Any toddler moms still cry whenever they put away clothes that have gotten too small? DD just moved to 3t and I'm over here folding and putting up all of her 2t stuff and losing it. Slow down on the growing baby girl!
@kbamomma33 awww that was definitely me once upon a time! I was SO SAD every time DS outgrew a size. It’s like you’re watching time slip away!
...now I’m drowning in laundry and was SO HAPPY to find out we’re having another girl, so every time DS outgrows a size I’m all “woooo we won’t need this anymore, let’s get rid of this stuff!! Less stuff to store!”
For those of us with picky toddlers, what are some of your go-to meals? I feel like I’m stuck in a rut with DS and I make the same couple dinners alllll the time.
@kmalls I'm the same way. I LOVE getting rid of items we aren't using anyway.
@kbamomma33 I get more whimsy with baby gear going away and seeing my littles transition into actual kids. Now that both of my girls are 4+ I love seeing them move up, but it was hard when we moved from baby wear to kid gear.
This week my youngest turns 4! She is getting an American Girl doll from my parents at her party on Saturday. We had the left arm modified to have a prosthetic (pink) to mirror her since she is missing her left hand. She has been begging to get an American Girl doll for the last six months and I'm so excited for her to get it! Squeal! I think she is going to be so surprised.
My DS stayed with my dad last night since his preschool was closed today, but both DH and I had to work. I was ready for a break when he left because he was so freaking hyper, but then as soon as he was gone I really missed him!!
Also, I am going to die if my amnio results don't come soon ugh!
@kmalls I'm with you on always making the same thing for my DD. Although lately she has been saying she wants food and when its kind of in between meals we give her a snack of either fruit, string cheese, or crackers she eats a few bites and says she is done. Then not even a few minutes of barely eating her snack she wants more food.
@kmalls my not so picky 1-3 year old is now an incredibly picky 4 year old....she used to be easy. I don't make her special dinners but my go-to are pretty basic for her lunches for school: soup (chicken noodle, chowder), deli sandwiches, rice/meat, pasta/meatballs.
For dinner we often do things like: steak/potato/veggie, tacos, pork tenderloin/chops/stuffing or rice/veggie, turkey/chicken/beef burgers with a side
@ekendall09 yes, thank you so much! Those are great ideas for meals. Heading to market basket soon so I’ll put some of that on my list! Things are slowly getting back to normal, but now it’s DH that has it. I’m very thankful we didn’t have it at the same time because I can’t imagine how we would have taken care of the kids if we were both out of commission!
@kmalls that is so brutal!!! What a terrible thing to be plagued with. Our local friends I think caught something of similar nature, we were glad to have had it come up before our playdate rather than after so we missed exposure! Glad most of you are atleast on the mend!
@angiek1 - it’s awesome that we live in a time when dolls aren’t all exactly the same. Your daughter will love it!
@kmalls - glad the crud is nearly gone for you all!
@sparklingdiamond - you’re still getting prayers for good amnio results!
AFM, DH & I are getting ready to board our flight to Mesa to visit my ILs. Heading back Friday. Driving to airport it was -3. Warm will be nice! Unfortunately I don’t have any maternity clothes for warm weather, so FX Walmart has some T shirts that aren’t horrendous lol! Don’t want to spend a bunch of money for 4 days of warmth
We just booked a last-minute trip to Disney with our girls next month. I’ve been really on the fence because I didn’t think DS would be old enough to go and I worried I would be too pregnant to handle it, but this will be our last chance to take them for a while (thanks to baby #4) so DH convinced me to do it. DS will stay with my parents and I know the girls will be so excited! I, on the other hand, get tired just thinking about it.
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@lindsye omg yay for Disney!!! I'll be honest: we took our girls around 17w and it was tough. It wasn't as hard as i thought it would be though. It would have been better if dd2 (2.5 at the time) didn't require being held in lines. I think that is where i did all the damage to my back and hips.
@lindsye I hope your trip to Disney goes well, and you are feeling good throughout it! I'm sure your girls are so excited. @g_amoss Enjoy your trip to Mesa.. sounds like a lovely break from the freezing temps! @kmalls So glad things are getting back to normal in your household and the virus was staggered.. Hoping your DH has a quick recovery! @sparklingdiamond Hoping you hear back about your results soon.. are you supposed to hear this week? @angiek1 Oh my goodness.. I bet your DD will LOVE her doll! I loved my American Girl doll when I was younger.. now my niece has taken over caring for her. Hope she has a wonderful birthday!
Yesterday I realized that I am officially in the double digits for days left until baby arrives. How did this happen?!
I was thinking of starting a new thread for this but decided to post here, atleast first.
How does everyone feel about the TDAP shot and family members not getting it but wanting to be around baby? DH’s mother is the one who brought it up saying we all need it and now she is wanting to back out because of what she has read online about it slowing her immune system or some sh—. Mentioned the shot to my father and he started with not wanting to take it and that he just wouldn’t see baby boy until he was older. Finally came back to say he is scheduled for it at next doctor’s visit but isn’t happy with it.
Our hospital will not even allow anyone without the shot into the delivery room. So, are we out of line for wanting proof our parents have had the shot before allowing them to see their first grandson? We’ve done our own research and not found any of the arguments they are bringing up. I feel they always review the third and fourth pages of google searches to find this.
Has as anyone else had this issue with family members? If so, how did you handle it?
@lindsye we just got back from Disney with our 18 month old. It definitely wasn’t as bad pregnancy-wise as I expected. It helped that it was fairly cold outside. Have fun!
@kbamomma33 YES! I am so emotionally attached to my daughters clothes. That was the hardest part about finding out we are having a boy this time. I just honestly believed every time I would pack DDs clothes away that I was saving them for her little sister. It makes me so sad to realize I might never get to use some of the more sentimental outfits again.
@dubnug My in-laws were obnoxious about getting TDAP as well. They all complained we were being unreasonable and overprotective, but we stood our ground. A big part of being a parent is tackling really hard stuff, and as a consequence being negatively judged, so to heck with how other people feel about it. Do what you have to to protect your baby. Maybe it would be something you could brush off 10 years ago, but now that the insane asshole anti-vaxxers have literally made this world less safe, it is a legitimate worry now.
@kmalls DD likes this chicken salad on crackers (yay protein!). I think, really, it's because I always let her help me make it so she gets excited to eat it when we are done. I sub half the mayo for plain nonfat yogurt to make it healthier. https://howtofeedaloon.com/best-ever-chicken-salad/ Another big hit is this chicken quinoa soup- https://happyhealthymama.com/chicken-quinoa-soup.html Otherwise, I do gf chicken nuggets with a fruit and veggie (green beans or broccoli usually work, but it's hit or miss). She also likes sun dried tomato pesto pasta with shrimp and asparagus. Other favorites are pick up foods like canned black beans or chick peas, cheese cubes, any fruit, and yogurt pouches. Target sells Mickey and Donald Duck chobani pouches, which she asks for a lot.
@sparklingdiamond I'm holding my breath and crossing all the things for your amnio results
@dubnug So, one of the harder things about being a parent is staying firm on boundaries with family members who love to push back. The Tdap is one of those first choices that you have to make. It seems like you and YH have already decided that you are most comfortable with family members getting it if they are going to be around the baby. Now, you just have to vocalize this decision to family members and stay firm on your boundaries. You do not owe anyone an explanation for this choice, so I wouldn't even start to go down the justification road with your families. This is your child and your decision. They can choose to respect it or not, but they will have to amend their visitation with your child accordingly. Your rules. If you need a straightforward way of wording it, you could say, "Based on current recommendations from our hospital, we are asking that everyone who wishes to be around our child in the first 4 months (or other time set by you) to get the Tdap shot. If you choose not to, we will be happy to allow you to visit after that time." End of conversation. It's not your job to listen to their "research," to try to understand it, or to convince them otherwise. If someone wants to vocalize their displeasure over getting the shot, who cares. They want to see your kid, they get the shot or wait. That's it. It can be hard to stay firm on boundaries, but I'd urge you to start off on a strong foot, otherwise you'll set a precedence of getting walked all over, which can be hard to dig yourself out of with pushy family. FWIW, we required everyone that was around DD in the first 12-16 weeks to have a Tdap. It was important to us because whooping cough can be easily fatal to new babies and I didn't GAF about tiptoeing around anyone's feelings when it came to that.
@dubnug my MIL was obnoxious about getting it, too. “I have a thing about needles.” And for months afterwards, complaining about how terrible it was and how she is so scared of shots. Oh really, MIL? I *love* them! Getting stuck and drained of blood is the highlight of my pregnancy each time. Oh, and btw? My 5 year old is a bigger girl about getting her flu shot than you are. In general, with hard conversations like this, we subscribe to the rule that DH handles his parents and I handle mine, and I think it helps. He’s their son, after all.
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I got my breast pump on Saturday! Aeroflow was awesome to work with and I feel so much better already having it on hand. And it somehow makes me feel like I really am getting close to meeting this baby!
Since we are talking about it...How often do people need to get the TDAP? Google tells me every 10 years for adults. I know that pregnant women are supposed to get it with each pregnancy. My husband got it 9 years ago when my first was born. He probably needs it again too. Right? I'll ask my OB tomorrow but thought I'd ask here since we were talking about it.
@fancybelmont it is every 10 years. Of course, I had mine less than a year ago and now I have to get it again at my next appt *mad face* lol. I would think that it being 9 years since his last, it'd be a good idea to just get another.
I have been so absent lately, trying to catch up on all the threads. Some of the newest ones have been super helpful. Looks like its about time to start unpacking all of the newborn baby gear from the attic and washing clothes.
I had such a weird pregnancy dream last night that involved the Obama's (I am a Republican) and Craig Johnson, he is the author of the book series that is now the Longmire show. I have never finished one of his books and don't watch the show. I should add my family is obsessed with Longmire and love the books, I could just never get into them.
I thought when it was just tetanus it was every 10 but that it's more frequent now because of the whooping cough part? Not really sure because I got mine a year before I got pregnant with DS, then while I was pregnant, and now just got it again. Thank you for reminding me I have to make sure DH has his up to date!
I think I've mentioned that we have been watching Game of Thrones (we are behind the times ha). We hvae like two seasons left and will be caught up. The one we watched last night had the worst moment in the series IMO so far. I was just crying and like WTF?!
@sparklingdiamond Which episode was it? There's a lot of awful things in that show that would set off my hormones right now lol. Everything is too real to me while preg
@kbamomma33 I don't cry when I put DS's clothes away, but i do when I see his baby pictures!!! Facebook and google (we keep our photos on the cloud) memories KILL me. @Lindsye YAY DISNEY! I know you aren't super excited, but I love Disney anytime I can get it. We took the kids last year when they were 2.5 and 10 months and we loved it. We're skipping it this year but I'm pretty sure we're going to go next year... lol. I also did Disney when I was about 24-26 weeks pregnant... It is tiring, just build in lots of rest days! @dubnug, with DS, because he was our first and born during December, I made all my immediate family members (Mom, Dad, little Sis, little Bro) get their boosters. (DH got his when I got mine.) They planned on coming to the hospital and planned on staying with us for a week post delivery so I asked them to please help us out. My sister has even had whooping cough in the past so I was terrified. Thankfully, my mom (angel woman) organized it and got everyone up to date on their boosters. It eased my mind and I'm glad I asked. With DD, everyone's boosters were still current so no need to ask again! @kaymaroo, we used aeroflow for my first breast pump and it was the best experience ever! @sparklingdiamond, watch faster woman! Catch up!!! lol
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014! DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
@ladythrice Ahhhhh stahhhhppp! I want to cry looking at that and it's not even my baby! What a sweet, precious angel! I remember those days with DD- the little hands and the little baby socks that never stay on those tiny little feet!
Hey everyone! Been a little MIA the past few days because I was in Michigan for my baby shower! It was so nice to get to go back and see all my friends and family. Then I got a surprise day off work today because it's snowing again here in Houston and the road conditions are apparently pretty bad. So my 4 day weekend just unexpectedly turned into a 5 day weekend! Woohoo.
The Tdap thing is a big concern for me too. I am thinking about going back to Michigan again in June with the baby but I know she won't be protected from whooping cough at that point. I'm definitely going to make my husband get the shot but as for everyone else... I don't know how I can possibly enforce everyone getting the shot whom she may be around I feel like my only option is choosing not to go to Michigan but if I don't go while on my leave it may be a year before I can make it back and I really want my grandpa to meet the baby.
On another note, I have a bit of a rant... at my baby shower this weekend my Dad mentioned to me that he wants to come out to see the baby before the end of April. Apparently he has vacation time he has to use before the end of the month or he loses it so that's why he wants to come out here asap. I'm not even due until the 16th so the entire situation makes me feel very very uncomfortable. I have a weird relationship with my dad and a really bad relationship with my step-mom who would also be coming (and staying in our house). So they aren't exactly people I would feel super comfortable to be around during the most vulnerable moments of my life. I mentioned to him that it may be a little too soon especially if I were to go past my due date. After talking to my husband about it he completely agrees with me but I hate the fact I am going to have to tell my Dad he can't come when he wants to. I'm sure my step mom is going to be drama and have somethings to say about it but I know I have to do what's best for us. Sorry for the dear diary!
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...now I’m drowning in laundry and was SO HAPPY to find out we’re having another girl, so every time DS outgrows a size I’m all “woooo we won’t need this anymore, let’s get rid of this stuff!! Less stuff to store!”
@kbamomma33 I get more whimsy with baby gear going away and seeing my littles transition into actual kids. Now that both of my girls are 4+ I love seeing them move up, but it was hard when we moved from baby wear to kid gear.
This week my youngest turns 4! She is getting an American Girl doll from my parents at her party on Saturday. We had the left arm modified to have a prosthetic (pink) to mirror her since she is missing her left hand. She has been begging to get an American Girl doll for the last six months and I'm so excited for her to get it! Squeal! I think she is going to be so surprised.
My DS stayed with my dad last night since his preschool was closed today, but both DH and I had to work. I was ready for a break when he left because he was so freaking hyper, but then as soon as he was gone I really missed him!!
Also, I am going to die if my amnio results don't come soon ugh!
@sparklingdiamond FX for good amnio results
@kmalls I'm with you on always making the same thing for my DD. Although lately she has been saying she wants food and when its kind of in between meals we give her a snack of either fruit, string cheese, or crackers she eats a few bites and says she is done. Then not even a few minutes of barely eating her snack she wants more food.
For dinner we often do things like: steak/potato/veggie, tacos, pork tenderloin/chops/stuffing or rice/veggie, turkey/chicken/beef burgers with a side
Snacks: fruit (berries, apples, bananas, oranges), yogurt, rx kid bars, olives, pb crackers
Not sure if that helps. Everyone back to normal in your house?
@kmalls - glad the crud is nearly gone for you all!
@sparklingdiamond - you’re still getting prayers for good amnio results!
AFM, DH & I are getting ready to board our flight to Mesa to visit my ILs. Heading back Friday. Driving to airport it was -3. Warm will be nice! Unfortunately I don’t have any maternity clothes for warm weather, so FX Walmart has some T shirts that aren’t horrendous lol! Don’t want to spend a bunch of money for 4 days of warmth
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@g_amoss Enjoy your trip to Mesa.. sounds like a lovely break from the freezing temps!
@kmalls So glad things are getting back to normal in your household and the virus was staggered.. Hoping your DH has a quick recovery!
@sparklingdiamond Hoping you hear back about your results soon.. are you supposed to hear this week?
@angiek1 Oh my goodness.. I bet your DD will LOVE her doll! I loved my American Girl doll when I was younger.. now my niece has taken over caring for her.
Yesterday I realized that I am officially in the double digits for days left until baby arrives. How did this happen?!
How does everyone feel about the TDAP shot and family members not getting it but wanting to be around baby? DH’s mother is the one who brought it up saying we all need it and now she is wanting to back out because of what she has read online about it slowing her immune system or some sh—. Mentioned the shot to my father and he started with not wanting to take it and that he just wouldn’t see baby boy until he was older. Finally came back to say he is scheduled for it at next doctor’s visit but isn’t happy with it.
Our hospital will not even allow anyone without the shot into the delivery room. So, are we out of line for wanting proof our parents have had the shot before allowing them to see their first grandson? We’ve done our own research and not found any of the arguments they are bringing up. I feel they always review the third and fourth pages of google searches to find this.
Has as anyone else had this issue with family members? If so, how did you handle it?
@kbamomma33 YES! I am so emotionally attached to my daughters clothes. That was the hardest part about finding out we are having a boy this time. I just honestly believed every time I would pack DDs clothes away that I was saving them for her little sister. It makes me so sad to realize I might never get to use some of the more sentimental outfits again.
https://howtofeedaloon.com/best-ever-chicken-salad/
Another big hit is this chicken quinoa soup-
https://happyhealthymama.com/chicken-quinoa-soup.html
Otherwise, I do gf chicken nuggets with a fruit and veggie (green beans or broccoli usually work, but it's hit or miss). She also likes sun dried tomato pesto pasta with shrimp and asparagus. Other favorites are pick up foods like canned black beans or chick peas, cheese cubes, any fruit, and yogurt pouches. Target sells Mickey and Donald Duck chobani pouches, which she asks for a lot.
@sparklingdiamond I'm holding my breath and crossing all the things for your amnio results
@dubnug So, one of the harder things about being a parent is staying firm on boundaries with family members who love to push back. The Tdap is one of those first choices that you have to make. It seems like you and YH have already decided that you are most comfortable with family members getting it if they are going to be around the baby. Now, you just have to vocalize this decision to family members and stay firm on your boundaries. You do not owe anyone an explanation for this choice, so I wouldn't even start to go down the justification road with your families. This is your child and your decision. They can choose to respect it or not, but they will have to amend their visitation with your child accordingly. Your rules. If you need a straightforward way of wording it, you could say, "Based on current recommendations from our hospital, we are asking that everyone who wishes to be around our child in the first 4 months (or other time set by you) to get the Tdap shot. If you choose not to, we will be happy to allow you to visit after that time." End of conversation. It's not your job to listen to their "research," to try to understand it, or to convince them otherwise. If someone wants to vocalize their displeasure over getting the shot, who cares. They want to see your kid, they get the shot or wait. That's it. It can be hard to stay firm on boundaries, but I'd urge you to start off on a strong foot, otherwise you'll set a precedence of getting walked all over, which can be hard to dig yourself out of with pushy family. FWIW, we required everyone that was around DD in the first 12-16 weeks to have a Tdap. It was important to us because whooping cough can be easily fatal to new babies and I didn't GAF about tiptoeing around anyone's feelings when it came to that.
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I had such a weird pregnancy dream last night that involved the Obama's (I am a Republican) and Craig Johnson, he is the author of the book series that is now the Longmire show. I have never finished one of his books and don't watch the show. I should add my family is obsessed with Longmire and love the books, I could just never get into them.
I thought when it was just tetanus it was every 10 but that it's more frequent now because of the whooping cough part? Not really sure because I got mine a year before I got pregnant with DS, then while I was pregnant, and now just got it again. Thank you for reminding me I have to make sure DH has his up to date!
@sparklingdiamond Which episode was it? There's a lot of awful things in that show that would set off my hormones right now lol. Everything is too real to me while preg
It gets worse!
@Lindsye YAY DISNEY! I know you aren't super excited, but I love Disney anytime I can get it. We took the kids last year when they were 2.5 and 10 months and we loved it. We're skipping it this year but I'm pretty sure we're going to go next year... lol. I also did Disney when I was about 24-26 weeks pregnant... It is tiring, just build in lots of rest days!
@dubnug, with DS, because he was our first and born during December, I made all my immediate family members (Mom, Dad, little Sis, little Bro) get their boosters. (DH got his when I got mine.) They planned on coming to the hospital and planned on staying with us for a week post delivery so I asked them to please help us out. My sister has even had whooping cough in the past so I was terrified. Thankfully, my mom (angel woman) organized it and got everyone up to date on their boosters. It eased my mind and I'm glad I asked. With DD, everyone's boosters were still current so no need to ask again!
@kaymaroo, we used aeroflow for my first breast pump and it was the best experience ever!
@sparklingdiamond, watch faster woman! Catch up!!! lol
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
The Tdap thing is a big concern for me too. I am thinking about going back to Michigan again in June with the baby but I know she won't be protected from whooping cough at that point. I'm definitely going to make my husband get the shot but as for everyone else... I don't know how I can possibly enforce everyone getting the shot whom she may be around
On another note, I have a bit of a rant... at my baby shower this weekend my Dad mentioned to me that he wants to come out to see the baby before the end of April. Apparently he has vacation time he has to use before the end of the month or he loses it so that's why he wants to come out here asap. I'm not even due until the 16th so the entire situation makes me feel very very uncomfortable. I have a weird relationship with my dad and a really bad relationship with my step-mom who would also be coming (and staying in our house). So they aren't exactly people I would feel super comfortable to be around during the most vulnerable moments of my life. I mentioned to him that it may be a little too soon especially if I were to go past my due date. After talking to my husband about it he completely agrees with me but I hate the fact I am going to have to tell my Dad he can't come when he wants to. I'm sure my step mom is going to be drama and have somethings to say about it but I know I have to do what's best for us. Sorry for the dear diary!