What is raspberry tea? It sounds gross. Can't you just eat raspberries?
It's Raspberry leaf tea. From what I've read it is supposed to over all help with labor and delivery. I started drinking it last night. A close friend of mine recommended drinking it because she swears it's what started her labor. Either way is fine with me but one thing is for sure. It helps with labor! just add some sugar, it actually tastes great!
DH tried to tell me yesterday that we would be abstaining until after LO was born... I was apparently very persuasive and he's now ok with it as an induction method. So after over a week, I FINALLY got to release some pent up stress...I'm also super aexcited that it's Sunday, because that means it's pancake day.
@RoseShadow873 Oh ok that's easy enough. I have a shopping cart sitting ready with all the "scary things" we've been told to purchase anyway (witch hazel spray, tucks wipes, dermoplast spray... Siiiiigh).
@Missingchampagne I buy mine at Fred Meyer in their organic/natural section. I think I've also seen them at health/vitamin stores like The Vitamin Shoppe.
So I really should add that the tea that I drink doesn't taste like fruit at all.
Here's the brand I buy: I really like the flavor. I let it steep for about 20 minutes and leave the bag in the entire time I'm drinking it.
If I can be a tea snob for a sec, you're actually burning some of the nutrients of the tea when you steep too long and/or leave the bag in. Tea should be steeped no more than 5-10 min depending on the tea type and then the bag should be removed.
So I really should add that the tea that I drink doesn't taste like fruit at all.
Here's the brand I buy: I really like the flavor. I let it steep for about 20 minutes and leave the bag in the entire time I'm drinking it.
If I can be a tea snob for a sec, you're actually burning some of the nutrients of the tea when you steep too long and/or leave the bag in. Tea should be steeped no more than 5-10 min depending on the tea type and then the bag should be removed.
I leave the bag in from pure laziness.
I usually don't drink tea, so that info is actually really helpful.
So I really should add that the tea that I drink doesn't taste like fruit at all.
Here's the brand I buy: I really like the flavor. I let it steep for about 20 minutes and leave the bag in the entire time I'm drinking it.
If I can be a tea snob for a sec, you're actually burning some of the nutrients of the tea when you steep too long and/or leave the bag in. Tea should be steeped no more than 5-10 min depending on the tea type and then the bag should be removed.
I leave the bag in from pure laziness.
I usually don't drink tea, so that info is actually really helpful.
The package hopefully says how long to steep it so you can get maximum, uterus-prepping leafiness!
I should actually get some of it too, I like tea. But I'm not gonna drink it until our bedroom has been reorganized! (Last major thing on my to-do list lol)
So I really should add that the tea that I drink doesn't taste like fruit at all.
Here's the brand I buy: I really like the flavor. I let it steep for about 20 minutes and leave the bag in the entire time I'm drinking it.
If I can be a tea snob for a sec, you're actually burning some of the nutrients of the tea when you steep too long and/or leave the bag in. Tea should be steeped no more than 5-10 min depending on the tea type and then the bag should be removed.
I leave the bag in from pure laziness.
I usually don't drink tea, so that info is actually really helpful.
The package hopefully says how long to steep it so you can get maximum, uterus-prepping leafiness!
I should actually get some of it too, I like tea. But I'm not gonna drink it until our bedroom has been reorganized! (Last major thing on my to-do list lol)
I'm a terrible person and I'm horrible at following directions. The only thing I really followed was the AMOUNT of tea I'm supposed to drink.
There's no way I can drink tea three times a day if that's what's supposed to happen. Maybe once a day. Honestly I am scared to drink anything hot because I am so damn hot all the time.
@RoseShadow873 You could always brew all three cups at the same time and put it in one container. That way you're drinking it slowly throughout the day. I usually drink all three cups consecutively to ensure that I actually get them in.
One of my exs (who I'm still friends with) is having some major depression issues after the death of his cat and the end of his most recent relationship. I really want to help him, but I'm not sure how to help him without making DH or myself uncomfortable. My ex tends to develop feelings for anyone who shows him any type of affection, which has caused issues for me in the past, since I was only interested in being a good friend. I'm just not sure how to help him while making it completely clear to everyone that I don't want to cheat on DH. Does anyone get what I mean? I want to be a good and helpful friend but I also want to be a respectful spouse.
One of my exs (who I'm still friends with) is having some major depression issues after the death of his cat and the end of his most recent relationship. I really want to help him, but I'm not sure how to help him without making DH or myself uncomfortable. My ex tends to develop feelings for anyone who shows him any type of affection, which has caused issues for me in the past, since I was only interested in being a good friend. I'm just not sure how to help him while making it completely clear to everyone that I don't want to cheat on DH. Does anyone get what I mean? I want to be a good and helpful friend but I also want to be a respectful spouse.
Not worth the drama, IMO. I've been in this situation and had to cut myself off from the friend entirely because at the end of the day, I'm married to my spouse and not my friend. I chose my spouse and my responsibility is to him, not to a friend who has pushed all others out of his life.
Oh yes fiancé of mine that I love so dearly... Making me breakfast and washing the dishes TOTALLY gets you off the hook for cleaning ANYTHING else before your parents come over -.- And no, Darling, me being in pain is not a good thing, because it doesn't mean I'm going to have the baby right now. It just means I'm pregnant, swollen, and achy. Ugh! Why can't it just be my parents coming over? I don't care if the house is clean for them!!! >.<
One of my exs (who I'm still friends with) is having some major depression issues after the death of his cat and the end of his most recent relationship. I really want to help him, but I'm not sure how to help him without making DH or myself uncomfortable. My ex tends to develop feelings for anyone who shows him any type of affection, which has caused issues for me in the past, since I was only interested in being a good friend. I'm just not sure how to help him while making it completely clear to everyone that I don't want to cheat on DH. Does anyone get what I mean? I want to be a good and helpful friend but I also want to be a respectful spouse.
Not worth the drama, IMO. I've been in this situation and had to cut myself off from the friend entirely because at the end of the day, I'm married to my spouse and not my friend. I chose my spouse and my responsibility is to him, not to a friend who has pushed all others out of his life.
He's gotten to the point of suicidal, and I don't know if I could live with myself if I just let him spiral down further. I've been to that dark place, and I can't stand seeing others fall into that... It may be selfish of me to think like that.
Oh yes fiancé of mine that I love so dearly... Making me breakfast and washing the dishes TOTALLY gets you off the hook for cleaning ANYTHING else before your parents come over -.- And no, Darling, me being in pain is not a good thing, because it doesn't mean I'm going to have the baby right now. It just means I'm pregnant, swollen, and achy. Ugh! Why can't it just be my parents coming over? I don't care if the house is clean for them!!! >.<
Oh and FMIL just showed up with two giant packages of disposable diapers, and a bunch of disposable wipes. Thanks for the vote of confidence on the cloth diapering front...
On the RRL tea discussion, you can also take RRL capsules if tea drinking isn't your thing. I did the tea religiously for my second pregnancy (first labor) and I went from a 1 to a 10 in 6-7 hours as a technical first time mom sans epidural and pushed for maybe 5 minutes. It is supposed to make your contractions more effective and generally tone up your uterus. It can cause some uterine irritability, which may be enough to push your uterus into actual labor if it's incredibly close already, but it's not intended to induce labor.
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One of my exs (who I'm still friends with) is having some major depression issues after the death of his cat and the end of his most recent relationship. I really want to help him, but I'm not sure how to help him without making DH or myself uncomfortable. My ex tends to develop feelings for anyone who shows him any type of affection, which has caused issues for me in the past, since I was only interested in being a good friend. I'm just not sure how to help him while making it completely clear to everyone that I don't want to cheat on DH. Does anyone get what I mean? I want to be a good and helpful friend but I also want to be a respectful spouse.
Not worth the drama, IMO. I've been in this situation and had to cut myself off from the friend entirely because at the end of the day, I'm married to my spouse and not my friend. I chose my spouse and my responsibility is to him, not to a friend who has pushed all others out of his life.
He's gotten to the point of suicidal, and I don't know if I could live with myself if I just let him spiral down further. I've been to that dark place, and I can't stand seeing others fall into that... It may be selfish of me to think like that.
If he has threatened suicide, call the cops. If he's serious there's nothing you can do for him and if he's not, it's a power play.
Oh yes fiancé of mine that I love so dearly... Making me breakfast and washing the dishes TOTALLY gets you off the hook for cleaning ANYTHING else before your parents come over -.- And no, Darling, me being in pain is not a good thing, because it doesn't mean I'm going to have the baby right now. It just means I'm pregnant, swollen, and achy. Ugh! Why can't it just be my parents coming over? I don't care if the house is clean for them!!! >.<
Oh and FMIL just showed up with two giant packages of disposable diapers, and a bunch of disposable wipes. Thanks for the vote of confidence on the cloth diapering front...
Oh yes fiancé of mine that I love so dearly... Making me breakfast and washing the dishes TOTALLY gets you off the hook for cleaning ANYTHING else before your parents come over -.- And no, Darling, me being in pain is not a good thing, because it doesn't mean I'm going to have the baby right now. It just means I'm pregnant, swollen, and achy. Ugh! Why can't it just be my parents coming over? I don't care if the house is clean for them!!! >.<
Oh and FMIL just showed up with two giant packages of disposable diapers, and a bunch of disposable wipes. Thanks for the vote of confidence on the cloth diapering front...
Nice. Can you return them?
Probably will... Once she is safely back in her county... And I super appreciate the conversation about how much I don't know because I don't have a breast pump -.- Can stress induce labor?
Oh yes fiancé of mine that I love so dearly... Making me breakfast and washing the dishes TOTALLY gets you off the hook for cleaning ANYTHING else before your parents come over -.- And no, Darling, me being in pain is not a good thing, because it doesn't mean I'm going to have the baby right now. It just means I'm pregnant, swollen, and achy. Ugh! Why can't it just be my parents coming over? I don't care if the house is clean for them!!! >.<
Oh and FMIL just showed up with two giant packages of disposable diapers, and a bunch of disposable wipes. Thanks for the vote of confidence on the cloth diapering front...
Nice. Can you return them?
Probably will... Once she is safely back in her county... And I super appreciate the conversation about how much I don't know because I don't have a breast pump -.- Can stress induce labor?
One of my exs (who I'm still friends with) is having some major depression issues after the death of his cat and the end of his most recent relationship. I really want to help him, but I'm not sure how to help him without making DH or myself uncomfortable. My ex tends to develop feelings for anyone who shows him any type of affection, which has caused issues for me in the past, since I was only interested in being a good friend. I'm just not sure how to help him while making it completely clear to everyone that I don't want to cheat on DH. Does anyone get what I mean? I want to be a good and helpful friend but I also want to be a respectful spouse.
Not worth the drama, IMO. I've been in this situation and had to cut myself off from the friend entirely because at the end of the day, I'm married to my spouse and not my friend. I chose my spouse and my responsibility is to him, not to a friend who has pushed all others out of his life.
He's gotten to the point of suicidal, and I don't know if I could live with myself if I just let him spiral down further. I've been to that dark place, and I can't stand seeing others fall into that... It may be selfish of me to think like that.
If he has threatened suicide, call the cops. If he's serious there's nothing you can do for him and if he's not, it's a power play.
Someone else just called him out and told him to either seek help or he won't be getting any help from those around him. I'm actually glad someone else pretty much just claimed responsibility for him, because I really don't need his bull in my life right now. I've got enough stuff to deal with on my own.
On the RRL tea discussion, you can also take RRL capsules if tea drinking isn't your thing. I did the tea religiously for my second pregnancy (first labor) and I went from a 1 to a 10 in 6-7 hours as a technical first time mom sans epidural and pushed for maybe 5 minutes. It is supposed to make your contractions more effective and generally tone up your uterus. It can cause some uterine irritability, which may be enough to push your uterus into actual labor if it's incredibly close already, but it's not intended to induce labor.
This is exactly what I have read on several websites as well. You're supposed to let it build up so they recommend you to get started a few weeks before your due date. I am definitely more of a coffee person but I really like the taste of this tea. It does not taste fruity at all, reminds me of camomile tea.
On the RRL tea discussion, you can also take RRL capsules if tea drinking isn't your thing. I did the tea religiously for my second pregnancy (first labor) and I went from a 1 to a 10 in 6-7 hours as a technical first time mom sans epidural and pushed for maybe 5 minutes. It is supposed to make your contractions more effective and generally tone up your uterus. It can cause some uterine irritability, which may be enough to push your uterus into actual labor if it's incredibly close already, but it's not intended to induce labor.
This is exactly what I have read on several websites as well. You're supposed to let it build up so they recommend you to get started a few weeks before your due date. I am definitely more of a coffee person but I really like the taste of this tea. It does not taste fruity at all, reminds me of camomile tea.
It sounds good. I'm thinking of making it into iced tea though if that won't ruin the effects, because I feel like I am already overheated most of the time and hot drinks will not help.
On the RRL tea discussion, you can also take RRL capsules if tea drinking isn't your thing. I did the tea religiously for my second pregnancy (first labor) and I went from a 1 to a 10 in 6-7 hours as a technical first time mom sans epidural and pushed for maybe 5 minutes. It is supposed to make your contractions more effective and generally tone up your uterus. It can cause some uterine irritability, which may be enough to push your uterus into actual labor if it's incredibly close already, but it's not intended to induce labor.
This is exactly what I have read on several websites as well. You're supposed to let it build up so they recommend you to get started a few weeks before your due date. I am definitely more of a coffee person but I really like the taste of this tea. It does not taste fruity at all, reminds me of camomile tea.
It sounds good. I'm thinking of making it into iced tea though if that won't ruin the effects, because I feel like I am already overheated most of the time and hot drinks will not help.
I forgot to finish my cup today while cooking dinner and I decided to drink it cold instead, it was very nice so I definitely think you could make it into iced tea!
DS has been whining and fake crying what feels like non-stop for the last 2 days for no reason. Everything makes him "SoOoOo sad." You're 5 buddy, it's just not cute.
Also, today I left for 3 hours, when I came back my dog had chewed through the legs of two of my dining room chairs. Seriously dude? What's your deal? I've been struggling with deciding what is the best option for him over the last few months and he's making it really hard for me to justify keeping him.
Also x2.. why is this weekend already over? I'm not ready for another Monday.
@cmjenkies have you tried crate training? It's the only way I can handle my destructive dogs.
So, my husband thinks that LO would be ok if we went to the Warped tour at the end of June as long as we keep at the back of the crowds. He's been before and I trust him, but the idea makes me a little nervous. She will have her first shots, but I don't trust stupid drunk people.
DS has been whining and fake crying what feels like non-stop for the last 2 days for no reason. Everything makes him "SoOoOo sad." You're 5 buddy, it's just not cute.
Also, today I left for 3 hours, when I came back my dog had chewed through the legs of two of my dining room chairs. Seriously dude? What's your deal? I've been struggling with deciding what is the best option for him over the last few months and he's making it really hard for me to justify keeping him.
Also x2.. why is this weekend already over? I'm not ready for another Monday.
DD1 and my dog have both been all out of sorts lately. Pretty sure for DD, its the 2 year sleep regressions hitting HARD CORE at the worst possible time. Thankfully, DH has been awesome, stepping in and basically taking full control on getting her down for naps and bedtime. I needed a nap in the worst way today, and I was so grateful that he took care of getting her down. She's been in such a daddy mood anyway, that I don't think she'll listen to me much anyway
And then the dog...well, she went pretty nuts in the few weeks leading up to DD1s birth too. Super clingy, super needy, and she got naughty too. She has NEVER counter surfed before, and she's started doing that...usually sneaking behind our backs but sometimes right in front of our faces! And then a few times a week we come home to a very guilty puppy that has found something and chewed it up. We got home from church today and she was in her crate, ears flat back, head low....her guilty stance. She ALWAYS greets us like a crazy dog, unless she's done something she knows she shouldn't. We still haven't found what she was guilty about though...a little concerned about that...
@AmadorRose I wouldn't trust the stupid drunk people... One year I went and there were people purposefully picking out the most vulnerable looking people possible to throw into mosh pits, ramming into people, and just being general asshats.
@cmjenkies have you tried crate training? It's the only way I can handle my destructive dogs.
So, my husband thinks that LO would be ok if we went to the Warped tour at the end of June as long as we keep at the back of the crowds. He's been before and I trust him, but the idea makes me a little nervous. She will have her first shots, but I don't trust stupid drunk people.
He is crate trained. However, he has a dog door and our dining room gated off so he's able to come and go as he pleases during the day, so I left him free since DH/DS were here (asleep when I left). He's been in there with the furniture for awhile now and has never paid it any mind, so I'm not sure what the deal is today. The problem is he can not be let loose in the house, practically ever. He acts like a bat freed from hell whenever he's set out to roam. Jumping on furniture, jumping on people, he does not settle around humans, ever. DS is afraid of him because of the jumping. (He's a 1.5 yo dalmatian we got as a puppy, so they weigh about the same and the dog is taller when he's on his hind legs). He also likes to chew on people, has since he was a puppy. He's not aggressive just incredibly energetic. We don't have the time or resources to put him into any intensive training, and due to my/DH opposite work schedules, we just aren't able to give him enough attention.
I have been seriously considering rehoming him for awhile, I'm just not sure how to go about safely doing that. I feel guilty and I'm afraid to ask people because they can be so self-righteous when it comes to rehoming dogs.. but at this point, it really would be the best option for him. I can't play with him out back anymore because he will not stop forcefully jumping on me, DH has never had anything to do with him, and DS just likes to throw him treats from the safety of the other side of a fence. Sigh.. I'm not one of those people who see pets as "family members" either, but I still care about him being happy and healthy wherever he is.
@cmjenkies I didn't realize you were trying to discipline him alone - Mike steps in a lot and I absolutely couldn't care for ours by myself. We broke Athena of jumping and biting early, which I'm incredibly thankful for now that she weighs over 70 lbs and could probably tear my arm off.
@RoseShadow873 yeah...I don't need Mike in jail, because that's what would happen if someone tossed me in a mosh pit. I've been in one ever (by mistake, it formed around me) and it was one of the scarier things I've ever experienced. I really want to go, but not with a baby.
@AmadorRose beyond the basics of feeding him and giving him water, and bringing him in/out pre-dog door, the dog is "mine." Before we got the dog door installed and I was at work all day, he was in the back yard all. day. long., as the only alternative was his crate. (He had access to food, water, shelter, room to run, loves the neighbors dogs who are also out a lot, but still..) DH sleeps during the morning/early afternoon and then doesn't have time/energy for dog otherwise. It's just a poopy situation and I don't know what to do about it.
When you and the hubs can't decide whether you should make chili or mac and cheese, you do like me and make Chili con mac and cheese. It was interesting and extremely yummy.
When you and the hubs can't decide whether you should make chili or mac and cheese, you do like me and make Chili con mac and cheese. It was interesting and extremely yummy.
If I didn't know any better I'd think they plucked you right out of Midwest America, where chili mac is alive and well.
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for April Mamas**
Here's the brand I buy:
I usually don't drink tea, so that info is actually really helpful.
I should actually get some of it too, I like tea. But I'm not gonna drink it until our bedroom has been reorganized! (Last major thing on my to-do list lol)
Also, today I left for 3 hours, when I came back my dog had chewed through the legs of two of my dining room chairs. Seriously dude? What's your deal? I've been struggling with deciding what is the best option for him over the last few months and he's making it really hard for me to justify keeping him.
Also x2.. why is this weekend already over? I'm not ready for another Monday.
So, my husband thinks that LO would be ok if we went to the Warped tour at the end of June as long as we keep at the back of the crowds. He's been before and I trust him, but the idea makes me a little nervous. She will have her first shots, but I don't trust stupid drunk people.
And then the dog...well, she went pretty nuts in the few weeks leading up to DD1s birth too. Super clingy, super needy, and she got naughty too. She has NEVER counter surfed before, and she's started doing that...usually sneaking behind our backs but sometimes right in front of our faces! And then a few times a week we come home to a very guilty puppy that has found something and chewed it up. We got home from church today and she was in her crate, ears flat back, head low....her guilty stance. She ALWAYS greets us like a crazy dog, unless she's done something she knows she shouldn't. We still haven't found what she was guilty about though...a little concerned about that...
I have been seriously considering rehoming him for awhile, I'm just not sure how to go about safely doing that. I feel guilty and I'm afraid to ask people because they can be so self-righteous when it comes to rehoming dogs.. but at this point, it really would be the best option for him. I can't play with him out back anymore because he will not stop forcefully jumping on me, DH has never had anything to do with him, and DS just likes to throw him treats from the safety of the other side of a fence. Sigh.. I'm not one of those people who see pets as "family members" either, but I still care about him being happy and healthy wherever he is.
@RoseShadow873 yeah...I don't need Mike in jail, because that's what would happen if someone tossed me in a mosh pit. I've been in one ever (by mistake, it formed around me) and it was one of the scarier things I've ever experienced. I really want to go, but not with a baby.