So you know the whole thing everyone says about how there's a sort of amnesia that happens, and that's the only reason anyone ever has a second baby? (LOLno, I do not have baby fever.) I think I've discovered that this is a real thing. In my head, I know how miserable I was at the end of my pregnancy, but I cannot remember, nor can I imagine how it felt, physically, to be that pregnant. Poof. Gone.
Same. I don't even remember what a contraction feels like anymore. Or the sore nipples, which is insane because mine were sore forever and I swore it was worse than having the baby.
So you know the whole thing everyone says about how there's a sort of amnesia that happens, and that's the only reason anyone ever has a second baby? (LOLno, I do not have baby fever.) I think I've discovered that this is a real thing. In my head, I know how miserable I was at the end of my pregnancy, but I cannot remember, nor can I imagine how it felt, physically, to be that pregnant. Poof. Gone.
Same. I don't even remember what a contraction feels like anymore. Or the sore nipples, which is insane because mine were sore forever and I swore it was worse than having the baby.
I was like this shortly after DD1 but my vagina aches when I think about LOs birth still.
Post by Courtniko on Sept 13, 2016 19:08:45 GMT -5
I have most definitely not forgotten DS's labor and birth. There are large blank spaces for the labor, but I clearly remember how awful the worst of it was. But I also remember the relief once it was over, though the stitching was very unpleasant.
How do you like Blue Apron? I tried HelloFresh free thanks to renbee, and I really liked it. I want to try Blue Apron.
The food was amazing. But it took about 45+ minutes per meal of undivided attention, and that is just not an option for us right now. It was very gourmet, and I have been told that some of the other similar services are not quite as fancy, and therefore not as time intensive. I have never been a cook, so it could have taken me longer to prep, but even the cooking needed attention, it was not stuff I could pop in the oven and leave, it was constant stirring, adding ingredients, etc. How was Hello Fresh in terms of time commitment?
I feel the same way that you feel about Blue Apron about HelloFresh. The prep time was way longer than what they claimed in the recipe. Lots of chopping and marinating and then the cooking was very hands on. It was hard preparing the meals (which of course my kids wouldn't touch, so I had to make something else for them anyway) while trying to take care of the kids. I'm sure it would be easier for people who are better in the kitchen. I am not an experienced cook, either. The recipes were good, though. They were dishes I wouldn't make myself, so it was nice to be exposed to new foods. If it were cheaper, I'd be more inclined to do it again.
Does anyone else only have a shower? We managed to figure out how to use the infant tub without having to get myself wet too but I don't know what the plan is when she is bigger. We've always had a bathtub but apparently those aren't a thing in Colombia.
I bath him while I shower. Hand held shower heads.
Us too. She showers with me before bedtime and I finish showering while H gets lo dressed for bed. We have a pretty good routine
Will any of the formula companies mail formula samples? With D, I got a full size container in the mail randomly.
I am using it to mix with oatmeal and will be supplementing regularly in the future.
We have been using similac. He loves it in oatmeal but is picky with bottles. I am wondering if different brand may be better.
I signed up for Similac a few months ago and have gotten nothing yet. I had signed up for Enfamil with DS1 and got several samples. Right now, we are on the Target formula.
heartbot I get you 100%. I've definitely taken on almost all of the work myself because I'm still on leave, but that will need to change once I go back to work or I'll lose it.
I am so frustrated. For years, he's said, "I'm happy to do anything, just tell me what you want me to do." But when I try to explain, I need you to be able to do things without my having to tell you, it's lik
Sorry heartbot I hate the argument "just tell me what to do" or "make a list for me", etc. It makes another job for you (when you need things taken off your plate) and takes the responsibility off of him. Where's the initiative? Look around with your eyes H and figure out how to help without making more work for me!
Post by scotty138 on Sept 14, 2016 13:04:33 GMT -5
heartbot I hear you. I keep telling DH my brain is only so big and it is at max capacity. If he wants me to remember everything he has to take something off the list. The problem is he needs step by step instruction and it's faster to do it myself. And if I have to hear "I'm sure whatever you pick is fine" one more time I might lose it.
sammie, I've been doing this for years. It's been okay up until now because I've been WFH, but I'm about to take a job with a long commute. I may not be doing pick-up or drop-off either one. There's no way I can keep up with all the daycare stuff when I don't even go there.
There's more stuff, but it basically comes down to: I feel like I'm working overtime for my family lately with no recognition or thanks. MH takes me for granted and complains when I try to shift responsibilities at all, and I'm fed up.
Well now that you have a long commute, he'll have to step up and do it. He'll realize your worth pretty quick! Lol
Post by craftcrazymama on Sept 14, 2016 13:44:55 GMT -5
heartbot - so with you! I had an argument with DH last weekend after I asked him to pick up some Hummus and Throat Lozanges with the shopping, which he obviously promptly forgot, but picked up a whole bunch of other junk we didn't need. He didn't see the big deal of course but it just made me feel so far down the list and then he said "If you want something done properly, do it yourself"! That tipped me over the edge.
I have to keep tabs on everything and give DH constant tasks and cues and then he still forgets so then it's constant reminders. I wouldn't need to nag if you just fucking did it the first time!! Or even just did it without actually being asked!!
And this is with a DH who is pretty good on the scale when I compare him to friends husbands. He does a lot for us that a lot of husbands don't do but all the stuff that I still have control just to make sure any of the stuff he does even helps gets to be overwhelming.
Post by craftcrazymama on Sept 14, 2016 13:50:23 GMT -5
Why do kids give with one hand and take away with the other?!
A fantastic nap day, going down on his own and sleeping a total of 4 hours. And then a shitty shitty night of being up every hour.
Mind you, to refer back to my reply to heartbot, I actually blame DH. Every night I ask him to bring up the hot water bottle during the time I feed LO. He always forgets and I can't yell down to him because LO is asleep so, after waiting too long, I try putting him in a cold bed and bam! He wakes up. It added an extra hour on to our bed routine last night and I think the late night stuffed it.
craftcrazymama we're the opposite here. Naps are a nightmare and I swear they're getting worse. He just doesn't let me put him down and when he does nap in his crib it's only for a half hour. At night he only gets up once, though.
craftcrazymama we're the opposite here. Naps are a nightmare and I swear they're getting worse. He just doesn't let me put him down and when he does nap in his crib it's only for a half hour. At night he only gets up once, though.
The same with my kid! She's a great night sleeper but naps are hell she won't go down unless we hold her and after putting her in the crib she's up in five minutes! Wth baby!
craftcrazymama we're the opposite here. Naps are a nightmare and I swear they're getting worse. He just doesn't let me put him down and when he does nap in his crib it's only for a half hour. At night he only gets up once, though.
The same with my kid! She's a great night sleeper but naps are hell she won't go down unless we hold her and after putting her in the crib she's up in five minutes! Wth baby!
As much as I love being on maternity leave I'm really looking forward to my SO taking his month leave to work on the naps. I am so, so tired at the end of the day.
My aunt decided I hold my son too much. This after I told her we will not be visiting because he screams in the car. Its 12 hour car ride. She is generally a bitch and this really pissed me off. My grandfather now isnt going to visit because my aunt "cant handle it" Neither have met tubs.
My aunt decided I hold my son too much. This after I told her we will not be visiting because he screams in the car. Its 12 hour car ride. She is generally a bitch and this really pissed me off. My grandfather now isnt going to visit because my aunt "cant handle it" Neither have met tubs.
Ugh. Tell her there's no such thing
How childish. Your grandpa is really missing out sorry, southernstate. Family can really suck
My aunt decided I hold my son too much. This after I told her we will not be visiting because he screams in the car. Its 12 hour car ride. She is generally a bitch and this really pissed me off. My grandfather now isnt going to visit because my aunt "cant handle it" Neither have met tubs.
I agree there's no such thing as too much, that's weird to say to someone. I can't even imagine a 30 minute car ride with my LO. Sorry your grandpa won't get to visit :-(
Courtniko if you are interested in trying hello fresh they just sent me more free boxes to give to people. I absolutely hate meal planning and grocery shopping so I love it. I feel life most meals are simple and I can cook them in 30 minutes. Pm me your email address if you want me to send you one!
I think hello fresh is easiest if you have only 1 kid or a spouse who can entertain the kids while you make the meal.
If I get 30 uninterrupted minutes right before dinner then it is fine but I almost never do so I've gone back to doing my own meal planning and sticking to things which are a bit faster like grilled chicken or I can prepare completely ahead like lasagne.
You're probably right. Most of the time we prepare it dinner after ds goes to bed, so we eat pretty late.
DS slept from 830pm to 5am, and that was in the bassinet, not the swing or our bed!!! Of course I was up constantly worried,so I still did not sleep well. I fear I have now jinxed myself. But it was still awesome, and great to k ow that he can do it!!!
We also eat dinner pretty late (8 -8:30 pm) so it's easy for me to start prepping around 7:15 or so and DH takes DD to bed. I signed up for HelloChef with a $30 credit which we should get tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to it.
I've always wanted to try hello chef, let me know how you like it!
I just flew to Chicago with LO alone and somehow I ended up in the middle seat between two guys. That could have gone terribly. So, so cramped. Fortunately LO knocked out right away and woke up right before we landed. Thanking my lucky stars.
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