A Hodge Podge

[theatokos]

First, the New York Times posted this article on the effects of a NICU stay on parents. While I don't feel I suffered from PTSD, I will say that it was the worst month of my life (that I remember). And Bennett was the healthiest kid in the NICU. We knew he wouldn't be there for 4, 5, 6 months.

Second, Wales. FUCK YEAH! Getting an answer from the Home Office has re-energized and motivated me. Adam and I have a few leads on housing, not sure how they'll pan out, but a lead here and there is hopeful. We have a place to mail our boxes. I think I'll be able to send over the winter coats, since it won't be so cold for the next month or two. Looking at last year's weather for September and October I am excited for cool and damp. A real autumn! Yay!

Thirdly, we all went shopping yesterday. I scored, big time. Kohl's was having a massive sale, everything was 50-60% off. It's like a slightly nicer Target. I got three tops (from the junior section), a pair of earrings, an awesome aqua purse, and some cute underwear. Then I went to Victoria's Secret and bought non-nursing bras. Why do I ever try to buy bras from places other than Victoria's Secret?? I don't know. Hands down VS makes the most flattering and comfortable bras for big busted ladies. HANDS DOWN. I wish they made nursing bras.

Speaking of which, nursing mamas, any recommendations? I need to get another one. One of my two is falling apart.

Thirdly, Bennett is on a growth spurt. I swear he's two inches taller than last month. He's saying "hot" and babbling up a storm. Also trying to say "moo." He's just the most happy, easiest going kid ever. Who still wants to nurse all the time. I'm thinking of night weaning at 18 months. Right now, B's great grandpa is chasing him around the den on his hands and knees.

Lastly, tonight I'm going out into San Diego to meet up with some women I went to high school with. Martinis! No nursing! Ladies night out!

Life is good. Again. Or, life was always good and now my attitude is matching up with reality.

Comments

[honeyrider.livejournal.com]

congratulations on the visa approval. phew!

VS makes nursing bras. they don't sell them at all their stores but they are available on-line: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSBRPNURZZZ&cgnbr=OSBRPNURZZZ&rfnbr=5812

i really liked bravado nursing bras and glamourmom nursing tanks which have pretty good support.

glad you're feeling up.

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, thank you for that bra link! YAY.

[msmidge.livejournal.com]

I felt like I had PTSD for at least a year after Sam's stay in the NICU, but I thought it was ridiculous for me to think I had it. I will have to read that article when I have a little more presence of mind. Thanks for the link.

[msmidge.livejournal.com]

Also, Kohl's is almost always having that sale, and the only tip I have on nursing bras is that Motherhood brand is awful.