Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

chichi589

@dani+california‌ where do you go to shop?

allyandmike24

AllyxCore85 said:

Can I get in on this meet up? I live in NY so that's pretty close to the new england area. DH and I actually lived in Providence for a few years while I was in college. I've only been to Boston once but loved it. 

Yes!!! Vote in the poll!!! Did you go to RISD?

allyandmike24

Good idea, Vinny-the more, the merrier! 

michaelad3

I'm envious of this awesome sounding NE gtg! I've never been to Boston, but I'd like to someday. I'm pretty sure I'm all by my lonesome here in Northern Nevada though

Tferr02

DH was able to skype for a little bit and George screamed through the entire thing. So frustrating because DH and DS1 couldn't talk at all

allyandmike24

Aww @tferr02 that sucks- I'm sorry your Skype session wasn't great for you or  DS1. Hopefully you can try again soon. 

chichi589

@dani+california‌ haha that's what I figured! I live in amherst too funny

snmetz7

mrscrcalli said:

My pump sounds like a robot saying "Oprah Oprah Oprah" me no likey

I alternate hearing "left boob right boob" and "we pump we pump"

MamaFantastic

hey i'm in for a GTG!  good thing someone tagged me or i never would have seen this.

mamahann

AllyxCore85 said:

allyandmike24 said:

AllyxCore85 said:

Can I get in on this meet up? I live in NY so that's pretty close to the new england area. DH and I actually lived in Providence for a few years while I was in college. I've only been to Boston once but loved it. 

Yes!!! Vote in the poll!!! Did you go to RISD?

I just voted! No I went to JWU (Johnson & Wales) I loved living in Providence its such a great city. 

I live north of Providence and love living here! DH wants to move back to Mass next year because RI is a hot mess with taxes but I'm really trying to convince him to stay. He has a tattoo of the state flag on his arm so you'd think he'd want to stay!

MamaFantastic

@imnatari you're a finicky one with your schedule!  only one day available all summer??  pssshhhh!!  what a princess.

MamaFantastic

i'm going to be so disillusioned and confused when you all don't look like your avatar photos.

me???  this is what i look like:

edoliesmom

Vinny424 said:

Yea when @AprilMay9‌ isn't the lady from bridesmaids I'm gunna be all sorts of confused

Or what if she really is? :>

allyandmike24

MamaFantastic said:

i'm going to be so disillusioned and confused when you all don't look like your avatar photos.

me???  this is what i look like:

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mrscrcalli

Looking in the mirror this morning I realized I could participate in November 14s HDBD :-<

JessieAlbin

dani+california said:

Vinny424 said:

LuckySquare said:

I'm not a super-poster, but a NE meet-up would be awesome! Montreal is 8 hours from Boston, and we drive down once a year to visit family there. Let's carpool, eastern Canadian ladies LOL. That or convoy for better gas mileage.

Also, on missing RTT people: anyone seen @jennypenny1014‌ lately?

I checked on her last week and she hasn't been active in forever

All the missing ladies gives me the sads.

She's doing well, I think. She's been posting adorable photos of the little ones recently and commented on Sullivan's latest on FB, so she may have just taken a break from catching up on TB.

BiggerinRealLife

Ouch. Little sure made us pay for our date. Up every two hours on the hour to eat. She hadn't done that in weeks. It's gotta be a growth spurt, but it feels punitive.

eireyes

I want to live in the NE - I'm jealous! Or at least back in Michigan, there aren't a lot of Ohio people (if any) here in RTT. (

Stace0616

I'd give my right tit (lefty produce most of my milk) for a date with DH. Unfortunately, my SIL still doesn't feel comfortable enough with James to watch him for a couple hours without us around

We half-assed it by pan frying these amaaaazing burgers and watching "Grand Budapest Hotel" last night while baby was passed out in his swing. And we even had time to DTD. So totally an at-home date success, but good god would a date at the theater or a restaurant be fun!

mandacann

Eireyes said:

I want to live in the NE - I'm jealous! Or at least back in Michigan, there aren't a lot of Ohio people (if any) here in RTT. (

Cleveland here!

Teresa1896

Evenflo glass bottles 4 lyfe! Possibly literally.

chichi589

I just can't!!! Where did my baby go???? (

eireyes

Ok, I lied - it seems like there are a few Ohio ladies here. I'm in Columbus! We should try and do something sometime ladies, copy the cool NE kids!

speechie517

hbell12 said:

I'd love to meet up with you internet weirdos if it didn't mean the longest drive ever and getting a passport for Quinn. Da fuq? We're America's hat! I should be able to come and go as I please damnit!

You might not need a passport for him? I'm real close to the border and I think we just need the birth certificate to go over. I'm not 100% sure, though.

Hmm. My understanding was you needed one to cross...I used to work at the border but that was before you needed a passport to do so. Something to look into! And if you're traveling alone with a baby (to enter Canada anyway) you need a signed letter saying the other parent knows you have the child and where you're going. Yay abduction! EDIT - just looked it up, babies do need their own passport.

Oh, wow! Well that's good to know. Everyone always told us you didn't need a physical passport for the baby. We don't go over often but it's always so tempting.

I looked last night because we are visiting friends in Buffalo next week and figured me may end up in Niagara Falls and it looks like just the birth certificate is needed? https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s1x1

Bluebird2318

@jellysparkles‌ I am doing the Toledo Zoo sometime this coming week! Haven't picked a day yet...

speechie517

@dani+california‌ @chichi589 We are going to be in Buffalo next weekend!

eireyes

Umm, my dog is an idiot, and I guess I belch louder than I realize? I burped, and the dog freaked and started growling before he could figure out the noise. I think he's a little ashamed of himself (or of me) now, because left and is now behind the couch instead of next to me... 8-}

mrscrcalli

I hate when people ask if DS is a "good baby" he's a baby, there aren't asshole babies.

Bluebird2318

mrscrcalli said:

I hate when people ask if DS is a "good baby" he's a baby, there aren't asshole babies.

Babies, no. But toddlers? Toddlers are essentially lovable assholes. 8->

mrscrcalli

I just say yeah he's fuckin awesome... Obvs look at his parents B-)

mrscrcalli

jellysparkles said:

mrscrcalli said:

I hate when people ask if DS is a "good baby" he's a baby, there aren't asshole babies.

Ugh. I get this all the time. I just look at them kind of annoyed/confused and say, "Well, she's a baby."

Next time I'm just going to say "nope he's a cunt" with the straightest face..

Looking forward to next time now.

cgoldian

LO has started crying every time DH sneezes! She sticks out her bottom lip and then starts wailing. I feel bad but also find it hilarious. I did just inform him that he needs to stifle his sneezes from now on.

mrscrcalli

Went to the gym this morning, went to brunch with DH and DS was so good, got a mani pedi, now I'm in the bath with a glass of Chardonnay.. This Saturday is so full of win! :x

mrscrcalli

MrsStanton87 said:

We got the house!!!! So freaking excited y'all. Now DH just needs to get home so we can celebrate! Woop!!!

<:-P <:-P <:-P \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ =D> =D> \m/ \m/

Yay!!!! Congrats!

I'll be down for the housewarming partay!

Teresa1896

ColleenSwerb said:

How do you guys like the glass bottles? I wish I had done them last time, I can't justify the cost now. DH is insisting we're done at 2, so I can't justify the multiple babies thing, lol.

I love the glass bottles. Easy to clean and they don't get cloudy and yucky like plastic ones can. We never had any issues with them breaking- never. The circle ring part cracked on a few but the replacements were cheap (I tightened them too far- the newer ones look stronger).
Also, we use evenflo which are super cheap. You can buy a couple of silicone sleeves like the more expensive ones have, if you're worried about breakage or have any problems with broken bottles down the road.
Aaaaaand it's easier to warm up a partially filled glass bottle in a cup or saucepan because they're heavier and won't float away as easily.

rockstarlaw

Congrats @MrsStanton87‌!!

Teresa1896

I have maybe 9 glass bottles? The grandparents have some that stay at their house for days the kiddos are over there.

kseccomb17

I forgot breast pads today while I went to the grocery store, and I didn't leak through my shirt

rtv3

Congrats @MrsStanton87‌!

After a week of not sleeping and crankiness DD slept 5.5 hrs straight last night We had an awesome day today: parade, park, in-laws pool. All of which were basically just sitting in the shade time for us, but at least I was out of the house and talking to other grown-ups!

BiggerinRealLife

Yay @mrsstanton87! That's such an awesome thing!