UO/FFFC and all of the other other things

Eastie156

@amandad715‌ I love Charlie...

Eastie156

One more FFFC- I'm glad H has to work a full day today and we won't be able to get to our IL's until tomorrow for our 2nd Christmas. I'm exhausted and the idea of wrangling two kids and all our stuff for 5 days was overwhelming me. I'm looking forward to Chinese takeout and cheap wine tonight at home on our couch. Gawd, I'm boring.

BeebopandBuddy

Eastie156 said:

One more FFFC- I'm glad H has to work a full day today and we won't be able to get to our IL's until tomorrow for our 2nd Christmas. I'm exhausted and the idea of wrangling two kids and all our stuff for 5 days was overwhelming me. I'm looking forward to Chinese takeout and cheap wine tonight at home on our couch. Gawd, I'm boring.

I got a little sad yesterday at how blah our life has become.  NYE has always been my favorite holiday.  DH and I had our first date on NYE and got married on NYE.  Yesterday we were at Costco shopping and I told him we should pick up some frozen crab cakes for a "fancy dinner".  He's like "Those are $20 for one meal!"  Seriously?  $20 for something that feeds two of us for NYE is too much.  We really need a date night.

hmp1

Happy Anniversary BB&B!

We have no plans for tonight. I don't even have wine in the house, eek!

pharmer78

tinyhumantoe said:

I told someone I was 34 weeks a week ago and now I am really, really disappointed that I'm just hitting the 34w mark.  Guess I shouldn't have lied! 

DH's aunt: "You look a lot further along than someone having a baby in February, I don't think your doctor got the right due date."
me: "Oh really?  I am 34 weeks and about where I was with my first pregnancy"
aunt:  "Beth [her daughter] never got that big, my god"
me:  "oh, well she's almost a full foot taller than me so maybe she had more room in her torso for organs and the baby"

  Plus I have major fat face when I gain weight.  I look like a different person with my Charlie Brown big round head.

Just so you know, I'm internet karate chopping your aunt right now.

pharmer78

Happy anniversary @beebopandbuddy!  I shot down my husband's suggestion to grill lobster tails tonight and told him I wanted him to make me some yummy appetizers for dinner instead. So he told me the apps would include the chicken nuggets and fish sticks we have in the freezer. 

pharmer78

@hmp1, oh you need to change that wine situation ASAP.  

amandad715

tinyhumantoe said:

@amandad715 I think that's a great deal for $300. 

Also, what are you packing in your bag?  All I can think of are a going home outfit, toiletries for me, 2 pair yoga pants, and some nursing tanks.  I know I'm forgetting something.  I'm so jealous of how far along you are.  I want to be effing done with pregnancy.

ETA - whoa just saw you are at the doc's office - hope everything is okay!

Pretty much I have what you mentioned so far(2 pair of yoga pants, a robe, 2 nursing tanks, 2 night gowns-I'm a nerd bc I love them!). I'm having a csection again and I wore the hospital gowns for the 1st day (or maybe 2?) especially since I'll have leg compression things on again, but then wanted to feel like myself a bit those other 2 days.

I'll pack my dry shampoo and other toiletries next week, along with baby clothes and book, the nursing pillow and random cords/chargers. I'm progressively packing.

Thx! I'm home now after an NST and ultrasound to check my fluids. Low fluids was what sent me to the hospital to have Will early last time. I was like a .6 at my 38-wk appt with Will. Today I was a 9-10. Whew!

amandad715

BobKat22 said:

I was way creeped by the random post too. I think because location was involved, but maybe that's not even the same location. I thought it was though.

When I originally had typed out my "help me name the baby" thing(I had it typed on a notes thing on my phone bc I've been trying to word it right for days) I had included all of the boys' names including our last name. I started reading today's thread and pushed backspace on our last name. Bc, duh, me it IS the internet and I should at least maintain SOME privacy. Even though I I feel I "know" you all, that random comment made me think a bit too.

I am way too trusting.

tinyhumantoe

What are our big plans for NYE, you ask? 

Well, we are going to MCL Cafeteria with my inlaws at 6!  CrAzY, I know.

And I HAVE to remember not to eat more than a side salad   I burp 24/7 and have acid just sitting in my throat.  I can't seem to make the right decisions even though I know the consequences.  I'm just a hungry beast.

hmp1

pharmer78 said:

@hmp1, oh you need to change that wine situation ASAP.  

It is on my list for after work

tinyhumantoe

Happy Anniversary @beebopandbuddy !

I think it's @danabsd 's birthday today!  But I could be wrong!

@Hmp1 Go get some freaking wine!  If I had a bottle here, I would probably have a half glass.

hmp1

amandad715 said:

@amandad715 I think that's a great deal for $300. 

Also, what are you packing in your bag?  All I can think of are a going home outfit, toiletries for me, 2 pair yoga pants, and some nursing tanks.  I know I'm forgetting something.  I'm so jealous of how far along you are.  I want to be effing done with pregnancy.

ETA - whoa just saw you are at the doc's office - hope everything is okay!

Pretty much I have what you mentioned so far(2 pair of yoga pants, a robe, 2 nursing tanks, 2 night gowns-I'm a nerd bc I love them!). I'm having a csection again and I wore the hospital gowns for the 1st day (or maybe 2?) especially since I'll have leg compression things on again, but then wanted to feel like myself a bit those other 2 days. I'll pack my dry shampoo and other toiletries next week, along with baby clothes and book, the nursing pillow and random cords/chargers. I'm progressively packing. Thx! I'm home now after an NST and ultrasound to check my fluids. Low fluids was what sent me to the hospital to have Will early last time. I was like a .6 at my 38-wk appt with Will. Today I was a 9-10. Whew!

THT, do you have a postpartum belly wrap? I used one after having Leo and brought it to the hospital. I put it on after my first shower and really liked wearing it. 

tinyhumantoe

hmp1 said:

THT, do you have a postpartum belly wrap? I used one after having Leo and brought it to the hospital. I put it on after my first shower and really liked wearing it. 

YES!  And I got it too late last time.  Thank you for the reminder! 

Also, I don't think I was going to bring my nursing pillow but I think I'll throw it in there.  I plan on getting as much nursing help as I can when I'm there because I really sucked at nursing with W.

tinyhumantoe

Do you guys think I'm nuts for not taking a birthing class?  I didn't do it the first time around and it seemed to work out.  I remember my nurse kind of being a bitch about it - like I was an irresponsible person and making her job harder for her.

watercolor5

I had to make a return to Loft, and I had my gift receipt, but they gave me a a card that said "merchandise credit."  I take a petite size there, so there wasn't much left in the store as it was picked over, so I tried to shop online and they won't let me use the merchandise credit online, it's in store only. Is this a thing now?  Why would a company not allow you to shop online with your merchandise credit?  I wrote an angry letter to their corporate customer service, but they just responded by restating their policy.

ETA:formatting

hmp1

tinyhumantoe said:

Do you guys think I'm nuts for not taking a birthing class?  I didn't do it the first time around and it seemed to work out.  I remember my nurse kind of being a bitch about it - like I was an irresponsible person and making her job harder for her.

I took one the first time and enjoyed it but it wasn't something that I couldn't have learned on my own. Honestly, I think I learned more hanging out on TB. I don't know anyone who took one with their second kid. I just did the hospital tour (different hospital) and asked a couple questions there.

And I knew I was getting an epi, so the laboring part wasn't really something I cared too much about. I also sucked ass at pushing, the class didn't help me there at all.

watercolor5

My birthday is New Years Day.  I have no plans for tonight or tomorrow since DH is working nights both days, but he is taking me on a date night this weekend to celebrate.  The part I'm most excited about is that he's the one finding childcare. 

The date night will be the gift, but I've been obsessively shopping sales because- birthday!- and also because my Christmas gifts didn't fit well.

Julia is a stair climbing machine.  She can stand up and balance standing still for an absurd amount of time, but the kid will not take a step.  Child development never seems to work in quite the order I think it should.  She thinks the best way to locomote is to stand up and fling herself horizontally toward the nearest parent, which of course only works if we're within 2 feet of her. 

watercolor5

I like the name Sam, and I wish I could find a photographer who charges that much and includes pictures!

watercolor5

hmp1 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

Do you guys think I'm nuts for not taking a birthing class?  I didn't do it the first time around and it seemed to work out.  I remember my nurse kind of being a bitch about it - like I was an irresponsible person and making her job harder for her.

I took one the first time and enjoyed it but it wasn't something that I couldn't have learned on my own. Honestly, I think I learned more hanging out on TB. I don't know anyone who took one with their second kid. I just did the hospital tour (different hospital) and asked a couple questions there.

And I knew I was getting an epi, so the laboring part wasn't really something I cared too much about. I also sucked ass at pushing, the class didn't help me there at all.

Nope, they'll treat you like you magically know what you're doing now that you're a second time mom.  I was terrified of pushing with Julia since Sophia took over an hour, and I didn't feel like I had learned anything from the experience, but Julia took like 3 pushes to get out. 

I think birth classes are mainly about knowing what your options are as far as pain relief, what complications are possible, and helping you think through scenarios ahead of time when you aren't in pain or panicking.  You probably know all of that stuff by now anyway.

tinyhumantoe

hmp1 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

Do you guys think I'm nuts for not taking a birthing class?  I didn't do it the first time around and it seemed to work out.  I remember my nurse kind of being a bitch about it - like I was an irresponsible person and making her job harder for her.

I took one the first time and enjoyed it but it wasn't something that I couldn't have learned on my own. Honestly, I think I learned more hanging out on TB. I don't know anyone who took one with their second kid. I just did the hospital tour (different hospital) and asked a couple questions there.

And I knew I was getting an epi, so the laboring part wasn't really something I cared too much about. I also sucked ass at pushing, the class didn't help me there at all.

Ok, cool I will not worry about it.   I felt like the pushing was hard but I got through it okay.  I don't want to do any funky things, but if the nurse suggests a different position or something I would try it. 

I feel like my laboring was complete hell, but I got through it.  I had no idea I could ask for pain meds, and didn't know I was supposed to ask for my epi (I thought they'd tell me when).  This time I'm walking in a week before contractions start to get the epi, haha.  No but really, I won't let myself die for hours puking from pain.  My nurse thought I wanted a med-free birth.  WHAT???  Haha, NO.  I might bring a birth plan that says GIVE ME DRUGS in 70pt font 

tinyhumantoe

watercolor5 said:

I think birth classes are mainly about knowing what your options are as far as pain relief, what complications are possible, and helping you think through scenarios ahead of time when you aren't in pain or panicking.  You probably know all of that stuff by now anyway.

Yahtzee - I should have taken the class first time around, haha!

amandad715

tinyhumantoe said:

hmp1 said:

THT, do you have a postpartum belly wrap? I used one after having Leo and brought it to the hospital. I put it on after my first shower and really liked wearing it. 

YES!  And I got it too late last time.  Thank you for the reminder! 

Also, I don't think I was going to bring my nursing pillow but I think I'll throw it in there.  I plan on getting as much nursing help as I can when I'm there because I really sucked at nursing with W.

Do you have a Boppy? I had a Boppy with my first and then decided to use some BRU or Amazon gift card to get a My Breast friend. I liked it sooooo much more. It buckled around me and was so much more supportive than the Boppy, especially after a RCS. We have a 2-story house so I was able to justify both by keeping one upstairs and one downstairs.

Also @hmp1 what kind of wrap did you have? It's on my "Things I Want but Really Don't Need" list. 

tyrannasaurusjess

watercolor5 said:

hmp1 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

Do you guys think I'm nuts for not taking a birthing class?  I didn't do it the first time around and it seemed to work out.  I remember my nurse kind of being a bitch about it - like I was an irresponsible person and making her job harder for her.

I took one the first time and enjoyed it but it wasn't something that I couldn't have learned on my own. Honestly, I think I learned more hanging out on TB. I don't know anyone who took one with their second kid. I just did the hospital tour (different hospital) and asked a couple questions there.

And I knew I was getting an epi, so the laboring part wasn't really something I cared too much about. I also sucked ass at pushing, the class didn't help me there at all.

Nope, they'll treat you like you magically know what you're doing now that you're a second time mom.  I was terrified of pushing with Julia since Sophia took over an hour, and I didn't feel like I had learned anything from the experience, but Julia took like 3 pushes to get out. 

I think birth classes are mainly about knowing what your options are as far as pain relief, what complications are possible, and helping you think through scenarios ahead of time when you aren't in pain or panicking.  You probably know all of that stuff by now anyway.

This. Even my OB was like this. I liked it to an extent, because I didn't need to hear about my mucus plug ever again, but it seemed like at every appointment she pretty much said 'heartbeat is fine, baby's measuring fine, and you're a pro because you just did this, so I'm sure you know what's going on.' If you don't feel like you have anything to learn from a birthing (or any other) class, save your time and money!!

amandad715

tinyhumantoe said:

hmp1 said:

THT, do you have a postpartum belly wrap? I used one after having Leo and brought it to the hospital. I put it on after my first shower and really liked wearing it. 

YES!  And I got it too late last time.  Thank you for the reminder! 

Also, I don't think I was going to bring my nursing pillow but I think I'll throw it in there.  I plan on getting as much nursing help as I can when I'm there because I really sucked at nursing with W.

And I also sort of forgot that I have to pack for the boys to go to MIL's as well. Whoops. They can't come to the hospital bc my county has a flu epidemic warning thing for each hospital and nursing home. No visitors under the age of 18, which of course I cried about. I get it and see the point but it's a bummer. 

I guess it saves me some work. Because last time, MIL brought Jack to meet Baby Will wearing a random T-shirt and plaid pj shorts bottoms. She completely disregarded the "Big Brother" shirt that was packed. ::sigh:: not a big deal, but it was so out of my control that it bothered me. Since I ended up having Will earlier than planned and his bag was packed but apparently not explained to her. 

The next time I left them with her, I did the ziplock bag outfits with clear labels. Monday-Will, Monday-Jack, etc. 

amandad715

One last thing because I have to bake my fudgy(fudgie?) oatmeal bars for tonight. 

My post yesterday about inviting old BFF to a NYE party has been resolved. I spoke with the hostess this morning, who said no biggie, invite her. After my crazy-long dr appt, I sent old BFF a text with all the info and directions. She sent a text back that said, thx so much but they are going to stay in bc her little one woke up with a cold. 

Whew! Then we texted back & forth about Jack having a runny nose too thanks to the germy children's museum. 

It was pleasant and my conscious is clear bc I reached out to her. 

27boo

amandad715 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

hmp1 said:

THT, do you have a postpartum belly wrap? I used one after having Leo and brought it to the hospital. I put it on after my first shower and really liked wearing it. 

YES!  And I got it too late last time.  Thank you for the reminder! 

Also, I don't think I was going to bring my nursing pillow but I think I'll throw it in there.  I plan on getting as much nursing help as I can when I'm there because I really sucked at nursing with W.

And I also sort of forgot that I have to pack for the boys to go to MIL's as well. Whoops. They can't come to the hospital bc my county has a flu epidemic warning thing for each hospital and nursing home. No visitors under the age of 18, which of course I cried about. I get it and see the point but it's a bummer. 

I guess it saves me some work. Because last time, MIL brought Jack to meet Baby Will wearing a random T-shirt and plaid pj shorts bottoms. She completely disregarded the "Big Brother" shirt that was packed. ::sigh:: not a big deal, but it was so out of my control that it bothered me. Since I ended up having Will earlier than planned and his bag was packed but apparently not explained to her. 

The next time I left them with her, I did the ziplock bag outfits with clear labels. Monday-Will, Monday-Jack, etc. 

This made me giggle, because when my 2nd nephew was born, mil brought his brother to visit in a too-small outfit that made him look like a little tennis player. She must have really had to dig for it, because it is not my sil's style AT ALL. We still laugh at the pictures.

27boo

I just realized that I should totally be napping. My mom is watching Aria tonight and we are doing dinner and a movie with my brother and his gf. The late movie. And it's 3 hrs long. I may not make it.

pharmer78

tinyhumantoe said:

Do you guys think I'm nuts for not taking a birthing class?  I didn't do it the first time around and it seemed to work out.  I remember my nurse kind of being a bitch about it - like I was an irresponsible person and making her job harder for her.

I took a class the first time, and it helped me prepare for the unknown...obviously you're past the point of needing that info.  I actually rented some birthing class and breastfeeding dvds from the library before Cruz. Lila sat there with me through the entire dvds and practiced on her baby doll.  Which came in handy when she was waiting in an airport terminal one time and announced to the stranger next to her that "her baby" was hungry and proceded to stick the doll up her shirt. 

to summarize: no advice, just sharing an anecdote apparently.

AKB090609

@BeebopandBuddy‌ can you pm me a link for your sales page? I think I want to get some as a gift.

BeebopandBuddy

AKB090609 said:

@BeebopandBuddy‌ can you pm me a link for your sales page? I think I want to get some as a gift.

YGPM

pharmer78

@27boo which movie?

27boo

The Hobbit. I'm very excited, so I hope I stay awake. I did nap for a bit. @pharmer78‌

Flamingemu

tinyhumantoe said:

hmp1 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

Do you guys think I'm nuts for not taking a birthing class?  I didn't do it the first time around and it seemed to work out.  I remember my nurse kind of being a bitch about it - like I was an irresponsible person and making her job harder for her.

I took one the first time and enjoyed it but it wasn't something that I couldn't have learned on my own. Honestly, I think I learned more hanging out on TB. I don't know anyone who took one with their second kid. I just did the hospital tour (different hospital) and asked a couple questions there.

And I knew I was getting an epi, so the laboring part wasn't really something I cared too much about. I also sucked ass at pushing, the class didn't help me there at all.

Ok, cool I will not worry about it.   I felt like the pushing was hard but I got through it okay.  I don't want to do any funky things, but if the nurse suggests a different position or something I would try it. 

I feel like my laboring was complete hell, but I got through it.  I had no idea I could ask for pain meds, and didn't know I was supposed to ask for my epi (I thought they'd tell me when).  This time I'm walking in a week before contractions start to get the epi, haha.  No but really, I won't let myself die for hours puking from pain.  My nurse thought I wanted a med-free birth.  WHAT???  Haha, NO.  I might bring a birth plan that says GIVE ME DRUGS in 70pt font 

I only went to the hospital with L because I was drug seeking. The nurse was like, well, we have to give you an exam. She stuck her hands up there and I was at nearly 7cm. So their first mission was an epi. I would tell the first person you see, and everyone thereafter until the send in the anesteiologist (sp?)

Flamingemu

BeebopandBuddy said:

@BeebopandBuddy‌ can you pm me a link for your sales page? I think I want to get some as a gift.

YGPM

Me too please! I was just thinking about them yesterday.

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watercolor5

shiggybop said:

As soon as I checked in, I told the nurse that I need an epidural.  With DS1, I asked again at 2 cm and got it right away.  For DS2, I think I held out til 4cm.  Pitocin contractions were no joke!  I also told mh if I didn't get my epi. in a timely fashion, it would be his fault and I would punish him for the rest of his life

Ha! I totally got an epidural at 2cm with pitocin contractions.  Natural contractions I made it to 7cm.  DH asked for the anesthesiologist every time anyone walked in the room.  I love that man (DH and the anesthesiologist both.)

BeebopandBuddy

Flamingemu said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

AKB090609 said:

@BeebopandBuddy‌ can you pm me a link for your sales page? I think I want to get some as a gift.

YGPM

Me too please! I was just thinking about them yesterday.

YGPM

Flamingemu

Alright @BeebopandBuddy I ordered my first set. If I like them I will get more. Thanks. 

BeebopandBuddy

Flamingemu said:

Alright @BeebopandBuddy I ordered my first set. If I like them I will get more. Thanks. 

Thanks!! I'll PM you the link for the application video on YouTube. I always recommend watching it before your first application.