Monday Coffee Talk

[Lakes]

Inspired by meeggaannw's coffee observation: what's in your cup today?



Dd is back to not sleeping. I think it's a combination of cutting her first tooth, still being stuffy from this summer cold, and taking crap naps yesterday. She'll put herself back to sleep after a minute but it always wakes me up. Mh sleeps through it. I told him I might sleep downstairs tonight.

[meeggaannw]

Just starting my first cup. Lakes wake ups that wake you and no one else is up are the worst. I mean it's nice that the baby goes back down but then it usually takes forever to fall back asleep. Fx for better naps and sleep for you today!

I don't have any plans today, I typically use Monday for catching up around the house. I need to unload and reload the dishwasher, run some laundry, and vacuum the house. If I accomplish all of that I will be more than satisfied. My children are at the age that leaving them alone together is a little dangerous. Dd loves hard and her hugs end up being tackles. I am forever reminding her that she is big and he is little and to be soft and gentle. It makes getting anything done while they are both awake a bit difficult.

[judyblume14]

The only reason to look forward to Monday morning is that I know I can drink my whole cup of coffee. Right now we're on Folgers...with a tiny bit of cinnamon added before brewing. And thank the sweet baby Jesus for this coffee. Between having to catch up on last week's Game of Thrones, and then watch this week's, plus prepping for this week, plus the little bebe waking up at 2 and 3 and 4 to play? I need all the coffee I can get!

[meeggaannw]

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My coffee in all of its already reheated once glory.

[ambiguousmango]

Hello everyone!! I successfully traveled across the world by myself with an infant!! 🎉 My husband is getting Dunkin donuts and took Q with him so I will have coffee shortly.


Main plans today is just trying to get back in to a routine and unpack.

[ellabee]

Ugh. Monday.

I'm dealing with a milk/friction blister that's causing a clogged pore. It's the same spot I had trouble with back when B was younger. I think his distracted nursing lately has made his latch bad. I can feel exactly where it's not draining and I have a hard lump. I've been trying to clear the pore but am not getting much relief. I fear it's going to cause mastitis. It's days like these when I want to throw in the towel and go to formula.

[Lakes]

meeggaannw I see we're living the same life. So much to do and the kids need to a referee now that dd is so mobile and getting into toys.

ambiguousmango I'm glad your travels went well! How was the rest of your trip?

[ellabee]

Aug 28, 2017 6:54:28 GMT -6 meeggaannw said:

My children are at the age that leaving them alone together is a little dangerous. Dd loves hard and her hugs end up being tackles.

This is us too. DD snuggles B to death. I'll post a pic in a sec when I switch to tapa. 

Also I'm terrified that B is going to choke on one of DDs small toys that she leaves around. I can't wait until B is out of the "put everything in my mouth" stage. 

[judyblume14]

ellabee, i got a clogged duct last week while traveling. I didn't have a blister, so I'm not sure if this will work for you. BUT. My double-electric was doing nothing to relieve me. The hand pump was what unclogged me.

[neekoneeko]

We are just getting back from our last trip of the summer. What should have been 5 hours in the car turned into 9 so that was not good but visiting our friends and letting the kids explore the other side of the state was worth it. 

ambiguousmango, I'm impressed by your solo international travels! 

ellabee, I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the breastfeeding that all sounds super painful, I hope you can get some relief and it's around this age with my older one I started to doing some formula for my sanity so I completely understand. 

[ellabee]

Aug 28, 2017 8:25:14 GMT -6 judyblume14 said:

ellabee , i got a clogged duct last week while traveling. I didn't have a blister, so I'm not sure if this will work for you. BUT. My double-electric was doing nothing to relieve me. The hand pump was what unclogged me.

Ugh. Sorry you had to deal with one too. It's really the worst.

I've done double electric, manual pump and hand expression. I've tried to clear the pore with a clean fingernail and did a warm water epsom salt soak. Lots of massaging the lumpy area. I'm keeping it moist with lanolin and I got a nipple shield this morning to see if using that during morning/bedtime nursing helps. I just feel like I can't get any drainage. 

::ugly cry::

[Lakes]

ellabee that scene looks very familiar. I've put up most of the small toys and their parts because I was so nervous. Sorry not sorry ds. Guess you'll have to play with this toy pizza sans toppings.

[ambiguousmango]

Lakes We had a great time, I don't know if I mentioned earlier but we were going to surprise my dad for a milestone birthday. He had no idea and had tears in his eyes when he saw us.

There was lots of Cafe's and pastries and walks. We had a great time but I missed my H and I am glad to be home.

Oh ellabee that stinks I hope you can get some relief soon.

[judyblume14]

ellabee, ouch. I'm so sorry.

[carrots]

Way to go ambiguousmango! Any travel tales from baby Q?

ellabee hope it clears soon! That sounds so uncomfortable!

[meeggaannw]

This is giving me life today, I cannot recommend it more highly.

[carrots]

Aug 28, 2017 11:16:14 GMT -6 meeggaannw said:

Speaking of coffee:


This is giving me life today, I cannot recommend it more highly.

Ohhhhh I did not know this existed! I don't do hot coffee so I'm always looking for more cold brew options!

[Lakes]

Aug 28, 2017 11:16:14 GMT -6 meeggaannw said:

Speaking of coffee:


This is giving me life today, I cannot recommend it more highly.

Oooooooo. Want.

[ambiguousmango]

meeggaannw omg I want that!!

carrots well he slept most of the flight there and back so praise be!! Other than that he just had a great time snuggling with Opa and Omi. (Opa also snuck him a taste of ice cream and Q was a huge fan)

I also think Q may be getting a tooth but idk ftm does not know what is tooth cutting and what is just general fussing/exhaustion from all the traveling.

[meeggaannw]

Aug 28, 2017 11:56:31 GMT -6 ambiguousmango said:

I also think Q may be getting a tooth but idk ftm does not know what is tooth cutting and what is just general fussing/exhaustion from all the traveling.

When in doubt always blame teething!

[ellabee]

Aug 28, 2017 11:56:31 GMT -6 ambiguousmango said:

carrots well he slept most of the flight there and back so praise be!! Other than that he just had a great time snuggling with Opa and Omi. (Opa also snuck him a taste of ice cream and Q was a huge fan)

DH snuck B a taste of ice cream last weekend too. This was his face:

[ambiguousmango]

ellabee that gif is perfect. Q now wants to eat anything we are holding since we have obviously been holding out on him.

[ellabee]

Aug 28, 2017 13:41:28 GMT -6 ambiguousmango said:

ellabee that gif is perfect. Q now wants to eat anything we are holding since we have obviously been holding out on him.

Same!! B pulled up on my legs while I was sitting down because he was after the sandwich in my hands. Literally tracked that thing like a cat and a laser pointer. He's stuffing everything he can find in his mouth these days hoping it's some delicious edible treasure.

[Lakes]

Aug 28, 2017 12:24:39 GMT -6 meeggaannw said:

Aug 28, 2017 11:56:31 GMT -6 ambiguousmango said:

I also think Q may be getting a tooth but idk ftm does not know what is tooth cutting and what is just general fussing/exhaustion from all the traveling.

When in doubt always blame teething!

+1

[Lakes]

Aug 28, 2017 13:59:56 GMT -6 ellabee said:

Aug 28, 2017 13:41:28 GMT -6 ambiguousmango said:

ellabee that gif is perfect. Q now wants to eat anything we are holding since we have obviously been holding out on him.

Same!! B pulled up on my legs while I was sitting down because he was after the sandwich in my hands. Literally tracked that thing like a cat and a laser pointer. He's stuffing everything he can find in his mouth these days hoping it's some delicious edible treasure.

Dd is not about that purée life. Her one true goal in life is to obtain a goldfish from ds' snack cup.

[Lakes]

Making meatballs and they smell sooooo good. I have soup planned for later in the week. Bring on all the chilly weather foods!

[judyblume14]

I hate winter. And I don't really like fall. But I DO love sweaters. And sitting on the couch next to the fireplace. And eating chili.

[peaseblossom55]

Aug 28, 2017 14:14:06 GMT -6 judyblume14 said:

I hate winter. And I don't really like fall. But I DO love sweaters. And sitting on the couch next to the fireplace. And eating chili.

I hate winter and fall. Love chili though give me
Shorts and flip flops any day.

[peaseblossom55]

Off to bed in a few so so tired. I worked from 8-5 came
Home and worked from 8-10. I need a vacation or a full day of rest. So badly. E tries feeding herself now. Dinner was so so messy. Lol.

[ellabee]

My kids were terrible sleepers last night. Whyyyyyyy