tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post4498184974010117732..comments2023-09-25T04:35:05.908-05:00Comments on A Graceful Disaster: Tidbits & a Little TMIAliRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11332421707803139102noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-80848165127825162772011-08-17T00:39:01.510-05:002011-08-17T00:39:01.510-05:00I think it's a good idea to be prepared for Gu...I think it's a good idea to be prepared for Gus and jealousy, though it may not even happen.<br /><br />John was too little to be jealous when Dan was born, so when Heidi arrived, Dan's reactions caught me completely by surprise and I have always felt bad I missed the boat and let him down.<br /><br />There were things I could have done, awareness I could have had, but I didn't. We muddled.<br /><br />My kids didn't say boob, but said "Milk-milk" so enthusiastically it was almost as bad.<br /><br /><br />http://www.jockey.com/products/Elance-String-Bikini-3-Pack<br /><br />This is the only underwear I've been able to stand for years. I order it a size larger than the measurements indicate, and I'm a happy woman, and they're not scarily granny.<br /><br />You couldn't use them as a flag or sail on a boat.<br /><br />There could easily be blankets that are not Gus attached. What color are we talking about?<br /><br />Even if he acts like he doesn't get it, keep talking to him as though he does because you never know. love, Valvalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225253082963245064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-14378287840194722612011-08-13T13:23:49.142-05:002011-08-13T13:23:49.142-05:00Oh God. My underwear is enormous! I also bought ...Oh God. My underwear is enormous! I also bought the 3 pack of hideously large underwear. Nothing sexy at all. I can't even imagine wearing a thong!! I went up a size too...and thank goodness. My ass has never been this big. EVER. <br /><br />I think I need to order that book, ASAP. I haven't really prepared Isla much for Brevin's arrival, and I've got less than 6 weeks! I agree with you on the "big boy" and "big girl" stuff. Too much pressure! I still call Isla my baby sometimes (but when I do Isla looks at me, and then looks at my tummy and repeats "Hi, baby" to my tummy...so she clearly doesn't think of herself as my baby anymore!)<br /><br />Do the urine gender test! Everyone I personally know who has used it has had accurate results. So it's 100% in my book :)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008620299775705584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-60602172219265087862011-08-12T15:19:06.768-05:002011-08-12T15:19:06.768-05:00I totally agree w/ Lisa and Erin - LOVE granny pan...I totally agree w/ Lisa and Erin - LOVE granny panties! I bought some after having Kellen and wear them about 75% of the time now. I just haven't been able to get used to wearing thongs again...just feels wrong. I was actually wearing my maternity underwear up until about 6 months p.p., and the only reason I quit wearing them was because they were falling off of me. I'm sure the second I get pregnant again I will toss the thongs in a separate drawer. <br />I love that you did some research into these books. Like Gus, Kellen is obsessed w/ books, and I hope he continues with that obsession, because, hey, what an awesome thing to love! I'm totally going to get that book for Kellen when we do have baby #2. I didn't even consider that we will have to have the conversation about breastfeeding with Kellen, but we will cross that bridge when we get there. I love that Gus says, 'Mommy, milk, boobs!' Hilarious.<br />Lastly, I agree w/ you about finding out the sex. I totally loved not finding out last time, but I can already tell that I'm going to want to find out the second time around. But I still don't think I'm going to. Maybe I will do that little urine test that Betsy used, but maybe not. Ah, all these thoughts that I shouldn't even be thinking about because I'm so not there yet. Anywho, like always, love this post. :)Freckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906720332642191078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-52310799025303019822011-08-12T08:27:35.497-05:002011-08-12T08:27:35.497-05:00I haven't worn a thong in like... 2 years. So ...I haven't worn a thong in like... 2 years. So you've got me beat there! :)<br /><br />I'm so glad you are going through all this a few months ahead of me - that book sounds awesome and I will definitely pick it up - I share your same feelings about the "big girl" thing, and I also hate suggesting any bad behavior that may not have entered into her head already.<br /><br />So, if you are looking for something to occupy your brain space since you don't have to now choose between swaddling blankets and baby monitors, might I suggest the whole double stroller debate? As in, are you going to get one? If so, side-by-side or tandem? New or used? How often will you use it? Will you choose to do baby carrier + single stroller? What about when baby #2 gets a lot bigger but still doesn't want to walk, and it's hot out? Just trying to help you stay away from the urge to buy clothes :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928807868790599467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-84268242766886198222011-08-11T20:10:05.420-05:002011-08-11T20:10:05.420-05:00Lol, you are too funny. I will have you know that...Lol, you are too funny. I will have you know that I own several pair of so called granny panties, without even really good reason except that sometimes they are just plain more comfortable than anything else! So good for you. <br /><br />I can only imagine the feeling of impatience you have this time around, wanting to know everything about this baby! You know what to expect, or at least sort of, so now you've got to be ready to just snuggle the baby already and spoil it with love. I cannot seriously wait to meet your little one either! Props to you to try to just live in the moment and enjoy it, buddy. I suppose Gus makes that easy.<br /><br />And I have to say that picture of Gus and Bella in the sprinkler is freaking awesome! Bella's face getting blasted is just hilarious, and Gus looking a little annoyed that she was hogging all the water... Great photo. And that picture of Gus with all the big boys playing - love it!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427763668353870765noreply@blogger.com