UO Thursday

piperjayne · September 2013

I exclusively pumped with DS and I seriously never want to look at the pump again. I know I'll regret it later if I don't introduce bottles, but right now I love that I'm the only one that can feed her. Going places without her isn't very high on my list ATM.

tanabeans · September 2013

Critter015 said:

tanabeans said:
This is probably better for tomorow as its more confession but now that we are almost 4 weeks I'm thinking of postponing giving dd a bottle of BM. I don't wanna give up he only thing she needs me for. I'm worried she will prefer everyone else and at least she has to cone with me to get food. This is probably silly but I can't help it. At the same time I would like to be able to go with SO to a movie or dinner.
Just don't wait too long! We had a difficult time getting DD to take one at 4 weeks, and she had to be supplemented with formula her first week so she had already had one. I had friends who never could get their babies to take a bottle because they waited too long. They had a miserable time if they had to leave them. We decided to introduce one to DS at 3 weeks and he took it like it was all he'd ever eaten from, you just never know!

Ahg I'm going back to work at 12 weeks so I plan to introduce it early enough so we don't have problems. I'm a little worried cuz she won't take a paci

MinnesotaMomma91 · September 2013

Stephw32 said:
I can't stand when parents bring thief child a gift to open at another child's birthday party so they "won't feel left out"
This teaches the child nothing. The world doesn't operate like this. And IT'S NOT THEIR BIRTHDAY, why are they getting a gift?!

Wait this is a thing? Is this like participation trophies? For crying out loud, this sounds like the doing of my generation which believes their special snow flake should never be sad.

coraggiosa · September 2013

TurtleMomma said:

Aww can we still be friends?? Maybe I just need someone with experience to show me what's good. Who knows?
I suppose. Salmon is my #1 choice for sushi newbs because its flavorful (kind of sweet) and the texture is very mild. I HATE squid, though. Too tough and the texture is like snot. In all fairness, there are plenty of cooked sushi/nigiri that are amazing, too. My favorite is the eel (unagi), I love the taste of the sauce and the texture is fun.

eel = best sushi ever

I cannot wait until I get more comfortable with breastfeeding. The first thing I'm going to do is go to my favorite sushi restaurant. I'm not as badass as you, @TurtleMomma. I didn't eat sushi while pregnant.

coraggiosa · September 2013

Stephw32 said:

I can't stand when parents bring thief child a gift to open at another child's birthday party so they "won't feel left out" This teaches the child nothing. The world doesn't operate like this. And IT'S NOT THEIR BIRTHDAY, why are they getting a gift?!

I have a four year old cousin, and I've seen my aunt and uncle do this. On Mother's Day, I got a couple of gifts from my family along with the other mothers, and my cousin wanted to know where her present was. I overheard her dad tell her that she already got her present earlier that morning. I made a total WTF face, you know, because she's FOUR and not a mom.

I hope she doesn't get presents on other people's birthdays.

MinnesotaMomma91 · September 2013

coraggiosa said:

Stephw32 said:

I can't stand when parents bring thief child a gift to open at another child's birthday party so they "won't feel left out"
This teaches the child nothing. The world doesn't operate like this. And IT'S NOT THEIR BIRTHDAY, why are they getting a gift?!

I have a four year old cousin, and I've seen my aunt and uncle do this. On Mother's Day, I got a couple of gifts from my family along with the other mothers, and my cousin wanted to know where her present was. I overheard her dad tell her that she already got her present earlier that morning. I made a total WTF face, you know, because she's FOUR and not a mom.

I hope she doesn't get presents on other people's birthdays.

This blows my mind. I mean come on. Giving a kid a present for mothers day? i have no words.

MrsBlindLove · September 2013

I am actually loving all of this! My body, her needing to be in my arms 24/7, how tiny she is, I am finding being a sahm easier than sahw. I am only a week in so things will probably change but so far so good.

bluegirl0429 · September 2013

I am sure this will start a nice discussion (haha) or I might get flamed...we'll see.

I really don't understand the breastmilk vs. formula debate. I think it silly to continue to argue about this between women and society in articles and the news. We should let other women decide what is best for THEIR baby.

I had huge difficulties with Ethan and breastfeeding in the first couple of days at the hospital. I had help from Lactation Consultants and Nurses but in the end, I learned he wasn't receiving enough ounces to sustain his comfort. He couldn't latch on and breastfeeding made me more anxious. So I decided to pump and found out my supply was low. So I made a conscious decision to feed him breastmilk via bottle and supplement with formula.

MagPie 1986 · September 2013

Stephw32 said:

I can't stand when parents bring thief child a gift to open at another child's birthday party so they "won't feel left out" This teaches the child nothing. The world doesn't operate like this. And IT'S NOT THEIR BIRTHDAY, why are they getting a gift?!

LOL, I remember my mom doing this for my brother and I. We're 8 years apart and, when it was my birthday she would buy him a gift, too. I distinctly remember thinking that all she was teaching him was how to be a spoiled brat and to expect a gift even on a day that's not about him. He ended up being a brat, too...oh well. haha.

CaliforniaDream87 · September 2013

bluegirl0429 said:
I am sure this will start a nice discussion (haha) or I might get flamed...we'll see.

I really don't understand the breastmilk vs. formula debate. I think it silly to continue to argue about this between women and society in articles and the news. We should let other women decide what is best for THEIR baby.

I had huge difficulties with Ethan and breastfeeding in the first couple of days at the hospital. I had help from Lactation Consultants and Nurses but in the end, I learned he wasn't receiving enough ounces to sustain his comfort. He couldn't latch on and breastfeeding made me more anxious. So I decided to pump and found out my supply was low. So I made a conscious decision to feed him breastmilk via bottle and supplement with formula.

Well said and I totally agree!

Honestly, it's the "mommy wars" that makes the BF VS FF debate sustainable. Why would anyone care what someone else feeds their child? Why continue to argue and refer to formula as "poison/disgusting ect (not just on the bump I've seen this IRL) when you know there are women who have no other choice but to FF. Its one thing to have an educated discussion on whats right for YOUR LO, but most of the time that's not always the true intent. IMO it's a way to make yourself feel superior to another mom. When in reality no ones knows what a mother had to go through to make her decision on what she will feed her child.

Meh, flame if you will. This is my
opinion.

MinnesotaMomma91 · September 2013

CaliforniaDream87 said:

bluegirl0429 said:
I am sure this will start a nice discussion (haha) or I might get flamed...we'll see.

I really don't understand the breastmilk vs. formula debate. I think it silly to continue to argue about this between women and society in articles and the news. We should let other women decide what is best for THEIR baby.

I had huge difficulties with Ethan and breastfeeding in the first couple of days at the hospital. I had help from Lactation Consultants and Nurses but in the end, I learned he wasn't receiving enough ounces to sustain his comfort. He couldn't latch on and breastfeeding made me more anxious. So I decided to pump and found out my supply was low. So I made a conscious decision to feed him breastmilk via bottle and supplement with formula.

Well said and I totally agree!

Honestly, it's the "mommy wars" that makes the BF VS FF debate sustainable. Why would anyone care what someone else feeds their child? Why continue to argue and refer to formula as "poison/disgusting ect (not just on the bump I've seen this IRL) when you know there are women who have no other choice but to FF. Its one thing to have an educated discussion on whats right for YOUR LO, but most of the time that's not always the true intent. IMO it's a way to make yourself feel superior to another mom. When in reality no ones knows what a mother had to go through to make her decision on what she will feed her child.

Meh, flame if you will. This is my
opinion.

Im going to piggy back on it. I dont get the whole circumsion vs non circumcision debate.

Its not worth fighting about. People will do what they think is right for their child. And that desicion is none of your buisness.

Guess it goes along with some moms wanting to feel superior over other moms.

amarissa85 · September 2013

Count me as another one that loves the NB stage. Baby is 3 weeks old now and I just want time to freeze. I don't care that I am sleep deprived. The moments of snuggle time and smiles and him wanting mostly mommy is great. I savor these days and get a little teary eyed thinking about him getting older. My older two are both school age. Slow down time.

Ktbug613 · September 2013

if you think the bf vs ff and circumcision debates are silly and should stop then why are we bringing it up yet again??

My UO is that I don't think CIO on occasion is cruel. I don't mean letting your baby scream for hours on end, but CIO with a set (short) time limit.

CaliforniaDream87 · September 2013

Ktbug613 said:
if you think the bf vs ff and circumcision debates are silly and should stop then why are we bringing it up yet again??

My UO is that I don't think CIO on occasion is cruel. I don't mean letting your baby scream for hours on end, but CIO with a set (short) time limit.

Where did she state that the discussions need to stop? The way I read it, was that the argument between which is better should stop (this has come up on the board in the last week so maybe that's why she is bringing it up).

Anyway, this is UO Thursday. Whether we're tired of one subject or not...this is what she considers a UO.

Ktbug613 · September 2013

CaliforniaDream87 said:

if you think the bf vs ff and circumcision debates are silly and should stop then why are we bringing it up yet again??

My UO is that I don't think CIO on occasion is cruel. I don't mean letting your baby scream for hours on end, but CIO with a set (short) time limit.
Where did she state that the discussions need to stop? The way I read it, was that the argument between which is better should stop (this has come up on the board in the last week so maybe that's why she is bringing it up). Anyway, this is UO Thursday. Whether we're tired of one subject or not...this is what she considers a UO.

It just seems silly to me to bring up a debate only to say that the debate itself is silly.....Im allowed an opinion too

Ashesha13 · September 2013

My UO for the day is I hate my boobs being so much bigger with breast feeding! Gasp I know I'm crazy but they're uncomfortable don't fit my frame accentuate the disproportion between the two and all my prepregnancy clothes would fit perfect if it weren't for my boobs. I'm fairly modest so huge cleavage isn't my thing....... DH loves them though....

CaliforniaDream87 · September 2013

Ktbug613 said:

CaliforniaDream87 said:

Ktbug613 said:
if you think the bf vs ff and circumcision debates are silly and should stop then why are we bringing it up yet again??

My UO is that I don't think CIO on occasion is cruel. I don't mean letting your baby scream for hours on end, but CIO with a set (short) time limit.

Where did she state that the discussions need to stop? The way I read it, was that the argument between which is better should stop (this has come up on the board in the last week so maybe that's why she is bringing it up).

Anyway, this is UO Thursday. Whether we're tired of one subject or not...this is what she considers a UO.

It just seems silly to me to bring up a debate only to say that the debate itself is silly.....Im allowed an opinion too

Cool. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just don't think that's what she was implying. A debate and a discussion are two different things.

*shrugs*

janneann1127 · September 2013

Cocolamo1 said:

BlondieBia21 said:

As much as I know I will "miss" the newborn stage, I find myself wishing for toddler years to come fast. I'm not sure if it's because she will be more active with me or if it's just the lack of sleep controlling my mind.

I'm eager for it, too. I really can't wait for her to sit on her own.
Glad I'm not the only one.
Clearly you don't have toddlers! While I love my spunky girl, she is way more exhausting than a newborn. She's easier than my son was too.
Oh so all newborns and toddlers act the same? Just because that is your experience, doesn't say much to me. Also, I'm not looking for it to be "easier", in fact no one said anything about things being easier. But what do I know since I'm *clearly* a FTM?
Maybe my opinion is the unpopular one then: toddlers are more exhausting than newborns. For me it's the tantrums, the battles and continued sleep deprivation. Obviously all newborns and toddlers are not the same but most newborns don't sleep at night and most toddlers tantrum. In actuality all age & stages have the ups and downs. I know that I will miss these newborn days.

Both stages are tough in their own way. Personally, I prefer the toddler stage. I hate the lack of sleep and at least with a toddler, you can take them places, entertain them, and enjoy their personalities. Tantrums are annoying & discipline is tough but I would take that over sitting on the couch and feeding all day long, waking up every 2 hours to eat, and fussy, inexplicable crying.

TurtleMomma · September 2013

coraggiosa said:

eel = best sushi ever

I cannot wait until I get more comfortable with breastfeeding. The first thing I'm going to do is go to my favorite sushi restaurant. I'm not as badass as you, @TurtleMomma. I didn't eat sushi while pregnant.

What has sushi got to do with breast feeding...?

RK125 · September 2013

My uo is I LOVE the hospital underwear. First my nurses referred to it as Victoria secret's finest which makes me laugh. Second, they fit great over my incision. I don't have to worry about it getting irritated. Third, I think they're pretty comfy.

MinnesotaMomma91 · September 2013

RK125 said:
My uo is I LOVE the hospital underwear. First my nurses referred to it as Victoria secret's finest which makes me laugh. Second, they fit great over my incision. I don't have to worry about it getting irritated. Third, I think they're pretty comfy.

I loved that mesh underwear. It was comfy and i wasnt worried about bleeding in it and ruining it. I still have a couple pairs.

coraggiosa · September 2013

TurtleMomma said:

coraggiosa said:

eel = best sushi ever

I cannot wait until I get more comfortable with breastfeeding. The first thing I'm going to do is go to my favorite sushi restaurant. I'm not as badass as you, @TurtleMomma. I didn't eat sushi while pregnant.
What has sushi got to do with breast feeding...?

LOL. I still don't feel comfortable enough to do it in public (ie a sushi restaurant). I have some residual nipple damage that is healing but still painful, and I'm still wary of BFing in public. I'm also not ready to leave DD with someone else.

kwrecks · September 2013

RK125 said:

My uo is I LOVE the hospital underwear. First my nurses referred to it as Victoria secret's finest which makes me laugh. Second, they fit great over my incision. I don't have to worry about it getting irritated. Third, I think they're pretty comfy.

I LOVE the mesh undies. I got a bunch of pairs to take home with me when we left. I have been wearing them everyday since. I love how it doesn't bother my incision site, and they are so freaking comfortable!

cortneyloo · September 2013

Ahg I'm going back to work at 12 weeks so I plan to introduce it early enough so we don't have problems. I'm a little worried cuz she won't take a paci

@tanabeans-Don't fret too much. DD hates pacifiers but she takes a bottle. We tried at 3 weeks because I only get 6 weeks of leave and wanted to be sure she'd be a pro at feeding that way by the time I wasn't around with the boob. She still switches back and forth just fine too.

TurtleMomma · September 2013

coraggiosa said:

LOL. I still don't feel comfortable enough to do it in public (ie a sushi restaurant). I have some residual nipple damage that is healing but still painful, and I'm still wary of BFing in public. I'm also not ready to leave DD with someone else.

OOOOH! I thought you were trying to say you couldn't eat sushi while BFing, lol.

cortneyloo · September 2013

My possibly UO is regarding moms complaining about not having any time to themselves, despite them having opportunities. Yes most of my day is comprised of feeding the baby, burping the baby, changing the baby, and calming the baby, but I'm not going to let a whole week go by without me getting some time away for my own sanity. I make sure that it happens one way or another. I have a mom acquaintance that goes on and on about how she never gets a moment to herself, but in reality it's her own fault because she says she just can't trust leaving the baby with anyone. I get being reluctant about a child care provider, but your own husband?? Quit putting yourself in a position to be unhappy and go out to a short lunch with a friend for crying out loud!

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