I was carrying groceries into the house and DH yelled at me to put them down. I told him it was fine they weren't that heavy and he responded "Okay. But if that baby falls out..."
TTC History:
Started dating DH 2006 . Married 2015
TTC July 2015-November 2015
BFP November 2015 Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021 MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
DH likes to blame his weight gain on me since he has no self control and my cravings are terrible. I do feel partially responsible but his tendencies to consume large amounts of craft beer (much higher in calories than lite beer) with his friends on the weekends and even during the week might have something to do with it too. And that is definitely NOT something he can blame me for!
I crochet and I'm in the middle of making an evening dress that I hope to wear to an event or military ball next year. Tonight I was standing by my mannequin and judging the length, sizing, etc when my husband glanced over and said, "It's gonna be a WHILE before you can wear that, babe." I glared at him over the mannequin and said "THANKS." He looked confused and then realized how he came across. I know he would never call me fat or anything, but sheesh, I already know I look like a whale, let's not reinforce it!
@Mrsrundell Late to this thread... DYING reading your post. Seriously laughing so hard because I can only imagine the look on your face.
So far, my favorites have been: 1. "Are you SERIOUSLY still eating?!"- This got the bag of chips I was munching on thrown at his head. And for once I didnt miss. 2. I fell a couple of weeks ago and pulled a groin muscle. Been having pelvic pain ever since (and have been to the doctor about it) and have even had to use ice packs for pain. Seriously the day I fell, we are laying in bed and he said, "Soooo, how long till we can have sex?" NEVER.
He jokingly tells me our furbaby is the bottom of the totem pole but he's actually treating him like one. It's irritating and such a turn off to me. I get that we will have to shift our priorities but this was our first "baby" we took care of together. Just because there's a human baby now in the picture doesn't mean our love towards our dog should ever change. It breaks my heart when I see DH give him less attention than before I got pregnant.
I had this plan for us to go on a family walk last night to start off our first anniversary/3-day weekend but DH thought it wasn't necessary and that he'll take our dog out before we go to bed.
I was more irritated that he devalued our family time than what he thought I was angry at -- for not taking him out earlier. I can't shake off this bad mood and it also doesn't help that he totally forgot to put our hospital tour on his calendar (when I specifically asked him to after we signed up). It was today and we missed it. There's no opening until July. I get that it's our anniversary wknd but I don't feel like doing much of anything.
"If you dont stop making that noise when you eat, then Im going to have to go in the other room."
Me: Uncontrollable sobbing and locking myself in the bathroom. HORMONES!!! Sorry I was so hungry that I was inhaling my dinner and not worrying about being polite. (And yes, normally I am one of those people who cant stand it when people chew like that).
Last night while crawling exhausted into bed, DH says "After you have the baby and you are all skinny and sexy again..." I didn't even hear the rest of the statement before I lost it. After 3 kids, you'd think he'd learn...
Last night I hoist myself into bed, get myself cozy then ask DH (who was up and reading on his side of the bed) for a kiss. His response was "I'm lazy, can't you come here?" I mean, I could but it would take me approx 5 minutes to lift myself up and shift myself over!
Haven't slept soundly in months....much less for even more than 2hrs at a time the last few wks. Between the heat, the cats, DS, peanut kicking, wierd dreams, and our varying work schedules - bedtime ? Hah!
The other night DH starts giggling, stating I look like Mac from Mac & Me. I ignore him figuring he's teasing (I have big blue eyes). Then this morning I see myself in the mirror at work....And then he sends me this pic. Wtf.
After attending Baby Care class, DH and I went grocery shopping. All was well until he randomly said this in the milk aisle: "I think you should breastfeed Peanut for a year."
I put him right back in his place with a response of, "you don't determine that sweetie."
I'm all for trying to breastfeed as long as I can but I also know that realistically, I may have a difficult time so if it doesn't work out as well as I thought, I won't beat myself up over it. DH can determine how long our baby will be breastfed so long as the milk supply will come from his boobs, not mine.
Not my DH, but there were several men at our birth class yesterday asking hilarious questions! Here are a few of my favorite that I can remember.
Instructor: "What are some symptoms that have been hard or great about pregnancy?" Dad to be: "her flatulence!!!" The poor mom to be looked horrified.
Instructor: "Signs of impending labor could even be an extreme urge for her to nest. She may ask you to clean the carpets or that color on the wall that was painted for the nursery just isn't quite the shade she wants and it needs to be changed ASAP." A different dad to be: "If that's the case, my wife has always been pregnant!"
Dad to be: "Is there a time limit on when she can get the epidural, because I she needs it now?" We were sitting next to this couple and DH could not stop laughing. This couple also was horrified with the birth video. And the dad was making a rope climbing mime when we were discussing the umbilical cord. I think they were in major shock with the amount of information.
*TW Spoiler*
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
So for those of you that may follow DH's reference in prepping for my giant diaper...
and those that are soon to find out:
In the recovery room, RN gave me a huge mesh underwear/boxer brief type thing. With it, she gave me the following:
1 giant pad (I am not even overestimating the giant part) 1 ice pack (this looked more like normal maxi pad size) Witch hazel wipes (in a tub) Numbing spray (forgot the name)
Instructions: Lay out the giant pad, put ice pack on top of giant pad, put 3 witch hazel wipes (circular sized - slightly bigger than pepperoni) on top, spray with numbing spray, then put the final masterpiece on the mesh underwear
DH became a master at it while at the hospital so the first night while I was on the toilet, he was by the sink prepping for my next "diaper," and he goes:
"I feel like I'm making a giant salami sandwich."
YOU GUYS. I thought my butthole was going to rip apart from laughing so hard. OUCH. He is officially a master at making "giant salami sandwiches" if anyone is interested in catering. Ha!
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
When I asked DH who should be in charge of getting the placenta to the "placenta lady" (the woman who is going to encapsulate it for me) he told me I need to stop talking about it in front of people so much because it's grossing everyone out. LOL.
We were getting ready for date night and DH says "Wow, what happened to your nipples? They are so dark and big, are they okay?" I finished putting my bra on and said "So no beer tonight or the couch??"
I don't think he meant too much harm.... But it didn't make me sad, right now I don't wanna look at myself in the mirror at any point.
So I sent my husband the picture from one of my apps from when we hit 36 weeks, which shows baby is the size of a chihuahua. He goes, "What dog is that? A Shiba Inu?" I said, "A Shiba Inu?! It's a chihuahua. Do you know how big a Shiba Inu is? Does it look like I'm carrying something that big?" His response? "Maybe." He was joking, but come on.
Then, we're walking to our cars after dinner (we drove separately) and he goes, "Are you going to be ok, waddling to your car by yourself?"
Come on, man!
Married May 2014 DD born August 2016 Baby #2 due December 2017
I told dh I am so tired because I keep waking up at night to pee. He said I should get a diaper so I could just sleep thru the night. No less than 2 hours later I am trying to explain to my 8 yr old that I am tired and need to go to bed early since I wake up to pee so much and he starts looking for the sheet protector so that I can just pee in my bed! Seriously is this all men can think of???
Married - 4/7/07 Son #1- 2/15/08 Son #2- 8/18/10 Baby 3 due 8/8/16
I told dh I am so tired because I keep waking up at night to pee. He said I should get a diaper so I could just sleep thru the night. No less than 2 hours later I am trying to explain to my 8 yr old that I am tired and need to go to bed early since I wake up to pee so much and he starts looking for the sheet protector so that I can just pee in my bed! Seriously is this all men can think of???
I actually did put one of those good nights pads on my mattress, not so I can pee in bed, but just in case my water breaks!
Married May 2014 DD born August 2016 Baby #2 due December 2017
I stopped by my dh shop to say hi... I was going to get a pedicure down the street. When I told him that he said "that sounds like a good investment ". So I went to McDonald's and came home instead. Not only will I feel guilty if I spend the money on one, that comment made me cranky and want to cry. Guess I'm having one of those over emotional pregnancy days. I'm just bummed because I totally justified it to myself before I left the house... I didn't do anything for my birthday a couple weeks ago, hubby didn't either, and both my kids are out for the afternoon. This might be the last of my alone time before baby! And my toes need attention that I can't give them anymore lol. Whatever. I'll attempt to paint my toes while there's at least nobody to see how ridiculous I'll look trying, and then ask dh to rub and lotion my feet tonight like a damn pedicure lady
I just called an made an appointment for tomorrow. I've been asking DH all week for help ... and I can't reach them damnit! He is afraid he'll snip too close and hurt me - I asked him what he would do about the baby's nails and this irrational fear and he just looked panicked and said "You'll do that right?!?" This is the ONLY thing he has freaked out about - diapering, yup he's good. Being left alone with the baby and some pumped milk? Sure! Not scary. Cutting little tiny toe nails - absolute fear.
I think he'll just be relieved he is off the hook.
@Stephanie7693 go and get a pedicure!! I just had one done and enjoyed every second, plus its the little things that make me feel better about myself right now. You TOTALLY deserve it!
@Stephanie7693 You totally deserve that pedicure! I would go get one, but if it's too late for that, I would do your nails when Hubby is home so he can see how hard it is to reach at this point. Then maybe he will understand and realize you deserve a little pampering.
I carry almost completely in my belly (same as with DS). So basically I'm just under 5'4" with a huge protruding belly. My husband keeps asking me a)how I don't fall over and b)how my belly stays up and doesn't drop down and sag.
He asked these same questions when I was pg with DS and it still confuses him haha
@Stephanie7693 - I hope you got that pedicure!!! My dress shoes have stopped fitting, so its all sandals now. Last weekend I told husband I needed him to paint my toenails or send me to get a pedi. He asked what all was involved in him doing it. I started outlining the steps and it scared him off.
@Stephanie7693 Girl, go get you that pedicure. I used to feel guilty over doing stuff like that for myself, but then one day my boss was like, "Do you work for a living? Then treat yourself." And even if you are a SAHM, treat yourself if you can. I realized quickly that DH wasn't going to help me with that task and told him flat out that it was happening before baby. Besides.. I also justified it by pointing out how often DH has gotten to go out for a drink(s) during my pregnancy and how 1. That helps him unwind and relax and 2. How that adds up and is a "good investment". He shut up after I pointed that out.
@alyssajrob22 that's a brilliant point. My dh doesn't go out, but he does have a few beers at home every night. I actually reminded him last night to start sticking with 2 now that we need to be ready at any minute!y daughter is home now though, so if I go it will cost twice as much to bring her lol. But my son is spending the night with nana and papa, so maybe I can sneak out tomorrow morning. I'm feeling better after a hot bath and a 2 hour nap! I did attempt to paint my toes and they look horrendous.
And hubby managed to piss me off again today. So last night we went and bought a new tv, the one in our main living room broke over the weekend. He was too tired to mess with it when we got home, which sucked since his buddy stopped by for a few minutes and could have helped him take down the heavy old one. Anyway, I asked him if he was going to do it tonight and he said if he feels like it. Really? We have a broken tv on the wall, a tiny one hooked up we took out of the camper, and the brand new one in the box, all in 1 room! I want it all put away and cleaned up. Baby could come any day, I don't want to procrastinate on anything around the house.
My husband has an increasingly concerning habit of letting his cell phone die. Does he have chargers? Yes. Is it because he uses his cell phone for work and not his work cell and is on the phone all day? Yes. Do I watch him answer the phone from calls that can wait when the battery is at like 2%? Yes. His cell phone died again yesterday between about 5:30-6:30 pm. I told him he's going to come home to a note one day that reads: "Husband dearest, I have gone into labor. Please meet me at the hospital at your earliest convenience. Love, wife." He laughs, and I want to strangle him. How hard can it be to keep your damn phone charged????
DH asked me what I wanted for supper. I told him Jimmy Johns. So we are driving that way when all of a sudden he pulls in to a pizza place. I asked him what he was doing and he said, " Lets get pizza then I'll stop and get you Jimmy Johns for you to eat later when you get hungry in the middle of the night." WTF dude?! That's not how this works! I will be getting Jimmy Johns the minute they open tomorrow.
DH will look at me every now and then, especially if I'm like climbing out of a bar stool or something, with this super concerned look on his face and say "Your poor vajoo!" The first time he did it, I asked what he meant and he said he just feels really bad about how hurt my vagina is gonna be and he'll just randomly think about it. Haha?? I appreciate the concern and sympathy, but dude, you're more worried about it than I am - or at least was before you kept bringing it up!
Baby A is little yet so so fierce and stubborn. NICU nurses call her a little firecracker. So while we are in her room today, I tell DH that I am kind of scared that she will be too stubborn.
DH goes, "Welcome to your mom's life."
Um, say what? I have to say I did laugh at first but no, DH, you just crossed me.
We went out to dinner last night and had a great time. By 8pm we were both yawning but I needed to run into target. He asked what I needed and I mentioned a few things and also said I might grab a few nursing tanks. He said wtf is a nursing tank? I attempted to explain as he's dropping me off (doesn't even try to go in with me) and he interrupts and said "oh so that when its hungry it can suck on your teet easily?" And then he starts cracking up laughing like a teenage boy. I rolled my eyes, got out of the car and slammed the door. I took my sweet time in Target as well.
Re: Shit your DH/SO said
I told him yes I could leak but I wasn't. He responded with "well I could try milking you to see if any comes out, like in the movie neighbors."
TTC July 2015-November 2015
Baby boy born August 2016
Oops BFP February 2021
MMC March 2021
Back on BC for a year to decide what we want to do.
TTC Since March 2022
MMC June 2022
BFP September 2022 - Due June 2023!
So far, my favorites have been:
1. "Are you SERIOUSLY still eating?!"- This got the bag of chips I was munching on thrown at his head. And for once I didnt miss.
2. I fell a couple of weeks ago and pulled a groin muscle. Been having pelvic pain ever since (and have been to the doctor about it) and have even had to use ice packs for pain. Seriously the day I fell, we are laying in bed and he said, "Soooo, how long till we can have sex?" NEVER.
I had this plan for us to go on a family walk last night to start off our first anniversary/3-day weekend but DH thought it wasn't necessary and that he'll take our dog out before we go to bed.
I was more irritated that he devalued our family time than what he thought I was angry at -- for not taking him out earlier. I can't shake off this bad mood and it also doesn't help that he totally forgot to put our hospital tour on his calendar (when I specifically asked him to after we signed up). It was today and we missed it. There's no opening until July. I get that it's our anniversary wknd but I don't feel like doing much of anything.
Me: Uncontrollable sobbing and locking myself in the bathroom. HORMONES!!! Sorry I was so hungry that I was inhaling my dinner and not worrying about being polite. (And yes, normally I am one of those people who cant stand it when people chew like that).
The other night DH starts giggling, stating I look like Mac from Mac & Me. I ignore him figuring he's teasing (I have big blue eyes). Then this morning I see myself in the mirror at work....And then he sends me this pic. Wtf.
I put him right back in his place with a response of, "you don't determine that sweetie."
I'm all for trying to breastfeed as long as I can but I also know that realistically, I may have a difficult time so if it doesn't work out as well as I thought, I won't beat myself up over it. DH can determine how long our baby will be breastfed so long as the milk supply will come from his boobs, not mine.
Instructor: "What are some symptoms that have been hard or great about pregnancy?"
Dad to be: "her flatulence!!!"
The poor mom to be looked horrified.
Instructor: "Signs of impending labor could even be an extreme urge for her to nest. She may ask you to clean the carpets or that color on the wall that was painted for the nursery just isn't quite the shade she wants and it needs to be changed ASAP."
A different dad to be: "If that's the case, my wife has always been pregnant!"
Dad to be: "Is there a time limit on when she can get the epidural, because I she needs it now?"
We were sitting next to this couple and DH could not stop laughing. This couple also was horrified with the birth video. And the dad was making a rope climbing mime when we were discussing the umbilical cord. I think they were in major shock with the amount of information.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
and those that are soon to find out:
In the recovery room, RN gave me a huge mesh underwear/boxer brief type thing. With it, she gave me the following:
1 giant pad (I am not even overestimating the giant part)
1 ice pack (this looked more like normal maxi pad size)
Witch hazel wipes (in a tub)
Numbing spray (forgot the name)
Instructions: Lay out the giant pad, put ice pack on top of giant pad, put 3 witch hazel wipes (circular sized - slightly bigger than pepperoni) on top, spray with numbing spray, then put the final masterpiece on the mesh underwear
DH became a master at it while at the hospital so the first night while I was on the toilet, he was by the sink prepping for my next "diaper," and he goes:
"I feel like I'm making a giant salami sandwich."
YOU GUYS. I thought my butthole was going to rip apart from laughing so hard. OUCH. He is officially a master at making "giant salami sandwiches" if anyone is interested in catering. Ha!
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
I finished putting my bra on and said "So no beer tonight or the couch??"
I don't think he meant too much harm.... But it didn't make me sad, right now I don't wanna look at myself in the mirror at any point.
Then, we're walking to our cars after dinner (we drove separately) and he goes, "Are you going to be ok, waddling to your car by yourself?"
Come on, man!
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
No less than 2 hours later I am trying to explain to my 8 yr old that I am tired and need to go to bed early since I wake up to pee so much and he starts looking for the sheet protector so that I can just pee in my bed! Seriously is this all men can think of???
Son #1- 2/15/08
Son #2- 8/18/10
Baby 3 due 8/8/16
He's started calling me waddles as a pet name. Usually from across the room.
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
@stephanie7693 Booo! We deserve pedicures right now.
I just called an made an appointment for tomorrow. I've been asking DH all week for help ... and I can't reach them damnit! He is afraid he'll snip too close and hurt me - I asked him what he would do about the baby's nails and this irrational fear and he just looked panicked and said "You'll do that right?!?" This is the ONLY thing he has freaked out about - diapering, yup he's good. Being left alone with the baby and some pumped milk? Sure! Not scary. Cutting little tiny toe nails - absolute fear.
I think he'll just be relieved he is off the hook.
He asked these same questions when I was pg with DS and it still confuses him haha
DH calls me "cowburger". It is usually when I can't bend to get something or I get stuck on the floor and need his help getting up.
The first time he did it, I asked what he meant and he said he just feels really bad about how hurt my vagina is gonna be and he'll just randomly think about it. Haha??
I appreciate the concern and sympathy, but dude, you're more worried about it than I am - or at least was before you kept bringing it up!
DH goes, "Welcome to your mom's life."
Um, say what? I have to say I did laugh at first but no, DH, you just crossed me.
Grow up!