September 2010 Moms

Strawberries

egeiger — Sun, 26 May 2013 00:18:38 GMT

Tis the season for strawberry picking. What are your fav fresh strawberry recipes?

weekend plans

jrsmama2010 — Sat, 25 May 2013 21:45:51 GMT

It seems quiet again. Whats everyone up to?

DH got the boards pulled off the porch because he put a foot through one. In my mind I am thinking ya, right its just another project he is started and not finishing... BUT I am being supportive and encouraging in hopes he will get it done. Of course we have nothing else planned.

I just sent off my first order and I am super excited and hope it meets expectations :)

Lucas has arrived!

smucha10 — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:32:48 GMT

Lucas arrived at 1:36 pm, weighing 7 lbs 11 oz and 19.5 in long. Pitocin was started at 11 am and my doctor broke my water at 12:15. He is pretty bruised due to a really quick descent.

We are both doing well. Just a little worn out! Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers.

Preston and Juliet!

starrkitten89 — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:50:42 GMT

Hi ladies! Sorry I haven't been able to pop on, I ended up having a few complications. Preston Erik was born first at 10:43 on Weds 5/22, weighing 6lb12oz, 19" long. Juliet Tessa came a minute later at 10:44, weighing 5lb even and 19" long. We had no idea there would be such a large size difference; my doc thinks it's great we did the c/s when we did since J's weight seemed to be dropping off the last month or so-she said this was likely due to placental degradation.

They are both beautiful and healthy and spent NO time in the NICU! They spent their first night in the regular nursery so that their blood sugars and temp regulation could be measured, but they did great so now we can keep them in our rooms whenever/for as long as we want.

I ended up having significant blood loss because my uterus was so swollen, as well as an inguinal hernia (I'll have to go back to have surgery for that in about 6 weeks unless it shrinks significantly). And for the icing on the cake, I got the somewhat rare complication of post-delivery pre-e. So for the first 24 hours after delivery I had to continue to not eat or drink, keep my catheter, not leave my bed, and get hooked up to magnesium sulfate. Luckily I was one of the lucky ones that didn't get too severely sick from it, I just felt very weak and tired. That has made BFing a challenge, so we've been giving some formula and I've been pumping as well as offering the breast. Heres a picture-the internet at the hospital hates the photo upload sites, so I'll put more up soon as I get home.

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Scary news

jrsmama2010 — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:14:00 GMT

A bridge not to far from us on I 5 collapsed yesterday from a semi with a tall load hit it. A car and a truck were going across at the same time and three people suffered minor injuries.

Seriously that is one of my worst fears and I used to have nightmares about I'd be freaked especially if the kids were with me!

Boo Mother Nature!

mle929 — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:28:04 GMT

It's raining and 40 degrees here! There's been some significant river flooding in my area (we're ok, but DH's commute to work has been interesting) and now it's snowing in the mountains in the town next to us. Wtf Mother Nature!

It was about 80 degrees a couple days ago. What's the weather like where you are?

Can I?

burkems — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:15:50 GMT

Mayella's new question is "Can I, Mama?" It is the cutest thing I have ever heard. Before she would just make a statement - i.e. I tell her Bubble Guppies is on, and she would say "Oooh, I watch it!" Now she says, "Oooh, I watch Bubble Guppies in your room, can I, Mama?"

It's the only time she calls me Mama and it melts my heart. She's moved on to Mom, because she's a big girl.

What cute phrases are your little ones saying now?

Favorite kids show?

MonkeySender — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:52:05 GMT

I was just reading the least favorite post and I was wondering if you have a favorite? I LOVE the backyardagains, I get a little excited when Ella wants to watch it. It isn't one of her favorites, so we don't watch it too often.

i should quit reading the news!

jrsmama2010 — Sat, 25 May 2013 21:31:13 GMT

In MO, two freight trains collided and made an overpass collapse. Luckily no cars were on the overpass

AW-Ds pooped in the potty

ilovelife — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:57:43 GMT

that is all!!!!!!!!!!

Least favorite kid's show?

SnowflakeBride06 — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:05:30 GMT

Not that we watch a ton of TV but we do like Disney and Sprout. Today we flipped to Sprout and Lazy Town came on.

I am sorry but its just weird with the puppet people and some regular actors. Also WTH is sports candy? Just call it fruits and vegetables!! Thankfully, she doesn't really like the show.

Oh and Caillou is another one, he is so whiney but Isabel loves him!

Also, H. Hugglemonster but we already discussed that right Burkems?!

Ok and go:

FFC

carpozi — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:57:30 GMT

I will start since I kinda thought of some yesterday.

1. I get joy out of using foil multiple times. Not washing it like my grandma, but just reusing as a cover if its not dirty.

2. It's so cold in my house due to a cold spell that came, I put a hat on the baby. We didn't turn heat on cause a/c has been on for a few weeks!

3. I have been taking anything and everything out on DH lately.

Not excited...

tarapike86 — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:45:08 GMT

We finally got our initial approval for and appraisal to be refinanced. While this is great news the appraisal is scheduled for Tuesday which means my weekend will be spent cleaning the crap out of my home. I am aware that they do not appraise depending on cleanliness of home, but square footage and other things. That said I would be highly embarrassed if he saw our home in its "natural" state. So this pregnant mama will be changing sheets and scrubbing bathrooms and floors Its times like this that I wish we had a three bedroom ranch style home. To hell with everyone having their own room!

When do you worry

jrsmama2010 — Sat, 25 May 2013 06:18:42 GMT

When do you worry about your LOs head from falling? I realize they have to learn to walk, but L has been pulling up and I'm not sure if his legs get tired but he falls over and we have wood floors. He screams for a little bit, but not long and I always check his eyes but I really want to put a helmet on his poor little head. It makes me sad.

vent and possible uo

IfferMarie — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:40 GMT

Vent and possible UO...we are at thr movies movie hasn't started yet I'm a nerd and have been super excited to see Fast and Furious. G is at inlaws...the people next to us brought two kids about 2 and 5. The 2 year old is throwing a fit. It's 9:00...did you really have to bring them? So much for having a date night without a whining kid to ruin the movie.

Oh...and now there is a third kid.

TP's needed

FarmerMcDonald — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:26:45 GMT

I just found out via Facebook that dhs uncle fell 30 feet out of a tree today. He has head injuries and a broken arm. He was at the second home by himself and thankfully the mail person happened upon him. I believe they think he will make a full recovery according to his dil. Dh doesn't know yet because he's asleep already and has to work at 5am. I hope his father is nice enough to call him before me tomorrow morning. Any spare thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Medicine closet organization

carpozi — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:43:27 GMT

Any successful tips or pictures? I had ours organized before we moved into types of medicines in plastic storage boxes, but wondering if there's a better way before I tackle it again. Help!

Iffer!

Rut0587 — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:58:14 GMT

Thank you so much for my birthday box. I cannot wait to wear my chevron socks. I can't figure out how to PIP on my phone but let me tell you girls, I was spoiled. Along with my chevron socks I got: lotion set, eye shadow, nail polish, and bath and body stuff.

Thanks again.

SoCal Get Together

IfferMarie — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:23:20 GMT

To my socal ladies I will be there again this summer and would love to plan something. To make sure I have everyone would you mind PMing me your emails so we can get a group convo going?

Isabel got hurt at school

SnowflakeBride06 — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:04:08 GMT

Today, she got her finger closed her room's door by another kid. Her teacher saw it happening but was too far away to stop it from happening.

They called me but I was working my marathon teaching day so I DH picked her up and got her to the pedi. I was able to get to the pedi just in time for her to have x-rays.

Thankfully, nothing was broken. But her pinky is a puffy, black and blue.

I was upset that it happened but I know accidents can happen. I think her teachers are vigilent and she is in a safe place.

Still, it doesn't feel good knowing she got hurt at school. Ugh. Mama needs a hug or a drink!

Shutterfly

jrsmama2010 — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:03:34 GMT

I have a shutterfly coupon code for a free 101 prints. Expires 5/29

Portrait Innovations

Kaiterz — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59:38 GMT

This may be a long shot...

But has anyone printed from the CD you get at Portrait Innovations? Better yet, has anyone uploaded a pic from a CD to a website to be printed? Was it successful?

I've uploaded a pic to Vista Print and it's telling me the resolution is low and the picture may come out grainy or pixelated. Any thoughts?

Father's Day Gift for DH's who grill...

StefB28 — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:19:56 GMT

PickYourPlum has wooden handled monogrammed grilling spatulas (set of 2, initials or name) for $14.99 today. I just ordered a set for my dad!

3 months/3 goals

kofmkg — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:22:27 GMT

Week 4: How is your progress? Don't let these goals slip from your fingers! There are three whole months to complete these-- the summer is just beginning! You can do it! There are only three goals-- you can do these!

AGmom:

#1 Major Declutter my house

How's it coming?

#2 At least one Super Fun/Special Activity with my kids each week

What's in store for you all this week?

#3 Did you commit to losing weight? Any progress?

Hope the birthday cake oreos didn't deter you too much...

Dramamama:

1.) Take more time out for me. Treat myself to a mani/pedi once a month and get out by myself at least once a week!

You made it to the nail salon last week. What's on tap for this week?

2.) Just be in the moment more with Alexa! Have a dance party with her once a week, if not more. Just spend more quality time with her in general!

Hope Alexa is feeling better so that you can both have more fun.

3.) Date nights 2x a month!

Good work on date night last week-- when's the next date?

Ness

1.) Complete the 30-day Crunch Challenge and lose 10 pounds-- any more weight loss? Hope Disney didn't deter your efforts too much.

2.) Procrastinate Less

3.) Eat healthier and drink more water.

How was this?

Beach

1.) Lose 10 lbs/complete couch 2 5k/complete color me rad (June 9th)-- you were making great progress last time on losing weight, but stuck on week 4 of the c25k

2.) Check stuff off of our summer fun list (shooting for once a week)

3.) Make and Finish Mc's 2nd birthday scrapbook and M's birth scrapbook. -- Did you start the office space clean-up yet to meet this goal?

(Overachiever-- :) ) MeganS

1. Get organized before baby comes-- how's it coming?

2. Finish B's new big boy room before baby comes-- you can check this one off your list now, right? Any pix of the room with Stef's artwork?

3. Do at least one fun activity with B a week

4. Date night once a month

5. Try one new recipe per week

Marshmallows

1. Fit into my clothes again.-

- nice work on your jeans last time

2. Finish at least one room in our house.
3. Take E to his first movie in the theater.

Did you go yet? Any good movies you see?

Iffer

1. Any progress on weightloss?

You were down 2 pounds last time at the doc office? How was it this week?

2. Get our house cleaned and organized. That will have to be done by the end of May.

You had reorganized the office and bedroom- how's it working out?

3. Spend more time with God and reading the Bible.

Mama2many

1.Add me onto the "lose 10lbs team".

Don't let mother's day treats bog you down-- how was your progress this week? Any walking or swimming?

2. Also on the Declutter/Clean Out Team. Specifically, a) de-stash yarn (egeiger, I'll be keeping you posted) b) get rid of girl baby clothes & pare-down our toys (we rotate them, but we've gotten to many again) c) start a thorough clean room by room.

Yay for potential yard sale (and cash!!). How is the room-by-room progress coming?

3. Finish up 4 quilts - 2 for Starr, one for DS2, and one for another friend.

School is almost over, which hopefully means more free time for you!

krbell

Miss seeing you areound lately, girl!

1) Complete master closet, pantry and garage clean out by scheduling at least four days of PTO by end of July.

How is everything going before the "Big Tent"?

2) Complete C25K (again!) and maintain cadence by continuing with at least three runs per week after completion.

How'd it go last week? Any runs?

3) Finalize living trust and create supplimental documentation file.

Sounds like you are in the final stages of sending docs back. Lots of progress!

vette

1. Start running again and sign up for a race.

Did you find a good race to try yet?

2. Catch up on my paperwork at work.

Sounds like you're making good progress here.

3. Organize all of our closets.

Yours are left? The kids' closets are done?

kerribear

1. I'd love to get into exercising and try C25k.

You made it on two walks last time. Any good walks this week?

2. Get C potty trained.

Did you get the new underwear? How is C doing?

3. Make time for/work on my marriage.

Lots and lots of hugs! Your schedules make things hard.

ABs

1) Make progress on the kids' baby books

How's this going?

2) Find an exercise that I like (yoga maybe?) that doesn't break my bones.

How was the re-check last week?

3) Make more time to be WITH my kids

egeiger

1. Put down the smartphone for 1 hour / evening on the weekdays.

Any more "tree top" dinners?

2. Make exercise a normal, consistent part of my life. Aiming for 3x a week to start and following the Slim in 6 exercise routine.

Are you feeling any better? Hopefully no surgeries needed. Did your Slim in 6 arrive?

3. Spend 1 hr / week on yarn crafts and 1 hr / week learning sewing crafts

Did you finish the 3 hats you planned?

kofmkg

1. Continue to lose 1+ pound(s) a week:

2. Go on at least one date night in May, June, and July.

3. Be able to cross the monkey bars on the playground by July 31.

4. Finish writing wills.

Snowflake

1. Declutter at home-including the toy box, tupperware draws and Isabel's old clothes

2. Commit to walking 4 mornings a week with Isabel and the dogs (it will be good for all of us)

3. Balance more the time doing activities with Isabel and providing structure with time for active free time.

mafda

1. Time to myself each week, I'm attempting 3 hrs per week at the gym.

Did you make it to the gym this week?

2. Keeping my house more organized, making beds etc daily and always pick up etc.

How's this working out?

3. Make something once a month, cushion covers, bunting and a quilt is what I'd like to achieve this summer, but I am slacking on this badly.

Any fun projects?

Notebooks

chavatziporah — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:34:59 GMT

So, every year at the end of the school year I try to figure out what to get the teens for graduation. Usually we can't think of anything and therefore get nothing. This morning, I came up with idea! Tell me what you think, and where I can buy them for a good price. I want to get each kid a nice journal/notebook and then use the silhouette to put their name on it.

I gave a notebook to a girl I was close with and she still uses it. I think it's important to write out your thoughts and express yourself. Especially when it comes to religion and at this point in their life where they are really discovering who they are.

So, yes or no? If not, any other ideas?

also, Ive always wanted to give a standard gift that the kids can look forward to getting and anticipate.