@ginger819 I could totally be on board with getting pregnant again right away! Were you able to breastfeed your first for a while? That's the one thing that would hold me back. @AliKay20 I just saw those emojis today too... lol I don't have an iphone but they are hilarious! Also dreading going back to work in this state... I walked around topless for most of the day today because all baby wanted was the boob!
Random: I am lying in bed while baby naps. I just ate an entire bag of goldfish while lying on my back. I am covered in salt and shame, but also I don't really care. At least they were whole grain?
@SkiChic626 I did the same thing! I bought a Kate Spade diaper bag and it was not functional. I ended up using a little backpack purse from Target for almost 2 years. DH's Diaper Dude bag? Never touched..... Still in the closet. This time I upgraded to a backpack diaper bag that will work for both of us.
@entropicallyfavored I have a serious issue with goldfish. It is impossible for me to not eat all the way to the bottom of the bag. I usually leave a single layer on the bottom - probably 10 goldfish, because then I can tell myself I didn't eat the whole thing.
To all the breast feeding moms out there...you have to watch the parody of AC/DC that is called NURSED ME ALL NIGHT LONG. So great!!! I can't get the link to save but you can you tube it.
@court5608 We switched to formula right around 6 months, so about the time I got pregnant with this guy. It was more due to my work schedule and a decrease in production, though. I was dreading breastfeeding while pregnant because I was pretty sick with DD until half way through the second trimester and had a hard time gaining weight with pregnancy alone, but it's not the reason we stopped. I'm sure it's entirely possible and had I known a couple months after I would be quitting that job to be a SAHM I probably would have stuck it out and worked harder to increase my production.
Being home all the time and nursing is getting expensive. .. I've spent way too much online shopping! Ordered some nursing tops last week, and they are wonderful. Ordered a better quality nursing bra and tank and paid way too much, but hopefully they last. My cheap ones are already falling apart. Plus a couple orders on target, amazon and shutterfly. I'm justifying my clothes and bras by telling myself it's cheaper than formula lol. But can't wait for the birth announcements to arrive!
@entropicallyfavored I have a serious issue with goldfish. It is impossible for me to not eat all the way to the bottom of the bag. I usually leave a single layer on the bottom - probably 10 goldfish, because then I can tell myself I didn't eat the whole thing.
I like your strategy; I am totally going to steal this idea.
The Subway commercials during the Olympics coverage are killing me! Normally, I wouldn't say cold cut sandwiches are even close to my top favorite foods. But since it's been off limits this whole time, I am dying for a Subway sandwich! I have had some deli meats from other sandwich shops that slice it fresh daily (my doctor said that was ok), but it's not the same. I just told DH that a Subway footlong may be one of the things I ask him to get me in the hospital after our LO is born.
@Stephanie7693 where did you get your nursing tops from?! I am in need!!!
Latched mama and milk nursingwear. Latched mama is cheaper and the shirts are easier to use, so I'd recommend them first. But I still like what I got from milk nursingwear. .. just paid more for different looks. Latched mama doesn't have a lot of variety. And ordered a bra and tank from bravado. .. have heard their stuff is great and lasts. I'll let you know how I like those! And if you order by the 7th I believe all 3 places are running promotions this week for world breastfeeding week.
I been having contractions but not close enough to go to hospital yet baby girl is teasing me because they get close 5-6mins and then they are apart 15mins today is DH bday and he wants her to come today but she is playing too much and seeing everyone have babies makes me so anxious to already have her too
I've had dreams the past few nights where something is wrong with baby, something goes wrong during the section, ect and it is really starting to get to me. When I had DD I wasn't aware of all that could really go wrong and let me say ignorance is BLISS. Now reading everyone's birth stories and issues with jaundice, low blood sugar for baby, and NICU stays, no matter how short, I'm really starting to worry.
On a completely unrelated note, I keep having to open the birth announcement thread, quickly read through the new ones and then close it to keep my phone from freaking out. I am love titing from afar!
When does your DH come back? I'm having anxiety baby will be born before he gets back either late tonight or tomorrow.
Thought I lost my plug last week, but blood tinged mucus today with back pain. Oh and I feel like utter crap!
They are driving back today! I'm guessing they'll be here by dinnertime so I'm hoping I'm in the clear! Hang in there, girl. I'll be praying yours gets back in time too. Hope you've enjoyed your weekend.
Anyone else extremely uncomfortable in the car? I mentioned driving yesterday and that was awful. Today, however my MIL drove me to my house (like a 10 min ride) and my back was killing me. Bad! Maybe it's baby's position? But I'm not looking forward to the 45min ride to my BILs this afternoon and the ride back. Oh and visiting with people in general. Also siting at the kitchen table on a wooden chair...Omfg, ouch.
Ok ok complaining done! Man I'm a miserable b today.
Anyone else extremely uncomfortable in the car? I mentioned driving yesterday and that was awful. Today, however my MIL drove me to my house (like a 10 min ride) and my back was killing me. Bad! Maybe it's baby's position? But I'm not looking forward to the 45min ride to my BILs this afternoon and the ride back. Oh and visiting with people in general. Also siting at the kitchen table on a wooden chair...Omfg, ouch.
Ok ok complaining done! Man I'm a miserable b today.
My BH seem to start up whenever I am in the car. We had to leave church halfway through this morning because I couldn't take the wooden pews either.
*TW Spoiler*
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Took my kids to the splash pad park. It's beautiful out. Now some random kid is screaming so loud I have a headache. Not screaming throwing a fit, but screaming while playing. Really fucking loud. Where are his parents?! Why don't they care?! I know we're at a park, but that is so loud if I had someone to talk to we wouldn't be able to hear each other. Ugh. As soon as Levi is done nursing were leaving. So are lots of other families lol
One of the families that left was the screaming kid. Maybe they figured it out when I walked past thier son (and them) plugging my ear while carrying my nursing newborn after getting my 6 year old off the playground lol. I didn't realize they were his parents. Oh well. Hopefully they know now thier kid was torturing everyone
We just went on a family walk to grab salad for dinner and this mom walked up to me asking if baby A was brand new.
That turned out to be a great conversation starter because while her hubs was getting the car, she just went on about how the first year felt so hard and lonely but that it does get better.
As she was holding her 2 yr old DS, she said as hard as it is to just enjoy this time too because she misses how little her son used to be and how quickly that moment goes by. Pretty soon, she said I'd have a toddler coming at us with all new set of challenges. She then gave me some local new mom group activities I can do with great resources & empathized on the struggle of breastfeeding.
I told her I see so many moms with strollers and I just want to go up to them but I don't want to be a weirdo. She goes, "honey, they all feel the same way!"
I totally needed to hear all that! We said our goodbyes (didn't even exchange names at that point) as her hubs pulled the car over but she quickly came back saying, "I hope this doesn't seem crazy but should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to text or call me."
I teared up. We women need to stick together and I feel this more and more now that I'm a mom.
@AliKay20 she sounds delightful! I have a hard time stepping out like that, but people like her make it a lot easier and now you have a good start on finding mommy friends!
I was just telling DH on our walk back home that I would love to pay it forward and have the courage to just walk up to a new mom like she did! Even if I wanted to, I don't know how easy that would be for me but I'm totally inspired to be more like her knowing how much support she gave me in that ten min talk!
@AliKay20 what a wonderful woman! She is so right. This baby being my third and last, I'm finding it easier to enjoy more moments than I did with my first. I remember how overwhelming everything felt with my first and even 2nd. It happens now too, but much less. It's easy to remember how fast this baby will grow when I look at my 10 and 6 year old. Yesterday Levi pooped in his towel after bath time, then peed all over me while I cleaned up the poop. I just laughed. Treasure as much as you can! And I need to take her advice and chat up other mommies too. Mom friends are priceless.
Had my baby almost 2 days ago and I'm still in shock that it's finally our month for babies!!! Congrats to all the momma's who've had their babies and good luck to those who are about to, you're so close!!
@BrunetteBabe722 I can't believe it's here!!! It's totally surreal that the next time I walk out of this hospital it'll be with my baby...you know...outside.
Whelp, due date is tomorrow and no baby yet! I was certain I'd go early so it feels a little strange to be getting ready to go to work tomorrow... Hang in there everyone!
We have been potty training my 21-mo-old and things have been improving. Our biggest struggle has been pooping. She refused to do it for 48-hrs despite seriously needing to... Just holding it in. Terrible. Anyway, so today she finally broke down and pooped but needed me to wrap my arms around her waist to hug her as she did it.
Long story longer, I washed my hands and left to go get a mani/pedi. During the manicure, she starts to rub lotion on my arms and I notice this weird patch of freckles or dirt on my arm near my elbow. I gently rub it to figure out what it is and suddenly realize it's not freckles or dirt, it's freaking poop. I was so embarrassed but didn't say anything. Thankfully the tech was wearing gloves. When I got home, I tripped over DD's bucket and ruined my pedicure. I'm 900% sure it's karma. #momlife
Re: Randoms 8/1
@AliKay20 I just saw those emojis today too... lol I don't have an iphone but they are hilarious! Also dreading going back to work in this state... I walked around topless for most of the day today because all baby wanted was the boob!
Baby #2: Emmeline Grey - August 2016
Baby #3: BFP 9/7/18 | EDD 05/24/19
Apparently this ceremony goes until midnight. Yay for some entertainment going into night duty!
And if you order by the 7th I believe all 3 places are running promotions this week for world breastfeeding week.
When does your DH come back? I'm having anxiety baby will be born before he gets back either late tonight or tomorrow.
Thought I lost my plug last week, but blood tinged mucus today with back pain. Oh and I feel like utter crap!
On a completely unrelated note, I keep having to open the birth announcement thread, quickly read through the new ones and then close it to keep my phone from freaking out. I am love titing from afar!
I'm probably jinxing it and I'll go another week! Haha
Ok ok complaining done! Man I'm a miserable b today.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Thanks for the tip. I'm so going to do that today!!
That turned out to be a great conversation starter because while her hubs was getting the car, she just went on about how the first year felt so hard and lonely but that it does get better.
As she was holding her 2 yr old DS, she said as hard as it is to just enjoy this time too because she misses how little her son used to be and how quickly that moment goes by. Pretty soon, she said I'd have a toddler coming at us with all new set of challenges. She then gave me some local new mom group activities I can do with great resources & empathized on the struggle of breastfeeding.
I told her I see so many moms with strollers and I just want to go up to them but I don't want to be a weirdo. She goes, "honey, they all feel the same way!"
I totally needed to hear all that! We said our goodbyes (didn't even exchange names at that point) as her hubs pulled the car over but she quickly came back saying, "I hope this doesn't seem crazy but should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to text or call me."
I teared up. We women need to stick together and I feel this more and more now that I'm a mom.
I was just telling DH on our walk back home that I would love to pay it forward and have the courage to just walk up to a new mom like she did! Even if I wanted to, I don't know how easy that would be for me but I'm totally inspired to be more like her knowing how much support she gave me in that ten min talk!
Long story longer, I washed my hands and left to go get a mani/pedi. During the manicure, she starts to rub lotion on my arms and I notice this weird patch of freckles or dirt on my arm near my elbow. I gently rub it to figure out what it is and suddenly realize it's not freckles or dirt, it's freaking poop. I was so embarrassed but didn't say anything. Thankfully the tech was wearing gloves. When I got home, I tripped over DD's bucket and ruined my pedicure. I'm 900% sure it's karma. #momlife
Baby #2: Emmeline Grey - August 2016
Baby #3: BFP 9/7/18 | EDD 05/24/19