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savicke2009 · November 2014

crawford411 said:
It is one of my favorite weeks of the year and not just Thanksgiving! It's Beat Michigan week! This one is for all my fellow OSU fans.

Im not an OSU fan but im an MSU fan.. so I say go green and whoever is playing the wolverines!

ANGnJON · November 2014

@DreadGamerWife‌
I'm to restrict all dairy, apparently it's pretty severe. My DH also had a dairy allergy as a child. My plan is to remove all dairy from my diet. This poor guy has been suffering very badly & I don't want it to continue. In time (months) I will slowly stArt reintroducing things back in to my diet & see how he does.
Hopefully C gets to skip over on the allergy for her sake & yours!

JayneMouse · November 2014

We've been dairy free for a few years and gluten free for over a year too. That is a really hard combo to do!

Anyway, both Earth Balance (butter) and Daiya (cheese, cream cheese, frozen pizza) make some good dairy substitutes.

I believe you can look on their websites to find stores in your area. Good luck!

By the way, it can take up to 2 weeks for the dairy to be completely out of your system once you stop eating it so don't lose hope if you don't see improvement right away.

pnwlover12 · November 2014

FamousEa said:
I have to put my oldest cat down this week. She's not doing well and my other cats are starting to pick on her and she's miserable. I feel like it's the right thing to do but it just sucks so bad and I don't want to but that's selfish....

I'm so sorry. Big hugs.

pnwlover12 · November 2014

G's circ is tomorrow. I'm freaking the fuck out. I feel like we are only doing it because it is the "normal" thing to do and I'm going to be causing my son pain just to do the "normal" thing. I'm sick to my stomach over it, but I worry that if we didn't he would resent us. And two of our adult male friends aren't and desperately wish they were.

aander6 · November 2014

TheOtherJacobsons said:

So I think it was @theotherjacobsons but it could have been someone else who posted a video forever ago about getting more when pumping/pumping better. Can someone share that again? I searched for it but cannot find it.
@aander6‌ yep, it was me. It's in the Breastfeeding Links & Talk thread. Here you go. https://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/MaxProduction.html

Thanks!

cmac6186 · November 2014

Met some coworkers for lunch today. DDS was the center of attention and some people remembered to say hi to me too

windwithfingers · November 2014

@FamousEa‌ I'm so sorry

ANGnJON · November 2014

@FamousEa‌ Sorry about your kitty, it's never an easy decision even when you know it's the right one! >:D<

sabby2 · November 2014

ANGnJON said:

starla487 said:
@ANGnJON‌ - do you have to restrict all dairy (like those found in baked goods) or just the obvious, like cheese and milk? I have a friend who is allergic to casein, so I have a lot of vegan cookie recipes stashed away. Coconut and almond milk are your friends. Let me know if you want a few recipes or tricks.

So, I think we're in between diaper sizes. NB are too damn tight around her legs and 1s aren't small enough around her legs. We use Swaddlers, but have a huge box of Hugggies to try too. But based on what y'all have said previously, those aren't any better.
They want me dairy free completely! No bread, milk, cheese, butter all of the things I love! I'm suppose to look at EVERY label. Fortunately I don't drink cows milk, only almond so at least there's that!
Any recipes you could pass along would be awesome! I would be forever grateful! It sucks my mom, grandma, sister & I are baking Christmas cookies this weekend! All my favorites & I can't eat a stinkin one! Perhaps we could add a new recipe to the mix this

There are so many good dairy free recipes on pinterest. Also, check out clarified butter or ghee.

2goingon3 · November 2014

TheOtherJacobsons said:
I don't even know when I even participated in the last FFFC or UO. It's Sunday night and I have an FFC. I guess I can post it here

My kid still doesn't have a crib and I still have not decorated the nursery.

However, I did manage to reorder it. BRU estimates delivery on the 26th. I'll believe it when I see it.

Mine didn't have a nursery until he was 3 weeks old partially because he came 2 weeks early and I went into labour the morning after painting the wainscoting in his room white, but also because of procrastination! It totally doesn't matter, the nursery is more for you anyways....baby does not care!!

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2goingon3 · November 2014

pnwlover12 said:
G's circ is tomorrow. I'm freaking the fuck out. I feel like we are only doing it because it is the "normal" thing to do and I'm going to be causing my son pain just to do the "normal" thing. I'm sick to my stomach over it, but I worry that if we didn't he would resent us. And two of our adult male friends aren't and desperately wish they were.

L just had his done last week at 5.5 weeks old....he only cried during the freezing and only for a minute. He spent the day mostly sleeping and then he was fine after that. He actually hated having his legs swaddled more than anything else. It sucked being there for it, and I totally understand how you feel!! We got our first son done as well when he was 2 weeks old, and same thing, after the first day, he was fine.

Good luck!!! Don't worry too much.

pnwlover12 · November 2014

Omg help. Does colic start as late as 4 weeks?? The past few days have been a nightmare. All he does is cry and fuss when he is awake. Nothing makes him happy. I don't know what to do anymore.

MrsSarahRenee · November 2014

MrsSinner402 said:
Forgive me for being somewhat of a downer, but I'm feeling sad lately. Because DD doesn't look at me and smile the way she does other people. DH and my mom for example. When I'm holding her on the couch she's either crying to be fed, eating, or sleeping. I try so hard to interact and I feel like she doesn't want to. She will stare at the light or away from me instead. Its breaking my heart. I'm with her all day every day. What am I doing wrong? Its killing me. :-<

Me too!!!!! I was saying this to DH today. I think she spends so much time with me that she doesn't find the need to examine me like she does EVERYONE else!

( my mom, my DH, FIL and the fucking fan have all gotten smiles. None for mom!

MrsSinner402 · November 2014

MrsSarahRenee said:

MrsSinner402 said:
Forgive me for being somewhat of a downer, but I'm feeling sad lately. Because DD doesn't look at me and smile the way she does other people. DH and my mom for example. When I'm holding her on the couch she's either crying to be fed, eating, or sleeping. I try so hard to interact and I feel like she doesn't want to. She will stare at the light or away from me instead. Its breaking my heart. I'm with her all day every day. What am I doing wrong? Its killing me. :-<
Me too!!!!! I was saying this to DH today. I think she spends so much time with me that she doesn't find the need to examine me like she does EVERYONE else! ( my mom, my DH, FIL and the fucking fan have all gotten smiles. None for mom!

It sucks, doesn't it?

MuffinMom14 · November 2014

I'm so sorry, @ FamousEa. That's a heartbreaking decision to make. I can't imagine.

MuffinMom14 · November 2014

This thing was a jerk all morning. But. Ok.

ANGnJON · November 2014

SSFC2014 said:

pnwlover12 said:
G's circ is tomorrow. I'm freaking the fuck out. I feel like we are only doing it because it is the "normal" thing to do and I'm going to be causing my son pain just to do the "normal" thing. I'm sick to my stomach over it, but I worry that if we didn't he would resent us. And two of our adult male friends aren't and desperately wish they were.
This is how I felt with Kasey's circ. One piece of advice I would not go with them if they ask you to. I wanted to be there for him but it was awful seeing him in that state and that picture still haunts me.

@ANGnJON‌ I don't know where you are located but I know that Safeway carries the Daiya products and have heard really good things from customers about them.

That's great! Thanks for the info, we do have Safeway here!

pnwlover12 · November 2014

SSFC2014 said:

pnwlover12 said:
G's circ is tomorrow. I'm freaking the fuck out. I feel like we are only doing it because it is the "normal" thing to do and I'm going to be causing my son pain just to do the "normal" thing. I'm sick to my stomach over it, but I worry that if we didn't he would resent us. And two of our adult male friends aren't and desperately wish they were.
This is how I felt with Kasey's circ. One piece of advice I would not go with them if they ask you to. I wanted to be there for him but it was awful seeing him in that state and that picture still haunts me.

@ANGnJON‌ I don't know where you are located but I know that Safeway carries the Daiya products and have heard really good things from customers about them.

Am I remembering correctly that your other son isn't circ'd? I worry about it be difficult as far as cleanliness goes if we chose not to circ? That and slightly higher risk of infection is the only thing that makes me want to do it....other than that I find it completely unnecessary. Ugh. I just dont know what to do.

2goingon3 · November 2014

MrsSinner402 said:
Forgive me for being somewhat of a downer, but I'm feeling sad lately. Because DD doesn't look at me and smile the way she does other people. DH and my mom for example. When I'm holding her on the couch she's either crying to be fed, eating, or sleeping. I try so hard to interact and I feel like she doesn't want to. She will stare at the light or away from me instead. Its breaking my heart. I'm with her all day every day. What am I doing wrong? Its killing me. :-<

It's ok!! Don't feel bad!! You're her source of comfort! She needs you, and once you've made her comfortable, she feels secure enough to explore the world from your arms. She smiles and is happy with others because she knows that when she needs you, you'll be there. You're building a bond eventhough it doesn't feel like it.

savicke2009 · November 2014

We're having a wind storm right now and I seriously hope the power doesn't go out.. I have milk in my freezers!!!!

MrsSarahRenee · November 2014

MrsSinner402 said:

MrsSarahRenee said:

MrsSinner402 said:
Forgive me for being somewhat of a downer, but I'm feeling sad lately. Because DD doesn't look at me and smile the way she does other people. DH and my mom for example. When I'm holding her on the couch she's either crying to be fed, eating, or sleeping. I try so hard to interact and I feel like she doesn't want to. She will stare at the light or away from me instead. Its breaking my heart. I'm with her all day every day. What am I doing wrong? Its killing me. :-<
Me too!!!!! I was saying this to DH today. I think she spends so much time with me that she doesn't find the need to examine me like she does EVERYONE else! ( my mom, my DH, FIL and the fucking fan have all gotten smiles. None for mom!
It sucks, doesn't it?

Yes

( she finally looked at me today... That is progress??? She has eyes for her daddy. Can't blame the girl I guess.. It will change - that's what I keep telling myself

sabby2 · November 2014

DD just wanted to take a nap. In my arms. Can't get anything done but... awwwwwwww!

2goingon3 · November 2014

savicke2009 said:
We're having a wind storm right now and I seriously hope the power doesn't go out.. I have milk in my freezers!!!!

Preemptively get a bag or block of ice and keep it in the deep freeze or freezer just in case!!that way you can put all the milk in a cooler. That shit's irreplaceable without a ton of work!
If you don't use it, then it'll be handy for margaritas later

2goingon3 · November 2014

scottysgirl77 said:

savagek7 said:
FFMC?
It's dreary, cold, and windy here today, so I turned on the Christmas music on the radio. I needed a little merry.
FFMC I've been listening to Christmas music since the 1st. It's my favorite. No decorations or anything yet, but I do love me some Christmas carols.

FFMC: we've been decorated since the 15th and have been watching Christmas movies and listening to carols since the 1st.

Leysin97 · November 2014

@FamousEa‌ I'm so sorry about your cat.

2goingon3 · November 2014

My 4 year old dressed himself in (clean) dinosaur pj pants this morning and I didn't feel like making him change because really, sweatpants are the same thing. Now we're in public and people probably think I've just given up.

Heartwood0519 · November 2014

Is anyone else finding it incredibly difficult to balance being a good wife and a good mother? All DH and I have been doing lately is fighting. Plus he hardly wants to hold the baby and he doesn't play with him. It's like his life hasn't changed at all. He gets to eat when he wants, sleep when he wants, he's never gotten up in the motn to feed him, nothing is different for him. Last night the fight started because DH was mad that I ate the last of the Pringles when he wanted a snack before bed. Usually it's him saying that I don't do anything during the day. Ugh.. I'm so frustrated.

Also, I've just come down with a nasty cold. How do I not give it to my little guy?? I've been practically showering in hand sanitizer and trying not to hold him as much but I would die if he got sick!

mickeydoo · November 2014

Can't believe I'll be back to work a week from today and not seeing this face all day...

AppleGrapeMSTK · November 2014

2goingon3 said:
My 4 year old dressed himself in (clean) dinosaur pj pants this morning and I didn't feel like making him change because really, sweatpants are the same thing. Now we're in public and people probably think I've just given up.

I threw a pair of sweats over DS1's pajama pants. At least he was warm.

ANGnJON · November 2014

Cantisa said:
LO belly button is sticking out like a little hernia would you call pedi ???

I called & went in but for reflux issues too. They said it was NBD if it isn't bothering them. Monitor it & it should go away on it's own. Worst case would be surgery but that doesn't happen often. I would call & they can at least note it on file & see you if needed.

ANGnJON · November 2014

@mrscjmb9410‌ thanks, I may just take you up on the offer & pick your brain a bit!

cmac6186 · November 2014

Ran errands after lunch. Carried Dd in the Ergo. Soooo much better without the infant insert. I was wondering how I could ever get anything done wearing her with that. Plus it didn't fit DH with the insert so I was kind of annoyed-now I think it'll fit him.

jbuck909 · November 2014

@crawford411‌ she is precious!!!!!!!

Heartwood0519 · November 2014

FamousEa said:

Heartwood0519 said:
Is anyone else finding it incredibly difficult to balance being a good wife and a good mother? All DH and I have been doing lately is fighting. Plus he hardly wants to hold the baby and he doesn't play with him. It's like his life hasn't changed at all. He gets to eat when he wants, sleep when he wants, he's never gotten up in the motn to feed him, nothing is different for him. Last night the fight started because DH was mad that I ate the last of the Pringles when he wanted a snack before bed. Usually it's him saying that I don't do anything during the day. Ugh.. I'm so frustrated.

Also, I've just come down with a nasty cold. How do I not give it to my little guy?? I've been practically showering in hand sanitizer and trying not to hold him as much but I would die if he got sick!
Your DH needs to man up and help. Seriously. Having a baby is hard and it can fuck with relationships. And wtf to the Pringles? What is he 6? As far as the cold goes, are you breastfeeding? If you are LO will get antibodies from you but if he does get sick it's not the end of the world. DD2 got sick when she was about 3 weeks old since we have an older child, lots of saline drops for stuffy noses, the snot sucker thing and snuggles. If he does get sick make sure he doesn't get dehydrated.

Right? He doesn't get how time consuming and demanding a newborn is. I put up my Christmas decorations the other day; something that would normally take an hour took 8 because of the baby. He just doesn't understand and I feel like he's too stubborn to think about it. Instead he complains that he works ten hour days and has to do laundry when he gets home. Cry me a river... We're just at each other's throats and I'm getting really worn down by it. Not the kind of environment I ever thought my baby would be in. I hate it.

swizz09 · November 2014

@pnwlover12‌, don't know if your colic question was answered, but from what I've been told colic can start anytime after 3 weeks. Your baby sounds just like mine. She's perfectly fine when she's sleeping....screams while awake. I guess it really peaks at 6 weeks then starts to slowly lighten up..

Took Lizzie down to meet her aunt and 4 boy cousins last night. This is a family fogs is ALWAYS sick, so DH and I agreed that no children would hold the baby.

We weren't there even 5 minutes before she was in a child's arms. DH got frustrated which always sounds like he's mad at me and I was completely overwhelmed..

My SIL does NOT discipline her kids at all. Her 3 yr old started tapping Lizzie on the head. MH said "Owen don't do that". Owen looks at MH then turns back and continues to do it. The worst part? My SIL, Owens mother, was holding her and didn't say a word.

Nothing better than an overstimulated colicky baby hanging around 4 snot nosed children...ALL THE RAGE..

savicke2009 · November 2014

I feel like im losing my fucking mind.. got in a fight with the husband.. he threw a big tantrum, I threw a big tantrum and left.. and my kids saw it all and I feel like the worst mom on the entire planet.. im so fucking tired of feeling crazy and being told im crazy.. I cant even describe it.. I want to claw out of my skin and punch holes in the walls.. I cant do this..my husband is no help whatsoever.. he just makes digs at me and im supposed to think its funny and not get upset about it.. guise, im losing my marbles..

Dani0329 · November 2014

Cantisa said:
LO belly button is sticking out like a little hernia would you call pedi ???

Our ped said LO has one but they don't do anything until they are 2-3, but if your nervous id call!

windwithfingers · November 2014

DS just farted for a good 7 seconds. I timed it.

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