amesie
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Post by amesie on Mar 16, 2018 10:24:30 GMT -6
My Easter baskets growing up were always so OTT. Like, full blown Christmas all over again. We got gift cards, cash stuffed in the eggs, ipods, etc. We were by no means “rich” either, and I am 1 of 9 Kids. I don’t know how my parents afforded it. But MH has told me countless times that we are not doing that with our kids, which I have no desire to anyway. That’s not the point of Easter. But I like to give her something. I got her a paw patrol water bottle, a little paw patrol stuffy, and her “big” gift is the paw patrol air patroller she’s been begging for for ever. And then she’ll get some candy/stickers/gummies in the eggs
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 11:09:28 GMT -6
I feel so guilty using the swing. But Liv has been fussing and won't take a nap. She's dry and not interested in nursing. And I have schoolwork to do :/
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 11:10:47 GMT -6
My Easter baskets growing up were always so OTT. Like, full blown Christmas all over again. We got gift cards, cash stuffed in the eggs, ipods, etc. We were by no means “rich” either, and I am 1 of 9 Kids. I don’t know how my parents afforded it. But MH has told me countless times that we are not doing that with our kids, which I have no desire to anyway. That’s not the point of Easter. But I like to give her something. I got her a paw patrol water bottle, a little paw patrol stuffy, and her “big” gift is the paw patrol air patroller she’s been begging for for ever. And then she’ll get some candy/stickers/gummies in the eggs Ours too. We are considering going OTT this year because we've been dying to get DD1 a Jeep outdoor car toy, plus we could angle it as a big sister present/first shared present, but typically that's not our MO.
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 11:11:46 GMT -6
+whatever to not pumping and dumping pinkcat for all the reasons as said above by PPs!
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 11:12:08 GMT -6
Why is DD1s nap time DD2s fussy period?
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Post by benandjerrys on Mar 16, 2018 11:23:15 GMT -6
I use Easter as a reason to give things I would buy anyway. So DD is getting a new bathing suit, sunglasses, a puzzle and possibly a dress I bought her that she hasn't seen yet. DS is getting sunglasses and a few wooden teethers I had been wanting to get him.
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Post by marygracerich on Mar 16, 2018 11:37:19 GMT -6
I feel so guilty using the swing. But Liv has been fussing and won't take a nap. She's dry and not interested in nursing. And I have schoolwork to do :/ Why guilt over the swing? If she likes it I see 0 reasons to not use it.
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Post by marygracerich on Mar 16, 2018 11:39:59 GMT -6
G isn’t napping. I really wish she would. The baby is now awake too. I just fed him and now he is hanging out in the boppy next to me. He seems pretty content although I think he is pooping so that’s probably why he is happy.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Mar 16, 2018 11:46:29 GMT -6
I use Easter as a reason to give things I would buy anyway. So DD is getting a new bathing suit, sunglasses, a puzzle and possibly a dress I bought her that she hasn't seen yet. DS is getting sunglasses and a few wooden teethers I had been wanting to get him. Oh this is a good idea! DD needs a new swimsuit this summer!
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Post by ajetter on Mar 16, 2018 11:47:32 GMT -6
sunfrogger jingle socks? I’m intrigued. Tethers are a good idea. For the other three I just raided the Target dollar section, plus I’m throwing in some spring clothes I purchased that they would have gotten anyway. I was just more worried about them questioning it if DD4 didn’t get one.
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 12:16:05 GMT -6
I feel so guilty using the swing. But Liv has been fussing and won't take a nap. She's dry and not interested in nursing. And I have schoolwork to do :/ Why guilt over the swing? If she likes it I see 0 reasons to not use it. Because I'm weird? Lol I really have no idea. But I always feel some kind of way - unexplained - about using things!
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 12:17:46 GMT -6
sunfrogger jingle socks? I’m intrigued. Tethers are a good idea. For the other three I just raided the Target dollar section, plus I’m throwing in some spring clothes I purchased that they would have gotten anyway. I was just more worried about them questioning it if DD4 didn’t get one. I found them at Buy Buy Baby. Socks with jingle bells on them!
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Post by marygracerich on Mar 16, 2018 12:19:30 GMT -6
Why guilt over the swing? If she likes it I see 0 reasons to not use it. Because I'm weird? Lol I really have no idea. But I always feel some kind of way - unexplained - about using things! Enjoy using what you have! They make these baby things for a reason. 😊
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Post by maddisonrose on Mar 16, 2018 13:30:32 GMT -6
I know everyone will have different comfort levels, but how many drinks do you feel comfortable having before pumping and dumping? DH and I are going to have some drinks tonight and last week when we had some I was too worried about that and didn't enjoy it as much as I should have! Last weekend when we had our fancy dining out with H’s squadron, I sipped on probably 4 drinks throughout the 5 hours we were gone. Drove home & nursed DS. Rule of thumb I’ve heard is if you can drive you can nurse. The amount of alcohol that goes through BM is so minimal, the real concern is that you are coherent enough to actually take care of your baby (I.e. don’t drop him lol). Don’t get smashed obviously but I wouldn’t pump & dump. If you want to pump instead of nurse, save it & combine it with non-boozy milk later on to “dilute it” so to speak. This. One of my best friends is a pediatrician and she always says the level of alcohol that makes is to breast milk is the equivalent of filling up a bath and adding one cup of alcohol to it. It's so minimal. She enjoys drinks with us quite frequently
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Post by maddisonrose on Mar 16, 2018 13:34:52 GMT -6
MH took the day off today so we've just been doing some errands this morning. Went to the mall and spent wayyyy too much on workout clothes at lululemon. Now were both going to switch off at the gym and head out for lunch and some drinks before we have to pick up DS1 from daycare.
Also going to get that vista piggy back skateboard today so I can attempt to take both kids out for a good walk tomorrow solo. DS1 scares the crap out of me while walking and sometimes I wish I had a leash for him lol but hopefully the skateboard will be cool enough to him he will stay on it.
Double Also.....last night was THE BEST night weve ever had. M slept from 830-445. I am still in shock but feel a million times better
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 16, 2018 13:36:43 GMT -6
pinkcat I know there have been many responses already but since I’m a very practiced nurser and drinker I’ll chime in. I do not worry at all about drinking wine and nursing. Zero. For the actual science reasons quoted in that parents.com article and many others I’ve read. It’s just one more thing for moms to be guilted into worrying about. I worry more about how I’m going to feel at 2 am if she wakes up and drinking irresponsibly and having it affect my parenting abilities. I had 4 glasses of wine last night from 5pm-10pm (It was my birthday but I would totally hv/hv had 4 glasses for no reason) and I didn’t have a moments hesitation.
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Post by sarahh on Mar 16, 2018 13:55:56 GMT -6
Working on catching up now. ajetter I don’t have an Easter basket for baby yet but I bought a book about bunnies from a Usborne sale I went to earlier this week. That’s all I really plan on giving her.
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Post by pinkcat on Mar 16, 2018 14:37:02 GMT -6
pinkcat I know there have been many responses already but since I’m a very practiced nurser and drinker I’ll chime in. I do not worry at all about drinking wine and nursing. Zero. For the actual science reasons quoted in that parents.com article and many others I’ve read. It’s just one more thing for moms to be guilted into worrying about. I worry more about how I’m going to feel at 2 am if she wakes up and drinking irresponsibly and having it affect my parenting abilities. I had 4 glasses of wine last night from 5pm-10pm (It was my birthday but I would totally hv/hv had 4 glasses for no reason) and I didn’t have a moments hesitation. Happy belated birthday!! 🍾 And thank you and everyone else...I feel so much better about it now!! I will definitely enjoy my drinks more tonight 😊
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Post by sarahh on Mar 16, 2018 14:52:18 GMT -6
Since everyone was probably dying to hear what happened with my maybe period, it never turned into a normal period. I made DH look and he said it looked really swollen and I still wasn’t able to put in a tampon. The bleeding is really weird - like post partum bleeding not normal period bleeding and is starting to taper off. I stopped post partum bleeding at like 5 weeks and I’m now over 11 weeks. That’s not normal right? I should probably make an appointment for next week but I’m scared because I know they will want to put in a speculum.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2018 15:22:21 GMT -6
Ds2 has a rough night which I’m guessing was related to his one month shot yesterday. We had a busy morning chasing down his birth certificate since they sent it to the wrong address.
I ordered him a pottery barn basket like DS1’s. DS1 is old enough he’d question why the baby didn’t get anything. So far I’m thinking: sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, squishy ball, pacifiers, wipeable bib
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2018 15:27:41 GMT -6
sunfrogger at DS2’s appt yesterday the pediatrician said use the swing all we want because babies like the cocoon shape of the swing seat typically. We typically get our best sleep in the swing or the fisher price rocker chair.
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 15:45:57 GMT -6
sunfrogger at DS2’s appt yesterday the pediatrician said use the swing all we want because babies like the cocoon shape of the swing seat typically. We typically get our best sleep in the swing or the fisher price rocker chair. Do you mean the RnP? Maybe I should give it another try. It was Crack for dd1 but dd2 didn't do well in it at first
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2018 15:47:46 GMT -6
sunfrogger at DS2’s appt yesterday the pediatrician said use the swing all we want because babies like the cocoon shape of the swing seat typically. We typically get our best sleep in the swing or the fisher price rocker chair. Do you mean the RnP? Maybe I should give it another try. It was Crack for dd1 but dd2 didn't do well in it at first not the rnp (we don’t own one). It’s a chair made by fisher price that can be stationary in a more laying down position and it can also switch to a rocker. Both my kids have loved it and it buys me the longest naps with Henry.
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 16:48:10 GMT -6
Do you mean the RnP? Maybe I should give it another try. It was Crack for dd1 but dd2 didn't do well in it at first not the rnp (we don’t own one). It’s a chair made by fisher price that can be stationary in a more laying down position and it can also switch to a rocker. Both my kids have loved it and it buys me the longest naps with Henry. Oh I actually don't have that BUT my mom does! It's DD1s chair at her house. Lol. I'll have to locate a TRU/BRU closing sale and nab an extra!!
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 16:51:42 GMT -6
Hi!
My mom got us scallops on sale today so we had surprise Scallops for dinner. Noms!
I had something I was gonna ask and I forgot!!! Damn it. I'll remember eventually
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 16:56:11 GMT -6
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Post by sunfrogger on Mar 16, 2018 17:01:30 GMT -6
I remember now!
I'm thinking about getting a new large-ish cross body bag. Something I can use while wearing DD2 when I'm running errands with both girls /etc. Diaper bag would stay in the car unless we are going into something like a house, zoo, etc but I would keep my purse on me with a diaper and a couple wipes for emergencies. Anyone have anything they LOVE? I want it to be something I can keep using after diapers. I have a VB but I'm not a HUGE fan of their patterns.
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Post by benandjerrys on Mar 16, 2018 17:01:39 GMT -6
Nope I forgot that my girlfriend was dropping her 3yo off while she ran an errand. So I didn't get to leave but I did try out 3 kids for a bit. Which was fine because the toddler was napping.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 16, 2018 18:14:47 GMT -6
amesie you are 1 of 9 kids? 😳 I can’t believe I missed that! How many boys/girls and what # are you?
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Post by rebeccabunch on Mar 16, 2018 18:16:11 GMT -6
sarahh I’d probably make an appointment or at least call the nurses line but I wouldn’t be worried about it. All things PP don’t make sense.
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