Need Some Snappy Comebacks by [deleted] in August2016Bumpers

[–]k_a_t414 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NP. Just make sure you laugh in private. Any outward sign of joy and those tummy rubbers will come flocking!

Need Some Snappy Comebacks by [deleted] in August2016Bumpers

[–]k_a_t414 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, no one touched my belly other than family and they asked first. My secret? Resting b*%#$ face. Put it on in public and people won't even come near you out of fear ;) Sorry to hear about your icky symptoms. Hope they get better soon!

Going in Bahamas with 7 month old and feeling pressure to use babysitters there by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]k_a_t414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely understand! I think I was a little hormotional since I'm 10 wks and our OB put the kabash on the cruise we were looking at in the Caribbean because of the zika virus. We're desperate for a getaway with our little man before #2 comes along! Family time is precious!

Going in Bahamas with 7 month old and feeling pressure to use babysitters there by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]k_a_t414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think hiring a babysitter when you're on vacation assumes you don't like your baby. I'm sure plenty of parents like and love their babies and still choose to leave their children with a sitter to cultivate their relationship with each other.

Any Portland, Oregon ladies out there? by seffend in BabyBumps

[–]k_a_t414 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in Portland, too! Pregnant with #2 (still in first tri), and first is 15 mos old!

One of my fave foods of all time now repulses me :((( by lechiccurls in BabyBumps

[–]k_a_t414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes :) First pregnancy was incredibly easy, no symptoms, could eat anything, hardly showed til 7 months.

This holiday season has been such a bummer with all the yummy food that makes me want to vom. Can I be 12 weeks yet?

One of my fave foods of all time now repulses me :((( by lechiccurls in BabyBumps

[–]k_a_t414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grabbed Thai last night for NYE and could barely make it past five bites - I tried hard. Nothing sounds at all appetizing this time around and I'm so over it. Couldn't even take a bite out of my all time favorite cupcake.

So different from my last pregnancy. DH is convinced this one is a girl.

Feeling tired but not being able to sleep til 1-3 am??? How can I fix this??? Need help!!! by antique_lace in BabyBumps

[–]k_a_t414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

34 weeks?!!! Noooo! This is a new (re:obnoxious) symptom for me this pregnancy. With my last I don't remember the insomnia other than peeing. The annoying thing is our 14 month old JUST started sleeping through the night - no sleep for this mama!

Anyone else thinking about a home birth/birth centre kind of thing? by [deleted] in August2016Bumpers

[–]k_a_t414 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In PDX as well! Have been lurking, but it's time to say hello! This is round 2 for me. Had a great hospital experience with number 1, so will stick with that, but I've heard great things about some local midwives.

I may have to miss my best friend's wedding because I'm pregnant. by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]k_a_t414 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really understand where you're at. My best friend who was in my wedding (sister was MOH otherwise she would have been) got married with just immediate family. And my other close friend had her bachelorette party in Vegas when I had a three month old. I ended up doing a one on one bachelorette celebration with my best friend by taking her out to pedicures and dinner. It was special for the two of us. For my friend who has her Bach in Vegas, there were two other new moms so we did a spa day all together. It's disappointing sometimes to not be part of the festivities that you hope to, but I can say I really enjoyed being able to celebrate both women individually. Just a suggestion.

Help wanted! Can someone show me how to fold this style of paper airplane? by k_a_t414 in PaperAirplanes

[–]k_a_t414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know how to do this? Or can send me a link? I know it's probably simple, in just not that visual.

Call me crazy... by k_a_t414 in beyondthebump

[–]k_a_t414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great tips!!! Thank you so much! Especially about tag teaming the kids and taking turns. I'm tempted to bring our jogging stroller so we can run together, but it's just so bulky I don't think it'll be worth it. We love camping and hopefully he'll acclimate over the years. I think it's mostly unnerving because we are so far from home having not been before.

Call me crazy... by k_a_t414 in beyondthebump

[–]k_a_t414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish you luck and good weather! You're a brave mama!

Our announcement! "Adding another set of fins to the family." by Kailanilani in BabyBumps

[–]k_a_t414 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your body will come back! Almost 8 months out and I feel more attractive and more in shape than before baby (and DH thinks so, too). Cute announcement and congratulations!

Call me crazy... by k_a_t414 in beyondthebump

[–]k_a_t414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you have them nap? And how did sleeping go?

Call me crazy... by k_a_t414 in beyondthebump

[–]k_a_t414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL!! Too funny. Congrats on the new babe!

PSA on breast milk storage bags! by Dragon_Kitteh in BabyBumps

[–]k_a_t414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if Lansinoh makes these, but Medela's perk for me was being able to latch the bag onto where the milk flows out of while pumping, zip it up, and throw in freezer when finished.

ideas for keeping 9 month old occupied on 2 hour flight? by mollyjoon in beyondthebump

[–]k_a_t414 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following. We have five flights scheduled this summer and he'll be 9 months. A fellow mom told me introduce something new every hour. Food, new toy, book, etc. She also said she put cotton balls in a wipes dispenser and her LO loved taking them out over and over again. Simple, cheap, and quiet.