My husband is coming home front deployment tomorrow and I am SO excited to see him and get laid after 3.5 months, but I'm a little worried about how it will go and how awkward it will be. It's strange enough getting down with someone after not seeing them for awhile, but now there'll be a hard beach ball in the way.
DD1: June '16 DD2: March ‘19 :::: Married since 2011 :::: USN Wife ::::
I have two this morning. I had cookies for second breakfast and I am super paranoid and afraid that I am going to have this baby today... Not just because it's still early but because it's Friday the 13th. Could there be anything dumber than being afraid of an "unlucky" date?
And hey, @meggyme, no worries. It will go great and there's always plan B...J.
TTC#1 since May 2011
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
My brother and his wife are due with their first in early September. I can't help but feel a little sad. They were such a big help with our first. They came and cooked and cleaned and hung out, they even did some gardening for us when DD was brand new. And after that, they were always available to babysit whenever we needed it. They have an amazing relationship with DD. But now, they're preoccupied with their own upcoming addition. I'm bummed I won't get the help. And I'm sad for DD because she is so used to being the center of their attention. And I'm feeling bad because I feel I owe them the same level of support and I'm not thinking I'll be able to with a newborn of my own. But mostly, I'm very excited to be an auntie!!
Baby is due in 5 weeks, I have 10 weeks maternity leave at my job and then... we have no idea what's going to happen. Haven't really even talked about it. I know we should (should have months ago!), because the general assumption by everyone, including DH and kind of me, is that I'll be going back to work, but I can't do that without childcare. I'm super reluctant to bring it up right now because as scary as moving to one salary is, I would also love to be able to be with baby and run the house during the day.
Me: 32 DH: 31 *The old lady by 5 whole weeks* Married: 11/2013 M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
I have two this morning. I had cookies for second breakfast and I am super paranoid and afraid that I am going to have this baby today... Not just because it's still early but because it's Friday the 13th. Could there be anything dumber than being afraid of an "unlucky" date?
And hey, @meggyme, no worries. It will go great and there's always plan B...J.
I have two this morning. I had cookies for second breakfast and I am super paranoid and afraid that I am going to have this baby today... Not just because it's still early but because it's Friday the 13th. Could there be anything dumber than being afraid of an "unlucky" date?
And hey, @meggyme, no worries. It will go great and there's always plan B...J.
I had the exact same thought today.
Same- my thought when I realized it was Friday the 13th were I'm either a) going into labor or b) going to have a really shitty day at work!
I haven't even told HR that I'm expecting yet. Though our company isn't that big, the lady sits in another part of the building and I usually hide in my little cave, so I haven't run into her. This is my second pregnancy at this job, so I'm pretty sure I only have a little paperwork to do in the next week or so, but I just haven't felt like addressing it yet. So lazy...
This is is my third. A good friend who I don't see too often anymore emailed me wanting to throw me a shower. I declined, saying it's really not necessary, and I know she's super busy.
She pressed and said to at least let her get some friends together for an informal dinner at a casual restaurant before baby comes. I agreed. And I'm looking forward to it. I know "no showers after your first" and I told her I don't need gifts, but I'm sure some people might bring something small. But it's my last baby, and they're friends, and I don't really care if it goes against etiquette. I plan to have a good time and enjoy it.
This is is my third. A good friend who I don't see too often anymore emailed me wanting to throw me a shower. I declined, saying it's really not necessary, and I know she's super busy.
She pressed and said to at least let her get some friends together for an informal dinner at a casual restaurant before baby comes. I agreed. And I'm looking forward to it. I know "no showers after your first" and I told her I don't need gifts, but I'm sure some people might bring something small. But it's my last baby, and they're friends, and I don't really care if it goes against etiquette. I plan to have a good time and enjoy it.
You won't get any flaming from me! My friends are doing the same, and my work even threw a full shower since I wasn't here when my first was born. I think that piece of etiquette is quickly becoming outdated, because my DH's cousin has 4 kids and had a full shower with each. I know some people might still roll their eyes at that, but someone pointed out to me that not celebrating each childs birth is like only throwing your first kid a birthday party and then never doing anything special for the others. I'm not saying go all out for each, but a small, intimate gathering or sprinkle is totally appropriate.
This is is my third. A good friend who I don't see too often anymore emailed me wanting to throw me a shower. I declined, saying it's really not necessary, and I know she's super busy.
She pressed and said to at least let her get some friends together for an informal dinner at a casual restaurant before baby comes. I agreed. And I'm looking forward to it. I know "no showers after your first" and I told her I don't need gifts, but I'm sure some people might bring something small. But it's my last baby, and they're friends, and I don't really care if it goes against etiquette. I plan to have a good time and enjoy it.
I see nothing wrong with this. It's casual, informal, and you said no gifts. It's not a "shower", just a fun get together.
My friends are throwing me a full out baby shower even though this is my second child and I am totally excited about it because I didn't get one with my first and it has been 12 years between kids.
I think having something small for a new baby is fine. My co-workers are also doing something low key for me here at I'm excited because I work with some really craft, creative ladies and they all love babies so I am hoping I'll get some of the personal things for this baby that I got for my son. We got some amazing knitted blankets, a cute name banner, a handmade turtle toy, etc. I made it a point to get the friend who is throwing the shower to let people know I have everything I need, but anything that could be a personal keepsake for this baby would be incredibly appreciated. Just because he's the second boy doesn't mean he wouldn't also like to have some keepsakes one day.
This is is my third. A good friend who I don't see too often anymore emailed me wanting to throw me a shower. I declined, saying it's really not necessary, and I know she's super busy.
She pressed and said to at least let her get some friends together for an informal dinner at a casual restaurant before baby comes. I agreed. And I'm looking forward to it. I know "no showers after your first" and I told her I don't need gifts, but I'm sure some people might bring something small. But it's my last baby, and they're friends, and I don't really care if it goes against etiquette. I plan to have a good time and enjoy it.
I don't see anything wrong with this. I'm having a small shower tomorrow with some friends. It's mainly a diaper/gift card shower since we have already bought all the big stuff. there is a 7 year difference between DD#1 and this one. I know DD#1 is super excited about being able to have a shower for her baby sister.
2 angel babies to watch over us- bfp 3/16/13, c/p 3/27/13- bfp 6/27/13, c/p confirmed 7/4/13- We will always carry you in our hearts
Re: FFFC 05/13/16
And hey, @meggyme, no worries. It will go great and there's always plan B...J.
BFP #1 June 2011 m/c@6wks
BFP #2 December 2011, EDD 8/21/12, born 7/21/12 at 35w4d
BFP #3 October 6, 2015. WHAT???
But mostly, I'm very excited to be an auntie!!
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
DS2 5-18-2014
DD1 EDD 6-21-2016
This is is my third. A good friend who I don't see too often anymore emailed me wanting to throw me a shower. I declined, saying it's really not necessary, and I know she's super busy.
She pressed and said to at least let her get some friends together for an informal dinner at a casual restaurant before baby comes. I agreed. And I'm looking forward to it. I know "no showers after your first" and I told her I don't need gifts, but I'm sure some people might bring something small. But it's my last baby, and they're friends, and I don't really care if it goes against etiquette. I plan to have a good time and enjoy it.
You won't get any flaming from me! My friends are doing the same, and my work even threw a full shower since I wasn't here when my first was born. I think that piece of etiquette is quickly becoming outdated, because my DH's cousin has 4 kids and had a full shower with each. I know some people might still roll their eyes at that, but someone pointed out to me that not celebrating each childs birth is like only throwing your first kid a birthday party and then never doing anything special for the others. I'm not saying go all out for each, but a small, intimate gathering or sprinkle is totally appropriate.
2 angel babies to watch over us- bfp 3/16/13, c/p 3/27/13- bfp 6/27/13, c/p confirmed 7/4/13- We will always carry you in our hearts
Mommy to our princess warrior- 3/4/09