DD and I ran a million errands after music class this morning. I needed tons of stuff for my new classroom and of course that required going to 5 different stores. She was so good so I bought her a little umbrella, something she's wanted for awhile. She calls it her "rainy" and it's probably the most adorable thing ever!
I'm excited for Big Brother tonight. Double eviction night!!
C appears to have PTed himself at daycare this week...?
We were butting heads about it I just decided to chill and follow his lead for awhile and suddenly he's going regularly on his own. He even pooped on the potty today! His teacher said we could send him in underwear if we wanted to now.
I'm trying not to get too upset about how bad the parental leave in the US sucks. Moms shouldn't have to worry about going back to work 6wks (OR LESS) pp and dads should be able to take some time w/o worrying they'll get fired.
I have to double the amount of iron I'm taking (in addition to 2 other supplements) and I'm scared about what this means for my...digestion.
DS brings me so much joy even on really hard days. I love being his momma!
J was an absolute champ during our eternal drive to the airport, the eternal line in security, the flight, and the eternal drive to the hotel. I, on the other hand, was very crabby.
There was a man on the flight with a pig hat, pig suspenders, pigs on his backpack, and a pig-shaped pouch filled with mini pigs that he handed out. It was very intriguing. Jack LOVED him. The flight attendant asked if he was a pig farmer. Nope! Pigs are just his thing.
Post by chickens987 on Aug 13, 2015 19:12:36 GMT -5
DD has been watching too many disney movies with kissing apparently, because she now closes her eyes, grabs my cheeks and presses her mouth to mine for like 2 full minutes. It's simultaneously gross and adorable.
My niece and two nephews are here running around the house playing super hero with DD and DS. It's hilarious.
I'm excited for this weekend. Low key. Nowhere to be. I need it. I've had the week from hell.
I'm trying to think of stuff to send my sister. She's looking at a NICU stay. She got discharged today and already bought all the books and movies and spa stuff at Target to kill time. She's not big on out to eat so just been grabbing grocery store stuff. I need to think on that. Good news is, baby will be fine, just typical preemie feeding and breathing issues.
We had a picnic at H's work today. I get there, park, and undo J's buckle. He gets out and is hanging out in the van where we have removed a captain's chair. I get the stroller set up, strap in the girls, get the diaper bag and blanket all set. I go to pick J up and out of the car and he vomits all over both of us.
Naturally, I have no back up clothes for him because I was so concerned about bringing them for the girls who have been having teething blow out poops that I forgot to bring any for him. So I'm cleaning vomit out of my hair, off my shirt, shoes and J's shirt in the parking lot with 1000 baby wipes.
Then I get to go meet H's new boss, his wife, and 100 other new people that have started there in the last year. Thankfully I was wearing a black shirt. I felt so gross the whole time.
Eta: and of course J was perfectly fine afterwards. I think he got car sick with all the twisting back roads I took. But he runs off with the other kids playing and eating chicken while I keep thinking about washing my hair lol.
Today has been such a shitshow with DS. It started with a crappy night last night and being up super early today. He continued the trend and has barely slept today. Every time I try to put him down so I can use the bathroom or get something to eat, he screams bloody murder. He's so overtired that even nursing isn't calming him down. I finally stuck a pacifier in his mouth, which he normally won't take. He's finally semi-asleep, but if I move, he freaks out. I need to pee!
Went to the gym tonight and remembered why I love working out. The last 6 months have been a struggle. I think I just need to regain my confidence in myself.
J was an absolute champ during our eternal drive to the airport, the eternal line in security, the flight, and the eternal drive to the hotel. I, on the other hand, was very crabby.
There was a man on the flight with a pig hat, pig suspenders, pigs on his backpack, and a pig-shaped pouch filled with mini pigs that he handed out. It was very intriguing. Jack LOVED him. The flight attendant asked if he was a pig farmer. Nope! Pigs are just his thing.
I wish there was someone like that on all ofy flights with the kids. At least it would entertain them!
Post by humpforfree on Aug 13, 2015 19:47:19 GMT -5
chickens987 Lane does that too. Lol. Though he does it because he watches H kiss me goodbye in the morning, I still can't get him to watch tv. H gets so grossed out, especially when it's aimed at him. Haha!
I am still pissed I can't find a tank that DD1 wore. I want DD2 to wear it and my MIL doesn't remember where it went. I searched through the bins and can't find it in there. Which means I have no clue where she put it.
DD had a fever all day today, I finally decided to take her to the dr and she has strep. I am thinking she picked it up at her 2 year appt. I feel like the dr took out the thing to look in her eyes and ears and put the ear attachment on. But he took it out of his pocket. Then he put the whole thing back in his pocket. Don't they usually clean them or put covers on them or something? Oh well. Hopefully DD feels better tomorrow.
I'm trying not to get too upset about how bad the parental leave in the US sucks. Moms shouldn't have to worry about going back to work 6wks (OR LESS) pp and dads should be able to take some time w/o worrying they'll get fired.
I have to double the amount of iron I'm taking (in addition to 2 other supplements) and I'm scared about what this means for my...digestion.
DS brings me so much joy even on really hard days. I love being his momma!
Take it with a colace. My OB said it was fine to take daily, I took one every other day and it helped soooo much.
chickens987 Lane does that too. Lol. Though he does it because he watches H kiss me goodbye in the morning, I still can't get him to watch tv. H gets so grossed out, especially when it's aimed at him. Haha!
Yeah H hates it, lol. She DEFINITELY didn't pick it up from us - h is quite british and not very physically affectionate
Random #2: I pumped 14.5oz today. The most I've pumped in a month is 12oz. I started eating steel cut oats every day and stopped taking fenugreek. Coincidence? I guess we'll see how tomorrow goes. I'm also trying the bigger flanges.
chickens987 Lane does that too. Lol. Though he does it because he watches H kiss me goodbye in the morning, I still can't get him to watch tv. H gets so grossed out, especially when it's aimed at him. Haha!
Yeah H hates it, lol. She DEFINITELY didn't pick it up from us - h is quite british and not very physically affectionate
lol. I read humpforfree's post and was like, wow, people make out to say goodbye in the morning? I started to self reflect then read your post and was like, ah, ok. Well that explains it.
Yeah H hates it, lol. She DEFINITELY didn't pick it up from us - h is quite british and not very physically affectionate
lol. I read humpforfree's post and was like, wow, people make out to say goodbye in the morning? I started to self reflect then read your post and was like, ah, ok. Well that explains it.
Oh we definitely don't make out in the morning. Or any other time. L takes it to a new level.
@mrsbecky - I love Odd Mom Out! Even DH thinks it's hilarious.
We are watching the Ravens game at home. We have season tickets but I didn't feel like getting a babysitter when I was hoping I'd be in labor at this point.
Tomorrow I plan on running very important errands, like getting a mani and pedi. I normally get a gel manicure but my induction instructions say no nail polish, I assume because there's a chance a c section could happen. So I haven't decided if I'll say screw it and get a gel manicure anyway. I was debating getting a bikini wax (it's been a few weeks and is time), but I think I'll save money and not care.
I'm trying not to get too upset about how bad the parental leave in the US sucks. Moms shouldn't have to worry about going back to work 6wks (OR LESS) pp and dads should be able to take some time w/o worrying they'll get fired.
I have to double the amount of iron I'm taking (in addition to 2 other supplements) and I'm scared about what this means for my...digestion.
DS brings me so much joy even on really hard days. I love being his momma!
Take it with a colace. My OB said it was fine to take daily, I took one every other day and it helped soooo much.
Good idea! I have some dulcolax I can take and will take colace if needed.
If you are an at will employee who has always had excellent reviews, take FMLA and the get fired at the next review cycle despite good performance (so it's obvious it's related to the time off) can you actually retaliate?
Post by turtlegirl on Aug 13, 2015 20:30:48 GMT -5
In less than 24 hours I will have the house all to myself for over 48 hours.
DH has to fly alone with the kids, I don't envy him.
My only goal is to scrapbook, watch a ton of Netflix and keep this baby in until at least Monday. Which will also be the longest I've ever been pregnant.
DH just told me he will only be able to take 2 maybe 3 days off (including the day I'm in labor) and that he should be able to (no guarantee) WFH for 1 maybe 2 weeks after DS2 is born. I reminded him of FMLA and he is convinced that due to the cultural differences at his company that wouldn't really protect him. He thinks they would find another reason to fire him.
I know this is not his fault per se but he is getting frustrated with me for being as upset as I am. I'm not even mad just sad at the situation.
DH just told me he will only be able to take 2 maybe 3 days off (including the day I'm in labor) and that he should be able to (no guarantee) WFH for 1 maybe 2 weeks after DS2 is born. I reminded him of FMLA and he is convinced that due to the cultural differences at his company that wouldn't really protect him. He thinks they would find another reason to fire him.
I'm pretty sure it's damn near impossible to prove it's retaliation in an at will state.
<spoiler>As you may recall I accidentally had sex for weeks after a 8 pound human came feet first out of my vagina. I've had pain down there the past few days. I soaked in epsom salt today but it still hurts. Did I break something? Ethan has also been feeding from the breast more - could it be related to that?</spoiler>