Weekly Randoms 6/6

Charla1224

It's a new week

Charla1224

Anyone else have bad gas? My diet hasn't changed but postpartum I can clear the room. Is it the stool softener? 

TXmamatobe

Charla1224 said:

Anyone else have bad gas? My diet hasn't changed but postpartum I can clear the room. Is it the stool softener? 

I do! It's like my body isn't processing food properly yet. I get gas and it won't even come out, it just sits there and it hurts! My diet has improved and still the gas is there. 

balamama

Um yes me too! Good point @Charla1224 maybe it is the stool softener! I was wondering what was causing it. But I can't give up the colace so sorry to anyone around me!

gamommyx3

Im currently pumping. I hate pumping.

dsmith211

Tropical storm and flood warnings and it's only the first week of June... Yay. And my dog has been super obnoxious all day bc of the storm.

It has literally been pouring all day and is supposed to all the rest of today and then some tomorrow. I'm really hoping the retention pond just down the street doesn't flood like it did last year bc my house was less than an inch of water away from flooding. If my pool is any indication, then it's not looking good.  

yogahh

dsmith211 said:

Tropical storm and flood warnings and it's only the first week of June... Yay. And my dog has been super obnoxious all day bc of the storm.

It has literally been pouring all day and is supposed to all the rest of today and then some tomorrow. I'm really hoping the retention pond just down the street doesn't flood like it did last year bc my house was less than an inch of water away from flooding. If my pool is any indication, then it's not looking good.  

Stay safe!!

Bluejay3030

A thought invaded my mind today that it might not be the worst thing in the world to have a 3rd child.  Wtf!!  Get out of my head, baby-love hormones!  I can barely handle 2.

Bltbear82

Bluejay3030 said:

A thought invaded my mind today that it might not be the worst thing in the world to have a 3rd child.  Wtf!!  Get out of my head, baby-love hormones!  I can barely handle 2.

Same! Make it go awaaaaaay. 

JoMunson

Bltbear82 said:

Bluejay3030 said:

A thought invaded my mind today that it might not be the worst thing in the world to have a 3rd child.  Wtf!!  Get out of my head, baby-love hormones!  I can barely handle 2.

Same! Make it go awaaaaaay. 

I'm a FTM and I've been asking DH since Ezra was two weeks how long he wanted to wait for the next one!

Sunshinebins

I swear my breastfeeding cravings are just as bad as pregnancy cravings. Chocolate chip cookies don't last a minute around me lately 

thismakes4

DH and I were tearing apart the house for days trying to find our Mac charger. I kept telling him multiple times it was in his back pack the last time I had seen it. He checked, no charger. We decided to just buy one so I put the order in. Ten minutes later I'm cleaning his back pack out and guess what I found. The effing charger. Ugh, DH is a smart guy but things like this make me question his intelligence. 

mello13

Tropical storm, nonstop rain, power went out, toddler won't nap, newborn only wants to be held. Is it too early for a drink?!?

missnc77

Aquinna82 said:

Im currently pumping. I hate pumping.

Woah, woah. This isn't UO Thursday. 

Just kidding....

JennyS86

I am sitting here nursing after putting the twins down for nap.  My tank top is wet down the left side.
Possible fluids:
1. my milk
2. my sweat - I had been carrying her in the Moby - and it is humid
3. She spit up or drooled without me noticing (hey, I'm eating too!)
4. She peed through her diaper - the size 1s have been leaking when full.

I know you Mamas know the confusion over body fluids these days!  Feeling crazy

amberraysofdawn

So I'm finally getting around to working on the birth announcements from Shutterfly...has anybody done something like these? If so, what the heck do I put in the text box on the back of the announcement? I feel like everything anyone needs to know is already on the front of these things (name, date, weight, inches, etc) and I have no idea what to add in the back that isn't repeating the same thing.

#IsNotGoodWithWerdz

Charla1224

@amberraysofdawn I didn't write much kept it simple but needed to include grandparent names because of who will receive them. 

(Our names) along with grandparents (listed their names) welcomed (LOs name) on....
All are excited to watch her grow. 

JoMunson

amberraysofdawn said:

So I'm finally getting around to working on the birth announcements from Shutterfly...has anybody done something like these? If so, what the heck do I put in the text box on the back of the announcement? I feel like everything anyone needs to know is already on the front of these things (name, date, weight, inches, etc) and I have no idea what to add in the back that isn't repeating the same thing.

#IsNotGoodWithWerdz

I put that he was born at a birth center, that his first name is a book from the bible and means helper and his middle name is also his uncles name and how thankful we were for the help we got when he was first born.

JessicaB0627

thismakes4 said:

DH and I were tearing apart the house for days trying to find our Mac charger. I kept telling him multiple times it was in his back pack the last time I had seen it. He checked, no charger. We decided to just buy one so I put the order in. Ten minutes later I'm cleaning his back pack out and guess what I found. The effing charger. Ugh, DH is a smart guy but things like this make me question his intelligence. 

Reminds me of my DH! He lost his iPad for about 6 months and ended up finding it exactly where I had been telling him for 6 months that it was. 

LadySamLady

This chunk monk has gained over 3lbs! She is 5 weeks and now 12lbs13oz and 23in. I'm feeling so blessed and grateful. 

That1didntcount

All I can think about is my next meal. 

Today has kind of sucked and I would like to eat my emotions. 

Bluejay3030

mello13 said:

Tropical storm, nonstop rain, power went out, toddler won't nap, newborn only wants to be held. Is it too early for a drink?!?

NOPE.  It sounds overdue.

MsIan

Bluejay3030 said:

mello13 said:

Tropical storm, nonstop rain, power went out, toddler won't nap, newborn only wants to be held. Is it too early for a drink?!?

NOPE.  It sounds overdue.

Half of the time I can't tell what would be better for me: water, wine, or coffee. My day is usually a mixture of both.

That1didntcount

@mslan you need to drink a spiked ice coffee. Booze, caffeine, and water (ice). You're welcome. 

gamommyx3

YOU GUYS. I made birth announcements. They say LOs name & his details. I addressed them. I mailed them. 

Literally just realized by way of this thread that I omitted...MH & my names. I did not. Include.
 Our names. 

Haha...ummm here's a random baby in your mailbox!! Enjoy!!! Haha I suck.

AuntieCre5

Flu like symptoms. Chills, body aches. My right breast is tender and now when I pump my nipple is cracking. Could it be masitis? If so what do I do?

JennyS86

AuntieCre5 said:

Flu like symptoms. Chills, body aches. My right breast is tender and now when I pump my nipple is cracking. Could it be masitis? If so what do I do?

call OB for antibiotics script asap!!

missnc77

@Aquinna82 I just read that to my husband because he asked what I was laughing at. Haha! Hopefully it at least has your last name?

gamommyx3

missnc77 said:

@Aquinna82 I just read that to my husband because he asked what I was laughing at. Haha! Hopefully it at least has your last name?

Haha yes it does!! Most people will figure it out. A few like my 70 year old uncle who I only talk to for major life events will likely be extremely confused I am actually finding this hilarious because I am too tired to give a damn!!

balamama

Guys: Nipple pads recos needed. I think we discussed the merits of disposable vs washable a while back but I'm nearing the end of my pack of lansinoh disposables and can't find that thread. Any brands you recommend?

MsIan

That1didntcount said:

@mslan you need to drink a spiked ice coffee. Booze, caffeine, and water (ice). You're welcome. 

How do i make this or where do I find it?? Sounds wonderful!

LadySamLady

babyfmama said:

Guys: Nipple pads recos needed. I think we discussed the merits of disposable vs washable a while back but I'm nearing the end of my pack of lansinoh disposables and can't find that thread. Any brands you recommend?

I'm obsessed with my Bamboobies, if you're interested in a washable kind. They're a little less discrete but I'm not wearing tight enough tops for them to be noticeable. 

Charissadeats

I am so proud of my boy!! He falls asleep instantly to 'New Slang' by The Shins which is my favourite song ever. 

Charissadeats

babyfmama said:

Guys: Nipple pads recos needed. I think we discussed the merits of disposable vs washable a while back but I'm nearing the end of my pack of lansinoh disposables and can't find that thread. Any brands you recommend?

I don't know of washables but I use Pigeon brand and they are so soothing - they actually take the pain away for me instantly. 

TXmamatobe

Things dads do  . Two different scratch mitts and a newborn onesie that now fits like a crop top at 2.5 weeks. 

vinerie

Worst baby purchase ever were the fitted decorative changing pad cover/sheets. He stained both of them in the first week and they are ruined. Now we just put disposable changing pad covers over the changing pad. But the sheets I bought were so cute and matched the crib sheets!

vinerie

LadySamLady said:

babyfmama said:

Guys: Nipple pads recos needed. I think we discussed the merits of disposable vs washable a while back but I'm nearing the end of my pack of lansinoh disposables and can't find that thread. Any brands you recommend?

I'm obsessed with my Bamboobies, if you're interested in a washable kind. They're a little less discrete but I'm not wearing tight enough tops for them to be noticeable. 

I also wear the bambooies and like them.

Jenly17

I'm just gonna put this here...

Bltbear82

Preach, @Jenly17, preach. 

Eta: after spending all weekend with friends that don't have children and going to a wedding, I want to send this to everyone. I don't care how hungover you are, how tired you are, that you got up at 9 and you're napping later. And no, I don't care that you're 2 blocks away having drinks. I will not be meeting you, I'll be spending the 45 minutes that my kids' naps overlap to shower and eat. Great seeing all of you though!

Charissadeats

DH got beard trapped this afternoon while I was shopping with my mum! Apparently he wasn't allowed to move for 2 hours. I found them like this...

yogahh

My beautiful lil girl has the worst acne I know I'm being vain, but I really want it to go away so when strangers see her, they don't think she's ugly. It covers her whole face and is so red and bumpy and oily looking I know it isn't bothering her or hurts her so that's really all that matters.