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Post by flamingo on Dec 29, 2017 8:39:22 GMT -6
flamingo , I hope you get some relief soon. Mastitis is the devil. Thank you! Wednesday was the worst...nothing like being sick and stuck in a car. A couple people in our group had colds so Tuesday night I was chugging Airborne thinking I was coming down with something, but by Wednesday morning it was obvious what was going on. Kind of funny to think I have nursed two babies w/o issue, and now at the bitter end of baby #2--we are literally down to one session/day--I get it. lol.
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 29, 2017 8:51:43 GMT -6
If the people behind you cost too much, you could always say "oh, put $5 towards their total" or whatever. I never think to do this for some reason.
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 29, 2017 9:04:09 GMT -6
If you want a good happy cry, go read the "AW my baby is 5" thread on general discussion.
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Post by flamingo on Dec 29, 2017 9:04:20 GMT -6
Well, we were making some positive progress on the house...and then I just went to wash some dishes and no hot water. Again. ARGH.
I do feel bad for these homeowners (did I mention they're having to put a new roof on next week?) but I think a lot of the issues fall on them and their choice of management company. But part of it is likely just the house's age. We've had so many electrical issues (including with the water heater), I'm beginning to wonder if portions need to be completely re-wired. Glad I am not paying for all this!
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Post by trtlcrzy on Dec 29, 2017 9:22:43 GMT -6
I’m wearing my snow boots because slippery out and I wore the wrong socks. They have come off my heel and it is the worst.
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Post by yummeecookee on Dec 29, 2017 9:26:11 GMT -6
If you want a good happy cry, go read the "AW my baby is 5" thread on general discussion. Well damnit Peach. Now I’m at my desk trying to fan my eyes dry. I love happy adoption stories.
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 29, 2017 9:34:58 GMT -6
If you want a good happy cry, go read the "AW my baby is 5" thread on general discussion. Well damnit Peach. Now I’m at my desk trying to fan my eyes dry. I love happy adoption stories. Me too! The picture of the 3 of them was just to much. Such a special story.
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Post by joelies on Dec 29, 2017 9:35:43 GMT -6
Someone take my credit cards away. Since Christmas, I've ordered Colin a new coat and stocked up on my current model of running shoes. Plus I have to put in my annual photobook order in after the kids go to bed on NYE (I have a 50% off coupon that expires that day), and it's a massive book... I cannot stop spending money.
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 29, 2017 9:36:18 GMT -6
I'm at work and my MIL is watching the kids since daycare is closed. We had a rough night last night. H was coughing basically nonstop from 11-2. MH was soooooo pissed and we got into a heated disagreement around 1:30. Apparently we should be trying other things to get him to stop coughing because what I'm doing isn't working. He's been sick for 90 % of his life and I should try something else.
Ummmm, like what?
Cough medicine.
Can't give cough medicine to a 1 year old, dumbass. But I'm open to any other suggestions you may have. I can't help that he's sick all the time.
M came and woke me up around 3:15 to go potty and it took me forever to go back to sleep. I'm sporting some amazing bags under my eyes today.
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 29, 2017 9:36:38 GMT -6
Someone take my credit cards away. Since Christmas, I've ordered Colin a new coat and stocked up on my current model of running shoes. Plus I have to put in my annual photobook order in after the kids go to bed on NYE (I have a 50% off coupon that expires that day), and it's a massive book... I cannot stop spending money. See any good sales? J needs hoodies and both need long sleeve shirts.
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 29, 2017 9:38:01 GMT -6
tgrimes send him to the pharmacy. They don't have anything like that for under 3 I think. It sucks. Zarabees is all I can think of and it only helps so so. ETA: I mean send your husband if he thinks you're not doing all you can.
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 29, 2017 9:45:15 GMT -6
tgrimes send him to the pharmacy. They don't have anything like that for under 3 I think. It sucks. Zarabees is all I can think of and it only helps so so. ETA: I mean send your husband if he thinks you're not doing all you can. Yeah, Zarabees never did anything for M. I can try klong11's trick (i think) of giving him a spoonful of honey before bed. But with the humidifier, vick's plug in thing, vick's on his chest, zyrtec (which probably isn't doing anything if this is a cold), saline, steamy showers and y'all know I'm queen of the nose frida, I'm not sure what else there could be left to try. Other than essential oils that I don't believe work. Maybe I should buy some so he'll STFU about it.
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 29, 2017 9:52:26 GMT -6
flamingo I’m sorry, mastitis is the worst. Hope you feel better!
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Post by wedding on Dec 29, 2017 9:52:59 GMT -6
tgrimes,if he has other ideas than Godspeed to him! You have done your part!
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Post by wedding on Dec 29, 2017 9:53:52 GMT -6
I have 1hr and 7mins before I leave and I am so painfully bored. I just went to browse in the supply closet for fun. Found nothing and it wasn't fun.
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 29, 2017 9:56:41 GMT -6
wedding I’m sorry about the situation with C. That must be difficult for you as a mom. I do think bullying is a heavy term for a 4yo. They are not old enough to completely comprehend the effect their behaviour has on other people and often copy thing they see other do. Not saying that he shouldn’t apologise or have him explained why it isn’t nice what he is doing, just saying that it’s a different situation than when a 12yo is bullying someone. ETA not saying kids this age can’t be mean, just that especially this young they don’t always understand what their actions result in.
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Post by nam2013 on Dec 29, 2017 9:57:28 GMT -6
Four more minutes till vacation. Now three. Not that I’m counting or anything.
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 29, 2017 9:59:35 GMT -6
I had a scheduled induction with B, and we didn't keep the date a secret, although after the rough ride, I'd have been okay with fewer people coming up to visit. The nurses finally hung a DND sign on my door so I could get some rest. This is their 4th kid, and they don’t have anyone up to the hospital so that’s not an issue. If someone told me to wait to visit them until they went home I would respect those wishes. With their 3rd I’m pretty sure they didn’t send the text until they got home. Weird. I wonder if they have family who don't respect their wishes so she keeps it quiet so it doesn't pop up on facebook or something?
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Post by peachsmama on Dec 29, 2017 10:04:20 GMT -6
tgrimes send him to the pharmacy. They don't have anything like that for under 3 I think. It sucks. Zarabees is all I can think of and it only helps so so. ETA: I mean send your husband if he thinks you're not doing all you can. Yeah, Zarabees never did anything for M. I can try klong11 's trick (i think) of giving him a spoonful of honey before bed. But with the humidifier, vick's plug in thing, vick's on his chest, zyrtec (which probably isn't doing anything if this is a cold), saline, steamy showers and y'all know I'm queen of the nose frida, I'm not sure what else there could be left to try. Other than essential oils that I don't believe work. Maybe I should buy some so he'll STFU about it. Lord, yea you're definitely doing anything and everything out there to help him. He'll be the healthiest kindergartner ever.
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 29, 2017 10:04:35 GMT -6
tgrimes, that's annoying. It's like when we get a cough, chances are meds won't make it THAT much better and you wake up coughing. And we can take way better stuff then them.
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 29, 2017 10:06:45 GMT -6
Speaking of coffee, the person in front of me bought mine today. So I paid for the person behind me. I love when that happens. UO alert - Maybe I'm a scrooge, but if someone in front of me is paying, I feel obliged to get something simple and kind of would be pissed if I went into buy a drip coffee and the person behind me was paying for a group order or $5 fancy lattes. I get it in spirit, but feel like the passing it on immediately becomes an obligation. FWIW I've only been involved once and a guy bought coffees for the 5 people behind him and that was that. Any time I've done it I pay for the person ahead of me. After they order I just say to add it to my bill. I usually do it at work in the cafeteria when some parent either has a screaming kid with them or just looks beyond exhausted.
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Post by klong11 on Dec 29, 2017 10:07:29 GMT -6
tgrimes send him to the pharmacy. They don't have anything like that for under 3 I think. It sucks. Zarabees is all I can think of and it only helps so so. ETA: I mean send your husband if he thinks you're not doing all you can. Yeah, Zarabees never did anything for M. I can try klong11 's trick (i think) of giving him a spoonful of honey before bed. But with the humidifier, vick's plug in thing, vick's on his chest, zyrtec (which probably isn't doing anything if this is a cold), saline, steamy showers and y'all know I'm queen of the nose frida, I'm not sure what else there could be left to try. Other than essential oils that I don't believe work. Maybe I should buy some so he'll STFU about it. What you do is buy the strongest cough medicine they make. Slip it to yh and he'll sleep through the coughing. You'll still have to deal with the coughing, but at least you don't have to hear yh bitch about it.
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Post by wedding on Dec 29, 2017 10:07:31 GMT -6
wedding I’m sorry about the situation with C. That must be difficult for you as a mom. I do think bullying is a heavy term for a 4yo. They are not old enough to completely comprehend the effect their behaviour has on other people and often copy thing they see other do. Not saying that he shouldn’t apologise or have him explained why it isn’t nice what he is doing, just saying that it’s a different situation than when a 12yo is bullying someone. ETA not saying kids this age can’t be mean, just that especially this young they don’t always understand what their actions result in. It probably is too heavy for this age. He was shit talking is what he was doing. Pre-curser to bullying maybe? I don't know. It wasn't good.
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Post by wineallthetime on Dec 29, 2017 10:09:35 GMT -6
And now that I'm blowing up this place with my comments, hi! C is home with a cold (MH is off today) and I came home with GI stuff that I now think is just pregnancy stuff cause I feel fine now. I'm sad cause we ordered Thai for lunch and then I left before lunch
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 29, 2017 10:15:49 GMT -6
Yeah, Zarabees never did anything for M. I can try klong11 's trick (i think) of giving him a spoonful of honey before bed. But with the humidifier, vick's plug in thing, vick's on his chest, zyrtec (which probably isn't doing anything if this is a cold), saline, steamy showers and y'all know I'm queen of the nose frida, I'm not sure what else there could be left to try. Other than essential oils that I don't believe work. Maybe I should buy some so he'll STFU about it. What you do is buy the strongest cough medicine they make. Slip it to yh and he'll sleep through the coughing. You'll still have to deal with the coughing, but at least you don't have to hear yh bitch about it. Brilliant!
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Post by slenle on Dec 29, 2017 10:16:10 GMT -6
Hi! WFH again and have done nothing. I'm really going to struggle when the holidays are over and I have to work a normal week. I can't complain though!
I failed to mention that when I shoveled the driveway yesterday, I biffed it on the ice and landed on my hip/butt. HARD. There was no catching myself, my feet just went up and I went down! So now I'm limping around waiting for a bruise to take over my whole right side.
I went to Bad Moms (again) last night with friends. It was a good excuse to get out of the house. Then we went out for a couple drinks and decided to get together tonight with our husbands and kids, so everyone will be coming here tongiht. DH and I had talked about having a low key night... looks like that's not happening. oops!
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Post by tgrimes on Dec 29, 2017 10:16:50 GMT -6
tgrimes , that's annoying. It's like when we get a cough, chances are meds won't make it THAT much better and you wake up coughing. And we can take way better stuff then them. Right? MH has been sick for like 3-4 weeks now. All he was doing was taking nyquil so I still had to listen to his damn coughing in the MOTN, on top of H's coughing at the same time.
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Post by wedding on Dec 29, 2017 10:19:39 GMT -6
tgrimes, How about you take the strong cough medicine and let DH deal with H tonight? That sounds like a better plan.
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Post by joelies on Dec 29, 2017 10:21:44 GMT -6
I'm sorry, wedding. Colin has had a few incidents in the past where he's started telling me he doesn't like so-and-so (it's happened a couple of times). When I've dug deeper, it always comes down to his best girl friend not liking them. The first time I was able to talk him through the idea that she can NOT like someone without it impacting him, but the 2nd time was bad. First off it was directed at the boy he's been friends with since they were babies. He is a sweetheart, his parents are wonderful and they adore Colin. I tried repeating what had worked the last time but he ended up screaming "that IS how it works!" and getting even more worked up. Fortunately the girl changed her mind and everyone was friends again within a few days, but he's definitely susceptible to that sort of behavior, too. On a side note, I think his girl friend actually has a crush on their other friend. Is that possible at this age?
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Post by klong11 on Dec 29, 2017 10:32:48 GMT -6
On a side note, I think his girl friend actually has a crush on their other friend. Is that possible at this age? Yes.
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