January Jellybeans 2013!...

[snowangel187]

Anybody going to stock up on twinkies and ring dings?

 

[Lauren021406]

jamie u look great!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Anybody going to stock up on twinkies and ring dings?

This reminds me of Zombieland.

 

[prayingforbby]

I have a random question... How many of you are using special detergent to wash baby's clothes? Dreft is freakin expensive! Plus I'm wary of something that is "endorsed" by pampers... Makes me think they are trying to con me into buying it. DH and I use a dye/perfume free detergent as it is and I've heard that baby can sometimes have a reaction when held against you because of your detergents being different. Am I being a horrible mother by not wanting to spend the money for the "baby" detergent ??

I just use the free and clear detergent.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Ok, so.... will I be a bad mother if I already think that reading parenting books is personally not for me?

I mean, I have a background from what I learned from my parents, and honestly, I love them, I'm super close with them and have super good memories from childhood. I don't really need a book to tell me how bad or good of a mother I will be if I try doing things our way. Don't know, just a random thought.

 

[jrowenj]

Thanks, ladies! I can't believe how big I got!

Omg, yes stock up on ho-hos!

Deedee I haven't really been interested in reading any books either

 

[ARuppe716]

Deedee- I have only read birth books and I have the what to expect the first year since I'm a newbie to baby care. But I was a dance teacher for 10 years and saw a lot of parenting both good and bad. Dh and I also come from very happy homes and family and know that we have their support and guidance. I'm not really into reading what I "should" be doing. I think it's a lot of fads and scare tactics and steers you too much towards raising "by the book" vs raising your child in a way that works best for them and your family. Every child is different and no book can tell me black and white what is best. However, if we had a specific challenge I would then read books but more as research to have the best education behind my choices.

 

[CharlieO]

Ok, so.... will I be a bad mother if I already think that reading parenting books is personally not for me?

I mean, I have a background from what I learned from my parents, and honestly, I love them, I'm super close with them and have super good memories from childhood. I don't really need a book to tell me how bad or good of a mother I will be if I try doing things our way. Don't know, just a random thought.

Not at all. I've bought "what to expect the first year" but i'm using it as a reference guide on things i don't have experience with - ie if I have a problem breast feeding. So not a bible, but something handy if i have a specific issue. But otherwise, doing as was done to me!

 

[Lilahbear]

Ok, so.... will I be a bad mother if I already think that reading parenting books is personally not for me?

I mean, I have a background from what I learned from my parents, and honestly, I love them, I'm super close with them and have super good memories from childhood. I don't really need a book to tell me how bad or good of a mother I will be if I try doing things our way. Don't know, just a random thought.

I won't be reading any books either. Both of our parents did a good job bringing us up, so we will just follow their lead and hope for the best. As my DH keeps telling me "we will do our best and that's all we can do". Plus, if we need any advice our parents are always at the end of the phone and between them brought up six kids.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

I completely understand and have read up on some technical stuff like: "How to change a diaper or best positions to breastfeed" I meant parenting as in "Your baby is going to be a spoiled brat if you hug him 20 times a day" kinda book (that's just an example LOL)

Thanks girls for your inputs. You're awesome!

 

[Kaiecee]

Anybody going to stock up on twinkies and ring dings?

Deedee was right the first thing the twinkies reminded me of was zombieland lol!

And yes since yesterday we caught 5 there were 2 in traps and we let 3 go but I think they just find there way back home I never thought living on a farm would b this bad I just wanted to get rid of them nicely but I don't think that's possible so were setting up more traps tonight

We're gonna be making some suppers and freezing them
Along with desserts and homemade bread

And with the soap convo I buy the baby smelling Purex soap the big bottle at walmart for about 5$ and I washed all his clothes and blankets and I still have a lot left

Sassy
I just love ur dress it's the cutest dress ever I wish I was crafty like u

 

[DeedeeBeester]

I think I just had my first BH ever, or at least one strong enough to realize it. I freaked my mom out on skype. Poor thing, she heard me doing the "Uh, uh... ooooh" and breathing like on the movies hahahaha I think I need some more water hahahaha.

 

[mellywelly]

Has anyone found anything to give relief from heartburn? It's seriously starting tomake me miserable now.

Deedee, don't feel guilty, what works for one baby may not work for another, just go with your instincts, but don't be afraid to ask any questions either, its sometimes just trial and error

 

[Kaiecee]

Has anyone found anything to give relief from heartburn? It's seriously starting tomake me miserable now.

Deedee, don't feel guilty, what works for one baby may not work for another, just go with your instincts, but don't be afraid to ask any questions either, its sometimes just trial and error

My dr. Prescribed me Zantac I take it one in the morning one at night and its a big relief if not it would kill me I think

 

[sassy_mom]

Snow I saw your post about the Twinkies right before I logged off and was like why do we need to stock up on them? I don't eat them but was wondering. Just got home and read the article. Poor twinkie people. I hate that it will put so many people out of work. I hope they can all find new jobs.

Deedee ... nah like all the other girls said just go with it. Your instincts are what is best. You'll come to find that people will throw tons of you have to do this do that crap at you ... seriously go with what you feel is right.

Bought my card for secret santa today ... now to just get it all situated and off in the mail.

Oh man ... DD and I went shopping for about 3 hours today and I am exhausted. Chloe decided that she wasn't having anymore of me walking around. I did get my diaper bag, a few little warm pants, a few more bottles, another pack of the cloth diapers and a pack of the diaper covers. WHEW! It feels so good to knock that stuff off the list! Now if you will all excuse me ... I'm going to crash!

 

[sassy_mom]

As for heartburn ... if you can find the foods that are triggering them and cut them out, that should help. I've had to cut out anything with tomatoes in it as the acid makes horrible heartburn. Also, milk products give me heartburn .... other than that you can try baking soda in water. It is suppose to give you instant relief. Also, don't let your stomach get too empty. I noticed that when I get hungry, I get bad acid indigestion.

 

[mellywelly]

I've noticed that fizzy drinks make it really bad, so I've stopped those. I cant eat very much before it starts so I've been constantly grazing instead which seems to help

 

[Lilahbear]

Drinking water and eating helps me. When it's got too bad I've take a gaviscon tablet and that has done the trick pretty much instantly, but I have only had to take them a couple of times.

 

[Little J]

So what are we suppost to pack for the babies hospital bag? Everything we would have in the normal "diaper bag"?

 

[mellywelly]

So what are we suppost to pack for the babies hospital bag? Everything we would have in the normal "diaper bag"?

If I remember, as its been packed a while, I've just got vests, all in ones, hats, barrier cream, nappies, wipes, a towel and a ski suit for coming home.I think that's all.