How are you winning?

mrsjenni · February 2014

Well Em is 2 weeks old and DH went back to work yesterday. I had a moment last night where I thought "Yep, I win today." I just got so much done and I am shocked at myself for doing so well on my first day home by myself. Granted, this is my 4th time doing this and I only had the baby home with me yesterday, but still. (DS1 was in school and MIL asked to take the other two for the day... um, sure!) But I forgot how "easy" it is to just have a NB at home (and this is not an insult to FTM's at all, b/c I flipped my shit my first day home alone with DS1. I think I cried most of the day, ha!)

Yesterday I...

1. Was able to nurse the baby before getting the kids ready for school/MIL's.

2. Eat breakfast AND lunch with TWO hands.

3. Finish DS1's Pinterest-Worthy Valentine's for his class. (I'll post a pic soon!)

4. SHOWER. (!!!)

5. Blow dry my hair and put on a little make-up.

6. Took the babe to the pedi for a weight check and NB screening. (I hate that stupid test.)

7. Added Em to my health insurance.

8. Ordered her birth certificate.

Not too shabby, right? The only thing I did NOT get to do was nap... but I wanted to take advantage of just having the baby home with me and not my other 47 kids as well, lol. Today everyone except DS1 is home with me so I'll be lucky if I can eat at all today. But yesterday? I totally won.

Jenni: 1 | Emerson: 1,382

So tell me, how are you winning?? What have you done lately that you just thought "Yep, I win."

jwp325 · February 2014

I managed to go to BRU to return a couple things and pick up an online order, go home for lunch and a feeding, and then back out to Target and the post office to mail stepdaughter's Valentine treats. Leaving the house is totally a win.

mrsjenni · February 2014

jwp325 said:

Leaving the house is totally a win.

I completely agree!

OSUWifey09 · February 2014

This morning, I got JJ fed/clothed, Mia fed/clothed, my car swept [literally - we got 2 inches of snow last night and JJ still had school, so I had to use a broom to get the layer of snow off], JJ to school on time, and a pumping session in - all in 1.5 hours. I still have to do dishes and laundry, but I think I'm just going to sit on the couch and let Mia lay on me for awhile while I watch SportsCenter.

thegosiers · February 2014

Last week I started a new "bedtime" routine for our 7:30-8pm feeding. After I'm done it's my turn to go to bed and DH gives a bottle the next feed, thus giving me 5-6 hours of uninterrupted sleep. My win is when the routine works, and I can put down a sleeping baby!

ach298 · February 2014

I got DS1 to sit and pee on the potty 2 times yesterday and we had a day with no tantrums or timeouts. So we both won. I agree that having a newborn this time is so much easier. Maybe DS1 was just a more difficult kid or it was because he didn't latch so I had the added stress of EPing, but the newborn stage in general this time seems so different. IDK.

peanutmuse · February 2014

I didn't set the house on fire this morning. That's always a win.

But I was close. The toaster oven caught on fire after I opened it -- while holding the baby. Boy I sure can move fast if I need to, lol.

ChuggingWater · February 2014

DS1 shit and DID NOT CLOG THE TOILET.

made my week. Usually I have to plunge every time.

I win!!!!

peanutmuse · February 2014

I love all of these winnings!

cja06 · February 2014

Yesterday was my first full day alone with DD and it was perfect. She slept for two really long stretches which allowed me to relax, clean and eat lunch, plus I even got a nap! Newborns are so much easier than toddlers IMO. Then DH had a work dinner and it was my first time alone with all three kids and I got them all fed and put to bed without any major meltdowns by anyone. Total win!

casholmes · February 2014

I got out of the house for almost 2 hours the other day! And DH did totally fine on his own with DS (I think he needed to realize he could be fine just the two of them)

We got our crappy car sold! Not for what we wanted, but at least it's something.

I found a job opportunity! Nothing guaranteed of course, but it's a lead on something better than fast food.

Today I have big cleaning plans and if I can get it all done I'll definitely win!

slmille4 · February 2014

Dd slept only waking for feedings from 9pm to 730.
We discovered dd loves the swing someone gave us that DH finally put together, so I am once again a productive member of society and can eat without having to get up in five minutes.

cnwilbur1030 · February 2014

I took both kids to the library and pedi yesterday. It was our first time out just the 3 of us! DD obeyed me and stayed close to "Abby's baby" while out. I was sure she's throw a fit or run out into the parking lot. Proud of her and me!

worleygirl · February 2014

I'm getting out more and nursing in public way more than I did with DS. Last night she slept 6 hours. If nothing else goes right today I will still be flying high on that victory!

moosebaby2011 · February 2014

One day last week I took a shower AND painted my toenails.

I also NIP (at a restaurant) for the first time on Saturday.

Small wins, but wins nonetheless.

teacher0708 · February 2014

DD slept while DH and DS went grocery shopping and I got to take a bubble bath. It was beautiful not to have a 2 yr old interrupt and complain that you were using 'his' tub.

ashybear · February 2014

DH took our visiting friend to the airport, so I was alone with LO for our longest chunk of time, about 6 hours. I made/ate dinner with 2 hands and everything.

Also, yesterday I shaved my legs and It. Was. Awesome.

RingOfFire11 · February 2014

Today is my first solo day with both kids. I managed to put my 2.5yo on the potty to poop while nursing the littlest and finished the feeding before it was time to wipe. Thankfully DD1 poops like her dad - it's a lengthy process with reading material. Then, DD2 peed at the exact moment I was switching the dirty diaper for the new so now I need to clean the carpet since it went through the outfit and blanket she was laying on. I guess this probably cancels out my earlier accomplishment. DH works 24 hour shifts though so there's a lot of winning or losing potential left today.

mommygrams0730 · February 2014

I've been home with my crew (5 yr old, 21 mo old, and 5 week old for mobile bumpers)for almost 5 weeks now. We usually get up for the day around 8-8:30. Even when I'm up a lot nursing in the night it feels like sleeping in to wake up after 7:00 am...so I totally call that winning!

It's going to be hard getting up at 6:00am when I go back to work but thankfully we have a nanny so I won't have to get the kids up and out of the house.

bnik · February 2014

My first day by myself yesterday. Kaleb had a newborn screening...again. but with snow covered roads ( the first time if driving on them in 5+ years plus with my son i was a nervous wreck) and idiot drivers it was a forever long process. I didn't get much done at home though someone was awake a lot. Then I had to go get my hubs from work (only 1 car) and I didn't have time to pump and didn't being an "in case of emergency formula" and he woke up crying starving for food. I'm the worst. Lol.

Edit its winning cause of the driving. The rest of my post is a big loss

Carmlvsjose · February 2014

I was able to get me and my family ready and out of the house before 7am! And I even had make-up on!

CeeJC121013 · February 2014

I have had a successful first day and a half with DH gone. DS is usually very testy with me the first day, and yesterday he only got a time out once and I was pretty good about keeping my cool and being in control.

Also, this is the first time in the 7 weeks I have been a SAHM that we have had enough money at the end of the pay period that I could even transfer some into savings! It's been a big adjustment (especially for DH) but I am finally feeling like maybe we can actually do this!

holly142 · February 2014

Yesterday, I went to 8 stores looking for a fancy dress for my BIL's wedding this weekend. I found one for DD, but not for me (looks like I am wearing something that I already own). Plus I went to the grocery store,pediatrician, called about a bill, and did 2 loads of laundry. It only took me 1 minute to fall asleep last night!

valigrl21 · February 2014

A week ago, DH went out of town for a long weekend. It actually went really smooth. By the time he got home, I had cleaned the house, taken a shower AND both kids were happy and healthy!! I won!

RedSaffron · February 2014

I can give DD a bath by myself now. Ha!

sehudson821 · February 2014

I sanitzed our large bottles, ordered birth announcements and ate lunch with two hands (all by noon!) I freaking love the baby swing. I want to hug whoever invented them.

CopperT0p · February 2014

ChuggingWater said:

DS1 shit and DID NOT CLOG THE TOILET. made my week. Usually I have to plunge every time. I win!!!!

@ChuggingWater

I am glad to hear my DS1 isn't the only one that takes mega poos!

blue_elle · February 2014

Mason smiled at me twice today! He doesn't hate me! Total win!

purple.cow.0206 · February 2014

While wearing DD (who is going through a growth spurt and is refusing to let me put her down the last two days to nap), I have:

1. Unloaded the groceries that came from the Peapod delivery
2, Make a egg casserole and baked oatmeal for quick breakfasts
3. Cleaned the kitchen table (it was FULL of papers and stuff)
4. Eat without dropping a ridiculous amount of food onto DD, haha

I WIN!!!!

Rushley · February 2014

I bathed both kids and made Valentine's Day cupcakes for DD's daycare tomorrow. Winning!!!

Siblynika · February 2014

I just made two batches of muffins, cookies for DH and Nova is laying down with him for a nap so I have BOTH hands free for a change.

cowscrub · February 2014

I got the older girls to school on time, got myself dressed, makeup on and made it to DD#4 well baby check ontime. Home, called her other pediatrician to follow up about her tongue tie. Made lunch, ate one handed but I'll take it. Got my homework assignment almost completed and it's not due till tomorrow. Made dinner and it was ready on time. Got the kids ready for bed and in bed on time..and nobody was yelling at each other out of frustration.. It was a GREAT day!!
I won.. I needed a win cause the day before was an EPIC fail!

casholmes · February 2014

My grandmother wanted to come over today, we were visiting friends and she beat us to our house. While she was waiting for us she did all our dishes PLUS she had brought us KFC fir dinner. Total win day.

RedSaffron · February 2014

I finally got my medela Pisa from the pharmacy after giving them my prescription two months ago. Fail to a win!

SandFHasse · February 2014

I did the dishes, took a few more newborn pics of DS, and napped for 2 hours with both kiddos.

ccip82 · February 2014

I haven't killed my in-laws yet and they are on day 18 of their visit...WIN.

SandFHasse · February 2014

ccip82 said:
I haven't killed my in-laws yet and they are on day 18 of their visit...WIN.

I think I would have gone insane already. Total win.

MIT721 · February 2014

All these wins... I love them. I am setting goals for mine today as I just realized that I did not put on deodorant.

MIT721 · February 2014

I showered today. Win.

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