Random, Vents, and AWs

MommyKristin88

Random: my boss just sent me an email, and said "reference the LO attachment". I kept rereading it thinking, why is she telling me to look at little one attachment. What the hell does that mean? I was seriously getting angry, because I couldn't figure out what she was talking about. Then it hit me, LO are her initials. She was telling me to reference the document she edited. OK, yeah, I need sleep, and probably to step away from my computer for a minute.

LokiLahve

AW the sleep we got last night! Down @ 9 and slept until 4:15am, up to nurse, back diwn at 5:20 & didn't get up for the day until 9am!!!!!!!
I'm sure it's a fluke & we'll go right back to less, but I got to sleep until 9 o'clock in the morning people!!
I'm a new woman!

kwrecks

E hasn't used her swing in a couple of weeks. It's been a toy collector in the living room. I brought the pnp out, with the intention of putting the swing away and setting the pnp up, but it breaks my heart to put the swing away because that's another part of E's babyhood that she's growing out of.

MommyKristin88

kwrecks said:

E hasn't used her swing in a couple of weeks. It's been a toy collector in the living room. I brought the pnp out, with the intention of putting the swing away and setting the pnp up, but it breaks my heart to put the swing away because that's another part of E's babyhood that she's growing out of.

OMG LO hated the swing. He was only in it twice and screamed each time, so we immediately took him out. Talk about a waste of money. Good news is, I have a ton of baby gear, so I don't have to rebuy this stuff for the new baby. If it's a boy, I also have a ton of baby clothes. Win-win.

nnikki10

Going aw DD and my niece from Easter bc I was too busy driving all around so cal on Sunday.

MinnesotaMomma91

Aw. Ds got up earlier then usual today so i got him fed and dressed but wasnt ready for a nap. The weather is beautiful this morning so i grabbed a blanket, ds amd some books and we went outside and read books and ds crawled around the blanket and ripped up some grass before getting tired and needing a nap. And where did ds decide he needed to nap on the blanket next to me.

kwrecks

I really feel like DH and i need to come to a better agreement about when i can make time to go to the gym. Since our family doesn't live close, and the gym doesn't have a day care, i haven't been able to figure out a time when I can go, unless DH wakes up early with LO. I decided this week that I think having 3 or so days a week where I can get our and have that hour to myself would mentally help me out so much.

kwrecks

@mwalker710‌ we aren't scary! glad you got involved!

MommyKristin88

AW: LO rolled over for the first time this weekend. Last night I layed him on the floor, and put a movie case across the room (He always wants to suck on it lol). I watched him roll over until he made it to that case. I was so proud, then scared. I guess it's time to baby proof now!

Snowbird7

Gonna AW it up today. We finally got our photos back from Alex's 6-month shoot!

janneann1127

@ayanahazel1‌ - what a cutie!
@nnikki10‌ - do you live in so cal? How did I miss that?

I don't have much today except our house has now been on the market 30 days without selling. We are dropping the price again this week. I knew we were priced high but we had a great offer that first week, and then they found something else and pulled out. Now... Nothing. Supposedly this is a hot market.. Where are our buyers???

Bunnyfer

E is 8m old today...and for some reason I am all emotional about it...We did our photo shoot this morning, and all she wanted to do was grab the 8m sign....so I am gonna AW our 8m shoot...

TrueBeliever925

@ayanahazel1 Those pictures are adorable!

@nnikki10 You must love having your niece so close in age with L! It's going to be a blast with the two of them! They are too cute!

Random: I've been all warm and fuzzy this morning, so I just wanted to say that you ladies are seriously awesome. Each and every one of you. I know it's been boring lately, but it's been kind of nice how it's like a big ol' family now. We each play our own little parts. Love you ladies! 

MyBaby2013

@kwrecks‌ maybe try one of the at home workouts until you can figure out a system? I know it's not the same As physically leaving and having that time to yourself, but I always feel so much better even after a few mins of sweating in my living room lol.

@MommyKristin88‌ I found myself texting DH with abbreviations from here and didn't understand for a min why he was so confused!

VENT: apparently my dad had a mini stroke last week and was told if he doesn't changed his life style he is on the road to have a major stroke that could threaten his life. Even though he sounded genuinely scared I don't think he will actually change. He is set in his ways. We have been telling him for years that he is killing himself. All I can do is encourage him to do better but my heart tells me it won't help. Hopefully I'm very wrong.

MommyAmes2

AW: Today is DS 6th birthday! Hard to believe, where did the time go?!

vulpini

AW - LO didn't wake up at all last night.  Down at 6:30pm, up at 6:30am.  It was my night to get up, so that's extra awesome

Random - DH has a conference today so he left early and will be home late.  I'm really spoiled by him coming home for lunch every day and being home by 5:30 in the evenings.  

TrueBeliever925

@MyBaby2013 I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I can't even imagine how scared and helpless you must feel. Hopefully your dad will see it as a wake up call and adjust his lifestyle to help his health. Maybe sit down and talk to him about how you want him around to see LO grow up and maybe someday get married and have kids. Maybe that will be a wakeup call for him? Good luck

TrueBeliever925

Another Random: @WildRumpus did you make those carrot cake cheesecake squares? They were freaking amazing and I got a ton of compliments. Thank you for the link! 

Also, how the freak did you get them out of the pan? I made two batches and I destroyed half of the first one (still tasted amazing!). But I had to cut them out of the pan on the second one and ruined my cake pan. I seriously bake banana bread and cupcakes. That's about it, so this was new to me. 

MommyKristin88

MyBaby2013 said:

@kwrecks‌ maybe try one of the at home workouts until you can figure out a system? I know it's not the same As physically leaving and having that time to yourself, but I always feel so much better even after a few mins of sweating in my living room lol. @MommyKristin88‌ I found myself texting DH with abbreviations from here and didn't understand for a min why he was so confused! VENT: apparently my dad had a mini stroke last week and was told if he doesn't changed his life style he is on the road to have a major stroke that could threaten his life. Even though he sounded genuinely scared I don't think he will actually change. He is set in his ways. We have been telling him for years that he is killing himself. All I can do is encourage him to do better but my heart tells me it won't help. Hopefully I'm very wrong.

I "like it" for your comment to me, not about your dad.

I hope your dad changes his habits, so he can have a long, healthy life ahead of him.

courtneykid

AW: DH was taking photos of Lennon playing yesterday. This is one of my favs!

Random: I am thinking of purchasing a Ju-Ju-Be Diaper Bag. The one I got from Target is literally falling apart at the seams.

ludali

@wildrumpus @truebeliever925 YES!!  Those carrot cake cheesecake squares were a hit!  Soooooooooooooo good!!  And you just reminded me that the last one was upstairs in the kitchen - and now its in my tummy.  That recipes is definitely a KEEP.

TrueBeliever925

ludali said:

@wildrumpus @truebeliever925 YES!!  Those carrot cake cheesecake squares were a hit!  Soooooooooooooo good!!  And you just reminded me that the last one was upstairs in the kitchen - and now its in my tummy.  That recipes is definitely a KEEP.

sftbllstr87

Aw I got to take selfies with each of my boys Saturday while enjoying the beautiful weather

tts432462

@kwrecks‌ We put the swing away about 2 weeks ago. The only thing that kept me from having a major meltdown was that DH was giving me serious side eye and I was trying to be cool. We had to put the bouncy seat away at the same time. It was a sad day.

AW - my MIL stayed with LO yesterday because DH had to work. When I got home she had done all of the laundry. And folded it. And my SIL gave us a huge pile of clothes for LO yesterday. Her girls are always dressed so cute so I'm excited to get the hand me downs. I'm one of those weird people who like my in laws and consider them my friends.

MommyBolty

I guess this is a random: I've been slowly weaning LO from nursing. She's been drinking formula gradually more and more for about 2 months now. Yesterday was the first complete day that I did not nurse LO. It was really bittersweet. She takes the bottle so well and it didn't even phase her. She even grabs and holds the bottle herself now. I'm very proud of her and glad to make the transition.

Side note: my boobs hurt so bad last night. The pain is better today, but not great.

KQuinonez

Random:  What is the consensus of A13 on Honey Graham crackers?  Are they safe or not?  We don't see the doc till the middle of May and all the literature I can find on it is conflicting. My mom bought LO some Organic Honey Teddy Grahams and she said she was fine if I didn't want to give it to him, but I just don't want to be over thinking this.

Michelle N

Total aw: we are leaving for our first big family vacation tomorrow! We are heading to Miami for a few days and then cruising the Caribbean! I went absolutely crazy buying nautical theme stuff for lo. This Canadian winter has been too damn long!

kkay1982

@MommyBolty‌ can I ask why you are weaning? No judgement just curious to people's reasons and timing.

MissyCee

AW: LO is crawling now! She woke up from her nap on Easter and just started crawling around! Now she will crawl all the way across the room in one shot if she sees something she wants. I feel so proud!

nnikki10

@janneann1127‌ we are in so cal you too?? How'd I miss that haha

TrueBeliever925

@KQuinonez My sister gave all three of her kids the honey flavored Teddy Grahams before a year. They were all fine. None of them have any food allergies. 

I also just read this: "Commercial foods that contain honey, like ready-to-eat breakfast cereals and baby food, are safe for your baby because they've been heated enough to kill the spores." But that was on Baby Center and I haven't looked TOO much into it. 

On a side note, she was giving me crap about giving J eggs before a year. She was surprised that our doctor okayed it at our 6 month appointment.  

nnikki10

@TrueBeliever925‌ it is awesome. We cannot wait for this coming Christmas with both of them.

sftbllstr87

Random: it baffles me how different all of our babies are.. Although they are all absolutely adorable I'm amazed how at the same age they have so many differences. Some walk some crawl some roll some sit some lay some are bald some need haircuts some are gummy smiles some have tons of teeth.. It's just so strange life in general how this is how it is

KQuinonez

Thanks Ladies! I probably won't give him too many because it is mostly sugar, but it will be a nice treat for him.  I wish I was more relaxed but things that involve food or carseats make me seem overprotective.

MommyBolty

kkay1982 said:

@MommyBolty‌ can I ask why you are weaning? No judgement just curious to people's reasons and timing.

Sure! The weaning started when I just wasn't producing as much anymore, and having trouble pumping enough throughout the day to keep up with her demands. So at 6 months we did nursing when I was around and and formulas/bm bottles. Then slowly reduced the amount of pumping sessions I was doing at work until I got to where I wasn't pumping at all. Then only morning and nighttime nursing sessions. Then last week she wasn't getting full at either nursing session so I decided it was time to totally wean. I nursed her over the weekend in the morning, and she was pretty grumpy because she didn't get full. I didn't want to send her to daycare like that when they have a pretty set routine with feeding her every 3 hours.

nnikki10

@MommyBolty‌ I'm slowly weaning too. It's freeing and very sad at the same time.

LokiLahve

Michelle N said:

Total aw: we are leaving for our first big family vacation tomorrow! We are heading to Miami for a few days and then cruising the Caribbean! I went absolutely crazy buying nautical theme stuff for lo. This Canadian winter has been too damn long!

How exciting!!
Please give an update when you're back from the cruise. We are thinking about taking one & wondering how lo would do.

MommyBolty

nnikki10 said:

@MommyBolty‌ I'm slowly weaning too. It's freeing and very sad at the same time.

Yes! You put it perfectly. I have this feeling of...I have my "old" self back. But...Also sad at the same time. Like...she doesn't need me. which is totally dumb, because she does. But still... It's strange for sure!

kkay1982

MommyBolty said:

nnikki10 said:

@MommyBolty‌ I'm slowly weaning too. It's freeing and very sad at the same time.

Yes! You put it perfectly. I have this feeling of...I have my "old" self back. But...Also sad at the same time. Like...she doesn't need me. which is totally dumb, because she does. But still... It's strange for sure!


We are getting to this point to. My supply, especially when pumping, has been dropping off. Right now we are doing 1-2 bottles of formula and I still pump and nurse, but might be dropping the pumping soon.

Bunnyfer

I am dealing with the possible decision to stop BF too....My pumping has dropped so much in the last few weeks, and I am noticing her not getting satisfied when feeding. I am debating dropping pumping and just doing morning and night feeds, and off and on when I am with her and she wants the comfort...I am so torn....I really wanted to make it a year

KQuinonez

You guys are making me sad thinking about weaning. (  My supply is still strong and we will probably start weaning between 12 and 13 months, but I am not ready for that.  I love how he plays with my hair when he is nursing and touches my face.  That feeling can't end. DH reminds me that he hopefully won't be the only baby I nurse but I have loved it so much.  Now I am crying...at work...while pumping.