Ambiguous statement about how sleep went last night. I feel mostly rested today after telling O that the 9 month sleep regression can suck it around 1am? He actually stayed in his crib all night...inside of his swing insert? He just likes being side of a fluffy setting. He doesn't roll or really move in his sleep so I know he's safe. Any suggestions for what I can do for him? A pillow? I don't think a flat one will make him happy.
Still spring break for me. Yesterday O and I went to lunch with one of my colleagues from last year. Today we're going to lunch with 2 of my best friends from my first job. One of them is due with a little boy at the end of May! I'm excited for her but want to give her all the advice that no one gave me prior to O being born.
What do you lovely ladies have happening today? Kristykristyleelee, how's the packing/moving going?
Post by pghtruelove on Mar 30, 2016 7:32:38 GMT -5
Was super excited SO took the baby and let me sleep in, 10 mins into my wonderful sleep, my dog pooped all over the bedroom.... So now I'm up.
We have J's 9 month appt today! Also going to start going through my storage units to figure out what we want to move into the new house and what not. What do you do with old furniture that you don't wait anymore?
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Mar 30, 2016 7:36:25 GMT -5
pghtruelove when you figure it out let me know, I have a few things in the basement I want to get rid of! I also have some wedding related things- tablecloths/cloth napkins/crinoline slip that I need to figure out how to get rid of. Maybe I'll try looking into a secondhand wedding site? Do those exist?
I am finally able to post. With sickness, which the chest infection was passed on to me and lots of company over the weekend, I had no time for anything. We have absolutely nothing planned for today. I do need to go grocery shopping but the weather is nice so we might just play outside for a while. Hope everyone has a great day!
Good morning! We have our 9 month appointment exactly at 9 months today! It's actually in about 45 minutes and I'm trying to squeeze in a quick nap for DD before we leave. It's supposed to be in the upper 50s today so I'm looking forward to getting outside!
jessila I have no pillow suggestions, but hooray for a pretty good night of sleep!
pghtruelove and mrsmonogrammed You can call goodwill/habitat for humanity/Salvation Army - that's what we did with furniture, large amounts of clothes etc that we were looking to donate. And they will even pick it up! You just have to call them in advance and schedule a date!
Bluedaisy I love Costco! It's probably my favorite grocery/home/everything in one place (not sure how to categorize it) store! I always look forward to going even if it's just to walk around.
pghtruelove, you could also donate it to Goodwill then write it off on your taxes next year. There are also consignment shops for furniture, although they are selective about what they take. Whatever works best for you.
pghtruelove the construction junction people take a lot of used furniture!
LO fought us mightily on sleep last night and I was so frustrated I put her down in her crib and had to walk away. So then she slept for 6.5 hours, woke up & nursed quickly, & slept for 2.5 more hours. She was acting sleepy at her normal bedtime, but this was the third night this week she fought it. I'm wondering if true blackout shades in her room would help? She's still up between 5:30-6 no matter when she goes to sleep.
Post by prettymama36 on Mar 30, 2016 8:42:50 GMT -5
carrots congratulations!!! That's great news! I haven't decided what to do today. I want to take advantage of having fun with the kids on spring break, but it's not super nice out. We are all sick of the "indoor" stuff by now.
jessila, we have this in the crib for DS: www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2401848&cp=&parentPage=search It's not really "fluffy," but it does help get him elevated a bit at least (to start - he's all over the crib at night). We put it under the crib sheet so there's not really any safety concern for us. When we transitioned from the rock 'n play, we also tried towels rolled under the sheet because I heard that worked well for some babies... it didn't for mine, but maybe it would for yours?
As for us... nothing exciting. Sleep was not awesome, but not horrible, now I'm at work trying to find my motivation.
V was up all night last night coughing. I don't know what to do for him; I know there's nothing the doctor can/will do and I just feel so bad for him. I'm also still not over the virus, so being up all night has just totally run me down and worn me out. I'm so tired of this cycle of sickness and sleeplessness and feel so helpless about how to fix it.
I'm sure you've tried most everything, but have you done baby Vick's on his feet? We tried that last time DS had a cough, and it helped waaaay more then the traditional warm bath/humidifier combo we had been doing (although, obviously we still ran the humidifier in conjunction). Hope he gets over this cough quickly. I keep hoping that once the weather finally makes the real turn for the better, the sick cycle finally takes a rest in our house, hope it'll do the same for you!
Kristykristyleelee good luck with the move and congrats on finally having adoption day! I know this has been a long time coming for the three of you
carrots very happy and a little jealous of your soon to be part time status, that would be the dream for me! Hugs to you budders, I'm sorry V just can't seem to get healthy and break this cycle of sickness.
Anyone else's kid eat all the time? I nursed E for close to an hour last night before bed (usually only takes 20 mins) and he still seemed like he was hungry for more. I put him in his crib and gave him a bottle. He finally went to sleep, but woke up 3 additional times during the night. I tried everything from bouncing, singing, rocking but he just wanted to eat eat eat. Two additional bottles over the course of the night and he finally seemed content. Did I miss that there's a growth spurt happening here?
V was up all night last night coughing. I don't know what to do for him; I know there's nothing the doctor can/will do and I just feel so bad for him. I'm also still not over the virus, so being up all night has just totally run me down and worn me out. I'm so tired of this cycle of sickness and sleeplessness and feel so helpless about how to fix it.
Have you tried Vicks on his feet? When C had his cold I would slather his feet in baby Vicks and put socks over it. Seemed to help. ETA: I see jillywilly already mentioned this.
Was super excited SO took the baby and let me sleep in, 10 mins into my wonderful sleep, my dog pooped all over the bedroom.... So now I'm up.
We have J's 9 month appt today! Also going to start going through my storage units to figure out what we want to move into the new house and what not. What do you do with old furniture that you don't wait anymore?
Put it on the curb...because we're classy. Or sell it/give it away on Craigslist. People love cheap/free furniture.
Ha! We donate stuff to the "alley gods" all the time. It is the craziest thing. We'll set it out there, close the back gate, and no joke, within 30 minutes, it's gone. Every time!
If you're on FB, you know what's been going on with me. For those who aren't on FB, here is the readers digest version:
I've spent the last 3 weekends in the hospital with loved ones for various reasons.
Husband - Kidney stones Mom - Heart attack Husband - Kidney stones with a blockage
I had to cancel Easter because I just couldn't do it. I have had no time in the past 3 weeks to clean or shop for normal food, let alone holiday food. I thought I was ok with canceling Easter, but then, when I started seeing everyones pictures it made me really sad. I am contemplating hosting a belated Easter either this weekend or next. But I am also still SOOOO tired.
2 days ago C napped for 6 hours at daycare and then slept for almost 14 hours straight that night. Yesterday she refused to nap at all during the day and then was a total nightmare to put to bed. I eventually just laid on the floor of her nursery with my hand reaching up into her crib to hold her hand. It was the only thing that kept her from crying so hard she would get sick. And then she was up twice in the middle of the night.
That is all. At work today. When I get off, I think I'm going to leave C with my DH and take my mom to get our nails done. I think we could both use the pick me up.
Post by periwinkledaydreams on Mar 30, 2016 9:38:05 GMT -5
Seriously put your furniture on craigslist or a resale website.. thats how I buy all my furniture, and some people sell (and people actually buy it) really nice stuff for a whole lot of money, all the way down to thing that are waaaay too ued to be bekng sold for money. If its decent, I say sell it, if its crap just put it to the curb. Most cities you're supposed to call and tell them you're doing it so they'll know to pick up larger items but anytime Ive done this they go way before the city gets there anyway.
Post by pghtruelove on Mar 30, 2016 9:40:31 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the advice. I am going to try and sell it first before donating it because it is all really good quality stuff. Hopefully we can get some decent money for it!
We are planning a baby shower for one of my coworkers and his wife at the end of April. One coworker wants to make him a quilt and have everyone in the office decorate a square. It sounds thoughtful, but I am kind of worried about what it is going to look like and its not the kind of thing I can imagine them actually using or displaying somewhere, but maybe that is just my opinion. Thoughts?
ETA: The actual construction of the quilt itself I would not be worried about, because there is an office expert.
Well, I just got a call from H who is with both kids. He took them to Toys R Us and bought DS a new toy. Then he went to Trader Joes and started doing some shopping, when DS took off running around the store. When H finally caught him, he scooped him up and DS started screaming bloody murder. H lost his patience, left the store without buying anything and threw the new toy in the trash in the parking lot. Ohhhhh boy. It sucks so bad being stuck at work during something like this. I could hear DS crying in the back of the car and my heart is breaking for him but I also understand H's frustration because I've been there a million times too.
Post by heartofglass on Mar 30, 2016 10:29:33 GMT -5
Running errands today after A wakes up from his nap. We might go by Once Upon A Child and pick up some tshirt and shorts. I like the fact that onesies stay tucked in but it's too much of a struggle to get them buttoned up now.
Oh and I finally finished A's sensory board, not that he seems all to interested in anything on it beyond the springy door stopper....
. No point of this post since my pictures won't upload
I have an iPhone, not sure if you do. Make your post in tapatalk and add the pic. Then try to post. When it gives you the error message hit cancel and save the draft. Then just try to reply again and use the saved draft. Hit reply and it should post without doing anything else. It seems to have worked for me.
We are planning a baby shower for one of my coworkers and his wife at the end of April. One coworker wants to make him a quilt and have everyone in the office decorate a square. It sounds thoughtful, but I am kind of worried about what it is going to look like and its not the kind of thing I can imagine them actually using or displaying somewhere, but maybe that is just my opinion. Thoughts?
ETA: The actual construction of the quilt itself I would not be worried about, because there is an office expert.
How will the squares be decorated, like with fabric pens? If so, I can't imagine it being the prettiest thing ever. I'm inclined to think they would appreciate it but it would probably end up on a closet shelf.
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