Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

Bluebird2318 · May 2014

A snapshot of having a toddler:

I was sitting with DD in her room today and I totally let loose with an embarrassingly loud fart, the kind you would never dare to do in public. She just looked at me, smiled, then yelled "YAAAYYY!" and started clapping.

irisheyez7 · May 2014

ColleenSwerb said:
DD is starting to get baby acne. I had thought she mostly missed it since she's 3w. Boo.

Same here at 4wks. Boo is right!

kseccomb17 · May 2014

Dh is super depressed. He's so uninterested in pretty much anything. He lost pretty much all independence. Today, his family dog died. I wish I knew how to get him out of this funk. I think he's really struggling with ptsd.. he won't talk to anyone about it. I know it's soon, but I hate seeing him like this. I just don't know what to do

Stace0616 · May 2014

@dani+california‌ - We use Sprout religiously. A lot of times our baby "shifts" involve us not seeing each other in passing, so Sprout allows us to see how long ago the last feeding and diaper changes were. Plus, I like that I can keep tabs on what I pump per day vs how many oz he ate that day. Do you use the medical tab? I've found that incredibly useful as it gives you percentiles for weight/height/head without having to constantly ask the doctor!

On a related note, Sprout is telling me my child is eating less and going longer between feedings. It is not taking into account how effing long it took to get him to sleep or explain why he now screams about 10mins after his feeding and diaper changes. Skin to skin and sucking my pinky finger have been the only things that calm him down, and even then, it's only after a good 5-10min screamfest in my ear.

Stace0616 · May 2014

mamrotu73 said:

lia619 said:
I'm getting my hair cut and colored....sweet freedom! DH has a fridge and freezer full of milk so I might accidentally stay out until I need to pump. I don't feel guilty/bad at all. After her scream fest today I need out!
I scheduled a hair cut for Saturday. I had it originally scheduled a few days before A was due... And then he came early so I had to cancel.
The salon is almost an hour away. The freezer is ready for DH to have a glimpse into my life. I will be going out for lunch, too.

ETA: I might take my pump with me.

Dude, take your pump and get "accidentally" tied up. Whoops! Didn't mean to be out ALL afternoon. Welcome to my every weekday!! This may or may not be my plan for next Saturday when I get my first foil in five months.

Mamamonzo · May 2014

Salt dough project. Work in progress

Eta: This is a Father's Day gift. I don't recommend doing this by yourself. My kid has flour all over his poor little body. I'm still finding it in fat rolls today.

Emily041285 · May 2014

Whelp after such a good day today I managed to run out of gas on the interstate. Never in my life has that happened to me before. And of course my boobs are about to explode because I need to pump. At least dd is sleeping....

sking72 · May 2014

I'm jealous of all of you getting haircuts. My hair is incredibly uneven! Like two inches longer on the right side. But, alas, I have no money right now. Good thing I don't have to look presentable to milk cows.

katieharpiceland · May 2014

@thomas930‌ i'll be around more after Monday. But, here's a mommy win from today (had my first post baby concert tonight!) hope you are doing well!! (Bummer, picture not working!)

edoliesmom · May 2014

sking72 said:
I'm jealous of all of you getting haircuts. My hair is incredibly uneven! Like two inches longer on the right side. But, alas, I have no money right now. Good thing I don't have to look presentable to milk cows.

How did this happen?? lol

sking72 · May 2014

SLSchuerg said:

sking72 said:
I'm jealous of all of you getting haircuts. My hair is incredibly uneven! Like two inches longer on the right side. But, alas, I have no money right now. Good thing I don't have to look presentable to milk cows.
How did this happen?? lol

I have no idea!!! I know a chunk was shorter in the back for a while, but it definitely wasn't this bad before LO was born 6 weeks ago.

janice9821 · May 2014

Would you guys take an 8 week old to an outdoor beer and wine tasting?

mrscrcalli · May 2014

When I saw the induction post I had to take a double take and make sure I was in the right BMB 8-}

mrscrcalli · May 2014

dani+california said:
I love that people are getting more comfortable and posting pictures of their faces on here...after talking to you ladies for 8+ months, it's nice to put faces to (screen) names!

@Stace0616‌ I do use the medical tab! Although LO hasn't been measured since birth so I'm going to ask at our 6 week appointment next week.

Sup girl..

That's my pre preg face, no selfies on this phone from my 40 extra pound days.

michaelad3 · May 2014

@mamrotu73‌ my SIL and her family will be moving from Norfolk to Washington around the same time. Her DH is in the navy.

kseccomb17 · May 2014

@aprilmay9 he has a tib/fib compound fracture in his right leg. The break was so bad, only his skin held together his foot and leg. He just had 25+ staples removed, and was placed in a boot instead of his plaster cast. His prognosis is good, but still won't be able to walk on his own without assistance for a few months. He can't start rehab for a at least two more weeks. He can't drive, walk, nor take a shower on his own. He can't sleep due to flash backs, so he takes ambien. He won't take anything for pain anymore because he doesn't like the way it makes him feel.

Mamamonzo · May 2014

I've been reading the same damn book since before Lucas was born (10 weeks ago) I used to read multiple books a week, while on bed rest I did a couple a day sometimes.

I'm too tired to read more than. 2 pages. I can't tell you how many times DH has had to take my nook out of my hands at night.

janice9821 · May 2014

ColleenSwerb said:

janice9821 said:
Would you guys take an 8 week old to an outdoor beer and wine tasting?
Yes.

I feel like if someone else asked I'd say yes but now that it's me I'm not sure. I'm such a hypocrite.

kseccomb17 · May 2014

I guess I'm feeling discouraged because no matter how hard I try, or what I do, I can't seem to make him happy or pull him out of it. But I guess I can't put that pressure on myself if he's not doing much to do help himself mentally at this point, right? Ugh

deidremaria · May 2014

I feel like my bf and I were happier together when I was pregnant. I'm not expecting us to be making out and stuff right now because infant, our world just changed but I do feel like now that the baby's here we just expect too much or maybe not enough of each other and compete with one another. I wanna cry

MadBloom · May 2014

I leave Penny in the car when I drop my dog off at his doggie daycare. He goes once a week to socialize with other dogs and it's a 45 second thing. I literally get him out of the car, walk 5 steps to the door, let him in, hang his collar on his hook and leave. He runs to the gate to whoever is welcoming the dogs in the morning. I wouldn't to run into a store or anything though.... You never know how slow other people are going to be. But getting mail would be fine too.

chichi589 · May 2014

Someone on my Facebook from high school lost their 2 month old son yesterday.. And is actively posting on Facebook. I know everyone grieves in different ways but man... Facebook really?

I can't imagine the grief and pain. I can't put Chase down tonight:(

eireyes · May 2014

I effing hate insurance companies. Just found out they denied my entire hospital bill for the delivery of Aiden... WTF?! Apparently my hospital didn't call to preauthorize anything... Well duh, its not like they can hold off on the process, nor was the final outcome unexpected! I spent 30 minutes on the phone back and forth with the hospital and my insurance company with one saying one thing and the other saying something different. I finally hung up on the insurance company because I got pissed and was getting nowhere fast. I guess I need to to that more often though, because insurance called me back five minutes later asking me for the hospital phone number so they could talk directly with them.

Like hell I'm paying the $14K bill myself when it should be 100% covered... asshats.

Mamamonzo · May 2014

Eireyes said:
I effing hate insurance companies. Just found out they denied my entire hospital bill for the delivery of Aiden... WTF?! Apparently my hospital didn't call to preauthorize anything... Well duh, its not like they can hold off on the process, nor was the final outcome unexpected! I spent 30 minutes on the phone back and forth with the hospital and my insurance company with one saying one thing and the other saying something different. I finally hung up on the insurance company because I got pissed and was getting nowhere fast. I guess I need to to that more often though, because insurance called me back five minutes later asking me for the hospital phone number so they could talk directly with them.

Like hell I'm paying the $14K bill myself when it should be 100% covered... asshats.

Woof! I have yet to see my large bill. We are getting small things here and there. The biggest bill I've seen is 3200 for c section delivery. I know there has to be more!

Mamamonzo · May 2014

How crazy is it that there are birth stories in June!? Where has time gone?

Emily041285 · May 2014

@Eireyes ‌ I thought it was insane when the hr lady told me I had to call the insurance company when I got admitted.

Emily041285 · May 2014

I'll ask here since I know a few of us are using formula. How the heck am I supposed to mix 3 oz? The can calls for one scoop for 2 oz water. DD is only eating 3 right now so I always waste an oz.

sking72 · May 2014

ImnAtari said:
I haven't breastfed for over a week... my boobs are squishy and deflated...

WHEN WILL THEY STOP LEAKING?!?!?!

Read this as "I haven't been breast fed in over a week." I was about to have some serious questions for you

Emily041285 · May 2014

That's what I was going to do but I wasn't sure if it was ok. Good to know it is!

pineconey · May 2014

We had amazing nachos for dinner. Oh and beer.
This weight loss thing is going fantastic....

eireyes · May 2014

Ahhhhh!! After I finally get five minutes to sit down and I get the dog to leave me alone, the cat comes over and starts head butting me for attention...

Mommy just wants a few minutes to herself!!

irisheyez7 · May 2014

Somebody was playing so hard they tuckered themselves out!

Teresa1896 · May 2014

purespark said:
Finally got the hospital bill today. $44k for an induced vaginal birth. Holy smokes.

Yeesh! During my failed induction last time, they told me the cytotec tabs cost 80c apiece. MY portion of the induction bill was $1600. That was the only drug/treatment I received, and since it failed, I left without a baby (she came on her own later!). I was pissed!

Sisimama10 · May 2014

KendraColeslaw said:
I live in an apartment community (and it's a "nice" one, if this matters for my following question). Can I leave LO in the car for like 30 seconds to a minute to get the mail from the mail room? The car would be in a parking space next to the brick building where the mail is. I know the general consensus on leaving a baby in the house to get the mail is that it's okay, but cars & babies have different rules.

I would.

Mamamonzo · May 2014

Vinny424 said:

Eireyes said:
I effing hate insurance companies. Just found out they denied my entire hospital bill for the delivery of Aiden... WTF?! Apparently my hospital didn't call to preauthorize anything... Well duh, its not like they can hold off on the process, nor was the final outcome unexpected! I spent 30 minutes on the phone back and forth with the hospital and my insurance company with one saying one thing and the other saying something different. I finally hung up on the insurance company because I got pissed and was getting nowhere fast. I guess I need to to that more often though, because insurance called me back five minutes later asking me for the hospital phone number so they could talk directly with them.

Like hell I'm paying the $14K bill myself when it should be 100% covered... asshats.
That bullshit. I got a letter from my insurance company basicly saying "we covered it but next time ask us first" about my section. It was a last minute thing but w/e

So you were supposed to what? Call up at god knows what hour on whatever day and be like "oh hey, my vaginal delivery isn't working out. Is it ok if I have a c section now?" All the while breathing and swearing through each contraction? Yea no thanks.

deidremaria · May 2014

purespark said:

deidremaria said:
I feel like my bf and I were happier together when I was pregnant. I'm not expecting us to be making out and stuff right now because infant, our world just changed but I do feel like now that the baby's here we just expect too much or maybe not enough of each other and compete with one another. I wanna cry
Hugs lady. This is such a hard transition, it's rough on relationships for sure. I've been feeling a bit like you lately too. My husband and I were so close after the labor and delivery (I had a rough time and he was amazing) and now I feel like we've lost a lot of that bond and closeness. Part of it is totally my fault because I catch myself being controlling/not letting him learn to parent/correcting him too much. It's making him distant.

Anyway. Can you express any of what you wrote to your bf?

OMG everything you said. I never felt more loved by him than when I was pregnant and even more so throughout the induction and delivery process. He was so great about helping me out while recovering from the Caesarian but now I just feel like we're disconnected. I do catch myself being controlling but by the time I realize, it's too late. I almost feel like I have to fight twice as hard to make decisions regarding baby because he's so much older than me and has raised children before so I never want to be in his shadow as a parent. Maybe I should talk to him about it. We could possibly get far if I open up. I hope you and your husband get back to where you were.

mrscrcalli · May 2014

Saw an email where SIL told MIL that DS was "a handful, fussy and hard to comfort" ummmm what the fuck, he is so chill and RANDOMLY has his gas pains and gets fussy. Maybe I'm being a baby but it bothered me. He's such a sweet baby and not hard to comfort at all. Maybe I'm just mad cause it's a lie and it was behind my back idk, maybe I just need sleep.

deidremaria · May 2014

mrscrcalli said:
Saw an email where SIL told MIL that DS was "a handful, fussy and hard to comfort" ummmm what the fuck, he is so chill and RANDOMLY has his gas pains and gets fussy. Maybe I'm being a baby but it bothered me. He's such a sweet baby and not hard to comfort at all. Maybe I'm just mad cause it's a lie and it was behind my back idk, maybe I just need sleep.

Fucking asshole!!!! It always frustrates me when people make snap judgements about a baby's temperament based on a visit or two. Maybe he was just fussy when she visited.

mrscrcalli · May 2014

deidremaria said:

mrscrcalli said:
Saw an email where SIL told MIL that DS was "a handful, fussy and hard to comfort" ummmm what the fuck, he is so chill and RANDOMLY has his gas pains and gets fussy. Maybe I'm being a baby but it bothered me. He's such a sweet baby and not hard to comfort at all. Maybe I'm just mad cause it's a lie and it was behind my back idk, maybe I just need sleep.
Fucking asshole!!!! It always frustrates me when people make snap judgements about a baby's temperament based on a visit or two. Maybe he was just fussy when she visited.

It was hot as hell he had a major blow out in his diaper and that was like the only time he was fussy. Idk I'm trying not to let it bother me but it does! Her DD is now not the only baby so maybe what's why she did it. Just hurts my feelings she did that behind my back like that..

deidremaria · May 2014

UGHHHH I should have been sleeping an hour and a half ago. Either I've got too much on my mind or my body has gotten used to working with limited rest. Baby and daddy are snoring and I'm bumping in the dark. Oy

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