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Serenla · May 2014

@mamrotu73 said:
A peed and spit up on me for Mother's Day. So, I made him wear my favorite onesie after a bath even though it is 3-6 month size and also gave him bunny ears.

My unimpressed cuteie:

I have a Dr. Who crush on you.

allyandmike24 · May 2014

mamrotu73 said:

Serenla said:

I have a Dr. Who crush on you.
His TARDIS onesie is even bigger... On the inside.

Might I AW this Dalek dress that DH's coworker knit? Displayed among her solar system mural? In Gryffindor colors?! Let me cover up...I think my nerd is showing.

Mamamonzo · May 2014

Got all dressed up for our Mother's Day brunch and Luke puked down the front of me. Then he have me a big gummy grin!

MadBloom · May 2014

Just finished side nursing Penny.... Little Angel was sucking but letting the milk drip out the side of her mouth and now there is a GIANT puddle on the bed. But now she's laying here half awake and grinning. That's worth the laundry right?

MadBloom · May 2014

@dani+california‌ sounds like you're in a better place and things are looking up! I'm glad your mom could help

deidremaria · May 2014

Perfect day for @AprilMay9‌ and @dani+california‌ to come back to us. April that little girl is adorable. I'm so happy for you. Dani I'm glad you will be seeing a counselor and I'm glad you reached out to you mother and that she's being so good to you. I hope Saturday is perfect for you and your husband. Happy Mother's Day everyone!!!

spano41 · May 2014

As part of my mother's day gift DH said he would feed and change DD all night even though I still had to get up to pump. Well DD thought it would be a good night to cluster feed every hour! I feel so bad for him but so glad I didn't have to deal with it. I actually got to sleep for 5 hours straight and now my boobs are rocks but it was totally worth it!

deidremaria · May 2014

I love living in the Caribbean but I fucking HATE Mosquitos!!!! WTAF is their purpose???? :-((

janice9821 · May 2014

@mamrotu73‌ -I absolutely love your mobile. I want one!

kseccomb17 · May 2014

My turn to step back for awhile. I have the stomach flu, and while running to the bathroom I fell down the stairs and hit my face off the wall and knocked a couple teeth out of whack and through my lip. My nose looks broken and I can't keep anything down. I feel so down and defeated, I don't have anything positive to offer. Like in ny separate mother's day post, pph you all, have a wonderful, happy, and safe mother's day.

michaelad3 · May 2014

@kseccomb17‌ it seems like you can't catch a break lately. I'm so sorry! Definitely keeping you and your family in my prayers!

Welcome back @AprilMay9‌ and congrats on that beautiful lady!

Welcome back @dani+california‌ I'm glad you got some help and are feeling better

smushi · May 2014

Yay @AprilMay9 you have your squish!!!!

And Yay for my DH who finally finished our living room gut and remodel! He's so darn handy, I can't help but beam with pride! Plus I can finally walk through my house without hitting road blocks again.

ETA: oh my gosh @kseccomb17 sending hugs your way!

edoliesmom · May 2014

My clogged duct is completely healed! Happy Mother's Day to me! \:D/

irisheyez7 · May 2014

Happy Mother's Day mommas of A14!
Best present ever...finally caught a smile!

KatieGummow · May 2014

Happy Mother's Day, fabulous, wonderful moms!

Now AW my Mother's Day gift the boys gave me this morning after a little bit of a rough night.

baileymama3 · May 2014

Congrats @AprilMay9‌! She's beautiful!!!
I wonder if all the April mamas had their babies by today?? I sure hope so- my DH printed and framed a pic from 1 hour post partum and got me 3 cards- one from the dogs, one from Andrew and one from him

such a sweet surprise! Officially 1 week today and tomorrow is my first day alone! ( luckily my mom comes Tuesday for a month!)

rockstarlaw · May 2014

@kseccomb17‌ - hugs to you. So sorry you are having such a rough time lately.

deidremaria · May 2014

@kseccomb17‌ your post brought me to tears. I'm so, so sorry about what you're going through these days. I am praying for you sweet lady. When things turn around for you it'll be beyond amazing. Please don't lose faith. Things WILL turn around. Hugs and all the love

baileymama3 · May 2014

mamrotu73 said:

baileymama3 said:
Congrats @AprilMay9‌! She's beautiful!!!
I wonder if all the April mamas had their babies by today?? I sure hope so- my DH printed and framed a pic from 1 hour post partum and got me 3 cards- one from the dogs, one from Andrew and one from him such a sweet surprise! Officially 1 week today and tomorrow is my first day alone! ( luckily my mom comes Tuesday for a month!)
The card with my flowers was from DH and DS. The dog felt left out. But he volunteered to help out and lick all the dishes clean.

Speaking of dogs... How are everyone's handling the new additions? My golden is like nana from Peter Pan and couldn't be happier. My cocker mix (age 9) was at first ambivalent but over the past 2 days is pretty upset. Pooped and peed in the nursery and constantly feels displaced and probably replaced. He just is being super emotional and withdrawn.

katieharpiceland · May 2014

Oh man! Major hugs and good thoughts to you @kseccomb17‌. Congrats @AprilMay9‌!

SoulTermination · May 2014

Apparently breastfeeding can be a mindfuck, too.

Had a dream I was nursing a full-grown man - and not DH, 'cause he's not blond. When I put this guy down and leaned over to give him a kiss like I do Alera, he spat up alllll over me.

Bewildered and a little creeped out? Check! :-??

MadBloom · May 2014

Hahaha. I got a card from Penny that DH wrote in and signed.... He clearly spelt her name wrong and did a poor job of fixing it. He wrote Penolope instead of Penelope.

deidremaria · May 2014

Mother's Day is going great so far. My bf is currently making me curried chicken with brown rice. This boy is asleep on my chest and I'm gonna frost a chocolate cake when I'm done watching this movie on netflix. Im happy

nicole mackenzie · May 2014

baileymama3 said:

mamrotu73 said:

baileymama3 said:
Congrats @AprilMay9‌! She's beautiful!!!
I wonder if all the April mamas had their babies by today?? I sure hope so- my DH printed and framed a pic from 1 hour post partum and got me 3 cards- one from the dogs, one from Andrew and one from him such a sweet surprise! Officially 1 week today and tomorrow is my first day alone! ( luckily my mom comes Tuesday for a month!)
The card with my flowers was from DH and DS. The dog felt left out. But he volunteered to help out and lick all the dishes clean.
Speaking of dogs... How are everyone's handling the new additions? My golden is like nana from Peter Pan and couldn't be happier. My cocker mix (age 9) was at first ambivalent but over the past 2 days is pretty upset. Pooped and peed in the nursery and constantly feels displaced and probably replaced. He just is being super emotional and withdrawn.

My 6yo cat doesn't care too much. Loves to sleep on the baby's blankets so I have to keep baby's room closed.

3yo German shepherd was very depressed at first and would whine when baby cries. He's starting to get used to her though and gives her the occasional gentle kiss on the hand

hlm184 · May 2014

baileymama3 said:

Congrats @AprilMay9‌! She's beautiful!!! I wonder if all the April mamas had their babies by today?? I sure hope so- my DH printed and framed a pic from 1 hour post partum and got me 3 cards- one from the dogs, one from Andrew and one from him such a sweet surprise! Officially 1 week today and tomorrow is my first day alone! ( luckily my mom comes Tuesday for a month!)
The card with my flowers was from DH and DS. The dog felt left out. But he volunteered to help out and lick all the dishes clean.
Speaking of dogs... How are everyone's handling the new additions? My golden is like nana from Peter Pan and couldn't be happier. My cocker mix (age 9) was at first ambivalent but over the past 2 days is pretty upset. Pooped and peed in the nursery and constantly feels displaced and probably replaced. He just is being super emotional and withdrawn.

Cat doesn't care, but he went through something similar when we got the puppy two years ago (to the day, LO and pup have the same bday!). The dog is a little sad sometimes, but she's been spending most of the day outside (her choice) and either I take her for a walk or DH takes her for a run or bike ride almost every day. Plus she gets baby-free time with me and then DH most nights for a few minutes.

She did freak out last night and bark bark bark which she never does, but we brought her into the bed and she snuggled right up.

rockstarlaw · May 2014

MrsStanton87 said:
DH drank too much last night and didn't do anything special for me today, because 'his family never did anything special on Mother's day'. He got the silent treatment until he went and got me flowers, chocolate and Dutch Bros iced mocha. He is still in the doghouse but at least now he knows for next year. Men

Don't feel too bad. I can't believe I did it, but I just aired the shit out of my dirty laundry bad Mother's Day story on the AW thread. My day has been such a colossal let down I don't even know what to do about it but sit here and sob.

Bluebird2318 · May 2014

baileymama3 said:

Congrats @AprilMay9‌! She's beautiful!!! I wonder if all the April mamas had their babies by today?? I sure hope so- my DH printed and framed a pic from 1 hour post partum and got me 3 cards- one from the dogs, one from Andrew and one from him such a sweet surprise! Officially 1 week today and tomorrow is my first day alone! ( luckily my mom comes Tuesday for a month!)
The card with my flowers was from DH and DS. The dog felt left out. But he volunteered to help out and lick all the dishes clean.
Speaking of dogs... How are everyone's handling the new additions? My golden is like nana from Peter Pan and couldn't be happier. My cocker mix (age 9) was at first ambivalent but over the past 2 days is pretty upset. Pooped and peed in the nursery and constantly feels displaced and probably replaced. He just is being super emotional and withdrawn.

Our corgi is somewhere between neutrality and liking him. Sometimes he sniffs the baby or lies next to him. Other times he'll run right by and not pay attention. No negative reactions though. Our two cats gave the baby a quick sniff the first day we brought him home, but they both just ignore him now.

rockstarlaw · May 2014

@MrsStanton87‌ - "loving" your post out of sympathy, not because I like the actions. I think if SO would have even taken the time to write me a heartfelt message in the card I bought for his
Mother before he gave it back to me signed with just names I would at least feel better...but nope. Why are men so damn stupid sometimes?

Sisimama10 · May 2014

rockstarlaw said:
@MrsStanton87‌ - "loving" your post out of sympathy, not because I like the actions. I think if SO would have even taken the time to write me a heartfelt message in the card I bought for his
Mother before he gave it back to me signed with just names I would at least feel better...but nope. Why are men so damn stupid sometimes?

Lol mine has been like this too. My MOM got me a card and present and SO did not. When I cried he got me flowers and a hug.

BiggerinRealLife · May 2014

@AprilMay9 I'm so happy to see you back here, and SO HAPPY to see your daughter!!! So cute and sweet and rolly! I'm dying for her baby chubs! I've been thinking about you a lot, and am so glad things turned out well, even if it's not what you expected. You went to the moon and back to birth your baby, and there's no shame in your game, honey. And yay for working boobs! You were very missed.

BiggerinRealLife · May 2014

Yay!! @dani+California is back too!! So much love to you girlie! You're doing the right thing, asking for help. We are social creatures, and not meant to do this alone. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I have no idea where I'd be right now if it weren't for the people around me. I'm glad you're getting help, and I'm glad your mom is awesome. I'll be praying your counsellor is, too.

BiggerinRealLife · May 2014

@kseccomb17 Oh, hon. You need a break so badly. This just all seems very unfair for you. I wish I could do something more than pray that it gets better for you. Creepy virtual internet hugs.

edoliesmom · May 2014

One of the downsides of living with your ILs: you can't pretend you're not home when visitors come by.

One of my FIL's brothers came over with his wife (not specifically to see us), and he comes upstairs in the middle of our wonderful nap and wakes us up to tell us they're here instead of telling them, "Sorry, they're sleeping right now. They must've been up late with the baby."

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Emily041285 · May 2014

Bought myself a k'tan for Mother's Day. Not sure why I waited so long!! I love it! And even better, dd loves it too! She slept in it for over an hour today. Best baby purchase so far!

Bluebird2318 · May 2014

Hate that queasy feeling at the start of a pumping session. Haaate it. It never happens during nursing. WTAF?

mrscrcalli · May 2014

Have to AW my bug at the Timbers game today :x

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!

pineconey · May 2014

Celebrating today by taking the longest family outing yet! Went to church, Starbucks, grocery store, and beer store.

Also- I have been told several times how good I look. Not hard to do 2 w pp when you're considered "morbidly obese" to start with I suppose, but I'll take it.

rockstarlaw · May 2014

Hot tip: don't be an idiot like me and put your beloved (and expensive) A+A swaddlers and burp cloths in the washer with items that have Velcro on them

snmetz7 · May 2014

@mrscrcalli‌ where did you get the earmuffs I need some for an outdoor concert we are goi to try to go to

PoppySeedWindsor · May 2014

@mrscrcalll You're a Portlander?! Why am I just now realizing/remembering this? RCTID!

@kseccomb17 You're in my thoughts. There isn't enough good wishes and juju that can be sent your way, but I'll try like hell to make it so.

@dani+california I'm so proud of you. You're doing awesome.

Thanks for the support everyone has given me the last couple of days. I didn't think hubster would do anything for Mother's Day because after an anxiety attack like this he is usually sheepish and hides within himself but he really surprised me with flowers, making all the meals and finishing the community garden we've been putting together the last month with a sign that said "Poppyseed Garden," named after the nickname we gave little Merriwether while we were Team Green. This is after he ensured I went on a shopping spree yesterday to get clothes that'll fit me during this 10 pound interim period. Pretty damn good comeback.

In other great news, I was offered the job I interviewed for on Thursday. After five years of marketing bullshit, I am back in the saddle as a journalist! The job is parttime and I can work minimum 80% of it from home, taking interviews, setting up photo shoots and writing. It feels so freaking good to be wanted for my talents and for something I'm really passionate about.

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