Can’t even think about what we need after registering for all the cloth diaper stuff. That was writing a thesis. (I know I’m registering early but that novel of a thread on CDs made me wanna get that shot over with Asap.
I finally cleaned out the room that will be the nursery. Now SO needs to sand and refinish the floors! So yah will have that done hopefully before April 30th.
Can’t even think about what we need after registering for all the cloth diaper stuff. That was writing a thesis. (I know I’m registering early but that novel of a thread on CDs made me wanna get that shot over with Asap.
I finally cleaned out the room that will be the nursery. Now SO needs to sand and refinish the floors! So yah will have that done hopefully before April 30th.
I started reading the cloth diapers thread but then left because it seemed so early to think about....now with you saying it was like writing a thesis I'm rethinking it! Lol. I haven't 100% decided on CD but definitely want to give it a try. Any advice on how to tackle a list of what is needed? (Or should I just pop back on the thread?)
@babys_2018 probably just pop back to the thread. If you have any other questions now or later
@lincbeesmom I'm sorry that sounds like an awful mess to have to deal with. Hopefully it can all be resolved quickly!
@cups4 ass pain sucks. And for whatever reason it seems like you aren't allowed to complain about it...
My oh my @mileswithmyles that link was HILARIOUS and so disturbing at the same time. I had some downtime at work today and read through about ten pages of it. Literally on or with a Lifetime movie!
also I finally pooped last night. And since then I have a week's worth (well three days at least) of poop and farts built up. And they are ripe!
I thought all we needed was clothes for a boy. But we were looking at stuff in the garage and the straps of the high chair got moldy. So did the stroller. Not sure if I can wash them out. Car seats will have just expired. I don't want to get all new gear so I have to figure something out. Trying not to worry about it. People are always passing on baby gear in my community so I'm sure it well work out but so annoying.
The toddler just started tamtrummimg this week. I am fucking scared of having a newborn on top of this. I think being a STM and knowing what the newborn months are actually like is scaring me even more. Help me.
The toddler just started tamtrummimg this week. I am fucking scared of having a newborn on top of this. I think being a STM and knowing what the newborn months are actually like is scaring me even more. Help me.
The newborn will feel so super easy. The baby will nap and not talk back.
My local goodwill has 50 cents baby clothes....dangerous.
And, is this stupid? My best friend has a lake house we spend every summer at but don't know if we should get a real high chair, or just use this for both. Babies need so many things, this is overwhelming.
@justsuzie in my experience babies can't sit in highchairs well and supported until 4-5 months (more on the 5 month end). Our highchair was packed away for a long time until he could actually sit in it.
@justsuzie, we use chair top high chairs to save on space and they're easier to transport. We also now have small booster seats with straps that we pack for driving vacations.
@justsuzie you definitely can register for one. We also just used one that strapped to a chair and before he could support himself all the way used a bumbo seat someone passed along to us. The high chair was just too huge for us and we have limited space. also remember even if someone doesn't buy it for you, if it's on your registry there's usually a period after baby is born or after the shower date that you get a discount on anything left. I think we had like three months after DS was born to buy the things at 15% off the price. It's at least worth checking with the stores!
@justsuzie we just pulled the rock n play into the dining room while we ate until he was ready for table food at 6 months, then we bought the cheap IKEA one for $19.99 including the tray. It's easy to take apart, and you can spray it off if it's truly gross, unlike anything with cloth on it.
The toddler just started tamtrummimg this week. I am fucking scared of having a newborn on top of this. I think being a STM and knowing what the newborn months are actually like is scaring me even more. Help me.
You’ll be shocked at how easy the transition is from 1-2. I hear you though. I have the same freak out at some point during every pregnancy. My kids turn into monsters and I’m like “why did I get pregnant again?!?!?” And then the baby is born and everything is fine:-) Just ignore tantrumming toddler. Don’t buy a ticket to his or her cheap drama!!!
@justsuzie We registered for our high chairs, but didn't use them until around 6 months, like PPs said-until they could sit up unassisted. And really, they're not eating anything they need to sit up for until around that time anyway. We started with some cereal around 4-5 months and just put them in their swings in the highest position. Also, we travel and camp a lot, so we bought these-they're cheap, super small and portable, and the girls love them. (Although I feel like ours were closer to $10, but maybe I'm remembering incorrectly....) And these we actually used as boosters at our normal dining room table after the girls grew out of their high chairs. https://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Portable-Booster-Activity-Feeding/dp/B000CSEE3O/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1509707168&sr=8-9&keywords=camping+portable+high+chair Whoever wrote about the bumbo, there are so many bad comments about using them too often, I would definitely recommend reading some more about them before making that decision. They can really delay building up core muscles and sitting/standing independently. @kpc914 Honestly, I'm not disappointed at all. I love our drama free board. I like to watch it from afar, but don't want it to get on me. @mmb4532 I took my rings off like, last week. I was already gaining weight before I got pregnant, and they just started getting uncomfortable and I had a hard time taking them off. Last time I wore them on a necklace, but I wear a lanyard now and they get tangled. Plus, I'm at the point in my life where I DGAF what people think of me, so if someone wants to say something rude or give me a dirty look because I'm visibly pregnant and not wearing a ring, I fucking dare them to. They will regret it immediately. @cups4 I guess I hadn't realized it, but I haven't seen much from her lately! That makes me so sad, I hope everything is okay......let us know if you find anything out . @ivyvines6 That's so exciting! I can't wait to feel that again. Edited because something weird was happening with tagging in random places....
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Thanks fo all the high chair info! Even more to think about.
@sandbar517 I hadn’t heard this about the bumbo! I def want to read up more.
@cups4 I noticed this too. I hope everything is okay. I ghosted once on a board because I was having a tough time but I returned when I got my shit figured out. Hope it’s the sane deal.
The toddler just started tamtrummimg this week. I am fucking scared of having a newborn on top of this. I think being a STM and knowing what the newborn months are actually like is scaring me even more. Help me.
This is my expectation as well, even though I am TTM. My first was a horrible mess of colic and reflux. My second maybe could have been easy but then my toddler brought home 1000000x colds and we ended up being sick for the entire winter, including 2 overnights at the hospital. Also neither of my babies tolerated being put down, like ever for at least 3-4 months. I sometimes wonder if the whole sleepy newborn thing is a myth... but then I meet someone else’s and I’m like WTF?!? Oh well. Maybe third time will be the charm! And for be record I’d take sassy attitudes and tantrums over constant crying and showering in spitup, any day!
@sandbar517 it was me who used it. But to be fair we only used it when he could really sit up well and we were doing food. I never really left him just chilling in it. Also for any FTM keep in mind that walkers are usually discouraged because it encourages incorrect walking. I know my parents and that generation love them, but our pediatrician told us to just skip it altogether.
@ivyvines6 don't run! I'm 12 weeks and I have 3 or 4 times now. I know I know it's "too early" (I'll probably need to run away after this) but keep in mind that this is my second and with my first OTHER (my mom and my ex) people could feel him moving at 15 weeks and I had already been feeling him since 13. I don't feel like a week earlier is so crazy for a second time. I have to be sitting in a certain position and the first time I had to pee really bad so maybe that had something to do with it, but it was no even remotely gas. maybe I should move this to FFFC just in case lol
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@ladystinson I felt the first flutter right around 12 weeks. I know it was a flutter and nothing else because it is such a distinct feeling. I have felt the baby a few more times since then, but not super often.
@theletlers we used a walker with DS but our pediatrician supported it in our case. He ended up starting to walk around 10 months. But, he was also 21.75" long at birth so by the time he was old enough to support himself in it he was able to put his feet flat on the floor. Not in the beginning of course, but a little before he started walking on his own he would stand in the walker and take a few steps, then when he would "fall" he just sat down in the walker. I believe it's one of the reasons he walked so early, I also was the same length at birth and was in a walker and ended up walking very early. But I also completely understand that every child is different. If they're shorter or if their hips are more narrow it could definitely encourage the wrong form. Also, I think the walker model can have a huge impact as well. But I also believe that putting even soft soled shoes on babies when they're learning to walk has a huge impact that I personally don't believe is good... but I have a feeling I'm going to be upsetting a lot of people on here with this and my last comment so I'm just gonna....
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@sparklingdiamond exactly. That's a feeling like no other. I can see thinking that gas is before it happens the first time, but once it does it's like oh! that's what it feels like lol
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
I felt flutters at 12 and consistent movement at 14 with my last (second) pregnancy. I'm almost 14 now and haven't really felt anything I was 100% sure of yet.
@ladystinson no worries, like you said all babes are different and truly height and weight can play such a role in development. I think pretty much every baby item will have someone who had a horrible experience. We should just all move into a giant bubble with our babies so that they can never be impacted by the real world! There a lot of different ways to parent but it doesn't make them wrong. I mean there is obviously abusive or neglectful parenting which I'm not speaking towards; but if your kid is happy and healthy then you're rocking it as a parent!
@theletlers I love our board! lol we're all so supportive, after being stalked on from the board I was on on the nest I'm loving this one so much!
Angel Babies 1&2 2/14/09 DS born 3/11 Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!! divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started) Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!! Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18 TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
Cancelled my gym membership. I feel a bit guilty, but I haven't gone in at least six months. DS2 hates the daycare and gets sick every time we went, so I just gave up. Oh well.
Re: Weekly Randoms 10/30
I finally cleaned out the room that will be the nursery. Now SO needs to sand and refinish the floors! So yah will have that done hopefully before April 30th.
@lincbeesmom I'm sorry that sounds like an awful mess to have to deal with. Hopefully it can all be resolved quickly!
@cups4 ass pain sucks. And for whatever reason it seems like you aren't allowed to complain about it...
My oh my @mileswithmyles that link was HILARIOUS and so disturbing at the same time. I had some downtime at work today and read through about ten pages of it. Literally on or with a Lifetime movie!
also I finally pooped last night. And since then I have a week's worth (well three days at least) of poop and farts built up. And they are ripe!
And, is this stupid? My best friend has a lake house we spend every summer at but don't know if we should get a real high chair, or just use this for both. Babies need so many things, this is overwhelming.
also remember even if someone doesn't buy it for you, if it's on your registry there's usually a period after baby is born or after the shower date that you get a discount on anything
left. I think we had like three months after DS was born to buy the things at 15% off the price. It's at least worth checking with the stores!
https://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Portable-Booster-Activity-Feeding/dp/B000CSEE3O/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1509707168&sr=8-9&keywords=camping+portable+high+chair
Whoever wrote about the bumbo, there are so many bad comments about using them too often, I would definitely recommend reading some more about them before making that decision. They can really delay building up core muscles and sitting/standing independently.
@kpc914 Honestly, I'm not disappointed at all. I love our drama free board. I like to watch it from afar, but don't want it to get on me.
@mmb4532 I took my rings off like, last week. I was already gaining weight before I got pregnant, and they just started getting uncomfortable and I had a hard time taking them off. Last time I wore them on a necklace, but I wear a lanyard now and they get tangled. Plus, I'm at the point in my life where I DGAF what people think of me, so if someone wants to say something rude or give me a dirty look because I'm visibly pregnant and not wearing a ring, I fucking dare them to. They will regret it immediately.
@cups4 I guess I hadn't realized it, but I haven't seen much from her lately! That makes me so sad, I hope everything is okay......let us know if you find anything out .
@ivyvines6 That's so exciting! I can't wait to feel that again.
Edited because something weird was happening with tagging in random places....
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
@sandbar517 I hadn’t heard this about the bumbo! I def want to read up more.
@cups4 I noticed this too. I hope everything is okay. I ghosted once on a board because I was having a tough time but I returned when I got my shit figured out. Hope it’s the sane deal.
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DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!
There a lot of different ways to parent but it doesn't make them wrong. I mean there is obviously abusive or neglectful parenting which I'm not speaking towards; but if your kid is happy and healthy then you're rocking it as a parent!
DS born 3/11
Angel Baby 3 6/28/11 9/5/17 BFP!!
divorced October 2014 9/6/17 hCG 88 progesterone 9.1 (prometrium started)
Married DH 10/15 DH's DS born 6/09 9/8/17 hCG 242!!!
Not preventing since 11/15 EDD 5/8/18 Adjusted 5/15/18
TTC since 1/1/16 9/27/17 we have a heart beat!