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Post by goldenlove on Sept 17, 2017 7:42:39 GMT -6
What is one item that you would buy for someone who just had a baby for like 6+ months?
I'm going to visit my cousin later today who just had a baby. This is #2 but her first was born overseas so she's starting from scratch. My mom said she seems pretty set with things for the first few months but to get her something for when the baby gets a little older. They live in a condo so space is probably an issue so I don't know if I want to get a giant jumper. Her mom (my aunt) got C his play table and walker, which he loves and would be perfect. I wonder if she'll notice if I did the same lol. This aunt is the type to judge something that stupid.
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Post by tjanca22 on Sept 17, 2017 8:24:41 GMT -6
goldenlove Zutano booties for winter Wipes, since you can never get enough of those Larger size sleep sacks Those disposable placemats that sick to the table for when he starts eating
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Post by danib on Sept 17, 2017 9:00:50 GMT -6
goldenlove it would be weird if they judged you for bringing a similar gift (if it was me I'd be pleased because it would reaffirm that I had given you something good). You could always do a big box of diapers and some toys that baby will be intetested in now/soon (ie stacking toys)
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Post by Cheshie6 on Sept 17, 2017 9:33:01 GMT -6
goldenlove, I don't know if there's a budget but I love the Chico 360 high chair. ($75) it travels, but can be put on tables or islands. Ugh so L isn't falling asleep till 1am but then sleeps 10 hrs!?! Dude needs to dial it back a bit but I totally think he isn't adjusting back to east coast time.
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 17, 2017 10:13:52 GMT -6
I'm at the Spartan race! I'll be murdering myself in approximately 30 minutes.
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Post by hangry on Sept 17, 2017 11:18:21 GMT -6
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Post by hangry on Sept 17, 2017 11:20:38 GMT -6
My day has been surprisingly good! O has been a bit cranky, but otherwise has listened well and played well with E and no more accidents!
Best part about today, I was able to get them both down for a nap at the same time in the same room!!!!!
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Sept 17, 2017 13:46:53 GMT -6
I don't think I'm dead... but I'm not positive. I did it though!
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Post by tgrimes on Sept 17, 2017 16:21:26 GMT -6
I don't think I'm dead... but I'm not positive. I did it though! Great job!
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Post by dashook on Sept 17, 2017 18:14:53 GMT -6
Nice job jubilantsquirrel!! Finally getting to check in today. This morning was my SIL's surprise sprinkle. She's 37 weeks and I can't believe my kids are going to have another cousin so soon! I got a fun little call from MH right before the party started. He was still on the Cape with DS, who apparently jumped off a chair or something in the porch and then was having trouble walking so H called EMS. DS was and is fine, but ugh. A new milestone for the baby book I guess 🙄 D was cranky today even though she took good naps. It was hot and also I think she's teething again because she was attacking a bouncy ball and one of DS's stuffed animals with her mouth earlier, and had trouble going down for bed a little while ago. I gave her some Tylenol and I'm praying it helps and she'll have a good night because Mama is exhausted!
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Post by hangry on Sept 17, 2017 18:39:53 GMT -6
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Post by hangry on Sept 17, 2017 18:42:46 GMT -6
Jerry McGuire is on. I used to love this movie but realized I probably haven't seen it in 10-15 years. And that sounds completely absurd.
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Post by sophiegrace on Sept 17, 2017 19:12:52 GMT -6
I'm going to LSS this as much as I can because I suck at sticking to the important bits.
Her family lives out of state and she visits all the time. Sometimes with her H, sometimes not. She slept with a close family friend. Someone that was her dad's age and that has had both she and our friend over many times for BBQs. Both before and after this affair took place.
I could go on but I think you can all get the picture. He's waffling between trying out therapy or just cutting ties now. I'm so upset for him. I just cannot imagine what he's going through right now and I'm so angry that she had to go about things this way. No one deserves that.
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Post by sophiegrace on Sept 17, 2017 19:14:16 GMT -6
God, how scary dashook. I'm so sorry you had to get that call.
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Post by sophiegrace on Sept 17, 2017 19:21:13 GMT -6
I hate my hairdresser. I cried multiple times this morning I was so mad. Totally stupid but I don't get alone time. I don't get to just go do stuff. This was the second ? time I've left M since she was born. My hair doesn't look horrible but it doesn't look good and I have no idea how I'm going to get it fixed. Where to go and when. Whatever. It's just hair. I'm over it for now I think it was more about just getting my hair done. Idk.
My emotional state the past day or two is very reminiscent of how I normally feel before I get my period. I'll be in the middle of being angry/sad/irrational and know it, yet not care enough to stop. It's nothing like the post partum shit fest I was dealing with up until month 9. Thank goodness.
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Post by dashook on Sept 17, 2017 19:35:01 GMT -6
I'm going to LSS this as much as I can because I suck at sticking to the important bits. Her family lives out of state and she visits all the time. Sometimes with her H, sometimes not. She slept with a close family friend. Someone that was her dad's age and that has had both she and our friend over many times for BBQs. Both before and after this affair took place. I could go on but I think you can all get the picture. He's waffling between trying out therapy or just cutting ties now. I'm so upset for him. I just cannot imagine what he's going through right now and I'm so angry that she had to go about things this way. No one deserves that. This is awful. Like I'm equal parts pearl clutching and just sad. I'm sorry for your friend 😞
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Post by dashook on Sept 17, 2017 19:40:15 GMT -6
I hate my hairdresser. I cried multiple times this morning I was so mad. Totally stupid but I don't get alone time. I don't get to just go do stuff. This was the second ? time I've left M since she was born. My hair doesn't look horrible but it doesn't look good and I have no idea how I'm going to get it fixed. Where to go and when. Whatever. It's just hair. I'm over it for now I think it was more about just getting my hair done. Idk. My emotional state the past day or two is very reminiscent of how I normally feel before I get my period. I'll be in the middle of being angry/sad/irrational and know it, yet not care enough to stop. It's nothing like the post partum shit fest I was dealing with up until month 9. Thank goodness. Oh girl, I hate this. Well, okay first of all I'm actually sure that you still look great because you're just a stunning woman. But it totally sucks that it isn't what you wanted. You finally get time to yourself to do something for yourself that should leave you feeling confident and beautiful, and they don't deliver. I hope it grows on you or you can find the time to go again to get it fixed. In the meantime, I recommend chocolate. And wine, of course.
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Post by Cheshie6 on Sept 17, 2017 20:14:07 GMT -6
sophiegrace, sorry about the hair! I'm clutching my pearls so hard for your friend! I personally would suggest working on it but I'm thinking like an armchair marriage counselor lol. If he thought 100% this girl is the one, than he should separate, seek a marriage counselor, and personal counseling and see how he feels in 6 months. I still have so many questions like: What was her excuse? Drunk night? Was he on her "list?" Does she seem to regret or like it was NBD? Because these all influence my position of should he stay or go!! Lol like my opinion matters!?!
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Post by waitwhat on Sept 17, 2017 22:50:09 GMT -6
So scary dashook!! I'm glad DS is ok!
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Post by waitwhat on Sept 17, 2017 22:53:20 GMT -6
Big hugs sophiegrace. I'm sure you still look beautiful but I totally understand not feeling comfortable even though people tell you that you look great. YOU need to feel it. I hope you can get it fixed so that you can enjoy it!
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Post by waitwhat on Sept 17, 2017 22:57:58 GMT -6
I think I'm getting sick. Ugh. I'm up with J who has been very whiny all night and my throat is killing me. I feel like I swallowed a ton of knives because it hurts so bad. And, B has been sneezing like crazy, has a nasally sounding voice, and has had a runny nose for the past 36 hours. I thought his was allergies because it started after we went to DH's grandparents and they have a very long haired cat but now I'm thinking he must have caught something and now I have it. Fan fucking tastic.
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Post by goldenlove on Sept 18, 2017 4:54:42 GMT -6
I'm sorry sophiegrace. I know how much you were looking forward to this time to yourself. It sucks that it didn't turn out how you wanted.
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Post by kleigh on Sept 18, 2017 7:01:16 GMT -6
sophiegrace I love a good juicy affair story.... in a movie. I'm so sorry your friend is better my dealt that shitty card. I think I mentioned last year, my female coworkers husband was cheating on her. For four years. With someone he (still) works with. And he told his wife (my coworker) that he wanted to be with this other woman. Yet my coworker somehow encouraged/got him to (?)/begged(?) him to stay I'm assuming for the sake of their three kids. I could possibly deal with and move on from a onesie/twosie mistake and regret - but if that was something that's more like her personality and likely to happen again then I really hope your friend has the support and strength to leave her and find someone else that will love him right. About the hair, no words, we've all lived through our share of shitty colors and cuts, and to me my hair is a very personal thing and I would probably be upset to the same level. You probably don't need to be bc like Dashook said, you are stunning, they could color your hair all shades of the rainbow and you'd very likely still be hot. BUT I would have to see a pic to say what I think you should do - leave it, ask for a redo, color it yourself. Finally the mood. Hi girl, hi. We're twinsies on this. I get rage/irrationality/upset the week before my period and I KNOW what's going on and it's like some screwed up part of me goes, "F you, "F this, F him, F her, I'm just annoyed by the world and I 'deserve' a minute to let it out so just deal with it"... so that was me last week, got my period today. Ya fun times.
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