Sunday Funday Randoms

windwithfingers · October 2014

You guys don't even know how many times I have washed sheets over the past 4 days due to pee accidents.

asarem93 · October 2014

Jesslynnsell said:
Nothing like waiting till 37 1/2 weeks, but the hospitol bag is packed!

We just got ours packed last night... I'm 39 weeks on Monday!

victoria+james · October 2014

crawford411 said:

victoria+james said:

Nicb13 said:

victoria+james said:
DH made a final decision on a name! So I pocked up wooden letters at the store yesterday but I'm not sure what the best way is to get them onto the wall... any suggestions?
The wooden letters I got had holes in the back for hanging. If yours don't then maybe hammer some really small nails under them and on the sides so they stay in place?
They definitely don't have any holes on the back for hanging.. I was thinking of trying to find those metal hooks for hanging photos, but if I don't get them centered correctly they'll hang tilted. This may be a job for DH.

Glue them onto a "backdrop" of plywood covered with fabric, then just hang the plywood.

This is kind of brilliant... I'm making DH a list of options and he can pick his poison, lol!

windwithfingers · October 2014

cocomama1109 said:

windwithfingers said:
You guys don't even know how many times I have washed sheets over the past 4 days due to pee accidents.
Boys are always fun to change. When DS was a baby his uncle was changing him and tickling him, DS peed right in his face and into his hair.

It's like, even when I cover him, he just kicks it off and pees everywhere anyway.

MrsSinner402 · October 2014

Guise. DH is nesting. He's been cleaning and doing laundry and organizing since we brought DD home. He's been at it today since about 9am. Its pretty awesome.

He wants to get as much done as he can before he returns to work on Thursday.

lrobi13 · October 2014

We had the newborn photo shoot yesterday and I have to say my son rocked it. Can't wait until I can AW all up in this mug.

Having mini panics bc the bleeding is still intense especially after nursing sesaions. Today has been better but I will be calling my ob tomorrow (if I don't forget).

Baby had a melt down this morning but has been sleeping for 2 hours and now I am about to have to wake him up. Hopefully it doesn't trigger another crying fit. So happy that it is the weekend and DH is here.

(FFSC?)
Weekdays alone scare me...

Saragoeswest · October 2014

I ordered a new toaster. Can't let all of our Amazon packages be for baby.

Jesslynnsell · October 2014

sweetadeline31 said:
Note to self: do not leave the house unless you are fully prepared to get numerous comments on belly size/shape/height from strangers. Ugh. I hate everyone. And my feet hurt now.

I hate that being pregnant suddenly allows strangers to talk to me. I feel as if I need a sign that says do not speak to me.

Syllessa · October 2014

Alex has decided that today was meant for cluster feeding. My boobs are not enjoying this. He's finally asleep in the swing, so I'm going to try to snag some chow.

savicke2009 · October 2014

I want to eat all the food.. and I esp want a bill knapps chocolate cake.. which I will not get because bill knapps doesnt exist anymore.. also, I hate how because I am pregnant everything is BECAUSE im pregnant.. like the air conditioner is on the the nurses station because 'ashley is pregnant and having hot flashes' um no, you'll notice I have a jacket on at this time and someone else entirely turned it on.. also, its ok to eat at 1140 because 'you're pregnant, you can eat later too!' Bah.. one more 12 hour shift! I think I can I think I can!!!!!!!

wearenutts · October 2014

I guess this is more of a vent than a random.

I have been in pre-labor/early labor (whatever you want to call it) for 4 days now. I'll have contractions for several hours at a time, but nothing closer together then 10 minutes. Then the contractions will fizzle away for several hours and come back. Super hip and back pain and, TMI, I can't tell you how much mucus I have lost. Just trying to keep busy and be patient but this is just dragging out. I wish it would just wait until time and hit all at once like with DD. I don't like this days on end waiting.

ETA: I want some cheez its so bad!

TheOtherJacobsons · October 2014

@MrsSinner402‌ re: pumping

I had horrible pain for days, but my doula sent me this link for how to manually express while pumping and the pain went away. I did this for a few times before I didn't need to anymore. It's a lifesaver. I also cut holes in a sports bra so I can be hands free, that helped too.

https://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/MaxProduction.html

MuffinMom14 · October 2014

crawford411 said:
@SPurp13‌ So far the eggplant parmesan has been unsuccessful.

There is still time!

victoria+james · October 2014

My parents are "threatening" to not come to the hospital because DH and I tried talking to them about our expectations in the future if we ask them to do something pertaining to our child.

This time they didn't get their shots enough in advance for them to have taken effect. We still plan on inviting them to the hospital because we really do want them there. But felt the conversation was necessary so they understand it's not ok to just dismiss our parenting choices.

I'm so crapped out and stressed by all of this I legitimately have only eaten a handful of grapes today and I'm normally all about the food.

TheOtherJacobsons · October 2014

TheOtherJacobsons said:
@MrsSinner402‌ re: pumping

I had horrible pain for days, but my doula sent me this link for how to manually express while pumping and the pain went away. I did this for a few times before I didn't need to anymore. It's a lifesaver. I also cut holes in a sports bra so I can be hands free, that helped too.

https://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/MaxProduction.html

Also, ditch the nipple cream. Put breast milk on them and let them air dry. I had scabbed nips when I used the cream and now that I use BM they are normal nips. It's also easier to clean the pump parts without it.

savicke2009 · October 2014

Hooray for globs of mucus!! Yay cervix!!

MrsSarahRenee · October 2014

So I tried these at my work baby shower the other day.

Do it.

MrsSarahRenee · October 2014

kfitzguerra said:

pnwlover12 said:
You know what really enrages me?! When businesses aren't open on Sunday. I only have the weekend to do stuff like get pedicures, so DH can watch DD. I'm mad. [-(
The county we live in has all non-essential stores closed on Sundays. So unless I only want food, I have to go to a different county to get stuff. I feel your pain.

That is terrible! What kind of a backwards rule is that??

angeltennis3 · October 2014

MRSclarke08 said:
I don't think what I'm doing today counts as nesting ...

10 minutes to organize stuff
60 minutes to eat lunch and sit on the couch
10 minutes to clean the microwave
another long stretch of sitting on the couch, bumping
sweeping and swiffer wet-jetting my kitchen floor while popcorn pops
Back to sitting on the couch...

At least I'm getting some stuff done.

I am fortunate to have been on maternity leave starting last week, and still have two more weeks til my EDD. It has been nice because I have been able to do a few small things every day. Like today I cleaned out our fridge and pantry. Rest of the day is spent on the couch watching football. Really, it probably would have been too much time, but with my mom in the hospital that usually takes up 3-4 hours of my day between visiting her and cooking heart healthy meals to take to my dad.

LightBright515 · October 2014

I feel like I need to go to the store for snacks...

BreandMikewedding · October 2014

theresat858 said:
Um, apparently they are going to remove the staples in my belly...there are staples in my belly! I just know it isn't going to be pleasant...

But so far so good for getting to go home today. Bit terrified of what that will look like with DD1, but excited to be out of this room.

What the? They did staples?! They just did stitches that desolve with fancy medical tape over them when I had my c-section. You shouldn't feel the staple removal. Fingers crossed for you!

BreandMikewedding · October 2014

victoria+james said:
DH made a final decision on a name! So I pocked up wooden letters at the store yesterday but I'm not sure what the best way is to get them onto the wall... any suggestions?

I used command strips. They have a sticky side that I stuck on the letter and then a velcro side that I connected to another strip's velcro side and attached the sticky side to the wall. Hopefully that makes sense. You can just pull the tab on the bottom if you want to take them down and it doesn't leave any marks on the wall.

angeltennis3 · October 2014

Colts win!!!! I also want Chuck Paganos hat.

BreandMikewedding · October 2014

theresat858 said:
Shoot. I forgot to ask my doctor how long I can't drive for. Anyone know what standard is after a c section?

I think it's 6 weeks. Definitely not before your 2 week pp visit. You can always ask your dr then and they may let you depending on how you're feeling.

windwithfingers · October 2014

I watched so many episodes of The Mentalist during third tri that I'm starting to think DS is comforted by Patrick Jane's voice.

trisharenee0316 · October 2014

crawford411 said:

BreandMikewedding said:

Shoot. I forgot to ask my doctor how long I can't drive for. Anyone know what standard is after a c section?
I think it's 6 weeks. Definitely not before your 2 week pp visit. You can always ask your dr then and they may let you depending on how you're feeling.

I would think it's probably the same as other open abdominal surgeries, which is about 2 weeks. Basically, the requirement is that you have to be able to stop down on the brake pedal quickly and not hold back due to pain or have stitches/staples that are too fresh.

It was 2 weeks for me post-c/s for the reasons @crawford411 said.

With regard to staples, I also had staples for my c/s and with the exception of one last staple that was apparently sort of contorted, all were taken out on Day 3 by the nurse and Day 4 for the last one by my OB.

Syllessa · October 2014

I finally pooped! This is a huge victory. I started taking stool softeners daily weeks ago, so I did not expect this turd to rival the size of my baby or take so long to show up.

BreandMikewedding · October 2014

LightBright515 said:

cocomama1109 said:

LightBright515 said:
I'm talking induction planning at my appointment tomorrow.

I'm sure their approach will be cervidil by night and pit by day..but dammit cervix, I need you to be more favorable by the am!!
This is what they were talking about doing with me but instead are doing the opposite, I go in in the morning for pitocin then finish it with cervidil if need be.
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Wow! I've never heard of that approach. I'll be curious to see your birth story/updates to see how that method pans out.

That seems strange. The cervidel should soften your cervix so that the pitocin can make you dilate. But...I'm not a dr.

MuffinMom14 · October 2014

crawford411 said:

SPurp13 said:

crawford411 said:
@SPurp13‌ So far the eggplant parmesan has been unsuccessful.
There is still time!

She has until 2:30pm tomorrow if she wants to make the legend true.

(This is my favorite GIF ever.)

If it doesn't work, you should find them on FB and rant like a lunatic, BECAUSE THEY PROMISED.

BreandMikewedding · October 2014

FamousEa said:
I love arguing with the preteen over clothing. Also I love not having backup in said argument from DH. Then DD1 leaves to go somewhere with grandma and won't even say bye to me. I can feel the love guys. :-S

I totally understand what you are saying, although dh usually backs me up. I have the added problem that my mom takes her and buys her inappropriate clothes that she tells her are cute and then I have to be the bad guy.

LightBright515 · October 2014

I logged on Pinterest. I am now obsessed with planning LO's 1st birthday party....

MuffinMom14 · October 2014

savagek7 said:
Give me all the (regular, timeable) contractions. I'm so over being pregnant.

Sorry to break it to you but I think you have to beat like 41w3d or something for the board record, if that's what you are going for.

MuffinMom14 · October 2014

savagek7 said:

SPurp13 said:

savagek7 said:
Give me all the (regular, timeable) contractions. I'm so over being pregnant.
Sorry to break it to you but I think you have to beat like 41w3d or something for the board record, if that's what you are going for.
Haha! I'm not competitive enough to try to break that record. I'm ready to be done. I'll leave the record-breaking to you, Purp.

I think the doctor's plan is 40w3d. I can't decide on an induction date, so I'm letting her pick it. I'm tired of over analyzing. I'd rather not be induced, but I don't think she wants me to go over the weekend past my due date. So. We are discussing Thursday.

MrsSarahRenee · October 2014

Omg. I want a cinnamon and sugar (warm) soft pretzel so badly right now. Malls are closing (and far away).
How can I make this happen?

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MrsSarahRenee · October 2014

@MrsClark08 I see what you did there... Clever problem solving! Off to try cinnamon and sugar toast (with extra butter).

LightBright515 · October 2014

theresat858 said:

Omg. Home for an hour with both of the kids sans help and I have no idea how anyone is a SAHM to more than one. DD1 was very sweet with wanting to hold the baby and was gentle, then played by herself while I was nursing... But that lasted all of 5 minutes. DD2 poops and screams thru the diaper change. DD1 is concerned that her sister is "sad". We sit down again and the phone rings - of course it is on the other side of the room. Stupidly I leave it there..it rings again. Getting up and down is exhausting. Dd1 decides she is hungry so I put dd2 in the PnP. While I'm getting food for dd1, dd2 spits up all over herself, twice, including thru her nose. And another poopy diaper. Outfit change done; dd1 still being demanding, I realize my first post partum poop is inevitable. But now I don't want to set dd2 down bc I'm afraid she will aspirate spit up. So the poop happens holding one kid with the other watching and commenting. Then dd2 wants to nurse again. So of course dd1 decides that is the perfect time to say fuck it to potty training and pee all over the floor. All before lunch. DH is back now, thankfully.

Holy hell. You get all my sympathy.

pnwlover12 · October 2014

@theresat858‌

You're scaring me

caranichole · October 2014

@theresat858‌ *creepy Internet hugs* my first afternoon alone with all of the kids went something very similar to yours. We will figure this all out soon!

pnwlover12 · October 2014

I have no fucking idea how you guys are doing shit like cleaning baseboards and power nesting. Just bending over to pick up toys makes me feel like my guts are in my lungs and baby digs into my bladder.