Has anybody been reading the thread in Parenting with the Bump Wide UO/FFC?
No. Is it good? ::runs to parenting board::
Around the late 40's (page wise) someone relates that she hates the coexist bumper stickers because the C represents muslims who want to kill all non-muslims.
And everyone was like...um?
So, i wouldn't say it's 'GOOD' but there is BSC throughout. I read the first like 15 pages then skipped ahead until the 40s and read the rest. I kind of want her to come back so I can know how this story ends.
random but just makes me feel great talking about it my bff found out she was expecting about a month ago and now i just found out one of my other good friends just found out she was pregnant!! one is due in september the other is due beginning of october!! i'm so happy for them both and really glad we will have other couples with kids our childs age to hang with and share the experiences with!!!
AW/PSA: I had an urgent visit a couple hours ago because I've been having really bad RLP the last 3 days. I've had a super chill pregnancy so far, so I wasn't too worried since no spotting or fever. However, it was getting to the point where if I even walked up a flight of stairs, I was doubled over with pain on my lower right side and I couldn't unfold for a few minutes. LittleDude was giving me hell in there, lots of movement and thumps so I calmly and rationally made the appt.
So it turns out (the reason I'm sharing) is that per my OB, women who have had previous abdominal surgery (I've had 3) are more likely to experience an RLP like sensation due to the scar tissue (adhesions) stretching with LO getting bigger and bigger.They are previously cut/torn/repaired muscles so they are going to stretch more painfully than women who have not had previous surgeries. I was so relieved BabyBoy was okay and that it shouldn't hinder the rest of the pregnancy I could have kissed my OB. He actually kept kicking her Doppler during my visit and it made her LOL at how active he was.
I think he hit a growth spurt in the last couple of weeks, because that is when this all really started up. Dr. offered me Vicodin, but I'd rather tough it out. Just going to go really slow from here on out and be thankful no bedrest.
Anyway, thought I'd put that out there for any other Moms who have had abdominal surgery, that it's decently normal enough :-)
Thanks for the alert on this @LiteraChick. I've been having godawful RLP, to the point of curling into as small a ball as I can muster with tears welling up, and I thought it was just me or maybe my being a bit overweight. However, I had abdominal surgery as an infant and it would make a lot more sense if this was as bad as it is for that reason. I'll definitely ask my OB at my appointment on Monday, but this sounds like a perfectly rational explanation for what's been going on, and while I'm so sorry that others are in pain like this too, I'm glad for everyone experiencing this that it's largely JUST a pain and not a problem.
I'm really enjoying my newest pregnancy symptom of waking up during the middle of the night - wide awake for an hour... Not
Right there with you! I pretty much sleep on the couch now so I don't wake hubby when I am wide awake in bed. I can usually get a little more comfortable there too.
Thought process: looks like there are 12 new posts in the Random thread. Don't really care. Except... if I don't read them now I'll fall behind and I definitely don't want to sort through 100+ responses. Better read it now.
Thought process: looks like there are 12 new posts in the Random thread. Don't really care. Except... if I don't read them now I'll fall behind and I definitely don't want to sort through 100+ responses. Better read it now.
“When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a
thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the
beginning of fairies.” - J.M. Barrie Peter Pan
I have died every day waiting for you. Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years. And all along I believed I would find you, time has brought your heart to me. I have loved you for a thousand years. I'll love you a thousand more.
I teach a few first graders for interventions...today I had a boy sitting criss cross apple sauce in front of me. I was reading a book (the boy slowly is leaning over looking up until he falls over) I ask him what he is doing looking up my skirt (thank goodness for leggings) he said "I am trying to see your baby!" I said well I'm sorry but you won't be able to see it. He said "sure I know its up there somewhere!" I almost died laughing!
DH will finally be home (for awhile at least) in 38 days. I thought about making a paper chain like a grade schooler and then I thought "ooo instead I should get a jar with 38 mini chocolate bars" so I can eat one every day. And then I also thought I need to buy an extra stash because obviously I'll want more than one and I don't want to mess up the count. #pregnaaaant.
Getting reaaaaaaallllllly sick of working. I want to spend my days nesting. Decorating, organizing, going for long walks, swimming, yoga, having coffee with my SAHM girlfriends. I have worked nonstop since I was 15 so it's really weird for me to have this mentality now. A career is just not a priority to me anymore, not like it used to be.
Anyone else in the same boat? Suddenly want to pump the brakes, just not feeling it anymore?
This is totally me! I have also been working since I was 15 and have always been an over achieving career woman and I have never planned on being a SAHM but I've definitely fallen into full on nesting mode with no desire to continue with my current job. I'm counting down the days till maternity leave and keep contemplating taking a month off before unpaid. And for the first time ever in my life it keeps crossing my mind that I may not want to go back. So crazy!
Getting reaaaaaaallllllly sick of working. I want to spend my days nesting. Decorating, organizing, going for long walks, swimming, yoga, having coffee with my SAHM girlfriends. I have worked nonstop since I was 15 so it's really weird for me to have this mentality now. A career is just not a priority to me anymore, not like it used to be.
Anyone else in the same boat? Suddenly want to pump the brakes, just not feeling it anymore?
Yup. I was SO ready to be a SAHM. I never thought I'd want to, but it's pretty awesome. Except for when it's not
Getting reaaaaaaallllllly sick of working. I want to spend my days nesting. Decorating, organizing, going for long walks, swimming, yoga, having coffee with my SAHM girlfriends. I have worked nonstop since I was 15 so it's really weird for me to have this mentality now. A career is just not a priority to me anymore, not like it used to be.
Anyone else in the same boat? Suddenly want to pump the brakes, just not feeling it anymore?
Yes. I can't WAIT for maternity leave, and am already struggling with coming back :P
Getting reaaaaaaallllllly sick of working. I want to spend my days nesting. Decorating, organizing, going for long walks, swimming, yoga, having coffee with my SAHM girlfriends. I have worked nonstop since I was 15 so it's really weird for me to have this mentality now. A career is just not a priority to me anymore, not like it used to be.
Anyone else in the same boat? Suddenly want to pump the brakes, just not feeling it anymore?
Yup. I was SO ready to be a SAHM. I never thought I'd want to, but it's pretty awesome. Except for when it's not
I actually love the idea of becoming a domestic goddess. I know, it's not popular to admit that, but I want my days packed with events for LittleDude and keeping house, cooking for my family and having a side at-home small business. Something I can do at my own pace, like branching out my freelance editing work. I'd go crazy if I didn't keep something for myself, but yeah.... I'm excited for when I get to quit! We've done our time!
Whether you work outside the home, or only work at home (and I'm talking as a SAHM, not even with a side business), both situations are real work! It's all a matter of what is best for the babies and the mommas (and the family unit in general)!
Getting reaaaaaaallllllly sick of working. I want to spend my days nesting. Decorating, organizing, going for long walks, swimming, yoga, having coffee with my SAHM girlfriends. I have worked nonstop since I was 15 so it's really weird for me to have this mentality now. A career is just not a priority to me anymore, not like it used to be.
Anyone else in the same boat? Suddenly want to pump the brakes, just not feeling it anymore?
You are quitting too, right? To be a SAHM. I think the minute I put an end date on it, I just quit caring. I've got a ton to do, but damn if I want to. I want to be in my house! I am leaving at the end of May when DS6 gets out of school and I am going to spend the summer with him playing and in the pool. I CAN'T WAIT.
@zarkarella - Yes to being a SAHM. It's going to be a challenge, but ultimately worth it. Luckily DH is fully on board with the idea. Who needs cable and a vacation every year?! ;-)
I've done the SAHM before. I highly recommend finding a group of other moms to have playdates with. They were my lifesaver with my first and have become lifelong best friends since. That adult interaction keeps you sane.
@LiteraChick, I feel the same way when I can make coffee or breakfast for DH and be home when he gets home from work! I've actually been thinking for a few years about trying to figure out a little side business or something I could do part time so I have more time for my family (DH and now the forthcoming LO). Hopefully actually having a baby will finally push me to do it!
On an unrelated note, I am sitting in a hotel room on an all-day call, and the person in the room next to me has been flushing the toilet about every 20 minutes (and was doing the same the past two days when I've been in here). I'm a bit grossed out that I can hear it, but I am also oddly really curious what is going on in there. And, the environmental side of me wonders if the person should just flush maybe every other time to save water, if he/she is going to keep going so often?! ;-)
To join in with the "I-don't-care-anymore-because-I-want-to-be-at-home" conversation, I'm so THERE. I have always been a fiercely independent, ambitious chick, but ever since DD was born, all I want to do is give it up to be a SAHM. I'm successful in my career, but it feels empty now.
I've love nothing more than to have a little side business out of my home and be a little "Suzie Homemaker." It's hard to know I can't do that and I regularly cry when I think about coming back from maternity leave. However, we're making this concept a huge priority and are working toward it becoming a reality ASAP. If someone would've told me I'd feel this way when I was in nursing school, I probably would've smirked at them while rolling my eyes. Babies sure can change the way you look at the world, huh?
DH's best friend from growing up is a serial monogamist but doesn't actually want to get married or have kids. He just always needs a girlfriend. And he moves them all in with him too. Last night he and the girlfriend of two years broke up in an epic fight. I'm so bummed because she was my favorite and actually a normal girl. I hope it won't be weird for us to stay friendly.
But on a more scandalous note, she hinted to me that there's some illegal activity going on in his home. She didn't want to say more. I know this guy smokes a lot of weed (not legal in PA) but she made it sound like it was more than that. Now I'm very curious to know what, especially since he'll likely be around my kid (never alone). DH said he has absolutely no clue and is curious to know as well.
The Rochester airport has the shittiest food options. Seriously, they have a Subway esque oven where everything is cooked (I've tried two places) and my options are buffalo wings, flat breads and nachos. Or a salad. The bartender is also the cook and everything is made in the nifty Subway oven.
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I just spent a good hour catching up on this thread and eating the crushed bits of doritos left in the bag with a spoon.
Spoon? Pull the corner tight and drink those suckers.
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I just started feeling baby move last week at 21w1d, and it keeps getting stronger and more frequent. I'm obsessed with her. It's so freaking amazing. Other FTMs who aren't feeling it yet? Just you wait man, it's surreal and worth the wait.
“When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a
thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the
beginning of fairies.” - J.M. Barrie Peter Pan
I have died every day waiting for you. Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years. And all along I believed I would find you, time has brought your heart to me. I have loved you for a thousand years. I'll love you a thousand more.
Re: Random thread- for all things random.
Thank you, I have had some weird stabbing pains near my scars and wasn't putting it together
WORST IDEA EVER.
“When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.”
- J.M. Barrie Peter Pan
married on the sweetest day 10.20.12
Chicken - 07.08.06 | Bubsy - 02.24.09 | Sunshine - 07.16.14
Yup. I was SO ready to be a SAHM. I never thought I'd want to, but it's pretty awesome. Except for when it's not
Yes. I can't WAIT for maternity leave, and am already struggling with coming back :P
To join in with the "I-don't-care-anymore-because-I-want-to-be-at-home" conversation, I'm so THERE. I have always been a fiercely independent, ambitious chick, but ever since DD was born, all I want to do is give it up to be a SAHM. I'm successful in my career, but it feels empty now.
I've love nothing more than to have a little side business out of my home and be a little "Suzie Homemaker." It's hard to know I can't do that and I regularly cry when I think about coming back from maternity leave. However, we're making this concept a huge priority and are working toward it becoming a reality ASAP. If someone would've told me I'd feel this way when I was in nursing school, I probably would've smirked at them while rolling my eyes. Babies sure can change the way you look at the world, huh?
“When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.”
- J.M. Barrie Peter Pan
married on the sweetest day 10.20.12
Chicken - 07.08.06 | Bubsy - 02.24.09 | Sunshine - 07.16.14