Community› The Bump Message Boards› Cloth Diapering
Cloth Diapering
New Discussion

UO Thursday

ChichigoChichigo member
in Cloth Diapering
Happy day-after hump day. What unpopular opinions would you like to unleash today?
Lilypie Breastfeeding tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
Parent of Baby Boy M, born December 2013 Angels: Miscarriage @ 9 weeks, May 2015, Chemical Pregnancy November 2015



Lilypie Maternity tickers
Report Reply to Post
«1

Re: UO Thursday

  • TJ1979TJ1979 member
    Dang it!  I've been waiting all week for this, and now I can't remember them!  I need to start a post-it...
    TTC with PCOS since November 2009
    IUI#1 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 3-7) = BFP, m/c
    IUI#2 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 5-9) = BFN
    IUI#3 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 3-7) = BFP!
    beta #1 11/23 = 270, P4 = 75
    beta #2 11/28 = 2055
    Our daughter E was born 7/29/2012!
    Surprise, our 2nd daughter P was born 5/22/14!
     image
    imageImage and video hosting by TinyPicimage
    image
    image
    imageimageimage
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • unaveragejaneunaveragejane member
    I have started having so much anxiety about BFing and repeating all those difficult NB days with a toddler in tow this time that I had to stop reading some posts (like yesterday's UO). I feel like a walking panic attack waiting to happen, and I have got to find a way to relax!
                 

    image
      
      image  
     

     
    Report Reply
  • ChichigoChichigo member
    My oldest nephew was a beast when his brother was first born. His parents decided to put him in daycare a few days a week and his behavior improved. He had time to do fun activities and his mom had alone time with the baby.

    I also have a cousin who had 5 under 5 at one point many years ago. They all survived into adulthood. (Just thinking of them makes me anxious!)
    Lilypie Breastfeeding tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
    Parent of Baby Boy M, born December 2013 Angels: Miscarriage @ 9 weeks, May 2015, Chemical Pregnancy November 2015



    Lilypie Maternity tickers
    Report Reply
  • ElleBeeDubElleBeeDub member
    ovenrack said:
    bookitup said:
    NVandGZ said:
    Cadbury eggs are not that great.
    Sorry about your taste buds.
    Fo' real. 
    This is true.
    London Eye 
    Lilypie First Birthday tickersimage

    Report Reply
  • sarenu1sarenu1 member
    bookitup said:


    TJ1979 said:


    unaveragejane said:

    I have started having so much anxiety about BFing and repeating all those difficult NB days with a toddler in tow this time that I had to stop reading some posts (like yesterday's UO). I feel like a walking panic attack waiting to happen, and I have got to find a way to relax!

    I'm right there with you.  I had such a difficult time with E, and I'm so scared of trying to do that again, and this time with E there.  But we can do this Jane!  Surely we can.

    I've had quite a few people tell me they really struggled with the first, but their second was a breeze. Like their second latched naturally and everything just kind of fell into place. So, don't let struggles with the first cloud your emotions about the second!

    I can confirm this. My daughter had latch issues and I had supply issues.

    With C it was so much easier. He latched on my first try. And my milk came in without any issue. I also had an over supply and was even pumping double what I needed the first month back to work.

    Just be ready with a lot of activities for your first. Some people even suggest a box of things to keep them busy while you nurse.

    I also learned quickly that you need to be able to nurse everywhere. The couch, floor, table, and sometimes on the move.

    image
    image
    Report Reply
  • karenhorningkarenhorning member
    NVandGZ said:
    Cadbury eggs are not that great.
    As a kid I used to think Cadbury eggs were like the best thing EVER!  
    It's still not Easter without having one, but on the spectrum of sweets they rank more towards the middle...now Dove truffle eggs, those are divine!
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • TugboatSheilaTugboatSheila member
    I woke up this morning with zero ability to deal with anyone else's crap at work. Apparently it's unpopular at work to do the thing that you're supposed to do and stop washing your hands of your business on me.

    I have been ueber sassy to so many people this morning (cleverly disguised as professionalism)  because I just can't stand it anymore. 

    image



    image



    Report Reply
  • ChichigoChichigo member
    FB is just crazy. I prefer the bump because I don't have to open threads that don't interest me.

    On FB I get to see nasty pictures my friends have commented on. And if there's another post on my local breastfeeding group about "my period returned is this the end of breastfeeding haaaalp!" I'm giving up on the group.
    Lilypie Breastfeeding tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
    Parent of Baby Boy M, born December 2013 Angels: Miscarriage @ 9 weeks, May 2015, Chemical Pregnancy November 2015



    Lilypie Maternity tickers
    Report Reply
  • JEPES1348JEPES1348 member
    TJ1979 said:
    Into+the+Kitty said:
    If someone privately shares exciting news with you (engagement/baby/new job/what the fuck ever) it is not appropriate to make a 'vague' post like 'So happy for you! -- feeling excited' and tag them in it. I saw this on a friends Facebook and (knowing the happy news) am seriously appalled. What is wrong with people! If someone doesn't make the post themselves, DON'T POST ABOUT IT.

    Eta and of course one of the replies from a random person was 'What's up??'
    I'm not even on FB, and my family knows I don't believe in FB, and yet when my aunt came to visit this weekend, she was posting about me and pics of my kid on FB.  The hell!

    MYOB people.  Everyone hates vague FB posts anyway.  Quit being an AW.

    I think there's a term for it: Vaguebooking. It's that irritating and common that it now has a name.
    image

    image

    Report Reply
  • MandmeeshMandmeesh member
    Sleep is totally overrated.  I slept crammed into the corner of our bed last night.  And I'm super energetic this morning! 


    Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPic

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • TJ1979TJ1979 member
    Mandmeesh said:
    Sleep is totally overrated.  I slept crammed into the corner of our bed last night.  And I'm super energetic this morning! 


    Huh.  First time I have ever wanted to kick @mandmeesh in the shins. 
    TTC with PCOS since November 2009
    IUI#1 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 3-7) = BFP, m/c
    IUI#2 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 5-9) = BFN
    IUI#3 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 3-7) = BFP!
    beta #1 11/23 = 270, P4 = 75
    beta #2 11/28 = 2055
    Our daughter E was born 7/29/2012!
    Surprise, our 2nd daughter P was born 5/22/14!
     image
    imageImage and video hosting by TinyPicimage
    image
    image
    imageimageimage
    Report Reply
  • MandmeeshMandmeesh member
    TJ1979 said:
    Mandmeesh said:
    TJ1979 said:
    Mandmeesh said:
    Sleep is totally overrated.  I slept crammed into the corner of our bed last night.  And I'm super energetic this morning! 


    Huh.  First time I have ever wanted to kick @mandmeesh in the shins. 
    TOTALLY JOKING.  I'm so freakin' tired.  I cry sometimes randomly, thinking about the way I used to sleep.
    Thank goodness, because I really don't want to hate you.  ;)  I would say let's high-five, but we'd probably fall asleep mid-five and slap each other in the face.
    and the slap would wake us up…then we'd both cry  :((
    Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPic

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • ChichigoChichigo member
    @Mandmeesh‌ I'm considering wearing my baby for his Baptism party to avoid this.

    Lilypie Breastfeeding tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
    Parent of Baby Boy M, born December 2013 Angels: Miscarriage @ 9 weeks, May 2015, Chemical Pregnancy November 2015



    Lilypie Maternity tickers
    Report Reply
  • MandmeeshMandmeesh member
    Chichigo said:
    @Mandmeesh‌ I'm considering wearing my baby for his Baptism party to avoid this.
    I did wear him for…like 3 hours out of the day.  which worked.  He's a year old, though, so does want to move around sometimes.  I love wearing him…everyone leaves us alone

    ha. I'm the worst
    Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPic

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • YellowLily2013YellowLily2013 member
    I can't wear my baby at family things. He's gone most of the time. And when I do fine them its a repeat record "put his hat on" he takes it off "yes, he still needs it" "hat" "hat". And then trying to get sunscreen on his face before they take him back outside.
    image
    Report Reply
  • gallifreygirlgallifreygirl member
    Mandmeesh said:
    also, I think all grandmothers are insane. I"m with you, @yellowlily2013.  wth is up with sticking things into M's mouth???? My MIL does this.  She is constantly asking "what can he eat? what can I feed him?" 

    umm, he's reaching for things because he reaches for EVERYTHING.  he's not hungry.  

    AND, it's not okay that when my baby is reaching for me, and crying, for you to tell him "no, we're going this way!" and to take him away. 

    that happened a handful of times at his party, and it pissed me off. 

    grandmas are not a substitute for Mom
    ETA somehow I don't think this fits into the UO. lol
    Same goes for aunts, my sister is so much worse about this then my mother is, possibly even worse then my MIL. I have seen her walk up to my brother when he's holding his daughter and she's upset and just grab her out of his arms and walk away because she thinks she can do it better. The first time she does that to me I might just slap her.Already she'll respond to things I say about the baby with "no you're going to do _______ instead" or "You're only thinking about yourself, I'm thinking about the baby." 

    She's great with kids but sometimes I just want her to be this baby's least favorite aunt just so that maybe for a second she'll realize that she isn't always right.
    imageimage
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
    Report Reply
  • freezorburnfreezorburn member
    Mandmeesh said:
    grandmas are not a substitute for Mom

    Especially because grandmas are not lactating! I will never forgive my MIL for the way she hogged DS so much in his first few weeks that we had trouble establishing our BF relationship. And questioned me every time I said it was time for him to eat. I could only tell by the clock and how much my boobs hurt, because she had to be holding him All. The. Time. I didn't get to know his hunger cues until she went home at week 5.
    Report Reply
  • jcwinstojcwinsto member
    NVandGZ said:
    Cadbury eggs are not that great.


    I'm with ya.  Also, Peeps suck!

     

    unaveragejane said:
    I have started having so much anxiety about BFing and repeating all those difficult NB days with a toddler in tow this time that I had to stop reading some posts (like yesterday's UO). I feel like a walking panic attack waiting to happen, and I have got to find a way to relax!
    Just think about how much more experience you have now than you did when you had the first one.  If I knew half of what I know now at only 3.5 months in I think we would have done a lot better.  Also, your lady's are already "conditioned" so hopefully that will make it better.  ;)
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • ChichigoChichigo member
    countrycotton said:

    Here is mine. I hate people who take their dogs with them everywhere. Yes, i know sweet puppy gets lonely, but don't bring your dog to my house then get mad at me because my cat scratched them. It's their house, they shouldn't have to be locked in the room or put outside for your dumb mutt.

    Also, I am at the doctors office right now and someone just walked out of an office what had to be a six month old Shepard puppy, nothing to indicate a service animal. At the doctors office!! Some people!!! ETA. I don't want your dog chewing my 5 month olds toys, or laying on her floor mat.

    We have friends that do this. They also still argue over who took the dog out last. There were times he peed on my carpet while waiting for them to decide who would go out.

    When I got pregnant I wouldn't let then bring him over any more. I still claim I can't take allergy meds. They know very little about breastfeeding. :)
    Lilypie Breastfeeding tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
    Parent of Baby Boy M, born December 2013 Angels: Miscarriage @ 9 weeks, May 2015, Chemical Pregnancy November 2015



    Lilypie Maternity tickers
    Report Reply
  • YellowLily2013YellowLily2013 member
    Yeah I have a dog and don't bring her EVERYWHERE. I've recently seen a dog at the bar and Home Depot. And I'm horribly shocked about the dog at the doctors office!! That's just crazy!

    We did take our dog to my grandparents for Easter and she had a wonderful time. But I also called and aske permission.
    image
    Report Reply
  • BoyOhBoysBoyOhBoys member
    sarenu1 said:
    TJ1979 said:
    unaveragejane said:
    I have started having so much anxiety about BFing and repeating all those difficult NB days with a toddler in tow this time that I had to stop reading some posts (like yesterday's UO). I feel like a walking panic attack waiting to happen, and I have got to find a way to relax!
    I'm right there with you.  I had such a difficult time with E, and I'm so scared of trying to do that again, and this time with E there.  But we can do this Jane!  Surely we can.
    I've had quite a few people tell me they really struggled with the first, but their second was a breeze. Like their second latched naturally and everything just kind of fell into place. So, don't let struggles with the first cloud your emotions about the second!
    I can confirm this. My daughter had latch issues and I had supply issues. With C it was so much easier. He latched on my first try. And my milk came in without any issue. I also had an over supply and was even pumping double what I needed the first month back to work. Just be ready with a lot of activities for your first. Some people even suggest a box of things to keep them busy while you nurse. I also learned quickly that you need to be able to nurse everywhere. The couch, floor, table, and sometimes on the move.

    This exactly. I have/had two under two. DS1 never latched and we went to formula (whishing I'd tried harder though) and DS2 latched like a champ and BFs like crazy. DS1 does act up when I BF. Make sure you lock all the doors/baby gates and have something for Kid#1 to do. It's hard but it gets easier. You will find a groove and you all will survive. GL!
    Report Reply
  • freezorburnfreezorburn member
    countrycotton said:
    Here is mine. I hate people who take their dogs with them everywhere. Yes, i know sweet puppy gets lonely, but don't bring your dog to my house then get mad at me because my cat scratched them. It's their house, they shouldn't have to be locked in the room or put outside for your dumb mutt. Also, I am at the doctors office right now and someone just walked out of an office what had to be a six month old Shepard puppy, nothing to indicate a service animal. At the doctors office!! Some people!!! ETA. I don't want your dog chewing my 5 month olds toys, or laying on her floor mat.
    This is MH! Except it means that there are a lot of places we don't go. If the dog can't go, then we all don't go. Thankfully dogs are welcome in a lot of pubs here. Otherwise we would be eating outside all the time. Which we do quite a bit as it is. Otherwise we have to split up, because when DS was EBF there was no way I was going to be comfortable when it was colder than 60 degrees outside. 

    The dog and I, we have issues.
    Report Reply
  • nanabanana06nanabanana06
    @freezorburn I know you live in England. Is your DH English? Cuz from what I hear they seem to really love dogs. My SFIL is English and they live around their stupid dogs.
    Lilypie Kids Birthday tickersLilypie Third Birthday tickersImage and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
  • freezorburnfreezorburn member
    @Nana_Osaki06 No, DH is American so unfortunately he has no excuse. He's just crazy about this dog. He grew up with dogs but this is his first dog that is truly his, and not his family's dog. We adopted him during the recession when we were both in between jobs. I do complain a bit about how much work he is, but I will say that he's really great for DH's emotional and physical health. Walking the dog is the only way DH can get consistent exercise throughout the year -- before the dog he was only into golf, which was seasonal and had to give way if work got too busy. And the dog loves him unconditionally whereas I am a complex human being and our marriage requires work to maintain it.

    So, the dog is part of the family but I think right now we are at a tough phase where he and DS need very different things from us, so we are stretched pretty thin.

    This morning the dog got really riled up when I was trying to transfer him to the people who are taking care of him tonight. He barked and snapped at me. I was wearing DS on my back and DS started crying and got hysterical and wouldn't calm down. It took a while to get them both settled down and the dog into the dog sitters' car. I feel bad sending the dog away when DH is out of town, but it's the right thing to do right now.
    Report Reply
  • nanabanana06nanabanana06
    I completely understand. I was just wondering since your in England and all.
    Lilypie Kids Birthday tickersLilypie Third Birthday tickersImage and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
  • BoyOhBoysBoyOhBoys member
    edited April 2014
    Kind of weirds me out sometimes to have a tiny person who looks just like me, sucking on my boob...
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"