Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

hlm184 · July 2014

misskristina21 said:

I just need to feel sorry for myself for a minute. I feel like a crappy mother. A has been awake for the past 5 hours, crying if she is not held. Won't go in the wrap, won't sit in the swing, rock and play or bouncer. Nothing but holding, and even then she has been crying for the last 45 minutes because she is so tired. Plus my 3.5 year old is screaming that she hates the baby because she hogs mommy. So I'm sitting here crying because my one daughter is screaming that she hates me and the baby and the other crying because she refuses to sleep. Nothing physically wrong with her. My DH travels a lot for work and is currently gone, so I am all by myself. I just feel like a failure as a mother tonight. I know it sounds like I have PPD, I actually have bi-polar disorder, and take medications and see a therapist. I'm just having a really bad night. Thanks for listening

If I could, I would give you my cheesecake! You are not a bad mother!

RocksInTheWater · July 2014

mamrotu73 said:
It appears A has fallen asleep while fish-hooking himself. He hasn't figured out his thumb yet.

I'm jealous that your baby can sleep without a swaddle or pacifier!

RocksInTheWater · July 2014

mamahann said:
Hey RTT I just need to share this article. My Dad is one of the 93 patients in this study! He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 3 years ago and until 6 months ago was cancer free on this vaccine. He's currently undergoing chemo for a small liver tumor. Fingers crossed he can return to this program when he gets a clean scan!

https://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/07/29/new-pancreatic-cancer-therapy-labeled-breakthrough-by-fda/

That's exciting to hear of a promising treatment for pancreatic cancer. It's tough watching a loved one battle cancer. I hope your dad responds well to the chemo so he can get back in the trial.

goblue4433 · July 2014

misskristina21 said:
I just need to feel sorry for myself for a minute. I feel like a crappy mother. A has been awake for the past 5 hours, crying if she is not held. Won't go in the wrap, won't sit in the swing, rock and play or bouncer. Nothing but holding, and even then she has been crying for the last 45 minutes because she is so tired. Plus my 3.5 year old is screaming that she hates the baby because she hogs mommy. So I'm sitting here crying because my one daughter is screaming that she hates me and the baby and the other crying because she refuses to sleep. Nothing physically wrong with her. My DH travels a lot for work and is currently gone, so I am all by myself. I just feel like a failure as a mother tonight.

I know it sounds like I have PPD, I actually have bi-polar disorder, and take medications and see a therapist. I'm just having a really bad night.

Thanks for listening

You are not a horrible mother! Everyone is pushed to their limits sometimes-- hopefully everyone can get a good night sleep!

goblue4433 · July 2014

DS normally sleeps in a rock n play. We are traveling this week and only have access to a pack n play.. Sleep has been horrible

hubby just ran off to buy a rock n play

pineconey · July 2014

Cookies and oatmeal stout for dessert- for lactation, of course.

Emily041285 · July 2014

mamrotu73 said:

LoriMc12 said:

mamrotu73 said:
It appears A has fallen asleep while fish-hooking himself. He hasn't figured out his thumb yet.
I'm jealous that your baby can sleep without a swaddle or pacifier!
It's been a rough transition out of the swaddle. This is the first time he's fallen asleep without it on his own!
He has never taken a paci.
I just decided to take the band-aid ripping approach and ditch the swaddle and move to the crib at the same time.

Yesterday me would be sure jealous of me now, too.

We're taking the rip the bandaid approach tonight too, well DH is. I'm hiding downstairs since it doesn't seem to be going well.

J&NL · July 2014

RedDawnsRevenge said:
I want sexy bras

https://www.boston.com/life/fashion/2014/07/30/dita-von-teese-collection-for-destination-maternity-shockingly-sexy/7bIgYZAdMQjr2d5J8hV8dI/story.html

These bras make me so, so excited.

PoppySeedWindsor · July 2014

Welp...doc put me on Valium for two weeks to reduce the anxiety and panic attacks until the Prozac kicks in. I hate that I went nine months without drugs and a med free labor only to have it come to this.

Can't breast feed for three weeks. Balls.

PoppySeedWindsor · July 2014

In other less depressing news: I just realized that Catlin Stark is Hermione's mom in Harry Potter. That is all. Gonna post siggy challenge tomorrow and lurk for the rest of the eve.

sprightlysparrow7 · July 2014

Hugs to all you mamas out there having a tough time! This mommyhood stuff is harrrrd.

I'm so excited to have that lactation cookie recipe @swerbtastic3351‌ !! Also the smoothie one sounded awesome, too! My Vitamix and I are BFF, so I'll have to try it.

First time tonight attempting to initiate a bedtime "routine". He has been falling asleep in my arms in the living room, and that really wasn't the greatest plan. So far I've successfully put him down once only to have him wake up 20 mins later. Now we are rocking and fighting sleep. C'mon boo...mama is sleepy.

One week until back to work. I love being a nurse, but I'm jealous of you ladies who have your own office for pumping! Hoping my shifts are easy enough I can slip away...

chichi589 · July 2014

I have that maxi too @swerbtastic3351‌ loveee it and it's so comfy!

I love reading this and having all our LOs at similar stages. Chase is all about eating his hands these days and has fallen asleep or soothed himself back to sleep a few times now. Makes me sad he's getting so big! Besides the fact that the 2 year age gap with kids is hell I wish I was pregnant only not really since we absolutely can't afford 2 in diapers and 3 kids 3& under.

moonsparkles · July 2014

Urgh!!! First night in a long time that LO is in bed asleep early, we are about to sit down to dinner and DH looks out the window. The neighbor's effing cows are out on our drive and headed to the hay meadows to trash them. So DH is now outside trying to round them up and I can't help because of obvious reasons. There goes our evening. Sorry. I know this pales in comparison to others' real problems, but it is still frustrating.

JessieAlbin · July 2014

Poppy I know it feels like a let down to need a little help but I'm so glad you are getting help to get through this rough patch. I hope hubster is getting help too, it sounds like when it gets anxious for one of y'all it gets anxious for both. Hopefully when things get easier y'all feed off of each other that way too!

sprightlysparrow7 · July 2014

@PoppySeedWindsor‌
Fellow anxious mama on meds here! I'm sure it'll be worth it once everything kicks in and you are feeling better. Way to reach out and get help when you need it! I've been on one antidepressant or another since the age of 13 minus one year med-free a while back. Hate taking them, but I know without them I'd be a wreck. Hoping you get to feeling like yourself soon!

thomas930 · July 2014

sakm said:

Urgh!!! First night in a long time that LO is in bed asleep early, we are about to sit down to dinner and DH looks out the window. The neighbor's effing cows are out on our drive and headed to the hay meadows to trash them. So DH is now outside trying to round them up and I can't help because of obvious reasons. There goes our evening. Sorry. I know this pales in comparison to others' real problems, but it is still frustrating.

Sorry your evening was ruined. That sucks!

RedDawnsRevenge · July 2014

sakm said:
Urgh!!! First night in a long time that LO is in bed asleep early, we are about to sit down to dinner and DH looks out the window. The neighbor's effing cows are out on our drive and headed to the hay meadows to trash them. So DH is now outside trying to round them up and I can't help because of obvious reasons. There goes our evening. Sorry. I know this pales in comparison to others' real problems, but it is still frustrating.

This is a real problem. And cow patties are nasty. Ain't nobody got time for that.

J&NL · July 2014

Anyone else's boobs seem to be producing less milk all of a sudden? DS seems to be aggravated at the boob lately and I pumped two different sessions today to only produce 2 measily ounces. So frustrating.

misskristina21 · July 2014

Thanks everyone for the kind words! Having 2 is very hard! Both kids are asleep, I'm going to eat ice cream for dinner. Hopefully they both stay asleep for a couple of hours.

pineconey · July 2014

J&NL said:
Anyone else's boobs seem to be producing less milk all of a sudden? DS seems to be aggravated at the boob lately and I pumped two different sessions today to only produce 2 measily ounces. So frustrating.

Yes! Hence my sudden urge to make lactation cookies. Downing oatmeal stout too...

J&NL · July 2014

@sakm I've had to do that before because some cows showed up on out street. We had to drive them off the road before they for hit by a car. Country living problems?

RocksInTheWater · July 2014

misskristina21 said:

Thanks everyone for the kind words! Having 2 is very hard! Both kids are asleep, I'm going to eat ice cream for dinner. Hopefully they both stay asleep for a couple of hours.

Enjoy your ice cream, you deserve it!

RedDawnsRevenge · July 2014

Apparently it is not a good week for hiking. Apparently we are missing a second hiker this week. Except this one is 75 and on Mt. Whitney with no supplies!

thomas930 · July 2014

3 am and all three kids are awake

( ~X(

J&NL · July 2014

jellysparkles said:

J&NL said:
Anyone else's boobs seem to be producing less milk all of a sudden? DS seems to be aggravated at the boob lately and I pumped two different sessions today to only produce 2 measily ounces. So frustrating.
Yep. Reluctantly setting the alarm on my phone for extra night pumping. :-w

Funny you say that because I thought about doing the same thing.

misskristina21 · July 2014

4:14 am and both girls are awake. Both of them crying because they are still tired.

come on ladies, nothing good happens before 8 am.

MaglioMomma · July 2014

Jumping in here.
@jodibolivar‌ and what a crazy, wonderful, year it's been!

All is quiet at my house for the moment, even the dog is still sleeping! This momma is happily sipping her coffee in peace. Even if it lasts 5 minutes, I'll take it!

thomas930 · July 2014

Happy Birthday @ImnAtri! Sorry about the coffee mistake, that would totally throw my day off. Wishing you an awesome birthday from here forward! <:-P

ambarnett1 · July 2014

Happy birthday @ImnAtari‌!

Eta- being a mom is hard. It's even harder when DH isn't around or doesn't help out. Can I just quit for the day? Or have a few hours off? DH said no because he can't do his job and my job. Sigh....I'm just asking for a nap.

Teresa1896 · July 2014

I try not to complain about baby sleep because I know there's always somebody who has it worse, but, man....I'm wiped out. Little guy's been getting up 3x/night for the last few nights. That combined with my working 10 hour days and getting up at 430, and I feel like a zombie.
I know it's only a phase. I know it will get better. It's still annoying though. Lets just call this the 4 month sleep regression!

allyandmike24 · July 2014

ImnAtari said:

I started my first day of being 28 off with the wrong coffee from dunkins... don't be a sign of the year ahead

Happy belated birthday, lady!!!! Dunks is the ultimate abusive relationship- you love them, but they continuously treat you badly. Buuuttt you love themmmm.

Hoping that your year only goes up from here!!!!!

PoppySeedWindsor · July 2014

ImnAtari said:

my birthday was yesterday!!! thanks!!!!! I guess this is my first "full" day of 28...

Welcome to the club of 28! And happy belated birthday!!

ambarnett1 · July 2014

@mamrotu73 Congrats!!!!! Thanks for serving

eireyes · July 2014

Ugh - I got to work and had smashed one of my apricots against the inside of my purse... Who knew Medela wipes could clean my purse?!

janellemj928 · July 2014

@ImnAtari‌ happy belated birthday!

@mamrotu73‌ thank you for your service! Will you still get to fly every now and then?

DH is a farmer and last night was his first long night until harvesting is done. I kept DD out of her crib (but asleep) until he got home at 10. He was so thankful that I hadn't put her down yet so he could see/hold her for a few minutes. Melts my heart. :x

janellemj928 · July 2014

@jellysparkles‌ they started harvesting pickles yesterday, they also grow dry beans (reds, light reds, and blacks) and corn.

allyandmike24 · July 2014

@imnatari were you like

(/watch)

RedDawnsRevenge · July 2014

They just refused to sleep last night! Must have been a full moon!

janellemj928 · July 2014

mom2boxers said:
janellemj928 said:

@jellysparkles‌ they started harvesting pickles yesterday, they also grow dry beans (reds, light reds, and blacks) and corn.

Does harvesting pickles = harvesting small cucumbers?

This is an argument I've given up on in my house, lol. But yes, they are pickling cucumbers. Although one of my SILs suggested yesterday that her Botany professor said there was a genetic difference between the two. I'm not convinced.

snowbound · July 2014

Today is not going to be a good day. I'm on day two of abdominal pain and don't know what to do about it. I'm getting fed up with living with other people. Baby won't sleep and rocking/bouncing/sitting with him makes my pain worse. Can it be Aug 25 yet? I would love to move back to NY and live in my OWN house with my DH. This stinks.

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