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Post by babystandish on Jul 18, 2017 15:32:51 GMT
babystandish I've been complaining about this so much lately. Even the mornings are getting too sticky hot for walks 😢 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah I've been running at 6am to try and "beat the heat" and it's so freaking humid. Over it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by gimmesugar on Jul 18, 2017 15:33:51 GMT
sleepymonkey I have one and really like it. At the very least, you won't be running a hot oven in hot weather. The cook times are short, BUT it does take time for the IP to get up to pressure...so that can add 10-15 minutes. I also like that I can sear, sauté, and cook in the IP, which means less to clean. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by sleepymonkey on Jul 18, 2017 16:49:09 GMT
sleepymonkey I have one and really like it. At the very least, you won't be running a hot oven in hot weather. The cook times are short, BUT it does take time for the IP to get up to pressure...so that can add 10-15 minutes. I also like that I can sear, sauté, and cook in the IP, which means less to clean. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good to know. My crappy oven takes 10-15 minutes to heat up so I'm used to waiting! |
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Post by chknma on Jul 18, 2017 19:15:10 GMT
sleepymonkey I have one and really like it. At the very least, you won't be running a hot oven in hot weather. The cook times are short, BUT it does take time for the IP to get up to pressure...so that can add 10-15 minutes. I also like that I can sear, sauté, and cook in the IP, which means less to clean. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good to know. My crappy oven takes 10-15 minutes to heat up so I'm used to waiting! I got one for Christmas and really like it...I've done a couple of recipes and use it all the time for rice and steamed "hard boiled" eggs |
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Post by chknma on Jul 18, 2017 19:17:14 GMT
DD1 had her 6 yr checkup this morning....she's just happy she doesn't need anything except for the flu vaccine for a while ;-)
Then we met some friends for a visit to their community pool....and then are heading to the carnival tonight...I need a mommy nap!
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Post by lastkiss on Jul 18, 2017 20:37:03 GMT
Apparently I shouldn't have mentioned how the boys slept on Sunday. They were up every 3-4 hours through the night and haven't slept more than 30 min all day.
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Post by river on Jul 18, 2017 20:44:22 GMT
Apparently I shouldn't have mentioned how the boys slept on Sunday. They were up every 3-4 hours through the night and haven't slept more than 30 min all day. We're living parallel lives. I had an hour of free time - not full on sleep, but not screaming earlier today. They finally went down for real about 45 minutes ago, so I'm curious if they'll cycle through or be awake just in time for dad to get home. |
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Post by river on Jul 18, 2017 20:51:55 GMT
WWM17D? My MIL is itching to watch the twins and give us a night out - not bad, right? She cares for her dad, who is in his 90's and needs assistance with all of his daily living activities - feeding, bathing, bathroom, etc. It's like she has a more sentient 170 pound baby. She likes to hold the babies when she visits, but during the last visit mentioned that when my husband was two weeks old, she left him with her mother for a week because she couldn't handle the crying. Sure it's almost 40 years later and she's more patient, but I'm not off base in being concerned, right? She would never do anything to hurt them - that's not my issue. She's visited them three times total, and never for more than a few hours. If we time it right, she'd likely have nothing to actively do other than be in the house, but I'm worried that they'd have an off night. My main issue is that she would likely call them whiny or something which would piss me off, cause us to have words, and create hostility. And on top of the kids, I have two high maintenance dogs (back injury and IBD).
Do I stop overthinking and just let her do it so we can have a night out? She's an hour and a half away, so it's a production to get down there.
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Post by gimmesugar on Jul 18, 2017 21:25:33 GMT
river As a FTM, I'm probably more cautious, but I think she's asking a lot of herself to watch both babies when they're still in the relatively unpredictable newborn stage. How is she when she visits? Does she hold them even when they're fussy, or does she immediately hand them off? Even as the mother of a newborn, I would probably question my own capabilities with babysitting twins, especially in the evening. When do they typically go to sleep for the night? If it's early enough, perhaps she could just be there while they're sleeping and you can go out. Otherwise, if she insists, I would probably start with just one baby and have someone else watch the other...or have a second person there to help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by txcatlady on Jul 18, 2017 21:43:25 GMT
I go back to work tomorrow... I'm not ready but DH is a SAHD now so that's helping some. My boss is on vacation too so it should be an easy couple of days getting back in a routine. Hoping DS sleeps good tonight!
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Post by txcatlady on Jul 18, 2017 21:45:42 GMT
river I agree with gimmesugar. How does she do with them when she visits? My mil is doing the same but DH and I don't trust her to watch DS alone yet... but my dad and stepmom handle him much better so I'd have them babysit before mil does. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by river on Jul 19, 2017 0:08:36 GMT
She's okay. She's doesn't do an immediate hand off, but my husband and I are always around when she's there, as is my FIL. So it's 4 on 2.
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Post by gimmesugar on Jul 19, 2017 1:16:34 GMT
She's okay. She's doesn't do an immediate hand off, but my husband and I are always around when she's there, as is my FIL. So it's 4 on 2. I would say go with your gut. They are your babies, so if it doesn't feel right, don't feel guilty. You want to be able to enjoy yourself when you go out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by lastkiss on Jul 19, 2017 1:54:23 GMT
She's okay. She's doesn't do an immediate hand off, but my husband and I are always around when she's there, as is my FIL. So it's 4 on 2. I would say go with your gut. They are your babies, so if it doesn't feel right, don't feel guilty. You want to be able to enjoy yourself when you go out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I agree. Just because she's pushing doesn't mean you need to do it now. Personally, as much as I'd like a night out with DH I'm not ready to leave the twins with anyone for an extended period. Once they're more predictable, I'll jump at the chance because I'll be relaxed enough to actually enjoy the night. |
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Post by pinkmickey24 on Jul 19, 2017 1:58:57 GMT
txcatlady I hope your first day back to work passes quickly. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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