Our neighbor actually invited us to his church's Christmas program. My children haven't really ever been to church, at least not where he is expected to sit still.
So we show up on time and our neighbor ushers us to the front. To the front with two small children. The 2 yo decided to be a heathen. Standing on the chairs, kicking the chairs, digging through women's purses, crawling under chairs, screaming, collapsing, whining. DH had to take him outside several times.
I sat there pretending dh and ds1 weren't related to me.
Several people approached us after the service to talk to us but both of us were occupied with our terrible toddler and as a result we felt that we were short with them.
At the end of the service, there was a pot luck. We initially intended to stay, but after the awfulness of our child, we wanted to leave. We tools or neighbor that we were leaving and thank you. Instead he was like, "no you have to eat." And grabbed DH's hand and dragged us to the front of the line. In front of 50+ people and told us to get food. (Totally felt like the ugly Americans. )
When we finally sit down, our neighbor's wife comes by to talk to us. We are trying to get our 2 yo to eat the food (it was spicy Indian food--yum) and he kept shaking his head or spitting it out in front of her. We felt so bad that our child was being disrespectful. We also had a hard time following her because her accent was thicker and in order to follow her conversation, we had to pay attention to her as she spoke. But because we were trying to get our toddler to behave, we weren't able to participate; it was like we didn't care, but we really did.
Well when we left, we are saying or good byes and the 2 yo drops to the floor and starts eating food off the floor. Omg. I about died.
I went to Walgreens to pick up my Trazadone (a very mild sleep aid) and came home to see they'd actually filled 60 count Tramadol (a non-narcotic, but very similar pain killer). I went back to return the meds and get what was actually called in. They wouldn't take the Tramadol back, and filled my Trazodone, apologizing the entire time.
So, now I have both. I get why they don't take "refunds" of meds, but I don't know why they couldn't just dispose of it properly for me.
Holy crap! Glad you noticed!
Weird. I'd have taken it back, refunded you, apologized, and gave you the right stuff.
A lot of times the fire or police departments will do drug take backs. If not, you can dispose of it by dissolving it in water and mixing it in something gross (cat litter/coffee grounds) and throwing that away in a plastic bag. Not the best way if you have other options, but better than keeping it around your home.
On another note, I called my parents Saturday night to ask for some advice and my dad tells me that my mom is crying in pain.
Later that night, I get a text saying that they are in the emergency department and that my mom doesn't have much left in her. But says that he'll call me as soon as they know something.
I get a text Sunday saying I need to go home because my mom is not long for this world.
So I drove 3 hours to see my mom. (And I just drove another 3 hours back home because I have to work tomorrow. )
Good news: it's an infection and they now have it under control.
Bad news: the liver tumors are very aggressive and as a result, she can have a heart attack any day (they are preventing adequate blood flow to her heart). No chemo is working, and without chemo, we don't expect more than 2-3 months.
Can I just say I'm emotionally and physically tired?
I really wish DD had more of me in her. I thought her BM poops were bad, but now that she's getting a little bit of food (1 cube worth per day) They are worse. I'm afraid she is going to be just like her daddy. :-S
@ho11yday I'm so sorry about your mom. I know it's hard. I lost my mom while I was pregnant and will always regret that I didn't get to introduce my son to her. In a weird way, it helps me to remember that it's all about the circle of life. That one generation has to make room for another. (I have a pendant representing the circle of life that I wore during delivery and haven't taken it off yet.). But that doesn't make it easy or fair that our little ones won't have their own memories of their grandmothers. I do talk about her a lot to him so that he'll know her as best he can. Big hugs to you!
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early June, progesterone plummeting.Another loss. August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
My birthday is coming up in a few weeks - my husband asked what I wanted. I said "sleep". He laughed and said "no really... what do you want?". I again said "sleep".
Soooo... my birthday gift is he is going to take DS to MIL's for several hours so I can relax. I'm thinking bubble bath (maybe wine), mud mask, followed by lots of naps and chick flicks. I'm so excited!
later we are meeting the family for dinner.
It's going to be the best birthday ever.
Happy early birthday! I hope you enjoy your day, you deserve it!
Has anyone noticed that Kate Middleton hasn't taken off her coat while
in NYC? Not at the basketball game, dinner, or at the school she
visited. It's like when you visit a dirty home and leave your coat on
because it somehow makes you feel better...
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My birthday is coming up in a few weeks - my husband asked what I wanted. I said "sleep". He laughed and said "no really... what do you want?". I again said "sleep".
Soooo... my birthday gift is he is going to take DS to MIL's for several hours so I can relax. I'm thinking bubble bath (maybe wine), mud mask, followed by lots of naps and chick flicks. I'm so excited!
DD and the dog have ganged up on me tonight. DD has been up for over an hour eating and playing. As soon as she starts to quiet down, the dog (who normally STTN) get ups and walks around the bed. On our hardwood floors. I'm one little nail click away from kenneling her tonight.
According to my husband I didnt "birth" our baby because I had a c section.
You should send him to that "community" with the chick who said she'd rather die in childbirth than have a csection because that wasn't giving birth. It totally isn't a cult btw!
GBCB!!!
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This random thought occurred to me this morning.... is it necessary to continue to sterilize bottles until baby graduates off of them? I don't sterilize his bowls and spoons that I use to feed him solids?
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early June, progesterone plummeting.Another loss. August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
This random thought occurred to me this morning.... is it necessary to continue to sterilize bottles until baby graduates off of them? I don't sterilize his bowls and spoons that I use to feed him solids?
I haven't sterilized anything since DS got his 2 month shots, oops
This random thought occurred to me this morning.... is it necessary to continue to sterilize bottles until baby graduates off of them? I don't sterilize his bowls and spoons that I use to feed him solids?
I only sterilized his bottles once. When we first got them. :-\"
This!
GBCB!!!
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Damn! Another parenting memo I missed! I always sterilize the bottles along with the pump parts. I use those microwave bags, so it's simple enough, but it's nice to know that I don't necessarily have to.
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early June, progesterone plummeting.Another loss. August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
I want a glass of wine at 1030am. I'm not an alcoholic, I swear.
I have days like that, @ho11yday , and I'm not dealing with the kind of stress you're dealing with now.
On that note, when do I need to talk to my doctor about depression? And which one?
On a more serious note: Technically if it's been two weeks of low mood that is affecting your life (social, emotional, work) it's a good idea to follow up with your provider. Since you're outside the first 6 month PP, I think it's your choice to talk to either your OB or your primary care doc, whomever you feel more comfortable with. Your PCP or OB can screen for depression, prescribe meds and/or refer you for therapy as desired/appropriate.
FWIW, given what's on your plate right now, I think most anyone would be depressed and would benefit from some extra support right now.
I am so desperately trying to not click the Sons of Anarchy spoilers thread! I am just finishing up the prior season. So I am far away from the end, but I soooooo wanna know!! And yet I don't. I am conflicted.
Me too!!! Last night I had to just get off The Bump so I wouldn't click it. We are all caught up except for the finale...it's so damn long we have to find the time to watch it in one sitting. It's making me crazy. Hopefully tonight is the night! Also, I'm jealous that you will get to binge watch the final season. Do NOT click the link, @kittyriot, it's too good a show to let it be ruined!!
This random thought occurred to me this morning.... is it necessary to continue to sterilize bottles until baby graduates off of them? I don't sterilize his bowls and spoons that I use to feed him solids?
I stopped sterilizing when DS was 3 months.. And the manufacturer suggests only doing it when you first but them..
Re: random thoughts.
Our neighbor actually invited us to his church's Christmas program. My children haven't really ever been to church, at least not where he is expected to sit still.
So we show up on time and our neighbor ushers us to the front. To the front with two small children. The 2 yo decided to be a heathen. Standing on the chairs, kicking the chairs, digging through women's purses, crawling under chairs, screaming, collapsing, whining. DH had to take him outside several times.
I sat there pretending dh and ds1 weren't related to me.
Several people approached us after the service to talk to us but both of us were occupied with our terrible toddler and as a result we felt that we were short with them.
At the end of the service, there was a pot luck. We initially intended to stay, but after the awfulness of our child, we wanted to leave. We tools or neighbor that we were leaving and thank you. Instead he was like, "no you have to eat." And grabbed DH's hand and dragged us to the front of the line. In front of 50+ people and told us to get food. (Totally felt like the ugly Americans. )
When we finally sit down, our neighbor's wife comes by to talk to us. We are trying to get our 2 yo to eat the food (it was spicy Indian food--yum) and he kept shaking his head or spitting it out in front of her. We felt so bad that our child was being disrespectful. We also had a hard time following her because her accent was thicker and in order to follow her conversation, we had to pay attention to her as she spoke. But because we were trying to get our toddler to behave, we weren't able to participate; it was like we didn't care, but we really did.
Well when we left, we are saying or good byes and the 2 yo drops to the floor and starts eating food off the floor. Omg. I about died.
Next time we will get a baby sitter.
T 2.12 | W 5.14
A lot of times the fire or police departments will do drug take backs. If not, you can dispose of it by dissolving it in water and mixing it in something gross (cat litter/coffee grounds) and throwing that away in a plastic bag. Not the best way if you have other options, but better than keeping it around your home.
T 2.12 | W 5.14
T 2.12 | W 5.14
Later that night, I get a text saying that they are in the emergency department and that my mom doesn't have much left in her. But says that he'll call me as soon as they know something.
I get a text Sunday saying I need to go home because my mom is not long for this world.
So I drove 3 hours to see my mom. (And I just drove another 3 hours back home because I have to work tomorrow. )
Good news: it's an infection and they now have it under control.
Bad news: the liver tumors are very aggressive and as a result, she can have a heart attack any day (they are preventing adequate blood flow to her heart). No chemo is working, and without chemo, we don't expect more than 2-3 months.
Can I just say I'm emotionally and physically tired?
T 2.12 | W 5.14
1st BFP-8/17/12! Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US. D&C.
2nd BFP-2/13/13! Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
3rd BFP-5/22/13! By early June, progesterone plummeting. Another loss.
August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
And thank you every one for the thoughts, prayers, and creepy Internet hugs.
T 2.12 | W 5.14
T 2.12 | W 5.14
1st BFP-8/17/12! Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US. D&C.
2nd BFP-2/13/13! Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
3rd BFP-5/22/13! By early June, progesterone plummeting. Another loss.
August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
1st BFP-8/17/12! Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US. D&C.
2nd BFP-2/13/13! Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
3rd BFP-5/22/13! By early June, progesterone plummeting. Another loss.
August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
T 2.12 | W 5.14
On that note, when do I need to talk to my doctor about depression? And which one?
T 2.12 | W 5.14
FWIW, given what's on your plate right now, I think most anyone would be depressed and would benefit from some extra support right now.