Post by islandgirl14 on Oct 16, 2015 9:10:47 GMT -5
I don't mind the smell of J's farts (though poop is a different story)... Something about it is just a him smell, so I don't mind it. I'm sure once he starts solids and things change on the stench of what is emitted, I will probably have a different attitude on this.
For what it's worth, I don't like the smell of anyone else's farts, not even DS1. Also another disclaimer, I don't intentionally sniff them, just so you know. I'm not a fart sniffer!! I don't like, enjoy them, I just don't mind them. There is a big difference!!
I've recently become really sick of EPing. I feel guilty for wanting to throw in the towel at this point because it would just be out of selfishness and laziness since I've got a very well established supply. I also do it for the bonus calorie burn.
**Disclaimer** My feelings about quitting do not reflect how I feel about how anyone else chooses to feed their child.
No flaming here... I hear ya... I EPed with G until about 7 months and finally called it quits. I "quit" probably 3-4 times before that but never actually did. It's incredibly taxing for so many reasons, and I would not call it selfish if you chose to stop. Kudos to you for EP'ing - it ain't easy!!
I am supposed to be on a plane to Boston for a bachelorette party. Instead, I am home in my bed and B is at daycare.
This whole week I have been dreading this trip. Feeling so incredibly stressed about trying to pump in airports, when we are out and about, trying to freeze and transport milk home, and just traveling in general. I also don't feel like I am ready to be away from my son for three whole days. This was my 3rd week back to school and I feel like I am on a hamster wheel that won't stop spinning. I've been having dizzy spells/low BP and went to the dr to get checked out yesterday. She sent some blood to the lab, but basically said that I need to eat more. I eat all.the.time.
I guess my confession is that I feel guilty all around. I feel like I am letting the bride down (even though she is one of my dearest friends, and was very understanding when I called her last night in tears), I feel like I am letting my students down because I could and should be at school today, and I feel like I let DH down because we basically threw away most of the money I spent on plane tickets (we got credit for them, though).
So basically, I am a sap and I probably should have gone, but I didn't. I didn't feel any twinge of being upset last night when we cancelled the tickets. Just feeling a bit guilty, I guess. I am glad I get to spend my weekend with B, though.
kemdupuis don't feel guilty at all! It sounds stressful and yes the bride should be ok with this. If she had an infant too I'm sure she would do the same thing.
I didn't leave DS overnight until he was 6 months old and even then it was only 1 night away and we were in the same city celebrating my birthday.
I accidentally grabbed DH's toothbrush this morning and didn't realize it until after I put the toothpaste on. I used it anyways.
Your turn.
Too funny! I did the exact same thing this morning. No energy to think about the grossness plus Ive had other things of his in my mouth that are equally as gross in my opinion - im looking at you balls, maybe thats a fffc?
I am supposed to be on a plane to Boston for a bachelorette party. Instead, I am home in my bed and B is at daycare.
This whole week I have been dreading this trip. Feeling so incredibly stressed about trying to pump in airports, when we are out and about, trying to freeze and transport milk home, and just traveling in general. I also don't feel like I am ready to be away from my son for three whole days. This was my 3rd week back to school and I feel like I am on a hamster wheel that won't stop spinning. I've been having dizzy spells/low BP and went to the dr to get checked out yesterday. She sent some blood to the lab, but basically said that I need to eat more. I eat all.the.time.
I guess my confession is that I feel guilty all around. I feel like I am letting the bride down (even though she is one of my dearest friends, and was very understanding when I called her last night in tears), I feel like I am letting my students down because I could and should be at school today, and I feel like I let DH down because we basically threw away most of the money I spent on plane tickets (we got credit for them, though).
So basically, I am a sap and I probably should have gone, but I didn't. I didn't feel any twinge of being upset last night when we cancelled the tickets. Just feeling a bit guilty, I guess. I am glad I get to spend my weekend with B, though.
Dont feel bad at all!! AS Previous Posters have said, a true friend will understand that stuff comes up. Offer to take her to a nice brunch once you are feeling better, or to dinner. Number 1 priority when you arent feeling well needs to be you. If you arent feeling okay then you cant properly take care of your little one!
kemdupuis, I think that budders, hit the nail on the head as usual! You need to take care of yourself and if your friend is really a friend she will understand.
I don't have a good recent confession so I will confess to some antics when I toured Amsterdam. Our last night on tour we went on a canal cruise and all the wine was free. We got into a competition of which table could drink the most. I got so drunk I impersonated the exorcist, passed out in a gutter and outer a "secret" relationship by very publicly asking the girl about the size of the guy's equipment....the guy who happened to be our driver. Oooops!
Post by wegrowsheep on Oct 16, 2015 11:51:25 GMT -5
kemdupuis I don't recall ever having a sub and thinking "I really wish my teacher was here so we could do real work.."
LO is at daycare and you have a free day. Live it up! You know, pj's, wine, netflix...
@poppyc8 I'm jealous. I want fries and a nap.
I have sick kids. T has a cold, and DS1 had a fever last night and threw up at some point. DH dealt with it. DD will probably be sick next. Movies all day. I have no confessions, because I just don't GAF right now.
I really need to get in to have my thyroid levels checked, because I'm pretty sure that at this point with the hormones leveling off I really need an adjustment to my medication. However, I'm too embarrassed to go to the doctor right now because I haven't lost very much of the baby weight, and I'm heavier than I've ever been. I know it shouldn't matter, especially since I'm sure my thyroid is at least partly responsible for why I haven't lost weight, but for some reason it does.
My thyroid flips me the bird postpartum. *creepy internet hugs*
I really need to get in to have my thyroid levels checked, because I'm pretty sure that at this point with the hormones leveling off I really need an adjustment to my medication. However, I'm too embarrassed to go to the doctor right now because I haven't lost very much of the baby weight, and I'm heavier than I've ever been. I know it shouldn't matter, especially since I'm sure my thyroid is at least partly responsible for why I haven't lost weight, but for some reason it does.
I was supposed to have mine checked shortly after having LO. When I saw my OB for my 6 week check up she asked about it...oops. I then went to my PCP where I normally had a standing order and could get my labs whenever. Found out my PCP left the practice and my standing order was no longer good. Moved the next day to my mom's for a month. Then finally moved into a house with DH & the kids. Tried a new doc just for the labs. (And have already changed docs). Anyway...I was way late to get mine checked but you should definitely get yours checked, especially if you think your levels are off. (I've been on mess 7 or 8 years already though)
kemdupuis,hugs girl! No one can fault you for not wanting to travel and be away for 3 days while you are feeling bad. Take care of yourself and snuggle with that LO.
I have a bachelorette party in a few weeks when LO will be 5 months. Even though I'm happy to be going out and getting dressed up, I don't think I'm ready to leave DD for one night.
Calling all children of the 80's! This morning I saw a commercial for a movie version of Jem and the Holograms and the 9 year old little girl in me totally wants to see it.
Aww kemdupuis don't feel guilty! I'm sure you thought hard about this and pumping is not fun especially on the go. I had to pump at two weddings this summer and almost had to apple picking. You have to do what's best for you and your sanity and that is staying home you stay home.
Re: Thyroid levels- I got my levels tested PP because I was hoping that was why my milk supply was low. Not the case. However, you would think that I would have gotten a rx since I need refills. I didn't. I had to go to a new Dr because I had only been monitored by my RE and OB. I know I need to call this guy, but I don't remember his name/number. I'm sure I can find it, but I keep forgetting. I know I'm going to end up being low/ run our before I remember. BTW this is why taking a pill at 430 am is not a good Idea.
This is not a very good confession, but I'm lame so this is all I have: I have been copying my coworkers plan book for the last several weeks, because I have no motivation to do it myself. I actually took a picture of it last week so that I could go home and see J. I really have very little motivation to do "teaching stuff." Oh and my coworker knows I'm copying her. I told you it was lame.
UO or FFFC. Take your pic but I'm not waiting until next Thursday.
I don't think the babies in pumpkins thing is cute. My FB is completely inundated with pictures of babies in pumpkins and all I can think when I see them is "why?" I have no desire to put my baby in a pumpkin.
FFFC #2, I also hate Pinterest so there's probably a connection there.
Post by periwinkledaydreams on Oct 16, 2015 18:49:53 GMT -5
FFFC: My kid is using my Bamboobies as a lovey, and Im not stopping her.
Its clean and dry yall, its not like milky and gross or anything I swear. She just reached in there and pulled it out and fondled it to sleep. I mean I get it, its super soft and smooth and I started replacing the breast with formula this week so it really makes sense. Just made me laugh when I realized what she had done.
30 minutes later, fast asleep, still in her clutches lol!
Calling all children of the 80's! This morning I saw a commercial for a movie version of Jem and the Holograms and the 9 year old little girl in me totally wants to see it.
I saw that too and it reminded me of an earlier thread on here where almost no one knew who Jem and the Holograms were and we old ladies showed our asses. Extra points for the Misfits.
UO or FFFC. Take your pic but I'm not waiting until next Thursday.
I don't think the babies in pumpkins thing is cute. My FB is completely inundated with pictures of babies in pumpkins and all I can think when I see them is "why?" I have no desire to put my baby in a pumpkin.
FFFC #2, I also hate Pinterest so there's probably a connection there.
Agreed. In fact, I think my kid would be terrified if I tried to put her in a pumpkin...I don't get why it's such a popular photo-op.
Plus one for not liking the baby in a pumpkin. They are gooing and gross...I love carving pumpkins but have no desire to have to clean gross pumpkin slime off a screaming kid.
Edited to add: I do realize that the pumpkins are "cleaned" but I don't think I could ever get it quite clean enough to be worth trying and I think the picture looks so unnatural.
UO or FFFC. Take your pic but I'm not waiting until next Thursday.
I don't think the babies in pumpkins thing is cute. My FB is completely inundated with pictures of babies in pumpkins and all I can think when I see them is "why?" I have no desire to put my baby in a pumpkin.
FFFC #2, I also hate Pinterest so there's probably a connection there.
Normally I am against this. However, one year we grew a 200+ lb pumpkin and didn't have anything to do with it. So we cleaned it out, carved a big happy face in it, and left it on the front lawn of a friend who had a 2 yr old girl. She stood in it for a picture, which they sent us as a thank you, and it was actually pretty cute.
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