We dont talk politics. It gets ugly. I'm a Democrat and he is a pretty conservative republican. It's mostly social issues we disagree on. I always say had I met him when I was 25 and not 17 we would never have gotten married or even dated Good thing we get along otherwise.
I'd offer something else like babysitting her young children while she meets with a realtor or needs to take care of her husband or something like that. Sorry we don't have any money in the budget to give/loan, but I'm happy to be your friend and talk or do a favor which involves my time.
Trying one arm out in the sleep sack tonight. We tried last week and only made in an hour so we went back. Tonight seems to be going well so far. No different than the rest of the week wearing the sack with no free arms (not swaddled though).
DD is still kind of sick and today I'm feeling it too. Hopefully it passes quickly.
She didn't nap this afternoon and was starting to fall asleep on DH's lap while sitting, so we put her to bed at 6:15 instead of 7. Well then she woke up of course, but was down 7:30-11:30. I nursed and she's up again only an hour later. She is trying to roll over in her sleep still... I watched her go a full 90 degrees while trying.
ditto PP, put DH in grey, could you wear a buffalo plaid? maybe a stripe with the leather leggings? i'd love to see you stay away from the tradition solids/matchy matchy family photos since you're quite the stylish mom =)
I agree with you--either buffalo plaid or a stripe would be great. I wasn't necessarily suggesting a solid white or red on top, just that it would be good to bring in the red from her daughter's dress/shoes somewhere else--maybe even a strong red lip?
FashionX- I know this is going to sound a little crazy, but depending on how big the shoes are, I've seen moms use a little tissue paper and/or Kleenex to stuff the toes of shoes so they'll stay on for a session. I'd definitely suggest *some* type of shoe even if the red ones don't fit--it looks much better than just tights in a photograph.
That's a good point, especially with how dressy the dress is. I'll see if they look weird stuffed or pick up another pair.
DD is still sick, and now I'm sick too. Ugh. I have such a headache.
I just emailed a couple sitters on care . com and hoping we can set up a couple interviews for the weekend or next week so I can start working from home again.
I got mad at DH last night because he suggested we move DD's bedtime back to 8, when I just moved it to 7 and it's been working better! He says he doesn't like that the "house has to shut down so early." I'm like wtf, we have an infant. Of course it will shut down early, and sorry that's inconvenient to you? He wanted to hang a shelf on a wall, and I said he'd have to wait.
Gray is a good option for DH, he has a nice button down shirt that would be good.
I like the buffalo plaid idea, I could find one easily I think. I have a few plaids that are various colors, not red/black. I didn't want to do too much black, but the leather leggings will be fine. Links to cute ones if anyone has seen a good one though!
What color tights with DD? I'm leaning towards red because I don't think she can wear the shoes.. They're much too big as I suspected. Maybe a black sequin bow so it doesn't stand out too much with the dress flower, but is still something cute and girly?
Because being racist and condoning and promoting racist actions and behavior is "something going on in my life", that needs to be hidden from " mean girl" internet friends.
I'm still shocked non of her IRL friends called her out on that shit.
I agree you've paid your respects and think it's totally OK for you to stay home/at hotel and not go tomorrow. If you do, its completely OK to wear DD and excuse yourself from passing her around, say you need to feed her even if you don't and just get away. Many hugs to you!!
Help me style myself and DH to go with this outfit I have picked out for DD. I'm OK with us being more casual than she is, since she's the focus. I will use for Christmas cards, and get prints for our parents and grandparents.
DD might not fit the shoes but will do black or white tights, or maybe red tights if the shoes don't fit?
Also not sure if I want a bow for her or not since the dress has the flower.
E is sick, she's a congested snorty mess. Last night she slept well until 3, then was basically up most of the time crying and wailing. She's been in good spirits today and playing some and napping a lot. I got up with her at 9 and we both fell asleep on the floor while she was doing tummy time, and then we were in bed together until about 1pm. No fever but has puked twice. :/ So glad we didn't plan anything for today.
Cluster feeding early on was how I mastered the side lying nursing position. I wouldn't have slept otherwise. I feel like it got better at 3 weeks, then bad again at 6-8 weeks, then better. The first 3 weeks were such a blur, and I remember finally feeling more like a person again at 8 weeks.
I also cried in the beginning mostly from just feeling overwhelmed and wondering when things would become "normal". Definitely situationally triggered too.
I used the shield until 3 months and just recently weaned. I did see a LC when she was 2 weeks and did a weighted feed and she said DD was getting plenty of milk and my supply was not an issue. She encouraged me to try feeding without or remove it during a feeding and see how it goes. DD would try sometimes and other times she would just scream and cry which didn't make it any easier for me.
I gave up trying after awhile then tried again after a month or so and she latched. So I tried on the next feeding and she latched again, and since has been good. We're on week 2 without, and she's 3.5 months old now.
If it weren't for the shield in the first place I probably wouldn't be BFing, so I'm happy that saved us. And I probably would have kept using until we were finished if need be, but I'm glad to not have to find them and get them on, keep them on, etc.
She does have lip tie issues and sometimes I have to manually flip her upper lip but otherwise no pain. We are going to a dentist for a consult and to get that corrected next week (most likely).
Congratulations and it will be OK and it will get better!
We also had to syringe feed DD the first week, she just wouldn't latch, either fell asleep or got frustrated with me and I felt terrible. The LC said syringe was better than a bottle, but then pedi said just use a bottle, and we did which was easier. On top of that no one told me about nipple shields, DH found out about it on the internet and we tried it and luckily she took to it on week 2.
I kept trying to wean her off the shield and at 3 months she finally did it. I really thought it was never going to happen.
Many hugs to you! The first week is so hard, I was very tired, frustrated, and sad about our feeding issues but it did improve!
I have a pair of bean boots with the sherling lining. They are awesome, so comfortable and warm. Many of the styles are back ordered, but LL Bean has a lifetime warranty which is pretty amazing.
Small victory. Made it to 3:30 before waking up again. Fed her again, and although I've been skipping diaper changes overnight I thought I should. Glad I did... That thing was probably a pound! Just wet though, luckily. Nursed a few minutes after and put her in crib. Fingers crossed to make it to 5:30-6 this time!
Well, I spoke too soon. DD was up again not even an hour later. Nursed her again. Seems good.
My MIL and BIL just got here 30 min ago, drove after she got off work, and visiting for the weekend. Luckily they came while I was sleeping, so they're with DH in the basement talking.
Hoping DD stays down awhile, I need sleep. Otherwise if she's up before 3 I'm throwing in the towel and co-sleeping tonight.