My kids watch WAY more TV than I ever thought they would. My life is so much easier now that I let them watch it. I'm truly hopeful it won't always be like this, but for now, it's a life-saver.
Post by bluedaisyus on Apr 9, 2013 14:12:05 GMT -5
I am having serious body issues. For lots of reasons. IF, weight gain, feeling out of shape just to name a few. Like, I don't even want to look into a mirror or try on clothes.
I'm not the best mother in the mornings (at least lately). I'm just so damn tired from being up coughing all night. And JB is so damn independent and strong willed. I would like just once (ONCE) to get to work on time this month.
Mandy- don't feel bad. It's probably one of the most consistent/comforting parts in her life. I don't think TV is evil. TV can replace normal, healthy interactions. But, for your oldest, if the tv was off, she would not be having normal, healthy interactions. She will get the routine, and won't be so stressed, she won't need it as much. But right now, it's ok.
Every Friday the kids don't have a visit, we watch a movie from dinner til bedtime . The kids (not pumpkin) aren't thinking about their mom. We have slowly started playing games during that time.
(This is one example. Zucchini and Carrot watched a lot more at certain times. )
L drives me batshit crazy when she is sick. She gets sick a lot and when she does, she is totally incapacitated and has this pitiful weak voice. It drives me nuts.
Carter made me a bracelet in school in October and I have worn it every day since then (couldn't take it off since it was tied on.) It broke this morning when it caught on the dishwasher - I am more sad about it than he is.
I am having serious body issues. For lots of reasons. IF, weight gain, feeling out of shape just to name a few. Like, I don't even want to look into a mirror or try on clothes.
I'm sorry. I'm unfortunately right there with you, and finally decided it was worth my mental health to buy some pants that fit right.
I am at Panera right now. A babysitter is doing bedtime tonight because DW is out of town for a couple days, and I am SO OVER solo evenings. Seriously worth every penny.
I am at Panera right now. A babysitter is doing bedtime tonight because DW is out of town for a couple days, and I am SO OVER solo evenings. Seriously worth every penny.
Ohh i am so jealous and this is such a good idea i have a smidge of resentment that M gets to always go to meeting but there are days when I dread doing bath and bed time with the duo .. SO MUCH WORK!!!
I am at Panera right now. A babysitter is doing bedtime tonight because DW is out of town for a couple days, and I am SO OVER solo evenings. Seriously worth every penny.
Ohh i am so jealous and this is such a good idea i have a smidge of resentment that M gets to always go to meeting but there are days when I dread doing bath and bed time with the duo .. SO MUCH WORK!!!
resentment is prolly the wrong wrd but that is what she calls it ... its not resentment i just wish she did not have to spend so much time at meetings but i am happy she is . ya know!
yea i feel like my dirty laundry is out too for the laundering. Oh and i had a weird not sex but sexy dream with the Daryl guy from walking dead ...
Who doesn't have sexy dreams about Darryl! He's the best character on the Walking Dead!
Oh its just odd for me ... because typically when thinking about a man ist usually sizing him up because I wanna look like him not be "Sexy" with him but like him and Well the Darryl thing was just way our of character for me.
Lately I feel like I am neglecting Sam as Jacob has a really horrible time in the evenings. Last night Sam whined for 25 minutes in his swing while I syringe fed Jacob as he most nights now refuses to suck on his bottle (M was in the shower) It's only the last bottle of the night but lately Sam gets bathed, fed and put in his swing while we tag team Jacob just to get him to eat/sleep.
I am about to resort to OTC Prevacid for J as this is getting redicilous and the child needs to eat.
Lately I feel like I am neglecting Sam as Jacob has a really horrible time in the evenings. Last night Sam whined for 25 minutes in his swing while I syringe fed Jacob as he most nights now refuses to suck on his bottle (M was in the shower) It's only the last bottle of the night but lately Sam gets bathed, fed and put in his swing while we tag team Jacob just to get him to eat/sleep.
I am about to resort to OTC Prevacid for J as this is getting redicilous and the child needs to eat.
Poor kiddo. I would definitely call the doctor back and ask about adjusting the Zantac dose or getting Prevacid. Technically the OTC Prevacid capsules aren't supposed to be opened or crushed, but there's a lot of information on the internet about how to dose PPIs for infants. But I would definitely try the pedi first, in case the Prevacid doesn't work and you have to move on to or add another drug, you'll need the pedi in the loop.
Post by awkwardpenguin on Apr 11, 2013 12:36:32 GMT -5
My confession: I'm kind of addicted to Mormon mommy blogs. I fantasize about becoming a SAHM and doing craft projects all day with my gaggle of children while we just all love life so much.
Lately I feel like I am neglecting Sam as Jacob has a really horrible time in the evenings. Last night Sam whined for 25 minutes in his swing while I syringe fed Jacob as he most nights now refuses to suck on his bottle (M was in the shower) It's only the last bottle of the night but lately Sam gets bathed, fed and put in his swing while we tag team Jacob just to get him to eat/sleep.
I am about to resort to OTC Prevacid for J as this is getting redicilous and the child needs to eat.
I felt the same way when ours were that young and one of them was just so much fussier and more needy. We had a postpartum doula who came 2 nights a week for the first month, someone who had taken care of tons of twins. She told me that she has yet to meet a set of twins with equal needs - there is ALWAYS a fussy/clingy one who gets more attention. She said "Lady Baby isn't being quiet because she is too shy to ask for help or because she's trying to be nice. Babies let you know what they need. If she needed you as much as he does right now, you'd know it." It's simple, but it made me feel so much better. I'd be willing to bet that Sam is getting more than enough lovin' from his mommies
My confession: I'm kind of addicted to Mormon mommy blogs. I fantasize about becoming a SAHM and doing craft projects all day with my gaggle of children while we just all love life so much.
You are like the 5th person who has said this to me lately. Apparently I'm missing out on these Mormon mommy blogs in a big way!
My confession: I'm kind of addicted to Mormon mommy blogs. I fantasize about becoming a SAHM and doing craft projects all day with my gaggle of children while we just all love life so much.
You are like the 5th person who has said this to me lately. Apparently I'm missing out on these Mormon mommy blogs in a big way!
I have actually been sucked into more of the born again Christian adoption blogs. Everyday while I am reading I am like what the f is wrong with me.
You are like the 5th person who has said this to me lately. Apparently I'm missing out on these Mormon mommy blogs in a big way!
I have actually been sucked into more of the born again Christian adoption blogs. Everyday while I am reading I am like what the f is wrong with me.
So often I end up on them from pinterest! A great craft or recipe...read the sidebar "cooking, crafting, loving and living in the image of my lord and savior jesus christ" - right??
I swear blogging is part of the official church outreach/recruiting. I mean their blogs are all so pretty and obviously professionally designed. Normal mommies don't have blogs that look like that. If I ever start talking about the world orphan crisis and start going to church please have an intervention.
I have actually been sucked into more of the born again Christian adoption blogs. Everyday while I am reading I am like what the f is wrong with me.
So often I end up on them from pinterest! A great craft or recipe...read the sidebar "cooking, crafting, loving and living in the image of my lord and savior jesus christ" - right??
Haha, yeah, I haven't gotten into the fabled Mormon Mommy Blogs, but I do occasionally read a few born again adoption blogs. I try to just glaze over the born again part...
Lately I feel like I am neglecting Sam as Jacob has a really horrible time in the evenings. Last night Sam whined for 25 minutes in his swing while I syringe fed Jacob as he most nights now refuses to suck on his bottle (M was in the shower) It's only the last bottle of the night but lately Sam gets bathed, fed and put in his swing while we tag team Jacob just to get him to eat/sleep.
I am about to resort to OTC Prevacid for J as this is getting redicilous and the child needs to eat.
Poor kiddo. I would definitely call the doctor back and ask about adjusting the Zantac dose or getting Prevacid. Technically the OTC Prevacid capsules aren't supposed to be opened or crushed, but there's a lot of information on the internet about how to dose PPIs for infants. But I would definitely try the pedi first, in case the Prevacid doesn't work and you have to move on to or add another drug, you'll need the pedi in the loop.
Thanks! We are meeting with a GI next week as our ped got us moved up the list. Jacob is now refusing to eat from a bottle or suck on anything for that matter. They are going to check for intolerances as well. As of yesterday we are on Prevacid twice a day and Mylanta cherry supreme as needed just to try and get him to eat. I had to keep him home today as daycare won't syringe feed him and that is the only way he will take it. I am fingers crossed once the PPI has time to take effect he will go back to the bottle as the ped told me next step is a feeding tube as he is only getting about 15oz down each day. The only positive right now is he still has plenty wet/dirty diapers so we have time for the med to kick in.
Lately I feel like I am neglecting Sam as Jacob has a really horrible time in the evenings. Last night Sam whined for 25 minutes in his swing while I syringe fed Jacob as he most nights now refuses to suck on his bottle (M was in the shower) It's only the last bottle of the night but lately Sam gets bathed, fed and put in his swing while we tag team Jacob just to get him to eat/sleep.
I am about to resort to OTC Prevacid for J as this is getting redicilous and the child needs to eat.
I felt the same way when ours were that young and one of them was just so much fussier and more needy. We had a postpartum doula who came 2 nights a week for the first month, someone who had taken care of tons of twins. She told me that she has yet to meet a set of twins with equal needs - there is ALWAYS a fussy/clingy one who gets more attention. She said "Lady Baby isn't being quiet because she is too shy to ask for help or because she's trying to be nice. Babies let you know what they need. If she needed you as much as he does right now, you'd know it." It's simple, but it made me feel so much better. I'd be willing to bet that Sam is getting more than enough lovin' from his mommies
Thank you for this!!! A friend asked me if I could have any superpower what would I want. I told her to screw super powers just give me an extra set of arms.