Weekly Randoms (7/4)

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What's happening in the world of randoms? 

MonaLisaRalphio

I'm stepping into a minefield today by having lunch with a couple of friends who don't yet know that I'm KU.  We're going to a sushi restaurant, of all places (I know that sushi is generally okay, but I'm being super cautious during 1st tri).  I'm pretty much just accepting now that the cat is going to come out of the bag.

pickle-chips

@MonaLisaRalphio that was me last Thursday! Except it was three of my colleagues (super small, close office) and someone suggested sushi last minute. I ended up ordering a bento box of stir fry beef, veggie tempura, and some kind of veggie roll. I think I avoided any suspicion.

sunshine2417

@MonaLisaRalphio if you don't want to tell them, go the bento box, noodles, or fried tempura route! Otherwise, just let loose! I've been to three weddings since being pregnant and I didn't want to attempt lying (knowing I would epically fail!!!) where people are like "nooooo, you're not on antibiotics, come on" and I totally try to convince them I am. So basically when I came around to ordering something non-alcoholic or something came up and they would say "Are you pregnant?" I would just respond "Yeah, you're right I actually am!" and I think it met them with SO much more shock because I didn't just sit there trying to deny it, as they expected me to. It was really fun actually haha

BumpasaurusRex

We had such a great weekend but I am beyond exhausted.  DS loved the beach but being in the sun all day yesterday has me absolutely wiped.

Currently eating my second breakfast at my desk and trying to look busy.

But so much nope.

pickle-chips

@BumpasaurusRex same same! I put on a recording of an old webinar and am eating a breakfast sandwich...and obviously refreshing TB every two seconds.

ETA: I also promise that I'm not some crazy one upper despite my two posts on this thread...

joyful08

I am seriously considering sneaking out of bed while DH is still asleep and having apple pie and ice cream for breakfast. I just don't want him to catch me....

BumpasaurusRex

joyful08 said:

I am seriously considering sneaking out of bed while DH is still asleep and having apple pie and ice cream for breakfast. I just don't want him to catch me....

Do it!  

It counts as healthy because apples.

joyful08

BumpasaurusRex said:

joyful08 said:

I am seriously considering sneaking out of bed while DH is still asleep and having apple pie and ice cream for breakfast. I just don't want him to catch me....

Do it!  

It counts as healthy because apples.

That's what I'm thinking. Apples and milk. 

WinchesterGirl

@joyful08 That sounds fantastic! Have a few extra bites for your fellow bumpies!

Xstatic3333

So I have a bridesmaid's dress being shipped to me that I'm extremely nervous about.  I'm normally about a 6/8 on top and a 12 on bottom, and going by my hip size the salon insisted on ordering me a size 22 even though the dress is "flowy," not fitted.  I've definitely got a bit of pregnancy bloat going on, and I guess it's theoretically possible I could have a tiny actual bump by August 20, but my boobs are smallish and I'm concerned there will be no real way to get this to fit properly.  This is my first time being a bridesmaid at the ripe old age of 31, and I feel like I should have advocated for myself a bit better.  I just hope I don't let my friend down.  Another bridesmaid who wears 14 pants was told to order an 18, which I would have felt much better about.  On the other hand, my size 4 friend had to order a 10 for her wedding gown, so that makes me feel a little better.  

HeatSparks

I've convinced my husband that sex makes my MS worse. 

kswiger06

My 4 year old nephew has successfully guessed the sex of 2 babies long before anyone knew what they were having. My sister (his mom) thought it would be fun to ask him about myself to see what he says and if he can get 3/3. Soooo, I asked him (and video recorded it, super cute) what he thought the baby would be a girl or a boy. He excited and instantly shouted A BOY!! so now we are all anxiously waiting to see if he is right lol.

Just a side note: his first guess was a girl for his own baby sister and he was right. His second guess what for my other sister who is 29 weeks pregnant and guessed a boy, which was confirmed through ultrasound a few weeks ago.

Gingersnap

My DD keeps asking when we are going to "get" a baby girl, and can we call her Delilah. 
She has no idea I'm pregnant. 

BumpasaurusRex

Gingersnap said:

My DD keeps asking when we are going to "get" a baby girl, and can we call her Delilah. 
She has no idea I'm pregnant. 

I can't wait to hear what her reaction is when you do tell her!  Sounds like she'll be thrilled.

kswiger06

Gingersnap said:

My DD keeps asking when we are going to "get" a baby girl, and can we call her Delilah. 
She has no idea I'm pregnant. 

Will you entertain the idea of naming a girl delilah, or do you already have potential names picked out?

I think the kids just instinctively know it's time. My daughter has been bugging us about another baby since around Christmas. Lol

Gingersnap

Yeah, DH and I both looked at each like "yeah!" when she said that. 
I think Violet and Delilah would be a great sibset. 

kswiger06

Aww that's sweet and would be cute names for sisters!

FishyMom

@monalisaralphio how did lunch go? Did you avoid the mines? 

@joyful08 did you eat the pie?? Did ya?????? Sounds so yummy! 

@xstatic3333 I hope the dress fits, it seems like a large jump in size but I would tend to rely on their estimate since they know their product, hopefully. 

@heatsparks omg sooooo funny!!!!  I wonder how long it will take him to determine you are lying, my DH would google and be like you are lying get into this bed meow!! 

@kswiger06 I love that! I hope he's right! 

@Gingersnap I love the name selections! I am so think that would be a really adorable story to tell of sisterly love. Now let's just hope it's a girl!

i was pretty much MIA all weekend. We went to the lake with family and had a freaking blast!! I am sure my RE wouldn't have been pleased with all of the crazy stunts on the jetski or the possible last of fluids I wasn't drinking. But oh well back to work tomorrow and fluids like crazy since I've been home.

angeltennis3

The only productive things I have done today are go to the grocery store and pick up a few items (read: ice cream) and I have put exactly 5 articles of clothing on the hanger....but have not put those items in the closet yet. Not to mention the 2 overflowing baskets of laundry still waiting to be put away. #winning

MonaLisaRalphio

@FishyMom They took one look at the size of my boobs and guessed.  It was over before it had even begun.

PerraSucia

@Xstatic3333 meh it's not your wedding, as long as it stays on who cares. 

@Gingersnap thats an amazing sibset!

joyful08

@Gingersnap I bet your DD is going to be over the moon when she finds out!

@FishyMom yes I literally just finished eating it! DH woke up before I could sneak out but we just had some and it was heaven. I made it with a crumb topping which was extra yummy with the ice cream. I will probably have another after dinner to be honest. 

HeatSparks

@FishyMom I'm not exactly lying haha. It's true that I have zero libido, but rocking a nauseous lady is likely a poor choice? 

FishyMom

@monalisaralphio that is too funny! I love that they figured it out so quickly. Those are good friends! 

@joyful08 I hope you enjoy it after dinner too!! 

@heatsparks you have a good point. Better to error on the side of caution on that front! 

HeatSparks

Oh, and I'm positive I'll get side-eyed for this, but we went public on social media. (It's very soon, but my husband and mom have pretty much told everyone, so I'm rolling with it. Plus, my SIL got me a sparkly shirt and I had mascara on, so this happened). 

PerraSucia

@HeatSparks haha that's so cheeseball 

joyful08

@HeatSparks I think that's cute!

16isourluckynumber

@HeatSparks very cute!!!!!   

FishyMom

You are adorable!! @heatsparks

Xstatic3333

That's cute @heatsparks! No side eye for the early. Nothing wrong with it if it works for you. 

HeatSparks

Thanks guys  

Gingersnap

I'm in the "to each their own" camp as far as when to announce. 
We are waiting because of our precious loss, but with DD I told everyone at 8 weeks after our dating ultrasound. 
You do you  @HeatSparks

CherryBananas

@HeatSparks that's adorable!!

krob

I'm gonna have to tell people sooner than later. I'm a pretty big drinker (socially) and always ready to have a good time. People are gonna get way to suspicious if I keep turning down alcohol. 

i've avoided a good number of social outings, but there's only so much longer I can keep this rouse up. 

I deserve it tho. I've always been the one to call someone out for not drinking. Guess it's my turn

angeltennis3

I love it @heatsparks ! We have told quite a few friends, but we haven't told our parents yet. We are telling mine this coming weekend for my dad's birthday. DH doesn't want to tell his parents until they come visit again which will be end of July and we will nearly be out of the first trimester. 

I need to tell work, which I will probably do after we hit a huge deadline the first week of August. 

Once all of those stars align, we will announce publicly!

annewheeler2

@HeatSparks I love that shirt! 

The day after the 4th should be an off day. I'm so exhausted and just want to lay on the couch all day and watch Gilmore girls 

Xstatic3333

krob said:

I'm gonna have to tell people sooner than later. I'm a pretty big drinker (socially) and always ready to have a good time. People are gonna get way to suspicious if I keep turning down alcohol. 

i've avoided a good number of social outings, but there's only so much longer I can keep this rouse up. 

I deserve it tho. I've always been the one to call someone out for not drinking. Guess it's my turn

I always thought I'd want to wait 12 weeks to tell, but once I actually became pregnant I started to find it extremely frustrating to keep it quiet.  I don't really like being the center of attention, but I hate having to constantly lie and make excuses for why I am sick, why I'm not drinking, why I can't do some of my regular activities (when not pregnant I went scuba diving most weekends all summer), etc. so despite my worries about announcing early I've just been telling people as it becomes relevant.  For better or worse I'm comfortable with my decision.  

BumpasaurusRex

@HeatSparks I love it!! So cute!

ohstars

@heatsparks - super cute!!

@raptormomma - July 5th totally needs to be a holiday that we celebrate with laying around a recovering. 

Im telling my boss tomorrow that I'm pregnant and quitting in the fall. I'm terrified to transition to SAHM, but I'm 85% sure it's what I want to do. I want to give a couple months notice so I can wrap up my projects and train my replacement. And I want to take time before this LO arrives to figure out life with DS. But losing an income and a job I love is super hard.  

FishyMom

I know there are a few ladies who check in here that have sonos today. Good luck ladies!!!