random thoughts.

ho11yday

2yo has bad allergies. Sucked his nose, gave him benadryl and Sudafed, turned on the humidifier but still he had a hard time sleeping. My poor baby.

lrmrtn

DS is sick. Sent home from DC yesterday with 102 fever. No fever so far today but he's really congested and cranky. He also projectile vomited his entire bottle this morning and last night. He did sleep 13 hours last night. DH is home with him while I'm at work and I really want to be home with him. I don't think DH will snuggle with him enough, just do the bare minimum. At least I get out early.

bridetobe9132013

@Kivakira I dont mean to sound rude or insensitive but is it as bad as the tv show on TLC "Hoarding Buried Alive?"

Sam0905

@Cook251‌ we are doing the 4 gifts just from us. And then one bigger Santa gift that will be something fun- another "want".

Sam0905

Cook251 said:

Cook251 said:

Sam0905 said:

@Cook251‌ we are doing the 4 gifts just from us. And then one bigger Santa gift that will be something fun- another "want".

Ok, I like this!  Growing up we got SOOO many gifts at Christmas.  So much so that when people asked me what I got I had to have a written list or I couldn't remember.  And unfortunately many of them were not appreciated even though my parents spent their hard earned money on them and I want to try and avoid the excess.  With the gifts from extended family I know DD will be getting more stuff than we really need anyway.

So I was thinking about getting rubber stamps made that say "Something you want", "Something you need", etc. and then using them to mark gifts and then writing DD's name on the tag too.  You think that would kind of ruin it?  Like when she's older she would already know which one was clothes?  I obviously have too much time on my hands right now as DD is sleeping and DH is driving my brother to the airport.

I think that's a cute idea, but not necessary! I know all I cared about when I was a kid was whether or not my name was on the gift haha. I like the 4 gift idea because you're right, it cuts way down on the excess, especially when there's family that will want to shower the baby with toys.

bridetobe9132013

I am confused with what you guys are talking about for some reason can u explain a little more?

Sam0905

@bridetobe9132013‌ instead of buying your child a huge pile of gifts, you just buy 4, one from each if these categories - something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read.

Emmagk

So I'm re watching the Gilmore Girls on Netflix and there's an episode in season 3 where Luke has a major freak out about a woman breastfeeding in his dinner and how he wants to kick her out or make her stop. I love this show but now I'm upset at it even if it is 10 years old

bridetobe9132013

Thank you @Sam0905!

ns1

Lansinoh is for everything. I am away for the holiday and didn't bring LO's creams and lotions so it's lansonoh for my dry lips and for baby's chapped nose. Love that stuff!

bridetobe9132013

@Lansinoh we are also away for the weekend. We forgot some things also. Its so hard to remember everything. Then we went shopping and I forgot to bring diapers with us

THD7580

I love the holidays but man am I glad thanksgiving is over. DS naps were all jacked up and bed times.

bridetobe9132013

I am at the in laws from Thursday until tomorrow and last night we were having some drinks. My brother in law made one that tasted like a pink starburst. It was delicious but I only had not even a full cup. I never felt buzzed or anything. Well 3:15am rolled around and I just barely made it to the toilet before puking. I am a little embarassed but hoping nobody heard. That drink just did not agree with me

ho11yday

brushing my teeth extra long in order to prolong my internet browsing session

bridetobe9132013

@Babybarlow2014 I probably would just because I am very paranoid about head injuries.

bridetobe9132013

DD has stranger anxiety and its totally normal!

bridetobe9132013

@mary97 I know how frustrating it can be to hear that stuff from family. I get it all the time from my family. Every time she cries with one of them they say she doesnt like them. They always try and tell me I am doing things wrong, just because I dont do exactly what my sister did with her 2 kids. I let it go in one ear and out the other. It annoys me and I dont go visit them as much as I should because of it.

rainbowsockmonkey

DD is going through her 6 month growth spurt. She woke up to eat 3 times last night (usually just once). I feel like she's been on my boob all day long.

MerryLove

Now I'm going to have Barbara Ann in my head for the rest of the night.

THD7580

I really hate the mobile age! I've got to learn to diaper a baby on their belly. I've got to sing and dance like an idiot just to keep his attention for 2 min. I bet I could compete for the world record in diaper changes.

theoryofwhat

I was giving C a bath in her tub and she unleashed the poopacalypse. More than I'd ever seen come out of her little body.

As I sat there in shock, she looked up at me, gave me the biggest toothless smile and giggled.

I'm glad she thought it was funny, at least.

Emmagk

I was lurking July 15 and someone referred to the other posters as "snarky preggies". Made me chuckle

bridetobe9132013

Im sorry to hear that @Kivakira

ns1

@Cook251 sorry your LO is sick. We do a humidifier, maybe lift the head of the bed if there's drainage and congestion.

THD7580

I think I'm getting the flu.. Yay.. Ugh.

Emmagk

mary97 said:

Dear DD - I think it's great that you discovered raspberries but could you please save that for after eating?  Mommy doesn't want to wear your dinner.

Haha DS does that too. Both disgusting and cute

apinkpelican

I forgot today was picture day at DC and sent DD in wearing a super lame "I love Mommy" onesie.  At lease she is having a good hair day

ns1

@Cook251 - that stinks your LO has croup!  Good thing you took him to the dr!  I hope all is well quickly!

ho11yday

Babybarlow2014 said:

Do you ever feel taken advantage of based on your profession? Like if you're a plumber, everyone and their damn dog has a leak that needs fixed? Free, of course. My husband is an Executive Chef. An acquaintance from church just asked if DH could do a Christmas dinner for 20+ people. She'll buy the food he just has to prepare, serve, clean up, plus shop. For free of course. At her home. Um, no.

Yep. Except people expect my professional advice outside of my job and then they don't listen to it. I've gotten to the point where I figure out the answer they want and give it back to them. Wait. I do this at work too.

When we were considering buying a new (to us) car last year, my husband considered getting a BMW because a friend of ours was a master tech; one of the (many) reasons we decided not to was because I didn't feel it was fair to impose on this friend--even when he offered.

ho11yday

I really need to work on this patience thing.

We had a new girl hired who is driving me insane. Personally, she is a pleasure to work with, she is great with customers, but my gosh, I shouldn't have to explain things ten times. Especially when they put her in training. She should at least have an idea of the terms we use and what they mean. I get that she isn't fast or that she doesn't know the ins and outs. But if I say a job specific term (that should have been explained in training), then please understand it. I feel as though I'm starting from ground up when I should be at least at the second level by now.

And I know it is not a failing on training's part: I've had other people who had the same level of previous experience (none) who have excelled a lot more quickly.

I feel that my frustration may be demotivating to her and that is not my intention. But there's only so much I can do when I'm doing my job + her job + training.

jenb_99

I had my Mirena pulled today and swapped out for Paragard, and OMG it gave me the worst cramps ever. And an upset stomach.

DS suddenly decided two nights ago that he's deathly afraid of the dark. Needless to say, bedtime is now miserable for all of us. I hope it's just a phase.

And I think DD is coming down with her first cold. DS and I have been sharing a recurring case of daycare crud for nearly four weeks, and yesterday DD started getting a runny nose. Yuck.

jenb_99

P.S. I'm really freaking tired of Jamberry party invitations.

gutsysneakers

jenb_99 said:

P.S. I'm really freaking tired of Jamberry party invitations.

Seriously. That's a great way to lose me as a facebook friend. I get so annoyed. Also, is it just me? But I think they are so UGLY! I don't get why you would want that on your nails. 

Emmagk

Jcrewgirl85 said:

jenb_99 said:

P.S. I'm really freaking tired of Jamberry party invitations.

Seriously. That's a great way to lose me as a facebook friend. I get so annoyed. Also, is it just me? But I think they are so UGLY! I don't get why you would want that on your nails. 

I don't really enjoy having things glued to my fingers.

apinkpelican

kc83 said:

I love Jamberry..... I agree with all the post on FB it gets really annoying. A close friend of mine sells them and they last for a really long time. I only put one or two on as accent nails. I have some cute polka dots and geometric ones that look nice.

Never even heard of this! That makes me old, doesn't it?
Or maybe it's because all of my FB friends are selling Beachbody stuff. Srsly people- I don't want to see your post workout glow (sex) face. Gross.

bridetobe9132013

I hate all the invites to all these parties too! My sister had a origami owl party that I went to and bought something from. Then she became a consultant and my other sister did an online origami owl party a few weeks later and invited me... I did not buy anything that time. People are always trying to get me to buy pure romance, scentsy, some chocolates, Thirty one. I want to say JUST LEAVE ME ALONE! If I want to buy something, I will track them down.

lrmrtn

I'm actually a consultant with a direct selling company and still get annoyed with all the Facebook posts and invites. I rarely use it for my business for this reason. It doesn't really work because people just ignore you or block you. And I hate all the game invites. Who has time to play candy crush all day???

spinsoffresonance

I never get invited to anything, no clue what you guys are talking about... Maybe I don't have any friends, or maybe my friends actually like me!

apinkpelican

@kc83‌ I'll check them out. Might be cute!
One of my best girlfriend actually is high up in Beachbody and makes 6 figures doing so. Because she has recruited so many people to do it it means so many of my FB friends do it. It's definitely a great support for folks and can be successful, just blocks up my feed.

apinkpelican

True story: I'm currently waiting in drs office waiting room and hear the lady with a 6 year old mention something about Jamberry!