Rae’s Momming Journey

I’m a mom, and this is my journey. This blog is mostly mom things, and since it’s a sub tumblr, I can’t follow back. All my other content is on my main blog @raesjourney

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I’m so ready for my son to be in his own bed and I’m really over nursing. He’s 16 months now and I would just like my body back to me. Plus it’s summer and it’s hot and he’s a furnance normally so I get extra sweaty. Ugh. The good thing is we are really just down to nighttime nursing sessions; I’ve made some progress.

Any tips on how to speed up the process?

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My son had his 15 month checkup yesterday. The doctor said his growth and weight gain were perfect. She also said he should be saying 5 words at this point and he has maybe 2. He babbles all day and it sounds like he’s having a conversation, and he mimics sounds, but no real words. She didn’t seem too concerned, and said she’d reevaluate at 18 mos. He had a couple booster shots and although he never had an issue with them before, he was extremely cranky and clingy and wanted to nurse ALL evening/night long. Ugh I’m exhausted. It’s going to be a long day at work 😔😴

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My son loves anything with a motor - the riding lawn mower, tractors, tiller, motorcycles, boats. He loves being outside and getting dirty. He doesn’t mind playing in the rain. He gets upset when it’s time to come inside. He also loves his daddy and wants to do everything his daddy does...

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Little man had his first bloody nose last night. He was wrestling with his daddy and managed to face plant on the dining room floor as he was running to his “corner”. He only cried for a little bit, but his daddy felt horrible. He actually panicked a little and asked if we should take him to the hospital. I laughed a little, on the inside, of course.

We have a long way to go, man. First injury of many, I’m sure.

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My kid is the messiest eater on the planet. He’s stubborn and wants to feed himself all the time now even if he hasn’t mastered his utensils.

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I need mommy friends

I downloaded the peanut app to see if I could meet other moms in my area and I think they’re all at least 10 years younger than me. Although I’ve made several “connections”, I’ve only had a little bit of messaging with a couple of them. I’m super busy with work right now because of tax season anyway so even if any of the moms wanted to get together, I’d probably have to push it out until after the 15th. But still. I’d like some friends.

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Winterguard is almost done. We have one more performance- a free one for the community. It was a great season. The team placed 2nd out of 9 at championships. My daughter had her first solo and she has shown such incredible improvement from last season. I can’t wait for next year’s show!

Next up... color guard.

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I’m going to work without my breast pump for the very first time since I went back to work the end of last April. I have so many mixed emotions.

My son is still nursing in the evenings and while I’m home with him on the weekends and the day I work from home. I’ve cut out pumping at home for awhile now and I’ve been gradually dropping the work pumping sessions for a couple months now.

I’m sad he’s getting older. I’m happy that I’ll be able to take an actual lunch. I’m looking forward to wearing a normal bra again, and dresses! I’m bummed knowing that this is the beginning of the end of our breastfeeding journey. Sometimes I cry about being done. I’m proud of myself for making it this far, especially after having a breast reduction. Such a whirl of emotions...

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What is this kid doing? He loves his books. He likes to turn the pages himself and wants to read the same ones over and over again. But really... why is he standing like that? 😂

Side note... my living room has been taken over by his toys and books and stuffed animals and I can’t decorate anymore so it looks so much different than I want it to...

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Hi friends. I’m over tax season.

Is it too late to pick a different career?

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I am still having a hard time believing my son is a toddler now 😩

*please no reblogs

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A reminder to myself...

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Nighttime nursing sessions...

Are killing me!

We cosleep and I feel like my son is up the entire night nursing. He is 11 months now and I am not sure how to ween him from this habit. Going into this tax season already as a sleepless zombie is not going to be fun.

Help!

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PSA - Don’t reblog my personal pictures

It’s creepy, for one. My kid is mine, not yours. These are my memories, my moments - not yours.

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Monday. Working from home while watching the little man so his dad can sleep after his night shift. My kid is obsessed with small plastic animals and usually carries one everywhere. He even crawls with it in his hand. I’m hoping he ends up being left handed 🤞🏻

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At 10 months...

My little one still does not have any teeth. He’s crawling much faster, and has even switched up his technique to include a push off to go further quicker. He’s now standing for longer periods, but doesn’t seem closer to walking. He’s loving all the foods. His newest favorite is lasagna. He’s in 12 months clothes and loves his size 4 monster slippers. His favorite movie is Rock Dog, and I think it’s because of the music. He absolutely loves music and has started dancing. Some days I miss when he was tiny and snuggly, but I really do love seeing him grow into a toddler.

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Ugh this is going to be the longest two weeks everrrrr