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Mommy Talk
December 2007
Thursday December 27, 2007
Posted by: eyoung at 1:58PM CST on December 27, 2007
Santa was very good to my daughters. He must determine his "Naughty" and "Nice" lists with information gathered over the past 12 months, and not just the past three weeks. Otherwise, my cranky kids would have gotten lumps of coal in their stockings instead of all the gifts under the tree. Oh, the whining, the complaining, the pouting, the bickering. Groaning at every new responsibility — whether it was wrapping gifts for relatives or cleaning up for company. Snapping at strangers because they cut in line. Grumbling when stores closed too early, when traffic moved too slow, or when inventory was obviously insufficient for demand … I mean, why advertise a sale if you don’t have enough in stock??? OK, yes. Those last examples of bad behavior — all the examples, actually? That was all me. For the last few weeks, I’ve been annoyed at my children’s new rebellion. “What on earth is the matter with you guys?” I felt like yelling at my 5- and 3-year-olds. “Don’t you WANT Santa to bring you any presents??” What I forgot was that the holidays take their toll on everybody; children are no exception. Friday December 21, 2007
Posted by: FRH at 8:47AM CST on December 21, 2007
Ok, I have noticed something...our infant carrier does not fit into most carts in the stores! I thought it was supposed to click in and be secure, but I quickly figured out that it doesn't click in most places and then even when it seems it clicked it isn't very secure. We were at K-Mart one day and my husband, always the engineer, was studying the cart and the carrier and came to the conclusion that there was no way it was possible for it to click in securely. Another day at Target we were attempting to get it into the cart and another couple with a baby came in. They promptly grabbed two carts and put the entire carrier into one cart (where your shopping items would normally go) and apparently the other cart was for their shopping. At Wal-Mart one day the cart attendant was saying she's seen carriers fall right off the carts! Ok, so I no longer attempt to put the carrier into carts, but i am just wondering what the deal is with this and if anyone else has noticed it? How do you get your shopping done if you can't put the carrier into the designated place in the cart? Wednesday December 12, 2007
Posted by: eyoung at 10:27AM CST on December 12, 2007
Santa’s a little stumped about what to get my children for Christmas this year. My 5-year-old has a pretty detailed wish list, but her dreams are based in a mythical world where a laptop computer and a hot tub are suitable gifts for children. And every time I ask my 3-year-old what she wants Santa to bring, she just looks around the room to find a toy she already has and puts "new" in front of it. ("I know, I know! A NEW singing Gabriella doll!" "Oooh, a NEW ‘Bambi’ video!" "I want a NEW puzzle that’s just like this one!") I usually don’t have a problem finding gifts my daughters will like. But this year, my husband and I are having a tough time passing on their wish lists to relatives. We just keep wandering down the toy aisles, paging through the catalogs, searching through the Sunday inserts. Our daughters either already have it, have something like it, would never really play with it, or it involves an air pump and adding on to the house.(We’ve also got an informal ban on fashion dolls that are dressed like little plastic prostitutes, which eliminates close to half of what’s on the shelves.) I certainly hope Santa's having better luck than we are. What do your kids want for Christmas this year? What toys have become favorites in your home? Oh, and if you're stumped like we are, how about this: FAO Schwarz offers a doll house custom-made to match your own home, right down to the fabric on the living room sofa. It starts at $10,000. See it here. - Elizabeth Monday December 10, 2007
Posted by: eyoung at 2:11PM CST on December 10, 2007
So we’re standing in the middle of Crate & Barrel Saturday afternoon, and my 3-1/2-year-old is getting an impromptu dental exam by our fabulous hygienist. We bumped into her near home textiles and I couldn’t stop myself. I started so strong — "Hi! How are you? Great to see you! Oh, is this your little one?" — but then I did something reprehensible. I peppered her with work-related questions, which is bad enough under normal circumstances but becomes unforgivable when both parties are at Mayfair on a crowded Saturday trying to do some Christmas shopping in spite of their tired, cranky children. I just couldn’t help it. "I think she might have a cavity," I fretted, motioning to my daughter (who was by then trying to hide in our package-laden double-stroller). "Would I be able to see it on her tooth? What would it look like? Do I need to bring her in right away?" And our hygienist — who is just so nice, and so helpful, and has been absolutely wonderful with our children — offered to take a quick look right then and there. ... (more)Friday December 7, 2007
Posted by: spogemmo at 10:57AM CST on December 7, 2007
Well I am not a mommy yet, but I am hoping all the mommys out there can give me some nice words of encouragement to make it through this pregnancy! I am almost 15 weeks and have had quite an experience being pregnant so far. I began feeling sick and was experiencing panic-like symptoms which ended me up in the doctors office for a check up. They had found my blood pressure was 152/82- being a smaller woman, 5'4 about 122 lbs at 23, there was no way my blood pressure should have been that high, and an abnormal EKG on top of that. I also had been diagnosed with a sinus infection which I could not seem to get over! I was prescribed Z-pac and started the meds. They had also prescribed toporal for the blood pressure (over the phone) which I did not want to take until I had talked to primary about side effects..etc. Z-pac started to make me very ill and I could not manage to eat or drink without it going right through me! I had called the doc with my problems and she advised me that the Z-pac would need to be taken fully to resolve the infection. Later that week when I had finally taken my last of the medication, I was relieved. However, my problems were not over! The sinus infection was still lingering and I was feeling worse than ever. I had randomly suggested to my boyfriend to pick up a pregnancy test just to be sure. He assured I wasn't pregnant and I too thought the same. Well wouldn't you know- it came out positive! As well as the second and third test lol. Atleast this was the reason for some of my symptoms! I returned to the doctor to let her know I found out why I had been so sick! Now, at this point I was frustrated because she had to put me on Augmenten- a safe antibiotic for pregnant women. Those made me sick as well and the 10 tens were pure hell! Two days after I finished the last dose I was overwhelmed with joy! I was also just finishing up my first trimester so I was hoping the pesky morning, afternoon, and night sickness would start to subside (now let me explain- my "sickness" wasn't actually throwing up- I always felt like I was in that stage right before you do.. the watery mouth, sweating, nauseous feeling...it was HORRIBLE). Well I wake up the next morning ready to go to work! I jump in the shower and as I am washing my hair everything starts to go black- next thing I know I am on the floor outside the shower with my boyfriend picking me up! We had to the ER where I am told I had a possible nose fracture, my bottom teeth had gone through my lip so that had to be fixed and my teeth were displaced. After spending the day in the ER getting every test in the book, getting stitches in my lip, and icing my face I headed home. Its been about 2 weeks and my stitches are out, my face is healed but my front tooth is dying. The displacement had killed off the nerves and I found out yesterday I will be having a root canal done on the 20th. On top of everything I work full time, and go to school full time. I have missed so much school and work- The only good thing about everything is the baby is healthy and my boyfriend and family are amazing!! I know eventhough I have had some bad luck I am extremely aware that things could be much much worse, but have any of you during pregnancy felt like someone or something out there was out to get you?! I feel cursed! It is just one thing after another. I hope 2008 brings better luck to my household. I am only 15 weeks, not even half way there.. this worries me of what is ahead! I hear things get better, I sure hope so. The only thing keeping me going is knowing at the end of this we will have a beautiful little one :) Holidays, vacations, where do your kids go?
Posted by: mlaehr at 9:15AM CST on December 7, 2007
Over Christmas vacation my regular babysitter will be in Venezula. My oldest is off from school from Dec. 21 until Jan. 7. This means that for the first time in 10 years I'll be taking the week between Christmas and New Year's off. No problem. However, the next week the babysitter is still gone and there is still no school. My husband and I both have somewhat flexible schedules, so we'll be able to work around it for the four days. But I know we are fortunate that way. If you're not a SAHM, what do you do with school age children during Christmas, Easter and summer breaks? Does Unified have any programs during these times? -Marci Wednesday December 5, 2007
Posted by: FRH at 6:23PM CST on December 5, 2007
So I guess I'm just in a blogging mood today! Thank you moms for "listening" to my on-line rantings! I have come to realize something interesting...As a very new mom I definitely appreciate advice...from other moms! I don't appreciate advice so much from know-it-all people who have no kids! And the funny things is-that's who I mostly get (unwanted) advice from! I think other moms (aside from my mother-in-law) don't offer advice so much unless you ask for it b/c they understand how it feels to be told how to do things with your child. It's really not appreciated! If I want someone's opinion I will ask for it! I realized, though, that before I was a mom myself I was that way...now, I wouldn't say things out loud, but I would think things to myself like, "Jeez, they should really do something with their child!" or, "I would never allow my child to act like that in public." Although my child is only five weeks old I have quickly realized how I don't have control over everything...like, when she cries or decides to be fussy while we are out. I realize that although organic everything is the thing now-a-days, we just go through way too many onesies, pajamas, and sheets in a day to possibly be able to afford to have everything organic. I used to think that moms who "let themselves go" were just awful, and guess what? It is 6:15 pm and I have yet to hop in the shower! Me, the (former) image queen, haven't had my eyebrows waxed in a month and a half! Oh, and I'd like to say a few words about breastfeeding...I was 250% set on breastfeeding...Well, until I ended up being in labor for 28 hours and then almost dying after I hemmorhaged (spelling?) following my emergency C-section. Between that, the blood transfusion, the dehydration, and the million other issues I had throughout the whole ordeal (not to mention almost two weeks in the hospital!)I just physically was not up for breastfeeding. So, my "poor, deprived" child gets formula and according to most is destined to not be very smart, be fat, and have a ton of other problems. I wonder how I turned out ok...my Mom died when I was six weeks old so I obviously wasn't breastfed. I usually don't say that to people, though it is tempting. When I tell people I am formula feeding (and people always ask...even people I don't know that well!) I just smile and nod through the "breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your child speech" and think to myself that they obviously did not go through what I went through! I ask myself why people think it is their business whether you are formula feeding or breastfeeding? Please share your thoughts! One more hot topic...to vaccinate, or not to vaccinate...thoughts? New (EXHAUSTED) Mom Seeking Advice!!!
Posted by: FRH at 6:05PM CST on December 5, 2007
Ok, so here's the deal! My daughter is five weeks old today and I have reached the point of, "I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE!!!". I mean, of course I can "take more" because I have no choice, but I'm hoping some of you experienced mothers out there have some advice! My child does not sleep! Some people complain that their babies have their days and nights mixed up...that seemed to be the problem at first, but now it's just that she NEVER sleeps! Well, she sleeps, but not longer than 2 hours, MAYBE 3 hours at a time! And the 3 hours at a time has only happened once or twice! She sleeps a half hour here, an hour there, etc...She eats plenty at a time so her tummy is nice and full...she's just up! I have a couple of friends who delivered within days of me and they complain about their babies getting up 2 or 3 times every night...I want to laugh b/c my child never went to bed! Last night I FINALLY got her down at around 2:30 am and then she was up again around 5 am! I then got a two hour nap in at around 8 am when she finally went down again. This may not seem bad to some, but this is what it has been like for five weeks straight! My husband has a crazy schedule (civilian job, school, part-time job, and military) so therefore I am basically the sole care-taker of our baby and I never get a break!...I totally admire all single moms out there-I have no idea how you do it! There must be a happy medium! I mean, you've got my mother-in-law (who seriously challenges my patience, especially now that I am extremely sleep-deprived and sick to top it off!) who thinks there is something seriously wrong b/c my five week old child is not on a schedule yet...Then there's my Mom (fly by night, no structure) who insists this is just normal and could go on for another eight months...I am hoping there is an end in sight and I truly hope it is not eight months away! I'm not expecting my daughter to be on a schedule yet, I just wish that she would sleep four, maybe even five hours at night once in awhile! Now I know this won't last forever (that's what I'm told anyway!) and I'm sure a few months from now I will look back on this time and wonder what the big deal was, but for now while I'm dealing with it I am in serious need of some survival tips and some advice on how I can encourage her to sleep! |
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