@beachmama14 I'm so glad she's ok!! You definitely did the right thing-- can't mess around with head injuries, especially when it involves falling/balance like that. I hope everyone was able to get some rest!!
@beachmama14 I'm so glad she's ok!! You definitely did the right thing-- can't mess around with head injuries, especially when it involves falling/balance like that. I hope everyone was able to get some rest!!
@beachmama14 Glad to hear she is doing well! I agree you did the right thing by taking her in.
@Megan324 I stopped working when I was 32 weeks pregnant with McKenna. I was so, so bored in that time. But my house was the cleanest it's ever been! Now I find myself wistfully thinking of how much easier it was and missing the boredom. I know it actually drove me nuts, but the grass is always greener on the other side.
@mamadomino We had fireworks going off for hours last night, too. I wanted to kill whichever neighbor that was doing it. And I went on a long tirade to DH about how lighting off fireworks yourself is stupid anyway-- they cost a buttload, they're never as nice, and you have to do the work of lighting them yourself. Just why?!?
Regarding sex... it's definitely awkward in 3rd tri. Like Megan said, stopping every 5 minutes to find a position that is comfortable doesn't keep it sexy. But I still want it and it's still good (eventually), so we power through.
@mom2adoodle the parents must communicate their wishes to staff, but doulas are very helpful in keeping staff from pressuring mom or offering suggestions to staff.
Ugh, we just put our stroller together and I'm a bit disappointed. We got a BabyTrend jogger on sale at BRU awhile back. The lady said "it folds up nice and easy, is small, and light!" Well the button you have to hold in to fold it gets stuck and it's super hard to fold. And it's huge still when folded and heavy. It will likely take the whole trunk of our Prius. I don't know what I expected really cause I've never seen other strollers (maybe this is how they all are) or maybe it will get easier with use. I just hate spending money on something and not being totally satisfied. I'm being a downer about it now and I wish I could be excited.
@RG1 That sucks. That's such a big purchase to not be totally happy with. I think almost all of them are pretty big (and fairly heavy). I bought a travel system last time and ended up hating the car seat part. It was so bad that I ended up shelling out for a different one when LO was three months. After baby gets older you can get an umbrella stroller that will be light and won't take up so much room. Maybe you'll love babywearing and won't need to take the stroller with you very often...
@pizzaandwine I'm hoping that's the case! We do plan to baby wear and have picked up some carriers, as this seems less cumbersome than a stroller. If we needed the stroller, it would probably be a bigger excursion and my DH could help me fold it and put it in the car cause he's likely to be with us. Maybe it's just cause I'm pregnant but I felt like a weakling! I could barely lift it
@RG1 have you thought of returning it? I think BRU has a one year return policy. If you find one you like on display, you can take it down, walk with it and practice folding it.
@AlwaysAuntNeverMom I did think about returns (and we still have the receipt) but I thought it was only 45 day returns. We did try this one when it was on display but we didn't close it... I guess next time we'll make sure we test that feature!
@RG1 Yep, they told me they have 1 year returns when I opened my registry since people try things out and find that they don't work for them months later. I remember my SIL returned their bassinet about 3 months after trying it with baby because their LO just wouldn't sleep through the night in it and they were fine with that.
@Bibliobebe Thanks for sharing your story! I did not know that 34 weeks might be the magical number so I will hold out hope until at least then. I am seeing a midwife on Friday so hopefully they will also be supportive and allow me to wait a few more weeks before deciding to switch or not.
Also, I have been super irritable feeling inside too! Today was pretty great since we hung out with another couple expecting a baby 6 weeks ahead of us, but yesterday and the day before that, everything annoyed me. Even my husband hanging around me bugged me and I asked for some alone time, lol. I am normally a pretty positive and upbeat person so feeling crabby just doesn't sit well. I hope I at least get some more good days like today to help keep me balanced for the rest of the pregnancy! Sending good vibes to you too!
Married: 3/21/15 First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
@RG1 I would totally return it. If you're unhappy with it now, imagine once LO arrives - having to carry all the baby gear, diaper bag stuffs, and dealing with the stroller! I did a ton of research while buying ours, and even had an appointment with BBB in the stroller department to get input. Definitely see if that is an option if you have a local BBB or even BRU. (Anyhow, we ended up with the Uppababy Cruz + Nuna Pipa combo - lightest on the market.)
And P.S. @AlwaysAuntNeverMom is right, the return window is greater than 45 days. I'm sure you have a valid argument outside of the 90 day window as well since it was an SA that influenced your decision and the SA was incorrect. Per their website:
Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us Return Policy
Returns are easy at Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us, simply return your purchase within 90* days.
@frogdog06@AlwaysAuntNeverMom okay thanks! The whole time shopping for it was a terrible experience because they had one sales associate and she was busy with someone so we waited for about 20 minutes before finally asking that girl if there was anyone else to help us. This one was on sale and in retrospect maybe she was just trying to push stock on it. Maybe I'll go and try folding up some other ones to see how it compares before returning. Thanks guys!
also, another random: I tracked how much water I drank today just to see if I'm getting enough and I drank 4 litres!! Haha no wonder I pee so much!
I just straight up peed my pants in target. I was so so embarrassed but the manager gave me a clean pair of pants to put on. Faith in humanity restored.
We spent our morning at Ikea and bought a small shelving unit and some window treatment for the nursery. The curtains are adorable, sheer, floaty, AND made of 100% cotton. As they are new, am I supposed to wash them before hanging them? I plan on steaming them to remove packaging wrinkles, and I have a fear they'll shrink in the dryer.
@Megan324 ooooh noooooooo!!!! I'm so sorry that happened! I think I would've had to fake labor Bahahaha "my water totally broke! Like, it's so broken! I'm cool to drive though, bye forever!"
An update to the painters saga: The supervisor came today (and on time, no less) and it looks like he managed to get the paint out of the carpet using some sort of specialized solvent (I think it was called Oops...something like that), without damaging the carpet itself. I haven't gotten down on hands and knees to give it a thorough going over (because I hurt), but so far it's looking like I've finally got something to be happy about.
He also said they'd fix the spot on the wall where the paint stretched/tore when we were assembling the cribs and that we can expect it to take up to a week to be fully cured, so we know how long we need to be extra careful with that wall now. Would have been better to know before, but it's not catastrophic that we didn't.
Things aren't perfect, but they're better than they were! Finally able to relax a bit. Hopefully they'll finish the rest of the house on Tuesday and we can finally be done with this circus.
@MojieJo oh great! Glad to hear they have resolved some of the issues. That oops stuff was what came to mind from Home Depot. Glad it worked on the carpet!
@megan324 so nice they offered you some pants! Some people are still good out there.
@RG1 I feel like it would be sexist if you assumed it was a man...not that men can never be the victims of sexism, just in this case I think most would assume a manager level employee would be a man.
Thanks everyone! Ugh it was the worst! I didn't even think fast enough to fake my water breaking (I'll keep that in mind for next time!) The manager was a man actually but he was super nice to me. I was with my mom and I was so mortified and upset I starting crying so I definitely made a scene
@RG1@rock1cherry Thanks! I'm glad at least some things are going right for a change! So glad they got it out without having to patch the carpet. Otherwise there would have been 4 separate patches in the nursery (including one all the way on the other side of the room from the wall in question).
DH was saying we should get some of that Oops, but hopefully we won't be needing it again any time soon. I'm just glad it worked, and worked without damaging the carpet.
Anyone awake!? I feel trapped! I'm up at my very small cottage- stuck in a small bed with my husband and dog. No tv, can't go anywhere or do anything to pass the time. Restless leg syndrome out of control and cannot sleep. What do I do to pass the time!?
Because DH has been singing 'Let's go to the Mall' since I updated my signature and now it's stuck in my head...
Dad says I'm too young to date (Lame!) But baby, I don't want to wait (Let's do it!) That's OK, I'm going to rock your body anyway I'm going to rock your body 'til Canada Day
Natural M/C 03.26.2012 at 10w2d Charlotte born at 28w3d due to severe IUGR on 12.24.2012 Merry Christmas! Missed M/C discovered 12.22.2014 at 8w1d measuring 6w3d 2015 was a year to test strength of both body and character, but it led us to this... BFP 01.26.2016 EDD 9.30.2016
Because DH has been singing 'Let's go to the Mall' since I updated my signature and now it's stuck in my head...
Dad says I'm too young to date (Lame!) But baby, I don't want to wait (Let's do it!) That's OK, I'm going to rock your body anyway I'm going to rock your body 'til Canada Day
That's not that far away, so I guess it's cool! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Today I am celebrating the 4th of July with my feet up and watching shows where people quickly lose their freedoms. I've been watching "Jailed" and "Cops" while writing a few thank-you cards for gifts we have already received in the mail. I hope you all are able to relax and enjoy your day!
Married: 3/21/15 First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
@PSUBecky23 I've never tried it before... Would also like to know the benefits!
Happy 4th, American ladies!
We have finally settled on a name... We thought we had picked one, but still flip flopped. So, Felix Davison will be joining us in 10 weeks. I know it's probably not everyone's style, but it really works for our family
Side note: Anyone a BB watcher??
Wife to A; Mama to C (2009), N (2011), H (2014) & baby F due 09/16/16
@Themaritimemama Congrats on deciding on a name! I think it is a good choice!! Also, I watch Big Brother but not After Dark as I hate spoilers. But I am a huge fan!
Married: 3/21/15 First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
Snake oil. I drank more red raspberry leaf tea than they dumped into the harbor and I had a terrible, terrible labor. It's supposed to help your uterus prepare for labor. I assure you, it does not.
@blondie080300 thanks! I don't watch after dark either... It makes watching the real ep less exciting for me. I do, however, look up who won HoH when the episode ends in the middle of the comp
Wife to A; Mama to C (2009), N (2011), H (2014) & baby F due 09/16/16
@beachmama14 Glad to hear she is doing well! I agree you did the right thing by taking her in.
@Megan324 I stopped working when I was 32 weeks pregnant with McKenna. I was so, so bored in that time. But my house was the cleanest it's ever been! Now I find myself wistfully thinking of how much easier it was and missing the boredom. I know it actually drove me nuts, but the grass is always greener on the other side.
@mamadomino We had fireworks going off for hours last night, too. I wanted to kill whichever neighbor that was doing it. And I went on a long tirade to DH about how lighting off fireworks yourself is stupid anyway-- they cost a buttload, they're never as nice, and you have to do the work of lighting them yourself. Just why?!?
Regarding sex... it's definitely awkward in 3rd tri. Like Megan said, stopping every 5 minutes to find a position that is comfortable doesn't keep it sexy. But I still want it and it's still good (eventually), so we power through.
Noo! Lighting off fireworks is the best thing ever!
Re: July Randoms Thread
@Megan324 I stopped working when I was 32 weeks pregnant with McKenna. I was so, so bored in that time. But my house was the cleanest it's ever been! Now I find myself wistfully thinking of how much easier it was and missing the boredom. I know it actually drove me nuts, but the grass is always greener on the other side.
@mamadomino We had fireworks going off for hours last night, too. I wanted to kill whichever neighbor that was doing it. And I went on a long tirade to DH about how lighting off fireworks yourself is stupid anyway-- they cost a buttload, they're never as nice, and you have to do the work of lighting them yourself. Just why?!?
Regarding sex... it's definitely awkward in 3rd tri. Like Megan said, stopping every 5 minutes to find a position that is comfortable doesn't keep it sexy. But I still want it and it's still good (eventually), so we power through.
http://www.laviemclean.com/
Also, I have been super irritable feeling inside too! Today was pretty great since we hung out with another couple expecting a baby 6 weeks ahead of us, but yesterday and the day before that, everything annoyed me. Even my husband hanging around me bugged me and I asked for some alone time, lol. I am normally a pretty positive and upbeat person so feeling crabby just doesn't sit well. I hope I at least get some more good days like today to help keep me balanced for the rest of the pregnancy! Sending good vibes to you too!
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
And P.S. @AlwaysAuntNeverMom is right, the return window is greater than 45 days. I'm sure you have a valid argument outside of the 90 day window as well since it was an SA that influenced your decision and the SA was incorrect.
Per their website:
Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us Return Policy
Returns are easy at Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us, simply return your purchase within 90* days.
also, another random: I tracked how much water I drank today just to see if I'm getting enough and I drank 4 litres!! Haha no wonder I pee so much!
We spent our morning at Ikea and bought a small shelving unit and some window treatment for the nursery. The curtains are adorable, sheer, floaty, AND made of 100% cotton. As they are new, am I supposed to wash them before hanging them? I plan on steaming them to remove packaging wrinkles, and I have a fear they'll shrink in the dryer.
He also said they'd fix the spot on the wall where the paint stretched/tore when we were assembling the cribs and that we can expect it to take up to a week to be fully cured, so we know how long we need to be extra careful with that wall now. Would have been better to know before, but it's not catastrophic that we didn't.
Things aren't perfect, but they're better than they were! Finally able to relax a bit. Hopefully they'll finish the rest of the house on Tuesday and we can finally be done with this circus.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
@Megan324 omg what a nice lady. That is the worst
eta: is it sexist that I assumed the manager of target was a lady?
BFP: 8/11/18 Due: 4/26/18
@megan324 so nice they offered you some pants! Some people are still good out there.
that men can never be the victims of
sexism, just in this case I think most would assume a manager level
employee would be a man.
The manager was a man actually but he was super nice to me.
I was with my mom and I was so mortified and upset I starting crying so I definitely made a scene
DH was saying we should get some of that Oops, but hopefully we won't be needing it again any time soon. I'm just glad it worked, and worked without damaging the carpet.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
Oh, and uh, have sex.
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
Dad says I'm too young to date (Lame!)
But baby, I don't want to wait (Let's do it!)
That's OK, I'm going to rock your body anyway
I'm going to rock your body 'til Canada Day
Charlotte born at 28w3d due to severe IUGR on 12.24.2012 Merry Christmas!
Missed M/C discovered 12.22.2014 at 8w1d measuring 6w3d
2015 was a year to test strength of both body and character, but it led us to this... BFP 01.26.2016 EDD 9.30.2016
I loved (most of) HIMYM!
Also, just went for a 2.5 mile walk with my dog and feel like I ran a marathon. Pregnancy kills my cardiovascular strength.
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
Happy 4th, American ladies!
We have finally settled on a name... We thought we had picked one, but still flip flopped. So, Felix Davison will be joining us in 10 weeks. I know it's probably not everyone's style, but it really works for our family
Side note: Anyone a BB watcher??
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years