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[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

Good morning!

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

Ds slept almost 5 hr straight!!

[flyster]

@holachica that sounds amazing. I don't have any plans for today. If its nice out then we will take a walk. I'm trying to think if there is some errand I should be doing but nothing comes to mind.

This weekend though I need to go test drive some cars and hopefully decide what kind we want. We are almost certainly buying used so then the process of which car will take longer.

[toadandbuggie]

Mar 27, 2015 5:30:54 GMT -5 @holachica said:

H and I are going to one of my favorite Italian restaurants for lunch. I've been thinking about it all night.

1. House made gnocchi and ravioli.
2. Giardiniera comes on the table with the warm bread.
3. at lunch time, desserts come in shot glass sizes and are only $1 each - I'm gonna get like 3

Ohmygosh I can't wait until noon

That sounds amazing!

Yesterday I posted about asking my work for part time. After a discussion with H I am contemplating staying home altogether. I thought I would have this all figured out when M was born, but I'm just as confused as ever as to what I want to do!

[toadandbuggie]

Mar 27, 2015 5:35:42 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

I have a sore throat. I'm definitely getting sick, hopefully not too sick, though.

Your lunch sounds great @holachica!

Oh no hope you feel better and it doesn't get worse!! I am terrified of getting sick and having to take care of a baby.

[miniwheat]

@holachica, have a good lunch!

Today was my first workout for a long long time. Holy crap I am out of shape. Not to mention even when I get up at 5:30 and take the baby with me I can't get 20 minutes of consecutive alone time to finish some exercise. My husband is amazing, but I wish he would just give me some me time once and a while. Just a few hours a week so I can take care of myself (as in exercise) a little better.

ETA:  I just remembered I am going shopping with a friend tomorrow! I am bringing 2 kids so I think it will be insane but I am still excited. Target is leaving Canada and we are going to the closing sale. Im so bummed its leaving!

[lilyelayne]

2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) yay sleep!!

@holachica is it lunch yet? Yum! You made me hungry! (Let's face it: I'm always hungry.)

@nolagal hope your illness is brief and mild

toadandbuggie it's hard to imagine going back to work. I'm returning part time, I think, but it's really hard to picture. I know I love my job and it's very flexible, and I know that life at home with DS is a moving target & I don't know what it'll be like in a couple months, but right now the thought of leaving him to go to work is heartbreaking.

Spam: LO's first road trip today! Fx it all goes well. Typically only a 4.5 hour trip, so we should only have to stop and nurse once.

Anyone BF or pumping wearing underwire bras? I'm going to get fitted and buy a nice strapless bra for this wedding tomorrow, and I figure underwire will be the way I go, and I'm nervous about clogged ducts. I was a 36C pre preg, and I haven't measured since my milk came in, but I wouldn't think I'm out of sizes regularly stocked in stores.

[aggiebug]

Good morning!

I get to eat the best kolaches ever for breakfast! I am so excited! It might be worth being up so early just for them.

And I am getting a massage today. Happy dance

[toadandbuggie]

Mar 27, 2015 6:17:40 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) yay sleep!!

@holachica is it lunch yet? Yum! You made me hungry! (Let's face it: I'm always hungry.)

@nolagal hope your illness is brief and mild

toadandbuggie it's hard to imagine going back to work. I'm returning part time, I think, but it's really hard to picture. I know I love my job and it's very flexible, and I know that life at home with DS is a moving target & I don't know what it'll be like in a couple months, but right now the thought of leaving him to go to work is heartbreaking.

Spam: LO's first road trip today! Fx it all goes well. Typically only a 4.5 hour trip, so we should only have to stop and nurse once.

Anyone BF or pumping wearing underwire bras? I'm going to get fitted and buy a nice strapless bra for this wedding tomorrow, and I figure underwire will be the way I go, and I'm nervous about clogged ducts. I was a 36C pre preg, and I haven't measured since my milk came in, but I wouldn't think I'm out of sizes regularly stocked in stores.

This is what I'm struggling with: leaving him. I just get so sad. So H is like "then don't, we will be ok." Also, we want to start trying for another baby this October after our wedding. Two kids in day care would be my whole paycheck, so I would probably stop working then anyway. I'm just so torn!

I wear underwire bras and haven't had an issue. But my boobs are the same size as pre pregnancy

[mommadozer]

Mar 27, 2015 6:11:02 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

@holachica, have a good lunch!

Today was my first workout for a long long time. Holy crap I am out of shape. Not to mention even when I get up at 5:30 and take the baby with me I can't get 20 minutes of consecutive alone time to finish some exercise. My husband is amazing, but I wish he would just give me some me time once and a while. Just a few hours a week so I can take care of myself (as in exercise) a little better.

ETA:  I just remembered I am going shopping with a friend tomorrow! I am bringing 2 kids so I think it will be insane but I am still excited. Target is leaving Canada and we are going to the closing sale. Im so bummed its leaving!

I broke down three weeks ago to my husband and said that he needs to take LO for an hour each evening. He tried to pawn it off saying that if I need help then I should ask one of our parents to come over during the day. Grr.. My comeback was that he helped make this kid and you need to bond with him. Couldn't fight that one. It's been amazing since he helps out in the evenings, helps me get my sanity back.

[mels823]

We had Charlotte's hip ultrasound on Wednesday and I am still waiting for the doctor to call me back. I wish she would hurry up!!!

I'm trying to get her used to napping on a flat surface to help prep her for when we switch her from the rnp to the crib soon. These 15 minute naps suck. I want the 2 hour naps back. Ugh

3 inches of snow for tomorrow! wtf NE! It's spring!!!

[flyster]

There is a horrible article in the NY times today about extreme sleep training 8 week olds. I'm sure it will go all around Facebook (where I saw it) since it seems written for click bait/to rile people up

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@nolagal Oh no, I hope you feel better soon!
aggiebug I am officially jealous! I badly need a massage

LO has a cold that is affecting her breathing. On wednesday it was so bad that she keept panicking and waking herself up everytime I put her down on her back for naps. All day I had to carry her in the sling on my chest to get her to sleep. She's better today but her best sleep is still on my chest which makes me a bit imobile.

[RedGiant]

Omg, extreme poop explosion this morning. DD was nursing and pooped. I (wrongly) assumed the diaper would contain the mess, so I let her finish. When she was done I felt something wet on her back. The poop had run all the way up to her shoulder blades, soaking her outfit, my pj shirt, the boppy cover and pillow, and when i turned her vertical some dripped on the front of the glider cushion. I know she didn't have a good poop yesterday, but wow, that's a lot of mess. So she got a bath this morning. And the pillow is in the laundry. That's one way to really wake up.

@holachica that lunch sounds fabulous!

[dreemkin]

Wtf snow! ::mad face::

[ChickenOnSunday]

Mar 27, 2015 8:03:20 GMT -5 RedGiant said:

Omg, extreme poop explosion this morning. DD was nursing and pooped. I (wrongly) assumed the diaper would contain the mess, so I let her finish. When she was done I felt something wet on her back. The poop had run all the way up to her shoulder blades, soaking her outfit, my pj shirt, the boppy cover and pillow, and when i turned her vertical some dripped on the front of the glider cushion. I know she didn't have a good poop yesterday, but wow, that's a lot of mess. So she got a bath this morning. And the pillow is in the laundry. That's one way to really wake up.

@holachica that lunch sounds fabulous!

That is a massive blowout. 

[miniwheat]

Mar 27, 2015 8:14:38 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

Wtf snow! ::mad face::

I know! Its so annoying.

[dacora]

So after a rough night with DD and talking/whining about it with my mom this morning, she has firmly requested that she and my dad watch her this weekend. Part of me is incredibly relieved and the other part is so guilty. I feel like I should be handling this fussy period a lot better because compared to what some of you ladies are going through I have it so easy. I know that I can get through this on my own (not happily, but I can deal with it), but I sort of feel like a failure for letting my parents take her so DH and I can get a break.

I'm also a little anxious about going an entire day without seeing her or taking care of her. We're taking her over there this afternoon before dinner, and they're willing to keep her until Sunday afternoon. Which means I wouldn't be around her all day Saturday. She's formula fed so that isn't an issue at all.

Rationally I know that a weekend isn't that big of a deal, especially at this age when she won't really be affected by my absence. But it's hard.

[dramacat]

That moment when you know you are not fully awake because you almost put cream cheese in your coffee instead of on the bagel.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

dacora I know what you mean. Our baby is not colicky or super fussy and mil always offers to wAtch him but I feel like we should just push thru it... Sometimes it's overwhelming!!

[misshart00]

lilyelayne My nursing bra has an underwire and I've only ever had one or two clogged ducts.

[mommadozer]

lilyelayne you should be fine. Just make sure it fits both breasts properly. Plus, it sounds like you are wearing it for a special occasion not every single day.

My issue is that I have one monster sized boob and the other is almost cup and a half smaller. The bra was too small for the monster and I was engorged a couple times consecutively. I'm almost certain this is what caused my blocked ducts. I still wear my underwire bras in moderation, I just make sure that I am going to be able to pump or nurse while wearing it and avoid being engorged.

[aggiebug]

lilyelayne I forget where in TX you are headed. I have a friend getting married in Fort Worth tomorrow that I wish I could be at but I just can't make. Have a safe trip. Honestly if a bra with underwire fits appropriately it seems like it shouldn't cause such issues. My nursing bras I wear daily have underwire and I have yet to have a clogged duct.

[cougarette]

dacora I know how you feel.

DS has been so fussy the past week or so. I don't know what's going on. It's hard when it happens right after he eats because I'm not sure if he's still hungry or not.

I can usually calm him down for a bit, but then he starts back up again. I try a paci, but then I can't tell if he's upset that nothing is coming out or because it fell out. I usually end up with him on the boob. I know bf babies don't overeat (supposedly), but then I deal with spit up.

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dacora Part of being a responsible parent is also making sure that you and DH keep your sanity. I understand that you feel anxious about leaving her but I think you will benefit from getting a break. Everyone deals with parenting differently, so don't compare your struggle with anyone elses. I hope you can have a relaxing weekend!

[lilyelayne]

dacora your parents are part of your family too. It's okay to take help. It's also okay at any point over the weekend to say 'hey I want my baby back' and go get her. Or to realize you are enjoying the break and leave her all weekend.

[lilyelayne]

aggiebug I'm Beaumont bound.

[cginge]

DH (after watching LO for 1.5 hours by himself): I can't really get anything done with a baby.

Oh, really?

[babycfeb2015]

My normally happy baby was so angry last night and woke up angry too I don't know why hes so sad but it seems like a lot of us are dealing with fussy babies today

[dacora]

Thank you everyone for the support, I talked with my mom and DH more about how I was feeling (DH is also a little anxious about being away from her for so long) and we basically decided on what lilyelayne said. We'll see how tonight and tomorrow go, and decide if we want to pick her up then or wait until Sunday.

In a way I'd be more worried if I WASN'T feeling guilty or anxious about leaving her. Motherhood is weird, yo.