Here's What You Missed...
If for some reason you have not had your daily fill of MU, here is a quick recap of what you has been going on:
1) Click here for the contest. Open to everyone. Good prizes.
2) If you like birth stories, read this. Part two is coming later today.
3) Several folks have put up their crazy 80's memes. If you have no idea what I mean, click here. Then visit these people (the list is growing - I LOVE IT): Nixie, Nancy, MrsFortune, Chag, Mom-101, Housewife, Jaime, Arwen, Christina, Kara, Shannon, Chicky, Izzy, MamaMama, FrazzledMom, IW, SPSMommy, Meagan, Kristina, Roo, and CM. If I missed you, let me know and I will put you up. Just leave me a comment. It seems as though people are posting their 80s alter egos, which is GREAT, but like I said in my comment, don't think mine was Howard Stern for crissakes...
4) Buy a shirt. They are cool. And cheaper than the those damn FUSSY shirts everyone seems to love. Plus they go to charity. If you want to help me advertise, email me and I will give you the code for a button (kmei26 at yahoo dot com).
5) New renter. A DADDY. Click on the thumbnail.
6) If anyone has ANY idea what to do with aching weaned boobies that hurt like two muthafuckas - other than put them in a sports bra and whine all day long - then please LET ME KNOW. And don't tell me cabbage leaves.
That is all for now.
Der, found it. And have linked to you.
Posted by: madge | February 24, 2006 at 05:04 PM
I second the cabbage. Also, hand expressing into a hot bath. Yes, it's a little gross to bathe in your own milk. But you gave birth, so really nothing's gross after that, no?
Also, I did your meme, but was so late I couldn't find yours to link to...SO FUN.
Posted by: madge | February 24, 2006 at 04:59 PM
Sorry, there is NOTHING that can be done for the agony of your shriveling breasts. Well, except to enjoy the fact that you can put an eye out if you aim your nipple just right after taking your sports bra compressed boobs out for a shower. I suggest staying VERY STILL for an entire week and getting your hands on some morphine. Good luck.
Posted by: Kristi | February 22, 2006 at 01:48 PM
I may have to try to cabbage, Irene. I'm not too bad off, BUT if anyone comes near me - or if I have to pick up my daughter, then I'm in deep shit...
Way too kill the mood LOL.
Mama - I LOOOOVEE IT. Like totally rad.
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 08:35 PM
Okay, my 80's alter ego is up. Not exactly Howard Stern, though.
Posted by: Mama! Mama! | February 21, 2006 at 08:19 PM
I didn't do the cabbage although I was really tempted to (wonder if they work). I suffered through it like the stubborn cranky SOB that I am and made David suffer with me - BOTH times! Motrin helps a little and so do ice bags. Time is the best answer and the pain is not so great (think a lot less pain than your labor without the drugs but lasts a lot longer).
Posted by: Irene | February 21, 2006 at 08:09 PM
You are not crazy my friend. Although, you are moving to Utah (just kidding). I hope sleep comes to you soon... Believe me, I've been there. ***HUGS***
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 04:28 PM
No sleep. Toddler screaming all night. Cannot post 80s meme because cannot remember 80s through lack-of-sleep haze.
And insomnia on TOP of the no sleeping, so even when he DID sleep, I couldn't.
I am obviously waaaay too crazy to be doing the meme or the contest. But both are great--I'll getcha on the flipside.
Posted by: stefanierj | February 21, 2006 at 03:12 PM
Good stuff Kara! Welcome.
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 02:16 PM
i played!
Posted by: kara | February 21, 2006 at 02:07 PM
Alright, I've posted my 80's alter-ego on my blog. Feel free to check it when you aren't stuffing cabbage leaves into your bra.
Posted by: Christina | February 21, 2006 at 01:29 PM
Two things:
Is it wrong to want to shower WITH my sports bra on?
And what kind of person buys RICE CHEX to eat? Why only a crazy, half-asian (we like rice, you know), not-so-preggo (but obviously preggo when she bought thes hit) kind of GIRL.
Nuff said. Carry on.
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 01:11 PM
Okay I can't find a good picture of the nerds in 16 Candles.
But that's me - just the female version. Or SJP in the pick at Housewife's place with slightly slanty eyes and smaller nose.
I'll keep looking.
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 01:00 PM
No apologies needed. It lets me post yet another 80's picture, although I fear it will not be as "cool" as howard. heh.
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 12:54 PM
Sorry about the alter ego tangent. I've never too good at reading instructions.
Posted by: Chag | February 21, 2006 at 12:37 PM
I too am working on my 80s photo. I think I found a good one...more on this later.
(heehee!)
Hey, say hi to Seth Westcott for me.
Posted by: Jess R | February 21, 2006 at 12:27 PM
It seems as though this meme has taken off and now people are posting pics of their 80's ALTER EGO - which is fine - but please don't think MINE was Howard Stern... LOL... I was only a mere 13 in 1989 - and that would be a scary thing.
Here's Arwen's:
http://spicyelf.blogspot.com/
Pretty damn cool shizit.
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 12:06 PM
Absolutely NANCY. Let's see it :)
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 11:07 AM
lololol @ "don't tell me cabbage leaves". I've never tried it because cabbage always reminds me of things that smell bad. Hot showers and Tylenol helped me some.
Posted by: Izzy | February 21, 2006 at 11:00 AM
I know it sucks, but the only thing that really worked for me was cabbage leaves. I even bought a cabbage before kid #2 was born to have it on hand for the engorgement. Stinky, but they helped me like nothing else...
Posted by: Nancy | February 21, 2006 at 10:56 AM
Thanks for the shoutout, and I will work on my 80's likeness. And no, it's not Doogie Howser.
Soothies worked for Betsy. She threw them in the freezer for that York Peppermint Patty sensation.
Posted by: Neal Patrick | February 21, 2006 at 10:22 AM
Thanks people - and damnit mom-101, I'm off to get some cabbage. STINKY.
It was between howard and weird al for me, CM. We can't all be rockstars LOL
My friend who doesn't blog but lurks and emails me sent me hers today. JOAN JETT LOLOL It was awesome.
Posted by: knq | February 21, 2006 at 10:15 AM
I second the ibprofren idea. During naptime, stand in a HOT shower and let the water beat down on the "Girls". That was my favorite place to be when I weaned Grace. Good luck. It wont be long until you are back to normal. Then again, is there really any normalcy in a mother's life?! :)
Posted by: Jaime | February 21, 2006 at 10:15 AM
Ibuprofen. And a heating pad when you can.
No cabbage leaves.
And I am working on my 80's likeness.
Posted by: Dawn | February 21, 2006 at 09:56 AM
(I hate to say this but...cabbage leaves. I swear.)
Posted by: Mom101 | February 21, 2006 at 09:47 AM
Heeeeeeeeeey, wait a minute.
How come Nixie gets to be all Sheena Easton while we're stuck with Howard Stern and Richard Simmons?
Something just ain't right with this world.
[insert pouting HMPHs]
Posted by: C.M.Chase | February 21, 2006 at 09:29 AM