I have the least sweet tooth of anyone. A patient sent me a box of fresh cookies from a bakery the other night and I was like "ehhhh...no thanks". Yet our charge nurse was eating chicken and broccoli with soy sauce and I was like OMG THAT LOOKS SO GOOD. salt 4 lyfe
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.
Ice cream is delicious and has good milk fat that makes you fertile( i found a few articles on it). I was eating it every day for a month before we got pregnant. The best excuse to eat it ever! Now my excuse can be the baby wants it.
I don't know what the nose bulbs/nose frieda is for.
We've used the nose bulb one time when LO was coughing and we thought he had aspirated water during bath time. Other than that, what do you do with it and why?
@MaliKaela you suck the snot out of their nose if they're congested. I always use it to get boogers out but she's gotten smarter now and bats it away...ha!
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 also cannot wait to be done pumping/breastfeeding but for me it helps me burn calories (so shallow)...... And I know it's the breastfeeding because I've never lost weight in my life. I'm a gainer not a loser ...... So. I'm terrified at the same time to quit in case I just start packing on the pounds....
Shallow? Puh-lease. Before I realized how much work pumping is the thought actually crossed my mind to pump and dump after LO is done breastfeeding, just for the calorie burn. Would never for real do that, but I thought it. Is my crazy showing yet?
I'm happy that I have regained my filter and some self control because there are a couple of posts on J15 that I've had to do the 'roll and scroll'. I do kinda miss the days of brutal honesty sometimes. Now I just head on over to November 15 to get that.
@lovethatcolosun me too. Work was getting really tough bc I'd have some dumbass patients (for various reasons) and I barely bit my tongue. I definitely gave it to a few of them. Now I can just smile and nod and go about my care.
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'm happy that I have regained my filter and some self control because there are a couple of posts on J15 that I've had to do the 'roll and scroll'. I do kinda miss the days of brutal honesty sometimes. Now I just head on over to November 15 to get that.
YEESSSSS! I've bitten back a few choice responses myself.
I was with all of you on the other post until melly comes along and leaves this well thought out response and I feel like such a judgemental douche. Lol
I would have never thought of culture as an explanation. I'm in the sw field. I should know better. You all help me learn and challenge myself!
^^ it really is an interesting cultural phenomena. I was trying to stay away from commenting there, so as not to go too far one way or the other, witchy curses vs hard science. And could definitely be a troll. But in the event its not, the belief that her child has been cursed will bring tension to the house, which isn't going to help the kid, curse or not. And belief that others are sending goodwill never hurts anybody, and me sending said goodwill costs me nothing but a bit of thought and energy, so... :-??
Maybe also I'm trying to repay my karma bank for the curse I tried really hard to silently put on someone about a month ago. My life would be a lot cooler if magic existed like it does in Harry Potter.
The other day on of the babies cried in the car for 75 mins. We hit major traffic and she would not let up. We gave her a bottle, soother, I was holding her hand and stroking her hair. I was sweet in the beginning and then just a temperamental mess by the end. Finally we got home and I snapped. I said "yes yes, we all know you're a ridiculous "see-you-next-Tuesday". Ahhh I feel awful. I've never said that word in my life. Ever! And I used it on my beautiful baby girl. I feel like a horrible mom. But I had to tell someone out loud because I hate holding stuff like that in, it makes me feel ever worse
@mamameghan I've called my babies bad words, too. What helps for me if I'm that frustrated is to say the word but in a sweet tone. Thankfully by my third baby I've got a handle on it but with the first two I would get pretty resentful in the middle of night sometimes. If I had to say something mean, I'd say it in a nice tone, which doesn't bother the baby and makes me realize how ridiculous I'm being.
Also, you're only human. You're allowed to get frustrated sometimes. Don't beat yourself up!
I was about two seconds away from reciting "Go the Fu€k to Sleep" to DS a half an hour ago when he would go down for his nap while I was simultaneously trying to get LO down. I locked him in his room with a baby gate. We took his binkies away last week, which would put him to sleep in minutes. I miss those damn things....so, so much.
I'm irrationally angry/jealous at those lucky moms who have babies who STTN. I would love just one night of good sleep right now. This 3/4 month sleep regression is for the birds. She woke up at 11:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:45 and then let me sleep in until 7! I was up cleaning carpets from 2-2:30. The dog is seriously on my shit list. He not only crapped in the bedroom last night, he woke up LO from both her naps today by barking. He's been cussed out more times today than I'd like to admit. I'm sleep deprived and frustrated.
I'm happy that my co-worker had her baby on Friday so I can stop going into work and being jealous when I see her still pregnant. She is the sweetest girl and I'm so happy for her and her family and I know she's happy too because she was over being pregnant. I love my little man and I'm so happy that he's here but I still loved being pregnant and seeing her everyday was a constant reminder that I wasn't pregnant anymore when I still kind of wanted to be. Flame free right? X_X
I'm irrationally angry/jealous at those lucky moms who have babies who STTN. I would love just one night of good sleep right now. This 3/4 month sleep regression is for the birds. She woke up at 11:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:45 and then let me sleep in until 7! I was up cleaning carpets from 2-2:30. The dog is seriously on my shit list. He not only crapped in the bedroom last night, he woke up LO from both her naps today by barking. He's been cussed out more times today than I'd like to admit. I'm sleep deprived and frustrated.
I read the daycare and being sick thread even though I'm staying home. On the rough days it makes me feel better... I'm not happy your kids are sick though!!!!!
I'm irrationally angry/jealous at those lucky moms who have babies who STTN. I would love just one night of good sleep right now. This 3/4 month sleep regression is for the birds. She woke up at 11:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:45 and then let me sleep in until 7! I was up cleaning carpets from 2-2:30. The dog is seriously on my shit list. He not only crapped in the bedroom last night, he woke up LO from both her naps today by barking. He's been cussed out more times today than I'd like to admit. I'm sleep deprived and frustrated.
Yes. All of this. All of it.
Ditto. So much so, I've considered taking a break from here until LO sleeps a little better.
Because despite my own advice, I keep comparing. And I keep complaining about DH who is currently making me a lamb dinner and taking care of the dog we are dog-sitting. So I need to shut my trap.
I'm irrationally angry/jealous at those lucky moms who have babies who STTN. I would love just one night of good sleep right now. This 3/4 month sleep regression is for the birds. She woke up at 11:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:45 and then let me sleep in until 7! I was up cleaning carpets from 2-2:30. The dog is seriously on my shit list. He not only crapped in the bedroom last night, he woke up LO from both her naps today by barking. He's been cussed out more times today than I'd like to admit. I'm sleep deprived and frustrated.
Yes. All of this. All of it.
Ditto. So much so, I've considered taking a break from here until LO sleeps a little better.
Because despite my own advice, I keep comparing. And I keep complaining about DH who is currently making me a lamb dinner and taking care of the dog we are dog-sitting. So I need to shut my trap.
I feel REALLY bad for those of you whose LOs are still waking up many times. I'm really hoping your LOs work themselves out soon. If it makes you guys feel any better, the 'sleep regression' is going to hit us harder, since we have been spoiled. Literally, a rude awakening.
Honest promise, I will try not to discuss how long LO sleeps, and only discuss methods for getting to sleep, naps, tricks, etc
And @virginiaunicorn11 - I can't help myself, I compare a lot. Only cause it feels like almost all the June LOs are doing stuff ahead of mine!
@mellymar No, don't feel like you can't enjoy posting about your good sleep!! That's not at all how you should feel. (But I hear you - I had an easy pregnancy and didn't want to crow about it on here too much... Though maybe I did. Apologies if so.)
Comparing is human nature, and important for perspective. Just too much leads to unhappiness, I find. Personally. For me.
Anyway, seriously. What I like about this board is seeing how very different every baby is. And the bad sleepers are starting to come out and say it now, so I'm feeling less alone. The point of this board is for us all to feel supported and have that "me too!" moment, and that can't happen if we have to censor ourselves. So brag away! We all have our challenges and victories.
Speaking of comparing, a girl I know (and don't love to begin with) had a baby 2 months AFTER me and just posted, and I quote: "fit into my pre-pregnancy extra small jeans today" and like, that's great for her and different people are different and I've always struggled with weight gain and have never been an extra small but it sucks to compare since I'm still up 30 pounds and 2 months ahead! Just kinda feels like she's shoving it in my face.. Which is so stupid and high school and I shouldn't have when wasted the finger energy typing about it.
I'm with you ladies. I follow a couple shops and ladies on Instagram and they ALWAYS post these put together moms and babies & im happy if LO is in a clean onesie, let alone a bow and all dolled up. They're all dolled up too. Long fancy braided hair & perfect cat eyes. It makes me sick. I've been taking long breaks from there.
I also have a friend who is a mom who's LO is 2 weeks behind my LO on Facebook. She posts all these cutesy pictures and they go all these places and have such fancy clothes. I get all upset, but then I remember that she's having to live with her parents who are supporting her (& they aren't hurting for anything) while her fiancé is in another state training for a job (which sucks). While I am working 40+ hours a week and still BFing and being a badas* in my own right (with my amazing DH's help who also works full time). It's all about perspective. But sometimes a social media break is good.
@mellymar and any other ladies who have LO's that STTN, please do not feel like you can't post successes because some of us feel irrationally jealous towards you. I know we will get there at some point. I'm blessed I have a pretty chill baby, with lots of smiles and new skills to amaze me with. I just had a rough night again, okay so a rough week (we also took DS pacifier away for good and that was our go to for good and easy sleep with him) and sleep deprivation messes with my ability to be patient and accepting of what is. I'm truly happy for all the milestones our J15 babies hit and you bet your sweet a$$ I will be humbly bragging on here when LO finally does STTN.
@carajeanp37 Don't feel bad .... A girl on my fb posted a PICTURE of herself in her prepregnancy clothes............ No. Just no. No more mom body shaming me......
@lovethatcolosun@virginiaunicorn11 I hear ya, I guess I just mean that I am going to try to be more into the perspective when I'm all 'I got to sleep an extra hour, hooray' and count my blessings to begin with.
My FFC - I went to target for some shopping therapy for my headache, and I forgot to pay for 2 items. They were hidden by the carseat in my cart. Once I got out to the car I noticed, and I didn't go back in to be honest about it. My head was hurting again and I had parked pretty far from the doors. The idea of lugging the car seat back in there...no. It was less than $10 of merchandise, but still. Bad karma, man. Next time I'm there I'll have to 'forget' some items I've paid for in the store
Flame free right? I'm sending my sick kid to day care. I told DH to give her Tylenol before they left so I would get at least 1/2 day in. It's just a cold and she got it from day care but I hate when people knowingly send their kids in. She felt a little warm last night but felt ok this morning. I'm hoping last night was the worst of it.
Re: FFFC!
I would have never thought of culture as an explanation. I'm in the sw field. I should know better. You all help me learn and challenge myself!
Maybe also I'm trying to repay my karma bank for the curse I tried really hard to silently put on someone about a month ago. My life would be a lot cooler if magic existed like it does in Harry Potter.
The other day on of the babies cried in the car for 75 mins. We hit major traffic and she would not let up. We gave her a bottle, soother, I was holding her hand and stroking her hair. I was sweet in the beginning and then just a temperamental mess by the end. Finally we got home and I snapped. I said "yes yes, we all know you're a ridiculous "see-you-next-Tuesday". Ahhh I feel awful. I've never said that word in my life. Ever! And I used it on my beautiful baby girl. I feel like a horrible mom. But I had to tell someone out loud because I hate holding stuff like that in, it makes me feel ever worse
Also, you're only human. You're allowed to get frustrated sometimes. Don't beat yourself up!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/52jlFnwlvXE?autoplay=1&FORM=VIRE3&MID=2500&PC=APPL
Yes. All of this. All of it.
Because despite my own advice, I keep comparing. And I keep complaining about DH who is currently making me a lamb dinner and taking care of the dog we are dog-sitting. So I need to shut my trap.
Because despite my own advice, I keep comparing. And I keep complaining about DH who is currently making me a lamb dinner and taking care of the dog we are dog-sitting. So I need to shut my trap.
Honest promise, I will try not to discuss how long LO sleeps, and only discuss methods for getting to sleep, naps, tricks, etc
And @virginiaunicorn11 - I can't help myself, I compare a lot. Only cause it feels like almost all the June LOs are doing stuff ahead of mine!
Comparing is human nature, and important for perspective. Just too much leads to unhappiness, I find. Personally. For me.
Anyway, seriously. What I like about this board is seeing how very different every baby is. And the bad sleepers are starting to come out and say it now, so I'm feeling less alone. The point of this board is for us all to feel supported and have that "me too!" moment, and that can't happen if we have to censor ourselves. So brag away! We all have our challenges and victories.
I also have a friend who is a mom who's LO is 2 weeks behind my LO on Facebook. She posts all these cutesy pictures and they go all these places and have such fancy clothes. I get all upset, but then I remember that she's having to live with her parents who are supporting her (& they aren't hurting for anything) while her fiancé is in another state training for a job (which sucks). While I am working 40+ hours a week and still BFing and being a badas* in my own right (with my amazing DH's help who also works full time). It's all about perspective. But sometimes a social media break is good.
No more mom body shaming me......
My FFC - I went to target for some shopping therapy for my headache, and I forgot to pay for 2 items. They were hidden by the carseat in my cart. Once I got out to the car I noticed, and I didn't go back in to be honest about it. My head was hurting again and I had parked pretty far from the doors. The idea of lugging the car seat back in there...no. It was less than $10 of merchandise, but still. Bad karma, man. Next time I'm there I'll have to 'forget' some items I've paid for in the store