I had a friend text me this earlier and it t made me laugh out loud. I kinda want one now...wondering if I did manage to find it if I'd have the guts to actually put my son in it. Excuse the language, thought I'd share anyways
I was looking for the same thing @drmh22 but I have a 2yo boy and a soon to be daughter (that is weird to say but so exciting!) anyone have any suggestions for this?
Ahh man that seems like a toughie. Sure enough there should be something out there considering there are boy/girl twins who I've seen matching before. I know for special occasion outfits, Janie and jack have adorable coordinating outfits. They aren't the cheapest clothes though
Not to mention food again, but this morning I saw one of my friends had posted a picture of blueberry pie. I thought I would go get a small one from the grocery store, but they only had full-size.
Long story short, it's gone guys. I think my husband ate some of it but I don't want to ask him in case I'm wrong. Whoops?
Ok, so I consider myself a pretty regular/faithful Amazon shopper... When the hell did they start their own brand on items (Amazonbasics)??? Have I been living underneath a boulder?!!!
i noticed this tonight as I'm shopping for a new birthing ball and it had their logo on it.
My friend who just had a baby was writing out some tips for me and said to take home the little squirt bottle for lady bits from the hospital. She said no one told her this and so she had to go buy one. What!? I feel bad she didn't know! I am so happy to have TB it's not even funny. All my time lurking other boards and with you ladies has really paid off. Who won't forget to swipe the hospital clean of everything and anything they give? ME!
@Megan324 he's just being a straight up butt head and I'm out of patience for it. We were supposed to have a conversation after our son went to bed tonight about a whole bunch of logistical stuff that needs to get figured out and instead he went to bed. And moved a bunch of stuff that was on the bed because we shuffled around our dressers and just threw it all over the floor for me to trip over when I get up in the middle of the night. I need to rest and he keeps saying he understands that but really needs to get his shit together. Really, it's a little bit of everything and I'm just out of patience with him.
@mamadomino oh man! That's so annoying. I know my FI always says "we have so much time to figure things out" but like not really any more! Time is a ticking.
I spent a long time on the phone with my troubled friend today. She seems better today but still sounded just overall fed up with life. I did tell her mom to keep an eye on her. She's coming over on Saturday to hang out while H is at the Astros game with his dad. I feel bad for not giving her more time but I have a family now and it's not easy to maintain relationships when you are just in a different life stage. I just wanted to thank everyone for their advice it really helped.
Re homemade baby food: not only was it easy make a ton at once and freeze (steamed or baked my fruit/veggie then threw it in the blender), it was tastier (and prettier) than jar food. As mentioned before, jar was still great for traveling,
Re matching clothes... Carters makes infant clothes in NB-24 month. I've picked up a couple matching outfits there. Also, totally getting these for newborn pics:
My random... today was the first time I've taken McKenna with me by myself to a prenatal appointment. On the way there I started freaking out about how I was going to leave the urine sample with her in tow (in her stroller). Thank God for handicap stalls.
@drmh22 those are so cute! I find Carters is the best because they carry the widest range in clothing. My girls are 5 years apart, and I can find the same outfits for them in their sizes.
@seitzy3 I am both appalled and impressed simultaneously. Appalled because strangers touching bellies are weird... and impressed that you're still rocking a bikini!
Wife to A; Mama to C (2009), N (2011), H (2014) & baby F due 09/16/16
I've found a couple matching little bro/big bro stuff at target that was carter's brand. Our carter's outlet also has outfits spanning newborn-18 months, sometimes 2t.
Last night emmett really favored my husband. It put me into a funk for the time he was awake and for a good hour after. This morning I'm trying to see the silver lining that my husband is awesome with him and it will be helpful for little man to find comfort in him when little bro arrives. I did have to tell my husband to stop telling our son to go to me though. He'd say "why don't you bring this book to mama instead?" And e would just say "noooooo!" And bury his head into matt. Breaking my heart, kid!
Edited to Add: Kiddo only wanted mama this morning. Toddlers, I tell ya! Finicky little creatures.
We were supposed to go Tommy cousins wedding 5 hours away on DD's birthday next month. I was standing up in it, but it was very recently and dramatically cancelled. (I don't know the whole story and probably never will.)
So now I'm like "shit, guess I have to throw together a birthday party for a two year old!" Especially since the date itself falls on a Saturday.
Anyone see the photos of Prince George that were just released for his third birthday? (Adorable.) Do you think he acts like a threenager? Or does the royal blood combined with Kate Middleton's fabulousness not allow for toddler shenanigans?
Anyone see the photos of Prince George that were just released for his third birthday? (Adorable.) Do you think he acts like a threenager? Or does the royal blood combined with Kate Middleton's fabulousness not allow for toddler shenanigans?
Just googled.. Adorable for sure.. but I see a LOT of mischief in those eyes. He undoubtedly acts like a threenager, or soon will! The real question is how much do Kate and William actually parent? Do they deal with the threenager outbursts, or does a nanny (or multiple) rush in and swoop him away when the tantrums come?
Anyone see the photos of Prince George that were just released for his third birthday? (Adorable.) Do you think he acts like a threenager? Or does the royal blood combined with Kate Middleton's fabulousness not allow for toddler shenanigans?
Just googled.. Adorable for sure.. but I see a LOT of mischief in those eyes. He undoubtedly acts like a threenager, or soon will! The real question is how much do Kate and William actually parent? Do they deal with the threenager outbursts, or does a nanny (or multiple) rush in and swoop him away when the tantrums come?
Because I love Kate, I'm going to pretend they do a lot of parenting, but obviously with some help from a nanny because they can. But I'm guessing there are multiple nannies who do most of the work. But they're probably nannies who are child experts and can instantly sooth tantrums like magic.
I'm really not a fan of the royal family (I have nothing against them, just don't care for them either). I'll assume, like I do with most/all celebrities, that they have an absurd amount of help and no true concept of what parenting is. I think I'm feeling a little crabby this morning... hahaha
You guys, if this baby follows big sister's lead (which I recognize there is no correlation to), he or she will be here in six weeks. Reese was born at 38w2d and I'm 32w2d today!
I am really patting myself on the back here guys. Listen up.
A few months back I told my FitBit that my goal was to gain 30 pounds, starting from when I found out I was pregnant. Now whenever my FitBit application loads my weights from my FitBit scale I get a star for the day! And it says "WooHoo! You met your goal!" It's so proud of me for gaining those 30 pounds. bahahaha, pure genius on my part, pure pure genius Thanks FitBit, it was hard work but I somehow persevered and reached my 30 pound goal, and I did it EARLY at that! YES!!
FYI water tables are disgusting! Just went to clean ours and turned it on its side and green slime oozed out! Puke!!! Apparently the legs and base fill with water also so just draining the top part every day doesn't keep it clean!
@PSUBecky23 the following their older sibling's lead is never far from my mind. Which means I have less than 3 weeks left. Cue panic lately. Nothing is done!!
I'm not convinced I'm going to make it until September with my sanity intact. Whoever says that global warming isn't a thing needs to get shot. It is supposed to be an average of 85 for the foreseeable future. That sounds delightful except for the fact that one of my jobs and my apartment have no air conditioning and for some awful reason, the temperatures isn't dropping at night like it normally does so we can't even cool down our room with a fan in the window. I haven't slept well or enough in the last week and even with three fans creating a vortex of air, it is just pushing hot air around... And since we are short people at one job, I get the joy of working 6 days this week...
Y'all, tell me if I'm the occasional poster that should be ignored! Lol! I try to keep up buy damnit every time I get on here there's like 300 new posts!! Also, I always use the app which makes it take so much longer....but Ive successfully avoided my laptop for the last year like the plague since finishing school.
@lovelylauren86, it's hard sometimes to tell if people are being dramatic or serious in those situations but I've had some friends in the past that were just attention seekers and I could tell the difference. However I did have a friend once who wasn't and was going through a very difficult time and sent me a text telling me how much they appreciated my help the last few months. I tried to call because it gave me an "off" feeling. No answer. I immediately called their mother who was at home with them like "Oh, they're taking a nap, I'm sure everything is fine." The more she thought about it the more she got worried and she went to check on him. Turns out he had taken a ton of sleeping pills in an effort to commit suicide. The call wound up saving his life. It may be hard to juggle it all but it sounds like she's overwhelmed, having her over for the weekend to spend time with a normal happy family may be just what she needs to shed some light on what's possible in life.
Regarding struggling with HDBD pics. I totally understand you but please don't let it get to you! I struggled with them a lot during the first two trimesters, especially after the "ICEE" fight with my husband. After that I tried reaffirming to myself multiple times a day that women's bodies are just as different during pregnancy as before pregnancy. I did a few things like actually pick out jewelry to go with my clothes or actually pick out clothes at all instead of sweats, get enough sleep, and walk more. Overall it helped me to embrace the bump and just leave my own judgements behind. We're our worst critics and I didn't want to look back at this time and wish I had embraced it more. I've gained more than I'm "supposed" to, but baby is kicking all of the time and other than that number things are fine. It was also nice when I would share my pictures with friends that they responded back (mostly:) ) with compliments. Because, regardless of what they really think most women who have been here understand the struggle and know that right now you need to be told you're beautiful:) and the ones that don't and say we look like houses cam seriously take a hike. If you feel like saying something snarky back, do! I've let this slip : "I bet I weigh less than you!!"
I just watched Jon Stewart's video from taking over the Late Show last night talking about the RNC. First I wanted to give my computer a standing ovation, then he moved me to tears because I feel so passionately with him and against Trump. I am leaving this here because I am sincerely hoping it doesn't start a political debate... moreso just wanted to admit that I'm the weirdo crying at my computer at work, while watching Jon Stewart.
Ladies, I have a dilemma on my hands. I have the day off as my baby shower is tomorrow. I am supposed to go to my mom's house today because it is her birthday and my family is in town. My sister just texted me to give me a heads up that my 8 year old niece who is staying at my mom's seems to have caught a bug. She threw up this morning but seems to be better these past couple of hours she said. She plans on keeping her and her daughter isolated from the party so I can still come but wanted me to be informed before I made the choice to go or not. My boss's daughter and someone from work both ended up in the ER this week from throwing up so I know something is going around. And my sister took her to Jungle Java's yesterday which is like a petri dish for diseases in my opinion lol.
What should I do? I had my flu shot but I feel the need to protect my baby and not knowingly put myself at risk. But I feel bad about possibly not going since it is my mom's bday and my mom and sis are throwing me a large shower at a hall tomorrow. I don't want to seem ungrateful but I also really don't want to get sick and possibly harm the baby (or miss my shower)! What would you do? My sister is normally super smart about this stuff so the fact that she thinks I would be ok still going and avoiding them makes me wonder if she is right....but she doesn't know EVERYTHING despite the fact that she thinks she does.
Married: 3/21/15 First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
@blondie080300 - I'd probably still go. Your sister sounds really considerate, I'm sure she's told her daughter not to get too close to Auntie Blondie... but that's just me. I'm not overly cautious. Also, kids throw up an awful lot, could just have been nauseous from something she ate/the heat/whatever. Any chance you can head that way for dinner time? Give the kiddo a chance to feel a bit better even and limit the overall time spent?
@blondie080300 TBH, I wouldn't worry about it so much. It's always best to avoid sick people like the plague while pregnant but if you take precautions with hand washing and sanitizing and keeping your distance, I think you should be fine. It sounds like your sister is being careful too. It's a personal choice, though, and I'd do what you feel is best.
@blondie080300 I'm in the "I'd still go" camp. As @AnnaS930 mentioned, kids throw up randomly all the time. It could be a bug or it could be nothing. Even if it is a bug, if you keep your distance and wash your hands, etc, you'd probably be fine. All that being said, if you are terribly uncomfortable (like you'd be sitting there aching for the moment it would appropriate to get the heck out and go home to shower) then it's not worth the stress. Only you can decide when it comes to your own comfort level and I think your family would (should!) understand no matter what your decision is.
@rock1cherry - I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets frustrated by it. And you're right, you absolutely can't blame the kids. I just really wish people would realize that it effects the entire team when your kid isn't there.
@mamadomino - I'm sorry. I get it though. Some days you really have to wonder....is jail time worth it....?
My co-worker just asked what we were doing with the kids when I have the babies. *audible groan* "My in-laws are coming down." Cue laughter from her. She walks over to me and says "You sound about as enthusiastic about that as I was to talk to my doctor about a colonoscopy!" I told her "I'd probably be more enthusiastic about the colonoscopy...."
Don't leave me hanging@AlwasAuntNeverMom! I think your message got cut off.
Thanks for the rest of the comments, ladies! I have until about 3pm to decide. I guess I will still go like you said if she hasn't gotten sick again and will just wash my hands a lot.
Re: July Randoms Thread
DD #1 3/26/13
Mo/Mo twins MMC 3/31/14
DD #2 3/31/15
DD #3 8/25/16
Long story short, it's gone guys. I think my husband ate some of it but I don't want to ask him in case I'm wrong. Whoops?
DD #1 3/26/13
Mo/Mo twins MMC 3/31/14
DD #2 3/31/15
DD #3 8/25/16
i noticed this tonight as I'm shopping for a new birthing ball and it had their logo on it.
I just wanted to thank everyone for their advice it really helped.
Re matching clothes... Carters makes infant clothes in NB-24 month. I've picked up a couple matching outfits there. Also, totally getting these for newborn pics:
My random... today was the first time I've taken McKenna with me by myself to a prenatal appointment. On the way there I started freaking out about how I was going to leave the urine sample with her in tow (in her stroller). Thank God for handicap stalls.
@seitzy3 I am both appalled and impressed simultaneously. Appalled because strangers touching bellies are weird... and impressed that you're still rocking a bikini!
Last night emmett really favored my husband. It put me into a funk for the time he was awake and for a good hour after. This morning I'm trying to see the silver lining that my husband is awesome with him and it will be helpful for little man to find comfort in him when little bro arrives. I did have to tell my husband to stop telling our son to go to me though. He'd say "why don't you bring this book to mama instead?" And e would just say "noooooo!" And bury his head into matt. Breaking my heart, kid!
Edited to Add: Kiddo only wanted mama this morning. Toddlers, I tell ya! Finicky little creatures.
So now I'm like "shit, guess I have to throw together a birthday party for a two year old!" Especially since the date itself falls on a Saturday.
Because I love Kate, I'm going to pretend they do a lot of parenting, but obviously with some help from a nanny because they can. But I'm guessing there are multiple nannies who do most of the work. But they're probably nannies who are child experts and can instantly sooth tantrums like magic.
A few months back I told my FitBit that my goal was to gain 30 pounds, starting from when I found out I was pregnant. Now whenever my FitBit application loads my weights from my FitBit scale I get a star for the day! And it says "WooHoo! You met your goal!" It's so proud of me for gaining those 30 pounds. bahahaha, pure genius on my part, pure pure genius
@lovelylauren86, it's hard sometimes to tell if people are being dramatic or serious in those situations but I've had some friends in the past that were just attention seekers and I could tell the difference. However I did have a friend once who wasn't and was going through a very difficult time and sent me a text telling me how much they appreciated my help the last few months. I tried to call because it gave me an "off" feeling. No answer. I immediately called their mother who was at home with them like "Oh, they're taking a nap, I'm sure everything is fine." The more she thought about it the more she got worried and she went to check on him. Turns out he had taken a ton of sleeping pills in an effort to commit suicide. The call wound up saving his life. It may be hard to juggle it all but it sounds like she's overwhelmed, having her over for the weekend to spend time with a normal happy family may be just what she needs to shed some light on what's possible in life.
Regarding struggling with HDBD pics. I totally understand you but please don't let it get to you! I struggled with them a lot during the first two trimesters, especially after the "ICEE" fight with my husband. After that I tried reaffirming to myself multiple times a day that women's bodies are just as different during pregnancy as before pregnancy. I did a few things like actually pick out jewelry to go with my clothes or actually pick out clothes at all instead of sweats, get enough sleep, and walk more. Overall it helped me to embrace the bump and just leave my own judgements behind. We're our worst critics and I didn't want to look back at this time and wish I had embraced it more. I've gained more than I'm "supposed" to, but baby is kicking all of the time and other than that number things are fine. It was also nice when I would share my pictures with friends that they responded back (mostly:) ) with compliments. Because, regardless of what they really think most women who have been here understand the struggle and know that right now you need to be told you're beautiful:) and the ones that don't and say we look like houses cam seriously take a hike. If you feel like saying something snarky back, do! I've let this slip : "I bet I weigh less than you!!"
DD 10/4/02
DS due 9/28/16
What should I do? I had my flu shot but I feel the need to protect my baby and not knowingly put myself at risk. But I feel bad about possibly not going since it is my mom's bday and my mom and sis are throwing me a large shower at a hall tomorrow. I don't want to seem ungrateful but I also really don't want to get sick and possibly harm the baby (or miss my shower)! What would you do? My sister is normally super smart about this stuff so the fact that she thinks I would be ok still going and avoiding them makes me wonder if she is right....but she doesn't know EVERYTHING despite the fact that she thinks she does.
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
@mamadomino - I'm sorry. I get it though. Some days you really have to wonder....is jail time worth it....?
My co-worker just asked what we were doing with the kids when I have the babies. *audible groan* "My in-laws are coming down." Cue laughter from her. She walks over to me and says "You sound about as enthusiastic about that as I was to talk to my doctor about a colonoscopy!" I told her "I'd probably be more enthusiastic about the colonoscopy...."
Thanks for the rest of the comments, ladies! I have until about 3pm to decide. I guess I will still go like you said if she hasn't gotten sick again and will just wash my hands a lot.
Edited because I can see your message now @AlwaysAuntNeverMom .
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years