Auld Lang Spam!

lioness13

One of my friends just confided in me that she is 8 weeks pregnant with twins!!! I can't tell anyone - not even DH - so I'm telling you guys. I'm so freaking excited for her!!! She is nervous because she had a loss her last pregnancy. She's also a cancer survivor and over 35 so this is a high risk pregnancy for a lot of reasons. Please send up a prayer for her and her little miracles if you can.

megaroo64

@lioness13‌ - thinking of your friend! That is so exciting.

megaroo64

Dear friend of ours are coming over tonight. I am super pumped. But in passing, the wife has mentioned to me that she thinks it is inappropriate for mothers to nurse in front of other children (she has three kids and never nursed and she said this to me maybe before b was even born). I'm trying to power nurse Nora right now so hopefully she can make it through most of the visit without needing a feeding- cause you know- she still struggles with a bottle so that isn't really an option. Usually, I will nurse practically anywhere in front of anyone but since she mentioned that, I feel awkward now.

megaroo64

@CL8badB‌ - I do. When she first mentioned she thought it was inappropriate, it was because she didn't want to have to explain it to her kids. So I don't know if a cover would avoid that part. I know my house my rules, and I have certainly nursed in front of her and her husband before (that sounds awkward- but you know) it is just the kids factor. Hopefully- it will be nothing to worry about and I'm over thinking this.

daffy2k

@heelibrarian‌ I had to put M down in her crib for a nap. I don't know what's with today but I was never going to make it to bedtime with that screaming terror.

daffy2k

@megaroo64‌ I think that's really too bad she doesn't want her kids exposed to that. If Nora does need to nurse while they're there, maybe you could just ask her if it's alright to nurse her there. If not, go to a different room. But if she says no, I would totally bring it up another time and maybe get a conversation going about why she feels so strongly about not having her kids see it. With such a strong pro-breastfeeding movement happening, it seems unlikely that they won't encounter a nursing mother/baby somewhere and at least your house is somewhere quiet and safe where they could ask the questions and she would have the time to answer them. As opposed to out in public somewhere where they could be rushed, or have a potentially embarrassing encounter if the kids are the type to shout their questions, lol.

daffy2k

We are dealing with the weather here too @heelibrarian‌, and a huge spike expected tomorrow. Weird! I think we are going to go sledding tomorrow and hopefully skating with daddy on New Year's Day.

Cricket81

@ColieAnn31‌
The only way I can get A to take medicine is to give him the cap to the bottle and let him try to put it back on the bottle while I sneak in the meds. I hold onto the bottle so it doesn't spill.

cynthia2007

I'm a little more calmed down now but we had A's 18mo appt today. She's 27 lb 8oz (little chunker) and short like me. Pedi has been checking this cyst she's had since she was a baby on her temple at every appt hoping it would go away. Well it hasn't and now says she will need to go see a plastic surgeon to get it removed. My heart hurts thinking about this.

ColieAnn31

Cricket81 said:

@ColieAnn31‌
The only way I can get A to take medicine is to give him the cap to the bottle and let him try to put it back on the bottle while I sneak in the meds. I hold onto the bottle so it doesn't spill.

Thanks. I tried mixing it in milk and that didn't work so I added some hersheys syrup. That didn't work. We ended up having to hold him down and doing it in 3 different parts. Still torture to him. I'll be trying lots of different way lol

ColieAnn31

Say Cheese!

megaroo64

Thanks ladies- I did end up caving and I am up in Nora's nursery, nursing her alone while everyone else is living the life downstairs. I know I need to have a chat with her about this- just not 100% sure how to broach the topic. She is really a lovely lady- she just doesn't get it. She's said something to me before about moms nursing at playgrounds and how it was rude or something. I only had B at the time, so I wasn't really effected - I mean with just B I probably wouldn't have hung out at the playground to nurse him- just gone home or something. But with the two of them, if b is happily playing, N will get nursed at a playground at some point!

Anyway, in a feeble attempt to not have to leave the room I attempted to give Nora a bottle- epic failure.. Again. So far, the only person she can consistently give her a bottle is our babysitter. And DH swears he will practice with her more, but when push comes to shove, that never happens. I'm so frustrated that I can't get a break ever. The last three times I've been a way with no kids, I've either come home to a frustrated H or gotten a call that I need to come home before he loses it. Oh and it is not like I am out galavanting- once I was at lunch with my sister who lives out of town, once I was with my mom in the hospital and once I was grocery shopping. I mean, geez, none of these are frivolous outings. I would give my right arm to go on a frivolous outing! Sorry for the vent- in just super frustrated right now

megaroo64

@classictwitch‌ and @subliminalrabbit‌ - thanks so much for the support ladies. And I know I need to push H to practice more with the bottle. It is one of those things where I usually just breast feed because it is easier and then I don't have to pump, even though we really need to do the bottle route more. I only work part time and I have had the last two weeks off. Hopefully, when I go back next week and she has to live off a bottle for three days in a row something will click.

And really I shouldn't complain. Nora is a stellar baby- this bottle thing is the only hang up. It could be so much worse.

daffy2k

subliminalrabbit said:

@megaroo64‌, 1. Get thee downstairs. 2. DH tried to pull that shit on me with the bottle situation too. He's got to just suck it up and soothe her like you do. Honestly, it didn't get better for us until E went to daycare and had the bottle regularly given to him by his three teachers... So YH probably needs to do it daily. You deserve the right to leave the house without worrying that he can't handle taking care of your baby. Sorry if I sound bitter but I was right there with you and I'm pissed at myself that I didn't handle it differently at the time.

I giggled a bit when I read this @subliminalrabbit‌ , but I actually feel the same way. Minus the daycare because M never went. She never took a bottle of breastmilk and I could never leave her for more than a few hours. She was a good eater once she started solids, and she liked cows milk, so the first time DH ever really stayed home with her for more than a few hours was shortly before her first birthday when I peaced out for 2 nights with all the ladies in his family for a girls weekend. I'm sure it was rough for him, but I knew she would eat and drink other things and he hadn't been willing to step up to the plate to even attempt bedtime or giving bottles. So I threw him to the wolves, and so so happy I finally did. He now finally has the confidence to take care of her solo, and he understands so much more what I deal with day to day. But man do I wish I had done it way sooner.

megaroo64

@steamboat123‌ - totally money well spent! We toke a chunk out of our hardwood trying to move ours- it sucked!

megaroo64

@42Butterflies‌ - isn't it crazy?? 3 months old on Saturday! She's so big now too- over 12 pounds! Here's a more recent pic-

cynthia2007

Thanks ladies for the hugs and @classictwitch‌ @subliminalrabbit‌ for the stories. It does help. I just saw how much pain she was in from having an ear infection let alone having surgery on her sweet little face. I cuddled her so much harder tonight

hellooldfriend

@42butterflies you can't get rid of Nene!!! I'll give you permission for another Nene, but keep that sassmaster as part of your siggy.

megaroo64

Thanks @violet1183.  Though with all the new babies in the past week or so - Nora seems like old news!  

Lizzybizzy80

ChicagoChic82 said:

Had dinner with an old friend tonight. We have been friends for 10+ years and when she married they officially didn't want kids, then a few or couple years ago they decided they did and apparently pulled all goalies a long time ago and no BFPs. She said she is okay if they can't have kids and they wouldn't go to an IF specialist or adopt. She said they haven't taken any special attempts to conceive other than just lots of secks. I told her that me and DH felt the same way, that if we couldn't get pregnant that we still felt we could have wonderful lives together and would be happy without kids and I also said not to decide she has a problem getting pregnant until a doctor says so. The actual words I used were "don't assume there is a problem until there is a problem." I didn't know what else to say. I love her (and I told her so) but I want so badly to comfort her if she wants it, but not tear off a bandaid if she doesn't. Should I absolutely not bring the topic back up again in hopes of comfort or think of the perfect words and bring it up when I see her? She is the best and I feel sad that I didn't quite know how to help.

I think you already said the perfect words, you have such a good heart.

ColieAnn31

Nothing is working with getting G to take his medicine!!!!

Lizzybizzy80

ColieAnn31 said:

Nothing is working with getting G to take his medicine!!!!

We give the medicine in a spoon and give him a sippy of water to chase it, have you tried that already?

hellooldfriend

I have three weeks left today!!

hellooldfriend

Plans for tonight: my little cousin is getting married. Hopefully it is mild temps bc the wedding is in an old barn. They are both very artsy, so I can't wait to see what they have done for their wedding. The bride's hair and dress are pink. Should be fun!

momofcatan

Michelin82 said:

We're staying in tonight with the kids - who will be in bed by 8.  We'll probably be in bed by 11.  We suck. Haha

Sounds like our plans!

momofcatan

I'm off work, just dropped DD at DC..... And spent the rest of the morning so far on the toilet I've got a huge to do list for today, hope I can get started on it soon.

musicalsilver

Tonight we're visiting with DH's side of the family until LO's bedtime. We might play Netflix's on demand 3 minute New Year countdown for him before bed. And for us. DH has not made it to midnight in years. I usually stay up on my own ;-)

megaroo64

Michelin82 said:

We're staying in tonight with the kids - who will be in bed by 8.  We'll probably be in bed by 11.  We suck. Haha

+1

musicalsilver

Oh, and LO woke up this morning and told me "pee pee". We went to his little potty and he totally went. Trying out a diaper free morning (though that's mostly because of diaper rash, but it's a good experiment). This makes me feel a lot better about the chances of success when daycare starts potty training next week.

Lizzybizzy80

It was too good to last, B was up again at 5:30 this morning. I made it very boring for him, a banana and quiet play time. No tv, no phone, no hot food until 7. We can suffer together.

riansmommie

My NYE plans: dropping Rian off at gymnastics for the NYE slumber party there. Then home to put littles to bed and shortly after me .

nikel13

If Lily is feeling better, I might go to the grocery store to get dinner makings. If not, we'll see. Lily is super sick...again. She's got a temp and cough. Flu test came back negative, so I'm trying to treat her symptoms.

Ryanswifey619

Is it bad that DH and I are thinking of skipping going to a friends house tonight and just staying in, making a fire and having a quiet night with J? We haven't seen these friends for a bit and could bring J with us, but just don't feel like getting out.

musicalsilver

@ChicagoChic82 said:

What is the netflix on demand countdown? I can't find it in Netflix! Is it elsewhere?

https://netflix.com/kingjulien

I had to do some serious googling to find that - DH had just mentioned that there was something on netflix ;-)

lioness13

I just had breakfast and went shopping with one of my best friends who is visiting from out of town (w/out our children). We agreed it was like old times!

One of the highlights was when we came out of the reataurant and saw Andre 3000! Didn't talk or get a pic but he was parked right next to me. I've actually met him before, like 12 years ago, but I might be a bit starstruck 8-> This is his car! And yes, those are rubber duckies in his car. So cute!

phishgirl29

I have landed in Miami. Right now we are waiting for our room to be ready so I can set him up for my sister to take care of him and we can meet up with some phriends (see what I did there) before the show. So excited for live music and loving this warm weather!!

daffy2k

megsw85 said:

My H got his notice for heading back to work. The job he is heading to is in Dawson's Creek. He's getting mad cause I'm singing the theme song to Dawson's creek.

unfortunately Dawson Creek, BC is not even remotely close to as beautiful as Capeside. It's actually hideous... All my sorries to your hubby! Lol

daffy2k

Tmi, sorry... Did anyone else have issues with their maternity pants dragging down their underwear? Without a proper waist on my jeans they are always slipping, just a tad. But they then push my underwear down. In public, with maternity pants (read top of the waist band is half way up my shirt) I can't just quickly hike them all back up together. My underwear are literally sliding right off my butt all the time. I've tried every style of underwear I have in my drawer. For some reason I don't remember this being a problem last time. Do I have to go shopping for special over the belly maternity underwear this time around?

daffy2k

It's so annoying! I have to go into the city Friday anyways, so I guess I'll go underwear shopping, lol.

daffy2k

2-0 Canada. Wahoo!!