@CatalinaPink I understand what you mean. I'm still nursing but I presumed by now it would be kind of in private just morning and night. Be he has other plans and if I'm around he doesn't care what time it is and who is watching and it just is getting a little old for me. It seemed ridiculous at dinner that he was straight up eating a man sized portion of steak while clawing at my top to get in. I' don't have a problem with extended breast feeding or NIP (obviously!) but I am starting to feel a little weird about it for myself.
@steamboat123 - your mom is funny! Besides having you guys around I remember being childless as a fun easy going time. I knew I had it good but it looks even better now!
@steamboat123 also just because you remember good, happy parts about a different phase of your life doesn't mean you don't enjoy parts of this phase. I'm confused, does she think your life before kids should have felt terrible? I had a great time pre kids but it doesn't mean I don't love the life I have now. Well maybe tonight isn't a great example, but in general.
All the posts about running and fit bits make me feel like a fat ass. I've been dieting but today was my cheat day so I ALL the food. I'm in the drive thru now at Zaxby's to get some fried chicken. Tomorrow it's back to grilled veggies so I'm making the most of this!
I have read some of the words, but of course what sticks out.. the running trots story from @calikat80 Why, you may ask? Because I had mapped out an 8.12 mile run this morning, and had to cut it down to 7.95 because I thought I was going to poop my pants. The last half mile, I was straight up sprinting. I flung my door open, and almost ran DD2 down trying to get to the bathroom. Luckily, my pants didn't tie, but the sweat did sort of make them feel like they were glued on. @sctiger and I had this discussion a few weeks ago about not being a real runner until you poop your pants. While I was Forrest Gumping it home this morning, that's all I could think about.
Alex is in with Grayson getting him to go to sleep. I can hear Grayson crying so I turn on the monitor to check on him. Alex turned on the tv so Grayson would calm down and I guess hope he falls asleep watching tv? I don't even care at this point. I am freaking exhausted and ready for bed myself...
@ColieAnn31 - isn't turning the tv on more stimulation? are you against CIO or sleep training? You seem to have a lot of sleeping problems and you seem pretty miserable.
This baby. My girls were both late teethers. They were both delightfully gummy until almost 14 months, then had a mouthful by 18 months. DS actually had a few before he hit a year. Weird for my kids. Anyway, he has the 4 on top (he got the top ones first) and 2 on the bottom. Then, he broke a top molar through a couple weeks ago. Weird again. Now? We have a sad miserable baby on hand again due to teething. Filling in some of the empty spaces? Nope. Another molar. Neat.
@ColieAnn31 - isn't turning the tv on more stimulation? are you against CIO or sleep training? You seem to have a lot of sleeping problems and you seem pretty miserable.
I guess he turned it on long enough to get Grayson to calm down and then turned it off. Grayson fell asleep right after that. They are both passed out in there right now. I don't know if I want to sleep train. I love cosleeping and I feel like I would have to give that up if we were to sleep train. I've been thinking about it a lot lately.
For what it's worth @ColieAnn31 I love cosleeping also but since transitioning Jameson into his own room we all sleep better/longer (still miss my nightly snuggles though). We did a modified CIO and after 3 days went from a 1030/11 bed time and 4-6 wake ups down to a 8/830 bed time and 1-2 wake ups. After a few weeks we were actually able to lay him down awake and he fusses for less than a minute and then he passes out.
ETA: sometimes he wakes up at 1 but fusses for a minute and goes back to sleep, most of the time it's just a 530ish wake up and at that point I bring him into bed with me and he falls back asleep for another 2 1/2-3 hours, so still a bit of cosleeping happening.
Bedtime is usually 7:30. He'll go to sleep easy but doesn't always stay asleep. He doesn't run me. This just started in the last couple of weeks and yes I have been frustrated and venting on here. We got rid of the crib for more space since we weren't using it. My only option for contained sleeping for him is his pack and play.
Bedtime is usually 7:30. He'll go to sleep easy but doesn't always stay asleep. He doesn't run me. This just started in the last couple of weeks and yes I have been frustrated and venting on here. We got rid of the crib for more space since we weren't using it. My only option for contained sleeping for him is his pack and play.
The last couple of weeks? No. Longer.
I'm just going to let it go because you don't sounds like you are ready to make a change right now.
@ColieAnn31 Not that it's not welcome - I just think we notice when it seems like someone is miserable about the same thing often and care for them. I've noticed that you seem unhappy too. It's just an option to consider - but of course sleep training has it's cons as well.
@ColieAnn31 Not that it's not welcome - I just think we notice when it seems like someone is miserable about the same thing often and care for them. I've noticed that you seem unhappy too. It's just an option to consider - but of course sleep training has it's cons as well.
I am trying to figure out what is best for us. It's not easy and I come here for support.
I'm sorry if my post made you feel not supported. That was not the intention. Like @numbersgirl08 said, we want you to be happy. I'm not going to lie to you or let you be in denial so you feel comfortable. I guess my style is more tough love but that's why I backed off.
I am trying to figure out what is best for us. It's not easy and I come here for support.
I'm sorry if my post made you feel not supported. That was not the intention. Like @numbersgirl08 said, we want you to be happy. I'm not going to lie to you or let you be in denial so you feel comfortable. I guess my style is more tough love but that's why I backed off.
No I'm sorry. I'm really irritable right now and just blah
All I want to do is stay in my pjs all day today. But instead we are having a party with about 20 adults and 15 kids under the age of 4. It was supposed to be a pool party but the weather isn't looking great so I have to pick up the house now. And it starts at 10am. I have decided to order pizza and just get a watermelon and call it a day. Wish me luck, I am in no way excited about being the hostess with the mostest today. Oh and party is because we are "the" house for DH's group of friends to congregate and a long lost friend is back in town with his kid. I love his friends and their wives are my friends now but I still am considering this a DH "you owe me."
Also G just asked me to read "Knees Lifted High." Any book that uses the word glucose is not a children's book. I also just found out it was written by the CDC. Haha, the gov should definitely stay out of children's publishing!
I'm intentionally being vague with DH about where I am setting up food for the party. I know the only reason he wants to know is to set up the perfect speaker arrangement for a playlist he probably spent creating for 4 hours when he should have been helping me with laundry or food. Because you know, 15 kids under the age of 4 are definitely going to notice the flow of songs and if the bass is a little off. The critical playlist is always his big contribution to our entertaining.
FFSC-I want a perm. That way I can throw some mousse in my hair after a shower and call it good instead of having to blow dry my hair and straighten it or just throw it up in a pony tail.
Re: That *SPAM* is poison, never trust a big butt and a smile.
Oh and I lost 8lbs so far! Woohoo!
ETA: sometimes he wakes up at 1 but fusses for a minute and goes back to sleep, most of the time it's just a 530ish wake up and at that point I bring him into bed with me and he falls back asleep for another 2 1/2-3 hours, so still a bit of cosleeping happening.
I'm just going to let it go because you don't sounds like you are ready to make a change right now.
We want you to be happy!
Oh and party is because we are "the" house for DH's group of friends to congregate and a long lost friend is back in town with his kid. I love his friends and their wives are my friends now but I still am considering this a DH "you owe me."
Also, my sister and I are taking vacation days tomorrow and spending the day outlet shopping.
I'm probably overly excited about the next 2 days.
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