Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

Tferr02

I'm having a really rough day. I wish I could take a pic of DS2 with tattooed DH, but that won't happen for another 4 months. DH is in a pissy mood, and I'm sure it's because he is missing us. But until he realizes it, I have a pissy DH who is snappy with me and spends a shit ton of money. And to make my day worse, I attempted to shop for shorts today.

MadBloom

Also no tattoos but I love when Penny and DH have time to bond

snowbound

I can't figure out the cradle hold for the ktan. Any tips? We sort of have the upright fetal position mastered but I worry about LOs feet/legs being positioned weird/uncomfortably.

rockstarlaw

Ugh sorry about your basement @honeyzoo‌ - that sucks! I hope it's covered by insurance!

sking72

Went back to milking cows today unexpectedly (Milker didn't show up) and I am currently in the back room pumping my milk. Too bad now my pump is going to be manure odored... Also really hoping none of the farm boys walk in on me.

sking72

Also, I feel very much like a cow because I'm just standing here, munching on some shredded wheat, just chilled with my tits out

deidremaria

This whole talking to the baby thing gets easier each day. It felt so awkward in the beginning.

smushi

sking72 said:

Also, I feel very much like a cow because I'm just standing here, munching on some shredded wheat, just chilled with my tits out

New catch phrase:  "Just chillin' with my tits out."

JessieAlbin

The daddies with tattoos photo trend makes me so happy. :x

mamahann

so how many mom points do I gain/lose for baby wearing and drinking a beer at the same time?

JessieAlbin

Maybe it is the lack of good sleep talking, or the cabin fever, or the lack of a really yummy hot meal with a protein veggie and a carb all at the same time, but I am so fucking ready to go back to work. My hubs got hired at my restaurant and went to my job about 20 minutes ago, and I am so freaking jealous.

Bluebird2318

My DH is a tattooed daddy, but they're small and not often visible (two on the inside of his arms and two on the back of his calves). I did find a pic from the NICU right after DD was born where you can see the two on his arms! 

speechie517

@colleenswerb-I had to order a bridesmaid dress for a wedding in August two weeks after B was born. They ordered a size that is double the number I normally wear. It's going to be a bitch to get it altered in three months.

deidremaria

@honeyzoo I'm soooo glad he can fit it now! He looks sooo adorable!!!

deidremaria

jellysparkles said:

Clair - Her daughter and her friends, our daughter included, decided to play the alphabet game while chugalugging bourbon and it seems that Vanessa was very drunk when she left.
Cliff - She must have lost.


Looove the Cosby Show.

I was just watching that episode the other day

edoliesmom

First day to go to church.

"Please! No more pictures!"

pineconey

LO is finally asleep *i hope*- only took 2 1/2 hours.
Such a grumpy panda today...

deidremaria

I cannot begin to explains level of frustration with my bf right now. I'm trying so hard not to be but it's not working.

Bluebird2318

DD was "helping" me with the laundry today. 

nicole mackenzie

baileymama3 said:

Yesterday I had 2 grandmas at my house which equalled LO being held for 16 hours straight ( and of course spewing advice to each other and at me). So when they went to bed at 11pm---me and DH were up for 5 hours with a screaming baby who was wide awake. He wanted to play and scream and wouldn't latch to my nip! He just laid under it and let it drip into his mouthy like a damn leaky faucet. Finally at 4 am he fell asleep when we turned ON the lights and put him in a vibrating chair. Ugh. New rule: Baby cannot be held all freaking day!! And never will 2 grandmas be in our house for so long!

Ugh I hear you!

We thought it would be a great idea to visit my mil, FIL , and DH grandmother.

1.5 hour drive each way and LO and I are sick...

They thought I fed her too often. She doesn't feel good and was a bit o ER stimulated so she wanted to nurse.

On the way home sick overtired LO screamed. We stopped twice to nurse and a third time for a diaper... We sang every children's song we could remember. We got home and she immediatly passed out on my chest.

Lesson learned. We only stated for 5 hours. We both would have been a mess after 16!

nicole mackenzie

purespark said:

@michaelad3‌ @3crazykitties‌ and other parents of sick doggies - I hope they are doing better today.

I hope all the pups are on the mend too!

smushi

Damn pump.  I got a cheapy hand pump to try out, and it worked powerfully the first two times and I got 3 ounces, then 5 ounces.  The last two times I've pumped?  3 ounces, then just now, 2 ounces (with both boobs).  I know my supply is not waning.  I can hand express a ton.  Stupid pump... 

rockstarlaw

Also going to post this in the breastfeeding thread....but....at what point do you all stop waking to feed? Previously we were feeding every 2 hours, but I was told by the pediatrician I can stop waking my 2 week old to feed because his weight gain is good. Last night he slept for a 5 hour and a 4 hour stretch. I'm actually less concerned that he NEEDS to eat than I am that my boobs need to be drained...but then again I have a hearty supply and maybe my body needs to space these feedings out to regulate my supply a bit better. WWA41D? Let him sleep and feed on his cues, or go ahead and wake him to feed?

nicole mackenzie

@pineconey‌

I totally agree. I love my little cuddly baby but there is something to look forward to with every age.

I'm excited to see her personality reveal itself and watch her and help her grow up to be a happy and independent woman.

rockstarlaw

smushi said:

Damn pump.  I got a cheapy hand pump to try out, and it worked powerfully the first two times and I got 3 ounces, then 5 ounces.  The last two times I've pumped?  3 ounces, then just now, 2 ounces (with both boobs).  I know my supply is not waning.  I can hand express a ton.  Stupid pump... 

I actually think the Medela hand pump I got for less than $40 works better than the double electric Medela PISA I have. You might try that as a frugal option. It may take longer since you have to do one boob at a time, but it's pretty effective and cost efficient.

smushi

rockstarlaw said:

smushi said:

Damn pump.  I got a cheapy hand pump to try out, and it worked powerfully the first two times and I got 3 ounces, then 5 ounces.  The last two times I've pumped?  3 ounces, then just now, 2 ounces (with both boobs).  I know my supply is not waning.  I can hand express a ton.  Stupid pump... 

I actually think the Medela hand pump I got for less than $40 works better than the double electric Medela PISA I have. You might try that as a frugal option. It may take longer since you have to do one boob at a time, but it's pretty effective and cost efficient.

That's the hand pump I have.  It's totally given out on me.  I'm thinking it's just a lemon.  

rockstarlaw

@smushi‌ - bummer! I am sorry yours crapped out. Maybe call for a replacement? I sure hope mine continues to work! I'll be calling Medela if it doesn't!

smushi

@rockstarlaw I may indeed do that.  My boobs are not the thing amiss here for sure

nicole mackenzie

rockstarlaw said:

Also going to post this in the breastfeeding thread....but....at what point do you all stop waking to feed? Previously we were feeding every 2 hours, but I was told by the pediatrician I can stop waking my 2 week old to feed because his weight gain is good. Last night he slept for a 5 hour and a 4 hour stretch. I'm actually less concerned that he NEEDS to eat than I am that my boobs need to be drained...but then again I have a hearty supply and maybe my body needs to space these feedings out to regulate my supply a bit better. WWA41D? Let him sleep and feed on his cues, or go ahead and wake him to feed?

The first week my LO would sleep too long ( some jaundice) I did wake her up every 3 at the most. Around two weeks she pretty much woke up at 3-4 hour intervals on her own. She's mostly continued that trend except when she's sick.

smushi

mamrotu73 said:

My mad mom skillz moment of the day: playing lullabies on the piano while wearing Ansel and bouncing on a yoga ball all at the same time!

For the win!  I need to break out the Boba and play for LO

nicole mackenzie

Tasha575 said:

baileymama3 said:

Jessieann1020 said:

Ugly crying in the car. The lyrics to A Thousand Years by Christin Perri, I can't even handle it.

That plays on our pandora lullaby station every night and every night I cry!!!!

Love Pandora's lullaby station!

Our fur kid lives to hang out with me while I nurse. No matter what the hour is. At the late feedings though he brings his favorite toy in.

We are also having issues with him too we found a growth on his leg. One vet says its a tumor. We are taking him to our normal vet on Friday since DH has that day off. We want to get a second opinion. Hoping its nothing to serious.

There are so many different kinds of tumors. It may not need any interventions. If its a fatty tumor it's usually just an aesthetic issue unless it hinders movement or gets sore.

Then there are more serious tumors that require aggressive removal like mast cell tumors.

Don't let the word tumor panic you until you find out what type of tumor it is.

Good luck! Hope it's benign!

Emily041285

ColleenSwerb said:

Me too @aviola329‌ This was one of my favorites from DS. I loved it so much I went and bought it in the next 2 sizes up, lol.
DD has gotten a couple really cute girly outfits with stuff on the butt. It's just so cute to see a sweet little owl or fish or monkey on their little butts.

I had an adorable newborn one with a monkey on the butt that I legit teared up when I had to put it away. I keep looking to see if I can find it again.

Teresa1896

I just leaked through a padded/lined nursing bra, lined cami, and shirt, only an hour or two after LO ate on that side. WTF, left boob!!!! I never do that. I hope it doesn't become a common thing.

snmetz7

ColleenSwerb said:

I'm beyond annoyed that DH expects me to write individual thank you cards to the 15 people who signed the group card from his office. How about YOU wrote the effing thank you notes then, because I'm about to fall asleep on top of them.

If it was a group gift they get a group Thank you. If that's not enough then they can have some break and bake toll house cookies too. But individual thank yous? F that noise

Eta mobile hates me

thomas930

DD has a recheck for her recurring fevers tomorrow. Its been 2 months since she had all the tests run and she has had 2 episodes since then....I'm really not even sure what to expect from the appointment. During her most recent episode she had fevers just above 103, she was miserable. Typically they only get between 100-102.5

Teresa1896

jellysparkles said:

Teresa1896 said:

I just leaked through a padded/lined nursing bra, lined cami, and shirt, only an hour or two after LO ate on that side. WTF, left boob!!!! I never do that. I hope it doesn't become a common thing.

My boobs soak EVERYTHING. With my first kid I could stick a cloth diaper in each side overnight and be fine; this time it's soaked in a few hours. I have to go high tech with the disposable pads made of the same stuff as disposable diapers and pray my nipple stays lined up.

I never leaked with my DD! This guy was eating every hour for a few weeks there, so I think my body is used to that (he's 5.5 weeks). I literally need to calm my tits.

Emily041285

Hugs @thomas930‌. I remember how scary that was for you when it first started. Hope it goes well tomorrow, please let us know!

nicole mackenzie

good luck @thomas930‌ hope you get some answers and a remedy!

thomas930

Thank you I'll be sure to post an update.

Emily041285

This morning while getting dd ready for our weekly trip to the diner I kept telling her "whose ready for pancakes!" And she smiled the entire time. Now every time we say pancakes to her she smiles. My kind of kid. I love pancakes too...