Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

Emily041285

thomas930 said:

Giant hugs @deidremaria. Vent if you feel like it, you know we are here for ya.

This. There are no better people to vent to IMO.

Mamamonzo

JessieAlbin said:

@mamamonzo we aren't entirely sure yet but there's openings in Flint (yuck), Royal Oak, Livonia, Howell and Groveland. If DH gets the job and his first choice, we'll be heading to the Royal Oak area. You're in northern MI, no?

Grand Rapids

fireflygirl12

KendraColeslaw said:

Took me all day, but I did the salt dough thing! I made it into a Christmas ornament (food dyed the dough blue) and just need to buy some fancy white ribbon to tie up top. It's supposed to look like a bell, but apparently I can't cut simple shapes. Oh well, it's done!

Way better than mine would look. Good work!

fireflygirl12

All the hugs (and cake) @deidremaria‌

fourthnlast

JessieAlbin said:

@mamamonzo we aren't entirely sure yet but there's openings in Flint (yuck), Royal Oak, Livonia, Howell and Groveland. If DH gets the job and his first choice, we'll be heading to the Royal Oak area. You're in northern MI, no?

I'm in clarkston.

fireflygirl12

jellysparkles said:

fireflygirl12 said:

jellysparkles said:

DH and I had a fight about my boobs today. I said they're getting downsized after kids. We've had this discussion before, script:

DH - No way, I won't let you.
Me - *eyeroll*
Fin.

But this time, instead of eyerolling, I laid into him that they fucking hurt and I deserve better than to hurt every day. His response was that he'd pay for massages and chiropractors - that I'm worth it. Uh... no. That just says the boobs are worth it. I raged.

Hjfdhhjiughvdthjjghiugfdyhoigr

Oh fuck no.

It was some epic foot in mouth shit going on (apparently he thought he was trapped and saying 'the right thing' - ala the whole "do these pants make my butt look big?" kind of thing). He backpedaled and apologized, and we both agreed that the topic was best tabled until we even know if/when we're done with kids/breastfeeding anyway.

We're in the same boat waiting until we're done to decide, except that I want bigger ones. After being a 34B since I was 13, I love my DDs. So unfair to take them away! I would be good with a C though.

Emily041285

jellysparkles said:

I'm officially a snot sucking convert.

This was one of my biggest "I'm not going to do that" pre baby. Totally ate my words.

edoliesmom

AWing my new haircut and cute baby simultaneously.

Emily041285

Also DH is convinced dd will sleep longer of she stays up till 10 so he won't put her in the swing. (Our foolproof way to get her to sleep) He's out in the living room with her and I'm in the bedroom eating ice cream and watching West Wing reruns.

If he wants to go down with a sinking ship I'm going to let him...

chichi589

@Jessieann1020‌ I'm in car insurance

Sisimama10

What's the salt dough recipe?!

Sisimama10

SLSchuerg said:

AWing my new haircut and cute baby simultaneously.

I her expression!

edoliesmom

@KendraColeslaw‌ Thanks! It feels soft too!

@Sisimama10‌ Haha, that's her face like 85% of the time.

Sisimama10

SLSchuerg said:

@KendraColeslaw‌ Thanks! It feels soft too!

@Sisimama10‌ Haha, that's her face like 85% of the time.

Nice haircut btw

Sisimama10

KendraColeslaw said:

Sisimama10 said:

What's the salt dough recipe?!

I did equal parts flour, salt and water (Half cup of each). If it's too crumbly, add water. Too slick, add flour. Mix flour and salt first. Knead with hands, roll out on parchment paper. Mine is about 1/4" thick. I pushed lo's foot into it while the dough was on a hard, flat surface (plate) then baked it for 3.5 hrs at 200 degrees. (Bake til it's rock hard)

Thank you! That will be our craft tomorrow!

Sisimama10

KendraColeslaw said:

Sisimama10 said:

What's the salt dough recipe?!

I did equal parts flour, salt and water (Half cup of each). If it's too crumbly, add water. Too slick, add flour. Mix flour and salt first. Knead with hands, roll out on parchment paper. Mine is about 1/4" thick. I pushed lo's foot into it while the dough was on a hard, flat surface (plate) then baked it for 3.5 hrs at 200 degrees. (Bake til it's rock hard)

Did you spray the pan with nonstick stuff?

edoliesmom

Husband's accurate comparison: breast milk is like the cream in the Hunger Games [in reference to its healing powers].

Sisimama10

Poor Daniel. His sister is already picking on him!

Sisimama10

KendraColeslaw said:

Sisimama10 said:

Poor Daniel. His sister is already picking on him!

Omg cute!!

He doesn't look half bad as a girl! Haha

fireflygirl12

Just got this swim diaper for Owen. He's going to have the cutest bum on the beach.

avidkeo

hey everyone, yes I have become that dirty lurker!!! I have to say that I love you all and have missed you. I admit that apart from talking about sleep (or lack of) I haven't had much to say so I have been kinda keeping to myself so not to be a broken record! 

I have missed so much, I hope that everyone is well with their little ones! I'll post more often now that we are in more of a routine... I knew it was going to be hard but its been way harder than I thought.

BiggerinRealLife

Apparently I missed a lot. @deidremaria‌ and @JessieAlbin‌, I love you girls! Big hugs to you!

JessieAlbin

@BiggerinRealLife‌ love you too lady! Thanks for all the attitude adjusting love, girls. RTT for lyfe!

fireflygirl12

@mrsstanton87 I put Alva, Sunbaby and Kawaii all in the same group: they usually have super cute prints and they are ridiculously cheap (even more so if you order from a co-op online). They are all made in China, whereas a lot of Mamas prefer to stick to made in the USA or WAHM brands, although they are great for building a stash on a tight budget. I've tried all 3 and they all worked/fit fine, but they are quite a bit bulkier than the brands I prefer to use, which are a bit more expensive. I also don't think they hold up as long, which is OK for 1 kid, but if you plan to use your diapers for several kids, then you would probably need to buy more.

SoulTermination

Holy crap, kid, stop eating so much! How are you even getting any milk? You've oinked it all down in the last couple hours! (Exaggeration, I know boobs make milk continuously. XD)

irisheyez7

Just started a 1 month free trial of netflix. Let's see "Orange is the New Black" lives up to all the hype...

BiggerinRealLife

Oops. Missed @colleenswerb too. Prayers for your family, lady.

BiggerinRealLife

JessieAlbin said:

@BiggerinRealLife‌ love you too lady! Thanks for all the attitude adjusting love, girls. RTT for lyfe!

@JessieAlbin Girl, you said it yourself: you are a WAY different person than you were when you were there. Going back doesn't mean you have to GO BACK. You are different, better, stronger than you were, and I believe you have the inner strength and outer support not to revert. Going back to a place where people have an image of who you were is hard. But you are Jessie freakin Albin, and you let no one define you but you and The Lord. If it's the best thing for you to move, you got this, girl. I'll be praying you two make the best choice for your family, and I know you'll be great no matter where you are.

avidkeo

irisheyez7 said:

Just started a 1 month free trial of netflix. Let's see "Orange is the New Black" lives up to all the hype...

It does! been my obsession for a few weeks now

SoulTermination

Gah, people suck, @ColleenSwerb‌! Prayers for your aunt's recovery and health!

Am I some kind of psychotic masochist for haunting the loss board when I'm getting frustrated with DD in an effort to remind myself just how much worse I could have it...? :-S

fireflygirl12

I can't read those stories without bawling my eyes out. They also make me want to go wake up my kids and give them all the hugs!

fireflygirl12

@soultermination - random: for some reason the first time I read your name, I read it as Soul Train (tired much?) and then it made me start singing "C'Mon Ride the Train" and now I always think of that song when you post, so the song gets stuck in my head and I frequently sing it to LO.

Tferr02

I hate my dog so much right now. Was stretching loudly, shaking entire body and being the noisiest water drinker right beside George necessary at 2:40am? Apparently it was and George woke up.
I can't wait until I'm back with DH and we have our own place again. My parents guest cottage is less than 500 sq ft and one bedroom. DS1 sleeps in the bedroom and I sleep in the living room on a sectional couch that is actually 2 twin beds. DS2 only options are to sleep in RnP beside me or sleep in the kitchen. It's awesome financially to not pay rent or utilities, but I might lose my mind soon.

JessieAlbin

Sullivan just slept a solid five hours, and this tension headache I went to sleep with is still here so I don't even feel like a million bucks! Robbed. I spose it would be worse if he had been up twice already. Please accept this full bottle and diaper change as a token of mom's appreciation, kiddo.

@BiggerinRealLife‌ that was exactly what I needed to hear. PPH you!! :x

snowbound

aviola329 said:

Tferr02 said:

I hate my dog so much right now. Was stretching loudly, shaking entire body and being the noisiest water drinker right beside George necessary at 2:40am? Apparently it was and George woke up.
I can't wait until I'm back with DH and we have our own place again. My parents guest cottage is less than 500 sq ft and one bedroom. DS1 sleeps in the bedroom and I sleep in the living room on a sectional couch that is actually 2 twin beds. DS2 only options are to sleep in RnP beside me or sleep in the kitchen. It's awesome financially to not pay rent or utilities, but I might lose my mind soon.

we've started taking our dog's collar off at night so he wouldn't wake up the baby by shaking and rattling his tags. His ears still make noise but it's helped. 

Oh this is me. I've been taking the collar off as well but the ears and stretching still make quote a bit of noise. I feel like a terrible pet parent because I get mad at my pup when she wakes LO. She's not even doing anything wrong, just being her happy self.

cgoldian

Driving to Cleveland today (pre-baby about a 6 hr trip) and LO hasn't pooped in 3 days. I am praying she doesn't have an epic blowout in the car.

pineconey

:-h
I've been lurking because I can't stay caught up. LO has been super clingy and anti-sleep. Oy.

Hugs and love to my RTT babes!

fourthnlast

MrsStanton87 said:

CD mommies.. have any of you used Alvababy.com? A friend recommended it but not sure about the quality. But I mean, you can't beat the price!

I have a couple Alva diapers that i bought off of Ebay, i like them and they do the job

thomas930

I have and 8.5 week old kitten in the house that I'm rehoming (1 of a litter of 5 found outside). Must resist urge to keep him!!!

 I'm all like, KITTENS!!!

Also, working on getting the other 4 so that I can find homes for them too. 

fireflygirl12

cgoldian said:

Driving to Cleveland today (pre-baby about a 6 hr trip) and LO hasn't pooped in 3 days. I am praying she doesn't have an epic blowout in the car.

Oh she will.