*Tuesday 4/22 AW/SS/Random Thread*

katekat8721

Have something attention whorey, special snowflakey or just really random to share?

Now is your chance!

katekat8721

Today is my first day of leave from work.

I'm excited about it!



But also kinda not I guess



I still have (at most) 7 weeks to go till the girls are here and I'm wondering how I'll occupy my time



I think of all these things I want to do then remember



So who knows how productive I'll really be.

But overall, I think I'm cool with this.



And I'm excited about having no real plans today!

steprozz

@letsgobowlingx‌ those are gorgeous!

katekat8721

shannonliggett  absolutely! Now is the time to hone in on my other talents in life :P

p.s why must pineapple burn us but be so delicious?!

ADalesa29

shannonliggett said:

My random thought - my craving has been fresh pineapple. It gets very frustrating when I want to keep eating it but my tongue is, like, burnt from the acid in it! My life is so hard.

This! I can't get enough pineapple but it's making my mouth hurt and my heartburn worse but I can't stop.

MrsP419

We got a new fridge yesterday since our old one was almost dead.  That makes me happy.

Here, I will AW my kids being all cute and Easter-y:

otter1103

I am so jealous of you ladies going on leave early. Lately, the only comfortable position for me is laying down. If only I could just work from home in the comfort of my recliner, all would be good...Sighs

diagonalley

The only thing that made it acceptable to go back to work today, IMO, was knowing I only have like 6-7 weeks left.  But there is SO MUCH to do in that time, so that's kind of stressful.

Last night we finished our birthing classes and I feel much better now about how the whole thing will go down (that is of course if it goes according to plan)  I have definitely confirmed with myself that I'd like to try this med free based off of all of the information shared (from both angles) but I'm still terrified that something will go wrong and I'll end up with a CS, but if that's the case I feel like I'd be in good hands.  I can't control the unknown, so at this point that's the only thing that worries me, and DH says it's silly to be worried about since it IS unknown.

Also, I watched all of TWD over my Easter break.  I could only find one thread about it (just to read comments, not starting up any zombie threads...hehe...see what I did there?) so if anyone knows they started one and can easily link me to it for my perusal, that'd be much appreciated!  Or if you just want to chat about it in a PM so as not to bore everyone else, that works for me too

lest12

My two male coworkers (33 and 36 years old) are in the office next to me talking about the movie Frozen.  They're both married with 2 small kids and the conversation is going something like this -

CW 1 - Oh, we finally saw Frozen over the weekend!

CW 2 - Really?  Did you guys like it?

CW 1 - Yea, it was OK.  Not my favorite but the kids liked it.

CW 2 - I thought it was pretty good. 

 

It is just the cutest conversation ever.  I'm so used to both of them talking about their glory days and trying to sound like they're still out drinking with the guys or whatever that this is killing me.

Taymiller

We leave for Portland on Thursday for my birthday and baby shower with all our Oregon friends and family (we met at school in Oregon) and I am so excited! My sister is flying up from San Fran too! I am super excited because almost all our friends out there have all had babies within the last 7 months and I can't wait for some snuggly baby love (7 babies under 7 months). My SIL closes on her new house tomorrow and is throwing the shower for us at their new house and I am super excited to see the new house. That is all, I am just really excited and wish it was Thursday!

Side note: I HATE flying and will be really missing my mid flight cocktail.

Pepper6

DH and I have a remarkably full schedule this week, both pregnancy and social related, which is unusual.  I have a prenatal massage today, we have an u/s tomorrow, then our second of third birthing classes on Thursday night.  Then after our birthing class, I'm meeting up with a bunch of college friends who are in town for a wedding, though I probably won't stay very long as they'll be headed to the bar district and that doesn't sound too appealing being 7.5 months pregnant.  Then Friday night, we're having dinner with some of DH's friends.  Saturday is the wedding of my college friends.  Sunday we're going out for another friend's birthday.  

I'm exhausted just thinking about it, but still looking forward to it.

vv826

lest12 said:

My two male coworkers (33 and 36 years old) are in the office next to me talking about the movie Frozen.  They're both married with 2 small kids and the conversation is going something like this -

CW 1 - Oh, we finally saw Frozen over the weekend!

CW 2 - Really?  Did you guys like it?

CW 1 - Yea, it was OK.  Not my favorite but the kids liked it.

CW 2 - I thought it was pretty good. 

 

It is just the cutest conversation ever.  I'm so used to both of them talking about their glory days and trying to sound like they're still out drinking with the guys or whatever that this is killing me.

DD and I finally made DH watch it last night and no matter how much he denies it I know he liked it I even heard him laugh and he sat through the whole movie even after DD had gone to bed:)

katekat8721

@lizardbreath14 beautiful! Happy for you and hubby!

chickpea912

Passover ends tonight and I'm so freaking excited.  It's funny - even with all of the dietary restrictions that we follow, we don't eat THAT much differently than normal, so it's totally a mind game that you feel that you are so deprived.

Finishing up our last batch of matzah pizza (piece of matzah - flat cracker - with tomato sauce and cheese on it) with M.  Tonight, we are going out with family and ending the holiday with REAL pizza.  And I can't fucking wait.

otter1103

I think I need to wear an apron stop now. My bump catches EVERY drop or smudge of anything lately! Whether it's from me or crap someone left that the bump "finds". Ugh, I look like a messy toddler after coming out of the break room!

steprozz

lately I've been telling my mom about all the advice and all around awesomeness I've been reading on the board and she keeps asking me when I'm going to hang out with all my new friends. she doesn't understand the concept of it all and it's hilarious.

sparklenshine_89

@mrsdbc man that sucks...at least you're a reasonable thinker and not getting mad at her for it. I hope it all works out for you.

lest12

I feel like the worst pregnant lady ever.

I was just giving a property walk-through with a women I had never met before, and will likely never meet again.  There were like, 10 of us?

So at some point she and I were walking next to each other and she asked when I was due.

Me - June 20th!

Her - Oh, I'm June 19th!

 

PLEASE tell me that I am not the only person who would assume that she meant she was DUE June 19th, not that her BIRTHDAY was June 19th?  Please tell me I'm not alone?  Because I totally side-eyed her and said "Really?  That's exciting..." because she didn't look pregnant at all.  And then she got all embarrassed and explained that she meant her birthday. 

At which point I said "Oh, I was going to say, you don't look like you're about to have a baby!" but I feel like I already looked like a big huge jerk by that point.

 

katekat8721

@mrsdbc I hope you find someone!

@lest12 lol I would have thought she meant her due date too. On a side note, I've noticed when you give your due date there's a lot of stupid shit people say. Such as: oh I was born on such and such date, or my anniversary is on x date, and oh I knew someone who had a birthday on blah blah date, therefore YOU should have your baby on that date!! It always seems to be dates that aren't your actual due date but just close enough to be annoying.

lest12

Katherine200713 said:

@lest12‌ I thought she meant her due date too just reading that. I would have done/said the exact same thing as you once she explained herself! Blame it on 'pregnancy brain'. Don't feel bad! Edit: Hit reply w/no actual reply

Thanks.  I was/am so mortified.

lest12

katekat8721 said:

@mrsdbc I hope you find someone!

@lest12 lol I would have thought she meant her due date too. On a side note, I've noticed when you give your due date there's a lot of stupid shit people say. Such as: oh I was born on such and such date, or my anniversary is on x date, and oh I knew someone who had a birthday on blah blah date, therefore YOU should have your baby on that date!! It always seems to be dates that aren't your actual due date but just close enough to be annoying.

@katekat8721 - I get comments like that all the time!  I'm not sure if they are expecting me to say I will hold the baby in an extra week so he'll share a birthday with a practical stranger, or just awkward be like... "Oh, cool... June! Yay!"

So silly.

I have hardly felt this way at all, but the last week or so, I just feel like everyone wants to have these conversations with me about being pregnant, my baby, etc.  Like everyone is just looking at me saying, "Dance, pregnant lady, dance!"

 

 

cristykaye

I'm due June 1 and I'm not sure when the nesting really sets in but my ass has been busy. Baby room is finished as much as it can be before we move. So many boxes are packed and stacked up all nice and neat and I even cleaned out DF closet and mine also.

diagonalley

mrsgerman said:

I found out the other day that my hospital plays a little lullaby throughout the entire hospital on the intercom every time a baby is born. I have heard it play while waiting for sonograms but never knew what it was for. I absolutely love that they do that and I can't wait until they play one for us!!

Mine too!  During our tour they said they give us a heads up so we can listen for when they play for our baby

lest12

@cristykaye your avatar pic is cute

steprozz

@letsgobowlingx‌ I totally would hang out with everyone!

@mrsgerman‌ my hospital does that too! and with DS I had a csection and when he was born the nurses sang happy birthday to him I sobbed. I hope they do it again this time!

rastrau

nutmegs8 said:

My future FIL told DF that it would be really awesome if LO was born on his birthday.  His birthday is May 2nd.  I'm due May 29th-- so, you think it would be really awesome for your granddaughter to come 4 weeks early?

Dude...

But May 29th is my birthday! Surely you don't want to miss the opportunity to have your LO on the same day as a relative stranger?? 

SarahS11

@lizardbreath14 Congrats to you and your hubby!  My husband also got baptized, confirmed.. the whole thing at Easter Vigil!  Ours was from 8-11 with a reception... I only had to get up to pee once!  I definitely call that a success!  There were a ton of people joining the church, but it didn't feel that long because I loved watching everyone get baptized!  Now that RCIA is nearly over, we are starting up baby baptism classes next week!  Such a busy time!  Love your outfit!

lest12

 

Rachel5130 said:

I've been stalking this second hand shop for a few days now because they just got a new-er playpen/changing table thing that I want to keep at my folks house. DH and I found it on Walmart's website new for $130. She's asking $100+. She said "it is very expensive new." Am I being unrealistic in thinking that's outrageous for a used piece of equipment? Should I tell her she's looking at the wrong one? DH said the one she found was $180, and I think even for that, she's asking too much. What's the protocol for this?

@Rachel5130 - I don't think you're outrageous at all.

I don't know what the protocol is, but I have no problem saying something like "I noticed that you had XYZ for sale.  I saw it on the Walmart website for $X amount and would be willing to pay you $Y". 

I'm a wicked haggler, but hey... the worst she can say is no!

jclester614

I should be finishing work, but I am bumping and eating M&Ms instead. Motivation is very hard to come by after about 3pm or so... 

mrscbrad

My MIL insists that I not have the baby on June 21st (her birthday- she doesn't want to share apparently) or my due date, June 23rd which is her ex-husband's birthday (and father to 4 of her 5 children). Seriously though? How about my baby shows up when he feels like it and then we can all deal it?

lest12

Rachel5130 said:

@lest12‌ and @lyracelesti‌ - Thanks! I didn't want to call her out right then and there, so I thought I would maybe call back, but didn't know if that was tacky. Sounds like that's pretty normal then. And you're right, all she can do is say no!

@rachel5130 - Not tacky!  I think it's standard when you're talking second hand.  It's not like there's some big manufacturer setting the value, it's all subjective.

I say go for it.  Good luck!

jclester614

I have an SS question that I'm not sure where to ask: 

A friend of ours just told us he wants to buy us a stroller. I haven't picked one out yet, but I've been looking at Graco travel systems. (I still have to check and see what car seat fits in our vehicles.) In terms of stroller costs, it's pretty minimal. In terms of a friend giving you a gift, I feel like it's too much!

We told him that but he insisted not to worry about the price tag. I still feel super weird about it.

What's etiquette for this? Should I just insist he pick something less expensive? Should I just accept it? I was thinking if I'm doing a travel system, DH and I can get the car seat and our friend can get just the stroller, that way it's not totally crazy.

I guess I find it all very awkward. Especially since it's such a specific item that I wouldn't want someone else choosing for me (especially someone w/ no kids or stroller knowledge). DH thinks our friend makes good enough money (he works at Microsoft) for me not to be so concerned.

cristykaye

@lest12‌ aww thanks!

otter1103

@jclester614‌ - could you tell the friend you haven't decided on one just yet and say if he'd like to get you a gift card to put towards it that would be the easiest? Then hopefully he will pick the amount.

jclester614

otter1103 said:

@jclester614‌ - could you tell the friend you haven't decided on one just yet and say if he'd like to get you a gift card to put towards it that would be the easiest? Then hopefully he will pick the amount.

Good grief, you're a genius! Thank you for the wonderful suggestion, that's so sensible! 

otter1103

BrightEyes112 said:

otter1103 said:

I think I need to wear an apron stop now. My bump catches EVERY drop or smudge of anything lately! Whether it's from me or crap someone left that the bump "finds". Ugh, I look like a messy toddler after coming out of the break room!

Yup. Yesterday I put on a clean shirt and had ONE STRAWBERRY. It ended up all over my shirt. How the F does that even happen?

And if it's not stains, it's cleavage crumbs! Because maternity shirts seem to only come in V or scoop neck, 'the girls' catch all kinds of junk during the day.

MrsCase1

My husband was getting on me about not resting enough since I can;t seem to heal from this creeping crud so I decided to "nap when the baby naps."

Twice I unexpectedly threw up on myself.

Sigh.

Pepper6

My mom keeps insisting (jokingly, at least) that I have the baby on June 8th because my first niece was born 11/8 and my newest niece was just born 4/8.  

On that note, my 2-week old niece finally gets to go home today! She's been in the hospital since Thursday for seizures.  She's been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder and it will require a hemispherectomy (they have to remove/disconnect half of her brain) in the near future, but for now her seizures are under control.  

jshrop

otter1103 said:

BrightEyes112 said:

otter1103 said:

I think I need to wear an apron stop now. My bump catches EVERY drop or smudge of anything lately! Whether it's from me or crap someone left that the bump "finds". Ugh, I look like a messy toddler after coming out of the break room!

Yup. Yesterday I put on a clean shirt and had ONE STRAWBERRY. It ended up all over my shirt. How the F does that even happen?

And if it's not stains, it's cleavage crumbs! Because maternity shirts seem to only come in V or scoop neck, 'the girls' catch all kinds of junk during the day.

Yes! This^^^ every night I have crumbs!

sparklenshine_89

@mrsdbc yeah my dh is the same about his mom coming out and watching our boys if our current plans fall through (my friend watching my boys)... Only we live in a fifth wheel 9 hours away from her, we have no more room, she can't drive, and also bc my MIL is very open about how she hates me now. Lol. So I definitely feel ya on that one.