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SLaBM2B · January 2014

Let's hear them!

And I must add... I am wondering if this will get as heated as yesterday's UO.

SLaBM2B · January 2014

We recently decided to sleep train my son. Him crying for 3-4 nights was the best damn parenting decision I've made since deciding to let him sleep in his crib at 5 days old. CIO may not be for everyone but it worked for us and now I'm getting full nights of sleep.

SLaBM2B · January 2014

I have another one. I've never had "mommy guilt" for sending my son to daycare. Matter of fact, I rather enjoy sending him to our DCP. he has a ton of fun and experience things that he wouldn't with just me.

Cricket81 · January 2014

I enjoy being a SAHM, but at least 3 times a day I look at LO and think, "what the hell am I supposed to do with you now?"

Stefanie6743 · January 2014

I ate a tub of LO's sweet potato puree last night. I really need to get groceries.

CoffeeBeanFiend91 · January 2014

We're currently sleeping on an air matress until we can live in the new place tomorrow. DD peed in DHs spot and I just let it air dry because he's still a big baby over bodily fluids. My confessions are so boring

BC&LM · January 2014

nykkolaughs said:

We have an understanding that the money my husband makes is our money. I've decided to clean a couple houses, to get Ella and me out of the house and extra money never hurt... My first thought was what I was going to spend MY money on... I'm so selfish.

Going along with this, my husband and I lived together for a while before we got married. We handled the bills by splitting them pretty evenly and each paying the bills we had agreed upon. After we got married, we probably should have opened a joint account, but we haven't yet. And even if we do, I would want it to be just for bills and not for play money. We both need an account with some money where we can spend it as we like without having to ask the other if it's okay. For so many years I lived on my own, being able to spend my money, as I pleased that I don't want to have to get his okay to spend money on lunch with a friend or a new purse. I also don't want him to feel like he can't buy something new without getting the okay from me. This may be selfish on both our parts, but I don't care.

Obviously, we ask each other about major purchases, but we would probably spend that money from savings.

BC&LM · January 2014

Cricket81 said:

I enjoy being a SAHM, but at least 3 times a day I look at LO and think, "what the hell am I supposed to do with you now?"

I felt that way sometimes on maternity leave. I tried to combat it by getting out of the house with LO. I was just thinking the other day, though, that I can't imagine how we would spend our days now because it's so cold out that a bunch of the places we used to go wouldn't be feasible most days because of the cold.

RedCherry1109 · January 2014

violet1183 said:

We have an understanding that the money my husband makes is our money. I've decided to clean a couple houses, to get Ella and me out of the house and extra money never hurt... My first thought was what I was going to spend MY money on... I'm so selfish.
Not selfish one bit.

When I make extra money and I spend on something I want. DH always tell me that it's my money and he knows I usually spend it on something for the boys anyways or that I usually use the money to get us out of the house for the day.

SLaBM2B · January 2014

nykkolaughs said:

We have an understanding that the money my husband makes is our money. I've decided to clean a couple houses, to get Ella and me out of the house and extra money never hurt... My first thought was what I was going to spend MY money on... I'm so selfish.

Nothing wrong with that... My husband and I both put all of our money into our joint account. I am a couponer and I sell some of the products that I've obtained by couponing in my local Buy Sell Trade groups on FB. That's MY money. #sorrynotsorry

needanustart · January 2014

I really like watching porn. Not like an addiction but to get me in the mood. DH is more reserved than me though so I never bring it up but I always want to. You'd think after being together 13 years I'd have a little more courage and confidence my husband wouldn't think I'm a perv!
That and I definitely fake it about 30% of the time just because I need to move things along so I can get some sleep.

TheTamedShrew · January 2014

SLaBM2B said:
We recently decided to sleep train my son. Him crying for 3-4 nights was the best damn parenting decision I've made since deciding to let him sleep in his crib at 5 days old. CIO may not be for everyone but it worked for us and now I'm getting full nights of sleep.

+1

tiffletons518 · January 2014

I want to break up with H's best friend and his wife. You know the phrase "Keeping up with the Joneses"? H and I are the Joneses. We were pregnant at the same time with our second, I was a couple months ahead. We were team green, she was having a girl. And, she was getting a ton of attention for having a girl. We were sure I was having a boy. Surprise. I had a girl. When she came up to the hospital, she pouted in the corner and didn't want to hold DD2 because she was pissed I stole her girl thunder apparently. When we found out we were having number 3, mutual friends starting taking bets when they would go for 3. They are now going for 3. H and I will be house hunting soon, now there are bets on when they will start looking for another house ( they just bought one 2 years ago) because ours will be "better". Our budget will be bigger, of course it will be. And, I can't stand their kids. They are total brats. But, alas H and him have been friends for 20 years so I'm pretty much screwed. I need all of the wine.

BLT20051 · January 2014

I'm going OOT for work next week. MIL is coming up to help with CJ because DH has drill next weekend while I'm gone. I'm hoping she can transition him back into the crib because he only wants to sleep in bed when I'm home. So if he has no awesome mommy snuggles then surely he will stay in his crib all night right? And I don't have the will power/motivation to sleep train him.

tiffletons518 · January 2014

Pitchslap said:

I have no sympathy for someone when they get cheated on when that relationship resulted from cheating on other people. Examples- Tori Spelling and Dean McSomething or LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian but real life people involved. "Oh he cheated on you?? I never thought he'd do that after he cheated on his gf with you..."

For reals. He cheated on someone with you. What made you think you were so special that he wouldn't do the same thing to you? Stupid.

Junemom2013 · January 2014

Sometimes I wish my DH would just lie to me. He knows I'm worried about safety and he knows I have panic attacks about her getting hurt. I rationally know that I am going nuts with the saftey but i just want things done like mounting or strapping down our tv/tv stand and bookshelf. I bought straps but I can't move the tv on my own. I've been asking him to do this for over 2 months now and it's still not done. When I bring it up we fight. His first instinct is to get defensive. All I want him to do is say that he understands my concerns and make a plan to get stuff done.

BLT20051 · January 2014

VASC said:

My FFFC: After this week's constipation issues, I'm considering abandoning BLW and just doing store-bought purees. This working mama doesn't have time to make purees on my own, despite my best intentions while pregnant! "I'll never give store bought food...I'll make my own!"

It's super easy. I swear. I work 40+ hours a week and travel for about a week every month and I can still do it. I usually go to the store on a day off and look for the stuff that is already cut up(saves time) then go home and throw it in the processor. After I blend it I put 3 days worth in a ziploc bag so when we take it out of the freezer there is 3 days worth. Let it thaw and distribute it into containers(sometimes need to add milk or blend a little more). We do a mix of BLW and home made purees. He usually gets oatmeal in the morning, puree at daycare or in the afternoon if we're home and then solids for dinner. Solids I keep simple like apples, cucumbers, bell peppers, bananas, cheerios, home made teething cookies. Things I can slice and hand him quickly instead of cooking. You can do it mama!

kread8 · January 2014

TB and FB have made me the worst employee ever.

I have allthemommyguilt. DH is going to start looking for a new job in a different state. I'm hoping after he finds one and we move...that it takes me a while to find one myself so I can be a SAHM for at least a little bit. Wouldn't be great for our finances but it would be good for my soul.

phishgirl29 · January 2014

So I mentioned in the TOAT that I think my mom is in the beginning stages of hoarding with her "over decorating". Well, I can't help but think about what to do with all her "stuff" when she passes away. She's not sick or anything but the clutter is driving me crazy and I justifying my thoughts as a way with dealing with staying here while visiting.

I told my sister about my thoughts and she said she's been having them too. I feel so bad

Monkeybutt80 · January 2014

My husband and I make about the same and everything goes into our joint account and his money is my money and my money is my money.

BunnyLove416 · January 2014

Mrsveinotte said:

If I had the strength to hide his dead body, I would've killed DH last night.

After I spent the whole day in the bathroom being sick, he has the audacity to bring people over last night. Then get all pissy with me for not having the house clean...

are you fucking kidding me??? Everyones alive, I'm happy we survived the day.

I'm not love titing that he did that but the first line gave me a great chuckle. I hope you made him clean.

llbta85 · January 2014

So my husband came home and said he bought a horse the other night so I may have used that to justify buying another wrap... and didn't tell him about said wrap.

phishgirl29 · January 2014

34blondie said:
I don't cook. Every time I post in WFD it's something H made.

+1

needanustart · January 2014

@phishgirl29 we have the same problem with my MIL. My inlaws have a condo with a storage unit FULL of stuff, her mom (MIL's mom) passed away and there is one whole house full of stuff too and there is actually a set of deceased cousins- spinster sister hoarders (no joke, one died and the other sister didn't notify anyone for 5 months with her in the house. Seriously ill hoarder situation) have both passed away leaving an entire house of stuff (amazing vintage treasure trove). Although my MIL is taking care of her condo, mother's house and the deceased cousin's house now, it is only a matter of time before all of this "stuff"- and the real estate- becomes DH and my problem since he is an only child and only grandchild. MIL keeps saying she is trying to get rid of stuff and wants to sell and donate stuff from the 2 extra houses but then she puts off me trying to help get stuff out and has a weekly "gifting" to us of items she has cleaned up and decided she wants us to keep. The problem is we now have so much stuff from her from over the years that our attic is full and I am at the point where I don't really know what is truly an important family piece and what needs to be put curbside. Not to mention I know that half the stuff is antiques that are worth a lot.
Even writing all this gives me a stress headache. I mentioned taking pictures this weekend of some of the antique furniture and cataloging to my MIL this morning and she totally hesitated and I wanted to shake her and tell her "this is happening." Fortunately DH is going to intervene as he listened to me when I brought this up and agreed this is going to be a problem down the line. And he finally agreed to sell his he-man and hotwheel collection, so there are two rubbermaids out of the attic!

GingerBabyTX · January 2014

I think the TOAT is ridiculous.

I will stop following a blog/FB page the minute it becomes all about Insanity/Crossfit/Whatever

I LOL'd at the irony of "who is better, working moms or SAHMS" thread because...that was a lot of posting from people who stay at home with their kids. I mean, the ONLY reason I can BARELY keep up with TB is b/c I'm at work at a desk. I'm not sayin'...but I'm just sayin'.

llbta85 · January 2014

@calikat80, a lot of antique dealers and auctioneers will sift through this stuff for you. My grandmother (at the age of 90, she's incredible) is a dealer and will often buy contents of houses or go through and point out the good stuff etc for relatives.

phishgirl29 · January 2014

I know @calikat80. It's not a dirty house, but there is stuff EVERYWHERE! When we were kids, she used to collect vintage barbies with us, but I think that she did it for herself. She has f-ing barbies (and hummels, precious moments figurines, to name a few) all over the house and a whole room is dedicated to each original box that they came in. There are display cases in every room for her "treasures" not to mention vintage china, throw pillows, collectible plates, and wall art throughout the house. Don't get me started on the Rubbermaids...

I think I just realized why I'm such a minimalist.

Greywolf12 · January 2014

BC&LM said:

nykkolaughs said:

We have an understanding that the money my husband makes is our money. I've decided to clean a couple houses, to get Ella and me out of the house and extra money never hurt... My first thought was what I was going to spend MY money on... I'm so selfish.

Going along with this, my husband and I lived together for a while before we got married. We handled the bills by splitting them pretty evenly and each paying the bills we had agreed upon. After we got married, we probably should have opened a joint account, but we haven't yet. And even if we do, I would want it to be just for bills and not for play money. We both need an account with some money where we can spend it as we like without having to ask the other if it's okay. For so many years I lived on my own, being able to spend my money, as I pleased that I don't want to have to get his okay to spend money on lunch with a friend or a new purse. I also don't want him to feel like he can't buy something new without getting the okay from me. This may be selfish on both our parts, but I don't care.

Obviously, we ask each other about major purchases, but we would probably spend that money from savings.

We have been married for nine years and we still have separate accounts. We have never had an argument about money. My FFFC: LO knows the sound of Dr Phil's voice and gets really excited when she hears him

SLaBM2B · January 2014

VASC said:

My FFFC: After this week's constipation issues, I'm considering abandoning BLW and just doing store-bought purees. This working mama doesn't have time to make purees on my own, despite my best intentions while pregnant! "I'll never give store bought food...I'll make my own!"

I said the same thing... I do make my own purees from time to time, but honestly, the Sprout Organic purees are SO DAMN TASTY. I would eat them myself (God's honest truth). And they are totally organic with no extra additives AT ALL. ANNNNNNNNNND... There are coupons for them on coupons.com :-)

nikel13 · January 2014

@BC&LM We still split bills. I have a general idea of how much certain bills are, but I don't pay them and don't have a good idea.

SLaBM2B · January 2014

OOH OOH! This is a good one.. The WearThem hashtag I see all over the place annoys the hell out of me.. So me and @hockeygrl started #PutThemDown

needanustart · January 2014

melOHdy said:
Also, I plan on taking Lilly to daycare on Monday even though I'm off work. I feel good about taking her to daycare. Our DCP is so much more knowledgeable to me and Lilly has a blast.

BOTH our kids are going and I have been dancing a happy jig about it all week!

GingerBabyTX · January 2014

SLaBM2B said:

OOH OOH! This is a good one.. The WearThem hashtag I see all over the place annoys the hell out of me.. So me and @hockeygrl started #PutThemDown

Yeah CarryThem and WearThem is stupid. So is NormalizeBreastfeeding and even NormalizeFormulaFeeding. Just to be an a-hole one day I wanted to hashtag "NormalizeFEEDING"

It's just fuel for the mommywars. But I did LMAO the first time I saw your #PutThemDown

RissNRuss · January 2014

SLaBM2B said:

OOH OOH! This is a good one.. The WearThem hashtag I see all over the place annoys the hell out of me.. So me and @hockeygrl started #PutThemDown

:P Love ya... but to each their own. I'd rather wear her all day than listen to the banshee purple cry that results when she wants snuggles and I put her down!

GingerBabyTX · January 2014

RissNRuss said:

SLaBM2B said:

OOH OOH! This is a good one.. The WearThem hashtag I see all over the place annoys the hell out of me.. So me and @hockeygrl started #PutThemDown

:P Love ya... but to each their own. I'd rather wear her all day than listen to the banshee purple cry that results when she wants snuggles and I put her down!

I don't mind the CONCEPT. But the hashtag is....excessive. I think #Babywearing will suffice, ya know? But saying a hashtag (or anything on the internet) is excessive is an exercise in futility.

nikel13 · January 2014

Junemom2013 said:

Sometimes I wish my DH would just lie to me. He knows I'm worried about safety and he knows I have panic attacks about her getting hurt. I rationally know that I am going nuts with the saftey but i just want things done like mounting or strapping down our tv/tv stand and bookshelf. I bought straps but I can't move the tv on my own. I've been asking him to do this for over 2 months now and it's still not done. When I bring it up we fight. His first instinct is to get defensive. All I want him to do is say that he understands my concerns and make a plan to get stuff done.

@Junemom2013 I sometimes wish the opposite. H lies to me to ease my anxiety. It's little stuff usually, but makes me wonder how easy it would be to lie to me about a big thing. It's usually things like a spider near me, but not telling me and just squashing it.

needanustart · January 2014

@llbta85 I have mentioned this too. She is dragging her feet on any real solution which tells me this really is a genetic problem and she just talks about how her mother and cousins were crazy hoarders so she sounds like she isn't one herself. I just overheard her at a party inquiring about renting space in another friend's house for storage and I nearly fainted!

momofcatan · January 2014

@VASC I was all about making my own food, then I looked at the price of fruit. I am not going to spend more money so that I then need to make the food myself. I still do homemade veggies, but buy fruit purees (or give her fruit to self feed).

megaroo64 · January 2014

Greywolf12 said:
My FFFC: LO knows the sound of Dr Phil's voice and gets really excited when she hears him

B knows John Stewarts voice. I think he may think that John Stewart is somehow related to him....

nikel13 · January 2014

34blondie said:

I don't cook. Every time I post in WFD it's something H made.

Why would I cook when he makes really good food and plates it?

bel194 · January 2014

We decided to sell LOs travel system since she's in a convertable car seat and I want to get a lightweight stroller. Anyway, I cried for a good hour after the couple came and picked it up. She's getting so big

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