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Post by sunshinedaisies on Apr 30, 2018 12:56:01 GMT -6
cornpop I vote hot pink bc fun - but in reality I’d go for black since they go with everything. mattsgirl2004, sorry you have to go back to work so soon. I hope your first week back goes smoothly. Sorry for everyone with sick kids. That’s no fun. I’m going to vote that newborns can have allergies. DH and I were just discussing this since L has been congested pretty much since he was born. We use saline drops and suction his nose daily and it never clears up. I’ve been thinking about adding in a cold air humidifier to his room at night to see if that helps.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 30, 2018 12:57:36 GMT -6
This is DS1's last week of school. He graduates on the 13th. I have gotten nothing done for graduation. I guess I should probably at least get some decorations ordered or something!
It's been ages since I've been to a graduation reception. What should I serve? Just some finger foods and cake?
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Post by calendula on Apr 30, 2018 13:01:16 GMT -6
I’m going to need some dresses for a few weddings we have coming up. Well... I don’t NEED new dresses bc I can probably wear some more flowy ones I already have. But I want new dresses. I’ll have to psych myself up for going shopping with L then. I guess I’ll just take the carrier in the stroller? How does anyone go to the grocery? Carrier in the cart? Or maybe baby wearing. Grocery store? Baby wearing all the way. Not even a question. Don't put your infant seat on top of a grocery cart (even though everyone does it). Super unsafe. You could put it inside the large part of the cart but then where to put groceries? I've always thought that to be a pain.
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Post by calendula on Apr 30, 2018 13:03:57 GMT -6
This is DS1's last week of school. He graduates on the 13th. I have gotten nothing done for graduation. I guess I should probably at least get some decorations ordered or something! It's been ages since I've been to a graduation reception. What should I serve? Just some finger foods and cake? Omg woman you just had a child and you're already back to work. Is taking family and friends out to celebrate at a diner or something an option? I can't imagine hosting a big event!
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 30, 2018 13:07:07 GMT -6
I’m going to need some dresses for a few weddings we have coming up. Well... I don’t NEED new dresses bc I can probably wear some more flowy ones I already have. But I want new dresses. I’ll have to psych myself up for going shopping with L then. I guess I’ll just take the carrier in the stroller? How does anyone go to the grocery? Carrier in the cart? Or maybe baby wearing. I use 2 carts. Kids in one cart (infant seat in big part of cart, DD2 in front of cart, DD1 walks) and I pull and empty one for food. Otherwise, I wear baby in the ergo and push one cart.
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Post by cp3 on Apr 30, 2018 13:08:11 GMT -6
D1 came into our room at 4am coughing up a storm. And the baby woke up a little congested. I'm not sure if it's a cold or allergies but I think we will be staying in today. We went to the park yesterday and flew kites with D1 and my niece and nephews. It was fun and such a nice day out. I'm looking forward to being able to spend more time outside this summer. Can newborns have allergies? I can't figure out if DS2 has a cold or allergies. DS1 was sick but I don't know if he got DS2 sick and my allergies have been starting up so it could be either. When I took her in when she was around a month for the spit up I mentioned the congestion and the nurse practitioner said it could be allergies so I guess so. D1 had allergies a lot as a baby but I can't remember when they started.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 30, 2018 13:09:57 GMT -6
This is DS1's last week of school. He graduates on the 13th. I have gotten nothing done for graduation. I guess I should probably at least get some decorations ordered or something! It's been ages since I've been to a graduation reception. What should I serve? Just some finger foods and cake? Omg woman you just had a child and you're already back to work. Is taking family and friends out to celebrate at a diner or something an option? I can't imagine hosting a big event! I wish I didn't have to start working again so soon. 😣 I don't think we could afford to do that unfortunately. 😕 DH took a few days off during that weekend. So, hopefully the 2 of us together can tackle graduation weekend. I know it's going to be a lot of work, but hope it all comes together okay.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Apr 30, 2018 13:14:55 GMT -6
Omg woman you just had a child and you're already back to work. Is taking family and friends out to celebrate at a diner or something an option? I can't imagine hosting a big event! I wish I didn't have to start working again so soon. 😣 I don't think we could afford to do that unfortunately. 😕 DH took a few days off during that weekend. So, hopefully the 2 of us together can tackle graduation weekend. I know it's going to be a lot of work, but hope it all comes together okay. Do you have an Aldis near you? They have finger foods galore and a bunch of great frozen apps. You could also do hotdogs and brats on the grill (less toppings/mess than hamburgers) if you’re being and over achiever. Ive done parties with Aldis grocery bills that are so so low and every one always asks where the “fancy cheese/olives/dip/wine” cane from.
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Post by cornpop on Apr 30, 2018 13:15:53 GMT -6
auri I'm sorry for the mess but how is the charcoal working? I'm looking for something to whiten my teeth. clementine car seat if I'm just going in for a few things, otherwise boba.
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Post by cp3 on Apr 30, 2018 13:17:32 GMT -6
I have 3 graduations to go this month so I'm going to spend my day online shopping for a summer dress or two for them. Of course a few cute ones I like don't look breastfeeding friendly. Finding breastfeeding friendly clothes is such a pain in the ass. Ugh yup. I've been just wearing a t shirt over a tank top because I don't want to spend too much on nursing tops and I haven't found that many cute ones. I did get this top in a few colors and I like it. It's very forgiving for a post partum body. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X6FQTVL?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2&th=1
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Post by cp3 on Apr 30, 2018 13:20:17 GMT -6
I have a graduation in a few weeks and there will be A LOT of pictures. We may also be doing some formal family pictures since we’ll all be together. I am... not pleased. I’m trying to find some button up dresses but I haven’t had any luck. Are any of the actual nursing dresses cute? Most I’ve seen look matronly Yeah one of the graduations is for my BIL so I know there will be lots of pictures. And yes a lot of the nursing dresses look more for older women or they are a maternity/nursing combo and too big/make me look pregnant again.
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Post by auri on Apr 30, 2018 13:23:05 GMT -6
mattsgirl2004 Congrats on your sons upcoming graduation. I’m sorry that you have to start back to work so soon. As for grocery shopping, when I’m at the store only grabbing a few things I put it around the car seat in the basket. Or under the cart. When I go with dh, we’ve been taking two carts. I’ll probably start baby wearing while shopping.
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Post by auri on Apr 30, 2018 13:30:11 GMT -6
cornpop I’ll let you know... he just started it so haven’t really noticed results yet. One of his coworkers said it works well though.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 30, 2018 13:36:00 GMT -6
Anyone needing a BF friendly dress. I bought this one recently and the front is stretchy. You could pull it down and be able to BF just fine in it. They sell different colors and its so comfy too! pinklily.com/the-thought-of-you-maxi-black/
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 30, 2018 13:37:21 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱 We don't have an Aldi's anywhere close by. I like the brat/hot dog idea. Thanks!
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Apr 30, 2018 14:02:32 GMT -6
O is back up to birthweight!🙌🏻 It took my DD until 1m exactly to get there so this is amazing. But the best part is no more waking him to eat at night🎉
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Post by calendula on Apr 30, 2018 15:06:21 GMT -6
Omg woman you just had a child and you're already back to work. Is taking family and friends out to celebrate at a diner or something an option? I can't imagine hosting a big event! I wish I didn't have to start working again so soon. 😣 I don't think we could afford to do that unfortunately. 😕 DH took a few days off during that weekend. So, hopefully the 2 of us together can tackle graduation weekend. I know it's going to be a lot of work, but hope it all comes together okay. I like the brat idea. I actually think finger foods can be more work...it always sounds easy ("oh just some apps nbd") but then you have to prep a bunch of different things. Vs a meal you can make an entree and a couple sides just in larger quantities. Less moving parts. What time is the reception?
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Post by woodenshoes on Apr 30, 2018 16:51:12 GMT -6
mattsgirl2004 sorry you have to go to work. I’ve been to so many graduation parties and everyone does them differently. Finger foods/appetizer type foods sound good. Our grocery store has carts that have a carrier in them specifically for car seats. It leaves the whole basket area empty. This is new since DS1 was a baby. I have had a difficult time keeping up. I am trying to spend less time on social media. Some days are good others are bad. DH and I went to a concert in my hometown over the weekend. My parents watched the boys. It was nice to get out for a date but staying out until almost 11:00 was rough.
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Post by leatherpants on Apr 30, 2018 17:05:14 GMT -6
GDI. I need this baby to be able to be put down without losing his shit.
My patience has disappeared today. I had to put him in his bed and lock myself in the bathroom for 5 mins. Newborn life is for the fucking birds. And the 4 yo isn’t a walk in the park either. All the whining and fit throwing.
Basically I want to be able to do something without someone screaming at me. Why is this so hard?
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Post by gldnbearz on Apr 30, 2018 18:08:12 GMT -6
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 30, 2018 18:13:34 GMT -6
Hi. I'm having a baby tomorrow! In like 15 hours, assuming she doesn't attempt her appearance prior to my RCS.
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Post by clementine on Apr 30, 2018 18:18:41 GMT -6
Eek! Good luck tinyjoys! Can’t wait to meet your babe!
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Post by alwayscheese on Apr 30, 2018 18:22:45 GMT -6
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 30, 2018 18:30:46 GMT -6
Lots of hugs leatherpants I know that's rough and makes for a long day. Good luck tomorrow tinyjoys!
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Post by ArielMermaid on Apr 30, 2018 18:36:24 GMT -6
Hi. I'm having a baby tomorrow! In like 15 hours, assuming she doesn't attempt her appearance prior to my RCS. Hooray! It’s time!!
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Post by leatherpants on Apr 30, 2018 18:36:38 GMT -6
Yay tinyjoys!! C’mon Tiny Baby! We can’t wait to meet you!
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Post by calendula on Apr 30, 2018 18:38:42 GMT -6
tinyjoys yayyy! Last baby standing? So excited for your little ones arrival! Good luck
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Post by auri on Apr 30, 2018 19:03:40 GMT -6
leatherpants I’m sorry about the rough day. Babies don’t make it easy most of the time. tinyjoys Yay! Good luck on your rcs tomorrow!
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Post by mintyblueair on Apr 30, 2018 19:39:26 GMT -6
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Post by cornpop on Apr 30, 2018 19:42:02 GMT -6
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