*** The Official Random Thread of All Random Threads for March 2016 ***

JLaVO888

Jc Pennys has had a great sale going and I found tons of long, loose cute sweaters that will fit for several months from now. Just an FYI for y'all. Also, tons of leggings that are on sale. 

JLaVO888

I bought this one in 3 different colors-coral, teal and black. Its actually a bit longer on me than the pic shows and I have a long torso. Very comfy and loose!! I bought poka dot leggings to wear under them. 

***Oh and if you put a thin belt just above the baby bump and it looks adorable!!!

Parker16772

The pottery barn rocker I want is on sale for 599.00 and I have a 20% off coupon. So tempting especially since it takes 8-10 weeks to get it. 

SparkE82

This is probably belongs on the UO thread......but I personally just can't wear leggings as pants....Unless you are wearing a sweater dress or something similar it just seems weird to me.......maybe its just because I don't have the attitude or body type for them...lol.

smount2011

@SparkE82 neither can I.  I don't have the body type for those or skinny jeans/pants in general.  I have to have my boot cut or wide leg!  I did get a pair of leggings to wear under my dresses for this winter (NNY gets VERY cold) but that's about the only time you will see me in them!

2goofykids

Guys! I made a list! Of everything I have to do in the next few weeks d:
October 12- 2nd appointment! And hopefully finding out the gender!
October 29- last day of work
November 1- leave for Disney! YAY!
November 8- start packing the house
November 12ish- 3rd baby appointment!
November 21- MOVING DAY!

I love lists. And spreadsheets. I can do this!

skruhmin

I had to buy some in an emergency and they actually didn't look too bad.  Not saying I'll wear them every day, but I could see it looking cute with a big sweater and a scarf for winter.

blueeyedrose86

I also can't do leggings or skinny jeans. Thick legs they accentuate my man calves.

bntfroggie

I just bought my first pair of leggings the other day and they were/are magical.  I can see that no one would want to see my butt, but I'll definitely get some looks from DH wearing them around the house.    and honestly they make me feel sexy and that is not a bad thing.

smount2011

I don't know whether to laugh or cry!

One of my co-workers was just giggling at me, and apparently I'm already waddling. I thought I might be, but I don't walk by a mirror just to watch myself walk either.  My sciatica causes my left leg to stiffen up, so it makes me waddle.  Wtf... I thought I would have another month or two before I did the duck walk!

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skruhmin

bntfroggie said:

I just bought my first pair of leggings the other day and they were/are magical.  I can see that no one would want to see my butt, but I'll definitely get some looks from DH wearing them around the house.    and honestly they make me feel sexy and that is not a bad thing.

This is my husband's reaction when I wear yoga pants, especially when pregnant.  I just don't get it, but you know.

oceanchild

skruhmin said:

Ugh dang bh. That's all.

right there with you. these things hurt this time! and i am really shocked about how early they started too. not fun. 

still haven't gone to the store ..

oceanchild

and i keep getting short of breath over nothing, and headrushes every time i get up. i am OVER IT. isn't it too early for these complaints? hah!

skruhmin

oceanchild said:

and i keep getting short of breath over nothing, and headrushes every time i get up. i am OVER IT. isn't it too early for these complaints? hah!

Only if I can complain about how much my crotch hurts too.  These aches and pains get worse every pregnancy.  SERIOUSLY!  Who are these women who love being pregnant?!?

MrsPittman13

charley15 said:

I don't know whether to laugh or cry!

One of my co-workers was just giggling at me, and apparently I'm already waddling. I thought I might be, but I don't walk by a mirror just to watch myself walk either.  My sciatica causes my left leg to stiffen up, so it makes me waddle.  Wtf... I thought I would have another month or two before I did the duck walk!

) (

I waddle too. But mine is due to my constant need to pee.
)

skruhmin

Side note, I feel like over the past week my bump really rounded out and baby is out of my pelvis so I don't really have the awkward is she pregnant/is she fat "B" shaped belly anymore.  Weeks 17-22 are my favorite weeks belly-wise.  And then it's all downhill to beached whale status.  And even funnier that I'm not "out" officially at work to anyone other than my boss.  So coming back after vacation and having a defined belly, I'm definitely getting glances

SparkE82

Dang it.....my OB/GYN office just called. At the request of my family practioner, they ran some blood work for a thyroid test last week. Hypothyroidism runs in my family, and I have had some issues in the past (ultrasound, biopsy) but have always been able to resolve the imbalance with healthy diet and exercise.......well, not anymore. Apparently being pregnant has thrown my body out of whack and they want to put me on daily meds for it....

I know its not a big deal. My father had his removed and has taken daily meds most of his life. Its just annoying to have to take another pill everyday and now I will have to have blood drawn and a thyroid test ran at EVERY appointment. On the Brightside, it should help me not gain a TON more weight now that we have caught it. (I gained a LOT early on)

red3ye

For work collections: the 2 places I worked at the longest only did collections if we were wanting catering from somewhere or someone lost a parent/child. I always wanted to chip in for this anyway. If it was a baby shower or wedding or something like that then we might send around a card for well wishes but that was all. It seems weird to expect money as a wedding gift or something similar if your not invited

skruhmin

SparkE82 said:

Dang it.....my OB/GYN office just called. At the request of my family practioner, they ran some blood work for a thyroid test last week. Hypothyroidism runs in my family, and I have had some issues in the past (ultrasound, biopsy) but have always been able to resolve the imbalance with healthy diet and exercise.......well, not anymore. Apparently being pregnant has thrown my body out of whack and they want to put me on daily meds for it....

I know its not a big deal. My father had his removed and has taken daily meds most of his life. Its just annoying to have to take another pill everyday and now I will have to have blood drawn and a thyroid test ran at EVERY appointment. On the Brightside, it should help me not gain a TON more weight now that we have caught it. (I gained a LOT early on)

Yup pregnancy can do crazy things to your thyroid.  My husband had half of his taken out for cancer and it took him forever to get his levels equaled out.  Hopefully they find your correct balance quickly so you don't feel like poop all the time.  Do you know what kind of meds they're putting you on? 

kitteh81

My anatomy scan is on Wednesday the 21st, which is also dh's day off. I usually have to go to class Wednesday nights, but that week it's online. AND there is a new Cheesecake Factory opening right near us that day. With salted caramel cheesecake and Thai glazed Salmon on the new menu. I think this screams Date Night! Plus, my birthday is on the 27th. The universe has spoken.

mrspepper05

Is facebook down or is it just me?

flowerpower5838

I read on Twitter that it's down.

skruhmin

I'm having issues with it

SparkE82

skruhmin said:

SparkE82 said:

Dang it.....my OB/GYN office just called. At the request of my family practioner, they ran some blood work for a thyroid test last week. Hypothyroidism runs in my family, and I have had some issues in the past (ultrasound, biopsy) but have always been able to resolve the imbalance with healthy diet and exercise.......well, not anymore. Apparently being pregnant has thrown my body out of whack and they want to put me on daily meds for it....

I know its not a big deal. My father had his removed and has taken daily meds most of his life. Its just annoying to have to take another pill everyday and now I will have to have blood drawn and a thyroid test ran at EVERY appointment. On the Brightside, it should help me not gain a TON more weight now that we have caught it. (I gained a LOT early on)

Yup pregnancy can do crazy things to your thyroid.  My husband had half of his taken out for cancer and it took him forever to get his levels equaled out.  Hopefully they find your correct balance quickly so you don't feel like poop all the time.  Do you know what kind of meds they're putting you on? 

They are putting me on Synthroid (sp??). I will pick it up after work at my pharmacy. I didn't ask what the doseage was as I was almost expecting it. Surprisingly, I don't feel icky like a lot of people do when they have thyroid issues, so I am guessing that my prescription will not be that high of a doseage.

skruhmin

mrspepper05 said:

Is facebook down or is it just me?

Wait....did you give in and JOIN A GROUP?!?

mrspepper05

skruhmin said:

mrspepper05 said:

Is facebook down or is it just me?

Wait....did you give in and JOIN A GROUP?!?

Noooo! Never! Just gotta check up on my own personal page, I promise!

skruhmin

mrspepper05 said:

skruhmin said:

mrspepper05 said:

Is facebook down or is it just me?

Wait....did you give in and JOIN A GROUP?!?

Noooo! Never! Just gotta check up on my own personal page, I promise!

Hahahaha so totes j/kin' you

flowerpower5838

It's back!

ecwk

92 new posts since this morning? You ladies have been busy, I want to read them all but I'll forget who to tag sooooo so far:
@oceanchild, sorry you're feeling blah but what amazing news about your friend!!!!
@skruhmin oh Lord, those are beauuuutiful children!!
@2goofykids nice one - extra hours!
@cmerribury love the Lupin reference
@flowerpower5838 donuts from Dunkin, I like you more and more Do you like the pumpkin one?
I have to catch up with the rest of this thread but first I have to post a dumb question in the dumb question thread, I would do it here but it doesn't belong I guess. Oh @kynbar5 a recipe thread would be wonderful, did you mention that?
Anyway I love this thread and you all are fab xx

ETA I see someone already asked about the pumpkin donut. It's bomb.

denishly87

I keep smelling blood, I have no idea where the smell of blood is coming from but it is driving me nuts. Anyone else have this problem?

cmerribury

denishly87 said:

I keep smelling blood, I have no idea where the smell of blood is coming from but it is driving me nuts. Anyone else have this problem?

My gums have been bleeding and I keep tasting it (I swear, I have good dental hygiene, I think it's normal, happened in my first pregnancy) maybe that's it?

SparkE82

denishly87 said:

I keep smelling blood, I have no idea where the smell of blood is coming from but it is driving me nuts. Anyone else have this problem?

Could be inside your nose.....nosebleeds are common during pregnancy (at least that is what I have been told). Maybe you have a very tiny one??

lightrox

denishly87 said:

I keep smelling blood, I have no idea where the smell of blood is coming from but it is driving me nuts. Anyone else have this problem?

You might have a nose bleed this happens to me as the weather gets colder it's never bleeds out I tend to bleed back into my sinuses if it doesn't get better I would go to an ENT.

denishly87

lightrox said:

denishly87 said:

I keep smelling blood, I have no idea where the smell of blood is coming from but it is driving me nuts. Anyone else have this problem?

You might have a nose bleed this happens to me as the weather gets colder it's never bleeds out I tend to bleed back into my sinuses if it doesn't get better I would go to an ENT.

Interesting, I didn't even think about that!

lcq5504

Hi all!!! I've been dying to catch up since the iOS update, but the crashing was killing me...which I realize by now that's old news! Finally got through about 200 new comments...crazy weekend on tb I see...
@skruhmin - almost time for your king size bed again, and your kids are gorgeous!
@oceanchild that is so amazing for your friend!!!

You're all making me want donuts and Cheesecake Factory!

I agree about a food thread...I'm in AZ, Mexican-American food is my thing, had chorizo, eggs, potatoes, and cheese with flour tortillas and a glass of OJ this morning...dreading the heartburn, but oh so worth it!
I'm so jealous of the a/s appointments that are coming up! Mine is scheduled for 10/23, which seems like forever away!

skruhmin

Dear newer person who keeps posting the same question in different threads, please please please familiarize yourself with the board

smount2011

Woohoo! Heartbeat is in the 150's, and my a/s is set for 10/12!!! Soo excited to find out what we are having

SparkE82

I need to stop reading threads on the 2nd trimester board.....seriously....WTH is wrong with some people......I am hoping they are all trolls.....but you can never tell these days......

ecwk

Just made chicken salad for the first time. I had such a craving for it! But I (am ashamed to say that I) almost polished off an entire can of Pringles in the way home from the store. So couldn't eat much! I have my AS on October 16 when I'll be 18+3. I thought this was too early but I was told it's fine!

skruhmin

ecwk said:

Just made chicken salad for the first time. I had such a craving for it! But I (am ashamed to say that I) almost polished off an entire can of Pringles in the way home from the store. So couldn't eat much! I have my AS on October 16 when I'll be 18+3. I thought this was too early but I was told it's fine!

Mine is Oct 13 and I'll be 18+6.  Midwife said there should be no issues.  I had an emergency ultrasound with DS2 right at 18 weeks and he definitely was a boy - was even playing with it and everything.  But the tech still told us she was 98% sure, so there was that little bit of unsure.