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AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

@lmalear01‌ Congratulations on not just smacking her in the face, physically or verbally. Questions like that make me stabby.

mrsdahamm · March 2014

FarmBoysWife said:

kirotea said:

FarmBoysWife said:
@kirotea babies go through a lot of diapers. If you notice as they get bigger they give you less for the same price- that's because as they get older they use less (in theory).
Yeah, I know. Just frustrating when we hear him pooping as soon as we finish fastening the clean diaper. :P
This may make me a bad mom- but I change his as soon as he wakes up and unless I can see the pumpkin poo at the side of the diaper I leave him until he wakes again. If he's got a ton I change and nurse him back to sleep.
This may make me a bad mom...

We had friends over yesterday and they would be like "oh he just pooped do you want to change him?"

No. He's asleep.

So I'll join the bad mom club lol

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

@lmalear01‌ I may be a FTM, but that kind of isht would not fly in my household. I'm sure it's nice to have someone else chase your toddler while you finish gestating, but I probably would have told her to shut her face because I could just decide her services were no longer necessary at any time, especially once I went on mat leave, ya know?

BethRN1987 · March 2014

The frequent pooping is just one reason I love cloth diapers! I don't feel like crying because money is being " crapped" on.

@LW78 - keeping your husband in my thoughts! That is scary

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ntdane · March 2014

Jenstwins said:
DS1 saw me getting out of the shower and asked me why my tummy was on fire! Took me a second, but yep, it was my lovely stretch marks he noticed. Awesome. Now he's scared of my belly because fire freaks him out.

My DS told me my belly full of stretch marks looks like fire too! Hopefully he's not freaked out for long!

ntdane · March 2014

bunnyfungo said:
Thanks @TallAsh‌ and @DisneyAddict1‌. Sometimes having a toddler is like having a small animal that chases your heals and then wonders why it got stepped on!

That is a really good description of a toddler!

AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

I would like to AW MH for a second. After our discussion last night ended with mutually agreeing that what we both really want is to just spend some quality time together right now, he goes and posts on FB today that "No more than two and a half weeks until I get to hold a little tini tiny human being in my hands

"

I love this man. ^___^

jennybean80 · March 2014

ntdane said:

Jenstwins said:
DS1 saw me getting out of the shower and asked me why my tummy was on fire! Took me a second, but yep, it was my lovely stretch marks he noticed. Awesome. Now he's scared of my belly because fire freaks him out.
My DS told me my belly full of stretch marks looks like fire too! Hopefully he's not freaked out for long!

Twin mommy stretch marks for the win.

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mrsdahamm · March 2014

So this happened

I changed him after my dr appointment then we went to visit my old boss whom I love like a grandmother then we went to the grocery store. I noticed this as I got him out of his seat to put him in the moby for the store, but what could I do?! He wasn't mad about it and I didn't have a change of clothes but if I did that would've just pissed him off anyway. So we went about our shopping. By the time we got home he was PISSED so I carried a screaming baby plus the groceries in the house. Put away freezer/refrigerator stuff (like 2 thing), Let the two dogs out (one gets crated so I left her there), and stripped us both down so I could get the poo off him. By the time he was clean and diapered he had real tears streaming down his face and all I could do was shove a boob in his mouth.

Update- he was nursing as I typed this and just threw up all over me. I'm winning today

SomersIsles · March 2014

FarmBoysWife said:
So FIL is getting a catheter (I think) put in possibly Monday. They think/pretty sure it's a single blockage.

Hope all goes well!!

SomersIsles · March 2014

lmalear01 said:

mrsdahamm said:

So this happened

I changed him after my dr appointment then we went to visit my old boss whom I love like a grandmother then we went to the grocery store. I noticed this as I got him out of his seat to put him in the moby for the store, but what could I do?! He wasn't mad about it and I didn't have a change of clothes but if I did that would've just pissed him off anyway. So we went about our shopping. By the time we got home he was PISSED so I carried a screaming baby plus the groceries in the house. Put away freezer/refrigerator stuff (like 2 thing), Let the two dogs out (one gets crated so I left her there), and stripped us both down so I could get the poo off him. By the time he was clean and diapered he had real tears streaming down his face and all I could do was shove a boob in his mouth.

Update- he was nursing as I typed this and just threw up all over me. I'm winning today

My DS did that while sitting on one of my friends from works lap. It was all over her shirt!

Hmmmm wonder if this would happen with cloth diapers.....

mrsdahamm · March 2014

@SomersIsles‌ I really lol' because I'm seeing a theme today. You'll never change my sposie ways!! Mwahaha

amdecker1016 · March 2014

When do they start having real tears?

mrsdahamm · March 2014

I had my 6 week checkup even though I'm 7 weeks pp today. Anyway. I asked the OB if he thought I could do vbac next time. He said I was more than welcome to try but he didn't see it happening. I don't know how I feel about this yet, I go back and forth between "who cares, I had a great recovery" and "my life is over because I will never have a vaginal birth like I always expected." Thats just it though it's not that I "wanted" a vaginal birth. I just expected to be able to do it.

amdecker1016 · March 2014

mrsdahamm said:
I had my 6 week checkup even though I'm 7 weeks pp today. Anyway. I asked the OB if he thought I could do vbac next time. He said I was more than welcome to try but he didn't see it happening. I don't know how I feel about this yet, I go back and forth between "who cares, I had a great recovery" and "my life is over because I will never have a vaginal birth like I always expected." Thats just it though it's not that I "wanted" a vaginal birth. I just expected to be able to do it.

I understand. None of the hospitals around me have the insurance or whatever they need to allow VBAC's. So unless i move i will never either.

mrsdahamm · March 2014

While I'm hogging the thread....

I just called to check on my short term disability claim status and they told me they haven't received the paperwork my doctor faxed on Monday. I don't think I'll ever get paid

(

sparklr10 · March 2014

mrsdahamm said:
I had my 6 week checkup even though I'm 7 weeks pp today. Anyway. I asked the OB if he thought I could do vbac next time. He said I was more than welcome to try but he didn't see it happening. I don't know how I feel about this yet, I go back and forth between "who cares, I had a great recovery" and "my life is over because I will never have a vaginal birth like I always expected." Thats just it though it's not that I "wanted" a vaginal birth. I just expected to be able to do it.

This! I'm having a section tomorrow. And this has been my struggle with scheduling it. I didn't exactly "want" a vaginal birth but totally understand the idea that I always thought I would be able to. My dr doesn't do VBACs...

Aturl · March 2014

kirotea said:
I feel like we're using waaay too many diapers. The little shit seems to wait until he's wearing a fresh one before promptly pooping in it. It's not like I want to just wait until he poops because it might be a while & I don't want him sitting around in an already soiled diaper.

Omg!! This is happening to us too!! Every change we do!!

Aturl · March 2014

bunnyfungo said:
While carrying DD2 in the carseat to leave for our pedi appt I accidentally hit DD1 with it. She already has a black eye from it. Because I'm not already the worst mom in the world

It's ok I was feeding LO and DD spilt her drink so I told her to go get the hand towel in the kitchen, well she pulled the towel down with a coffee mug on it that hit her eye as it fell and shattered on the floor. Now she has a black eye and almost ended up with shards of glass all in her feet..

Aturl · March 2014

bunnyfungo said:
Omg. Both of my kids were asleep. At the same time. I got to nap for an hour. An hour!!!!!!

This just happened here too!! Yay for a Mommy win!

theluckiest9 · March 2014

Ugh I'm feeling really overwhelmed today - like I'm not doing anything right.

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theluckiest9 · March 2014

Thanks @FarmBoysWife‌. My husband is really in tune with how I feel and has been really supportive. So many emotions. Blaaah

legallyginger · March 2014

I met with a therapist today and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm struggling a lot with nursing and deciding whether or not to try to ebf, keep combo feeding, or just quit altogether. I've got a lot of guilt about having the ability to nurse and not always wanting to keep going.

The therapist's solution was to tell me that because Jack is so big, there is no way I could keep up and ebf anyway so it's pointless to put such pressure on myself. That kind of took me aback. I realize she was trying to make me feel better, but it's not really what I needed to hear.

I guess we will see how next week goes.

WoodShopGirl · March 2014

legallyginger said:

I met with a therapist today and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm struggling a lot with nursing and deciding whether or not to try to ebf, keep combo feeding, or just quit altogether. I've got a lot of guilt about having the ability to nurse and not always wanting to keep going. The therapist's solution was to tell me that because Jack is so big, there is no way I could keep up and ebf anyway so it's pointless to put such pressure on myself. That kind of took me aback. I realize she was trying to make me feel better, but it's not really what I needed to hear. I guess we will see how next week goes.

I would say that finding the right therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes. You have to try on a few before you find the right fit. Her comment would have rubbed me the wrong way too. Don't give up on what can be a really supportive situation just because you didn't meet with the right person the first time. It can be a great relationship.

pepperedmoth · March 2014

legallyginger said:

I met with a therapist today and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm struggling a lot with nursing and deciding whether or not to try to ebf, keep combo feeding, or just quit altogether. I've got a lot of guilt about having the ability to nurse and not always wanting to keep going. The therapist's solution was to tell me that because Jack is so big, there is no way I could keep up and ebf anyway so it's pointless to put such pressure on myself. That kind of took me aback. I realize she was trying to make me feel better, but it's not really what I needed to hear. I guess we will see how next week goes.

I agree with woodshopgirl. You may need to shop around and find a better fit!

Seems to me the guilt is almost worse than the decision. What you need is someone to let you talk through your choice and validate that you're making the best choice you possibly can for the combined well-being of you and Jack. Which I personally totally trust you are, but it can reeeeaaaalllly help to actually be able to talk it through in front of someone else, face-to-face, and have them validate that for you.

HUGS.

I wanted to be seen pre-partum and she put me on a cancellation list but hasn't called so I guess I am out of luck (unless someone cancels tomorrow . . .)

ntdane · March 2014

WisconsinCheese12 said:

DisneyAddict1 said:
@wisconsincheese12

Have you tried carrying her like a football with her belly on your arm? Sometimes the added pressure helps get things moving or just feels good to them.
She is "comfy" again for the next 10 min, we will try this as soon as she wakes. It's sure to happen she can't seem to be comfy and fall asleep. Poor girl ;(

Thanks for the tip!!

A nurse once told us to swaddle the baby tight if you can, hold them like described above, but on their left side. Something about being on the left can work better. Walking with a little "mom bounce" helps too. It worked for DS1. Hope she feels better soon!

jennybean80 · March 2014

DisneyAddict1 said:

legallyginger said:

I met with a therapist today and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm struggling a lot with nursing and deciding whether or not to try to ebf, keep combo feeding, or just quit altogether. I've got a lot of guilt about having the ability to nurse and not always wanting to keep going.

The therapist's solution was to tell me that because Jack is so big, there is no way I could keep up and ebf anyway so it's pointless to put such pressure on myself. That kind of took me aback. I realize she was trying to make me feel better, but it's not really what I needed to hear.

I guess we will see how next week goes.

I'm managing to EBF more than 14lbs of twins, so I don't think size is really a deciding factor. I'm not saying you should EBF, do whatever works best for you, but size shouldn't be the reason for your choice. I hope you keep looking and find a therapist who fits you better.

SomersIsles · March 2014

lmalear01 said:
@SomersIsles‌ I thought about cloth for a while with DS but DH was against it. Do you not have poopsplosions with cloth?

I don't have personal experience but in my indepth research I have read numerous numerous times that as long as you have a proper fit your risk for blow outs DRAMATICALLY decreases. A friend of mine CD'd and she had maybe 3 blowouts ever (all associated with baby stomach bug or sickness).

It's a huge selling point for me. That and the cost savings.

SomersIsles · March 2014

@legallyginger‌ so sorry your first appointment didn't go too well

that would also rub me the wrong way.

mrsdahamm · March 2014

I'm actually trying to get my child to cluster/comfort feed to get him to sleep before 2am. Flame? 8->

jennbaylor12 · March 2014

@legallyginger‌ - I'm so sorry your first appt went that way; I agree with the pp about finding the right fit for you. I am a psychotherapist and have no problem saying that, most especially in the first sessions, the role of the therapist is to listen and get to know you as well as what you're looking for out of the therapy experience. I hope you find your perfect match!

WoodShopGirl · March 2014

Sitting in the OB office and on the Today show there is a story about a mommy who fell asleep for an hour at the playground and another mommy watched her daughter for her and then posted on FB about it. They are criticizing the mommy who helped for posting on FB about it. Saying she is AW'ing. Any thoughts?

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AnonymousMotherOfOne · March 2014

I might be crazy, but I'm loving that it's just barely warm enough that I don't need my winter coat to sit outside and enjoy the morning sunshine.

SomersIsles · March 2014

AnonymousMotherOfOne said:
I might be crazy, but I'm loving that it's just barely warm enough that I don't need my winter coat to sit outside and enjoy the morning sunshine.

Where do you live? I'm in MA and we had some decent weather yesterday which was great to drive around with the sun roof open

today I haven't even stepped outside ... But it looks cold lol

amdecker1016 · March 2014

It cracks me up when drive bys are like "long overdue birth story" like we have been waiting on the edge of our seats to read it.

SomersIsles · March 2014

I'd also like to report that either my back is feeling better... Or my pain tolerance is improving! lol

I wonder if this means the baby is dropping... Tomorrow is my OTHER due date afterall lol

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