Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

snowbound

I've put LOs pants on before snapping his onesie far too many times. Sleep deprivation sucks.

PoppySeedWindsor

@jellysparkles Glad you found them! Sorry I was a dunce and didn't realize until it was too late!

hlm184

For you dairy-free folks, this is one my friend and I went for when she had to go dairy-free with her LO:

https://www.omnomsauce.com/2013/05/05/pumpkin-biscuits/

pineconey

Coffee and muffin at a local place - this counts as lunch right? Plus, LO is strapped to me. Trying not to get poppyseeds on his head...

pineconey

Tell me why I can take LO in and out of his car seat to my moby wrap like 5 times while running errands, but car seat-moby wrap-house (where I try to lay him down) he immediately wakes up....
Oh sweet child of mine.

nicole mackenzie

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MrsStanton87 said:

Is anyone still experiencing joint pain at night? My poor feet hurt so bad and it makes those 3 am diaper changes hell.

I'm having wrist, hip, finger, and back pain as well as tingly fingers.

Try to elevate your feet, take a bath or do a cool water foot soak?

Sorry, it sucks!

eireyes

Moms who EP, how much does your LO take in a bottle? I'm trying to figure out how much to put in bottles for my LO when I go back to work next week...

Xxlilies

Eireyes said:

Moms who EP, how much does your LO take in a bottle? I'm trying to figure out how much to put in bottles for my LO when I go back to work next week...

My guy is almost 7 weeks and he eats 5 oz at a time .

fireflygirl12

@P&B715 - most cities have places that rent infant gear so you may want to look into that if family doesn't have one.

fireflygirl12

All the hugs @dani+california. Like others have said, the baby stage really isn't for everybody. I love the baby snuggles, but they really are pretty boring. My 1.5 year old is a load of fun now that he has his own personality

fireflygirl12

Owen is taking an epic nap (going on 3 hours) so I've just finished cleaning my entire house. Now I feel bamboozled that housecleaning has become my activity of choice when I get any spare time. What the heck?!

snmetz7

Eireyes said:

Moms who EP, how much does your LO take in a bottle? I'm trying to figure out how much to put in bottles for my LO when I go back to work next week...

7.5 weeks 4-6 oz

fireflygirl12

@pineconey with DS1 I started bleeding around 5-6 weeks pp and it was bright red after my pp bleeding had quit completely. My OB said it could still be pp bleeding. It lasted about 2 days and I didn't have a period until 9 months pp, so maybe you'll get lucky?

chichi589

@Eireyes ‌ I don't EP just work full time I leave 6 4 oz bottles. He usually goes through 4 I tell MIL if he seems hungry she can give him more but it hasn't happened yet he's 8 weeks.he eats every3 hrs

fireflygirl12

Owen hasn't pooped for 21 hours. I'm scared to see what's going to come out.

JessieAlbin

dani+california said:

I feel like such an asshole.

I know I'm lucky and have a relatively easy baby...he has good naps and sleeps alright during the night. Why is this so hard for me then? I read all your posts, some of you have multiple children and waaaaay more to handle than I do. I have a baby and a dog. And a year off. And I want to shoot myself in the face on a daily basis.

I just told DH I want him to get a vasectomy so that I don't accidentally get pregnant. I always thought I wanted two kids but the thought makes me honestly cringe.

I was not made for motherhood, that's for sure. I'm sure I'll do well at it, and I feel like I am now, but only because I don't have a choice. I'm not enjoying it like everyone else seems to...so add me to the one and done list because fuck everything about the last 7 weeks!

I am right there with you, sister. Honestly, going back to work has been a huge blessing this week and helping me enjoy my kid more when I am home.

kseccomb17

Is it weird to feel proud that DH is walking?!

fireflygirl12

KendraColeslaw said:

fireflygirl12 said:

Owen hasn't pooped for 21 hours. I'm scared to see what's going to come out.

LO only poops like once a day now, usually in the morning, and it goes on and on and on. And there's ALWAYS a leak now. Idk what's worse, constant pooping in small quantities or one huuuge poop per day, leading to more laundry.

O doesn't poop overnight anymore so we've had a few mega poops after 14-16 hours. I'm convinced that our cloth diapers have saved us from so many blow outs.

kseccomb17

Oh, and my sister finally got a job! It's a miracle kind of day!

RocksInTheWater

fireflygirl12 said:

KendraColeslaw said:

fireflygirl12 said:

Owen hasn't pooped for 21 hours. I'm scared to see what's going to come out.

LO only poops like once a day now, usually in the morning, and it goes on and on and on. And there's ALWAYS a leak now. Idk what's worse, constant pooping in small quantities or one huuuge poop per day, leading to more laundry.

O doesn't poop overnight anymore so we've had a few mega poops after 14-16 hours. I'm convinced that our cloth diapers have saved us from so many blow outs.

DS also doesn't poop overnight anymore which I love! It makes middle of the night feedings go so much faster because I don't have to change a diaper and fully wake him up. I am able to put him back to sleep so much quicker.

kseccomb17

One last aw for the night:

Erin and Finley were snuggling. Finn kept putting her arm around her trying to cuddle. I wish I could've caught that ♡

speechie517

@NoLaLinz‌ Do it with hot coffee! I think it's called bulletproof coffee? Just blend thoroughly. Let me know if you like it

mrscrcalli

I had to double check the monitor was working cause my son has been asleep for an hour in his room and NOT A PEEP.. Sure enough, sleeping like a little angel.

Today is the most together and accomplished and "good momma" I've felt yet. Today was a good day full of smiles and naps and alert play times. And now he's fast asleep.
I feel good today.. It's harrrrddddd Somedays and I feel lost, but today it felt like I had it together. :x

fireflygirl12

@luckysquare - I hope that it gets better for you soon. I couldn't orgasm (even on my own) for like 2 months after I had DS1 for some reason. I was crazy freaked out that I would never have enjoyable sex again, but thank goodness everything went back to normal! 

@kendracoleslaw use tons and tons of lube and good luck!

fireflygirl12

mrscrcalli said:

I had to double check the monitor was working cause my son has been asleep for an hour in his room and NOT A PEEP.. Sure enough, sleeping like a little angel. Today is the most together and accomplished and "good momma" I've felt yet. Today was a good day full of smiles and naps and alert play times. And now he's fast asleep. I feel good today.. It's harrrrddddd Somedays and I feel lost, but today it felt like I had it together. :x

YAY!! We all deserve those kind of days every once and awhile. I hope you are feeling a little refreshed

fireflygirl12

People really need to stop asking me if my kids have different dads. Seriously, not all siblings look exactly alike and especially not at 6 weeks. I think my 6 week old pretty much looks like half of the other 6 week old babies out there.

MadBloom

I missed close to 400 RTT posts!! I never realized how much we post here until taking a bit of a break!! 
Also, I love my dog but after getting penny to sleep by side nursing/comfort nursing for over an hour only to have her startled awake because Wynn flipped his shit from a clunk the dryer made REALLY sucked. We've now been up for an additional hour and a half being a fussy pants. 
I guess laundry and dishes aren't getting done tonight.

Sisimama10

fireflygirl12 said:

People really need to stop asking me if my kids have different dads. Seriously, not all siblings look exactly alike and especially not at 6 weeks. I think my 6 week old pretty much looks like half of the other 6 week old babies out there.

So rude. How dare someone ask that!!

nicole mackenzie

Who asks about the paternity of someone's kids?

That's weird and rude.

Glad yh can walk and made you breakfast @kseccomb17‌ I know asking for help can be hard but there's no shame in needing help.

also who cares if the yard work is done

@ deidre glad you are ok

kseccomb17

I catch the time at 11:26 am and pm everyday. 11/26 oz mine and DH's anniversary, but also the date I miscarried. I know it's my baby's way of hi!

pineconey

Vinny424 said:

I love just wait

I can't wait for your love.

Stace0616

Woke up half hour ago because I was leaking too badly to go back to sleep. I've pumped, and realize it's been 5.5hrs since LO's last feeding. The beast could awaken momentarily or continue to sleep for another 30-45mins.

Do I force myself to stay up until he wakes up? Or do I play the exhausted card and go back to sleep, wake up DH for the MOTN feed and catch an extra hour or two of sleep? The exhausted card can only be redeemed so many times

speechie517

@Stace0616‌ i just woke up to pump and knew B could wake up at any time. Sure enough, five minutes back in bed and she wants to eat. I'm nursing her, but really need to make DH get up for these feeding a now that he's off work.

chichi589

My baby is 2 months where has time gone?! (

Emily041285

I'm getting my pedicure today!!! I finally just told DH he should take her to work with him and I'll pick her up when I'm done. A whole morning to myself! So excited!

allyandmike24

The cat has been wearing this baby hat for nearing an hour. So there's that...

eireyes

Aiden is asleep on my chest. I'm going to miss this when I go back to work next week! (

Mamamonzo

3crazykitties said:

Creepy baby stares at the corner of the room. He is big smiling and cooing. What's so entertaining?

The clown ghost

mandacann

lia619 said:

I am jealous of a fish decal on the wall next to the changing table. DD stares at it and smiles and coos constantly. What has my life come to?!

I'm jealous of a ceiling fan. DD freaking loves that thing. I named it Walter. It's getting weird here.

Mamamonzo

TheLibraryLady said:

lia619 said:

I am jealous of a fish decal on the wall next to the changing table. DD stares at it and smiles and coos constantly. What has my life come to?!

I'm jealous of a ceiling fan. DD freaking loves that thing. I named it Walter. It's getting weird here.

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