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Post by inthekitty on Apr 12, 2018 8:21:59 GMT -6
Morning glories. Good luck today peachsmama! Sorry for the rough start jewels. mamabear watch a favorite show, do some stretching/yoga type things, find something to laugh about like thinking of something funny the kids said or a YouTube video, think of something to look forward to (big or small, maybe just an activity on the weekend), have sex, switch things up and break routine. The other day Maddie looked at me surprised and said, "Wow! You laughed. You haven't laughed in a long time." It was a wake-up to me that I was really in a depressive rut and needed to change things up a bit. vino so sad. My heart is with Canada.
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Post by inthekitty on Apr 12, 2018 8:23:39 GMT -6
Birdie Sanders is back. Last year a bird chose one of my hanging baskets to nest in. This year Birdie did it again. When I got home yesterday I stopped by my pots to deadhead the flowers and he flew out and bitched at me for messing with his space. I didn't even realize he was in there. Whoops. He kept chittering at me in an annoying tone for a while. Sorry dude/dudette!
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Post by tgrimes on Apr 12, 2018 8:29:21 GMT -6
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Post by trtlcrzy on Apr 12, 2018 8:32:15 GMT -6
Guys, what do you do to get out of a bad mood funk? I take some me time, but sometimes it just takes time for it to pass. Time
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Post by lahdeedah on Apr 12, 2018 8:37:11 GMT -6
Morning. Hope it went/goes well! peachsmamavino Hugs for you today. mamabear Weather can definitely influence my moods. PP gave good advice. For me, recently starting to work out again after over a year hiatus, it's making a world of difference. It seemed like I never have the time, but I make time at least twice a week. Even if I have to do so over the weekend. I only take 30-40 min, but I can already tell it's helping me to have more energy and feel better. I joined the Y so if I need to, I can take the kids since they have child care. I've also started a multivitamin that I think I needed, too. Hope you find something that helps you.
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Post by lahdeedah on Apr 12, 2018 8:38:12 GMT -6
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Post by inthekitty on Apr 12, 2018 8:42:51 GMT -6
mskatiep Chris Hemsworth stopped by to wish you a happy birthday.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Apr 12, 2018 8:44:00 GMT -6
Morning ladies. C had a rough night and I’m exhausted. I miss dh. sands42 (and the rest of you whose husbands travel a lot) I don’t know how you do it. I didn’t mind it as much before C because once the boys would go to bed I’d have some down time, but with a baby this shit is hard. I’m such a downer this week, I’m sorry.
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Post by inthekitty on Apr 12, 2018 8:45:12 GMT -6
Morning glories. Good luck today peachsmama ! Sorry for the rough start jewels . mamabear watch a favorite show, do some stretching/yoga type things, find something to laugh about like thinking of something funny the kids said or a YouTube video, think of something to look forward to (big or small, maybe just an activity on the weekend), have sex, switch things up and break routine. The other day Maddie looked at me surprised and said, "Wow! You laughed. You haven't laughed in a long time." It was a wake-up to me that I was really in a depressive rut and needed to change things up a bit. vino so sad. My heart is with Canada. Is it bad that i Lol'd at have sex? 😳😁 No. I've realized that sometimes when I'm in a mood it's that I'm in a sexytime deficit. I mean, who doesn't feel better when they O?
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Apr 12, 2018 8:45:49 GMT -6
Thinking of you today peachsmama@mambear I hate those moods. Retail therapy always helps me. Nothing crazy, but picking up some bubble bath or a new shirt or a bottle of wine. Just wandering a store alone for a little bit. In those moments I usually need to take some time for just me, not dh or the kids.
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Post by inthekitty on Apr 12, 2018 8:46:44 GMT -6
xolastunicornxo, I'm sorry it's been tough. Is there anyone who can help out to give you a break or get a sitter for an hour or two?
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Post by dapostrophe on Apr 12, 2018 8:47:10 GMT -6
peachsmama Good luck today! Happy Birthday mskatiepmamabear Are you sure there is nothing bigger bothering you? Sometimes when I'm in a mood I can't shake, I have to stop and take inventory of my situation. Like is there a pattern that I (or someone around me) has settled into that is not really working for me? It could be as simple as everyone not keeping up as well on chores and I'm feeling extra burdened or H has been on his phone more and I feel ignored. Pinpointing it usually helps me feel better. Then I do the things that others mentioned to lift my mood a bit, so that I can address it from a good place. Hugs Lady, that feeling is no fun.
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Post by dapostrophe on Apr 12, 2018 8:56:32 GMT -6
Morning! Sitting at Starbucks this and trying to figure out how to get a breast pump. The other day MIL made a suggestion about how I should pump and let H feed the baby (so they can bond), and I was mildly irked because A.) I hate pumping so I have no desire to do it unless necessary and B.) H can bond with the baby in other ways. But when I really thought about it I realized I was more annoyed that she was still giving me baby parenting advice...it hit me right then and there that I have more experience as a new mother than both my MIL and my own mom. Whoa. I was planning to get a pump anyway, but my insurance gave me like 4 different companies to call and I need to figure out which one I want first. Is Medela still one of the better ones? That's what I had before. Any other suggestions welcome
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Post by klong11 on Apr 12, 2018 9:01:59 GMT -6
This week we have been eating vegetarian dinners. I got a free Purple Carrot Box from my coworker. It has been interesting, but the food was good. Mh picked at some of it and Cadence refused it all, but I thought it was all pretty good. Yesterday I made pea corn cakes. Mh picked all the peas out of it and said it would taste better with bacon mixed in.... that defeats the purpose. All in all, it was good, but I doubt I would do a subscription to them because I live with 2 very picky eaters. I have also learned that roasted green beans are AMAZING!
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Post by tgrimes on Apr 12, 2018 9:14:10 GMT -6
Morning! Sitting at Starbucks this and trying to figure out how to get a breast pump. The other day MIL made a suggestion about how I should pump and let H feed the baby (so they can bond), and I was mildly irked because A.) I hate pumping so I have no desire to do it unless necessary and B.) H can bond with the baby in other ways. But when I really thought about it I realized I was more annoyed that she was still giving me baby parenting advice...it hit me right then and there that I have more experience as a new mother than both my MIL and my own mom. Whoa. I was planning to get a pump anyway, but my insurance gave me like 4 different companies to call and I need to figure out which one I want first. Is Medela still one of the better ones? That's what I had before. Any other suggestions welcome That's what I had and liked. When I called the companies they told me which models my insurance covered. Not all of them carry the same models. What does one do with a used breast pump? Anyone know?
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Post by peachsmama on Apr 12, 2018 9:42:32 GMT -6
He did great. We're home and he's eating. It was such a smooth easy process.
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Post by vino on Apr 12, 2018 9:43:33 GMT -6
Morning! Sitting at Starbucks this and trying to figure out how to get a breast pump. The other day MIL made a suggestion about how I should pump and let H feed the baby (so they can bond), and I was mildly irked because A.) I hate pumping so I have no desire to do it unless necessary and B.) H can bond with the baby in other ways. But when I really thought about it I realized I was more annoyed that she was still giving me baby parenting advice...it hit me right then and there that I have more experience as a new mother than both my MIL and my own mom. Whoa. I was planning to get a pump anyway, but my insurance gave me like 4 different companies to call and I need to figure out which one I want first. Is Medela still one of the better ones? That's what I had before. Any other suggestions welcome That's what I had and liked. When I called the companies they told me which models my insurance covered. Not all of them carry the same models. What does one do with a used breast pump? Anyone know? Find a good charity and donate it, the new owner could but tubes, flanges etc and use it. I bought a used one when I had B, she gave me bottles and all the accessories which I replaced, but the actual plug in pump was perfect for what I needed.
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Post by vino on Apr 12, 2018 9:44:00 GMT -6
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Post by flamingo on Apr 12, 2018 9:44:57 GMT -6
I had a Medela PISA dapostrophe. I wasn't a full-time pump'er or anything, but I liked it when I needed to use it. I've seen people ask in local moms groups I'm in about what to do with old pumps, but I think now that insurance is required to provide them, there's a lot less demand for used ones. Would women's shelters need them, maybe? I gave mine to my sister and she's just going to get new tubing, etc. and save her insurance company some $.
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Post by tgrimes on Apr 12, 2018 9:46:20 GMT -6
That's what I had and liked. When I called the companies they told me which models my insurance covered. Not all of them carry the same models. What does one do with a used breast pump? Anyone know? Find a good charity and donate it, the new owner could but tubes, flanges etc and use it. I bought a used one when I had B, she gave me bottles and all the accessories which I replaced, but the actual plug in pump was perfect for what I needed. That's what I was thinking. I know the lady that owns our office started a new charity that helps single mothers. I wonder if she'd want it.
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Post by dapostrophe on Apr 12, 2018 9:46:22 GMT -6
tgrimes I've seen them at garage/consignment sales so I know people do sell them. The unit part is what I would think most people would need and they can get their own accessories. Maybe a donation to a women's shelter? ETA: I see this was covered
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Post by cagoldi on Apr 12, 2018 10:00:03 GMT -6
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Post by cagoldi on Apr 12, 2018 10:02:28 GMT -6
I had a Medela PISA dapostrophe. I wasn't a full-time pump'er or anything, but I liked it when I needed to use it. I've seen people ask in local moms groups I'm in about what to do with old pumps, but I think now that insurance is required to provide them, there's a lot less demand for used ones. Would women's shelters need them, maybe? I gave mine to my sister and she's just going to get new tubing, etc. and save her insurance company some $. We gave my pumps (Ameda Purely Yours and Medela Pump in Style) to a DV shelter). I hated the Ameda, couldn't respond to it at all, but I've talked to other people who love it. I didn't pump for long but the Medeka worked well for me.
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Post by vino on Apr 12, 2018 10:03:12 GMT -6
Sorry about the rough night xolastunicornxo, solo parenting with a baby is terrible. I did it with both kids and it was hard. But, allow the bad times to just flow through, and you'll pick up on the other side in no time. Then feel a like a complete super hero bad ass managing everything on a terrible sleep schedule. Hugs, friend. You've got this!
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Post by cagoldi on Apr 12, 2018 10:06:31 GMT -6
So, it appears we have not one, not two, but three! reflux babies.
P has been yelping and arching and kicking like she's in pain. Then yesterday she started having spit up that was coming out of her nose. Poor thing. I was scared to put her down at all because how could she breathe at all of that happened flat on her back while she's asleep?
Needless to say, Poppy and I didn't have a good night.
She has her two week check up today so we'll see what the pedi thinks.
I have an appointment for a haircut and highlights in a little bit.
Then Pete has a work dinner so it's me alone with all three of my littles tonight and I'd be lying if I said I'm not nervous about it.
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Post by lahdeedah on Apr 12, 2018 10:15:34 GMT -6
We had a kinda good night of sleep last night. M was easy to get down, and M2 had less feedings MOTN.
The other night, M made the announcement that he didn't want to wear pull ups for bedtime any more. We had a talk about it and I told him we would give it a try this weekend. I placed an Amazon order for those pads you all recommend. They should be here Friday.
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Post by jewels on Apr 12, 2018 10:22:37 GMT -6
Morning ladies. C had a rough night and I’m exhausted. I miss dh. sands42 (and the rest of you whose husbands travel a lot) I don’t know how you do it. I didn’t mind it as much before C because once the boys would go to bed I’d have some down time, but with a baby this shit is hard. I’m such a downer this week, I’m sorry. It really does get easier. I promise. MH is gone now and honestly, it's sometimes easier... we get into such a routine when he's gone. But I remember when B was little and not sleeping well just wanting someone to help for an hour and feeling sad he was gone. How long is he OOT?
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Post by jewels on Apr 12, 2018 10:26:08 GMT -6
Morning! Sitting at Starbucks this and trying to figure out how to get a breast pump. The other day MIL made a suggestion about how I should pump and let H feed the baby (so they can bond), and I was mildly irked because A.) I hate pumping so I have no desire to do it unless necessary and B.) H can bond with the baby in other ways. But when I really thought about it I realized I was more annoyed that she was still giving me baby parenting advice...it hit me right then and there that I have more experience as a new mother than both my MIL and my own mom. Whoa. I was planning to get a pump anyway, but my insurance gave me like 4 different companies to call and I need to figure out which one I want first. Is Medela still one of the better ones? That's what I had before. Any other suggestions welcome I loved my Medela - both the double pump and the little hand pump that I would throw in my bag if I was going to be away from the baby for too long. And I sort of think the letting H feed the baby to bond with them is silly. MH loves both our kids and is fully bonded with them, yet only ever fed them when I was not with them (maybe a dozen times in total with B). But he was the best swaddler there is.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Apr 12, 2018 10:26:41 GMT -6
Morning ladies. C had a rough night and I’m exhausted. I miss dh. sands42 (and the rest of you whose husbands travel a lot) I don’t know how you do it. I didn’t mind it as much before C because once the boys would go to bed I’d have some down time, but with a baby this shit is hard. I’m such a downer this week, I’m sorry. It really does get easier. I promise. MH is gone now and honestly, it's sometimes easier... we get into such a routine when he's gone. But I remember when B was little and not sleeping well just wanting someone to help for an hour and feeling sad he was gone. How long is he OOT? He gets back late tomorrow, so it was a short trip. I’m being ridiculous. I’m just tired and still so sad, and the kids are sad, and our other dog is sad and it just feels like there’s a blanket of sadness on our house. I know I’m being OTT, but it’s hard to shake this funk right now.
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Post by jewels on Apr 12, 2018 10:28:12 GMT -6
Find a good charity and donate it, the new owner could but tubes, flanges etc and use it. I bought a used one when I had B, she gave me bottles and all the accessories which I replaced, but the actual plug in pump was perfect for what I needed. That's what I was thinking. I know the lady that owns our office started a new charity that helps single mothers. I wonder if she'd want it. I ended up throwing mine out, but I used it for both babies so about 2 years total and by the end I think it had seen better days. Otherwise I would do that. I did give my hand pump to my SIL
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