Randoms

-It’s always strange to me when moms get up in arms because their parenting methods are being attacked.  Not that it doesn’t happening, because it does. I’ve seen it,from all groups on the parenting spectrum, and I think it’s quite gross. It’s strange because….many of the moms that I “know” (follow on twitter) have no issues with “attacking” other parenting methods.  So….I don’t get it.  It’s ok for you to vocally attack, demean, disagree with other parenting methods, but when it happens to you…..oh, ok. o_O  Tons of blog posts, comments, tweets about how “disappointing” it was that Beyonce “only” breastfed for 10 weeks and *gasp, the horror* maybe only did it to lose weight, but when people say that a 3 year old is “too old” to be breastfeeding, it’s a problem?  I’m really just trying to understand. I wish we could leave each other the hell alone about these parenting choices.  Because that’s exactly what they are.  Choices.  That really? Aren’t gonna matter that much.  I mean, my daughter is 2.5.  I really doubt that the fact that I breastfed or wore her is gonna matter more in the grand scheme of things than talking to her about sex, or making sure she’s prepared for college.  We haven’t even made it to the important shit yet!  SO WHAT a 3 year old was breastfeeding. It’s so NOT a big deal! I doubt he’s going to need to nurse before and after his first job interview at 16, lmbo.  You didn’t co-sleep with your daughter?  I’m pretty sure that’s NOT one of she’s gonna hate you about as a teenager. Relax.

-Oh, another thing.  Why is it ALWAYS the main perpetrators of “Mommy War” drama that are always crying about stopping said Mommy Wars.  Girl, I saw you on twitter last week talking about how gross formula is / how baby wearing is for hippies / how letting your baby cry for even a minute is abuse / how cloth diapers are disgusting, etc etc.  If you’re always talking about how you can’t stand drama, yet you’re always IN drama.  It’s you, boo.  Sorry to break the news.

-Speaking of twitter (and my blog, really), It’s been brought to my attention that I give off a persona of sweet, southern, innocence..even “perfect”……… LMBO!!  I realize that in my efforts to remain PC on social media, I think I come across as one dimensional.  I’ve actually been called fake by anonymous emailers in my comment form.  That’s laughable as well.  I don’t even have time to be fake, lmbo.  I’ll own up to sweet and southern, but innocent, perfect? Absolutely not.  I’m actually QUITE ratchet. Ask Krissy, lmbo.  I’ve been known to leave a whole HEAP of shade in her inbox before she even wakes up in the morning.  I’m not some prissy, perfectionist SAHM, with a spotless house, toddler, and husband. Far from it.

-I had more, but I’m tired now.  Yes, it’s only 10am, I’ve only been up since 7am, but I’m tired. Fight me!

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: 15 weeks

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Can you believe I haven’t gained ANY weight aside from the 2lbs I regained from the 18lb loss? O_o. I’ve added about 4 inches to my waistline though. It feels….odd to poke out so much, lol.

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Quick Update

Again, thank you, every one of you, for your kind words, prayers, good vibes, etc! I am beginning to see the light at the end of the hyperemesis tunnel! I lost a total of 18lbs over about 6 awful weeks, before finally leveling out to a week of NO weight loss last week, so I don’t have to see my dr again until I go in for my 12wk ultrasound, next week.
I have been able to eat, whatever I want (with the exception of drinking milk, it just doesn’t sit on stomach well), and I’m hoping to have actually gained some weight when I go in for my next appointment!
I am very excited to return to work soon, within the next few weeks, because prenatal care is quite expensive (on the surface. We’d much rather just pay for care we’ll actually use and have a high deductible than pay a large monthly premium. It actually ends up quite a bit cheaper to have a higher deductible.) And then I have a nursery to DIY, so that extra income will supplement us nicely. I should also enjoy it while I can, because realistically, theres no way I’ll have time for Visual Luxe between an active toddler,a newborn,a house, and a husband. Not for a while at least.
Speaking of husbands, mine has been amazing during what has been an incredibly difficult time for me. He has been working from home so that he could keep an eye on Izzy, as well as doing all of the cooking,cleaning, shopping, etc, without a single complaint. Without me even asking, actually! This last week, I’ve been able to start contributing to the household duties again, and I’m crossing my fingers that by next week, he’ll be able to return to normal, as I know that maintaining 2 careers, while also caring for Izzy, as well as the responsibilities of home, has taken quite a toll on him!
I’ll leave you guys with a (bad) picture of my incredibly obvious bump. At 11w4d, I’m showing as much as I was at 14wks or so with Izzy! I had read that this was totally normal, but after losing so much weight this trimester, it’s still….surprising! My tummy wasn’t really flat before, but it never poked out further than my boobs, lol!

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