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Post by ArielMermaid on May 7, 2018 16:26:47 GMT -6
About to take DS2 for his 6 week shots and then later got to take MH for an endoscopy so he’ll be useless later. It will be fine. ::deep breathing:: T&ps
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on May 7, 2018 16:35:34 GMT -6
I totally made H go with me the first time I went after adding Owen to the mix. After the first time you’ll be an old pro😊 We survived! He slept in the wrap for the most part and all the old ladies loved looking at him. And I only forgot one thing on my list! Hooray! That sounds like a very successful first grocery outing😊
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Post by nevertoomanyshoes on May 7, 2018 16:46:00 GMT -6
About to take DS2 for his 6 week shots and then later got to take MH for an endoscopy so he’ll be useless later. It will be fine. ::deep breathing:: T&ps Thanks. I have the wrap in the dryer and wine in the fridge lol
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Post by auri on May 7, 2018 18:11:16 GMT -6
Is there room for me to send my 4 year old to the farm? I’m so tired of her not listening and back talking me. Tonight she told me she hates me. I don’t think I have it in me tonight to deal with this.
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Post by ArielMermaid on May 7, 2018 18:24:36 GMT -6
I have a fussy cluster feeding monster. I’ve barely left my chair today. I’m hungry. I need this kid away from me for more than five minutes. My boobs must be empty by now.
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Post by whatsit on May 7, 2018 22:24:36 GMT -6
I made it here on a Monday!!! I win this week! Right?
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Post by whatsit on May 7, 2018 22:27:53 GMT -6
I attempted to make a stepping stone with As handprint on it to put in front of my moms gravestone ( we did one of Gs his first Mother’s Day too)
handprinting a 2 month old is a lot harder than a 6 month old.
So I now have a smeared footprint one. May have to try again tomorrow and keep the reject for myself.
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Post by katietopaz on May 8, 2018 0:09:04 GMT -6
Survived the first day and bedtime of DH’s trip. Bedtime was a hot mess, though. Another May15 toddler over here that was in rare form. Also, I think the baby’s circ has partially reattached, so I’m super anxious about that and made an appt for later this week for the pedi to take a look.
For my toddler’s birthday, we’re probably getting him passes to one of the local children’s museums. He’s also obsessed with all things vehicles, so a remote-controlled car may go on his birthday list for the grandparents. I guess they make some that are younger toddler-friendly.
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Post by nevertoomanyshoes on May 8, 2018 3:26:04 GMT -6
For my toddler’s birthday, we’re probably getting him passes to one of the local children’s museums. He’s also obsessed with all things vehicles, so a remote-controlled car may go on his birthday list for the grandparents. I guess they make some that are younger toddler-friendly. We gave my nephew a remote control Thomas the tank (small) for his third birthday and he loves it. Super easy to use. It’s this one but Thomas
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Post by woodenshoes on May 8, 2018 4:37:36 GMT -6
I’ve gotten very little sleep since 3 am and it is all my fault. L was sleeping, but I am so used to his terrible sleeping that I kept thinking he is going to wake up the minute I closed my eyes. He did a bunch of grunting but didn’t wake up. About 30 minutes ago both my kids started to cry. The older is sitting by me watching TV. L. Let out a big burp and fell back to sleep. So I put him back in the pnp since he needs to learn that is where he sleeps but it sounds like he is waking up again. I will be drinking a Coke today.
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Post by polson on May 8, 2018 4:48:47 GMT -6
mattsgirl2004 happy belated birthday to you and your son! clementine sounds like a successful outing to me...it gets easier the more you do it - no one will care of that adorable baby fusses or has a meltdown. katietopaz glad you survived bedtime...the toddlers make it so challenging for us! i’m here. dealing with the cold dd1 brought home from dc. she is finally better but dd2 ended up with an ear infection which led to nursing strike. so that was fun. i think we are out of the woods. yesterday was dd1’s first full day at dc and i had grand plans of getting a leisurely target trip in and doing yard work, but between trying to get dd2 to eat and then taking her to the less and picking up meds for her i only had about an hour of downtime. i want a do over. also i had no idea about teacher appreciation week until i brought her in yesterday. i’m trying to think of something small to bring on wednesday. there is a chocolate shop by us so i’m thinking like a 2 piece box of truffles/salted caramels for each teacher (i think there are 6)? this is all new to me - does that sound ok?
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Post by polson on May 8, 2018 5:08:06 GMT -6
I’ve gotten very little sleep since 3 am and it is all my fault. L was sleeping, but I am so used to his terrible sleeping that I kept thinking he is going to wake up the minute I closed my eyes. He did a bunch of grunting but didn’t wake up. About 30 minutes ago both my kids started to cry. The older is sitting by me watching TV. L. Let out a big burp and fell back to sleep. So I put him back in the pnp since he needs to learn that is where he sleeps but it sounds like he is waking up again. I will be drinking a Coke today. ::passes Coke:: i swear i stare at the monitor for like 10 minutes after i put dd back down. i wish i could just let it go. i also have started letting my mind go crazy with different scenarios so it takes me like 45 minutes to get back to sleep. ugh
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Post by babybean on May 8, 2018 5:18:17 GMT -6
I got DS (3 at the end of the month) a t-ball set, bubble machine, 10 pack of hot wheels and a rocket from Green Toys that he’s wanted for his birthday. Nothing big or fancy. I’d like to work in a day at the zoo but don’t know when since it’s far for us.
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Post by calendula on May 8, 2018 5:47:26 GMT -6
DD tried to blow raspberries back at DH and I last night when we were trying to give her a bath!! I was not expecting that so early. She's just shy of 6 weeks. But she was really working on it. So awesome.
Does anyone give their babies probiotic drops? I'm thinking about doing the Gerber soothe probiotic plus vitamin d. I have to do the D anyway and was thinking maybe the probiotics would help her gas. Thoughts?
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Post by ArielMermaid on May 8, 2018 6:35:16 GMT -6
DD2 is so smiley. I know they say when they are this teeny it’s just gas, but she’s been the smiliest girl since like, day 4. It’s so cute. She continues to be the complete opposite of DD1. 😂
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Post by sunshinedaisies on May 8, 2018 6:51:10 GMT -6
I have zero ideas for DS1’s 3rd birthday. He has everything. And family always gets him so much stuff. I don’t have room for anything else. So far we’ve gotten him a dinosaur toy, some 5 minute story time books with Cars and Finding Dory bc he loves both, some of the Cars 3 die cast cars, and a stuffed Spider-Man bc he loves “Spidey”. I feel like that’s a lot but we don’t have a “big” present for him. I’m not sure he cares though.
I think my baby is broken. Or the reflux meds stopped working. He has been screaming nonstop since Friday. Thankfully we have his two month appointment on Thursday so I’ll ask if they need to be adjusted.
I also volunteer my toddler for the farm. He will be the one on the ground dramatically protesting everything. Or sitting in a chair in time out.
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Post by cornpop on May 8, 2018 9:11:37 GMT -6
So I just had my 6 week post partum visit. Turns out I did have retained products of conception. So now I have to go for another ultrasound late today to see if they've passed. If my I have to take a medicine that will "make me cramp like the Dickens" so let's hope they've passed.
My midwife was pissed as hell that the hospital I went to last week didn't do anything.
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Post by yianna on May 8, 2018 9:22:49 GMT -6
So I just had my 6 week post partum visit. Turns out I did have retained products of conception. So now I have to go for another ultrasound late today to see if they've passed. If my I have to take a medicine that will "make me cramp like the Dickens" so let's hope they've passed. My midwife was pissed as hell that the hospital I went to last week didn't do anything. I’m pissed too. Has your bleeding slowed down?
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Post by yianna on May 8, 2018 9:24:18 GMT -6
Ok can we talk about nursing bras?
I have a couple soft ones and tanks from Kindred Bravely but I need underwire bras. Really. These have support but they don’t have enough to look nice when I leave the house.
Any recs?
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Post by cornpop on May 8, 2018 9:26:52 GMT -6
So I just had my 6 week post partum visit. Turns out I did have retained products of conception. So now I have to go for another ultrasound late today to see if they've passed. If my I have to take a medicine that will "make me cramp like the Dickens" so let's hope they've passed. My midwife was pissed as hell that the hospital I went to last week didn't do anything. I’m pissed too. Has your bleeding slowed down? Yeah it's stopped at this point and my midwife didn't feel anything so she thinks it's passed but wants to make sure.
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Post by auri on May 8, 2018 11:23:11 GMT -6
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Post by tinyjoys on May 8, 2018 11:54:05 GMT -6
Ok can we talk about nursing bras? I have a couple soft ones and tanks from Kindred Bravely but I need underwire bras. Really. These have support but they don’t have enough to look nice when I leave the house. Any recs? I got a couple from motherhood a couple months ago on sale (H cup) & they’re both comfortable & supportive without feeling like they’re digging in.
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Post by polson on May 8, 2018 12:12:13 GMT -6
anyone else’s coffee standards dropped? fftc: i’m currently drinking a half a cup i found in the kitchen from this morning that i had to reheat 4 times.🤷♀️
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Post by ArielMermaid on May 8, 2018 13:12:31 GMT -6
anyone else’s coffee standards dropped? fftc: i’m currently drinking a half a cup i found in the kitchen from this morning that i had to reheat 4 times.🤷♀️ I warm mine up once then give up and drink it cold. Or forget it in the microwave and MH laughs at me when he finds it at like 8pm.
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Post by calendula on May 8, 2018 13:48:07 GMT -6
polson ArielMermaid ask for a yeti mug for Mother's Day. My morning cup stays hot for the entire morning. Or you can splurge and try an Ember mug, which I also have. I take my hot coffee very seriously 😉
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Post by gldnbearz on May 8, 2018 13:51:45 GMT -6
Is it time to make cold brew coffee? I mean, if we're drinking cold coffee anyway...
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Post by polson on May 8, 2018 13:56:56 GMT -6
i have never heard of an Ember mug. calendula girl - you are serious! lol. i’ve added it to my mental wish list. i do love cold brew but i need my hot coffee too
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on May 8, 2018 13:59:41 GMT -6
God, I love coffee sooo much.
Has anyone tried the powder dip manicures? How long did it take the tech to do and how long did it last?
My sister got me a bunch of “self care” fun stuff and included those pimple patches from amazon. They REALLY work! Two thumbs way way up.
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Post by auri on May 8, 2018 14:16:29 GMT -6
I feel so lost. I just realized that Mother’s Day is Sunday... I have no idea what to get my mom or mil. My mil did ask for a flag shadow box a few months ago, but I just found out she already bought one.
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Post by whatsit on May 8, 2018 14:48:05 GMT -6
I’m exhausted and it’s not even the baby’s fault. No no. She slept 8 hrs last night. I was up till 3 figuring out the cash boxes from the drama production over the weekend. People are stupid.
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