I've been eyeing a snoogle for a while, I kind of want one but I'm not sure what to expect. I've been using my husband as a makeshift pillow to prop myself (I'm a habitual tummy sleeper) but I know he gets hot with me so close all night. For those of you that have one, does it take up a lot of room in the bed?
I've been eyeing a snoogle for a while, I kind of want one but I'm not sure what to expect. I've been using my husband as a makeshift pillow to prop myself (I'm a habitual tummy sleeper) but I know he gets hot with me so close all night. For those of you that have one, does it take up a lot of room in the bed?
We have a king size bed, and it fits well within my side.
Those who can't/don't love a snoogle, try the big u shaped pillows. I had one, and both H and I loved it. I had one side to prop on, and H had the other side to do whatever with.
Formerly known as Kate08young August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Me: 28 H: 24 Married: 7/22/14 Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017. Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
I've been eyeing a snoogle for a while, I kind of want one but I'm not sure what to expect. I've been using my husband as a makeshift pillow to prop myself (I'm a habitual tummy sleeper) but I know he gets hot with me so close all night. For those of you that have one, does it take up a lot of room in the bed?
we have a full size bed and my DH is 6'2 and we still have some room to turn and stuff. For me it was much worse before because I had to use 3 large pillows and change positions multiple times per night, DH would get kicked and elbowed a bunch! Now I am in my little SNOOGLE cocoon and he has his space. I agree with others that husband snuggling is difficult with certain positions with SNOOGLE but I am too hot to snuggle when it's time to sleep!
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Just had to share what some ladies that own a baby consignment shop had to tell me about breastfeeding yesterday.
They asked if I was, and I said I would really like to try. They replied, "Breastfeeding is for hippies that just want their breasts hanging out for all to see!"
Well, you caught me. I wasn't thinking about feeding my baby, but showing the world my plate-sized nipples. Another plan foiled!
Other pearls of wisdom I received: -Your life is now over, and you will never get it back! -You don't want to have a girl because they grow up to be brats
And I think my favorite name suggestion for a boy of all time: "You should name your son Brick!"
@caseyewhitaker my husband was skeptical of how much space my snoogle would take up. We have a queen size bed and he actually loves it because it confines me to my side. I'm a sprawler and usually take my half out of the middle haha.
@caseyewhitaker I agree with the others. It looks huge, but I sleep so snuggled up in it and don't move much of the night that it doesn't take up much more room than me. We have a queen. Sometimes I catch DH sleeping with his head on the backside of it so he must like it too.
Just had to share what some ladies that own a baby consignment shop had to tell me about breastfeeding yesterday.
They asked if I was, and I said I would really like to try. They replied, "Breastfeeding is for hippies that just want their breasts hanging out for all to see!"
Well, you caught me. I wasn't thinking about feeding my baby, but showing the world my plate-sized nipples. Another plan foiled!
Other pearls of wisdom I received: -Your life is now over, and you will never get it back! -You don't want to have a girl because they grow up to be brats
And I think my favorite name suggestion for a boy of all time: "You should name your son Brick!"
All I could think was...I love lamp.
Wow. Who the heck were these people with all of their strange opinions?
Random PSA - H&M is having a 20% off sale if you order through their app and spend more than $60. You also qualify for free shipping if you spend more than $40. I ordered 2 shirts, a dress and a bathing suit. Ordering through the app is a pain though. You have to download it and then go to "Campaigns" at the bottom, click on it, click on the ad for the discount, THEN fill your shopping basket. Of course there are no instructions for this so I had to fill my basket, then delete it, then fill it again.
Also, for those that use Shutterfly, one of their freebies this weekend is an iPhone case (usually $44). Definitely one of the better freebies they have offered. I ordered one. Shipping is still $10 though (and I ordered the one with the silicone lining which was an extra $10).
@caseyewhitaker Their consignment shop was a Poke Stop so we decided to take advantage of the A/C and check out some baby stuff. We were the only ones in the shop, so the two ladies that own the shop started talking to us. They had a surprisingly large number of ignorant opinions and suggestions for supposedly being baby experts!
@dmontgo - I've gotten the judgy opinions on both sides of the breastfeeding debate. Before DD, I wasn't planning on breastfeeding because my job field is not incredibly supportive of mothers. Since I'm the breadwinner in the family, career is still incredibly important to me. One of the midwives at my first OB asked about breastfeeding plans, and I told her no. Her response was, "Oh, well if you really wanted what was best for your baby you would." Hhhmmmm seems like my baby probably needs a roof over her head, clothes, diapers, etc as well, you judgmental b!tch.
In the end I did breastfeed for over a year. And my kid was one that would pull blankets off of her head and refuse to allow me any privacy. I'd like to think I was still pretty discreet, as I would breastfeed in private corners and she was usually in a carrier that covered my goodies. But I had a woman tell me once that at least SHE had too much self respect to breastfeed in public like that.
All I can say is Welcome To Parenthood!!! You will be judged for every single thing you do. So just shrug it off, laugh about it, and keep your kid alive! That's all we can ever hope to do.
@LinziLoo09 ! I'm glad you checked in! I totally get stepping away from internets and think it's a super healthy thing to do sometimes but we missed you!!
Also - very true - you will be judged for everything you do. Some major things are just judgeable - like we had friends who would be in down jackets in March and their kid would be in a thin pajama set - what?!. And then some things where everyone has an opinion and it's all just trivial. Like all the little details that work differently for different babies and mamas. Pacifiers, bottles, swaddling, sleep schedule, BFing in public, formula, SAHMing, childcare/au pair/nanny choice, etc etc etc. We had friends in town who have a baby one week younger and the mom is one of these people to the extreme. Down to what brand of sunscreen. What backpack carrier. Everything has one right choice and she's made it. I hate being around her now and just don't engage in those conversations anymore. Unfortunately they are the only ones she seems capable of.
Also, while BFing a squirmy 10 month old on a bench, I couldn't care less if a passerby sees a bit of my nip. Or the whole thing. Y'all gottem too. That means you preteen boy. This is womanhood in an innocent, natural, and strong state. Gaze on- it's healthy. Yea there's milk spraying my baby in the face as he dinks around down there. He's distracted and I'm a firehose. What of it?
Ah @slartybartfastfirehose boobs. I was not prepared for the velocity of my spray. I could have competed in one of those carnival water gun contests where you have to shoot the bullseye.
And after childbirth, I honestly have no sense of shame in nudity anymore. Everyone has already seen my bits. I do try to cover where I can, but you get to a point where you don't even realize your boob is out. Oops. Whatever.
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Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
BFP1 04/24/2015 EDD Dec 2015 MMC 10W5d;
BFP 2 09/25/2015 EDD June 2016 MMC 9wks;
BFP 3 03/22/2016 EDD Dec 6th 2016
They asked if I was, and I said I would really like to try. They replied, "Breastfeeding is for hippies that just want their breasts hanging out for all to see!"
Well, you caught me. I wasn't thinking about feeding my baby, but showing the world my plate-sized nipples. Another plan foiled!
Other pearls of wisdom I received:
-Your life is now over, and you will never get it back!
-You don't want to have a girl because they grow up to be brats
And I think my favorite name suggestion for a boy of all time:
"You should name your son Brick!"
All I could think was...I love lamp.
TTC since 6/13
Diagnosed w/ PCOS 4/9/15 - R/E recommended lifestyle change
BFP 4/10/16 - DS born 12/16/2016
SURPRISE! BFP 3/8/18
Also, for those that use Shutterfly, one of their freebies this weekend is an iPhone case (usually $44). Definitely one of the better freebies they have offered. I ordered one. Shipping is still $10 though (and I ordered the one with the silicone lining which was an extra $10).
In the end I did breastfeed for over a year. And my kid was one that would pull blankets off of her head and refuse to allow me any privacy. I'd like to think I was still pretty discreet, as I would breastfeed in private corners and she was usually in a carrier that covered my goodies. But I had a woman tell me once that at least SHE had too much self respect to breastfeed in public like that.
All I can say is Welcome To Parenthood!!! You will be judged for every single thing you do. So just shrug it off, laugh about it, and keep your kid alive! That's all we can ever hope to do.
Baby #1
Baby #2
~04/19/16 EDD 12/26/16~
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Also - very true - you will be judged for everything you do. Some major things are just judgeable - like we had friends who would be in down jackets in March and their kid would be in a thin pajama set - what?!. And then some things where everyone has an opinion and it's all just trivial. Like all the little details that work differently for different babies and mamas. Pacifiers, bottles, swaddling, sleep schedule, BFing in public, formula, SAHMing, childcare/au pair/nanny choice, etc etc etc. We had friends in town who have a baby one week younger and the mom is one of these people to the extreme. Down to what brand of sunscreen. What backpack carrier. Everything has one right choice and she's made it. I hate being around her now and just don't engage in those conversations anymore. Unfortunately they are the only ones she seems capable of.
Also, while BFing a squirmy 10 month old on a bench, I couldn't care less if a passerby sees a bit of my nip. Or the whole thing. Y'all gottem too. That means you preteen boy. This is womanhood in an innocent, natural, and strong state. Gaze on- it's healthy. Yea there's milk spraying my baby in the face as he dinks around down there. He's distracted and I'm a firehose. What of it?
And after childbirth, I honestly have no sense of shame in nudity anymore. Everyone has already seen my bits. I do try to cover where I can, but you get to a point where you don't even realize your boob is out. Oops. Whatever.
Baby #1
Baby #2
~04/19/16 EDD 12/26/16~
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