*6/27 Random Awesomeness Thread*

tbmadeamistake

Happy birthday @MommyP710‌ !

Just got home from Charlie's one month appt. My little chunker is half an ounce shy of 12# and 22.75" long!

ricecakes1216

Happy birthday @MommyP710‌

Taymiller

@MommyP710‌ -Happy Birthday!!

jacksoha

Happy birthday @MommyP710‌ !!

rainbowdashh

Happy birthday @MommyP710‌!

elsa1688

Happy birthday @MommyP710‌!!

@ricecakes1216‌ I feel you on the creamer. I was downing black coffee yesterday.

lest12

Happy birthday @MommyP710‌!

elsa1688

Xp:
Am I overreacting by asking DF to sleep in the other room if he takes a sleep aid? J is on his side of the bed. I'm worried he would fuss and DF would put him in bed with us and not be aware enough. and it doesn't seem safe to have him change diapers, etc.

Taymiller

elsa1688 said:

Xp:
Am I overreacting by asking DF to sleep in the other room if he takes a sleep aid? J is on his side of the bed. I'm worried he would fuss and DF would put him in bed with us and not be aware enough. and it doesn't seem safe to have him change diapers, etc.

Nope not overacting at all. I used to take a sleep aid at night and would reorganize my closet or clean the kitchen and have no idea I did it. So I think you are totally justified in your feelings'

jenn72178

Happy birthday @MommyP710‌

My random awesome for the day is I took baby girl with me to get a pedicure today (my first since the day before I had her a month ago) it was glorious and she slept in my lap the entire time. #mommywin

elsa1688

@jenn72178‌ I was about to post the same thing!

JulieSmiles

This commercial hits home for me. DH tries but is clueless sometimes. I love when the guy grabs his boobs!

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5574934?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000037

lest12

I NIP-ed for the first time today! At the mall. No big deal.

As a follow-up to my throatpunch Thursday, I (unfortunately) think giving DH (and me!) a little space helped. Man, this new parenting stuff is hard. We are both exhausted and stressed out and not communicating well. It's almost like we don't have the time/brainpower to stop and refocus on each other, either. It's tough that "we" aren't the #1 priority right now like we have been.

Just random thoughts...

tbmadeamistake

@lest12, sometimes space is the best thing. Before kids I used to take a weekend here or there and go to my moms on my own. Post kids, it's either have dh come so I have help, or try not to resent that he gets a weekend off and I get a weekend at my mom's with the kids. I will say that when C was 18 months, he took her on a family (his family) reunion trip to Canada while ibstayed home because of work. Fucking magical. A whole weekend in my own house with no one else to worry about. It does happen. Space is a very good thing sometimes.

steprozz

it's not bad enough to throatpunch him but seriously DH... it hasn't been that long since we did this the first time. I know you haven't forgotten how to take care of a newborn. if I'm giving DS a bath, don't look at me when B cries and ask me why he's crying and what should you do. get your ass up and take care of the damn baby. good lord!

babygabe614

LO and I ventured out on our own together for the first time today! I braved the grocery store and she slept through the whole trip so it was easy peasy. However I now realize I need to get better at wearing her because putting the carseat in the cart is a huge PITA and you can hardly fit anything in the space around the carseat.

ricecakes1216

My poor baby has bad gas. I really hope these gas drops work soon.

lest12

Thanks @mrsdbc & @Lilygrace48‌. This is all new territory but, I've never appreciated an afternoon out of the house, even with the baby, like i did today. Or my solo pedicure this morning, even if I cried in the chair and the lady thought I was crazy. Truth be told, there was a morning or afternoon here or there in the last week when I could have snuck out, but didn't because I felt guilty. I won't make that mistake again - alone time is too hard to come by and I just need it. Lesson learned!

Taymiller

katburdette said:

Does anyone have tips on flying with LO. Were flying out today and I'm starting to get really nervous that I'm forgetting something to make it easier. I pumped a bottle for take off this morning. The flight is only 2 hours.. Do I need one for landing as well? LO normally does 3 hour stretches during the day so maybe just a paci can help her with the sucking motion.

Oddly enough I had a dream about flying with LO last night. We have a trip planned for September so I would love a full report on how it goes! Good luck!

chaysefaith

You guys need to go lurk TTGP and March '15 and see who else has BFPs........

babygabe614

LO is back up to birth weight plus 3.5oz! Makes me feel less guilty that we have had to supplement so much because my supply can't keep up with her appetite anymore.

Taymiller

babygabe614 said:

LO is back up to birth weight plus 3.5oz! Makes me feel less guilty that we have had to supplement so much because my supply can't keep up with her appetite anymore.

I have been supplementing a little too because I can't keep up either. It was hard for me at first and it made me cry but it is getting easier and I feel better about it. I do a mix of breast milk and formula.

chaysefaith

shannonliggett said:

You guys need to go lurk TTGP and March '15 and see who else has BFPs........

Who?? I'm looking and don't see anyone familiar!

Keep looking!  There's one who just posted a maybe BFP on TTGP this morning and one who's active on March '15.

elsa1688

@shannonliggett‌ it looks like Yas has a bfp

ricecakes1216

Last night was a rough one. I take my hat off to parents that have a colicky baby. At some point in my delirium I brought C in my bed. I remember getting out of bed but I don't remember getting him. Thank God nothing happened.

nunzchucks

LEBRON IS COMING BACK TO CLE!!!!!!

Taymiller

I love this little guy, that is all. Having a really good day. My dad and girlfriend just landed and my sister and bil fly in tonight. They are no drama and so fun and I am so excited for them to meet this little guy. I don't mind living far away most of the time but times like these I wish they were closer.

elsa1688

@StrawberryDreams219‌ was a pic supposed to be Attached ?

How can J HATE swaddlemes but sleep so well in the miracle blanket?

elsa1688

@StrawberryDreams219‌ he's adorable!

JulieSmiles

Goose has so many smiles today, but is also giving her best pouty face.

katekat8721

Today was my first full day alone with the girls. We ran errands together during nap time, including grocery shopping where I wore one and pushed the car seat in the cart for the other.

I'm just saying I'm pretty much a BAMF today.

Which is nice because yesterday I felt like I didn't know wtf I'd gotten myself into!

b48kate

In a desperate attempt to get baby fuzz to sleep somewhere besides on my chest, I ordered the Rock N Play from Amazon and it arrived yesterday. Best investment ever - can't believe this wasn't on my registry from the start. We all love it - and baby slept like a champ in there last night. Thanks Bumpies for the recommendation!

rainbowdashh

Why does W always poop and then pass out?! I don't want to leave her in a poopy diaper but I also don't want to wake her up.

Rei2metse

We've gotten 5.5 hour stretches of sleep for the past 3 nights!! LO is adjusting so well to new sleep "routine." Hope this lasts (at least until the next growth spurt). Thanks for the suggestions J14!

Also we celebrated 1 yr anniversary with a romantic picnic in park. Thanks to getting more sleep, I was good company and could actually enjoy my husband.

Rei2metse

Forgot to attach pictures from our picnic. My baby boy is too cool in his shades!!

tbmadeamistake

@Tdonatoni‌ I would take something small, like a book or something crafty. They may also just not want a ton of extra stuff added to their house.

katekat8721

We had a rough time getting the girls to sleep, but once asleep S made it 5 hours and V made it 7. We seem to have turned a corner and our routine (of which I am pyscho about) is paying off. Thank you Jesus!

babygabe614

@Taymiller‌ Your LO is so freaking cute!!

diagonalley

Anyone see @lizardbreath14‌ around?

Taymiller

@babygabe614‌ - thanks! I was worried he was going to be an ugly baby because I was a super ugly baby