November Randoms

FTM53 · November 2016

Happy Turkey month! I know we all have at least one extra thing to be thankful for this year.

1) DH was able to comfort DS last night when he woke before his next feeding. This momma got sleep!

2) My neighbor just had her baby. Quick poll: what meals worked best for you guys? On flavor, ease of reheat/eat, and amount.

Jodi1980 · November 2016

Lasagna stackers, eggplant parm. Any type of pasta. Congrats on getting added sleep!

TiffRox81 · November 2016

Breakfast! I loved the friends that brought us breakfast and easy snacks to munch on!!

babycakesday · November 2016

Anything I could pop into the crock pot. oo and someone brought me by frozen mac and cheese crock pot meal that we obsessed over for days.

I cannot believe it's November already.

TiffRox81 · November 2016

Omg I know!! I feel the same. The rest of this year is going to fly by, I feel like!! These little babes will be half a year old before we know it!

LDSJM123 · November 2016

I agree about breakfast foods and snacks. Two of my favorites that were brought over was a giant bowl of chicken salad, with crossiants, zucchini bread, and fruit. It was so nice having stuff that wasn't dinner food. My second favorite was a spaghetti casserole that was frozen and had directions with it. So we were able to pop it in the oven when we were ready for it. It was not only delicious but it made plenty for leftovers and reheated beautifully.

mldutton · November 2016

I'm thankful one of my best friends had her baby yesterday (Halloween baby!). So far it sounds like her delivery was so much easier than mine, so that's good (for her, psh!). Haha.

I made frozen enchiladas (I'm from Texas). They were delicious and super easy. And yes, friends that brought over breakfast tacos were my superheros

DachshundMomma · November 2016

It's crazy to think that November of last year is when I, and probably most of you, found out I was pregnant. And now he's here and sound asleep next to me. What a difference a year makes .

I'm also a huge fan of crock pot meals or a spaghetti feed. Mm.

jennyleigh16 · November 2016

@DachshundMomma I got the BFP the day before Halloween last year. It's incredible how your entire world can change in a year.

@FTM53 My mom brought over a bunch of Costco meals when we came home. Shepherds pie and Chicken pot pie were awesome, kept well and gave us lots of leftovers. Anything comfort food-like is great.

[Deleted User] · November 2016

@FTM53 I didn't receive any meals from others, but I froze a bunch of different meals (pizza hotdish, cilantro chicken, teriyaki chicken, etc.) to throw in the crock pot. Those were lifesavers!

TiffRox81 · November 2016

Is anyone else losing hair like crazy?! I find it everywhere these days!!!! I'm amazed I still have any on my head. And the night sweats!! I never used to be a warm sleeper. Well that's changed! I'm rarely cool at night anymore.

mamafox14 · November 2016

@TiffRox81 every time I look in the mirror after a shower I expect to to be bald honestly. My hair is falling out by the handful I swear.

babycakesday · November 2016

@TiffRox81 yes! Between the 3 cats, dog and my hair loss, we have to vacuum 2x a day.

HoneyBear40 · November 2016

Include me in the losing hair group - it's nuts!

tennisbabymama · November 2016

I just thought to myself today how weird it is I'm finding my hair everywhere nowadays. I didn't contribute it to postpartum until now. Luckily I have plenty to spare.

winnie1122 · November 2016

Yes, SO much hair shedding lately, it's driving me nuts! I liked meals that were easy to reheat or eat in bed, lol. And snacks, definitely would have liked to have more snacks on hand! I think if someone had brought a box of salty and sweet snacks to keep by my bed and by the bathtub, I might have kissed them.

coffeeandcupcakes · November 2016

Yes, I'm pretty sure I am going bald. Pregnancy didn't make my hair any thicker so losing it PP feels like a sick joke.

Someone brought me scotch eggs (hard boiled eggs incased in sausage) and they were awesome to have for breakfast and snacks. High protein for recovery and I could eat them one handed while nursing.

holly142 · November 2016

Someone brought me a Trader Joe bag filled with cinnamon rolls, OJ, yogurt, nuts, pretzels filled with peanut butter, dark chocolate and more. I loved it!

I hate washing my hair right now because I spend the whole shower taking hair off my hands! Eww!

JYesi0812 · November 2016

Same boat overhere , my hair is everywhere DH found it in his rice last night at dinner , I just gave him a dead stare and he kept eating , I cant get it under control.

I didnt get any food either, but a couple of friends did take me out for breakfest wich was lovely.

shaylalr · November 2016

Yep!! Hair is everywhere here as well. It's crazy.

My husband made a bunch of freezer breakfast burritos. They saved me.

mldutton · November 2016

All the hair... everywhere except on my head

Glad to hear it's not just me.

Jodi1980 · November 2016

Hair loss ladies- try biotin vitamins! i took them with my prenatal and now a woman's multi vitamin daily and it helps a great deal!

edited:present not past tense grammar

winnie1122 · November 2016

Lately P has not been letting me out of his sight. He's happy as a clam chilling in his boppy and chewing on his hands or toys as long as he can see me, but if I try to leave the room to do dishes or even just grab food, he instantly gets upset. I don't have many places in the house to set him so I feel like I'm trapped in my bedroom! I get things done in 5-10 minute spurts when he's either cat napping or, if I'm desperate, while he's crying. Ahhhh. Hoping this is just a leap or something?! He's even been doing it when other people are around, which he never used to do.

coffeeandcupcakes · November 2016

@winnie1122 this happened to me at the beginning of leap four. It lasted 3-4 days.

HoneyBear40 · November 2016

@Jodi1980 - ooh! Thanks! I actually have been putting off digging out my daily vitamins. They aren't as fun as the gummy prenatals

Is anyone else struggling with friends comparing babies? We're fortunate enough that LO sleeps in her car seat like a champ and is really flexible as we take her pretty much EVERYWHERE. A friend of ours makes everything seem like such a process or that they can't do anything because they have kids. There's that and then comparisons of when things happen for their kid. I don't care if your son was already rolling before 3 months, my baby is amazing just because she's mine!

adough27 · November 2016

@HoneyBear40 yes! My coworker had a baby around the same time I did and all he does is compare our children, especially weight, his 7 week old is 16 lbs, compared to my 16 week old who weighs 12.5 lbs. No my child is not starving! Why can't we talk about all the great qualities our children have and not compare them.

lindseyb918 · November 2016

I used my baby to get an additional free taco for the promotion they're running at Taco Bell today. Hey, the rules said one free taco per person.

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TiffRox81 · November 2016

Today we have afternoon nap rejection. REAL fun! I also had my first part time day back at work. Of course she was amazing for my mom. I'm getting the crap end of the deal, lol. On a side note, I think I have the most independent BABY on the planet. She almost insists on holding her own bottle. Rejects the binky 90% of the time now but if she wants it, she only wants to put it in herself. Other than night time, she doesn't really want to be rocked anymore either. She'd prefer to put herself to bed. Now finding the moment SHE wants to put herself to bed and knowing that she's tired is the real trick. I think I could solve a calculus equation easier than determining that.

mnkenned · November 2016

I don't understand how the baby can be napping in my arms and the dog can come up and lick her right on the head and she doesn't even stir. However, if I even *think* about putting her in the crib once she's asleep it's instant freakout.

JYesi0812 · November 2016

@HoneyBear40 Yes I hate when people try to compare my baby to theirs, like NO mines is not perfect and yours isnt either , but the're perfect in our own eyes and thats perfectly fine. DH bestfriend just had a baby and they compare her saying how much better she lookes then our princess .. Talk about rude

setosh · November 2016

TiffRox81 said:

Is anyone else losing hair like crazy?! I find it everywhere these days!!!! I'm amazed I still have any on my head. And the night sweats!! I never used to be a warm sleeper. Well that's changed! I'm rarely cool at night anymore.

I would take a picture of how bad I am clogging up the shower drain, but that's just gross... and embarrassing.

jomama1618 · November 2016

^ Same. I feel like I am constantly checking his fingers/toes/diaper area for hair. It's literally everywhere. My niece ended up with a piece of her mom's hair stuck/wound around her toe and it was purple by the time we realize it (she had on footie pajamas) so I am overly concerned about that

LF93 · November 2016

Yeah I find my hair everywhere. Poor baby does be covered sometimes. I even found some between his ass cheeks. I dont know how I don't see it!

[Deleted User] · November 2016

My mom told me to always check her toes for hair before putting her in a sleeper-just a tip for everyone else who is shedding like a dog! I really hate checking the shower drain right now.

TiffRox81 · November 2016

A while ago I remember reading to check their fingers and toes for wrapped hairs if they seem inconsolable. I didn't understand how that could happen....until a couple weeks ago!!! Now it's my biggest fear!

Jodi1980 · November 2016

This scary mishap reminded me....
@TiffRox81 a long time ago a friend of the family's newborn had not hair but cotton thread from the sock wrap around....it is scary and a freak thing! They move their feet so much!

FTM53 · November 2016

Yes! The hair! It's EVERYWHERE!!!

Frustration on of the day: DH insists that we be home if it is anywhere near LOs naptime, if he will wake up, or if he even *might* get hungry at any point when we're out. Cause heaven forbid, the child might cry and someone hears it or I BF in public (something I do regularly with a cover when it's just LO and I).

TiffRox81 · November 2016

@Jodi1980 Omg!! Another legit possibility. I noticed a loose thread in her sleep sack the other night! We cut it out but now that's another thing I check regularly!!!

tennisbabymama · November 2016

Geeze I need to check LOs toes. I never even thought of that being a problem. Good to know. Thanks ladies!

LO used to love the car until the last month or so and now the moment she's inside she cries the whole time. What gives?? I can't figure it out. Going anywhere is stressful for me now. Tell me I'm not alone! Ha

KASG · November 2016

Not alone @tennisbabymama. But I've discovered being fed before going helps, and sometimes she gets hot in the car seat. And in general, she just doesn't like being restrained. *shrugs*

Jodi1980 · November 2016

I also do a feeding before going out to the car! It works for us too! Ever eat a big meal then want to take a nap, I think they are the same way!

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