PS Mommies Thread!

[Linda W]

Ella: I am so glad you liked them. I fell in love with them too. I sure with my two grandboys were babies again. On the other hand, they are 8 and 7 years old, still babies to me. Ha!!! I can''t wait to see pictures of your precious twins dressed for Halloween.

Linda

 

[TravelingGal]

OK, keeping in mind that we aren''t in a bubble and that anyone can read this...

Re: subdivision of threads. It makes sense that we all feel a special bond with one another. For the most part we all have been chatting every day and sharing one (if not the most) important part of our lives for a long time...sometimes a year or two. I know we all don''t always agree with one another, but our current crop of mommas have been pretty fortunate in that no one seems to have rubbed anyone else the wrong way. Also, it''s interesting to note that most of us, even while not frequent posters, have been on PS a long time...most of us joined 2005-2006 (with Diver joining in 2002, woo!). So even when not pregnant, we''ve interacted on some level for awhile, whether by posting or lurking.

That being said...

I''ve been here long enough to see "annoying" posters come and go. I''ve also been here long enough to actually get annoyed by posters. But I''ve never held a grudge and sure enough, even the ones that annoyed me become endearing to me. It''s weird.

I can understand why someone wouldn''t want to jump into a thread of women who have been chatting together for a long time, so I wouldn''t be opposed if anyone wanted to start a "Mommy 2" thread or whatever. But have you all really looked at the preggo list and the upcoming moms? I''m so excited for all of them and have been waiting 9 months for them to get their butt over here! I want to see more about Jackie''s twins; it''s great having QT and Meena here as they deal with those early weeks. Etc etc. Curlygirl, you and Janine are next, and I am so excited for both of you.

I adore all you gals, but I am eager to "meet" new moms and help them (when asked) because to me, that''s what this thread and the spirit of Pricescope are about. I totally *get* that we have a great relationship and a "safe haven" to come and hang out when the rest of the PS world gets weird, but wasn''t this thread first and foremost a mommy thread? Part of me wishes I could have my cake and eat it too...the other day I was thinking I could totally see us still chatting years from now - maybe even doing a private forum. But I''ve done one of those and will never do so again.

Anyway, those are my thoughts, as incoherent as they seem to me.

 

[snlee]

The talk about the division of threads and not relating/clicking with the current pregnant women is making me sad. I know this mommy thread will be huge soon and it''s only natural to form stronger bonds with some over others. I just don''t want it to become cliquish like high school and for us to wonder if we''re in the in crowd. Once we become mommies, are we welcome here? It''s probably the hormones so I will try not to take it personally. As a soon-to-be-mommy wanting to join you ladies soon, I hope there''s no subdivision. I really hope that once the babies are born the mommy bond will be strong and I certainly would hate it if some of you dropped out of this thread.

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 9/4/2008 5:18:50 PM
Author: snlee
The talk about the division of threads and not relating/clicking with the current pregnant women is making me sad. I know this mommy thread will be huge soon and it''s only natural to form stronger bonds with some over others. I just don''t want it to become cliquish like high school and for us to wonder if we''re in the in crowd. Once we become mommies, are we welcome here? It''s probably the hormones so I will try not to take it personally. As a soon-to-be-mommy wanting to join you ladies soon, I hope there''s no subdivision. I really hope that once the babies are born the mommy bond will be strong and I certainly would hate it if some of you dropped out of this thread.

I''ll speak for myself. Yes, 100% you are. I can''t wait, snlee.

 

[lovelylulu]

Hi moms!

I''m not a mom, but DH and I are actively trying to make a tot and I know that I would definitely be disappointed by a thread division. I think that one of the most valuable aspects of the thread is the knowledge that passes between all the moms and being *ahem* selfish, I would really like to reap the benefits of all your experiences, widsom, etc. I also think that all of the ladies on here are able to disagree in a respectful, adult manner if there are divergences of opinions or can choose just not to respond. It would really be a shame to break off.

 

[mrssalvo]

well gals, guess what....I'm finally back

we finally got our internet up and running and boy almost 3 weeks without it just about killed me. We didn't have a TV either which hasn't been a huge deal b/c I'm not a big TV watcher...but no internet...no pricescope

anyway, I've got soooooo much to catch up on and will do so later but just wanted to pop in and say hi.

jas12- Jake has been having the exact same sleep issues as cohen. I was reading the thread from my hubby's phone the other day (can't post from it) and was sitting there thinking OMG their night wake patterns are almost exact. Jake has been up 4-6 times a night the past few nights. I don't get it all. He's still in our room and tonight he's moving to his crib in the next room. I hope it will keep me from hearing him so easily and maybe he'll go back to sleep??? don't know but I've got to do it. He wakes up happy as can be though so somehow he seems to be getting enough sleep.

re; the paci thing. jake doesn't use one so I can't help any of you there. I've said it before but I used it with my first and just hated having to always have paci's stashed everyway so she wouldn't freak out...even had them in the glove comparment of my car. Then when my oldest was 3 and still using them to sleep and nap we had to say goodbye and it was so tramatic for her. Funny thing, my oldest is 6 and just starting sleeping through the night (not waking up at all) about 8 months ago. I never used a paci with Lily and she was a great sleeper from the start. So, who knows. No paci with jake and time will tell where he lands on the sleeper scale. There are times I wish Jake would take a paci though

I honestly think if your babies sleep well with them that means you will sleep better and I think a well rested mommy is the most important thing.

I also started giving Jake the rice cereal. he LOVES it. he's been watching everything that my hubby and I eat or drink like a hawk and reaches to grab what we are putting in our mouths if we are holding him on our lap. So, I figured he's ready. I took some pics I'll post later of him getting his first taste...

more later.....

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Snlee, my intention was never to make you sad. I am sorry if I opened a can of worms (though I kinda know what it feels like b/c I felt that way when we were asked to leave the preggo thread...politely but still...) I am *SO* excited for all the preggo mamas and the TTC ladies. I really am. Of course you are welcome here and I think as a group we do a damn good job at making everyone feel included and valued. I just can't imagine how huge and hard it's going to be to keep up with this thread. But we can try. About not clicking, I don't feel that way about everyone by any means. But I was just being honest. TGal is right the thorns usually disappear on their own and if not I am pretty good at ignoring them. Anyways...sorry if I upset you...


MrsS, welcome back. We missed you. I bet Jake is loving that RC. Hope you are adjusting well.

Lovely, good luck TTC. Hope you get that BFP soon.

 

[lovelylulu]

Thanks Tacori!

 

[TravelingGal]

Real quick (cuz I''m supposed to be working)...

Welcome back MrsS!!!!

 

[snlee]

Thanks Tacori. I never wanted the mommies to leave the pregnant thread but I understand why you all moved to the mommy thread. Even though some of you check in once in awhile, it''s not the same. I miss having you ladies there and your knowledge! (Like right now, I have a question but not sure if anyone will respond to it as there aren''t many who are late in their pregnancy.) That''s a huge reason why I can''t wait to join you guys in this thread. I understand your concern about it getting too big. I suspect some mommies won''t be able to post often as they''ll be busy with their little ones and life. I guess we''ll just see how it goes.

MrsS, welcome back! We missed you! Where did you move to?

 

[TravelingGal]

snlee, do ask. I don''t respond everyday, but I read/scan everyday to see if there is anything I can help with.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

snlee, that is true I have no life and post more than the average PSer. I didn''t want the preggo thread to split at first either but I am glad it did. Just felt kicked out KWIM? I remember V pain too but not really any details. I think I felt it throughout though not just late in the game. Sorry I couldn''t be more helpful. Also if safefetus.com gave it a C I probably would use it but I am a worry wort. Try a HOT wet towel. That usually helps bring pimples to the surface.

 

[snlee]

Date: 9/4/2008 6:17:28 PM
Author: TravelingGal
snlee, do ask. I don''t respond everyday, but I read/scan everyday to see if there is anything I can help with.

Thanks TGal! I posted my question is the other thread so when you have a moment, please look. I don''t want to disturb your work though so no rush!

 

[snlee]

Date: 9/4/2008 6:19:55 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
snlee, that is true I have no life and post more than the average PSer. I didn''t want the preggo thread to split at first either but I am glad it did. Just felt kicked out KWIM? I remember V pain too but not really any details. I think I felt it throughout though not just late in the game. Sorry I couldn''t be more helpful. Also if safefetus.com gave it a C I probably would use it but I am a worry wort. Try a HOT wet towel. That usually helps bring pimples to the surface.

Thanks Tacori for your input. I will try the hot wet towel. I am amazed that you racked up 12k posts in 3 years. I''ve been here for 4 years and don''t even have 4k yet! Not to say you have no life! Just wondering, are you a SAHM now? I thought you worked from home before.

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 9/4/2008 6:19:55 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
snlee, that is true I have no life and post more than the average PSer. I didn''t want the preggo thread to split at first either but I am glad it did. Just felt kicked out KWIM? I remember V pain too but not really any details. I think I felt it throughout though not just late in the game. Sorry I couldn''t be more helpful. Also if safefetus.com gave it a C I probably would use it but I am a worry wort. Try a HOT wet towel. That usually helps bring pimples to the surface.

Aw, Tacori, I feel bad you felt that way because I think I started the whole thing and brought it up! I think most wanted us to stay, some thought it was a good idea to have multiple threads and I think they were right because it turned out great.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Snlee, I am a SHAM. I did work from home before and have done a few projects since T was born. Basically I will do something that falls in my lap but I have no energy to actively seek jobs. Luckily DH doesn''t mind. I have no idea how I racked up so many posts. Guess I like to talk!

TGal, don''t feel bad. I didn''t even remember it as being you who started it (selective memory I guess). Honestly I just thought having threads like Mom class of 2008/09 (something like that) might be easier in the long run. But if everyone is for keeping it one that I''ll give it a shot

Hey, I am a team player.But please don''t stop posting pics of lovely A b/c of it! Speaking of...wondering if you could post the back of A''s giddy giddy? I think I am going to make my own

 

[TravelingGal]

LOL Tacori, did you mean SHAM or SAHM? Ha ha!

Yes, when I get them, I will do a photo shoot and post exactly what they look like if you want to take a stab at homemade ones. I am just SO not crafty. I got notice that they shipped today so hopefully they will be here early next week!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 9/4/2008 7:31:36 PM
Author: TravelingGal
LOL Tacori, did you mean SHAM or SAHM? Ha ha!


Yes, when I get them, I will do a photo shoot and post exactly what they look like if you want to take a stab at homemade ones. I am just SO not crafty. I got notice that they shipped today so hopefully they will be here early next week!

Blah...yes! I hope I am not a sham. Though it does sound much more interesting than a SAHM. I am pretty crafty and I should my mom and she said "do you KNOW how many we could MAKE for $9?!?" Guess she is right. I am making T''s halloween costume. Did I ever post the paintings I did for my friend?

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 9/4/2008 7:33:48 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 9/4/2008 7:31:36 PM
Author: TravelingGal
LOL Tacori, did you mean SHAM or SAHM? Ha ha!


Yes, when I get them, I will do a photo shoot and post exactly what they look like if you want to take a stab at homemade ones. I am just SO not crafty. I got notice that they shipped today so hopefully they will be here early next week!

Blah...yes! I hope I am not a sham. Though it does sound much more interesting than a SAHM. I am pretty crafty and I should my mom and she said ''do you KNOW how many we could MAKE for $9?!?'' Guess she is right. I am making T''s halloween costume. Did I ever post the paintings I did for my friend?

I am not sure...I remember the ones you did for T''s nursery, but not the ones you did for your friend. Post them.

Yeah, I thought, these are expensive...maybe I will make them too. Ha...not. I''ve seen other makers out there and even though they are cute, they don''t seem *as* cute as the giddy giddy ones. However, I bet you will make giddy giddy look gaudy gaudy. Hehehe.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Here they are. Not the most creative (she showed me what she wanted from pottery barn kids) but I think they turned out well. I gave them to her for her daughter's first birthday.

 

[snlee]

Date: 9/4/2008 8:01:06 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
Here they are. Not the most creative (she showed me what she wanted from pottery barn kids) but I think they turned out well. I gave them to her for her daughter''s first birthday.

That''s beautiful Tacori! I love it. You did a great job!

It must be nice to be a SAHM. I''ve been thinking a lot about it myself and wish I could be but the cost of living here is just too expensive!

 

[qtiekiki]

Date: 9/4/2008 8:01:06 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
Here they are. Not the most creative (she showed me what she wanted from pottery barn kids) but I think they turned out well. I gave them to her for her daughter''s first birthday.

Those are really nice. Kind of retro-ish.

 

[qtiekiki]

M has diaper rash. I''ve been using butt paste on it, but it''s not going away. The pedi prescribed something for her, and I started using it yesterday. It got a little better, but now it''s bright red again since the prescribed ointment can only be used 3 - 4 times a day. I read online that soaking baby''s bottom in water with baking soda help. Had any of you knowledgeable ladies try that before?

 

[TravelingGal]

OMG Tacori, those are gorgeous!!!

QT, A has not had DR yet. But I remember Diver suggesting to let the baby be au naturel. Get a towel (or one of those pee pads) and let her enjoy the fresh air. Hope it gets better.

 

[qtiekiki]

Tgal - Amelia is so cute in her bathing suit. Her hair will probably darken as she gets older. My hair was really light when I was a baby/toddler, and I am 100% Chinese. Now my hair is jet black (well when I don''t highlight it).

The skull hair clip - Maybe I am weird, but I actually think it''s cute. My sis''s bf got M the Small Paul skull onesie, and I think it''s so cute.

msb700 - K is so handsome. He looks like he had a blast at the water park.

ella - Ms K & Gabe are so big now. I remember when I first joined the preggo thread, you were still pregnant. Ms K looks so adorable with the hair clip. I am going to get M some when she has more hair.

I was browsing on etsy, and I really want to get one of these beanie for M.

 

[qtiekiki]

Date: 9/4/2008 8:32:27 PM
Author: TravelingGal
OMG Tacori, those are gorgeous!!!


QT, A has not had DR yet. But I remember Diver suggesting to let the baby be au naturel. Get a towel (or one of those pee pads) and let her enjoy the fresh air. Hope it gets better.

I try to air out her butt once a day. Everytime I do it, she poops and the poo squirts over a foot and get on the floor or the wall. So it gets really messy. But I''ll keep doing it.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

snlee, thank you. My friend loves them. It is nice to be able to watch T grow. She is changing so fast.

Q, you are right. Probably b/c they are in one color. I have heard sun and fresh air is the best for DR. Take her outside.

TGal, thanks friend

 

[DivaDiamond007]

Gawd this thread moves way too fast for me! I really wish I could personally respond to each individual person but I can''t, especially not in my sleep deprived state of mind.

Re: BPA free products - Hubby is much more worried about this than I am. We generally use Dr. Browns polypropelene bottles which are BPA free but have a lot of parts and we don''t have an automatic dishwasher. We also have some standard Evenflo bottles that are BPA free that we use a lot. We are also not germphobes around here so we haven''t gone crazy sterilizing everything that James comes into contact with. I sterilize bottles and nipples prior to the first use and then just wash them in hot, soapy water, rinse really well and air dry all parts.

Re: Posting pics of James - I''m not too nervous about it. I don''t use my real name on here and I don''t think I''ve ever posted the city that I live in so it''s unlikely that anybody lurking could know who I am or where I live. I enjoy seeing pics of your kids so I feel it''s fair for me to share as well - plus he''s such a cutie and I love showing him off!

Re: Splitting the thread - please no! I feel like I''m sort of a MIA poster because I don''t respond to each person but I read the thread regularly and participate when I feel like I have something to say. Maybe I''m just quiet but I love hearing all of the stories and watching each others kids grow up. I also follow the preggo thread and can''t wait for the new moms-to-be to join and share their little ones with us.

Re: Halloween - My hubby is way into Halloween and always has been. He''s been talking costumes since I was preggo. We haven''t decided on anything yet though for James. Last year we had a big party for adults but this year we probably won''t be able to. Linda - those costumes are sooo cute!

James is 9weeks old and had his 2-month pedi appt this afternoon. He''s 12lbs, 8ozs (75th percentile), 23inches (50th percentile) and his head is 39 1/4cm (35th percentile). The doc is really happy with his progress and says that he''s fully caught up to babies born at term

. He also had 3 shots today so he''s been a bit cranky, but is sleeping nicely on daddy''s chest right now

.

For those that read my "Sacrifices" thread - we''ve made the decision to move in with my in-laws. We''ll probably be moving in about 2 weeks. DH and I think that it''s the best decision for our family. If I want to work full-time, part-time or just quit I''ll be able to do that and we''ll be able to survive financially. Plus, as long as I am working at least part-time we''ll be saving a lot of money - for a downpayment on our own place

. We are so sick of renting and moving in with the in-laws will allow us to save for that downpayment decades faster. Also, my MIL will be available to watch James at least 1 day a week while I''m working and and we may have a great-aunt that will be able to watch James at least 1 day a week so he''ll only have to go to a sitter a few times a week - saving us more money and my sanity.

I''ll probably be going back to work in October, but haven''t decided on part-time or full-time yet. I''m due a raise so that will play a role in my decision.

Whew - sorry about the long post - but I need to get in my comments while I have a free moment!

Diva

 

[Jas12]

Tacori--LOL--i can''t believe that site was posted 3 times! Sometimes i think i have read everything and then read someone''s comment and realize i skipped a whole section. I don''t know how you manage to keep track of so many threads, i am pathetic with just this one!
BTW--your gift pics are terrific!
Glad the play date went well!

Ella--oh goodness, you have y our hands full lady! I don''t know why kids have a nak for finding the most dangerous thing in the room to play with--but they do. Scary. But my goodness those kids are cute, u can''t get mad at ''em.


MrsS- so happy you are back. We missed you!!!! That''s really interesting that Jake is waking up like Cohen. So maybe it isn''t the paci? Maybe it is a ''big boyz born in the spring'' problem

Very frustrating and very tiring isn''t it? How do u get him back to sleep? Do you nurse him at night? You must be so exhausted --i know i am and i don''t have other kids to worry about. I think that if i do use the paci for #2 i am getting rid of it by 3 months!

Curly--i forgot to mention that the fact that lily is crying is also a sign that she is ''properly'' attached to you (i remember that from child psych courses) and that the average time the teary-transition lasts is 2 weeks.

I hope this thread does not subdivide. Yes, it will be hard to keep up with (i am barely keeping up now!) but i am looking forward to some new perspectives.

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 9/4/2008 8:01:06 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
Here they are. Not the most creative (she showed me what she wanted from pottery barn kids) but I think they turned out well. I gave them to her for her daughter''s first birthday.

The more I look at your work, the more I am amazed. Now I really wish I had your number. Did you handpaint, or create stencils? I''m interested in how you do your work!!