November Randoms

cjs260

Ladies, to start us off, I give you....::drum roll:: 

The best, worst onesie ever... 

andrawrmeda2

What the....lmao nooooooo. That's just wrong. Lol

christac1010

... I mean does that actually work? Like has any man agreed to a date because he saw a baby in a onesie asking him to be his/her uncle? I don't understand. Why are you subjecting your child to that?!

When we were doing our registry at BRU, I was enraged at the bibs. Like DH had to drag me out of the section and get me to quiet down. But I mean really, the 'boy' bibs were all about being daddy's sidekick or dad is a superhero or dad is cool. Then the only bib about mom literally said "my mom is hot." What?! Why?! Dad gets to be his best friend and mom is just hot? It's a theme I keep seeing carried throughout boys' clothing and it's driving me crazy. 

colleenkevin

Lol that is terrible

ceclarlinetlo

On that note - some one gave this one to my friend at her baby shower 

moosette113

christac1010 said:

... I mean does that actually work? Like has any man agreed to a date because he saw a baby in a onesie asking him to be his/her uncle? I don't understand. Why are you subjecting your child to that?!

When we were doing our registry at BRU, I was enraged at the bibs. Like DH had to drag me out of the section and get me to quiet down. But I mean really, the 'boy' bibs were all about being daddy's sidekick or dad is a superhero or dad is cool. Then the only bib about mom literally said "my mom is hot." What?! Why?! Dad gets to be his best friend and mom is just hot? It's a theme I keep seeing carried throughout boys' clothing and it's driving me crazy. 

My poor kid is going to have the most boring clothes/bibs/etc. because promoting sexism at this (or any) age is just ludicrous. Give me a plain white onesie that will eventually look like a Jackson Pollock inspired work of art any day over that nonsense. Even stuff like this makes me cringe.

hjmorgan-2

@ceclarlinetlo
My reaction:

LastMango

All of those are ridiculous and make me glad to be team green so no one tries buying me that nonsense. 

My random: I'm trying to throw a surprise 40th birthday party for my DH and I think the stress is going to put me into labor. I thought people were bad about RSVPing for my DD's party.....well, this is worse. The party is next Saturday. I still don't have a solid plan for getting DH there unaware. I have felt guilty that this is a big one for DH and since I'm pregnant it's hard for us to celebrate as we typically would. Now I'm starting to regret my bright idea of a surprise party. But the venue is booked so now I just need the damn guests to show up! 

AlabamaRedhead

I have a feeling with a name like "Sugar" they may have already seen your aunt working hard for her money....ahem...

ceclarlinetlo

Ok. In the last 6 years I have been around numerous pregnant ladies and mothers of infants and young children. I feel like I had a pretty decent bank of knowledge about things people are surprised by in pregnancy so I haven't really been caught off guard by much - but how did no one ever mention that my ability to reach behind and then forward to wipe in the potty would slowly be stolen away? Why on earth does having a belly pointing forward make my arms smaller? 

canavara

lol these awful onesies. My fiancee and I are both only children so our LO isn't going to have any aunts, uncles, or cousins and we're always talking about how hilarious it would be to buy him a onesie that has something about his aunt/uncle on it. Or maybe more funny, buying a newborn-sized "BIG BROTHER" onesie just to weird people out. 

We're weird.

canavara

Oh also, this was on the wall at our child-birthing class last night and it made me really happy:

aishmc

Sadly, I worry that my sister would pull some shit like that onesie. She has also told me that she and the baby are getting matching outfits asap...

ashanne88

Someone at work told me I look like I'm going to explode.  Literally the word she used.  I have no idea what I was supposed to say to that, thanks I know my belly is very large?

raquel87

I have been actively trying to leave my job for the past 6 weeks. I gave a 2 week notice mid September they begged me to stay on a few more weeks. I told them I need to be done mid October again begged for me to push it back. Finally Friday is suppose to be my last day and today the VP asked me if I could please continue to work part time from home until baby comes! It's seriously driving me crazy, it's like a really bad breakup and they can't take the hint! 

karaelaine1991

aishmc said:

Sadly, I worry that my sister would pull some shit like that onesie. She has also told me that she and the baby are getting matching outfits asap...

Ugh my SIL pushed matching outfits for DD's whole first year. I kept finding excuse after excuse not to go along with it. then she made a Facebook post on DD's birthday about "happy birthday to my little sailor niece" (because SIL is obsessed with sailors so of course all of these matching outfits were to go with her own sailor dress) and then I finally texted her and told her that I'm really not into the whole adult/kid matching thing (even for myself as DD's mom, with the exception of pjs on Christmas and eventually aprons for baking together at home). I did feel kind of bad but a) I just find the whole thing to be obnoxious/narcissistic and b) she leaves price tags on everything and the last one she bought was $50 for a used dress.  I have nothing against used clothes but I couldn't let her keep spending that kind of money when I have zero intention of letting these clothes be worn in the way she wants them to be!

cabu14

raquel87 said:

I have been actively trying to leave my job for the past 6 weeks. I gave a 2 week notice mid September they begged me to stay on a few more weeks. I told them I need to be done mid October again begged for me to push it back. Finally Friday is suppose to be my last day and today the VP asked me if I could please continue to work part time from home until baby comes! It's seriously driving me crazy, it's like a really bad breakup and they can't take the hint! 

 Ouch!! I feel like you need to put your foot down for sure!  Enough is enough but I totally understand how hard it is to say no when you are a dedicated loyal employee.  Just remember to stick up for your self - they will figure it out when they have to

raquel87

@cabu14 I really hope your right! I hate having to leave when I know they had plans to further my career in the company. But honestly I really don't like my job and with a 16 month old and newborn on the way, my time is better spent at home with them! 

andrawrmeda2

aishmc said:

Sadly, I worry that my sister would pull some shit like that onesie. She has also told me that she and the baby are getting matching outfits asap...

My children have 4 aunts, 3 on fiances side 1 on mine. My son was the 1st nephew for the oldest SIL so she bought him lots of auntie loves me things and such. The 2nd oldest hasn't had a bf since we've been together and bought him a onsie that said my mommy isn't single but my crazy cool aunt is......oohkay. now this is there are 2 older nieces that are about 8 months apart and the 2 SILS dress them identically at all the big holidays.....the youngest SILS is already buying her best niece ever and aunties favorite onsies....and it's making the oldest SIL jealous......I'm like oh no I want no part of this crap lol

katesmama0706

Just saw that someone said something about some of us having babies next month on HDBD and I was like "whaaaaaat? No!" and then I realized omggggg we totally could and now I'm trying to figure out how to hysterically nest with a toddler under foot. 

cjs260

@katesmama0706 Every time I think about the fact that I have 8 weekends left to sleep in and accomplish things, I have at least a moment of panic. 

mjschenk

Being due at the end of January makes me still think it's crazy the hospital bag thread was great but I refuse to pack until January because face it as sad as it might be if baby comes now they aren't coming home for awhile. 

karaelaine1991

cjs260 said:

@katesmama0706 Every time I think about the fact that I have 8 weekends left to sleep in and accomplish things, I have at least a moment of panic. 

On the topic of sleep - I'm going to be starting potty training with DD right after Thanksgiving, which *should* give me a solid 8-9 weeks of training before LO gets here. Well, the book I'm using recommends doing night potty training from the very beginning because then it's not this big change later, it's just what you do when diapers are no longer being used during the day and is more normal, blah blah blah... well , the thing with that is, it means that I would need to wake DD up at least twice during the night to pee, probably at 11 and 3. that would mean that I would get to go back to waking up in the middle of the night 8-9 weeks BEFORE new baby is here.  I was so relieved when I got to the end of the section and the author was like, "oh, btw, if you're 32+ weeks pregnant when you start potty training, just wait until your new baby is 6-8 weeks old and you have a night time schedule down so you can just do potty time when you're up for the baby anyway. You need all the sleep you can get!" Night training is just going to have to wait!

moosette113

In case no one has run across this yet: https://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/17-x-rays-of-pregnant-animals-that-will-make-you-say-how?utm_term=.uoae2Xadqz#.qpD9Lb37Pj

Because sometimes I feel like the snake

and sometimes I feel like the ferret.

stumptownmama

@karaelaine1991 yeah... totally not doing nap and night training yet. DD only just started sleeping through the night at 21 months and I'm not interested in getting her up (and me) twice a night right now. We started potty training her at 22.5 months and she 24 months now. I'm totally planning on doing it when I'm up nursing the baby OR sending in DH while I'm nursing. 

hjmorgan-2

@moosette113 I think I feel like the ferret 24/7 now.... LOL

Kurtni

Random question, but how are you handling buying clothes considering winter changing into spring/summer? Are you stopping at a certain size with winter clothes? I have some 6 month outfits I'm wondering if I should take back because by the time he's that big it may be hot again. I live in Missouri and summer weather can start in April here. 

cabu14

@kurtni  Yes I would definitely say return your winter 6mo clothes for now.  That would put her around May/June when you probably won't need them at all.  I have bought a few heavier outfits in 0-3 but not many until my shower is done.  She will likely be cozy in her car seat with a cover if we go outside for the first three months anyway.  I hope this helps

stumptownmama

So when I open this thread, I see this. Alarming  

karaelaine1991

Kurtni said:

Random question, but how are you handling buying clothes considering winter changing into spring/summer? Are you stopping at a certain size with winter clothes? I have some 6 month outfits I'm wondering if I should take back because by the time he's that big it may be hot again. I live in Missouri and summer weather can start in April here. 

If you are buying clothes - buy winter clothes through 3m. for 3-6m aim for outfits that are pants+short sleeve onesie+jacket or pants+short sleeve onesie+long sleeve onesie. That gives you the best flexibility.  

If they are outfits that have been gifted to you,  you're probably ok to return them, but what I choose to do with outfits that likely won't fit is save them just in case.  this has actually worked out in my favor a few times. If they do end up going unworn, I save them for potential future babies if I like the outfit (which has saved me a good bit of money this time around). If I don't like them I consign them or I pass them on to friends in need.  all of these are good options

hjmorgan-2

@Kurtni thanks for asking this! I'm lurking your question to get some advice as well. :P 

cjs260

Anyone else for their 5:30 AM serving of pretzels dipped in mustard and ranch? 

TinaBelcher

I've been tossing and turning and praying for sleep since 4 but trying not to get out of bed.... I *really* wish I had a mini fridge right next to me.... 

AshleySparkle720

TinaBelcher said:

I've been tossing and turning and praying for sleep since 4 but trying not to get out of bed.... I *really* wish I had a mini fridge right next to me.... 

I do! I've kept it next to my side of the bed since DD1 was born!

cabu14

Ugh I should clean my kitchen so that when I wake up tomorrow my future self is happy.   I really don't want to.  I'm so sleepy I want to just go straight to bed.  Also my friend is coming over at some point tomorrow, and I really don't care how my house looks when she comes bc she's that good of a friend.. I still will feel better about it if it is cleaner.  Any one wanna help!?!?!

BrennansMom2012

Anyone with a toddler, Trolls was a really cute and funny movie that kept my 3.5 year old interested the entire hour and 20 minutes--laughing and dancing in the theater. 

cabu14

Just cleaned the kitchen dining room and living room. So tired now. I can't imagine having a job that requires stuff of me other than sitting at a computer while this pregnant. Def found the 3rd tri!!

eta. Gah I just realized I didn't dust no wonder I felt like it didn't take as long as I thought it would. Oh well maybe tomro. 

canavara

cjs260 said:

Anyone else for their 5:30 AM serving of pretzels dipped in mustard and ranch? 

Um, I kind of want this now.

cjs260

@canavara do it. Mix the ranch and mustard 1:1 (or your preference - H prefers more ranch than mustard). I love it. 

hjmorgan-2

5:20AM..on my day off.....can't sleep.  But phone is only at %30... and theres no charger near me....
The struggle

BAJDesigns

@HJMorgan same insomnia here. I have nowhere to be until 2pm and here I am wide alwake before 5:30.