FFFC

namara5532

Let's hear 'em!

Mine is that I've totally been eating the candy from DS's easter basket.  It was supposed to be for both DH and I, but he's taking too long to start eating his share.  I know he doesn't care, but I intended to leave him some.

megaloo27

I know this is vain, but I'm glad my baby didn't come out looking like an alien! Some babies are down right ugly (having your head smooshed will do that to you) i know moms always think their babies are beautiful, but I'd like to think it is really true about mine. Lol. 

Also sometimes I forget that my baby is bi-racial. She is half native American half white. We are going this summer to get her tribal ID at dh's reservation. She will also receive free health care because of treaties. The thing is that I'm going to feel weird being "the white girl" around. One family member already mentioned how dd's soul will wonder the earth forever because I don't have a tribe. 

Lhand11

I totally let DS watch tv. Since we can't go outside and run around or do crafts and be creative, he can watch a little tv. Especially when I need to get dressed or make a meal or something when I need him to be occupied without me for a few.

SmittyPants

megaloo27:

I know this is vain, but I'm glad my baby didn't come out looking like an alien! Some babies are down right ugly (having your head smooshed will do that to you) i know moms always think their babies are beautiful, but I'd like to think it is really true about mine. Lol. 

Also sometimes I forget that my baby is bi-racial. She is half native American half white. We are going this summer to get her tribal ID at dh's reservation. She will also receive free health care because of treaties. The thing is that I'm going to feel weird being "the white girl" around. One family member already mentioned how dd's soul will wonder the earth forever because I don't have a tribe. 

Wow, that's pretty intense.

I have two today:

1. I rely on the swing entirely too much. If my daughter is fussy? Swing. If I need to get something done? Swing. If I just need 20 minutes to myself to screw around on the internet (like right now...) Swing. It makes me feel neglectful.

2. I think my daughter is boring. Yes, I love her. Yes, she's absolutely adorable. However, being with her 24/7 is dull. I don't sit and stare at her toes or her nose or her ears or her little hands. I don't marvel at the little miracle I created. Mostly I just count the hours until my husband comes home.

I miss going out in the world. I miss my nice work clothes. I miss lunches in the park. I miss happy hour with co-workers. I miss feeling like I accomplished more than the laundry. 

My entire life I thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom, and now that I am, I'm wondering if it's for me. I had a fabulous job as a writer for a magazine. I was out and about, interviewing people, going on photo shoots, laughing with colleagues... I think I gave it up too easily and unfortunately, I can't go back. 

My mom told me that when my daughter gets older and is able to communicate it gets much better. I really, really hope she's right.  

CharlieTheUnicorn

SmittyPants:

I have two today:

1. I rely on the swing entirely too much. If my daughter is fussy? Swing. If I need to get something done? Swing. If I just need 20 minutes to myself to screw around on the internet (like right now...) Swing. It makes me feel neglectful.

2. I think my daughter is boring. Yes, I love her. Yes, she's absolutely adorable. However, being with her 24/7 is dull. I don't sit and stare at her toes or her nose or her ears or her little hands. I don't marvel at the little miracle I created. Mostly I just count the hours until my husband comes home.

I miss going out in the world. I miss my nice work clothes. I miss lunches in the park. I miss happy hour with co-workers. I miss feeling like I accomplished more than the laundry. 

My entire life I thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom, and now that I am, I'm wondering if it's for me. I had a fabulous job as a writer for a magazine. I was out and about, interviewing people, going on photo shoots, laughing with colleagues... I think I gave it up too easily and unfortunately, I can't go back. 

My mom told me that when my daughter gets older and is able to communicate it gets much better. I really, really hope she's right.  

I could have written both of those, except it's been almost 10 years since I was in the workforce. Kids do get more entertaining as they get older, but I don't think being a sahm ever gets to be "fun". 

megaloo27

My mom told me that when my daughter gets older and is able to communicate it gets much better. I really, really hope she's right.  

It will get more interesting in about a year. When that can do more activities and get more mobile things will get fun. Go on pinterest and create a pin of fun activities for when LO gets a little older. I have been going on more walks and getting her out and visiting friends. But yes, they are boring a lot of the time, and I also feel guilty leaving dd in her bouncer so much.  

CharlieTheUnicorn

My FFC this week is that I sometimes regret having another child. I love her to death, and seeing my H with her makes it all worth while, but I had a pretty sweet set up before she was born. My oldest was 4 1/2, sleeping through the night, long out of diapers, could entertain himself, and make his own snacks. Plus, all 4 of my kids went to their Dad's twice a week, so I could go shopping, have casual lunches with friends, go to the bar or out dancing, and generally be "kidless" for 2 days out of the week. It was the best of both worlds!

Huahine

CharlieTheUnicorn:

SmittyPants:

I have two today:

1. I rely on the swing entirely too much. If my daughter is fussy? Swing. If I need to get something done? Swing. If I just need 20 minutes to myself to screw around on the internet (like right now...) Swing. It makes me feel neglectful.

2. I think my daughter is boring. Yes, I love her. Yes, she's absolutely adorable. However, being with her 24/7 is dull. I don't sit and stare at her toes or her nose or her ears or her little hands. I don't marvel at the little miracle I created. Mostly I just count the hours until my husband comes home.

I miss going out in the world. I miss my nice work clothes. I miss lunches in the park. I miss happy hour with co-workers. I miss feeling like I accomplished more than the laundry. 

My entire life I thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom, and now that I am, I'm wondering if it's for me. I had a fabulous job as a writer for a magazine. I was out and about, interviewing people, going on photo shoots, laughing with colleagues... I think I gave it up too easily and unfortunately, I can't go back. 

My mom told me that when my daughter gets older and is able to communicate it gets much better. I really, really hope she's right.  

I could have written both of those, except it's been almost 10 years since I was in the workforce. Kids do get more entertaining as they get older, but I don't think being a sahm ever gets to be "fun". 

Substitute jumperoo for swing and son for daughter and I could have totally written this.  

I joined the local moms club and do a weekly baby yoga class and storytime at the library. That has totally helped with the isolation. We have events at least four days a week now where I get to talk to other adults. I am also not above dragging LO into the city to meet up with friends or my sister for lunch if I need some adult time. Glass of wine is optional.

SuperDuperGirl23

If I'm running late for work, I strap dd into her carseat and prop bottles up on a recieving blanket so she can eat while I get ready. I know this is a no no but she takes a good 30 minutes to finish a bottle and I dont have that kind of time in the morning.

elsINlb

Despite the 5 BILLION tags and warnings on the Boppy, I let my son sleep on it. I always supervise him, but sometimes (okay, at least once a day) he falls asleep while propped up on it and I let him stay there instead of waking him up to put him in the crib.

I also rely on the swing too much Yesterday I really needed to clean for family coming over today, so he spent a good long time in that swing. I tried to make a game of it by making faces and noises at him while I was cleaning/folding laundry though...  

Jlobebe2012

elsINlb:

Despite the 5 BILLION tags and warnings on the Boppy, I let my son sleep on it. I always supervise him, but sometimes (okay, at least once a day) he falls asleep while propped up on it and I let him stay there instead of waking him up to put him in the crib.

 

I do this as well.. Why would I move her? As long as I am watching her and I am not asleep myself, I cannot see the harm. She falls asleep here every morning as I am getting ready.

Mine is, even though I cried the first day coming back to work, I look forward to dropping DD off in the morning everyday to her sitter.

Lhand11

I just thought of another.

My husband's allergies piss me off. We can't have tomatoes or shellfish.

No pizza. No lasagna. No chilli. No shrimp. No crabs. No hot wings. No mussels. No oysters. No ziti. No BBQ.

When I eat those things he always whining. Well dear, when I was pregnant for those 9 months and you drank in front of me, I never threw up the streamers and confetti for my pity party!

RN0107

Lhand11:

I totally let DS watch tv. Since we can't go outside and run around or do crafts and be creative, he can watch a little tv. Especially when I need to get dressed or make a meal or something when I need him to be occupied without me for a few.

This!

wolson1988

I, too, rely lon the swing too much.  When I need to get things done around the house, get ready for the day, or just time for myself, in the swing he goes.  I totally feel like I'm neglecting him but come on, I can only sing "Jesus loves you" so many times.  I also let him watch tv to keep him occupied.  I tell myself that it's okay because it's Veggie Tales and he's learning about God.  One of my coworkers gave me some grief about this yesterday but I really don't care.  It keeps him occupied.

lp0

I sometimes use ds as an excuse for having a lazy day. I tell dh that he was fussy and wouldn't sleep as a reason for not doing anything around the house when the truth is I sat around and watched tv. I do this once maybe twice a week. I love being a sahm but I need some time "off" once in a while. Also I know it sounds super vain but I love hearing people tell me I look skinny. I'm super fortunate to have lost all the baby weight and be back to a size 2 but it's nice to hear it and makes me feel good about myself.

bpwife&mama

SmittyPants:

megaloo27:

I know this is vain, but I'm glad my baby didn't come out looking like an alien! Some babies are down right ugly (having your head smooshed will do that to you) i know moms always think their babies are beautiful, but I'd like to think it is really true about mine. Lol. 

Also sometimes I forget that my baby is bi-racial. She is half native American half white. We are going this summer to get her tribal ID at dh's reservation. She will also receive free health care because of treaties. The thing is that I'm going to feel weird being "the white girl" around. One family member already mentioned how dd's soul will wonder the earth forever because I don't have a tribe. 

Wow, that's pretty intense.

I have two today:

1. I rely on the swing entirely too much. If my daughter is fussy? Swing. If I need to get something done? Swing. If I just need 20 minutes to myself to screw around on the internet (like right now...) Swing. It makes me feel neglectful.

2. I think my daughter is boring. Yes, I love her. Yes, she's absolutely adorable. However, being with her 24/7 is dull. I don't sit and stare at her toes or her nose or her ears or her little hands. I don't marvel at the little miracle I created. Mostly I just count the hours until my husband comes home.

I miss going out in the world. I miss my nice work clothes. I miss lunches in the park. I miss happy hour with co-workers. I miss feeling like I accomplished more than the laundry. 

My entire life I thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom, and now that I am, I'm wondering if it's for me. I had a fabulous job as a writer for a magazine. I was out and about, interviewing people, going on photo shoots, laughing with colleagues... I think I gave it up too easily and unfortunately, I can't go back. 

My mom told me that when my daughter gets older and is able to communicate it gets much better. I really, really hope she's right.  

Substitute this with the RnP and I could have wrote this.  My DH works midnights so he sleep during the day and works at night so I need sometime to get things done around the house.  I also feel neglectful

eklanger

SuperDuperGirl23:

If I'm running late for work, I strap dd into her carseat and prop bottles up on a recieving blanket so she can eat while I get ready. I know this is a no no but she takes a good 30 minutes to finish a bottle and I dont have that kind of time in the morning.

I prop bottles too.  I'm usually right there just need to be hands free for whatever, or step away and don't want to disturb her. I'm really looking forward to her being able to hold her own bottle.

SmittyPants

FarmBoysWife:

Im flirting with a guy from work because dh has been neglecting me.. anyone who knows my backstory knows this is super hypocritical of me... I think it made me more detached to dh, its like a permanent wedge... I kind of wish that dh would pay attention to me so I didnt not care.

I don't know your back story but I've been there, not with DH but with previous, very serious relationships. Nevertheless, it really sucks and I'm sorry. 

michnthecity

My mother in law was back in the hospital with complications from morbid obesity, copd, diabetes, congestive heart failure.....I saw her yesterday after she came home and I honestly feel very little compassion.  She was sitting there on oxygen, and eating.  Still in denial that she is the reason for her poor health.  I don't care anymore.  This just confirms that she cannot watch lo when I go back to work, over my dead body. 

bpwife&mama

michnthecity:

My mother in law was back in the hospital with complications from morbid obesity, copd, diabetes, congestive heart failure.....I saw her yesterday after she came home and I honestly feel very little compassion.  She was sitting there on oxygen, and eating.  Still in denial that she is the reason for her poor health.  I don't care anymore.  This just confirms that she cannot watch lo when I go back to work, over my dead body. 

I have an aunt who is this way and actually refers to her morbid obesity as a "handicap".