Snowy Tuesday Randoms

[vthokie]

We got enough snow for a 2 hour delay today. That really just makes the day a cluster fuck. And we didn't get the call until I had already woken up the kid. Oh well.

How's the snow, northern ladies??

[The Foozzler]

Storm was a bust! About 6" of snow here when the forecast called for 30! There goes my potty training plan because I assume school will be open tomorrow.

[LilsLove418]

Mother Nature is a giant asshole. We were supposed to get 10-15 inches. I just got a call that we're business as usual. We only got 3 inches.

[bean47]

I'm stressed. My H has to leave for work soon and our road hasn't been plowed. There's at least 8 inches of snow out there and it's still coming down hard with poor visibility. I hope it's just our road and the rest have been cleared. I'm going to be a mess until I know he is there.

Also, in addition to this 24 hour shift, he's been mandated into a 12 hour shift directly following. I really am on my own for this storm.

Okay, I'm done complaining

[sandj82110]

No snow here, but we aren't getting anything from this storm. Hope everyone had heat and power!

I need to go to Costco today, that store is much more enjoyable without kids.

Cinnamon pancakes are not the magical sleep food I was hoping for. Alexander was up at 10, 12 and 3 at which point I brought him to bed where we both sort of slept until 6 when Daniel climbed into bed with us. He woke at 5:30 and H brought him down for some breakfast and tv while he got ready for work. Some days this works wonderfully and he will just sit and watch tv and others he decides to jump on my bed and wake us up, sadly today was the wake up day.

I have a headache, bad enough that I'd probably call in sick if I were working. I sure wish the SAHM gig came with sick days.

[katfco]

I actually slept 8 hours without waking up once!

And apparently Caleb also slept through the night, for the first time in months, the little stinker.

[hairballs]

I am going on a day date with my husband. Lunch, movie, ring shopping & dropping off his sample after his V. Fingers crossed for good results.

Hopefully those who are stuck at home enjoy their snow day & no one gets cabin fever.

[ladydi]

Tomorrow is my c-section and I've been awake since 5:00 obsessing that maybe I shouldn't have scheduled it and tried to let myself go into labor Why do I do this to myself!

[muppetinma]

Andrew went to bed too late and woke up too early. He is a whiny freaking mess because of it. It's been one single, long, low whine since he opened his eyes this morning. It's his long day at school, too, which exhausts him anyway. I'm torn between feeling guilty that they'll have to deal with his mood all day and being psyched that I don't have to.

[teamhayes]

We have about 18 so far and it's coming down with vigor

Still have power so we are showering fast

[sunshineluv]

Jan 27, 2015 7:46:02 GMT -5 ladydi said:

Tomorrow is my c-section and I've been awake since 5:00 obsessing that maybe I shouldn't have scheduled it and tried to let myself go into labor Why do I do this to myself!

 The last days of pregnancy are an emotional whirlwind no matter what. Its hard. I hope you find some peace with your decision, I had those same emotions with my scheduled c/s. I really wanted the doctors to be like this is what you need to do, but they wouldn't, they kept giving  me options. I made the same decsion as you, and I am happy I made the decision. I have a healthy baby girl, and I had an easy recovery.

Best of luck ladydi!! Have fun meeting your sweet baby tomorrow!!

[imimahoney]

It's coming down hard and fast. It's hard to know how much we have because of the wind and the drifts. If I had to guess around a foot maybe.

[rxbeth]

Jan 27, 2015 7:46:02 GMT -5 ladydi said:

Tomorrow is my c-section and I've been awake since 5:00 obsessing that maybe I shouldn't have scheduled it and tried to let myself go into labor Why do I do this to myself!

You know I was there, too.  Just take a deep breath.  There is a reason (and likely multiple) why you made that decision.  You're doing what is right for you and your situation and you'll be holding your baby soon.  I think it's normal to second guess or worry.

I started to have a bit of a freak out in the OR as the spinal was taking effect and before DH got in there.  I just started to feel dizzy and unwell and almost cried worrying I made the wrong decision.  I just took a deep breath and told myself that it was my decision, to own it and that I would be meeting my baby soon.  The feeling passed and everything was fine.  You'll do awesome.

[creamsiclechica]

I had the absolute worst vivid dream that we were going to foster a child about C's age that was neglected for three months. It was like they were giving is a tour of delorable conditions this poor child endured basically alone. It was heartbreaking and traumatizing. I need to stop reading the news before bed. I hope the day improves from here because I can't get it out of my mind.

[Deleted]

The snow appears done here, with not much more coming. Nanny boss and I had already decided to take today off, but I'm worried since the travel bands are now lifted she will want to go in. However, J randomly threw up a ton last night, and I feel like death. I really hope she doesn't text me to go in because I'm miserable right now.

[rxbeth]

After his massive spit up issues last night and getting to bed late, Andrew didn't get up to eat until 4:45. Even then, he was just grunty and I woke up and noticed the time and figured I should nurse him. It was nice to get that extra sleep, though.

[rjamz]

Jamie is sick, poor baby. He has such a sore throat he can only whisper.

My poor baby.

Plus he can't go to school today. Poor mommy

[hairballs]

B just told R that she is her "bae." I asked B is she knows what that means, she said "Yes, it means she is my favorite." I am happy they are getting along but why does my 5 year old act like a tween. She said one of the older girls at school told her that B was her bae.

[hairballs]

Jan 27, 2015 7:59:48 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

I had the absolute worst vivid dream that we were going to foster a child about C's age that was neglected for three months. It was like they were giving is a tour of delorable conditions this poor child endured basically alone. It was heartbreaking and traumatizing. I need to stop reading the news before bed. I hope the day improves from here because I can't get it out of my mind.

I am so sorry you had bad dreams. It is physically painful to think about what kids have to endure on a daily basis. As a decent human being, & especially a mom, it is so hard to understand how child abuse & neglect happen. Hugs to you.

[katfco]

Last night DH told me his boss put him in for a bonus for last year, and he got it, so he's going to be getting several hundred dollars! This is the first time he's gotten a bonus, and now DH is wondering if we should use the money and bite the bullet and go on the Disney vacation.

I just don't know, because we still might end up moving this year, so if we want to have any hope of buying a house, we need everything we can get.

[formerlyllizzyb]

H is off today so he got up with G. I'm hiding in our bedroom pretending to nurse N, but she's sleeping and I'm on the iPad. I despise the first 30 minutes of G's morning bc he is such a crab. 10 more minutes and I'll go out in the living room. 

[Deleted]

I took my men to work/school this morning so I could have the car. Apparently I didn't do any part of drop off right; Thad was pissed and crying and the morning daycare ladies questioned me about who I am. It made me feel so crappy.

[mlkgls]

Today is going to be a good day. I am normally long gone before G or MH wake up for the day, but this morning G woke up early and came running down the hall and threw his little arms around my legs and yelled "I'm so glad you're here!" This is my usual greeting when I get home, but it started the day off on a good note. (I love that sweet face.)

katfco - I'm glad you made it safely and I hope your hotel has free wifi! Yay for uninterrupted sleep!!

[unclejesse]

I have my annual today and I drove past where A was born. I always feel some sort of way when I see it.

[christidee]

ladydi - I'm sure all those feelings tomorrow will be washed away once you get to hold your sweet baby.

[christidee]

J woke up crying at 4, and once again I've been up since. I can't sleep.

I have a NST today and one again on Friday.

[musiclover]

Holy crap, and it's still in full swing.

[melmon0417]

We are right in the thick of things with this storm. I just read we have at least another 12 hours of this. I don't think we'll be able to leave my street until freaking Thursday, but we'll see.

DH always has Tuesdays off. A is obviously home from daycare, and I'm working from home, so he's got A duty. They're having a breakfast picnic. I told him not to talk to me today. He's being fine with A, but everything that has come out of his mouth since he got home last night is such with such an asshole and condescending tone. Listen buddy, only one of us can PMS at a time - and this is MY time! lol

[Deleted]

Jan 27, 2015 8:17:21 GMT -5 katfco said:

Last night DH told me his boss put him in for a bonus for last year, and he got it, so he's going to be getting several hundred dollars! This is the first time he's gotten a bonus, and now DH is wondering if we should use the money and bite the bullet and go on the Disney vacation.

I just don't know, because we still might end up moving this year, so if we want to have any hope of buying a house, we need everything we can get.

I would bite the bullet and go to Disney. Memories are important and A is old enough to remember this for the rest of her life. This is $ you weren't counting on and as responsible as it would be to save.... it could be a sign to go!

[bigapple]

I'm in a neighborhood moms group on FB, and sometimes I just roll my eyes at what terrible people a lot of them are.

There are already three threads today about calling nannies in after previously giving them the day off and complaining about a nanny who refused to come.

"Wondering the same thing. Subways will be on Sunday schedule by noon. It's fair to ask my nanny to come in for 1:00pm if I already said she didn't have to come in today, isn't it? I'm paying her already." That one got five likes in twenty minutes.