Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

edoliesmom · June 2014

I noticed yesterday that my boobs didn't feel as full as they usually do, but I just read that it's normal around this time for your body to regulate our supply to what baby needs.

This makes me feel less worried, but also kind of sad! I was proud of my boobs for how much they were making, and now I feel like I won't be able to pump as much when I need to. Should I have been pumping this whole time if I wanted to create a stash? I only did it on an as needed basis before (about 4 times). I needed to for this Friday, at least 6oz., and now I'm afraid I won't be able to or that'll take a few days to be able to pump that much.

snmetz7 · June 2014

PoppySeedWindsor said:
Genius idea @pineconey. I'll have to remember that trick this Wednesday night when I leave Merri with hubster for three hours.

What was the idea? I missed it!

scarles · June 2014

@SLSchuerg‌ I've read that your supply regulates around 12 weeks so you can still increase if you need. It's likely that you're just less engorged because your body is adjusting.

thomas930 · June 2014

@ColleenSwerb I have had to cut dairy while nursing with each kid. I always forget just how much dairy I consume when I stop it. I really miss ice cream

thomas930 · June 2014

There is a monster size spider in my house somewhere. It escaped its death because DH was still half asleep when trying to kill it. It needs to die, like yesterday!!!

snmetz7 · June 2014

@ColleenSwerb‌ if you cut it out for a few days and see no difference then it wasn't an issue and have all the Mac an cheese you want! If it makes a big difference then it's worth it

I eat SO much dairy. I love yogurt and cheese and it would be really hard for me to cut it out.

thomas930 · June 2014

So far its only milk, cheese, and ice cream that seem to really upset my kiddos too. But I still try to avoid what I can. A lot of our staple meals have milk and cheese in them.

PoppySeedWindsor · June 2014

Genius idea @pineconey. I'll have to remember that trick this Wednesday night when I leave Merri with hubster for three hours.

snmetz7 said:

Genius idea @pineconey. I'll have to remember that trick this Wednesday night when I leave Merri with hubster for three hours.
What was the idea? I missed it

*Stuck in quote box* Putting a shirt she wore in the bassinet/next to him so he felt comfortable and like she was there!

baileymama3 · June 2014

I am so bad at baby wearing! It hurts my back---maybe it's because I still have no core muscles but damn he is only 9 lbs! It's so great in theory but how the heck do moms tote around high teens or twenties??? He better be able to walk... This is the same for both the ergo and k'tan for me. Sore lower back after 30 minutes??? Anyone else?

thomas930 · June 2014

baileymama3 said:

I am so bad at baby wearing! It hurts my back---maybe it's because I still have no core muscles but damn he is only 9 lbs! It's so great in theory but how the heck do moms tote around high teens or twenties??? He better be able to walk... This is the same for both the ergo and k'tan for me. Sore lower back after 30 minutes??? Anyone else?

I had to start off slow with baby wearing and built up to longer times.

PoppySeedWindsor · June 2014

P&B715 said:

Genius idea @pineconey. I'll have to remember that trick this Wednesday night when I leave Merri with hubster for three hours.

snmetz7 said:

Genius idea @pineconey. I'll have to remember that trick this Wednesday night when I leave Merri with hubster for three hours.
What was the idea? I missed it

*Stuck in quote box* Putting a shirt she wore in the bassinet/next to him so he felt comfortable and like she was there!

Wasn't that @aviola329‌ ???

Piney said she did it last night. I didn't go back through the entire thread to look to see who is the owner of the idea. Sorry.

Emily041285 · June 2014

@jellysparkles‌ bru.

Eta: but you have to buy the whole accessory kit.

Emily041285 · June 2014

So new mom experience for me last night: nursing dd and all of a sudden my shirt is wet. I look to see if it's breastmilk. Nope, must be pee. Go to change her diaper, huge blow out. She got poop all over her and me.

Then this morning she managed to scratch herself in the nose in her sleep. Cue huge panic attack for that resulted in a 30 minute crying session.

Teresa1896 · June 2014

jellysparkles said:

kcp913 said:
Ta
jellysparkles said:
Anyone know of any brick and mortar stores that carry spare Medela tubing?
Target has it I'm pretty sure
I checked the one nearest to me but no luck. There are others, though...

BRU?

Teresa1896 · June 2014

9 am and all 2 kids and I are dressed and fed, dinner in the crockpot, dd had a dentist appt and then dropped at daycare. LO is napping for a bit before we head out to Bath &Body Works to stock up on hand soap. I think this level of productivity merits 3 hours straight of Grey's Anatomy when we get home!

mamahann · June 2014

Teresa1896 said:
9 am and all 2 kids and I are dressed and fed, dinner in the crockpot, dd had a dentist appt and then dropped at daycare. LO is napping for a bit before we head out to Bath &Body Works to stock up on hand soap. I think this level of productivity merits 3 hours straight of Grey's Anatomy when we get home!

Dinners in the crockpot over here too! Chili lime pork brisket I found at Target. Can I ask what you're making? I love crock pot recipes!

Xxlilies · June 2014

@dani+california‌ wow I'm in the next town over and my dr wanted to see my LO within three days of birth . I had a c section though so she had to wait a few days.
I'd say he's had about 4-5 appts he's 7 weeks this Saturday they've just been weigh ins basically for the most part. It s just my GP too not an pediatrician

Going to lose my mind today. It's like the encore of yesterday

Vet finally called and told is to reduce the dose of steroids to see if it would help . He reduced it by more than half.

I really think the initial dosage was just crazy high and my poor Justice is still adjusting to it . I really hope it gets better because I don't want to try another drug on the poor guy . Just want his ears to feel better and for him to stop peeing / fake peeing constantly
I deal with enough pee and poo daily I can't take scrubbing area rugs and couch cushions and getting pee smell out of my house everyday

Serenity now.

Stace0616 · June 2014

Emily041285 said:

Then this morning she managed to scratch herself in the nose in her sleep. Cue huge panic attack for that resulted in a 30 minute crying session.

James' nails are growing so quickly that it's hard to keep up with clipping them. It's usually once I see a scratch or tiny blood spot on his face that I know it's time to bring out the nail clippers. I hate seeing those scratches those

Teresa1896 · June 2014

@Ashleyahann‌, beef stroganoff. I add fresh shrooms at the end, as well as paprika and a bit of cinnamon. I like that it uses cream cheese instead of sour cream.
I love crockpot meals too, especially when it's going to be so hot!
https://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/16352/slow-cooker-beef-stroganoff-i

Mamamonzo · June 2014

MrsStanton87 said:
For you ladies that use a milk saver (a la Milkies), I have been using the Medela soft shells for inverted nipples on the other side and it works the same way. The only downside is they are easy to spill, so be careful!

The packaging on my shells say not to save that milk. I don't know why, but they must have a reason.

kseccomb17 · June 2014

You think that having to do literally everything in and out of the house would've been easier by now. Nope. I feel like I'm walking on a tight rope. I have no room to breathe. I have to do everything around the house, all lawn and yard work, groceries, both kid's well being, meals, both dogs... I am the only one who can drive. I am losing my mind.

bootsiebabe · June 2014

kseccomb17 said:
You think that having to do literally everything in and out of the house would've been easier by now. Nope. I feel like I'm walking on a tight rope. I have no room to breathe. I have to do everything around the house, all lawn and yard work, groceries, both kid's well being, meals, both dogs... I am the only one who can drive. I am losing my mind.

I can't imagine how hard this must be. Keep your chin up - I'm sure you are kicking ass!

thomas930 · June 2014

@kesccomb17 that has to be exhausting. Do you have friends or family that can help?

kseccomb17 · June 2014

I could probably get it if I asked, but I'm not good at asking for help. I am laying on bed right now with the baby while DH is upstairs with DD playing the Xbox. He's mad that we ran out of milk. I can't fucking do it all.

rockstarlaw · June 2014

Damn. Now I want shells & cheese so badly! I suck at dieting! Haha thanks @ColleenSwerb‌!

sarlimes34 · June 2014

does 5 minutes count as a nap? i guess to my kid it does. to this mommy: hell no!

someone woke me up at 4:30 by trying to get all touchy feely. multi-problems with this.

A) YOU WOKE ME UP

i'm not in the mood

C) i'm bleeding & told you of this. so if i can't have fun, i'm definitely not helping you out

D) YOU WOKE ME UP ....WTF

Emily041285 · June 2014

I could never give up dairy. Or carbs. I did a clean eating challenge once with a boot camp I did for 4 weeks. It was rough. I lost a ton of weight but no way could I keep that lifestyle up.

kseccomb17 · June 2014

I feel asleep with DS and DH woke me up. I was about to bite his head off until he said "I made breakfast because I'm sorry".

TallaB · June 2014

MrsStanton87 said:

ColleenSwerb said:

Sorry @rockstarlaw‌!!! It was so good though. I'll try again tomorrow with no dairy, lol.

I love love love Daiya cheese, they sell it at Whole Foods and other natural stores. Usually near the soy and almond cheese. It's the only non dairy cheese that I like - it stretches and tastes very similar to real cheese.

I LOOOOOVE Daiya...everything they make!

fourthnlast · June 2014

Any time Emma takes a nap longer than 20 minutes I consider it a good day. Winning today. <:-P

speechie517 · June 2014

@ColleenSwerb‌ @thomas930‌
I gave up dairy too, but these hit the spot: https://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/coconut-milk-frozen-desserts/minis-coconut-almond-bars

Edit to add: try blending 1T of coconut oil and a dash of vanilla into your coffee with a blender or immersion blender. The flavor is great and it gives a creamier texture.

PoppySeedWindsor · June 2014

@ColleenSwerb...I've been dairy free for 8 years. I can definitely offer some recipes and ingredient replacements. Nothing will ever beat cheese but I have a good vegan mac recipe! Coconut oil will be your new best baking friend!!! And hey, now's the time to really get inti Asian cuisines!!

ETA: Califia Farms almond milk is my favorite. They even make a couple of coffee ones...double espresso and mocha. Perfect for new moms, IMO.

eireyes · June 2014

@mamrotu73‌ I want that onesie!

thomas930 · June 2014

@speechie517 I love their ice cream....unfortunately, I can't find it close enough round here to get it very often. I've seen it in Publix but that is a 45 min drive

thomas930 · June 2014

@dani+california‌ hugs, motherhood is hard, there is no question about it. I'm 3 kids in and sometimes I feel like I'm just surviving. For me its not always this way, I hope it wont be for you either.

deidremaria · June 2014

I miss you guys! My wifi isn't working and the reception in my neighborhood sucks donkey dick so I haven't been able to bump with my mobile data. I can't wait to get my wifi back so I can keep up with this damn thread but for now Dylan says "hi".

pineconey · June 2014

So... Knock knock
(Who's there?)
MY EFFING PERIOD

Not even 6w pp.

Eff you, breast feeding. Thanks for nothing.
I told DH that's why I've been extra bitchy. In my heart I knew it was PMS.

deidremaria · June 2014

Sorry. Pic didn't attach.
@pineconey that really sucks! Id be pissed. Why does Mother Nature insist on mindfucking women?

Emily041285 · June 2014

Totally beat the dr's office today!! They made me pay $241 for my iud last week. I called my insurance company about something else and the rep mentioned that the office billed it incorrect and I shouldn't have paid anything! So I call the dr's office. She tells me that because my ob works for Mercy and they are a catholic hospital he can't bill the iud as a contraceptive so I still owed the money. I was pissed and told her that no one warned me of that and I would probably be switching drs.

She called back 20 minutes later and told me she spoke with my dr (who I love and would've been pissed to leave. But money is important too) and he was willing to break policy and bill it so I didn't owe anything!!! It's going to take 6-8 weeks to get my money back but who cares! Win for the little guy!

PoppySeedWindsor · June 2014

@jellysparkles I just realized I have four sets of Medela pump tubes. I'd be happy to send you a set gratis!

ETA: I had two friends here get sets in the hospital but they didn't have the medela so they both gave them to me. They haven't been used!

EATA: PM if you're interested!

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