I'm cutting out dairy at the suggestion of our pedi to see if L's tummy trouble improves. I bought all new food and promised to commit to it for a week. Well, I'm an idiot and forgot that butter is dairy and have been putting it on/in everything.
Part two: if I have to totally change my diet I'll probably FF. Luckily I don't think dairy is the issue as we saw a HUGE improvement the day he started Zantac.
Post by kristhegirl on Feb 24, 2017 11:19:11 GMT -5
I am not sad that Max came when he did, but I'm mourning my last few weeks with just Elena.
Which is stupid because she's rolling with this whole new sibling thing like it's her job, but she's such a fun age and I was looking forward to soaking it all in before my attention got split by the new one.
Diagnosis: PCOS TTC since 1/12 IUI x 3- BFN IVF #1- OCT/ NOV 2013-BFN FET #1- February 12 2014- M/C at 5+4 FET #2- July 2014- BFN IVF #2- 11/9/14 Transferred 1 BB expanding blast Baby girl born 7/26/15 Hysteroscopy/D&C/Polyp removal- 10/16 Unexpected BFP 12/16- EDD: 8/11/17- It's a Boy!
Post by nutmeg8484 on Feb 24, 2017 11:24:11 GMT -5
kristhegirl I think that those feelings are normal. At least I hope they are since I find myself having a really hard time most nights knowing that Molly wont be getting all the attention all the time in about 6 more months.
Diagnosis: PCOS TTC since 1/12 IUI x 3- BFN IVF #1- OCT/ NOV 2013-BFN FET #1- February 12 2014- M/C at 5+4 FET #2- July 2014- BFN IVF #2- 11/9/14 Transferred 1 BB expanding blast Baby girl born 7/26/15 Hysteroscopy/D&C/Polyp removal- 10/16 Unexpected BFP 12/16- EDD: 8/11/17- It's a Boy!
I cried so much during JR's doctor's visit yesterday (which involved lancing an infected skin lesion and draining it) that the doctor gave me a sticker, too. Pro-tip: Don't take your kid to a doctor's visit where she'll be in a lot of pain while you're on your period.
I am not sad that Max came when he did, but I'm mourning my last few weeks with just Elena.
Which is stupid because she's rolling with this whole new sibling thing like it's her job, but she's such a fun age and I was looking forward to soaking it all in before my attention got split by the new one.
Totally normal and it is not stupid to feel that way at all. I felt the same way. LO showed up 4 weeks early and I was bummed that I never got to do some fun things that I had planned to do with DS1 before the baby came. It helped to take DS1 on some solo trips to the library, store, etc. after LO was born so I could focus entirely on him. DH did that too and having alone time with both of us seemed to help DS1 adjust.
I still struggle with dividing my attention between both kids, even 20 months later!
I'm cutting out dairy at the suggestion of our pedi to see if L's tummy trouble improves. I bought all new food and promised to commit to it for a week. Well, I'm an idiot and forgot that butter is dairy and have been putting it on/in everything.
Part two: if I have to totally change my diet I'll probably FF. Luckily I don't think dairy is the issue as we saw a HUGE improvement the day he started Zantac.
Usually butter isn't excluded from a dairy free diet because it contains less than 1% milk, but maybe dairy free for BFing purposes is different?
I'm cutting out dairy at the suggestion of our pedi to see if L's tummy trouble improves. I bought all new food and promised to commit to it for a week. Well, I'm an idiot and forgot that butter is dairy and have been putting it on/in everything.
Part two: if I have to totally change my diet I'll probably FF. Luckily I don't think dairy is the issue as we saw a HUGE improvement the day he started Zantac.
Usually butter isn't excluded from a dairy free diet because it contains less than 1% milk, but maybe dairy free for BFing purposes is different?
I am not sad that Max came when he did, but I'm mourning my last few weeks with just Elena.
Which is stupid because she's rolling with this whole new sibling thing like it's her job, but she's such a fun age and I was looking forward to soaking it all in before my attention got split by the new one.
I hope A is as great as Elena's been. I dont think I've ever been more terrified!! Hopefully she grows out of her "mine" phase by October (LOLZ)!
I am not sad one bit that DH is gone this weekend.
I just noticed that our neighbor's recycling bin flew open and a bunch of boxes are all over their driveway. I'm leaving in a few minutes and I don't want to pick up their mess. I already pick up all the mess in my house. Fine, Ill do it.
mrsbeachcat I did not know that!!! I feel better knowing I haven't completely ruined my efforts.
I'm very confused about what is dairy free tbh. I bought coffee mate to avoid milk and after reading the label I see that it's both terrible for you and contains a small amount of "milk derivatives." Again, I'm just praying we find out he doesn't have a dairy allergy because this is not for me.
mrsbeachcat I did not know that!!! I feel better knowing I haven't completely ruined my efforts.
I'm very confused about what is dairy free tbh. I bought coffee mate to avoid milk and after reading the label I see that it's both terrible for you and contains a small amount of "milk derivatives." Again, I'm just praying we find out he doesn't have a dairy allergy because this is not for me.
Coconut milk creamer is delicious and definitely no dairy. Also not terrible for you!
Post by thiscoffeechick on Feb 24, 2017 12:23:13 GMT -5
I almost never say I do something "like it's my job". To do something "like it's my job" would mean that I do it half-assed and only often enough to not get fired.
Post by thiscoffeechick on Feb 24, 2017 12:50:44 GMT -5
So Britax has a recall on their strollers because the connection where an infant seat clicks in can break easily. (Ours actually did break and I thought it was because DH was too rough with it.) Iniwhoo their fix is to send you a more robust clicking system to add to your existing single stroller. There is no fix for the double stroller which we also have. So even though the Beanette is only like a month or two away from outgrowing the infant seat, and I often wear her and push the Bean in a single stroller, I wrote a bitchy and dramatic email to Amazon and they gave me a FULL REFUND for the double stroller. Thanks for the $350 bitchez.
I'm cutting out dairy at the suggestion of our pedi to see if L's tummy trouble improves. I bought all new food and promised to commit to it for a week. Well, I'm an idiot and forgot that butter is dairy and have been putting it on/in everything.
Part two: if I have to totally change my diet I'll probably FF. Luckily I don't think dairy is the issue as we saw a HUGE improvement the day he started Zantac.
I did drastically change my diet to continue to breast feed and I would go with you to buy the formula. That shit was hard. I don't know if I'd do it again - maybe, because I'm stubborn like a mule - but I was thinking about it yesterday as I was making delicious delicious mac and cheese for lunch and I would not expect anyone to give up dairy.
@officedronette thanks. When the doctor suggested dairy free I immediately thought of you and the other ladies on the board who made such big sacrifices to BF.
So I planned our vacation during the same week that our daycare lady who watches nick is on vacation. It's less time we have to take off of work and leaves more pto free for sickness and holidays. But, I also did it this way so we had something on the books, and we didn't have to worry about vacationing with my in laws. I have no desire to spend a week with them anywhere. If things get better and I hope they do, then I'd be fine with going away with them. But this scenario is a safety net so that I don't have to worry about even feeling obligated to go somewhere with them. I am happy we are doing our own thing.
Post by wineandcake on Feb 24, 2017 13:09:01 GMT -5
If Mac would have taken the Nutramigen (or even a bottle in general as a baby) I would have switched him to formula so quickly. Eliminating all traces of dairy was rough and on top of bad PPD I was an absolute mess. Now I realize my mental health was worth so much more than continuing to breastfeed. When Hunter was born I was fully prepared to switch him if he had the protein allergy, we introduced bottles at a few days old for that very reason.
Post by lovemyirishtwins on Feb 24, 2017 13:42:56 GMT -5
Dh does not care what I buy but sometimes I just don't want to tell him if I get something. So if I get the mail and he is still home I hide things in our milk delivery cooler. I don't know why.
mrsbeachcat I did not know that!!! I feel better knowing I haven't completely ruined my efforts.
I'm very confused about what is dairy free tbh. I bought coffee mate to avoid milk and after reading the label I see that it's both terrible for you and contains a small amount of "milk derivatives." Again, I'm just praying we find out he doesn't have a dairy allergy because this is not for me.
Have you tried almond milk creamer? It's really good.
I honestly don't know if I could hack it with the MSPI crew. Part of me thinks I could, no problem, but the other part of me wonders if I'd just give up for simplicity sake.
So I planned our vacation during the same week that our daycare lady who watches nick is on vacation. It's less time we have to take off of work and leaves more pto free for sickness and holidays. But, I also did it this way so we had something on the books, and we didn't have to worry about vacationing with my in laws. I have no desire to spend a week with them anywhere. If things get better and I hope they do, then I'd be fine with going away with them. But this scenario is a safety net so that I don't have to worry about even feeling obligated to go somewhere with them. I am happy we are doing our own thing.
I cannot imagine vacationing with my ILs. Like, ever.
So I planned our vacation during the same week that our daycare lady who watches nick is on vacation. It's less time we have to take off of work and leaves more pto free for sickness and holidays. But, I also did it this way so we had something on the books, and we didn't have to worry about vacationing with my in laws. I have no desire to spend a week with them anywhere. If things get better and I hope they do, then I'd be fine with going away with them. But this scenario is a safety net so that I don't have to worry about even feeling obligated to go somewhere with them. I am happy we are doing our own thing.
I cannot imagine vacationing with my ILs. Like, ever.
Before my MIL started being a huge dick, I actually could, and that's what really sucks.
Post by wineandcake on Feb 24, 2017 20:37:52 GMT -5
Yesterday morning we gave a patient a suppository. When we went back to change her we asked if she went and she said no. I had the worst smelling silent fart right as we walked into her room and the other nurse said it smells like she went, we should probably check her just in case... she definitely didn't go and I just smell that bad. The other nurse had no idea it was me though since she commented on how she has gas so results are coming. Being able to fart whenever and no one knows its me at work is a big perk of the job.
I sometimes feel self-conscious about my house. I had some friends over today and I noticed that I felt hyper aware of not coming across as "showy". I also noticed that I kept making self depricating comments as I showed them around. What the fuck is that? I know that we worked hard for this house. We love this house and we are proud of it. I don't want to feel like I don't deserve this, like this is above my station in life.
I sometimes feel self-conscious about my house. I had some friends over today and I noticed that I felt hyper aware of not coming across as "showy". I also noticed that I kept making self depricating comments as I showed them around. What the fuck is that? I know that we worked hard for this house. We love this house and we are proud of it. I don't want to feel like I don't deserve this, like this is above my station in life.
Diagnosis: PCOS TTC since 1/12 IUI x 3- BFN IVF #1- OCT/ NOV 2013-BFN FET #1- February 12 2014- M/C at 5+4 FET #2- July 2014- BFN IVF #2- 11/9/14 Transferred 1 BB expanding blast Baby girl born 7/26/15 Hysteroscopy/D&C/Polyp removal- 10/16 Unexpected BFP 12/16- EDD: 8/11/17- It's a Boy!
I sometimes feel self-conscious about my house. I had some friends over today and I noticed that I felt hyper aware of not coming across as "showy". I also noticed that I kept making self depricating comments as I showed them around. What the fuck is that? I know that we worked hard for this house. We love this house and we are proud of it. I don't want to feel like I don't deserve this, like this is above my station in life.
Your home is beautiful.
What was the first thing I said to you after "It's so nice to meet you @ceci8876"? It was "OOOH I love your house" I know houses- I've been in more than 100 of them in the last 2 years. You totally deserve your house and everything in it.
Then Comes Family, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.