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Post by king26 on May 14, 2018 19:09:37 GMT -6
Put them in here
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Post by jt2378 on May 14, 2018 20:06:16 GMT -6
@starzia, oh hi twin, were you texting my mom? The only difference is mine says “anytime, anything you need”! all the time and then never comes through. I’m beyond frustrated with my family too. I’m sorry you are dealing with the same. It also for me feels ten times worse when it’s my own damn mother too. It’s like wtf?! My inlaws do more than my own family and that hurts.
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Post by thinkchocolate05 on May 14, 2018 21:09:32 GMT -6
Same! We live like five miles from my in-laws'and they really have very little interest in the kids. They'll interact with them at family gatherings, but are not the type of grandparents you can ask to help out. My sister in law is great at watching the boys, but she has four kids of her own and a packed schedule so I feel bad asking her.
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Post by kristyw on May 14, 2018 22:44:01 GMT -6
H's parents are retired but only see the kids when we bring them to their house. We live "sooo far away". It's 1.5 hrs, max. It's frustrating. Thankfully my parents (who own their own restaurants and work full time) are more than happy to drop everything and watch our kids when needed. And visit on their days off. And then H's parents complain that the kids are so comfortable with my parents and not them. Well...yeah...
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Post by addymac on May 15, 2018 6:39:58 GMT -6
I am so jealous of people with free babysitting. My nanny asked last night if she could get a week vacation in June bc her H has that’s eek off and he just found out. I’m trying to find out how to make it work but I don’t even know how to bc we’ve never had another babysitter. I can reach out to the other nannies we interviewed but it feels awkward and they probably have jobs during the week anyway. And I have very little sick time in my bank. So idk wtd.
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Post by bsouls on May 15, 2018 7:29:57 GMT -6
My mom helps a lot when she’s in town, but it’s usually just a few hours at a time. My MIL will do it on her terms, so we don’t ask a lot- like, she usually wants it at her house or she has to bring her dog.
Rant about MIL: MIL brought her dog on Mother’s Day. She didn’t ask and she had been asking, because at thanksgiving she brought the dog without asking and then didn’t speak to H for a month because he was pissed off. Right before she got there T asked if the dog was coming. I said no, but that’s good because you’re allergic. So I’m comes MIL and the dog - T starts screaming “I’m allergic to dogs and cats. Stay away from me!!” It was pretty hilarious. I’m pretty sure the dog is her emotional support animal, but she’s focuses on the stupid dog instead of her grandkids and she’s not very hygienic with hand washing, etc.
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Post by king26 on May 15, 2018 8:41:38 GMT -6
My parents live 2.5 hours away but would gladly babysit during the day or overnight any time. They watch my cousins baby twice a week while they work. They are both retired and love kids. They've only watched j one time but keep saying they want to more often. Otherwise we have No one to watch him here though friends have offered. It's ok thiugh. DH watches him during the day while I work then I have J nights and weekends while he works. We make it work t hiugh it would be nice to go out to dinner every now and then.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 9:11:47 GMT -6
Love tits are for sympathy. I also do not have family who will babysit. My MIL & FIL have both watched A once, but only for 2 hours each. I keep hoping once A is older, they will feel more comfortable. Only time will tell.
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Post by king26 on May 15, 2018 9:11:58 GMT -6
My MIL and FIL have passed away so we don't have them around. DH sister comes over once a week to visit which is nice but she doesn't babyait. It's funny. DH has a 9 month old baby and his sister, who is 10 years older, has a 9 year old grandson!!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 9:16:57 GMT -6
I don’t think I mentioned this here, but our Mexico trip had to be canceled and we are going to South Carolina instead. The rental car price almost doubled and is now eating up most of our spending budget. 😭 aka all of my yummy food money. We have to rent a mini van, because it’s 4 adults & 2 car seats.
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Post by addymac on May 15, 2018 9:34:54 GMT -6
I don’t think I mentioned this here, but our Mexico trip had to be canceled and we are going to South Carolina instead. The rental car price almost doubled and is now eating up most of our spending budget. 😭 aka all of my yummy food money. We have to rent a mini van, because it’s 4 adults & 2 car seats. Oh that really stinks! I’m sorry damn minivan!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 9:37:33 GMT -6
I don’t think I mentioned this here, but our Mexico trip had to be canceled and we are going to South Carolina instead. The rental car price almost doubled and is now eating up most of our spending budget. 😭 aka all of my yummy food money. We have to rent a mini van, because it’s 4 adults & 2 car seats. Oh that really stinks! I’m sorry damn minivan! Seriously, my friend said to get 2 cars is cheaper. But logistically wouldn’t work, since we will be doing a lot of driving.
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Post by jt2378 on May 15, 2018 9:38:03 GMT -6
I don’t think I mentioned this here, but our Mexico trip had to be canceled and we are going to South Carolina instead. The rental car price almost doubled and is now eating up most of our spending budget. 😭 aka all of my yummy food money. We have to rent a mini van, because it’s 4 adults & 2 car seats. Ugh this sucks but I’m glad you still get to go away. When do you leave?
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 9:42:32 GMT -6
I don’t think I mentioned this here, but our Mexico trip had to be canceled and we are going to South Carolina instead. The rental car price almost doubled and is now eating up most of our spending budget. 😭 aka all of my yummy food money. We have to rent a mini van, because it’s 4 adults & 2 car seats. Ugh this sucks but I’m glad you still get to go away. When do you leave? On Sunday. It’ll be the first time flying with the baby! I hope he doesn’t freak out. Lol
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Post by jt2378 on May 15, 2018 9:44:20 GMT -6
Ugh this sucks but I’m glad you still get to go away. When do you leave? On Sunday. It’ll be the first time flying with the baby! I hope he doesn’t freak out. Lol FX! I'm not the best flier so would be anxious about going with a baby but I'm sure he will do just fine!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 10:01:03 GMT -6
On Sunday. It’ll be the first time flying with the baby! I hope he doesn’t freak out. Lol FX! I'm not the best flier so would be anxious about going with a baby but I'm sure he will do just fine! I’m an ok flyer, but I have to be at the airport waaay earlier than most would be and feel better once I’m on the plane. We also got him a couple small toys that he’s never seen before that hopefully will distract him.
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Post by jt2378 on May 15, 2018 15:18:26 GMT -6
@easilyunamused good luck flying for the first time with A. I will be trying that out myself in 1 month! Will take any and all advice once you get through it. I’m nosy, where you headed? 😛
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 16:56:16 GMT -6
@easilyunamused good luck flying for the first time with A. I will be trying that out myself in 1 month! Will take any and all advice once you get through it. Thanks! I’ll let ya know if I figure out any good tips.
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Post by king26 on May 15, 2018 17:20:42 GMT -6
We finally have a tooth! I can't see it but wow I felt it today. It must have just popped through. He's been randoml6 crying the last 3 days so I'm glad I know why!
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Post by pennylane on May 15, 2018 18:45:26 GMT -6
We live 7+ hours from any family. I’ve had to randomly ask friends to watch DS before which I felt bad about doing. Sometimes MIL will make a trip to watch the kids if we have a wedding or some other event to attend. It definitely stinks to not have local support. My family sucks at actually being helpful or supportive of us (but then my Mom cries all the time about not getting to see my kids more.. ugh)
Sorry so many of you have similar family/childcare woes!
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2018 9:29:54 GMT -6
We finally have a tooth! I can't see it but wow I felt it today. It must have just popped through. He's been randoml6 crying the last 3 days so I'm glad I know why! We finally got a tooth too! Only took 9.5 months. lol I think he has another one right next to it, but it’s on his lower gums and he won’t let me see it. He always sticks his tongue out.
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Post by yellowcat on May 16, 2018 15:46:42 GMT -6
I hear you all on the babysitting. MILs are visiting for a week this summer and still want me to have the babysitter come. WTF. I told them she will come in for 3 hours a day Max. And wtf are you staying for a week when you know we are both working? They are the worst guests because they make a mess and never help. Bitches better not expect me to make dinner every night after digging in a corn field all day.
End rant, sorry it's been a long day
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Post by king26 on May 16, 2018 17:30:49 GMT -6
Guys first the tooth yesterday then foe the first time ever J slept through the night!!!!! I woke up at 4, checked on him, couldn't sleep, then worked for an hour, went to bed for 30 minutes, and he got up at 530. But he slept 9 until 530. It was awesome and will probably never happen again lol
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Post by jt2378 on May 18, 2018 15:41:07 GMT -6
Everyone must be busy, crickets here for a couple days!
Anybody feel like your baby suddenly grew so much overnight? 😢 Transitioning to 2 kids was so tough but now feeling easier some days. I still have all the feels about this being my last baby.
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Post by pennylane on May 18, 2018 18:11:41 GMT -6
I was just going to say it’s been quiet! My older kiddo is sick (AGAIN!!) while the baby one is literally sucking all the milk out of me. She must be growing (or getting sick herself). She’s been nursing like 10+ times a day. I haven’t slept more than a couple hours a night since the weekend.
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Post by king26 on May 18, 2018 18:36:01 GMT -6
Hey ladies. State testing is over but the end of the year is always nuts plus J has only been waking up once a night so I haven't had much time to get on. I always think he's growing so fast although he's still in 6 month clothing so I guess Not! He's been cranky the last 2 days probably from teething.
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Post by jt2378 on May 18, 2018 18:55:25 GMT -6
I was just going to say it’s been quiet! My older kiddo is sick (AGAIN!!) while the baby one is literally sucking all the milk out of me. She must be growing (or getting sick herself). She’s been nursing like 10+ times a day. I haven’t slept more than a couple hours a night since the weekend. Ugh sorry about the sickness, we were in this vicious cycle too for awhile. I was just thinking it seems like M has been taking in less milk and more interested in food but I’ve been wondering about the 9 month growth spurt and if she would be back to BF a ton again. I’m just worried my supply will take a hit and not come back.
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Post by king26 on May 18, 2018 19:24:23 GMT -6
Sickness is bad in our county right now. They closed one of the elementary schools to deep clean it because 35 percent of the students and 40 percent of the staff were out yesterday with gastrointestinal stuff.
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Post by bsouls on May 18, 2018 19:41:18 GMT -6
T has another cold. I’m not sure if R and I will get it - I usually get everything.
R started crawling today. I was hoping she wouldn’t, but now I guess we need to remember to use the baby gates.
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Post by jt2378 on May 18, 2018 19:41:44 GMT -6
Sickness is bad in our county right now. They closed one of the elementary schools to deep clean it because 35 percent of the students and 40 percent of the staff were out yesterday with gastrointestinal stuff. Oof, so much DNW
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