These are a few of my favorite things...
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Title: These are a few of my favorite things...
Right now, I am so grateful for:
My simple wishes hands free bra for pumping. It makes pumping so much easier, because I stop paying attention and begging mentally for milk to start appearing. And, my back hurts less. Mental and physical win.
The Snugabunny Swing. After many sleepless nights, and no longer trusting myself to hold G due to exhaustion, I ordered it on Amazon, and last night he totally calmed down in it and I could relax.
Breast milk. Screw Lansinoh or whatever it's called. Nothing is healing my nips like breast milk is with air drying.
Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. A pregnancy craving I couldn't succumb to because of my diabetes, that is now my go to 'snack' for pumping sessions.
GMD Workhorse cloth diapers. Haven't failed me yet! (Knock on wood.)
Amazon.com and my Amazon Mom membership. Nothing like knocking out your shopping list of **I need it right now** necessities while pumping at 2am.
The cheap nursing tanks I bought at Walmart - my most hated store. So much better than the pricier ones from Target and A Pea in a Pod. Ordering more, and plan to live in them this summer.
Motrin and Stool Softeners. LOL. Enough said.
My Husband. (Ok, he's not a thing.) I love that man! He's out to sea, and he did everything possible to make the first 10 days easier on me before he had to go.
And of course, Baby G. I can't imagine life without him already!.
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Re: These are a few of my favorite things...
The Mamaroo baby seat. Never would have considered registering for it... we bought it out of desperation when we went to buy a swing. It was fancier than we needed but had a smaller "footprint" than the swings and fit in our tiny house better.
Trail mix. Its a good "sht I haven't eaten in too long" food.
Nonsoothie pacifiers. I think they are Nuk? He can actually keep them in his mouth.
Swaddle blankets. The Velcro kind.
And coffee. I am grateful for coffee.
DS for being so helpful during the day when DH is at work. He is a little worker bee for me- getting burp clothes and stuff like that.
DH for letting me sleep on the weekends and staying up with DD.
My PISA- I like DD getting breast milk and not just formula.
My TV and computer- things to do while I am constantly attached to PISA or feeding DD.
A semi clean house. All that I have left to clean is my bedroom- It is a giant clothes explosion. I have not figured out what to do about clothing- nothing fits.
DD - her little smiles and coos are so sweet.
Medela Symphony rental. I might be able to not do formula this time when I go back to work.
My huge water bottle and breakfast bars.
Cotton sleepers and a and a swaddles
My Clic It snap n go...helps get my toddler and baby into the daycare ....with all of their stuff.
Mega Blocks and the Rockin Rider Pony for keeping my 20 month old happy.
Momma Roo for letting me have my hands free to get some housework done.
FP Bouncer for letting me shower or nap.
Fisher Price bouncer. Makes taking a shower more likely to happen in my day.
My Brestfriend. LOVE LOVE LOVE this pillow.
And not a thing, but snuggle time. It's the best part of this adventure right now. I absolutely love the feeling of her against me and being able to stare at her. I really could do it all day...
I also love my mommaroo swing. It's a lifesaver and the only way I get a shower some days!
Bravado seamless silk nursing bra: because it makes me feel like a woman instead of a cow.
Lavender lotion: it calms L down for every bed time.
Pampers Swaddlers: for the magic wetness indicator that saves my sanity.
H: for totally stepping up to the plate around the house and being a rock star dad. Love him!!
Another of my favorite, yet intangible things is the superhuman patience of motherhood. I could not be more grateful for or surprised at my ability to deal with crying, spit up, and poop. It is a wonder to me.
Baby feet, I could eat her toes they are so cute!
Infant gowns, the easiest baby clothing ever, No need for 300 snaps on each outfit.
Fisher Price swing with vibration, I like to sleep occasionally
DH... He's been amazing, cooking while the baby eats, household chores. Man I got lucky.
My mom... She's been my saving grace, chauffeuring the baby and I around.
The snugabunny swing... Sweet sleep.
My mom, when she was here, who cooked and cleaned my house.
Rock n play. Where LO sleeps
iPhone. Keeps me awake during feedings.
High waisted granny panties. A c section necessity.
Bouncy chair. LO doesn't love his 160 dollar swing. But loves the 40 dollar bouncy chair.
Brest friend pillow.
Aden and Anais swaddle blankets.
Baby K'tan
Baby smiles. Even if he is really just pooping.
DH... He's been amazing, cooking while the baby eats, household chores. Man I got lucky.
My mom... She's been my saving grace, chauffeuring the baby and I around.
The snugabunny swing... Sweet sleep.
Ooh I have some.
I love my rock n play... Only way LO will sleep not on top of me.
And my k'tan... So I can go grocery shopping without help.
Dr. Brown's bottles are a lifesaver.
And the muslin swaddling blankets to keep LO covered on a hot day (soccer practice, swim lessons).
My mom who has made CS recovery so much easier.. Also because she will be watching LO when I return to work and its great to know he will be in safe hands.
DH because he helps with everything including motn diaper changes to give me an extra minute of sleep before feeding LO.
The mommaroo... Some of the best money we spent. It allows me to eat a meal with two hands!!
My dad who adopted me when I was 7. I love watching him with LO who is the first baby he's been around.
My breasts lol. For giving LO such good milk and the special time I have with him when nursing.
Most of all our LO who we waited years for... Every squishy wet kiss, funny face and precious moment made it all worth while! He is my heart!
I'm also thankful for the ladies on this board. I've learned a lot from you even though I've read more than posted! So thank you!!!
TTC #2:
March - May 2014 - Natural cycles - no luck
June 2014 - Clomid 50mg - BFN
July 2014 - Clomid 50mg - BFN
August 2014 - Clomid 50mg - BFN
September 2014 - Clomid 50mg - Fingers crossed...
Milkies milk saver. Super great.
My 4 year old swing that is still going strong (thank you Fisher Price)
Quaker chewy granola bars (chocolate chunk 90 calorie to be exact) best snack in the middle of the night/morning/day