I don't like the all our nothing attitude when it comes to breastfeeding. I feel like I either need to ebf or ff only, not bf some and ff some.
Which is what I'm going to do for the foreseeable future. I'm weak and don't have it in me to ebf.
And this is not targeted at anyone here, it is anyone/everyone who I've ever spoken to our interacted with about this subject, from family to nurses.
It makes me sad when "professionals" tell moms this. I never felt this way as a new mom with my OB office and hospital and was shocked people were dealing with it.
I don't like the all our nothing attitude when it comes to breastfeeding. I feel like I either need to ebf or ff only, not bf some and ff some.
Which is what I'm going to do for the foreseeable future. I'm weak and don't have it in me to ebf.
And this is not targeted at anyone here, it is anyone/everyone who I've ever spoken to our interacted with about this subject, from family to nurses.
It makes me sad when "professionals" tell moms this. I never felt this way as a new mom with my OB office and hospital and was shocked people were dealing with it.
It makes me sad too. G's dr actually told me that I needed to stop bfing because she didn't think it was going well. I wish I didn't listen. Cue super sads.
I don't like the all our nothing attitude when it comes to breastfeeding. I feel like I either need to ebf or ff only, not bf some and ff some.
Which is what I'm going to do for the foreseeable future. I'm weak and don't have it in me to ebf.
And this is not targeted at anyone here, it is anyone/everyone who I've ever spoken to our interacted with about this subject, from family to nurses.
It makes me sad when "professionals" tell moms this. I never felt this way as a new mom with my OB office and hospital and was shocked people were dealing with it.
My ob is actually not bad with it, he advocates for the first few days to give the baby the boost of colostrum, but after that he is incredibly laid back. The nurses at the hospital were a different story. They seemed unsure of what to do with me since I wanted to do both. And some pressed some bad buttons for me, threatening that if they brought T to the nursery and I had plans on bf that they would "only bring him back every single time he cried to nurse." to try to dissuade me from sending him when I was desperately exhausted.
IDK I can see why some might want a level of anonymity in a place like a message board. Someone could find them and see identifying details or whatever.
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Oooh, I actually have one today! I'm sure this will be flameable.
Sparked by yesterday's wedding dress post: I think preserving or just keeping your wedding dress is a waste of money and space.
What's the point? I get that some dresses are passed down but those are probably such a small %. I do not get emotionally attached to material possessions like a dress. I donated my dress after having it cleaned and can't imagine actually trying to store it.
And what do you do with the dress? Just keep in a box or bag until forever?
Post by Faevantastic on Apr 3, 2014 7:34:30 GMT -5
Our neighbor can't sell their house so they're renting it out again. Last time they did this, we're pretty sure that the previous renter's criminal son bulglarized our house. This morning when we looked out the window, we saw a big pitbull sitting on the window sill looking out. GREAT! Looooove pitbulls when we have a 5lb yorkie and a toddler.
imimahoney I understand where you are coming from, but for some reason my dress is so special to me. Besides my rings, it is probably the most expensive thing I have ever had. It is beautiful and special, and I want it to stay that way. It was such a wonderful time and day for me.
Granted my dress is sitting in the box in our closet, but I am happy with it staying that way.
Post by laurensmomma on Apr 3, 2014 7:36:56 GMT -5
I wish bicyclists were legally required to have a flashing light on both the front and back of their bikes. I can't tell you how many times I've checked my side mirror before turning and not realized a bike was coming up immediately because their non-blinking light blended in with the other cars behind them. Safety, people!
Oooh, I actually have one today! I'm sure this will be flameable.
Sparked by yesterday's wedding dress post: I think preserving or just keeping your wedding dress is a waste of money and space.
What's the point? I get that some dresses are passed down but those are probably such a small %. I do not get emotionally attached to material possessions like a dress. I donated my dress after having it cleaned and can't imagine actually trying to store it.
And what do you do with the dress? Just keep in a box or bag until forever?
It isn't a hassle to store it. It might stay in a box in tissue forever or it might be worn again. H and I have discussed one day renewing our vows and I would wear my gown. I worked with a designer and had it made custom for me so it is pretty special given my line of work.
I don't really consider it a material possession but an heirloom. It is also a work of art.
Oooh, I actually have one today! I'm sure this will be flameable.
Sparked by yesterday's wedding dress post: I think preserving or just keeping your wedding dress is a waste of money and space.
What's the point? I get that some dresses are passed down but those are probably such a small %. I do not get emotionally attached to material possessions like a dress. I donated my dress after having it cleaned and can't imagine actually trying to store it.
And what do you do with the dress? Just keep in a box or bag until forever?
I personally don't get the preserving either but I kept my dress. It's hanging in the basement closet downstairs. I figure it'd make a good Halloween costume sometime.
imimahoney I understand where you are coming from, but for some reason my dress is so special to me. Besides my rings, it is probably the most expensive thing I have ever had. It is beautiful and special, and I want it to stay that way. It was such a wonderful time and day for me.
Granted my dress is sitting in the box in our closet, but I am happy with it staying that way.
I do understand that. My dress was expensive but I dunno, I think it's because I am a pretty practical person so my thinking is... if I won't wear it again then maybe someone else will!
Our neighbor can't sell their house se renting it out again. Last time they did this, we're pretty sure that the previous renter's criminal son bulglarized our house. This morning when we looked out the window, we saw a big pitbull sitting on the window sill looking out. GREAT! Looooove pitbulls when we have a 5lb yorkie and a toddler.
It does suck to have a rental next to you, but the dog could be perfectly gentle. Pitbulls are trained to fight, so hopefully this isn't the case here. I have several friends with pitbills and toddlers in the same house.
Our neighbor can't sell their house so they're renting it out again. Last time they did this, we're pretty sure that the previous renter's criminal son bulglarized our house. This morning when we looked out the window, we saw a big pitbull sitting on the window sill looking out. GREAT! Looooove pitbulls when we have a 5lb yorkie and a toddler.
That pitbull could be the absolute sweetest dog on the planet. Please give him a chance before you make judgments about his temperament or his owners. I'm not saying you should be careless about having the dog or kiddo around him, just don't assume that he is a bad dog.
Oooh, I actually have one today! I'm sure this will be flameable.
Sparked by yesterday's wedding dress post: I think preserving or just keeping your wedding dress is a waste of money and space.
What's the point? I get that some dresses are passed down but those are probably such a small %. I do not get emotionally attached to material possessions like a dress. I donated my dress after having it cleaned and can't imagine actually trying to store it.
And what do you do with the dress? Just keep in a box or bag until forever?
It isn't a hassle to store it. It might stay in a box in tissue forever or it might be worn again. H and I have discussed one day renewing our vows and I would wear my gown. I worked with a designer and had it made custom for me so it is pretty special given my line of work.
I don't really consider it a material possession but an heirloom. It is also a work of art.
My dress wasn't custom by any means. I did have it drastically altered but that's it. Maybe if it was crazy pricey or a custom gown then I would feel differently.
Also, several people I know have used their dress to make christening gowns for their kids. I am not referring to that. I just mean keeping it stored away and not doing anything with it again.
Oooh, I actually have one today! I'm sure this will be flameable.
Sparked by yesterday's wedding dress post: I think preserving or just keeping your wedding dress is a waste of money and space.
What's the point? I get that some dresses are passed down but those are probably such a small %. I do not get emotionally attached to material possessions like a dress. I donated my dress after having it cleaned and can't imagine actually trying to store it.
And what do you do with the dress? Just keep in a box or bag until forever?
To some extent I can understand, but I was glad my mom kept her dress--not because I wanted to wear it, but because she was able to incorporate pieces of her dress when she made mine. So I wore her veil and the lace on my dress was from hers. You're right, though, that that's very uncommon, but I can understand keeping it "just in case."
Post by creamsiclechica on Apr 3, 2014 7:43:46 GMT -5
I guess mine is from yesterday too. I don't see how taking a picture of your daughter playing dress up in your wedding dress is weird and sexual. I exchanged vows to love my husband for the rest of my life in that dress, and from that love came a happy family. What's perverse about that??
Oooh, I actually have one today! I'm sure this will be flameable.
Sparked by yesterday's wedding dress post: I think preserving or just keeping your wedding dress is a waste of money and space.
What's the point? I get that some dresses are passed down but those are probably such a small %. I do not get emotionally attached to material possessions like a dress. I donated my dress after having it cleaned and can't imagine actually trying to store it.
And what do you do with the dress? Just keep in a box or bag until forever?
I have a wedding dress confession. When I was shopping for a dress I didn't care if I found The Dress, I was just looking for good enough. I knew I'd be changing into traditional Nigerian attire 1.5 - 2 hours into the reception so I didn't see the point.
Even more flammable, I bought it at David's bridal.
Oooh, I actually have one today! I'm sure this will be flameable.
Sparked by yesterday's wedding dress post: I think preserving or just keeping your wedding dress is a waste of money and space.
What's the point? I get that some dresses are passed down but those are probably such a small %. I do not get emotionally attached to material possessions like a dress. I donated my dress after having it cleaned and can't imagine actually trying to store it.
And what do you do with the dress? Just keep in a box or bag until forever?
I have a wedding dress confession. When I was shopping for a dress I didn't care if I found The Dress, I was just looking for good enough. I knew I'd be changing into traditional Nigerian attire 1.5 - 2 hours into the reception so I didn't see the point.
Even more flammable, I bought it at David's bridal.
I got mine at David's bridal . Also, I have a three dress rule. For anything, I only try on three dresses. Otherwise I'd go nuts forever searching and searching. So I pick three I really love, and choose between the three. Wedding dress included lol.
I guess mine is from yesterday too. I don't see how taking a picture of your daughter playing dress up in your wedding dress is weird and sexual. I exchanged vows to love my husband for the rest of my life in that dress, and from that love came a happy family. What's perverse about that??
I stayed out of that thread, but people thought that? Ew.
I love my wedding dress so much. It was quite expensive (for me). I planned to sell it, but I literally cried when I picked it up from the cleaners. I couldn't do it. If this baby isn't a girl I may reconsider, I don't know. If it's a girl, I'm keeping it - it's worth the "just in case" to me.