mrsmonogrammed, please tell her how wrong she is! I don't know anyone in real life who has formula fed and I've spent so much time defending myself to complete strangers. Yes, thank you, my baby would have died if I hadn't been able to offer her formula.
I thought today was going better. Then L had explosive diarrhoea, the worst all week. And a couple of hours later she did more projectile vomiting. The doctor yesterday did warn me that milk can become an irritant after a few days of an upset stomach, so she's on a salt-and-glucose prescription for at least twelve hours and we'll see what happens after that. She's still playing happily in between bouts and she had a good amount of solids, so I'm not worried that she's seriously ill. I burst into tears when H arrived home, and the amount of laundry poor L has generated today is mind-boggling.
In the middle of all that I made the mistake of coming into the randoms thread and commenting about the formula machine. Many apologies to those I offended. I'll try to keep quiet in the future.
purple, I don't think you have any reason to apologize. We do not all have to agree 100% and as long as we're having a civilized discussion, it's fine!
Sorry your LO is still not feeling the best. Hoping she starts feeling better soon!
Finally made an appointment for another haircut for the first time since August. I was thinking about doing balayage but my hair is such a sad state of affairs right now I decided it wasn't worth the money. The wispies on the front of my face are horrid.
Thank you, alayne926 and Kristykristyleelee. As I mentioned, I do still tend to be oversensitive where formula is concerned and I really don't want to hurt anyone else. I'm also exhausted because last week was the worst week I've had since L was tiny, and this week has been worse. Being ill when the baby's ill is even worse than I thought it would be! I am full of admiration for single parents, and for those who have more than just one portable baby!
Post by wegrowsheep on Feb 4, 2016 16:14:36 GMT -5
Just to chime in on the formula thing. My kids rarely got formula (DD when I worked now and then). I tried really hard to avoid it for only 1 reason: cost. Seriously though, the idea of using bottles and washing and warming and everything is completely terrifying to me. I think I would be a pile of stressed out if it took that kind of work and dedication to feed my kid, so props to all you who didn't "have it easy" (because even with plugged ducts, bleeding nipples, and mastitis, this seems like the easy way to do it).
Was anyone really offended by the water- formula talk?? purple and veggiemo I have no idea what you girls are apologizing for... Did I miss something?
I didn't think I offended anyone. I wasn't really apologizing, I just realized while responding to periwinkledaydreams I was being a hypocrite in my earlier post. Because I was like "I never boil and I only use tap water" and then I was turning around and saying "well... but at work I use bottled". So I was just calling myself out.
Busy day for us; we got three free bagels at Bruegger's, stopped by a consignment store to check out their sale, went to Gymboree, stopped by the grocery store to try and find H's favorite beer (that I fear is now out of season!) for his birthday, and went to the mall. I wanted to try some shorts on at old navy since they're apparently having a sale next week and MIL said to buy what I wanted, but the old navy in the mall closed - it's reopening down the road in a free standing store in a month. Boo!
My kid has not stopped Crawling all over our house AND she crawled on all fours at Gymboree!
belle0720 Yes! We get days off school for Mardi Gras! My parish gets Monday-Wednesday off. It's amazing.
mrsmonogrammed That girl must be stupid. Has she never heard of a wet nurse? Ya know, the women back in the day who would nurse babies for mothers who couldn't produce milk?!
And today is my Friday!!! So ready for Mardi Gras! Bring on the booze and beads! Lol.
AW moment: A few months ago I did some investigative work on a drunk driving case my office is handling. Nothing that took any brain power, I went to the bar and ordered the same drink the defendant ordered and did some secret under-the-table measurements. Afterward, I finished the drink. It took some mad skills, haha. Anyway, the AW is that I just found out that I may be called as a witness to testify at the trial next week! I'm kinda giddy about it!
what kind of measurements veggiemo ? Did you somehow measure the alcohol to mixer ratio? Are you similar in stature to the defendant? Does your office represent the defendant?
Are you writing a book?
I was kind of wondering the same thing. Also thinking just because a bartender makes a drink one way there is no guarantee they will make it that same way again.
My kids just napped at the same time today. I was able to take a 30 min cat nap and I feel glorious!! They are both still asleep. I woke up thinking about that super bowl food thread and wanting to eat everything
what kind of measurements veggiemo ? Did you somehow measure the alcohol to mixer ratio? Are you similar in stature to the defendant? Does your office represent the defendant?
It was wine, so no mixer. It was just measurements of how much liquid the glass could hold, and how big the pours were. Yes, we represent the defendant. There are some specifics dealing with how big the pours were at this particular establishment and I was investigating any truth behind it. We do not have similar weights or statures, it was just a bonus that I got to drink the drink in order to get all the measurements
@jemomma, I was just straightening up my desk before leaving and saw the cups (that were scattered) and I was shocked that I had so many here...time to take some home to wash.
OMG you guys have me cracking up! TBH I'm not 100% sure what they are doing with the measurements. If prosecution claims defendant lied about number of drinks or what. I just know they asked me to do it and I did not object! At trial I just have to testify how I collected the measurements.
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