Heartless

May 13th, 2009

I can already tell that a few years from now, I’m going to be wandering around with a second kid wishing I could tell my hand-wringy new-mom self to stop worrying so damn much, because it’s all going to be FIIINE. Fine.

I mean, I think. I’m pretty sure. Once in a while I take a step back and think, my LANDS, is there anything I haven’t worried about? The amount of calls to the pediatrician, the fretting over whether her swaddle is SWADDLY ENOUGH and … God, well. Gee howdy, I’m a hilarious mess.

Mostly about co-sleeping. The thing is, I’m not against co-sleeping. Truth be told, I’m kind of PRO co-sleeping, if I may say that very gently and not raise anyone’s ire, but for me, I am too much of a pansy to put her in her own bed when she’s THIS LITTLE and then there’s also the fact that uh, she won’t sleep anywhere else, thanks to the lingering reflux.

GAH GAH GAH. And we’re very safe, etc. etc. safetycakes, but my family is up my ASS about it, like I’m going to turn into a wild X-treme AP messageboard-type person who has sex with her husband in front of her toddler or older kid (“Very gently!” they say. OMFG.) Or or OR, breastfeeds on-demand in the side-lying position into Sam’s teen years. Or worse, as I read on one of those, um, sites, decides to up her breastmilk supply so that she can … can ….

FEED HER HUSBAND WITH HER BOOBS. LIKE, ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NUTRITION AND STUFF.

And while yes, judge not lest thee be judged, I … well, I have a hard time with the sex in front of kids and the feeding husband bit. That’s the kind of shit that gives co-sleeping and breastfeeding a bad name, yo.

This is what happens when you spend too much time worrying and Googling about co-sleeping because you’re nervous that sleeping with your two-month-old means DOOOOOOM.

(It doesn’t. Unless, you know, you do it until she’s a teenager and never give her the option of her own bed. Which we will. Very soon.)

Anyway! Dude, you guys, my life is incredibly boring at the moment. Lovely and rewarding, but BORING. The most exciting thing on my to-do list this week? Buy new giant cups for the kitchen because the McDonald’s ones we’ve been reusing are getting moldy. No, really. THAT’S IT. Other than an endless cycle of diapering, book-reading, bouncy-seat playing and some Baby Einstein gym-sitting. The last song I got in my head? Some classical tune from said baby gym.

Send help, is what I’m saying. I’m a SHELL. A MERE SHELL.

That’s sort of a lie, when you consider that this week I’m starting to feel like I’m coming out of the newborn haze and beginning to resume life as normal. A month ago, for example, the aforementioned cup errand would have sent me into apoplectic fits because a) THERE ARE GERMS OUT THERE, MAH BABY OMG; and b) who the hell can gather up that much shit to go out there and do anything, much less buy something? Are you serious?

I’m proud to say I get out every day now, and I shower every day as well. Yes, yes, fine, I still get myself irrevocably stuck in the Baby Bjorn, leaving me to waggle about like a fish out of water while Sam wails from the floor or bouncy seat, because my GOD, woman, HURRY YOUR ASS UP. Invariably, by the way, Sunny is circling the floor, desperate to pee, while I my arms flail about awkwardly, my wrist caught in the waist, threatening to break any minute. Whimpering, screaming and flailing! The ultimate parent soundtrack. But still! Small victories, folks. Small victories!

However, all of this delightful time with my infant allows me to ponder these points, some of which are excitingly pop-culture related, and you’ve likely seen me freak out about them on Twitter:

- Jon & Kate, The Downfall. You guys, I am awfully excited about this, which is cruel when you consider there are (many) children involved. But I DESPISE Kate, and her hair in particular. I don’t understand her, and I don’t understand it.

- Real Housewives. Kelly is NOT a girls’ girl. That sums it up nicely, and how awesome that Luann, who I usually despise, brought it up.

- Um, American Idol? Can I tell you how much I LOOOVED Kris Allen’s version of Heartless and how suddenly it seemed like the whole world sort of OPENED UP and for ONCE I wished I wasn’t hopelessly devoted to Adam Lambert, with his penchant for tranny-style make up and all.

I know I said this before, but I think we’re turning a corner here, and I hope to see you again very, very soon. Like, maybe tomorrow. The hopes! The dreams! The … whatever. We’ll see.

Happy Thursday!

*Kanye and Kris Allen. I bought Kanye’s album with the iTunes gift cert that Samantha got me for Mother’s Day, along with a handwritten card (ha!) where she denied having reflux, and claimed she just liked snuggling with me at night. And then I died. Adam, PS, did his own awesome things, including a gorgeous necklace with her birthstone that I love. LOVE. Best day ever, I swear, and I’m not just saying that because he also got me a peanut butter cup sundae.

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  • 1. Danielle-Lee  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    So glad you are getting out of the house every day. It can be a bitch to get everything in the car just for 30 minutes at Target, but omg, it can feel soooooo liberating. I don’t miss those days, yet..I do. I only hope you are right about not stressing when you have another one…..I am seriously considering giving in to my insane baby fever and getting knocked up soon. OMG. the stress!!

  • 2. Ashiya  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Well done Jonna!

    Kudos to you for being so wonderfully candid and matter-of-fact about the many joys (and neuroses) of first-time mommyhood. “Welcome to the club”…ha! I’m not a mom (YET!) but feel liberated that I’m not the only one who thinks that retort is sorta, well, “us/them”.

    Anyway…I can tell you are an awesome mother. Sam is lucky to have you. And I applaud you for not losing your keen wit and sense of humor in the midst of all the change and blessings bestowed upon you. In a phrase: you’re kicking motherhood butt! I just hope I can be as lighthearted, open and honest when (yes *WHEN* mom!!) I have a baby.

    Now if I can only figure out what that whole Baby Bjorn is about….hm.

  • 3. Sadie  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    I think I am going to turn off the internet from the time I get pregnant until my future hypothetical baby is like, seven. Because I don’t really see any other way to cut down on the fear and guilt and OMGamIdoingitwrooooong? I mean, I think that all comes anyway, but it seems like Google and message boards make it all so, so much worse. Although, you are a very reasonable person and it sounds like maybe there is nothing to be done but go *through* it.

    More trivially, I could care less if Jon leaves that shrew Kate, because if she were my wife I would be cheating on her too…she gets MAD at him for BREATHING, people. That’s gotta wear on a person.

    And finally, listen to 808s and Heartbreak a bunch of times, I was unimpressed at first but now think it’s brilliant – Robocop is awesome and that Pinocchio song makes my heart break for poor spoiled miserable Kanye West…the screaming girls in the audience make me enraged!

  • 4. Megan  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    I’m jealous you get to read stuff. But YAY for getting out every day! And showering! It is necessary to our sanity, I find. But holy hell, YES, how much crap do I really need for that trip to Target??

    As for your exciting week, I’ll have you know I have BIG plans tomorrow–to go get her prescription refilled, and buy wipes. It’s a regular fiesta down here.

  • 5. She Likes Purple  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Whoa. Whooooooa. People actually FEED their HUSBANDS with their BREAST MILK? I may need to sit down to process that.

    Oh, Jon & Kate. It kind of kills me, although I’m finding to be the only one in America who has a slight fondness for Kate. (I KNOW, I KNOW.) And I have a STRONG fondness for Alexis. (And her aldergators.) I do think it’s time for them to turn off the cameras, stop talking to the press and work on their family.

    I’m glad you had such a nice first Mom’s Day. I too got a Kyle’s-birthstone necklace. And pizza. I loved both.

  • 6. jonniker  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    OMG Meg, by “books” I mean fabric books read aloud to Sam. HA HA HA, adult books, HA.

    No.

  • 7. Casey  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    So, I’m very with you on the co-sleeping thing. We sort of did it out of desperation with our first, then borrowed a side-car-thingy co-sleeper for the second, and BOY was I glad to get that out of my room when the time came.

    I’m writing to suggest you invest (on one of your daily excursions) in the Dr. Sears “Baby Book” if you don’t already have it. It is pretty fascinating reading, just for fun (because, really, what else are you doing?), but it will also back you up in the co-sleeping arena.

    Now, some may claim that Dr. Sears makes you feel like a douchebag if you don’t breastfeed or co-sleep, but I never got that. He just supports it and realizes at the same time that one-size-fits-all does not make sense. Do what works for mom and baby seems to be his motto.

    Good luck, and you’re adorable when you’re boring so keep it coming!

  • 8. Nic  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    I can’t stop looking at the Jon & Kate story. Did you see that Kate’s brother confirmed the split? The husband of the infamous Aunt Jodi Kate ousted from the show?

  • 9. Nic  |  May 13th, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Also, I’m not going to forgive you easily for the mental image of the breastfed husband thing. *shudder*

  • 10. slynnro  |  May 13th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Those breastfeeding links you sent me were horribly engrossing. Horrible, and engrossing.

  • 11. Elizabeth  |  May 13th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Aghhhhhhhhhhh. Breastfeeding husband has scarred me for LIFE.
    Also, I didn’t know any of this Jon and Kate scandale and now I have been sucked in by People.com. Fascinating.

  • 12. Megan  |  May 13th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    Delurking. I laughed and laughed at this. I’ve SO been there.

  • 13. Kristina  |  May 13th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    Feeding your husband. With your boobs. WTF? Please tell me you made that up and there is no documentation out there that people actually do this. MAYBE, MAYBE if you were on a deserted island with no other source of food or water. Even then, squirt it into a hallowed-out coconut for pete’s sake.

    I still remember my first trip to Target after my son was born. I bought onesies. And that was it, because he started screaming. But I remember. Oh the freedom!!! Now we can actually go out without a diaper bag and we’re thinking about baby #2. It’s a vicious cycle!

  • 14. Assertagirl  |  May 13th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    When I watch shows like “Bringing Home Baby,” (which I watch entirely too often) I see the new parents put their new baby in a basinette or crib or whatever and just…go to bed. Like, without staring at the baby or making sure she’s still breathing or anything. I know this is insane of me but already I’m pretty sure I won’t sleep at all the first week we bring the baby home because WHAT IF SHE STOPS BREATHING? Did this happen to you?

  • 15. Penny  |  May 13th, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    I’m sad to hear about John and Kate. I mean, I don’t like Kate either but to be cheated on? With 8 small children? While doing a reality TV show? Instead of confronting Kate? Smarmy.

    Glad you are starting to resume normal life. This post made me glad I don’t live in a place where the plastic cups in my cupboard can actually mold. I hate humidity.

  • 16. Blythe  |  May 13th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    When you said Adam did his own awesome things, I was kind of skimming (sorry!) and wondered how you could tell that he was wearing a birthstone necklace while singing the Aerosmith song.

    You see? Am loony.

    Also hate Kate’s hair. One of the Biggest Loser contestants has the same hairdo, which means it must be a thing that people do, not just incompetent hairstyling by the sextomom? Bad.

  • 17. H  |  May 13th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    I’m not sure why, but I feel a bit sick about the Jon & Kate thing. I have watched the show and I think it might have to do with the kids. I think I might be a wee bit attached to them and the thought of them going through this and reading about their parents (later, when they can all read) gives me a pit in my stomach. I totally understand the Kate-haters (and even the Jon-haters) but for some reason, I’m not there — at least not yet.

    Separately, a friend loaned me Eat, Pray, Love – which I wasn’t going to read because it sounded horrible – and I hated it. Absoutely hated it. I couldn’t read India at all. After the first few pages, I went straight to Indonesia and skimmed my way to the end. What a horrible book.

  • 18. jonniker  |  May 13th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    HA! Amy: You will stare at your baby for HOURS to see if s/he’s still breathing. You’re right about this. You will STAAAAAARRRREEE.

  • 19. Mama Bub  |  May 13th, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    OMG Kate’s hair. The hair. I have found myself largely alone in the hair-hate and feel strangely vindicated that someone else feels the same way.

    And yes, yes of course you will feel that way at some point down the road. I can actually leave the house with the kid and nothing but my wallet for brief outings. For real.

  • 20. Mimi  |  May 13th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    OMG… the Jon and Kate thing. I used to really like watching their show, and then started to get annoyed with all of the product placements/ freebie trips and things that they were getting. Like I want to see how many free trips they can take in a year! Now that there are allegations that BOTH of them might be having affairs… well, I just find them to be kind of despicable, honestly. And her hair! I just want to flick that long side right out of her face! Gah!
    P.S. So glad you are updating and that little Sam is doing better. =)

  • 21. Leah  |  May 14th, 2009 at 12:24 am

    You know, we co-slept for two or three months, and although I LOVED it (despite all the family members all up in our grill about how it will KILL the baby (although putting him to sleep on his stomach in a pile of blankets with a bottle of Diet Coke in his mouth is fine SO LONG AS HE’S IN A CRIB)), but it eventually got to the point where Mommy and Daddy really needed their space. I don’t know if Sunny sleeps with you our not, but for us, parents + child + pets was just too much for one bed to handle, and guess who’s the easiest to remove from that equation?

    These days we do just enough co-sleeping for me to get my fix but also to get some sleep. Wombat goes down in his crib for the night at about 9:30 and then gets to come into bed with us for a feed when he wakes up around 6 a.m., where he stays until he’s up for good at 9 or 10. (I know. Don’t hate me.) Those three or four hours of intermittent arm-flapping, cover-kick-offing, humming, and shrieking are a daily reminder that it’s really realy good for him to be in the next room for the bulk of the night.

    I think the secret to a lot of things Motherhood is to not attach too many value judgements about what you’re doing and why. Just because the crazy hippies co-sleep doesn’t mean you’re a crazy hippy, right? It just means you’re someone who likees to co-sleep, end of story. Although you DID use a Diva cup once… ;)

  • 22. Angella  |  May 14th, 2009 at 12:40 am

    I read the part of your post about the men breastfeeding to Matthew and, well, he will never view my boobs the same again.

  • 23. jonniker  |  May 14th, 2009 at 6:45 am

    Leah: If he goes down at 9:30, that doesn’t seem that weird to me. Sam will sometimes sleep until 10 or 11. (I KNOW.) Sometimes, but not all, or even most, of the time. And when she does, it’s amazing. Of course, this is after she’s gone down for the night at effing MIDNIGHT, but you know, we can’t have it all. Le sigh.

    I think the late sleeping is uncommon because kids are put on a 7 to 7 schedule for daycare. I asked my ped about this, and she said she didn’t care when Sam went to bed and got up, because she isn’t being put into daycare, when a more structured bedtime is necessary. *shrug*

    (Sunny doesn’t sleep with us. Never has. She’s the worst bed-sharer in the world.)

  • 24. metalia  |  May 14th, 2009 at 7:02 am

    Okay, so I knew about the breastfeeding men thing (which: huuuuurl), but oh my god, there are people who have sex in front of their kids? With the justiication that it’s okay because it’s “gentle”? I…I think I need to sit down. And then possibly hurl some more. Really? People really say this?? I NEED SOME PROOF.

    I have a bit of a schaudenfreude thing going on with Jon and Kate, mainly because she is a heartless (see how I brought the post title in there? Am genius.), emasculating shrew. Not that it EXCUSES him (allegedly) cheating, but…well, it’s hard to root for her. Or, yes, her hair.

    And finally, I don’t watch AI, but more than one person has recommended the “Heartless” cover, so I think I have to check it out.

  • 25. Carol  |  May 14th, 2009 at 8:09 am

    I’m so happy someone else feels the same way about Kate! I mean, I feel bad too, but I hate her and that stupid hair-do. And, I also enjoy reading about your new parent adventures…maybe because my oldest (19) just informed me she is staying in her college town for the summer and fleeing the nest. But I also know the worry thing and you just can’t help it, it gets a little less..but it’s always there somewhere..for me at least.

  • 26. Shelly  |  May 14th, 2009 at 8:13 am

    Yeah, the breastfeeding the husband thing is grosser than gross. And I cannot imagine having sex in front of the child. In the same room as a sleeping child, yes. In the same room as an awake child, NO.

  • 27. Sheila  |  May 14th, 2009 at 8:24 am

    Thanks for that. I have a 5 year old and a 1 month old and I can totally relate. Its been long enough that I’m doing the whole worry about it all thing over again. And this morning I was feeling like I was very very deep into the newborn haze. Your post totally helped! So thanks!

  • 28. Sarah  |  May 14th, 2009 at 8:53 am

    With you on Kate’s hair – ick. Can’t watch the show anymore.

    Cosleeping – I never even considered it originally, until ‘it was the only way’. 2 years later, ahem, I kinda like it. It’s just nice to be snuggly, and they grow so quickly, why not enjoy this time as much as you can! and also – do whatever you need to – everyone is different, etc, etc…

  • 29. Pocklock  |  May 14th, 2009 at 8:54 am

    DO NOT sweat the co-sleeping thing. In fact? You’re not even co-sleeping, you are SURVIVING, my friend. Ignore the judgers. For they do. NOT. Know. She’ll be in her own bed soon enough and you will MISS HER TERRIBLY. I promise.

    xo

  • 30. bessie.viola  |  May 14th, 2009 at 9:03 am

    Hey, happy first Mother’s Day! Sounds like it was a lovely one, so YAY Sam & Adam!

    Also, chiming in on the co-sleeping: at this point it is all about what works as a family. We’ve had several merry little jaunts of co-sleeping, none of which lasted for more than 6 weeks. I think you’re doing the very best thing, which is simply responding to what you know your daughter needs.

    Lastly? I CAN’T STAND KATE EITHER. I’m so glad someone else finally said it, because she is a SHREWISH BITCH MONEY GRUBBER. (wow, that’s a lot of emotion for someone I don’t even know… )

  • 31. jonniker  |  May 14th, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Shelly: Re: the sex thing, they’re talking about it IN THE SAME BED AS THE CHILD. SAME BED. SAME BED. And there are tips how to make it less … jostly. Hold me.

  • 32. TwoBusy  |  May 14th, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Dude, I’m just psyched for you that Adam came through big.

    Well played, sir. Well played.

  • 33. Jamie  |  May 14th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    Let’s just say that as a non-parent, I am REALLY FUCKING GLAD that I didn’t read this post while eating my lunch. Boobs are not (functionally speaking) for men. They are for babies. That is all.

  • 34. Calliope  |  May 14th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    so glad for an update from you and even more glad that I had time to read it!! We are cosleeping but since I am single I don’t have to suffer through the crazy of some of those message boards. But I do have a Mother that is all, “don’t you just want to put her in a crib???” She also wants to feed the baby water so he can “practice with a bottle when I am ready to wean.” ugh.

    also- that you can be this brilliant and funny in a newborn haze is just inspiring.

  • 35. Kristin H  |  May 14th, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    Note to self: do not star in reality series. I’m trying to imagine what people would say about me. Wait, let’s not go there.

    I do think you’ll be telling your one-baby self to chill, some years from now. But you know what, those things just replaced with new worries! I’m an optimist by nature and STILL find myself awake at 3 am worrying, worrying, worrying. Parenthood sharpens your senses to what could be, both good and bad.

  • 36. Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com  |  May 14th, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    I’m glad to hear you’re turning a corner and feeling more capable =) I’m sure you’re doing a better job than you think, and that the worrying probably helps just as much as you think it may hinder.

  • 37. Molly  |  May 14th, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    OMG, I’m about two weeks away from my due date and I just have to say that your blog cracks my shit UP. I had to stifle guffaws at the crazy AP parenting stuff lest my coworker find out I’m reading blogs instead of working (shhhh). I have a question – is anyone else driven batshit crazy by the term “co-sleeping”? I don’t know why but it drives me about as insane as “play date” and “baby wearing”. Must everything have some sort label that sounds like it was cooked up by some marketing exec? There’s my pregnant lady rant for the day. Anyway, thanks for the laughs!

  • 38. SwingCheese  |  May 14th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    I’m totally with you on the co-sleepnig thing. When my kidlet was first brought home from the hospital it was the. only. way. he would sleep. I was beginning to think that his crib was going to turn out to be a super-expensive cat bed. 8 weeks later, though, he was napping there, and it became obvious to me that he was sleeping far better in the crib than he did with me. *Sniff* So he’s been in his crib for about 2 months now, and I still check on him multiple times a night to make sure he’s breathing. Motherhood = crazy-making.

    I also second the Dr. Sears recommendation. I loved his book – it made me feel normal about my reaction to parenting. I only wish I’d read his wife’s breastfeeding book before I gave up on my boobs altogether.

  • 39. Laziza  |  May 14th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    I’ll just share my own experience with cosleeping. In a word: LOVE. My husband and I loved it. We started out just planning to sleep in whatever arrangement got everyone the most sleep. When le bebe was waking every one to two hours to eat, that meant cosleeping and feeding him while laying on my side. At around five months, when he was only waking up a couple of times at night, we started putting him in his crib to sleep. There was no difficult transition there, because he was already napping in it during the day. (Your girl naps there, too, if I remember correctly?) And that was it. I don’t know if we’re just lucky, but it seems to have been the perfect arrangement for us.

    I’m totally focusing on the co-sleeping to avoid the MY EYES MY EYES kind of comment I want to make but won’t for fear of horking all over my keyboard.

  • 40. Kelly from Almost Frugal  |  May 14th, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    I love your blog, even though I have only been reading for a month or two (since before Sam was born) and thanks to MandaJuice, but I just have to say ‘Ha!Ha!Ha! First baby!! I was so like that.

    And then with the second we left the house at 11 days for the first outing, although I was still a bit petrified at having two wee beasties, and then with the third- well hey, as long as she’s strapped on, she’s good to go.

    I’ve also been on both sides of the cosleeping/short and extended nursing thing, and it’s all about what works for you and yours, although at the moment, it’s all about sleep.

    It gets easier. Really. Otherwise we’d all be only children!

  • 41. Shana  |  May 14th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    I saw “new giant cups” and thought “new nursing bra.” Haaaaa.

    Is there no way you can tell your family that you appreciate their opinions, that their thoughts are duly noted, and that you are officially no longer going to entertain discussion about where wee Sam sleeps? Putting one’s two cents in is one thing, but being UP SOMEBODY’S ASS about something as relatively minor as this is outta line. You must do what works for you, and while your family is doubtless as lovely as you are, shutting it is COOL.

    You sound good. Happy. I’m glad you’re taking to motherhood so well, especially with the challenge of The Screamening. It’s always nice to see somebody do well with the transition, and be able to appreciate it in the moment. :)

  • 42. Kelley @ Magnetoboldtoo  |  May 15th, 2009 at 5:43 am

    now I want a peanut butter cup sundae. And I don’t even know what that is.

    But I must have.

  • 43. Jess  |  May 15th, 2009 at 9:56 am

    I think it’s good that your life seems boring to you when you attempt to look at it from outside. It’s because you’re content and that is great.

    Glad that you seem to be turning a corner!

  • 44. hollylynne  |  May 15th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    The same bed thing isn’t going to be an option for us (once we have our as yet not even conceived baby) because of my rabid sleepwalking / sleeptalking / sleep-beating the shit out of my husband. Having a teensy baby in bed with us would be a liability! And I’ve never been so thankful of that fact as I was while reading this post . . . because the sex in front of the baby thing freaks me the eff out and OH MY GOD PEOPLE DO THAT?!?!!?!?!?!?

  • 45. Jo Anna  |  May 15th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    Seriously? Breastfeeding her husband?

    I just can’t seem to move on to my next thought.

    The Adventures of Saia & Chago

  • 46. Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy  |  May 17th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    1.) The fact that people breastfeed their husbands makes me want to eat glass.

    2.) I’m all around confused about Kate Gosselin’s hair. I mean, does she not have mirrors? Has she never watched her own show? I like the cut, but the coloring is heinous.

    3.) Something about the crooked way Kris Allen moves his mouth makes me want to scour my nipples with a rusty S.O.S pad. It makes me unable to like him. I did, however, love his version of Heartless. I just had to close my eyes and pretend it wasn’t him singing.

    4.) I really wanted to have a number four, but I can’t think of anything else except KATE GOSSELIN OMFG!

  • 47. Aprylsantics  |  May 18th, 2009 at 11:36 am

    We co-slept with both of our children and I breastfed both until around 13 months. Our kids 6 and 8 sleep in their own beds and have for years. Of course, when we wake up in the morning it’s like ‘Little House on the Prairie”, but that’s the worst side effect. Also, sex with the kids in the bed? Ack, NO! There are other places in the house if the kids are in your bed.

    I’m jealous that you get to shower every day. With my first one, I was literally scared out of my wits and dragged the swing into the bathroom, so she could see me and not freak out that I wasn’t in the room. Heh.

    I also hate Kate’s hair and I think she is mean.

  • 48. Kristabella  |  May 20th, 2009 at 9:46 am

    So I’ve never seen Jon & Kate. Mostly because I watch The Soup and the clips of Kate make my stabby because she’s just a bitch.

    But then I read all the coverage of it in US Weekly, including the most recent issue where they show her before the show as a frumpy housewife and now and it makes me even more stabby. I mean, the bitch is clearly in it for the fame and the money and that makes me SAD for those children.

  • 49. Christina  |  May 20th, 2009 at 10:02 am

    I had the same familial hyperventilations over co-sleeping but they do not have to live in the house with the screaming baby who sleeps so well (and snuggly) in my bed so they can just jammit.
    Also, you are my hero for showering every day. I have made that my new mission this week. You gotta have a dream, right?

  • 50. Mr. Welcox  |  June 20th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    I don’t about you people, but I see this as another way husbands and wives can enjoy each other company and I kind of would like to know more about husbands being breastfed by their wives.
    I think it could just possibly help to improve a couple’s sex life by letting wives nurse their husbands (talk about closeness) without receiving any bad vibes for doing it.
    So if anybody knows of any websites that deals with this subject matter, Could you please let me know where I might find them.
    Google hasn’t helped much (websites with videos is always best).

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