Tuesday Ticker Change

LiveNLove44

It's time to check in with all of you Tuesday Ticker Change mamas!

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size?

What went well this past week?

What was challenging this past week?

GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be?

mak1020

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size?
26 weeks, size of a head of lettuce

What went well this past week?
Absolutely nothing. Ugh it has been a rough week with me and also with my house. But I did not leak when I coughed so I guess that's a mini victory lol

What was challenging this past week?
Well someone broke my front window with a s
GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be?

MamaOwl15

Weeks/fruit: 26 and a head of iceberg lettuce

What went well this past week?
It's been a challenging week to be sure. But I have a roof over my head, food in the fridge, an adorable 2-year old by my side and his little sister still growing happily in my belly. And I finally got around to painting my nails yesterday.

What was challenging this past week?
Sorry, this is going to be long . . .

Cars and money. After having our hood latch break off, leading to the hood flying up and shattering the windshield last Sunday . . . Well, first we had to pay $300 to fix the windshield. Bye-bye emergency fund, but that's what it's there for, right? Then on Thursday we had to get a part fixed that was causing the engine to overheat. That was only $130, so good news there. But then Friday . . . I got estimates at two different body shops and they're saying the car needs $3,000-4,0000 worth of body work just to fix the hood latch so we can pass inspection. I've been looking into options like getting some parts from a salvage yard, reached out to my church to see if anyone can help with some of the work, etc. Our inspection is due by the end of July so this is urgent.

This is my husband's and my only car, his only way to get to work, so it's not like we can just park it and wait till we can come up with the money or just get rid of it, which is what we did when my car's clutch went out a couple years ago and we could afford to both pay for the repairs and pay off my loan.

It's frustrating to me, too, because the damage we're dealing with is not from a recent accident. It's all from collisions that occurred 3-4 years ago, mostly before my husband and I were even dating. So we're paying now for mistakes made several years in the past, and I feel like all the efforts we've made to get our finances in order have been in vain. All this has had my anxiety level on high all week.

Edit to add GTKY:

If I could do one thing differently about high school it would be to not try so hard to fit in. It didn't work anyway, lol.
I was super-quiet and didn't really fit into any one clique. If I could do it all again, I'd just be me, befriend whoever wanted to be my friend, and also, I'd have joined a sports team.

Meanwhile, I'd have paid better attention to my weight, and when my clothes started getting too tight, I'd have cut back on the bagels and chocolate chip cookies from the cafeteria.

batmom05

Weeks/Fruit:
25 Weeks / Cauliflower


What went well this past week:

1. Southwest released the flight schedule on time and I booked our family Disney trip for February/March!!!
   
2. Had my BP check yesterday and in spite of the fact that it's been hot and I've been stressed, but BP still looks good and is right on track. No signs of pre-eclampsia!
3. I finished my 20+ page final paper and have one tiny assignment left and I'm done with this semester! That means I'm more than half way to my MBA!!
   

What was challenging this week:

1. Work is crazy while we are getting ready for a new coding system to be rolled out. That means that I'm taking on dozens of projects and bogged down helping group mates with their workload. It's pretty stressful to say the least!
2. I can't sleep. Ever. I either have horrific nightmares, can't fall asleep or can't stay asleep. BOOOOO!

GTKY: If you could change something you did in high school, what would it be?

I would go back and tell 17 year old me that my ex is a loser, to wait to have a baby and to get a good education first! Even though I'd give myself the warning, my son was the best thing that happened to me and is the reason that my life is what it is today so even though I'd warn myself I don't know that I would change it. I do know that I would also tell myself to take a deep breath because it all gets better and my life will turn out to be everything I never knew I wanted and more!

LiveNLove44

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size? 23 weeks and a grapefruit

What went well this past week? DD comes with my to volleyball clinics in the mornings and she has been awesome. It makes a huge difference to not have to carry her around while I'm coaching since I'm already doing it with a LO inside! 

What was challenging this past week? My heartburn and reflux that I experienced with DD are here now which means I have to shift my diet. I am really in tune with what triggers it and when and how I can eat to manage it for the most part. I can address the rest of it with TUMS for now. I'm intending to use as few TUMS and hopefully not go on another medication until the very end if it's absolutely necessary. I woke up a week and a half ago feeling like I was drowning and realized that it was my reflux coming up to fill my mouth. Talk about a rude awakening!!

GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be? I would have eaten better. I could have felt stronger and been an even better athlete if I had known how to properly fuel my body. I struggled with depriving my body of fuel and unhealthy eating habits that undoubtedly hampered my mood and energy. 

LiveNLove44

@mamaowl15, I am so sorry to hear about the challenges from this past week! Can you two buy a car for less than 3-4k? I know it isn't idea and I think you share a car, but I also know of plenty of people who sell their used cars for that range. I am one of those who has a really hard time investing any money in body damage. I'd rather junk a car than do that. You can also get quite a bit of money for parts and metal if you bring it in, so that could offset the cost of the new (used) car you'd get. Plus, you can finance in most cases, so you wouldn't have to fork it all over right away. No matter what, I hope it starts turning around for you!

LiveNLove44

@mak1020, some of your post was cut off, and it sounds like the challenge was a rough one! I'm not sure what it was since it was cut off, but I hope it gets better!

LiveNLove44

@batmom05, way to go on the school work!! I am over halfway to my master's degree right now and I can't wait to be done! Our class finished up last week, so I won't start up again until September. The good news is that I have a break, the bad news is that I'll be pushing through the end of my program with either a huge pregnant belly and body that doesn't sleep or a newborn. Oy!

kindlycrystal

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size? 23, grapefruit

What went well this past week? DH felt the baby move! Said it felt a bit like a hiccup. 

What was challenging this past week? Round ligament pain. Been hobbling around like an old woman. 

GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be? Be my own advocate. Stand up for myself more. Instead of being a mousy doormat that everyone either walked over or took advantage of, speak up when I felt I was being used or hurt. I was bullied and struggled with anxiety and depression. My parents were not the best at discussing emotional stuff. They were there, but usually just let me shut myself in my room and left me alone. Thankfully I met my husband and two best friends in high school. I don't know what I would have done without them, they helped me through so much. 

jenspeake

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size?  Cauliflower-25 weeks!

What went well this past week?  I'm still here?  LOL!   See challenge!

What was challenging this past week?  June is one of the worst months for me at work stress wise.  I don't know how I got through it without alcohol....oh I know....ice cream!

GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be?  I would have been more out going.

mak1020

Thanks!! And it did! I hate when that happens. Someone threw a sewer grate thru my front window and hit a secondary window as well. Also some siding fell off in these storms. But we found a person that can get us some glass for not that much. But other than that stuff everything with the LO is going great.

anorthro

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size?  26 weeks and the size of a head of lettuce!  

What went well this past week?  I went to work and actually worked.  I also got a juicer from a friend and have been making fresh juice.  Eating better as well.

What was challenging this past week? No matter how much I get done at work, it's not enough.  I feel very overwhelmed by this PhD and upcoming birth.  

GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be?  I would not have hooked up with that awful guy who basically just used me.  I had such low self esteem and such issues with drugs.  I hope for so much better for my baby girl.

savsimon

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size?
25 weeks! Cauliflower

What went well this past week?
DH and I went to a friends wedding and had a blast, worked on packing our apartment (we move on Friday!!) and this is my last week of my masters!

What was challenging this past week?
Making myself study is challenging and I can't stop being so hard on myself about my weight gain, I know it's normal I'm just not used to looking like this.

GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be?
I would not worry so much about what my high school boyfriend did or thought, I would've been more independent. I also would have never done gymnastics and cheer, my body regrets that now very much.

LiveNLove44

mak1020 said:

Thanks!! And it did! I hate when that happens. Someone threw a sewer grate thru my front window and hit a secondary window as well. Also some siding fell off in these storms. But we found a person that can get us some glass for not that much. But other than that stuff everything with the LO is going great.

@mak1020, um WHAT? You say, "Someone threw a sewer grate thru my front window" like someone else might say "I stubbed my toe" -- That is in need of a back story! What happened to draw that kind of attention? Was it random? Wild party? Was it your car or the house/apartment? 

batmom05

LiveNLove44 said:

@batmom05, way to go on the school work!! I am over halfway to my master's degree right now and I can't wait to be done! Our class finished up last week, so I won't start up again until September. The good news is that I have a break, the bad news is that I'll be pushing through the end of my program with either a huge pregnant belly and body that doesn't sleep or a newborn. Oy!

I feel your pain! We do 10 week semesters and the next one would start next week and finish two weeks before baby comes. I decided to just take this one and the next one off to give myself a break. I've had such a hard time keeping up since I've been pregnant!

I did my undergrad with my little guy (started when he was 6 months and finished when he was 6) and it was hard, but it's doable. You just have to try not to be too hard on yourself! Good luck!!

mak1020

@LiveNLove44
lol yea .. Sorry I'm trying not to stress about it. But yes it went threw my mud room front window and then hit the inner window as well. We have no clue why is, but it's always something with this house. We "think" it might be the neighbors kids pissing someone off but not sure. We can't prove anything at all. I'm just glad thAt my fiancée knows someone that can get us the glass for cheap. I have pics I will upload. It's just our shit luck and it doesn't even look like it's gonna get better so I try not to stress about it. But it's totally annoying at this point. The only good thing that happened this year is this LO, everything else is a shit show!

MamaOwl15

@LiveNLove44, we actually were able to get a quote from Maaco to get just the absolutely essential work done for just shy of $700. Still a chunk of change, but doable.

If we had $4,000 saves up, I'd just as soon replace this car, but that's not the case. This is our one and only vehicle and it's my husband's only way to get to work, so we have to make it work for the time being. Taking on debt right now wouldn't be financially responsible.

anorthro

@MamaOwl15, you totally have my sympathy.  Financial stuff is really stressful, especially with a baby on the way!  

danniellemichelle

Weeks/fruit/other comparison for size? 25 weeks/cauliflower

What went well this past week? I passed my glucose test and we purchased a baby travel system for $95 and it was originally $230!

What was challenging this past week? Sleeping ... But I got my new pregnancy pillow and it has worked wonders ❤️

GTKY: If you could change one thing about what you did in high school, what would it be? Nothing. I'm not proud of everything I have done but God works all things for the good of those who love Him so I know that I will be able to use my past experiences to help others

MamaOwl15

You ladies working on advanced degrees have my admiration. I tried grad school when I wasn't pregnant and had no kids and it was hard. I can't imagine doing it now!

batmom05

@MamaOwl15 to be fair, I did my undergrad after I already had my son (starting when he was 6 months) so I really only know college classes with a kid/pregnant. I guess in some regards that makes it a bit easier.