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MitsB707

Let's hear them!

WildRumpus

Must have hit post at the same time! I'll edit mine

MommyAmes2

I was like "nooooooooo which to post on?!"

coraggiosa

I've been fake nursing at times for the past month just to get time away from my in-laws, who have been here every day (visiting from Italy).

WildRumpus

I'll go first:

I'm really starting to dislike breast feeding. I'll continue to do it because I have the ability to, it's good for E, and because frankly, I'm too cheap to buy formula when I don't *have* to, but yeah...this is hard work.

Leosmom13

I couldn't wait for dh to get out of bed this morning. Frankly he's driving me nuts and I wanted more space to snuggle LO.

MitsB707

@jill9288 Great minds think alike, lol. I think we posted at exactly the same time

Mine: I wish I could go on a super strict diet and lose the rest of this pregnancy weight. I am really scared to because I'm terrified of my supply going down and not being able to bf. Eating healthier and being more active is doing nothing. So instead, dh has lost almost 20 lbs and weighs less than me, and I feel bad about myself. At least I have an adorable baby who makes all the extra lbs worth it.

kristykay123

Sometimes (NOT always) in the morning I don't have enough time to bottle feed LO before work so I fill out the daily form and say she was fed at 4am when really the last time was 3am or before and she needs to eat asap...I figure I'm paying them enough for them to feed her when she gets there.

youtubebeauties

So even thought both DH & I were home last night, we just didn't want to deal with having to answer the door for trick or treaters...we wanted to play & snuggle with baby.  I left a big bowl of candy on the doorstep with a sign for kids to take 2 pieces each & not to ring the bell...sheer laziness & selfishness!

kristykay123

Zarkoe said:

I'm secretly jealous of other peoples wedding pictures. My photographer ended up sucking. We have some good pics but he missed out on great photos and moments. I would love to get dressed up again and re-do our pictures.

Could you do it for a 5 yr anniversary?

MommyAmes2

I am totally headed to Walmart to buy 50% off Halloween candy, and it's not for trick or treaters.

WildRumpus

MommyAmes2 said:

I am totally headed to Walmart to buy 50% off Halloween candy, and it's not for trick or treaters.

All we have left is skittles. And we only had one trick or treater. I NEED some Reese's pumpkins

tanabeans

I've been lurking on July 13 and feb 14. The first cuz I get tired of reading duplicate posts here and the latter cuz I kinda miss being 6 months pg.

alexkylee

I've started my Christmas list for my family but couldn't care less what we get DH's family. My family puts a lot of thought into Christmas presents and we get things the other people really want or just something small and sentimental. DH's family doesn't make a big deal out of it. I love giving gifts way more than receiving and my family just appreciates it more.

PB102012

Little one is a tummy sleeper, and sleeps with a breathable blanket over her, and has a bumper in her crib. I completely freaked out when I started reading about SIDS risks, etc. However, after watching her scoot around her crib I have confidence in her. She has gotten against the bumper before and turns her head away from it, same with the blanket, every single time. I am a lot more comfortable with it now.

TexasGirl81

JNL$LSM said:

I cried in the car when I heard food stamps were being cut for people. I know that it will affect children that breaks my heart because children did not ask to be here, they should never go to bed hungry. I pray and hope that churches and other non-profit organizations will step it up to help out.

I never thought I would get married let alone have a child. I fell into to role and LOVE it, the wife thing was a little of a stuggle because I was use to it being just me, however, the Mommy role came natural.

I cry now at the drop of dime I was just watching the Today show they were talking to Mom's and children. The Mom's were so hard on themselves and the kids were like my Mom is an ext. of my heart, I love my Mom she is the best, just really nice things. I just hope and pray my kids can say the same thing about me.

I talk to my Mommy, either through FB, IM, Facetime, or call everyday. I also talk to my Daddy three or four times a week.

 

I always love reading your posts. You seem so sweet and real. Except when your MIL is working your nerves. Lol!!! Isn't it funny as we get older we really start to appreciate our parents more? My momma is the shizzzzz!!

Millie1984

Zarkoe said:

I'm secretly jealous of other peoples wedding pictures. My photographer ended up sucking. We have some good pics but he missed out on great photos and moments. I would love to get dressed up again and re-do our pictures.

I could have written this same post word for word. A good friend of DH took a lot of pics (he is a decent amature photographer) and we ended up using his pics and making our own album on snapfish.  Thats how much our professional pics sucked.  I'm still mad because she was hella expensive too

V&G101808

I've become "that" person. A friend posted a picture of her wearing her baby and it was so awful it broke my heart. The baby wasn't supported well, she was too low and didn't have room to breathe- it was just terrible (and she's a newborn!).

I'm no baby wearing expert but I feel I've educated myself enough so I did reply to her post (nicely) suggesting she look into other types of carriers. And then today I posted some baby wearing links and info and tagged a bunch of friends (including her) in hopes that she gets the hint. I hope I never see her wearing that thing again!

And for the record- I'm totally ok being "that" person.

girlmama83

I decided in my head last night that those who neve RSVPed to my mother for our baby shower and also do not RSVP to the christening in a few weeks, are not receiving an invitation to our future wedding.

Sorry DB looks like you'll have no family at our wedding.

ktbear9512

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

Leosmom13

ktbear9512 said:

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

Accidents can still happen at 20mph on residential roads.

ktbear9512

orlaithsheanon16 said:

ktbear9512 said:

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

Accidents can still happen at 20mph on residential roads.

I know, that's why I feel terrible

Leosmom13

@ktbear9512 if your paed is literally only 30 sec away, could you not walk?then you could either put LO in the stroller or carry him.

MitsB707

Couldn't you have walked if it's that close? @ktbear9512

Eta: My quotes didn't work.

girlmama83

@ktbear9512

I think that's one of those things you keep to yourself and don't ever admit to anyone.

Also you are probably going to get flamed like no other.

MommyKristin88

ktbear9512 said:

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

Yeah, you're going to get flamed for this one.

Unfortunately, accidents can happen, even when it seems least likely. It's not worth the risk IMO. Strap him in next time! I'd rather he cry a little harder for 30 seconds, but be safe, than cry because he's seriously hurt (or worse... :-( )

APK141

Zarkoe said:

I'm secretly jealous of other peoples wedding pictures. My photographer ended up sucking. We have some good pics but he missed out on great photos and moments. I would love to get dressed up again and re-do our pictures.

You're not alone. I love my photographer but her DH got transferred to CA with the military. She sold her company. The new owner was already booked on my day and sent me her "best second shooter". I later found out she was a senior in HS! I don't have one single pic of me and my mom. Zero. Breaks my heart. Or me and my grandparents.
I have thought about dressing back up but...it won't be my wedding day.

Snowbird7

My LO has worn an actual outfit maybe four times over the past four weeks (since I've gone back to work). The rest of the time he just wears a sleeper. My sister takes care of him during the day, along with her own six-month-old. I figure it's just easier for her to not have to deal with multiple layers of clothing and the socks falling off every 30 seconds.

amarissa85

ktbear9512 said:

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

Just because the speed limit is 20 doesn't mean people do that. Have you ever seen an impact collision at just 30 mph? Yeah that was pretty foolish of you. If you'd gotten hit and spun, baby would have probably projected out of his seat. Hell any collision baby probably would have been thrown from his seat. I don't care if jr. Has a complete meltdown, he is getting strapped in.

AprilRaine

I've already eaten the good stuff out of my kids Halloween candy.

WheeLinTheSky3

ktbear9512 said:

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

I would probably put on your flame-retardant suit now.  A fussy baby strapped in properly for a "30 second drive" is a lot better than a baby seriously hurt in an unexpected accident.  I live in the middle of nowhere on back country roads and still strap both my kids in 100% every morning when I take DS to the bus stop. I never even leave our street but the bus stop meets the road.  Shit happens and I dont want to take that kind of a risk. Please always strap your baby in, Im sure you could find thousands of people hurt in accidents that happened in short rides "30 seconds from home."

amarissa85

I'll play today. It's raining outside and LO is running a fever from shots, I am running a fever from a clogged duct and the house needs to be cleaned. I plan to lay in bed with jr and sleep all day and not do a darn thing.

girlmama83

@kristin030

You're right. I have heard before that the most accidents happen within one mile of home because people are in such a rush to get home for one reason or another (such as a screaming baby).

PB102012

amarissa85 said:

I'll play today. It's raining outside and LO is running a fever from shots, I am running a fever from a clogged duct and the house needs to be cleaned. I plan to lay in bed with jr and sleep all day and not do a darn thing.

Same here! Except for being sick, LO and I are in my bed and I plan on being here for hours.... But, we might have a crisis, I am almost out of cookie butter.

ktbear9512

@orlaithsheanon16 and @maritza707 it's too cold here to walk.
I know, it's a terrible confession. It was a poor decision that I will not make in the future. That's why I said I've been feeling guilty. I hope no one makes the same mistake I did. Shots suck, but it was bad of me to potentially put B in danger just because I felt bad for him.

Leosmom13

ktbear9512 said:

@orlaithsheanon16 and @maritza707 it's too cold here to walk.
I know, it's a terrible confession. It was a poor decision that I will not make in the future. That's why I said I've been feeling guilty. I hope no one makes the same mistake I did. Shots suck, but it was bad of me to potentially put B in danger just because I felt bad for him.

I don't know where you live but surely if you wrapped LO up really well it would be ok! Babies need fresh air even in the cold months.

tdmklm

ktbear9512 said:

@orlaithsheanon16 and @maritza707 it's too cold here to walk.
I know, it's a terrible confession. It was a poor decision that I will not make in the future. That's why I said I've been feeling guilty. I hope no one makes the same mistake I did. Shots suck, but it was bad of me to potentially put B in danger just because I felt bad for him.

I'm not going to flame you as much as the situation would warrant because I believe your guilt will prevent you from doing this again. But yeah, NO.

MommyAmes2

ktbear9512 said:

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

My baby screams like she's dying when I buckle her. I would rather have a screaming baby then an injured/dead one. You're an idiot and lucky.

Snowbird7

ktbear9512 said:

Ooh I have a really flammable one this week. Tuesday DS got his 2 month shots and was inconsolably crying (of course). It seemed like way too much effort to strap him into his car seat so I just put him in and sat back with him. We only live literally 30 seconds from the peds office on residential roads where you can't go more than 20mph due to turns, but I have been feeling guilty ever since. He always hates being strapped in as it is- I can't tell if it would have been worse to torture him further on shot day by strapping him in or taking a 30 second ride unstrapped.

I don't normally share this with a lot of people, but when I was 10 years old, I was injured badly by a John Deere lawnmower that my dad was driving (I was riding on it in an improper and unsafe way.) I had 15 surgeries and multiple skin grafts, and it wasn't until I was 16 years old that I could walk normally.

My dad harbored enormous guilt for years, and I think it ultimately contributed to my parents' divorce and the break-up of our family. I'm 33 years old, and he still calls me on the anniversary of the accident every single year.

All it takes is ONE bad decision. No matter what, you think that these things aren't likely to happen to you. But they can happen. And if they do, the guilt you live with will never end.

BlondieBia21

I sometimes giggle at lo when she cries. Of course I'm taking care of her, but her face can get ridiculous, SO much personality already.

MommyAmes2

BlondieBia21 said:

I sometimes giggle at lo when she cries. Of course I'm taking care of her, but her face can get ridiculous, SO much personality already.

Yep! I do too. Especially when she sticks out that bottom lip.