So. I tend to keep this stuff to myself because it makes people weird but I NEED to vent and I can't vent to people IRL. My uncle and my aunt posted photos today of a local fire that a photographer took. They were pretty intense. We are two weeks from the second anniversary of our fire and I am on edge. They totally triggered me and I started crying at my desk at work.
So - I send a note to my aunt. A VERY nice note. No sarcasm, just asking her to take them down. It was upsetting to see the images. I didn't say what I wanted to say which was that even if not for my loss, sharing strangers devastation feels sick to me. Because I know that's my baggage. I just asked if she could take it down.
She wrote back "They are down. Hope you all are well."
And then blocked me and blocked my mom (who had asked my uncle).
WTAF? Really? YOU are upset? How on earth do you justify that? And was this just so that you didn't have to take it down and I can't see?!
Okay. Thanks for hearing me out. It just made me so crazy. And I'm sure my husband will say I should have just ignored it and not said anything. But these people are so high maintenance and want us to drop everything for their drama. So I am not telling him.
So. I tend to keep this stuff to myself because it makes people weird but I NEED to vent and I can't vent to people IRL. My uncle and my aunt posted photos today of a local fire that a photographer took. They were pretty intense. We are two weeks from the second anniversary of our fire and I am on edge. They totally triggered me and I started crying at my desk at work.
So - I send a note to my aunt. A VERY nice note. No sarcasm, just asking her to take them down. It was upsetting to see the images. I didn't say what I wanted to say which was that even if not for my loss, sharing strangers devastation feels sick to me. Because I know that's my baggage. I just asked if she could take it down.
She wrote back "They are down. Hope you all are well."
And then blocked me and blocked my mom (who had asked my uncle).
WTAF? Really? YOU are upset? How on earth do you justify that? And was this just so that you didn't have to take it down and I can't see?!
Okay. Thanks for hearing me out. It just made me so crazy. And I'm sure my husband will say I should have just ignored it and not said anything. But these people are so high maintenance and want us to drop everything for their drama. So I am not telling him.
I think you had EVERY right to say something! That was incredibly traumatic for you and your aunt should be sensitive to that instead of being a bitch. Sorry but that was shitty of her. You are better off without them. Big hugs, sorry it was a rough day for you
So. I tend to keep this stuff to myself because it makes people weird but I NEED to vent and I can't vent to people IRL. My uncle and my aunt posted photos today of a local fire that a photographer took. They were pretty intense. We are two weeks from the second anniversary of our fire and I am on edge. They totally triggered me and I started crying at my desk at work.
So - I send a note to my aunt. A VERY nice note. No sarcasm, just asking her to take them down. It was upsetting to see the images. I didn't say what I wanted to say which was that even if not for my loss, sharing strangers devastation feels sick to me. Because I know that's my baggage. I just asked if she could take it down.
She wrote back "They are down. Hope you all are well."
And then blocked me and blocked my mom (who had asked my uncle).
WTAF? Really? YOU are upset? How on earth do you justify that? And was this just so that you didn't have to take it down and I can't see?!
Okay. Thanks for hearing me out. It just made me so crazy. And I'm sure my husband will say I should have just ignored it and not said anything. But these people are so high maintenance and want us to drop everything for their drama. So I am not telling him.
I think you had EVERY right to say something! That was incredibly traumatic for you and your aunt should be sensitive to that instead of being a bitch. Sorry but that was shitty of her. You are better off without them. Big hugs, sorry it was a rough day for you
I think you had EVERY right to say something! That was incredibly traumatic for you and your aunt should be sensitive to that instead of being a bitch. Sorry but that was shitty of her. You are better off without them. Big hugs, sorry it was a rough day for you
So. I tend to keep this stuff to myself because it makes people weird but I NEED to vent and I can't vent to people IRL. My uncle and my aunt posted photos today of a local fire that a photographer took. They were pretty intense. We are two weeks from the second anniversary of our fire and I am on edge. They totally triggered me and I started crying at my desk at work.
So - I send a note to my aunt. A VERY nice note. No sarcasm, just asking her to take them down. It was upsetting to see the images. I didn't say what I wanted to say which was that even if not for my loss, sharing strangers devastation feels sick to me. Because I know that's my baggage. I just asked if she could take it down.
She wrote back "They are down. Hope you all are well."
And then blocked me and blocked my mom (who had asked my uncle).
WTAF? Really? YOU are upset? How on earth do you justify that? And was this just so that you didn't have to take it down and I can't see?!
Okay. Thanks for hearing me out. It just made me so crazy. And I'm sure my husband will say I should have just ignored it and not said anything. But these people are so high maintenance and want us to drop everything for their drama. So I am not telling him.
That is ridiculous. You have every right to be upset and as a family member they should respect that. Sorry you had to deal with that.
So. I tend to keep this stuff to myself because it makes people weird but I NEED to vent and I can't vent to people IRL. My uncle and my aunt posted photos today of a local fire that a photographer took. They were pretty intense. We are two weeks from the second anniversary of our fire and I am on edge. They totally triggered me and I started crying at my desk at work.
So - I send a note to my aunt. A VERY nice note. No sarcasm, just asking her to take them down. It was upsetting to see the images. I didn't say what I wanted to say which was that even if not for my loss, sharing strangers devastation feels sick to me. Because I know that's my baggage. I just asked if she could take it down.
She wrote back "They are down. Hope you all are well."
And then blocked me and blocked my mom (who had asked my uncle).
WTAF? Really? YOU are upset? How on earth do you justify that? And was this just so that you didn't have to take it down and I can't see?!
Okay. Thanks for hearing me out. It just made me so crazy. And I'm sure my husband will say I should have just ignored it and not said anything. But these people are so high maintenance and want us to drop everything for their drama. So I am not telling him.
How insensitive of them! Followed by childish of them to block you. I understand them not realizing they made a mistake but when it was pointed out they should have apologized and moved on. I'm sorry you have to deal with this so close to the anniversary. ((Hugs)) to you.
I've started to cut out my other middle of the day pumping session. My bewbs are angry. This sucks!!!
Sorry, dude. The early weaning is hard but it gets better... At least that's what most people say.
It does get better for real. I was thinking to myself that it has been great since I weened. I have part of myself back, but I completely understand how hard it is, physically and mentally.
So. I tend to keep this stuff to myself because it makes people weird but I NEED to vent and I can't vent to people IRL. My uncle and my aunt posted photos today of a local fire that a photographer took. They were pretty intense. We are two weeks from the second anniversary of our fire and I am on edge. They totally triggered me and I started crying at my desk at work.
So - I send a note to my aunt. A VERY nice note. No sarcasm, just asking her to take them down. It was upsetting to see the images. I didn't say what I wanted to say which was that even if not for my loss, sharing strangers devastation feels sick to me. Because I know that's my baggage. I just asked if she could take it down.
She wrote back "They are down. Hope you all are well."
And then blocked me and blocked my mom (who had asked my uncle).
WTAF? Really? YOU are upset? How on earth do you justify that? And was this just so that you didn't have to take it down and I can't see?!
Okay. Thanks for hearing me out. It just made me so crazy. And I'm sure my husband will say I should have just ignored it and not said anything. But these people are so high maintenance and want us to drop everything for their drama. So I am not telling him.
I think you have every right to be upset and to ask them to take it down. For your Aunt to block you because of it is ridiculous. Big hugs lady during this time.
I had to go do cpr recertification tonight which meant I had 2 hours without my dd clinging to my leg. Bonus - I got home and dh had her in bed. Now I'm drinking wine. This was so needy after a long week of her being sick.
Sorry, dude. The early weaning is hard but it gets better... At least that's what most people say.
It does get better for real. I was thinking to myself that it has been great since I weened. I have part of myself back, but I completely understand how hard it is, physically and mentally.
I'm just so ready to have my body back! I'm excited to be done but I hate how uncomfortable it is.
It does get better for real. I was thinking to myself that it has been great since I weened. I have part of myself back, but I completely understand how hard it is, physically and mentally.
I'm just so ready to have my body back! I'm excited to be done but I hate how uncomfortable it is.
i actually meant the process gets easier. The first dropped pumps are the worst. But they won't all make you feel like this. Not just the emotional part. Physically, the more you wean, the less engorged you'll get.
:-)
Maybe people understood that. Drunk. <--- Two beer queer.
@ happyin14 I can never know your pain, and I want to hug you on a pretty regular basis. I'm sorry yo had to go through that. It seems like you handled it very well. Your aunt is in the wrong.
How frustrating. I've been having a hard time pumping lately, too, and I'm sure it's stress. I only missed one feeding today, but I pumped less than 1/3 of an ounce. The same thing happened on Tuesday, and I have almost no stash left. I'm actually getting ready to pump again before bed to hopefully get something. Solidarity, sister.
I'm not supplementing but I am feeding solids significantly more frequently. Our Pedi said that babies start taking less milk at this point so I've been BFing less and pumping more. Could you replace a bottle/BF feeding with a solid meal and pump at that time? Maybe that would help?
I'm not supplementing but I am feeding solids significantly more frequently. Our Pedi said that babies start taking less milk at this point so I've been BFing less and pumping more. Could you replace a bottle/BF feeding with a solid meal and pump at that time? Maybe that would help?
DD is being a stinker with solids lately so I am afraid to cut out a session. It may just be related to teething but I'm not pumping enough for her and she has been nursing like 2 minutes on one side and then 2 on the other.
I did for a while. Do you have a question? We are now all formula. But I was supplementing for a month or so before the switch.
I just wouldn't even know where to start. DD is my first and I've never formula fed. I give her tap water in sippy cups so I am assuming I can just mix formula with tap water at this point. How much do I give her? She normally drinks a 5oz bottle of breastmilk. Lately at day care she has been taking maybe 3 oz bottles.
I did for a while. Do you have a question? We are now all formula. But I was supplementing for a month or so before the switch.
I just wouldn't even know where to start. DD is my first and I've never formula fed. I give her tap water in sippy cups so I am assuming I can just mix formula with tap water at this point. How much do I give her? She normally drinks a 5oz bottle of breastmilk. Lately at day care she has been taking maybe 3 oz bottles.
You may have to start with bottles that are half or 1/4 formula (mixed with water) and the rest BM. I kept the bottles the same number of ounces. We just use tap water.
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