Weekend Randoms

[rebeccabunch]

Good Morning!

[rebeccabunch]

Today is day 1 of potty training DS2. Watching the Daniel Tiger Potty Episode. 1 pee down. So far so good.

Anyone that did Oh Crap, Potty Training 3 day method remember how often she's says to just put them on the potty to try? Once an hour? I can't find my book. Everything else pretty much came back to me but this point.

[Taitai]

Good luck with the potty training today rebeccabunch! We used the Oh Crap! book, and I feel like she didn't have a set time where you had to go to the potty. It was more like - naked the first day, and as soon as you see them start to go - lift them up and put them on the potty. Once you do that a few times, you will be able to spot their cues better and anticipate when they are going. That's what we did for DS back in May. Good luck again!!!

[cythe]

Hey guys, my feet feel like sausages this morning. I know a few asked what work I was doing, and like a jerk i never responded.

I was working with a buddy of mine, turning over apartments between tenants. They're removing all carpeting so we were also laying new flooring as well. Basically, I was doing all the things : painting, hauling flooring (those fuckers are heavy), laying quarter round (using a nail gun!), putting on doors, door knobs, new toilet seats. All the fun things you never think about having to do on a regular basis.

It's not a permanent thing, which works out well because at 32 weeks pregnant, my time to do that kind of work is dwindling. Dare I say even over - my legs feel like shit after the last week!

In more exciting news, H is getting ready to head back out to sea for 10 days tomorrow, so we are going out to our fancy Chinese place, and a movie.

Oh, and in more lame news H's boss (one of many who would have to approve his leave) told him that he's basically going to deny his request to stay back from part of the underway for paternity leave no matter what. He's an asshole, so we aren't surprised I guess. I'm a little taken back by the fact that he won't even consider it, and has already decided to deny the request. So, I guess it's just me and this baby for delivery!

[Taitai]

Today was a busy start to the weekend! We ended up going to DS' friend's birthday party, and it was a lot of fun. I got to see a bunch of parents I hadn't been able to see for a while due to bedrest, so that was really nice. DS also had a great time. He made his own little cupcake to take home, and then he had a huge piece of cake! Kid loves birthdays and birthday cake. I can't believe he ate the whole piece.

Then we popped over at the neighbor's for a little party they had, which was also fun. However, I am totally wiped out from the day's activities and was so ready to lay down when we got back home.

Tomorrow we are not doing anything, which sounds FABULOUS. I plan on beaching myself on the couch, not too dissimilarity to:

[rebeccabunch]

cythe - wait what? I don't know how this stuff is supposed to work but civilian me thinks this is cruel. I'm really sorry.

[mkrupar]

Aug 19, 2017 5:44:22 GMT -6 rebeccabunch said:

Today is day 1 of potty training DS2. Watching the Daniel Tiger Potty Episode. 1 pee down. So far so good.

Anyone that did Oh Crap, Potty Training 3 day method remember how often she's says to just put them on the potty to try? Once an hour? I can't find my book. Everything else pretty much came back to me but this point.

I just read this. I don't think she recommended a specific time period, but you have to watch them and when they give you those visual cues you bring them to the potty. She expects an accident or two, but says they should pick up fairly quickly the sensations that lead to them being brought to the potty.

[mkrupar]

Aug 19, 2017 6:18:49 GMT -6 rebeccabunch said:

cythe - wait what? I don't know how this stuff is supposed to work but civilian me thinks this is cruel. I'm really sorry.

The Navy can be a big 'ole dick. H had leave approved for Christmas one year so he could go home and hopefully see his grandma one more time before she passed. They cancelled his leave, she passed Dec 23rd, and he never got to say goodbye.

[mkrupar]

cythe will it really just be you alone? Where are you living again? You're not near family IIRC, right?

Also, stop with the carrying heavy stuff!

[danvers]

rebeccabunch the naked time was key for us. DD was 2 yrs 3 months when we did attempted the Oh Crap method. I think we did naked time for like 2-3 days. We just hung out in the areas of the house with hardwood and I watched her like a hawk.

Unfortunately that's where my helpfulness ends. DD basically trained herself like a magical unicorn and I am convinced this second one is going I show H and I a whole new side of parenting.

[danvers]

DD and I have picked up whatever common cold is making its way around the schools right now. We're just snuggling and keeping it low key this weekend. Hopefully we can watch something other than Daniel Tiger soon. I can only handle him in small doses...

[rebeccabunch]

Aug 19, 2017 6:33:10 GMT -6 danvers said:

rebeccabunch the naked time was key for us. DD was 2 yrs 3 months when we did attempted the Oh Crap method. I think we did naked time for like 2-3 days. We just hung out in the areas of the house with hardwood and I watched her like a hawk.

Unfortunately that's where my helpfulness ends. DD basically trained herself like a magical unicorn and I am convinced this second one is going I show H and I a whole new side of parenting.

Thanks for this!

Yes, naked time for a couple days. I followed the book so religiously with DS1, except we did M&Ms, that we did no undies for what was supposed to be a month but DS1 then refused undies! He's wearing them now but it was a while!

It's been going really well but I know it starts this way and then can take a dip!

[rebeccabunch]

Aug 19, 2017 6:38:37 GMT -6 danvers said:

DD and I have picked up whatever common cold is making its way around the schools right now. We're just snuggling and keeping it low key this weekend. Hopefully we can watch something other than Daniel Tiger soon. I can only handle him in small doses...

When you're sick, rest is best. Rest is best! 😉

[CoachTsWife]

So sorry about your H's denied request cythe. Your mom is coming, right?

Please stop doing all that manual labor, lady. I'm sure it was fun to do something different - I enjoy doing that type of stuff - but that sounds like too much. Sending T&Ps for your sausage feet.

[bootsorhearts1]

cythe, sorry you'll be on your own. That blows. Do you have a good friend or family member who could be there with you?

[rebeccabunch]

What does IIRC stand for?

[cythe]

Aug 19, 2017 9:35:14 GMT -6 rebeccabunch said:

What does IIRC stand for?

If I remember correctly

[cythe]

Thanks guys. I will maybe be alone, I don't know.

H will be gone from 35-38 weeks, and then leaves for 4 weeks at 39+2 but my mom is coming down at 40+2 for 10 days.

So, to have either of them with me, she needs to come between 38 and 39+2 or not until 40+2 - 41+5.

I have a few friends who have offered to come down, but most would be travelling 5+ hours to get here and of course, babies be unpredictable. So... YOLO lol.

[seventythree]

Happy weekend! After 2 days of sweating it out, we are currently having a new AC installed. Thank fucking God.

Also, I am annoyed: someone posted in an FB group about a huge garage sale today. It sounds really good! Except she said "check back after 8:30am on 8/19 for address", aaaaand it's not there. Bitch it's almost 11am, I want to buy your crap, but you gotta tell me where to go!

[rebeccabunch]

Aug 19, 2017 9:53:05 GMT -6 cythe said:

Thanks guys. I will maybe be alone, I don't know.

H will be gone from 35-38 weeks, and then leaves for 4 weeks at 39+2 but my mom is coming down at 40+2 for 10 days.

So, to have either of them with me, she needs to come between 38 and 39+2 or not until 40+2 - 41+5.

I have a few friends who have offered to come down, but most would be travelling 5+ hours to get here and of course, babies be unpredictable. So... YOLO lol.

I'm not usually in favor of elective inductions but if I were you I'd ask my Dr for 39 weeks.

You should not be alone. A friend shld be w you if family can't.

[seventythree]

Also this is me re: PT talk over here... it's probably the #1 reason I avoid my other BMB right now

[seventythree]

cythe that stinks, I'm sorry! It's not the same, but MH never even bothered with FMLA paperwork this time because he knows his commander won't sign off. People are dicks. (we are in a special snowflake situation anyway because he's off on medical leave right now, but the principle behind it still pisses me off)

I will keep everything crossed that the stars align for you and that baby arrives when you're not alone! Last time around I was overdue and cranky, and a BMB friend was anxious because her H was deploying soon after her due date....I remember being like "you are literally the ONE person here who could go into labour before me and I wouldn't feel bitter".

[CoachTsWife]

cythe, I second what rebeccabunch suggested. It is at least worth a discussion with your OB about this.

[CoachTsWife]

seventythree SO MANY on my other BMB are potty trained/training. DS shows no readiness signs so I'm not pushing it. DNW to deal with a newborn and a PTing toddler.

[mkrupar]

Aug 19, 2017 9:58:48 GMT -6 rebeccabunch said:

Aug 19, 2017 9:53:05 GMT -6 cythe said:

Thanks guys. I will maybe be alone, I don't know.

H will be gone from 35-38 weeks, and then leaves for 4 weeks at 39+2 but my mom is coming down at 40+2 for 10 days.

So, to have either of them with me, she needs to come between 38 and 39+2 or not until 40+2 - 41+5.

I have a few friends who have offered to come down, but most would be travelling 5+ hours to get here and of course, babies be unpredictable. So... YOLO lol.

I'm not usually in favor of elective inductions but if I were you I'd ask my Dr for 39 weeks.

You should not be alone. A friend shld be w you if family can't.

ITA with all of this cythe. I'd come be there if I wasn't going to have a newborn squish of my own.

[rebeccabunch]

seventythree every kid is ready at a different time. My son is 34 months and has to train for his pre pre-school which starts after Labor Day. Don't feel pressure. Start when you think it's a good time and in my experience it's better to error on the side of later than earlier. The process is also not that terrible at least the way we have approached it. I'd say the whole family all getting the stomach flu or when both of my boys had HFM last year were much worse experiences.

[thatgirlrachel]

Pretty quiet weekend for us. We just ran to Home Depot to get some new exterior door knobs and now we are catching up on TV while DD naps. There's a 99.9% chance I end up taking a nap too. I might as well take advantage of the one kid nap situation while I can, right?

cythe, I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. Ugh.

[rachydc]

Aug 19, 2017 9:58:48 GMT -6 rebeccabunch said:

Aug 19, 2017 9:53:05 GMT -6 cythe said:

Thanks guys. I will maybe be alone, I don't know.

H will be gone from 35-38 weeks, and then leaves for 4 weeks at 39+2 but my mom is coming down at 40+2 for 10 days.

So, to have either of them with me, she needs to come between 38 and 39+2 or not until 40+2 - 41+5.

I have a few friends who have offered to come down, but most would be travelling 5+ hours to get here and of course, babies be unpredictable. So... YOLO lol.

I'm not usually in favor of elective inductions but if I were you I'd ask my Dr for 39 weeks.

You should not be alone. A friend shld be w you if family can't.

I actually had an elective induction at 40+3 bc of a similar reason. It took an entire 48 hours and was slow torture. By the time labor actually came around I didn't even care I just wanted OUT of that damn hospital. I actually think it made delivery easier bc I channeled all my frustration into pushing lol. "GET OUT BABY SO WE CAN GET OUT!!" It was definitely worth it at the time to have my support system around and I have no regrets, but this kid can stay cooking as long as he wants.

[rachydc]

Aug 19, 2017 10:26:49 GMT -6 CoachTsWife said:

seventythree SO MANY on my other BMB are potty trained/training. DS shows no readiness signs so I'm not pushing it. DNW to deal with a newborn and a PTing toddler.

Yaaaaaas girl!! So much this! Why do people force it!? It only makes it harder on themselves

[rebeccabunch]

rachydc when I said elective inductions, I was thinking early. Like I'm 38 weeks and I want to be induced for a non medical reason.