yummeecookee
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Post by yummeecookee on Jan 29, 2018 8:34:34 GMT -6
kim22, I hope the procedure goes smoothly and your gma is ok!
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Post by nam2013 on Jan 29, 2018 8:38:14 GMT -6
kim22 I understand the feeling, but you’re not a downer. Considering everything that’s going on, you have every right to complain!
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Post by peachsmama on Jan 29, 2018 8:41:41 GMT -6
I hate being such a downer, it's not usually me. Have appointment for stents to come out at 1 tomorrow. That works because my mom is out of work at 11:30 so she can watch C and I will be done before the others get out of school. Grandma has fluid on her lungs. We had an amazing 2017, guess it's our turn for craziness. You aren't being a downer. We're here to support each other. You've got legitimate hard things going on, complain and whine as needed and we'll give hair pats and tell you "you got this!"
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Post by peachsmama on Jan 29, 2018 8:42:47 GMT -6
I bought a foldable potty training seat. When we were out Matthew kept slipping in and then peeing straight out and it totally killed his excitement because then he'd get pee on his pants. And he'd get all panicked "I didn't mean to do that!" Just remember that even after they are trained they still have several accidents for the first few months. Since he is older he may not have as many of these but it is remembering that feeling of going potty before it is too late and knowing how long it takes to go pee. We had a lot of "i have to pee" and mad dash to the potty only to be foiled by pulling down the pants. I've noticed when he's really excited to go potty he'll try to get up mid stream and I have to tell him he's still peeing lol.
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Post by Sunny41 on Jan 29, 2018 8:48:13 GMT -6
Just remember that even after they are trained they still have several accidents for the first few months. Since he is older he may not have as many of these but it is remembering that feeling of going potty before it is too late and knowing how long it takes to go pee. We had a lot of "i have to pee" and mad dash to the potty only to be foiled by pulling down the pants. I've noticed when he's really excited to go potty he'll try to get up mid stream and I have to tell him he's still peeing lol. How is Jackson doing? Are you almost done with diapers?
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Post by joelies on Jan 29, 2018 8:50:25 GMT -6
I hate being such a downer, it's not usually me. Have appointment for stents to come out at 1 tomorrow. That works because my mom is out of work at 11:30 so she can watch C and I will be done before the others get out of school. Grandma has fluid on her lungs. We had an amazing 2017, guess it's our turn for craziness. You aren't being a downer. We're here to support each other. You've got legitimate hard things going on, complain and whine as needed and we'll give hair pats and tell you "you got this!" All of this!!
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Post by peachsmama on Jan 29, 2018 8:51:46 GMT -6
I've noticed when he's really excited to go potty he'll try to get up mid stream and I have to tell him he's still peeing lol. How is Jackson doing? Are you almost done with diapers? He did great at the sitters. But withheld for us all weekend. As soon as he sat he would say "I'm not going to do this" and try to get up. I would hold his legs and encourage him to just try. We've found certain wording helps but if he started to get upset I would let him up. I don't want to create a negative association with the potty. So since he was with holding he would end up with one BIG mess once he couldn't hold it anymore. I'm hoping the sitter can work some of her magic this week on him. Funny thing is he pooped on the potty every time this weekend. But he won't pee. Which is opposite of what a lot of you all here have experienced.
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Post by joelies on Jan 29, 2018 8:54:34 GMT -6
Morning! I swear I woke up in a decent mood (though I stayed up too late reading on my Kindle app, whoops) but by the time I got into the office, I was in a terrible mood! And we've got people from our HQ in town who I work with regularly, including a few I'd never met in person before. Maybe being conscious of it will be enough for me to hide it from everyone? Colin sounds like trash. He's been running a super low-grade temp (high end of 99) with a cough and major congestion. His energy level is fine but benadryl at night isn't doing a thing. Any recommendations? Chase's nose is super runny but that's it, so far. I'm crossing all my fingers and toes that they don't get truly sick. I'm emotionally to weak for that, haha.
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Post by guster on Jan 29, 2018 8:55:49 GMT -6
kim22, you are not a downer at all. You had a really tough couple of months. I hope the rest of 2018 is a lot better for you
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Post by guster on Jan 29, 2018 8:58:13 GMT -6
Sorry C's not feeling well, joelies. Do any of the nighttime Zarbees work for him?
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Post by Sunny41 on Jan 29, 2018 8:58:25 GMT -6
How is Jackson doing? Are you almost done with diapers? He did great at the sitters. But withheld for us all weekend. As soon as he sat he would say "I'm not going to do this" and try to get up. I would hold his legs and encourage him to just try. We've found certain wording helps but if he started to get upset I would let him up. I don't want to create a negative association with the potty. So since he was with holding he would end up with one BIG mess once he couldn't hold it anymore. I'm hoping the sitter can work some of her magic this week on him. Funny thing is he pooped on the potty every time this weekend. But he won't pee. Which is opposite of what a lot of you all here have experienced. maybe find a song to sing while he is sitting that he can sing with you. I think i did that at the beginning
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Post by peachsmama on Jan 29, 2018 9:00:18 GMT -6
He did great at the sitters. But withheld for us all weekend. As soon as he sat he would say "I'm not going to do this" and try to get up. I would hold his legs and encourage him to just try. We've found certain wording helps but if he started to get upset I would let him up. I don't want to create a negative association with the potty. So since he was with holding he would end up with one BIG mess once he couldn't hold it anymore. I'm hoping the sitter can work some of her magic this week on him. Funny thing is he pooped on the potty every time this weekend. But he won't pee. Which is opposite of what a lot of you all here have experienced. maybe find a song to sing while he is sitting that he can sing with you. I think i did that at the beginning Good idea. Maybe one of the moana songs. He hates any and all music, except that sound track.
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Post by slenle on Jan 29, 2018 9:02:44 GMT -6
I'm sorry kim22, I really hope things start looking up soon.
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Post by slenle on Jan 29, 2018 9:13:00 GMT -6
Morning. Not sure if I'll make it through the day or not. H was a snotty, crabby mess this morning. He didn't have a fever so he went to daycare, hoping he'll perk up. I told them if he seemed miserable to call me, so we'll see what happens.
I went into the cities yesterday to meet my college friends for high tea at an old, historic mansion. It was fun and something different to do! But it was pretty far away, so it took most of the day. Dh was exhausted when I got home and commented on how much work the kids are. Oh please. They napped for 2-3 of the 6 hours I was gone.
And then we finished the final season on parks and rec on netflix. We've been binge watching for 6 months or so and I'm sad it's over. lol.
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Post by guster on Jan 29, 2018 9:17:53 GMT -6
And then we finished the final season on parks and rec on netflix. We've been binge watching for 6 months or so and I'm sad it's over. lol. I'm in the middle of season 5. I started it over the summer and got really tired of how boring the first season was very quickly, and just hopped back on about a month ago. and now, I just adore it. Especially Ron! I think I even like it a little more than The Office (which I thought was incredible and had one of the best series finales I've ever seen) Also, I hope H feels better.
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 29, 2018 9:21:02 GMT -6
kim22 with all you're dealing with you are not a downer. We are here for you
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Post by joelies on Jan 29, 2018 9:21:04 GMT -6
Sorry C's not feeling well, joelies . Do any of the nighttime Zarbees work for him? It seems to have helped keep his throat from getting TOO raw overnight, so a little? I just want to do more for him.
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 29, 2018 9:21:43 GMT -6
joelies try Zarbees. They have a nighttime version that worked great for LO. It was cough and mucus.
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 29, 2018 9:23:38 GMT -6
peachsmama we had LO hold his penis down so he didn't squirt everywhere when he was on a big toilet. He would look down while doing that and he would see when he was done. Just don't freak out or get upset. We would just say oh you're learning it's okay. Let's try better next time. Good luck. He's doing great
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 29, 2018 9:24:11 GMT -6
I think J isn't at work yet. He's the opener and I didn't see his car in the lot. If he's not there I'm going to be angry
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Post by jewels on Jan 29, 2018 9:30:11 GMT -6
kim22 - glad you are getting the stents out and I hope everything is ok with your grandma!
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Post by cagoldi on Jan 29, 2018 9:31:45 GMT -6
Glad you're finally going to get those stents out tomorrow, kim22. Sorry your grandma hasn't been doing well at home.
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Post by peachsmama on Jan 29, 2018 9:32:28 GMT -6
peachsmama we had LO hold his penis down so he didn't squirt everywhere when he was on a big toilet. He would look down while doing that and he would see when he was done. Just don't freak out or get upset. We would just say oh you're learning it's okay. Let's try better next time. Good luck. He's doing great STUCK I definitely don't get upset and I tell him I know he didn't mean to and it happens. At home he can hold it himself because he's got the potty ring on the big toilet. But out and about he has to use both hands to hold himself on the toilet. Thats why I ordered that little foldable seat. I'll get one of those bathing suit wet/dry bags and just leave it in the car. I can throw it in the diaper bag or my purse when needed.
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Post by chrisy01 on Jan 29, 2018 9:34:25 GMT -6
peachsmama we had LO hold his penis down so he didn't squirt everywhere when he was on a big toilet. He would look down while doing that and he would see when he was done. Just don't freak out or get upset. We would just say oh you're learning it's okay. Let's try better next time. Good luck. He's doing great STUCK I definitely don't get upset and I tell him I know he didn't mean to and it happens. At home he can hold it himself because he's got the potty ring on the big toilet. But out and about he has to use both hands to hold himself on the toilet. Thats why I ordered that little foldable seat. I'll get one of those bathing suit wet/dry bags and just leave it in the car. I can throw it in the diaper bag or my purse when needed. I just help hold him while he's on the potty outside of home.
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Post by jewels on Jan 29, 2018 9:35:53 GMT -6
I think I've shared some of this before but not sure how much... Cutoff where we are is October 1. They sent 2 kids who are early October to the next class up last year b/c all their friends were Sept & August. A few months ago they sent S best friend to the next class (his bd is also early October), leaving S as the oldest in his class, which is now N 13 - Sep 14. A few months ago they asked me what I thought about also moving S up. I was very conflicted, mostly b/c S LOVES his teacher, and also, what would happen next year? Would he be ok as the youngest in the class or would he fall behind? Well long story short, his BFF is thriving in the new class and a few other things came to light these past few weeks, so S is doing a trial day in the older class today. I am nervous about what the right choice is. MH is no help. I'm pretty sure my friends are tired of me talking about it. I just don't know what is the best for him!! I feel like I need to make a decision this week. Thank you for listening
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 29, 2018 9:42:25 GMT -6
kim22 My BIL had stents after his kidney stones and he said they were horrible. He had to go back to the dr a few times because the pain was so bad that he thought there was something wrong with them. Hopefully you'll feel a lot better after tomorrow.
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Post by guster on Jan 29, 2018 9:43:58 GMT -6
I hope S does well and enjoys himself, jewels. And I totally get you re: talking it to death. Our cut off is December 15, and I could talk about the pros and cons of starting kindergarten all day long.
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 29, 2018 9:45:12 GMT -6
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Post by wedding on Jan 29, 2018 9:48:07 GMT -6
kim22,what a mess. I'm so sorry you are dealing with so much.
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Post by vino on Jan 29, 2018 9:49:05 GMT -6
kim22 Hopefully today goes by quickly and you get an early time tomorrow for stent removal and you start to feel better asap.
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