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Post by easternshoregirl on Mar 27, 2018 9:51:54 GMT -6
checking in!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Mar 27, 2018 9:53:51 GMT -6
We are having a good day so far. I did some yoga and made a lentil soup for dinner tonight.
I'm headed to my parents' soon to help my mom buy some plane tickets then probably a walk with a friend. We did a long walk yesterday too, which was great.
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Post by sparky85 on Mar 27, 2018 9:54:11 GMT -6
I'm here! I just got back from a public health drop in, and DD weighed in at 9lbs 1oz at 6 weeks adjusted  . We also did some errands at walmart. No other plans for the day, so we're just relaxing at home now. |
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Post by cake on Mar 27, 2018 10:02:26 GMT -6
Just hanging out this morning. I have a massage this afternoon so will drop H off at my parents’ beforehand.
We’ve been doing lots of tummy time and H is rocking it. It’s fun watching how much he can lift his head up now.
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Post by aprilz81 on Mar 27, 2018 10:03:27 GMT -6
Pretty good night here and the morning hasn't been bad. I spent the morning in my office working and DH mostly had Faith, but I had to get her a few times when he talked to a recruiter and she was crying. She has been fussy on and off all morning, she will half heartedly nurse and then fall asleep and then wake up a few minutes later mad at the world. There is a Leap/Growth spurt around 8 weeks so even though she will be 9 weeks tomorrow I'm assuming that is what is going on. Her eating is just so erratic I can't get a handle on what she needs and she certainly isn't following a schedule these days...
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Post by pippiann on Mar 27, 2018 10:05:59 GMT -6
aprilz81 sounds exactly like L yesterday from like 3-11 last night.
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Post by aprilz81 on Mar 27, 2018 10:19:58 GMT -6
aprilz81 sounds exactly like L yesterday from like 3-11 last night. If we can't get her to settle down I just offer a boob or a bottle to see if she is still hungry/hungry again. I feel like I should know what she wants but she is making it difficult when she starts crying 45 minutes after nursing. I assume she can't be hungry but sometimes she is. And I don't understand if she is still hungry why she doesn't cry immediately after finishing the bottle/nursing. Babies are confusing... |
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Post by ajetter on Mar 27, 2018 10:46:13 GMT -6
Babies are totally confusing and I still never know what they want. If it’s been less than 2.5 hours I just assume she’s tired.
We attempted a crib nap this morning and she slept 2.5 hours!!!!!! I truly can’t believe it. I’m going to work on naps in the crib this week and next, and then next weekend we’re going to try and move her to her room.
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Post by yellow711 on Mar 27, 2018 10:52:54 GMT -6
Last night didn't go as I planned....
As I mentioned yesterday, I was so excited to have a kid-free dinner out with my friend. It was great to see my friend and the food was good.
BUT...my husband called me frantically halfway through the dinner saying J was crying constantly, he had a "big" spitup and our 4 year old said she wasn't feeling good. He said he needed me to come home right away. WHAT?
We went to the Melting Pot and it isn't easy to pack my food up and come home. I just had received the raw meat to cook and I said I was going to cook them as fast as I could and eat - and then I would be home. So, I rushed and my mind was on my kids. (I did have a few bites of the chocolate fondue).
My husband apologized for having me come up early and said he was overwhelmed. (he also emailed this morning apologizing again)
I was/am frustrated - i understand the overwhelming feeling but can't I have one night out by myself?!?! Prior to this, since having the baby, I had went out on a kid-free outing with my sister (went to a movie) and then I have done a few errands kids-free.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2018 11:30:19 GMT -6
yellow711 that is so frustrating. I am sorry your husband ruined your night out. At least he is remorseful. I hope you get another night out to yourself soon, he definitely owes you!
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Post by sarahh on Mar 27, 2018 12:25:42 GMT -6
I'm sorry yellow711, that sucks. I haven't tried a night away yet by myself. It seems DH is always gone for something. He's a member of the local Elks lodge and is now on the board and is Mason (masonic lodge not bricks haha). He also runs his own business and works a lot at night after his regular job. I feel like I do a lot by myself which sucks but I'm also not sure he would be able to handle it on his own which would end up ruining my night too. |
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Post by cake on Mar 27, 2018 12:54:48 GMT -6
I’m sorry your night was ruined yellow711I’m at my parents and they are listening to the oldies station. Mambo no. 5 just came on (Lou Bega version). Is 1999 really now considered oldies?! I feel so old... |
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Post by helloerrbody on Mar 27, 2018 13:12:01 GMT -6
yellow711, sorry that happened.  If it makes you feel better, my husband is nowhere NEAR willing to be home alone with both of our boys. The babysitter does it, but not him lol. I'm going to be gone for 4 hours kid-free next Saturday, and H's parents are coming over to help him the whole time.
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Post by helloerrbody on Mar 27, 2018 13:13:37 GMT -6
We had plans to go to the zoo today (my mom friend and I) but it's terrible storms so we went to an indoor play place instead. Our toddlers played beautifully for 3 hours!! I picked up Zoe's for lunch on the way home, we ate, and now both of my boys are napping woohoo! My old babysitter is coming over after naps to see the boys, and then we go to pick-up MH from the airport, woohoo!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2018 13:35:11 GMT -6
helloerrbody your husband is not willing to be home alone with your kids?? Like... ever??
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Post by ajetter on Mar 27, 2018 13:39:21 GMT -6
Do your babies constantly stick their tongues out? Not like she holds it out all the time, but sticks it in and out of her mouth a lot. I assume that’s just a baby thing to do, but so many people have commented on it that now I’m paranoid she’s weird or something.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2018 13:48:20 GMT -6
ajetter J has her tongue out quite a lot. The ENT said it could be her compensating for her narrow nasal passages and that it is sort of her first attempt to mouth breathe. I can't remember if your kiddo had congestion/breathing issues but if so it could be related!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 14:05:36 GMT -6
yellow711 that is so frustrating. I am sorry your husband ruined your night out. At least he is remorseful. I hope you get another night out to yourself soon, he definitely owes you! This yellow711! You deserve a do over. Silver lining- sounds like your H truly feels bad and will never take for granted all the time you are with both and have it locked down.He likely panicked and was legit concerned. He needs to try again, only way they learn. My H has done two Saturday nights this month when I’ve been out. I’ve timed it so we get through dinner with me home but he’s had to manage the boys bedtime with her in his care and he lived through it. I get home in time to put her down. For others that haven’t crossed this bridge yet, start small, like 1 hour. Every marriage/family has different dynamics so I’m not judging at all. For us, my Husband can doing everything I can do at home (except BF but that’s what bottles are for!) it’s just that I can do it better. 😉 |
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Post by pinkcat on Mar 27, 2018 14:10:08 GMT -6
Do your babies constantly stick their tongues out? Not like she holds it out all the time, but sticks it in and out of her mouth a lot. I assume that’s just a baby thing to do, but so many people have commented on it that now I’m paranoid she’s weird or something. Mine does all the time! He likes playing with it. He started doing it an hour after birth and now at 6 weeks he still does it all the time. |
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Post by pinkcat on Mar 27, 2018 14:11:55 GMT -6
I'm so sorry yellow711! You definitely deserve a do over. It's good he apologized though...now he just needs to send you back to Melting Pot for another try 😊 |
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Post by pinkcat on Mar 27, 2018 14:18:40 GMT -6
I think DS is going through the 6 week growth spurt (I think there is a 6 week one?) He has been so hungry and all he's wanted to do the last day is eat! He was up every 2.5 hours last night instead of his normal 3 to 4 hour stretches. Hopefully this doesn't last too much longer! He's been so cute though and starting to smile all the time 😍  |
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Post by ajetter on Mar 27, 2018 14:33:39 GMT -6
peachesncream she is congested a decent amount of the time, and constantly spits up. Maybe it’s all related!
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Post by aprilz81 on Mar 27, 2018 14:38:06 GMT -6
Do your babies constantly stick their tongues out? Not like she holds it out all the time, but sticks it in and out of her mouth a lot. I assume that’s just a baby thing to do, but so many people have commented on it that now I’m paranoid she’s weird or something. Faith has been doing that the last week or so and she will be 9 weeks tomorrow. I won't say she does it "a lot" but enough that I notice that it is a new thing for her. I had my nose close to her mouth last night and she licked me. lol |
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Post by tiffbabey on Mar 27, 2018 14:40:37 GMT -6
We had another busy day today. Brought DS to school, then the baby had her 1 month check up, and we went to Babies R Us and Target. I think I’m finally done Easter shopping!
My DH has only been alone with the two kids for an hour, and DS was napping, so it doesn’t really count. But we were talking the other day and I was saying how I need to get out more, and he said it’s a lot of work so give yourself some credit. So I think he understands a little at least. I have some anxiety about leaving the baby right now, so I’ve only done it twice and only for an hour at a time. I feel fine once I’m gone, but I get worked up thinking about it. I had major guilt leaving DS besides work when he was little too, so I hope it gets better sooner this time, because I need some me time.
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Post by aprilz81 on Mar 27, 2018 14:41:34 GMT -6
yellow711, I'm sorry your night out is ruined. My BIL does this to my sister all the time when she is out kid free (no babies anymore). "When are you coming home?" "The kids are driving me up the wall, what should I do?" etc. +1 to having him do it again so he gets used to it. I've left Faith with DH alone a few times, the longest being 4 hours and so far they have both survived, but it is a lot different with one versus multiples so it might be different if we have another one. It is hard being outnumbered, especially if one or more is sick (or possibly sick).
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Post by marygracerich on Mar 27, 2018 14:48:46 GMT -6
Hi! I am so exhausted from being up from my insomnia. This is the worst. I can barely keep my eyes open.
Dinner is almost done. G is with her teacher for about 45 minutes more.
I have to take the baby’s 3mo picture.
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Post by marygracerich on Mar 27, 2018 14:50:43 GMT -6
I am very very lucky in that I have 0 problems leaving MH with both kids for extended periods of time. My house won’t be clean but the kids would be cared for. He gives G more screen time than I would like but he doesn’t just sit her in front of the tv all day either. He actually did most of the childcare yesterday because I was so exhausted and needed to nap.
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Post by sarahh on Mar 27, 2018 15:15:53 GMT -6
Hi! I am so exhausted from being up from my insomnia. This is the worst. I can barely keep my eyes open. Dinner is almost done. G is with her teacher for about 45 minutes more. I have to take the baby’s 3mo picture. I didn’t realize today was the 27th. Oops! Guess I’ll do it tomorrow or this weekend |
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Post by pippiann on Mar 27, 2018 15:40:12 GMT -6
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Post by pippiann on Mar 27, 2018 15:47:13 GMT -6
Thankfully h can handle both babes. I am actually going out tonight with a few ladies. I live in suburbia so restaurants close at 10pm the latest so I am never out too late. I def need to start trying crib naps. L is upstairs napping in the bassinet and going on 2 hours! Woot, I folded laundry, cleaned and vacuumed the living room (& ate ice cream). I hope to clean the kitchen too! I am also going to make a little something for H for dinner, probably just some asparagus and frittata. Easy pesy.
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If it makes you feel better, my husband is nowhere NEAR willing to be home alone with both of our boys. The babysitter does it, but not him lol. I'm going to be gone for 4 hours kid-free next Saturday, and H's parents are coming over to help him the whole time.
