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Post by whatsit on Jul 20, 2018 18:57:55 GMT -6
a coyote was walking up our street this morning and dd1 was crying because we wouldn’t let her go out and pet it. I had to laugh at this because we were geocaching one day and saw a black bear up the path. G started crying and screaming “I see the bear!” When we told him we had to turn around.
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Post by whatsit on Jul 20, 2018 18:59:48 GMT -6
Happy Birthday calendula! Your weekend sounds amazing! Have so much fun!
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Post by clementine on Jul 20, 2018 19:20:20 GMT -6
L’s nose is running like a faucet. Poor guy. Still hoping to avoid hfm, but it looks like he caught some other bug.
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Post by dizzycooks on Jul 20, 2018 19:39:51 GMT -6
The sole reason my husband is still alive despite ditching me with bedtime to go out to eat with his parents without considering I’d actually made dinner for them....
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 20, 2018 20:30:00 GMT -6
Happy Birthday calendula! That sounds amazing. Please come back and tell us all about it so we can live through you
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Jul 20, 2018 20:48:59 GMT -6
My ILs are here and things are going surprisingly well! DH and I adulterous a lot in the last few days: deep cleaned and organized a bunch of stuff, hung things up, called the DMV, washed, folded, and put sea laundry, got our AC fixed, bought new towels, etc and I feel so good. I’m good at keeping things clean and organized but bad at playing catch up once things slip. It’s very all or nothing and it’s move to be on the “all” side of things. PDQ That being said, I might ask someone about PPA. I can’t stop playing weird scenarios over and over in my head and I’m not sure if it’s normal parenting fears or what. Im going to spoiler them do I don’t trigger anyone I’m irrationally afraid DD2 is going to get a head injury or die. I’m constantly concerned some one will drop her or she won’t be buckled in her car seat properly, I’ll pick it up, and then she’ll side out of it and onto the concrete. Or that I’ll hit her head on a wall corner while walking and holding her. It’s all very dark and graphic and I don’t know if it’s normal levels or not. It’s not preventing me from doing things or leaving the house but sometimes I feel like I can’t stop the ideas from replaying and I feel like I’m going cry or have a panic attack.
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 20, 2018 21:17:23 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱, I think it’s somewhat normal to have fears that seem a bit extra. For eg when B was just home, my worry was that the dogs were going to hurt him. It was an “extra” worry I think. My point being is that I don’t think those extra worries are terribly unusual or indicative of anything more serious than just having a lot more responsibility. That said, I think the replaying it past the point of being comfortable (ie, not being able to stop, worrying about triggering a panic attack) is more concerning than the actual fear if that makes sense. It’s always helpful to talk to someone about that I’d say. It certainly isn’t going to hurt anything.
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Post by cornpop on Jul 21, 2018 6:18:55 GMT -6
Happy birthday calendula! Leaf 🌱 I felt very similar after having Em. It went away in a few weeks and I didn't get treated, but I wish I had because those few weeks were miserable. I would definitely look into at least taking to someone about it. I'm sorry you're dealing with this.
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Post by alwayscheese on Jul 21, 2018 6:39:30 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱 I had a phase of feeling exactly the same. I had an awful dream about something like that happening. It was a short phase so I didn't get as far as taking to anyone outside of DH and BFF, but it's never a bad idea to talk to a professional esp if you can't stop. Hugs. Aaaaaand DH just called me on his way home from work and he fell asleep and totaled his car. He says he's fine besides a scrape and sore neck but woof. 😨
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 21, 2018 7:36:46 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱 I had a phase of feeling exactly the same. I had an awful dream about something like that happening. It was a short phase so I didn't get as far as taking to anyone outside of DH and BFF, but it's never a bad idea to talk to a professional esp if you can't stop. Hugs. Aaaaaand DH just called me on his way home from work and he fell asleep and totaled his car. He says he's fine besides a scrape and sore neck but woof. 😨 Holy shit! I’m glad he is ok.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Jul 21, 2018 7:38:46 GMT -6
Omg alwayscheese if possible, please have him heckled our. That’s so so scary. DH works crazy hours sometimes and that’s a big fear of mine. I hope he’s ok and your insurance is helpful. Thank alwayscheese cornpop leatherpants re: stress/anxiety. I’m thinking it’s going up a notch bc I’m going back to work soon. I’m actually pretty pumped to go (my job/coworker’s are wonderful) but I think DD2’s continued bottle struggles make me extra nervous.
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Post by snowmoon on Jul 21, 2018 7:39:43 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱, there's no harm in reaching out to your provider. I think I would if I were in your shoes. Holy shit alwayscheese, so glad he's ok!
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Post by clementine on Jul 21, 2018 7:57:19 GMT -6
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Post by sweetc129 on Jul 21, 2018 7:58:02 GMT -6
Happy belated birthday calendulaLeaf 🌱 I have fears and thoughts like that and it can be overwhelming. I think you’re making a smart decision in opening the conversation. I was just thinking this morning that maybe I should too. ((Hugs)) OMG alwayscheese how scary, so glad your H is ok.
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Post by sweetc129 on Jul 21, 2018 8:01:05 GMT -6
Does anyone know if the sleep regression is supposed to happen 4 months after the birth date or is it adjusted for due date? It hasn't hit us yet but it could at any time if it is birth date. I was told to use due date up until 6m. This scars me because J was almost 3 weeks early and always a crappy sleeer and starting to struggle with naps, so I fear the full fledge sleep regression is still awaiting us soon.
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Post by alwayscheese on Jul 21, 2018 8:42:33 GMT -6
DH is an EMT and an RN and he says he can assess himself thank you very much. I do think he's fine, I'll keep an eye on him. At least he's calling in and doesn't think he's going to work tonight.
PDQ *
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Post by polson on Jul 21, 2018 8:43:07 GMT -6
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 21, 2018 9:23:05 GMT -6
Again, HOLY SHIT.
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 21, 2018 10:23:50 GMT -6
Omg alwayscheese. Those pictures 😬 I’m glad he’s ok and I’m even more glad you are keeping an eye on him despite what he says.
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Post by cornpop on Jul 21, 2018 12:31:54 GMT -6
Oh my God alwayscheese. That's terrifying. I'm so glad he's okay.
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Post by clementine on Jul 21, 2018 12:46:28 GMT -6
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Post by clementine on Jul 21, 2018 12:49:51 GMT -6
I’m feeling like the worst mom ever. L is sick.. runniest of runny noses, cough, red watery eyes, not much of an appetite, no fever though. I can just tell he feels terrible. And we left him with Grandma and Grandpa to go to a wedding. I felt so bad leaving him. But I know he’ll get lots of love and attention from the grandparents. He slept terribly last night and I’m a zombie today. Can’t wait to drive an hour and a half home with a tipsy/sleeping H later tonight.
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Jul 21, 2018 13:06:24 GMT -6
After a week away with no internet I can finally catch up here! We are *so close* to getting home. Thankfully both kids are napping for the last hour of the 12hr drive😅 POOF
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Jul 21, 2018 13:07:04 GMT -6
alwayscheese I’m so glad your H is ok. That picture of how the car landed is terrifying☹️
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Post by sunshinedaisies on Jul 21, 2018 14:40:25 GMT -6
Happy birthday calendulaLeaf 🌱, I do think it’s normal to have those thoughts but if they become consuming or start interfering with your mental health, I definitely think you should talk to someone. alwayscheese omg I’m glad your husband is okay!! Those pictures!! Also I’m glad you are keeping an eye on him - sometimes you feel fine day of and it’s the next day or two later when you start truly hurting.
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Post by sunshinedaisies on Jul 21, 2018 14:46:27 GMT -6
I’m here and catching up. The past week has been a bit stressful. L’s reflux meds stopped working again so he’s needed some extra attention. We tried upping his meds like normal and it did nothing and ended with him refusing to nurse for two days (he also won’t take a bottle). So the pediatrician added a second medicine and it’s finally getting better. I missed my happy baby!
Otherwise I think we are through the worst of the 4 month sleep regression. He finally started going back to 1-2 wake ups a night and I don’t feed him unless it’s after 4 am since I don’t want him to get used to multiple MOTN feedings.
On a happy note - I got an unexpected bonus from work so we decided to take a vacation before I go back to work. We save everything so I hate splurging but I need this - with my maternity leave ending soon I’ve been super down thinking about leaving the boys. So we are heading to Hawaii in a week! I’m so excited!
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Post by auri on Jul 21, 2018 15:30:00 GMT -6
Happy Birthday calendula! Wow alwayscheese I’m glad your husbands ok. We had DDs birthday party today. It was good, and DD didn’t freak out when her friends left. She was sweet and told them to come back anytime. She’s napping now and I’m working on getting J down too. Maybe I’ll nap while they both are.
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Post by alwayscheese on Jul 21, 2018 15:57:24 GMT -6
I think my prime day purchases got lost. 😏 the tracking page says three times in the last two days that delivery had been delayed because of weather or natural disaster. Whatever.
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Post by cp3 on Jul 21, 2018 22:23:48 GMT -6
Omg alwayscheese I'm so glad your husband is ok. That is scary.
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Post by cp3 on Jul 21, 2018 22:30:40 GMT -6
The baby was so inconsolable today. She would scream unless she was being held and I had to hold her upright. It was her sad hurt cry and nothing would help her. I took her in to urgent care because it had been over 5 hours and she refused to eat so I wanted to make sure she didn't have an ear infection.
No ear infection but I paid a nice copay to be told she is teething which I already knew. This was just so out of her normal fussy behavior. So I've basically been having to time her Tylenol all day to make sure she is comfortable enough to eat.
We already had plans to go out while my mom watched the girls and I hope I'm not going to regret it MOTN.
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