I don't know if you ladies remember me discussing my nephews liver transplant last year. But we have had some worrying news, his transplant was needed because his body cant handle protein and it turns to ammonia and poisons his body. Today we got his annual check up results and his ammonia levels are high.
This could be the beginning of liver rejection. They are on their way to the hospital now, keeping everything crossed they can bring the levels down quickly.
Prayers for your nephew. Hopefully you guys get some good news.
I'm so mad at my dog. I just discovered she's been chewing the wooden rocking horse that was gifted to DD as an infant by her Great-Grandparents. I'm trying to see the lighter side by saying it adds character but she chewed the handle bar and it's ragged and sharp, same with the bar you put your feet on, the bottom of the tail has been chewed off and part of the nose. I'm so angry I can't even look at her, I banished her to the basement for now. She has toys and chew bones, she's on anxiety medication too. There is no reason for her to do this also she's 13, way last puppy behavior. I'm just so irritated at her.
I feel for you. My 11 yo dog pees on everything all the time and sneakily. Hopefully you can get it fixed.
Unicorn moms: I need diaper suggestions. If DD decides to sleep through a MOTN feeding, I don't change her diaper. But by 5 am, she's peed through everything.
At least she woke up happy about it this morning.
I've just come to accept this. However, as PP's have suggested, a bigger diaper might be the key.
I'm having a feel-sorry-for-myself-and-need-to-whine moment (sorry in advance for being a baby)- I have done all of the MOTN feedings/changing/etc. and put her to bed every single night since she was born. I also do drop off and pick up daily. I feel like DH has NO IDEA how much work this is and doesn't appreciate how much work I do, especially now that I'm back at work. I'm feeling resentful and a little bitter towards him, but truthfully, I don't think him helping with MOTN would actually be all that helpful since I BF and don't want to pump at night. But a little appreciation and some sweet words would go a hell of a long way right now. He also said that he feels like he needs his wife back...UMMM I'm sorry, dude, but I don't have much energy to dote on you when I am giving nonstop and getting little in return. GRRRRRRR! Okay, I feel bad even ranting like this since I rarely complain about him but it's cathartic to get it out. Sorry, again. Blurgh.
Talk to him. Seriously, if he's being needy, then he's just not understanding how you're feeling, and if you're in mommy-mode getting shit done, then he'll probably never know because I'm certain that to an observer, it looks like you've just got your shit together eventhough you're breaking a little on the inside.
Get some you time to recharge, and then have some us time too. Sometimes my H and I will be all snippy and easily frustrated with each other, and then it all goes away after we DTD and it dawns on me that we just needed that closeness.
I don't know if you ladies remember me discussing my nephews liver transplant last year. But we have had some worrying news, his transplant was needed because his body cant handle protein and it turns to ammonia and poisons his body. Today we got his annual check up results and his ammonia levels are high.
This could be the beginning of liver rejection. They are on their way to the hospital now, keeping everything crossed they can bring the levels down quickly.
I don't know if you ladies remember me discussing my nephews liver transplant last year. But we have had some worrying news, his transplant was needed because his body cant handle protein and it turns to ammonia and poisons his body. Today we got his annual check up results and his ammonia levels are high.
This could be the beginning of liver rejection. They are on their way to the hospital now, keeping everything crossed they can bring the levels down quickly.
I've never had anxiety until after I gave birth, and even now it's very rare, like once a month. But last night I got it pretty bad thinking about dd's stupid shots. It's seriously not a big deal and she was fine last time, she smiled after. But the thought of getting both her and ss out of the house by 8:15 (I know most of you working moms are probably laughing at me for that one). Then thinking about dd being in pain from shots on top of her teething and it just sounds like today is gonna suck. Anyways, DH let me talk it out over and over until I calmed down. He's been so sweet lately, and I was gonna bone him because I loved how he calmed me down, but he fell asleep. A little part of me was like, "score!!" Haha, won't tell him that though
Post by TheMooseIsLoose on Feb 5, 2015 10:31:45 GMT -5
BAM!! All caught up on the first 100+ posts!
I need caffeine....and groceries. The 6 year old was up and down at 2am for the weirdest can't sleep reasons, like "I have something in my sock and it's bugging me!".......take off the sock.
Anyways, I'm off to get the kid to school, then the grocery store and then a caramel macchiato from Starbucks.
Post by carriedaway19 on Feb 5, 2015 10:31:57 GMT -5
So I needed to send something to the siblings of one of my clients. I like to email this document to people and a lot of my clients ask that I do so to expedite the process. One of the sisters called this morning and bitched because, "Legal matters are not handled through email." I said, "Well I'm sorry you feel that way but your sister suggested that I send it that way so that we can get through this process faster and you can get your money. I'll get it in the mail today." She'll be the same person that complains because WHY IS THIS TAKING SO LONG. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. This day is off to a great start.
Thanks for all your T&P everyone. I am leaving for the hospital now, so I will update you if and when I get any news about my nephew. (and any news on whether his dad leaves the pub to visit him...)
Is there a way to feign meetings and at least get him to do the drop off and pick ups to see what that's like?
All the TPs to your DH. I hate hearing about these men that regress back to children once they enter fatherhood. I know it's common for relationships to shift a bit under the stress of a newborn, but it's give and take. Maybe if he appreciated you more then you'd be more likely to go out of your way to be his "wife" (is that code for sex?).
He's being a duck, and TPs to him, but is there anything you can do to give to him a little in an attempt to meet halfway? Maybe if he takes on more baby responsibility that will help?
All good suggestions and thank you for the support. It's challenging because I have a shorter workday due to his longer commute. I do think that I'm going to take some time for myself this weekend and leave him with LO. I just wish that I didn't have to even ask, ya know? Usually he's pretty great, but he has been SO DAMN NEEDY over the last couple of months and I just don't have the energy to deal with it. He is being a baby. I'm so happy for those of you who have supportive, unicorn husbands but sometimes it makes me feel a little depressed and jealous because I realize how alone I feel in this whole parenting thing.
I feel ya. I've started dream feeding, which was miraculously successful the first night, and has helped none at all the last two nights, meaning that I stay up late, and get up MOTN and get up early. I asked DH last night if his shift could be later since I'm getting up all damn night, and he was like "maybe." Then, when DS woke at 4, I asked if DH changed his diaper, and he said no. Sooo, DH got up 0 times and I got up 3. Not cool. DH isn't a bad dad or bad husband; he just doesn't get it. nicb13 gave me advice about a month back that moms just do more work, and while some people might disagree about that, and while I feel it shouldn't be the case, once I accepted that, it actually made me feel a little better. I am everything my baby really needs, and having DH help at all is a bonus. Don't get me wrong, I still expect him to help, but I can meet all my baby's needs, and that is really empowering.
So, I've got my flame retardant suit on, but I put a blanket on E during the night. It's tucked under the mattress and he can't pull it up any higher than his chest. He doesn't roll or move much during the night, so I'm not worried about it. I just couldn't imagine my newborn baby sleeping without a blanket! I freeze at night and he's so little!
My question is, since I know rolling and moving more will be coming soon, how do you keep your babies warm at night without blankets? He sleeps in fleece footie pajamas (I've never swaddled him). When I get him up in the mornings, his legs are always warm because of the blanket, but his arms and hands are like ice. We keep the house at 70 at night.
Unicorn moms: I need diaper suggestions. If DD decides to sleep through a MOTN feeding, I don't change her diaper. But by 5 am, she's peed through everything.
At least she woke up happy about it this morning.
No unicorns over here but I do try to skip MOTN diaper changes as they wake DD up. Luvs are really good at night. I try not to use them during the day because I hate the way they smell but I can't deny that they work at night.
I don't know if you ladies remember me discussing my nephews liver transplant last year. But we have had some worrying news, his transplant was needed because his body cant handle protein and it turns to ammonia and poisons his body. Today we got his annual check up results and his ammonia levels are high.
This could be the beginning of liver rejection. They are on their way to the hospital now, keeping everything crossed they can bring the levels down quickly.
Re: diapers -- DS had started peeing through swaddlers, too (see my earlier post). I may have to try something new based on all these suggestions.
I'm going to a training today instead of teaching, so I get to start later. Dropped DS off at usual time, and pumpkin spice pancakes are about to happen.
So, I've got my flame retardant suit on, but I put a blanket on E during the night. It's tucked under the mattress and he can't pull it up any higher than his chest. He doesn't roll or move much during the night, so I'm not worried about it. I just couldn't imagine my newborn baby sleeping without a blanket! I freeze at night and he's so little!
My question is, since I know rolling and moving more will be coming soon, how do you keep your babies warm at night without blankets? He sleeps in fleece footie pajamas (I've never swaddled him). When I get him up in the mornings, his legs are always warm because of the blanket, but his arms and hands are like ice. We keep the house at 70 at night.
Suggestions?
I was skeptical of the halo sacks because I've dropped about $100 on different swaddle sacks, but the halo is amazing! It's all I'll ever use. I actually really liked the swaddle me, but I didn't think it was warm enough, and the halo sack I have is fleece.
Eta: you can use the halo sack arms out if you don't swaddle, and they also make ones without the swaddle portion.
So, I've got my flame retardant suit on, but I put a blanket on E during the night. It's tucked under the mattress and he can't pull it up any higher than his chest. He doesn't roll or move much during the night, so I'm not worried about it. I just couldn't imagine my newborn baby sleeping without a blanket! I freeze at night and he's so little!
My question is, since I know rolling and moving more will be coming soon, how do you keep your babies warm at night without blankets? He sleeps in fleece footie pajamas (I've never swaddled him). When I get him up in the mornings, his legs are always warm because of the blanket, but his arms and hands are like ice. We keep the house at 70 at night.
Suggestions?
Baby hands are usually cold -- it's no biggie unless their core is cold.
I personally bed share, so DS is warm bc he's right next to me.
So, I've got my flame retardant suit on, but I put a blanket on E during the night. It's tucked under the mattress and he can't pull it up any higher than his chest. He doesn't roll or move much during the night, so I'm not worried about it. I just couldn't imagine my newborn baby sleeping without a blanket! I freeze at night and he's so little!
My question is, since I know rolling and moving more will be coming soon, how do you keep your babies warm at night without blankets? He sleeps in fleece footie pajamas (I've never swaddled him). When I get him up in the mornings, his legs are always warm because of the blanket, but his arms and hands are like ice. We keep the house at 70 at night.
Suggestions?
We use the fleece Halo sleepsacks, arms out. I also dress her in a thick footy pajama and usually layer socks and a short-sleeve onesie underneath.
She's in the 3-6 month one with the Swaddle wings now, but I have the next size up which is basically just a vest. On really cold nights I've tried to put mittens on her, but they usually last all of 30 seconds. Sometimes her hands are a little cold, but generally she seems warm enough.
Edit: mittens, not kittens. Although that would be adorable.
All good suggestions and thank you for the support. It's challenging because I have a shorter workday due to his longer commute. I do think that I'm going to take some time for myself this weekend and leave him with LO. I just wish that I didn't have to even ask, ya know? Usually he's pretty great, but he has been SO DAMN NEEDY over the last couple of months and I just don't have the energy to deal with it. He is being a baby. I'm so happy for those of you who have supportive, unicorn husbands but sometimes it makes me feel a little depressed and jealous because I realize how alone I feel in this whole parenting thing.
I feel ya. I've started dream feeding, which was miraculously successful the first night, and has helped none at all the last two nights, meaning that I stay up late, and get up MOTN and get up early. I asked DH last night if his shift could be later since I'm getting up all damn night, and he was like "maybe." Then, when DS woke at 4, I asked if DH changed his diaper, and he said no. Sooo, DH got up 0 times and I got up 3. Not cool. DH isn't a bad dad or bad husband; he just doesn't get it. nicb13 gave me advice about a month back that moms just do more work, and while some people might disagree about that, and while I feel it shouldn't be the case, once I accepted that, it actually made me feel a little better. I am everything my baby really needs, and having DH help at all is a bonus. Don't get me wrong, I still expect him to help, but I can meet all my baby's needs, and that is really empowering.
I feel the same way. I worried that I wouldn't know what to do or how to do everything, but once I figured it out and had this sweet happy little baby I was like man I GOT THIS. It's an awesome feeling.
Doing so much for the kiddo has its perks. DH has started noticing that DS is way more attached to me right now, which I would imagine is pretty common at 4 months old. He's been trying to do more stuff with him at night and interact with him more, but DS is still always focused on me. His little eyes just follow me wherever I go. It melts my heart to see how much he loves me...
...alright, now I miss my baby. Why is it only 10:00??
So, I've got my flame retardant suit on, but I put a blanket on E during the night. It's tucked under the mattress and he can't pull it up any higher than his chest. He doesn't roll or move much during the night, so I'm not worried about it. I just couldn't imagine my newborn baby sleeping without a blanket! I freeze at night and he's so little!
My question is, since I know rolling and moving more will be coming soon, how do you keep your babies warm at night without blankets? He sleeps in fleece footie pajamas (I've never swaddled him). When I get him up in the mornings, his legs are always warm because of the blanket, but his arms and hands are like ice. We keep the house at 70 at night.
Suggestions?
We use the fleece Halo sleepsacks, arms out. I also dress her in a thick footy pajama and usually layer socks and a short-sleeve onesie underneath.
She's in the 3-6 month one with the Swaddle wings now, but I have the next size up which is basically just a vest. On really cold nights I've tried to put mittens on her, but they usually last all of 30 seconds. Sometimes her hands are a little cold, but generally she seems warm enough.
Edit: mittens, not kittens. Although that would be adorable.
So pajamas are worn underneath this? That makes me more comfortable with it. I have some sleep sacks, but they are the same material and thickness as his regular jams, so I didn't see how these would still keep him warm.
I am seriously so sick of this snow. I'm kind of outdoorsy person and I HATE being trapped inside like this. The cold is at least manageable: I can bundle her really well, but the wind and snow and white out conditions need to die.
Post by gretchenweiners7 on Feb 5, 2015 10:55:20 GMT -5
kaylajade sending lots of T&Ps! I hope it isn't rejection.
Guise, we were out of almond milk this morning so I was going to have a pity party because I haveeee to have it in my iced coffee. But then I was like "well I could put a little sugar in the coffee and then ice it and use normal milk" and I did and I kinda don't hate it! This makes me feel like a semi grown up. (Said as I sit here eating a toaster strudel)
She's in the 3-6 month one with the Swaddle wings now, but I have the next size up which is basically just a vest. On really cold nights I've tried to put mittens on her, but they usually last all of 30 seconds. Sometimes her hands are a little cold, but generally she seems warm enough.
Edit: mittens, not kittens. Although that would be adorable.
So pajamas are worn underneath this? That makes me more comfortable with it. I have some sleep sacks, but they are the same material and thickness as his regular jams, so I didn't see how these would still keep him warm.
Yep. When I was still swaddling her arms in I kept her in lighter clothes, but now that arms are out I use regular footed jammies.
This is an old blurry picture, but it shows the general idea
TPs for the customer that asked me if I was pregnant last night.
Give this to that person
I will never understand why people think it's ok to ask that question. With DS I saw an old client one day and when I told her I was pregnant she says "I thought so but I didn't want to be rude and ask" thank you. That is the appropriate response too bad everyone can't keep their traps shut.
So pajamas are worn underneath this? That makes me more comfortable with it. I have some sleep sacks, but they are the same material and thickness as his regular jams, so I didn't see how these would still keep him warm.[/quote]
Yes I do footy pjs plus fleece sack. The other swaddle sack i had were cotton, and didn't seem warm enough even with pajamas under.
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