Unicorn moms: I need diaper suggestions. If DD decides to sleep through a MOTN feeding, I don't change her diaper. But by 5 am, she's peed through everything.
At least she woke up happy about it this morning.
We use Pampers Swaddlers and Baby Dry. I think the baby dry ones hold up better (10ish to as late as 8 with 1 or 2 feedings in there). He's never leaked out.
I've also removed the insert from an honest diaper and put it in a swaddler, but i don't think it's that much better.
I'm tempted to try baby dry, but I remember someone, TrishRenee maybe, saying it left some pretty bad rashes on her DD.
mrscjmb We are kind of in between size 1 and 2. Once we get rid of this box of 1s, we'll be in 2s across the board. So, use a size 3?
I'm so mad at my dog. I just discovered she's been chewing the wooden rocking horse that was gifted to DD as an infant by her Great-Grandparents. I'm trying to see the lighter side by saying it adds character but she chewed the handle bar and it's ragged and sharp, same with the bar you put your feet on, the bottom of the tail has been chewed off and part of the nose. I'm so angry I can't even look at her, I banished her to the basement for now. She has toys and chew bones, she's on anxiety medication too. There is no reason for her to do this also she's 13, way last puppy behavior. I'm just so irritated at her.
mrssarahrenee hope you got to rest a bit on the two hour delay. apk4 safe travels! Who cares about judgeypants re 6am vodka/oj? Clearly, they've never traveled solo with a baby. talkativ15 all the coffee! famousea sorry about the rocking horse, hope your dad can mend it. Yay for baby sleeping though, that's fantastic. applegrape good timing little dude! crawford411 sorry about the charge nurse, hopefully you'll get a knowledgeable, easygoing replacement.
Still working on DD's naps (to be longer/not on me) but we are again on simultaneous naps. Keep this up, kids, mama is enjoying the break!
I feel like super woman right now. I'm probably jinxing myself by saying this, but oh well. We left our house at 3:30 and it's 5 and we are waiting and ready to board at the airport.
DS has slept almost the whole time and I carried a suitcase, my big tote, the diaper bag, and the car seat all by myself to the gate. Woo.
FX the rest of the trip goes as well.
You must teach me your traveling with LO secrets before C and I fly across the US in a month. Yep, just the two of us on a 5 hour flight. I did, however, buy her a seat so I can put her down at times. But any and all travel tips would be appreciated.
The douche across the aisle from me opened his window shade. The sun has risen. Now I have bright light shining right on my face. The whole rest of the airplane is dark.
What an ass! Does he really need to see the clouds that bad right now? They're in the sky every day! Shut your damn shade!
We use Pampers Swaddlers and Baby Dry. I think the baby dry ones hold up better (10ish to as late as 8 with 1 or 2 feedings in there). He's never leaked out.
I've also removed the insert from an honest diaper and put it in a swaddler, but i don't think it's that much better.
I'm tempted to try baby dry, but I remember someone, TrishRenee maybe, saying it left some pretty bad rashes on her DD.
mrscjmb We are kind of in between size 1 and 2. Once we get rid of this box of 1s, we'll be in 2s across the board. So, use a size 3?
Has she definitely been wearing a two at night when she's soaked through? Then I would go to a three, just for nights. If maybe the nights she's soaked through were in ones or you're not sure, try using the twos first? Good luck!
I'm having a feel-sorry-for-myself-and-need-to-whine moment (sorry in advance for being a baby)- I have done all of the MOTN feedings/changing/etc. and put her to bed every single night since she was born. I also do drop off and pick up daily. I feel like DH has NO IDEA how much work this is and doesn't appreciate how much work I do, especially now that I'm back at work. I'm feeling resentful and a little bitter towards him, but truthfully, I don't think him helping with MOTN would actually be all that helpful since I BF and don't want to pump at night. But a little appreciation and some sweet words would go a hell of a long way right now. He also said that he feels like he needs his wife back...UMMM I'm sorry, dude, but I don't have much energy to dote on you when I am giving nonstop and getting little in return. GRRRRRRR! Okay, I feel bad even ranting like this since I rarely complain about him but it's cathartic to get it out. Sorry, again. Blurgh.
Is there a way to feign meetings and at least get him to do the drop off and pick ups to see what that's like?
All the TPs to your DH. I hate hearing about these men that regress back to children once they enter fatherhood. I know it's common for relationships to shift a bit under the stress of a newborn, but it's give and take. Maybe if he appreciated you more then you'd be more likely to go out of your way to be his "wife" (is that code for sex?).
He's being a duck, and TPs to him, but is there anything you can do to give to him a little in an attempt to meet halfway? Maybe if he takes on more baby responsibility that will help?
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Unicorn moms: I need diaper suggestions. If DD decides to sleep through a MOTN feeding, I don't change her diaper. But by 5 am, she's peed through everything.
At least she woke up happy about it this morning.
Target brand has worked for all three of my kids. They weigh like 15 pounds in the morning with all the pee. It's crazy how much they hold. They have small packages that you could try to see if they work for your d.
Call them back and ask what they are going to do for you. Money back, refund shipping charges, etc. That is bullshit. (Also, where from so I can avoid?)
It is utter bullshit. I have been able to contact the store, but not the actual delivery company. The store is going to give me my shipping charges back. But we moved our furniture for the delivery, so we have to sit on the floor for 2 days..
The store was worldstores.co.uk and the delivery company is XPD Express.
That is SO annoying! Don't they realize that a couch is kind of a big deal, especially when you have LO's? I'm sorry I would continue to call and complain and maybe they will give you some kind of compensation.
I'm having a feel-sorry-for-myself-and-need-to-whine moment (sorry in advance for being a baby)- I have done all of the MOTN feedings/changing/etc. and put her to bed every single night since she was born. I also do drop off and pick up daily. I feel like DH has NO IDEA how much work this is and doesn't appreciate how much work I do, especially now that I'm back at work. I'm feeling resentful and a little bitter towards him, but truthfully, I don't think him helping with MOTN would actually be all that helpful since I BF and don't want to pump at night. But a little appreciation and some sweet words would go a hell of a long way right now. He also said that he feels like he needs his wife back...UMMM I'm sorry, dude, but I don't have much energy to dote on you when I am giving nonstop and getting little in return. GRRRRRRR! Okay, I feel bad even ranting like this since I rarely complain about him but it's cathartic to get it out. Sorry, again. Blurgh.
I think a lot of us can relate to this. You're not alone, sister. Hugs.
I'm having a feel-sorry-for-myself-and-need-to-whine moment (sorry in advance for being a baby)- I have done all of the MOTN feedings/changing/etc. and put her to bed every single night since she was born. I also do drop off and pick up daily. I feel like DH has NO IDEA how much work this is and doesn't appreciate how much work I do, especially now that I'm back at work. I'm feeling resentful and a little bitter towards him, but truthfully, I don't think him helping with MOTN would actually be all that helpful since I BF and don't want to pump at night. But a little appreciation and some sweet words would go a hell of a long way right now. He also said that he feels like he needs his wife back...UMMM I'm sorry, dude, but I don't have much energy to dote on you when I am giving nonstop and getting little in return. GRRRRRRR! Okay, I feel bad even ranting like this since I rarely complain about him but it's cathartic to get it out. Sorry, again. Blurgh.
That is so tough. I would honestly just tell him this. My DH is pretty good, but I have to point this stuff out to him occasionally now...and this is kid2 for us. So he should get it but its hard.
Definitely get your feelings out, here or to a trusted friend, its helpful!! Don't be sorry about it. ((Hugs))
sweetadeline you are not being a baby at all. Being a mom is hard work for big reasons as well as small ones, Men really don't understand how difficult and tiring it is. I have no advice, but big hugs to you.
I'm having a feel-sorry-for-myself-and-need-to-whine moment (sorry in advance for being a baby)- I have done all of the MOTN feedings/changing/etc. and put her to bed every single night since she was born. I also do drop off and pick up daily. I feel like DH has NO IDEA how much work this is and doesn't appreciate how much work I do, especially now that I'm back at work. I'm feeling resentful and a little bitter towards him, but truthfully, I don't think him helping with MOTN would actually be all that helpful since I BF and don't want to pump at night. But a little appreciation and some sweet words would go a hell of a long way right now. He also said that he feels like he needs his wife back...UMMM I'm sorry, dude, but I don't have much energy to dote on you when I am giving nonstop and getting little in return. GRRRRRRR! Okay, I feel bad even ranting like this since I rarely complain about him but it's cathartic to get it out. Sorry, again. Blurgh.
Is there a way to feign meetings and at least get him to do the drop off and pick ups to see what that's like?
All the TPs to your DH. I hate hearing about these men that regress back to children once they enter fatherhood. I know it's common for relationships to shift a bit under the stress of a newborn, but it's give and take. Maybe if he appreciated you more then you'd be more likely to go out of your way to be his "wife" (is that code for sex?).
He's being a duck, and TPs to him, but is there anything you can do to give to him a little in an attempt to meet halfway? Maybe if he takes on more baby responsibility that will help?
All good suggestions and thank you for the support. It's challenging because I have a shorter workday due to his longer commute. I do think that I'm going to take some time for myself this weekend and leave him with LO. I just wish that I didn't have to even ask, ya know? Usually he's pretty great, but he has been SO DAMN NEEDY over the last couple of months and I just don't have the energy to deal with it. He is being a baby. I'm so happy for those of you who have supportive, unicorn husbands but sometimes it makes me feel a little depressed and jealous because I realize how alone I feel in this whole parenting thing.
Haven't read the randoms yet, but LO was a donkey last night and he grunted around trying to fart for half of it. We woke up at 6:50 this morning (which is not too early, but he was sleeping til 8!).
It is utter bullshit. I have been able to contact the store, but not the actual delivery company. The store is going to give me my shipping charges back. But we moved our furniture for the delivery, so we have to sit on the floor for 2 days..
The store was worldstores.co.uk and the delivery company is XPD Express.
That is SO annoying! Don't they realize that a couch is kind of a big deal, especially when you have LO's? I'm sorry I would continue to call and complain and maybe they will give you some kind of compensation.
I will give them tomorrow to deliver it. If not I will be asking for a discount on the sofa. You can't even find a number for the delivery company. It is also our bed So its a total pain.
Post by sweetadeline on Feb 5, 2015 9:36:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement, lady's...I am just having a really emotional morning for some reason and I'm not sure what triggered it all. It's nice to know that I have support here!
Which brand do you use? We have success with Luvs not leaking
We're Pampers Swaddlers fans, usually.
If you just need extra absorbency, you could also try adding a disposable "CD" insert. A few CD companies have started making disposable inserts that you add to the disposable diaper at night. I know several families who use them for that purpose.
I feel like super woman right now. I'm probably jinxing myself by saying this, but oh well. We left our house at 3:30 and it's 5 and we are waiting and ready to board at the airport.
DS has slept almost the whole time and I carried a suitcase, my big tote, the diaper bag, and the car seat all by myself to the gate. Woo.
FX the rest of the trip goes as well.
You must teach me your traveling with LO secrets before C and I fly across the US in a month. Yep, just the two of us on a 5 hour flight. I did, however, buy her a seat so I can put her down at times. But any and all travel tips would be appreciated.
I know this was for apk4 but I'm gonna answer you too.
You'll be fine, don't stress. I've traveled solo with DS twice, at 7mo and 19mo. Both times were international flights 7+ hours flying.
Take pacis, two or three spare outfits for her, one full change for you (incl undies). A couple of toys or small books. Wear baby in the airport. Take extra diapers because flying does funny things to little tummies.
I took an A+A swaddle and used it as a scarf/nursing cover and blanket for baby.
Post by dreadgamerwife on Feb 5, 2015 9:41:51 GMT -5
DH woke C up this morning while I finished up some items downstairs. When I went up to help, they were "holding a contest" to see who could blow the most raspberries. So cute.
I'm having a feel-sorry-for-myself-and-need-to-whine moment (sorry in advance for being a baby)- I have done all of the MOTN feedings/changing/etc. and put her to bed every single night since she was born. I also do drop off and pick up daily. I feel like DH has NO IDEA how much work this is and doesn't appreciate how much work I do, especially now that I'm back at work. I'm feeling resentful and a little bitter towards him, but truthfully, I don't think him helping with MOTN would actually be all that helpful since I BF and don't want to pump at night. But a little appreciation and some sweet words would go a hell of a long way right now. He also said that he feels like he needs his wife back...UMMM I'm sorry, dude, but I don't have much energy to dote on you when I am giving nonstop and getting little in return. GRRRRRRR! Okay, I feel bad even ranting like this since I rarely complain about him but it's cathartic to get it out. Sorry, again. Blurgh.
I'm sorry you feel that way. My H has said the same shit and I finally had to come out with all the stress that I feel to be the perfect everything. I was crying and ranting and it wasn't pretty but at least he understands why now. I think the dudes have a really hard time with getting all the pressure we feel as mom, wife, etc... To be honest I still haven't quite figured it out but I'm getting there. ((hugs))
applegrape if I try to give DS the boulder boobs without hand expressing a bit first he pukes it all up and is then super awake. I wish I could just nurse him into a food coma with them. Sigh.
@talkative15 you can share my coffee with me. *pours a cup*
Is there a way to feign meetings and at least get him to do the drop off and pick ups to see what that's like?
All the TPs to your DH. I hate hearing about these men that regress back to children once they enter fatherhood. I know it's common for relationships to shift a bit under the stress of a newborn, but it's give and take. Maybe if he appreciated you more then you'd be more likely to go out of your way to be his "wife" (is that code for sex?).
He's being a duck, and TPs to him, but is there anything you can do to give to him a little in an attempt to meet halfway? Maybe if he takes on more baby responsibility that will help?
All good suggestions and thank you for the support. It's challenging because I have a shorter workday due to his longer commute. I do think that I'm going to take some time for myself this weekend and leave him with LO. I just wish that I didn't have to even ask, ya know? Usually he's pretty great, but he has been SO DAMN NEEDY over the last couple of months and I just don't have the energy to deal with it. He is being a baby. I'm so happy for those of you who have supportive, unicorn husbands but sometimes it makes me feel a little depressed and jealous because I realize how alone I feel in this whole parenting thing.
Not all of us have unicorn husbands. You definitely aren't alone. You should take some time for yourself this weekend both to recharge and so that he spends some time taking care of LO. DH and I have been making sure to schedule a date night every few weeks. I am also overwhelmed and tend to put him on the back burner. During the date nights I do my best to just focus on him and our marriage. It seems to help some.
I don't know if you ladies remember me discussing my nephews liver transplant last year. But we have had some worrying news, his transplant was needed because his body cant handle protein and it turns to ammonia and poisons his body. Today we got his annual check up results and his ammonia levels are high.
This could be the beginning of liver rejection. They are on their way to the hospital now, keeping everything crossed they can bring the levels down quickly.
Post by breandmikebaby on Feb 5, 2015 9:47:46 GMT -5
Ds1 woke me up two hours before I needed to get up and he climbed in my bed so I couldn't go back to sleep. He was squirming around and he kept elbowing me in my head. Then he would rub my head to make it feel better. It's hard to get mad when they are so sweet.
I was just about asleep and ds2 woke up. I gave up on sleep and just got up.
I don't know if you ladies remember me discussing my nephews liver transplant last year. But we have had some worrying news, his transplant was needed because his body cant handle protein and it turns to ammonia and poisons his body. Today we got his annual check up results and his ammonia levels are high.
This could be the beginning of liver rejection. They are on their way to the hospital now, keeping everything crossed they can bring the levels down quickly.
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