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Topic: Vent
Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Subject: Vent
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:47pm
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So I've had the worst day I've had in a long time.
By a lot of standards it's nothing. Especially compared to some of you lovely ladies recently. It started off OK. (Well, as OK as a day can be after being woken every half hour thanks to DH with his cough - poor chap). Hannah was happy and smiley between waking at 8:30 (see, GREAT start to the day - awesome sleep in!!) and 10 when I put her down for her nap. A switch went off! She turned so feral. I actually found myself yelling at her at one point to "shut up a minute and let Mummy clear her head!" 
She finally went down, after an hour of rocking and reassurance. Only to wake 20 mins later. She seemed a bit chirpier, so I offered her the boob. Nope. No way. HELL NO! But it had been 3 hours since her last feed, so I expressed and gave her the bottle - which she guzzled. So I know she isn't sick at this point. I put her down for another nap. This time I got 45 mins out of her. Then she continued to be a right royal PITA for the rest of the day. Then DH comes home and shes all smiles 
So she had her 5:30 feed without a hitch and went to sleep at 6. The cat decided it would be awesome to stand under her basinette and yowl. And yowl. And yowl. So just as I thought my day was on the up she's now awake again and grizzling like she's been neglected. *tears hair out* Thank goodness for DH. Despite his sore throat and fluey symptoms, he's taking care of her while I quietly go insane 
Please, oh PLEASE let tomorrow be better. Thanks for reading, if you still are. Rant over! ------------- 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:52pm
Oh no, poor you. You must be exhausted!! Is Hannah teething? -------------  
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:57pm
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bummer...
eden had a growth spurt recently and boy that was hard, especially when you are not used to them being so tricky... so sympathy and hugs... she'll be fine again tomorrow... oh and love the new name by the way! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 7:04pm
Thanks 
I don't think she's teething. I had a nosey in her mouth and her gums still feel quite soft. She's asleep now, so I'll leave her, rather than waking her for her 7:30 feed. I think she was just overtired from the broken sleep last night. -------------
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 7:08pm
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Tomorrow WILL be better! That was my mantra when the evil gremlins were tiny and screamed all the time.
Big hugs! And I love the new name too! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 7:09pm
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Thanks ladies
I you all!
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 7:32pm
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I that pic of Hannah on your ticker! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: scarecrowfarm
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 7:41pm
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Do you have a Bengal or an Asian breed of cat. That's the sort of thing our Bengal would do and when he wakes Lucy, I could just about give him away.
I hate days like that. ------------- Robyn www.scarecrowfarm.co.nz |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 7:57pm
You poor thing  I hope she sleeps well tonight and has a better day tomorrow. Our cat does that too sometimes and it's always after you've had a bad day and finally got bub to sleep.-------------  
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 8:06pm
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Oh dear Big hugs Here's hoping things look up tomorrow ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 8:07pm
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Robyn, AFAIK she's just a black moggy. We got her from the SPCA but I think she has "something" in her because she's VERY loud and vocal.
And I know what you mean - I would be happy to give her away in the heat of the moment, but as soon as things are better I just scoop her up for a cuddle and feel so bad! You can't win!! Thanks Emma, it's my favourite photo right now
Thanks Amber and Liz
DH is taking a sick day tomorrow. I think partly because he's feeling grotty but mainly to give me a helping hand and a bit of a break. I have so many errands to run. I just couldn't get to them today. So hopefully he'll be happy enough to look after Hannah for an hour or so while I go out and do them!! -------------
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 8:30pm
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Oh poor you having a bad day! I loathe bad grizzly baby days. Sort of had one myself, after Jett had a pretty rotton night, but I do think he's teething.
Hope Hannah sleeps well tonight (and Dh doesn't cough too much and keeps you awake), and tomorrow will be a better day!!! (expecially since Dh will be home to help - YAY!!) ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 8:31pm
Oh and I'm glad I opened this thread, as I had no idea you'd changed your name, and thought we had a new "addicted" mumma! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 8:55pm
No no...it's just me 
heheh thanks
I hope Jett's teeth don't cause too much more upset - for you and him! -------------
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 9:29pm
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Here's hoping you all get well rested tonight! |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 9:35pm
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Oooo lightbulb moment ..
Us Auckland Mummies could do a group recording singing these are a few of my favourite things .. then when you have a "grey" day, you could play it and crack up laughing
Just remember .. tommorrow WILL be better. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 9:36pm
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and if tomorrow isnt the next day will....................and if that day isnt the next will be.....and if..... |
Maya wrote:Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 9:49pm
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*clears voice*
Smiles from your bubba and warm bathtime snuggles Squeals from the wee one and big hubby cuddles Random ohbaby friends who always sing These are a few of my favourite thiiiiings When the baby cries When the husband coughs When I'm feeling saaaaad I simply remember my favourite things And then I don't feeeeeeeeeel Soooooo baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 9:52pm
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..the sun will come out tommorrow
bet your bottom dollar that tommorow ... the'll be sun  ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 8:26am
Liz, that's gorgeous!! Made me teary
Thanks for the songs, ladies!
nzpiper, LOL!! Well, DH slept in the spare room so I could starfish! ahhhh Hannah woke at about 1:30 so I popped her in bed with me for a few minutes until she fell asleep again. Put her back in her basinette and she woke again at 6am!! AWESOME! Thanks for giving me love yesterday! If today is crap - I've had enough sleep to cope with it! (Hannah's currently squealing with joy in her jolly jumper - one sock on, one kicked off!). And DH is home, too. SO YAY! -------------
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 9:08am
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Oh Mamapickle I hope you have a great day!! Hope the sun is shining where you are and you ca get away and do some jobs and chill for a while!! Take yourself out for a nice coffee or something!! I love the new name - way more fun!!! ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 9:40am
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hehe thanks
The sun is in full shine mode 
I'm off to town to do some things - if she wake sup from her nap! Talk about a different baby!! -------------
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