@kes166 Congrats lady! That's awesome. I haven't even tried...
Thank you!! I was pretty sure they wouldn't fit and then was very pleasantly surprised most of my shorts still don't fit quite right though. It's funny how pregnancy has effected everything, how some stuff has gone back to normal and some hasn't... like, for example, my belly button is brown now! So weird!
Yup my belly button looks bruised but it's just discolored. Also this darn linea negra hanging around...
The camping trip was a huge success! She had her longest stretch of sleep yet last night in the camper 9:30-5....I felt like my boobs were going to explode and I was leaking like crazy when she woke up, but still!!!! We also had a diaper change in the woods, which was also a first.
I'm teaching a class tonight. It's a review course for engineers trying to become professionally licensed so I need to look presentable. It's the first I've put on make up in a while and I realized 1 thing: Damn, do I look tired.
Has anyone actually read the book that goes with the leap app? It sounds like its about the changes going on with baby during certain times ('at 10 weeks this and this start happening'), which would make it something I would dig, but don't want to drop $ on it if that's not what it is. Can anybody confirm?
I don't have the leap app, but am reading the book and so far it is BANG ON for my LO. I think it's a good read.
@kes166 that's amazing!!! I can fit into my pre preg jeans however i do have some love handles going. I'll have to wait in between washes so they stretch out lol
So DH has been napping with LO since 5pm tonight! It's not 8:15 and they are both still sleeping. Ugh tonight she better sleep well or I'll die of exhaustion. He of course doesn't get up with her for her middle night feeding. It's not like he makes her sleep I mean she's sleeping on her own accord but do you think we should make her wake up and not sleep? I feel bad but God I hope she doesn't nap herself out of sleeping. But he usually does this a lot with her since he takes care of her at night when i work until 9. Ugh
DH and I love to travel. Just booked a trip to visit the in laws in Cancun when DD will be 3 months old. I'm doing this flight solo (husband is working). Also booked a trip to Savannah over winter break. DD will be 6 months then.
Nervous to be the mom of the crying baby on an airplane. If anyone has any helpful tips, I would appreciate them.
DH and I love to travel. Just booked a trip to visit the in laws in Cancun when DD will be 3 months old. I'm doing this flight solo (husband is working). Also booked a trip to Savannah over winter break. DD will be 6 months then.
Nervous to be the mom of the crying baby on an airplane. If anyone has any helpful tips, I would appreciate them.
Babies are so much easier to fly with than toddlers! I think this has already been discussed pretty in depth if you search. I would post a link, but it's 3:30am and I have a baby on my boob.
I'm catching up with these threads. There's so much to go through! Been missing you ladies since I went back to work. Haven't been posting as much as I'd like but I do think about you all often.
Honestly after I had DS1 it was emotionally rough for me. Having this board around during my 2nd pregnancy and after had helped immensely. So, thanks!
Just wanted to say hi, express my gratitude and hope you all are doing well.
I'm catching up with these threads. There's so much to go through! Been missing you ladies since I went back to work. Haven't been posting as much as I'd like but I do think about you all often.
Honestly after I had DS1 it was emotionally rough for me. Having this board around during my 2nd pregnancy and after had helped immensely. So, thanks!
Just wanted to say hi, express my gratitude and hope you all are doing well.
I second this. I seriously have wondered why I never looked for any online support after DS. No one understands like someone who is walking the same path. With how hard LO has been, it's been so helpful to have a place to vent, judgment free. Big creepy Internet hugs to you all!
I know this was brought up before but I want to make sure... Tomorrow I'm going to have a few drinks with some friends when I put the baby to sleep.. I can breastfed when I feel ok right? No pumping and dumping?
I depend on these boards a lot, especially with all our moves. And I'm embarrassed to admit... that I am embarrassed to admit that I frequent these boards. Last weekend we hung out with some real-life friends, who have an 18 month old. DH asked if I told her that I Bump. Heck no!! DH gave me a mini lecture about not feeling bad that I find such good support here. And said I should tell other moms in case they need it, too...
I depend on these boards a lot, especially with all our moves. And I'm embarrassed to admit... that I am embarrassed to admit that I frequent these boards. Last weekend we hung out with some real-life friends, who have an 18 month old. DH asked if I told her that I Bump. Heck no!! DH gave me a mini lecture about not feeling bad that I find such good support here. And said I should tell other moms in case they need it, too...
I tell people that I bump for that very reason! My mom even asks me how "the bump" is. I frequent here a lot too. Being a SAHM of two littles, it nice to relate to other ladies who are going through the same thing with me. I love the support, concern, wittiness, knowledge, and banter of all you ladies. I'm with @CillyMama, I wish I had this with my first. Maybe my PPD wouldn't have been so bad. Love to you all!!❤️
Interesting, it never occurred to me to be embarrassed about being on here. I feel like I reference interesting things I read in here to friends/family all the time. I so appreciate the outlet and I feel like I learn so much from all the women on here. I spent most of my pregnancy in July but baby came early and I found that I was in a more similar place to everyone here in June but I still participate in both. I love it!
DH asked me the other day why I was still on here now since I'm not pregnant any more. I was just like, "duh, cause we're still going through the same thing". I specifically pray for ya'll every day, and I hope God doesn't think I'm silly for calling ya'll by your bump handles.
Idk what I would hVe done or do without you all! Especially in the middle of the night feedings when all I want to do is cry and sleep lol Been here since day 1 of finding out I was pregnant at 5 weeks and now baby is 12 weeks. Absolutely crazy how long of a journey we have all been on with each other so far!
Also I was reminiscing about all the old snarky posts and things that there used to be on here! Remember how crazy it got and a lot of drama lead to ladies leaving. Haha so long ago!
I honestly think 99% of the snark was pregnant hormones. I found that as soon as the babies came out we were much nicer. I mean if someone came back posting about their Virginia or anal we'd still have some snark but...nothing like the good ol days.
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
Sorry for the poor man's siggy...ticker won't load regardless of how many tips I read.
I honestly think 99% of the snark was pregnant hormones. I found that as soon as the babies came out we were much nicer. I mean if someone came back posting about their Virginia or anal we'd still have some snark but...nothing like the good ol days.
I made DH confirm basically every other day that I was still me and "not hormonal at all" during pregnancy, lol!!!
I agree, this is awesome. It's comforting to share "with people you know". I think it's even more needed after pregnancy. You know, when sh*t gets real
I honestly think 99% of the snark was pregnant hormones. I found that as soon as the babies came out we were much nicer. I mean if someone came back posting about their Virginia or anal we'd still have some snark but...nothing like the good ol days.
Haha I agree, some of those posts I'm like "whoa what bitches"
I ❤ my June Moms. DH will even ask me if 'June Moms are having this (symptom / situation)' or 'did you ask June Moms?' or will just nod and accept when he is curious or worried about something and I'm like 'June moms say...'. He even recommended to a lady coworker of his who just got pregnant to join her birth month board and had her come talk to me about being pregnant and all I could relate about was June Moms.
I'm not embarrassed, but I do find it hard to explain to people about the forum. Not many web / tech savvy people in my life right now (at least, not that I'm talking to about pregnancy and baby care). My OB thought it was great tho... She said that I always came in with educated questions, and I always prefaced those questions with 'I was reading in June Moms...'
Y'all are my friends. You carried me thru my pregnancy and are carrying me thru the madness of being a mom. I think about you guys every day and what's going on with you guys.
DH asked me the other day why I was still on here now since I'm not pregnant any more. I was just like, "duh, cause we're still going through the same thing". I specifically pray for ya'll every day, and I hope God doesn't think I'm silly for calling ya'll by your bump handles.
That is so nice! God knows who we are, even our bump handles. That sounds awesome, too...like we are truckers, or anyone else that would have a "handle!"
@mvargas12 I just had a total range of emotions! I was feeling all warm and fuzzy about relationships on this board, then I read your post and was totally caught off guard!! And grossed out. Wow, how is he doing?
I know I don't post much (mostly because it's hard to type on tiny iPhone keyboards) but, this board means so much to me! It got me through pregnancy and I appreciate it even more as a new mom. I've literally called you guys my friends in normal conversation because it's easier. So, thanks for being my friends!
On a really random note; I have a pack of opened newborn diapers and I'm seriously considering making them into breast pads. I don't know what to do with them and they are basically oversized Breast pads right? Right? I woke up out of a dead sleep with this amazing idea but now that I'm typing it, it's weird. Too lazy to delete.
Couldn't agree more.... I don't post a whole lot on here, but I'm so grateful for the support and humor I've gotten from you all over the past 11 months (holy cow- we started this pregnancy journey almost a year ago!!). I am constantly talking about the bump with my hubby and mom. And I have to say, June 15 is the best. I've been lurking May's board because LO was a few weeks early, and they don't even come close to how awesome you ladies are!! Here's to hoping we can keep this group going for a long time to come.
DH asked me the other day why I was still on here now since I'm not pregnant any more. I was just like, "duh, cause we're still going through the same thing". I specifically pray for ya'll every day, and I hope God doesn't think I'm silly for calling ya'll by your bump handles.
@mvargas12 I just had a total range of emotions! I was feeling all warm and fuzzy about relationships on this board, then I read your post and was totally caught off guard!! And grossed out. Wow, how is he doing?
His finger is broken but he's doing okay. He's all sewn up and on good pain meds.
poor LO went from a dead sleep to whimpering then awake and screaming. took a bit to comfort him and now he is sleeping peacefully on my chest. i think there has even been a few sleep smiles. at least i got the dishes done before his terror. :-bd
This is so funny. I'm at the in- laws house, taking a little break at the top of the stairs... and ..i'm bumping. I talk about what I read on the bump on the regular.
So out of the loop. 250 posts behind on random alone be precise. Tomorrow is my first day not working since August 9th. Right now I am drinking a two hearted, cuddling my LO and catching up on June15. Hope you are all doing well! I miss keeping up with this. Exhausted mom + 7% beer = cheap date. Excuse any incoherent subsequent posts!
@henrytviii Good to see you back! Enjoy your Bells!
Today was just one of those days it felt like everyone needed me. LO, obviously, DS more than usual and DH kept ducking out of the house all day. Even the dog and cats were needy. At least LO went down easy and I was able to read quietly for the last hour. I know this is being a mom, but jeesh. The only time I can pee without saying "Just a minute, I'm in the bathroom!" is in the middle of the night.
@Sammy K I know exactly how you feel. You sneak off to the bathroom and your toddler starts calling for you and by the time you've finished your 20 second pee they are bawling because they think you've left them. Suddenly the baby's bawling too and the dog has his tail between his legs begging to escape outside! Whew walls are closing in on me just typing that.
So I've come to find LO will burp on the regular if I pat her on the back and make a burp noise in her ear. It's the funniest thing and my favorite "trick" so far.
So I drank 5 beer and feel nothing... how do I know when it's ok to nurse?
I'd wait until that is out of your system. My max for nursing is two beers but that's partially because I am a small person. I try not to nurse for 2-3 hours after I have that. It's not that LO gets much alcohol at all but their livers are immature. Better safe than sorry, I would wait until morning if it was me.
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So DH has been napping with LO since 5pm tonight! It's not 8:15 and they are both still sleeping. Ugh tonight she better sleep well or I'll die of exhaustion. He of course doesn't get up with her for her middle night feeding. It's not like he makes her sleep I mean she's sleeping on her own accord but do you think we should make her wake up and not sleep? I feel bad but God I hope she doesn't nap herself out of sleeping. But he usually does this a lot with her since he takes care of her at night when i work until 9.
Ugh
Nervous to be the mom of the crying baby on an airplane. If anyone has any helpful tips, I would appreciate them.
Good luck! You'll be just fine!
Honestly after I had DS1 it was emotionally rough for me. Having this board around during my 2nd pregnancy and after had helped immensely. So, thanks!
Just wanted to say hi, express my gratitude and hope you all are doing well.
I depend on these boards a lot, especially with all our moves. And I'm embarrassed to admit... that I am embarrassed to admit that I frequent these boards.
Last weekend we hung out with some real-life friends, who have an 18 month old. DH asked if I told her that I Bump. Heck no!!
DH gave me a mini lecture about not feeling bad that I find such good support here. And said I should tell other moms in case they need it, too...
DH: You have something in your hair...
Me: Is it spit up?
DH: Yeah.
Me: Is it super noticeable?
DH: Not really.
Me: Eh, I'm not worried about it.
I am so obviously the mother of an infant, it's ridiculous.
ETA I originally typed newborn instead of infant, but at almost 13 weeks, my LO is no longer a newborn. Feeling super nostalgic now haha
Been here since day 1 of finding out I was pregnant at 5 weeks and now baby is 12 weeks. Absolutely crazy how long of a journey we have all been on with each other so far!
Also I was reminiscing about all the old snarky posts and things that there used to be on here! Remember how crazy it got and a lot of drama lead to ladies leaving. Haha so long ago!
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ETA- myself mostly
I'm not embarrassed, but I do find it hard to explain to people about the forum. Not many web / tech savvy people in my life right now (at least, not that I'm talking to about pregnancy and baby care). My OB thought it was great tho... She said that I always came in with educated questions, and I always prefaced those questions with 'I was reading in June Moms...'
Y'all are my friends. You carried me thru my pregnancy and are carrying me thru the madness of being a mom. I think about you guys every day and what's going on with you guys.
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Bless his heart btw that must have hurt!
...also felt the need to label the knives cause, butter knife lol
@mvargas12 I just had a total range of emotions! I was feeling all warm and fuzzy about relationships on this board, then I read your post and was totally caught off guard!! And grossed out. Wow, how is he doing?
On a really random note; I have a pack of opened newborn diapers and I'm seriously considering making them into breast pads. I don't know what to do with them and they are basically oversized Breast pads right? Right? I woke up out of a dead sleep with this amazing idea but now that I'm typing it, it's weird. Too lazy to delete.
at least i got the dishes done before his terror. :-bd
:-bd
Today was just one of those days it felt like everyone needed me. LO, obviously, DS more than usual and DH kept ducking out of the house all day. Even the dog and cats were needy. At least LO went down easy and I was able to read quietly for the last hour. I know this is being a mom, but jeesh. The only time I can pee without saying "Just a minute, I'm in the bathroom!" is in the middle of the night.