I am officially wearing two different shoes today, although luckily they are the same style ballet flat. One is black and quilted, the other is navy and plain.
HoneySpider Sorry about the job You will find something more awesome out there.
spankswife One day I came to work in my flip flops. That started my habit of keeping shoes at my office. Although, I have fallen out of that routine and need to start back up!
DH started this thing last night where we sleep with seperate blankets on the same bed. He is a big of a blanket hog so I'll occasionally wake up freezing. I really like this move. He slept better being wrapped up like a burrito too. Win/Win.
Post by luv2rn4fun on Feb 24, 2015 10:33:49 GMT -5
HoneySpider- Sorry about the job and the cold. I hope you feel better soon! The perfect job is out there somewhere...hope you find it soon!
jjwritergirl- Sorry you are still sick:( I wish I lived closer...I would totally go grocery shopping for you! Sorry your DH isn't being helpful either...trust me, I know how that is and it sucks big time!
I'm exhausted. It took C 4 hours to go to bed last night. I literally broke down and had to leave him for a few minutes to regroup. Speaking of non-helpful husbands...I was so fed up that I sent a very honest email last night. Instead of it helping we are now battling each other. I requested third party help...we'll see if that happens once he calms down. He left this morning and we didn't even say one word to each other. I tried calling (with good intentions of letting him know that I want us to be a team, not to fight) and he wouldn't answer his phone. It's going to be a LONG day...and tomorrow C gets shots so looks like I'm really looking forward to this week being over. We have no plans today...could have gone to my mom's but decided to go on Thurs instead- probably better because I shouldn't be around anyone today.
Post by spankswife on Feb 24, 2015 10:38:30 GMT -5
Ugh, I am sorry luv2rn4fun. It's hard. Does your husband help at all at night? Maybe he could try that, and if it doesn't help, bring up a nanny again.
Speaking of jobs, does anyone have any resume resources? I have no idea where to start with updating my resume. I've been with the same company for 9 years, last time I formally interviewed for a position was 6 years ago and within the same company. I want to start looking for another job, if only to see what's available. I keep telling myself my job is great so why even consider leaving, but I'm sure there are comparable jobs out there, I'm just not looking.
M will not nap. I want to go make a pot of coffee, but if I stop bouncing the bouncer, there will be hell to pay.
tacocat you're way ahead of me! I'm still slacking in the workout dept. I take a class here or there, but nothing serious. I thought about doing a DVD last night, but ended up having a beer instead. My new running shoes arrived yesterday so maybe there's some motivation. Also, DH is looking at buying us a treadmill for the basement.
ewall It really helps that MIL comes over twice a week to help out. I really don't think I would be able to fit it in otherwise. I'm definitely still slacking in the food department though. I'm still pretty much eating whatever I want which is not good.
jjwritergirl I hope you're feeling better soon. luv2rn4fun ((Hugs)) It's so irresponsible for him not to answer when you call. I would be really hurt. I hope he realizes that he needs to be a lot more supportive of you.
Post by luv2rn4fun on Feb 24, 2015 11:18:47 GMT -5
spankswife- DH has never once helped in the MOTN...apparently it takes boobs to put our son to sleep ^o) This has been a battle since C day 1. He claims he came to help last night (he did come in the room) but honestly I felt like he was just coming in to say goodnight because it was that time and that's what he did the night before. I told him to get out since I didn't think he was going to be helpful. Also, it sucks but I really don't think he can put C down...C is way more fussy and harder to calm for DH than me (based on naps, witching hour, etc). I would love to see him be successful with naps before trying bedtime stuff because the longer it takes for bedtime it only hurts me since I'm not going to get any sleep with C screaming (and C and I sleep in the same room, separate from DH). As for a nanny...yeah, my DH is your typical accountant and there's NO WAY he would ever consider a nanny (I'm not sure I would either...having more of his help is the desired solution).
ewall- Sorry M won't nap. What's with 8-9 wk olds thinking naps are for chumps!?! Praying M goes down soon and you can enjoy some coffee!
tacocat- Yay for getting back to running! Definitely take it slow...far too many people come back too fast and then have an even bigger set back- it's not worth it!
luv2rn4fun I don't have kids, but from what I understand, practice will help. Your H has to practice calming C in order to become comfortable with it. It doesn't just magically happen. I'm sorry things have been such a struggle.
I'm such a coward. I made a big long post in the "notorious GBCN" thread and immediately deleted because I don't want to attract unnecessary attention.
Post by HoneySpider on Feb 24, 2015 11:32:20 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm not too broken up about the job, I mean it would have been fine and there were some nice parts to it but overall it wasn't a great fit for me. I just hope some other interviews start popping up.
I'm such a coward. I made a big long post in the "notorious GBCN" thread and immediately deleted because I don't want to attract unnecessary attention.
I'm such a coward. I made a big long post in the "notorious GBCN" thread and immediately deleted because I don't want to attract unnecessary attention.
Post by estrellita on Feb 24, 2015 11:45:59 GMT -5
Sorry about the job HoneySpider I hope something better comes along soon!
So many hugs luv2rn4fun. I've only been at this a few days now, but there's no way I would be functioning without H. I hope your H steps it up and realizes he needs to help more. It's not fair at all to you!
@mrsmleb - We've done the separate blankets thing since getting married and it's literally saved us hundreds of grumpy middle of the night tugowars!
I was freezing at my desk and got it in my head I wanted spicy ramen for lunch from the sushi place nearby. So now I'm sitting here alone enjoying it and GBCNing. It's glorious.
Post by luv2rn4fun on Feb 24, 2015 11:56:20 GMT -5
Thanks ladies! We'll get through this, it just sucks right now.
@moonbeam- he's had practice, especially during witching hour (he's actually used to be better than me during that time of day but not anymore...I think he has it in his head that it's going to be difficult and does the minimum to soothe during that time). I left him to run errands one day and C took a 45 min nap in the RNP, which he never does. But lately he can't seem to soothe C...I think C senses that he doesn't really want to deal with him when he's being difficult. C is definitely sensing something because things have changed and he's much more clingy/responsive to me.
spankswife- lol. I'm glad I have boots that I have to wear at work.
MrsMB- DH and I have had separate blankets on our bed since we started living together. It's the best thing ever. (But I'm the "burrito" person in our marriage)
((luv2rn4fun)) I hope getting someone in to talk to will help.
HoneySpider- hopefully something better will come up.
It's been a productive day so far for me, which is great, the house looks like it hasn't been cleaned in forever. Dishes done, laundry put away, dinner made do after work we don't go get something, we just have to heat it.