Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

bumpuser10354689 · July 2014

hlm184 said:
Regarding mosquitos, I'd get bit all the time in AK, but never swelled. Down in SC, when I get bit, I get BIT. It sucks.

I know 4 month sleep regression is a thing, but is 3 month? Before the last week he was sleeping so good, 4-5 hours, up once or twice a night. This week? Up every two hours. Last night? Up every 45-90 minutes. So. Tired.

This was us (even made a post about it because I was panicked) and then once he was through his growth spurt or whatever it was he went right back to his normal routine of 5ish hours. So hang in there!

JessieAlbin · July 2014

Fuck. I stepped on a hornet getting out of bed. Right next to the kiddo in his bouncy seat. And then the fucker got away. I hate when bugs are MIA in the house plotting their next move, but especially this one. Fuck you, hornet.

fireflygirl12 · July 2014

We decided to take away DS1 night time pacifiers last night. I was prepared to be up all night long, but he went down with zero issues and slept all night long without a peep! WIN WIN WIN!! It's kind of ironic that at the same time, I'm begging DS2 to take the paci. He's not too fond of it.

ETA: A pic of DS1 right after he passed out b/c sleeping kiddos are so presh.

fireflygirl12 · July 2014

Lookin' good Dani! Did you do hair/makeup yourself? I have zero talent with that stuff. I'm such a tomboy.

fireflygirl12 · July 2014

Are super hideous bridesmaid dresses an actual thing? Is it just for insecure brides?

mrscrcalli · July 2014

I got 3 hours of sleep and forgot to take my make up off last night, I look like a back alley troll... Dani you're lookin like Mrs Canada! :x

fireflygirl12 · July 2014

mamrotu73 said:

Ladies using BumGenius OS diapers: we use Freetimes and A has started to leak poo out the back top. He is only 13 pounds but tall and skinny. Is the suggested solution to move to the next row of snaps even though the packaging says 17 pounds for that? Or is there a better way to fasten it? (We use mostly Velcro ones but have a few snaps) I thought it would bring the waistband higher above his butt crack making him less likely to have this plumbers leak.

Yes, I would try to move up a rise snap and see if it helps. The weight ranges are just estimates since babies are shaped so differently.

snowbound · July 2014

Thank you to whoever posted the Target diaper deal! I got 4 boxes, pail liners, and paci holders for $73 after coupons/gift cards.

baileymama3 · July 2014

ColleenSwerb said:
If it's low and close to his crack, yes, try the rise.
Also, you don't have to snap them evenly/one on top of the other. You can snap the top one closer, which will cinch the waist tighter. Also, make them really tight. The tighter the better.

This for me! My guy has chubby legs and needs space but will pee out the back if not extra tight on top!

Bluebird2318 · July 2014

JessieAlbin said:

Fuck. I stepped on a hornet getting out of bed. Right next to the kiddo in his bouncy seat. And then the fucker got away. I hate when bugs are MIA in the house plotting their next move, but especially this one. Fuck you, hornet.

This reminds me of a story my DH told me about one of his family fishing trips to Canada. The men and boys in his family go on such a trip every summer. One year DH and his younger brother were sharing a bedroom in the cabin and DH, being silly, quickly hops up into this Karate-Kid-esque martial arts pose and accidentally kicks himself in the balls. His brother (who was sitting in bed at the time) starts laughing at him, and jumps out of bed to imitate my DH, stepping on a hornet and getting himself stung in the process. I'm sure there's a moral to the story here.

Bluebird2318 · July 2014

dani+california said:

90 minutes, hair extensions, fake lashes and enough makeup to drown a hooker. I wish I had time to do this every day, haha. I'm losing my touch though, I used to be able to do this way faster! Ah well. Feel special you've all seen me without makeup!

You look fabulous!

mrscrcalli · July 2014

Put LO "adventure" style in the k'tan while doing some work in the yard. Big hit! Looks like we've got ourself a new position of happiness

Tferr02 · July 2014

DS2 is on day 2 of refusing naps and hating life. I can't handle this. I need DH.

Tferr02 · July 2014

I'm a emotional crying wreck right now. My little sister is going to a beach party and just realized it is 45 mins away. My parents are taking her because she doesn't have her license yet (only 16) and staying up there because it is 45 mins away. George won't stop crying and won't nap. DS1 is sick with an infection so he is needy. I just want to run away. I'm so exhausted, miserable and miss having my DH help. George is also spitting up a lot the last few weeks so no one wants to hold him. Single moms are amazing, I don't know how they do it.

fireflygirl12 · July 2014

All the hugs @tferr02. I feel the same way about single moms being amazing. DH travels for work occasionally and so I'll have the boys on my own for a few days. I am sooooo exhausted by the time he gets back.

thomas930 · July 2014

@Tferr02 ((hugs))

Dani, you're so pretty

8->

RedDawnsRevenge · July 2014

Hungry hungry hippos. Taking my monkeys to see the kids at the zoo.

Tferr02 · July 2014

Thanks guys

it helps me a lot to write it out. We have been here since the end of April, so I think my family is just tired and ready to have their lives and house back. Unfortunately we have another 8 weeks until we leave. I normally do really good at taking care of myself and not expecting help from my family. I think I'm just emotionally drained right now so everything stresses me out. DS1 has an infection, he had to get blood drawn yesterday for some testing, he goes to a neurologist in less than 2 weeks to get an EEG (brain wave testing) done to see if he's having seizures, then 4 days later he goes to the cardiologist to get an echo and EKG done of his heart.

knotty-girl · July 2014

Jack fell asleep in his swing and it's been nearly two hours. Two hours that I could have been getting stuff done, but I got sucked into an internet k-hole instead. If I start any sort of productive project, he will surely wake up.

RedDawnsRevenge · July 2014

We had a great time at the zoo. DH tolerated it. He's not leaving til tomorrow morning now. And apparently we are helicopter parents. Also DD thinks this is a cow, even though she knows very well what a cow is.

rtv3 · July 2014

Big hugs @Tferr02‌! That is rough

DD is napping on me. I should put her down and get some unpacking done, but I'm just sitting here enjoying the snuggles and her little sleep growls

RedDawnsRevenge · July 2014

I noticed in every picture we are holding DD1s hand and all the other kids are running around the zoo wild and free. But DD1 can't be trusted not to hurt herself, as she has no sence of self preservation. DH hates groups of people, he has done PTSD issues I think. Whenever we go out he's always looking for a reason to leave.

Holljade · July 2014

@MrsStanton87‌ check out the postpartum progress site- it has a ton of info- I know a bunch of moms who have been helped so much by this site- I read it religiously after DD was born: https://www.postpartumprogress.com

RedDawnsRevenge · July 2014

Well that's good I guess. After our debate on the OU thread I was afraid I was a helo.

Holljade · July 2014

I am in the same situation and almost had a meltdown this past week- it's my first week back to work.

I took off Fridays for all of July and august and while m-th really sucked- I felt amazing on Friday and have felt a bit better through the weekend- not sure if it will get better or worse as the weeks progress.

ambarnett1 · July 2014

Made it home from DS's first trip without him freaking out on the 8 hour car ride each way. Only had to stop twice each way which I thought was pretty good. Now his schedule is screwed up and he hasn't been napping well. I had a scary moment of feeling like I would do something wrong to him. I quickly regained myself, but I hate feeling like I have no control whatsoever.

Side note: I've been having terrible nightmares about leaving him in the car. Shouldn't have read that article

snmetz7 · July 2014

@KendraColeslaw‌ and @Emily041285‌ are lovely women with beautiful babies. Can't wait to do it again.

Ps coleslaw had coleslaw at lunch and that made me giggle a bit.

Holljade · July 2014

@MrsStanton87‌ yep I work from home- I feel so lucky for my situation yet also resentful bc it's so damn hard. I feel spread so thin. Both DH and I have to work, his work isn't flexible at all and I am resentful of that too.

Happy times! Lol

Holljade · July 2014

Hand. It's what's for breakfast.

PoppySeedWindsor · July 2014

Knuckle sandwich!

KatieGummow · July 2014

I'll punch you if you make my brother stop eating his delicious hand.

Emily041285 · July 2014

I agree @snmetz7‌ and @KendraColeslaw‌ 's little girls are adorable and their mommies aren't too bad looking either!

JessieAlbin · July 2014

Omg. The hand eating photo barrage is seriously making my night. Too. Much. Cute.

JessieAlbin · July 2014

Also, every one of Sullivan's grandparents would probably punch @Tferr02‌ 's parents for taking their grandsons for granted. All of them are 13 hours away and so sad they don't get to hold my pukey kid.

jennypenny1014 · July 2014

purespark said:
I wish I could find an underwire nursing bra that fit me. All I have are these stretchy ones and I feel like gravity is all, "c'mere, tits, I wanna have my way with you."

I just paid to have one of my regular bras converted...I'm thinking it's the best decision I ever made. I'll find out for sure next Thursday when I pick it up. I, too, am tired of the unsupportive tit sling of a nursing bra I have now. I want to feel pretty and have my boobs to look normal under a shirt like small-boobed women too, dammit!

Ya know, I find it disconcerting that the women who need the support of an underwire the most are the only ones that cant get it in a nursing bra. Perhaps the nursing bra-making community can't fathom a K-cup woman actually daring to breastfeed her baby.

jennypenny1014 · July 2014

Oh yeah... HI RTT!! *waves frantically*

jennypenny1014 · July 2014

purespark said:

KendraColeslaw said:

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Dahlia414 said:
Today is my bday and its a big one. DH gave me a SHOWERHEAD. What. The. F. I thought it might be a joke, but nope that's all I got. He sucks at picking out gifts.
Oddly enough if it was a good one that made it seem like my shower was "raining" I'd probably be excited
UO: I hate the rain shower heads! If I don't want to get my hair wet, I have to tilt my head back the whole time and stand halfway out of the way.
Agree! Plus, if I wanted to feel like I was being peed on, I'd just...

Wait. What?
X_X
Go to an R Kelly concert?
I just caught up for the morning, and now I'm starting my day with the Dave Chappelle "Pee on You" song stuck in my head. ) There might be something wrong with me...

OMG I. DIE. "I wanna piss on it..."

rtv3 · July 2014

Ugh, I hate panic attacks

It's been a solid month without one so of course it's a bad one. I hate that the logical part of me can be like, "It's ok, there is nothing wrong, just calm down," and my stupid body just ignores it and panics away. I feel sick

It's the middle of the night and DH is at work and I hate this.

jennypenny1014 · July 2014

LoriMc12 said:

Tomorrow we leave for Denver, DS's first airplane ride. I'm nervous he will cry the whole time. Luckily it's only a 1 1/2 hour flight from Minneapolis to Denver but the time spent boarding/deboarding the plane will make the time longer. He isn't good at sitting in one place for very long and it usually takes a good amount of crying before he'll fall asleep. He also can be finicky about eating in public, bf or bottle. Yikes. Wish us luck!!

Are you still here?! We need to get together ASAP!!

PoppySeedWindsor · July 2014

rtv3 said:
Ugh, I hate panic attacks It's been a solid month without one so of course it's a bad one. I hate that the logical part of me can be like, "It's ok, there is nothing wrong, just calm down," and my stupid body just ignores it and panics away. I feel sick It's the middle of the night and DH is at work and I hate this.

Awww. I'm sorry to hear this happened! Panic attacks are the worst for that reason. Everything okay?

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