Paging @yogahh - vanderpump rules finale!! i can't even pick a person to talk about.
We're gonna watch it later this week so no spoilers. I'm so sad it's the finale already.... It's like my friends are leaving me!!! Although I am getting excited for Shahs!! The promo with Reza and Mike makes me laugh every time! Finally caught up on RHOBH last night. I can't stand that Katherine woman!
It's becoming a pet peeve of mine on this board in general when people complain about everything under the sun, but when someone doesn't relate to something, they attack someone for not being grateful for what they do have. I just want to advocate for the "complain and let complain" attitude! Because if we're given free range to whine about how terrible the Target website is as much as we want, I think it's also fair to use this as a safe place to complain about stressful in-laws, even when they're not like the worst human beings alive.
So much this! It was going to be my UO last Thursday (after last week's several Baby Shower Blow-Ups) but I decided against posting since I knew I'd get flamed. But it was/is getting increasingly ridiculous:
Dramatization: Re: Showers: "Be grateful you're not giving birth alone and friendless in an alley with only a box to put baby in!" Re: EVERYTHING ELSE: "OMG my feet are swollen and I want a donut."
Seriously--Complain and let complain! And if you've got advice that might help the complainer, share away:)
It's becoming a pet peeve of mine on this board in general when people complain about everything under the sun, but when someone doesn't relate to something, they attack someone for not being grateful for what they do have. I just want to advocate for the "complain and let complain" attitude! Because if we're given free range to whine about how terrible the Target website is as much as we want, I think it's also fair to use this as a safe place to complain about stressful in-laws, even when they're not like the worst human beings alive.
So much this! It was going to be my UO last Thursday (after last week's several Baby Shower Blow-Ups) but I decided against posting since I knew I'd get flamed. But it was/is getting increasingly ridiculous:
Dramatization: Re: Showers: "Be grateful you're not giving birth alone and friendless in an alley with only a box to put baby in!" Re: EVERYTHING ELSE: "OMG my feet are swollen and I want a donut."
Seriously--Complain and let complain! And if you've got advice that might help the complainer, share away:)
I disagree, It's starting to wear on me, the complaining about ridiculous stuff. Some people need a reality check. I can't believe what people get whipped up into a panicked frenzy over.
It's becoming a pet peeve of mine on this board in general when people complain about everything under the sun, but when someone doesn't relate to something, they attack someone for not being grateful for what they do have. I just want to advocate for the "complain and let complain" attitude! Because if we're given free range to whine about how terrible the Target website is as much as we want, I think it's also fair to use this as a safe place to complain about stressful in-laws, even when they're not like the worst human beings alive.
So much this! It was going to be my UO last Thursday (after last week's several Baby Shower Blow-Ups) but I decided against posting since I knew I'd get flamed. But it was/is getting increasingly ridiculous:
Dramatization: Re: Showers: "Be grateful you're not giving birth alone and friendless in an alley with only a box to put baby in!" Re: EVERYTHING ELSE: "OMG my feet are swollen and I want a donut."
Seriously--Complain and let complain! And if you've got advice that might help the complainer, share away:)
@dshannahTo me, there's a distinction between complaining about pregnancy related problems versus complaining about something that other people have gone out of their way to do for you (like throwing a party that's in your honor, buying gifts for your baby, etc). To me, it means you have expectations of a certain level of service from your family and friends when it comes to more trivial things like parties and gifts. So I guess my "advice that might help the complainer," in every case, is to not set expectations on how people should do things for you, because 9 times out of 10 you'll be disappointed.
So, I agree, feel free to complain away, but don't expect me to always keep my mouth shut about it. Because complaining about people who complain about showers is fair game, too.
It's becoming a pet peeve of mine on this board in general when people complain about everything under the sun, but when someone doesn't relate to something, they attack someone for not being grateful for what they do have. I just want to advocate for the "complain and let complain" attitude! Because if we're given free range to whine about how terrible the Target website is as much as we want, I think it's also fair to use this as a safe place to complain about stressful in-laws, even when they're not like the worst human beings alive.
So much this! It was going to be my UO last Thursday (after last week's several Baby Shower Blow-Ups) but I decided against posting since I knew I'd get flamed. But it was/is getting increasingly ridiculous:
Dramatization: Re: Showers: "Be grateful you're not giving birth alone and friendless in an alley with only a box to put baby in!" Re: EVERYTHING ELSE: "OMG my feet are swollen and I want a donut."
Seriously--Complain and let complain! And if you've got advice that might help the complainer, share away:)
I disagree, It's starting to wear on me, the complaining about ridiculous stuff. Some people need a reality check. I can't believe what people get whipped up into a panicked frenzy over.
I get this, I do. But no one seems to mind when people complain about most things on here--DH not doing the laundry or having to pee all the time or wanting donuts... You don't see people chiming in to say, "At least you have a husband," "At least you have a toilet," "At least you've got time and money and legs to go out and buy a donut."
We complain. And some of it's ridiculous. But either we let everyone whinge or we police whose complaints are legit and whose not. I know the latter creates some good drama, but I'd much prefer the former for not making people feel so awful all the time and for not cultivating an aura of self-righteousness among the regular posters.
My 2 cents: I think that it can be really hard to tell on an internet forum how upset someone really is about the thing they are complaining about. I tend towards hyperbole and exaggeration for comedic effect and know that I can be a bit dramatic on "paper" but IRL I am more like "Eh, yeah that sucks, but now that I have gotten it out in a ridiculous way, I can go on with my day." I agree that there are so many things we could be freaking out about, but the sky doesn't need to be falling for you to personally be having a rough day. Are there people having a worse day? Of course, but I feel like constantly checking yourself and bottling up those little annoyances can lead to a giant explosion of stress and guilt. We all need a release valve and for many I think this board has been a very helpful and effective one. We can crap about the "little" stuff, seek comfort and T&Ps for the bigger stuff, and find a common ground about the normal pregnancy stuff. I guess that means that I am of the "complain and let complain" persuasion. I do find some of the "tragedies" a little tiresome, but I know that maybe that is just one tiny thing in a whole mountain of crap that poster is dealing with that day. I don't know so I err on the side of either not responding or trying to gently offer a new perspective or solution. If the poster then gets all huffy and blows up, I consider that time for a smack with the ol' reality stick.
Since this is the random thread I just want to post how wonderful my experience at Babies R Us was last night. We finally decided to order our nursery furniture and to pick up the remaining necessities from our registry, thanks to my much delayed Christmas bonus. At first we were told the furniture we registered for was on back order and wouldn't be in for at least 8 weeks. Not good when I'm due in 7. So they helped us pick out a very similar set, which ended up being cheaper! Then despite not having received my Registry Completion coupon yet, they gave us the extra 10% off of our whole purchase, which was on top of the 15% off we got on the furniture (and we can still use the coupon when we receive it). Plus I had been saving coupons every time I saw one so all in all we saved a few hundred bucks last night. have our furniture on order, and basically completed our registry!
Since this is the random thread I just want to post how wonderful my experience at Babies R Us was last night. We finally decided to order our nursery furniture and to pick up the remaining necessities from our registry, thanks to my much delayed Christmas bonus. At first we were told the furniture we registered for was on back order and wouldn't be in for at least 8 weeks. Not good when I'm due in 7. So they helped us pick out a very similar set, which ended up being cheaper! Then despite not having received my Registry Completion coupon yet, they gave us the extra 10% off of our whole purchase, which was on top of the 15% off we got on the furniture (and we can still use the coupon when we receive it). Plus I had been saving coupons every time I saw one so all in all we saved a few hundred bucks last night. have our furniture on order, and basically completed our registry!
Also, I didn't want to start a whole new thread on this, but thought I'd throw the question out here. Has anyone else noticed that their dogs are acting like something's up?
We have 2 dogs, and particularly our German Shepherd has been all about me the past few days. She lays next to me outside the shower, sits next to me while getting ready in the morning, or sits and stares at me while I'm on the couch watching TV. We've always called her our glue dog because she's always near us, but she is being extra gluey now.
@Pascal86My mom is going to be there very much for that same reason. She will be able to keep calm and be my advocate in a way that I don't expect my H to be - god love him but I know it is going to be hard for him in so many ways that I don't want him to feel the added pressure of making sure they know I'd prefer to tear naturally than have an episiotomy, for example. My mom, on the other hand, is psyched to be my watch dog and will be a good support for both of us.
He did annoy me the other day when we were talking about my episiotomy preference and he said "I can't believe what I'm going to witness." I gave him a death stare and he back tracked but ugh... dude needs to recognize!
Since this is the random thread I just want to post how wonderful my experience at Babies R Us was last night. We finally decided to order our nursery furniture and to pick up the remaining necessities from our registry, thanks to my much delayed Christmas bonus. At first we were told the furniture we registered for was on back order and wouldn't be in for at least 8 weeks. Not good when I'm due in 7. So they helped us pick out a very similar set, which ended up being cheaper! Then despite not having received my Registry Completion coupon yet, they gave us the extra 10% off of our whole purchase, which was on top of the 15% off we got on the furniture (and we can still use the coupon when we receive it). Plus I had been saving coupons every time I saw one so all in all we saved a few hundred bucks last night. have our furniture on order, and basically completed our registry!
Now I can finally relax, right?
Good customer service always makes me happy. Glad you had a good experience, and that you're getting your furniture!
Also, I didn't want to start a whole new thread on this, but thought I'd throw the question out here. Has anyone else noticed that their dogs are acting like something's up?
We have 2 dogs, and particularly our German Shepherd has been all about me the past few days. She lays next to me outside the shower, sits next to me while getting ready in the morning, or sits and stares at me while I'm on the couch watching TV. We've always called her our glue dug because she's always near us, but she is being extra gluey now.
Mine haven't been much different, but I have two cocker spaniels so they've pretty much always been clingy lap dogs.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Also, I didn't want to start a whole new thread on this, but thought I'd throw the question out here. Has anyone else noticed that their dogs are acting like something's up?
We have 2 dogs, and particularly our German Shepherd has been all about me the past few days. She lays next to me outside the shower, sits next to me while getting ready in the morning, or sits and stares at me while I'm on the couch watching TV. We've always called her our glue dug because she's always near us, but she is being extra gluey now.
Mine haven't been much different, but I have two cocker spaniels so they've pretty much always been clingy lap dogs.
Mine was like that in first trimester.... If I was home, he was by my side. Now he is a little more roamy, but definitely still stays closer than he did before I became pregnant (he has always been pretty close though!).
KDennis202 , my cat is definitely different around me... She was always a bit standoffish (while still being loveable!). She never wanted to cuddle or sit next to me for pets. Her whole persona has been shifting for the past 2 years to be more affectionate, but normal with DH and not with me. Until I got pregnant. I swear she will just sit and stare at me now. Wants more of my attention. And has actually climbed in my lap a few times over the past few months. I can only hope she is the same with me, and Harper, long term.
@KDennis202 I've definitely noticed a change in our dogs, one in particular. Since I got pregnant she has gotten more and more snugly and loving. She was always a bit of a cuddle bug but it is so much more now and she loves nestling in with me on the couch and resting her head on my bump. She also likes to squeeze in between me and my snoogle, it melts my heart. Both dogs are acting more protective of me too, especially when I'm walking them by myself. They are way more alert and will bark if a man walks too close, for example. It's only ever at men who are alone which is weird and sometimes awkward, but I don't really mind it, made me feel safer when I had to take them out on an emergency walk in the middle of the night while my H was traveling.
It's becoming a pet peeve of mine on this board in general when people complain about everything under the sun, but when someone doesn't relate to something, they attack someone for not being grateful for what they do have. I just want to advocate for the "complain and let complain" attitude! Because if we're given free range to whine about how terrible the Target website is as much as we want, I think it's also fair to use this as a safe place to complain about stressful in-laws, even when they're not like the worst human beings alive.
So much this! It was going to be my UO last Thursday (after last week's several Baby Shower Blow-Ups) but I decided against posting since I knew I'd get flamed. But it was/is getting increasingly ridiculous:
Dramatization: Re: Showers: "Be grateful you're not giving birth alone and friendless in an alley with only a box to put baby in!" Re: EVERYTHING ELSE: "OMG my feet are swollen and I want a donut."
Seriously--Complain and let complain! And if you've got advice that might help the complainer, share away:)
I disagree, It's starting to wear on me, the complaining about ridiculous stuff. Some people need a reality check. I can't believe what people get whipped up into a panicked frenzy over.
I get this, I do. But no one seems to mind when people complain about most things on here--DH not doing the laundry or having to pee all the time or wanting donuts... You don't see people chiming in to say, "At least you have a husband," "At least you have a toilet," "At least you've got time and money and legs to go out and buy a donut."
We complain. And some of it's ridiculous. But either we let everyone whinge or we police whose complaints are legit and whose not. I know the latter creates some good drama, but I'd much prefer the former for not making people feel so awful all the time and for not cultivating an aura of self-righteousness among the regular posters.
People are not getting whipped into a frenzy about peeing all the time. I agree with @Bluejay3030 that there is a difference between complaining about pg ailments and complaining about people doing stuff for them.
It's becoming a pet peeve of mine on this board in general when people complain about everything under the sun, but when someone doesn't relate to something, they attack someone for not being grateful for what they do have. I just want to advocate for the "complain and let complain" attitude! Because if we're given free range to whine about how terrible the Target website is as much as we want, I think it's also fair to use this as a safe place to complain about stressful in-laws, even when they're not like the worst human beings alive.
So much this! It was going to be my UO last Thursday (after last week's several Baby Shower Blow-Ups) but I decided against posting since I knew I'd get flamed. But it was/is getting increasingly ridiculous:
Dramatization: Re: Showers: "Be grateful you're not giving birth alone and friendless in an alley with only a box to put baby in!" Re: EVERYTHING ELSE: "OMG my feet are swollen and I want a donut."
Seriously--Complain and let complain! And if you've got advice that might help the complainer, share away:)
I disagree, It's starting to wear on me, the complaining about ridiculous stuff. Some people need a reality check. I can't believe what people get whipped up into a panicked frenzy over.
I get this, I do. But no one seems to mind when people complain about most things on here--DH not doing the laundry or having to pee all the time or wanting donuts... You don't see people chiming in to say, "At least you have a husband," "At least you have a toilet," "At least you've got time and money and legs to go out and buy a donut."
We complain. And some of it's ridiculous. But either we let everyone whinge or we police whose complaints are legit and whose not. I know the latter creates some good drama, but I'd much prefer the former for not making people feel so awful all the time and for not cultivating an aura of self-righteousness among the regular posters.
People are not getting whipped into a frenzy about peeing all the time. I agree with @Bluejay3030 that there is a difference between complaining about pg ailments and complaining about people doing stuff for them.
Although, there WAS that one post asking if peeing often was normal
Didn't know where else to put this but..update to last week's preeclampsia scare..went to the ob this morning, said my bloodwork came back showing slight anemia, 24 hour urine collection came back with 550 mg of protein where anything over 300 "raises an eyebrow" she said. They diagnosed mild preeclampsia and sent me to labor and delivery for 2 hours fetal monitoring and spontaneous bp testing for me. Upped me to twice a week ob visits and told me I'll be in L&D twice a week for monitoring of baby and I. Just close watching to make sure things don't get worse and make sure we can keep baby in to cook as long as possible!
Didn't know where else to put this but..update to last week's preeclampsia scare..went to the ob this morning, said my bloodwork came back showing slight anemia, 24 hour urine collection came back with 550 mg of protein where anything over 300 "raises an eyebrow" she said. They diagnosed mild preeclampsia and sent me to labor and delivery for 2 hours fetal monitoring and spontaneous bp testing for me. Upped me to twice a week ob visits and told me I'll be in L&D twice a week for monitoring of baby and I. Just close watching to make sure things don't get worse and make sure we can keep baby in to cook as long as possible!
Obviously the pre-e diagnosis must be so scary! My doctor thought I would be in the same boat, and I was freaking out. So I can understand any fears you have. But as @spylon said, it sounds like you are in great hands. T&P that baby stays in there as long as possible!
Thanks ladies! Super worrisome but trying to stay positive. Doesn't help that DH is deployed and explaining all this while trying not to worry him via email is really tough! The baby really hates these monitors so I'm feeling more movement than I've felt this entire pregnancy so that's pretty distracting and fun (for me, probably not for the baby). I feel like crap with headaches and floaters and blurred vision so the extra movement keeps my mind off of a lot of that. Will keep y'all posted, thanks for your t&p's!
@ncm0328 I'm sorry that your pregnancy has become more complicated, especially with your husband being deployed. It's good that your doctor is proactively monitoring you. T&P for you and baby!
@KDennis202 I've definitely noticed a change in our dogs, one in particular. Since I got pregnant she has gotten more and more snugly and loving. She was always a bit of a cuddle bug but it is so much more now and she loves nestling in with me on the couch and resting her head on my bump. She also likes to squeeze in between me and my snoogle, it melts my heart. Both dogs are acting more protective of me too, especially when I'm walking them by myself. They are way more alert and will bark if a man walks too close, for example. It's only ever at men who are alone which is weird and sometimes awkward, but I don't really mind it, made me feel safer when I had to take them out on an emergency walk in the middle of the night while my H was traveling.
One of mine in particular is extremely clingy. The other two are more interested than they were, but this one...she follows me around until I sit down so that she can get close to the bump. She cries when she can't cuddle up with me and tries to shove my husband out of the way if we're sharing the couch. One night she woke me up so I would move over and create enough room for her to be next to the bump. I read that they can first smell the difference in your hormones, and as baby gets bigger they can hear him moving around and even crying in the womb. I too hope that she's as invested when he is crying in the flesh
I officially told DH to stop talking to my step-sister about the baby. He gets so excited about stuff and wants to tell everyone and this time I feel like it actually kinda made him feel bad and kinda disappointed. I feel like she's so negative about everything we tell her baby related anyway bc she's already been through it before and apparently knows it all. I'm all for good advice when it is warranted, but no need to be a complete buzzkill every single time you're told something we found exciting. We would also kinda like those happy special moments in our first pregnancy. Not to mention I am literally tired of her saying I won't be able to have my baby without medication as is my goal bc it's just impossible. And people wonder why I don't want to talk about the baby all the time...
Didn't know where else to put this but..update to last week's preeclampsia scare..went to the ob this morning, said my bloodwork came back showing slight anemia, 24 hour urine collection came back with 550 mg of protein where anything over 300 "raises an eyebrow" she said. They diagnosed mild preeclampsia and sent me to labor and delivery for 2 hours fetal monitoring and spontaneous bp testing for me. Upped me to twice a week ob visits and told me I'll be in L&D twice a week for monitoring of baby and I. Just close watching to make sure things don't get worse and make sure we can keep baby in to cook as long as possible!
how's your bp?
Mama to Three Girls: Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
@JennyS86 it's been high the past 3 appts. First appt 4 weeks ago was 140 over something (I only pay attention to the top number for some reason), last week's was 156 over something and today was 152 over something. I've been seeing floaters for 6 weeks, have had headaches past few days, and brought up to them two weeks ago that I get a stabbing pain in the top of my stomach underneath my left boob and that's been happening every morning.
I think it was in TTT, but someone reminded me that the Bring Your Own Cup thing for slurpees is on the 18th and 19th... I think I'm way too excited about this this year.
@yogahh A lot better. Hopefully it stays this way. We had a talk about a week or so ago and since then he's changed his attitude and also been keeping up with medication his doctor put him on. He started anger management last week as well.
This makes me so happy for you!
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
@JennyS86 it's been high the past 3 appts. First appt 4 weeks ago was 140 over something (I only pay attention to the top number for some reason), last week's was 156 over something and today was 152 over something. I've been seeing floaters for 6 weeks, have had headaches past few days, and brought up to them two weeks ago that I get a stabbing pain in the top of my stomach underneath my left boob and that's been happening every morning.
how are you platelets? Any facial or hand swelling? You're pretty symptomatic as far as Pre-E goes. If I were you, I'd have a bag packed in case your OB hospitalizes you. I hope you can stay home as long as possible - even though you have quite a few appts! Good Luck to you!
Mama to Three Girls: Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
@JennyS86 it's been high the past 3 appts. First appt 4 weeks ago was 140 over something (I only pay attention to the top number for some reason), last week's was 156 over something and today was 152 over something. I've been seeing floaters for 6 weeks, have had headaches past few days, and brought up to them two weeks ago that I get a stabbing pain in the top of my stomach underneath my left boob and that's been happening every morning.
how are you platelets? Any facial or hand swelling? You're pretty symptomatic as far as Pre-E goes. If I were you, I'd have a bag packed in case your OB hospitalizes you. I hope you can stay home as long as possible - even though you have quite a few appts! Good Luck to you!
They called me last week after my initial round of bloodwork (at the start of 24 hour urine collection) and said I'm slightly anemic and wanted me to start on an iron supplement, my prenatal has iron in it and apparently that's not enough. They said all other bloodwork came back "normal". My sister and mom commented on the size of my face and nose the other day on FaceTime and say they're super swollen compared to our FaceTime just a few weeks ago. Not sure if that's pregnancy or this. As far as feet and hands, not so much. My feet and calves get itchy at night before bed and swell just a bit but I think that's normal and nobody seems too concerned about that. They have me lie on my left hand side after taking my initial bp and after 10 min take it again and it goes down, typically under 140 so they seem to think it's in its beginning stages, they mentioned that typically in the very beginning bp can fluctuate between "normal" and "abnormal" and then over time becomes strictly abnormal, so I think that's what's bought me the luxury of coming home and simply having more ob visits and L&D monitoring a couple times a week. I did consider getting a bag together so I started laying things out this afternoon, definitely hoping to be able to stay home as long as possible and keep baby in as long as possible! Thanks so much
@JennyS86 it's been high the past 3 appts. First appt 4 weeks ago was 140 over something (I only pay attention to the top number for some reason), last week's was 156 over something and today was 152 over something. I've been seeing floaters for 6 weeks, have had headaches past few days, and brought up to them two weeks ago that I get a stabbing pain in the top of my stomach underneath my left boob and that's been happening every morning.
how are you platelets? Any facial or hand swelling? You're pretty symptomatic as far as Pre-E goes. If I were you, I'd have a bag packed in case your OB hospitalizes you. I hope you can stay home as long as possible - even though you have quite a few appts! Good Luck to you!
They called me last week after my initial round of bloodwork (at the start of 24 hour urine collection) and said I'm slightly anemic and wanted me to start on an iron supplement, my prenatal has iron in it and apparently that's not enough. They said all other bloodwork came back "normal". My sister and mom commented on the size of my face and nose the other day on FaceTime and say they're super swollen compared to our FaceTime just a few weeks ago. Not sure if that's pregnancy or this. As far as feet and hands, not so much. My feet and calves get itchy at night before bed and swell just a bit but I think that's normal and nobody seems too concerned about that. They have me lie on my left hand side after taking my initial bp and after 10 min take it again and it goes down, typically under 140 so they seem to think it's in its beginning stages, they mentioned that typically in the very beginning bp can fluctuate between "normal" and "abnormal" and then over time becomes strictly abnormal, so I think that's what's bought me the luxury of coming home and simply having more ob visits and L&D monitoring a couple times a week. I did consider getting a bag together so I started laying things out this afternoon, definitely hoping to be able to stay home as long as possible and keep baby in as long as possible! Thanks so much
This is how my BP started out when I had pre-E with DD. It would be normal for the majority of the day and always be high at night. They admitted me to the hospital when my BP went high and never went back down. I would second getting a bag together and possibly even keep it in your car ready to go just in case they make you stay after monitoring in L&D.
Hang in there! I know it's hard to go through, but your LO is being watched carefully and they will do whatever they can to keep you pregnant and everyone healthy!
@ncm0328 Thinking of you. I've had a few pre-eclampsia scares myself. So my blood pressure is higher than they'd like but no protein issues. Definitely think about keeping a bag packed in the car. I'm getting mine together. I've been sent right to labor and delivery from a normal ob appt when my blood pressure was high!
Thanks ladies! Super worrisome but trying to stay positive. Doesn't help that DH is deployed and explaining all this while trying not to worry him via email is really tough! The baby really hates these monitors so I'm feeling more movement than I've felt this entire pregnancy so that's pretty distracting and fun (for me, probably not for the baby). I feel like crap with headaches and floaters and blurred vision so the extra movement keeps my mind off of a lot of that. Will keep y'all posted, thanks for your t&p's!
Yesss! Mine does too! He hates ultrasounds and everything else. Yesterday I had an NST and then an ultrasound, I got extra beaten up for that. Thoughts and prayers he stays cooking just a little longer.
Its official. I weight more than my 6'3" husband. He normally is over 200 pounds but has been sick and lost weight. Hopefully he feels better soon and wants to devour pizza again because I do not like being heavier than him!
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for May 2016**
Dramatization:
Re: Showers: "Be grateful you're not giving birth alone and friendless in an alley with only a box to put baby in!"
Re: EVERYTHING ELSE: "OMG my feet are swollen and I want a donut."
Seriously--Complain and let complain! And if you've got advice that might help the complainer, share away:)
DS: Born 5-17-16
So, I agree, feel free to complain away, but don't expect me to always keep my mouth shut about it. Because complaining about people who complain about showers is fair game, too.
We complain. And some of it's ridiculous. But either we let everyone whinge or we police whose complaints are legit and whose not. I know the latter creates some good drama, but I'd much prefer the former for not making people feel so awful all the time and for not cultivating an aura of self-righteousness among the regular posters.
Now I can finally relax, right?
We have 2 dogs, and particularly our German Shepherd has been all about me the past few days. She lays next to me outside the shower, sits next to me while getting ready in the morning, or sits and stares at me while I'm on the couch watching TV. We've always called her our glue dog because she's always near us, but she is being extra gluey now.
He did annoy me the other day when we were talking about my episiotomy preference and he said "I can't believe what I'm going to witness." I gave him a death stare and he back tracked but ugh... dude needs to recognize!
Mine haven't been much different, but I have two cocker spaniels so they've pretty much always been clingy lap dogs.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!And speaking of cats and babies, thought I would leave this here if anyone has not seen it yet. It is too adorable for words!
https://www.buzzfeed.com/leticiamiranda/this-cats-love-for-this-newborn-baby-will-warm-your-cold-hea#.igD88zwVNm
DS: Born 5-17-16
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
DS: Born 5-17-16
how's your bp?
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
how are you platelets? Any facial or hand swelling?
You're pretty symptomatic as far as Pre-E goes. If I were you, I'd have a bag packed in case your OB hospitalizes you. I hope you can stay home as long as possible - even though you have quite a few appts!
Good Luck to you!
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
came back "normal". My sister and mom commented on the size of my face and nose the other day on FaceTime and say they're super swollen compared to our FaceTime just a few weeks ago. Not sure if that's pregnancy or this. As far as feet and hands, not so much. My feet and calves get itchy at night before bed and swell just a bit but I think that's normal and nobody seems too concerned about that. They have me lie on my left hand side after taking my initial bp and after 10 min take it again and it goes down, typically under 140 so they seem to think it's in its beginning stages, they mentioned that typically in the very beginning bp can fluctuate between "normal" and "abnormal" and then over time becomes strictly abnormal, so I think that's what's bought me the luxury of coming home and simply having more ob visits and L&D monitoring a couple times a week. I did consider getting a bag together so I started laying things out this afternoon, definitely hoping to be able to stay home as long as possible and keep baby in as long as possible! Thanks so much
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Hang in there! I know it's hard to go through, but your LO is being watched carefully and they will do whatever they can to keep you pregnant and everyone healthy!
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