It is my baby's Birthday!!! He is 2 and nursing as we speak. I will wean later, the only reason to wean right now is people thinking it is odd, which is a lame reason.
I rescheduled my kids piano lessons because I was horrible at practicing with them this week. We were crazy busy in the evenings, and it was apparent they had only practiced a couple times. I had something "pressing" come up. First time r/s and probably last, she seemed annoyed even though I gave her the required 24 hours notice.
My husband and I bought the most awesome wonderful yogurt, it is expensive though. We told the kids they can't have any and bought them the regular non-expensive kind. When they are older they can buy their own fancy yogurt
It's my baby's birthday too! Happy birthday to your little boy!
I am super anti-induction, but scheduled an induction for this baby because my husband's work is being a pain in the ass. I really hope she comes on her own before then still.
It's my baby's birthday too! Happy birthday to your little boy!
I am super anti-induction, but scheduled an induction for this baby because my husband's work is being a pain in the ass. I really hope she comes on her own before then still.
I'm pretty anti early induction as well, especially when people aren't even 40wks and do it because they're uncomfortable. Aren't all pregnant women uncomfortable??? That's far from a good reason to induce. Things must be different here in Canada because they wouldn't schedule an induction for me until 10 days past edd - I did end up being induced on my due date, but only because my water broke the night before and labour hadn't started at all.
In saying that, I'm going to ask for an induction this time. Mac was 10lbs9oz on his due date and I had a complicated delivery because of size. Also a retained placenta. I now like 4hrs from the regional hospital (where I have to deliver, none of the districts will take me because of last delivery) and would hate to drive that far in labour. Also, I'm terrified of having another beast of a baby and having another complicated delivery. If labour were to go quickly this time, I fear I could end up delivering at a district hospital and I'm not comfortable with that (or worse, in the car - DH is a paramedic and I'm a nurse, but neither of us are overly familiar with delivering babies). I know the midwife will say no, but I'm going to ask anyways and give her my reasons.
It's my baby's birthday too! Happy birthday to your little boy!
I am super anti-induction, but scheduled an induction for this baby because my husband's work is being a pain in the ass. I really hope she comes on her own before then still.
I'm pretty anti early induction as well, especially when people aren't even 40wks and do it because they're uncomfortable. Aren't all pregnant women uncomfortable??? That's far from a good reason to induce. Things must be different here in Canada because they wouldn't schedule an induction for me until 10 days past edd - I did end up being induced on my due date, but only because my water broke the night before and labour hadn't started at all.
In saying that, I'm going to ask for an induction this time. Mac was 10lbs9oz on his due date and I had a complicated delivery because of size. Also a retained placenta. I now like 4hrs from the regional hospital (where I have to deliver, none of the districts will take me because of last delivery) and would hate to drive that far in labour. Also, I'm terrified of having another beast of a baby and having another complicated delivery. If labour were to go quickly this time, I fear I could end up delivering at a district hospital and I'm not comfortable with that (or worse, in the car - DH is a paramedic and I'm a nurse, but neither of us are overly familiar with delivering babies). I know the midwife will say no, but I'm going to ask anyways and give her my reasons.
I totally feel you. I can't imagine delivering a baby that big! My first came on his own at 40+1, my second on her own at 38+6. I scheduled this girl for 39+1, and hoping she will come on her own. But at the same time, depending how early she does come on her own, my husband will likely have to go back to work the next day while I am home with our 3, 2, and newborn. This way at least he is guaranteed time off either right when she's born, or at least soon after. So frustrating.
Post by singingsea on Feb 13, 2015 12:02:43 GMT -5
I had an induction at 38 weeks because of preeclampsia. DS was still almost 9lbs. If I had gone 40 weeks they would have needed to use the jaws of life to get that kid out of me
I have two FFFC. The first is selfish. DH took yesterday and today as work-from-home days following six insane weeks of pre-product-release work. I was so excited about having him for a five-day weekend, especially with DS's birthday tomorrow. Well, he got an email yesterday saying they are moving his desk (again - this is the fifth time in the last six months) and he needed to come in today to pack it up. So even though he was home yesterday, will be home for the next three days, and will be home at 3 today, I am still totally mad that he had to go into work today.
The second is, I kind of hate that DH has the magic touch with this new baby. I have the worst time putting her and keeping her asleep at night. The day time is fine, but she will not fall asleep for me after 9pm. But hand her to DH, and he can get her out in 10 minutes or less. I should just be happy she's asleep, that it's one less thing I have to do, and that they have something special together. But it makes me feel like I am doing something wrong. Although sometimes I tell myself that my hour of rocking, walking, and bouncing before I give her to DH sets him up for success. ;-)
I told DH not to buy me anything for Valentine's Day. Money is tight, and I'm not getting him anything (he would probably think it was weird and unnecessary if I did). But I still kinda hope he'll get me something small and cheap. Like a tiny box of chocolates. I won't be mad at him if he doesn't, but it would make me really happy if he does.
Post by auntiemaimee on Feb 13, 2015 14:29:23 GMT -5
I hate that people think they can do all sorts of stuff DIY. As much as I love our new house, there are some weird things that scream well meaning DIYer without a clue.
I think you should have to disclose to a buyer anything that you "improved" without hiring a professional.
I can install a toilet seat and I'm kind of handy but I know I have no business messing with plumbing, electrical and tile work.
1) I'm pretty adamantly against inducing early, but if the choice was early induction or giving birth without DH, I would probably go for induction!
2) I was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroditis and hypothyroid two weeks ago, and have been trying to read up on it on the net. It is a whole bee hive of 'woo' weird psudo science claims and 'MUST GO PALEO' cheerleaders. I feel like my head is going to explode.
My confession is more of a UO, but the instant I hear this 'Paleo' crap I shut down. Not that I care what anyone else eats, but as someone with a background and masters in Anthropology, this diet has nothing to do with paleo or what people ate 6000+ years ago. At most it may be connected to how people ate 150 years ago. Even then, most people in the US & Scandinavia did not have access to avocados and coconuts. Back in the stone age meat was probably a luxury, not a 2-3 times a day necessity. And fruit? Definitely there was a lot of fruit if it was available being consumed.
I could go on about this for ages, but will keep my rant minimal.
I wish they would call this diet something else so I wouldn't be so inclined to be like 'You make no sense' even before I give it a chance. I am a strong supporter of eating actual food and keeping processed and strangely packaged food to a minimum, but the more I try to read up on this the more so much of this seems like nonsense. I am a contrarian at heart and I don't want to risk my health, but do I really need to cut all gluten from my life because more sufferers of my illness suffer from celiacs? The elevated number is 5%, which means 95 of 100 people with this illness do not have celiacs. To which the websites claim there is a type of grain intolerance that does not even show up in tests that require you stop eating all grains including rice. But you cannot prove you have this as it does not show up in tests. This is where my head explodes and I go make myself a sandwich.
I've decided to stop reading these sites and request a celiacs tests at my next doc appointment. I will go from there. I love the internet, but I also hate the internet.
I told DH not to buy me anything for Valentine's Day. Money is tight, and I'm not getting him anything (he would probably think it was weird and unnecessary if I did). But I still kinda hope he'll get me something small and cheap. Like a tiny box of chocolates. I won't be mad at him if he doesn't, but it would make me really happy if he does.
I've spoken loudly about how me and the kids have bought DH chocolates and they have made him cards. My goal is that he will realize that this would mean he should probably get something for me as well. I'm not a huge valentines day fan, and I really don't care, but I do think it would look pretty bad in front of the kids if I was the only one who doesn't get a valentine
My confession is more of a UO, but the instant I hear this 'Paleo' crap I shut down. Not that I care what anyone else eats, but as someone with a background and masters in Anthropology, this diet has nothing to do with paleo or what people ate 6000+ years ago. At most it may be connected to how people ate 150 years ago. Even then, most people in the US & Scandinavia did not have access to avocados and coconuts. Back in the stone age meat was probably a luxury, not a 2-3 times a day necessity. And fruit? Definitely there was a lot of fruit if it was available being consumed.
This this, and this. I am so tired of the cross-fit Paleo people on my Facebook feed posting photos of their sweaty selves after workouts and their lunch each day, sprinkled with a fair dose of motivational quotes that insinuate anyone who isn't a Paleo cross-fitter is a bad person.
There. I said it. Maybe a confession, maybe an UO.
My confession is more of a UO, but the instant I hear this 'Paleo' crap I shut down. Not that I care what anyone else eats, but as someone with a background and masters in Anthropology, this diet has nothing to do with paleo or what people ate 6000+ years ago. At most it may be connected to how people ate 150 years ago. Even then, most people in the US & Scandinavia did not have access to avocados and coconuts. Back in the stone age meat was probably a luxury, not a 2-3 times a day necessity. And fruit? Definitely there was a lot of fruit if it was available being consumed.
This this, and this. I am so tired of the cross-fit Paleo people on my Facebook feed posting photos of their sweaty selves after workouts and their lunch each day, sprinkled with a fair dose of motivational quotes that insinuate anyone who isn't a Paleo cross-fitter is a bad person.
There. I said it. Maybe a confession, maybe an UO.
I hate that people think they can do all sorts of stuff DIY. As much as I love our new house, there are some weird things that scream well meaning DIYer without a clue.
I think you should have to disclose to a buyer anything that you "improved" without hiring a professional.
I can install a toilet seat and I'm kind of handy but I know I have no business messing with plumbing, electrical and tile work.
Truth. LL "DIY'ed" changing the deadbolt on our front door and didn't align it just right, so now every time it gets cold outside the lock becomes basically impossible to turn. I have nearly broken my key off in the lock numerous times :/
I can not with any of the trendy diet plans. I know that there are people for whom Paleo is fantastic. They feel great, they lose weight, etc. But everyone's body is different. I can eat half a loaf of bread and go about my business, but the tiniest amount of dairy blows me up like a balloon. DH, on the other hand, needs a lot of protein to function and can eat dairy without issue, but carbs make him cranky and make him put on weight. Any diet that purports to be great for everyone gets an automatic side-eye from me. And I don't like diet evangelists, either. Keep your diet off of FB.
I hate that people think they can do all sorts of stuff DIY. As much as I love our new house, there are some weird things that scream well meaning DIYer without a clue.
I think you should have to disclose to a buyer anything that you "improved" without hiring a professional.
I can install a toilet seat and I'm kind of handy but I know I have no business messing with plumbing, electrical and tile work.
This is my H. It's not that he can't do stuff; it's that he does it "good enough," meaning it will probably work fine but looks less-than-desirable. There are two sets of flooring in our condo and two wall patches in our house that drive. me. batty. And he doesn't understand that future buyers will probably feel the same way I do, even though he totally side-eyes shoddy work when we look at houses.
But try to talk to him about it, and I may as well tell him he is a failure as a husband, father, and human being. Also, that I took his childhood dog out back and shot it.
DH and I agreed no gifts for V day. Well he came home with flowers today. Super sweet!
Now here's the jerk part...why does he have to pick such expensive ones? And why get the ones with the vase, which makes them more expensive?!? DH never does anything small...or well thought out. But you gotta love him!
Post by creepyeyeball on Feb 13, 2015 20:41:11 GMT -5
sagen, Still nursing here, too. DD2 turns 2 in 2 weeks and I thought I would wean her then, but both she and I are not ready yet. For the first time in my mothering life I'm starting to get paranoid that people think I'm a weirdo for nursing a toddler. My milk supply is barely there due to the pregnancy and I doubt we'll be nursing for much longer than another month, but I'm not ready to wean the babe. When she cries for her "milky-milk" it's so pathetic
I hate that people think they can do all sorts of stuff DIY. As much as I love our new house, there are some weird things that scream well meaning DIYer without a clue.
I think you should have to disclose to a buyer anything that you "improved" without hiring a professional.
I can install a toilet seat and I'm kind of handy but I know I have no business messing with plumbing, electrical and tile work.
This is my H. It's not that he can't do stuff; it's that he does it "good enough," meaning it will probably work fine but looks less-than-desirable. There are two sets of flooring in our condo and two wall patches in our house that drive. me. batty. And he doesn't understand that future buyers will probably feel the same way I do, even though he totally side-eyes shoddy work when we look at houses.
But try to talk to him about it, and I may as well tell him he is a failure as a husband, father, and human being. Also, that I took his childhood dog out back and shot it.
We have a little office nook in the house. It's basically a desk built into a corner off the kitchen. The desk was obviously another DIY project. It's made feom 4 pieces of wood that are secured underneath with metal plates and it's coming off the wall in some places.
So my Husband is determined to redesign and rebuild it himself. I cringe every time he brings it up. He's a smart guy but I have more wood working experience than him and I wouldn't touch it. Two DIY wrongs don't make a right.
Hey creepyeyeball I like the new screen name. It is bitter sweet to wean. How far along are you now?
Somewhere between 9-10 weeks. I'm not sure of my exact due date yet - first appt with the MWs isn't until 11 weeks. I found out that I ovulate way later than I thought (first time I had two consecutive cycles in over 8 years), which explains why DD2 was two weeks late (probably more like only a little over a week late if I ovulated later with her too). I'm assuming my due date is mid-September, but who knows?!
I don't know if I'm getting too old for this or if it's from chasing around my herd, but I am exhausted with this pregnancy. Praise the Lord for no nausea so far, but I can barely pick my head up off the pillow most days (or afternoons when I lie down for naps with the girls).
We totally do DIY ourselfs. My mother and I install all new windows this summer. But if it helps I was a farm kid and my grandfather was a master carptiner (he build high end houses of his own design) so I feel like we know what we are doing.
We totally do DIY ourselfs. My mother and I install all new windows this summer. But if it helps I was a farm kid and my grandfather was a master carptiner (he build high end houses of his own design) so I feel like we know what we are doing.
Some people know what they are doing, and I'm sure you do. Most home owners don't. We have friends who are homesteaders. They grow and preserve as much as they can. Them I would trust with a DIY project.
Saw the same sort of rookie mistakes at my condo too. The bathroom fan was on a dimmer switch.
I do hate electrical stuff. That shit aways. Takes twice as long and about 900000 more effort. My mom has a very funny story about installing a three way switch with my step-dad. I think divorce was threatened at some point.
I will admit that completing a home in provement project with you spouse is the ultimate test of a marriage
DS is still taking a bottle before bed *flinches*. He didn't ask for it one night, nor for the nap after and I thought he was fazing it out on his on. Nope. Soon.
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