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Corey wrote:

toni~  leave your credit cards at home when you go swimsuit shopping at gymbo...they have some to die for cute things this season (imo) and you are going to want to buy it all.

it is shockingly not raining here at all today. it is only 52 degrees or so, but atleast the sun is shining. hopefully my poor sister can get her basement empty of water today:)

i have some cleaning to do and then i need to attempt to nudge my kids away from noggin and push them into the backyard. speaking of, i need to get a padlock for the back gate. we have those child proof gates...you know the kind where you push down from the top to unlock, but the other day i was inside and i suddenly see the two of them bolting down the driveway. at the same time i could hear the ups truck barreling down the street, so i went running like a crazy person. turns out connor figured out how to climb the chain link to push the gate open and they were "on their way to the toy store".

ay yay yay.


Holy moly-that would scare me to death!!!  These dang kids.  Anna can open our gate too, but thankfully we have a courtyard down here, and aren't near the street-and since we live in a townhouse community, it has been DRILLED into them that they NEVER EVER EVER go off the sidewalk without an adult.

You know, I remember hearing somewhere that people with kids actually have lower blood pressure than people without-I am not sure how that is possible.

 



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I have a lot of paperwork to do today. Each thing won't take long but there's a LOT of it to do.

On a good note, 2 of my children went to fil's house until Monday. Dh went to Florida for his sister's wedding so fil offered to have kids at his house while he was gone. Brittany and Rebecca both have ballet today so they couldn't go and Brenna taking a bath requires too much supervision for Crystal and Kyle to handle so I made her stay behind. It's better for Brittany to have a playmate stay with her anyway.

This is dh's second trip to family alone since we got married. I'm a bit jealous because I never get to go anywhere by myself. I don't recall a single trip I've taken alone (other than 1 trip to buy roofing supplies, I was there and back in a few hours) in my entire life. It would be soooo nice to take a trip without husband or kids. But I'd rather spend money on other things so I've never seriously considered it.


Yay for 2 kids out of the house! 

You know, the last time I was away (aside from being in the hospital, which I don't think counts, even though it costs more than going on a vacation) was before I was pg with Kate-it was that first trip to Vegas!

Bill travels for work a lot, and sometimes I find myself wishing I could get out of town too.  But like you said, there is the issue of the money.  Still-my neighbors and I were talking about the 3 of us heading down to my ILs condo in Ocean City some weekend-just for a couple of nights.  I think it would be really fun!  And just long enough to have a good time, get a bit refreshed, and most importantly-be missed. :)

 



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So today I had a bit of energy and motivation this morning, so I got a few things cleaned. The main floor hadn't been dusted in SO long, it was disgusting. The girls helped me clear off the floor so I could run the vacuum, and I did the kitchen floor as well.

At lunch (I posted this already on FB, lol), I bit my cheek. Holy crap, I really did a number on myself!! I am not surprised really, as my cheeks are ginormous right now (have you ever seen someone with the steroid moonface thing going on? Like Cojo? I don't even remember what he had/has-but I remember how puffy he got when he was sick). They are so uncomfortable being so large. Anyway, I hate when I bite my cheek!! It really annoys me.

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My girls are still hanging on with whatever it is they have. I think Kate has some allergy issues. Anna just seems to have a straight up cold. I am kind of glad there is no school next week-maybe we can finally get really healthy and be done with all this crap!

So we are staying home today. It is decent out, but we didn't play outside. They get running around and then start hacking and coughing. Not that dusting the house is much help, lol.

I have a few more things I need to get done today, but I am feeling pretty good about the progress I have made so far! (small steps around here, what can I say)

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The Vietnam Vets called today looking for donations (stuff, not money). I have noticed that once you give to one of them, they all call. We will never have to go to the SalArmy again if we don't want to! Between the National Children's Council or whatever their name is, the Vietman Vets and MS, we have trucks in the area all the time.

Anyway, we do have a bag of old kids books we want to donate, so I said sure. I will have to look around and see if we have anything else to give away. It is kind of nice-you just put it out front and they take it.

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Did you know that my BFF did not succeed breastfeeding her older daughter, but she was determined to do it this time? She has been doing very well this time around-Ayden is 2 months old and they are going strong.

BUT, she uses nipple shields-she has found it is the only way to ensure that she can get the nipples out and he can latch on.

Well...she said this one beyotch lactation consultant at the hospital told her she could NOT use them and that wasn't really breastfeeding. Um...he is getting breastmilk and it is from her breast-how is that not breastfeeding???

I mean, I get it-maybe it isn't the ideal situation, but the important thing is he is getting her milk-right???

I bet I know which one it was too-I remember that nazi. People like that really do not do any service to new moms, IMO.

Anyway, her pedi said that even if she uses the shields for the entire duration of their nursing relationship, it doesn't matter-and I agree with that!

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Supafly wrote:

Did you know that my BFF did not succeed breastfeeding her older daughter, but she was determined to do it this time? She has been doing very well this time around-Ayden is 2 months old and they are going strong.

BUT, she uses nipple shields-she has found it is the only way to ensure that she can get the nipples out and he can latch on.

Well...she said this one beyotch lactation consultant at the hospital told her she could NOT use them and that wasn't really breastfeeding. Um...he is getting breastmilk and it is from her breast-how is that not breastfeeding???

I mean, I get it-maybe it isn't the ideal situation, but the important thing is he is getting her milk-right???

I bet I know which one it was too-I remember that nazi. People like that really do not do any service to new moms, IMO.

Anyway, her pedi said that even if she uses the shields for the entire duration of their nursing relationship, it doesn't matter-and I agree with that!


ITA with you.  I do not understand that consultant's POV.  Honestly, who cares how she does it as long as she can.  I'd cheer her on anyway.  Stupid constultant.

 



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LDSMOM wrote:

 

Supafly wrote:

Did you know that my BFF did not succeed breastfeeding her older daughter, but she was determined to do it this time? She has been doing very well this time around-Ayden is 2 months old and they are going strong.

BUT, she uses nipple shields-she has found it is the only way to ensure that she can get the nipples out and he can latch on.

Well...she said this one beyotch lactation consultant at the hospital told her she could NOT use them and that wasn't really breastfeeding. Um...he is getting breastmilk and it is from her breast-how is that not breastfeeding???

I mean, I get it-maybe it isn't the ideal situation, but the important thing is he is getting her milk-right???

I bet I know which one it was too-I remember that nazi. People like that really do not do any service to new moms, IMO.

Anyway, her pedi said that even if she uses the shields for the entire duration of their nursing relationship, it doesn't matter-and I agree with that!


ITA with you.  I do not understand that consultant's POV.  Honestly, who cares how she does it as long as she can.  I'd cheer her on anyway.  Stupid constultant.


I know, right???  I told her I think it is awesome she is doing well with it-and who cares that she is using a shield???  Maybe eventually they will move on and go without it, but he is getting her breastmilk. Period.  That is the most important thing!!!



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Toni wrote:

Juanita wrote:

Good morning!

Today, I've got to do some more cleaning..I'm having a party here Saturday night to celebrate my birthday and one of my friend's birthdays.

Can't wait!



 Sounds fun! Is there a theme for it?

Did you have a good birthday?


I did!  And no theme..everyone's going to bring an appetizer and what they want to drink, nothing fancy.

Sorry the girls are sick cry

 



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Supafly wrote:

Did you know that my BFF did not succeed breastfeeding her older daughter, but she was determined to do it this time? She has been doing very well this time around-Ayden is 2 months old and they are going strong.

BUT, she uses nipple shields-she has found it is the only way to ensure that she can get the nipples out and he can latch on.

Well...she said this one beyotch lactation consultant at the hospital told her she could NOT use them and that wasn't really breastfeeding. Um...he is getting breastmilk and it is from her breast-how is that not breastfeeding???

I mean, I get it-maybe it isn't the ideal situation, but the important thing is he is getting her milk-right???

I bet I know which one it was too-I remember that nazi. People like that really do not do any service to new moms, IMO.

Anyway, her pedi said that even if she uses the shields for the entire duration of their nursing relationship, it doesn't matter-and I agree with that!


I used nipple shields the entire time with Presley;  I didn't have to with the other two, but if that lady had said that to me, I'd of punched her in the face.

 



-- Edited by Juanita on Thursday 25th of March 2010 02:12:17 PM

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Supafly wrote:

Did you know that my BFF did not succeed breastfeeding her older daughter, but she was determined to do it this time? She has been doing very well this time around-Ayden is 2 months old and they are going strong.

BUT, she uses nipple shields-she has found it is the only way to ensure that she can get the nipples out and he can latch on.

Well...she said this one beyotch lactation consultant at the hospital told her she could NOT use them and that wasn't really breastfeeding. Um...he is getting breastmilk and it is from her breast-how is that not breastfeeding???

I mean, I get it-maybe it isn't the ideal situation, but the important thing is he is getting her milk-right???

I bet I know which one it was too-I remember that nazi. People like that really do not do any service to new moms, IMO.

Anyway, her pedi said that even if she uses the shields for the entire duration of their nursing relationship, it doesn't matter-and I agree with that!


I used nipple shields the entire time with Presley;  I didn't have to with the other two, but if that lady had said that to me, I'd of punched her in the face.

 



-- Edited by Juanita on Thursday 25th of March 2010 02:12:17 PM

 



LOL!!!!  THAT I would love to see!!! (and she would deserve it too!!)  I used them with Anna for the first week, and I didn't think it was any big deal!



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I really hate breastfeeding nazis. ridiculous! Who cares really how the baby is getting fed as long as it is being fed and loved.





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I'm zonked.

my bratty kids have been waking up ever night for a few weeks. "i want my covers fluffed" , "i fell out of bed" (ok, that one is ok), "there's a dog in my room" (untrue).

sigh.

i may need to arrange another business trip.



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we had scallops for dinner. yum. and couscous and corn.

so easy and that is good because mike has been out 3 nights this week and I am barely functioning as a human.

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does anyone know where my phone charger is?

it's beeping.

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found it. you don't need to worry.


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what i'd really like is for someone to come here and wash dishes for me.

and put the kids to bed...

what, is that asking too much?

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me? procrastinating? why do you ask?

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so I gained 4 lbs this week but apparently it was all AF related (not preggo related, thank god). It's gone now that she's here.

weird.

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hmmm. that's really all I have.



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