@camichael84@mom2adoodle PERFECT description. Gross, and yummy, all at the same time. I had my lunch and now I hate myself a little bit for it. But it sure was tasty while I was eating it.
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I had a salad for lunch. Have managed to avoid donuts on the table, and even turned down cheese curls from a friend. Take that "significant weight gain"... I'm hoping to get through today and the weekend really healthy just so I can feel in control again (to be honest.. when not pregnant I typically fast or cleanse for a day to start a diet just to regain control and make myself feel more powerful than food)... anyone catching on to the fact that I have some food issues?? lol, but really, I do. Today is going really well, and I feel good about it. Still have an apple and a yogurt to get me through the afternoon!
@AnnaS930 Way to go on avoiding temptation! I would have likely given in at the first sight of donuts.
Thank you! Like I said, I really need to feel like I can make it through a couple days without giving in, then I think I'll be in a better mindset to really think about what I'm eating. They've been out all day, now I'm just convincing myself they're stale as the will power is decreasing and hunger is growing!
I have my a/s next Tuesday, and I was wondering if there is any reason to abstain from sex before then. I know a lot of the prep stuff has been discussed in other places, although my OB has said nothing about what to eat/whether to pee, etc. I also know that usually a restriction on sex is only necessary for pelvic exams and transvaginal scans, but I thought I'd check. DH has been gone for two weeks and will be gone for another week after the u/s. He's coming back in town only for a couple days so he can be at the appointment, and we are hoping to take full advantage of our short time together
Stupid flipping pregnancy hormones. I've had to go hide in a bathroom stall twice in the past hour to avoid being seen crying at work. I just have to keep repeating "I'm thankful and blessed to have a job and one that pays decently to boot". Thank goodness it's Friday because I can't take another day here right now.
Had a bit more colored discharge when pooping, so I called my midwife. They're going to have a nurse call me back. I'm feeling a little less calm right now, but still hoping it's nothing.
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@runningisrad Oh no! I'm glad you called your midwife and are hopefully going to get some answers. Good luck and keep us posted! Thinking of you and hoping for all the best!
@runningisrad- keeping positive thoughts over here. Cervix and surrounding area is full of blood vessels, the pressure/strain of pooping can certainly cause a bit of harmless bleeding. Remain calm (as calm as you can) and I hope you get the answers you're looking for.. as in, no big deal, carry on
@ runningisrad I'm sure it's nothing, but waiting for a call back sucks. Positive vibes your way.
I ran out and got my turkey flatbread sub from Subway, toasted of course, with Sriracha and Chipotle SW sauce, I love spice. I get back to my office and a coworker had brought me Mexican with all the sides because he didn't know what I liked. So sweet, and now I have second lunch for later. Happy Friday.
@AnnaS930 You responded to the "will I got past full term" thread the way I wanted to. I was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt that she was concerned about preterm labor after her miscarriage, but based on the her previous posts, I kind of doubt that was the case.
@camichael84- oh good, I didn't even look at her previous posts to see if I was being a complete jerk or not. But I just can't this afternoon. I'm at work watching the clock move backwards wishing it was 5pm and I'm getting grouchier by the second.
@AnnaS930 You responded to the "will I got past full term" thread the way I wanted to. I was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt that she was concerned about preterm labor after her miscarriage, but based on the her previous posts, I kind of doubt that was the case.
That is ALMOST what I said, too.
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I should add to my grouchiness that the woman who sits closest to me has been hacking up a lung all day and resting her head on her desk. GO HOME! I've said this before (many of us have) keep your germs at home, you're not impressing anyone by being here while so sick! Ugh, her husband was just super sick for the past 2 weeks with pneumonia and some sort of flu, etc. Thank goodness she's in a cubicle so she can stew in her own sickness and hopefully keep it away from the rest of us
Ugh I hate when people come to work sick! I used to make a big deal about Lysoling the common areas of the office several times a day when someone would come in sick. @AnnaS930
@AnnaS930 I just can't with anyone at work today. My co-worker just spent a good half hour walking around the office spraying anything and everything with Pledge and disinfectant then she started spraying computer cleaner all over her desk right next to me. As if I didn't have a headache already. Luckily, I was able to go spend a bit of time outside on my break to get out of the fumes! Gross.
I'm choosing my battles this morning haha I totally side-eyed the when will my baby come post. I chose not to respond since I already threw some shade on the wine poster. I do think everyone was extremely polite in their responses for such a flame worthy post. There is a difference in telling someone they are an idiot and trying to make sure they understand the risks. I feel like we were all coming from a place of concern and not just starting a witch hunt.
Queue volumes were super low at work today so I volunteered to go home early! It would be especially awesome if I didn't have to be back tomorrow for my scheduled Saturday, but I will enjoy the afternoon off!
I'm choosing my battles this morning haha I totally side-eyed the when will my baby come post. I chose not to respond since I already threw some shade on the wine poster. I do think everyone was extremely polite in their responses for such a flame worthy post. There is a difference in telling someone they are an idiot and trying to make sure they understand the risks. I feel like we were all coming from a place of concern and not just starting a witch hunt.
I feel like it would be an inappropriate witch hunt if everyone had gone all sancitmommy on her about co sleeping, or breastfeeding, or when to start solids, or giving her kid soda, or candy, or something like that. Buuuuut... It was a lot more than that.
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@beachmama14 her defensiveness is making me tick a little. I get that two glasses one time ever is probably not harmful and if you didn't know recs had changed you may not realize it was an issue, but don't pretend to know more than the panel at AAP that makes these recommendations...
I've stopped checking on that post. It grinds my gears when someone blows something off as "this is no big deal, I've done it and I won't blink about doing it again" Then comes back saying it was only that once and blah blah blah completely backpedaling. Were you lying before about being cool as a cucumber about it, or are you realizing maybe you were wrong but you don't want to admit it.
I've been flamed on The Bump before - moreso in Dec14 and I came back with my tail between my legs and said "You're totally right. I really wasn't thinking and my eyes have been opened. Take me back!" It's not so hard to do, especially on the internet where you don't really "know" anyone.
her defensiveness is making me tick a little. I get that two glasses one time ever is probably not harmful and if you didn't know recs had changed you may not realize it was an issue, but don't pretend to know more than the panel at AAP that makes these recommendations...
Agreed. If she'd just said, 'I didn't know they changed the recommendation; I won't be doing that again'- no biggie. To get defensive and try to justify it isn't cool.
The excuse of "well I did such and such and I'm fine/my baby is fine" drives me insane. Because anecdotal evidence is the same as medical/scientific evidence
I haven't commented on the exact thread because plenty others have, but it's so .. strange to me. Uncanny, just very difficult for me to understand or really empathize with.
I had a pretty nasty cold right around the time I would have been 4-5 weeks, before I knew I was pregnant, and I was chugging a full dose (2 tbsp) of NyQuil nightly for a week. I've more or less tried to scrub this fact from my brain because what's done is done, rationally it's very unlikely that any damage was caused, but I would not poke that FAS bear with so much as a sip. I've tempted fate as is, and overall it's terrifying and so so not worth it.
I have other migraine medication that spooks me a little, and that's one of those "hey, this has been studied and there's nothing conclusive"-esque drugs. We know exactly what FAS is and what its lifelong ramifications can be. It's like saying "hey, this little bit of thalidomide is cool don't worry about it" because you fall slightly under whatever arbitrary threshold has been set. Who wants to be the person to prove that the threshold isn't quite right? Not me.
September '16 - May Signature Challenge Awkward Family Fun
Everything looks good, as far as I could tell! Baby A is measuring 21w1d and about 15 ounces and Baby B is measuring 20w5d and about 15 ounces, too. Good heartbeats and they were very cooperative so we got all the shots we needed. They're both BOYS! Can't wait to meet our little men, Logan Avery and Aiden William!
Both of them have finally turned, too, and are head down (they were still breech, head to head, at our last appointment 10 days ago).
@frogdog06 it's the deli meat thread. She deleted both her original post and her first reply but I think they may be quoted so I'm sure you can fill in the gaps. The original post was basically bragging how relaxed she is about her pregnancy and how she had two glasses of wine in one week and aluded to continuing to do so through the rest of her pregnancy. She was basically bragging about it and expecting others to chime in with "me too!". Then she was offended that we would assume she didn't know about FAS and that her doctor is cool with it.
@MojieJo - Before having my son I had always pictured myself/dreamed of having a daughter. Soon after his birth I realized that sometimes reality is better than what you could have ever dreamed. (the reality of having a daughter, I'm sure, still would have outlived my dreams)
Edited to add: sorry, jumped over here from sex thread - I always clog that one up!
@AnnaS930 I'm actually finding myself really excited about it now that it's official, especially since I've had several weeks to let the idea sink in since it was floated as a possibility. I'm such a tomboy myself, so if my boys are into typical boy things, I'm going to do just fine. And if they're into girlier things, that'll be fine, too. We'll figure it out!
We plan on giving them both "boy" and "girl" toys to play with so they can make their own decisions about what they like. It was our plan to do things like this even before I knew the sexes, so nothing about that has changed (I think girls should be given trains and trucks as well as dolls); just mentioning it. I actually found two boy baby dolls in gender neutral clothing at The Land of Nod a few weeks back that are exactly what I wanted (a little more gender neutral than the typical super girly ones, but still dolls). I love that they're not dressed in pink and/or wearing princess dresses or something. They would have been perfect for a girl, had we had one, too.
I grew up idolizing my big brother, so I'm finding myself thinking of how much I loved him and wanted to be like him and how exciting it's going to be to have two little guys of my own. Plus, I hear boys are easier than girls. Don't know if that's true or not, but everyone keeps telling me that they are. So, bonus, I guess?
Nurse finally called me back, couldn't really say much which I expected. Asked if I'd felt the baby, asked if I'd felt it today, which is hard to say at this point because my answer ab movement is still, "I'm PRETTY sure it's the baby, but..." (I'm 19 weeks). She said it's possible it's from straining to poop, it could be from sex we had (Sunday, which seems like a stretch but...). I'm feeling achy on my left side; don't know if that means anything.
She said to take it easy this weekend. I'm not panicky, but I am uneasy and would be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried.
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@MojieJo- Emmett loves the toy kitchen at daycare, which sometimes can be considered a "girl" toy (think of how many are made in neon pink colors), I will certainly be getting him and his BROTHER (yay!) a play kitchen for Christmas. I also just bought him a little plush boy baby doll to prepare for his brother and they will both play with my Little Tikes dollhouse I had growing up (if they want to.. otherwise I will play alone). Of course, we also have trucks and cars and Batman toys and things that could be considered "boy"
@runningisrad I can't remember if I already posted this to you or not (thanks, pregnancy brain!) but I had a very similar situation a few weeks ago. Some spotting/discoloration when going to the bathroom, but not really enough to leave a trace on a panty liner. My OB nurse was equally as unhelpful, though I know not through any lack of care. Just said that I should take it a bit easy and as long as it isn't heavy, bright red, or accompanied my consistent period-like cramping I shouldn't worry. Just take it easy and relax. Easier said than done, especially for the PGAL, but I haven't had any negative signs since. Still full of nerves and anxiety with every ache and pang, but trying to remind myself that if something is wrong my body would probably be giving me clearer signs.
@runningisrad I'm sorry you couldn't get any definite answers, but glad to hear your midwife thinks it's benign! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts this weekend!
@AnnaS930 High five! We're planning on getting a toy kitchen and lots of play food, too. It was my favorite thing to play with growing up, so I can't not get it for my kids.
We're just trying to decide on a kitchen set. The Land of Nod has a really cute, retro looking wood kitchen set and a fridge, but they're so expensive. I think we'll probably settle on another brand and then splurge a little more on getting them better quality play food. I'd let them play with my ultra-realistic rubber food (still have it from when I was little), but I'm afraid of it getting ruined (it's a treasured possession for me) or making them sick since it's old and probably has mold inside of it from being played with in the bathtub (they've all got those little air gaskets in them, so water gets in and doesn't necessarily come back out).
Also, I just looked at our ultrasound photos from today and I swear one baby looks like DH and one looks like me. Funnily enough, the one that looks like DH also seems to have his personality (based on his activity level and cooperativeness on ultrasounds) and the other one is more like me, too.
Re: April Randoms Thread
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@ runningisrad I'm sure it's nothing, but waiting for a call back sucks. Positive vibes your way.
I ran out and got my turkey flatbread sub from Subway, toasted of course, with Sriracha and Chipotle SW sauce, I love spice. I get back to my office and a coworker had brought me Mexican with all the sides because he didn't know what I liked. So sweet, and now I have second lunch for later. Happy Friday.
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I've been flamed on The Bump before - moreso in Dec14 and I came back with my tail between my legs and said "You're totally right. I really wasn't thinking and my eyes have been opened. Take me back!" It's not so hard to do, especially on the internet where you don't really "know" anyone.
I had a pretty nasty cold right around the time I would have been 4-5 weeks, before I knew I was pregnant, and I was chugging a full dose (2 tbsp) of NyQuil nightly for a week. I've more or less tried to scrub this fact from my brain because what's done is done, rationally it's very unlikely that any damage was caused, but I would not poke that FAS bear with so much as a sip. I've tempted fate as is, and overall it's terrifying and so so not worth it.
I have other migraine medication that spooks me a little, and that's one of those "hey, this has been studied and there's nothing conclusive"-esque drugs. We know exactly what FAS is and what its lifelong ramifications can be. It's like saying "hey, this little bit of thalidomide is cool don't worry about it" because you fall slightly under whatever arbitrary threshold has been set. Who wants to be the person to prove that the threshold isn't quite right? Not me.
Awkward Family Fun
Everything looks good, as far as I could tell! Baby A is measuring 21w1d and about 15 ounces and Baby B is measuring 20w5d and about 15 ounces, too. Good heartbeats and they were very cooperative so we got all the shots we needed. They're both BOYS! Can't wait to meet our little men, Logan Avery and Aiden William!
Both of them have finally turned, too, and are head down (they were still breech, head to head, at our last appointment 10 days ago).
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
@mom2adoodle they have them in the freezer section at most safeways/lucky's!! I used to eat them in college.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
Edited to add: sorry, jumped over here from sex thread - I always clog that one up!
@AnnaS930 I'm actually finding myself really excited about it now that it's official, especially since I've had several weeks to let the idea sink in since it was floated as a possibility. I'm such a tomboy myself, so if my boys are into typical boy things, I'm going to do just fine. And if they're into girlier things, that'll be fine, too. We'll figure it out!
We plan on giving them both "boy" and "girl" toys to play with so they can make their own decisions about what they like. It was our plan to do things like this even before I knew the sexes, so nothing about that has changed (I think girls should be given trains and trucks as well as dolls); just mentioning it. I actually found two boy baby dolls in gender neutral clothing at The Land of Nod a few weeks back that are exactly what I wanted (a little more gender neutral than the typical super girly ones, but still dolls). I love that they're not dressed in pink and/or wearing princess dresses or something. They would have been perfect for a girl, had we had one, too.
I grew up idolizing my big brother, so I'm finding myself thinking of how much I loved him and wanted to be like him and how exciting it's going to be to have two little guys of my own. Plus, I hear boys are easier than girls. Don't know if that's true or not, but everyone keeps telling me that they are. So, bonus, I guess?
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
She said to take it easy this weekend. I'm not panicky, but I am uneasy and would be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried.
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Basically... this all just means ME TOO!
We're just trying to decide on a kitchen set. The Land of Nod has a really cute, retro looking wood kitchen set and a fridge, but they're so expensive. I think we'll probably settle on another brand and then splurge a little more on getting them better quality play food. I'd let them play with my ultra-realistic rubber food (still have it from when I was little), but I'm afraid of it getting ruined (it's a treasured possession for me) or making them sick since it's old and probably has mold inside of it from being played with in the bathtub (they've all got those little air gaskets in them, so water gets in and doesn't necessarily come back out).
Also, I just looked at our ultrasound photos from today and I swear one baby looks like DH and one looks like me. Funnily enough, the one that looks like DH also seems to have his personality (based on his activity level and cooperativeness on ultrasounds) and the other one is more like me, too.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d