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Post by doxiemama on Oct 23, 2018 4:59:44 GMT -6
Aka game 1 of the World Series. Let’s go Red Sox! ⚾️
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Post by sarahandben108 on Oct 23, 2018 7:40:13 GMT -6
I agree with the Go Sox but honestly, I don't follow baseball.
E slept again until 4 and even N slept until 5 considering he basically ate nothing for dinner. Just the usual today.
Can I just say, please start instilling basic common sense with your kids now. It's bizarre to get an email from a parent at 9:00 at night about their child not finding their jacket that has been sitting in our classroom for 2 days. Like, he never bothered to look for it. It was in our coat area. In third grade, I shouldn't have to tell kids to look for their things that are literally just sitting there.
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Post by jules1614 on Oct 23, 2018 7:52:48 GMT -6
doxiemama I am officially a Red Sox fans for the duration of the World Series 😊 Ds2 woke at 1230, I let him cry, he would settle and then wake and cry again. I allowed it until 115 and then decided for my sanity to go in there. Dosed him with Tylenol, fed him and then DS1 walked in crying because he wanted snuggles (he woke to go potty)??? So after I got ds2 back down I snuggled DS1 and finally got back to my bed to be awoken at 545 by DS1 who had to go potty again. Idk how to convince him he doesn’t need to get me every time! Ugh, I’m tired.
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Post by spacecadet on Oct 23, 2018 8:07:35 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted.
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Post by doxiemama on Oct 23, 2018 8:25:58 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. This is the story of my life. Our doorways are too wide to put in a baby gate in the living room so I had it blocked off with the new car seat boxes for a few weeks, lol. If we had more room I would do one of those big play yards, but tbh he’d probably just scream over being confined anyway.
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Oct 23, 2018 8:38:46 GMT -6
Post by Waffle on Oct 23, 2018 8:38:46 GMT -6
BabyWaffle woke up coughing at 5am and couldn't get back to sleep after that though you could see she was desperate for it. I had to go to work and H has apparently had a nightmare with her all day: threw up, didn't want lunch, only had half her fruit, poop explosion, coughing, whiny, etc.
Also, he's being a dick about it as he's complaining about how terrible a day she's having then saying it's down to me if we see another doctor (ours is away). Dude, I'm not with her, I can't judge whether she needs it or not, you should be able to tell me! Instead, I get accused of worrying too much and making a big deal about it as she was seen by a doctor 3 days ago and will be fine. I DON'T BLOODY KNOW, DO I?
Our pediatrician wrote me back saying we can try a homeopathic syrup tonight, so we'll do that and I'll try not to kill H. BUT of course the internet says syrups are bad so I'm paranoid about giving it to her...
Can I run away now?
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Post by pootsen on Oct 23, 2018 8:49:55 GMT -6
I agree with the Go Sox but honestly, I don't follow baseball. E slept again until 4 and even N slept until 5 considering he basically ate nothing for dinner. Just the usual today. Can I just say, please start instilling basic common sense with your kids now. It's bizarre to get an email from a parent at 9:00 at night about their child not finding their jacket that has been sitting in our classroom for 2 days. Like, he never bothered to look for it. It was in our coat area. In third grade, I shouldn't have to tell kids to look for their things that are literally just sitting there. That’s funny because ds1 just left his hat at school yesterday. I told him that he has to go to school today, find his hat, or ask his teacher to go to the lost and found if he can’t find it himself. He’s in 4K. He acted like he didn’t want to (he’s pretty shy) but hopefully he can figure it out lol.
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Post by pootsen on Oct 23, 2018 8:52:11 GMT -6
C slept through until 5am, nursed, and went back to sleep. He was still sleeping when I went to work at 7:10. Which is amazing! But now I’m pissed because I’m getting forced to work until 6pm, due to an oversight by management, and I’ll be lucky to see C for 30 mins before he goes to bed. I’m so so crabby about it.
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Oct 23, 2018 9:36:36 GMT -6
Post by sarahandben108 on Oct 23, 2018 9:36:36 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. Yup. Same here. I'm used to having a lump baby. Not a baby who's into everything. What is everyone planning doing about Christmas trees (who celebrates)? I'm going to have to suck it up and buy one of those big gate areas, aren't I? N had zero interest in our tree even when he was walking. E is definitely not his brother.
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Oct 23, 2018 9:39:42 GMT -6
Post by sarahandben108 on Oct 23, 2018 9:39:42 GMT -6
C slept through until 5am, nursed, and went back to sleep. He was still sleeping when I went to work at 7:10. Which is amazing! But now I’m pissed because I’m getting forced to work until 6pm, due to an oversight by management, and I’ll be lucky to see C for 30 mins before he goes to bed. I’m so so crabby about it. I totally get it. When we were doing extended days in the spring I felt the same way. I barely saw my boys for 5 weeks. In a couple of weeks, I have conferences and will be home after they are in bed. It really sucks.
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Post by grumpycat on Oct 23, 2018 9:43:51 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. Yup. Same here. I'm used to having a lump baby. Not a baby who's into everything. What is everyone planning doing about Christmas trees (who celebrates)? I'm going to have to suck it up and buy one of those big gate areas, aren't I? N had zero interest in our tree even when he was walking. E is definitely not his brother. Ds1 was almost 1 for his first Christmas and is wild, but he didn't go for the tree at all. He loved to look at it but didn't go for ornaments until last year (at almost 3). Don't put breakable ones anywhere near the bottom lol. We have a fake tree so no concerns about eating pine needles. I don't plan on putting a gate up for ds2 (also wild).
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Post by jules1614 on Oct 23, 2018 9:46:44 GMT -6
pootsen sorry about the long day, those days are hard! @waffles sorry your H is being a jerk. Hopefully she’s feeling better soon. I tried a “natural” cough syrup for DS1 and it definitely didn’t work- he was older though. I’d be hesitant to give anything to a baby. IMO honey works the best but obviously can’t give that before a year. sarahandben108 I think we’re going to have to gate our Christmas tree too, and our fireplace 😬
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Post by grumpycat on Oct 23, 2018 9:48:05 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. We have the cat food, litter box, and random other items I don't want him getting into in our laundry room. It's the only room he's gated out of (and the top of the stairs). I keep the bathroom doors closed, have the cabinets babylocked that I don't want him in (kitchen and bathroom), and watch him like a hawk when he goes near the stairs (he climbs them now but took a tumble down one stair yesterday). I basically let him have free reign. 🤷
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Oct 23, 2018 10:44:39 GMT -6
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Post by clucky on Oct 23, 2018 10:44:39 GMT -6
Thanks for being here while I was busy being run ragged with this pt job at the pumpkin patch. One weekend left 😢 but I'm ready to be back home making stuff.
My dad and his buddy came up and are tearing up our bathroom and figuring out what is going on with our hot water. I'm so excited, but that means I had to take the boys to the IL's.
I will catch up, hopefully soon, but I know there are some BIRTHDAYS coming up and I wanted to make sure to be here for the celebrations!
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Oct 23, 2018 13:05:09 GMT -6
Post by spacecadet on Oct 23, 2018 13:05:09 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. Yup. Same here. I'm used to having a lump baby. Not a baby who's into everything. What is everyone planning doing about Christmas trees (who celebrates)? I'm going to have to suck it up and buy one of those big gate areas, aren't I? N had zero interest in our tree even when he was walking. E is definitely not his brother. We put a gate up for DS1 for I think the first year or two maybe. I threw it away though so I will need to get another one or figure something else out.
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Oct 23, 2018 13:07:50 GMT -6
Post by spacecadet on Oct 23, 2018 13:07:50 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. We have the cat food, litter box, and random other items I don't want him getting into in our laundry room. It's the only room he's gated out of (and the top of the stairs). I keep the bathroom doors closed, have the cabinets babylocked that I don't want him in (kitchen and bathroom), and watch him like a hawk when he goes near the stairs (he climbs them now but took a tumble down one stair yesterday). I basically let him have free reign. 🤷 We've got the litter box in the master bath so going to the restroom/ getting ready for work etc is always an adventure. I would like to be able to cut off access to the kitchen but our house is so open there isn't really a way to do that.
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Oct 23, 2018 15:48:54 GMT -6
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Post by bethkate on Oct 23, 2018 15:48:54 GMT -6
Aka game 1 of the World Series. Let’s go Red Sox! ⚾️ YES! Go Sox!!
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Post by grumpycat on Oct 23, 2018 17:51:04 GMT -6
Dh's biggest complaints about the procedure have been: it's uncomfortable and my butthole is cold (from the ice pack).
Ds2 had a great time smiling and chatting up all the older men in the waiting room. Lots of old men in urologist offices. He didn't get fussy at all until we left (and it was a good 1.5 hours).
My mom took ds1 for a haircut and he looks so grown up!! He's staying with her tonight and at least all day tomorrow maybe more pending how dh is feeling.
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Oct 23, 2018 18:53:46 GMT -6
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Post by quinn on Oct 23, 2018 18:53:46 GMT -6
BabyWaffle woke up coughing at 5am and couldn't get back to sleep after that though you could see she was desperate for it. I had to go to work and H has apparently had a nightmare with her all day: threw up, didn't want lunch, only had half her fruit, poop explosion, coughing, whiny, etc. Also, he's being a dick about it as he's complaining about how terrible a day she's having then saying it's down to me if we see another doctor (ours is away). Dude, I'm not with her, I can't judge whether she needs it or not, you should be able to tell me! Instead, I get accused of worrying too much and making a big deal about it as she was seen by a doctor 3 days ago and will be fine. I DON'T BLOODY KNOW, DO I? Our pediatrician wrote me back saying we can try a homeopathic syrup tonight, so we'll do that and I'll try not to kill H. BUT of course the internet says syrups are bad so I'm paranoid about giving it to her... Can I run away now? I gave the babies a homeopathic cough syrup, hylands I think? Anyways, it did seem to suppress the cough somewhat. Didnt hurt them at all. Sorry your H was being an ass. Hope she's feeling well and things are going ok
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Oct 23, 2018 18:55:17 GMT -6
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Post by quinn on Oct 23, 2018 18:55:17 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. Yup. Same here. I'm used to having a lump baby. Not a baby who's into everything. What is everyone planning doing about Christmas trees (who celebrates)? I'm going to have to suck it up and buy one of those big gate areas, aren't I? N had zero interest in our tree even when he was walking. E is definitely not his brother. I'm so nervous for xmas time... I'm probably going to have to gate it. He's so bad lol. Can you plop him in a playpen spacecadet?
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Oct 23, 2018 18:58:35 GMT -6
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Post by quinn on Oct 23, 2018 18:58:35 GMT -6
Spent the morning at the children's museum. I had an appointment this afternoon with the ob for the pain I was having cause grumpycat made me go 😉. She thought it was cysts so sent me for an ultrasound. No cysts, and iud is exactly where it needs to be 🤷♀️ So I have no clue what's causing all this pain and cramps every month. I'm contemplating yanking it out and going back on the pill if it will stop the unbearable pain but no clue if it will.
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Oct 23, 2018 19:26:12 GMT -6
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Post by clucky on Oct 23, 2018 19:26:12 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. Bathroom doors remain closed and all other non-baby rooms. The dog water is only down while I'm in the kitchen and A isn't. The dog is fed while A is in his highchair, but if he isn't, I'm constantly telling him "no dog food" and similar things. Broken record, party of one. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs, because he is too stubborn to learn how to go back down them and I can't keep running up the stairs every 10 seconds. I get zero things done during the day, maybe a load of dishes...which he tries to climb into the dishwasher and "help". I feel you and my solution is to block all the things.
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Oct 23, 2018 19:32:15 GMT -6
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Post by clucky on Oct 23, 2018 19:32:15 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. Yup. Same here. I'm used to having a lump baby. Not a baby who's into everything. What is everyone planning doing about Christmas trees (who celebrates)? I'm going to have to suck it up and buy one of those big gate areas, aren't I? N had zero interest in our tree even when he was walking. E is definitely not his brother. We have an artificial Christmas tree with lights on it already then I've only hung non-breakable ornaments since. I think last year we started to decorate 1 for each kid, to spice it up. My kids are always interested, but no tree catastrophes yet.
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Post by grumpycat on Oct 23, 2018 19:49:07 GMT -6
I need to figure out how to corral this kid. He won't stop getting into things. I am constantly getting him out of the bathroom, the animals food, water, litter box, you name it. I can't even get him to sit and play with his toys. I'm exhausted. Bathroom doors remain closed and all other non-baby rooms. The dog water is only down while I'm in the kitchen and A isn't. The dog is fed while A is in his highchair, but if he isn't, I'm constantly telling him "no dog food" and similar things. Broken record, party of one. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs, because he is too stubborn to learn how to go back down them and I can't keep running up the stairs every 10 seconds. I get zero things done during the day, maybe a load of dishes...which he tries to climb into the dishwasher and "help". I feel you and my solution is to block all the things. Ah I see we have the same strategy. Lol. I don't bother loading the dishwasher when ds2 is downstairs. Ds1 was the same way. 🤷
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Oct 23, 2018 20:02:11 GMT -6
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Post by spacecadet on Oct 23, 2018 20:02:11 GMT -6
Yup. Same here. I'm used to having a lump baby. Not a baby who's into everything. What is everyone planning doing about Christmas trees (who celebrates)? I'm going to have to suck it up and buy one of those big gate areas, aren't I? N had zero interest in our tree even when he was walking. E is definitely not his brother. I'm so nervous for xmas time... I'm probably going to have to gate it. He's so bad lol. Can you plop him in a playpen spacecadet? We don’t really have a playpen. We had a pack n play set up in our room but he would throw a fit every time we put him in there.
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Oct 23, 2018 20:09:42 GMT -6
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Post by quinn on Oct 23, 2018 20:09:42 GMT -6
I'm so nervous for xmas time... I'm probably going to have to gate it. He's so bad lol. Can you plop him in a playpen spacecadet? We don’t really have a playpen. We had a pack n play set up in our room but he would throw a fit every time we put him in there. yeah, AJ throws a fit too when I put him in, sigh.... seems we have the same naughty headstrong kid
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Post by clucky on Oct 23, 2018 21:35:59 GMT -6
Bathroom doors remain closed and all other non-baby rooms. The dog water is only down while I'm in the kitchen and A isn't. The dog is fed while A is in his highchair, but if he isn't, I'm constantly telling him "no dog food" and similar things. Broken record, party of one. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs, because he is too stubborn to learn how to go back down them and I can't keep running up the stairs every 10 seconds. I get zero things done during the day, maybe a load of dishes...which he tries to climb into the dishwasher and "help". I feel you and my solution is to block all the things. Ah I see we have the same strategy. Lol. I don't bother loading the dishwasher when ds2 is downstairs. Ds1 was the same way. 🤷 There is a gate on one side of the kitchen. I place A on the other side and unload as quickly as possible, beginning with sharp things. He either 1) practically runs around to the other side or 2) tries to reach through the openings to assist. His arms are so stinking long that he can reach one side, so often this keeps him busy enough he forgets to come around. He gets mad when I set him on the other side of the gate too, do he has to "show me" he can still touch. It is adorable.
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Oct 23, 2018 21:37:20 GMT -6
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Post by clucky on Oct 23, 2018 21:37:20 GMT -6
I'm so nervous for xmas time... I'm probably going to have to gate it. He's so bad lol. Can you plop him in a playpen spacecadet? We don’t really have a playpen. We had a pack n play set up in our room but he would throw a fit every time we put him in there. Fill it with balls! PnP into ball pit = fun...most of the time and balls usually stay in too.
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Oct 23, 2018 21:53:12 GMT -6
Post by blabbermouth on Oct 23, 2018 21:53:12 GMT -6
We don’t really have a playpen. We had a pack n play set up in our room but he would throw a fit every time we put him in there. Fill it with balls! PnP into ball pit = fun...most of the time and balls usually stay in too. That sounds fun, haha! I saw the most ridiculous ball pit on instagram the other day, it was all grey and white balls So sad, some children will never learn colours with the current trend towards neutrals!! I think I've been really busy? I just haven't been checking in much. As Jojo has been transitioning into daycare I've also been practicing going back to work. Today I had a full day conference too. Also, she is sick and we're all a bit sleep deprived. Instead of being able to send her to daycare today, DH had to take the day off work to stay home with her. He complained a bit that she didn't want to eat or sleep, but I think it went well considering. So @waffles, I understand! It's nice that she doesn't get boob during the day anymore so I don't feel guilty being gone for 9 hours and he can't 'blame' anything on that. Maybe I'm the only one who just wanders around behind my kid to whatever room she's in? Although I can close a lot of doors in my house, so the only real concern is the kitchen if we're in the living room. The worst is that when I have to get bags or the stroller or things in or out of the car I have to leave her in her carseat because I can't leave her inside the house for more than second! For a Christmas tree, I'm not exactly sure this year. We can either put it in the corner sort of between our two couches, but then we'd have to turn a heater off, or leave it totally open to baby hands and hope for the best/continue to follow her around constantly/put soft ornaments at the bottom. Are pine needles dangerous for babies to eat other than the fact that they're pokey??? She is kind of good as not going through the recycling bin when I say 'no thank you', but she'll probably start testing some boundaries soon. Also, my mom is getting her this for her birthday, so maybe we can redirect to this:
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Oct 24, 2018 7:55:58 GMT -6
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Post by spacecadet on Oct 24, 2018 7:55:58 GMT -6
We don’t really have a playpen. We had a pack n play set up in our room but he would throw a fit every time we put him in there. Fill it with balls! PnP into ball pit = fun...most of the time and balls usually stay in too. Actually now that you say that, I have done that but it’s been awhile. I think it was when he had just started sitting up and he seemed to enjoy it. I haven’t tried since then. Good idea.
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