Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

pineconey · June 2014

My insomnia is back. Not as bad as pregnancy, but almost as bad as it was before I got married. It's been taking me up to an hour to fall asleep, and with getting up in the middle of the night then repeating the process, momma doesn't get much sleep.

Xxlilies · June 2014

Eireyes said:

Anyone know of a good substitute for butter when baking? From everything I've read, coconut oil seems to be a pretty decent all around substitute, but doesn't that make everything taste like coconut?

Edit: I should have mentioned a good non-dairy substitue... Kinda makes a huge difference!

I've heard people using applesauce to replace butter in recipes.

Xxlilies · June 2014

mamrotu73 said:

@Xxlilies‌ Go to the dog park? Or just for a walk. Take a book to a park or coffee shop. Maybe a picnic. Feed the ducks at a pond. Go swimming at a local pool or beach if you have one. Visit the botanical gardens. Go to open houses in your dream neighborhood and pretend you are super rich and buying for your growing family.

Coffee shop is an awesome idea . My LO always sleeps when I take him anywhere so it would be safe.

I used to go to the dog park daily but now that i have LO I cant handle it alone. I have 2 american bulldogs and one is only a year old so he's slightly energized.

THe only mansion I know of in my city is the one from Billy Madison

fireflygirl12 said:

@xxlilies I have the same problem on days when it's just the two of us. When I have DS1 home, we do lots of free play date type stuff with other moms and kids, but I feel strange doing it with DS2 since he doesn't care much. Is the weather nice enough to do some outside stuff with LO? I like to go to the park or just go for a walk around our neighborhood.

I feel the same way regarding the mom and kid stuffs. Theres stuff going on at the Y and library for his age group but i really feel 8 weeks is too young for him to participate yet

the weather is nice lately so our idea of excitement has been a walk to nearby plaza , grocery store , grabbing a latte and walking back home.

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

Xxlilies said:

Eireyes said:

Anyone know of a good substitute for butter when baking? From everything I've read, coconut oil seems to be a pretty decent all around substitute, but doesn't that make everything taste like coconut?

Edit: I should have mentioned a good non-dairy substitue... Kinda makes a huge difference!

I've heard people using applesauce to replace butter in recipes.

I use applesauce in place of butter or oil. When I do it for brownies and cookies, it does change the consistency quite a bit and it doesn't taste the same, but I don't mind. I also use it in banana bread, which I think tastes awesome with the applesauce sub and so much less fat!

TallaB · June 2014

Eireyes said:

Anyone know of a good substitute for butter when baking? From everything I've read, coconut oil seems to be a pretty decent all around substitute, but doesn't that make everything taste like coconut?

Edit: I should have mentioned a good non-dairy substitue... Kinda makes a huge difference!

Are you just looking to replace the butter to go non dairy? Earth Balance makes a nondairy, soy free "butter" that tastes great and you use the same in recipes.

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

Mamamonzo said:

@fireflygirl12‌ what do you do for a living? I know 4 people who are pregnant right now 3 have just recently announced. I'm irrationally jealous. What the hell is wrong with me? I'm enjoying Lucas so much I don't want a baby right this second, but I want one soon!

I do event planning/project management for the major software company located in the Seattle Area.

I feel the same way. I'm still iffy about having a third, but whenever I see a new little squish, I get all mushy inside. LO is just growing too fast!

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

@colleenswerb YAY that the swing is working! It's so nice to get a break from having a baby attached all day, especially with a toddler around.

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

Xxlilies said:

mamrotu73 said:

@Xxlilies‌ Go to the dog park? Or just for a walk. Take a book to a park or coffee shop. Maybe a picnic. Feed the ducks at a pond. Go swimming at a local pool or beach if you have one. Visit the botanical gardens. Go to open houses in your dream neighborhood and pretend you are super rich and buying for your growing family.

Coffee shop is an awesome idea . My LO always sleeps when I take him anywhere so it would be safe.
I used to go to the dog park daily but now that i have LO I cant handle it alone. I have 2 american bulldogs and one is only a year old so he's slightly energized.
THe only mansion I know of in my city is the one from Billy Madison

fireflygirl12 said:

@xxlilies I have the same problem on days when it's just the two of us. When I have DS1 home, we do lots of free play date type stuff with other moms and kids, but I feel strange doing it with DS2 since he doesn't care much. Is the weather nice enough to do some outside stuff with LO? I like to go to the park or just go for a walk around our neighborhood.

I feel the same way regarding the mom and kid stuffs. Theres stuff going on at the Y and library for his age group but i really feel 8 weeks is too young for him to participate yet
the weather is nice lately so our idea of excitement has been a walk to nearby plaza , grocery store , grabbing a latte and walking back home.

If there is stuff going on for his age group, then I would totally do it. I started doing stuff with some Mom's groups on meetup.com in our area when DS1 was really little. It was nice to just get out and talk to other people sometimes.

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

honeyzoo said:

BFing in my car in the parking lot. Someone called the police because I had a blanket over the window. The cop apologized profusely when I rolled down the window with Lucas on my boob. WTH world.

That sure is one paranoid/bored person. I'm trying to imagine possible scenarios that could be happening behind that blanketed window and so far I've just come up with BJs and weed.

snmetz7 · June 2014

ColleenSwerb said:

I still haven't found/bought brewers yeast. I should just get some on amazon when I place my order today. I was going to start eating oatmeal regularly again, but I REALLY prefer it made with milk, and I'm sticking to no major dairy. DD is sleeping in the swing again. I'm SO glad we finally got that thing set up. Even if she only sleeps for an hour at a time in, it's an hour I don't have to hold/bounce/jiggle her. AND it's time I can focus on DS too.

The only place I found brewers yeast was at a vitamin store, like GNC.
I tired the "nutritional yeast" but it does NOT work the same. HAve you tried other kinds of milk? I put coconut milk in my oatmeal and it tastes delicious

snmetz7 · June 2014

fireflygirl12 said:

honeyzoo said:

BFing in my car in the parking lot. Someone called the police because I had a blanket over the window. The cop apologized profusely when I rolled down the window with Lucas on my boob. WTH world.

That sure is one paranoid/bored person. I'm trying to imagine possible scenarios that could be happening behind that blanketed window and so far I've just come up with BJs and weed.

And plotting to take over the world *inset evil laugh*

eireyes · June 2014

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm a complete dairy whore, so going non dairy and having to substitute is totally foreign to me. I suspect my kitchen will become a mad scientists lair this weekend so I can experiment.

I'm just happy that Gihrardelli semi-sweet chips are dairy free - thank god for good chocolate :-)

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

celticlullaby said:

Anyone know of a good substitute for butter when baking? From everything I've read, coconut oil seems to be a pretty decent all around substitute, but doesn't that make everything taste like coconut?

Edit: I should have mentioned a good non-dairy substitue... Kinda makes a huge difference!
If you just want nondairy, use another fat, like a vegetable oil or shortening - or even lard. The difference between oils is mostly flavor, but you can also get a bit of a different texture - like olive oil cake is heavy and moist, and shortening is often used in pie crust because it makes things light and crispy. Peanut oil is another that works flavor-wise with a lot of desserts. What's best depends on what you're making and your preferences, ie, do you like chewy or crispy cookies? What I do a lot is google a bunch of recipes and see what they all say, and then decide what to do. If you read a bunch of pie crust recipes, you pick up that lard or crisco will probably work better than oil, kwim? I wouldn't sub something that isn't a fat, like applesauce or bananas, unless you're trying to make it lowfat. It won't taste as delicious! :P

This. I do a lot of subbing to make things lower fat and it does not taste the same when baking, usually not even close. The flavor might be close (depending on what it is), but usually the texture is way off.

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

ColleenSwerb said:

I haven't bought any of the "other" kinds of milk, mostly because I don't care that much, LOL! Good ideas though!

Do you have Trader Joes? That's where I usually find the cheapest milk alternatives (I like soy and almond). Definitely buy the boxed versions instead of the already refrigerated stuff - it's way cheaper.

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

Vinny424 said:

Has anyone seen the "someone I love was murdered" bumper stickers? Are these a joke or for a tv show or something? Or political? Who buys a sticker like that?

Did some Googling and it looks like they are made by POMC (Parents of Murdered Children). It breaks my heart that there is even a need for such a group.

fireflygirl12 · June 2014

Owen weighed in at 13lb12oz at yesterday's appointment, which is 4oz shy of his brother's 4 MONTH weight!

edoliesmom · June 2014

Thoughts and prayers please... Just found out my 18 year old sister is 10 weeks pregnant with her second baby. Her daughter is 15 months old right now, and let's just say she lives up to the stereotypical teen mom stigma.

I don't even want to pretend to be excited or happy for her. I don't know what to say. It's an all-around crappy situation. What would you do/think/say if you were me? :-<

kseccomb17 · June 2014

Slumber party success! DS slept from 10-4! Both girls slept awesome. We woke up to snow! So we're having an afternoon dance party.

thomas930 · June 2014

@SLSchuerg‌ I wouldn't know what to say either. Tough situation.

edoliesmom · June 2014

@Vinny424‌ I'm glad your mom was willing and able to disprove the labels of being a teen mom, but I know my sister and I've seen the kind of mom she's been so far. She loves her daughter, but she's still very self-centered. She pawns her off on my mom a lot (who of course is happy to have her), but that's not the best environment either.

A few months ago I posted here about my mom, and a lot of ladies advised that I try to keep her at arms' length since I would soon have a baby to think about. I agreed that was the best thing to do, since as it was pointed out that I can't help someone who doesn't want help. How am I supposed to be a good influence on my sister, niece and future niece/nephew without exposing my daughter to her toxic lifestyle?

My MIL who is familiar with my sister and all of her drama thinks CPS should get involved, and as much as I hate to say it, I don't completely disagree with her.

mrscrcalli · June 2014

Woah! Skipping 170 posts! Hugs to those who need them.

P got his shots today

Also I have a 15.5 pound 2 month old! The Dr. Asked if I'm feeding him steak lol!

mrscrcalli · June 2014

jellysparkles said:

mrscrcalli said:

Also I have a 15.5 pound 2 month old! The Dr. Asked if I'm feeding him steak lol!
Glasses full of raw eggs every morning?!
Freal though, I've been calling Fi a chunkmonster at 12.5!

I've been calling him Gaston all day!

15.5 lol he just laid there on the scale hands behind his head with a smerk it was so funny.

mrscrcalli · June 2014

Behold, Gaston! B-)

pineconey · June 2014

This happened on my bed next to me. We slept for 2 1/2 hours.
Yes, he's on his tummy, in a swaddle, next to a pillow. I slept next to him.
Judge away.

Also- he looks like a giant man baby in that photo.

fourthnlast · June 2014

Not sure what changed in my kid, but it's heaven sent. Hoping this is a new trend and we are slowly leaving the crying/screaming/no napping/hate my life and everyone in it stage. [-O<

She's actually sleeping in the swing!

Mamamonzo · June 2014

fourthnlast said:
Not sure what changed in my kid, but it's heaven sent. Hoping this is a new trend and we are slowly leaving the crying/screaming/no napping/hate my life and everyone in it stage. [-O<

She's actually sleeping in the swing!

Ha you have a girl! She'll always hate her life and everyone in it!
:x

Teresa1896 · June 2014

Is anyone else watching the Grey's Anatomy rerun on lifetime? A dad is holding his daughter as she dies from tay-Sachs disease. Brutal. So.many.tears.

Emily041285 · June 2014

Cute pic @ColleenSwerb‌ but woah are your boobs HUGE! @-)

Sorta jealous mine didn't get that big...

Teresa1896 · June 2014

lia619 said:

Teresa1896 said:
Is anyone else watching the Grey's Anatomy rerun on lifetime? A dad is holding his daughter as she dies from tay-Sachs disease. Brutal. So.many.tears.
I cry so much watching the sad kid dying episodes. Yesterday it was a pregnant lady dying. Oy Grey's you know how to tug at my heart!

Yep I watched yesterday too (I try to watch all 3 episodes every day). I stopped watching this show for years because I couldn't handle it. Oh well. I go back to work in 2 weeks so no more Grey's after that!

MadBloom · June 2014

Having a shitty 24 hours. Food poisoning yesterday, Penny had her vaccinations this morning (we both cried). And just got mail from the gov telling me my maternity benefits were denied because I'm short 18 days of work

Not working over the summer and having holidays over Christmas screwed me. (Substitute teacher). I would have had enough hours if the time frame they based the assessment on didn't include summer break.

So my income of 1500-2000 a month is now nothing. Great.

thomas930 · June 2014

So much spit up today.

BiggerinRealLife · June 2014

@celticlullaby‌ No worries, love, I didn't feel judged! I just didn't want people I think I wouldn't pay $50 to help my kid! I read your comment the way you meant it.

fourthnlast · June 2014

Mamamonzo said:

Not sure what changed in my kid, but it's heaven sent. Hoping this is a new trend and we are slowly leaving the crying/screaming/no napping/hate my life and everyone in it stage. [-O<

She's actually sleeping in the swing!
Ha you have a girl! She'll always hate her life and everyone in it! :x

So true!

BiggerinRealLife · June 2014

mrscrcalli said:
Behold, Gaston! B-)

Now I have this in my head:

Nooooooo
Oneeeeeeeeeee
Plots like Gaston!
Takes cheap shots like Gaston!
Plans to persecute harmless crackpots like Gaston!
So his marriage we soon will be celebrating,
My, what a guy!
Gas-TON!!!

mrscrcalli · June 2014

This is what you get on shot day.. A sleepy snuggle bug :x

BiggerinRealLife · June 2014

@dani+california‌ Great. Thanks.
As I chop, and I serve, leetle feesh.
First you cut off zeir heads zen you pull out zeir bones
Ah mes oui, savez toujours delice!
Les poissons, les poissons
Hee hee hee, haw haw haw
With a cleaver I hack zem in two
I pull out what's inside
And I serve it up fried
Cause I love little fishes, don't you?!

mrscrcalli · June 2014

BiggerinRealLife said:
@dani+california‌ Great. Thanks.
As I chop, and I serve, leetle feesh.
First you cut off zeir heads zen you pull out zeir bones
Ah mes oui, savez toujours delice!
Les poissons, les poissons
Hee hee hee, haw haw haw
With a cleaver I hack zem in two
I pull out what's inside
And I serve it up fried
Cause I love little fishes, don't you?!

One very mean chef!

BiggerinRealLife · June 2014

Nursed Josie and she fell asleep. Put her on my shoulder to burp her, and zoned out until I heard wet sucking sounds. Girlfriend had silently spit up and was happily sucking the refuse off my shoulder.

Gross, kid. Gross.

mrscrcalli · June 2014

mamrotu73 said:
Back from our shots as well. He may not be chunky (11.5 lbs) but he is tall (23.75in)! He jumped from 30-something last month to 70-something % now.

The worst was that he got an oral vaccine that can cause diarrhea so I can't kiss him for 24 hours! But he needs all the kisses! (

P got the oral vaccine and I've been smooching him all day.. No one told me about the poops!!!!

This could be a very interesting gym session.. Squats may not be a good idea. #-o

eireyes · June 2014

When Aiden got his oral vaccine, they just said to be sure we washed our hands well after diaper changes - there was no mention of no kissing! Thankfully, DH and I managed to come through without any ill affects to our rear ends

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