@mileswithmyles I'm so anxious to find out. I feel like I've been waiting for forever!
@ivyvines6 I need to be more consistent in general. I think having set days for certain things would definitely help. I'll be a SAHM after #2, so I feel like I need to get a better routine going now. I use work as an excuse a lot for my poor housekeeping!
@sandbar517 they're going to call me back in the morning to try to fit me in tomorrow. Luckily there are multiple locations I can go to so hopefully they have a spot for me
Rants/Raves/Questions (related to being a STM, stages your kids are going through, or anything else) - The week before Christmas DD was sleeping 8 hours a night so I had hope she was starting to figure it out without us intervening. Well then she got sick the weekend before Christmas and ever since she has reverted back to her old sleep habits. I really just want to sleep before this baby comes lol. I am really hoping that switch flips back on and she goes back to sleeping 8+ hours a night.
DD has just slowly started getting tantrums and the fact that it will get worse from what all of you are saying worries me. She already will throw herself on the floor. Depending on what her tantrum is for we either just leave her there until she gets up and comes running to us or pick her up and give her a hug until she calms down. GTKY: Any New Year's resolutions? not really.
Rants/Rave/Questions: Rave: Even though Viking still isn't talking in general, he has said Mama twice in the last week, for real. Both times it was not prompted and he reached for me when he said it.
New Years Resolutions: Meditate, exercise, pray, and study scripture daily. Also, stop letting work destroy my mental health. No job is worth that.
Too many people to tag, but Viking is still mostly a doll.There are several tantrums a day, but they all stop as soon as he gets what he wants or is removed from the situation. Most are because he wants his water bottle. Everything I've seen at the library, threenager is the most difficult stage.
Jana Lynn
Happily married since 5/24/2015 Momma of a baby Viking since 4/16, expecting #2 in 5/18
How old are your other kids? 5yo daughter and 21mo twin boys
Rants/Raves/Questions (related to being a STM, stages your kids are going through, or anything else) - I sliced my finger own yesterday and had to get stitches so I'm perturbed at having to guard it has it heals, especially with taking care of kids.
Our daughter loves to have adult interaction all the time right now, it's fine most of the time, but when I'm busy it drives me nuts, and she makes us feel super guilty.
The boys are into EVERYTHING, I cannot turn my back for a second. They climb and get into everything... and they're covered in bumps and bruises because of it.
On a good note the three of them absolutely adore each other most of the time and love giving kisses and hugs all the time. Even when they're all little stinkers thier smiles melt me.
GTKY: Any New Year's resolutions? my goal is to stay more organized with house, car, schedules etc. We'll see how that goes.
@mileswithmyles the only thing that helps with ours it's lots of explaining. "Mommy can't play until I'm done with this, it will take 5minutes and then we can play tag" "we will go to the park as soon as it gets warm... I know it's hard to wait but if we go now it will be too cold to play" etc there's always still meltdowns for us though
@doraleigh35 I do different chores on different days. It's a pretty strict schedule and it's been working well for me since I became a SAHM. It keeps it manageable and keeps everything at a decent level of clean. Now with #2 coming, I definitely want to see if I can also squeeze in a professional cleaning once a month, but I fear that will have to wait another couple of years...
Rants/Raves/Questions (related to being a STM, stages your kids are going through, or anything else) - I’m trying to secure a preschool program for our son, so I’m anxious about ensuring we find good one. Also, I’m wondering how he’ll do being at home for half of the day or more with myself and a newborn. He’s a busy and social kid, I’m just not sure if he’ll be going stir crazy or what, it will be such a big change. I’m hoping I can keep up with it all, and everyone will have what they need.
@ivyvines6 I’m encouraged hearing about your little guys taking such initiative and pride in helping out with chores. I’m going to buckle down and give that a try with mine!
GTKY: Any New Year's resolutions Ive enrolled in a prenatal fitness class that begins next week, hoping to get into better shape.
@nanifrog, thank you! It's healing really well, much quicker than I expected! Thankfully I haven't had too many hold backs with taking care of my kiddos.
Re: STM+ Check-In (1/3)
@ivyvines6 I need to be more consistent in general. I think having set days for certain things would definitely help. I'll be a SAHM after #2, so I feel like I need to get a better routine going now. I use work as an excuse a lot for my poor housekeeping!
@fraufarbissina good luck today!
@nanifrog we should do a thread. I bet others would participate. It would be helpful to share tips and schedules!
Boy/Girl/ Team Green/Don't Know Yet? Girl
How old are your other kids? 19 months
Rants/Raves/Questions (related to being a STM, stages your kids are going through, or anything else) -
The week before Christmas DD was sleeping 8 hours a night so I had hope she was starting to figure it out without us intervening. Well then she got sick the weekend before Christmas and ever since she has reverted back to her old sleep habits. I really just want to sleep before this baby comes lol. I am really hoping that switch flips back on and she goes back to sleeping 8+ hours a night.
DD has just slowly started getting tantrums and the fact that it will get worse from what all of you are saying worries me. She already will throw herself on the floor. Depending on what her tantrum is for we either just leave her there until she gets up and comes running to us or pick her up and give her a hug until she calms down.
GTKY: Any New Year's resolutions? not really.
Boy/Girl/Don't Know? Boy
Other Kids: almost 21 months
Rants/Rave/Questions: Rave: Even though Viking still isn't talking in general, he has said Mama twice in the last week, for real. Both times it was not prompted and he reached for me when he said it.
New Years Resolutions: Meditate, exercise, pray, and study scripture daily. Also, stop letting work destroy my mental health. No job is worth that.
Too many people to tag, but Viking is still mostly a doll.There are several tantrums a day, but they all stop as soon as he gets what he wants or is removed from the situation. Most are because he wants his water bottle. Everything I've seen at the library, threenager is the most difficult stage.
Boy/Girl/ Team Green/Don't Know Yet? boy!
How old are your other kids? 5yo daughter and 21mo twin boys
Rants/Raves/Questions (related to being a STM, stages your kids are going through, or anything else) - I sliced my finger own yesterday and had to get stitches so I'm perturbed at having to guard it has it heals, especially with taking care of kids.
Our daughter loves to have adult interaction all the time right now, it's fine most of the time, but when I'm busy it drives me nuts, and she makes us feel super guilty.
The boys are into EVERYTHING, I cannot turn my back for a second. They climb and get into everything... and they're covered in bumps and bruises because of it.
On a good note the three of them absolutely adore each other most of the time and love giving kisses and hugs all the time. Even when they're all little stinkers thier smiles melt me.
GTKY: Any New Year's resolutions? my goal is to stay more organized with house, car, schedules etc. We'll see how that goes.
@mileswithmyles the only thing that helps with ours it's lots of explaining. "Mommy can't play until I'm done with this, it will take 5minutes and then we can play tag" "we will go to the park as soon as it gets warm... I know it's hard to wait but if we go now it will be too cold to play" etc there's always still meltdowns for us though
Boy/Girl/ Team Green/Don't Know Yet? Green
How old are your other kids? 2.5yrs
Rants/Raves/Questions (related to being a STM, stages your kids are going through, or anything else) - I’m trying to secure a preschool program for our son, so I’m anxious about ensuring we find good one. Also, I’m wondering how he’ll do being at home for half of the day or more with myself and a newborn. He’s a busy and social kid, I’m just not sure if he’ll be going stir crazy or what, it will be such a big change. I’m hoping I can keep up with it all, and everyone will have what they need.
@ivyvines6 I’m encouraged hearing about your little guys taking such initiative and pride in helping out with chores. I’m going to buckle down and give that a try with mine!
GTKY: Any New Year's resolutions
Ive enrolled in a prenatal fitness class that begins next week, hoping to get into better shape.