July 2018 Moms
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STM+ Week of 12/27
SmashJam
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How far along are you?
How old are your other kids?
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
How old are your other kids?
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
Re: STM+ Week of 12/27
12+2
How old are your other kids?
Almost 2
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
How am I going to do it?? DS is so active and such s handful sometimes, I just don’t know what I’m going to do with another boy!!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
While he’s crazy, he’s also very sweet and everyday he pulls up my shirt and says hi to the baby and kisses (or blows raspberries) on my belly. I can’t wait for the baby to kick so he can feel!
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
A man I considered my grandfather or my actual grandpa. It would be hard to choose between them. They died within a year of each other and I miss them both every single day.
11+5
How old are your other kids?
15 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
After Christmas, my house is literally exploding with toys/kid stuff. I cannot stand it. How are we ever going to make room for another kid?? Moving is not an option right now. I guess we will have to utilize our upstairs, which I am hesitant about because I hate the steep narrow staircase, but I think we have no choice.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
My son finally learned to walk last week! I was getting a little concerned when he was approaching 15 months and still not walking, then one day out of nowhere he just did it. I was such a proud momma, it's an amazing feeling and I can't wait to experience that again with # 2.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
That's a tough one. Probably one of my three deceased grandparents. My mom's father was the most intelligent person I've ever known, and I might pick him so I could soak up some of his wisdom.
11+5
How old are your other kids?
20 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
DS has be so whinny lately and not wanting to eat his usual meals. I’m fearing the terrible 2s.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
We finally got a two word phrase from DS!!! He said “what’s that?” We have been concerned about delayed speech even though he passed the evaluation.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
My grandpa (Mom’s dad) he passed away when she was 16 and she talks about him all the time.
How old are your other kids? 2 and a half
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Just the stress of adjusting to an active toddler + a newborn
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? My dad. He actually committed suicide back in 2012. None of us saw it coming and we still don't totally understand why. I don't think I will ever get closure
How old are your other kids? 3.5 and almost 2
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Our kids had the stomach flu right before Thanksgiving and have had a common cold for going on two weeks now. This morning DS started throwing up mucus so they're home with DH the rest of the week since daycare won't take kids that are throwing up and I have a big deadline this week. I just don't know how we are going to handle cold and flu season with 3 kids next year.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: The kids were so fun during Christmas, I can't wait to see them with new baby.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? My Grandpa or Jesus.
How old are your other kids? 2.5
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Potty training is just becoming a nightmare. Like it was good for a bit, we had no accidents, he was using the potty when he was at home, but now he just basically doesn't want to stop playing to go to the bathroom and will go in his pants, or on the floor, or whatever. Yesterday I gave up and put him back in diapers. Today he is back to wanting to use the potty but he's also manipulating me: as I type this I just put him down for an early nap after a hell night of sleep and he's yelling he has to go potty, which I stupidly gave into twice but am now ignoring.
He also isn't sleeping well, I feel like he's not gaining weight/losing it so I'm worried he has a horrible disease, and whatever I thought the terrible two's were before have been replaced by WHATEVER THE EFF IS HAPPENING WITH HIM NOW WHICH IS JUST LOVELY. I hear "no" every other word. Taking a break is what we do most often next to breathing and cleaning bodily fluids off the ground.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: He's still cute sometimes, in between being hell. Today we were at McDonald's and he said, "I have a poop family in my butt home!" and proceeded to tell the poop he had already pooped, very loudly, that "more poop is coming to join the family." thank god mcd's was empty, lol.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? Probably my mom. So much has happened since she died, including the birth of two children and the death of one, that I would love to catch up with her and ask her questions that I never had the chance to ask.
How old are your other kids? 5
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? As @zg49 said, I am concerned about how to balance illness! So far this year, my 5 yo has had strep, a stomach bug, croup, and now some other kind of virus that has him home from school today with vomiting and a fever. I don't now how we will do it next year with a 5-6 month old and a kindergartner!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: My son talked all of christmas about how he couldn't wait to teach the baby about this or that (christmas lights, our elf, how to open presents, etc.). I can't wait to see that.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? My Aunt who died of breast cancer when I was 14
DS 11.8.12
Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
12+6
How old are your other kids?
2.5 next month
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Doing good with potty training for everything but #2. DS has an evaluation with birth to 3 for his speech. As much as I'd like them to say he's perfect, it would be nice to have a reason for his speech issues.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
DS is so sweet with his babies, he still doesn't understand there's a baby in my tummy, but he'll be an adorable big brother.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
My maternal grandmother. She's not dead, but she's got Alzheimer's that's really advancing. I'd love to have dinner with her at my age now but at the state she was in 10-15 years ago.
12 weeks today!
How old are your other kids?
3.5
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
I’m hoping my kid’s behavior improves by the time the baby gets here. I’m struggling with itba lot. He’s starting our city's public Pre-k next week on an IEP because of it and I’m hoping they can help us get it in check.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
new born snuggles. I love the baby stage.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
My Uncle Ed. He died in a car crash at 17 the year before i was born. I’ve always wondered who he would have become.
How old are your other kids? 3 3/4
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Her pooping and peeing her pants is slightly better. For her birthday in March we will move her to the big kid room. So we have been starting talking to her about how exciting that will be.
Still stressing about money. Did make some decisions though. We are not moving but turning the computer/play room just into a playroom and mov g computer desk to basement. DD will move from full time daycare to full time catholic preschool so cost will be about half.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
Not pregnancy related but my husband is a teacher and home on break- I’m off today and tomorrow while DD is at daycare. Nice to just be us and reconnect.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
im not sure. Maybe my grannie or my
dads mom who I never meet because she died when he was 7.
How old are your other kids? He just turned 2!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? My son and I are both sick with a terrible cold. I guess my biggest challenge this week has been suffering through a cold without drugs! It’s been a while since I’ve done that! I never had a cold when pregnant with my son.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: My DH has been home for the past 7 days after being away for 1.5 months due to work! So it’s so nice to relax a bit now that he has no work. But it’s ending again in 5 days as he goes back. Anyways, in this time he has really pushed my son back out of a picky eating stage. So that’s been great!
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? My DH’s father passed away 1.5 years before I met DH. Supposedly he was an amazing man. I wish with all my heart that I could have met him.
10+3
How old are your other kids?
2 years 4 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Bedtime has been HELL with my son lately. He has learned to stall, and cries that he has to poop constantly when I try to leave him in his room. Last night I started bedtime WAY earlier and that seemed to help, I hope we are turning over a new leaf with bedtime, because I cannot imagine dealing with his bedtime BS while also caring for a newborn. I will lose my mind! Even when he is being good about going to bed it takes a while, so that will be interesting to juggle with a newborn.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
I really just cannot wait to see DS as a big brother. I am not entirely sure how he will react. He has been pretty sweet to our kitten, so that gives me some hope LOL.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be?
Three of my grandparents died before I was born, so I would love to meet any of them.
also, he didn’t actually get any sores inside his mouth just on his face, hands, feet, and legs/butt. It took about a weekish for them to start going away but then he peeled for over a month which was pretty gross, but kinda cool
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How old are your other kids? 21 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? We have all been off work/school this week and my patience level is at an all time low. My DD is driving me bonkers!! She's in bed early tonight because she skipped a nap completely. And if I don't figure out a discipline method that works soon, I'm going to lose my mind.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: Despite her pushing every boundary she can find, I do think she's going to be a great big sister.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? probably my husband's grandfather. He was very important to him but died before we met.
How old are your other kids? 10, 4, 2
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? #3 is being a mean lady and hitting
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: #2 just turned 4! He's been my favorite lately (lolololol, flame me) and I ought him an extra paw patrol gift
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? hard question. I wish I wanted to say something like my grandparents, but I wasn't very close to them. I would actually be more interested in my great grandmother, whom I've never met
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Son-4
Daughter-2
#4- EDD July 14
Son-10.5
Son-4
Daughter-2
#4- EDD July 14
How old are your other kids? 16 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? I’m so sleepy and need to rest so much, I feel like I can’t interact as I’m used to with lo and it’s hard.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: lo is so cuddly, walking and adorable.
GTKY: If you could have dinner with any dead person, famous or otherwise, who would it be? My gma passed away in October I’d love to see her again.
11 weeks today
How old are your other kids?
4 in February
Current challenges/ concerns about being a second time mom?
Just not being able to give my daughter enough attention. I’m already exhausted and find myself short with her at times.
Current joys/ successes/ happy thoughts about being STM.
I still haven’t told dd so I’m excited for her reaction. She’s at the stage where she’s independent and will just love ( for now) the idea of her role as a big sis
GTKY
If I could have dinner with any dead person famous or otherwise it would be my gramps.
@flockofmoosen3 definitely mention it when you call about speech. I'm not sure how EI works in your state, but in my experience the service coordinator will have any areas of concern tested after speaking to you.