have many eye rolls for it though.
I've been letting O fuss through his first wake up. My thinking is if he can soothe himself in the swing then the crib transition will be better? I like to grasp at straws. Currently nursing then it's off to work. Only 3 1/2 weeks until spring break. Not that I'm counting.
@wwprestige, my first pp AF was awful too. Lots of chocolate is a medical necessity right now, I think.
We had a good night. I probably shouldn't say so as it'll definitely be a one off now, but it was great! Asleep by nine; up with a nightmare at ten; but then up at 2.20 and six only. I managed to persuade her to doze for a bit longer at six because I wasn't ready to start the day!
Our usual Monday class was cancelled, so we met up with friends. Swimming this afternoon, then I'm taking L to the doctor about her persistent cough.
Hope as many people as possible have as good a day as possible.
Post by heartofglass on Feb 29, 2016 7:47:44 GMT -5
Well we signed papers with the realtor yesterday and are officially listing our house today, so I guess I need to tell work that I could be moving soon. Really not looking forward to this at all, especially since I have no idea when I would be leaving work because it all depends on when we sell our house. I'm really hoping my boss doesn't go ahead and let me go before we sell the house because I need the money until we do. I am overly stressed about this and I'm getting anxious just thinking about talking to my office manager because I over think and worry too much about everything.
I'm sorry for the rough nights with babies! They have to get better sometime, right? At least that's what I'm holding on to! heartofglass I hope that your house sells quickly and hopefully telling work goes well!
So happy you got good news today, @hazeldublin! Hopefully the rest of first tri passes quickly and uneventfully for you
We're also in the up (seemingly) all night club this morning - DS had a cough alllllll night long, which I'm guessing/hoping is just the last of his head cold he had all weekend, but it involved me spending about two hours in rocking recliner in his nursery to try to get him settled back to sleep. This morning when I asked H if he was able to get some ok sleep after DS settled, he was like, "when? I don't know - I didn't sleep that great" Seriously. He knew very well I went in there with the intention of staying a while to get him back to sleep - is it that hard to just say thank you? Especially when the day before when he woke up at 6 am with a stuffy nose I went in and rocked him back to sleep so DH could sleep in a little? Ugh. Sorry for the rant - it feels better now that that's out though. The good news is DS still woke up smiley and happy even though he's still a coughing fool. So I'm trying to take a page out of his book and be happy and productive - just as soon as I finish my coffee.
Also, random question - I've heard of putting baby Vick's on their feet when they have a cold, has anyone tried this to help a cough? Like I mentioned in my novel, I'm fairly certain it's just the last of the congestion from a minor head cold this weekend, but it's still pitiful to hear, and certainly not helping sleep. And yes, we have a humidifier in his room. He also had a super steamy bath before bed last night, but the cough got especially bad around midnight - 2 a.m., which is why I'm wondering if there's anything else that could help.
Today is the last day of the Learn to Skate program. So happy for my little guy who is the only kid under 3 who stuck out the whole 12 weeks lol! He loves the rink! And my last day being with the other little kids!
mbjune13 positive thoughts, this could be the last day like this all winter!!
Post by holliberry28 on Feb 29, 2016 8:25:23 GMT -5
Good Morning.
Congrats @hazeldublin! So happy for you.
+1 for not telling anything to your boss until you have a more certain move date set heartofglass.
Pretty sure that M waved bye today intentionally. We modeled it a few times when I was leaving, and he seemed to imitate me a few times. Or not. We'll see but it was cute.
Post by billyhorrible on Feb 29, 2016 8:27:31 GMT -5
stinybean - that's ridiculous. Isn't it a student fair? It's almost as if they're implying the lower grade teachers are only as smart as the upper grade students.
jillywilly - I've heard of it. We tried it with LBB and it never made a difference.
@hazeldublin, I'm so happy for the positive report!!
heartofglass, I agree with @imapenguin, you really only have to give them 2 weeks, but I understand wanting them to have enough time to find a replacement. At the same time, their problem, not yours.
V has been in a mood recently. We have been having several wake ups at our house too, but most of the time, she falls back asleep on her own. I'm chalking it up to teething, growing....whatever else is in " leap."
Today, the agenda is to start packing for our trip on Wed morning, work out and run some errands. I'm going to need all the positive vibes for Wed morning, which is my solo flight with V. Hopefully her fussiness takes a break, or else mama might need a mimosa that morning.
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Feb 29, 2016 8:29:01 GMT -5
Forgot to change my password for work before I left last week and now it won't let me log in to make a new one. Guess that means I'll TCF until the boss lady gets here. What a good start to a Monday;)
Well we signed papers with the realtor yesterday and are officially listing our house today, so I guess I need to tell work that I could be moving soon. Really not looking forward to this at all, especially since I have no idea when I would be leaving work because it all depends on when we sell our house. I'm really hoping my boss doesn't go ahead and let me go before we sell the house because I need the money until we do. I am overly stressed about this and I'm getting anxious just thinking about talking to my office manager because I over think and worry too much about everything.
Happy to hear your good news @hazeldublin
I wouldn't even tell them. You're only required to give them 2 weeks notice, and once you're under contract for your house it will take at least 30 days to get to closing!
Also, random question - I've heard of putting baby Vick's on their feet when they have a cold, has anyone tried this to help a cough? Like I mentioned in my novel, I'm fairly certain it's just the last of the congestion from a minor head cold this weekend, but it's still pitiful to hear, and certainly not helping sleep. And yes, we have a humidifier in his room. He also had a super steamy bath before bed last night, but the cough got especially bad around midnight - 2 a.m., which is why I'm wondering if there's anything else that could help.
I did this yesterday! I think it helped DD loosen up her cough. And can someone remind me why they were crazy about actually putting it on their chests? I remember reading a reason but now I can't find it.
Post by pghtruelove on Feb 29, 2016 8:36:16 GMT -5
@hazeldublin congrats!!!!
Sorry to all the babies not sleeping well! We are usually in that group but for some wonderful reason last night Jules only woke up once. We are heading back to Pittsburgh today and I finally get to go to my new dermatologist. I've been waiting over 2 months to get in and my Psoriasis is out of control. Also going to do some shopping today for spring clothes since we are going to Charleston next week ☺️ Hope everyone is having a happy leap day!
Post by billyhorrible on Feb 29, 2016 8:37:03 GMT -5
LBB got his first tooth Friday. No unusual symptoms. We thought "yeah! This kid is a teething dream." Turns out he was waiting on tooth 2 to exhibit any signs. Since Friday he's been feverish, had teething poops, can't be put down for bed, and up every hour.
On the plus, even wearing him all weekend I managed to make orange muffins, chocolate turtle cookies, stuffed zucchini, avocado soup, strawberry soup, chicken soup, Cuban chicken, roast beef with cornbread stuffing, green beans, pineapple kugel, chickpea salad sandwiches, and steak sandwiches.
Post by musicfrk2002 on Feb 29, 2016 8:51:15 GMT -5
Good morning!
Trying to stay in a positive mood this week. Last week was pretty rough between medical bills and work. Also I think I may be experiencing some mild PPD. I've got some resources through work to use before finding a counselor through insurance, I just have to make the call, which is the hardest part.
We're meeting some friends at panera in a couple hours. Nothing else planned for today yet.
We had some pretty nice weather this weekend, but I ended up inside for most of it unfortunately. I worked 6.5 hours of overtime saturday, then Sunday was spent cleaning/napping. We did make it out to the mall last night to get my ring checked, then stopped at the food court for dinner.
I put in for a job change at work. I'm hoping I get it, but at the same time hope I don't. Pros: It's working in the office/customer service instead of in the warehouse loading trucks. Over $2 hour pay raise, full time hours roughly 1 to 9 pm. Cons: It's at a different location, so it would be just over an hour drive each way, roughly 50 miles. It's Tuesday through Saturday instead of monday through friday, so that leaves Sunday and Monday night after H gets home from work for family time.
V was up for what felt like the entire night last night. I noticed that I was starting to get really frustrated and angry with him for being asleep but not letting me put him in the crib so that I could sleep. I don't love being up all night, but I never feel like this on the weekends. It's only because I have to work today, had to be up at a certain time, have to deal with my students who have been having a rough time lately, and knowing that one of my paraprofessionals is out for six weeks so I have to train the sub to do her job. I hate so, so much that my job causes my frustration toward my kid.
+1. It is the worst feeling. I know I would want her to sleep even if I didn't have to get up and work, but it definitely adds to the middle of the night frustration.
That's awesome news, @hazeldublin!
billyhorrible Gimme chocolate turtle cookies right now.
I had more to say, but can't remember the tags and now I have to go to the morning meeting, which should be a shitstorm of awful things that happened this weekend. Mondays, man.
One last thought and this should probs go in the private board thread, but I think it would be way more fun to openly debate membership to the private board.
Sorry to all of the ladies having rough nights and mornings.
LO definitely has a cold. It sucks but I'm so glad we got so lucky for his first eight months. We're just going to hide out today and hopefully get lots of cuddles and sleeps.
@hazeldublin congratulations! I'm so glad your appointment went well! Count down until your first ultrasound
billyhorrible can I come stay with you? I'm starrrrrrrving!
heartofglass I agree that you shouldn't say anything until you absolutely have to.
Daycare is closed today so I'm home with O. My H left today and won't be home until late Thursday. I'm already stressing about being here alone and doing everything on my own.
O is crawling all over the place this morning. I need to go suck her nose out because she is currently blowing snot bubbles lol.
Post by heartofglass on Feb 29, 2016 9:37:23 GMT -5
I don't have any reason to give them early notice besides just wanting to give them plenty of time to find a replacement and having a good work relationship with everyone. Now my other office will only be getting two weeks, I do not have any extra love for them. But, I think I will atleast wait until the house goes under contract to tell them, that way I can avoid the awkwardness a little longer. Thanks y'all
And add me to the poor night of sleep. A has been letting me out him back down after his MOTNfeedings all weekend, but of course last night he flip flopped between wanting to be held and not wanting to. He stays asleep but arches his back and flops his head all over.
holliberry28 we're working on waving too, it's hit or miss here
V was up for what felt like the entire night last night. I noticed that I was starting to get really frustrated and angry with him for being asleep but not letting me put him in the crib so that I could sleep. I don't love being up all night, but I never feel like this on the weekends. It's only because I have to work today, had to be up at a certain time, have to deal with my students who have been having a rough time lately, and knowing that one of my paraprofessionals is out for six weeks so I have to train the sub to do her job. I hate so, so much that my job causes my frustration toward my kid.
Sorry budders you're not alone. I feel the same way when A doesn't sleep good on work nights.
heartofglass, +whatever to not giving them notice yet.
budders, sorry about the job stress. I hope this week goes better than you're anticipating.
DS slept like crap again lastnight. DH just called and said he just woke up, though, so he got a pretty good stretch of sleep. S is back at school today after being out all last week with HFM and ear infection. She was all smiles for her teachers, so that made me feel good.
My BIL is being a major jerk, but I'm going to save a WWYD thread until the sub-board is active.
I stopped and got Starbucks to make myself feel better.
musicfrk2002 that's rough. Sounds like you have a lot going on. If you feel like you may be struggling with some PPD, I think you should make the call. I know it is the hardest part, but I think you will be glad you did. With help, it can only get better from here. Hugs.
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