Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

fireflygirl12

@mamrotu73 are you anywhere near Renton? I have a pnp you can borrow

hlm184

Wow, y'all were busy this weekend!  Skipping a whole lot of posts.  We just got back from our weekend at the beach (though really we only spent a couple hours there).  LO and pup had a blast!  LO was also a super trooper the whole weekend, no meltdowns in public at all, great at the restaurants and such.  Did have one meltdown when we were about to get back in the car but Daddy hit the alarm button instead of the unlock button... oops!

Went to a bar Saturday for the football game - found another baby a few weeks older who was rooting for the other team, so we all sat together and joked (my team won though!).

knotty-girl

@RedDawnsRevenge‌ She stopped breathing during a medical (likely cosmetic) procedure. She was in a coma, but she's now on life support. So essentially she is dead, and sadly her family has to make the decision to take her off.

allyandmike24

Happy birthday, @Thomas930!

tamaraaaa

knotty-girl said:

@RedDawnsRevenge‌

She stopped breathing during a medical (likely cosmetic) procedure. She was in a coma, but she's now on life support. So essentially she is dead, and sadly her family has to make the decision to take her off.

The weirdest thing is that she was at an event that day and everyone said she was totally awesome and looked good.

So terrible. Even my husband is a Joan Ranger (secretly of course).

RedDawnsRevenge

When I googled it all I could find was medically induce coma s/p cardiac arrest.

Emily041285

We never hit a regression here, because she never slept more than 3 hrs at a time at night.

I wouldn't know good sleep if it hit me in the face right now. (:|

rtv3

Almost missed it - happy birthday @thomas930‌

allyandmike24

Jut got finished with 8+ hours at school painting, arranging and prepping my new classroom! This mama is tired. Baby is down to sleep, take out tacos are here, gin and tonics are being prepped and the new episode of Doctor Who is queued up and ready!!! Ahhhh finally I can relax!

J&NL

@rtv3‌ DS gets frustrated at the boob when the milk doesn't come out right away so I usually have to just let him keep trying until I get another let down. It's frustrating. Maybe that's what's wrong with her?

rtv3

allyandmike24 said:

Jut got finished with 8+ hours at school painting, arranging and prepping my new classroom! This mama is tired. Baby is down to sleep, take out tacos are here, gin and tonics are being prepped and the new episode of Doctor Who is queued up and ready!!! Ahhhh finally I can relax!

So jealous that you're watching Dr. Who! I neeeeed to see it!

rtv3

J&NL said:

@rtv3‌ DS gets frustrated at the boob when the milk doesn't come out right away so I usually have to just let him keep trying until I get another let down. It's frustrating. Maybe that's what's wrong with her?

Yeah, that's a good point. I think she's getting a little too used to bottles I'm going to buy some slow flow nipples tomorrow. And my mom suggested giving her just an ounce from a bottle to calm her down then putting her back on the boob rather than just letting her drink the whole bottle.

I've been drinking tons and tons of water and eating oatmeal and bedtime feeding actually went ok. Here's hoping my supply is regulating back to normal!

J&NL

rtv3 said:

@rtv3‌ DS gets frustrated at the boob when the milk doesn't come out right away so I usually have to just let him keep trying until I get another let down. It's frustrating. Maybe that's what's wrong with her?

Yeah, that's a good point. I think she's getting a little too used to bottles I'm going to buy some slow flow nipples tomorrow. And my mom suggested giving her just an ounce from a bottle to calm her down then putting her back on the boob rather than just letting her drink the whole bottle. I've been drinking tons and tons of water and eating oatmeal and bedtime feeding actually went ok. Here's hoping my supply is regulating back to normal!

We don't use bottles and he still gets frustrated so that might not be the issue. It might just be a growth spurt honestly. Impatient baby syndrome

RedDawnsRevenge

Ryver is really trying hard to get up on all fours...it's really only a mater of time now.

J&NL

So, I kind of did something flammable today. As some of you may know, DH will be home today. Well DD hasn't seen him since before she went to her dads so her dad is still fresh in her mind. Every time I ask her if she wants to see Daddy Josh, she says she wants to see daddy Kyle (her biodad). Well, today she was on the phone with Josh and she kept saying "is this kyle? is this kyle?" Well, I got a little frustrated with her and told her not to ask about kyle in front of josh anymore because josh will be home tonight and he really wanted to see her! I know Josh doesn't mind.. or would never admit it but I can imagine it hurts his feelings a little bit. I'm not trying to get her to forget her dad or anything but damn, shut up about fucking kyle. 

J&NL

NoLaLinz said:

J&NL said:

So, I kind of did something flammable today. As some of you may know, DH will be home today. Well DD hasn't seen him since before she went to her dads so her dad is still fresh in her mind. Every time I ask her if she wants to see Daddy Josh, she says she wants to see daddy Kyle (her biodad). Well, today she was on the phone with Josh and she kept saying "is this kyle? is this kyle?" Well, I got a little frustrated with her and told her not to ask about kyle in front of josh anymore because josh will be home tonight and he really wanted to see her! I know Josh doesn't mind.. or would never admit it but I can imagine it hurts his feelings a little bit. I'm not trying to get her to forget her dad or anything but damn, shut up about fucking kyle. 

No flames here. Sometimes we just reach our breaking point. Maybe just sit down with her and explain it on her level? Although, I think once he gets home...the excitement of him being home will overshadow everything that happened earlier

I'm thinking that too but it just worries me that she won't be excited. I've been asking if she wants to see josh and she says no I want to see Kyle. I'm sure she'll be thrilled to see him once he's here but it kind of hurts my feelings a little since he's the one raising her with me. Of course, she's 4 year old so..

sprightlysparrow7

@rtv3‌ I'm sorry you went through that! Babies can be so difficult to figure out sometimes. Have you ever looked up paced feeding on kellymom? I found that to be helpful with my son because he would get very frustrated at the boob, too. After having my husband and ILs feed him in a manner more similar to breastfeeding, I think it helped. Like a PP said, it could be a growth spurt, too. Just wanted to throw that idea out there!

ambarnett1

I love that DH can act sick and not have to take care of the baby and can get frustrated and yell at ds for the one MOTN wake up I ask him to take care of, but when I'm tired and don't feel good I still have to suck it up. He says because he's the provider he needs his rest and shouldn't have to wake up. It's the freaking weekend, be a big boy and deal with your son. I'm just tired and frustrated from waking up every hour lately.

BiggerinRealLife

Many happy returns of the day, @thomas930!

ladygali

My son just let the stinkiest fart while falling asleep. I think it's just foreshadowing a massive poop.

deidremaria

ambarnett1 said:

I wish I had a fun and exciting life like you ladies. All we do is take care of DS and do house work on the weekends. Boo!

Sounds like my life

deidremaria

honeyzoo said:

@NoLaLinz I can't help--but @deidremaria was mine for sure and she is the bomb!  glad your wifi is back.

Heeeeyyyyy girl!!! I still owe you more stuff. I'll send your box when I send out a box for the contraband exchange

Ashleypixie

I'm reading in bed next to DH but I keep thinking I hear the baby crying, it's his damn nose whistling! It'll stop for a while, then start going again. I HATE when he falls asleep before me. He has the most annoying snores.

RocksInTheWater

NoLaLinz said:

So I am going to risk offending someone with this. I can't remember who bought for me back in the onesie exchange. I know there was a post where we all posted our gifts, but I can't find it when I search for it. Help?? 2‌n‌ <-- I cannot get these characters to clear from the text box. wtf?

@NoLaLinz  I didn't have you but you had me.  Do you check your inbox?  I sent you a message a few days ago asking where you got the onesie you bought for me.  I'm assuming etsy since it was personalized.  Did I tell you that DS wore it for his one month baby pictures?  I got lots of compliments on it!

michaelad3

I just learned I could text gifs, so I sent one to DH. He is not nearly as amused as I think he should be

michaelad3

@KendraColeslaw‌ I can't speak for all phones, but with the iPhone I just copy and paste

RedDawnsRevenge

I chugged down the last of my beer, only to find a fruit fly had died in it.

RedDawnsRevenge

I hate insomnia

deidremaria

jellysparkles said:

Doing our wake up and get to the bus stop dry run today. Been up for 2 hrs already needlessly, though.

Yesterday
Me- "If we knock out your teeth, that makes you my tiny baby again, right?"
DD1- "No way, Mom! Only coffee does that!"
Me- "Really? Oh, well, that's easier. Want some coffee?"
DD1- "Ew, no way!"
Me- "Aw, man. You're just not gonna let me keep you little, am I?"
DD1- "When can I have a phone to text Grandma?"

I think that little girl is just so damn awesome!

hordol

ambarnett1 said:

I love that DH can act sick and not have to take care of the baby and can get frustrated and yell at ds for the one MOTN wake up I ask him to take care of, but when I'm tired and don't feel good I still have to suck it up. He says because he's the provider he needs his rest and shouldn't have to wake up. It's the freaking weekend, be a big boy and deal with your son. I'm just tired and frustrated from waking up every hour lately.

I'm sorry he is not being more cooperative. I'm not sure why he feels being the "provider" is more sleep worthy than being the person who cares for and nurtures his child. I've said it before but I hate this attitude. Just a because you don't get paid doesn't mean it's not a job and that it's not as important. Both DH and I work but when I was on ML and summer vacation from teaching, DH was not off the hook for being helpful.

Hope he realizes how unfair he is being soon!

Tferr02

My happy spitter slowed down a lot after I stopped drinking carbonated drinks. He also spits up a ton if I eat any peanuts or anything cooked in peanut oil.

SoulTermination

Hey, my RTT ladies! I found some Similac $5 off check/coupon thingies and got sent some more, so I have 4 of them. 2 expire on Sept. 5th and I dunno if they'll get to someone in time but the other 2 are good until Oct. 10th or so. Figured I'd offer them up here first before the board at large. PM me if ya want 'em. Not sure post office works on Labor Day, so might be Tuesday before they go out.

Teresa1896

DS only woke up twice last night. Please, sweet baby Jesus, let this be the end of this sleep regression. At least until the next one.

J&NL

He's home!!! DD was so excited to see him and when he had to go turn in his weapon, she got sad and told me "I just want my dad.." So there goes that problem! It feels SO good to have my family complete again. Here's our homecoming pic

J&NL

However, my night went a little like this. Got home at 11. Got the kids to bed, hungout and DH drank some moonshine. Apparently he drank too much moonshine because at 2:30, he slept walked to the baby's room and proceeded to use his closet as a urinal. 4:45 baby wakes up. 5:15 DD feel out of her bed (????). Then wake up for the day at 7:45. Needless to say, I'm tired! I-)

ambarnett1

AprilMay9 said:

@ambarnett1‌ he yelled at your baby?!

Yeah he got so frustrated with him for not going to sleep that DH yelled at him. He's just being a dick lately and not helping me at all. I am so mad at him and giving him the silent treatment, but he's acting like nothing happened. I'm exhausted with this sleep regression and swaddle transition that I just need a break, but DH can't handle ds with sleep and just wants him to cio because that's what his.mom said to do.

J&NL

ambarnett1 said:

AprilMay9 said:

@ambarnett1‌ he yelled at your baby?!

Yeah he got so frustrated with him for not going to sleep that DH yelled at him. He's just being a dick lately and not helping me at all. I am so mad at him and giving him the silent treatment, but he's acting like nothing happened. I'm exhausted with this sleep regression and swaddle transition that I just need a break, but DH can't handle ds with sleep and just wants him to cio because that's what his.mom said to do.

He needs to be punched in the dick.

ambarnett1

J&NL said:

ambarnett1 said:

AprilMay9 said:

@ambarnett1‌ he yelled at your baby?!

Yeah he got so frustrated with him for not going to sleep that DH yelled at him. He's just being a dick lately and not helping me at all. I am so mad at him and giving him the silent treatment, but he's acting like nothing happened. I'm exhausted with this sleep regression and swaddle transition that I just need a break, but DH can't handle ds with sleep and just wants him to cio because that's what his.mom said to do.

He needs to be punched in the dick.

He will be if he keeps it up.

Roufi

Just want to AW the gorgeous guys in my life: H and Seamus wearing their matching bowties *swoon*

Still haven't figured out this sideways picture shit though :S

Emily041285

My inlaws have a Pomeranian and OG was obsessed with it this weekend. She could've sat there and watched him walk back and forth for hours. That was her first experience with pets that will come close to her (our cat still is afraid of her) It was so cute!