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[rparmfamily]

Piecey--The nursery looks great!!!!! I'm so jealous, we don't have a nursery for this one, heck, we don't even have a crib or changing table. That's another rant though...wait...here it comes LOL...

I've just past 38w and I'm feeling just crappy KWIM? This is my third, I'm 35,etc. Tired, can't get comfortable no matter how I sit/stand/lay,etc my back hurts, my sides hurt, my entire bottom region is numb (baby dropped a week or 2 ago, and is way low pushing down). DH apparently thinks I should still have the energy level of my non-pregnant self and it's really upsetting me. I don't want to do anything, I don't want to go anywhere, I don't want to be around anyone right now. I just feel anti-social. What I do want to do is get groceries stocked up(which is hard because I hate crowds right now), the carseat installed, curtains up in our room (too bright!), and the shelving done for the baby's stuff. Seriously...the baby's stuff is just in a laundry basket, where I have to dig thru it. I'm so frustrated with all the stuff we have to do!!! He's of little help with getting anything done with the baby. I'm just so over it. But if mention it to him, I'm just being dramatic or emotional or hormonal. GRRRRRRRRRRR~~

Anyway...I wish I could make him just understand for 5 minutes how it feels to carry around 35 lbs right on your belly (not like spread out, he's done that already) and have to carry it in the shower, to bed, up and down stairs, to workout, to walk, to drive, to lift stuff,etc. He has no clue!!

Ok, vent over...not sure that I feel better but maybe I will later on LOL.

Oh and we need to pick a name...ahhhh....

 

[Piecey]

Picey...where did you find that toy organizer?? that's exactly what I'm looking for. And if you don't mind how much it cost, you can PM me if you don't want to display. I've been looking for one and not had much luck. I'm almost ready to buy a pottery barn one for 250 w/out the baskets!!

I really need one for our play area and have been looking for about a month w/no luck.

Lowes!

The cloth cubes were $6.88/each and the shelf was $49.99 when I got it. Their webpage has it at $54.99 now, but still better than $250!
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=163256-77268-864500&lpage=none

Our local moving kits at the post office have 10% off coupons in them, too. Just used one to get a lawn mower.

 

[Piecey]

Looks good! (the list AND the nursery)

Thanks!

Dh's mother is here helping put up the pool I bought for the kids. Dh does NOT get along with her, and he is taking it out on me with some serious attitude. So I brought Katie to the bedroom and got her to sleep, and now I'm hiding out trying to get my temper under control!

DH does that crap to me, too. He gets cranky when he is around his family (he's even called me at work a few times because he's been so mad!) and I'll have to go "I DIDN'T DO IT, STOP TAKING IT OUT ON ME!" Men.

I need to get a carrier for our trip in October- Sarah (harleyquinn) suggested I check out Once Upon A Child, she said they had lots up where she was. I'm going to go check them out but was planning on waiting until I have a better idea of how heavy he'll be so if I need to get one with extra support or padding, I can do so. Let me know how that one works out!
I've also gotta find one DH can use-- DH is very broad and muscular so I don't know that most of them will fit him.

Piecey--The nursery looks great!!!!! I'm so jealous, we don't have a nursery for this one, heck, we don't even have a crib or changing table. That's another rant though...wait...here it comes LOL...

Anyway...I wish I could make him just understand for 5 minutes how it feels to carry around 35 lbs right on your belly (not like spread out, he's done that already) and have to carry it in the shower, to bed, up and down stairs, to workout, to walk, to drive, to lift stuff,etc. He has no clue!!

Ok, vent over...not sure that I feel better but maybe I will later on LOL.

Oh and we need to pick a name...ahhhh....

You don't have a name yet?? That would drive me nutty!! Lucas has been Lucas since before we knew Lucas WAS a Lucas. He was Lucas or Cassidy until the US January 10th.. then he was just Lucas.

(Thanks for the nursery comment, it turned out much better than I thought-- I'm really glad I did the bright orange curtains, I think they help tone down the black from the hand print project!)

I'm really sorry that your DH isn't more supportive. That has got to make things hard. It took DH awhile to come around but he's truly amazed me and I know I'm very, very lucky to have him. He has his crankier moments but in general he's been great through everything-- considering this is the first pregnancy, especially.
I hope baby decides to come soon so that you get more comfortable!

 

[TiggerStac]

Lowes!

The cloth cubes were $6.88/each and the shelf was $49.99 when I got it. Their webpage has it at $54.99 now, but still better than $250!
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=163256-77268-864500&lpage=none

Our local moving kits at the post office have 10% off coupons in them, too. Just used one to get a lawn mower.

Thanks!! We are actually going to Lowes tomorrow to pick up some more things for the lawn! I'll check it out online...

Oh yeah and the 250 one only had 6 cube spaces, too...so it didn't have as much storage space.

 

[december]

I think the Ergo sport was designed with men in mind-it expands alot more than the regular one. There are some small consignment shops here, but I haven't seen any carriers. I've actually never seen anyone around here using a carrier either! Maybe I'll start a new trend.

I'm getting really good at typing one handed! She never wants to be put down, so I think the carrier will be a lifesaver.

I finally told dh to leave a little while ago. He kept hinting that he wanted to go to his brother's house. I told him that the kids and I would help his mother finish. I just couldn't take it anymore!

 

[rparmfamily]

I have an Ergo and a Moby Wrap to use w/this baby. The Ergo looks great, awesome support and it's supposed to be good once they start getting bigger too. It's a little trickier w/a newborn though. They do have great videos on their website.

I'm feeling better now, DH took the kids to the pool and the quiet in my house has helped. He's kind of a fly by the seat of his pants guy and I am too (we both love just doing stuff, no plans) but I think in my final stages of nesting I'm just a worrywart. THis is our 3rd, you'd think he's be more apathetic but I think he's so used to seeing me do everything...I've had newborns and done long deployments and I tend to be extremely capable and NEVER ask for help so my emotions are a little more than he's used to handling I think. We live 10,000 miles or so from family so I don't have anyone to lean on but him really. I think he's not used to that...usually I'm the rock!!

I am getting a few things done with them gone...that's putting me in a better mood.


As for the name...we named both during labor, no prepicked names...honestly, the names just came to us. I guess we are hoping that happens this time!!!! We do have a few in mind but none of them are the "one" I guess? Like I said...we are fly by the seats of pants folks LOL!

 

[Piecey]

Wow, I can't imagine being like that!!

I think part of the reason DH has been understanding is because he was engaged while he was in the Marine Corps. and she died in a car accident while she was pregnant. He admits he's not positive the baby was his (questionable timing involving his deployment to Iraq) but it's made him more apprehensive that something might go wrong with me, too. He's had it pretty tough so I try to take it easy on him, too. I can't imagine going through half as much of what he's seen.


...he's off to rip Lowes a new hole in their patootie. He just came in fuming that the lawnmower we JUST bought (like 3 hours ago) blew up on him and when he opened the box it already had the oil emptied into it so clearly someone had it before and returned it. He's not usually an angry fellow so I was tempted to go along for the ride and be amused...

 

[staley7580]

I need to get a carrier for our trip in October- Sarah (harleyquinn) suggested I check out Once Upon A Child, she said they had lots up where she was. I'm going to go check them out but was planning on waiting until I have a better idea of how heavy he'll be so if I need to get one with extra support or padding, I can do so. Let me know how that one works out!
I've also gotta find one DH can use-- DH is very broad and muscular so I don't know that most of them will fit him.

Once upon a child is an AWESOME store. We just started going this weekend, and I freaking LOVE it.

On to the carrier.. I will be getting an Ergo once the babies are a little bigger, and once I have a spare couple hundred bucks laying around.. But right now I have a Bjorn, and I freaking LOVE it. Seriously, Vinny is a CHUNKO. 15 pounds, and I dont even notice the extra weight at all. They have mesh ones, I was thinking about getting one of those... but not if I am going to get an Ergo down the road.. To much to spend twice over, you know? I had a.... what brand?? Snugli when Alex was a baby, and it blew major butt. Totally broke my back. BUT...again, he was huge. AND that was almost 8 years ago, so they have changed. In fact.. I just bought another Snugli for dh to use with Jazzy.. Im not to worried about him using it with her, she is so light she practically levitates.

Oh.. and my hubby is VERY broad shouldered. VERY. not to mention fairly chunko himself, and has no problem with the bjorn. and I am a total lard butt, and I can wear it. In fact, I havent found one that I have had a problem with yet.

 

[TiggerStac]

Thanks Picey...I went today and got 2 sets of the storage cubes! One for the 2 youngest room and one for my play room. I got the red and natural storage for play room & multi colored for their room. You gave me the idea of storing clothes in there!! I'm going to use the top 2 rows for storing CJ's clothes (onsies, socks, etc etc) and the bottom row for Bradys toys that he has up there!

Of course I forgot to use the gift card we had. Oh well, I'll be back in not too long, I'm sure.

 

[Piecey]

You are quite welcome- I can't imagine paying $250! EEK!
I freaking love that thing for storing clothes!

I just redid the entire nursery earlier today. The top row is onesies, receiving blankets, sleepers. Second row is heavy blanket, crib sheets and bath stuff (Hooded towels, washclothes).. third row is quilts, waterproof pads and clean, larger sized clothes.
Labeled everything so DH would be able to find it!

Some of the stuff I got into the cubes I had in that red drawer thing in the closet... now that they're empty, I put my TONS upon TONS of wipes in there. Perfect storage.
Got the curtain up today, too, so I've stashed all my diapers and hung up all the clothes and I'm READY! Except for the hospital bag not being packed!


So, before I use the two rainchecks I have left I must ask.
DH thinks I am crazy.

ONE (out of 4) of the local Krogers messed up a few weeks ago. They marked ALL their Huggies wipes down 2/$5 including the $9.99 boxes of refills. I got three rainchecks, as they were obviously out with those prices!! On top of the great price, they were doing a $3 off of $15 Huggies purchases, which they wrote on my rainchecks, too.

So I used one last weekend- I got 6 boxes of 360ct. wipe refills (so $15) and then the $3 went off... so after tax it's $13.05 for 2160 Huggies wipes.

DH says I should trash the other two rainchecks because we don't need them. They've gotta be used within 30 days of issue (May 22)... I don't know. I've got the room to store them so WHY NOT?! but he doesn't agree with me.
You guys use wipes. Should I go for it? Or trash them?

 

[december]

Well, Katie is 17 days old, and the 2nd box of wipes is almost empty. You do go through alot, and even when they are older, you can keep some in the car for messes. I don't think you can have too many, if you have the room for them!

I'm almost crazy today! As most of you know, I live IN the city park, and dh is park director. A church (not to offend anyone, but it is a holy roller church if you know what I mean) rented out the whole park. The stage is very close to our house, and they've had bands up there since around 10 this morning! I can't take much more!!!!!! I was actually planning to take Katie to church this morning, but since dh had to work this event we decided to wait another week. I just started my new class and have 2 assignments due Monday, and I can't concentrate on anything I'm reading between the baby and the noise from outside!!!!!!

And OMG-my mil was here until 7:30 last night. She left telling me the pool was all ready to go and was filling with water. Dh got home around 9:30, and the backyard was flooded. She couldn't get our pump put together, so she put her old one on. It didn't fit, so she rigged it! All the water ran back out around it since it was the wrong size! After she left, before I could eat anything, dh's step-slster and her family showed up-including her very loud 4 yr old! They stayed until after 9. So I'm stressed right now!

***My sister and her husband, and my nephew, just showed up to save the pool. It took them all of 5 min to put the pump together, and the pool is filling up now. I should have known better than to let mil near it, but she insisted. They were worried that she had ruined the hoses that run from the pool to the pump-since her pump was smaller she bent the end and made it fit-that is where all the water was coming from!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't blame dh-I know he is clueless when it comes to putting things together. I usually do that, and I'm sure I could have done the pump, except I can't do much with Katie in my arms!

 

[TiggerStac]

You are quite welcome- I can't imagine paying $250! EEK!
I freaking love that thing for storing clothes!

I just redid the entire nursery earlier today. The top row is onesies, receiving blankets, sleepers. Second row is heavy blanket, crib sheets and bath stuff (Hooded towels, washclothes).. third row is quilts, waterproof pads and clean, larger sized clothes.
Labeled everything so DH would be able to find it!

Some of the stuff I got into the cubes I had in that red drawer thing in the closet... now that they're empty, I put my TONS upon TONS of wipes in there. Perfect storage.
Got the curtain up today, too, so I've stashed all my diapers and hung up all the clothes and I'm READY! Except for the hospital bag not being packed!


So, before I use the two rainchecks I have left I must ask.
DH thinks I am crazy.

ONE (out of 4) of the local Krogers messed up a few weeks ago. They marked ALL their Huggies wipes down 2/$5 including the $9.99 boxes of refills. I got three rainchecks, as they were obviously out with those prices!! On top of the great price, they were doing a $3 off of $15 Huggies purchases, which they wrote on my rainchecks, too.

So I used one last weekend- I got 6 boxes of 360ct. wipe refills (so $15) and then the $3 went off... so after tax it's $13.05 for 2160 Huggies wipes.

DH says I should trash the other two rainchecks because we don't need them. They've gotta be used within 30 days of issue (May 22)... I don't know. I've got the room to store them so WHY NOT?! but he doesn't agree with me.
You guys use wipes. Should I go for it? Or trash them?

Go for it!! wait til you see the amount of wipes you go thru. Me...I have 2 in diapers right now, when I change them I use an appriopriate amount. Hubby on the other hand...he must use 6 or 7 w/each diaper change then he uses one to clean his hands after, then he washes his hands. I don't get it.

Whenever I find a good deal on wipes I pick them up. I tend to find decent deals at target and they are cheaper than at bj's. I'm waiting for another sale right now...I'm about to open my last case...I think it's a 960 case. Actually whenever I find a good deal on anything, I stock up. Example...I ended up loving the ready to go formula for CJ during the day, the power actually has bubbles when you mix it (only the one he's on..didn't happen w/other 2 kids). So I happened to be in cvs and noticed 2 for 10.99...normally they are 7.49 each. So that's huge, plus any coupons, etc I had for cvs.

So I stocked up, my mom and aunt both picked me up a bunch, my aunt got a raincheck for her cvs as they were out. After all was said and done, I had over 60 bottles of the formula. I go thru 3-4 a week right now and that's at 4-5 oz a feeding, so it will only go up. I saved over $120, plus the coupons. I had a bunch of save $2 on any similac or the $5 similac checks. Then I ended up w/ $3 off of $15 cvs coupons, used those...so I probably saved about 175 when all is said and done.

With Brady it was during the target gerber food baby sale. .50 off (I believe) and you could get as many as you wanted. I got some food for free. Hubby thought I was crazy stocking up. I'd get home and say look what I got for $10 and had my entire counter filled up!

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Go for it Patsy! We use wipes for everything!!! You'd be amazed. If you're out and get something on your clothes, use a wipe and you'd never know! I think we go through more wipes than diapers!

Anyone else out there have a 3 year old? Why do they say that 2 is bad when 3 is soooooooooo much worse!

 

[staley7580]

Go for it Patsy! We use wipes for everything!!! You'd be amazed. If you're out and get something on your clothes, use a wipe and you'd never know! I think we go through more wipes than diapers!

Anyone else out there have a 3 year old? Why do they say that 2 is bad when 3 is soooooooooo much worse!

I go through a ridiculous amount of wipes. More then I ever thought I would. I even use them for wiping Alex and Mikalahs faces.

My dd just turned four. I FEEL your pain.

 

[rparmfamily]

Oh yeah wipes are a good thing!! LOL

 

[staley7580]

Im planning the babies first trip to Disneyland, and I am SOOO excited!! Its not for MONTHS.. But still... planning is half the fun for me. They just opened a BBB in DL, and I know Mikalah is going to love that. Alex wants to go to Universal, and DH wants to go to Legoland.. Plus we have to visit my sister. AND we are camping in the Redwoods on our way down to California. Alex said we HAVE to drive through a big tree. We missed it on our last road trip.. Cant forget this time! We are going to have SO much fun!!

 

[Piecey]

Staley, why are you awake??

I want to go to Disneyland. I've only been to their DTD.

 

[staley7580]

Staley, why are you awake??

I want to go to Disneyland. I've only been to their DTD.

I am a horrid sleeper. Really. Worse then the babies! Its a wonder I dont keep THEM up at night! Plus, its not quite 11 pm here yet. Why are you still up? Besides being all pregnant and nervy??

I LOVE Disneyland. WDW is a bit intimidating to me right now.. We were going to wait until Kaylee got older, now she is older... but we have the twins. The idea of dragging a big ole stroller and two little babies on and off buses... and all that other stuff?? Not for me. We go to Dl... Park at the hotel, and just walk everywhere until we need something out of the Disney area.. Like going to my sisters house..

Have I mentioned that I am excited to go to Disneyland?? We are staying at the Disneyland Hotel for the first time.. They just put in these Mickey Mouse themed Kids rooms.. How fun would that be??

 

[Piecey]

I don't know why I'm awake.

I'm starting to wonder though because I can feel contractions (couldn't before) and my back hurts. OB said there was a good chance I'd have back labor because of how he is laying and his size. So. Maybe thats why I'm awake? Or maybe I'm just optimistic that my body will do this on it's own!

Besides, it's only 2 in the morning here, geesh. hehe.

I really, really want to go to Disneyland. DH promised me I could plan a trip once we figure out if Lucas is it or when #2 is coming... because he wants to go out west for a heck of a trip and see all his Marine Corps. buddies, too. We shall see. I want to see more than their DTD!!

 

[MelessaG]

Im planning the babies first trip to Disneyland, and I am SOOO excited!! Its not for MONTHS.. But still... planning is half the fun for me. They just opened a BBB in DL, and I know Mikalah is going to love that. Alex wants to go to Universal, and DH wants to go to Legoland.. Plus we have to visit my sister. AND we are camping in the Redwoods on our way down to California. Alex said we HAVE to drive through a big tree. We missed it on our last road trip.. Cant forget this time! We are going to have SO much fun!!

Ooh! That sounds like fun! I camped in the Redwoods as a teen. Typical to my age at the time, I acted like it was no big deal. But secretly, I thought it was really cool! (Shh! Don't tell my Dad.) What a great time you all will have and how fun to start planning it.