I think that circumcision (except in the case of medical necessity) and spanking should both be illegal. I feel very strongly about both issues and don't consider them "You do your thing; I'll do mine" decisions.
ETA: I understand that circumcision and spanking are a lot less common in other areas, but they're the norm in my state. No one here even considers not circumcising or not spanking, just like very few people here consider BFing.
Married to my best friend 6/5/10
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
i was going to go see The Help with one of my friends and a big group of others, but they ended up going when we were out of town...i'm secretly thrilled because i have been dreaming of going to a movie all by myself for months lol seriously...2 hours of just sitting and eating popcorn without a baby or husband or anyone that i have to impress.
We'll see if this is TRULY FF. I let my 4 1/2 month old cry it out last night. She's pushing 16 lbs and doesn't need to eat during the middle of the night. It was REALLY hard but this morning she was her usual jovial self, happy to see me.
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My 3 month old has started refusing the bottle. And I'm secretly happy, hoping that DH will say "then just be a SAHM." My first day back working is Sunday, and I'm praying that I get called off (they won't need me) or DD has such a fit that DH calls and tells me to quit/come home.
I also second the movie thing... how glorious to be all alone for a while!
Me - 40, DH 34 Married 11 years, TTC since 7/09 3 rounds of Clomid > Vivienne born 5/28/11
TTC#2 since 01/13 - 3 rounds of Clomid, 2 IUI w/injectibles, moving to IVF
We'll see if this is TRULY FF. I let my 4 1/2 month old cry it out last night. She's pushing 16 lbs and doesn't need to eat during the middle of the night. It was REALLY hard but this morning she was her usual jovial self, happy to see me.
Not flaming, but I just wanted to point out that around 4 months is when babies may begin to need a middle-of-the-night feeding again. They may drink fewer ounces during the day because they're becoming more aware of the world around them and get distracted during feedings, and they wake to eat because they need extra calories. Just because a baby has STTN before doesn't mean they won't ever need to wake to eat.
ETA: Okay, so that sounded like flaming. And maybe it was a bit, because I see a difference in letting a 4 month old CIO when going to sleep (after eating) and letting them CIO in the middle of the night when they might need nutrition.
Another FFFC of mine? I precede statements by "not flaming" and proceed to judge away.
Married to my best friend 6/5/10
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
We'll see if this is TRULY FF. I let my 4 1/2 month old cry it out last night. She's pushing 16 lbs and doesn't need to eat during the middle of the night. It was REALLY hard but this morning she was her usual jovial self, happy to see me.
I did the same the last two nights. LO wasnt really crying but she was wide awake. I looked after her,gave her her pacifier and then went back to sleep. No complaining and she fell asleep herself again.
I've taken to just plopping LO down on the floor wherever I am, without a playmat or blanket or anything. He likes rolling around the room and looking at all the various stuff, and I like not having to haul his stuff to whatever room I'm in. Only downside is that cat hair now makes up a major part of his diet.
So, I have a pinterest addiction. So much so that I am only booking about 1/2 to 3/4 of the time I should at work during the day because I keep coming up with "ideas" to pin. I have to get all my time booked for the day, its not an option to have less time, so I've been coming home and telling DH that its because i'm pumping for longer periods at work and i'm not getting everything done that I should. That's not 100% lies, I have been pumping longer periods, but I have a hands free bra and I spend the pumping time Pinning and FB'ing instead of booking time.
I completely judge the parents of the 4 kids I keep in the afternoons. I help them with homework, give a snack, play, ect...One of the kids (9yr old boy in 3rd grade) is severely ADD. He is very smart, but he can not pay attention or stay on task to save his life! Every day he has 1 sheet of math, 1 sheet of reading/language, and has to write 5 sentences. It takes him almost 2 hours. His dad usually gets home an hour after I get there, but I stay to help him with the homework because dad will just sit there and yell at him to hurry up and get it done or he'll get in trouble. I want to smack dad upside his head. He's just making it worse on the poor little kid. He's on ADD meds, but they don't give it to him everyday.
And one more: One of my good friends is always complaining how she and her fiance never have extra money, bills are always late, ect...however, last year for their daughters 6th birthday, they gave her an Apple Ipod, for Christmas, a laptop, and her 7th birthday this year, a Kinnect thingy for HER Xbox. Um, hello?! Take a look at your finances. They got mad when they overheard someone at one of the bday parties saying "Well isn't someone spoiled?"
I've taken to just plopping LO down on the floor wherever I am, without a playmat or blanket or anything. He likes rolling around the room and looking at all the various stuff, and I like not having to haul his stuff to whatever room I'm in. Only downside is that cat hair now makes up a major part of his diet.
BTW, no flames here, I do the same thing...except it's dog hair instead of cat hair. I also let the dogs lick him in the face and he tries to chew on their tails.
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
Married to my best friend 6/5/10
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I met a girl the other day and she's a train wreck. I am going to make plans for a play date with her again because I only have one other friend in this city, so I'll take what I can get.... and the drama of her personal life is way too interesting.
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
Now I'm curious. Hmmmm
Me too. I wonder if it is me?!
Last menstral cycle 9/09
Initial diagnosis PCOS (11/09)
Provera (x2), P4 injection. Final Diagnosis POF (2/10) Donor ER 8/27/10 -- ET 9/1/10
Beta 9/10/10=BFP! May 6th 2011 - Our sweet little bear was born! FET #2 July 3, 2014 - BFP! M/C @ 9 weeks
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
Now I'm curious. Hmmmm
Me too. I wonder if it is me?!
I'm flattered that you ladies care what I think.
Married to my best friend 6/5/10
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
I had to leave the FB group because the people I blocked here were posting over there... and there is no way to block members of the group. I hear ya.
I completely judge people who have at least graduated high school who spell tomorrow "tomarrow" and use "wifes" instead of "wives" and "wive" instead of "wife."
I completely judge people who have at least graduated high school who spell tomorrow "tomarrow" and use "wifes" instead of "wives" and "wive" instead of "wife."
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
Now I'm curious. Hmmmm
Me too. I wonder if it is me?!
I'm pretty sure it's me
Bahaha. Now every person who reads this (and is on the FB group) is going to wonder whether or not I hate them.
Married to my best friend 6/5/10
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I just realized that the Bumpie I can't stand on this board is the same one I can't stand on FB. At least it's only one person really getting under my skin.
I had to leave the FB group because the people I blocked here were posting over there... and there is no way to block members of the group. I hear ya.
I instantly think its me. I guess we all have to dislike someone. The only one i really HATE is tomzgirl .
1. I have become fairly dependent on the hairdryer to get DD to sleep. (White noise).
2. We are watching Toy Story together - 5 minutes at a time. (I think we are at the part where the kid next door blows up a Combat Carl and it's day 4).
3. DD still cries EVERY.SINGLE.TIME I do a workout. And sometimes if I am close to the end I let her.
4. I am addicted to the Biggest Loser. I have been downloading old seasons and I watch it all the time. I think it is actually a big part of the reason I work out regularly now.
5. I have lost all the baby weight and am back into a size 8. I'm now working on losing my freshmen 10 - which I put on several years ago and never lost.
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This is really awful, but some days I wish I had more money so I could have a nanny take care of DS while I do things because my DH just doesn't get it.
He lets him watch TV, brings him to me the instant he cries and tells me to feed him (we ebf), won't help me clean the house other than loading the dishwasher occasionally, gets mad at me when I cry too much, and looks at me like I am crazy when I tell him I need more help. I feel like I am reliving the first 6 weeks everyday and I am at my wits end. I feel like calling supernanny so she can help me and DH work it out and put LO on a schedule.
I don't like my job and am only there for the paycheck. I am planning to do a half-time job share for a year even though we can't technically afford it because it's so important to me to be home with DD as much as possible when she's tiny. I don't care if we run up credit card debt, I want to do it anyway.
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I think that I am the only one that does not want to be a stay at home mom. I love my LO but the thought of 24 hours a day with her by myself makes me cringe. I can't say that I LOVE my job but I have a lot of freedom and little supervision so I do get a lot of personal business accomplished while I am there. If I am at home all day I will spend that time playing with LO and everything will be in chaos like it was when I was on maternity leave.
That being said, I am a little jealous that she likes her day care teacher so much. When we walk in and she hears her voice, LO starts smiling and laughing and kicking her legs. I guess it is a good thing that she likes her and that she is taken care of.
I gave her a little bite of guacamole today at lunch and she loved it. I always said that I would not give her "solids" until 6 months but I think I may move that up.
I think that I am the only one that does not want to be a stay at home mom. I love my LO but the thought of 24 hours a day with her by myself makes me cringe. I can't say that I LOVE my job but I have a lot of freedom and little supervision so I do get a lot of personal business accomplished while I am there. If I am at home all day I will spend that time playing with LO and everything will be in chaos like it was when I was on maternity leave.
That being said, I am a little jealous that she likes her day care teacher so much. When we walk in and she hears her voice, LO starts smiling and laughing and kicking her legs. I guess it is a good thing that she likes her and that she is taken care of.
I gave her a little bite of guacamole today at lunch and she loved it. I always said that I would not give her "solids" until 6 months but I think I may move that up.
I am not happy as a SAHM. I mean, I love being able to spend lots of time with DS, but by Wednesday afternoon, I am begging DH to quit his job and let me go to work. I miss adult conversation and interaction. I get tired of smelling like baby puke. I would love for DS to have interaction with other babies.
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Re: FFFC
Maybe this is more of a very, very UO, but:
I think that circumcision (except in the case of medical necessity) and spanking should both be illegal. I feel very strongly about both issues and don't consider them "You do your thing; I'll do mine" decisions.
ETA: I understand that circumcision and spanking are a lot less common in other areas, but they're the norm in my state. No one here even considers not circumcising or not spanking, just like very few people here consider BFing.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
**Kelly***
My 3 month old has started refusing the bottle. And I'm secretly happy, hoping that DH will say "then just be a SAHM." My first day back working is Sunday, and I'm praying that I get called off (they won't need me) or DD has such a fit that DH calls and tells me to quit/come home.
I also second the movie thing... how glorious to be all alone for a while!
Not flaming, but I just wanted to point out that around 4 months is when babies may begin to need a middle-of-the-night feeding again. They may drink fewer ounces during the day because they're becoming more aware of the world around them and get distracted during feedings, and they wake to eat because they need extra calories. Just because a baby has STTN before doesn't mean they won't ever need to wake to eat.
ETA: Okay, so that sounded like flaming. And maybe it was a bit, because I see a difference in letting a 4 month old CIO when going to sleep (after eating) and letting them CIO in the middle of the night when they might need nutrition.
Another FFFC of mine? I precede statements by "not flaming" and proceed to judge away.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
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I would never flame anyone for this! I do the same!
I completely judge the parents of the 4 kids I keep in the afternoons. I help them with homework, give a snack, play, ect...One of the kids (9yr old boy in 3rd grade) is severely ADD. He is very smart, but he can not pay attention or stay on task to save his life! Every day he has 1 sheet of math, 1 sheet of reading/language, and has to write 5 sentences. It takes him almost 2 hours. His dad usually gets home an hour after I get there, but I stay to help him with the homework because dad will just sit there and yell at him to hurry up and get it done or he'll get in trouble. I want to smack dad upside his head. He's just making it worse on the poor little kid. He's on ADD meds, but they don't give it to him everyday.
And one more: One of my good friends is always complaining how she and her fiance never have extra money, bills are always late, ect...however, last year for their daughters 6th birthday, they gave her an Apple Ipod, for Christmas, a laptop, and her 7th birthday this year, a Kinnect thingy for HER Xbox. Um, hello?! Take a look at your finances. They got mad when they overheard someone at one of the bday parties saying "Well isn't someone spoiled?"
BTW, no flames here, I do the same thing...except it's dog hair instead of cat hair. I also let the dogs lick him in the face and he tries to chew on their tails.
I lost my angels 07/2010, 04/2017, 10/2017
Meimsx no more
I give DD licks of food all the time. I like to see what she likes. She licked and then tried to take a bite of homemade mac and cheese.
I hate my job and hate the spoiled kids that think they are so great. I want to tell them no one will give two sh!ts when they graduate.
Even thought I don't actually need to, I still wear a lot of my maternity clothes. They're just so comfy
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I'm thinking of making some of these into a "To-do" List
(esp just plopping LO down on the floor!)
FWIW, after a diaper change and a bottle I let my LO CIO for the first time last night too. I felt terrible!
I lost my angels 07/2010, 04/2017, 10/2017
Meimsx no more
Me too. I wonder if it is me?!
Last menstral cycle 9/09 Initial diagnosis PCOS (11/09) Provera (x2), P4 injection. Final Diagnosis POF (2/10)
Donor ER 8/27/10 -- ET 9/1/10 Beta 9/10/10=BFP! May 6th 2011 - Our sweet little bear was born!
FET #2 July 3, 2014 - BFP!
M/C @ 9 weeks
I'm flattered that you ladies care what I think.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I had to leave the FB group because the people I blocked here were posting over there... and there is no way to block members of the group. I hear ya.
natural miscarriage 4/11/10 @ 9 weeks 4 days
our miracle, Cecilia Mae, born 5/22/11
I'm guilty of this too.
I'm pretty sure it's me
Bahaha. Now every person who reads this (and is on the FB group) is going to wonder whether or not I hate them.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I instantly think its me. I guess we all have to dislike someone. The only one i really HATE is tomzgirl .
DS Desmond Alexander 6.9.11
DD Vivienne Elena 12.16.13
? EDD 3/29/2018
I can't ever remember who is who with screen names on tb and the real names on fb. Although sometimes people who annoy me here don't over there.
ETA: Mine I will sometimes let DD stay at DC longer so I can come home and clean the house.
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1. I have become fairly dependent on the hairdryer to get DD to sleep. (White noise).
2. We are watching Toy Story together - 5 minutes at a time. (I think we are at the part where the kid next door blows up a Combat Carl and it's day 4).
3. DD still cries EVERY.SINGLE.TIME I do a workout. And sometimes if I am close to the end I let her.
4. I am addicted to the Biggest Loser. I have been downloading old seasons and I watch it all the time. I think it is actually a big part of the reason I work out regularly now.
5. I have lost all the baby weight and am back into a size 8. I'm now working on losing my freshmen 10 - which I put on several years ago and never lost.
This is really awful, but some days I wish I had more money so I could have a nanny take care of DS while I do things because my DH just doesn't get it.
He lets him watch TV, brings him to me the instant he cries and tells me to feed him (we ebf), won't help me clean the house other than loading the dishwasher occasionally, gets mad at me when I cry too much, and looks at me like I am crazy when I tell him I need more help. I feel like I am reliving the first 6 weeks everyday and I am at my wits end. I feel like calling supernanny so she can help me and DH work it out and put LO on a schedule.
I guess this turned into more of a vent, sorry.
I think that I am the only one that does not want to be a stay at home mom. I love my LO but the thought of 24 hours a day with her by myself makes me cringe. I can't say that I LOVE my job but I have a lot of freedom and little supervision so I do get a lot of personal business accomplished while I am there. If I am at home all day I will spend that time playing with LO and everything will be in chaos like it was when I was on maternity leave.
That being said, I am a little jealous that she likes her day care teacher so much. When we walk in and she hears her voice, LO starts smiling and laughing and kicking her legs. I guess it is a good thing that she likes her and that she is taken care of.
I gave her a little bite of guacamole today at lunch and she loved it. I always said that I would not give her "solids" until 6 months but I think I may move that up.
I am not happy as a SAHM. I mean, I love being able to spend lots of time with DS, but by Wednesday afternoon, I am begging DH to quit his job and let me go to work. I miss adult conversation and interaction. I get tired of smelling like baby puke. I would love for DS to have interaction with other babies.