Post by GeekBeagle on Aug 15, 2015 16:37:18 GMT -5
On the way home from a cookout at one of H's former coworkers. It was interesting to say the least. It was in the country about 45 min from us and we got lost because the GPS couldn't recognize the place. There were so many people smoking on the covered patio and LO was not happy so we moved to a picnic table under the shade where some complete stranger literally snatches DS from H's hands and kept smelling him. Turns out she is H's friend's stepmom and was very nice, but has no boundaries. The drunk people did some interesting things, which resulted in a lady's wooden leg being pulled off of her before we left. She was a good sport about it, but I would have been pissed. DS is passed out in the car after that.
Too many people to tag: clothes. I went and bought a bunch of nice looking but not too expensive clothes for myself at around two months PP. I thought, I don't know how long I'm going to be this size, but I bet it's long enough that wearing maternity and ill fitting clothes will be depressing. I stuck to old navy, target, H&M and some well timed sales at Gap and Macy's. Actually, I think everything I bought was on sale. And thrift stores (always my main shopping destination).
I am SO glad I did. I feel better about myself when my clothes fit. I get up and get dressed in street clothes every day, even if I'm not leaving the house for a while. It really helps me feel a part of the world and means I'm ready to go out whenever I choose. I can't emphasize enough how much that has done for my spirits.
I bought two pairs of JAG Jeans on sale, and I highly recommend checking them out. They are higher waisted and pull on, but not with that maternity top. Most pants still irritate my c-section scar, but these don't, and they hold in the belly a bit and my butt still looks good in them!
So my ILs are stuck in Dallas due to this air traffic control cluster that is happening over DC. I am, for once, kind of bummed. With DD's baptism scheduled for tomorrow there is talk of rescheduling it and I don't want to do that.
Buuut this also means I have a feast of food for twice as many people as we currently have at our house so who wants to join? Lol.
Post by psychobutthead on Aug 15, 2015 17:56:13 GMT -5
Do any of you ladies have a SAMs club membership? Dh and I are thinking of getting one to save money on things like formula, household stuff, and food items we regularly use up.
Is it worth gettin. And what's worth buying from there?
I figure if we really stop eating so much fast food then the membership would be a good idea.
Last night after DD was in bed I went to go pick up some Chic-Fil-A. It felt good to have he music loud and all the windows and sunroof open. We got it detailed last week and it looks fantastic. The teenage girls at the drive thru were drooling over my car. It was cute and it oddly made me feel normal again
No one drools over a minivan. I said I would never have one, but it made life easier with 2 kids. Now that we have 3 kids, I couldn't imagine having anything else.
Tell me where you shop friends. I hate to put this out there, but I am L or XL shirt and probably 12 or 14 in pants PP. I can't find anything that looks age appropriate. Like it looks old.
I'm right there with you. I think I will probably need a size 16 in all honesty. I need to get to exercising and eating healthy. I need to find decent clothes as well.
On the way home from a cookout at one of H's former coworkers. It was interesting to say the least. It was in the country about 45 min from us and we got lost because the GPS couldn't recognize the place. There were so many people smoking on the covered patio and LO was not happy so we moved to a picnic table under the shade where some complete stranger literally snatches DS from H's hands and kept smelling him. Turns out she is H's friend's stepmom and was very nice, but has no boundaries. The drunk people did some interesting things, which resulted in a lady's wooden leg being pulled off of her before we left. She was a good sport about it, but I would have been pissed. DS is passed out in the car after that.
This sounds like an interesting day. Somebody lost a wooden leg? I'm glad she found it funny.
Do any of you ladies have a SAMs club membership? Dh and I are thinking of getting one to save money on things like formula, household stuff, and food items we regularly use up.
Is it worth gettin. And what's worth buying from there?
I figure if we really stop eating so much fast food then the membership would be a good idea.
Formula, diapers and paper goods are typically cheaper to buy via amazon prime or the like. Sam's is best for meats in bulk, as well as produce and snack foods liked go gurts, raisins, crackers etc. You can also find some reasonable deals on some clothing and if you have playsets on the list for the future I believe they are pretty well priced there as well.
Last night after DD was in bed I went to go pick up some Chic-Fil-A. It felt good to have he music loud and all the windows and sunroof open. We got it detailed last week and it looks fantastic. The teenage girls at the drive thru were drooling over my car. It was cute and it oddly made me feel normal again
No one drools over a minivan. I said I would never have one, but it made life easier with 2 kids. Now that we have 3 kids, I couldn't imagine having anything else.
That made me lol. Your gif game is strong.
We have a huge suv for animals and children and such. The car was mine before baby...I'm a car person and spent a long time looking for this. I still like driving it a little too fast sometimes when I'm alone.
Do any of you ladies have a SAMs club membership? Dh and I are thinking of getting one to save money on things like formula, household stuff, and food items we regularly use up.
Is it worth gettin. And what's worth buying from there?
I figure if we really stop eating so much fast food then the membership would be a good idea.
Formula, diapers and paper goods are typically cheaper to buy via amazon prime or the like. Sam's is best for meats in bulk, as well as produce and snack foods liked go gurts, raisins, crackers etc. You can also find some reasonable deals on some clothing and if you have playsets on the list for the future I believe they are pretty well priced there as well.
I was thinking SAMs would be good since I'm not a couponer and there are some things we go through weekly. Like dh buys his sodas weekly and monsters every other day. I figured we could get some of our weekly bought items and then per trip just buy one bulk snack item and one nil house hold item. My mil bought a membership years ago. She went crazy shopping and bought over $1,000 worth of stuff in one trip and then never ever went back. So I'm thinking if we go once a month and only buy a few things we regularly need them some things we don't and then the next month be bought different stuff but in that same realm it would work out.
Post by cloe111479 on Aug 15, 2015 20:16:12 GMT -5
We have a membership. We buy all paper products there - toilet paper, paper plates etc. we also get a lotof quick meals from there. Dh works from home so lots of lunch stuff -- frozen pizza, etc. we get meat as well -- chicken breasts, ground meat etc. also,, dog treats, detergent, cleaning supplies. Essentially-- things that do not go bad
(oddly we haven't bought any baby stuff -- do diapers and wipes through Amazon)
We have a membership. We buy all paper products there - toilet paper, paper plates etc. we also get a lotof quick meals from there. Dh works from home so lots of lunch stuff -- frozen pizza, etc. we get meat as well -- chicken breasts, ground meat etc. also,, dog treats, detergent, cleaning supplies. Essentially-- things that do not go bad
(oddly we haven't bought any baby stuff -- do diapers and wipes through Amazon)
Cloth diapering so diapers and wipes aren't an issue. But I was thinking of basically buying the same sort of things as you. I already buy store brand formula so that's why o was thinking formula from SAMs club would be a good choice because a 42oz container of sensitive formula cost $24 there and I pay $21 for a 32oz container from Walmart in the parents choice brand. We just go Through so much stuff.
Freaking out. We stopped at my parents' on our way back home, but we forgot we didn't bring a pack and play. I am so afraid of rolling over LO MOTN. Any quick cosleeping tips just for tonight?
I would recommend keeping LO to the outside of the bed instead of in between the two of you. I also keeps S' head just below my arm so that my arm is between him and my pillow and I only use a sheet.
Freaking out. We stopped at my parents' on our way back home, but we forgot we didn't bring a pack and play. I am so afraid of rolling over LO MOTN. Any quick cosleeping tips just for tonight?
I would recommend keeping LO to the outside of the bed instead of in between the two of you. I also keeps S' head just below my arm so that my arm is between him and my pillow and I only use a sheet.
You can also go really old school and use a dresser drawer. Take it out and put on the floor and line with a thick folded towel for cushioning.
You guys have inspired me to clear out my closet a little. Does anyone else have tops they can't wear because their upper arms are too big? I think it's that 16 lb weight I haul around all day.
I would recommend keeping LO to the outside of the bed instead of in between the two of you. I also keeps S' head just below my arm so that my arm is between him and my pillow and I only use a sheet.
You can also go really old school and use a dresser drawer. Take it out and put on the floor and line with a thick folded towel for cushioning.
You guys have inspired me to clear out my closet a little. Does anyone else have tops they can't wear because their upper arms are too big? I think it's that 16 lb weight I haul around all day.
Yesss thats a huge problem here! I thought my arms would be well trained from all the pick ups and carrying but theg dont fit in anything. And this happened pp...
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