Post by mom2boxers on Jun 20, 2016 21:03:08 GMT -5
Speaking of food - my pedi finally got with the times and updated their 4 month handout to recommend oatmeal and fruit/veggie purées at 6 months when they can sit unassisted. Prior, they were all in the 4 months=cereal suggestion.
This week begins the end of pumping/breastfeeding. J is 3 months on Wednesday, and after that I'll start cutting pumping sessions down. I'm sad about it, but there's also some relief in it as well. No more stress about my shitty output, or needing to pump.
Don't feel bad mommy. My BF experience was so different this time around. It was not joyous at all. I was not producing, baby hated it and it just cause more stress for both of us. We both would end up in tears. I tired eating oatmeal daily. I would drink mother's milk multiple times a day. I baked lactation cookies and nothing seemed to help. Pumping was stressful too. I would pump 2oz each session and get more frustrated. It just was not worth the stress. I stopped at 10 weeks. It was very upsetting at first because I nursed DS1 for 13 months, I flet like a faliure. But, I told myself every baby is different and I cant beat myself up. We need to do what's best for our babies. As long as they are healthy and getting their nutrients that's all that matters. Hugs!
Cheers to trying all of the things to boost supply to no avail. It made (and makes) me so angry at my body. Trying to channel my inner Elsa and let it go. Easier said than done thanks to stupid mommy guilt.
Post by peachesncream on Jun 21, 2016 8:35:39 GMT -5
I have not been able to sleep for a week so last night I decided to be good and go to bed early. I had insomnia and C was a jerk. I think she slept for a total of 3-4 hours last night.
H is home all week with LO. He's taking some FMLA time. I'm glad he's getting to spend some time with baby but OMG....this man had the house upside. And then by the end of the nite he was complaining about being so tired. Men are like children maybe worse
I have not been able to sleep for a week so last night I decided to be good and go to bed early. I had insomnia and C was a jerk. I think she slept for a total of 3-4 hours last night.
I'm visiting my family. My dad doesn't use his a/c and we are staying with him. Have I mentioned we live in Alabama?! It's f-ing hot and W is a furnice. He is super fussy and now I'm stuck driving around so he can nap. Fun times.
Don't feel bad mommy. My BF experience was so different this time around. It was not joyous at all. I was not producing, baby hated it and it just cause more stress for both of us. We both would end up in tears. I tired eating oatmeal daily. I would drink mother's milk multiple times a day. I baked lactation cookies and nothing seemed to help. Pumping was stressful too. I would pump 2oz each session and get more frustrated. It just was not worth the stress. I stopped at 10 weeks. It was very upsetting at first because I nursed DS1 for 13 months, I flet like a faliure. But, I told myself every baby is different and I cant beat myself up. We need to do what's best for our babies. As long as they are healthy and getting their nutrients that's all that matters. Hugs!
Cheers to trying all of the things to boost supply to no avail. It made (and makes) me so angry at my body. Trying to channel my inner Elsa and let it go. Easier said than done thanks to stupid mommy guilt.
Sorry that you were struggling with this and you've been disappointed in your body. Remember to love it for the even more important and amazing thing it has done; it brought a precious, innocent, beautiful new person into your life.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
I'm thinking about being a Lularoe consultant. Someone tell my I'm crazy and it's a bad idea. Or that it's the best ever. One of those two, please. (Don't we have a few on this board? I know I've bought from one of us before but I can't remember who!)
I have not been able to sleep for a week so last night I decided to be good and go to bed early. I had insomnia and C was a jerk. I think she slept for a total of 3-4 hours last night.
Send coffee.
I am making burnt [roasted?] offerings to the coffee gods that they may endow you with endless seas of black gold.
(Sorry, I get weird with no sleep. You have my sympathy)
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
I'm thinking about being a Lularoe consultant. Someone tell my I'm crazy and it's a bad idea. Or that it's the best ever. One of those two, please. (Don't we have a few on this board? I know I've bought from one of us before but I can't remember who!)
Ahhh!! Meee!! You can PM me for more info or we can chat via email or FB. It is a huge $$$ investment which is scary and you have to have patience paying it off - I am 3 months in and expect to start profiting in the next month or two. It is loads of fun though and I haven't regretted it at all :-)
I'm thinking about being a Lularoe consultant. Someone tell my I'm crazy and it's a bad idea. Or that it's the best ever. One of those two, please. (Don't we have a few on this board? I know I've bought from one of us before but I can't remember who!)
Ahhh!! Meee!! You can PM me for more info or we can chat via email or FB. It is a huge $$$ investment which is scary and you have to have patience paying it off - I am 3 months in and expect to start profiting in the next month or two. It is loads of fun though and I haven't regretted it at all :-)
The initial investment would scare me. I prefer a biz model with less overhead but it's the it thing right now, try to get in before all you FB friends have the pop up parties because then all the invites become annoying.... I'm having a pop up party on Thurs.
I'm thinking about being a Lularoe consultant. Someone tell my I'm crazy and it's a bad idea. Or that it's the best ever. One of those two, please. (Don't we have a few on this board? I know I've bought from one of us before but I can't remember who!)
Ahhh!! Meee!! You can PM me for more info or we can chat via email or FB. It is a huge $$$ investment which is scary and you have to have patience paying it off - I am 3 months in and expect to start profiting in the next month or two. It is loads of fun though and I haven't regretted it at all :-)
Ahhh!! Meee!! You can PM me for more info or we can chat via email or FB. It is a huge $$$ investment which is scary and you have to have patience paying it off - I am 3 months in and expect to start profiting in the next month or two. It is loads of fun though and I haven't regretted it at all :-)
The initial investment would scare me. I prefer a biz model with less overhead but it's the it thing right now, try to get in before all you FB friends have the pop up parties because then all the invites become annoying.... I'm having a pop up party on Thurs.
Yeah - I feel like if I do it, this is my window. I posted a random status about LLR the other day and got at least 30 "What's that?" type comments...
That's not nuts. It's a big, consequential decision even if you both agree it makes sense. Does he share your feelings? Or are you trying to take comfort in knowing it's what he wants and what's most logistical?
He has made it quite clear that he is done. I think his main two reasons are due to finances and that he wants to be able to take our kids on vacations... which I guess could also be filed under finances haha.
Aww, well I am sorry for the bit of regret you are feeling right now. It sounds like once it's over you'll be able to focus on the positives more.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
Post by halfahippy on Jun 21, 2016 12:52:25 GMT -5
Dh's stepmom is coming to visit Wednesday thru next Friday. So 9 days. I'm ok with this, I like her. But now his stepsister and her teenage daughter have decided to join. I live in an 800 square foot house with 1 bathroom. And the stepsister is an obnoxious person that just never stops talking. Loudly. I'm dreading this visit so much. I so wish they would just stay in a hotel, but they won't. It's going to be a long week and a half.
Dh's stepmom is coming to visit Wednesday thru next Friday. So 9 days. I'm ok with this, I like her. But now his stepsister and her teenage daughter have decided to join. I live in an 800 square foot house with 1 bathroom. And the stepsister is an obnoxious person that just never stops talking. Loudly. I'm dreading this visit so much. I so wish they would just stay in a hotel, but they won't. It's going to be a long week and a half.
Wait, you watch 3 kids in an 800 square foot house? You deserve all the alcohol.
I'm thinking about being a Lularoe consultant. Someone tell my I'm crazy and it's a bad idea. Or that it's the best ever. One of those two, please. (Don't we have a few on this board? I know I've bought from one of us before but I can't remember who!)
Dh's stepmom is coming to visit Wednesday thru next Friday. So 9 days. I'm ok with this, I like her. But now his stepsister and her teenage daughter have decided to join. I live in an 800 square foot house with 1 bathroom. And the stepsister is an obnoxious person that just never stops talking. Loudly. I'm dreading this visit so much. I so wish they would just stay in a hotel, but they won't. It's going to be a long week and a half.
Wait, you watch 3 kids in an 800 square foot house? You deserve all the alcohol.
Starting tomorrow it'll be 4 kids twice a week. I'm going to start watching my friend's 1 year old Monday's and Wednesday's. So the baby, a 1 year old, 2 year old, and 3 year old. It's crazy but it works. Luckily we have a big backyard and covered patio that we use as living space. And all the alcohol is a huge part to my success!
Wait, you watch 3 kids in an 800 square foot house? You deserve all the alcohol.
Starting tomorrow it'll be 4 kids twice a week. I'm going to start watching my friend's 1 year old Monday's and Wednesday's. So the baby, a 1 year old, 2 year old, and 3 year old. It's crazy but it works. Luckily we have a big backyard and covered patio that we use as living space. And all the alcohol is a huge part to my success!
Starting tomorrow it'll be 4 kids twice a week. I'm going to start watching my friend's 1 year old Monday's and Wednesday's. So the baby, a 1 year old, 2 year old, and 3 year old. It's crazy but it works. Luckily we have a big backyard and covered patio that we use as living space. And all the alcohol is a huge part to my success!
Wait, you watch 3 kids in an 800 square foot house? You deserve all the alcohol.
Starting tomorrow it'll be 4 kids twice a week. I'm going to start watching my friend's 1 year old Monday's and Wednesday's. So the baby, a 1 year old, 2 year old, and 3 year old. It's crazy but it works. Luckily we have a big backyard and covered patio that we use as living space. And all the alcohol is a huge part to my success!
Ok, so serious question. What do you do with the other kids when you are putting your baby down for a nap? I am struggling trying to figure out how to put DD down for a nap when I have DS1 and DS2 home with me. Advice?
Starting tomorrow it'll be 4 kids twice a week. I'm going to start watching my friend's 1 year old Monday's and Wednesday's. So the baby, a 1 year old, 2 year old, and 3 year old. It's crazy but it works. Luckily we have a big backyard and covered patio that we use as living space. And all the alcohol is a huge part to my success!
Ok, so serious question. What do you do with the other kids when you are putting your baby down for a nap? I am struggling trying to figure out how to put DD down for a nap when I have DS1 and DS2 home with me. Advice?
I nurse her to sleep and she lays down really easy, so I just stay in the living room with the older kids playing. It takes me about 10 seconds to walk her in and lay her down. I realize I'm very lucky with an easy sleeper.
If I was in that small of a house with 4 under 4, I'd throw some gold fish crackers at them and run the fuck away.
Hahaha! Having a schedule keeps me sane. We've got some times that goldfish and cartoons happen when I'm about to lose my mind. And they all (including the baby most of the time) nap at the same time, so I get a good 2-3 hour break every day. I worked in infant and toddler rooms at a preschool for years before I started the nanny thing so I'm used to the chaos. Some other things that keep things running smooth include play dough, a water table, color wonder art supplies (seriously, that shit is magic!), and the boys love playing "ready, set, go!" where I sit and watch them race. We shall see how it goes when the 1 year old gets added in tomorrow.
I'm thinking about being a Lularoe consultant. Someone tell my I'm crazy and it's a bad idea. Or that it's the best ever. One of those two, please. (Don't we have a few on this board? I know I've bought from one of us before but I can't remember who!)
I am one it's definitely an adventure with two little ones! If you have specific questions (or anyone) you can PM me!
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