We have a costco membership and it is a waste for our small family. We don't have the space in our pantry for many bulk products. Even though we eat a ton of fresh fruit and veggies sometimes it's hard to finish it before it goes bad. But on my to-do list before the baby comes is a big costco run for things we do use like laundry soap, and toiletries. I will probably get some bulk snacks we normally don't buy just to have handy when our 10 year old wants a snack. We haven't been in months so it's definitely time to go there for us.
My random thing of the day: MIL gifted us a Costco membership. I've never been to a Costco before. We went yesterday and I got completely overwhelmed and was like "Get me outta here!" Costco veterans: What is the best way to approach/shop at Costco? Also, we went on Sunday afternoon, which was maybe a mistake?
Freezer meal items!!! I get drinks (Gatorade, Bai water, water, etc), zip loc bags, diapers, wipes, IB Profin/Tylenol, vitamins, breads (I freeze bread), I love Sugar in the Raw, salsa, snacks (for DH at work and for DD), but as a PP said make sure you go with a list!
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
So, I'm only 4/5 weeks from my EDD and still don't have the linea nigra or an outward belly button. I know the belly button probably won't pop for me since mine is so deep, but do some women just not get the line too?
So, I'm only 4/5 weeks from my EDD and still don't have the linea nigra or an outward belly button. I know the belly button probably won't pop for me since mine is so deep, but do some women just not get the line too?
My random thing of the day: MIL gifted us a Costco membership. I've never been to a Costco before. We went yesterday and I got completely overwhelmed and was like "Get me outta here!" Costco veterans: What is the best way to approach/shop at Costco? Also, we went on Sunday afternoon, which was maybe a mistake?
Freezer meal items!!! I get drinks (Gatorade, Bai water, water, etc), zip loc bags, diapers, wipes, IB Profin/Tylenol, vitamins, breads (I freeze bread), I love Sugar in the Raw, salsa, snacks (for DH at work and for DD), but as a PP said make sure you go with a list!
This. We make a big trip every 2-3 months. We get toilet paper, paper towels, the wet wipes DH is obsessed with, Gatorade/vitamin waters, peanut butter, bread, I'll get their muffins every once in awhile and freeze them (they're HUGE and they're all good, I usually cut them in half or in quarters and eat them for breakfast every once in awhile with a yogurt or something as a treat), I get my bulk meats so I can make freezer meals, yogurts, canned tomatoes/tomato sauce, canned green beans and corn, canned black beans. Things I use all the time and that don't go bad right away.
So, I'm only 4/5 weeks from my EDD and still don't have the linea nigra or an outward belly button. I know the belly button probably won't pop for me since mine is so deep, but do some women just not get the line too?
I never have gotten linea nigra and this is my 3rd baby. My belly button also doesn't pop but there is scar tissue around it from surgeries that holds it in. My belly button is no longer centered though, its moved about 1.5 inches off center at this point since the baby really likes one side of my belly
I just found out that my OB is going to be out of town for the ENTIRE month of May! This after she assured me a few weeks ago that she always schedules herself to be on call when her patients are due.
And she she didn't even tell me! I found out when the receptionist tried to schedule my appointments for the next three weeks.
Ugh. I still like her, but how is this not something you tell your patients????
Mine is leaving the practice April 30. I found out because I happened to scroll across their blog. They sent a letter to my old address on March 8 and I just got it a week ago. I'll be lucky to make it to May anyway, but I am super disappointed.
So, I'm only 4/5 weeks from my EDD and still don't have the linea nigra or an outward belly button. I know the belly button probably won't pop for me since mine is so deep, but do some women just not get the line too?
No Linea Negra here either, although I did notice there is a little line shadow I can see in low light, but my skin pigment has not changed at all (just more veiny). My belly button has just kind of flattened out. I also have a scar from laparascopic surgery incision.
I haven't worn a belly ring since my 25th birthday, but my old belly ring hole is now a good inch above my belly button. And I could probably fit a bracelet through it.
Add me to the "dr is jumping ship right before my edd". Came home to a form letter from my dr saying she is leaving the practice may 1. I'm due May 15. Really?!?! REALLY???
WTF is up with all our doc's???? Mine is just "unavailable" "calendar full" for the rest of my pregnancy. UM OK. I have emailed her and called with no response. So I guess I am seeing some new random person for the last 4 weeks. I know another doc will take care of me just fine but I do kinda feel abandoned in last month of my pregnancy.
I have 7 doctors I work with at my practice who all are the on-call doctors when I give birth. I have to meet them all. Which I have, but it was sure interesting....
I'm sorry ladies that your OBs are unavailable or leaving the practice. that sucks - esp at the end. I scheduled my c-section 2 weeks ago. then, I asked which OB (of the 6) would be doing the surgery. I was happy that it happens to be my favorite, but then I asked to have 1 of my 4 remaining prenatal appts with her...and she had 1 appt left for the next 4-5weeks, on a day when I will either have to rearrange baby sitting or wake up the twins early and tote them with me...not my idea of fun 10 days before my section. I guess she's popular! I just want to go over some of my preferences during surgery!
Mama to Three Girls: Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
Double posting here, because we all talk pretty frequently on this thread and it has a better chance being seen if I post to both:
Are you all still seeing the ads on the mobile website? I'm more specifically interested in those of you who have an iPhone/iOS device with Safari on it...I may have found a solution to the annoying ad issues for those devices. Not sure if it'd work on Android.
The general Bump registry ad at the top of each page doesn't count. I mean the annoying ad experience that we are currently having in the app, and the ones I assume are on the desktop site as well, which I don't have access to at the moment.
...I may have found a solution to the annoying ad issues for those devices.
Spill the beans, lady!
...in a minute, haha. It occurs to me that providing you all with a solution to avoid the ads might be against TOU or something and I'm gonna get banned for life by providing y'all with a workaround. Maybe it'd be better if I PM solutions? Surely TB people don't have time to go through everyone's PMs...
ETA: Don't worry - if I'm right about it, I will share what I've figured out. I just might have to get creative about it. Double checking TOU right now...
[ETA: tl;dr version: if you have an iPhone, just get rid of the app and post a link directly to the mobile website from Safari. It looks like they haven't done anything to change it. No idea if that's a browser specific thing (sometimes websites/ads look different depending on the browser) or not yet.]
Okay, I don't *think* that telling y'all how to circumvent the ads is enough to get me banned/kicked off. That being said, it's not that hard to figure out anyway, and at least I'll be going out in a good way. :P
Reminder that as far as I know, this only works on iPhones...haven't had the chance to check it out on anything else yet. But it's really simple! And possibly not free! *thumbs up*
Anyway, awhile back I replaced my Facebook/Twitter apps with links straight to the mobile website (using the Safari browser) from my phone's home screen. You won't receive any notifications that you usually would get from the app, but you WILL save a lot of space.
I decided to try doing the same thing for TB app (which I haven't deleted off my phone yet, until I know for sure this workaround will last), and shared the link to the Community page to my home screen. I'm pretty sick of the fruit comparisons and I never use the other features, so this is more convenient anyway.
Other than one initial pop up advertising the app (it hasn't come back yet through multiple opening/closings of the page and Safari itself), and that one general ad at the top of the screen advertising BRU/TB's registry system, there have been no ads at all. And I've scrolled through multiple threads on different boards, and done the whole opening/closing of the page itself.
The question is whether that's the way the mobile site in general really is as of right now...whether they just haven't updated it yet, or the ads don't work as well on mobile, or whether it's an ad blocker I downloaded awhile back to speed up Safari. Which is why I was asking how TB mobile looks for everyone else.
If it's the ad blocker, the one I am using is called Crystal (found in the App Store, created by Dean Murphy). That app is NOT free, but it has made a difference in how fast some pages on Safari will load, because I'm no longer seeing nearly as many ads. It only works on Safari though - it won't work on in-app browsers found in apps like Feedly or here on TB.
I'll play around with it a bit on my laptop (Mac OS), DH's computer (Windows whatever he's using right now), my Kindle, and his old Android phone while cleaning on wifi mode (if I can get it to work) later. In the meantime, if some of you who are on iPhone can let me know how it looks on Safari and whether or not you are using any ad-blocking software, I'd appreciate it!
So, I'm only 4/5 weeks from my EDD and still don't have the linea nigra or an outward belly button. I know the belly button probably won't pop for me since mine is so deep, but do some women just not get the line too?
I have a bit longer to go than you, but neither of those for me either - or at least not all the way. Belly button currently slightly resembling a cat butt...
I was in the state currently resembling what i used to remember as sleep, when my face was engulfed by the smell of toast!!!! At first I thought someone was making me some, which made my stomach growl, until I came to and realised it was the middle of the night. So I wiggled and writhed outa bed as quick as I could, scared that something had been left on in the kitchen (by moi), and the house was on fire. When I eventually got out of bed the smell vanished. I was left confused, dazed half asleep hungry and bursting to pee. so after checking the kitchen just in case, I peed, then went back to the kitchen, devoured the last morsal of my double choc gateau and flummoxed my self back into bed. weird huh?????
@bigmomma14 I woke up in the middle of the night to pee starving and almost made the trek downstairs to eat something. I probably would have if my sacroiliac wasn't bothering me so much!
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
Ok is anyone else loving the birth thread but at the same time thinking, can I really be housing something that looks like that? I mean I know I'm pregnant but when I think about LO I don't really picture a baby yet... Is that weird? Like I love her and can't wait to meet her but seeing all the new babies it's like that's what is in my belly, she's really about that size!! I can't seem to wrap my mind around it
Ok is anyone else loving the birth thread but at the same time thinking, can I really be housing something that looks like that? I mean I know I'm pregnant but when I think about LO I don't really picture a baby yet... Is that weird? Like I love her and can't wait to meet her but seeing all the new babies it's like that's what is in my belly, she's really about that size!! I can't seem to wrap my mind around it
I felt the same way! Until last night, when I had a dream that I could see into my belly and could see his face. Like, it was the clearest picture I've ever had of him and I could see exactly what he looks like. Now I wanna see if my dream was right!
@maybaby0519 Two years later, there are still times that I look at my son and I'm in disbelief/amazement that I grew him and that at one time he fit inside of my torso. I'm excited to see what this LO is like.
I have 7 doctors I work with at my practice who all are the on-call doctors when I give birth. I have to meet them all. Which I have, but it was sure interesting....
I thought that was going to be the case for my practice, but I have seen only NP's and this one doctor:(
Ugh. So trying not to freak right now. Midwife sent me off to the hospital to get monitored. Blood pressure is high so they're worried about pre-e. Keeping fingers crossed right now everything g goes ok and baby gets to stay in a little bit longer.
My belly button is in a weird stage. The edges of it are poking out, but it's still sort of an innie. Anyway, I tried to clean it out the other day by gently swabbing a q-tip in there after I took a shower. Ever since then, my entire belly button has been red and sensitive.
Anyone else? How am I supposed to clean it?
Married: May 2012 DS1: May 2016 DS2: Jan 2019 Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
@dsmith211 Try to stay relaxed! I know it's easier said than done. I've been to L&D a few times for BP monitoring. At each appointment I wonder if I'll be heading over again. Fingers crossed you will be home soon!
My belly button is in a weird stage. The edges of it are poking out, but it's still sort of an innie. Anyway, I tried to clean it out the other day by gently swabbing a q-tip in there after I took a shower. Ever since then, my entire belly button has been red and sensitive.
Anyone else? How am I supposed to clean it?
My belly button is flat mostly and really sensitive- when DH touches it it's not comfortable! I just make sure to get soap on it with my hands only in the shower and lotion it when I'm rubbing my belly. Remember that skin has spent your whole life (if you're a FTM) being protected. Treat it kindly.
My belly button is in a weird stage. The edges of it are poking out, but it's still sort of an innie. Anyway, I tried to clean it out the other day by gently swabbing a q-tip in there after I took a shower. Ever since then, my entire belly button has been red and sensitive.
Anyone else? How am I supposed to clean it?
My belly button piercing (from my wild college days) never closed the whole way, and now it is sticking out in a weird way. Its uggs.
I just want to tell you ladies that are still getting dressed and going to work every day that you're amazing. I work from home and wear the most comfortable thing I own, but I have to put on real clothes for this breast feeding class tonight, and I'm dreading it.
Do you think people will notice if I wear the same pants 4 days in a row every week until the baby is born? I plan to wash them. Haha. But I only have one pair of nice maternity pants and my belly bands are uncomfortable and annoying at this point..... I really don't want to buy new pants with this little time left
Lol the bottom of where my belly button ring use to be is indented and sticking out. So it kinda looks like I have 2 innies honesty, I regret getting a belly button ring, if only I knew it would look this weird pregnant. Sigh.
Do you think people will notice if I wear the same pants 4 days in a row every week until the baby is born? I plan to wash them. Haha. But I only have one pair of nice maternity pants and my belly bands are uncomfortable and annoying at this point..... I really don't want to buy new pants with this little time left
I have 2 pairs of pants that still fit for work. I rotate them all week. I may throw in a pair of nice leggings if the pants are dirty.
Married: May 2012 DS1: May 2016 DS2: Jan 2019 Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for May 2016**
it wouldnt be a new day without a new BH post or a random poster with a one and done.
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
You're welcome.
No Linea Negra here either, although I did notice there is a little line shadow I can see in low light, but my skin pigment has not changed at all (just more veiny). My belly button has just kind of flattened out. I also have a scar from laparascopic surgery incision.
I haven't worn a belly ring since my 25th birthday, but my old belly ring hole is now a good inch above my belly button. And I could probably fit a bracelet through it.
I have 7 doctors I work with at my practice who all are the on-call doctors when I give birth. I have to meet them all. Which I have, but it was sure interesting....
I scheduled my c-section 2 weeks ago. then, I asked which OB (of the 6) would be doing the surgery. I was happy that it happens to be my favorite, but then I asked to have 1 of my 4 remaining prenatal appts with her...and she had 1 appt left for the next 4-5weeks, on a day when I will either have to rearrange baby sitting or wake up the twins early and tote them with me...not my idea of fun 10 days before my section. I guess she's popular! I just want to go over some of my preferences during surgery!
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
Are you all still seeing the ads on the mobile website? I'm more specifically interested in those of you who have an iPhone/iOS device with Safari on it...I may have found a solution to the annoying ad issues for those devices. Not sure if it'd work on Android.
The general Bump registry ad at the top of each page doesn't count. I mean the annoying ad experience that we are currently having in the app, and the ones I assume are on the desktop site as well, which I don't have access to at the moment.
ETA: Don't worry - if I'm right about it, I will share what I've figured out. I just might have to get creative about it. Double checking TOU right now...
Okay, I don't *think* that telling y'all how to circumvent the ads is enough to get me banned/kicked off. That being said, it's not that hard to figure out anyway, and at least I'll be going out in a good way. :P
Reminder that as far as I know, this only works on iPhones...haven't had the chance to check it out on anything else yet. But it's really simple! And possibly not free! *thumbs up*
Anyway, awhile back I replaced my Facebook/Twitter apps with links straight to the mobile website (using the Safari browser) from my phone's home screen. You won't receive any notifications that you usually would get from the app, but you WILL save a lot of space.
I decided to try doing the same thing for TB app (which I haven't deleted off my phone yet, until I know for sure this workaround will last), and shared the link to the Community page to my home screen. I'm pretty sick of the fruit comparisons and I never use the other features, so this is more convenient anyway.
Other than one initial pop up advertising the app (it hasn't come back yet through multiple opening/closings of the page and Safari itself), and that one general ad at the top of the screen advertising BRU/TB's registry system, there have been no ads at all. And I've scrolled through multiple threads on different boards, and done the whole opening/closing of the page itself.
The question is whether that's the way the mobile site in general really is as of right now...whether they just haven't updated it yet, or the ads don't work as well on mobile, or whether it's an ad blocker I downloaded awhile back to speed up Safari. Which is why I was asking how TB mobile looks for everyone else.
If it's the ad blocker, the one I am using is called Crystal (found in the App Store, created by Dean Murphy). That app is NOT free, but it has made a difference in how fast some pages on Safari will load, because I'm no longer seeing nearly as many ads. It only works on Safari though - it won't work on in-app browsers found in apps like Feedly or here on TB.
I'll play around with it a bit on my laptop (Mac OS), DH's computer (Windows whatever he's using right now), my Kindle, and his old Android phone while cleaning on wifi mode (if I can get it to work) later. In the meantime, if some of you who are on iPhone can let me know how it looks on Safari and whether or not you are using any ad-blocking software, I'd appreciate it!
I was left confused, dazed half asleep hungry and bursting to pee.
so after checking the kitchen just in case, I peed, then went back to the kitchen, devoured the last morsal of my double choc gateau and flummoxed my self back into bed.
weird huh?????
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!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!Anyone else? How am I supposed to clean it?
DS1: May 2016
DS2: Jan 2019
Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
@dsmith211 hope everything is ok!!!
Just wanted to share a pic of these adorable elephant pillow things my coworker made for
DS1: May 2016
DS2: Jan 2019
Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24