You may think I am crazy but.........................

[Jai]

OK, how is this for a story? I had a spider IN MY PANTS yesterday :shock: I thought I felt a tickle, and ignored it. I had a pair of loose yoga pants on yesterday morning(the same ones I'd slept in commando-style the night before). I felt the tickle and ignored it, until I could not. TMI, but it was crawlin up my um, butt cleavage. Ugh. And I can only think he got there when I went to pee. He couldn't have survived for long! Anyhow, so he was of the type with those twiggy looking legs--I don't know my species. And I thank my guardian angel I WAS NOT BIT!!!!

OMG!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I freaked out last night because I killed two spiders in my computer room. I couldnt imagine ON ME!!!

[DIVADLX]

ew ew ew!!!! I sleep with pants or underwear on just to avoid that!

Now I'm itchy all over...

[HollyJo]

Sherry! AHHH! Spiders and butt cleavage do NOT mix.

Ewwww... I think I would have had the creepy crawlies all day after that. :shock:

[newmami]

Eww spider in your butt..... EWW ICK!!

Gracie, I have seen snow ONCE! it was last year, we went to NYC in January..... it was more than I bargain for!!! I get cold easily, so it was torture, and I hated having to wear all those heavy clothes just to be slightly warm... I liked the snow and I actually went sort of snow boarding, it was fun, but I fell on the ice and that hurt, and then in CT the temperature was -8F!!!! WTF??? and we got stuck in NYC because of a bad blizzard....

I like it when it is cold enough to wear a jacket, and it gets windy... maybe about 40F??? (I am still not familiar with F), but the whole under 0F was too much for me

[DIVADLX]

For me it all depends. I was in Norway and it was -15C and not too bad... then I was in Chicago and it was aout 40F and I froze my butt off!

I HATE taking a bath or shower in a cold room...

[MarchMommy]

ewewew EW sherry......i would have FREAKED OUT!!




well my shower has to be SUPER SUPER hot...i love hot showers. when DH and i take showers together he doesnt see how i have it so hot....

[without]

OK girls I am going to have to stop coming to this page if we start talking about spiders! LOL

I have a hole in my arm from my nice spider bite! :roll:

[sarahlynn]

awww i havent taken a shower with Dh since i was preggo :(

[without]

Hummm.........showers.........that reminds me.


I was going to ask you ladies what you thought about me taking my bath with Ms. M.

I only was my hair every other night so on the nights I don't wash my hair I have been letting Ms. M take a bath with me. On the night she takes a bath with me are the night she gets a good soap down and her hair washed. Any way this is working out for us great but my question is this.....

Do you think she is getting to old to be sharing a bath with her Mommy? She is 8 months now. I hate to give up our bath time just because is flows nice into our schedule but at the same time I don't want to be doing any thing inapropreate (sp?).

[DIVADLX]

I never even thought it would ever be inappropriate...? Stella is 9 months and we are no where near stopping co-bathing. She'll probably become aware of it in about 5 years, and she'll let you know by becoming "shy" or "embarassed," but by all means - while she's this little enjoy the time together!

Skin to skin contact is SO good for them too. And by you being comfortable with your body, she will be with hers!

:)

[MarchMommy]

ok, i must admit that ive NEVER bathed with madison...maybe i will tonight. havent thought about it, since i take a shower in the mornings...

i think im gonna try it tonight!!!!!

[DIVADLX]

To clarify, for me its hopping in the tub with Stella... I take my showers in the morning too. The bathtime isn't for me to get clean, it was originally just to make it easier for me to bathe her once she started wanting to stand up all the time, and in the transition to the big tub. Now its just a bonding time together. Still its easier to wash her hair and stuff when I'm in the tub with her...

[Jai]

Marissa, Pey and I take baths together about twice a week. I started to do it with Peyton because it was easier to let her play and enjoy the water. Marissa was getting jealous and hopped in one day. Now its our "bonding" time. They both love it. We get out, dried off and in our PJs and all lay in my bed and read stories. Its great. :D

[Peach]

I take baths with DD but I always wear my swimming suit. Sometimes all three of us pile in the tub for "family bath night" but we've got our suits on. I don't feel comfortable without my suit on; of course she's 4 so she loves to poke things. LOL We have a corner jacuzzi so we all fit in there nicely. Sometimes she wears her suit, sometimes she doesn't it just depends on her mood. We still soap her up really good either way.

[rhiannasmoms43]

Marissa, Pey and I take baths together about twice a week. I started to do it with Peyton because it was easier to let her play and enjoy the water. Marissa was getting jealous and hopped in one day. Now its our "bonding" time. They both love it. We get out, dried off and in our PJs and all lay in my bed and read stories. Its great

This brings back wonderful memories of my sister and I in the tub with our mom. I don't know at what age we stopped this, but I was old enough to remember it...Iwouldn't worry about how old your baby is- do it until it doesn't work anymore.

[sarahlynn]

i bathed with DS till he was around 2 1/2 and now i bathe with lucea...i love bathtime..we fill it all full of bubbles and have a blast..and lucea actually gets good and clean..!

[newmami]

Well I am not crazy about baths, so I don't do it with Danielle, but couple of times I jumped in the tub with her and gave her a bath

Anyways, my parents use to do this to give us showers (I must have been around 4-5), one will be inside the shower, girl #1 comes in, dad/mom washes them, rinse them and out, mom/dad outside dries them.... it was pretty cool and fun... I never thought it was inappropriate.... of course my Dad is the kind of person who wonders around nekkid, even when we were grown ups... for me seeing my parents nekkid was one of the most natural things

And we do the same thing, DH and I are repressed nudists, so we wonder around clotheless :oops:

[sarahlynn]

WELL i am glad i am not the only nudist in the forum :wink:

i dont walk around completely naked...well not a lot but i am natorious for half nakendess!

i am pretty comfy with my body and want the kids to be to..

[newmami]

The only problem about being nekkid is that Dani likes to poke, and she has a weakness for nipples :shock:

I also want my kids to know that bodies are beautiful, and not to feel ashamed of them

Glad to have a nudist APA fellow!!

[sarahlynn]

The only problem about being nekkid is that Dani likes to poke, and she has a weakness for nipples :shock:

I also want my kids to know that bodies are beautiful, and not to feel ashamed of them

Glad to have a nudist APA fellow!!


LMAO...at the pokin of the nipples...to funny!

[without]

I guess what made me think of it was the fact that Morgan is now having some issues with being weened from b/feeding. Its kind'a sad. Some times if I am not quick enough to stop her she will pull my shirt down and just lay her head on my (.)(.)'s. :oops: When we are in the bath she does the same thing. Then yest its hard for her not to notice them because of all the bright colored tats!

[sarahlynn]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWw thats sad!

the thought of weeeeening makes me sad :(

[MarchMommy]

ah that thought makes me sad too :cry: but it will be upon me in about 5 months....

im a total modest....i cannot be nekkid...unless im showering or having sex. im trying come out of it, cause my DH isnt like that...but i am. my dad raised me and i had a brother and i got so teased all the time for growing BB's and starting my period...so thats why im so modest.... :oops:

[Jai]

Im very modest too. I had two brothers, who were great at the teasing. So, I dont get nekkid unless Im bathing/showering or having sex. And like I said the other day, sex has to be when its dark out. :roll:

[sarahlynn]

yeah i havent been much for sex in the bright light since i was 18!

i want my 18 year old body back.. :?

but i do like my more full mommyish body as well

[BBKCD]

i want my 18 year old body back.. :?


Hey, me too!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't really bathe with Ciara any more...I did for awhile b/c she was afraid of the tub. I don't see anything wrong with bathing with your baby, though, either. If the baby's the opposite sex, then you would probably want to stop as the begin to ask questions. Around 2? I don't know what the appropriate age would be. I have girls, and we all have the same parts.

[MarchMommy]

Im very modest too. I had two brothers, who were great at the teasing. So, I dont get nekkid unless Im bathing/showering or having sex. And like I said the other day, sex has to be when its dark out. :roll:
jai you and i are SO much alike! :wink:

[preahd]

Oh, I don't think there's anything at all wrong with bathing with your baby. I'm not a big bather, but after reading all the posts, it just sounds like a blast to bath with baby so I might actually have to try that.

Michael, I feel for 'ya girl with that spider in your pants.

About the nudist thing, I don't have a problem walking around with undies on in front of DH, my sister, or my mom. If I get to nekkid in front of DH, I might be inviting unwelcomed advances :lol: But, for some reason, I don't like pumping infront of DH. I don't know, it just feels weird.

[DIVADLX]

I love walking around naked!!! I really really don't have the body for it, and now that i am BF'ing I don't do it (it bugs me to slip on little drips of milk!) as much, but I remember when we went to Mexico if we were in our condo, we were NAKEY!

And heck - Stella pinches my nipples if I am not paying attention just while feeding so being nakey in the tub is nothin'!

Yeah, the topic of weaning made me sad too!

[DIVADLX]

PS - 3 sisters and 2 brothers... the sisters ruled the roost! I think it must be a girl thing...

;)

[newmami]

You guys, I just realized I spend way too much time here!!

I got an email at work where the subject was BCP, and I am thinking birth control pills???? :shock: !!!.... hello lady!!! Business Continuity Plan!!! :mrgreen:

[geebee]

I am really modest too, and have never bathed with Lia. Mostly I haven't because I'm scared of getting in & out of the tub and slipping! How do the logistics of that work out??

[without]

I wouldn't want to try to stand up with DD in the tub for fear of falling too! We have a really small bath room but there is just enough room for her bouncy seat or bumbo seat. I cover them with a towel and then when we are ready to get out I lift her up over the side and set her down in one of her seats on the towel and wrap her up while I am still sitting in the tub. Then I get myself out of the tub put my robe on and away we go. :lol:

[Jai]

I put Peys bouncy right outside the tub, with a towel covering it. When we're ready to get out. Marissa gets out, then I put Pey in her bouncy and I get out. :D

[BBKCD]

My main complaint isn't my weight, or even my figure, but the fact that my skin has lost elasticity. My butt and the back of my thighs looks like a deflated balloon. :cry: And there isn't anything to do about that. Facts suck. :evil:

[sarahlynn]

i honestly cant beleive its already sunday..i hate when its my weekend to work...i miss my kids so much..

i had the creeeepiest guy at work this weekend..i work at a family safety center helping families with supervised visitation and exchanging custody...and the visit i did tonight i had to sit in the room with this dad and his two little girls and he is such a creeeeeeeepy man..like john mark karr creeeeeeeeeepy...we had to finally tell him/ warn him that it is not ok to make his girls sit on his lap and he cannot hold them there..ICK i wish he would blow up..he just gives me the willies...BLAH BLAH BLAH..

ok i am done !

[DIVADLX]

why are people like that allowed to see their kids? Its just more damaging!

I can't imaine having your job... I'd be so sad all the time.

[MarchMommy]

omg i would have clocked him. you know that parents are sick when they do this in front of someone supervising him visit with his kids...

ew

[newmami]

Eeeek Sarah!! that has to be a tough job!!

I am starting to hate my job and realizing if I live, no one will notice.... I am doing some research about Medical transcriptions, to see if I can be a WAHM once baby 2 is here!!
For some reason it is getting harder on me to leave Dani at daycare :cry: instead of being easier

[Jai]

Claudia, Im not sure how it is where you live. But here (MI) Medical Transcriptionists make good money for WAHM. And its steady income. Good Luck, I hope you find something. It sucks that you hate leaveing Dani at daycare for work.

Sarah, I could never do your job. Id be so mad and upset with the people.

[geebee]

Claudia it's funny you mention that ... a couple of months ago I was looking into it. From the tiny bit of research I did, it looks to be REALLY time consuming. But like Jai said, I heard the money is really good and that it is a steady income. Let me know what you find out....

[BBKCD]

I tried bumping this a little while ago, and got kicked off for my effort :cry:
Something that happened today that was cute--Ciara thinks ducks hiss. She has a rubber ducky that she takes everywhere--carries it in and out of the bath. She spotted it on the living room floor, said "Duck, duck", started hissing, and clapped. Well, she thinks the duck should make a hissing noise b/c it does. When you squeeze it, and the air comes out of the mouth/bill, that's exactly how it sounds. But she was so proud of herself, that I hate to spoil her fun...all the carrying on and clapping (to which I'm supposed to make a big deal and say "Yay"), I couldn't try to instill quack-quack. Besides, I've seen ducks hiss! :shock:

[Jai]

:lol: Aww, thats so cute!!!

[BBKCD]

Jai, when I couldn't post here on this thread and got kicked off, I figured that was why it was getting buried...I was like, OMG, we are going to lose the "you may think I'm crazy" thread...R.I.P. :shock:

[Jai]

Oh NO!!! That would suck!! We cant lose this thread. Its my favorite. And its a record. This HAS to be the longest thread in APA history!!!

[BBKCD]

Did you get AF or BFP yet?

[Jai]

Nope, not yet. Next Sat I will be 12 DPO and Mon I will be 14 DPO. So Im gonna test then. Im gonna try to hold out til Mon but Ill prob end up testing on Sat. :D

[BBKCD]

Good Luck! :D

[newmami]

Awww Jai, I am anxious to know!!

People at my work are talking about the horrible shooting at the Amish school, and it left me thinking... any of you are oversensitive when things happen to kids??
We went to Disney on Saturday, and I saw this young couple with a beautiful girl (about 4-5 years) on a wheelchair... I just started crying like a maniac! it breaks my heart to see sick kids like that :(, and at the same time, I thought how blessed I am that Dani is healthy as a horse

As for the shooting, I don't even want to think about it, it is too sad :( people are SICK!!!

[Jai]

Ever since Ive had Marissa (and now Pey) I am alot more sensitive when it comes to anything involving children. I started crying yesterday when I seen the story on the news about the shooting. People SUCK!!! And I hate that I cant feel comfortable with sending Marissa to school. :(

[MarchMommy]

im the same way...ive become very tenderhearted when it comes to kids and babies. i cannot stand watching the news and seeing all the bad things.

Jai...still no A/F???? :shock:

[sarahlynn]

Nope, not yet. Next Sat I will be 12 DPO and Mon I will be 14 DPO. So Im gonna test then. Im gonna try to hold out til Mon but Ill prob end up testing on Sat. :D


OH I AM SO EXCITED! test test test i am gonna be cehcking in all day everyday!

[AprilMommy]

I have become super sensitive anytime it comes to children... I live in Colorado and am just sick about what happened here. I cannot believe that people are that sick in the head to do something like that! :evil:
Whenever I am out and Trenton is with family or dh and I hear a baby cry I get anxious and worry about the baby.. and even before I had Trenton I used to cry when I saw sick children so now it is even worse!

[sarahlynn]

Sarah, I could never do your job. Id be so mad and upset with the people.

Yeah the only thing that keeps me going there is the kids...

I think if it werent for us then these scuzbuckets would be seeing there kids in unspervised locatons. NOT GOOD! I just took the kids to a "take back the night" rally at our capitol..we all marched against domestic violence..Cy was such a trooper..he held a sign up and chanted right with the woman! I WAS SUCH A PROUD MAMA!

[newmami]

Too cute Sarah!! how nice that you are already showing your kids that domestic violence is a big no no!!

[HollyJo]

Good Cy! That's great that you got him involved!

C's Halloween costume arrived in the mail yesterday. It's so stinkin' cute I could scream! We're going to the Picture People at 11:30 for portraits. I hope they turn out well and actually capture his silly personality. I haven't had the best of luck with pro pictures in the past.

If you're dressing up your babes for Halloween, what are their costumes??

[newmami]

Gotta go buy it this weekend, but I am set on Pumpkin for Dani!

[MarchMommy]

Ladybug for Madi!

[without]

Pumpkin for Morgan! I got it at the Childrens place! Its so cute. I am having a hard time finding tights! I wanted to do a Ladybug but my mom and DH says I dress her like a ladybug every day so it wouldn't be as fun for her. :oops: LOL I don't think she really cares. :lol:

[newmami]

ooooh!! the Pumpkin from the childrens place is too cute!!!

[MarchMommy]

i bet all the babies will look SO freaking cute!

[newmami]

Ahhh!!! this one was being pushed down!! :(

I have a rant today. DH is upset b/c we didn't had sex yesterday (God forbid he goes more than 1 day without it), so he was all grouchy this morning.... it used to upset me, now I don't care, but how does he expect me to be more cuddly when I am being REJECTED!?!?!?!?

Anyways, he is out of town Thursday & Friday, and I cannot wait till tomorrow!!! :P Thursday I am going shopping for the swap, and if everything works OK I am out early Friday, so I would spend the afternoon with Dani... woo hoo!!

[without]

Well............as far as the sex things goes.......I wish you DH could give my DH part of his sex drive! In the past year its been 3 times!! A girl needs it a little more than that. :lol: I do agree that its hard to feel like having sex if you don't feel loved and wanted even out side the bed room.

Shopping sounds like fun. I can't wait until Thanksgiving and Christmas break so I can spend some time with Morgan. Morgan and I are taking a trip (with out DH) to Cincin. OH! It will be our 1st time to fly and I am scared to death! LOL

[stash]

OMG Jai, you're testing??!??! I should check this thread more often.

Oh, and Oscar will be a cow for halloween! :P

[newmami]

Oscar a cow... too cute!!!

Pam, I wish I could take Dani on a trip by myself... but my DH is a little too codependent for that.... I went on a business trip for 3 days, and he took the time off and came with me :roll:
Sometimes I feel I am the man in this marriage....... :mrgreen:

[sarahlynn]

CY is bent on lucea being a butterfly for halloween..

when cy was 1 year old i made him an angel costume and out the back of the dress hung a long red devils tail...so i thought for lucea this year i would do her as a devil with the angel wings! but i need to get motivated.

cy isnt sure what he wants to be..i think a vampire or pirate..

DO you ladies get dressed up with the kids...i have a goofy girl face costume i wear..i will take a pic..its hilarious..

[CandiceLeigh]

Whoa! Jai, you're testing?!?! :shock: Sorry to intrude, but I like to pop on here every now & then! That's so cool! Are you hoping for a BFP? :D

Oh, and Chris will be a spider! See siggy pic! :lol:

[rhiannasmoms43]

I have a friend that I have been going around every hallowe'en for about 10 years now. We get dresses up every year while following the kiddies around! We've had kids go to the other side of the street they are sooooo scared, and sometimes we will hide in bushes and scare parents :lol: :lol:

[DIVADLX]

Babies R Us has the cutest little penguin costume for babies! I saw it yesterday.

I applied for a part time seasonal job there and interviewed yesterday. They have really great interviews by the way. I built a tower out of spagetti and marshmallows.

I am hoping to get the job for a) the discount (Christmas is coming!) and b) the extra $$. We have to make a trip to Hawaii AND Europe this summer and are not sure we could do it with me staying home and not really bringing in anything but the occasional pampered chef bucks.

Also, as much as I miss Stella when I'm away, the time outside the house might be nice. I'll still get to spend the first 10 hours of the day with her... I'll just miss out on the last 4.

Ok now this is making me sad.

[Jai]

Yup, Im testing. I would be thrilled for a BFP, and actaully DH would be too. Hes asked me like 4 times, if I can get the early detection pgy test. Mind you, he asked this the day after the "oops". LOL. Men?!?!?


Stacy, Marissa was a cow her first halloween. SHe was adorable!!


Sex isnt that big a deal with us. Basically because we are on different schedules. Although DH is real big on morning sex (which is when he gets home) UGHHH NO THANK YOU!! So weekends are our time. I dont think I could handle feeling pressured to do it. Id be soooo mad at him.

[MarchMommy]

sex? whats that....

[Jai]

Jen, good for you. I hope you get the job!! :D

[sarahlynn]

Sex isnt that big a deal with us. Basically because we are on different schedules. Although DH is real big on morning sex (which is when he gets home) UGHHH NO THANK YOU!! So weekends are our time. I dont think I could handle feeling pressured to do it. Id be soooo mad at him.


same here...DH wants it ... but isnt gonna give me a had time or pressure me at all if i am not in the mood...and we work differnt shifts so i might have to beat him if he wakes me when he gets home at night just for booty...so weekends are pretty much our only time...and well it still doesnt happen except once in a blue moon. :lol:

[DIVADLX]

I was just reading an article in Parents magazine about this couple who accidentally got pregnant...

The man wanted her to have an abortion... why? Because he wouldn't get as much sex, and he was happy having "his life" back now that their kids were 7 & 8. He made her life a living hell for her entire pregnancy because of this.

Needless to say, I think that man is the biggest jacka$$ to walk the earth and had he been married to me, well, he'd be my ex-husband now.

To ask for an abortion so that he could keep his sex life on track???? How's that for selfish!

[MarchMommy]

mmm yea thats pretty crappy.

[newmami]

Ok Jenn, good point!! I will never complain about the sex again!!! :P
So what is that job again where you build things with food?? I WANT THAT JOB TOO!!!

[without]

I want a job where they pay you to eat food! :lol:

[DIVADLX]

I would be the CEO of that company!!!

[without]

not really bringing in anything but the occasional pampered chef bucks.



So do you sell Pampered chef?

[DIVADLX]

Yep! I just started.

[CandiceLeigh]

I was just reading an article in Parents magazine about this couple who accidentally got pregnant...

The man wanted her to have an abortion... why? Because he wouldn't get as much sex, and he was happy having "his life" back now that their kids were 7 & 8. He made her life a living hell for her entire pregnancy because of this.

Needless to say, I think that man is the biggest jacka$$ to walk the earth and had he been married to me, well, he'd be my ex-husband now.

To ask for an abortion so that he could keep his sex life on track???? How's that for selfish!

What?!?! :shock: That is crazy! If my DH ever suggested that to me, I would kick him to the curb, but not before giving him a swift kick in the arse!! :x ( :lol: I checked my spelling & almost entered lick instead of kick!)

Jai, I am so jealous! I can't wait to start TTC!! I think we have settled for sure on starting in February! :D I hope to lose some weight by then though! I don't want to get PG again, before I lose at least 1/2 of what I gained! All would be awesome, but I'll settle for 1/2. So far, I've only lost like 15 pounds PP. :oops: I really need to join the weight loss forum!

[BBKCD]

I read that article! He had 2 boys, and then a DD. He did not have a "change-of-heart" until she was born :x

[DIVADLX]

Yah and it ended as though him falling in love with his baby made it all better! The whole time I was like - what a jerk! OH! And that he was whining about having to change diapers and feed her and do laundry... welcome to my world!

[without]

DIVADLX,

OK so is there any way that the next time I order I can order on line and you get credit for it?

[MarchMommy]

i love pampered chef stuff!! i have alot of the old stuff from like 5 years ago!! hehe!!

the stones are my favorites!!

[HollyJo]

Jenn, when do you hear back from BRU?

The one closest to me is hiring too. That would be a great business move for them to hire me... I think I'd end up just spending my whole paycheck at the store. :roll: There are some cute winter clothes out now!

I just got a job this week as a tutor... so I actually get to use my education a little bit now. :)

[Jai]

Congrats on the job Holly!!! Im sure you are gonna be a GREAT tutor!!

[HollyJo]

Thanks Jai!

I tell ya, it's much easier teaching one kid at a time instead of 25. :P

[preahd]

Yay Holly! Were you a teacher before? What did you teach/tutor on?

[HollyJo]

I used to teach 2nd grade before becoming a SAHM. :D

Now I'm just tutoring my SIL who is in 6th grade and off to a rocky start. It's much easier. :)

[preahd]

Oh, Holly that's wonderful. I'm sure your SIL is so grateful for you.

Well, building on the Halloween posts and BRU talk, I got this Halloween costume (in the new siggy) from BRU for Donovan. I tried it on him and it fits perfectly...too perfectly. I'm afraid it'll definitely be too small for him by Halloween :cry: It's supposed to be 0-9 months. I just had my heart set on this one and they don't carry it in a bigger size. Now, he doesn't have a costume for Halloween. Guess I'll have to take this one back and get some other costume. Does anyone know where I can get a pea pod costume in a bigger size?

[heartmyboyz]

I love that costume. I want to put leo in that for halloween, but i'm not sure yet. I can't remember the website I saw it at.

[HollyJo]

Donovan looks so darn cute in his costume!!! I love it!!

I know what you mean about the costume fitting a little too well. That's how C's is too (he's an octopus :lol:). I took C to get portraits in his costume yesterday to make sure I could get them before he outgrew the costume. I'm too cheap to pay to ship it back for a bigger size. :P

I've seen the pea pod a lot though... have you checked around online for a bigger size yet?

[DIVADLX]

re: Pampered Chef - I am TOTALLY not trying to solicit anyone here - so please know I am just answering the question! Yes - I am setting up my personal PC website and in a few days can take any orders. PM me if you are interested and I'll guide the way!

Holly - that's so cool! My best friend, who was a middle school math teacher, when she became a SAHM mom started to tutor in the afternoons and loves it! She also makes pretty good cashola too! Congrats on the job.

I should hear by Friday. It would be pretty cool, and I am totally ready for at least 2 paychecks to just go right back into the BRU till!

Anyone notice that their "yearly" is less uncomfortable since having a baby? I barely felt a thing today... could have been I was reading "Mimis Toes" to Stella, perched on my abdomen the whole time...

[newmami]

I have never had a problem with the annual tests, although this last one was a little uncomfortabl (can't they use some lubricant???)

One time Dr was checking on me and I was in la la land, and he had to yell if I wanted help to get up (I was very PG), and I asked "are you done?" and the smart a$$ answered back "is that what you tell men???" :roll:

I love Donovan's custome, it is too cute!! I need to get Dani's custom this weekend... I AM A PROCRASTINATOR!!!

Holly, congratulations on the new job!!!

[daylilies]

What's this Pampered Chef thing you're doing? I think I missed a post.

[without]

Pampered Chef is Kitchen stuff! Its great and last forever! They have every thing from spice to stones. I got my grandma the pot and pan set and it the best stuff ever! I have the pizza stone and use it all the time. My mom on the other hand has every thing there is to offer. Two of some things! :oops:

[BBKCD]

re: annual exam fun--I haven't made it that far yet, but having been pg so soon after Ciara, my cervix was very sore each time they examined me (which was often, unfortunately).

Ciara must have monkey dna. She just climbed into her stroller :shock: I folded it. She has no fear--yet.

[MarchMommy]

i need to get a pap. i havent had one since January of 05. when i got preggo with my first baby (which ended in m/c)
i need to call, but i hate them!! :oops: i know i need to soon, cause DH and will be trying in the spring...........

[newmami]

Christi, they didn't made one when you got PG with Maddi? I had one done, and one after she was born... and one again last month....

Sherry, I don't understand how babies can be so feareless... it is scary!! I hope at some point they develop some sense and fear!

[without]

I had my last pap about a month after I found out I was preggo. I go in for my next one some time in Janurary. :?

[MarchMommy]

Christi, they didn't made one when you got PG with Maddi? I had one done, and one after she was born... and one again last month....



no they didnt cause i had just had one five months before that. but they told me that i needed to schedule one after madi was born. so i need to

[without]

So So sad!!!

I found the baby carrier I want!!!

I love the kozycarrier. (thanks holly) but I looked it up on line and it will be about 75 dollars. I know its a good investment but I just can't aford it. I was wondering do you all think one could be made?? I am good at sewing and so is my grandma.

This is so sad. I really want one. LOL :roll:

[mombeemer]

Preah - I just wanted to tell you how absolutely edible Donovan looks as a pea pod!!!!! :D

Diva - I love pampered chef! Wish I had $$$ to buy. :(

[HollyJo]

Pam, you could check out thebabywearer.com and see if somebody is selling a used one. :)

[DIVADLX]

I am making my own Mei Tai carrier (which is what a kozy carrier is) and so far on all the materials I think I will need I have spent less than $7. I am moving this weekend, which is when I'll find my sewing machine and will let you know how it turned out! I think it will be pretty darned easy, and I have finished the design for the prototype, but have yet to actually construct one. I will certainly post when I am all done! If it is as fun as I think it will be, I may consider making them and selling them on the side - but I am not sure about that at this point. I have to make sure that my sewing skills will make good solid long lasting carriers!

I have seen them online for closer to $25. After having bought the materials, $75 seems pretty steep to me too... Although having worn Holly's - I did love it!

[mombeemer]

That's very cool! You are a handy lady, aren't you! :wink:

[HollyJo]

I don't trust myself to make a sturdy enough carrier myself. :lol:

I can't wait to see yours Jenn!!! Hurry up and move already so you can make it. :D Where are you guys moving to now?

[DIVADLX]

Next door... get away from the terrible neighbors and the flooding.

That's why I want to try out the prototype for a while - gotta make sure its sturdy and made well enough... I'd hate if Stella fell out!!!

[MommaAvoidinDrama]

I wouldn't even know where to begin to make something like that. Now if you asked me to build something outta wood I gotcha.

[MarchMommy]

i LOVE my kozy, its so comfy!! let us know how that turns out jen!!

[rhiannasmoms43]

What about the sling carriers? Has anyone tried these? I like the look of them better for breast feeding, but I think that my dh would be happier with the kosy karrier.

[newmami]

Jenn, if you decide to make extra and sell them, put me on the list, OK???

Danielle stood up by herself yesterday!! it was so cute and it caught me by surprise!! I wish Daddy was around to see it!!
DH went out of town yesterday, he called at night and Dani heard him, afterwards she was all weepy because she missed Daddy... it was so sad!!!

[without]

let me know how making it goes!! I really really want one! I am confident in my sewing and know I could do it if I just had a pattern.

HollyJo Thanks I am going to check out that sight! I want one so bad I can't stand it. :lol: Isn't it silly how we get our minds on some thing and just have to have it. I told DH at least its not a new car I am wanting. LOL

[geebee]

Someone gave me a sling from my baby shower and it really is a pain. The fabric is very pretty, though. I also have a wrap which is a little better than the sling, but still a pain - not only do you wrap the baby, but you wrap yourself about 10x, then it gets loose.

Claudia, how cute that Dani is standing by herself!! She's on her way to walking really soon.... Can you believe, Lia is now 11 mos. old and she JUST started crawling last week. She's a little on the slow side with her gross motor skills....

[Living4Him]

let me know how making it goes!! I really really want one! I am confident in my sewing and know I could do it if I just had a pattern.

http://www.thebabywearer.com/lists/Sewing.htm

Here you go! This page has patterns for all types of carriers including a mei tai. If you like sewing you'll have fun with this page. You'll probably have half a dozen carriers by the end of the week :D That's what I'm like...I want one for this and one for that...

[without]

Whaooooo!!!!!!


Hugs Hugs Hugs!!!


I can't wait to start making things!!! LOL Poor Claudia and Dani have been on the recieving end of my home made talents! LOL I made this bib that totaly was worthless but cute! LOL

[Jai]

YAY for little Dani~!!! Thats so exciting~!!!! Shes getting to be such a big girl. :D:D:D:D

[BBKCD]

Go Dani! :D

[HollyJo]

Okay chickadees... this was on page two!

Does this mean we're ready to give up?

Never say die!!!

How do you like your eggs cooked?

Me? Scrambled, without any gooeyness left over. I hate wet eggs. They gross me out. :?

[Jai]

I like the kind with the runny middle, but only on toast like a sandwich. And only DH can make them for me. :D

I like scrambled eggs cooked all the way, with ketchup. :D Marissa and I were having eggs for breakfast the other day. She looked at me like I was nuts when I put ketchup on them. :lol:

[HollyJo]

Hehe Jai... all I could think of when reading your response was that you should have said "fertilized." :lol:

When are you testing? Have you picked a specific date?

[DIVADLX]

Wet eggs are revolting!!! I love scrambled with ham and cheddar... yum.

Standing all by herself??? Wow! That's terrific!

I got the job at Babies R Us! I am weirdly excited... I'll be a sales associate in Infant Care and Baby Gear. I am SO totally excited to sell breast pumps. :)

It will be nice to be a 1 1/4 income family...

[HollyJo]

Woops... I forgot to share a big WOOHOO for Dani standing on her own. I can't believe she's almost a year now. :shock:

Congrats on the job Jenn!!! I see how you can be excited. When do you start? We can still hang out, right? RIGHT? ;)

[rissa]

I could not work at Babies R Us DIVA. Only bc I would make NO money, my whole paycheck would go back into buying baby things! It will be fun to see all the little cuties that come in though! Congratulations!

[Jai]

CONGRATS Jenn~!! Im so happy for you. That will be so much fun. :D


Holly, I *might* test tomorrow am. But it will only be 12 DPO, so I might wait til Mon (my anniversary). But AF isnt due until Wed. So Im not sure. I had a he** of a time getting a BFP with Marissa, and with Pey I was a week late before I tested. So, Im not sure. I would LOVE to test tomorrow though. :D

[DIVADLX]

Holly - nothing shall come between Caiden and Stella! :) I work only evenings and weekends, so our day trips will remain intact!

Jai - I like over-medium eggs too - just the white has to be TOTALLY cooked. I do like the yolk runny - but never ever ever the white!

I am totally prepared for my first paycheck to go right back. I just think It'll get old after a while... right? Right? well, eventually I will have bought everything and will have to stop anyway.

:)

[HollyJo]

Jai, I can see why you would consider waiting since your other two BFP's were slow to show up. I just have to say though, I'm dying to know! :D

Jenn, my IL's gave me an Entertainment coupon book and there are some buy one get one free admission coupons to some fun places! There's the Children's Hands On museum in Olympia, Northwest Trek, Westport Aquarium (where's that?), Tacoma Art Museuem, WA State History Museum, PD Zoo, Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, and a couple more I can't find right now. There's so much fun to be had!

Christi, I have a coupon for a buy one get one half off for the Victoria Clipper. Didn't you say you guys were riding that on your trip? Would you like me to send it to you??

[HollyJo]

Reese's PB Cups are the #1 selling candy in America.

In the UK they are sold in packs of 3 instead of 2.

[tralynne75]

Congrats Jenn on your new job. I think that would be a fun job.

[Jai]

They need to start selling those in packs of 3 here too!! :twisted:

[tralynne75]

I don't want them in packs of three here. My DH bought this huge box at Sams because he knows I love them. I have been good and only had one a week. My hips and butt are way too big to add any more. :wink:

[rhiannasmoms43]

In the UK they are sold in packs of 3 instead of 2.

They are sold in packs of 3 in Canada as well. :)

[BBKCD]

Well, Jai...it's saturday. I think I want you to test today :lol: You have been talking about pickles and fatigue...so. Good luck girly. Hope you get a BFP! :D

[mombeemer]

Yeah, how's that test coming along, Jai?! :P

[MarchMommy]

ooo i love Reeses PNBC!!!

Jen, congrats on the job! can you share your discount?

i havent checked this thread in a while...

im getting my hair done today!! yay!!

good luck jai!

[DIVADLX]

Jai....?

[stash]

:shock:

[sunshine]

Congrats on the awesome new job, Jen!

Yay for Dani standing on her own!

As for eggs...I have to be in the mood and they have to be cooked by DH...and with ketchup!

Ok, I'm DYING to know if Jai is preggers or not! Jai.....are you there? Have you tested? Come on mama!

[kia]

110 pages long!? Is this a record?

kia

[DIVADLX]

I am pretty excited actually - I mean, the pay isn't that great, the discount could be much better, but I love that store so much, and to get out and be with people will be so great! I mean, I love spending the day with Stella, it will just be nice to balance it out with evenings with adults. Helping them buy baby needs.

I'm going to hover by the book section. I was so disappointed that BRU carried the book Baby Wise. So whenever I see someone over in the book section pick it up, I'll be ready with a Dr. Sears book!

Jai! You are driving us all insane!!!

[HollyJo]

So whenever I see someone over in the book section pick it up, I'll be ready with a Dr. Sears book!



:lol: He should pay you comission!

[tralynne75]

I need to read a good book for babies. Even though I have one already i am still lost most of the time.



I have a Bijorn carrier I bought from Hollyjo and I love it. Recently it is hurting my back and shoulders so tonight when we went to the grocery store DH said he wanted to carry DD. I swear to you within 15 mins he was fussing about his back. I laughed and told him to try carring her for 9 months. He is such a wimp!!! I made him carry her through the whole store and he had to bend over and pick up the milk. LOL!!! It was so funny. I said " do you see how I felt now?" He just kept fussing and then he hurt DD while he was trying to get her out. :( He would not wait for me to help and she cried for about 20 mins, I was so mad because he was just complaining about his back while I had to comfort DD.

I tell you what I don't know if it is a jealous thing, where I am tired or what but I am about to kill DH. we are always fighting and everyone talks about how much of a butt he is being. I had an appt with a laywer but didn't go because as I was taking a shower I felt stupid. Here would be my conversation....yes I want a divorce because he calls me a fat whore, calls DD a fat a$$ when he is mad, and acts like such a 2 yr old when he does not get what he wants, how he wants it and when he wants it. Ummm what man don't always want his way?? I feel like a little girl tattling... Drew called me names and want let me do what i want!!!! LOL!!!

[Jai]

Tracy, what your DH is doing is completly uncalled for. And very unacceptable. Im so sorry you are going through this. I wish I had some advise for you. Have you tried talking about it and letting him know you will not stand for this kind of abuse (yes, it is abuse) or talked about counciling?

Im so sorry. **BIG HUGS**

[MarchMommy]

well what hes doing is disrespectful! i really hope it gets better for you.

i dont even know what to say. if my DH called me a whore, hurt my child or called her names id be outa there.....

[without]

Tracy, I am so sorry! I side with the girls here! Your a wonderful person and for him to do that is more than just wrong! I can understand your fear of talking to a lawyer but if thats what you want or need to do you should do it! If you have decided its really not what you want may I sugest a book? Boundaries in Marriage DH and I still have problems but the book has help me to set up some clear guide lines for him what things I feel are 100% deal breakers for me! Its kind of like telling him if you do _________ then you are making the choice to end our marriage. Its not a choice I made you made it by doing _________.


I always feel dumb when giving advice but I think this book might help you even if it didn't help save your marriage! Big Hugs to you! Your a great lady. Keep your head held high!

[DIVADLX]

Tracy... calling anyone a whore is disrespectful, uncaring, and just plain mean. The fact that you are his wife and the mother of his child - even worse. He should not be allowed to talk to you that way. Of course, I don't know your relationship, but I can only assume its out of line.

I am sorry he is being a butt. I hope that he realizes he is not living up to the "honor" part of his wedding vows...

[sarahlynn]

i havent read to far back in the threads yet but yeah whore is not a nice word at all...give him a good swift kick to the twig and berries!!!

[MarchMommy]

twig and berries! :shock:

:lol:

[sarahlynn]

man alive its only monday...


so i have decided when MIL, SIL & BIL come up for thanksgiving i am NOT allowing DH to go anywhere no takin his brother hunting NOTHING..since i had to give up my vacation for their dumb vacation he isnt leaving the darn house and sneekin away to do anything..

HAHGAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAH :twisted:

[Jai]

Good for you Sarah~!! :D:D I dont blame you one bit~!!

[MarchMommy]

haha! i dont blame you either. that really sucks....that you cannot be with your family

[tralynne75]

Thanks ladies, sorry i vented. i just needed to let it out. We do go to counseling and when he meets with our Pastor once a week he is good as gold but since our Pastor is out of town things are rocky.

Without, thanks for the book suggeston, i am heading to the library today to check it out. Anything at this point is worth looking into.


Sarah, I don't blame you. Matter of fact i think I would leave him there and sneak out myself for a few hours of fun. LOL!!!

[without]

My husband and I used to see our Pastor once a week too. Right now he is just seeing DH. He said until DH fixes his problems it will be hard to work on our problems. :roll: I got that book from our pastor. It has some great stuff in it but like most books there are a few things that I thought were just nuts. :lol: I guess you take the good and put out the bad. :?

[newmami]

Aww Tracy!! i am sorry your DH is being an arse!! I cannot believe he called you a whore :x

Thanks everyone for the cheers for Dani, she is so proud of herself she keeps standing up everywhere!!
Today was the first day I sent her to daycare with shoes... see how that goes :wink:

We moved to new offices and I have all this unpacking to do... and I decided to move my printer and apparently I hurt myself... my abdomen hurts when I walk.. if it is not gone by the end of the day, I am calling the Dr.... and on another fun note, I have a YI.... GRRR!!!

[without]

OH!! Claudia I hope the pain goes away! Stop trying to be supper MOM and have some hunky guy do all the lifting for you! :lol: Keep us up dated!



So do you all have any idea of what you are getting your little ones for Christmas??

[newmami]

OH!! Claudia I hope the pain goes away! Stop trying to be supper MOM and have some hunky guy do all the lifting for you! Keep us up dated!

That is the problem... no hunky guys around here!! :mrgreen:
Pain is gone, I guess it was a combination of hunger, thirst and being tired!!

Christmas presents... I HAVE NO CLUE!! I don't want to go crazy buying stuff for Dani that she is not going to use, so maybe couple educational toys and some books in Spanish... if she is not walking by then, we say this thingy at costco that they can push and it helps them with the walking.
We never got tons of things for Christmas, so I want to follow the same tradition... besides I know my parents and sisters will fill her with crap!!!
The most important thing about this Christmas is that we are spending it with my parents and my sisters... that is ALL that matters to me!!
I am saving the money in case baby #2 is a girl, I want to match their bed sets, as they will be in the same room!!

[DIVADLX]

I don't want to get her too much - she's just going to want to play with the boxes anyway!

I do want to update her toys a little though. There's a Leap Frog activity table thing... I am also looking at the push-thingie at Costco. And a few other things, but mostly we'll be saving our money for her first trip to Europe in the summer.

Last year we were too broke to buy any Christmas presents at all, like, none, and it actually didn't really matter. We had each other, and Stella was wiggling around in my belly, and I just felt totally blessed. I think this year will be similar as far as not really needing gifts.

[without]

Boy now I feel bad. :( Here I am planing all the wonderful gifts I want to get and you two are being so noble. LOL J/k!

Well I will say I stood in line at Wal-mart from 10pm -12 am to get her a Elmo TMX! :oops: Only a few people knew about the shipment so thank goodness I got one and didn't stand there the whole time and walk away with nothing. :roll:

I want to get her a few small things but her big gift I will be a nice toy box. *at least thats what I am thinking about any way*

The bad thing is when I get out there and see all the cool stuff for kids I can't help but buy it for her. :oops:

[DIVADLX]

I think part of my saving grace is that I feel that so much kids stuff is WAY over priced just because its for kids and they know we'll buy them anything. It makes me mad.

$12 for a board book? Please.

I wish I was more noble! I was just around a lot of rich people when I was a nanny and found that the kids with a ton of toys got bored a lot more quickly than the normal kids I knew who had less. Also, they didn't take care of their toys very much. So because imagination is THE most important part of play I can teach Stella, that's why we'll not get her a ton of toys. Nothing noble. Just bad experiences reminding what not to do!

Kind of like Golf. No golf in this house. Period. Why? Aforementioned rich people would use it as an excuse to not be with their kids. And one too many crappy country club experiences where the golfers treat the "hired help" like crap. But fundamentally, there's really nothing wrong with Golf. I just associate it with bad things.

I have heard that Elmo rocks the house! :)

[MarchMommy]

golf....DONT get me started. Country Club...mmm yea, dont get me started.

DH is a golf fanatic...its expensive, takes too much time, clothes cost too much, and its boring. so we joined a country club...its great cause the dues are LESS than the green fees that DH was paying to play each month. (except the initiation fee that we took from our savings ) EXCEPT everyone there is a SNOB!!! we are younger members, and ill take my parents to dinner (we also have to meet a food minimum each quarter) and they give THEM the sign off check, and they arent the members.

DH loves it, he golfs alot, BUT he busts his ass at work, referees football on the weekends, and still manages to give me some mommy time, and he takes Madi at night and feeds her, bathes her...etc. so its really ok.

i just hate hearing about it from him...i guess i dont understand it

[sarahlynn]

UGH my DH golfs allllllllllll the time

i have no clue where we came up wiht over $1000 last summer for his membership and clubs...that is one reason i made him slpit our finances in 1/2 i dont want to be repsonsible for his spendy habits..when i have NO HABITS! :lol:

[tralynne75]

My husband and I used to see our Pastor once a week too. Right now he is just seeing DH. He said until DH fixes his problems it will be hard to work on our problems. :roll: I got that book from our pastor. It has some great stuff in it but like most books there are a few things that I thought were just nuts. :lol: I guess you take the good and put out the bad. :?


Are we seeing the same pastor??LOL!!! DH sees our pastor alone also because he said the same thing, we can't work through our problems until he fixes his. He has alot of family issues and anger issues to deal with. I hate to leave him because that is all his family has done to him. They shipped him off to school so they didn't have to deal with him. And mow MIL wants to give me baby advice. HA!!!



Anyway Christmas... I have bought a ball that talks and moves, it is to help a baby crawl. And I am trying to find a big toy for her. I don't want to go hog wild since she has 7 grandmas and 4 grandpas, not to mention aunts and uncles that will be buying for her. Now for my 13 yr old I have no clue.

I was going to order that Elmo online but was not sure it would be ok for a 6 month old. Walmart was selling them in advance about a month ago. My ex-Dh got his son one. Elmo seems to be a big hit with kids. All the kids around here love Elmo. Of course Ktie has not really showed much intrest in him but then again she doesn't watch tv (unless it is football or daddy lets her watch 24 with him)

[newmami]

Well, DH doesn't play golf but has his share of expensive hobbies... PHOTOGRAPHY!!

Anyways, when I was little we only got couple of toys for Christmas... but I have 2 sisters, so we all shared and it was very very cool
DH goes nuts spending money on Christmas presents for his son... they are all piled up in boxes because all he cares about is TV and videogames... DH is going to buy him a new xbox or something (I honestly don't care)!! and watch me spending no more than $100 on presents for Dani, including tons of clothes!!

[HollyJo]

Anyway Christmas... I have bought a ball that talks and moves, it is to help a baby crawl.)

Is that the VTech ball? My mom bought C that when we visited last month. I think I'm more impressed with it than he is. :lol:

[preahd]

i havent read to far back in the threads yet but yeah whore is not a nice word at all...give him a good swift kick to the twig and berries!!!
Sarah, you absolutely crack me up :lol:

[preahd]

Okay, I must admit, I love this thread but don't always get to catch up. So, even though I don't HAVE to catch up since the topic changes all the time, I just can't go on unless I do :oops: So, here it goes...

Eggs: Definitely has to be well done here...no runny eggs for me. And, no ketchup either. Bring on the hot sauce baby!

Claudia, congrats on Dani standing. That's so awesome!!!

Geebee, I know you might not think it was, but it was so reassuring to hear that Lia just started crawling. That made me feel so much better. DS is not even trying to crawl at this point. I don't think he even knows he's supposed to. He'll just log roll to where ever he wants to go...it's pretty funny watching him :lol: I got down on all fours the other day (you know, monkey-see-monkey-do?) Well, my monkey didn't do, he just thought it was hilarious :lol: BTW, what is this crawler baller y'all are talking about? I need to get one if it works. Anyone have a link to what this is?

DIVA, congrats on the new job. You're so baby-oriented you'll be the best person to help new mama's. I remember our first few visits to BRU. We literally walked in and left...a couple times. Got so overwhelmed.

MM, you got a new hair-do? We must see pics!!!

Tralynne, so sorry to hear about the issues with DH. Sounds like you all are really trying to work things out. It does worry me that all it takes is your pastor being out of town for DH to relapse. Sounds like he's not internalizing the changes. Anywho, good luck to you. No one, not to mention a nice person like you, should have to put up with what you have to endure. ((HUGS))

I've given a fleeting thought to Christmas, but I'm one that really don't think it's necessary, or even good, to shower kids with presents. I don't remember getting tons when we were little, but that's what made it so special. We had a chance to get excited about what we did get. So, I'm hoping I can do the same for DS. But, it's hard to do with all the cool kiddie gadgets they have out now. But, I've heard that for that 1st Christmas, you're good to go with just some boxes and wrapping paper :lol:

And finally, we got our new Britax carseat today...YIPEE!!! I'm not sure who was more excited, me or DS. Okay, I was more excited. I sat him in it in the foyer and he was as happy as a clam. I took a couple pics and a video. Maybe I'll upload for y'all to see. I was pretty cheesy on the video though, so I don't know.

[BBKCD]

Would love to see those pics Preah :D
And Christi, yes, let's see the new do!

I had a dream last night that Ciara was doing sprints (track style) across the living room...I think this is a manifestation of my ambivalence about her growing up so quickly. She's going to be 1, and it makes me sad :(

[newmami]

I hear you Sherry.... just thinking that Dani will be 1 in 1 month makes me sad.... guess now I should focus on baby #2

So the Christmas question left me thinking... I want to get Dani a little table with chairs, so she can practice sitting down and all that, and then use it to play, color, etc... does that sounds like a stupid idea??

[DIVADLX]

Claudia - if you have an Ikea anywhere near, you could go there - they have some really cute and inexpensive kid table and chairs.

Michael - is Ciara your last? I find myself amazed at how fast she is growing up but I am totally excited about her birthday! I think, though, that it is because I know we'll have at least one more, and I look forward to that. I suspect though that when our last kid celebrates her first birthday, I'll probably be a wreck!

Stella has been standing on her own... I think we're going to have some first steps soon! Last night we were playing around and she was standing in her crib and she just looked at me, smiled and let go... then stood there for at least 5 seconds. I was so excited and proud!

[sarahlynn]

I just looked at a britax at target...they look so nice and comfy..i am hoping by the time lucea has to go to the big seat from her baby one we can afford it...


~Oh i cant wait to see stella walk...

~ i had a dream when i was pregnant that i was walking over a bridge (pregnant) and DS was coming behind me on his bike and he started to roll back down the bridge and ended up going over the edge..i watched him fall into the water knowing he couldnt swim..i knew if i jumped the baby wouldnt make it..so it was like a dream where i had to chose between my babies..it was horrid! luckily i woke up before i made any choice..

[MarchMommy]

jeeze sarah!! what a dream!!!!

im so stressed trying to pack for this trip with the baby next week....i need a hug!!

[BBKCD]

Aww...((HUGS)) Christi.
I think the table idea is cute, Claudia. She can have tea parties with her dolls and stuffed animals :D

[BBKCD]

Claudia - if you have an Ikea anywhere near, you could go there - they have some really cute and inexpensive kid table and chairs.

Michael - is Ciara your last? I find myself amazed at how fast she is growing up but I am totally excited about her birthday! I think, though, that it is because I know we'll have at least one more, and I look forward to that. I suspect though that when our last kid celebrates her first birthday, I'll probably be a wreck!

Stella has been standing on her own... I think we're going to have some first steps soon! Last night we were playing around and she was standing in her crib and she just looked at me, smiled and let go... then stood there for at least 5 seconds. I was so excited and proud!

Unless I go do something crazy, she is the last... :(
Yay Stella!!!! :D

I'm finding all sorts of things in new and interesting places these days...
Goldfish(crackers) in the wipes container....
Cheerios in the diaper bag...
A bar of watermelon-slice shaped soap in her toy box???

[DIVADLX]

With how smart Ciara is, I would bet she was constructing a nuclear power plant with the goldfish, cheerios and watermelon soap!

[BBKCD]

:shock:
The SS administration does want to see more documentation--I thought it was b/c her birth certificate was altered.
Now I know what's going on...b/c the letter does state, 'due to the Terrorist Reform Act' and blah-blah-blah.
I'm ON TO HER now!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[newmami]

Ladies!!! this was almost at the end of the page!!! :( we cannot let this one die!!

Ciara the terrorist... LOVE IT!!!!

We just moved to new offices and they are doing the final touches... I have this lovely paint smell in my office that is making me consider puking :yuck:

BTW, anyone knows where you can get those Stork passes (like the handicapp ones) ?? our new parking spaces are very tight and I am afraid one of this days I will not be able to get out of the car :oops: but I saw we have Stork parking, I just need to get me a pass

[without]

Stork passes

I don't think they have those here at the University! I wish they did. When I was preggo I was walking 1/2 a mile up hill to get to work and rolling 1/2 a mile down hill to get back to my car. LOL

[HollyJo]

No idea where to get a stork pass, but I wish there were more stork spots all over! Especially at the grocery store. One of my favorite things about going to BRU while pregnant was the good parking. :P

[BBKCD]

I've never heard of a stork pass :shock:
Target used to have parking for mommys-to-be, but they removed it.

[MarchMommy]

yay for stella standing on her own..


yesterday i went into madi's room cause i heard her wake up from her nap and i walk in and shes SITTING THERE...yes, sitting. she pushed herself up ALL by herself!! i was so proud!!

[sarahlynn]

WAY TO GO STELLA!

thats so awesome..

i was wondering when they do this..lucea can sit for about 30 seconds than she looses her balance and over she goes..cy things its hilarious...sometimes i catch him just watching her like she is so amazing..

[newmami]

Yay Madi from sitting down by herself!!!

[newmami]

sniff sniff.... no one cares about this one anymore :(

Can you hear the violins on the back??? :P

[without]

~~~~Dude ~~~~~


I have been in such a funk of late I am trying not to post much! No telling what I might say and not even mean it bad but it come out Way mean!

I think I need some sleep. :roll:

[newmami]

I hear you Pam.... I have those days too... usually I just mumble things... for some reason people are becoming very annoying to me!!!

love ya girly!!

[DIVADLX]

Stork Passes... OUr Ikea has "Family Parking" which is totally cool - but every time I go there some bonehead without the "family" part has parked there...

Last time Holly and I met there, she was almost witness to one of my rants as I yelled at this man from across the parking lot (are my trash-roots showing?) because here was this 30 year old man parking in the family parking - taking a space that some mom or dad with 3 kids to wrangle could have taken.

I still care about this thread - I've just had very little time online because of the move and because Stella has been really needy lately - I think that the seperation anxiety is rearing its ugly head... I can't go into a different room without her freaking out.

[preahd]

Yay for Madi sitting up by herself. Isn't it cool when they do something unexpected...even to them? They just have this look of accomplishment on their faces...too cute!

Ciara the terrorist...had to chuckle at that one :lol:

Without, if you need to vent, vent away. Look at us as your 24-hr bartender :lol:

[sarahlynn]

i hate when people use the pregnant/mommy parking at our grocery store..i watch to make sure they have babies..if not they get it from me

[newmami]

I know!! I will post a picture of the U/s in my windshield, and then one of my big belly... that should count for a "stork pass"......

Pam, I agree with Preah, vent your heart out!! we all have bad days (or months... or years :P )

Love the 24hr bartender!!!

[newmami]

Forgot to add... sorry that Stella is being so clingy... Dani has been like that for the past weeks but with Daddy... the day he was out on a business trip, she was miserable :(

[without]

Thanks girls!!! I just think its going to take some time to get used Grants new schedule and then my dog grooming business has dropped due to me spending so much time in the hopital this year. This is a bad time for the grooming to drop. I need Christmas money. LOL


Things really are not bad at all! I am just taking them bad. :roll: Some times I think I really need to grow up. :wink:

[BBKCD]

I know!! I will post a picture of the U/s in my windshield, and then one of my big belly... that should count for a "stork pass"......

I was thinking along those lines...you know, carry a doctor's note, or your positive HPT. I know I'm twisted...

[newmami]

The positive HPT!! I love that!!

Pam, sorry the dog grooming business is not doing well... it will pick up, try not to worry about it... if not, I will start giving away hairy dogs to the people in Fayetteville, along with your card :P

I wish there was a way for me to make extra cash, but my brain is dead when it comes to those things, and a second job is not an option (DH should get one, he is the man)... maybe I should become an internet porn star.... yeah! like SOMEONE will pay to see me nekkid!! :lol:

[without]

I don't know why I am shocked that I am going through a grooming dry spell it happens every year around the time we get our 1st cold spell. LOL


There is a big market for nude pregos!! You could make big bucks showing your ta ta's! LOL

[newmami]

Don't have big boobs... boobie fairy hates me :(

Maybe I should try to do some translations or something.... I have enough downtime at work!!!

[MarchMommy]

im sorry (and im putting this here to vent) but why does everything here have to turn into an arguement? i guess some of the TTcers (or whatever their status is) got mad cause the NM&MIG forum is planning a meeting. so they claim they are being excluded, then go and start a thread in General and Random about a meeting not including the New Moms!!?? HUH?

im just now catching up, but COME ON.....

just a vent...you cant please everyone obviously. the purpose of the meeting was to meet each other and each others kiddos that we are around on APA all the time!! right?

i mean, WHY is everyone over there so offended???

i dont get it....

peace man...thats all i want...peace.

[rhiannasmoms43]

If you wanted peace, why did you have children? j/k :)
I've been catching up on a lot of threads right now and I am appalled by the drama that has unfolded on several of them.

[Jai]

I think family parking at a grocery store is a GREAT idea. You should see me sometimes. All the way at the back of the parking lot trying to carry Pey and hold Marissas hand. Along with my purse and diaper bag. :roll: Its a sight to see, thats for sure.

[Jai]

I've been catching up on a lot of threads right now and I am appalled by the drama that has unfolded on several of them.

Very true.

You know, someone said before and I didnt see it. I do now though. APA goes through spurts where its nice and peaceful and then all of a sudden BOOM. Drama~!!

[HollyJo]

:roll:

I think that about sums it up.

I didn't know we were being exclusive. I was under the impression that anybody who wanted to attend was more than welcome to, whether they had a baby (in utero or out) or were TTC.

[mombeemer]

I've been catching up on a lot of threads right now and I am appalled by the drama that has unfolded on several of them.

Very true.

You know, someone said before and I didnt see it. I do now though. APA goes through spurts where its nice and peaceful and then all of a sudden BOOM. Drama~!!

I guess I don't see it yet. I must be really out of it.

But then I just like to stick around the NM&MIG side. I don't really like to consort on "the other side"! J/K! Don't want to offend! :D

[rhiannasmoms43]

:lol:

[Echo]

lol--------------------------------- :lol:

[DIVADLX]

Yeah, the drama is why I stick to NM&MIG and BReastfeeding - I hate the drama.

Oh well. If it gets out of control, it will suck, but I think it will kill any chance of us meeting up in an organized meet.

Anyway - my kid is such a kook. Lately everytime I leave the room and she sees me again, she gives me this goofy big scrunched up face smile. It is so cute.

[austinsmommy]

I also stick to nm & mig because i feel like an oddball in the others. i like it here!!!!

Drama--what do you expect with a bunch of hormonal women!! :)

[rhiannasmoms43]

Drama--what do you expect with a bunch of hormonal women!!


OMG that is so obvious, and I never even thought of it! Shame on me! haha

[mombeemer]

Anyway - my kid is such a kook. Lately everytime I leave the room and she sees me again, she gives me this goofy big scrunched up face smile. It is so cute.

Gotta love that! :D

[austinsmommy]

Drama--what do you expect with a bunch of hormonal women!!


OMG that is so obvious, and I never even thought of it! Shame on me! haha


i work with all women......if that tells you anything...

[rhiannasmoms43]

Yep- Itmeans you have this expression :roll: down to a fine art

[sarahlynn]

i seldom go to random..my place seems to be NM and BF....

i was thinking if the TTC were planning a meeting..like hell i would stick my nose in there and say "thanks guys for making me feel left out" yadda yadda..i mean thats their bizz not mine..

sorry had to vent..


Lucea: now when i try nurse lucea and she doesnt want to eat she spits at me :(

[Bells614]

I've gotten to the point that this is just about the only forum I go to. Random and General are just too much! I don't seem to get anything done if I take the time to look into those. I got a bathroom to clean!!!! :D

[tralynne75]

Catching up here....

Hugs to MM for the stress of packing. When is your trip again?

Yay for Dani, Madi and Stella for standing and sitting.

I love the stork pass idea. I wish we had a family parking here. And Diva i wouldhave loved to see you chew out this guy for parking there.

And I stay in NM also because general was just too much drama. But why would they feel left out. We are close here because we talk to each other all the time in here. We do not know them (or i don't) and inviting the whole APA would be way too many people. I wouldn't want to go and meet up with 1000 people. Why don't they have thier own meeting and leave us out (that would show us.. :lol: ). There is always someone trying to mess up everyone else. i don't go to the other boars and complain about them leaving me out. Maybe I should throw some drama around and see what they think about a lunatic mom being upset that the TTC board left me out.

MM don't worry i will be good, only because you have to deal with the drama. Can I at least go to the general thread and fuss a little???

[DIVADLX]

I've heard there's a thread... but I'm not even going to look. I'm sure it would just make me sad.

I was just trying to do something good, fun, and in the spirit of pregnancy and mom support. Oh well. I blame my husband - he's the one that said "hey, has there ever been an APA convention?"

[MarchMommy]

ha! yes, i do this :roll: quite often!!!! usually to myself!

i suppose we are gonna get flack for doing the swaps...because the others werent invited!! :roll: :roll:

oh well...

guess what...madison is sitting up on her own!!!! yes....she is growing up so quick, and she is days away from crawling!

[DIVADLX]

Oh your life is going to change forever!

I am so excited! Stella just stood here in front of me for about 20 seconds before she decided to sit and crawl away!!!! Oh we're getting close - maybe she will walk by Halloween!!!!

Oh she'd be so cute - my little walking chicken!!!AQQ

[MarchMommy]

wow, almost walking!!!! that is so funny!!!

we got madis costume today......shes gonna be a butterfly. she is too cute!!

[DIVADLX]

Oh your life is going to change forever!

I am so excited! Stella just stood here in front of me for about 20 seconds before she decided to sit and crawl away!!!! Oh we're getting close - maybe she will walk by Halloween!!!!

Oh she'd be so cute - my little walking chicken!!!AQQ

[MarchMommy]

jen, dont go and look, its all a bunch of crap. someone called us "backhanded" IN OUR OWN FORUM and thats EXACTLY what they are doing over there. i just posted in that thread, cause i couldnt bite my tounge anymore.

its truly truly sad, that those women are snowballing this....

[Bells614]

MM you have a good point about the swaps, but I don't think any of this should stop us. We really are not doing anything wrong. And using a different forum of pm is just out of the question in my opinion.

[rhiannasmoms43]

There is a saying "You can't make all of the people happy all of the time, but you can make some of the people happy some of the time"
Don't sweat it ladies.

Oh yeah- and another one- "You're nobody unless someone hates you" This wierdly enough is one of my favorite :?

[MarchMommy]

well they arent going to deter me from making NM&MIG fun and supportive. if it were THEM trying to do this we would ALL be happy for them RIGHT? exactly....

its always something.

and ill ALWAYS stand behind my NM&MIG ladies....

evidently someone has an issue with me "backing up my NM&MIG ladies"
SO edited to add....
and ill ALWAYS stand behind my NM&MIG ladies AND every other faithful member of APA. because thats what good members do...
(everyone happy now?)

[Jai]

and ill ALWAYS stand behind my NM&MIG ladies....

ME TOO~!! I love all you guys.

[tralynne75]

I just read the meeting thread and I so wanted to post, matter of fact I wrote a nice long post but deleted it. I don't want to hurt anyone but why is this such a problem??? Why can't they get thier own meeting together abd leave us alone? UUMMM if we are fighting online what will we do in person??? I have friends that are TTC and friends with kids and the friends with kids know what I am going through and the TTC firends think I am soo lame because all i want to do is be with my babies. Ok, Ok I am just a biocth and am done venting.


I hope Stella is a walking chicken, that would be cute. And madi sitting up alreay? I tell ya, wasn't it last week when you were over due MM??

Ok I am petty. My 4 month old is 16lbs and 26 inches long. Yes i have a big baby. Well this woman at church said to our Pastor (who has been out of town) that her baby had gotten big in the last few weeks but she was not as big as Katie. They are calling my baby fat. :( Plus her 6 month old can roll both ways, sit up and is starting to crawl. I hear Gracie is so smart and so cute.....uugghh. I told DH ok I have 2 months to get Katie to roll over good, to sit and to crawl because no baby will out do my baby. I have such a lazy baby that she has only rolled from tummy to back 3 times. She has no interest in anything. It should not matter that sweet little Gracie is doing so well. I mean I am happy for all of your babies when they do something and I have never felt jealous but I do with her. Why I am like this???

[HollyJo]

Tracy, I think Katie is perfect. As a mom to a big baby it's hard not to get a little defensive when others comment on how HUGE your baby is. :roll: She's just big and healthy. Yay Katie!

Christi, have you already bought your Clipper tickets? I have a coupon for buy one get one half off for the Clipper. Should I bring it along for you?

[DIVADLX]

Yeah Tracy - don't feel too bad... people alternately tell me how big and how small Stella is.

One day a lady kept commenting on how small she was and how thin she was, so I finally just laughed and said, "yeah, its cause I don't feed her." And I laughed, and walked on.

Whatever. Weirdos. Katie is beautiful.

[rhiannasmoms43]

Don't worry about it. I was a big baby and ended up being the smallest in my family, and my daughter was a big beautiful baby and at 14, is very slim. I've read studies that if your baby is chunkier (not fat) then weight will not likely be an issue when she is older, wheras if your baby is extremely tiny, weight may be a large issue later on.

[MarchMommy]

holly i PMed you about the tickets!!!!!! thanks for that!!

tracy, dont worry about that meeting thing, people wanted to get mad over something, so they chose that. its sad,and riduculous. if they dont have anything else to do...so be it!!!!

i hate those comments that people make about big/small babies.

[mombeemer]

Tracy, it's the same way with me. Branden is either too little or too big. BTW, Branden has never rolled from his stomach to his back! And he's almost 6 months! But he does roll from back to stomach and he sits up pretty well already so I'm sure Katie does things in her own time too! :D

Is the drama still out there?! I'm afraid!! :lol:

[MarchMommy]

no the thread was deleted. and she came over here to apoligize, but i know FOR A FACT that she is still talking crap about some of the NM behind our backs.

:twisted:

[without]

:|

[YellowRose]

I've really missed a lot in this thread! I can't believe it's still going!!!! It's the thread that never ends!!!! :lol: I've missed you girls and I'm so glad to be back!

[mombeemer]

Wow. I guess it's time to say "whutevah!" :?

ETA: oop! I'm referring back to MM's post! Welcome back, YellowRose!! :D

[MarchMommy]

Wow. I guess it's time to say "whutevah!" :?

ETA: oop! I'm referring back to MM's post! Welcome back, YellowRose!! :D


cheeres and ditto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

i love my mommies!


and welcome back aly!

[BBKCD]

This thread was sliding...can't have that :wink:

I didn't realize it was Friday the 13th :shock: I tell myself, 'well, that's ok. Black cats cross my path, I boldly walk under ladders...' :D

BUT, here's something good. I had a dream starring Mario Lopez :oops: ...and then DD interrupted it, waking me up at 6:10 :(

[DIVADLX]

Mmmm... Mario Lopez... Not bad!

MM - Madison looks adorable in her little butterfly costume!!!! What a cute pic!

[BBKCD]

Yes, Madi is gorgeous... :wink:

I tried to take a pic of Ciara in her costume, but she would just not hold still :(

I see all the cute babies in their costumes, and they are all just too cute :D

[without]

What are yall's weekend plans?

[newmami]

Wooha!! this one got big after I left work....

About the drama... I wish people stopped acting like teenagers and stop feeling that they are not part of the popular crowd... we are mommies here, we have other interests and priorities here, and we are a close group, so why is it so hard to RESPECT that??

Do other people get offended because they are not included on the month baby showers???

I love my mommies here and I feel closer to you girls that anyone else, if you ask me, you are the first ones I want to meet for real, but if other people come to Orlando, I am crashing their party!!

Anyways.... sorry About the comments on babies being too big, too small, etc... people should know by now that we are all different, and come in different sizes, shapes and colors

MM, Madi looks so adorable she is killing me!!

[Jai]

The Detroit Tigers (Baseball) are in the Playoffs for the first time in a LONG time. So we are going to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the game today. Then we are comin home and sitting by the nice hot fire. I cant wait. We have tickets to tomorrows Michigan State game against Ohio State, but its too cold to sit out there so I dont think we're goin.

BRRRRRRR.......

[YellowRose]

I'm am really lost.... what happened yesterday? I completely missed all the drama, not that I'm complaining, I'm just wondering what happened. I read Crunchymom's post that she's leaving and I have no clue why. Can someone fill me in please?

And... what's with this winter like weather in early October??? It snowed here yesterday. It's completely crazy! I'm sooooo NOT ready for winter yet!

[HollyJo]

I'm especially excited about this weekend. Since Christi is passing through this area on Saturday Jennifer and I get to go have lunch w/ her and her family. Then Jen & I are going to the aquarium. Should be SO fun! Is it Saturday yet??

On Sunday it's just church and a family day at home. Nice and chill.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!!

[Jai]

And... what's with this winter like weather in early October??? It snowed here yesterday. It's completely crazy! I'm sooooo NOT ready for winter yet!

It snowed here too. And its soooo dang cold. I couldnt figure out why it was soooo cold in the house last night. I got the girls and brought them in my bed and we all cuddled and slept under two comforters. This morning I looked at the thermostat. I forgot at the end of the season last year I programmed it to 62. AHHH!!!! THATS why it was so dang cold. Its warmin up nicely now though. BRRRRR.....

[LilMama]

Ugh.. it's freezing here too. Thank heavens for my new duvet (I finally got one!) it's not snowing here yet but Think they are calling for some on the weekend. I'm sending dh to the cottage alone so that he can close it up for the winter.

I hate winter... :? But i did find Jakie a new "Pooh" snowsuit! I'll have to post some pics later.

[YellowRose]

It IS cold! I saw on the news a while ago that they are predicting a super cold winter this year... like 20 degrees below normal. BRRRR!!! I hate winter! And we've got a looooong time before spring is finally here, it's just the begining of fall!!! It's crazy!

[Bells614]

Tracy, don't worry about your "BIG" baby! I get the same thing...my FIL is always saying "Eating again...ALREADY!!!" and "You never miss a meal do you!" URGH!!! Wait until he finds out that at her 4 month visit this morning she weighed in at 18 and 3/4 pounds (above percentile) and a height of 26 inches. She is my BIG, BEAUTIFUL BABY!!!

I may not be all that close to you gals, but I'm really trying to post more and get to know each of you. All this drama is just ridiculous. :roll:

That is all I have to say.

[LilMama]

I'm just super glad that dh has us booked for three weeks in Mexico in March. WOO HOO!!! this rEALLY helps break up the winter because by March everyone is ready to scream NO MORE SNOW!!! and then by the time we get back it's nicely settling into spring. that I can do!

The kids and nana are only staying there with us for one week.. :wink:

[Bells614]

Boy am I slow!!!

It's cold here too! Around the mid 30's. BRRR....Crazy figuring a week and a half ago it was in the mid 90's and the A/C was on. Craziness....

[HollyJo]

I look forward to getting to know you better Kelly. :)

About the weather... ahh... it has been beautiful lately (except today is a little foggy). Yesterday was a sunshiney 65 degrees. Fabulous! I love Washington. It doesn't really rain all the time. ;)

[Jai]

I'm especially excited about this weekend. Since Christi is passing through this area on Saturday Jennifer and I get to go have lunch w/ her and her family. Then Jen & I are going to the aquarium. Should be SO fun! Is it Saturday yet??

Im soooooooo jealous!~!!!!