William has seemingly lost interest in his bottles this week. Suddenly I am actually pumping more than he takes in. Yesterday he drank 2oz out of 2 bottles. the whole day. The day before he drank 1oz from one and 3oz from another, completely refused the third.
very odd, just last week he was drinking 12-16oz every day at daycare.
I was just beginning to wonder how the heck we were going to bottle wean this bottle loving almost 1 year old and he might be taking care of it for us
We are watching peppa pig and Luke is napping in my arms. I'm glad it's Friday. I kind of want to take them somewhere but there's no where fun enough that's worth the hassle. It's cold out and hailed this morning. I really hope Lil is good today and Luke lets me put him down for one nap.
artgal84 he is so sweet! That's exactly what I did, I wonder how it will work in a crib if he ever sleeps in one haha. I just don't know what to do. He doesn't seem to have a pattern as to why he is constantly awake? He doesn't always eat, he doesn't always seem uncomfortable sometimes he is just up? So I am worried about like everything being a reason lol. Like maybe he isn't getting enough milk or has reflux or gas pain or something but I can't find a pattern and I'm so tired maybe I am missing something obvious?
DD had the pukes last night. Complained about her tummy at daycare pickup and then threw up in the carseat on the way home. We basically camped on the couch with a big bowl for the next couple of hours as she lost it a few more times. She's ok but was so scared and I just felt terrible for her and just rubbed her back and congratulated her when she made it in the bowl (seemed to reassure her). Put her to sleep in our bed and I just read next to her until I went to sleep too, she puked another two times but then STTN from midnight and is apparently feeling better today. We've been really lucky because this is the first big puking illness we've had her whole life.
This morning I heard C talking in her sleep. She was saying, "No Mommy. Don't turn off my movie!" I busted out laughing.
We opted for the gate at the top of the stairs versus the door knob covers. I was hoping when our early riser woke she'd play in her playroom, which is the on the same floor. Oh no, she wakes us up instead.
artgal84 he is so sweet! That's exactly what I did, I wonder how it will work in a crib if he ever sleeps in one haha. I just don't know what to do. He doesn't seem to have a pattern as to why he is constantly awake? He doesn't always eat, he doesn't always seem uncomfortable sometimes he is just up? So I am worried about like everything being a reason lol. Like maybe he isn't getting enough milk or has reflux or gas pain or something but I can't find a pattern and I'm so tired maybe I am missing something obvious?
Wow that got long, sorry
If he doesn't seem uncomfortable I doubt it's something like reflux or gas or lack of milk. If he was hungry I think he'd tell you. Does he wake up at the end of a sleep cycle? I think it's 45 min. If so maybe he's having a hard time transitioning from one sleep cycle to the next. Does he like white noise? Or maybe try one of the transitioning sleep suits like the Merlin one or the zippie zip? The Merlin one really helped Lily around 4/5 months when she was doing that.
Today is 5 years since my mom died. It feels weird. So much has happened in 5 years. She never met my husband or my children. This sucks and I want to just lay in bed and eat my feelings but I forgot to take off work.
I'm really sorry. Hugs and love to you. I understand this pain too well, feel free to send me a message if you need someone to talk to.
artgal84 he is so sweet! That's exactly what I did, I wonder how it will work in a crib if he ever sleeps in one haha. I just don't know what to do. He doesn't seem to have a pattern as to why he is constantly awake? He doesn't always eat, he doesn't always seem uncomfortable sometimes he is just up? So I am worried about like everything being a reason lol. Like maybe he isn't getting enough milk or has reflux or gas pain or something but I can't find a pattern and I'm so tired maybe I am missing something obvious?
Wow that got long, sorry
If he doesn't seem uncomfortable I doubt it's something like reflux or gas or lack of milk. If he was hungry I think he'd tell you. Does he wake up at the end of a sleep cycle? I think it's 45 min. If so maybe he's having a hard time transitioning from one sleep cycle to the next. Does he like white noise? Or maybe try one of the transitioning sleep suits like the Merlin one or the zippie zip? The Merlin one really helped Lily around 4/5 months when she was doing that.
He is in a swaddle sack, arms out. It is every 45-90 mins! What is this Merlin suit? Sounds magical lol
my fwp today... decisions decisions my tj's has cold brew in stock. Last year they sold out early and never got it back. So, do I hoard it (at $8 a bottle) or just hope for the best and that they can keep up with demand this year?
If he doesn't seem uncomfortable I doubt it's something like reflux or gas or lack of milk. If he was hungry I think he'd tell you. Does he wake up at the end of a sleep cycle? I think it's 45 min. If so maybe he's having a hard time transitioning from one sleep cycle to the next. Does he like white noise? Or maybe try one of the transitioning sleep suits like the Merlin one or the zippie zip? The Merlin one really helped Lily around 4/5 months when she was doing that.
He is in a swaddle sack, arms out. It is every 45-90 mins! What is this Merlin suit? Sounds magical lol
Here's the link. It worked so well for Lily, I was desperate at that point and it was my last ditch effort. It's worth a try at least! www.magicsleepsuit.com
ciescalove I'm with you on the handing out praise, but I found the more I said thank you and mentioned things that he did, the more I heard thank you from him and he also started taking some initiative on his own. We definitely have different priorities on when things need to be done, so it's really been a process to communicate about it. I understand about wanting things done ASAP. When I'm stressed, my environment has to be tidy and I literally can't focus or relax until everything is done so I go in a whirlwind picking up clutter, putting things away, cleaning bathrooms etc. I guess I'd never specifically told him before, because I explained it to him a few weeks ago, and now he's much more receptive to helping when I go on a spree. I hope you can find a way to split things up more evenly so that you aren't so overloaded.
it was pouring when we woke up and then cleared up pretty quick, so Jameson and I went on a snail hunt in all the gardens. Probably got 30-40 of those bastards and moved them all to the compost pile.
Love you, @beth422. Be kind to yourself an do something that makes you happy, honey. Sending hugs.
ciescalove, I really hope things improve somehow. Big hugs.
Thanks. I think I'm just going to start picking up a couple of extra shifts and seeing what the going rate for hiring someone to come in and clean once a week would be. I am just really stressed out about how much worse things will get in 16 weeks if we keep on the path we are on now.
that sounds like a great idea- it might be worth it to work a little extra so that you don't have to clean as much. I hope you find someone to help!
He is in a swaddle sack, arms out. It is every 45-90 mins! What is this Merlin suit? Sounds magical lol
Here's the link. It worked so well for Lily, I was desperate at that point and it was my last ditch effort. It's worth a try at least! www.magicsleepsuit.com
Thoughts on Henry J.ay? Last name starts with S and is long and German. I'm still trying to decide on a middle name. Jay is a family name and was going to be my middle name if I was a boy.
Are there any stores that carry Salt Water sandals? I want to try some on Annabelle. If not I will just order some and send them back. I looked in one department store and didn't see them (Belk).
Are they comfortable enough for her to wear everyday?
My local kids shoe store carries them and I actually bought them there instead of online because the sizing is a little weird. Audrey wore hers practically every day last summer. Maybe 5 days a week?
Thanks. That's very sweet! I'm fine, just stressed. There's a mountain of paperwork I need to complete because the state of PA is trying to recover money from my dads health expenses, the pediatrician has been on my ass multiple times about getting Colin re-evaluated for like the 5th time, and then there's some other things weighing heavy on me here at home (nothing too heavy). I'm good though! Just need someone to kick my ass into start mode
Thanks. That's very sweet! I'm fine, just stressed. There's a mountain of paperwork I need to complete because the state of PA is trying to recover money from my dads health expenses, the pediatrician has been on my ass multiple times about getting Colin re-evaluated for like the 5th time, and then there's some other things weighing heavy on me here at home (nothing too heavy). I'm good though! Just need someone to kick my ass into start mode
Ugh that sounds like a lot can your attorney help with the paperwork? I imagine that is hard to navigate.
Huge hugs ciescalove I have had similar issues with dh in the past and it's frustrating as hell.
Yesterday was an awful day for me. May brought up the idea of nursing again when the baby does and I told her kindly that she's a big girl who can have food, but the baby can only have milk and I won't have enough for both of them. Well she proceeded to sob for 20 min saying things like "but I need to nurse. I'm your little girl. I need you!" Etc. I cried on the way to work and ate my feelings with a chocolate McDonald's milkshake. Ugh I feel so much guilt.
@beth422 - Big hugs. Do whatever you feel you need/want to do today.
Last Saturday we finally put my mom's ashes away at the cemetery (she died 9 years ago) and it was really emotional. My SIL was 7 months pregnant at the time and was pregnant with the first grandchild. Seeing all 4 of the grandchildren there, happy and healthy was just so bitter sweet. She would have loved being a grandmother SO much.
The Bob Revolution I want IS on sale today ($50 off) so I'm going to go and order it. I have almost $150 in gift cards so I feel so much better about spending the money.
Post by muppetinma on Apr 24, 2015 10:26:38 GMT -5
I love when Andrew poops on somebody else's watch. I mean, he's PTed, but I still hate wiping his butt. His therapist said he almost clogged the toilet earlier. Sweet! I didn't have to deal with it!
Post by creamsiclechica on Apr 24, 2015 10:35:16 GMT -5
Now Carter has a red rash all over his whole body and I am pretty sure I have a clog that I haven't been able to dislodge in two days and I fear is on its way mastitis. I very seriously want to go somewhere and yell, "FOR FUCK'S SAKE!"