Thursday Randoms

MuffinMom14 · January 2015

Not caught up yet.

Got home yesterday and the baby was screamy. I took her from Husband and got her to sleep on my chest for an hour. I felt smug about it. She proceeded to sleep well enough for us to feed her at 5:15 or so, and for me to run 5 miles and make it to work early. Now I'm drinking a diet coke, because no one is perfect.

#HowPurpGotHerGrooveBack, #WorkingMomAchievementUnlocked

MrsTinMKE · January 2015

@persephonerose - I think it is 50 degrees warmer by you than it is here in WI, can we trade??!!

@Sweetadeline31 - Yes! Give yourself extra time in the morning. H and I get up at 5:30 and we leave the house between 7-7:30 to get to work, and I am still rushed when I leave! Between getting us ready and the baby it takes some time. Anything you can do to prep the night before - bottles, lunches, have your clothes out etc really helps. It sucked initially getting up so early, but I feel like we are used to it now and getting into a groove. Take it one day at a time, you will get better at it and it WILL get easier

Stay warm ladies! Its -25 here, Mother nature can suck it

AppleGrapeMSTK · January 2015

@golfingdarwinfish I know implantation bleeding is rare, but I had it with DS1 (but not DS2). I have no idea how many DPO I am, but my skipped pill (followed by a late pill) was Friday. As I was driving to work, I figured that even if it was implantation bleeding, it likely wouldn't register on a pregnancy test. And it wasn't even a lot (with DS1, I thought it was a light period), I just was not expecting it and freaked myself out. I know I am just being paranoid and ridiculous. The commute to work gave me a chance to cool my jets.

@famousea Lice are gone! DD was mortified that we cut her hair (it was something like 18 inches), so I cut it into a severe asymmetrical bob and gave her burgundy highlights before she went back to school. She was worried people would know it got cut because she had lice, but now people will think she got her hair cut because her mom is a badass.

persephonerose · January 2015

MrsTinMKE said:

@persephonerose - I think it is 50 degrees warmer by you than it is here in WI, can we trade??!!

NO! I expect it to be cold in WI, but Texas should be warmish. Why do I put up with hot as hell summers if I then have to have a real winter. Bah humbug.

ariel06 · January 2015

It's "warmer" out today. 8 degrees with a wind chill of -8. We may leave the house today.
We leave for Orlando on Saturday. The forecast is overcast/rainy for pretty much the whole time we'll be there, but it'll still be atleast 50 degree warmer than home, so I'll take it!

Syllessa · January 2015

AppleGrapeMSTK said:
Guise. I googled implantation bleeding at 2am. :-SS

That one day I missed my pill falls into the window of possibility. But Internet says it could also be just because I skipped a day that I bled. Dollar store cheapie at lunch. Cross all your cross-ables.

Similar boat. Different reasons. I'm in denial over my slip up on Dec 7 and lack of period since then. Not cool.

MrsSinner402 · January 2015

Syllessa said:

AppleGrapeMSTK said:
Guise. I googled implantation bleeding at 2am. :-SS

That one day I missed my pill falls into the window of possibility. But Internet says it could also be just because I skipped a day that I bled. Dollar store cheapie at lunch. Cross all your cross-ables.
Similar boat. Different reasons. I'm in denial over my slip up on Dec 7 and lack of period since then. Not cool.

:-S

GretchenWeiners7 · January 2015

@golfingdarwinfish‌ he 4moms Breeze is worth the $300 I swear

ANGnJON · January 2015

Woke up with one hell of a headache today! Ugh!

We are finally getting together with MIL today for "Christmas" kinda over that already! I'm just glad it will be done today, I mean she only lives down the street not a state away! I'm sure this visit will help the status of my headache!

@AppleGrapeMSTK‌
I'm crossing all the things for you, GL!

Syllessa · January 2015

Syllessa said:

Similar boat. Different reasons. I'm in denial over my slip up on Dec 7 and lack of period since then. Not cool.

I can't even begin to imagine @-)

I know, right? Last thing I need or want right now.

MuffinMom14 · January 2015

sweetadeline31 said:

So wanna hear something terrifying? My 4 y/o nephew has talked about seeing a man in their house since he was old enough to talk. He will occasionally say things like, "daddy, that man is standing in the corner." He never seems afraid or seems to be avoiding things (like bedtime) or seems to be seeking attention. He just says it in a matter-of-fact way. I would freak out if my kid did this, but his parents seem okay with it. Ahh! Creepy!

There's a website somewhere or another that is "creepy shit my kids say" or something. I feel like it was a Tumblr. I'm searching, but coming up empty.

supplycloset · January 2015

So this was the 'conversation' between DH and DD last night:
DH: bushie bushie bosh boogie biggie bobby boppy bush
DD: stares at him with brow furled
DH: boogie boogie boppy bumpy bushie bushie
DD: stares at him with brow furled
DH: a boo a boo boo boo a boo
DD: looks at me and we have the following convo through locked eyes:
Me: Sorry baby girl. Your BSC grandma (MIL) talks to you like that too. Unfortunately I think we are stuck with them.
DD immediately begins screaming.

I don't understand talking to babies like that. Just fricking talk to them! Makes me want to rip my ears off

Raesofsunshine1 · January 2015

persephonerose said:

Jennifer18131 said:

persephonerose said:

Jennifer18131 said:

Since DS is getting too long for the SwaddleMe, I tried the arms only approach. He was up 20 minutes later and angry because it moved up around his neck. Next I tried legs only, arms out. He slept for a little over an hour. Then I said fuck it and fully swaddled him. He slept for 6 hours. We have a winner!

Have you tried purchasing the next size up of swaddlemes?
Next paycheck.

you can find them on craigslist and consignment too, if you need

I just bought the next size up on ebay. It was brand new, still in the package and I paid 4.50 plus shipping which I think was 5.99.

ohioloveyou · January 2015

Randoms is moving too fast for me again! FX for negative pregnancy tests for all who need them. Hugs for ladies who are stressed. Mittens and scarves for everyone who has to deal with the disgusting cold like me. Except whichever notch said it was 50 degrees. That's fucking spring and I am jealous.

Nothing new here. DH's patient canceled so he only has to go in to clinic for a hour or two this afternoon! Yay! We are also going to meet a new baby this evening and bring the parents dinner. I am prepared to cry about how big DS has gotten.

golfingdarwinfish · January 2015

kfitzguerra said:

Have been MIA for a few days, hope I didn't miss anything crazy! Coming down with the plague thanks to DH. On the bright side, this means that he will feel guilty enough to take the baby as soon as he gets home from work today. Took the baby to the pediatric cardiologist yesterday. He was such a good baby the whole time, even when we pulled off the stickies for the EKG. His heart looks perfect, and it is just an innocent murmur. Yay!! Off to catch up on today's Randoms!

@kfitzguerra

Woo!! Great news!!

Syllessa · January 2015

Found this while unpacking. The kids made it for me and hid it in my suitcase. All the tears. It's ds1's birthday today. He's 12. More tears.

[Deleted User] · January 2015

@kfitzguerra Yay!

beachbumsc · January 2015

golfingdarwinfish said:

Does anyone have a playard that is really easy to fold and reopen? I think it's time for S to move out of the bassinet, but I'm not quite ready for him to leave huge bedroom. We like the 4moms playard because it's so easy, but I'm trying to avoid spending $300.

I have the 4 moms one and I love it. I got it with a 20% off coupon, which helped with the price some. We got a lot of hand me downs from my sisters for DD, so I splurged on a nice stroller and play yard- so glad I did.

JJsMum · January 2015

Holy crap ladies! 7:30 am and Randoms is 4 pages?! Probably won't get through them all, but I'll try!

I think DS#3 is confused about whether he's a unicorn baby or not. He was in bed at 8 last night, which is about an hour earlier than normal. Now, for the last couple of weeks, we've been getting a 6-7 hour stretch early in the night. Not so much last night. We were up at midnight, and then every 1.5-2 hrs after that. Not even necessarily hungry, just wanting to be held and smile at me. I love the baby smiles, they are so incredibly sweet and just melt my heart, but damn it, I want sleep too!

AppleGrapeMSTK · January 2015

@syllessa I'm sorry that you're away from your baby on his birthday. And I'm sorry that your kids have to grow up. DD is 11 tomorrow, so I have that feel.

>:D<

angeltennis3 · January 2015

@AppleGrapeMSTK‌ and @Syllessa‌ fx for negative tests!

Hugs to those who feel like crap (@keelyd and I think a few others)

So a few weeks ago I went out to dinner with my group of girlfriends. One of them has a one year old (birthday is actually today) but the rest don't have children.

The other mom mentioned her sons birthday party, including the date and time. She has invited this entire group to her wedding, sex reveal party, baby shower, etc. We even just had our annual "friendsgiving/xmas" gathering. And even at that gathering my friend mentioned she would do some kind of facebook event so they knew all the details. So, I sent out a message to all of them a week or so ago asking if they wanted to all go in on a family membership to a nearby place great for kids. They all agreed and have given me $$.

Well, I now don't know if they are invited...none of them ever got invitations (I did). And nothing has popped up on facebook (the party is Sunday)

Now I feel kind of bad for hitting everyone up for money to go in on a gift. It was only $15 per person, so not a huge dollar amount...

I am leaning towards going forward with buying the membership today and letting my friend deal with feeling like an ass for acting like they would be invited but not following through...but I don't want my friends that weren't invited to feel bad, either...so I wonder if I should just refund their money and get something else for the birthday party.

Mostly, I am annoyed at this friend because she has been the queen of mommy shaming lately and anything that deviates from her parenting style is wrong.

Jennifer18131 · January 2015

Raesofsunshine1 said:

Jennifer18131 said:

Jennifer18131 said:

Since DS is getting too long for the SwaddleMe, I tried the arms only approach. He was up 20 minutes later and angry because it moved up around his neck. Next I tried legs only, arms out. He slept for a little over an hour. Then I said fuck it and fully swaddled him. He slept for 6 hours. We have a winner!

Have you tried purchasing the next size up of swaddlemes?
Next paycheck.

you can find them on craigslist and consignment too, if you need
I just bought the next size up on ebay. It was brand new, still in the package and I paid 4.50 plus shipping which I think was 5.99.

IDK why I never think of the consignment shops! We have a brand new one close to the house.

sweetsurprise2014 · January 2015

@sweetadeline31 - FREAKY!

AdelaG10 · January 2015

@angeltennis3‌ So thoughtful of you to plan a group gift but sucks that your childless friends didn't get invited. Good luck, I would go ahead with the gift and like you said let her feel bad for not inviting them.

Woke up starving today, made some eggs and coffee and watching Gilmore girls, LO is eating too

MrsTinMKE · January 2015

Guise - I am being totally judgey of a friend and probably a total notch about a friend of mine that is trying to get pregnant... but I can't help myself...

This woman was my maid of honor and someone I thought was a very good friend. She ended up ripping off my other bridesmaids by collecting money for shit she never paid for and stiffing the other girls and took advantage of all of my friends during the bach party and bridal shower.

I also found out a little while before my wedding that she and her BF at the time started seeing each other while he was married and his WIFE was pregnant! Ok - I can look past that I guess even though I do NOT agree with it, but I don't know the situation. Well she ended up getting pg while being the "other woman" and aborted the baby. (This I cannot handle).

Since then he has left the wife, moved in with her, cheated on her and got another woman pregnant! Her response was not to leave him, but that he was going to marry her or it was over, and he was to have NOTHING to do with this baby... Fast forward to today, they are married, he has nothing to do with the child who is now 2.5 years old and they are trying to conceive.

Because of this I kind of avoid them now as much as I can. She has asked me several times to get together to see the baby, but I just can't. I kind of want to officially "break ties" with her, but again - confrontation and I am not good at that.

Does this just make me a complete asshole? I feel like children are disposable to them, and I take this responsibility SO seriously. I couldn't imagine doing these things. Also if that is how they treat each other and their own children and have treated me like crap already, I see no future for us as friends. I see them posting on FB about how they hope to have a baby this year.. and I just can't even respond.

sweetsurprise2014 · January 2015

tarraberra - This made me think of your siggy. It's the only way someone would agree to marry that dude.

MuffinMom14 · January 2015

kfitzguerra said:

Have been MIA for a few days, hope I didn't miss anything crazy! Coming down with the plague thanks to DH. On the bright side, this means that he will feel guilty enough to take the baby as soon as he gets home from work today. Took the baby to the pediatric cardiologist yesterday. He was such a good baby the whole time, even when we pulled off the stickies for the EKG. His heart looks perfect, and it is just an innocent murmur. Yay!! Off to catch up on today's Randoms!

MuffinMom14 · January 2015

I saw the "Let's Talk Weight/Bodies" thread, and I was all...

MrsTinMKE · January 2015

crawford411 said:

Guise - I am being totally judgey of a friend and probably a total notch about a friend of mine that is trying to get pregnant... but I can't help myself...

This woman was my maid of honor and someone I thought was a very good friend. She ended up ripping off my other bridesmaids by collecting money for shit she never paid for and stiffing the other girls and took advantage of all of my friends during the bach party and bridal shower.

I also found out a little while before my wedding that she and her BF at the time started seeing each other while he was married and his WIFE was pregnant! Ok - I can look past that I guess even though I do NOT agree with it, but I don't know the situation. Well she ended up getting pg while being the "other woman" and aborted the baby. (This I cannot handle).

Since then he has left the wife, moved in with her, cheated on her and got another woman pregnant! Her response was not to leave him, but that he was going to marry her or it was over, and he was to have NOTHING to do with this baby... Fast forward to today, they are married, he has nothing to do with the child who is now 2.5 years old and they are trying to conceive.

Because of this I kind of avoid them now as much as I can. She has asked me several times to get together to see the baby, but I just can't. I kind of want to officially "break ties" with her, but again - confrontation and I am not good at that.

Does this just make me a complete asshole? I feel like children are disposable to them, and I take this responsibility SO seriously. I couldn't imagine doing these things. Also if that is how they treat each other and their own children and have treated me like crap already, I see no future for us as friends. I see them posting on FB about how they hope to have a baby this year.. and I just can't even respond.
You all probably get the impression that I'm very confrontational, but I say just grit your teeth and break up with her. I would just say something about how you've become progressively more uncomfortable with her lifestyle and/or moral compass, and that you don't think you want to continue your relationship. I am a notch and a wuss, so I would probably do this over text or email. I am not proud of this, but it would help to limit the in-person awkwardness.

Yeah text or email would probably be my route... really not interested in a face to face.

MuffinMom14 · January 2015

I was trying to force APurp to smile at me this morning. I got a few grimaces. I'll take it. To be fair, she was sleeping until I woke the bitch up, because I WANT SNUGGLES BEFORE I LEAVE, BABY, I DON'T CARE THAT YOU ARE SLEEPING.

bumpuser10309732 · January 2015

Just catching up. No swaddle last night FOR THE WIN! Suck it unicorns. She didn't STTN but was normal for a horse.

I however slept like shit. I had a nightmare that DH was careless with DD and she broke her leg and it had to be amputated. WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK BRAIN?! I HATE YOU! I woke up and instantly cuddled her. It was the worst shit ever. No one fucks with my baby.

Also I talk a lot of talk because DH always does daycare drop offs and this morning I had to do it. Cue all the sads.

AmandaJean12 · January 2015

@golfingdarwinfish‌ I used a 20% off coupon at BBB to get the 4 Moms Breeze, and once you knock the price down, the difference left is 100% worth it in my opinion. I wouldn't trade it.

MuffinMom14 · January 2015

FamousEa said:

I was trying to force APurp to smile at me this morning. I got a few grimaces. I'll take it. To be fair, she was sleeping until I woke the bitch up, because I WANT SNUGGLES BEFORE I LEAVE, BABY, I DON'T CARE THAT YOU ARE SLEEPING.
You always make me laugh so hard!

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