TTC and Beyond!

[goldstns]

Thx for the info Julie. I did the math and it should save us some money, but, like you'd know, our true savings will be when we have baby #2 to use them on. So we decided that well get unisex colors.

we might b changing daycare, so if they won't do cloth for us then it isn't worth the diapers.

how did u have such a big savings when burying them? You said about $500? Also, if u can answer this, how many all in one diapers do u think is enough for one baby...id be will to wash ever 3rd day.

 

[asmcsm]

Baby shower went pretty well. A few people didn't show, including both my sisters but I got lots of cute stuff and tons of diapers and wipes which is awesome. Only thing is, and I hate to sound like a bitch or sound ungrateful, but DH's grandma and aunt bought a dresser for the baby's room and I had said that I wanted a long white 6 drawer rather than a tall 4 drawer and even sent pics to DH's mom of the ones i liked so they'd know what I was going for in the nursery. Well, the one they got is a tall white 4 drawer with silver handles and looks really modern which really isn't what I wanted. But its too late because they already took it out of the box and put it together. Would have been nice if they'd at least ran it by me before buying it or waited to take it out. The one I wanted was only $10 more. I would gladly pay the $10 difference. Ugh, just frustrating to go out of my way research and look for things i like and send the info to people and have them completely ignore it

 

[brunettebimbo]

Glad you had a nice baby shower How come your sisters didn't turn up?

AFM - I had EWCM on CD18 but it was very creamy in colour so only added as a note. I think I'm going to go with advanced because going off my other charts my post O temperature are about what they are now. I'm just confused by the early sore boobs!

 

[asmcsm]

Thanks bb. My youngest sister decided that she'd rather go to Chico with her friends which is kinda crap because she's 11 and my mom shouldn't have let her with the attitude she had going on. My other sister, the pregnant one, had told me the other day that her boss scheduled her to work even though he's requested it off so she'd only be able to come an hour but then this morning I woke up to a text saying she wasn't coming at all because her ex boyfriend/ roommate got arrested last night and she hadn't gotten any sleep. Really nice

 

[Disneybaby26]

Ugh, both of those things are crappy Ash, I'm sorry!! I'm glad lux got a lot of nice stuff though and you look absolutely gorgeous mama! She will be here so soon and the minute you look into those eyes I promise the only things that matter are you, her, and DH. Everything/everyone else's drama/wants/cares/opinions fade into the background.

 

[clynn11]

I had tons of fun at your baby shower Ash Boo for your sisters not showing, but you were surrounded by lots of people who absolutely adore you and Lux, and got some adorable things!!! Makes me super excited for my shower Lol. Hopefully you'll be able to make it and not be in the hospital!! haha

Kara- Loving the pics of Makayla you post on FB! She's so tiny and adorable! Hope all is going perfectly for you mama!

BB- I agree, go with your gut. FF got my O day wrong like 90% of the time because my temps are slow risers, I ALWAYS adjusted it- and I was ALWAYS right lol. Also, about your 'friend'... SCREW HER! Seriously that whole post just pissed me off so bad. How dare she act like you're not happy for her or wish she wasn't pregnant. Dealing with multiple losses and seeing people around you go through their pregnancies has to be the hardest thing ever (that I can imagine, obviously, and I doubt I can even imagine half the hurt). If she can't understand that and be respectable, she's obviously oblivious to anyone elses feelings.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Thanks Cassidy
I eventually decided to go with advanced because my temperatures match those of previous charts.

I'm so jealous that you got to meet up and go to each other's showers!!

 

[jury3]

Ashlee-are you sure you cant return it? I'd double check to make sure, we've taken things back that we had assembled. That does suck though, I hate when people ignore your requests!

Nikki-they say 24 all in ones I think. Basically if they go through 10 disposables a day, that's what they would use for all in ones. So it depends how often you want to do laundry.
I think most places will do cloth now, you just have to have a wet bag or ziplocks to put them in and they won't get poo off but just put the whole thing in. You could also do pocket diapers and prestuff them for daycare which makes them like an all in one.
We saved money by buying used. A friend who decided not to cloth diaper and had only used them a few times, a friend who's baby grew out of newborns too quickly, free giveaway at cotton babies, etc. only ones we bought new were the econobums and prefolds for them.

Well my mom went home today...it's just DW and me now. She goes back to work next tues, then it's just me all day! No! Lol

 

[Cowgirl07]

Ashlee I'm sorry about your sisters and the gift. But I'm glad you and lux got spoiled and had a splendid time.
Julie that is a lot of savings in cloth diapers.
Afm was so busy last night and this morning. I met bil gf and had a blast with her. We played some games at the pizza place and had a nice talk.

 

[frsttimemama]

Ash, sorry about all that, but glad you got lots of cute things!

Katrina, that sounds fun!

Julie, I'm sure that seems daunting to say the least. I would be nervous, but I'm sure you've got this,

I have had heartburn for about 3 days! Hairy monkey child in my belly I think! My clothes are seriously getting too small already. Yay but not yay. Lol. Camping was fun. That's what's on the agenda for next weekend, too. Another 2 hour nap = Wonderful! Although housework is not all done, laundry not all done, and I didn't go to the grocery store either.. oh well!

 

[jury3]

Sandy-lol I had bad heartburn/reflux and Grayson is super hairy. I call him my little monkey man bc he is long, skinny and has hair on his head, ears, back, arms...

 

[Disneybaby26]

Oooooh a two hour nap sounds LOVELY!!

Thanks Cassidy-I'm like obsessed with her, it's just so awesome!! I can't wait for you to meet Zuri and load us up with tons of cute pics!!

Julie-yikes!! Are you nervous?? You'll be fine, but that must seem daunting for sure!! Wouldn't it be nice if they could just take care of each other?? Lol-I was trying to teach Makayla how to hold her bottle by herself the other day, we also started working on "ma-ma", but I guess 3 weeks is too early... . What are you and Ryann having the kids call you? The only lesbian couple I know that has kids call them mama and dada lol!

Katrina-so glad you had a great night out!!

 

[Disneybaby26]

I hit my 100th frozen bag o' boobie milk today...I don't know the most efficient way to store them, they're kinda taking over. Right now they're all 3-5oz, need to figure something out!!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Hi ladies!

Ashlee I'm glad your shower went well. I think I'd be pissed at my sisters if they didn't come. I'd also double check on the dresser.

Kara - I am so jealous of all your boobie milk. I'm struggling over here I did get 3 oz out of one boob last night!

My happy content baby has left the building. All she does is scream when she's awake. I feed her, she screams. Then I give her a bottle to top her off and she does fine for a few then she screams. She screams when she farts, poops, burps...she's always screaming. And she's going to the dr tomorrow. I can't do it. I don't know what's wrong with her and I'd rather make sure it's not worsening reflux, or her ears or something else before I write it off as behavioral. I'm not sure it's colic bc she actually sleeps at night and that's the only time she doesn't scream. I hope it's just a phase bc I am so frustrated.

 

[Cowgirl07]

It was, I had a much needed glass of wine and got carded. Lol. Spent the morning sorting cattle now I'm being lazy watching movies.
I'm sorry Rachel, I hope she feels better soon.
Wow Kara that's awesome.

 

[goldstns]

Rachel- I feel your pain! Alia has been crying alot when we try to give her a nap or in the middle of the night. She did great Thur and Fri night...but last night sucked again.

Alia and I saw dh's cousin who has a baby just 10 days older then Alia and the cousin was like "Alia grew so much since I saw her 2 weeks ago." ... So maybe she did have a growth spurt.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Awe Rachel, you poor thing!! Maybe a growth spurt? I was a colicky baby but only during the day, I slept through the night pretty early/wasn't fussy at night at all. I totally would bring her in and see if something's up, poor baby Hopefully they can give her something to help her out. That's got to be insanely frustrating for you, we're here for venting. Sending you strength and patience xo

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Hello ladies.. haven't been on all weekend as i'm staying at my mom's while she's on vacation and i'm taking care of my handicapped grandmother.

Ash- Sounds like for a most part you had a good shower. I'm sorry your sisters didn't come. That's a little crappy. The dresser thing would really make me mad. I specifically didn't tell anyone we needed a dresser because I knew exactly what I wanted and didn't want anyone else buying it for me. I hope you can get that worked out!

Sandy - Sounds like you had a fun time camping!

Julie/Rachel/Kara/Morgan - Hope all you momma's are doing well!

 

[wavescrash]

My happy content baby has left the building. All she does is scream when she's awake. I feed her, she screams. Then I give her a bottle to top her off and she does fine for a few then she screams. She screams when she farts, poops, burps...she's always screaming. And she's going to the dr tomorrow. I can't do it. I don't know what's wrong with her and I'd rather make sure it's not worsening reflux, or her ears or something else before I write it off as behavioral. I'm not sure it's colic bc she actually sleeps at night and that's the only time she doesn't scream. I hope it's just a phase bc I am so frustrated.

Have you considered she may have a dairy intolerance? Maybe try to eliminate dairy from your diet and see if it helps any? If you're supplementing with formula any, you may want to consider trying a hypoallergenic formula as well. I don't remember exactly what Hannah was like as a newborn/infant but I remember she was constantly fussy, colicky, refluxing, hard to calm down, etc. We eventually stopped breastfeeding and just did formula. Tried soy formula. Finally tried Alimentum and it made things a lot better. Not completely because she was a bit of a high-needs baby but there was a lot less screaming, gas, etc.

 

[goldstns]

Kara- I'm jealous of your milk making skills. What is a typical food intake for u? How much water r u drinking? R u taking any supplements? Can u think of any advice u can give Rachel and I?

alia's 4 month bday tomorrow!!