Post by goldenlove3 on Dec 5, 2016 14:20:34 GMT -5
Pediatrician appointment went great! My baby boy is 9 pounds now and he's grown a whole inch since birth! He also did great with the shot. I was holding him skin to skin when she gave it to him. He cried for about a minute then fell back asleep.
Post by goldenlove3 on Dec 5, 2016 14:25:31 GMT -5
shedreamsincolor I'm sorry about your sisters divorce. I think everyone else gave you better advice than I can think of right now. It's going to be hard but it's all for the better to get out of that type of relationship.
Wwyd? We don't have nice stockings and I would like to remedy that this year. The reason we haven't is 2 fold. 1) I had hoped to make them, but sadly I just don't see that happen 2) our family has definitely not been complete.
As far as #2 goes well we still don't know. I would love another but we haven't even broached that subject and frankly making that decision is a ways off. However if we get stockings I would like them to coordinate. We could go with basic from say Pottery Barnb and guarantee we can get matching ones, but I am looking at ones from Etsy and elsewhere that I think we would like better. However we cannot guarantee they will still be available in a few years *if* we need to add one.
So would you 1)buy 4 knowing you may be buying 5 in the future but possibly pick up a 5th from the same seller in a few years
2)buy a larger quantity so you have some that coordinate for guests now and then you would always have one for future possible kid.Or
3)buy nice but simple ones now (unmonogrammed) knowing for a fact you upgrade later and have 4 for guests in the future. Not Pottery Barn nice but at least hold their shape when you hang them nice.
Post by shedreamsincolor on Dec 5, 2016 16:32:16 GMT -5
aggiebug - we had the exact same dilemma this year. A snow globe broke in one of our Christmas bins and got ALL of our stockings and tree skirt wet and then they got moldy. Disgusting! We went with option 1 and bought stockings from PB Kids. I know if we need to add another that we will at least be able to find one that coordinates.
Post by jubilantsquirrel on Dec 5, 2016 16:40:29 GMT -5
aggiebug, I'm going with option 3, personally. I definitely want a 3rd kid, but I don't if MH feels the same and that conversation isn't going to happen anytime soon. I want nice monogrammed stockings, but want to wait until I know our family is done growing.
aggiebug you are my hero! That gave me so many ideas! I will have to let you know what I finalize. sophiegrace that is a fantastic idea for utility gift card. I'll have to do some research to see if it's possible!
Aggie, as far as stockings go, I would purchase 5 and set one aside. But I am also more of the mindset that we will have another. So I might be thinking of it more from my perspective.
Hi everybody !! Been stalking but not a lot of time to check in today.
aggiebug I would get temporary ones for now if I thought I was gonna add to them later JIC the etsy seller was no longer around or to your option #1 I needed more than a 5th. Plus you never know, maybe you find time some day ;-)
sophiegrace OUCH... Nurse a lot. Like a lot. Cluster feeding ya know. These people are staying with you? How do people not feel bad imposing on a new mom and newborn. Bishes better have their shots, I know how you feel about that.
dashook That sucks! I'm sorry they're being like that 😕
shedreamsincolor My one year older sister diverted earlier this year. I'm so sorry, I know all too well that even if it's for the best (which hers was) it's still hard on everyone. If we're anything alike, you want to believe that people can change, that love can last, and that marriage doesn't always end in divorce. My BIL is a nice guy but they had two babies and not only wasn't he pulling weight but the reason my sister filed for divided is that he had a drinking problem that he wouldn't/couldn't get under control and her son was getting old enough that he was being significantly affected - BIL would corner sister, yell at her, throw things at her etc - my nephew witnessed this a few times and would obv melt down "daddy don't hurt mommy" etc. Very very sad. The biggest advice I could give has already been given by hangry - BE HER POSITIVE. There will be no shortage of people who go down the sad and sorry road with her, and maybe it happens with you and her at some point but try to be her light - this not only helped my sister to keep positive but I think it helped the whole process by her focusing on the idea that it was ok NOT to be bitter, small, resentful, regretful etc. She gave up a lot in the divorce, but she walked away with her happiness knowing she didn't let a bad situation become worse. We'd have lunch and toast to new beginnings, old memories (they aren't all bad right!), etc. I wish you and your family so much the best, it's such a hard thing.
aggiebug We are in the same boat. I'm like 90% sure we are done having babies, but we are not ready to decide yet. I can't say how we'll feel in 2 or 3 years. I have a stocking that my mom made me when I was a baby. I made Lillian one when I was pregnant with her, but didn't have time or energy to make Lilah one. DH and the animals have kind of cheap, simple ones. I really want to get nice, coordinating ones. I think what I might do is get 5 and use one for the animals for now. If we have a 3rd, I can use it for that child in the future and use my generic guest one for the animals. I'd love for them to be personalized. I think I'll look for a design where I can get the 5th embroidered later if need be.
Post by cookswithwine9 on Dec 5, 2016 18:04:47 GMT -5
aggiebug I was just looking at stockings today too! I think I am going to go with pottery barn ones. That way they all match and I can order another one if we decide to have another baby (the jury is still out lol)
1) I left D for the first time (like, was in a different place from her entirely...not counting when I leave her with DH downstairs and go upstairs to nap haha). I was gone about 10-15 minutes and went a quarter mile down the road to get a sandwich at the local shop and a coffee from Dunkin.
2) I was alone with the two kids for like 45 minutes while H went out to have a beer with his dad. We thought D would be asleep but--surprise!--she woke up just as he was leaving. We survived though!! DS is being so good with her now. I'm finding my patience with him is better than I expected it would be too. So actually we didn't just survive but we had a pretty nice time
Is this where I can ask what people are wanting/thinking about having more babies, how many, etc.?
I know it's super soon, obviously very personal, and also that we all have different stories/backgrounds that play a role, but I was thinking about it recently for myself and debating I should make a poll or something on here. But since it kinda came up organically today, I'm asking.
aggiebug we got pottery Barn kids ones for the family when j was born, and just ordered N one of the same style. We all have different ones, and I don't think they sell the exact same ones that we have, but hers coordinates nicely. It's similar to the Fair Isle style I think.
Is this where I can ask what people are wanting/thinking about having more babies, how many, etc.?
I know it's super soon, obviously very personal, and also that we all have different stories/backgrounds that play a role, but I was thinking about it recently for myself and debating I should make a poll or something on here. But since it kinda came up organically today, I'm asking.
I think still make a poll. It might be interesting to see what people say today versus one year from now.
And FTR, I want a 3rd. I might scare H if I bring it up already though. He needs to get past the no sleep phase to remember that life isn't over with a newborn
Post by goldenlove3 on Dec 5, 2016 20:51:05 GMT -5
Re stockings.. we have Pottery Barn ones. H and I got customized ones when we got married in 09. The next year I got a matching smaller one for my dog (yes I'm one of those people) and I just ordered one for Colin this week. It's nice that they keep the same style so they match.
Post by sophiegrace on Dec 5, 2016 21:41:43 GMT -5
I now feel slightly better about having two extra coordinating pottery barn stockings hidden away for the future. I got the three of ours monogrammed in a simple font and green thread so that the embroidery lady In town can add the names of our future LOs if/when it's time.
Post by sophiegrace on Dec 5, 2016 21:44:49 GMT -5
kleigh those were beautiful words and fantastic advice. I hope your sister is doing well. If she's anything like you and your mom she deserves nothing less than one heck of a guy to love her.
starbuck27 I hate the crazed cluster feeding. Totally fine with the marathon boob time, but the constant on and off while yelling at me is so confusing.
Post by sophiegrace on Dec 5, 2016 22:03:28 GMT -5
Trying to give a baby Zantac might be the most difficult thing I've ever tried to accomplish. I'm going to ask if it can be flavored because ugh, I would spit it out too.
Trying to give a baby Zantac might be the most difficult thing I've ever tried to accomplish. I'm going to ask if it can be flavored because ugh, I would spit it out too.
ETF wrong word
let me know how this works. I'm at my wits end with all this gas.
Obviously too early to tell for sure, but we completely skipped our normal witching hours tonight. She was alert and awake, but happy and seemed so much more comfortable. Hopefully it's not just a coincidence!!
Oh my gosh y'all the Etsy stockings I found, the ones I was hesitant to get because who knew if they would be available to coordinate in the future. THEY ARE POTTERY BARN STOCKINGS. I was discussing options with H tonight and opened both sites to discuss the pros and cons and H saw they were on the PB site. I don't know how I missed them! And bonus they are having 40% off today so we ordered 4 of them for $25 a piece including monogramming and the confidence we will likely be able to get a coordinating stocking later. Not to shabby for PB stockings
We left the hospital today! I'm a bit overwhelmed but I'm sure it's normal! The resident lactation consultant came in at 07:00ish and started quizzing me about breast feeding when I was half asleep! I was not thrilled about that! aggiebug, I only bought the niece and nephews gifts. I'm a new mom, everyone can get over it!
ETA: this boy likes my boobies to soothe to sleep! He will suckle for 2 minutes then fall asleep!?!
aggiebug I'd probably do option 3, esp. if you're buying from Etsy or similar.
FWIW, we have the needlepoint stockings from LLBean. Different image on each but style is consistent. I tend to be super traditional (which these are) so they work for us. They have a core group of designs that are offered each year and then they'll introduce one or two new ones. Just another option for you...
Post by shedreamsincolor on Dec 6, 2016 3:12:40 GMT -5
kleigh - thank you for the great advice! I talked to her tonight and did just that - just be generally positive and let her know that no matter what we are here and will help and support her. It's going to be a tough set of holidays for her and just our family in general. Change, even good change, us hard
Trying to give a baby Zantac might be the most difficult thing I've ever tried to accomplish. I'm going to ask if it can be flavored because ugh, I would spit it out too.
ETF wrong word
FX the meds work quickly and she gets some relief, and you too.
A little tip for giving meds is to put it in their mouth then softly blow on their face, it makes them close thier mouth and swallow, then feed right after.
That worked SO WELL!!! Didn't waste a drop. Thank you so much.
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