Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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Ellie is two weeks old today and a bit Jekyll and Hyde. She's easy in the day. She'll sleep anywhere so long as I feed her every couple of hours. But come the evening/night she becomes a banshee. Lots of screaming and squirming and will not be put down. Takes at least an hour to settle when we go to bed, we usually have at least one two hour feed/cry session in the middle of the night, and she only sleeps for 2.5 hours at most, so sleep is pretty 50/50 right now. I think it's colic, so I'm pretty resigned to it for the next couple of months. Who needs unbroken sleep anyway!?
Recovery is going well. I can move much easier at last and get in the shower. Still a bit sore and certainly not going anywhere, but it's not literally taking my breath away like it initially was. I cooked French toast for supper like a boss!3 -
Ellie is two weeks old today and a bit Jekyll and Hyde. She's easy in the day. She'll sleep anywhere so long as I feed her every couple of hours. But come the evening/night she becomes a banshee. Lots of screaming and squirming and will not be put down. Takes at least an hour to settle when we go to bed, we usually have at least one two hour feed/cry session in the middle of the night, and she only sleeps for 2.5 hours at most, so sleep is pretty 50/50 right now. I think it's colic, so I'm pretty resigned to it for the next couple of months. Who needs unbroken sleep anyway!?
Recovery is going well. I can move much easier at last and get in the shower. Still a bit sore and certainly not going anywhere, but it's not literally taking my breath away like it initially was. I cooked French toast for supper like a boss!
I like all of this except the colic.0 -
Ellie is two weeks old today and a bit Jekyll and Hyde. She's easy in the day. She'll sleep anywhere so long as I feed her every couple of hours. But come the evening/night she becomes a banshee. Lots of screaming and squirming and will not be put down. Takes at least an hour to settle when we go to bed, we usually have at least one two hour feed/cry session in the middle of the night, and she only sleeps for 2.5 hours at most, so sleep is pretty 50/50 right now. I think it's colic, so I'm pretty resigned to it for the next couple of months. Who needs unbroken sleep anyway!?
Recovery is going well. I can move much easier at last and get in the shower. Still a bit sore and certainly not going anywhere, but it's not literally taking my breath away like it initially was. I cooked French toast for supper like a boss!
Sounds like me until I was about 5 years old
I'm glad your recovery is going well though
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1600 calories and no purging again! Well, 1600 planned calories.
Because I’m going to drink 600 calories’ worth of alcohol.
Because that’s still cheaper than bulimia and work on your *kitten* in the order it’s killing you.
AND I sent all my emails today.
WOOP WOOP.4 -
@spamarie I can’t quote but wow, being a parent sounds exhausting. I promise not to complain about morning classes ever again
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SoulOfRusalka wrote: »@spamarie I can’t quote but wow, being a parent sounds exhausting. I promise not to complain about morning classes ever again go you!
It is exhausting. And Spam is doing an awesome job. (I probably have a kid your age and one older than you. It's worrying your parents that you're out of the country.)0 -
SoulOfRusalka wrote: »Had a super stressful day, worried about getting my French visa on time.
But 1400 calories and no purging. I think I might be a warlock.
I bought myself a stuffed dog and a candy bar for lunch because I have the emotional maturity of a really exhausted 6 year old.
I hope everyone else had a good day!
I sooooo remember getting my French visa. You just threw me back to being 20. When I'm off my phone I'll document my story. Thanks for making me feel 20 again.
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SoulOfRusalka wrote: »@spamarie I can’t quote but wow, being a parent sounds exhausting. I promise not to complain about morning classes ever again go you!
It's all about context. When I was a student I used to actively look out for lessons run by profs who hated 9am classes. No one wants to learn case declensions at 9am!
Nowadays if it gets to 8am, I'm all amazed at my epic lie-in. Although I'm not sure if counts as a lie-in if you're up at 2am and 5am for 1.5 hours. Currently doing my 2am shift. Rock and roll.1 -
SoulOfRusalka wrote: »@spamarie I can’t quote but wow, being a parent sounds exhausting. I promise not to complain about morning classes ever again go you!
It's all about context. When I was a student I used to actively look out for lessons run by profs who hated 9am classes. No one wants to learn case declensions at 9am!
Nowadays if it gets to 8am, I'm all amazed at my epic lie-in. Although I'm not sure if counts as a lie-in if you're up at 2am and 5am for 1.5 hours. Currently doing my 2am shift. Rock and roll.
From the tween, teen and adult kids side of night feedings, yes 8am is a lie in.
ETA: I have a terrible head cold, want nothing more than to sleep and am instead up waiting for the teen to get home. Driving seems less dangerous when I am doing it.0 -
My physical problem with Christmas coming earlier and earlier is that I am allergic to evergreens and poinsettias. (I have logical problems with seeing Christmas decorations before Halloween too. I can only concentrate on one holiday at a time.) So now that I have caught the cold my kids brought home from school, I cannot get rid of it because Christmas is everywhere. I am a whiny baby today and already over the decorations.1
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Scared I might have waited too long and actually *kitten* up my visa application.
I love my college, so everything will be okay if I go back there instead of spending the semester in France, but I’m disappointed in myself that I keep *kitten* up my life on purpose anytime it gets too good.
I’m thinking of making a bulimic bucket list to purge in all most wildly inappropriate places I can before I leave. Today featuring the largest and most amazing art museum in the world. Hmm, what’s the oldest thing I can destroy with my stomach acid? Probably the sphinxes.
(I jest. I am not going to purge behind the sphinxes.)0 -
You’re allowed to whine about something that annoying! Sounds awful. Allergies suck.MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »My physical problem with Christmas coming earlier and earlier is that I am allergic to evergreens and poinsettias. (I have logical problems with seeing Christmas decorations before Halloween too. I can only concentrate on one holiday at a time.) So now that I have caught the cold my kids brought home from school, I cannot get rid of it because Christmas is everywhere. I am a whiny baby today and already over the decorations.
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SoulOfRusalka wrote: »Scared I might have waited too long and actually *kitten* up my visa application.
I love my college, so everything will be okay if I go back there instead of spending the semester in France, but I’m disappointed in myself that I keep *kitten* up my life on purpose anytime it gets too good.
I’m thinking of making a bulimic bucket list to purge in all most wildly inappropriate places I can before I leave. Today featuring the largest and most amazing art museum in the world. Hmm, what’s the oldest thing I can destroy with my stomach acid? Probably the sphinxes.
(I jest. I am not going to purge behind the sphinxes.)
Probably a good idea, they would probably put you in jail for that.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »SoulOfRusalka wrote: »@spamarie I can’t quote but wow, being a parent sounds exhausting. I promise not to complain about morning classes ever again go you!
It's all about context. When I was a student I used to actively look out for lessons run by profs who hated 9am classes. No one wants to learn case declensions at 9am!
Nowadays if it gets to 8am, I'm all amazed at my epic lie-in. Although I'm not sure if counts as a lie-in if you're up at 2am and 5am for 1.5 hours. Currently doing my 2am shift. Rock and roll.
From the tween, teen and adult kids side of night feedings, yes 8am is a lie in.
ETA: I have a terrible head cold, want nothing more than to sleep and am instead up waiting for the teen to get home. Driving seems less dangerous when I am doing it.
8 am seems decadent to me too, I rarely can even lie in bed til 7 am.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »My physical problem with Christmas coming earlier and earlier is that I am allergic to evergreens and poinsettias. (I have logical problems with seeing Christmas decorations before Halloween too. I can only concentrate on one holiday at a time.) So now that I have caught the cold my kids brought home from school, I cannot get rid of it because Christmas is everywhere. I am a whiny baby today and already over the decorations.
So sorry you caught a cold to add to your allergies. It certainly sounds miserable.
Hope you feel better soon
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SoulOfRusalka wrote: »Scared I might have waited too long and actually *kitten* up my visa application.
I love my college, so everything will be okay if I go back there instead of spending the semester in France, but I’m disappointed in myself that I keep *kitten* up my life on purpose anytime it gets too good.
I’m thinking of making a bulimic bucket list to purge in all most wildly inappropriate places I can before I leave. Today featuring the largest and most amazing art museum in the world. Hmm, what’s the oldest thing I can destroy with my stomach acid? Probably the sphinxes.
(I jest. I am not going to purge behind the sphinxes.)
Cringes. I have never had bulimia but the times I have thrown up where wretched and I can’t imagine doing it on purpose.
You were doing so well, why get back on the merry-go-round?0 -
SoulOfRusalka wrote: »Scared I might have waited too long and actually *kitten* up my visa application.
I love my college, so everything will be okay if I go back there instead of spending the semester in France, but I’m disappointed in myself that I keep *kitten* up my life on purpose anytime it gets too good.
I’m thinking of making a bulimic bucket list to purge in all most wildly inappropriate places I can before I leave. Today featuring the largest and most amazing art museum in the world. Hmm, what’s the oldest thing I can destroy with my stomach acid? Probably the sphinxes.
(I jest. I am not going to purge behind the sphinxes.)
Cringes. I have never had bulimia but the times I have thrown up where wretched and I can’t imagine doing it on purpose.
You were doing so well, why get back on the merry-go-round?
I have had bulimia and purging gives you a false sense of control. I do hope Soul is jesting about the whole purging thing, but I totally understand where she is.0 -
The good thing about being sick (if there is a good thing) is that my grandmother was an excellent herbalist (her mother was a medicine woman) and my mom taught me her tricks. I have used them all today to make it through the Christmas parade because I am on the parade committee at work. I am not actually better, but I made it. If I do it all again tomorrow and the next day, I might beat this mess.3
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Because I’m an idiot and I love sufferingSoulOfRusalka wrote: »Scared I might have waited too long and actually *kitten* up my visa application.
I love my college, so everything will be okay if I go back there instead of spending the semester in France, but I’m disappointed in myself that I keep *kitten* up my life on purpose anytime it gets too good.
I’m thinking of making a bulimic bucket list to purge in all most wildly inappropriate places I can before I leave. Today featuring the largest and most amazing art museum in the world. Hmm, what’s the oldest thing I can destroy with my stomach acid? Probably the sphinxes.
(I jest. I am not going to purge behind the sphinxes.)
Cringes. I have never had bulimia but the times I have thrown up where wretched and I can’t imagine doing it on purpose.
You were doing so well, why get back on the merry-go-round?0 -
Lois got engaged!!!!6
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SoulOfRusalka wrote: »
Because I’m an idiot and I love sufferingSoulOfRusalka wrote: »Scared I might have waited too long and actually *kitten* up my visa application.
I love my college, so everything will be okay if I go back there instead of spending the semester in France, but I’m disappointed in myself that I keep *kitten* up my life on purpose anytime it gets too good.
I’m thinking of making a bulimic bucket list to purge in all most wildly inappropriate places I can before I leave. Today featuring the largest and most amazing art museum in the world. Hmm, what’s the oldest thing I can destroy with my stomach acid? Probably the sphinxes.
(I jest. I am not going to purge behind the sphinxes.)
Cringes. I have never had bulimia but the times I have thrown up where wretched and I can’t imagine doing it on purpose.
You were doing so well, why get back on the merry-go-round?
I disagree. You are not an idiot, I doubt you could get there if you tried.
We all have ineffective ways of coping, thats why we are here.
Is there a better habit that can help you with coping instead of purging? One that you can go to if you find the urge to purge?0 -
SoulOfRusalka wrote: »
Because I’m an idiot and I love sufferingSoulOfRusalka wrote: »Scared I might have waited too long and actually *kitten* up my visa application.
I love my college, so everything will be okay if I go back there instead of spending the semester in France, but I’m disappointed in myself that I keep *kitten* up my life on purpose anytime it gets too good.
I’m thinking of making a bulimic bucket list to purge in all most wildly inappropriate places I can before I leave. Today featuring the largest and most amazing art museum in the world. Hmm, what’s the oldest thing I can destroy with my stomach acid? Probably the sphinxes.
(I jest. I am not going to purge behind the sphinxes.)
Cringes. I have never had bulimia but the times I have thrown up where wretched and I can’t imagine doing it on purpose.
You were doing so well, why get back on the merry-go-round?
I disagree. You are not an idiot, I doubt you could get there if you tried.
We all have ineffective ways of coping, thats why we are here.
Is there a better habit that can help you with coping instead of purging? One that you can go to if you find the urge to purge?
I agree with this. You are not an idiot.1 -
Decided to give up trying for the visa. ED is out of control, I might as well be on my own campus where I can check in with the health center that I’m not dying and have more control over my life.2
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »My physical problem with Christmas coming earlier and earlier is that I am allergic to evergreens and poinsettias. (I have logical problems with seeing Christmas decorations before Halloween too. I can only concentrate on one holiday at a time.) So now that I have caught the cold my kids brought home from school, I cannot get rid of it because Christmas is everywhere. I am a whiny baby today and already over the decorations.
But do you like my office door, Mel?!?
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SoulOfRusalka wrote: »Decided to give up trying for the visa. ED is out of control, I might as well be on my own campus where I can check in with the health center that I’m not dying and have more control over my life.
This is not a bad idea.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »My physical problem with Christmas coming earlier and earlier is that I am allergic to evergreens and poinsettias. (I have logical problems with seeing Christmas decorations before Halloween too. I can only concentrate on one holiday at a time.) So now that I have caught the cold my kids brought home from school, I cannot get rid of it because Christmas is everywhere. I am a whiny baby today and already over the decorations.
But do you like my office door, Mel?!?
Suits my mood and possibly your profession. Are those raccoons or cats in masks? They made me think of the Ives whichever.0 -
I think it's grumpy cat Mel. Very suitable for a Scrooge!0
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quiksylver296 wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »My physical problem with Christmas coming earlier and earlier is that I am allergic to evergreens and poinsettias. (I have logical problems with seeing Christmas decorations before Halloween too. I can only concentrate on one holiday at a time.) So now that I have caught the cold my kids brought home from school, I cannot get rid of it because Christmas is everywhere. I am a whiny baby today and already over the decorations.
But do you like my office door, Mel?!?
I think we could be related. 1 -
SoulOfRusalka wrote: »Decided to give up trying for the visa. ED is out of control, I might as well be on my own campus where I can check in with the health center that I’m not dying and have more control over my life.
Sorry you are not going for it, but I think I agree with Mel that it's not a bad idea. You don't want to uproot and go through everything all over again. Are you going home for Christmas?0
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