FFFC

hlm184 · August 2014

Fire Away!

hlm184 · August 2014

I get irrationally angry at people who complain about their LOs sleeping better than mine does.*

It's been nearly six weeks of this crap, and every time I think it can't get worse, it does. We were only (only!) up seven times last night, but three of them were to scream for an hour and another was to try to get up for the day at 3:30am. All on top of me, because if he's not bedsharing it's worse. Naps? Forget it. I'm losing it. Can I have an IV of Dr. Pepper please?

*This is not to say I think y'all shouldn't be complaining away! I'm irrational and I know it!

nicole mackenzie · August 2014

I think those headbands with giant flowers are tacky and ugly.

Teresa1896 · August 2014

I judge people who can't figure out the difference between your/you're and me/I. It's not that fucking hard.

cd92007 · August 2014

nicole mackenzie said:

I think those headbands with giant flowers are tacky and ugly.

Same. My husband and I joked we were glad to have a boy so we wouldn't be gifted any of them. We've also been known to screen shot pictures of the most ridiculous ones on Facebook and text them to each other. So mean, I know... But is it really necessary to put a flower larger than the size of your child's head on??

cd92007 · August 2014

We just sold our 2300 sq ft house in the burbs and are renting an 800 sq ft condo in the city while we house hunt (haven't been able to find anything yet). I've now realized living in such a small space is totally doable and I've gotten all judge-y towards people who feel like they need huge new McMansions to fill with useless "stuff".

eireyes · August 2014

@AprilMay9 I worked in the office and did about 2 hours of actual work...

eireyes · August 2014

This is the first week since being back to work that I've actually worn real, non-maternity pants to the office. I did it two separate days - I feel so accomplished! :-P

UnofficiallyLO · August 2014

I finally left LO for a few hours, put on my hot girl disguise and went to the bar with friends. It was barely worth the required preparation! Hmph.

LizChad09 · August 2014

I quit my job in July to be a stay at home mom and I absolutely love it, but I get irrationally jealous when I see my replacement posting things about "my office" and "my conventions" on FB.

csmily51 · August 2014

I get extremely annoid that there aren't better laws to allow mothers adequate time to pump while at work. I'm in Ohio and have to fight to be able to pump. It's killing my supply and has caused mastitis. I may actually have to quit pumping/breast feeding. So disappointing, I had no issues while I was home with DD.

JessieAlbin · August 2014

My feet are too wide for Toms to be comfy. And too smelly. Wearing shoes with no socks is a no go.

eireyes · August 2014

csmily51 said:

I get extremely annoid that there aren't better laws to allow mothers adequate time to pump while at work. I'm in Ohio and have to fight to be able to pump. It's killing my supply and has caused mastitis. I may actually have to quit pumping/breast feeding. So disappointing, I had no issues while I was home with DD.

I'm in Ohio too and I agree the laws here suck. Luckily my employer is amazing, but it totally sucks that your employer is being crappy about it. The federal law is really all there is, and it sucks that you have to fight. I'd totally print out the law from below and shove it in a crappy employer's face for you if I could...

https://www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers/

juniper75 · August 2014

After a night of no sleep, I lost it at around 5am and told LO to stop being an asshole. Then while I was rocking her I could hear her stomach making all kinds of noises. Clearly it was keeping her awake. I apologized and told her mommy was the asshole.

Emily041285 · August 2014

I hope it pours on my sorority sister's wedding day. Like ruins the outside pictures pours. She's been the worst bridezilla to all of us (basically nothing , including the birth of my child, is more important than her wedding for almost a year) and I feel the need to get even.

AcaAwkward · August 2014

ImnAtari said:

My FFFC... I don't call goomba by her inital because it makes me think of PLL and I'm worried people will judge me for the similarity.... but at the same time I will openly admit I named her after a fictional character.

If people ask me if L's name is a family name, I always say yes, because I don't want anyone to think I named her after Leighton Meister (WHICH I MOST CERTAINLY DID NOT).

ETA: I guess the FFFC is that it's not a family name, although her middle name is.

tamaraaaa · August 2014

AcaAwkward said:

ImnAtari said:

My FFFC... I don't call goomba by her inital because it makes me think of PLL and I'm worried people will judge me for the similarity.... but at the same time I will openly admit I named her after a fictional character.
If people ask me if L's name is a family name, I always say yes, because I don't want anyone to think I named her after Leighton Meister (WHICH I MOST CERTAINLY DID NOT).

ETA: I guess the FFFC is that it's not a family name, although her middle name is.

We do the same. We get asked about the James middle name all the time... No it's not family, but I'll tell you it is to stop the questions.

sking72 · August 2014

Best use for the receiving blankets: dog capes. Other than that I don't use them a whole lot.

Abcollins57 · August 2014

I secretly hate my mother in law and cringe when I have to let her hold my baby.

MamaFantastic · August 2014

Teresa1896 said:
I judge people who can't figure out the difference between your/you're and me/I. It's not that fucking hard.

Your right, it isn't.

tamaraaaa · August 2014

Jessieann1020 said:
E's middle name is James. I tell people it is because both our grandfather's were named James. Really, it came from me joking about naming him after Harry Potter and it stuck. For those that don't know, Harry's middle name is James.

We have a girl, Isla James, so we get weird looks. So, sure, family name it is.

However, in the sake of confessions, DH recently told me he was watching basketball, saw LeBron James and thought "James would be a sweet middle name." Funny how he didn't mention that until all was said and done...

PoppySeedWindsor · August 2014

We named Merriwether after the name of a story producer of our favorite cartoon. We tell people,"Oh and there are the ties to the pacific northwest too and stuff."

Bullshit. We saw it on the credits of a cartoon and thought it was awesome.

Also: I think it's dumb people care about why you named your kid the name you gave them.

pbandjmom · August 2014

@macgrs well I'm 30 and I live in my TOMS too. I used to wear heels all of the time, but now that I have a tiny baby to carry around wearing heels makes me feel like a total giant. It's weird. Long live the toms.

Abcollins57 · August 2014

dani+california said:

I don't understand why people act like diapers and formula cost that much. We spend MAYBE $70 a month on both combined. My dog costs me more than that. So does my cellphone. I confess that we do receive $100 a month from the government as a baby bonus, but still. It's not as crazy as I thought it would be based on the way my friends carried on about it.

I have to admit, I carry on about the costs of the baby, but if anything, I was not prepared for how much it would impact our budget. We spend $30 a week on formula, $10 on diapers, and now $15 on baby food. That's an extra $200 a month out of our budget, then add in the $450 a month we are paying for daycare and this kid costs more than our mortgage! I find myself counting down until he starts drinking regular milk, is potty trained, and starts school, then I feel guilty for wanting to rush him!

mandacann · August 2014

dani+california said:
I don't understand why people act like diapers and formula cost that much. We spend MAYBE $70 a month on both combined. My dog costs me more than that. So does my cellphone.

I confess that we do receive $100 a month from the government as a baby bonus, but still. It's not as crazy as I thought it would be based on the way my friends carried on about it.

I agree. I spend closer to $100, maybe a little more and that's not a small amount of money but it's not as insane as most of my friends (who make more than us) act like it is. I do buy everything at Target, name brand baby stuff would probably double that amount.

Abcollins57 · August 2014

Vinny424 said:

I secretly hate my mother in law and cringe when I have to let her hold my baby.
We should share stories

Anytime!

AcaAwkward · August 2014

I am normally a super "green" person, but DD looooooves to "wash dishes" (usually my pump parts and bottles) with the facet trickling. This keeps her occupied for at least 45 min at a time. SO worth the wasted water. My apologies to Planet Earth.

AcaAwkward · August 2014

dani+california said:

AprilMay9 said:

dani+california said:
I don't understand why people act like diapers and formula cost that much. We spend MAYBE $70 a month on both combined. My dog costs me more than that. So does my cellphone.

I confess that we do receive $100 a month from the government as a baby bonus, but still. It's not as crazy as I thought it would be based on the way my friends carried on about it.
$170 is a lot to some people. I wipe my ass with hundos so nbd.
I spend $70 a month, not $170.

I think she's factoring in the $100 subsidy.

Amyboxer · August 2014

I just washed my sheets for the first time since LO was born..... Ewwww. We did all camp out in the living room mostly for the first 2 months though. But I just grossed myself out when I realized it

sking72 · August 2014

KendraColeslaw said:

I think a number of people on A14 are full of shit about their lives.

I read this and immediately thought "wonder if I'm one! I hope my life seems cool enough to be made up!" but I have a feeling it's not. womp womp.

eireyes · August 2014

AprilMay9 said:

Oh I thought of one. Maybe I already shared it but can't remember. Anyways... I get really mad when I have a zinger or really insightful comment and it is the last comment on a page. I feel like that makes it get overlooked. And to @aronie82‌ 's point I need love tits for validation.

I get all excited when I'm the first post on a page - can't overlook me now suckas!!

Guilty on the lovetits validation point too :-D

Abcollins57 · August 2014

KendraColeslaw said:

I wonder if it's more expensive in the US. I think formula alone costs us $120 a month (similac), then another, what $30-$50 for diapers and wipes? I admit I do not keep track.

I was kind of wondering how they are getting away with less than $70 a month for formula, maybe there's some secret to getting a better deal that I dont know of. I can't lie, my boy is a chunk and that shit is expensive.

hlm184 · August 2014

mamrotu73 said:

I wore Toms for my wedding. Here is photo evidence just incase @KendraColeslaw‌ thinks I'm full of shit: Bonus: I decorated plastic dinosaurs for our cake toppers. The velociraptor got the be the bride because it is more awesome.

:x

acrookston · August 2014

purespark said:

I don't rush to leave the "quiet room" (lactation room) to return to work after pumping. It has dimmed lights and a comfy leather armchair with pillows and a padded hassock.
I also don't work more hours to compensate for the time I spend pumping.

Are you hiring? I get to use a small room with fluorescent lighting, a folding table and desk chair. Nothing's too good for the US Gov't!

sking72 · August 2014

jellysparkles said:

We were spending between $150-$200 on formula and sposies right before the switch to cow's milk with DD1. With off-brands and coupons.

in a month?

acrookston · August 2014

I have really bad gas today but haven't been able to fart to relieve it. Finally, I was able to let out an SBD at my desk. I quickly turned on my fan and put on some smelly lotion in hopes to mask the smell. I'm a great cube mate

nicole mackenzie · August 2014

purespark said:
I don't rush to leave the "quiet room" (lactation room) to return to work after pumping. It has dimmed lights and a comfy leather armchair with pillows and a padded hassock.
I also don't work more hours to compensate for the time I spend pumping.

I enjoy my 15-20 minute breaks every 3-4 hours. It's relaxing to sit in my quiet room alone.

tamaraaaa · August 2014

KendraColeslaw said:
I think a number of people on A14 are full of shit about their lives.

There are a lot I think just like to realllllllly stretch the truth...

Abcollins57 · August 2014

I so wanted to do store brand formula but I made him so gassy! I'll probably try again in a couple months when he moved around more.
I do use Babies R Us brand diapers during the day and only use the Pampers Baby Dry at night when he doesn't get changed as often.

edoliesmom · August 2014

macgrs said:

sking72 said:

KendraColeslaw said:

I think a number of people on A14 are full of shit about their lives.

I read this and immediately thought "wonder if I'm one! I hope my life seems cool enough to be made up!" but I have a feeling it's not. womp womp.

Haha I was worried for a hot second and then I was like....nahhhh....@kendracoleslaw sees how normal my life is on Instagram.

I took it as specific stories that people tell, not like their lives as a whole. But that's probably because I was paranoid that a few of the specific things I've talked about aren't believed. So, Kendra, since you probably won't divulge who you were talking about, will you elaborate a little bit more on which you meant, please?

BGGP9196 · August 2014

FFFC I have not had sex with my DH since having Emma. I wanted to wait until I got my mirena put in (that was done at 10 weeks). But then I have been pretty much on my period since getting the mirena in. I miss it!

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