well I did it....(sorry longish)

[Vickie]

I left Hannah in someone's care this afternoon for an hour and it went okay. Today is our errand running day for the month and I wanted to order Stan's birthday cake (that MIL is going to bring for us) and give her our taxes so they can get done. Anyways we rented a car anyways to do our shopping and decided to go to her place (she lives 30 minutes or so away by car) and meet for lunch. We figured that since we were there she could watch Hannah while we ran to Wal-mart. Apparently Hannah did well until the end (after she woke up from a nap and Stan and I weren't there) when she screamed and screamed We had called to check in on her about 10 minutes after that started (had just finished with Wal-mart) and Stan dropped me off to go to one other store where diapers were on sale.

All in all I can say it was nice to have someone watch her, though I don't think it's something I'll do often.

On another note MIL irritated me because she was questioning Hannah's eating during lunch and than proceeded many times to tell me that Hannah's milk in take is to low. I KNOW Hannah's not getting as much milk as she should because of the teething. I've stressed over it, cried over it, and fought with Stan over it. I can't do anything about it though and have tried everything. So every day we just take it as it comes and let her dictate her milk intake. It's not that we don't try throughout the day to get her to drink it, we do, but some days it works better than others

 

[brownhairedmom]

Aw don't worry about your MIL Vickie, we all know MILs are so interfering. Hannah is so well taken care of and loved and you're monitoring her. You're not starving her! You're doing everything you can and just let your MILs advice go in one ear and out the other!

 

[Vickie]

Thanks I actually did okay with her advice up until the milk and she just hit a sore point with me....been really stressed about her milk intake. But your right Rae I do take good care of her and she's well loved and that's what matters most

 

[ryder]

I think every MIL is annoying, try not to take it too seriously. Every time we go to my MILs house she is questioning Jasmines flat spot (which seriously, most people wouldnt even notice, thats how minute it is!!!)..... I just nod and say whateva!!!

Although maybe sending Hannah to her place once in awhile wouldn't be such a bad thing? She would likely suprise you and be alright.

 

[Vickie]

no I agree, I think it's great that she was able to watch Hannah today (though I did miss her towards the end it was soooooooo nice to run errands without her in tow). But we don't have a car often and I'm not ready to take Hannah on the Go bus

Did email MIL thanking her though and told her that if she ever wants to come here and babysit I'm all for it

 

[Alexas Mommy]

at MIL they always have something to say, If God rewarded you an award for the most perfect mom she would STILL have something to say. Good job leaving her alone for an hour! I don't like to leave Alexa with other people often either-I feel like I am missing a part of me when I am not with her...

 

[ryder]

I really miss Jasmine too... But I almost feel obliged to let others watch her, because I know she will only be 11 months when I go back to work and that is one of the hardest times for a baby to have to get used to being away from mom... I wish I didnt have to work!!

 

[Vickie]

I really miss Jasmine too... But I almost feel obliged to let others watch her, because I know she will only be 11 months when I go back to work and that is one of the hardest times for a baby to have to get used to being away from mom... I wish I didnt have to work!!

I'm lucky there I don't have to go back to work. It was hard to leave Hannah, and I think it will be in the future too....but I think it's also good for her. She needs to get used to other people being around and she need to know that even if mommy and daddy leave her for a while we will return (if that makes sense)

I also felt like a part of me was missing, an important part that was supposed to be there And I was so happy to see her again and after she calmed down she was happy to see me too which was nice

 

[ryder]

Lucky you! I wish I didnt have to go back, but Tom doesnt make enough and my job is more secure then his at the moment... Sooo... I gotta go back. Luckily it is only 3 days a week. I think abuot it all the time, im sooo not looking forward to it.

This is a shitty time with the economy... I was kind of hoping i'd get enough horses to train to not have to go back, but no one wants to spend any money on training right now... I have a few for this spring/summer and Jasmine can come, but its not enough to take the place of the hospital though

 

[Vickie]

I majored in early American history Doesn't do me much good here I'm afraid. The economy is awful and I have absolutely no desire to go back to temping/doing receptionist work. It probably wouldn't even cover the costs of childcare

 

[missjess]

MIL's... They always have to say something negative don't they? Like they think we can't take care of a child because it's our first one and we're young. They think they have experience and know everything...

Don't worry about Hannah's milk intake hun, she will be just fine. Josh went through this and I was so worried for nothing.

 

[nikky0907]

MILs are death
Don't stress over her milk intake, Lola had a really low one since the first day and I've worried so much over it, the doctor never missed an opportunity to tell me that. However I also now let her dictate, she's healthy, happy and gaining weight.

Glad she took well to being away (for most part ) from you guys! I know how you feel, I'm so worried Lola will do terrible when it's time to go to nursery in July She's in a clingy stage and just with me 24/7...

 

[princess_bump]

you're doing wonderfully with hannah vickie! you're a fab mum darling!

bloody mil glad it went well, on the whole though x

 

[Ema]

It is good to get away even for 5 mins to yourself.

Also dont worry about the milk intact, jacob is down to 14oz of milk a day (thats it!) he takes 3 x 3oz bottles and one 5oz before bed and thats it! HV goes on and on about it but he's healthy so no need to worry XxxX

 

[Vickie]

It is good to get away even for 5 mins to yourself.

Also dont worry about the milk intact, jacob is down to 14oz of milk a day (thats it!) he takes 3 x 3oz bottles and one 5oz before bed and thats it! HV goes on and on about it but he's healthy so no need to worry XxxX

Hannah's always been a low milk drinker (unless going through a growth spurt) and teething hasn't helped at all On a good day I manage to get the 16 ounces down her they say I should, on other days as low as 10. I do try throughout the day but if she won't take it she just won't take it and I've got to stop worrying about it because she is healthy and she is gaining weight and developing well so that's what really matters

 

[leeanne]

It's great that you got an hour out! It's nice to have that time to do errands without having to tow babies and children around.

 

[brownhairedmom]

Vickie I think there's always something to worry about. You worry cause she's not drinking enough, I worry that Renah's being a little pig

At the end of the day as long as our babies are healthy I think we need to relax and just go with their flow. They know what they need!

 

[Vickie]

that's why I love this place Always someone to be there to make you feel better and let you know you are doing a good job even when others question you

 

[AC81]

well done on leaving her - we all know how hard it is. I hate leaving Erin - god I miss her when she even has a nap!

 

[Ema]

It is good to get away even for 5 mins to yourself.

Also dont worry about the milk intact, jacob is down to 14oz of milk a day (thats it!) he takes 3 x 3oz bottles and one 5oz before bed and thats it! HV goes on and on about it but he's healthy so no need to worry XxxX

Hannah's always been a low milk drinker (unless going through a growth spurt) and teething hasn't helped at all On a good day I manage to get the 16 ounces down her they say I should, on other days as low as 10. I do try throughout the day but if she won't take it she just won't take it and I've got to stop worrying about it because she is healthy and she is gaining weight and developing well so that's what really matters

I know what you mean. Jacob Clamps his lips and archs his back if i come near him with a bottle or sippy cup! But like you say she is healthy and happy thats all that matters XxX