starbuck
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Oct 10, 2017 10:29:24 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Oct 10, 2017 10:29:24 GMT -6
I got W one of those Ok to wake clocks. He got up at 5am this morning. He just pushes buttons until the red light goes off and then climbs out of bed.
He is going OOT this weekend with my ILs and his second cousins and when he gets back we may resort to consequences for getting out of bed too early.
Or is that OTT? He gets out of bed like every other night between 2 and 5 demanding someone sleep in his room or demanding to sleep with you (he is a kicker so that doesn't work). On top of the twins it's too much.
What do you guys think? I don't want to be mean but mama needs sleep. It seems like now that the twins are getting better we have to deal with this regression. It's been 6 weeks or so of this so I am done.
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waitwhat
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Oct 10, 2017 10:30:58 GMT -6
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Post by waitwhat on Oct 10, 2017 10:30:58 GMT -6
Lol sophiegrace that’s always the way. And no, he never went back down. I took them both for a walk and he was awake the whole time. So now I’m just going to put him down around 1 when I put B down and pray they both give me a 2-3 hour nap 🙏🙏🙏
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Oct 10, 2017 10:33:50 GMT -6
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Post by waitwhat on Oct 10, 2017 10:33:50 GMT -6
starbuck I don’t think you're being OTT. I would feel the same way! And I’m laughing about W and how he maneuvers the clock so that it’s ok for him to wake up. Too funny!
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Oct 10, 2017 10:37:33 GMT -6
Post by jubilantsquirrel on Oct 10, 2017 10:37:33 GMT -6
I definitely don't think you're being OTT starbuck.
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danib
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Oct 10, 2017 10:45:14 GMT -6
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Post by danib on Oct 10, 2017 10:45:14 GMT -6
Post and run today. It's DH's birthday. We're at the ILs currently because its also SIL and MILs birthday and FILs birthday was yesterday. Yup. Hope everyone has a good day. starbuck we don't consequence for getting up, but we do send C back to bed and we do not do any routine (tucking in, etc) MOTN just tell him back to bed. He rarely gets up anymore because he doesn't get the desired response. BUT if that doesn't work and you are running on no sleep, its certainly not OTT to do some form of consequence (or reward for staying in bed, depending what works best for your particular kid).
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Oct 10, 2017 10:49:57 GMT -6
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Post by aggiebug on Oct 10, 2017 10:49:57 GMT -6
starbuck we got DD a tot clock recently. Most of the time she is good but she still needs to be taken back to her room every few weeks. It's out of her reach so she doesn't touch it. As far as the nights go, we have a door monkey which keeps her in her room. It's open a crack which isn't ideal, but it also means she can yell if she needs me and I will easily hear her. We actually got it for naps because that was an awful fight every damn day. And no I don't think it's bad (obviously) sleep is important for everyone.
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Oct 10, 2017 11:25:12 GMT -6
Post by tgrimes on Oct 10, 2017 11:25:12 GMT -6
starbuck Dude, do whatever it takes to make him stay in his room.
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Oct 10, 2017 12:12:14 GMT -6
Post by elle on Oct 10, 2017 12:12:14 GMT -6
starbuck, you need to get an impenetrable plexiglass box to cover that clock so he can't get to it. 😂 Thanks for the well wishes everyone.
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Oct 10, 2017 12:13:44 GMT -6
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Post by hangry on Oct 10, 2017 12:13:44 GMT -6
Team do what you need to starbuck. Is he still getting used to the grow clock? Maybe keep reinforcing what it means. Like aggiebug said, can you put it out if reach? Let me know how it works out. We are having the same problem with O. But I can only deal with one child's sleep problem at a time.
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starbuck
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Oct 10, 2017 12:21:09 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Oct 10, 2017 12:21:09 GMT -6
starbuck, you need to get an impenetrable plexiglass box to cover that clock so he can't get to it. 😂 Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Can I overnight Prime some plexiglass, you think?
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Oct 10, 2017 12:24:32 GMT -6
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Post by vino on Oct 10, 2017 12:24:32 GMT -6
Have you ever started the microwave to warm up your meal only to look over when the time is almost up and your food is still sitting on the counter?
Ya, me neither.
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Oct 10, 2017 12:24:47 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Oct 10, 2017 12:24:47 GMT -6
Team do what you need to starbuck. Is he still getting used to the grow clock? Maybe keep reinforcing what it means. Like aggiebug said, can you put it out if reach? Let me know how it works out. We are having the same problem with O. But I can only deal with one child's sleep problem at a time. Ya he is getting used to it. We have a long conversation every night and I make him repeat back the rules. I will let you know if it works down the road. Ok ladies. Mean mommy mode activated. Thanks! I feel bad because he just wants a snuggle but at the same time...woof.
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Oct 10, 2017 12:28:27 GMT -6
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Post by goldenlove on Oct 10, 2017 12:28:27 GMT -6
Have you ever started the microwave to warm up your meal only to look over when the time is almost up and your food is still sitting on the counter? Ya, me neither. 😂 No but I have made coffee without the coffee.
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Oct 10, 2017 12:55:18 GMT -6
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Post by vino on Oct 10, 2017 12:55:18 GMT -6
Team do what you need to starbuck. Is he still getting used to the grow clock? Maybe keep reinforcing what it means. Like aggiebug said, can you put it out if reach? Let me know how it works out. We are having the same problem with O. But I can only deal with one child's sleep problem at a time. Ya he is getting used to it. We have a long conversation every night and I make him repeat back the rules. I will let you know if it works down the road. Ok ladies. Mean mommy mode activated. Thanks! I feel bad because he just wants a snuggle but at the same time...woof. We got B the Gro clock and it didn't work for him. He just switched the buttons to make the sun come on. It was an annoying phase. We seem to be out of it now, but who knows what else is around the corner. Have kids, they say.
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Oct 10, 2017 13:18:45 GMT -6
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Post by kleigh on Oct 10, 2017 13:18:45 GMT -6
Have you ever started the microwave to warm up your meal only to look over when the time is almost up and your food is still sitting on the counter? Ya, me neither. 😂 No but I have made coffee without the coffee. I have also done this in all sorts of variations. No coffee grounds, grounds in the wrong place, didn’t put the filter back (that one was fun. vino I haven’t done that but my mom always does the opposite. Puts her coffee in the microwave to warm up once the babies go down for their first nap. Later that night I go to heat something up and find her coffee in there from like 10 hours earlier.
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Post by sophiegrace on Oct 10, 2017 13:51:21 GMT -6
Have you ever started the microwave to warm up your meal only to look over when the time is almost up and your food is still sitting on the counter? Ya, me neither. 😂 No but I have made coffee without the coffee. I like to make coffee without the mug. That's a fun mess to clean up when I'm already desperate for my coffee.
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Oct 10, 2017 13:55:55 GMT -6
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Post by vino on Oct 10, 2017 13:55:55 GMT -6
😂 No but I have made coffee without the coffee. I like to make coffee without the mug. That's a fun mess to clean up when I'm already desperate for my coffee. Oh no. Terrible. I would just pour some wine or whatever and call it a day.
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Oct 10, 2017 13:57:01 GMT -6
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Post by vino on Oct 10, 2017 13:57:01 GMT -6
Super random question, I want all my stuff deleted in TCF. Has anyone been there lately? Is she well enough to look at a computer screen to manage requests yet?
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Oct 10, 2017 13:58:14 GMT -6
Post by tgrimes on Oct 10, 2017 13:58:14 GMT -6
Super random question, I want all my stuff deleted in TCF. Has anyone been there lately? Is she well enough to look at a computer screen to manage requests yet? I thought she said awhile back that they'd no longer be doing content deletions. I'd still send her a message and ask though.
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starbuck
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Oct 10, 2017 13:59:23 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Oct 10, 2017 13:59:23 GMT -6
Ya he is getting used to it. We have a long conversation every night and I make him repeat back the rules. I will let you know if it works down the road. Ok ladies. Mean mommy mode activated. Thanks! I feel bad because he just wants a snuggle but at the same time...woof. We got B the Gro clock and it didn't work for him. He just switched the buttons to make the sun come on. It was an annoying phase. We seem to be out of it now, but who knows what else is around the corner. Have kids, they say. Ugh.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:04:44 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Oct 10, 2017 14:04:44 GMT -6
When MH first told work about the twins, they told him o ly unpaid FMLA. Now, his HR contact pulled him aside and said the rules have changed and they can offer him 1wk at 85% pay, but he has to use the time in the next few weeks before the time frame ends.
He may not take the whole week but I'm like yes please. We have some appts we need to make that would be way easier without being solo parent. Like, a family dental trip is in order.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:15:01 GMT -6
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Post by vino on Oct 10, 2017 14:15:01 GMT -6
We got B the Gro clock and it didn't work for him. He just switched the buttons to make the sun come on. It was an annoying phase. We seem to be out of it now, but who knows what else is around the corner. Have kids, they say. Ugh. Sorry, i know. I'm a total buzzkill.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:15:39 GMT -6
Post by tgrimes on Oct 10, 2017 14:15:39 GMT -6
When MH first told work about the twins, they told him o ly unpaid FMLA. Now, his HR contact pulled him aside and said the rules have changed and they can offer him 1wk at 85% pay, but he has to use the time in the next few weeks before the time frame ends. He may not take the whole week but I'm like yes please. We have some appts we need to make that would be way easier without being solo parent. Like, a family dental trip is in order. That's nice that they're still giving him the opportunity to use it.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:22:57 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Oct 10, 2017 14:22:57 GMT -6
When MH first told work about the twins, they told him o ly unpaid FMLA. Now, his HR contact pulled him aside and said the rules have changed and they can offer him 1wk at 85% pay, but he has to use the time in the next few weeks before the time frame ends. He may not take the whole week but I'm like yes please. We have some appts we need to make that would be way easier without being solo parent. Like, a family dental trip is in order. That's nice that they're still giving him the opportunity to use it. Ya it was nice of her to seek him out.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:23:51 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Oct 10, 2017 14:23:51 GMT -6
aggiebug how is the new house? And also come say hi. Hey thanks for the tag. Things are good. We love the new house, and are enjoying the area. Still struggling making more connections but that takes time. Now we all have colds wahoo. S is being quite a toddler ugh. C is walking, talking and climbing over everything, including baby gates, so he is keeping me busy! I swing by semi often but it's hard to jump in without you t being a drive-by. Hey drive by, whatever you want and have time form and when things calm down, we'll be here!
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Oct 10, 2017 14:28:48 GMT -6
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Post by waitwhat on Oct 10, 2017 14:28:48 GMT -6
I just asked my DH if he was stopping to get wine on the way home. His response:
IDK.
Um what? It’s yes. The answer is always yes.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:29:38 GMT -6
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Post by vino on Oct 10, 2017 14:29:38 GMT -6
I just asked my DH if he was stopping to get wine on the way home. His response: IDK. Um what? It’s yes. The answer is always yes. Wrong answer fool.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:36:40 GMT -6
Post by dashook on Oct 10, 2017 14:36:40 GMT -6
Have you ever started the microwave to warm up your meal only to look over when the time is almost up and your food is still sitting on the counter? Ya, me neither. 😂 No but I have made coffee without the coffee. Have done. Also have made the coffee without the water. That one is kind of scary actually.
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Oct 10, 2017 14:38:03 GMT -6
Post by dashook on Oct 10, 2017 14:38:03 GMT -6
FFTC: I'm no longer picking up my phone when I'm pumping. Everyone can just chill the F out for 15 minutes. I just can't anymore. I'm sick of the person on the other end making a comment about it, even when it's a well-meaning woman trying to commiserate. I'm just like, it'd be better if you could just pretend you didn't hear it. Fuck.
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Post by sophiegrace on Oct 10, 2017 14:41:42 GMT -6
Super random question, I want all my stuff deleted in TCF. Has anyone been there lately? Is she well enough to look at a computer screen to manage requests yet? I've been slowly deleting myself when I remember and I have a minute. When I sent the request in N told me it would just be easier for her to do it on my own. I'm not sure she's even answering PMs anymore.
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