Week of 09/03

[luv2rn4fun]

amaranth- DH only offered to take C so I would have had L, which definitely would have been a break. I didn't jump on it because I don't feel like it's the healthiest for the kids to be around the ILs for long periods of time until they all work on their dysfunctional relationship. Way too much fighting and it's usually worse when I am not around. DH only offered out of completely selfish ambitions (he loves the river and wants to go but I refuse to stay with his parents. I would go for him if we stayed in our own place but he won't compromise so we don't go for now).

I can't imagine how hard homeschooling would be. I don't think it's something I can see myself do because of how committed you have to be.

[pooh8402]

Sept 6, 2017 9:57:34 GMT -5 awick14 said:

@emotionalpoet- in the states northwest or Canada? I am in BC,Canada.

pooh8402- any tips on transitioning to working nights again and having DH take over the night time care of DD? I go back to work in November and I will be working 2 days, 2nights, and then 4 days off. DH hasn't done night feedings in a long time, and he defiantly hasn't been with DD for long periods by himself before. I am nervous how it will go because we will be in a new city with no family so he won't have help if he wants it.

I have none, girl. This week marks the first week I've worked nights in almost 5 years.

I will say that DH had to learn how to take care of E quick once I started working weekends after I got back from maternity leave. His parents were there the first day but were strongly encouraged by me to be hands off, and only there as a resource to DH. He was fine by after that first weekend.

Just have low expectations.

[estrellita]

amaranth awick14 Don't feel guilty at all. I'm a strong believer in parents needing a break sometimes! I definitely could not be a full time SAHM. I love sending E to DC knowing he's learning things, being social, etc. I don't think I'd be able to do everything they do for him!

[estrellita]

I think my body hates me. I've been having sciatic nerve pain for a few weeks, then this mornin I woke up barely able to move my neck. My whole neck/shoulder area on the left side is really painful. I probably slept funny. Putting some heat on it seems to help some so that's good at least.

[pooh8402]

Sept 6, 2017 18:49:31 GMT -5 estrellita said:

amaranth awick14 Don't feel guilty at all. I'm a strong believer in parents needing a break sometimes! I definitely could not be a full time SAHM. I love sending E to DC knowing he's learning things, being social, etc. I don't think I'd be able to do everything they do for him!

Ditto!

[estrellita]

ewall Me!!!

[awick14]

ewall me too!!

In good news though our mortgage company finally told us that they will port our mortgage over to the new condo.

[luv2rn4fun]

ewall- that was me yesterday. ((Hugs)) friend

[MrsMB]

ewall meeeeeeeeee!!!

[Skyesthelimit1212]

Can't believe I forgot, my Little's first day of Pre-k was Tuesday.

[wineandcheese]

awick14 too many shows lol. It's good money though.

Morning friends. I had the best 6 hour drive ever. Little traffic. It was kinda relaxing lol.

[katespade]

We got up and went to the gym at 5:30 this morning, because it was the only time that worked for us to go today. OMG, I'M SO TIRED.

[tacocat]

katespade H joined Planet Fitness because it's close to his office. I wonder when he's going to make time to go, but I do NOT see 5:30 happening. I am always amazed at the people that can get up that early to exercise.

I haven't heard from my friend today to see if she's coming over. I'd like to know either way, but at least I'm already showered and dressed for the day.

[katespade]

tacocat - I was surprised at how busy the gym was this morning! We were expecting it to be empty, but there were actually quite a few people there. Not as busy as 5:30pm, but definitely not empty.

[amaranth]

wineandcheese Best 6 hour drive are not words one often hears

ewall Man, yesterday was so rough. I hope today is going better for you (and everyone else too)

This morning someone brought her son over for a playdate. I haven't liked this woman very much in the past. Nothing specific, just nothing that really clicked either. Well our sons were basically instant besties. I've never seen M get along so well with anyone. Looks like I'll be seeing a lot more of her. The good news is we had perfectly fine conversation

[katespade]

ewall - And they all seem to do peppy workouts! Almost everyone in the gym was doing either cardio or crossfit. At least our workout today was just push hypertrophy (lifting). How in the world do you find the energy for cardio that early in the morning?

[estrellita]

I wish I could be a morning gym person. The idea of it is nice but.. nope. Lol. I have a coworker that gets to the gym at work at like 6:30, then she showers and hangs out until she starts work at 8. I mean, it's probably easier since her kids are out of the house and her H is gone for work a lot but still, I can't do that! She also goes EVERY DAY. I'm exhausted just thinking about working out that much!

[katespade]

estrellita - I've been going to the gym every day for a month now, and my body is just starting to get used to it. I'm finally finding my way out of the fog that's caused by not being able to think past the pain and exhaustion. lol. And now that I'm getting used to it, I'm starting to crave it. It feels weird to look forward to going every day, when it was so hard to talk myself into going a month ago.

My work day starts at 6:30am, though, so going before work means going reeeeeeeeeeally early. Most of our workouts take 1.5-2 hours, which would mean getting to the gym as soon as it opens (4:45am) and rushing to get back home in time to start my day. Then again, dealing with the after work crowd sucks, too, so it might actually be worth the early start to avoid that. lol.

[estrellita]

katespade That's awesome! I'd love to be the type of person to work out that much but I don't have much energy (which I know lack of activity contributes to) and I always prefer to do other things instead. I kept meaning to get back to the gym after ML but that didn't happen.. now I'm hoping to make it a goal again for when I get back in April, but we'll see if it happens. Hopefully when I get back we won't be needing so much OT at work so I actually leave on time!

[katespade]

estrellita - Yeah, I honestly have a really boring life, which makes it a lot easier to pretty much live at the gym. Workouts, TTC, and tattoos - That's all I've got going on outside of work. It doesn't leave me with much to bring to discussions, but the workouts and the tattoos give me less time to spend focused on my failures with TTC.

[estrellita]

katespade *hugs* working out can be a nice escape from things. That's one reason I really want to push myself to start again. I know it can help some with my depression and anxiety!

[krystee]

This is my last night of my work trip and, while I obviously miss my kid, I am kind of mourning the end because it's my last one for at least eight months. I have spent hours reading books, reading newspapers, watching TV (politics and fluff), and having grown-up dinners with a coworker. I have really really missed some of this.

I shouldn't have taken free time--I have 70 pages to review for a coworker, a department budget I have to slash, etc.--but I have been so stressed that my BP has been really high, so I took 24 hours to just BE, and it has been priceless.

[amaranth]

Morning gym person? LOL. I am barely a morning walking/talking person...

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It was much cooler today than that oppressive muggy heat we had here, and the air quality is better. They said yesterday on the news that there are 9 large fires in washington, which is crazy. *-)

Edit: just out of curiousity, what does GBCN mean anyway? I never figured that out.

[luv2rn4fun]

katespade- ((hugs)) re TTC 🙁 But you are seriously kicking butt with your workouts! I totally get the "looking forward to it vs dreading it"....I used to live for my runs (and bike rides...swimming, not so much LOL)!

krystee- glad you are having a nice work trip and we're able to take some time for yourself!

When I was training hard core I did most of my workouts early. Most days were two workouts/day so it meant waking up early and getting it done before work (I also started work at 6:30 so I was up and at the gym by 5a most days). We even had our group rides and run start early as well to get them done before it got too hot (Sat rides and a quick run could be anywhere 3-6+ hours and we usually ran anywhere 1-3 hours on sundays). It was insane and I don't know how I did it. But I do know that I always feel so much better when I workout first thing in the morning (can't really do that now since L is up 5:30-6a after feeding at 3ish). DH does his weight workout M-Thurs at 6:15a...but he literally wakes up at 5:50, makes/drinks coffee, goes to the bathroom and then starts his workout in our weight room downstairs.

[katespade]

@emotionalpoet - Dude, you know we can see your posts on the other boards, right? And your post history as GothGirl? You aren't brand new and we aren't interested in having your drama here.

[bk1]

My grandma had a mild stroke. she's in the hospital. Working on rehab. She still has fuction of her right arm but if she tries to walk her whole body goes right. Her leg isn't working as it should.

Good news, we have MIL coming to watch C tonight so we can have a mommy, daddy, G date! I'm super looking forward to it.

[Skyesthelimit1212]

bk1 I'm so sorry about your grandma, sending you lots of good thoughts.

[MrsMB]

((bk1)) prayers she has a good quick recovery!!!

[katespade]

Oh no, bk1!! I'm so sorry about your grandma.