Tuesday Randoms

shellbell3845

Hi!!!

I almost posted Friday instead of Tuesday. Wishful thinking...

Dexter&11

Just had Em's 7 month check up - she's put on 3oz in 3 weeks?!!! That can't be right, surely? They didn't seem concerned at all though and said she's following the 9th percentile exactly

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shellbell3845

Dexter&11 said:

Just had Em's 7 month check up - she's put on 3oz in 3 weeks?!!! That can't be right, surely? They didn't seem concerned at all though and said she's following the 9th percentile exactly

Do you think this is too high or two low?

shellbell3845

I'm in a supremely bad mood. I'm hoping a peanut butter bagel, a sparkle sweater, and loud music in the car will help me snap out of it. The real problem is I need to tell DH what's bothering me, and then he'll get upset, and then I'll feel bad for how I'm feeling.

Codypup

THANK YOU.

For starting this. I've been up since 5:15 (wtf, kid) but I didn't want to start the Randoms thread because I didn't want 263293 notifications and I don't know how to turn them off.

Anyway, hello!

shellbell3845

I got your back, @Codypup‌.

shellbell3845

I'm telling that joke all day to all my classes, @Madisonpenny‌!

shellbell3845

I just dripped peanut butter on my pump tubing.

Codypup

I have a lunch date today, wheeeee!! Totally kid-less too, which means I can eat with two hands and my food will probably still be hot!!

It's the small things in life.

OH and I have another update...the girl I fired posted something on her FB about keeping her head up and such. Some idiot responded in the comments with "You are such a hard worker, sometimes it's possible to be too good at your job, and people in power get intimidated."

lol yes. I fired someone because they were TOO good at selling frozen yogurt.

iwubrory

DD started crying at 4:58. I rushed into her room to pop a boob into her mouth without letting her try to fall back asleep on her own because I thought it was Saturday and wanted to make sure I got more sleep. I realized it's Tuesday when I heard my alarm going off two minutes later. MAJOR BUMMER and a sad, stupid way to start the day.

Bugs02

My entire family has a cold

Dexter&11

shellbell3845 said:

Dexter&11 said:

Just had Em's 7 month check up - she's put on 3oz in 3 weeks?!!! That can't be right, surely? They didn't seem concerned at all though and said she's following the 9th percentile exactly

Do you think this is too high or two low?

Usually she puts on 8-11 oz in 3 weeks, 3 seems quite a bit on the low side

Dexter&11

shellbell3845 said:

I'm in a supremely bad mood. I'm hoping a peanut butter bagel, a sparkle sweater, and loud music in the car will help me snap out of it. The real problem is I need to tell DH what's bothering me, and then he'll get upset, and then I'll feel bad for how I'm feeling.

I discovered crunchy honey roasted peanut butter this week - it's my new addiction

magentawarped

Ugh, Logan still has a fever, and he flips out whenever I put him down. How long would you guys let a low-grade fever go before heading to the pedi? This is day 3 of 99-100 temp.

magentawarped

DreamingBabies said:

magentawarped said:

Ugh, Logan still has a fever, and he flips out whenever I put him down. How long would you guys let a low-grade fever go before heading to the pedi? This is day 3 of 99-100 temp.

I would just call the doctor and ask. Is he responding well to tylonel or Advil to break the fever?

It helps for a little bit. I honestly thought he was done yesterday afternoon after his FOUR HOUR NAP. He woke up cooler and happier. Fever came back last night though.

shellbell3845

Codypup said:

I have a lunch date today, wheeeee!! Totally kid-less too, which means I can eat with two hands and my food will probably still be hot!!

It's the small things in life.

OH and I have another update...the girl I fired posted something on her FB about keeping her head up and such. Some idiot responded in the comments with "You are such a hard worker, sometimes it's possible to be too good at your job, and people in power get intimidated."

lol yes. I fired someone because they were TOO good at selling frozen yogurt.

Actually, this is why I was fired from selling froyo.

JK. I would be awesome at selling froyo though, of course. 

Also, hot lunch with two hands? I'm not comprehending.

magentawarped

Called the pedi, waiting on a call back.

@KatyBriggs‌ Hugs! I know it's really tough, but you're working so that you can give him the best life you can. That little one knows how much mommy loves him.

shellbell3845

(((hugs))) @katybriggs I can't imagine how hard that is some days. I have a hard time on the one day a week LO goes to bed before I get home (after being home with him most the day no less). Hang in there. I'm sending sleepy vibes to A so he sleeps at DC and is ready to play at home!

SuzyQq02

Good morning ladies!

Somehow the words "and 3 pumpkin munchkins" fell out of my mouth as I was getting coffee this AM. They were delicious, I regret nothing!

ramfan05

@Sakura0019, enjoy getting your hair done today!

@Codypup, enjoy your kid-free lunch!

@KatyBriggs, huge ((hugs)) to you. I completely understand how you feel, because I'm in a similar boat. I get home in time to make dinner, feed everyone, and put them to bed. Most days, there is no time to play. It's so tough. I know you already do, but just cherish all of the time that you do have with him and soak up every second you can. I used to be so worried when DS was a baby that he wasn't going to know I was his mommy since I was almost never around when he was awake. Turns out it was all for nothing - he definitely knows I'm mommy  

SuzyQq02

((HUGS)) @katybriggs. I had an ugly cry for sort of the opposite reason yesterday... DD had a kind of rough ride home, but after dinner was being so cute and playful that I hated putting her to bed, I just wanted to stay up and play! Of course I did put her down, but it made me so sad that my time with her is limited to a couple hours in the evening, and that I spend as much time commuting with her as I do playing with her. This working mom gig has it's tough moments!

Codypup

shellbell3845 said:

I'm in a supremely bad mood. I'm hoping a peanut butter bagel, a sparkle sweater, and loud music in the car will help me snap out of it. The real problem is I need to tell DH what's bothering me, and then he'll get upset, and then I'll feel bad for how I'm feeling.

Did I miss something? You okay, lady? @shellbell3845

magentawarped

Just got a call back. The nurse basically said don't call us unless the fever is 101.5 for a few days or he has other symptoms. Well okay then.

JackieP1023

Going to be a long day, and a short night. It's the last day before leaving on vacation! I have a lot to do today, but have to make it through 8 hours of work + probably 2 more at the 2nd job. And then be up at 3AM to finish packing and be out the door no later than 4AM. Wonderful!

It will be worth it, though-visiting my parents, who haven't seen LO since she was 2 weeks old...

TessyMessy

Good morning ladies. Why is it so difficult to get the 3 of us out of the house in the morning? I woke up at 4:15 and I was still struggling to get DS1 to the bus stop by 7:05. Unfortunately something needs to go in the morning so I stop arriving at work looking like a damn refugee... it looks like that "something" is exercising. I am really glad I got on the treadmill this morning because we have some VIPs visiting and they brought cake.

ramfan05

TessyMessy said:

Good morning ladies. Why is it so difficult to get the 3 of us out of the house in the morning? I woke up at 4:15 and I was still struggling to get DS1 to the bus stop by 7:05. Unfortunately something needs to go in the morning so I stop arriving at work looking like a damn refugee... it looks like that "something" is exercising. I am really glad I got on the treadmill this morning because we have some VIPs visiting and they brought cake.

I'm totally with you. I also get up at 4:15 and am struggling to get everyone out of the house by 7. When maternity leave ended, the plan was to get up at 4 to work out, but it just doesn't ever seem to work!

SuzyQq02

And in the category of be careful what you wish for...

my mom has an oil leak and i have to go pick up lo since she has to wait for the service people. Yay for an afternoon with boodles, boo to all the work I will now not get done.

MissDemeanor

After reading the struggles you're all going through today, I will try to appreciate SAH a little more today.

I guess no one has it perfect, being a mommy is HARD

rachaelmary

MissDemeanor said:

After reading the struggles you're all going through today, I will try to appreciate SAH a little more today.

I guess no one has it perfect, being a mommy is HARD

This.

I had such a hard day yesterday with lo....but no matter how hard the day is I couldn't imagine not being home with her...that would be so hard!

I'm not looking forward to going back to work in 4 months .

BB0214

My LO must have gotten the same message to have a hard time. She's been fussy and clingy since yesterday. She won't let me put her down, and I just can't seem to do anything that will make her happy. I'm hoping it's teething. That's what was going on the last time she was like this. No fever, so I'm not overly concerned. But it makes for a super long day. I just feel so bad for her.

~O) for all the tired mamas! Wine for all the frustrated mamas!

shellbell3845

LaurLaurLaur said:

@shellbell3845 if a sparkly sweater doesn't help, nothing will. Maybe french fries and a frosty from Wendys. That is a close second.

God, I missed you, @laurlaurlaur

Codypup said:

shellbell3845 said:

I'm in a supremely bad mood. I'm hoping a peanut butter bagel, a sparkle sweater, and loud music in the car will help me snap out of it. The real problem is I need to tell DH what's bothering me, and then he'll get upset, and then I'll feel bad for how I'm feeling.

Did I miss something? You okay, lady? @shellbell3845

I'm okay. Just feeling a little lonely and a little overwhelmed and desperately needing some time to myself. DH was gone for 15 hours yesterday (like I should be complaining about this to YOU!), and I feel like his expectations of me are getting a little unrealistic. 

magentawarped said:

Just got a call back. The nurse basically said don't call us unless the fever is 101.5 for a few days or he has other symptoms. Well okay then.

I'd be calling every time my kid so much as sneezed. Because there's no rules for calling your pedi. And to annoy that nurse. 

JackieP1023

Thought of another random.

MH works in a factory. A couple shifts ago, he was working with a guy that was definitely ill. Sweating/freezing, etc-got to the point that he was almost delirious (was getting people mixed up), and they sent him home. He was back at work yesterday, and MH found out halfway through the day that he has HFM, and is considered 'contaigious' until tomorrow.

MH is so mad (I am too) that he came to work at all. He spoke with HR today, and he is being sent to see the 'company' doctor.

I don't know what to do about this-we are leaving to visit my parents in the morning. MH is staying as clear away from the guy (since he found this out) as he can-but he was still technically exposed. I am keeping DD and me away from him as much as possible (besides the fact that we are getting ready to spend 13+ hours in the car together).

Anyways. No clear point to this- just TP to that guy! Nobody wants to use their sick days, but come on... you have a highly contagious thing, you stay home.

ramfan05

@mamosey, your post in the Pinterest thread has inspired me. I'm making plans to reorganize the pantry  

shellbell3845

I spent my entire freaking lunch texting with H about my car's oil change and inspection and how to get this done RIGHTNOW even though another week in the month. I finally told him I couldn't do both at one time because I don't want to deal with LO in the waiting room for that long and that I don't have the freedom he does. So then he says he'll take it Saturday morning... I'm sleeping in, buddy. It's been your turn for three weeks. 

Wife of the year. 

Codypup

shellbell3845 said:

Codypup said:

shellbell3845 said:

I'm in a supremely bad mood. I'm hoping a peanut butter bagel, a sparkle sweater, and loud music in the car will help me snap out of it. The real problem is I need to tell DH what's bothering me, and then he'll get upset, and then I'll feel bad for how I'm feeling.

Did I miss something? You okay, lady? @shellbell3845

I'm okay. Just feeling a little lonely and a little overwhelmed and desperately needing some time to myself. DH was gone for 15 hours yesterday (like I should be complaining about this to YOU!), and I feel like his expectations of me are getting a little unrealistic. 

Don't be silly, of course you can complain about this to me! I at least get a baby break by going to work. 24-7 baby duty, day in and day out, is intense. Wonderful at times, but intense. 

In regards to talking to your H...I don't think you should feel bad about how you're feeling. It's absolutely acceptable to want some time for yourself. I would self implode if I didn't get a few hours a week to myself. Is there any way you can spin it so that it's not an accusation, but a request for help?

Or, I hate to say this, but maybe a big ol' fight might do you guys some good. It sounds really odd, but I know with me and Mr. Pup, sometimes those blow ups are necessary to clear the air and make forward progress. As much as I hate fighting, I hate keeping it all inside more.

Regardless, we're here for you. Hugs and hang in there and I want a picture of your sparkly sweater. 

JackieP1023

@katybriggs I know!! Yesterday when he came home, he went straight for the shower. I suppose technically MH was exposed even the shift prior, so I am hoping and praying that he doesn't get it, or even more importantly, pass it to DD. That would make the super long drive absolutely miserable.

TessyMessy

@KatyBriggs I missed your post my first time through.... (((Hugs))) Being a working mommy can be such a challenge. I'm sorry you did not get to play with A yesterday but at least you got some snuggles in. I hate working late because that is usually how my night goes and then I hold LO while he is passed out and cry.   I hope this afternoon/evening goes much better for you!

How come we don't have a working mommy thread anymore? That was a thing, right?

Codypup

@katybriggs, I am so sorry, mama. Your commute is brutal! I know how you feel, and it's so, so hard. I fully admit to sometimes just watching W sleep to soak in her baby-ness in any way I can.

I also spend an embarrassing amount of time looking at photos and videos of her when I'm at work. 

Just hugs. 

rachaelmary

So I just finished watching the Gilmore girls series a couple months ago...now I'm getting the urge to rewatch them all again.

I'm trying to wait until they are on netflix so I don't have to keep switching discs.

ramfan05

@TessyMessy, I was wondering the same thing about the working mom thread this morning! I'd be happy to run it if there is some interest in it