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BeebopandBuddy

I'm back at Social Services for the day. Three clients, so probably another all day affair.

Entertain me. What's everyone up to?

BeebopandBuddy

This ice bucket challenge thing is making it's way to my inner circle. DH got nominated by two people last night. I am not even doing it. I don't care if I'm a poor sport. He is doing it but I threatened him bodily harm if he nominates me.

MrsKipper

Nola peed in the toilet this morning!! It was just a tiny little trickle, but it's a start!! Now she won't stop talking about the potty. I need to figure out how intense I want to be about potty training, but for right now we're just kind of dabbling and getting familiar with the potty and new underwear (pull-ups and cloth training pants). I'd like to get her used to the idea before she starts preschool since they work on it there.

In other news, Camden slept from 8:30 to 7 last night!!! He's been doing 5-8 hour stretches so this is the longest he's ever gone!! We're going to get his furniture this weekend so I see a move to his own room in the near future!!

MrsKipper

BeebopandBuddy said:

This ice bucket challenge thing is making it's way to my inner circle. DH got nominated by two people last night. I am not even doing it. I don't care if I'm a poor sport. He is doing it but I threatened him bodily harm if he nominates me.

It was going around my inner circles like crazy when I was pregnant. My only thought was if I get nominated I'm just going to laugh at the person and pay up. There was no way I was dumping ice on my giant pregnant self!

AlinnJo

I have completely forgotten how much CRAZY there is in a new BMB. I can't keep up!

My first appointment is in a week and I'm FREAKING OUT. trying to stay positive, but it's really hard. 

The ice bucket thing is getting a little close here too. My H and I said we will just donate the money! I'm ok with that. 

We lost power yesterday due to a storm and my H and I were in bed by 10 because we didn't have anything to do! That makes me kinda sad. But it was a crazy night because we have my parents Great Dane too, and having 3 Great Danes in the house makes things slightly hectic. Especially when they are being territorial. 

MrsKipper

One Great Dane in the house was crazy enough for me!! You're brave!

MarisaKathleen

This morning I've had nothing but weird student programs.  Not weird students, just oddball problems. I've also been very productive--I got our baptism for baby boy tentatively scheduled, got in for a pedicure with my Mom on Saturday and have all the stuff I still need for the baby in my Target cart.  Stupid me forgot the $200+ in gift cards on my dresser, but that's ok.  

Is there anything I need for a 2nd kid that I didn't need for a first?  I still have all the bath stuff, blankets, etc.  I did buy new nipples for the bottles and we have an obscene stash of diapers, but in terms of "stuff" is there anything I should be buying?  Also, my A&A blankets are the girl ones.  Is it horrible that I don't want to spend the $30 and buy new ones so I'm just going to use them?  He'll never know the difference anyway!

kelbel527

BeebopandBuddy said:

This ice bucket challenge thing is making it's way to my inner circle. DH got nominated by two people last night. I am not even doing it. I don't care if I'm a poor sport. He is doing it but I threatened him bodily harm if he nominates me.

Our son got nominated by a friend, so now the people that he nominated (it was 100% his choice!) are paying us back.  DH & I both got nominated.

We're donating as well as doing the challenge, but I figure if my 4yo is brave enough to do it, I can suck it up.  

I can promise you that I'll be nominating the Mom of the girl who nominated Brody though!!  I was hoping to avoid this.  

BeebopandBuddy

MarisaKathleen said:

This morning I've had nothing but weird student programs.  Not weird students, just oddball problems. I've also been very productive--I got our baptism for baby boy tentatively scheduled, got in for a pedicure with my Mom on Saturday and have all the stuff I still need for the baby in my Target cart.  Stupid me forgot the $200+ in gift cards on my dresser, but that's ok.  

Is there anything I need for a 2nd kid that I didn't need for a first?  I still have all the bath stuff, blankets, etc.  I did buy new nipples for the bottles and we have an obscene stash of diapers, but in terms of "stuff" is there anything I should be buying?  Also, my A&A blankets are the girl ones.  Is it horrible that I don't want to spend the $30 and buy new ones so I'm just going to use them?  He'll never know the difference anyway!

The only additional stuff we bought for the second was new nipples, pacis (he took a different kind), and a few "boy" things. I used the pink blankets, pink bathtub and everything at home. I just bought a couple of blankets for when we go out so people didn't assume he was a girl.

MrsKipper

@MarisaKathleen‌ I used a lot of Nola's baby blankets for a while. He uses so much pink stuff now and it's whatevs. We're slowly getting more boy stuff but you use what ya got!

Pokedot

B is going through a growth spurt like whoa. The kid ate a whole banana, 6 pieces of cantalope, 8 pieces of watermelon and a slice of raisin toast, plus milk. He's talking up a storm too. Basically from 4:30 when I pick him up until 9pm bed he doesn't stop. Its hilarious! I'm in denial that my child is turning 2 in less than a month. ;(

DH starts a 2 week off stretch tonight at 6pm. I'm so incredibly jealous. I might need to take some time off next week for an extra long weekend.

Holly_1007

BeebopandBuddy said:

This morning I've had nothing but weird student programs.  Not weird students, just oddball problems. I've also been very productive--I got our baptism for baby boy tentatively scheduled, got in for a pedicure with my Mom on Saturday and have all the stuff I still need for the baby in my Target cart.  Stupid me forgot the $200+ in gift cards on my dresser, but that's ok.  

Is there anything I need for a 2nd kid that I didn't need for a first?  I still have all the bath stuff, blankets, etc.  I did buy new nipples for the bottles and we have an obscene stash of diapers, but in terms of "stuff" is there anything I should be buying?  Also, my A&A blankets are the girl ones.  Is it horrible that I don't want to spend the $30 and buy new ones so I'm just going to use them?  He'll never know the difference anyway!

The only additional stuff we bought for the second was new nipples, pacis (he took a different kind), and a few "boy" things. I used the pink blankets, pink bathtub and everything at home. I just bought a couple of blankets for when we go out so people didn't assume he was a girl.

all our stuff was gender neutral. I really didn't buy anything for Colby. I didn't even set up the PnP until he came home from the hospi

Newt69

I am having issues at work with filling a position. I have been battling it for 2wks now...im throwing in the towel and letting the union that reps my staff deal with it. I am also ticked at the district because they brought someone in to oversee my program and shes all high on her horse telling me how to run the show....she was only here maybe 6-8x last school year. she doesn't know how often my staff calls out or how things run....im ready to EXPLODE on someone.

 

I just wish the state would release lists I need to complete a portion of my job so I do not have to fret about it next week when I have deliveries coming in all week.

smb+jab

DH was nominated for the ice bucket challenge last night by one of his fraternity brothers and he just donated the money (granted he wont be home tonight b/c he has 3 softball games to do it) but it seem to be no fun for not wanting to dump a bucket of ice on his head (althought maybe that is just my secret desire to dump a bucket of ice on his head! haha).  I think DS is going to be disappointed he quite enjoyed watching the videos of the other guys....

Flamingemu

Pokedot said:

B is going through a growth spurt like whoa. The kid ate a whole banana, 6 pieces of cantalope, 8 pieces of watermelon and a slice of raisin toast, plus milk. He's talking up a storm too. Basically from 4:30 when I pick him up until 9pm bed he doesn't stop. Its hilarious! I'm in denial that my child is turning 2 in less than a month. ;(

DH starts a 2 week off stretch tonight at 6pm. I'm so incredibly jealous. I might need to take some time off next week for an extra long weekend.

________

On a typical weekend morning L eats 1 - 2 fried eggs, a slice of breakfast meat (bacon, small sausage patty, etc), half a slice of bread, and a banana. Then she eats a yogurt and some peas/broccoli for a snack a couple hours later. It is amazing how much food she will eat.

Flamingemu

I was on a work trip to and from NYC yesterday. I am exhausted today. I forgot how much I hate traveling for work, especially with clients/colleagues. I was 'on' from 6am to 10pm last night. That is a long time to not even be able to blow your nose - ha!

Holly_1007

In today's edition of "PA shit my MiL posts on FB": "the couples that are meant to be are the ones who go through everything that is meant to tear them apart and come out stronger"

MarisaKathleen

Holly_1007 said:

In today's edition of "PA shit my MiL posts on FB": "the couples that are meant to be are the ones who go through everything that is meant to tear them apart and come out stronger"

I found this for you in case you'd like to post this.

Maybe she'd get the hint then....

Holly_1007

MarisaKathleen said:

Holly_1007 said:

In today's edition of "PA shit my MiL posts on FB": "the couples that are meant to be are the ones who go through everything that is meant to tear them apart and come out stronger"

I found this for you in case you'd like to post this.

Maybe she'd get the hint then....

I literally just LOLed! Perfect!

hmp1

BobKat22 said:

The petting zoo/pony person called to confirm yesterday. She ended the convo with "your total is $200 and tips are greatly appreciated." I'm paying this bitch $200/hr. How much more does she want? What do you tip someone like that? I'm annoyed she brought up a tip in the first place. Maybe because we went to high school together and I've never liked her, I don't know.

I think it is incredibly tacky to mention a tip, but I would have given a tip if the service was good. I think anyone providing a service for an event is tip worthy.

lbrown9807

BeebopandBuddy said:

This ice bucket challenge thing is making it's way to my inner circle. DH got nominated by two people last night. I am not even doing it. I don't care if I'm a poor sport. He is doing it but I threatened him bodily harm if he nominates me.

i told DH if he nominated me i would delete his video by "accident" and make him do it again. I ended up getting nominated by someone else so that was pointless.

hmp1

MarisaKathleen said:

Is there anything I need for a 2nd kid that I didn't need for a first?  I still have all the bath stuff, blankets, etc.  I did buy new nipples for the bottles and we have an obscene stash of diapers, but in terms of "stuff" is there anything I should be buying?  Also, my A&A blankets are the girl ones.  Is it horrible that I don't want to spend the $30 and buy new ones so I'm just going to use them?  He'll never know the difference anyway!

Take a look around her room and see what you still use that you would need in the other nursery. Like I bought a second sound machine because James still uses his. Nose Frida, or I think you said you are a bulb girl and they give those at the hospital. I didn't have a second shower but when I had Leo, people gave me gifts and I ended up with a lot of new blankets. I also stocked up on a few things that I ended up liking with James that I didn't have a lot of at the time. Like I only had one Woombie so I bought a couple more.

MrsKipper

Nola's birthday is tomorrow and I sent a birthday wish in to Sprout a couple weeks ago. I have no idea of they are going to show it but I guess we'll be recording the Sunny Side Up Show just in case!

kelbel527

@marissakathleen - Pacifier?  We bought new ones for Aedan (which he never used, but we obviously didn't anticipate that...) and we bought a second sound machine for the same reason HMP mentioned.

Otherwise we stocked up on a couple more of the bigger blankets since Brody still takes them to daycare each week, it was nice to have a few extra during the spit up stage.

And there is no way I would buy new A&A blankets because they're girly.  I have two boys, yet I have a pink high chair and a pink bathtub.  They didn't have the boy version at the time, so my boys get pink.  We also would have a girl potty seat if Brody had gotten his way (it was Dora), but they don't come with the splash guard necessary for little boys.

MarisaKathleen

Thanks ladies. :-)

Nancy never used a pacifier, so I still have a whole little basket of them that we'll try with #2.  I have a 2nd sound machine in my cart and I was going to just move the changing pad downstairs to the baby's room, but Nancy still uses hers in the morning and before bath and has a thing with it so I just spent the $18 on a new one.  Totally fine with that.

I have 1 swaddle me left...I figured if this guy likes it then I'll pick up 1 or 2 more after we know.  I suppose it'll be trial and error again just like it was the first time!  I can't be the only one who ran to target like every other day for the first couple weeks of their baby's life right? ;-)

MRoxy0628

Got to the pool only to realize I forgot my wallet. Luckily we only live 10 min away.

tyrannasaurusjess

smb+jab said:

DH was nominated for the ice bucket challenge last night by one of his fraternity brothers and he just donated the money (granted he wont be home tonight b/c he has 3 softball games to do it) but it seem to be no fun for not wanting to dump a bucket of ice on his head (althought maybe that is just my secret desire to dump a bucket of ice on his head! haha).  I think DS is going to be disappointed he quite enjoyed watching the videos of the other guys....

After I ran my mouth a little, one of H's fraternity brothers nominated me yesterday. I've since gotten 3 reminders of how much time I have left to complete my challenge. It's pouring rain here today... does standing outside for a few minutes count?!?

hmp1

So proud of myself. I have been thinking about lunch for the last 2 hours but I was able to hold out until 11!

jenndub

I donated and did the ice bucket challenge last night. Emma did it with me. And holy shit, it was freezing! We used a huge bucket and put an entire bag of ice in it. DH had to lift it for us.

willy_gert

I am so hungry today and I have no reason to be.

I bought a new car!  I'm so excited, but so freaked out!  I know we can handle the payments, but dang, I will be nervous until I see it work for a bit.

L8kissie

Ah! I have three days to get all that stuff I was going to do before school starts done. At least ds got into a kindergarten yesterday.

Holly_1007

Have you guys watched the clip of the fails of people doing the ice bucket challenge? Hilarious. Let me see if I can link. Eta: https://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/just-donate-the-money.

L8kissie

And I have a complaint about Barnes&Noble. I ran in last night because I incorrectly remembered preordering a book from Amazon and was very sad when it didn't arrive. BN.com had the book for $18.02, only fifty cents or so more than Amazon and a pick up in store option. Great except the in store price was $28, which is company policy. Growl! Dumb policy. Now I'm waiting for Amazon to bring it instead. Where is my mail?

Holly_1007

Please tell me I'm not the only one that opens every thread just to get that little yellow flag To go away. I feel weird posting in the ttc thread but I hate the flag!

MommaP12

BeebopandBuddy said:

This ice bucket challenge thing is making it's way to my inner circle. DH got nominated by two people last night. I am not even doing it. I don't care if I'm a poor sport. He is doing it but I threatened him bodily harm if he nominates me.

My sister nominted me.  I am so annoyed.  I will probably not do it but will donate.  UGH.

BeebopandBuddy

Holly_1007 said:

Please tell me I'm not the only one that opens every thread just to get that little yellow flag To go away. I feel weird posting in the ttc thread but I hate the flag!

I do that too!

Flamingemu

Holly_1007 said:

Please tell me I'm not the only one that opens every thread just to get that little yellow flag To go away. I feel weird posting in the ttc thread but I hate the flag!

Every thread. Always. I hate that damn yellow flag. I seriously cannot move on from the board until they are all clear. That is the main reason I don't hang out on Parenting much - it moves too fast. Too many flags. 

MarisaKathleen

Based on my last 3 walk ins, I want to add a slide to my prezi orientation that says "DON'T BREAK THE FRICKING LAW."

Honestly.  There are certain things that are automatic denials for nursing clinical sites in this part of Wisconsin.

Theft is a big one.....battery, & assault are other big ones...Possession, drugs, etc, also not good.  3 DUIs by the time you're 24?  Yea....that's probably not going to work in your favor.

Honestly.  It's the day before school starts.  None of this was a priority before today?!

Flamingemu

MarisaKathleen said:

Based on my last 3 walk ins, I want to add a slide to my prezi orientation that says "DON'T BREAK THE FRICKING LAW."

Honestly.  There are certain things that are automatic denials for nursing clinical sites in this part of Wisconsin.

Theft is a big one.....battery, & assault are other big ones...Possession, drugs, etc, also not good.  3 DUIs by the time you're 24?  Yea....that's probably not going to work in your favor.

Honestly.  It's the day before school starts.  None of this was a priority before today?!

It is amazing how little some people think. It actually scares me how little sometimes.

I try to help my younger cousins navigate social media and tell them not to post dumb shit that will get them in trouble. Yet, even after they get caught, go through all the reprocussions of that, they still post dumb shit on there weekly. I just don't understand the complete lack of self accountability these days.

Also - get off my lawn - sheesh

BeebopandBuddy

harti09 said:

I cried at the audiologist this morning. It was not one of my finer moments. The kids didn't even get to do their exam. DS had such and epic freak out, he was hyperventilating and clawing at me to get away. DD was upset her brother was upset. It was horrible.

It didn't help that the audiologist kept saying 'developmental delay' and giving me this look of pity. I seriously lost count of how many times she said it. She had the referral from developmental pediatrics and a write up obviously, but it was the way she said it that rubbed me the wrong way.

So, I had to reschedule. DS has to have two audiologists at this next attempt. If he can't handle it again, he'll have to be sedated because they'll have to hook him up to electrodes. Ugh. I know we'll end up there.

I don't like this. It's part of the process we have to take going into speech therapy and figuring things out, but it sucks.

Oh, that sounds awful. It's so hard to get through medical stuff with kids this age. I hope it goes better next time.

Holly_1007

harti09 said:

I cried at the audiologist this morning. It was not one of my finer moments. The kids didn't even get to do their exam. DS had such and epic freak out, he was hyperventilating and clawing at me to get away. DD was upset her brother was upset. It was horrible.

It didn't help that the audiologist kept saying 'developmental delay' and giving me this look of pity. I seriously lost count of how many times she said it. She had the referral from developmental pediatrics and a write up obviously, but it was the way she said it that rubbed me the wrong way.

So, I had to reschedule. DS has to have two audiologists at this next attempt. If he can't handle it again, he'll have to be sedated because they'll have to hook him up to electrodes. Ugh. I know we'll end up there.

I don't like this. It's part of the process we have to take going into speech therapy and figuring things out, but it sucks.

that sounds truly awful. I'm so sorry.