What's up?

[imimahoney]

Back to normal after our vacation/my birthday. It's no fun getting back to reality. I need to go grocery shopping and hit up target. I have no desire to do either. 

[puppylove64]

Did everyone completely disappear or do they still check in here daily and see no one has posted and leave? I still check in regularly, but figure my life isn't interesting and don't post!

L's kindergarden teacher called last time and set up our open house appointment for next week. I can't believe the time is here! He has been asking to sign up to play football too and I'm not sure I want him to... I have to decide by the deadline friday

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It's going to be 100 today so lots of swimming. A has her last swim lesson, she's done so great! She can swimish 10-15' when she could go like 3' before the class lol. Then after that we're going to my moms to swim until nap.

I called the speech people for H and now we wait for the referral while I hope it somehow clicks during the wait.

I gave both kids haircuts yesterday and they don't look as awful as I imagined they would look.

[ktstorm]

I still check in most days. B had his 5 year well check yesterday and they might not want us to come back, lol. B had to get 2 shots and was wailing like a stuck pig before the nurse even came in the room. E was puttering around the room and after the nurse finished he ran up behind her, bopped her on the butt and exclaimed "You hurt my Ben-Ben. I Batman! Woo!"

[imimahoney]

I check in randomly. I've veen trying to put my phone down more.

[redmonkeystomper]

Jul 19, 2017 8:23:37 GMT -5 puppylove64 said:

Did everyone completely disappear or do they still check in here daily and see no one has posted and leave? I still check in regularly, but figure my life isn't interesting and don't post!

L's kindergarden teacher called last time and set up our open house appointment for next week. I can't believe the time is here! He has been asking to sign up to play football too and I'm not sure I want him to... I have to decide by the deadline friday

I check in but don't see any posts and I never really have anything much to post about. I'd like to see our board more active though.

[redmonkeystomper]

I have my 38 week appointment today, then next week at my appointment we will set an induction date since they don't want me to go over my due date of 8/4 due to advanced maternal age. I could probably fight that but at this point I'm kinda ready. I've been sick since last week with a horrible cold and gave no left the house since Sunday. I hate being this sick. I still have stuff on my pre-labor list to get done!

[katfco]

I'm getting ready for school to start next month, so it's lesson planning and school shopping time here.

[sunshineluv]

I still check in . I miss the activity on the board.

I am slammed at work, per usual. My anxiety skyrocketed the past few months, not sure when exactly it started. I have been seeing a therapist, and a couple of weeks ago got back on Zoloft. It has started to help, but not 100% yet.

DH and I are on day 10 of Whole30. I miss booze so much. But other than that, its kind of fun.

Annabelle is going through a phase. I pray this phase is short lived. She is super defiant, breaking rules for the sake of it, then waving it in my face. She pitched her biggest fit yet on Sunday, and ended up throwing up twice an hour later. I haven't navigated this kind of parenting before.

She still has UTI issues, she doesn't have an infection right now, but is on daily antibiotics, and holds her pee forever. I am beginning to think she will be 4 before we get her going in the potty (doctor says not to "train" her, and we have used every bribe on the planet).

Henry is having some bad dreams at night, gets so scared of the dark .

DH has been interviewing for a new job, which could mean a substantial raise. If so, we would be well on our way to me "retiring" in 3 years. FX

I think that is all my updates for now .

[TrudyCampbell]

Hi everyone! I've been checking in when I can. It's been really tough times over here for me lately and I'm drowning in stress and anxiety. Thinking of you guys, though!

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I started Weight Watchers Monday. omg so hungry. I haven't ever done this diet and so far I like how easy it is to track and nothing is off limits but so little food lol. I'm hoping I'll get used to it in a few days. I mean I could eat fruits/vegetables all day, but we'd run out of grocery money pretty fast. On a positive though, I have 18 lbs until my goal weight.

[sunshineluv]

Jul 19, 2017 17:09:48 GMT -5 Loco Coco said:

I feel like part of why this board is dying we post Randoms but don't interact. It's like we all talk to ourselves. I'm trying to respond more to everyone!

I agree. You are sweet to be responsive to everyone! Maybe we will get our groove back soon.

[sunshineluv]

Jul 19, 2017 17:00:47 GMT -5 @lindy said:

I started Weight Watchers Monday. omg so hungry. I haven't ever done this diet and so far I like how easy it is to track and nothing is off limits but so little food lol. I'm hoping I'll get used to it in a few days. I mean I could eat fruits/vegetables all day, but we'd run out of grocery money pretty fast. On a positive though, I have 18 lbs until my goal weight.

I hate the first few days of ww. Once I am in the groove it isn't bad. I drink a lot of la croix these days to pretend like I am full.

[sunshineluv]

Jul 19, 2017 16:36:06 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Hi everyone! I've been checking in when I can. It's been really tough times over here for me lately and I'm drowning in stress and anxiety. Thinking of you guys, though!

I am sorry. I hope things turn around soon. Anxiety sucks so much!

[sunflowers7]

Hi. Things have been crazy busy for us since our trip. I'm still looking for a new job. I've had two really good shots they called references and then went with someone else . Fingers crossed for my interview Monday. It's another call back.

[ktstorm]

Ooh I swear 3 just about killed me sunshineluv I hope it's short-lived, and glad to hear she's doing better. Poor H, it breaks my heart when they have nightmares.

[fusion]

I go home from Dallas in 2 days!! I miss my family SO SO much. It's been since the 4th that I've seen them Ready to pack the rest of our stuff and move!

[ktstorm]

Put me on the hate dieting train too. I got lax with diet and exercise this spring and it's so hard to get back into the groove of things. B hates the childcare at the gym, so I haven't been going and do at home workouts at night which means they happen maybe once a week.

[ktstorm]

That's awesome, good luck sunflowers7!

[mlkgls]

I check in most evenings, but I've been stressed out the wazoo lately and feel like a negative nelly. There must still be people who stop in, but don't post, because it seems like threads still get a decent amount of views.

TrudyCampbell - I'm sorry you're having a tough time. Huge internet stranger hugs.

[mlkgls]

Jul 19, 2017 17:09:48 GMT -5 Loco Coco said:

I feel like part of why this board is dying we post Randoms but don't interact. It's like we all talk to ourselves. I'm trying to respond more to everyone!

I hesitated to "like" this, but I've noticed this too. I've also hesitated to chime in at the end of the day, by responding to posts hours old at that point.

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ktstorm, oh my that is so funny!

sunshineluv, good luck to your H on his interview! I'm pretty sure H is going to give me a run for my money, A was such a different child so I don't feel prepared for his 3rd year. I hope your A improves for you guys!

TrudyCampbell, I'm sorry you're having a tough time

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Jul 19, 2017 9:58:09 GMT -5 Loco Coco said:

Jul 19, 2017 9:18:45 GMT -5 ktstorm said:

I still check in most days. B had his 5 year well check yesterday and they might not want us to come back, lol. B had to get 2 shots and was wailing like a stuck pig before the nurse even came in the room. E was puttering around the room and after the nurse finished he ran up behind her, bopped her on the butt and exclaimed "You hurt my Ben-Ben. I Batman! Woo!"

LOL!

I still check in most days too.

First post partum is here and I am just so damn angry and exhausted. Ugh. This sucks.

I'm trying to get my H to nail down a date hat we are going to leave where we are currently. He owes his employer until Sep 2019 but I just found out that if we leave early the amount owed is prorated so I'm trying to get him to agree to leave June 2019 so we can move and settle and the girls can start school at our new location. It honestly makes me want to cry to think of being here 2 more years. I'm so done.

Are you still thinking CO? Or just anywhere other than where you are?

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Jul 19, 2017 11:01:03 GMT -5 redmonkeystomper said:

I have my 38 week appointment today, then next week at my appointment we will set an induction date since they don't want me to go over my due date of 8/4 due to advanced maternal age. I could probably fight that but at this point I'm kinda ready. I've been sick since last week with a horrible cold and gave no left the house since Sunday. I hate being this sick. I still have stuff on my pre-labor list to get done!

Good luck in the next few weeks!  H was a 8/3 due date and I ended up being induced on 7/27

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Ugh H looks like a boxer. He slammed his ear into a shelf and it's all swollen and blue/purple and sticking out all funny.

[teamhayes]

I have a family work party today which is usually a lot f fun

It's outside and supposed to be 90 but feel like over 100

M threw up yesterday afternoon but only once so not sure if he is sick and have everyone stay home
He's not going to school/camp today so we will see he says he feels better but still had a slight temperature

[nannerl]

I'm still here! We've just had a lot going on-- I'll post another thread at some point...

A has a follow up with the OT group at Children's today, so that's our big thing. W has his 9 month check-up tomorrow (!!!), and this weekend is scheduled to the brim just like every weekend lately. I need to sit on a beach somewhere 😁

Big hugs to all you ladies!

[bean47]

We are home from vacation and prepping for Claire's birthday party this weekend. How is my baby three already?!

We've been working through Claire's artic problems and she's done with EI because of her birthday and didn't qualify for school services. All the speech paths who have evaled and worked with her seem to think its structural due to her inability to make throat/back sounds. We head to Boston to see an ENT next week. I don't want her to have surgery but I would rather get it over now!

[laurack]

I haven't been here as much as I used to but I still check in mostly skim this board, ML, ce&p and MMM but don't post often.

All is well, we've been busy with a steady stream of visitors this summer. My little sister was here in June for 10 days, then a few days after she left, my older sister arrived with her two kids for two weeks. She just left Saturday and my Dad arrives this evening! eek! Can't wait to see him. It's been busy but fun to see everyone. Then mid august a few days after my dad leaves, I'll be flying with the kids home to Ireland for 10 days.

I'm flying Norwegian for the first time from providence RI to Cork (my hometown) dirt cheap tickets ($230/each return) so worth the slog to RI

Other than that .. hmmm what else is going on. My job is complete shambles right now. Only one person of my team besides me remains and I'm kind of over it at the moment and all the nonsense being thrown at me, but I just got a new boss so I'm going to give him a chance to fix things.

matilda got into our school choice! woo. It's not like it's a "better" school, actually the great school rating is lower, but it is short walk from our house so we really wanted them to go there. I'm thrilled! We still haven't heard who her teacher is, and are waiting to hear if we have a spot at the Ys after school program ... if we don't we are screwed lol. We'll figure something out

hope you ladies are all doing well!

[laurack]

Also I just joined the 21st century and got myself an instagram account lol! I still haven't posted anything but it seems fun. Facebook has kinda been annoying me lately, too many ads and "suggestions" and just too much going on or something ... hard to explain