Stay-At-Home Moms 12/15-12/21
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Hi, I would like to join this board.
My name is Miranda and I am a SAHM for an eleven month old boy. He will be one on the ninth of January. I gained about 15 pounds since having him (now 216). I was over weight to begin with(187 when got pg). During the year I tried several times to start but that would only last a day or two. But now I am ready. Today is the last day of my first week (before I weigh myself.)
I wear pjs all day (doesn't help with the eating), it was fine in the beginning, but now it is getting to me, and my fat jeans are too small. Trying to find something to wear is so awful. I decided to start before Christmas so I don't go overboard during Christmas.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone,
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Welcome, Miranda! All the ladies on here are great and helpful! Your baby is a cutie!
I'm here to vent...again. lol. It's not that bad. We had a really tough night. Alex was crying about every 30 minutes last night and I am not exaggerating. I got up a couple of times but DH took care of him the rest. We tried everything. We gave him food and even a drink, we sang to him, we calmed him down. I would just doze off and there he was again. This went on until after 2 in the morning! Finally DH grabbed some blankets, made a bed for him in our room on the floor, and we never heard another peep out of him! I never heard him stir, breathe or anything. So we are all dragging today. Our friends took him to therapy and will be feeding him lunch and bringing him back. They have three kids that Alex absolutely love so he should have fun. I hope he takes a nap this afternoon! He and I both need it.
As far as I go, besides a headache and being tired, I really feel great this morning! I have been up getting Alex ready for his therapy and sitting up playing on the computer, and I am not hurting except the occasional stretching pain! A week ago I would have been cramping by now. I am still spotting. :grumble: If that would just stop then I'd probably be able to get up more and do more. I've got a call out to my midwife to ask her more questions, but she's busy delivering a baby.
I'm still taking it easy. I'm not doing dishes or anything. It is nice to be able to sit up and not be hurting! I think everything is going to be fine with the baby as long as I don't do anything stupid!
Thanks for listening to me ramble some more. TTYL!
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MM I'm sorry you had a rough night. But maybe you will get lucky and he will take a long nap for you this afternoon. I'm glad you are starting to feel better. Keep takin it easy!
Welcome Miranda!
Just got my workout in and babe is down for her nap...going to get Dre on the bus, shower, lunch and then wrap gifts
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Welcome Miranda!!! I stay at home with my one month old in PJs most of the day so I know exactly what you mean, its just so easy to nibble and pjs are so comfy you dont feel how big you are... and even when I do put on my pre-preggo jeans and go out, the first thing I do when i get home is take them off, cuz even though they fit, theyre tight and not as comfy as my beloved PJs or sweatpants lol
MM- Good to here you're feeling better n keep that baby cozy and safe
I'm glad I'm not an incubator anymore, I was so sick of having a big ol round tummy that got in the way all the time, at least my fat pooch doesnt protrude out so much that I block dooryways lol
wow drevans mom you're having quite a productive day... I should go workout since DH is here with baby, actually theyre both sleeping together right now... I'm going to put a pic up on my profile, they're SO cute!!! ok ok I have to go before they wake up, hehe0 -
Welcome Miranda! :flowerforyou: You are starting pretty much exactly where I was at!
Okay... I am officially down my first 10 pounds! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I am so happy, I really never thought I could do this, but now its EASY. I don't even really have to think about it. Logging food and exercising have just become unconscious. :happy:
Supermom - Adorable new pic, still loving the hair.
Katie - I completely understand. I told DH that we would wait 4 years between each baby, I couldn't handle it otherwise. And I figured it out because if I have a baby every 4 years, I can be done by the time I'm thirty. (We both want three kids)0 -
Hi Miranda-- welcome-- lots of fun here-- great ladies.
Quick pop in-- hi and bye !!!!!!!
Supermom-- cute picture!!!!!!!
Heading to stay productive-- pant pant-- since hubby clipped my wings here, I've been SO stinkin' productive around the house-- it's truly awesome.
Fill in later-- love to all!!0 -
I want to be off, Lori! Do you think Dave's parents would take my kids for the weekend? PLEASE?! I know that feeling all too well, though. It gets old.:grumble:
There are 3 grandbabies on Dave's side - 2 1/2, 15 months, and Harley is 3 1/2 months. Pop Pop (Dave's dad) always seems to have whichever kids are over at their house. He'll be sitting there with a kid on each leg the other one sitting next to him and Grandma will be empty-handed. :laugh: We call him the "baby napper".It's so awesome, though. Mack has started laughing and smiling and there is NOTHING better than that. He's so adorable that sometimes it brings tears to my eyes.
I know what you mean. Harley will stop eating, stop sucking on her bottle, and smile at me with it still in her mouth. I can't even get annoyed because it's so cute.Hi, I would like to join this board.
My name is Miranda and I am a SAHM for an eleven month old boy. He will be one on the ninth of January. I gained about 15 pounds since having him (now 216). I was over weight to begin with(187 when got pg). During the year I tried several times to start but that would only last a day or two. But now I am ready. Today is the last day of my first week (before I weigh myself.)
I wear pjs all day (doesn't help with the eating), it was fine in the beginning, but now it is getting to me, and my fat jeans are too small. Trying to find something to wear is so awful. I decided to start before Christmas so I don't go overboard during Christmas.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone,
Miranda
Welcome! As I read this, I was sitting here in my pajamas at 3pm. :laugh: Oh, well. At least I got most of the Christmas presents wrapped before Harley decided she needed to be fed N-O-W. I fed her and now she's snoozing in my arms. (She's doing much better sleeping in her crib or pack-n-play but I have to cuddle with her for at least one nap a day. :blushing: )
MM - Sorry about the bad night but at least you and the baby are doing better today!I'm glad I'm not an incubator anymore, I was so sick of having a big ol round tummy that got in the way all the time, at least my fat pooch doesnt protrude out so much that I block dooryways lol
Until the last month when my back started aching, I
loved being pregnant. In the beginning I had lots of morning sickness and lost 7 pounds so it took me a while to gain that back plus get a belly. Whenever somebody told me I hardly had a belly at all, I'd say, "I want one!" I had Dave take pictures of me every couple weeks once I finally got my big bump. As much as I'm glad Harley is here, I miss being pregnant.Okay... I am officially down my first 10 pounds! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I am so happy, I really never thought I could do this, but now its EASY. I don't even really have to think about it. Logging food and exercising have just become unconscious. :happy:
Katie - I completely understand. I told DH that we would wait 4 years between each baby, I couldn't handle it otherwise. And I figured it out because if I have a baby every 4 years, I can be done by the time I'm thirty. (We both want three kids)
Yea! for 10 pounds!
I want 3 kids 3 years apart. I want Harley potty-trained before the 2nd one is born. I don't want 2 kids in diapers at the same time. But Dave only wants 2 kids and he wants them 2 years apart. We've talked about it and he is now at least willing to consider a 3rd baby which is good because before, he absolutely refused.0 -
Hi!
I am really encouraged today. I talked to my midwife and she asked me to come in and get blood work done today so we can make sure things are the way they are suppose to be. She wanted to check hcG levels (which would require a repeat test on Friday to make sure they are doubling) and to check my progesterone levels again. These three tests were going to be $150 so I had to run it by my hubby. He said okay but you could hear the financial burden in his voice. Well, the office finally got the lab place to sign a contract, so the prices went down! The tests done today (including my thyroid check) cost $40! The test on Friday will be $10! 3BB, thanks for your prayers about the money! :happy: She did talk me into some vitamins that she says will help my body support the baby. She also said that as far as Christmas goes and being with my family, I need to make that decision and pray about it. She said to pray for wisdom and peace about going if it's okay to go. She also prayed with me right then and there. That was really cool! I should get the results from the first tests tomorrow and the other hcG test on Monday or Tuesday. She was glad to hear I am no longer cramping but still doesn't know why I am spotting. She's also going to call the sonogram place and see if they may have seen anything at all that might indicate some bleeding, even if it's not a problem.
I am just feeling a lot better about things and just plain feeling better today. I am still on bedrest for now, at least until she gets the results back and we will go from there. Anyway, that's it for now!
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I want to be off, Lori! Do you think Dave's parents would take my kids for the weekend? PLEASE?! I know that feeling all too well, though. It gets old.:grumble:
There are 3 grandbabies on Dave's side - 2 1/2, 15 months, and Harley is 3 1/2 months. Pop Pop (Dave's dad) always seems to have whichever kids are over at their house. He'll be sitting there with a kid on each leg the other one sitting next to him and Grandma will be empty-handed. :laugh: We call him the "baby napper".It's so awesome, though. Mack has started laughing and smiling and there is NOTHING better than that. He's so adorable that sometimes it brings tears to my eyes.
I know what you mean. Harley will stop eating, stop sucking on her bottle, and smile at me with it still in her mouth. I can't even get annoyed because it's so cute.Hi, I would like to join this board.
My name is Miranda and I am a SAHM for an eleven month old boy. He will be one on the ninth of January. I gained about 15 pounds since having him (now 216). I was over weight to begin with(187 when got pg). During the year I tried several times to start but that would only last a day or two. But now I am ready. Today is the last day of my first week (before I weigh myself.)
I wear pjs all day (doesn't help with the eating), it was fine in the beginning, but now it is getting to me, and my fat jeans are too small. Trying to find something to wear is so awful. I decided to start before Christmas so I don't go overboard during Christmas.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone,
Miranda
Welcome! As I read this, I was sitting here in my pajamas at 3pm. :laugh: Oh, well. At least I got most of the Christmas presents wrapped before Harley decided she needed to be fed N-O-W. I fed her and now she's snoozing in my arms. (She's doing much better sleeping in her crib or pack-n-play but I have to cuddle with her for at least one nap a day. :blushing: )
MM - Sorry about the bad night but at least you and the baby are doing better today!I'm glad I'm not an incubator anymore, I was so sick of having a big ol round tummy that got in the way all the time, at least my fat pooch doesnt protrude out so much that I block dooryways lol
Until the last month when my back started aching, I loved being pregnant. In the beginning I had lots of morning sickness and lost 7 pounds so it took me a while to gain that back plus get a belly. Whenever somebody told me I hardly had a belly at all, I'd say, "I want one!" I had Dave take pictures of me every couple weeks once I finally got my big bump. As much as I'm glad Harley is here, I miss being pregnant.Okay... I am officially down my first 10 pounds! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I am so happy, I really never thought I could do this, but now its EASY. I don't even really have to think about it. Logging food and exercising have just become unconscious. :happy:
Katie - I completely understand. I told DH that we would wait 4 years between each baby, I couldn't handle it otherwise. And I figured it out because if I have a baby every 4 years, I can be done by the time I'm thirty. (We both want three kids)
Yea! for 10 pounds!
I want 3 kids 3 years apart. I want Harley potty-trained before the 2nd one is born. I don't want 2 kids in diapers at the same time. But Dave only wants 2 kids and he wants them 2 years apart. We've talked about it and he is now at least willing to consider a 3rd baby which is good because before, he absolutely refused.
I never got the "I don't want 2 kids in diapers at the same time," stuff. Diapers are so bloomin' easy. What's the beef? I'd take diapers over potty training any day of the week. Mine were all potty trained around 2 and a half, and I hate, hate, hate the experience.
And having your kids too far apart is, I guess, easier on Mom and Dad, but in the long run it's hard on the kids pal-ing around together. My oldest two, a boy and a girl, are 16 months apart and grew up very close-- I then had another girl and then another boy-- so my two oldest sons are 4 1/2 years apart. (follow that? Read again if necessary-- :laugh: ) Point is-- the 4 and a half year gap was too much for them to be playmates, so they couldn't throw a ball together, play basketball together, et cetera. They're 13 and 18 now, and still have never meshed-- food for thought, my good women. What's "best" for us isn't always best for our kids.
Checking in-- see y'all later-- much done today to be proud of, so I'll definitely be hittin' the other thread!!!!!0 -
And having your kids too far apart is, I guess, easier on Mom and Dad, but in the long run it's hard on the kids pal-ing around together. My oldest two, a boy and a girl, are 16 months apart and grew up very close-- I then had another girl and then another boy-- so my two oldest sons are 4 1/2 years apart. (follow that? Read again if necessary-- :laugh: ) Point is-- the 4 and a half year gap was too much for them to be playmates, so they couldn't throw a ball together, play basketball together, et cetera. They're 13 and 18 now, and still have never meshed-- food for thought, my good women. What's "best" for us isn't always best for our kids.
I don’t think there is a 'best' there is simply what works for your family. I have had experience with families that do best if the kids are farther apart in age. There is less rivalry and the older child is more easily able to accept the younger child because they don't feel in direct competition. By 4 years, children are ready to be more independent, so you can focus more on your youngest when they need you the most. I've often realized that I will be sad when I have a second child and can't give them the same amount of attention that I give my son now, just because I have two children instead of one.
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yeah, I see your points-- actually, the largest gap I have-- nearly four years between children 7 and 8-- and they're very close, and play great together. She mothers him to death--
I don't know-- I'll shut up now. 0 -
just popping in and then popping out lol but I have to say Marla that was some post lol
anyways, goin to go cuddle with DH and watch a movie, Have a great night ladies!!0 -
You can always count on me to keep things lively--just popping in and then popping out lol but I have to say Marla that was some post lol
anyways, goin to go cuddle with DH and watch a movie, Have a great night ladies!!
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It's just me and my brother. He's 2 1/2 years older than me. (He was 2 grades ahead of me in school.) I like that we was close enough in age that he was there (like when I started high school he was in 11th grade) but far enough apart that I wasn't only refered to as "Doug's sister" (though I did get it sometimes.)
Dave on the other hand has a sister 2 1/2 years older than him. He got to be the baby until his younger brother was born when he was 6. So he's 27 and his brother 21 and they've just started getting along in the last few years. I think that's part of why he only wants 2 kids. He had to be the dreaded middle child. He said it's because he'd rather be able to spend more money on each kid and not have to work crazy long hours to pay for everything extra for the 3rd kid (college, wedding, plus the every day stuff).
Also we plan on me being a SAHM until the youngest kid is in school full-time (1st grade). If we have 3 kids, that'll be 2-3 more years of him supporting the whole family instead of me getting back to work and bringing in some income (even if just minimum wage somewhere).
We'll see. We both agree that we want (at least) 2 kids at least 2 years apart so we have at least 3 or 4 more years to discuss it and come to a decision.
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Here's my opinion on the # of kids & space between kids. You'll know when it is time for another & you'll know when it is time to stop. Micah honestly fell out of the sky. We tried for awhile to get pregnant with Zeke, but (long story short) my pregnancy with Micah was HUGE surprise, but I am so glad it happened that way. We were so happy that the boys were as close in age as they are, we purposefully planned Tabitha that way. Actually, when Micah was born, he was getting cleaned up & I looked at Doug & said, "you see that baby? That is the LAST baby we will EVER have." :laugh: Famous last words. Three months & an IUD later, we changed our minds. We just didn't feel complete. Someone was missing. NOW I can tell you that am completely totally utterly done with a capital D! That's just my 2 cents. Oh, and I have 2 1/2 in diapers (Z still needs them at nap time & bedtime) and it really isn't all that bad. The COST is outrageous, but diapering doesn't take up too much of my time anymore. Eh. There's worse things.
MM - I'm SOOOO glad it is working out for you! I will continue to pray! Can't wait to hear the test results! *hugs*
Lori - I told dh that when I quit work right before Micah was born that I was looking forward to retirement. LOL i don't plan on going back to work unless I go back to school to finish some stuff up first. We'll see!0 -
I know this is totally off the # of kids topic but I'm SO excited I have to share!!!
So I knew that I had free membership at my campus gym because I'm a student and not facutly or alumni but I was checking out the website to see when they were opening up in the new year and I just found out that I get group exercise classes free too!!! I've never been in a group class but have always wanted to try one because I'm very competitive so I can see myself working out in class and pushing myself to keep up because other people are too... I guess I thrive on not wanting to look like the weak one lol so I'm excited for the new year, and thats going to be the perfect time right after my 6wk postpartum appt and hopefully I'll get cleared for hard workouts and no more of this just walking stuff, ugh...0 -
Hi everybody, checking in for a minute. My younger daughter has been out of school for two days with a fever and generally cruddy feeling, so I've been on call with her and I've been tired and cranky myself.:grumble: The only time I've felt OK is when I work out, but by bedtime I feel like crashing.
I'm not done Christmas shopping yet and I have to take the kids on Sunday to have breakfast with Santa. I will get plenty of pictures to share, maybe I will even get one taken in the dress I bought to wear to Christmas dinner. :noway:
Merry Christmas, and I hope y'all have a great "rest of the week".:flowerforyou:0 -
Here's my opinion on the # of kids & space between kids. You'll know when it is time for another & you'll know when it is time to stop. Micah honestly fell out of the sky. We tried for awhile to get pregnant with Zeke, but (long story short) my pregnancy with Micah was HUGE surprise, but I am so glad it happened that way. We were so happy that the boys were as close in age as they are, we purposefully planned Tabitha that way. Actually, when Micah was born, he was getting cleaned up & I looked at Doug & said, "you see that baby? That is the LAST baby we will EVER have." :laugh: Famous last words. Three months & an IUD later, we changed our minds. We just didn't feel complete. Someone was missing. NOW I can tell you that am completely totally utterly done with a capital D! That's just my 2 cents. Oh, and I have 2 1/2 in diapers (Z still needs them at nap time & bedtime) and it really isn't all that bad. The COST is outrageous, but diapering doesn't take up too much of my time anymore. Eh. There's worse things.
MM - I'm SOOOO glad it is working out for you! I will continue to pray! Can't wait to hear the test results! *hugs*
Lori - I told dh that when I quit work right before Micah was born that I was looking forward to retirement. LOL i don't plan on going back to work unless I go back to school to finish some stuff up first. We'll see!
Sara-- is that uDDerly done, with a capital D?
Wow-- such a productive day. I'm getting SO MUCH WORK done without this emotional tug of this lovely message board. Thanks, hubkins, for mandating a respite to get things in perspective. I have a great schedule for work-- 2 two hour shifts, one post breakfast. I get done to make lunch, exercise with the kids, or whatever-- and then another 2 hour session late afternoon and then finally another 2 hour session 10-midnight or so-- it's been nice.
Today before my afternoon work I had the kids help me in the little boys' room, moving furniture around, bringing some toys up from downstairs, et cetera. It's something I'd been wanting to do for a while. We set up a playroom downstairs, but the one year old obviously can't manage that. Our house is a bi-level like Loree's I think. (weren't you the one with the pretty decorated house picture?) Their room is upstairs, the toys are down. Dumb, dumb, dumb.
So, today we took care of that and we cleaned and fiddled our heads off. Tomorrow is mommy's room and the old playroom from downstairs, Friday we're hosting friends, I think, in the evening and Saturday we'll be doing some Christmas shopping.
At last report I indicated that if I didn't know better I'd swear I was pregnant. Well I'm somewhat relieved to report that I in fact didn't know better. Whew. Again, I love these babies and if I were to be pregnant that would be fine-- but it truly isn't what I wish. This issue we've given over to the Lord, years ago, for him to decide the size of our brood. I consider them all a gift, but I surely don't want to be greedy. Feel free, Lord, to give some other of these lovely ladies the gifts. :happy:
Supermom-- happy to hear of your gym membership-- go kick some butt. GTO, sorry to hear about your wee one. My 2yo is sounding sniffly tonight, and so is the 6yo-- wonder if they picked anything up at the tea party yesterday-- which was lovely, by the way, thanks for asking, Sara. They had a blast.
Lyn, Lokee, Noni, Jawaria, MM-- all the newbies whose names I'm sorry I haven't committed yet to my ailing memory-- hope all is well with all of you.
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LMBO. I was pumping so I must have had "utters" in my head when I typed that. Ding dong.:laugh: Yay for house rearrangement, too! I would love to have a playroom for the kids, but our house has *just enough* room for US right now so i will be thankful just to have a roof over our heads.
Supermom - WOO HOO! I hope you enjoy the gym at your school!
GTO - I've never really seen you as the "dress" type lady. Nor am I, in all honesty. I tolerate them. 
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Supermom, the gym thing sounds great! I have thought about joining gyms before but I'm pretty shy so I don't think I could do the classes and I don't know how to use the machines. I'm afraid I'd look like a dork. lol But kudos to those who can go!
GTO, I hope your little one gets better quick and I hope you don't get it! Make sure you get some rest too!
Marla, and 3bb, you two are hilarious!
I hope everyone else is doing well! I am sorry I can't remember everyone's posts to comment on them!
I probably overdid it yesterday. I got cocky that I was feeling better and I sat down more than laid down. I don't know if that makes much of a difference but I should rest a little more than I did. DH asked me why I was doing things yesterday. Well, it's hard to lay around when you feel fine! I will try not to do as much today. I may try to wrap some presents though. They are piling up...a small pile but a pile nonetheless.
Alex is up now. I guess I should get breakfast. I don't know what we are going to have.
You all have a blessed day!
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Hi All-
Just checkin in for a min..Have a busy day today with the kid's Christmas parties n progarms..I'm still stuck on the scales..I need to get down more..Any ideas on how I can get my body jump started again to get the weight off...Any ideas welcomed...
Well I took my kids to the doctor yesterday and I finally got a referal for them to see a counselor but not til January 16th thats a while off...Some ppl have really given me a hard time about this and I feel like I better do something before I know my kids are old enough to turn to something or someone bad..Am I nuts or what?? I just wish my mom would have took me to a counselor when my parents got divorced and other things in my life that happened when I was younger..I wouldnt have made all the mistakes I made in the past and went down the wrong road..But now I'm on the right road takin care of my family and myself..I never thought I would be a single mom again..I didnt believe in divorce but sometimes we have to do things that we dont think we should...Dont get me wrong my divorce was the best thing in the long run but I had always thought when u say "til death do us part" meant forever well boy was I wrong...Oh Well!!!
I'm blabbering again but like I've said before I have no one I can really talk to...Anymore it seems like I always help out other ppl but when the time comes for me to need help you might as well forget that idea...Oh well...
I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend..I hope I didnt upset ne1 or you all dont think I'm totally nuts, even though I feel like it sometimes..lol Take care Dana0 -
So can I call myself a SAHM if my kids are in school? I am new to the stay at home thing. I quite my job about 4 weeks ago. So am I a SAHM or a House Wife:noway:0
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ckmama-Im pretty sure you qualify! Welcome!
Sorry I havent checked in for a couple of days. I feel guilty because Ive been spending alot of time on the other boards when Im on here, but saw how behind I was on the posts in here and felt overwhelmed:blushing:
You guys just crack me up in here!:laugh: I always get a good giggle, and by the time I finish catching up on reading all the posts and go to reply, well Ive forgotten who I wanted to say what to!:laugh: So I hope it just suffices to say that Im glad everyone is doing so well and getting along good and hanging in there!:flowerforyou: It really is comforting to know there are people from all over that are living with so many day to day similarities
Take care everyone and have a great, healthy day!:drinker:
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MM - I'm sure it drives you crazy laying down all day but just make sure you take care of yourself. It's not worth getting stuff done if it starts hurting you.
lenece - I'm sorry about what you've gone through. Talk away. That's what we're here for!
ckmama - Welcome! And of course you are welcome!
Dave went to give me a goodbye kiss when he was leaving at 7am. He said "Harley ate at 6:30am." I said "Thank you!" To me, that's romantic Who needs flowers and chocolates?
Harley and I are going to lunch with my mom around 1:30pm. So besides getting ready and giving my stinky baby a bath, I want to get a workout in. So later, Mommies!0 -
Do babies really stink? I mean other than having a full diaper? :laugh: Well actually, Alex did stink. I didn't know (for a few days) that babies collect everything in their pudge rolls! Anybody else not know that or am I the only bad mommy? :laugh:Harley and I are going to lunch with my mom around 1:30pm. So besides getting ready and giving my stinky baby a bath, I want to get a workout in. So later, Mommies!
Welcome ckmama!
Roni, I can't keep up with everyone either and I feel bad about it but I just can't do it.
Lenece, I think it's good that you want to take the kids to someone to talk to. They have a lot of hidden feelings they won't talk about to their parents but might with someone else. My parents divorced when I was 12 and it wasn't pretty. I was blessed with two sisters and we were close and talked about everything, but it was still hard. They need to release some steam as well.
Alex got a bath. His second one in three weeks. :noway: And his first hair washing in two weeks. :noway: He's not your typical 3 year old so he doesn't get really dirty. He doesn't like to be dirty at all, and demands having his hands washed after he eats. I just couldn't get it done before and DH hasn't had time. You do what you have to and hope nobody dies from it. :laugh: Now for more rest!
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Morning ladies. Wow a lot has happened since I was on last.
Dana-Please feel free to ramble vent scream cry or whatever you need to do. That's why we are here. I'm sorry you feel like no one is around to help you, I've been in that place it my life before and its really hard. I'm sorry, the best I can do is support and help you from here. I'm glad that you are getting your kids help. Even if they only have to go a couple times at least you gave them the opportunity. And don't stress the scale. You've made such wonderful progress. Just keep doing the right things and eventually it will move. I'm currently fluctuating between 190-193 and it's driving me crazy!
Welcome ckmama!
Roni-that's funny I feel guilty that this is usually the only board I check.
Lori-I always find it romantic when my hubby does something with the baby too. Last night he gave her a bath and then combed her hair, put lotion on her and got her jammies on. I just sat there lookin on in love. Enjoy lunch with your mom.
MM-my son hated to have dirty hands for a long long time...until he was about 4. He would freak out if I didn't wash his hands immediately after a meal. My son had a lot of OCD tendencies when he was younger. I think he's grown out of a lot of them but I still notice some every once in a while. As for Alex not getting a bath in weeks...hahaha it's good to know I'm not the only mother that weeks go by before you think "when did he have a bath last?" :laugh:
Well my email is still down and I'm going crazy. Luckily I can log into the websites I ordered from and get my tracking numbers. One package showed up yesterday. My Hubby found it on the doorstep when he got home from work....crap it was his present too. So now he knows what he's getting...I guess we are even cuz I know my present from him The other two should be here today. I have to get my parents gift from all of us kids (it's a group effort this year) and then I'm officially done. Got some wrapping still to do. Hopefully I will get it done today.
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GTO - I've never really seen you as the "dress" type lady. Nor am I, in all honesty. I tolerate them. I hope your dd is on the mend quickly!
Thanks for your concern, she is much better today. Her fever broke during the night and she felt well enough to go to school today....she BEGGED me to let her go, must be a Christmas party @ school today :laugh:.
I'm not really the "dress" type, at all, but my sister bought me this black halter dress about a year ago, and I was too big to wear it before I lost weight. I tried it on yesterday and everyone who saw me said I looked great! Except for my stepson, he said, "Holy s***, you're diesel!" Is that a compliment?:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
YES! at least my baby stinks. Harley spits some everytime she eats. (We say she "leaks".) And it gets under her chin on her neck. We wipe it with the burp cloth and I try to wipe it with a wet washcloth every day. But she still gets stinky! I didn't give her a bath though. I just wiped her down again. We're doing Christmas at the IL's on Saturday. So I'll give her a bath tomorrow so nobody thinks I'm a bad mommy. :noway: :laugh:
Dave is scared to give her a bath while she's little. He said once she can sit up and play with toys and stuff, he'll start giving her baths. He does boogie removal so I feel that's a fair trade.
MM - Love the new AV pic. What a cutie!0 -
I only have a second right now (bagging up those damn cookies...gggrrr..) But I wanted to say that we Zeke has had TWO days in a row of pooping in the potty! FINALLY! So, four times (on 3 different days) over the course of a week. Not the best, but it is a start! I'm thrilled we just had 2 days in a row! WOO HOO!
Oh, and my babies have always had some form of "stinking", too. 2 acid reflux babies means lots of changes of clothes & they'd get rashes on their chest/face from all the puking if I didn't give them a good bath every day. Yes, EVERY day. Lots of baby washing I've done.0 -
Ok I dont have long, I just got Ayden to sleep so I'm going to go make lunch n actually get to eat and HOPEFULLY get a nap- last night was not fun, he slept for a 4 hour stretch but it was on my chest because I fell asleep before the usual 20-30 min it takes for him to fall into a deep sleep so I can put him in his bassinet without him waking up... then he had a 3 hour stretch in the bassinet and then a 2 1/2 hr one on my chest again but I dont know why I just feel exhausted, blah, maybe I just got spoiled by the nice long 5 hour stretches in his bassinet he had for a while there lol hopefully theyll come back, but hes been up for most of the morning and I just worked out with him and I think he likes all the movement and stimulation cause I count to him and talk to him a lot lol and he fell asleep while I was doing lunges so I put him in his bouncer and I'm going to take a break from my work out to eat since i have the chance... ok ok I gotta go I dont know how much time I have lol...
I hope everyones day is going great, sorry I dont have time to reply individually I'll have to catch up when hubby gets home from work tonight0
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