Thursday Thoughts and Things

[emejay]

Jun 2, 2016 8:43:07 GMT -5 uclameghan said:

Did anyone else's period come back all wonky? I'm on my 3rd cycle - all three I bled really lightly and only for 2-3 days. The cycles were 25 and 26 days, which is average for me before baby. But I'm currently on CD32 right now. I'm not temping or anything so I couldn't tell you where I am in the cycle. Also still pumping 5x a day, if that makes a difference.

Edit for clarity

If by wonky you mean losing liters ager liters of blood for 6 days straight every 27 days or so, then yes.

[emejay]

I'm wearing my first pair of Lularoe leggings and omg are they comfy.



I feel like they will pile like crazy between the thighs due to the texture of the fabric though?

[sdfonz619]

London, I am so sorry, I hope things take a turn for the better soon.

Best. Kisses. Ever. txshep

charliefox, That place looks amazing!

cowplanet, I am so sad for your LO. CIO is hard enough without attempting to start it on a whim like that. I hope you and your H can come up with a plan so it isn't that awful every night.

Afm, I have allergies and have been sneezing, almost nonstop, since waking up. M slept really good again last night! Then, I found her playing in her crib with bright big smiles when I walked into the room. So. Stinkin. Cute. I did notice she had a runny nose this morning and a little bit of a cough last night so FX it is just allergies and she isn't getting sick. Looks like MW will be coming home after AT every night next week so she won't be away the entire two weeks she has orders. Yay!

[sdfonz619]

Jun 2, 2016 9:36:58 GMT -5 emejay said:

I'm wearing my first pair of Lularoe leggings and omg are they comfy.

POOF

I feel like they will pile like crazy between the thighs due to the texture of the fabric though?

Between these and the ones trackgirl posts pictures of, I may just have to give Lularoe a try.

[emejay]

Jun 2, 2016 9:49:40 GMT -5 sdfonz619 said:

Jun 2, 2016 9:36:58 GMT -5 emejay said:

I'm wearing my first pair of Lularoe leggings and omg are they comfy.

POOF

I feel like they will pile like crazy between the thighs due to the texture of the fabric though?

Between these and the ones trackgirl posts pictures of, I may just have to give Lularoe a try.

I felt the same way even though I was reticent (especially since I'm bot the biggest fan of MLM).

But they are the most comfy leggings I've ever worn. I now want 5 more pairs

[britbratjf]

Jun 2, 2016 9:36:58 GMT -5 emejay said:

I'm wearing my first pair of Lularoe leggings and omg are they comfy.



I feel like they will pile like crazy between the thighs due to the texture of the fabric though?

I love that pattern!!

No clue about pilling since I've only been into it for a month. I wash inside out on cold & hang to dry

[trackgirl]

Jun 2, 2016 9:49:40 GMT -5 sdfonz619 said:

Jun 2, 2016 9:36:58 GMT -5 emejay said:

I'm wearing my first pair of Lularoe leggings and omg are they comfy.

POOF

I feel like they will pile like crazy between the thighs due to the texture of the fabric though?

Between these and the ones trackgirl posts pictures of, I may just have to give Lularoe a try.

DO IT!! I'm a LuLaRoe post whore hahaha

[trackgirl]

None of mine have pilled FWIW, emejay. And my thighs rub together lol

[sdfonz619]

Jun 2, 2016 10:23:59 GMT -5 caitost21 said:

I just purchased a number of things from Etsy for Mr. P's first birthday...whoa. How are these babies almost one?!

I spent last Friday night reminiscing over M's newborn pics and getting all emotional about it.

[cowplanet]

FORGOT TO AW MOMENT:

A stood on her own for a solid 3 second last night before slowly sitting down. Like, NBD, guys. She walked under the kitchen table, holding onto a chair seat and the top vertical ledge of the table, then let go and just surveyed her kingdom. Then she just very gradually lowered her tushy and looked at us squealing crazyheads like we'd lost our minds.

Instead of working on my big project, I am currently creating a sleep plan for H based on the different methods/theories out there and our observations of what A seems to respond positively toward. It's fun, because most of this crap have little to no scientific backing, YMMV with babies, and a lot of these sleep 'problems' seem to only be a problem in the Western world. I think focusing on giving A some good, strong sleep associations beyond the bottle is a good foundation before diving into everything else, especially because she's a persistent, energetic baby that shows signs of negative sleep associations with the nursery now. But H is clearly of a clear rule/all or nothing mindset (despite breaking general parenting rules and safety guidelines all the frickin' time). So, I need to strike a balance so we don't repeat last night. I hate arguing in front of A, especially when she's already upset.

[uclameghan]

Reading a final rock paper: student asserts that jfk started the moon program and ended racial civil rights and made everyone equal. Then we ended Vietnam by hosting Woodstock, which was all about peace.

Well, they were sorta listening?

No mention of rock bands of the time period...

E for effort.

[beane]

Jun 2, 2016 8:06:30 GMT -5 charliefox said:

I'm not feeling well
H is totally fed up with his classmates
Host said she'd get back to me today but its after 3pm and I haven't heard a thing
We have that dinner to go to tonight and I'm not looking forward to mingling and schmoozing.

Can't wait for tomorrow at noon when H is off for the weekend! Then on Saturday we're going here:

Where is that? Annecy?

[beane]

Jun 2, 2016 10:50:12 GMT -5 uclameghan said:

Reading a final rock paper: student asserts that jfk started the moon program and ended racial civil rights and made everyone equal. Then we ended Vietnam by hosting Woodstock, which was all about peace.

Well, they were sorta listening?

No mention of rock bands of the time period...

E for effort.

Lol, wow

[London]

Jun 2, 2016 10:50:12 GMT -5 uclameghan said:

Reading a final rock paper: student asserts that jfk started the moon program and ended racial civil rights and made everyone equal. Then we ended Vietnam by hosting Woodstock, which was all about peace.

Well, they were sorta listening?

No mention of rock bands of the time period...

E for effort.

True or false: your student is Forrest Gump

[uclameghan]

Jun 2, 2016 10:58:56 GMT -5 London said:

Jun 2, 2016 10:50:12 GMT -5 uclameghan said:

Reading a final rock paper: student asserts that jfk started the moon program and ended racial civil rights and made everyone equal. Then we ended Vietnam by hosting Woodstock, which was all about peace.

Well, they were sorta listening?

No mention of rock bands of the time period...

E for effort.

True or false: your student is Forrest Gump

LOL

FWIW, I just read another paper that had a brilliant discourse of lyrics, sound, societal expectations, historical influences, performance venues, marketing and appearance, etc that was written by a FRESHMAN so it's not like the content wasn't taught. ::sigh:: There are a few kids in here who really get it and try.

[uclameghan]

Im going to be a total PW and keep dropping final paper gems cuz someone else needs to marvel in the level of WTFness.

Next paper:
'In this decade popular British boy bands were popular in the 60s one of the most popular British boy bands were the Beatles.'

Also - Elvis Presley was a famous disco artist. #themoreyouknow

ETA:  Student continued by saying that Elvis continued to have a long career and perform in the 1980s and 1990s.  FACT: Elvis died in 1977.

[healz413]

Jun 2, 2016 7:41:02 GMT -5 London said:

Jun 2, 2016 7:26:59 GMT -5 xcrissx said:

London, is it possible for you to bring her into bed with you after she wakes up in the early AM? I know some people aren't into that but I usually get an extra hour or two of sleep if we cuddle.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Well, not really. But it's the last day of finals so close enough. I am so over this school year.

We actually do bring her into bed with us every morning, where she nurses and then plays for a few minutes. I would absolutely love it if she snuggled in for more sleep, but hasn't since she was a newborn. Why snooze when moms nose is there and demands to be grabbed?

Maybe you should try showing her your other nipple. Ellis finds that twiddling and yanking the other nipple is the best nursing activity. It is a great bonding experience

(Sarcasm)

[eliza040502]

Jun 2, 2016 6:14:59 GMT -5 London said:

Jun 2, 2016 6:00:55 GMT -5 britbratjf said:

London have you tried sleep training in the AM? Leaving her in there in gradual increments to tell her it's not time to wake up yet?

Yes, but it's hard because I don't know what it's supposed to look like. Does she fall back asleep? Does she just wake up later the next day? We usually let her toss around for 20-35 minutes or until she gets more vocal but it isn't having much of an impact as her wake ups are getting even earlier.

This is my issue too. We used to leave him until 6 but his wake ups just got earlier. Now we leave him until 530, but he's pushes his wake up time to before 5. And he gets so upset if we don't get him. Checks make it worse.

[eliza040502]

Jun 2, 2016 7:37:38 GMT -5 txshep said:

Dani just grabbed my face with both hands and kissed* me. I die.

*its more of an open mouth lick, but whatever

I love getting kisses. My kids been giving me kisses (ie open mouth licks) for a few months but he's recently started doing it to other people too. His latest trick is to give kisses while screaming in glee.

[eliza040502]

I've been so busy these past few days. And it's never ending. The pile of stuff to do is only getting bigger.

I cannot wait for Saturday.

[obie1680]

Well I just cleaned the rotating brush on my dyson vacuum. OMG all my hair that was stuck on it gross!!! I seriously haven't done it since before Val was born & it was working like shit so at least now it works great.

H worked late last night & his buddy's gf sent him home with pasta, meatballs & red sauce. It was a huge hit for lunch with the kids. DS ate 2 meatballs & Val made a glorious mess. I posted a pic of her on IG.

We are supposed to go visit SIL, but she hasn't called. She had to take the baby to his first pediatric appointment and told me she would call after. Hope the appointment went well.

[sdfonz619]

Jun 2, 2016 10:37:45 GMT -5 caitost21 said:

Jun 2, 2016 10:33:00 GMT -5 sdfonz619 said:

I spent last Friday night reminiscing over M's newborn pics and getting all emotional about it.

I find myself doing that a few times a week now and tearing up every time. Ugh damn feelings and baby fever

I think back to when I couldn't wait for the new born/early stages to be over and now I want them back! Full on baby fever hasn't kicked in just yet, but mainly because I can't imagine having to give M less attention. The thought of that makes me sad.

[tngrl3]

Jun 2, 2016 11:20:09 GMT -5 uclameghan said:

Im going to be a total PW and keep dropping final paper gems cuz someone else needs to marvel in the level of WTFness.

Next paper:
'In this decade popular British boy bands were popular in the 60s one of the most popular British boy bands were the Beatles.'

Also - Elvis Presley was a famous disco artist. #themoreyouknow

ETA:  Student continued by saying that Elvis continued to have a long career and perform in the 1980s and 1990s.  FACT: Elvis died in 1977.

Um don't you know Elvis is still alive? And please keep sharing these gems because its making my boring work day more enjoyable.

[txshep]

There is a for sale sign in my front yard.

[cowplanet]

uclameghan, I think you'll appreciate Shit My Students Write: shitmystudentswrite.tumblr.com

I have to read graduating student portfolios and write them nice notes. Before I had A, I'd bring them home and open some wine. Last semester I encountered my first really good one - almost wrote the student a love note. She used spellcheck and proper grammar, which is refreshing, but she also got it. She understood what each essay was supposed to address and then clearly did it. A bloody miracle.

[txshep]

Our hot-mess of a nosy neighbor across the street just came outside to gawk at my house. It's a realtor's sign... I'm pretty sure you could see that from inside your home through the windows. She thinks that we must sell drugs or be in the mafia or something, because she is always asking us tacky questions about things we buy. One year she flat out asked us how much we made since we both bought new cars. We have a very elaborate story (aka lie) all ready to go when she asks why we're moving... "Oh, we just wanted to build on the lake so we have easier access for our boat."

[britbratjf]

Jun 2, 2016 10:11:11 GMT -5 trackgirl said:

Jun 2, 2016 9:49:40 GMT -5 sdfonz619 said:

Between these and the ones trackgirl posts pictures of, I may just have to give Lularoe a try.

DO IT!! I'm a LuLaRoe post whore hahaha

Just sayin' I'm hosting a pop up tonight

[London]

Jun 2, 2016 11:21:30 GMT -5 healz413 said:

Jun 2, 2016 7:41:02 GMT -5 London said:

We actually do bring her into bed with us every morning, where she nurses and then plays for a few minutes. I would absolutely love it if she snuggled in for more sleep, but hasn't since she was a newborn. Why snooze when moms nose is there and demands to be grabbed?

Maybe you should try showing her your other nipple. Ellis finds that twiddling and yanking the other nipple is the best nursing activity. It is a great bonding experience

(Sarcasm)

Sweet Jesus that is the worst thing I have ever read. No sarcasm.

[sdfonz619]

Jun 2, 2016 12:17:42 GMT -5 caitost21 said:

Jun 2, 2016 11:49:45 GMT -5 sdfonz619 said:

I think back to when I couldn't wait for the new born/early stages to be over and now I want them back! Full on baby fever hasn't kicked in just yet, but mainly because I can't imagine having to give M less attention. The thought of that makes me sad.

This is the aspect I am struggling with most, I feel awful that eventually my time and attention will be split. I also struggle with not eventually giving the second one all the attention and snuggles I gave Mr. P in those first few months. Some of my best memories are laying in bed all day with him on my chest. Mom guilt is real!

That is so true! Every STM I've spoken to says it's not as difficult as it sounds, but it doesn't take away from how nervous I am about feeling this way. I miss lounging around with a sweet, snuggly little napping baby.

[sdfonz619]

Jun 2, 2016 13:02:20 GMT -5 britbratjf said:

Jun 2, 2016 10:11:11 GMT -5 trackgirl said:

DO IT!! I'm a LuLaRoe post whore hahaha

Just sayin' I'm hosting a pop up tonight

Alright, where do I go? What do I do?