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fireflygirl12 · January 2014

I'm too lazy to read the original thread discussing breast milk storage bags, but I loved the Target brand Up & Up ones. We started with Medela, but switched after my initial supply ran out. They have a lot more room and are about half the price as the name brand ones.

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

DH ended up having to go into the ER last night and I offered to go along. We didn't get home until 2:30 and I had to get up to take DS1 to daycare at 6. It's killing me to be working from home and not crawl in bed, but I have sooooo much to do. That trip on top of my trip to L&D the other day means lots of savings going to medical this month

snmetz7 · January 2014

jbug88 said:

I solemnly swear to forever give my seat up for any pregnant women I see on mass transit after April, 2014. I've had to stand for almost an hour and a half in a stop and go traffic this morning.

and I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good.

danamarie421 · January 2014

I am majorly stressed today. I'm sorry that this is a bit long...

I found out a few months ago that my department is being eliminated in July. So basically, I will not have a job to return to after maternity leave. I work for a large hotel company, but there are not a great deal of hotels near where I live that are managed by the company I work for. After lots of discussion with DH, we decided that the best option for me might be to take the severance package my company is offering and then stay home with the baby for a few extra months. I have been with my company for almost 8 years, so this isn't an easy decision but I think it's the best decision for me right now.

My issue is, now there is a position that has become available at one of the hotels that is managed by the company I currently work for. It is about 35 mins from where I live. A year ago, this would've been my dream job. However, it requires 50+ hours a week and I'd have to work nights and weekends--(it's an Event Manager position, so I basically would have to be available to work when the events are taking place). This wouldn't really be ideal for me at this point. However my boss is pushing for me to interview anyway. I just don't know what to do. Part of me still wants this position, but the rational part of me knows that this isn't right for me right now.

If you got through this rant, thank you! Here's some cake!

KatieGummow · January 2014

fireflygirl12 said:

DH ended up having to go into the ER last night and I offered to go along. We didn't get home until 2:30 and I had to get up to take DS1 to daycare at 6. It's killing me to be working from home and not crawl in bed, but I have sooooo much to do. That trip on top of my trip to L&D the other day means lots of savings going to medical this month

Oh gosh, that is absolutely no fun, so sorry! Is DH ok??

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

SLSchuerg said:

kcp913 said:
Am I the only weirdo not out buying tons of clothes and such for my baby? Cuz I have bought only one outfit so far, mainly cuz I have been given sooooo many hand me downs for her. It's not that I'm not excited, I just keep thinking of all the other things I need to have before buying the fun stuff.
Nope, I'm the exact same way. She already has about 30+ outfits, 4 pairs of shoes and a couple sets of bows between handmedowns and my MIL splurging whenever she gets the chance. After my baby showers, I don't think I'll need to buy her any clothes until she's a year old. Not exaggerating.

Ya know, I totally thought the same thing when I had DS... He received SO many hand-me-downs from a friend, in all sorts of sizes, and clothing as gifts at my shower...but when it came time for him to wear any of it, by the time he grew into that particular size, it was the wrong season for the clothing! (example: he started fitting into 3M clothing around mid-November, and all the 3M clothes he had were summer clothes...). Every. Single. Size! Maybe it was just my luck, but I ended up having to go buy him a wardrobe everytime he changed sizes, and didn't use but maybe 3-4 articles of the clothing he got prebirth.

katieharpiceland · January 2014

fireflygirl12 said:

DH ended up having to go into the ER last night and I offered to go along. We didn't get home until 2:30 and I had to get up to take DS1 to daycare at 6. It's killing me to be working from home and not crawl in bed, but I have sooooo much to do. That trip on top of my trip to L&D the other day means lots of savings going to medical this month

What happened?? (If you mentioned it early in the thread, I missed it)

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

jbug88 said:

I solemnly swear to forever give my seat up for any pregnant women I see on mass transit after April, 2014. I've had to stand for almost an hour and a half in a stop and go traffic this morning.

What, nobody would offer you their seat?! Assholes. Traffic is terrible today. Nevermind, that's every day.

KatieGummow · January 2014

thomas930 said:
Up until recently he has greeted other dogs appropriately on leash but all of a sudden the last few times he has encountered other dogs while he is leashed he reacts negatively toward them. I dont know if he is feeling the need to protect, if he is fearful or if he feels the need to be dominant over them. As soon as he is off leash he behaves and is playful.

I think he is protecting you. My dog is the same way, if I am connected to his leash he is more aggressive when meeting another dog, but when DH has him he is fine. It is the same at the dog park, if I go with him he won't go and play he just keeps other dogs away. If DH goes he sends me videos of Meeks across the park playing like a puppy. If we go together he will play but for only a minute then come back to me, then go play, then come back. He is just uber sensitive towards you right now.

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

danamarie421 said:

I am majorly stressed today. I'm sorry that this is a bit long... I found out a few months ago that my department is being eliminated in July. So basically, I will not have a job to return to after maternity leave. I work for a large hotel company, but there are not a great deal of hotels near where I live that are managed by the company I work for. After lots of discussion with DH, we decided that the best option for me might be to take the severance package my company is offering and then stay home with the baby for a few extra months. I have been with my company for almost 8 years, so this isn't an easy decision but I think it's the best decision for me right now. My issue is, now there is a position that has become available at one of the hotels that is managed by the company I currently work for. It is about 35 mins from where I live. A year ago, this would've been my dream job. However, it requires 50+ hours a week and I'd have to work nights and weekends--(it's an Event Manager position, so I basically would have to be available to work when the events are taking place). This wouldn't really be ideal for me at this point. However my boss is pushing for me to interview anyway. I just don't know what to do. Part of me still wants this position, but the rational part of me knows that this isn't right for me right now. If you got through this rant, thank you! Here's some cake!

That's a tough one. If it were me, I would probably go through the interview process just to find out more about the position and see what the flexibility would be like once you have a newborn. You could always turn it down if you get an offer.

snmetz7 · January 2014

fireflygirl12 said:

danamarie421 said:

I am majorly stressed today. I'm sorry that this is a bit long... I found out a few months ago that my department is being eliminated in July. So basically, I will not have a job to return to after maternity leave. I work for a large hotel company, but there are not a great deal of hotels near where I live that are managed by the company I work for. After lots of discussion with DH, we decided that the best option for me might be to take the severance package my company is offering and then stay home with the baby for a few extra months. I have been with my company for almost 8 years, so this isn't an easy decision but I think it's the best decision for me right now. My issue is, now there is a position that has become available at one of the hotels that is managed by the company I currently work for. It is about 35 mins from where I live. A year ago, this would've been my dream job. However, it requires 50+ hours a week and I'd have to work nights and weekends--(it's an Event Manager position, so I basically would have to be available to work when the events are taking place). This wouldn't really be ideal for me at this point. However my boss is pushing for me to interview anyway. I just don't know what to do. Part of me still wants this position, but the rational part of me knows that this isn't right for me right now. If you got through this rant, thank you! Here's some cake!

That's a tough one. If it were me, I would probably go through the interview process just to find out more about the position and see what the flexibility would be like once you have a newborn. You could always turn it down if you get an offer.

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fireflygirl12 · January 2014

KatieGummow said:

fireflygirl12 said:

DH ended up having to go into the ER last night and I offered to go along. We didn't get home until 2:30 and I had to get up to take DS1 to daycare at 6. It's killing me to be working from home and not crawl in bed, but I have sooooo much to do. That trip on top of my trip to L&D the other day means lots of savings going to medical this month

Oh gosh, that is absolutely no fun, so sorry! Is DH ok??

He's totally fine. Well what could have been something really bad and ER-worthy ended up just being an infection. It's good that he went in just in case, but it sucks having to make the call of whether or not to wait until morning to go to the regular doctor.

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

I swear that I've hidden all of the cloth diaper retailers and b/s/t pages from my news feed on my Facebook page, but I still keep seeing posts for them. Stop taunting me, I can't afford you right now!

Mamamonzo · January 2014

snmetz7 said:

jbug88 said:

I solemnly swear to forever give my seat up for any pregnant women I see on mass transit after April, 2014. I've had to stand for almost an hour and a half in a stop and go traffic this morning.

and I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good.

I want that quote on the wall in the nursery, but DH thinks we would be setting ourselves up for a naughty kid! I think it's so cute!!!

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

aviola329 said:
That's true toothpastechica it just sucks. I'm a worst case scenario worrier and I'm driving myself nuts worrying about the cause and what else could be wrong with him...and what his life will look like with whatever it turns out to be.

@aviola9 if it's any consolation, a lady from my old BMB had a son born with an encephalocele - a rare defect where the neural tube doesn't grow closed all the way, causing a sac-like protrusion of part of the brain out of a hole in the skull. He had to have brain surgery to remove the protrusion and seal the hole when he was still an infant. He does have some developmental delays (late development of gross motor skills, walking late with the aid of physical therapy, late speech development), but is an otherwise happy, healthy toddler. I hope it helps to give you an idea of how a defect can still turn out ok, and that your son can still have a very happy life and a bright future ahead of him.

Mamamonzo · January 2014

danamarie421 said:
I am majorly stressed today. I'm sorry that this is a bit long...

I found out a few months ago that my department is being eliminated in July. So basically, I will not have a job to return to after maternity leave. I work for a large hotel company, but there are not a great deal of hotels near where I live that are managed by the company I work for. After lots of discussion with DH, we decided that the best option for me might be to take the severance package my company is offering and then stay home with the baby for a few extra months. I have been with my company for almost 8 years, so this isn't an easy decision but I think it's the best decision for me right now.

My issue is, now there is a position that has become available at one of the hotels that is managed by the company I currently work for. It is about 35 mins from where I live. A year ago, this would've been my dream job. However, it requires 50+ hours a week and I'd have to work nights and weekends--(it's an Event Manager position, so I basically would have to be available to work when the events are taking place). This wouldn't really be ideal for me at this point. However my boss is pushing for me to interview anyway. I just don't know what to do. Part of me still wants this position, but the rational part of me knows that this isn't right for me right now.

If you got through this rant, thank you! Here's some cake!

I say take the interview and see what happens! At least you wouldn't think "what if" you can make the final decision later! I know the stress of what you're feeling! Before I went back to school for teaching I worked as a wedding/ event coordinator and I got so sick of working nights/weekends/holidays I had to make a change!

snmetz7 · January 2014

Mamamonzo said:

jbug88 said:

I solemnly swear to forever give my seat up for any pregnant women I see on mass transit after April, 2014. I've had to stand for almost an hour and a half in a stop and go traffic this morning.

and I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good.
I want that quote on the wall in the nursery, but DH thinks we would be setting ourselves up for a naughty kid! I think it's so cute!!!

I wanted a HP themed nursery but hubs vetoed it

fourthnlast · January 2014

hvmom2b said:

It's not even 10am and I want tacos. Steak tacos with guacamole to be exact!

Fuck. Me too.

fourthnlast · January 2014

pannk said:

I'm starting a new job today and I'm SUPER nervous because it's a kind of work I've never done before. Ugh.

Good luck!

fourthnlast · January 2014

honeyzoo said:

Having a no-good-very-bad-horrible day. It could be worse, but it's not great. Slipped in the parking lot yesterday (didn't fall) but can't walk on my knee this morning. Saw the doc, have a sprain and can't work the rest of the week. Now, having a ton of belly pain near my belly button--even hurts to touch or breathe. Have to call the OB now after I pick up my crutches and learn how my pregnant self is supposed to use them. Wah! End of whine.

Time to go back to bed! sorry you're having such a shitty day, I hope it gets better!

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

Eija3014 said:
One of my Facebook friends that I went to HS with is naming her son Braiyden X_X Why are AT LEAST 50% of the names I see people naming children unbearable?

Holy God just pick a letter to signify the "y" sound! Brayden or Braiden! Or hell, why not spell it right?! Braden?!?! HELLEEEEEAU!!

I just don't understand why people insist that a Yooneek with a capital Y spelling is cute.

snmetz7 · January 2014

rediculous names i've seen so far today
Kellyalexander (I guess parents were team green and didn't wan to go with just one for their little girl )
Given first name : Mister
8-|

KatieGummow · January 2014

snmetz7 said:

rediculous names i've seen so far today
Kellyalexander (I guess parents were team green and didn't wan to go with just one for their little girl )
Given first name : Mister
8-|

That was my turtle's name, Mister!

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

LoriMc12 said:

aviola329 said:

toothpastechica said:

fireflygirl12 said:

Is anybody in here part of the FB group? When was it even started? I'm hesitant to join if there are a bunch of people on there who don't even post on the bmb anymore. But maybe I'm just a little paranoid.

If I remember right, the existing bump is made up of mostly people who GBCB early on because we were "mean" for not wanting to start a FB group when there were crazies running amuck....not people I particularly want having access to my name or photo. I'd be interested in one at this point, but it would have to be a NEW one with people who actually post and not random no ones who didn't want anything to do with the regulars...
Ditto this.

I can hardly keep up on the RTT. I couldn't add a FB group to have to check too.
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But... But.......Facebook group can be the new RTT.

Mamamonzo · January 2014

snmetz7 said:

Mamamonzo said:

snmetz7 said:

jbug88 said:

I solemnly swear to forever give my seat up for any pregnant women I see on mass transit after April, 2014. I've had to stand for almost an hour and a half in a stop and go traffic this morning.

and I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good.
I want that quote on the wall in the nursery, but DH thinks we would be setting ourselves up for a naughty kid! I think it's so cute!!!

I wanted a HP themed nursery but hubs vetoed it

Can I marry you!?

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

BiggerinRealLife said:
I'm so mad! Finally got my package from Motherhood Maternity after three weeks of waiting, and nothing works! Either it's too small (leggings and pants), wrong color (pants), just looks bad (all the tops), or feels incredibly cheap (sweatshirt). And I decided to try and get a plus-size bathing suit so I can start doing swimming and water aerobics, and there's no WAY my boobs are fitting into the tea cups their plus-sized suit provided. I looked like a bad pregnant pin up.

This is my first foray into real maternity clothes; so far I've been making it work with tops and just had to buy maternity pants. But my regular tops seem to be shrinking in length, so I've been trying to get some tops before I have to go to work nekked.Is this all there is? Cheaply made and poorly fitting maternity wear?

Old Navy. Size XL. Fits great!

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

natpirt said:
So my kids name fail the "mug' or "pencil" test.... Montasia, Soleil, and LO (Zaniyah). I'll never find items with these names on them....lol.

Shit, my DS is named Collin, and I still can't find his name on anything, spelled with 2 L's. I find this hilarious cause growing up, every Collin I met/knew/went to school with spelled it with 2 L's. Now the traditional 1 L spelling has become so popular, but the keychain/mug/pencil people forget that there is still another way to spell it. Pisses me off!!

On a side note, I have a harder time now finding things with my #1-name-for-a-decade (Jennifer) on it.

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

Lindsay808 said:

deidremaria said:
Dear SO,

Normally, I love being woken up in the middle of the night for sex. But now that I'm pregnant and have a hard time falling asleep because I'm anxious and this baby and I have a will match to find a comfortable sleeping position, don't you ever wake me up in the middle of the night for sex!!! This is because you get off then fall right asleep and now I'm wide awake and have a hard time falling asleep all over again. Once the baby is out of me and we've all established a routine you are more than welcome to jump my bones in the middle of the night again.

Love,
Deidre
You're good. I don't even like being woken up when I'm not pregnant for sex. Morning, it's on. But if I'm in my REM state, get that thing away from me.

This is my husband. I thought I was being all romantic and a good wife on the honeymoon trying to wake him up for a quickie. No go. If the lights aren't on, nobody's home.

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

thomas930 said:
@Lindsay808

Up until recently he has greeted other dogs appropriately on leash but all of a sudden the last few times he has encountered other dogs while he is leashed he reacts negatively toward them. I dont know if he is feeling the need to protect, if he is fearful or if he feels the need to be dominant over them. As soon as he is off leash he behaves and is playful.

@thomas930 That's leash aggression. It doesn't meann he's an aggressive dog, but that he shows signs of aggression while on a leash. It has to do with them feeling at a disadvantage to a dog who is off leash, or protective of his humans and/or territory to a dog on leash. My youngest has it. I wish I could tell you that we fixed it, but honestly we haven't worked on it consistently. He's so well trained in everything but a leash, but it's second child syndrome and we got lazy. I'll work on it, I'll work on it, okay?!?

Anyway, we have the same thing. He's great off leash, growly and lungey on leash. It has to do with insecurity. There are tons of articles online on how to help it, and our trainer recommended distraction training. When he gets near another dog before he can even react to it offer him the best treat ever (something he lives but doesn't often get - it's gotta be highly distracting) and let him lick it in your hand, but not have it, as you pass the other dog, or as you have him sit and let the other dog pass. When they pass without incident it's "good boy!" and treat time! As he gets better you can gradually increase the stimulus by taking him to a place where there are lots of dogs (like outside a dog park fence) walking him around and doing the same thing.

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

irisheyez7 said:
So apparently that chick on Aug14 who offended the ENTIRE bump with her anti-IVF post started a "Sorry not sorry. Can we just get over this?" thread. Whew. THAT did not go over well.

Whaaa?? Link please!! To both the anti-IVF and SNS posts... Apparently I've been living under a rock? How did I miss this?

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

JessieAlbin said:
Hello, low grade fever. Meet Tylenol. Please chill out so I can sleep. Calling doc in the am. Smh.

OH BOOOOOO!! You ended up with a fever too?? Break out the knives cause someone's gonna hafta cut a bitch!! Poor thing! Hope you feel better soon!

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

@danamarie421 I totally agree with PP. If it were me I'd interview. Then you can make an informed decision without all the "what ifs." And you never know - they might not offer you the job (though of course they would, you're awesome!) making the decision easier. As for right now, don't stress. There's no use worrying about a job you don't have yet. But I'd at least interview so you came make a decision once they're offering you the dream job and then decide what you want.

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

Haha @jennypenny1014! You and I catch up on RTT at the same time apparently.

RocksInTheWater · January 2014

BiggerinRealLife said:

@Lindsay808

Up until recently he has greeted other dogs appropriately on leash but all of a sudden the last few times he has encountered other dogs while he is leashed he reacts negatively toward them. I dont know if he is feeling the need to protect, if he is fearful or if he feels the need to be dominant over them. As soon as he is off leash he behaves and is playful.
@thomas930 That's leash aggression. It doesn't meann he's an aggressive dog, but that he shows signs of aggression while on a leash. It has to do with them feeling at a disadvantage to a dog who is off leash, or protective of his humans and/or territory to a dog on leash. My youngest has it. I wish I could tell you that we fixed it, but honestly we haven't worked on it consistently. He's so well trained in everything but a leash, but it's second child syndrome and we got lazy. I'll work on it, I'll work on it, okay?!? Anyway, we have the same thing. He's great off leash, growly and lungey on leash. It has to do with insecurity. There are tons of articles online on how to help it, and our trainer recommended distraction training. When he gets near another dog before he can even react to it offer him the best treat ever (something he lives but doesn't often get - it's gotta be highly distracting) and let him lick it in your hand, but not have it, as you pass the other dog, or as you have him sit and let the other dog pass. When they pass without incident it's "good boy!" and treat time! As he gets better you can gradually increase the stimulus by taking him to a place where there are lots of dogs (like outside a dog park fence) walking him around and doing the same thing.

This. Our dog doesn't have it but I remember our dog trainer talking about it. It is an insecurity thing or feeling at a disadvantage with other dogs. BIRL gave some good suggestions and I would suggest looking into more resources that deal with it. Highly motivating reinforcers that aren't used often are key. We are going to be doing that type of training with our dog around kids because that where he shows his aggressive side (out of fear).

michaelad3 · January 2014

@danamarie421 I say take the interview. If nothing else, it's good interview practice. If they do offer you the job, then you can really fully consider all options

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

BiggerinRealLife said:
Haha @jennypenny1014! You and I catch up on RTT at the same time apparently.

LOL Looks like it!!

snmetz7 · January 2014

Mamamonzo said:

Mamamonzo said:

jbug88 said:

I solemnly swear to forever give my seat up for any pregnant women I see on mass transit after April, 2014. I've had to stand for almost an hour and a half in a stop and go traffic this morning.

and I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good.
I want that quote on the wall in the nursery, but DH thinks we would be setting ourselves up for a naughty kid! I think it's so cute!!!

I wanted a HP themed nursery but hubs vetoed it
Can I marry you!?

Stace0616 · January 2014

I say take the interview--you never know where it will lead. Even if you ultimately would rather stay home, if something else opens up with that hotel in the future, you may be first on their list!

jennypenny1014 · January 2014

I seriously am dying for a fountain Coke, in a glass, with ice and a straw. And all because I saw that Chris Farley gif in the "Starving" thread.

Speaking of that thread, I think I may be recognized, like, 3 names on there. Why don't we see those people posting more often??

mrscrcalli · January 2014

The sene in WTEWE where she has the pregnant glow melt down.. This is me today.. Keep the bra away from me, I'm sweating for no reason, full of gas and feel like the rolly panda.

Such a classic scene I couldn't even fully appreciate till the last 3 weeks.

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