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Post by marygracerich on Mar 27, 2018 16:28:16 GMT -6
G’s monthly photos were much better because I put in more effort I think. Second kid problems.   |
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 27, 2018 16:35:23 GMT -6
Hi! My mom came over and we dyed eggs with DD1 today. I'm getting the hang of this 2 kids thing! My H has not been alone with both yet. He likely won't until I have a decent enough stash (for me I won't feel comfortable until I get closer to 50oz so I have some time to go). No later than early May when I have my cousins baby shower. O gave me a hint of a smile earlier so I'm hoping we get there soon! Since she was late I'm expecting it in the next week or two. I can't believe she's already a month old tomorrow. Where did the time go? I'm pretty sure she already has outgrown the infant support on her carseat and swing.  |
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Post by sparky85 on Mar 27, 2018 17:09:55 GMT -6
I'm currently at the salon getting a cut and colour. I left DH at home with both kids, but supper was finished, and DD was napping. DS is now on bed, and I won't be home until DD eats next. DH seems to be handling it pretty well.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 17:45:11 GMT -6
I'm currently at the salon getting a cut and colour. I left DH at home with both kids, but supper was finished, and DD was napping. DS is now on bed, and I won't be home until DD eats next. DH seems to be handling it pretty well. Enjoy your hair appt! |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 17:46:12 GMT -6
Early confession, I don’t strap DD into the swing or bouncer yet. Maybe I need to rethink this.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 17:47:53 GMT -6
pinkcat your DS looks so happy. He’s giving the biggest smile and a thumbs up! sunfrogger we are doing egg dying tomorrow. At least that’s my plan now, we will see if I follow through.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 17:51:10 GMT -6
I did amazon fresh for the first time today. It hasn’t come yet but the ordering process was OK, a little disorienting. I could see it getting better with practice.
I was dreading taking the whole crew to the store today alone but we were bare bones. H suggested I try a delivery service and it was like a 💡. I truly enjoy grocery shopping so I won’t do it all the time but I could see it being a part of our mix.
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Post by pinkcat on Mar 27, 2018 18:09:16 GMT -6
Thank you rebeccabunch! I'm going to be an AW (sorry!!) but he started even bigger smiles tonight and my heart melted. 😍  |
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Post by pinkcat on Mar 27, 2018 18:12:38 GMT -6
I did amazon fresh for the first time today. It hasn’t come yet but the ordering process was OK, a little disorienting. I could see it getting better with practice. I was dreading taking the whole crew to the store today alone but we were bare bones. H suggested I try a delivery service and it was like a 💡. I truly enjoy grocery shopping so I won’t do it all the time but I could see it being a part of our mix. We started grocery delivery while I was pregnant and I am obsessed now. It's still nice to get to the store every so often but we do delivery probably 80% of the time and I feel like I save so much money because I don't impulse shop. And with 3 little ones it has to be hard to find time to go! Hopefully the order turns out right for you so that you have it as an option going forward 😊 |
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Post by dragonflyinn on Mar 27, 2018 18:18:44 GMT -6
yellow711 another here whose hubby can’t keep it together with both kids. It took until DD was like 1yo before he felt really comfortable just being with her longer than an hour or two. It’s ridiculous but oh well. Now he’s amazing with her. He is really clueless with the baby though & while he is much more comfortable handling him than he was when DD was new, he still asks me why I think he is crying or what I think he needs. Soooo still clueless lol. Sorry your night went sour— it sounds like he really felt bad! I’d give him a second chance to redeem himself! 
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Post by easternshoregirl on Mar 27, 2018 18:43:16 GMT -6
I haven't left DH with both yet. (7weeks)
I was going out to meet friends last Friday and I think I saw legit panic in his eyes for a millisecond when he was trying to figure out if I was taking baby. I was already planning on taking her but I know I need to let him try it soon.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 18:44:22 GMT -6
I did amazon fresh for the first time today. It hasn’t come yet but the ordering process was OK, a little disorienting. I could see it getting better with practice. I was dreading taking the whole crew to the store today alone but we were bare bones. H suggested I try a delivery service and it was like a 💡. I truly enjoy grocery shopping so I won’t do it all the time but I could see it being a part of our mix. We started grocery delivery while I was pregnant and I am obsessed now. It's still nice to get to the store every so often but we do delivery probably 80% of the time and I feel like I save so much money because I don't impulse shop. And with 3 little ones it has to be hard to find time to go! Hopefully the order turns out right for you so that you have it as an option going forward 😊 I still found a way to impulse (Hawaiian rolls? Double stuffed Oreos?) but def less than being there. Love that second picture of your DS 😍😍 |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 18:46:21 GMT -6
dragonflyinn I think part of it is some people aren’t baby people. Men and women. I’m kinda like this, I’m comfortable around my own babies but much more comfortable watching other people’s children when they are like 18 months and up.
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Post by sparky85 on Mar 27, 2018 18:50:02 GMT -6
I'm currently at the salon getting a cut and colour. I left DH at home with both kids, but supper was finished, and DD was napping. DS is now on bed, and I won't be home until DD eats next. DH seems to be handling it pretty well. Enjoy your hair appt! Thanks! We actually only managed to get the colour done, and I will go back Thursday morning and get the cut. I'll have to bring DD, but at least the colour is done now. |
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 27, 2018 19:08:30 GMT -6
Early confession, I don’t strap DD into the swing or bouncer yet. Maybe I need to rethink this. I only do because my DD1 tries to pick her up if I don't. She doesn't get strapped info the RnP. Swaddle sack plus also, no dd1 threat. 😂 |
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 27, 2018 19:10:36 GMT -6
I'm thinking I'm going to schedule a cut in a couple weeks. I should call and make the appt so I get in with my girl. I might need to make a thread.
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Post by flippinchica on Mar 27, 2018 19:20:17 GMT -6
This weekend DH watched both kids for the first time. It was fine except when the baby got cranky tired. They survived though. amesie pumping on my commute is working out well for me even when I nurse before I leave I still get decent output. I'm only pumping once at work during lunch. Oh and my hospital lets employees use the hospital grade pumps on the nicu. I just need to bring parts and tubing. You may want to ask if you can do that too. |
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Post by aprilz81 on Mar 27, 2018 19:24:29 GMT -6
Early confession, I don’t strap DD into the swing or bouncer yet. Maybe I need to rethink this. I don't either, she isn't too mobile yet and what little time she spends in the swing she is usually swaddled. She isn't going anywhere (yet). |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 19:24:55 GMT -6
This weekend DH watched both kids for the first time. It was fine except when the baby got cranky tired. They survived though. amesie pumping on my commute is working out well for me even when I nurse before I leave I still get decent output. I'm only pumping once at work during lunch. Oh and my hospital lets employees use the hospital grade pumps on the nicu. I just need to bring parts and tubing. You may want to ask if you can do that too. Pumping and driving? This is my go to. One day I’m going to get pulled over and it’s going to be awkward. |
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Post by dragonflyinn on Mar 27, 2018 19:33:36 GMT -6
dragonflyinn I think part of it is some people aren’t baby people. Men and women. I’m kinda like this, I’m comfortable around my own babies but much more comfortable watching other people’s children when they are like 18 months and up. Totally agree! H is not a “baby person” at all. He loves DS but really doesn’t feel all mushy about him like I do. He likes kids when they get fun haha. He is like my uncle who always said he liked my cousins more the older they grew lol. |
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Post by amesie on Mar 27, 2018 19:47:18 GMT -6
Early confession, I don’t strap DD into the swing or bouncer yet. Maybe I need to rethink this. I don’t either. I eventually strap them in once they get extra kicky because then they can squirm themselves right off. But i find it unnecessary when they’re little newborn lugs that don’t move 🤷🏼♀️ |
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Post by amesie on Mar 27, 2018 19:48:19 GMT -6
This weekend DH watched both kids for the first time. It was fine except when the baby got cranky tired. They survived though. amesie pumping on my commute is working out well for me even when I nurse before I leave I still get decent output. I'm only pumping once at work during lunch. Oh and my hospital lets employees use the hospital grade pumps on the nicu. I just need to bring parts and tubing. You may want to ask if you can do that too. so glad it’s working for u! I’ll def have to try it when I go back to work. Also I work at a LTC/rehab facility so we most definitely don’t have pumps on campus haha. But I’m jealous!! What do you do again? |
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Post by yellow711 on Mar 27, 2018 19:50:59 GMT -6
Thanks everyone for saying I need a "do-over" from my kid-free night out last night. I actually already have plans Saturday night - hopefully things are better for him that night. (game night at my mom's house!)
I know my husband was overwhelmed and I think almost embarrassed he had to call me to come home. To his credit, he was/is an amazing dad to the 4 year old. He had no issues/problems home alone with her when I went out for a night or was out of town for work. I think the addition of the baby threw him off and it was harder than he thought it would be. He will figure it out...just will take some time.
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Post by yellow711 on Mar 27, 2018 19:51:27 GMT -6
Early confession, I don’t strap DD into the swing or bouncer yet. Maybe I need to rethink this. I don’t either. I eventually strap them in once they get extra kicky because then they can squirm themselves right off. But i find it unnecessary when they’re little newborn lugs that don’t move 🤷🏼♀️ Same as above. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2018 19:59:19 GMT -6
Early confession, I don’t strap DD into the swing or bouncer yet. Maybe I need to rethink this. I have never strapped my kids into the swing. I strap into the bouncer just because they tend to slump right off, especially when they fall asleep in there 😂 it wouldn't hurt them to fall off but it would sure be a shock! I also never understood why RNPs have straps. That would have to be some serious rocking and playing. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2018 20:01:06 GMT -6
Our grocery delivery options here suck so bad. I am so jealous of all of you with Instacart or Shipt or Amazon Fresh or all those other options. All we have is HyVee and I am too anal to use it 🙈 now if Costco ever delivered in my area I would be a happy lady.
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Post by flippinchica on Mar 27, 2018 20:01:47 GMT -6
This weekend DH watched both kids for the first time. It was fine except when the baby got cranky tired. They survived though. amesie pumping on my commute is working out well for me even when I nurse before I leave I still get decent output. I'm only pumping once at work during lunch. Oh and my hospital lets employees use the hospital grade pumps on the nicu. I just need to bring parts and tubing. You may want to ask if you can do that too. Pumping and driving? This is my go to. One day I’m going to get pulled over and it’s going to be awkward. Yep, so convenient. amesie I am intentionally vague about my job because of triangulation risk. |
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 27, 2018 20:18:53 GMT -6
Update on my amazon fresh order. It arrived while i was upstairs w the baby. I asked H how the order looked and he said they are expert packers and I ordered a ton of bread options. Like 6 things in the bread category. Sounds about right.
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Post by helloerrbody on Mar 27, 2018 20:26:16 GMT -6
helloerrbody your husband is not willing to be home alone with your kids?? Like... ever?? Right now when one is 7 weeks and the other is 23 months? No, he strongly prefers not. He is home alone with the toddler all the time but he isn’t yet confident enough to be with both of them alone for an extended period of time. |
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Post by helloerrbody on Mar 27, 2018 20:31:18 GMT -6
yellow711 another here whose hubby can’t keep it together with both kids. It took until DD was like 1yo before he felt really comfortable just being with her longer than an hour or two. It’s ridiculous but oh well. Now he’s amazing with her. He is really clueless with the baby though & while he is much more comfortable handling him than he was when DD was new, he still asks me why I think he is crying or what I think he needs. Soooo still clueless lol. Sorry your night went sour— it sounds like he really felt bad! I’d give him a second chance to redeem himself! This is my H. Incredible with our toddler but just really nervous with them when they’re babies. |
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