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Post by yellow711 on May 10, 2018 5:34:03 GMT -6
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Post by yellow711 on May 10, 2018 5:34:53 GMT -6
I am at the gym! Brisk walk on the treadmill and then getting a 10 minute hydro massage!!!
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Post by yellow711 on May 10, 2018 5:37:17 GMT -6
^ I really like exclamation mark
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Post by marygracerich on May 10, 2018 5:55:16 GMT -6
Good morning! I’m here. We have had breakfast. I have to get stuff ready for later. G has a second evaluation today. MH was trying to get today off but his job didn’t answer the phone. I would have liked the support. I tossed and turned all night. I got sleep but definitely don’t feel well rested.
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Post by sarahh on May 10, 2018 6:19:28 GMT -6
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Post by sarahh on May 10, 2018 6:24:12 GMT -6
So a little background before I go into my rant. My dad has been having some heart trouble and needs a valve replaced. He had an appointment this week and I assumed they would schedule something for the fall.
So last night I get an email that was sent to me, my sister and my two uncles that says he is having heart surgery on May 21. Does anyone else think that's weird that he didn't tell his two daughters before sending a family email? And he said that he doesn't want any visitors. So of course I sent back an email that I will give him a few weeks to recuperate then am flying out there for at least a long weekend. I texted my sister and she said she was also pissed because she didn't know before the email either (they usually tell her more than me but she talks to them more).
So does anyone have experience with a parent having major surgery? My mom had cancer 7 1/2 years ago and had part of her tongue removed and we all went out to visit them after she got out of the hospital. I didn't have kids back then so I am not sure how long they say patients are at risk of infection. I will probably have to take the baby with me so is 4 weeks enough time after surgery before visiting?
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Post by mrsp84 on May 10, 2018 6:51:41 GMT -6
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Post by mrsp84 on May 10, 2018 6:58:47 GMT -6
Hi. I need wine. It’s 8:50 here. It’s been a long week back to work and I’m just exhausted. On top of that, MH had his usual golf league last night and then got asked to play today. He said to think of it as one of my birthday presents to him. 🙄 Two nights in a row with both kids by myself is enough to drive me to drink.
Also, I’m still freaking bleeding from getting my IUD in almost 2 months ago. I am not ok with this!
On a happier note, DD1 and I made DD2 belly laugh last night for the first time and I cried a little. Hearing that laugh for the first time and to see DD1’s reaction was like, the best thing ever!
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Post by mrsp84 on May 10, 2018 7:09:26 GMT -6
sarahh, I would also be a little pissed to hear about a major surgery at the same time as others. My dad had a heart surgery a few years back and he was trying not to make a big deal about it. I know he was scared, my mom told me he was, but he acted like he was going in for a filling instead of heart surgery. I didn’t know much about the actual procedure and how bad it was until I showed up at the hospital to visit. My dad didn’t want me to worry about him. I’m a huge worrier; it’s just part of who I am. So maybe your dad is doing the same thing? Trying to make it seem like it’s not a big deal to help calm him? I hope everything goes well and he has a speedy recovery. I would think 4 weeks is enough time for him to recover and not be prone to infections. I’m sure it would help his recovery by seeing your kiddos and you.
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Post by bassa on May 10, 2018 8:52:14 GMT -6
sarahh My dad had major back surgery last summer (14 hour procedure, inserted steel rods) and we were visiting with kids as soon as he was out of the hospital. So I think 4 weeks is definitely enough time to wait. He actually has to have another surgery in a week, and i’ll have to bring both kids with me to help him recover at home. As for telling by group email, that wouldn’t phase me, but maybe that’s just our family dynamic.
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Post by tiffbabey on May 10, 2018 10:42:28 GMT -6
I went to a Mother’s Day program at DS preschool thus morning. The baby went to my in-laws for a few hours. We paid for a full day of school today so I thought DS would stay after the program was over, but the teacher said all of the kids leave after, so I have DS for the rest of the day when I was looking forward to having a quiet day. With his difficult behavior lately, I really needed the break. We’ve spent so much money on snow days and sick days where he didn’t go. it’s crazy. And then I guess there are two more days this year where he will leave early again, and he only has six weeks left. It’s just annoying and I wish I had been told ahead of time about today. He only goes two days a week, so I’m not getting a lot of breaks. But the program was nice and they made us some really cute things so that was good.
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Post by amesie on May 10, 2018 11:00:27 GMT -6
Hi all! I’m in busy prep mode for Dd1’s bday party on Saturday. She’s with MIL for the day so i just have to baby so i can prep and clean to have 30 people over on Saturday. Right now the forecast is 50 and rainy, so if it stays that way we’ll move it to MILs because ain’t no way I can fit 30 people comfortably in my home. If It doesn’t rain, we’ll keep it here though. So I have to prepare as if we’re having it here. I’ll make the decision tomorrow based on what the forecast is. I’d reeeeeally rather have it at my house so I want to wait as long as possible to see what happens wit the forecast.
I just said forecast a lot.
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Post by amesie on May 10, 2018 11:01:26 GMT -6
I went to a Mother’s Day program at DS preschool thus morning. The baby went to my in-laws for a few hours. We paid for a full day of school today so I thought DS would stay after the program was over, but the teacher said all of the kids leave after, so I have DS for the rest of the day when I was looking forward to having a quiet day. With his difficult behavior lately, I really needed the break. We’ve spent so much money on snow days and sick days where he didn’t go. it’s crazy. And then I guess there are two more days this year where he will leave early again, and he only has six weeks left. It’s just annoying and I wish I had been told ahead of time about today. He only goes two days a week, so I’m not getting a lot of breaks. But the program was nice and they made us some really cute things so that was good. I’m annoyed for you. On the flip side, I’ve also been having maaaajor behavior issues with DD1 but when I have her alone for some 1:1 time, she’s a completely different kid. Maybe your ds will be the same
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Post by cake on May 10, 2018 11:09:13 GMT -6
sarahh I’m sorry to hear about your dad. Hopefully everything goes well with the surgery. I definitely think he should have told you before extended family. My MIL told her children and her friends, all in the same email, that she had MS... that might have been a conversation to have in person, but maybe my family is different?
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Post by sarahh on May 10, 2018 11:20:24 GMT -6
sarahh I’m sorry to hear about your dad. Hopefully everything goes well with the surgery. I definitely think he should have told you before extended family. My MIL told her children and her friends, all in the same email, that she had MS... that might have been a conversation to have in person, but maybe my family is different? Yeah I think it's just weird for a major medical diagnosis/procedure to be told in an email. When my parents flew in for the girls' baptisms DH had just gotten a new truck a few weeks before and my dad was offended that we didn't tell him. I don't get my dad at all. But I guess I should be used to him by now.
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Post by dragonflyinn on May 10, 2018 11:43:38 GMT -6
Heyyoooo. I had my last day of school today!! Woohoo summer break!! Also boohoo bc now I’ll have my kids EVERY MORNING of the summer with no breaks lol.
Right now both are napping & I just had lunch. Waiting to feed DS and then I’ll do my workout! We got some TJ’s brownie mix we’re going to whip up after DD wakes up so that should be fun.
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Post by maddisonrose on May 10, 2018 11:48:26 GMT -6
Hiyaaa!
MIA for a while. Man this week has been busy. M and I are just chilling at home today before his 4 month vaccs (were now always going to be a week behind after his surgery) and I’m really hoping he does okay later this evening.
The weather has been so nice out DS1 has just been chilling outside with all the neighbours kids and it’s been lovely. The downside is that we can’t get them in before 730 so our night routine has definitely shifted.
We’re using the babysitter we Interviewed this Saturday while we go golfing and have dinner with my parents and sister. I’m soooo nervous I hope it goes well. This is the first time someone other than family has watched them but we’re golfing really close by so incase she needs us back we can get home quick.
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Post by sarahh on May 10, 2018 12:38:45 GMT -6
Question for those of you that love Tulas. I have a free to grow which I really like and am thinking about getting another one in a lighter color for summer. Should I get another ftg? Or go with a standard? I found a used standard I like that says "half wrap conversion". What does that mean? Help!
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Post by aprilz81 on May 10, 2018 14:12:33 GMT -6
So a little background before I go into my rant. My dad has been having some heart trouble and needs a valve replaced. He had an appointment this week and I assumed they would schedule something for the fall. So last night I get an email that was sent to me, my sister and my two uncles that says he is having heart surgery on May 21. Does anyone else think that's weird that he didn't tell his two daughters before sending a family email? And he said that he doesn't want any visitors. So of course I sent back an email that I will give him a few weeks to recuperate then am flying out there for at least a long weekend. I texted my sister and she said she was also pissed because she didn't know before the email either (they usually tell her more than me but she talks to them more). So does anyone have experience with a parent having major surgery? My mom had cancer 7 1/2 years ago and had part of her tongue removed and we all went out to visit them after she got out of the hospital. I didn't have kids back then so I am not sure how long they say patients are at risk of infection. I will probably have to take the baby with me so is 4 weeks enough time after surgery before visiting? My Dad had a triple bypass a few years ago, they only live a few hours away and since he was 80 at the time there was no way I WASN'T going to be at the hospital, but I'm also very close to my parents. My MIL had breast cancer and we went to visit for one chemo treatment and were in the waiting room for her mastectomy but not some of the "smaller" surgeries. They live a few hours away and I was pregnant with Ava at the time and dealing with all of Ava's issues and MIL's was too much for us to go visit more. I would be pissed to find out via a family email, four weeks post surgery should be plenty of time for the worst of the recovery unless there are complications. And the "risk of infection" is for those who have lowered immune systems (which unless something else is going on shouldn't apply to your dad) or open wounds. The incision should be closed up by then, again barring major complications.
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Post by sunfrogger on May 10, 2018 14:18:49 GMT -6
Question for those of you that love Tulas. I have a free to grow which I really like and am thinking about getting another one in a lighter color for summer. Should I get another ftg? Or go with a standard? I found a used standard I like that says "half wrap conversion". What does that mean? Help! Half of the carrier is a Wc. They tend to be more floppy and feel like a wrap. I don’t Tula but I know that much!
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Post by sunfrogger on May 10, 2018 14:21:33 GMT -6
My mom had brain surgery when I was 14? 15? To remove a benign brain tumor. We did not visit at the hospital. As far as I can remember there were no weird things around who could visit. But I was 14, so. sarahh that’s definitely weird to me but, I would not be surprised from my mom if that happened to me. She’s kind of secretive about her health so I’m always expecting another shoe to drop. Hoping G does well today and you can stand without swaying marygracerich !
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Post by sunfrogger on May 10, 2018 14:22:18 GMT -6
My teacher is a jerk and I’m currently planning out a convo with my advisor to talk about fighting my grade. My teacher docked me JUST enough points to deny me my A. So. That’s how my day is going.
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Post by amesie on May 10, 2018 14:38:48 GMT -6
Question for those of you that love Tulas. I have a free to grow which I really like and am thinking about getting another one in a lighter color for summer. Should I get another ftg? Or go with a standard? I found a used standard I like that says "half wrap conversion". What does that mean? Help! Half of the carrier is a Wc. They tend to be more floppy and feel like a wrap. I don’t Tula but I know that much! this. WCs are $$$$$$ You could probably get away with getting a standard at this point since you already have a FTG. I’ve been wearing dd2 in the standard with no insert for a few weeks now. If you didn’t already have the FTG I’d say do that so you can use it right away for your next baby. But since you already have that, you could def do a standard.
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Post by jessijean on May 10, 2018 21:57:03 GMT -6
Hi guys. I'm lurking more lately. Stupid class prep is taking way longer than expected and I'm feeling the pressure. On a happy note I get a massage on the morning!
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