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[lilyelayne]

Mar 14, 2015 11:09:45 GMT -5 magsame said:

This is the first few times since LO was born I've been back here. I don't know how ya'll do it! I haven't known what a computer is for a few weeks now!

Pretty much all my forum time is on my smartphone while I nurse.

[misshart00]

Mar 14, 2015 11:37:05 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

Mar 14, 2015 11:27:38 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

I'm going to complain about something stupid for a minute.

My husband has been all over the country and the world. He has practically seen it all. But he's never been on a cruise. So we were planning one for just the two of us in October 2016. That way the kids are old enough to be with grandparents and we can save up. Super excited. And I know this is stupid, but I'm excited to get to be with him the first time he does something, since he's done everything else.

MIL tells me today that she's planning a big family cruise for Christmas this year. She always plans these big extravagant trips and expects us all to go since she's paying for it (just the room though). A) I have an irrational fear of taking my kids on a cruise right now. Just because they're so little. B ) going on vacation with a 10 month old and my MIL sounds awful. She took us to Vegas in September and H and I had to sleep on the pull out couch with a one inch thick mattress that was falling through (I was also pregnant).

Side note: we want to be the first to take our kids to Disney world when they're 5 or 6 and can get excited, etc., but MIL has also talked about us all going in 2017. Ugh. Plus, after the awful Vegas trip (more than just the bed), I don't really have a desire to go on any trips with her.

I can't blame you. What does your H say?

He agrees 100%. I called him crying while I fed DS.

[aggiebug]

Mar 14, 2015 11:48:41 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

Mar 14, 2015 11:37:05 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

I can't blame you. What does your H say?

He agrees 100%. I called him crying while I fed DS.

I am glad to hear you are on the same page. Hopefully you can set up a united front and create a plan that works for you. Parents can be frustrating even if you like them. ((hugs))

[hollydfromtn]

Mar 14, 2015 11:46:20 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Mar 14, 2015 11:09:45 GMT -5 magsame said:

This is the first few times since LO was born I've been back here. I don't know how ya'll do it! I haven't known what a computer is for a few weeks now!

Pretty much all my forum time is on my smartphone while I nurse.

Same here.

[cloe111479]

Mar 14, 2015 10:53:56 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

Mar 14, 2015 10:42:09 GMT -5 @holachica said:

Is it bad to say day drinking is my favorite activity? I can't wait to have a big freezer supply of BM to feed DS and day drink this spring/summer.

we're new orleanians. Day drinking is an art form here.

Amen! We are day drinking professionals. Parades,crawfish boils, hell, Kids birthday parties., if you can drink we do.

[mands1125]

Mar 14, 2015 10:38:08 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

What time do y'all put your LOs down (or try) for the night? I think i need to move bedtime up to around 9pm.

Between 9 and 10

[cloe111479]

Mar 14, 2015 11:48:41 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

Mar 14, 2015 11:37:05 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

I can't blame you. What does your H say?

He agrees 100%. I called him crying while I fed DS.

I get that. I wouldnt be good with that either

On the disney front -- Im a bit disney fan but... I always tell people to get one trip in while kids are free. Disney doesn't charge for food or tickets for kids under 3. We took my God child when he was 2 1/2. It was a great trip. He was so excited to meet characters and he was potty trained. He may not remember that trip but we have great memories of it. Just my 2 cents.

[allonsy221b]

I officially have been awake and pretty much feeding this kid non stop for 24 hours. I need coffee and uninterrupted sleep! Dh is at work so I'm entertaining dd and feeding sir Chunk.

My nephew is also going to be here soon, so sleepy

[hollydfromtn]

PSA: Target has their tanks and boyfriend tees on sale for $5. I only got 4 tees today but plan on going back this week for some tanks.

[mishka29]

Mar 14, 2015 10:38:08 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

What time do y'all put your LOs down (or try) for the night? I think i need to move bedtime up to around 9pm.

We do bath at 9:30 by the time all is said and done she's in bed asleep at 10:30

[misshart00]

Mar 14, 2015 12:20:16 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Mar 14, 2015 11:48:41 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

He agrees 100%. I called him crying while I fed DS.

I get that. I wouldnt be good with that either

On the disney front -- Im a bit disney fan but... I always tell people to get one trip in while kids are free. Disney doesn't charge for food or tickets for kids under 3. We took my God child when he was 2 1/2. It was a great trip. He was so excited to meet characters and he was potty trained. He may not remember that trip but we have great memories of it. Just my 2 cents.

I tend to agree some. I'm mostly using it as an excuse to tell MIL no. Plus, vacation with a two year old isn't exactly vacation. And MIL doesn't understand that we don't want to spend every moment together and doesn't want to watch the kids while we go ride a roller coaster or something. Although, if they're potty trained, it may not be so bad.

[mishka29]

Mar 14, 2015 11:27:38 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

I'm going to complain about something stupid for a minute.

My husband has been all over the country and the world. He has practically seen it all. But he's never been on a cruise. So we were planning one for just the two of us in October 2016. That way the kids are old enough to be with grandparents and we can save up. Super excited. And I know this is stupid, but I'm excited to get to be with him the first time he does something, since he's done everything else.

MIL tells me today that she's planning a big family cruise for Christmas this year. She always plans these big extravagant trips and expects us all to go since she's paying for it (just the room though). A) I have an irrational fear of taking my kids on a cruise right now. Just because they're so little. B ) going on vacation with a 10 month old and my MIL sounds awful. She took us to Vegas in September and H and I had to sleep on the pull out couch with a one inch thick mattress that was falling through (I was also pregnant).

Side note: we want to be the first to take our kids to Disney world when they're 5 or 6 and can get excited, etc., but MIL has also talked about us all going in 2017. Ugh. Plus, after the awful Vegas trip (more than just the bed), I don't really have a desire to go on any trips with her.

That's sucky!

If you do plan to take a baby on a cruise make sure you know the rules! They must be over 6 months. We did one at 9 months and it was a good age bc she could crawl but wasn't too mobile that we had to run after her all the time. We got adjoining rooms with my parents so we could be next door while she napped.

[misshart00]

When I called H and told him of her cruise plans, he immediately said no. I love my husband.

[mishka29]

My SIL and her DH and DD are visiting for the first time tomorrow. My DH doesn't really get along well with this sister which I get bc she's a passive aggressive know it all. They are also total helicopter parents and their kid goes through the day looking and acting like she's on tranquilizers. Very sheltered bc heaven forbid she be overstimulated.

My sister, her DH and two girls are coming tomorrow afternoon for the first time too. That will be fun!

[lilyelayne]

I drove for the first time today! It was just to pick up some lunch, but it was nice to drive, and I was all by myself. DH stayed home with the baby.

[mrszee]

I pretty much catch up here when LO is nursing too, it is the only time I have!!

@nolagal, I have been trying to start with bath or change into jammies between 8:30-10 and then take her into our room where it is dark and I have the sound machine going. It kind of depends on how her night has been going, she still runs the show at this point.

misshart00, I am sorry, that stinks about MIL but it is great that you and DH are on the same page. My parents are not great to go on vacation with mostly because they have alligator arms when bills show up so we have tried to stop. DH, my brother and I are all on the same page with this bc one of us always gets left holding the bag.

[miniwheat]

misshart00, that is frustrating. Glad that you and your DH are on the same page.
@nolagal, we try and have everyone in bed by 8:30.

I have to vent today too.
tl;dr - my parents are the ninth level of annoying and I want to change my phone number.

My parents are making me insane. They are constantly calling and emailing and texting ALL DAY LONG. If I can't pick up the phone, they email, then text, then call 2 minutes after that. They just want to come and go as they please to see DD and DS last minute. I am happy to make plans a day or so ahead but they always give me zero notice so I always say no. I am just too tired to have guests or cart 2 kids somewhere last minute. DS in only 5 weeks old and we are still adjusting! Why can't they get that?! Not to mention that once we are spending time with them they don't even interact with the kids. They zone out watching TV. Who while visiting their grandkids and zones out in front of Disney Jr and doesn't even notice the kid has left the room ages ago!? This happens in public too. They can't keep tabs on DD long enough for me to go to the washroom alone so going anywhere with them is 3 times more work than if I went alone with my kids.
I can't get any of my frustrations through to them in any meaningful way. Vent over!

[abb1701]

Today has so far been a good day. The in laws watched DS so I could shower. I fed DS right before lunch so I had half of an adult beverage whose main ingredient was vodka. And DS hasn't really napped hard today so fingers crossed he sleeps long and hard tonight!

[angeldcf]

I've been taking stool softeners/laxatives for a few days. Last time, I was testing the integrity of my episiotomy stitches. My insides are now trying to become outsides. On a positive note, fairly certain I lost 5 lbs in an hour.

[dacora]

DH and I went grocery shopping with me carrying DD in my Boba carrier. It was so nice to get out of the house with all of us together, even if it was just to get groceries. She slept the entire time she was in the carrier. I'm so glad that I got the Boba, even if I was hesitant at first because of the price.

[misshart00]

Mar 14, 2015 19:22:11 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

My husband just started talking about baby #3. No.

We've been having that conversation for weeks. Lol

I also threatened him that if he gets me pregnant again before we're ready, he's immediately going to get snipped.

[sccurrier]

This LO is our last baby. First baby with FI but #5 between the two of us. We don't need anymore kids lol.

[cloe111479]

Debating on taking Quinn for pictures with the easter bunny this week

Hmmm...

[flyster]

I'm waiting to see if LO will go back to sleep in his pnp post motn feeding and he is.making the craziest noises. I think is is sleeping but can't tell if he will stay that way

[aggiebug]

Mar 14, 2015 22:42:06 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Debating on taking Quinn for pictures with the easter bunny this week

Hmmm...

I find the Easter bunnies super creepy.

[lilyelayne]

Mar 15, 2015 2:46:53 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

Mar 14, 2015 22:42:06 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Debating on taking Quinn for pictures with the easter bunny this week

Hmmm...

I find the Easter bunnies super creepy.

Agreed. I also find Santa pictures creepy, especially on Christmas cards. Here's our lovely family and some strange man.

[aggiebug]

Mar 15, 2015 3:59:36 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Mar 15, 2015 2:46:53 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

I find the Easter bunnies super creepy.

Agreed. I also find Santa pictures creepy, especially on Christmas cards. Here's our lovely family and some strange man.

I confess I like Santa picture, although there are some creepy Santas too. The crying kids are usually my favorite terrible I know.