nursing

I have to apologize for this week’s short list. For some reason, I’ve had a very hard time keeping up with the blogs in my reader. What this says about me, I’m not sure. Probably that I am a slacker. But why this would be news to anyone, I have no idea (dudes, it’s in my blog title). So if I missed some awesome reads, I apologize in advance. If you came across any great reads this week that I have left off this list, please feel free to list them in the comments. Come to think of it, feel free to do that any week. I would love for my YNTR lists to become collaborative, community efforts.

Those batty old wives can suck it from Parental Discretion Advised. Oh happy day! Even though my childbearing years are behind me, I still get excited when I see someone go through the joys of pregnancy and finding out the gender of your little bundle is one of the best joys there is. Congrats, Bree!
How To Take Photos With A Blurry Background from Dutch Blitz. I wonder if these tips work as well for a point-and-shoot as they do for a DSLR? What she says makes amazing sense, moreso than anything I’ve read before about the “blurry background” phenomenon. I’m going to have to try her tips!
Thanks from loraleeslooneytunes.com. It is so good to hear from Loralee. I was starting to worry about her when she vanished this last week. I hope this month starts taking it easy on her soon, because it sounds like she’s having some hard times. Go send her some virtual hugs.
Top 10 Most Useless Baby Items from Baby Cheapskate. While I can’t agree with the entire list (a Boppy pillow has been essential for us!), I have to agree with most of it. The point that’s most important is that you really don’t need a lot of gadgets when you have a baby.
Seven from Ask Moxie. Moxie gave a great 9/11 anniversary post this week. If you haven’t already, you really should go read it. Her “been there” perspective really hit home for me.
Under The Blanket from Her Bad Mother. I’m outraged for Catherine and I’m outraged for me. Nursing mothers shouldn’t be made to feel this way. I’m not sure how to fix it, what the answer is. But something has to change because we can’t keep going this way, as a society. Nursing is not “dirty”. Shame on this airline.
Liz Goodman Logelin Memorial 5k Walk/Run from matt, liz and madeline. Whether you are a runner or even if you aren’t, consider taking part in this 5k on the 21^st at 1pm in your time zone. Take some pictures, post them to flickr, and consider making a donation that will benefit a VERY good cause.

And that, as they say, is that. I’m SO glad it is a Saturday. I wish more days could be Saturday. This week really kicked my hiney and I’m more than ready for a few mellow days. Are you just as ready for the weekend as I am?

Hate is such a strong word, isn’t it? Still, in certain situations, little else seems to fit the bill. Or, say, if one has had a rough night, then the word “hate” is rather appropriate. So here is what I find myself hating at this particular moment in time:

that if we don’t close the bathroom door when we leave the dogs (Beetoe in particular) unsupervised, then they’ll get into the diaper trash (Liam still wears disposables at least half the time) and make a huge, disgusting mess.
that the diaper covers I bought online for Evie that say they’re mediums and good to six months just came yesterday and they barely fit her. Now i need to sell them and look for other, bigger diaper covers.
that Evie is having such a hard time sleeping with us right now. With me, in particular. The same thing happened with Harry so I wonder if it’s related to nursing. She has a hard time settling down in the night and will squirm and kick and thrash unless she has a boob in her mouth at all times. It translates to crappy sleep for her (right now she’s passed out in her bouncy seat, poor thing) and crappy sleep for me (nursing a headache and a huge cup of coffee).
that this means it might be time to try moving her into her own room.
that we don’t have a dual room baby monitor and I need to have something like that in place to even consider moving her into her room.
that if she does move into her room, I’d be signing up for trudging into her room at least once a night for the next year or so.
getting up in the middle of the night. ‘Nuff said.
the pain I’m feeling across my shoulders that is increasing every day. I swear, last night, I couldn’t even swivel at my torso without wincing in pain. I suspect this has to do with the heavy lifting I’ve been doing around here.
that I’m still having to do all the lifting around here. It really sorta sucks.
that I feel so resentful of all the lifting and stuff I have to do around here.
that it’s Sunday and that means the weekend is almost over.
that Harry starts the third grade tomorrow. Even though I’m excited for him, I’ll actually sorta miss having him around during the day. Plus, you know, he’s growing up TOO DAMN FAST.