Losin' the Baby Fat ~ Tiggerific Tuesday

[Friendship]

Morning Mommies!

[kiwiflower]

Good morning!

Nothing new to report here. My scale is stuck on a certain number and I'd love to see it move in the right direction.

Emily is still asleep so I'd better get all the housework done before she wakes up.

BBL!

[cynicalcyn]

Morning morning Morning!!!!!

Missed you ladies but no time to chat today either.....

Will try and lurk but wanted to say!

CONGRATS to all you loosers!!

Beautiful baby pics yesterday, loved all of them!

And I miss you ladies!!

Take care and have a blessed day!

Cyn

[Dar20]

Hey, Cyn! The board was a bit slow yesterday because the server was having hiccups all day. It was frustrating!

Menu today:
B- deviled egg, bacon
L- leftover pork rib, celery w/ cream cheese
S if needed- cheese or deviled egg
D- no clue since I'm working late and they'll order out

Not much new to report since last night, so I don't have much to say.

Just wondering if anyone else was interested in those Gerber coupons?

[Friendship]

B- String Cheese (1 carb)
L- LC Chicken Nuggets with Dipping Sauce (3 carbs)
D- Steak with Spring Salad (5 carbs)

I've had a couple days above 20 carbs, so I'm going to try to keep the next couple days as low as possible without starving myself.

Still working on sending out Speaker Packets for our annual company convention today...so I'll be in and out.

[Dar20]

There's a thread on the PG regarding BF'ing that is soooo going to go *poof*, I bet.

[Friendship]

Dar- I hope you don't think my post on the Playground thread was saying formula is bad (I have no problems with formula at all).... when I said the thing about Hunter only getting sick once I also put that he also isn't in daycare. I attribute not being in daycare to one of the main reason's I don't have illnesses.

I will say that I am not a clean freak either, so what germs he doesn't get a a daycare, he picks up other places....

[Dar20]

No, not at all. I'm sure if I were successful at BF'ing, I'd have a different stance. But I just wanted Tammara to know that breastmilk is not a cure-all, and that formula is a perfectly fine substitute. And she shouldn't be pressured either way. There are so many pressures now to breastfeed, that when it fails, it can be very depressing and heartbreaking. If someone told me beforehand that "yes, breastfeeding is wonderful, but formula is okay, too", I may not have been so down about it. And I felt so pressured into continuing when I just didn't feel right with it.

[Marthad]

Hi Mommies!

Only have a minute. Just came home from grocery shopping. Definitely not my day! The chicken farmer (the ONLY guy that supplies organic chickens to all of Sweden, aparently) is on vacation, and the weather has been too hot (60F right now) to transport veal. WTH!?

Dar, I am so thinking about you and Rob. I read that breastfeeding thread--as someone who failed at BFing, I was pretty offended by that one remark that said formula was just feeding...

Logan fared the shot pretty well. He went w/o eating from 10:45-4:00 with two cries in the night. I hope we're getting close to sleeping through the night. That will be such a luxury!

I'll try to check back later.

[Friendship]

Okay, I just added a ETA to point out that Hunter did have formula only for a month before we put him on whole milk.

I think they are actually being civil right now....we'll have to see how long it lasts.

[TRACY2]

Originally Posted by Dar20

No, not at all. I'm sure if I were successful at BF'ing, I'd have a different stance. But I just wanted Tammara to know that breastmilk is not a cure-all, and that formula is a perfectly fine substitute. And she shouldn't be pressured either way. There are so many pressures now to breastfeed, that when it fails, it can be very depressing and heartbreaking. If someone told me beforehand that "yes, breastfeeding is wonderful, but formula is okay, too", I may not have been so down about it. And I felt so pressured into continuing when I just didn't feel right with it.

here, here! excellent post.

Good morning mommies-
wasn't around yesterday but did do a little lurking. The board was being a PITA.
I am also dealing with my own weight issues the last few weeks. Still gaining and losing the same 5 lbs
I have decided to step up the intensity of my workouts and cut my calories even lower, plus avoid any "white" foods.

Trying to stick to lean meats, fruits and veggies, lots of water. I need to get to goal soon, it's depressing.

Just wanted to say hi and I am going to try to participate today, when the bosses aren't looking over my shoulder

Got a few new pics-

bb in a minute.

[TRACY2]

Lynsey-



Guess who really really enjoyed her first bath in the "big girl tub?"









Playdate from Saturday. This is Jayden, she's 14 days older than Katie- her mom and I met through Matchingmoms.org.



Pooped out




BB in a bit when the other moms check in!

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by Friendship

I think they are actually being civil right now....we'll have to see how long it lasts.

Yeah, things stay civil as long as people answer the question at hand and don't start attacking others. **keeps fingers crossed**

Martha, I decided to just let that comment slide. Any decision made on the friend's visit?

Tracy, did Katie suddenly get grown up?! She looks different.

I sooo want a pool someday. Tell me they are a PITA and I don't really want to deal with it. LOL...

[Friendship]

Tracy- Do you have anything on the bottom of the tub? Hunter loves his bath in the big boy tub, but he is always moving around and trying to stand, etc. I wish I could use the bubble stuff, but we can't because he breaks out.

[TRACY2]

Dar- yep she is just....growing too fast
I wanna sit on her to stop it

And yeah, the pool- huge pita
from the hurricane, we actually have an algae problem right now and noone can swim. 7 gallons of chlorine and shock we put in last night.
Otherwise, it's not too terribly bad. It really is worth it considering how much we use it and DH cleans it most of the time.

Melissa- we have a non slip pad in the bottom.

[Dar20]

Ok, I was just reading that thread about keeper cups or whatever. Doesn't sound like the thing for me! I can't even use tampons, they are so uncomfortable. Ick!

[MrsIndpndent]

Quick pop in! I have 2 'to die for' products that those of you on a low-fat/low-cal diet must try!! One is Yoplait Frozen Yogurt breakfast bars, found in the frozen breakfast section. SUPER GOOD!! They look like those strawberry shortcake bars that have the crunchies on them!! Mmh mmh mmh!!!!! The 2nd is Edy's Light Drumstick Sundae ice cream. Absolutely awesome!!!

We are adopting a new dog this week - a 1.5 year old male beagle named Kraven. We are changing his name to Emmitt (Dallas Cowboys) and can't wait until Thursday when he comes home!!

[Friendship]

Hi Lauren- Make sure to post pictures of your "new addition"!!!

Dar- I can't use tampons either, so don't feel bad. After about 15 mins I start puking...

[TRACY2]

you start puking when you put in a tampon?

[Dar20]

Ah, so I'm not the only one. I will only wear one if I have to, like we're going to the beach or something. But it's so uncomfortable. They make you puke?!

I'm seriously getting bored waiting on a spreadsheet from my boss so I can start my work. I have NOTHING else to do until he gets this to me. I guess I could start getting my new office cleared out so I can move in.... but that means getting off my tush.

[wari]

Hi Everyone -

Having a quiet moment and enjoying my coffee. Cameron is still sleeping, DH jumped in the shower and Madison is watching cartoons!

We had a great weekend celebrating Madison's 6th Birthday! The party was fun and the kids had a great time. One of her friends told their mom "I had the best time without you ever!"

Today is actually Madison's birthday ! I really can't believe she is 6 already! We are going out to dinner to celebrate!

I am so excited that I saw 169 on the scale and I am claiming it!!!!!

Kiwi - Enjoy the quiet time this morning as well!

Cyn - Hi THere! Hope the day isn't too busy!

Katie - Great pictures! I love the picture of her in the tub with her big smile! She is so cute!

Dar - I would love to have a pool someday also! Rob's surgery is this Friday? Will be thinking of you both! Great post about B'fing. I only b'fed both Madison and Cameron for 8 weeks.

Melissa - Your menu looks good! I have been keeping my carbs under 20 also and definitely see it on the scale! Good luck getting your packets out today!

Martha - 60 degrees and they can't deliver veal Sorry you can't get your organic chicken! Glad Logan did well with the shots! Hope his sleeping is the same tonight!

Lauren - Hi THere! Congrats on the new addition! Post pictures of him.

Melissa & Dar - Definitely couldn't use the cup either! I can't use tampons and I have tried different kinds.

I hear Cameron waking up! Will chat when I get to work!

Wendy

[Friendship]

QOTD: Hunter seems to think that everything should be on the floor. He empties all of our bookcases, DVD's, etc. How do we get him to stop doing it, or is this just a phase?

[wari]

Originally Posted by Dar20

Ah, so I'm not the only one. I will only wear one if I have to, like we're going to the beach or something. But it's so uncomfortable. They make you puke?!

I'm seriously getting bored waiting on a spreadsheet from my boss so I can start my work. I have NOTHING else to do until he gets this to me. I guess I could start getting my new office cleared out so I can move in.... but that means getting off my tush.

I am always waiting on my boss for things! WooHoo a new office! I want to change mine around so it feels like a new office

[Friendship]

Tracy/Dar- Yup, the doctor said it is a mild form of TSS....they told me that I will just have to deal with pads the rest of my life.

[wari]

Originally Posted by Friendship

QOTD: Hunter seems to think that everything should be on the floor. He empties all of our bookcases, DVD's, etc. How do we get him to stop doing it, or is this just a phase?

Cameron does this too. We actually had to put a rope around the TV stand so he couldn't open the doors and pull out the DVD's.

Maybe you could make it game out of it and have him help you put everything back when he does it?? Don't know how easy that would be.

Wendy

[wari]

Originally Posted by Friendship

Tracy/Dar- Yup, the doctor said it is a mild form of TSS....they told me that I will just have to deal with pads the rest of my life.

I get really bad cramping when I have tried to use them.

[Dar20]

Madison!!!!

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by Friendship

Tracy/Dar- Yup, the doctor said it is a mild form of TSS....they told me that I will just have to deal with pads the rest of my life.

Wow, how scary! Those TSS warnings always frighten me, but fortunately I've never had an incident. I've never had a problem with pads or that "diaper" feeling. I use the Kotex Ultrathin.. have for years and love them.

[TRACY2]

Hi Lauren,
wow you are going for a full house aren't you?
Congrats!

Ahhh, I saw the performance of all time last night. It was superb, very dramatic and eye catching ( )
my spirited baby girl decided to attempt to scale a coffee table in the LR last night.
I gently pulled her down and said no-no. You will get hurt. She began to scream, so daddy pointed a finger and sternly said, NO-NO Katie.

I kid you not, my child walked about 4 steps, fell into the floor, mouth wide open for about 10 seconds (nothing coming out) eyes wide open, arms wide open, rolled onto her back, kicked the floor and let out a scream that would curl wallpaper. (no tears, mind you) The dog ran off wimpering, my older two just stared, daddy's mouth was hanging wide open, I thought she had a medical condition of some kind. I went over, inspected her thoroughly, realized she was having a tantrum of the century, put her back down gently and then just looked at her with my arms crossed until the raging stopped.

All over being told not to climb on the coffee table.

I am sure I will be institionalized before we are out of the terrible 2's.


ETA- Hi Wendy!! Happy b-day to Madison!!

[wari]

Dar - Madison saw your Happy Birthday and said WOW, that is so cute