Whatever Wednesday

starrysmile18

It's Wednesday. What's up?

starrysmile18

I woke up thinking it was Thursday. DH also thought it was amusing that I was snoring a good portion of the night due to this plague that I have. UGH.

Besides that, I get out of work about 45 mins early today because Carter has speech early. YES. I'll take it.

tinyhumantoe

Wussup! I got 3 almost 2h blocks of sleep last night and I feel great!

Why are there 1 million vaccine posts on FB? What did I miss?

MRoxy0628

I'm here.  I wonder if people are really, truly done with the bump now.  Bummer.

I'm feeling A LOT better today than the last two days, which is a relief.  My husband has been gone two nights now and I've done pretty well getting out the door not too much later than usual.  I feel badly for our dog though, because he's not getting his morning walk.

Yesterday, I walked him while pushing Lily in a stroller through the couple inches of fresh snow we got.  It was a a workout.  I'm hoping it isn't as strenuous today. 

Nita2603

Long morning already.
DH has a late gig today so won't leave til after lunch and hung around just long enough to make the kids think he'd be here. And then he went into his office and now they are grumpy because he is not here to play and keep trying to get in.

My play date for the morning kinda fell through and is now coming in the afternoon, which is fine, but just a tiny bit annoying.

And the parasite has lodged itself firmly into my diaphragm and I have been fighting down the feeling of impending doom for the last week or so. Gah.

MRoxy0628

tinyhumantoe said:

Wussup! I got 3 almost 2h blocks of sleep last night and I feel great! Why are there 1 million vaccine posts on FB? What did I miss?

There is a measles "outbreak" that I believe started at Disneyland.  Here is one of the first articles that came up on Google about it: https://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2015/02/03/disneyland_measles_anti_vax_beliefs_are_just_one_part_of_all_this.html

This seems to happen every few months in terms of an influx of articles either supporting or denouncing vaccines.  I wonder if anyone changes their mind as a result, I really doubt it. 

AKB090609

Yay THT! I think a lot of people are done, I think redneck's banning made it more real to our board.

willy_gert

Hey!  I am hanging around for a while today.  DH has surgery again at 1 and is at dialysis right now.  I'm working very hard to keep my anxiety in check, because the last surgery has me paranoid and worried.  Ugh, I would really appreciate it if my husband's body would quit trying to kill him.

hmp1

I don't want to be done here. It is so much easier to read and respond in this format. But if there is nothing to read...

I forgot to place my Amazon order yesterday of the new stuff I was planning on getting the kids for the plane (Priddy book and transformer). So instead of paying $4 for each item, I am going to brave Walmart in a bit.

willy_gert

hmp1 said:

I don't want to be done here. It is so much easier to read and respond in this format. But if there is nothing to read...

I forgot to place my Amazon order yesterday of the new stuff I was planning on getting the kids for the plane (Priddy book and transformer). So instead of paying $4 for each item, I am going to brave Walmart in a bit.

Good luck at Walmart!  I went to the hospital gift shop yesterday and they had a kid's activity book that was playing with washi tape and making washi tape stickers.  It took all of my will power not to purchase it.  If we are here much longer, I think I am going to, because while I may be 29, who doesn't want to play with Washi tape??!?!

MRoxy0628

hmp1 said:

I don't want to be done here. It is so much easier to read and respond in this format. But if there is nothing to read...

I feel the same way.  I like Facebook, but it is hard to keep up with and read all the comments.   

Pokedot

I'm here!

Yesterday I got hit with another bloody nose. I went home for lunch and it hit then so I was able to stay home. It wasn't nearly as bad as the last one, thankfully. I got a lot done I wanted to on Monday though which was nice. I made DH go buy a new humidifier for our room. It was perfect, then I turned it on. It sounded like a freight train so now I need suggestions on a new one. Preferably Prime please!

B was testing our patience last night. I'm not liking this new definante child I have. He's getting really mouthy. Not my fav.

Yeah THT. Glad you got some sleep!

BeebopandBuddy

I'm here.  Since I missed work yesterday, I'm trying to get caught up on things but I'm still not feeling 100%.  Ethan was a total mess this morning and DH got pissed at me for "coddling" him.  He's 2!

BeebopandBuddy

I'm glad things seem on a little upswing @willy_gert.  I don't blame you for being worried though, the anxiety is normal.  I hope things continue to improve.

willy_gert

BeebopandBuddy said:

I'm glad things seem on a little upswing @willy_gert.  I don't blame you for being worried though, the anxiety is normal.  I hope things continue to improve.

Thanks lady!  I am so hoping that he gets to go home soon and that he is done with surgeries for a while.

How are you doing?  I know you mentioned the other day things were getting worse with your brother!  I hope you are doing all right with it all!  I'm here for you if you need an ear or just to type it all out!  

starrysmile18

I still can't keep track of who's who on FB. I'm trying to participate more since I find that helps a little...

willy_gert

starrysmile18 said:

I still can't keep track of who's who on FB. I'm trying to participate more since I find that helps a little...

I know, I am having a hard time too!  There are several that I know, but others that I don't.  I'm sure I'll get the hang of it one day....

Flamingemu

I was feeling like shit by yesterday afternoon with no med and sitting upright all day so I went home early. DH was late, so L & I ordered pizza and watched Tangled. She was so happy that I was parenting from the couch - ha!

I brought meds with me today and am trying to work a little more reclined. I am hoping the rest of the day goes quickly.

BeebopandBuddy

willy_gert said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

I'm glad things seem on a little upswing @willy_gert.  I don't blame you for being worried though, the anxiety is normal.  I hope things continue to improve.

Thanks lady!  I am so hoping that he gets to go home soon and that he is done with surgeries for a while.

How are you doing?  I know you mentioned the other day things were getting worse with your brother!  I hope you are doing all right with it all!  I'm here for you if you need an ear or just to type it all out!  

I'm doing ok.  I am worried about my brother but I'm trying to let it go a little because there is not much I can do about it.  I try to check in with my parents and inform them based on what I know about medications, substance abuse, etc.  Otherwise, I'm honestly just waiting for a really terrible phone call that something bad has happened.

willy_gert

BeebopandBuddy said:

willy_gert said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

I'm glad things seem on a little upswing @willy_gert.  I don't blame you for being worried though, the anxiety is normal.  I hope things continue to improve.

Thanks lady!  I am so hoping that he gets to go home soon and that he is done with surgeries for a while.

How are you doing?  I know you mentioned the other day things were getting worse with your brother!  I hope you are doing all right with it all!  I'm here for you if you need an ear or just to type it all out!  

I'm doing ok.  I am worried about my brother but I'm trying to let it go a little because there is not much I can do about it.  I try to check in with my parents and inform them based on what I know about medications, substance abuse, etc.  Otherwise, I'm honestly just waiting for a really terrible phone call that something bad has happened.

I'm so sorry @beebopandbuddy!  I wish there was something I could do for you or your family!  I'll be thinking of and praying for your family, I am sure it is difficult on everyone!  Hang in there!

smb+jab

willy_gert said:

starrysmile18 said:

I still can't keep track of who's who on FB. I'm trying to participate more since I find that helps a little...

I know, I am having a hard time too!  There are several that I know, but others that I don't.  I'm sure I'll get the hang of it one day....

  I am still around here too.  I have been more active posting on the FB group but i still don't have names down yet.   I sort of knew everyone here from their siggy pictures! haha.  but I decided not to post any more pictures here but not to go as far as account deletion.  

MRoxy0628

@beebopandbuddy I'm sorry.  That is such a tough spot to be in.  Would your parents call the police if they were worried about his safety?  That might be a way to get him into detox or treatment. 

I don't know if I'll be quoting much, I don't like how the font gets bigger when you do. 

BeebopandBuddy

@mroxy0628  I'm not sure if they would do that or not.  I really doubt it.  Whatever fallout occurs with him, my dad ends up cleaning up, so I don't think they want to cause themselves more problems either.  I know they want what is best for him, but they are in a tough position too, so I try not to push too much since I'm not there to help with anything.

Flamingemu

My 21 year old brother texted me on Monday night asking how to get a personal loan. My answer was 'what for? step 1 get a job.'

He just finished up his 2nd Disney internship and was planning on stayin gin FL and going to different school there. My mother convinced him to get an apartment (with her help) and told him she would still cover his expenses as long as he was enrolled in college (the same deal he has always had with her). He enrolled and got the apartment my mom picked. Rent was due Monday. Mom said she wouldn't be able to pay. She got fired and has been spending all sorts of money on her newest deadbeat boyfriend so she can't afford his rent like promised. My poor brother is freaking out. 

I sent him his rent money and told him I would give him an interest free loan for the next 3 months of rent, but he needed to not rely on mom and get a job. I told him he should postpone a semester, work, save some cash, and pay his own way. I just feel so bad because my mother is a mess and lying to him and he still doesn't 'get' that she is a mess. He always had a mom with money, he never had to deal with the same bull I did and now he is just starting to realize how unreliable she is. His poor sheltered world is crashing down - ha. 

I am just glad we are in the position to help him out right now. I hope he takes my advice and goes back to Disney for the job they already guaranteed him...

MRoxy0628

@flamingemu That's awful.  Hopefully he does learn that he can't rely on her for rent and he has to come up with his own plan going forward. That was nice of you to help him out and yes, it's lucky for him that you are able.  Did you say anything to your mom? 

Flamingemu

MRoxy0628 said:

@flamingemu That's awful.  Hopefully he does learn that he can't rely on her for rent and he has to come up with his own plan going forward. That was nice of you to help him out and yes, it's lucky for him that you are able.  Did you say anything to your mom? 

I don't really talk to my mom anymore. And every time I do it is usually to scold her for being shitty to my brother, so I just stay out of it. I let her follow me on IG & FB so she sees pics of L that way and leaves me alone. 

amandad715

It's wierd to read through this thread and no one has a siggy pic.

::off to delete mine::

ETA-poof!

kelbel527

I just popped in to see if anyone was still here.  I'm getting slammed at work right now, so I can't play much.  But I'm currently eating my sandwich that I wish was a cheeseburger for lunch and thought I would see what's up.

GL today @willy_gert, I hope everything goes well for DH.

And I was reminded I wanted to delete my siggy...  so it should be gone now.  Which is sad, because we all have such cute kids.

hmp1

Walmart was painless! I got what I needed plus some extra goodies for the boys. James is going to be so stoked to get a Transformer. And then I decided I needed a taco for lunch from a taco shop at the front of my neighborhood. Every time I go I wonder why I don't eat there everyday. So good.

Eastie156

I'm here. Work is really busy. FB seems a little easier to me and honestly a safer place for me just in terms of logging on at work. I am not fond of TB mobile app so it's easier to do FB.

Eastie156

GL @willy_gert

misscheapandchic

I wish I could figure out how to delete my siggy while mobile.
In other news I got so much accomplished today! For the first time in months the morning was not spent in a depressed, lazy funk and it felt so good. The house is spotless, dinner is prepped and the walk is shoveled. I usually don't have that stuff done until almost 5 and the house would still be a mess.
I had a come to Jesus with myself after I was a total asshole to my husband last night over my birthday gift. I need to start taking care of myself mentally or I am forever doomed to be in this cycle.

Nita2603

Good luck, @willy_gert‌

It's still snowing here. Insanity. So much snow.

tinyhumantoe

I just talked to the lactation consultant at my pedi's office. I think back to when I had Winn and have often wondered if I was unbalanced and sensitive when she talked to me then. Nope, she's a bitch and I think her life mission is to make you feel like an idiot.

Funny because the LC at the hospital asked me if this woman was helpful last time... We both bit our tongues and just kind of looked at each other wondering if we were on the same page haha.

I am so lost with this little one without all the S12 talk. This place really kept me on top of things last time. Now I'm like oh yah, vitamin D... And I got my pump but can't seem to remember how or when or why to pump.

Nita2603

Tht, did you get around to signing up on Facebook? Or did I just dream that you said you wanted to.

Anyways, find a new LC if yours is a bitch. No point in dealing with assholes if you pay them.
Pumping, I have always been told not to for the first little while - unless your milk is not coming in and you want to stimulate that.

hmp1

Sorry she is still a bitch, THT. I'm not much help in the BF front but kellymom was a great resource for me. Did you like the LC at the hospital? Do you have her card, if so?

pharmer78

I'm sorry, THT! I only pumped in the first week when engorgement was so painful I couldn't stop crying.  And just enough to release the pressure, not enough to increase stimulation.  

I'm still checking in here periodically (same with FB) just busy at work...but ask all the questions, and I will make it a point of checking in with you!

AKB090609

@tinyhumantoe‌ remember you have @linzeek44‌ if you need help! When I pumped I waited until the babies wee each 3 weeks (and I was feeling better. Then I pumped for 15-20 minutes 2 or 3 times a day an hour after the baby last ate. I stopped pumping this time because DD2 won't take any kind of bottle and we are doing BLW so no need for any BM to mix with food.

linzeek44

@tinyhumantoe Let me know if you need help finding a good person in your area. I have some supportive connections and people who don't mind helping in a way that isn't terribly judgy or rude. 

Yep, for pumping- if your goal is just to build up a stash for going out or whatnot, you want to start pumping after breastfeeding is well established. So when you feel like you've got the hang of it (usually after the terrible three week growth spurt) you can start by pumping once a day. Usually prolactin levels peak and your body makes more milk in the wee hours of the morning, so pumping once a day after the first feeding can be a pretty productive time to get a lot of milk in not a lot of time. 

If LO is having trouble transferring milk, then that's different and you'd want to pump more frequently and work with an LC (a better one, not a rude terrible one) to make a plan re: how much pumping and when to offer pumped milk. 

Vitamin D is generally recommended unless you have a little sun baby. The brands that are one-drop of straight up vitamin D are real easy to give since you can put the one drop on your nipple during a nursing session or on your finger or a paci. Personally I love the baby d-Drops because 1) amazon 2) colorless so they don't stain and 3) no syringe to deal with (sidenote: the bilingual packaging tends to make it cheaper). Some moms will just choose to take a ton of vitamin D themselves, but that high of a dose was never going to happen for me so the drops are easier for us. 

Nita2603

@linzeek44‌, not that it pertains to me right now, but I am interested regardless.
I EPed. So I just put a drop of 1 drop d drops in a bottle and called it a day. My friend has done really well with nursing but her baby (now about 3m) has been doing the whole 'rub your face all over the boob before latching' fun stuff, and she was asking how the hell she was supposed to get the d drop in the kid - finger and just jam it in (softly?)?

I am assuming we'll be sunny enough in may once my next one gets here so we won't need the drops, but yeah, that question struck me as interesting.

tinyhumantoe

You guys are so awesome I am literally in tears. I am going to look for the LC's number from the hospital. I have more to post but hope to get on here tomorrow! Where do the days go? Holy cow. I don't even know where I found the time to work last time in the first week I had W. No wonder I had a mental breakdown! I haven't even watched tv since I've been home this time. Crazy!