Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

pineconey

AcaAwkward said:

@poru‌ thanks!! I ordered the turquoise version!

@pineconey‌ are yours silicone?

(The nursing necklaces. Thought I'd specify 'lest it appear I'm asking about implants )

My boobies are the real deal biatch!!
Nursing necklaces are fabric and wood beads.

Tferr02

This face sums up our day so far

RedDawnsRevenge

I did it! Wow that was hot! But I feel empowered! Walked 4miles!

LaBelle0412

Go to meals: tacos using buffalo meat, and 2 different types of beans or veggie pasta with jarred store brand organic marinera sauce, hot Italian cut up into discs, red & green peppers.

michaelad3

LaBelle0412 said:

Go to meals: tacos using buffalo meat, and 2 different types of beans or veggie pasta with jarred store brand organic marinera sauce, hot Italian cut up into discs, red & green peppers.

I'm sure you mean Italian sausage, but I laughed at the image of using a hot Italian

pineconey

I'm a hot Italian.

Holljade

@kseccomb17‌ it definitely depends in where you live in the US. I am in the DC area and 250k barely gets you a house, mostly townhouses, rarely a single family.

A house in my neighborhood just listed at 450k and I would NEVER consider a place that small to have the high of a price tag! It's really just insane. The cost of living here is nuts.

For this reason hubs and I want to move to NC when SS goes off to college bc the cost of living is so much cheaper!

avidkeo

Morning all! skipping almost 500 posts! wow.

Last night I made the decision to start supplementing with formula. It was a surprisingly hard decision for me, I really wanted to keep her EBF but its just not going to happen with the effort I am currently putting in, and I can't do much more and keep my sanity! I express 3 times a day at work, getting about 3-4 oz each time, but my supply seems to be decreasing. I have to pump longer to get that output and its starting to take over my life. It was formula or spend all weekend pumping to build up a stash for the week ahead, and I would rather spend that time with DD.

I know its all good, and its better for her to get what she needs, and as she is 15 weeks we did well to EBF this long, but I do feel that because I was a lucky one that had no issues BF and expressing and all that then I shouldn't give up after only 2.5 weeks at work. I thought I would do it while it was still our decision rather than something we are forced into, if that makes any sense!

Yep mummy guilt sux in so many ways! Though the little minx took to the formula so easily! fed her about 4oz before going to bed last night at 7:30pm and she didn't mind it at all! Still woke up at 2am for a feed though so she must be getting hungrier!

JessieAlbin

@avidkeo‌ it's a tough decision to make but you know what's best for your family.. Tell that mommy guilt to buzz off!

baileymama3

Holljade said:

@kseccomb17‌ it definitely depends in where you live in the US. I am in the DC area and 250k barely gets you a house, mostly townhouses, rarely a single family. A house in my neighborhood just listed at 450k and I would NEVER consider a place that small to have the high of a price tag! It's really just insane. The cost of living here is nuts. For this reason hubs and I want to move to NC when SS goes off to college bc the cost of living is so much cheaper!

hey! I am in Alexandria Do you live in DC?

Holljade

@baileymama3‌ I'm actually on the MD side!

allyandmike24

Ooh @baileymama3‌ my BFF is in old town!! We visit all the time, ill holler when we're down and I can introduce you two!!!

baileymama3

@allyandmike24‌ thanks!!

Twirple

@avidkeo I am glad that you are doing what you need to do to keep your sanity.  Jessica is going to be just fine!

avidkeo

KendraColeslaw said:

@avidkeo I experienced the same guilt when I switched to EFF. But I am WAY happier now. Our babies are going to be perfectly fine with formula, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I just found out I was raised on it and I'm pretty freaking awesome.

if Jessica is half as awesome as you than thats pretty awesome!!

Thanks ladies, you are all amazing!

on another topic, who's excited about the new TV show Outlander???? I watched the first ep last night, and I think its going to be so cool!

Xxlilies

Thanks for all the dinner ideas guys. Keep em coming
Decided on grilled chicken , grilled asparagus with sea salt and some sort of potatoe or rice



@kseccomb17‌ it is crazy . It's hard to find a nice house for under 250 in Ontario . We looked for ages then bought DH s parents house lol
@avidkeo‌ don't feel guilty you do what works for u and LO
I quit pumping this weekend for similar reasons . Would rather spend time with my baby than pump 6-10 times a day for very little milk
Now of course that in not pumping there is mucho milk

smushi

@kendracoleslaw I'm so sorry, chocolate is dang near sacred.  Same thing happens here but with queso.  Oh the disappointment! 

avidkeo

Xxlilies said:

@avidkeo‌ don't feel guilty you do what works for u and LO I quit pumping this weekend for similar reasons . Would rather spend time with my baby than pump 6-10 times a day for very little milk Now of course that in not pumping there is mucho milk

LOL yeah, first pump session just done for the day, and I get 4oz in 20 mins!!! the last 3 days I have struggled to get 3ish OZ in 30 mins! wonder if its cause I'm more relaxed, or maybe the oatmeal in the morning is finally working! lol

AmyV416

I'm pretty new to this thread.....post partum anxiety sux balls......that is all :-q

michaelad3

pineconey said:

I'm a hot Italian.

Me too!

Twirple

avidkeo said:

on another topic, who's excited about the new TV show Outlander???? I watched the first ep last night, and I think its going to be so cool!

I'm excited!  I started watching the first episode online and it looks great.  Unfortunately, my internet cut out before I could finish it, so I'm now waiting for the official premier on Saturday.

RedDawnsRevenge

He really needs some white patent leather shoes for his 70's suit there. Or bowling shoes...

Xxlilies

avidkeo said:

Xxlilies said:

@avidkeo‌ don't feel guilty you do what works for u and LO
I quit pumping this weekend for similar reasons . Would rather spend time with my baby than pump 6-10 times a day for very little milk
Now of course that in not pumping there is mucho milk

LOL yeah, first pump session just done for the day, and I get 4oz in 20 mins!!! the last 3 days I have struggled to get 3ish OZ in 30 mins! wonder if its cause I'm more relaxed, or maybe the oatmeal in the morning is finally working! lol
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Yup I usually take 30-40 to get about 2-3 oz and yesterday after not pumping for a day got 6 oz . Think milk is going away tho becaue haven't pumped since and aside the porn star boobs I feel like I can handle it without expressing
I feel like I have a lot more time now ( filled with other crap tho) now that I'm not constantly rushing to pump
I ate oatmeal everyday with flax since he was born and took fenugreek and it didn't make a lot of difference
Gatorade helped tho

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@amyv416 I'm sorry you re feeling that way. Have you spoken to your dr about

Xxlilies

Not enough babies in this thread today

edoliesmom

mom2boxers said:

jellysparkles said:

Ansel woke up to model his new outfit.

I feel like he should be in this gif

Or part of the Texas A&M cheer squad like in that Tommy Lee movie.

I've only seen this movie once (Man of the House I think), so I don't know if the Aggies are in it or not (it's a good possibility). But these are definitely the UT Longhorns, not A&M. Longhorn fans would be offended. :P

On a different note, I was holding baby girl at Walmart when this older lady walks by and says, "Awww, she's a brand new baby! How old is she - 2 or 3 weeks?" When I told her she was 3 1/2 months, she said, "Oh, she's a little baby!" I do not have a little baby! I have a fat, big baby!

[-(

Xxlilies

@dani+california‌ he's adorable . His little feet are too cute

edoliesmom

mom2boxers said:

@edoliesmom‌ - oops. No offense to either Texas team.

lol None taken here. My family, on the other hand, is a different story... even though none of them went to college or lived anywhere close to either town. /:)

PoppySeedWindsor

AmyV416 said:

I'm pretty new to this thread.....post partum anxiety sux balls......that is all :-q

I hear you! Know that it's normal to feel extra anxious. Our lives were totally turned upside down and they're a million times crazier than they used to be. Welcome to parenthood. Take a biiiiiiig sip of the kool aid, cause there's no going back...but that's okay. Because we have awesome little chunk monsters who love us to pieces and who need us to thrive. That's freaking exciting and awesome. It's okay that it's overwhelming too. One thing, one day at a time. And always remember that you are awesome. Also, participate more. The more RTT, the more you know.

Something like that (Creepy internet hugs).

RedDawnsRevenge

It's national root beer float day.

Xxlilies

Ugh 7:30 almost and I haven't gotten a break . He's been up since before six and DH is home but "unwinding" . Grr
I want to unwind before i feel like bedtime
Sorry mini rant

hlm184

RedDawnsRevenge said:

It's national root beer float day.

Well, I know what I'm doing here...

PoppySeedWindsor

hlm184 said:

RedDawnsRevenge said:

It's national root beer float day.

Well, I know what I'm doing here...

Good lord. That sounds so fucking amazing.

Twirple

I went to Dairy Queen for lunch and got a hot fudge sundae and a root beer.  Does a deconstructed root beer float (with chocolate) count?

lokimau

I have been trying to go to the grocery store for 3 hours. DD wants to scream if she is not attached to the boob!!!

On another note I tried to supplement with formula so I can get a little me time without spending half the day pumping. She hates it and spit it at me. I tried 4 different kinds. And had 5 different people try to give her the formula.

janice9821

I also had to start supplementing with formula after going back to work. I really struggled with it at first but it saved my sanity. Nothing to feel guilty about.

Twirple

@jbug88 that is too funny!  You don't mess with a pregnant woman and her cravings.  I probably would have bought ice cream, a small rootbeer and asked for a tall cup!

JessieAlbin

Vinny, take it back!! I thought we were on the same page with delicious food... Everything I thought I knew about this thread was a lie! GBCB!!!

Also, why the fuck didn't I buy root beer at the grocery store today? (

snowbound

I just learned how to send gifs via text. DH is in for it along with all of my friends.

AcaAwkward

edoliesmom said:

mom2boxers said:

@edoliesmom‌ - oops. No offense to either Texas team.

lol None taken here. My family, on the other hand, is a different story... even though none of them went to college or lived anywhere close to either town. /:)

I am offended.

(Kidding)

(Kind of)

JessieAlbin

You're killin me, Smalls