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KQuinonez

Let's hear them ladies!

KQuinonez

I almost dropped DS this morning in the kitchen.  I still cannot get over it.  I am so sleep deprived and I know that it is finally getting to me.  I just do not know how much longer I can do this.  I try really hard not to complain and I accept the fact that babies wake up, but my mind and my body cannot keep going like this.  I am worried that something worse could happen.

Ktbug613

H is on thre hunt for a new job and while I am doing the same I am secretly hoping he finds one making just a bit more so I dont have to work  ">

mischiefmom

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

LokiLahve

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

MitsB707

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

I say pet.

mischiefmom

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

bethanybyrd

I'm just tired of being judged for my menstrual cycle. I can't help that I have to change my tamp every hour. You think people would be more understanding of a new mom. Instead, here I am struggling with getting stains out of EVERYTHING I own. I've gone through 5 pairs of panties in two days. My ob says it's normal because I have a wide set vagina and a heavy flow. 

KatyKatMeowz

KQuinonez said:

I almost dropped DS this morning in the kitchen.  I still cannot get over it.  I am so sleep deprived and I know that it is finally getting to me.  I just do not know how much longer I can do this.  I try really hard not to complain and I accept the fact that babies wake up, but my mind and my body cannot keep going like this.  I am worried that something worse could happen.

Hugs, girl. Knowing it's normal and necessary for babies to wake up doesn't make it easier or make you need sleep any less. I hope you're able to get some.

Soleil3

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

Team pet! Female dog perhaps?

Texasmomma13

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

Meh, I get it. I really like the name Hugh. Plus it's a traditional British name and DH is british. However, my dad's name is Huey and we don't have a great relationship. He was MIA for 25 years of my life. So, I'll be damned if I name a hypothetical son something he "might" claim credit for. He really doesn't deserve that honor.

mischiefmom

lisarene77 said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

Meh, I get it. I really like the name Hugh. Plus it's a traditional British name and DH is british. However, my dad's name is Huey and we don't have a great relationship. He was MIA for 25 years of my life. So, I'll be damned if I name a hypothetical son something he "might" claim credit for. He really doesn't deserve that honor.

not the same circumstances, but exactly

PrettyAccountant

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

@karenosmith - I agree with you 100 times over and would do the same. I love my sisters middle name but could never use it because she would say the baby was named after her - no freaking way!

Texasmomma13

My fffc is that I let LO watch TV. It's usually either mickey mouse clubhouse or whatever is on baby first tv. She watches for about 10 minutes in the morning while I make bottles and pack her dc bag.

LokiLahve

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

bethanybyrd

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

So if we're newbies we can't participate? 

PrettyAccountant

lisarene77 said:

My fffc is that I let LO watch TV. It's usually either mickey mouse clubhouse or whatever is on baby first tv. She watches for about 10 minutes in the morning while I make bottles and pack her dc bag.

Just confess without justifying it.

LokiLahve

Theusualmischief said:

My LO has noticed my cell phone and has even started to turn his head to follow it.  Time to turn that shit off when he's awake.  I feel like a terrible parent.

Mine does the same. Unless I'm trying to take a pic of her, then she wants nothing to do with it.

ImACoolMom

I ran the dishwasher last night even though it wasn't completely full. Because I really didn't feel like washing my pump parts by hand again.

mischiefmom

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

Maybe I am, maybe I'm not, but I do know you post an AWFUL lot on this board...

LokiLahve

bethanybyrd said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

So if we're newbies we can't participate? 

Sure you can. I read her original post thinking she meant to post on A14, not A13. If anything we need some new people around here to liven things up.

PrettyAccountant

I've been so tired at work all week, I've shut my door and napped on my couch. Told everyone I was on a conference call. The bad part is that we are really busy with audits and the department head is in her office sleeping while her staff is running around doing the work. I'm bad.

V&G101808

I have a few this week:

1. Earlier this week I was holding LO with 1 arm on my hip while I tried moving something off the glider.  I'm not sure if my arm was too low or if the fleece pj was just slippery against my skin but he started to move back and I couldn't catch him.  I contorted my body so that he landed on his back on the ottoman.  He was laughing as if it was some sort of fun ride but it scared the crap out of me.  I'm so embarrassed that I haven't told DH.  I had to take a few minutes to compose myself because it scared me so bad.

 

2. My REAL Christmas tree is still alive and kicking it in my living room.  Ornaments and all.  We'll take it down, one day.

3. I went to the pharmacy to pick up my BC last month and they told me it would be $20.  It's normally free, I tried to argue it but they said I needed to call my insurance or pay the $20.  Umm, no.  I told them I'd call my insurance.  A month later I still haven't called and have been DTD with zero protection.

AF hasn't returned since baby... but still.  I'm calling today!

Texasmomma13

PrettyAccountant said:

My fffc is that I let LO watch TV. It's usually either mickey mouse clubhouse or whatever is on baby first tv. She watches for about 10 minutes in the morning while I make bottles and pack her dc bag.

Just confess without justifying it.

I wasn't trying to justify. I was describing the whole scenario.

lkobriant

Theusualmischief said:

My LO has noticed my cell phone and has even started to turn his head to follow it.  Time to turn that shit off when he's awake.  I feel like a terrible parent.

DS lunges for anything with buttons and/or a screen; cell phones, iPad, remote control. Whether we're using them or not. I feel like a horrible parent!!

Soleil3

bethanybyrd said:

LokiLahve said:

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

So if we're newbies we can't participate? 

Soleil3

lkobriant said:

My LO has noticed my cell phone and has even started to turn his head to follow it.  Time to turn that shit off when he's awake.  I feel like a terrible parent.

DS lunges for anything with buttons and/or a screen; cell phones, iPad, remote control. Whether we're using them or not. I feel like a horrible parent!!

Its because they are pretty. Its not a bad thing, there is no way to shelter them from all of the technology unless you live in a yurt in BFE and stick to snail mail. 

LokiLahve

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

Maybe I am, maybe I'm not, but I do know you post an AWFUL lot on this board...

Way to go Sherlock. 8-| you caught me.

mischiefmom

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

Maybe I am, maybe I'm not, but I do know you post an AWFUL lot on this board...

Way to go Sherlock. 8-| you caught me.

Excuse me.  AWful lot.

V&G101808

petey1106 said:

I'm team @vg101808 has another cutie so I can be inspired by HDBD photos again!

lmao!! Nooooooooooooo!!!

Cocolamo1

DH has a habit of falling asleep on the couch. I usually at least attempt to wake him up before going up to bed. Lately I go up quietly so I can enjoy the whole bed with LO.

Soleil3

I find myself hashtagging in my head sometimes despite the fact I don't use twitter and have only hashtagged like, 10 times in my life and most of them were here in sarcasm.

#weirdo.

#11times.

starshower22

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

Actually yes I did do this. I had a girls name in mind years before I ever even met DH. When we talked about baby names he loved it too so we went with it. Her name is Anslee. My MIL's middle name is Ann and she told us once that we must have named DD after her. I told her no, not at all. It had nothing to do with her. She got pissed but IDGAF. MIL mentioned it again once more at a family gathering at which time DH & I immediatly told her, and everyone, that MIL was wrong. If she's said it again after getting called out in front of family, I don't know about it but it doesn't matter anyway. We know why we chose the name we did and it's not my problem that MIL is so self-centered she has to make crap up. Grow a pair if your MIL says something about it.

bethanybyrd

Soleil3 said:

I find myself hashtagging in my head sometimes despite the fact I don't use twitter and have only hashtagged like, 10 times in my life and most of them were here in sarcasm.

#weirdo.

#11times.

MommyAmes2

I confess.. I have a fuzzy sock and slipper obsession.

MitsB707

@starshower22 I love that you called out your MIL in front of the family.  That's awesome!

MitsB707

DS didn't sleep too well last night since he seemingly became congested overnight.  He could have gone to daycare today, but instead I kept him home and decided to take a pm pto half day.  My reasoning to DH was that he wouldn't have napped well with all the new babies there, but in my mind I just wanted extra cuddles with my little guy.

thoughtfulmommy

I also need to put my phone away. When I am nursing him I am on it behind his head. He reaches back towards it to grab it. I know he is attracted to it because my case is graphically interesting to him, but I still feel bad.

Confession: I had a thought this week that I wish LO was born in July so I wouldn't have to creep the J13 board. I like A13 moms a lot but they have so many more posts these days. I can't relate to them because my DS is a late August baby, but I still read everything.

MinnesotaMomma91

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

LokiLahve said:

karen0smith said:

I have had a name picked out for a girl since forever (before ILs).  Now that I have ILs I refuse to use the name, or even tell DH about it, as it could be misconstrued as somehow honoring them.  Maybe that's what I'll name one of our future pets?

So, you are not doing something for your LO that you want to because of someone else's feelings? Whew, parenthood is going to be tough for you.

I'm not naming my hypothetical daughter a name that she will be told her whole life is because of grandma X when in reality it's not, yes.  It's a great name, but it's not worth the hassle for me or hypothetical child.  Would you name your child something knowing that MIL would run around saying "she's named after me!"?  

honestly, I was giving you a hard time because I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong board. But maybe not. I'm too tired to figure it out.

Maybe I am, maybe I'm not, but I do know you post an AWFUL lot on this board...





Way to go Sherlock. 8-| you caught me.


Excuse me.  AWful lot.


Yup @lokilahve is suuuuuuuch an aw. Or you know shes just a reg.

MinnesotaMomma91

My confession. Monday evening i left ds sitting on the couch crying to go back a bottle. I came back and he was on the floor. I felt aweful :-(

WildRumpus

I turn Sesame Street on for Ezra every morning while I eat breakfast. Sometimes he watches the whole episode. Flame away