I am having a difficult time feeding my toddler because nothing sounds good to me and cooking makes me dry heave. Don't worry I am feeding him!
Preach it sister. Everything you complain about your toddler I am in the exact same boat! I feel so bad, but it's hard to make a full meal for DH and DD when I have 0 interest in eating any of it. Lunch lately has consisted of hummus and naan bread. She eats that sh*t up and it requires no cooking. Win win.
@born2run911 -haha we literally had naan and apples for lunch! How old is your DD? I feel like such a horrible lazy mom and wife lately but I am really just too tired to care. It sucks cooking when nothing sounds good. I ate a full thing of big league chew today and it was literally the best thing I have had in weeks.
She is 18 months. Mmm big league chew is amazing. My biggest weakness is candy, like gummies etc. I had a mix bag of candy yesterday, it was pretty much all I ate all day. I feel like I'm such a better mommy not pregnant, I am trying not to let DD develop too many bad eating habits before this nausea subsides. I swear I will one day give her 3 proper meals a day again.
Last Bitchfest of the day for me I swear but i just got sick and didn't quite make it in time so I puke again while trying to clean up and in my hurry forgot to not put paper towels in the toilet and then it overflowed... And then had an even bigger mess to clean up. I'm in the 2nd trimester what the actual eff! This needs to stop and all I smell is puke ugh go away!!
@LindsayLeigh1989 I don't take any medications unless I absolutely have to because my biological mom was addicted to prescription drugs and alcohol. Hubs knew that. I was completely upfront with the fact that I would be taking the drugs during labor and delivery. He will now tell you that he didn't care if I took them because he "wasn't the one pushing a watermelon out of my lemon hole"
@Lindsayleigh1989 he says that he has tried the breathe right strips before and they weren't successful but I do not believe him. He always seem vague when saying they didn't work, I'm going to get some to try when he gets back in town. Side note I am so sorry you are still so sick! Everyday you post about ms I'm just hoping the next day is better for you! You are quite the trooper!
I think I got everyone beat. I got home from work and one of the gas burners on my stove was on and with the flame going!! Literally a a controlled fire in my kitchen. I guess at some point in the day, who knows when, my dog jumped up and struck the knob igniting the flame and stove. My whole apartment smelled of gas. I freaked out and waited outside in the chilly weather for my husband to get home, and for someone from the gas company to respond. Fortunately no leaks, and they tested the air and it was safe to return. What a night. I could seriously kill my effin' dog. Now I'm going to have to remove the knobs each day when i leave. FML
I think I got everyone beat. I got home from work and one of the gas burners on my stove was on and with the flame going!! Literally a a controlled fire in my kitchen. I guess at some point in the day, who knows when, my dog jumped up and struck the knob igniting the flame and stove. My whole apartment smelled of gas. I freaked out and waited outside in the chilly weather for my husband to get home, and for someone from the gas company to respond. Fortunately no leaks, and they tested the air and it was safe to return. What a night. I could seriously kill my effin' dog. Now I'm going to have to remove the knobs each day when i leave. FML
I think I got everyone beat. I got home from work and one of the gas burners on my stove was on and with the flame going!! Literally a a controlled fire in my kitchen. I guess at some point in the day, who knows when, my dog jumped up and struck the knob igniting the flame and stove. My whole apartment smelled of gas. I freaked out and waited outside in the chilly weather for my husband to get home, and for someone from the gas company to respond. Fortunately no leaks, and they tested the air and it was safe to return. What a night. I could seriously kill my effin' dog. Now I'm going to have to remove the knobs each day when i leave. FML
I'm sorry but the first sentence made me feel even bitchier. (Is that a word?) Sorry your dog is an ass and all but it didn't fix anyone else's problems. XD
@Lindsayleigh1989 For that exact reason, I have a trash can that goes wherever I go in the house. I also for some reason find it immensely more comfortable to sit on my couch or the bed and throw up in a trash can (with a bag in it) than kneeling in front of the toilet where sometimes it splashes out. Maybe that's gross, but I figure it's all about my comfort right now in a very uncomfortable time in my life!
Good lord. Moms of toddlers, or of currently sane children who were previously toddlers, please commiserate with me, give me hope for the future, or better yet give me advice to cope now.
DD is mostly pretty easy going and well-behaved. Lately though I'm starting to see the signs of a 2 year old coming (January 30th). The worst part of my day is nearing her bedtime - DH runs her bath while DD and I clean up all her toys in the living room. She used to follow directions and enjoyed being helpful, now it consists of me repeatedly telling her to help, her yelling no or laughing at me, throwing toys across the room, mini time-outs, crying (her, not me, although sometimes I want to), running away, and on and on. Part of me wants to just send her for her bath and clean the living room by myself, but I feel like it's important for her to learn to help and take responsibility for her things. If she would even slowly pick up a few of the toys while I did the rest I would be fine with that (it's what she used to do - I'd direct her with a specific job she'd do slowly while I cleaned up around her), but now it's literally me holding her hand, putting toys in her hand and making her put it in a tub. Am I driving myself crazy for a totally pointless lesson at this stage of development?? Do I need to pick my battles and give up, and clean up myself, and then try to include her in cleanup again in a few months? Any tricks you found effective? I know she's capable of understanding because even just a month ago this was a normal part of our nightly routine.
@DobbysSock From a teacher-not-mom perspective I say stick with it. Once they learn the fits don't get them where they want they're more likely to find other approaches.
Good lord. Moms of toddlers, or of currently sane children who were previously toddlers, please commiserate with me, give me hope for the future, or better yet give me advice to cope now.
DD is mostly pretty easy going and well-behaved. Lately though I'm starting to see the signs of a 2 year old coming (January 30th). The worst part of my day is nearing her bedtime - DH runs her bath while DD and I clean up all her toys in the living room. She used to follow directions and enjoyed being helpful, now it consists of me repeatedly telling her to help, her yelling no or laughing at me, throwing toys across the room, mini time-outs, crying (her, not me, although sometimes I want to), running away, and on and on. Part of me wants to just send her for her bath and clean the living room by myself, but I feel like it's important for her to learn to help and take responsibility for her things. If she would even slowly pick up a few of the toys while I did the rest I would be fine with that (it's what she used to do - I'd direct her with a specific job she'd do slowly while I cleaned up around her), but now it's literally me holding her hand, putting toys in her hand and making her put it in a tub. Am I driving myself crazy for a totally pointless lesson at this stage of development?? Do I need to pick my battles and give up, and clean up myself, and then try to include her in cleanup again in a few months? Any tricks you found effective? I know she's capable of understanding because even just a month ago this was a normal part of our nightly routine.
I think you stick with it. Maybe she is just having an off day? Mine was a butt today. I try to get him to help clean up but he is only 18 months and doesn't really get it. He speaks his own language so I spend all day trying to figure out what the hell he wants.
Toddlers can be assholes some days. If she is having an off day I wouldn't fight her on it too much and just try again the next day.
My frustration is geared towards my nose tonight. Since getting pregnant I've started every day with 10 minutes of huge sneezes and stuffiness then everything goes back to normal for the rest of the day. Once I woke up to discover I had a nose bleed but otherwise it's been pretty straightforward. Tonight I dozed off early and woke up sneezing. I noticed I felt wet so I went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror and realized I look like a crime scene. So freaking gross. Thankfully my nose wasn't still bleeding but I'm awfully sad I somehow sneeze sprayed blood all over myself while sleeping.
My frustration is geared towards my nose tonight. Since getting pregnant I've started every day with 10 minutes of huge sneezes and stuffiness then everything goes back to normal for the rest of the day. Once I woke up to discover I had a nose bleed but otherwise it's been pretty straightforward. Tonight I dozed off early and woke up sneezing. I noticed I felt wet so I went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror and realized I look like a crime scene. So freaking gross. Thankfully my nose wasn't still bleeding but I'm awfully sad I somehow sneeze sprayed blood all over myself while sleeping.
Have you been using any saline spray? I would highly recommend it!
@elenabrent and @Taymiller Thanks - I know you're both right and I should stick with it. I think part of what's harder right now is that I'm tired, sick and hormonal and I have way less patience so it's harder to deal with. Mostly it's the "No!" *tosses toy* *laughs maniacally* that is just SO infuriating. And then when I tell her "That's not nice" her response is to yell "No! It's funny!" and more laughter. Toddlers have no mercy!
But you're also right that it might be an off couple of weeks. She's been eating everything in sight, and looks like she's getting an eye tooth, so she's likely going through a growth spurt and getting a tooth (or 2) which is probably making her slightly crazy.
@Taymiller I realized I forgot to get more when I was getting ready for bed tonight. I am definitely going to get more tomorrow. This was not my favourite surprise when I looked in the mirror, haha
@DobbysSock I have a 2 almost 3 yo and I have had MANY days like this. You could try giving her a choice of things to do. Phrases that take away no as an answer sometimes work like "It's time for us to clean up, please either pick up the puzzle or put away the books." I do lots of mini time outs with DS too and I'm always careful to explain why he is in time out once he is calm (he tends to get pretty pissy for a few minutes after being in time out). I even started the bedtime routine half an hour earlier to account for extra time out time for a while. And lastly, especially since I have been pregnant and DH has been gone a lot for work, there are days where I do pick my battles. Consistency is important but if there's a few days here or there where I really don't feel like I have the energy or patience for the fight, I leave whatever it is be until I can do it myself because both of us being overly frustrated or upset doesn't benefit either one of us. Good luck! 2 is definitely a challenge!
Ok, for my bitchfest - if I read one more thread that has a vague subject and the content is "OMG, I ate a piece of deli meat! What will happen to me? Will I turn purple and go bald???" (Sarcasm) I think I will scream. That is all.
I know it's not Monday but wtf husband? Why would you let the puppy (who's first night in the house was last night) into our bedroom where your wife and daughter are trying to sleep? Especially since you know daughter was up a lot last night. Ugh. I was up too early. At least there's story time at the library today.
My mother will not stop it with names. We do not know the sex of the baby yet. We told her we will not really think of names until we do. She calls me a few times a day with names. We have told her that XYZ are off our list no matter what. Like any "Chris" name, today was Christian. She said I was rude to say "no" with out thinking about it. Umm, it is a "Chris" name, so no.
@silvers626 Thank you! I think I'll try starting 10-15 minutes early. I also have no clue why I never thought to offer her choices... I know that's a common toddler technique and I've used it in other areas, but never thought to do it when we're cleaning up! I'll try that tonight
@elenabrent drunk dictator is the best description I've ever heard for a toddler.
My mother will not stop it with names. We do not know the sex of the baby yet. We told her we will not really think of names until we do. She calls me a few times a day with names. We have told her that XYZ are off our list no matter what. Like any "Chris" name, today was Christian. She said I was rude to say "no" with out thinking about it. Umm, it is a "Chris" name, so no.
Ugh my MIL has been doing this. More just like prodding me every time I see her about what names we are leaning towards etc. Last time she asked me was in public around people who didn't know I was pregnant, thanks. I told her we'd let her know but that I wasn't going to talk about it yet until my husband and I had narrowed it down. She just doesn't get it. This is a decision that I want my husband and I to make together, I don't want to have the input of every person who thinks they get a say in it.
@elenabrent I don't know... Just the exertion maybe? My vacuum isn't that heavy... even carried up the stairs. It must have had something to do with the cerclage. I'm also not supposed to carry groceries. At least this time I don't have a one year old that I'm not allowed to carry! It's the little things...
My mother will not stop it with names. We do not know the sex of the baby yet. We told her we will not really think of names until we do. She calls me a few times a day with names. We have told her that XYZ are off our list no matter what. Like any "Chris" name, today was Christian. She said I was rude to say "no" with out thinking about it. Umm, it is a "Chris" name, so no.
Ugh my MIL has been doing this. More just like prodding me every time I see her about what names we are leaning towards etc. Last time she asked me was in public around people who didn't know I was pregnant, thanks. I told her we'd let her know but that I wasn't going to talk about it yet until my husband and I had narrowed it down. She just doesn't get it. This is a decision that I want my husband and I to make together, I don't want to have the input of every person who thinks they get a say in it.
When we announced everyone wanted to know if we had a name picked out. We do in fact have both names solidified. We said yes and that it will remain a secret/surprise until I push this kid out of me... no one has suggested anything since.
@soberkfell thank you! I definitely do need some knob protectors! In the mean time, I've taken all of them off, and will stick em' back in when I need to cook. What a nightmare!
To make matters worse, my husband was almost too laid back about it, telling me I need to relax BC thankfully nothing happened. Relax?!? We could've been responsible for setting our building on fire! No big deal. (Shaking my head).
My mother will not stop it with names. We do not know the sex of the baby yet. We told her we will not really think of names until we do. She calls me a few times a day with names. We have told her that XYZ are off our list no matter what. Like any "Chris" name, today was Christian. She said I was rude to say "no" with out thinking about it. Umm, it is a "Chris" name, so no.
Ugh my MIL has been doing this. More just like prodding me every time I see her about what names we are leaning towards etc. Last time she asked me was in public around people who didn't know I was pregnant, thanks. I told her we'd let her know but that I wasn't going to talk about it yet until my husband and I had narrowed it down. She just doesn't get it. This is a decision that I want my husband and I to make together, I don't want to have the input of every person who thinks they get a say in it.
When we announced everyone wanted to know if we had a name picked out. We do in fact have both names solidified. We said yes and that it will remain a secret/surprise until I push this kid out of me... no one has suggested anything since.
We will start playing with names once we know the sex. If we like a name, we will do a few days test run. Like call baby that and say the name out loud and often. That really eliminated a lot of names with #2. My family knows that while I value their input, suggestions and opinions, dh and I will.make the final decision. Every one was very pleased with #2' 's name btw.
@DobbysSock the new magnet I picked up today after having ds run away from me 3 times grocery shopping with my mom the other day and had to bribe him to sit in the shopping cart
@DobbysSock the new magnet I picked up today after having ds run away from me 3 times grocery shopping with my mom the other day and had to bribe him to sit in the shopping cart
Hahah @afrazer521 so appropriate, although I'm totally guilty of negotiating with DD... It's all about survival
Re: Monday Bitchfest
Married: May 16th 2015
I'm sorry but the first sentence made me feel even bitchier. (Is that a word?) Sorry your dog is an ass and all but it didn't fix anyone else's problems. XD
Edited because fire is scary...still.
I hope your MS gets better soon!!
DD is mostly pretty easy going and well-behaved. Lately though I'm starting to see the signs of a 2 year old coming (January 30th). The worst part of my day is nearing her bedtime - DH runs her bath while DD and I clean up all her toys in the living room. She used to follow directions and enjoyed being helpful, now it consists of me repeatedly telling her to help, her yelling no or laughing at me, throwing toys across the room, mini time-outs, crying (her, not me, although sometimes I want to), running away, and on and on. Part of me wants to just send her for her bath and clean the living room by myself, but I feel like it's important for her to learn to help and take responsibility for her things. If she would even slowly pick up a few of the toys while I did the rest I would be fine with that (it's what she used to do - I'd direct her with a specific job she'd do slowly while I cleaned up around her), but now it's literally me holding her hand, putting toys in her hand and making her put it in a tub. Am I driving myself crazy for a totally pointless lesson at this stage of development?? Do I need to pick my battles and give up, and clean up myself, and then try to include her in cleanup again in a few months? Any tricks you found effective? I know she's capable of understanding because even just a month ago this was a normal part of our nightly routine.
Toddlers can be assholes some days. If she is having an off day I wouldn't fight her on it too much and just try again the next day.
Hugs lady, toddlers are awesome and evil
But you're also right that it might be an off couple of weeks. She's been eating everything in sight, and looks like she's getting an eye tooth, so she's likely going through a growth spurt and getting a tooth (or 2) which is probably making her slightly crazy.
I feel like half of the titles are just click bait.
@elenabrent drunk dictator is the best description I've ever heard for a toddler.
When we announced everyone wanted to know if we had a name picked out. We do in fact have both names solidified. We said yes and that it will remain a secret/surprise until I push this kid out of me... no one has suggested anything since.
To make matters worse, my husband was almost too laid back about it, telling me I need to relax BC thankfully nothing happened. Relax?!? We could've been responsible for setting our building on fire! No big deal. (Shaking my head).
We will start playing with names once we know the sex. If we like a name, we will do a few days test run. Like call baby that and say the name out loud and often. That really eliminated a lot of names with #2.
My family knows that while I value their input, suggestions and opinions, dh and I will.make the final decision.
Every one was very pleased with #2'
's name btw.