aprilz81
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Post by aprilz81 on Jun 20, 2018 6:49:03 GMT -6
I can't believe it is Wednesday already...
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Post by aprilz81 on Jun 20, 2018 6:54:59 GMT -6
Faith finally not starting to scream when she is on her belly... Passed out after coming home from daycare...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 7:15:24 GMT -6
Weight check today for this little peanut. Fingers crossed for good gain! She will be 5 months old on the 23rd.
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Post by jessijean on Jun 20, 2018 7:27:23 GMT -6
Looking at convertible seats this morning. This chunker is just too heavy for me to carry in his bucket seat anymore.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jun 20, 2018 7:46:03 GMT -6
Morning!
Happy baby
Jealous baby (I honestly had to stop mid conversation with someone because I saw her face and thought it was priceless)
All my babies! Our anniversary is July 9 so tried taking some pics to surprise H 😊
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Post by tiffrobot on Jun 20, 2018 7:47:16 GMT -6
Looking at convertible seats this morning. This chunker is just too heavy for me to carry in his bucket seat anymore. I’ve been thinking about moving N to one too..but it’s also just so easy to just leave her in her seat while I get the other two ready lol! So conflicting, because I also find it’s hitting the awkward heavy stage.
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Post by ajetter on Jun 20, 2018 7:58:07 GMT -6
Guys. This stage of life is so tough. My house is a disaster. DD3 shit in her underwear this morning. I’ve been spit up on no less than 10 times in the last 90 minutes. I’m not getting enough sleep. I’m drowning. I want to ask my husband for more help, but he’s working a ton as it is. I know a year from now everything will look different, but man. I just kind of want to crawl in a hole until we get there.
Sorry for the word vomit. I know I’m not the only one getting worn down.
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Post by watermelonseed on Jun 20, 2018 8:00:32 GMT -6
4 months. Miss Rosy Cheeks 22 months! Fun at the splash pad
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Post by watermelonseed on Jun 20, 2018 8:10:31 GMT -6
ajetter 😕 so sorry! Sounds like a very frustrating day so far. I agree and also feel pretty overwhelmed right now. I keep saying it won’t be like this by next summer. But it’s so hard when we are in the thick of it. Once sleep improves then things always seems to be a little easier.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jun 20, 2018 8:11:11 GMT -6
Guys. This stage of life is so tough. My house is a disaster. DD3 shit in her underwear this morning. I’ve been spit up on no less than 10 times in the last 90 minutes. I’m not getting enough sleep. I’m drowning. I want to ask my husband for more help, but he’s working a ton as it is. I know a year from now everything will look different, but man. I just kind of want to crawl in a hole until we get there. Sorry for the word vomit. I know I’m not the only one getting worn down. But so much commiseration. ❤️ I'm sorry lady. All we can do is be here to lean on each other in this crazy stage of life!!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jun 20, 2018 8:13:43 GMT -6
DD1 (almost 31 mo.. That's weird) and DD2 (almost 4 mo) Trying to take pictures of snuggles
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Post by sunfrogger on Jun 20, 2018 8:15:19 GMT -6
The bad sleep hit.
She only slept in my or MH (when I tagged him in at 330am) arms all night.
There's not enough coffee in the world.
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Post by aprilz81 on Jun 20, 2018 8:17:53 GMT -6
Guys. This stage of life is so tough. My house is a disaster. DD3 shit in her underwear this morning. I’ve been spit up on no less than 10 times in the last 90 minutes. I’m not getting enough sleep. I’m drowning. I want to ask my husband for more help, but he’s working a ton as it is. I know a year from now everything will look different, but man. I just kind of want to crawl in a hole until we get there. Sorry for the word vomit. I know I’m not the only one getting worn down. Hang in there... Is there anyone you can ask for help? Can you hire a trusted teen to come for a few hours a day to give you a break? Family in the area?
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Post by snowyowl on Jun 20, 2018 8:52:53 GMT -6
Happy Wednesday everyone! DS2 is four months tomorrow.
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Post by ajetter on Jun 20, 2018 9:17:05 GMT -6
aprilz81 my parents live in town and are a huge help. I just feel like my mom is already doing so much for me and somehow I still can’t climb out of this mess. The reality is that four kids is just a lot, especially when they’re little. They just make so much mess and laundry and I’m just never ahead.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jun 20, 2018 9:17:55 GMT -6
Guys. This stage of life is so tough. My house is a disaster. DD3 shit in her underwear this morning. I’ve been spit up on no less than 10 times in the last 90 minutes. I’m not getting enough sleep. I’m drowning. I want to ask my husband for more help, but he’s working a ton as it is. I know a year from now everything will look different, but man. I just kind of want to crawl in a hole until we get there. Sorry for the word vomit. I know I’m not the only one getting worn down. Hugs. I definitely realize I’m at my limits right now too. A friend asked if I was interested in babysitting her 3 year old full time next school year and I had to turn her down, until I have one or two kids in school full time my mental and physical energy is stretched as thin as I can let it be. I can see things are getting “easier” or more routine each month mark (I think N is a little older than yours?) but I’m also one kid less than you lol. You can do this, we can do this! Vent anytime. Talk to your H anyway and see what you guys can work out. You’re doing this together and sometimes the load gets lopsided while one needs to reset a little (and sometimes you don’t even realize it’s happening!) Even if he can’t physically help where needed, maybe he can help find a solution.
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Post by aprilz81 on Jun 20, 2018 9:38:50 GMT -6
aprilz81 my parents live in town and are a huge help. I just feel like my mom is already doing so much for me and somehow I still can’t climb out of this mess. The reality is that four kids is just a lot, especially when they’re little. They just make so much mess and laundry and I’m just never ahead. This might be easier said than done, but try not to sweat the small stuff. I know I struggle with the "baby clutter" of toys, bottles, burp clothes and I only have one baby, I'm sure that is a lot more with four. But try to find a few things that you can "give up" worrying about on a daily basis. If you run the vacuum every day, move it to every other day or stuff like that to try to ease up on the responsibilities without letting things go further than you are comfortable with. Hang in there!
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Post by amesie on Jun 20, 2018 9:40:26 GMT -6
Looking at convertible seats this morning. This chunker is just too heavy for me to carry in his bucket seat anymore. I just switched H out into the convertible too!
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Post by sparky85 on Jun 20, 2018 10:42:47 GMT -6
DD was a crank at lunch today, so I let her gum a slice of cucumber. She seemed to like it, but it was too slippery for her to hold. Now she's asleep in her car seat while I surf the Internet sitting in the front seat enjoying the nice weather. I'll be back with pictures later
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Post by tiffbabey on Jun 20, 2018 10:51:56 GMT -6
Dd will be 4 months on Sunday. DS is 4. We are at a nice park today that has farm animals and a great playground. We’ve never been here before and I almost didn’t come because this morning I was overwhelmed. But I reminded myself how much better I do when I get out of the house. So we made it, and it’s gorgeous here. DD is sleeping on me and DS is having fun running around. I am struggling with two, I can’t imagine 3 or 4. There is no way I could handle it. Some days my sanity is barely there. It’s so hard!
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Post by jessijean on Jun 20, 2018 11:02:11 GMT -6
Apparently my baby rolled at daycare this morning. I knew he was getting closer. He finally figured it out. I guess when he did it a second time everyone cheered and it scared him. Haha
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Post by marygracerich on Jun 20, 2018 11:32:53 GMT -6
Looking at convertible seats this morning. This chunker is just too heavy for me to carry in his bucket seat anymore. I bought little man a convertible seat already but I haven’t put him in it. As heavy as the bucket is with him in it, the convenience of having him in it is worth the struggle to me.
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Post by marygracerich on Jun 20, 2018 11:35:26 GMT -6
Guys. This stage of life is so tough. My house is a disaster. DD3 shit in her underwear this morning. I’ve been spit up on no less than 10 times in the last 90 minutes. I’m not getting enough sleep. I’m drowning. I want to ask my husband for more help, but he’s working a ton as it is. I know a year from now everything will look different, but man. I just kind of want to crawl in a hole until we get there. Sorry for the word vomit. I know I’m not the only one getting worn down. I understand completely. I think you should ask YH for Help. He will understand. Just think, of having one child is a full time job, you have multiplied that by 4. He has one job with long hours. Let him help you. MH works all day too. When we had a second kid I told him straight up that I will need help because his job is staying the same but my work is doubled. Keep your head up. You can do this.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jun 20, 2018 12:27:01 GMT -6
Looking at convertible seats this morning. This chunker is just too heavy for me to carry in his bucket seat anymore. I bought little man a convertible seat already but I haven’t put him in it. As heavy as the bucket is with him in it, the convenience of having him in it is worth the struggle to me. Yup. Soo much. I'll need to keep my ring sling in the car so I can carry her to and from hands free when we make the switch.
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Post by sparky85 on Jun 20, 2018 12:36:36 GMT -6
Here are my pics this week: DD hanging out outside waiting for her bottle: And DS playing independently in the backyard:
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Post by yellow711 on Jun 20, 2018 13:15:01 GMT -6
I just clicked on the 2019 Jan/Feb BMB .... I was so confused and then realized my mistake :-)
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Post by yellow711 on Jun 20, 2018 13:18:39 GMT -6
Guys. This stage of life is so tough. My house is a disaster. DD3 shit in her underwear this morning. I’ve been spit up on no less than 10 times in the last 90 minutes. I’m not getting enough sleep. I’m drowning. I want to ask my husband for more help, but he’s working a ton as it is. I know a year from now everything will look different, but man. I just kind of want to crawl in a hole until we get there. Sorry for the word vomit. I know I’m not the only one getting worn down. I understand completely. I think you should ask YH for Help. He will understand. Just think, of having one child is a full time job, you have multiplied that by 4. He has one job with long hours. Let him help you. MH works all day too. When we had a second kid I told him straight up that I will need help because his job is staying the same but my work is doubled. Keep your head up. You can do this. STUCK IN A BOX marygracerich said what I was going to say. I think asking your husband for help is very reasonable.
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Post by yellow711 on Jun 20, 2018 13:19:42 GMT -6
I went through my whole pregnancy with J and didn't have a bad cold and didn't get the flu (and I was even exposed to it since my DD had the flu).
It is June 20 and I am getting a cold. Geez
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Post by aprilz81 on Jun 20, 2018 13:32:55 GMT -6
I went through my whole pregnancy with J and didn't have a bad cold and didn't get the flu (and I was even exposed to it since my DD had the flu). It is June 20 and I am getting a cold. Geez I hear you. I managed to avoid the germs while pregnant but had a stomach bug last weekend and Faith has a cold now (I hope I don't get it, but we'll see).
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Post by snowyowl on Jun 20, 2018 13:35:54 GMT -6
I just clicked on the 2019 Jan/Feb BMB .... I was so confused and then realized my mistake :-) I did this the other day. Then I stalked them a little and reminisced and was very glad I am not pregnant anymore. So glad. Ugh, last summer was so hard with a one year old, first tri exhaustion, and watching everyone around me drink as much delicious looking rośe as they wanted. I’m gonna drink so much rośe this summer. (Apologies to any 2019ers who may be lurking).
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