Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

janellemj928 · August 2014

Thanks ladies

it's the first time I've had to deal with Alzheimer's and Dimensia (she was diagnosed with both). I'm not sure how long ago this happened, but it makes me wonder if she remembers who DD is or if they met after this happened

On the carpet discussion, I'm also from MI and it's carpet. A rug doesn't cover a whole room.

Tferr02 · August 2014

@janellemj928‌ I'm sorry, Alzheimer's and dimentia are really rough. Both of my grandparents had it. I was a part of their daily life, but it wasn't long until they couldn't remember me. I tried to always introduce myself, ex "hi grandma! It's Tabitha!"....letting her know my relation and my name. Later on even that didn't help, they didn't know who I was but I was lucky because they still knew I was special and someone they loved even if they didn't know why.

eireyes · August 2014

((hugs)) @janellemj928. That's really rough. My maternal grandmother didn't have Alzheimer's, but she did have a lot of issues with dementia before she passed away. It's scary to watch and probably even scarier to go through as the person diagnosed. I know it terrifies my mom - she's said to me on more than one occasion that I'm never allowed to let her get as bad as my grandma did. As my aunts and uncles age (dad too), I can see my mom semi-internally freaking out that someone is going to get a diagnosis. I feel bad she's so scared of it, but I can totally understand!

jennypenny1014 · August 2014

AprilMay9 said:

The more I hear and think about it the sadder this makes me honestly. You had insurance and your h had a job. You could've done it then. Then your h lost his job. A family with zero income and 2 young kids can't get vax's at least for the kids?! How in the hell does one not qualify when they are unemployed? I refuse to believe that our public assistance programs are that broken. California of all states seems pretty generous with their welfare programs. I know some people on mass health who I cannot believe qualify but they do.

Ok so way late to the party, but I'm interested in taking a swing at the already dead horse. If you're trying to say you don't qualify for Medicaid, or even CHP+, as an unemployed, uninsured family of 4, that's a crock of shit. Because for the last year not only were myself and my children on Medicaid (I even had Evie while on it), but we also qualified for food stamps, and my H had a job. He was only making $11/hr, but it was a paycheck nonetheless. Quit making up bullshit excuses about not qualifying for programs when you're clearly in worse shape than I was. (I finally landed a job, yall. Eeek!)

Andplusalso, you can get low cost vaccinations from most major drug stores, and even grocery store/target/Walmart pharmacies. You'll probably pay less for the vaccines as you claim to have paid for your one well visit. Just sayin.

And hey yall.

Miss you!

ETA because it's 8am, I just got home from work, and I'm cranky, so words are hard.

baileymama3 · August 2014

Holljade said:

3crazykitties said:

@Holljade‌ and @baileymama3 @swerbtastic3351‌ mentioned awhile back about a potential Baltimore meet up at the aquarium.

Oooh cool! Has there been a va/DC/md meet up yet? How many of us are there?

One- just three of us! We need to make a post and try to get a bigger one together!

baileymama3 · August 2014

@Vinny424‌ @NoLaLinz‌ @aprilmay9 and @RedDawnsRevenge‌ I have been having a horrible time with my CDs.. LO got 2 ammonia burns on his legs (looks like elastic was too tight). I did a super overhaul strip on them and bleached and then triple rinsed. Then this am his diaper STILL smelled like ammonia. Not nearly as bad, but it's just a little ridiculous.

and they don't smell at all after washes.

JessieAlbin · August 2014

@jennypenny1014‌ it's good to see that butt scooting unicorn!!

AmyV416 · August 2014

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ thank you for the love, creepy hugs & support! I love my daughter so friggen much and I love being a mom. I do not love leaving her or having to go back to work in 4 weeks. My husband doesn't love that I've been a crying, snot faced, lunatic for a few weeks now. I just spoke to my doctor and am starting Zoloft 50mgs. I have a history of anxiety, so I hope this works and it passes fast. Life is too fucking good to be stuck in a shadow.

PoppySeedWindsor · August 2014

Taking Merri to the aquarium today with a friend who has a daughter three days younger than her. I've never been to an aquarium before...firsts for both of us today!

Loving being a mom again (I say that because I've been damn swamped in work) and having the time to focus on her. She's, thankfully, feeling a lot better this morning. Back to her normal smiling, drooling, goofy self.

PoppySeedWindsor · August 2014

AmyV416 said:

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ thank you for the love, creepy hugs & support! I love my daughter so friggen much and I love being a mom. I do not love leaving her or having to go back to work in 4 weeks. My husband doesn't love that I've been a crying, snot faced, lunatic for a few weeks now. I just spoke to my doctor and am starting Zoloft 50mgs. I have a history of anxiety, so I hope this works and it passes fast. Life is too fucking good to be stuck in a shadow.

This. Exactly. Sounds like you're on the right track!

ETA: If it DOESN'T pass fast, that's okay. Give yourself patience and compassion. You spent nine months making this baby. That's nine months of extra hormones that have to work themselves back to an even place. Just remember that's what is causing what you're feeling and that you WILL get back to a more even keel spot.

HUGS!

baileymama3 · August 2014

AprilMay9 said:
@bailymama3 have you asked on the cd board? I'm still a newb to this so don't have any advise. @MamaFantastic‌ and @colleenswerb @loladair all have cd'd their older kids and have been helpful to me with my questions

That's my next line of attack. Rachel was giving me good advice through the FB group. I am just so frustrated cause as you all know it's a big investment AND the fact it's actually hurting my baby is really upsetting.

AcaAwkward · August 2014

Off to a wedding with 45 oz of frozen milk in my carry on. Just kissed DD goodbye -- she's going to my MIL house and it makes me super anxious for her to be there for 3 nights (my MIL is....flighty) (my mom is coming to The wedding to watch DS).

STRESS.

baileymama3 · August 2014

@mom2boxers‌ yes, thank you- the problem is there is so much trial and error- no quick fix solution or perfect remedy. Just frustrating.

Xxlilies · August 2014

I have a sleeping baby on me that is snoring , an empty coffee mug and a horrible Tracey gold made for TV movie on the tv .
Anyone else's baby snore?

Ooh also in lieu of what feels like me complaining constantly I've started a thankf Thursday over on Instagram if anyone wants to join my username is the same as here

RedDawnsRevenge · August 2014

baileymama3 said:
@Vinny424‌ @NoLaLinz‌ @aprilmay9 and @RedDawnsRevenge‌ I have been having a horrible time with my CDs.. LO got 2 ammonia burns on his legs (looks like elastic was too tight). I did a super overhaul strip on them and bleached and then triple rinsed. Then this am his diaper STILL smelled like ammonia. Not nearly as bad, but it's just a little ridiculous. and they don't smell at all after washes.

What exactly did you do and use to strip? I use 1scoop of funk rock in every load of CDs. And we do use Hard Rock for our horrifically hard water.

Edit: you need to neutralize the ammonia. Bleach won't since they are so close in pH.

PoppySeedWindsor · August 2014

Xxlilies said:

I have a sleeping baby on me that is snoring , an empty coffee mug and a horrible Tracey gold made for TV movie on the tv . Anyone else's baby snore? Ooh also in lieu of what feels like me complaining constantly I've started a thankf Thursday over on Instagram if anyone wants to join my username is the same as here

I can't decide which is worse here.

Xxlilies · August 2014

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ it was pretty bad . The whole movie I couldn't figure out if Tracey gold was preg or it was just the horrible clothes they had her in
Made her look like a box

Edited because this app is driving me nuts and keeps scrolling me up to the search bar while I am typing and crashing my train of thought

baileymama3 · August 2014

@mom2boxers‌ --only at night. That's what I was thinking.
@RedDawnsRevenge‌ - just a soak, hot wash with tide and a little bleach and then triple rinse until no more suds.

AcaAwkward · August 2014

Man, if anyone ever wanted to put contraband in a carry on...hide it in a cooler of breastmilk. I think TSA is afraid of anything related to breasts.

The CIA is going to swoop in and arrest me now that I typed that.

IM KIDDING, INTERNET WATCHDOGS.

MissHSoonToBeMrsS · August 2014

I'm working in my classroom today so it's my first day pumping/LO getting bottles during the day with my mom. I officially hate pumping. Blech! Does it get any better?

Emily041285 · August 2014

MissHSoonToBeMrsS said:
I'm working in my classroom today so it's my first day pumping/LO getting bottles during the day with my mom. I officially hate pumping. Blech! Does it get any better?

I think it does. After a week my body regulated to the new schedule and I pump more in less time. And I've been using my pumping time to bump. It's actually the little me time I get during the day!

hlm184 · August 2014

AcaAwkward said:

Man, if anyone ever wanted to put contraband in a carry on...hide it in a cooler of breastmilk. I think TSA is afraid of anything related to breasts. The CIA is going to swoop in and arrest me now that I typed that. IM KIDDING, INTERNET WATCHDOGS.

I've used the diaper bag excuse going into a stadium before. They search all the bags and I hold it out and say "Here, but it's full of dirty diapers." The kid gets all wide eye

pineconey · August 2014

The otteroo gives me a panic attack just looking at it. I would hate being confined in that way.

Teresa1896 · August 2014

@MissHSoonToBeMrsS‌, no it never gets easier. It always sucks (ha). But I've found that doing something I like while I pump helps the time pass faster- I usually pump n' Bump.

or have a book you only read while you pump, tasty snack you save for pumping, etc just so there's at least something you look forward to about it!

Serenla · August 2014

mommyofmac said:
Did I not get the memo on today being National "DRIVE LIKE A DOUCHE" day?

You don't happen to be in MA because everyday is drive like a douche day! Let's celebrate!

I'm baaaaaack, my data resets tomorrow so I can bump a little today.

Hugs for everyone who went back to work and for the families dealing with dementia.

Xxlilies · August 2014

They use the otteroo at those new baby spas
So weird and freaky looking

Serenla · August 2014

Wait wait wait, baby spa? What the ever loving fuck is that?

Serenla · August 2014

@Vinny424‌ YGPM!

sking72 · August 2014

AcaAwkward said:

Man, if anyone ever wanted to put contraband in a carry on...hide it in a cooler of breastmilk. I think TSA is afraid of anything related to breasts. The CIA is going to swoop in and arrest me now that I typed that. IM KIDDING, INTERNET WATCHDOGS.

When I was in Dallas they took every bag out and had to put it in this magnet thing. Guess it's different at every airport.

pineconey · August 2014

Serenla said:
Wait wait wait, baby spa? What the ever loving fuck is that?

If momma can't afford to go to the spa, ain't no damn way baby is going to the spa.

janellemj928 · August 2014

Thanks again for the support and hugs ladies! Between all of you and my amazing co-workers I'm feeling a little better about all of this and it's time to get informed. I had a bit of a cry with my co-workers this morning and then we watched a video of DD and it made everything better.

Here's to moving forward and learning about what's happening and figuring out how we can still have a relationship with my grandma with her not remembering me.

ambarnett1 · August 2014

DS Is congested, hoarse voice, been screaming when not being held, and is chomping on everything. I think it's teething time. Ugh. I'm going to go insane.

snowbound · August 2014

Speaking of circ... The area in which I live/will live has a "crunchy" group and they are hardcore bashing people for getting their boys circ'd. Not so sure I want to associate myself with those women or become friends with any of them. They are being total bitches to people for no reason. This is why I avoid other milso's and keep to myself.

Serenla · August 2014

celticlullaby said:
Baby spa -
https://m.today.com/parents/baby-spa-takes-stress-out-being-infant-floating-massage-2D79706599

Crazy. Until he's the one jumping while scream and sleep whenever I want, I'll be the one who gets any spa trips, tyvm.

I'm laughing so hard I'm crying.

RocksInTheWater · August 2014

Vinny424 said:

DH's birthday is tomorrow and I have no card, no gift idea and no cake. I'm blaming DS for sucking up my free time. I need a super cool gift idea stat!
A blow job

He got one last week so I guess birthday shopping is done!

RedDawnsRevenge · August 2014

It's national IPA day! And I have no IPAs in my house! Poo

smushi · August 2014

@janellemj928 I'm so sorry

I know how hard it can be. My maternal Gran suffered from something similar to dementia but not, and she needed constant reminders who I was (essentially orienting information, like I'm so and so's third daughter), but loved my visits and pictures I would bring. I've worked with several people with Alzheimer's and Dementia, and I know it can be so difficult for family as well as the person with it.

If you need any help or an ear, feel free to PM me.

Twirple · August 2014

Vinny424 said:

I need a head donut

I need a donut the size of my head.

Tferr02 · August 2014

G is only sleeping on me today. I love snuggles, but his older brother does require some attention too.

Roufi · August 2014

Tripping balls at a thread on parenting where someone's MIL rode 26 blocks in a car with OP's 8 month old IN HER LAP. Because the carseat was too hot from being left in the car. And felt she did nothing wrong.

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