Wednesday Randoms

MuffinMom14

Kaylajade8911 said:

sweetadeline31 said:

deezidee04 said:

I think we are super lucky to have the BF gurus @Emerald27‌ and @theresat858‌ on our board

I completely agree! I'm actually worried I'll want to bombard them with too many questions and they'll be all like GTFO. ;;)

I also agree whole-heartedly with this! @Emerald27 and @theresat858 thank you in advance for putting up with all of the questions we'll be throwing your way. You guys are like the wise breastfeedbing monks who should have a special tower for us to drop off gifts at.

Me too. They need boobie badges for their knowledge.

I also was really relieved to see that the statistic for moms who truly cannot breastfeed was MUCH lower than I thought (1-5% or something--I just read it, obviously I need this to be a sticky since I immediately forget). You just hear all the TIME about women who just COULDN'T, and that scared me. Now, I think they likely didn't have the information they needed to be sucessful, and that's sad.

With actual boobies on it?!

Kangaraptor boobies.

Mmylsa

I had my Dr. appointment today and I was told that baby is big. At 36w5d I am measuring at full term and I was told at 40w he may be as big as 10 lbs. My OB started talking about inducing me early to avoid a c-section or "torn up vagina". I'm beginning to get a little anxious but we agreed to give it another week or so to see if he shows up on his own. I hope Aram is healthy and ready for his big debut!

Emerald27

SPurp13 said:

sweetadeline31 said:

deezidee04 said:

FamousEa said:

I think we are super lucky to have the BF gurus @Emerald27‌ and @theresat858‌ on our board

I completely agree! I'm actually worried I'll want to bombard them with too many questions and they'll be all like GTFO. ;;)

I also agree whole-heartedly with this! @Emerald27 and @theresat858 thank you in advance for putting up with all of the questions we'll be throwing your way. You guys are like the wise breastfeedbing monks who should have a special tower for us to drop off gifts at.

Me too. They need boobie badges for their knowledge.

I also was really relieved to see that the statistic for moms who truly cannot breastfeed was MUCH lower than I thought (1-5% or something--I just read it, obviously I need this to be a sticky since I immediately forget). You just hear all the TIME about women who just COULDN'T, and that scared me. Now, I think they likely didn't have the information they needed to be sucessful, and that's sad.



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Breastfeeding is HARD for lots of moms. It's not intuitive, and both mom and baby have to learn it. Without good info and support, lots of moms think they can't when they encounter challenges that they don't know how to overcome.

I think the percentage of moms physiologically unable to breastfeed is actually a bit lower than what @theresat858 stated. I don't remember exactly, but I thought the last number I saw was 1-2%. AND it doesn't mean you can't breastfeed! It often just means that you will not be able to be the sole source of your baby's nutrition. Even if you have IGT, you can still breastfeed part time.

Saragoeswest

Aw, dove soap lady came back and she didn't think we were very helpful.

MuffinMom14

Saragoeswest said:

Aw, dove soap lady came back and she didn't think we were very helpful.

That's weird. We're always SO helpful.

bumpuser10309732

Top notch badges ladies. The dinosaur eating pizza is cracking me up! I'm kind of worried my labor story might freak out the FTM's. I mean it could've been worse, DD is thriving but it was a pretty scary for me. I get pretty emotional just thinking about it. Maybe I will post with a warning?

golfingdarwinfish

So, uhm, I want to buy all the clothes in this shop.

For my cat.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RockinDogsCoolCats?ref=l2-shopheader-name 

lrobi13

ss265 said:

lrobi13 said:

@golfingdarwinfish I knew we were in the window but I didn't know until they called me this morning that I was going in tomorrow. DH is like "thanks for all the advance notice" but I mean we have almost 24 hours of notice so I am not complaining.

It did freak me out. I knew this was coming but it still made me cry because (holy shit, I am actually having a baby!)

And how awesome for you to get the free food. Free food is my favorite food!

For luch I am eating my last peanut butter sandwich for a long ass time. It has been my staple go to lunch for three months and I am over it!

@lrobi13, yay to no more peanut butter sandwiches for lunch. I am looking forward to not having to test my blood sugars once I have LO next week.

They are still going to make me test twice a day for three weeks and at 6 weeks pp they will make me retake the GTT

MrsSinner402 said:

@lrobi13‌ good luck! Get some frachos afterwards!

Done and Done!! I will be rewarded

carriedaway19 said:

@apk4, I wonder why some doctors do that and some don't.  Glad I'm not alone in the no butt club.  I was worried maybe she forgot!

Stuck in box!  Maybe Texas is anti-butt swabbing???

Raesofsunshine1

crawford411 said:

@mrscjmb9410‌

I will literally not know its labot until my vagina rips open and a baby falls out. You're all welcome for that visual.

I know, right! Im terrified Ill be the woman that gives birth on the side of thd road because I refuse to go back in until I KNOW.

Also, I told some lady at church this and she is like "Oh you dont have to be scared of that." Then proceeded to tell me two stories of women who gavd birth on the side of the interstate and a parking lot. NOT HELPFUL LADY. THANKS.

Shellysliv

Some how the people at McDonald's gave me 3 fries instead of 2, didn't realize it til I was dropping off lunch to my hubby.  They must have known that I was pregnant and love McDonalds fries. 

Mmylsa

lrobi13 said:

carriedaway19 said:

@apk4, I wonder why some doctors do that and some don't.  Glad I'm not alone in the no butt club.  I was worried maybe she forgot!

Stuck in box!  Maybe Texas is anti-butt swabbing???

Nope! I too have not been able to join the butt swab club up here in NY.

lrobi13

Mmylsa said:

carriedaway19 said:

@apk4, I wonder why some doctors do that and some don't.  Glad I'm not alone in the no butt club.  I was worried maybe she forgot!

Stuck in box!  Maybe Texas is anti-butt swabbing???

Nope! I too have not been able to join the butt swab club up here in NY.

Well there goes my theory! Maybe we need a pole to see who didn't get butt-swabbed...

lrobi13

MrsBabe614 said:

Top notch badges ladies. The dinosaur eating pizza is cracking me up! I'm kind of worried my labor story might freak out the FTM's. I mean it could've been worse, DD is thriving but it was a pretty scary for me. I get pretty emotional just thinking about it. Maybe I will post with a warning?

The truth is real...but a warning is never a bad idea. I will read regardless!

MrsTinMKE

I am going to take my boss up on his offer and leave.... I am tempted to stop at Panera for a cinnamon roll on my way home after all of the Panera talk... Although I plan on making pancakes for dinner. Maybe I could make cinnamon roll pancakes? 

I dont think DH will be happy about this but I just don't care right now. 

this is going to happen shortly 

pnwlover12

MrsBabe614 said:

Top notch badges ladies. The dinosaur eating pizza is cracking me up! I'm kind of worried my labor story might freak out the FTM's. I mean it could've been worse, DD is thriving but it was a pretty scary for me. I get pretty emotional just thinking about it. Maybe I will post with a warning?

Post your story, LB! I think it is helpful to read about all experiences, because for those of us who don't have easy labor, it will be relatable. Plus I'm dying to read it. So there's that. We miss you around here.

MuffinMom14

carriedaway19 said:

SPurp13 said:

Saragoeswest said:

Aw, dove soap lady came back and she didn't think we were very helpful.

That's weird. We're always SO helpful.

I can't believe she didn't appreciate the picture I posted.

I mean, you're a top notch, how could you not be helpful?

MuffinMom14

MrsBabe614 said:

Top notch badges ladies. The dinosaur eating pizza is cracking me up! I'm kind of worried my labor story might freak out the FTM's. I mean it could've been worse, DD is thriving but it was a pretty scary for me. I get pretty emotional just thinking about it. Maybe I will post with a warning?

I think any labor story will be scary for me at this point, so I am avoiding them. As far as I'm personally concerned, I don't think a warning is necessary, because I know going into those that birth is unpredictable and I might be reading things that stress me out. But. Other people might not agree with me.

MuffinMom14

golfingdarwinfish said:

So, uhm, I want to buy all the clothes in this shop.

For my cat.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RockinDogsCoolCats?ref=l2-shopheader-name 

When we adopted Lola, a friend got us a baby shower gift for her. It was this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/121207880/dogs-or-cats-bonnet?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=cat+bonnet&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

bumpuser10309732

pnwlover12 said:

MrsBabe614 said:

Top notch badges ladies. The dinosaur eating pizza is cracking me up! I'm kind of worried my labor story might freak out the FTM's. I mean it could've been worse, DD is thriving but it was a pretty scary for me. I get pretty emotional just thinking about it. Maybe I will post with a warning?

Post your story, LB! I think it is helpful to read about all experiences, because for those of us who don't have easy labor, it will be relatable. Plus I'm dying to read it. So there's that. We miss you around here.

Thanks LB! I miss you guys too. I feel like I'm just coming out of my haze. I'm finally done with the pain killers. I will definitely post it I just really hope people go ok this isn't normal!

yella726

carriedaway19 said:

deezidee04 said:

So I've had this pain at the top of my abdomen for the past week or so. It feels like an internal bruise, tender to the touch but no discoloration visible on the outside. It's at the very top of my bump, right at the bottom of my ribcage and slightly on the right side. It freaking hurts! Do you think it could be from LO kicking me?

This is a spot-on description of what I'm feeling.  Thought I was just weird.  I have no idea what's causing it!

Yeah, this usually happens to me when I'm on the couch and my abdomen is compressed (like right now; I'm in a lot of bruised lower ribs-type pain as I sit here and bump). I think it's just due to a lack of space but damn it hurts. I've been trying to lengthen my whole torso to relieve the pain and rub it out but, alas, nothing.

Emerald27

theresat858 said:

SPurp13 said:

SNIP

Me too. They need boobie badges for their knowledge.

I also was really relieved to see that the statistic for moms who truly cannot breastfeed was MUCH lower than I thought (1-5% or something--I just read it, obviously I need this to be a sticky since I immediately forget). You just hear all the TIME about women who just COULDN'T, and that scared me. Now, I think they likely didn't have the information they needed to be sucessful, and that's sad.

I want a boobie badge!!

And yes, sadly there are many women who fail at breastfeeding because of a lack of support, bad advice (particularly common from pediatricians, sadly), and preventable problems. I possibly would have been one of them if I hadn't been so fucking determined. (and finally listened to the advice of the BF board to see a lactation consultant, which I should have done sooner than 2 weeks PP).

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I was also saved by pure determination. Bad advice from LCs and my son's pedi could have really stopped me if I hadn't been so so determined. I had so much formula pushed my way, and no one ever even once peeked into DS' mouth to see the tongue and lip tie he was nursing with (that I was able to diagnose over a year later during my training - lol). I was very fortunate to have great support in DH, who never suggested giving up. I'm so happy that I was able to nurse DS for 2.5 years, despite our extremely rough start and some health issues along the way.

yella726

Nicb13 said:

There is ZERO room for gas in my body but of course it found a way. I'm in so much pain and unfortunately I just need to fart....BUT I CAN'T!!!!!!

I thought I was going to poop my pants at the grocery store today. I'm still not sure how I didn't. But I crouched down in the card department pretending to read the bottom rows of cards until the pain subsided and the gas/poop made its way back up. Then I hightailed it the EFF out of the store (just in cases).

golfingdarwinfish

@pnwlover12  YGPM

Emerald27

theresat858 said:

So, I'm super excited about halloween now.  I had been debating a costume idea in my head that requires a special hat for the baby...I have no talents, and my plan was to order one from etsy.  On Monday I realized that the lead time for the etsy seller who made the one I wanted is 4+ weeks...and concluded it was probably too late.

Nope!  Apparently my coworker is super-crochet talented AND bored, and has decided to make an octopus hat for my newborn.  I will be wearing my aqua waves mei tie as "the ocean" and LO will be an octopus. DD is going to be a mermaid or something.

I'm rather excited now that this will actually happen. 

This sounds so incredibly cute!!! I demand pictures.

Emerald27

I am thinking DS1 will be a fireman and maybe I can figure a way to make a Dalmatian costume for DS2. I'm still searching for costume ideas for both boys.

sabby2

I just spent 2 hours making a grocery list and planning supper and a few freezer meals. Now I have no desire to even go to the store.

savicke2009

Had a nice ugly cry earlier after my failed nap.. dh came home from school and said I should be understanding that he'd be pissed coming home from work to a messy house.. screamed at him telling him HE should be understanding thay im 36 weeks pregnant, tired and sore and if the house is a mess get the hell over it.. and I had done the dishes and two loads of laundry and cleaned a kid who played in his poopy diaper! Grrrr.. TP for him fo sho.. and im not sure if we can swing our birth photographer.. she gave me a price last year and cant honor that price now and its still a super reasonable price but my husband is cheap beyond cheap and doesnt see the point in paying a ton for pictures.. and my timeout picture today was my first ultrasound from my miscarriage I had at 13 weeks last november.. BOOHISS!

AppleGrapeMSTK

I missed my OB appointment.  I thought it was 2:15, but it was supposed to be 1:30.  The next time they can squeeze me in is Tuesday- which is when I have my next appointment anyway. Ugh.

But my coworker brought me two delicious danishes.  So it evens out.

trisharenee0316

So, speaking of random...

I just read that The Situation was indicted for failing to pay income taxes on nearly $9 million in earnings.  The only thing I can think is how upset I am that someone whose only discernible skills were GTL and wimping out of fights made $9 million.

golfingdarwinfish

Anyone care to recommend their crib mattress?  I am considering one of the naturepedics, but they're so expensive. 

golfingdarwinfish

trisharenee0316 said:

So, speaking of random...

I just read that The Situation was indicted for failing to pay income taxes on nearly $9 million in earnings.  The only thing I can think is how upset I am that someone whose only discernible skills were GTL and wimping out of fights made $9 million.

I feel the same way about J-Wowwww (is that the right number of w's??) and Snookie.

ETA: Perhaps I should cover all my bases and just say the entire cast of the Jersey Shore.  But, they made that much because people watched them and they grossed even more money for a network and whichever products they pushed.  The "skills" and "talents" our society rewards is amazing really.

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carriedaway19 said:

A friend on FB just posted that when she took her newborn for a doctor's appointment today, there was a fellow mom in the waiting room who couldn't have been older than 12 or 13.  I cannot imagine what that would be like.  Being 36 weeks into a pregnancy, I can't wrap my mind around going through this at age 12.

Yeah there is no way.

I did social work before I moved here, and I had a client that was pregnant at 16. She had the intelligence level of an 11 year old. I sat with her while she was in labor because her family didn't show up. She watched the Cartoon Network. It was heartbreaking.

hgielrebmik

@theresat858‌ what about just using a swimming suit for the top.

pnwlover12

trisharenee0316 said:

So, speaking of random...

I just read that The Situation was indicted for failing to pay income taxes on nearly $9 million in earnings.  The only thing I can think is how upset I am that someone whose only discernible skills were GTL and wimping out of fights made $9 million.

Thank you, MTV.

trisharenee0316

golfingdarwinfish said:

I feel the same way about J-Wowwww (is that the right number of w's??) and Snookie.

ETA: Perhaps I should cover all my bases and just say the entire cast of the Jersey Shore.  But, they made that much because people watched them and they grossed even more money for a network and whichever products they pushed.  The "skills" and "talents" our society rewards is amazing really.

Very nearly had some of my soda come out of my nose.  Which is impressive since that's only ever happened to me once before.

Eiress21

39 weeks today! Hopefully this baby has her watch set because my induction day is Oct 7th :!!


I went hobby lobby today To fulfill my crafty cravings and totally fell in the parking lot -__- needless to say, Ouch.

lrobi13

sweetadeline31 said:

So, uhm, I want to buy all the clothes in this shop.

For my cat.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RockinDogsCoolCats?ref=l2-shopheader-name 

#catnesting

Ok, so I am not a bonnafide genuwine cat-lady but one does sleep on me every night (he lurves my body pillow) and I hate hashtags but that one gives me the giggles!! 

@apk4:  that makes me sad but at least you were there for her..big hugs to you for being a awesome person.

And re: MTV and it making dumb people famous you can also thank VH1 (sans big Ang) and E!

vrj0522

A few things...

1) We closed on our home and are now homeowners!!

2) I'd been craving dessert since lunch and just found a package of Grandma's Chocolate Chip cookies that I had forgotten about. Score!

3) DS is taking a nap, which he has rarely done in the last week and a half. 

Today is a good day!

pnwlover12

vrj0522 said:

A few things...

1) We closed on our home and are now homeowners!!

2) I'd been craving dessert since lunch and just found a package of Grandma's Chocolate Chip cookies that I had forgotten about. Score!

3) DS is taking a nap, which he has rarely done in the last week and a half. 

Today is a good day!

Congratulations!!

TheOtherJacobsons

So it turns out that I went to my OB 4 weeks early. Oh well, we made the most of it. Talked about nursing, asked how I was doing, talked about how recovery had been going. I also used it as an opportunity to discuss with him the issues I had with the staff and most importantly my delivery doc. I am sure that he had other appointments, but he didn't make any indication that he needed to be anywhere else, but there listening to me. We chatted for about 45 minutes. I am glad we did. I was able to get him to agree that how the Dr treated my nurse was uncalled for (more info in my birth story, which I will post today, I promise). He said he would talk to him about his behavior in that regard. So I feel like I at least did my nurse a solid.

I also got weighed. I was shocked. I was only 2 lbs heavier than when I was weighed after my BFP :-O No wonder I feel so good. For serious, I am still in shock.