I am up right now with the worst heartburn. It is moments like these that I buy the most ridiculous things I don't really need. You should see what I am looking at in Etsy. I really debated getting a painting of a cat dressed up with a top hat and tuxedo.
I can't believe I forgot to bitch about this on here!
The other day when I was at the doctors office, a nurse was getting me set up for the NST so I pulled my shirt up and she's looks at my stomach and says "oh my! Those stretch marks are terrible! Are those from this pregnancy or a previous?" She caught me extremely off guard, I responded with "a little of both. I guess my DNA sucks."
She the continued on to tell me that she sees women come in way bigger than me and they don't have any and that "I don't even look that big." Thank you so much random nurse for the huge confidence booster. Bitch needs to learn to filter, especially working with pregnant women all day everyday.
@Lynnlove28 that's awful! I don't understand how people can lack any awareness like that!
@Katienui I also woke up with the worst heartburn! Then, DS decided to wake up, and I was so tired that I brought him into bed with us (never a good idea). He proceeded to stay awake for 2 hours, until I finally brought him back to his toddler bed, and shoved my gigantic pregnant body in there with him. I ended up sleeping in there with him for 2 hours, until I woke up with my legs completely cramping. I think I got a total of 3 hours of sleep Not sure how I'm going to function today...
@jacmkelley totally random- I went to TCU in Fort Worth and my Bestie and her parents both live in Southlake. I know exactly where you are talking about!! I read that and go "oooo I know I know!!!"
Small world for sure :-)
34 Mother of 4 year old and 2 Labs. Happily Married to my Hubs of 6 years.
@jacmkelley@LWC1112@kwilliams3402 East of Dallas. I'm never not hot. It makes hate everyone and everything. Especially the jerks at the auto place that suck at life. Also basically anyone who feels like they have to remind me that I'm super pregnant and its hot outside.
@bookhousegirl We had the same night. When I was up, I heard my DD coughing up a storm. I was scared she was going to throw up so I laid in bed with her only to be up from her coughing. Luckily I am working from home today with the AC blasting in my face. I keep telling myself this is just practice for the baby.
@Lynnlove28 wtf?! I think this would be he one time you could probably punch someone and get away with it.
*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
@Lynnlove28 OH my i would have been rude back, shoot, LIKE BITCH SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!! My pregnancy hormones are way worse than when i was not pregnant, i have even gone off on my uncle not giving 2 fucks, people seriously need to learn to keep them mouths close, shit. I AM MAD FOR YOU RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
LAST NIGHT I WENT TO WALK AND PEOPLE JUST LOOKED AT HOW BIG MY BELLY IS AND I WAS LIKE BOO HAVE YOU NOT SEEN PREGNANT WOMEN KEEP ON FUCKIN WALKING, LOOK ELSEWHERE..... my hips are hurting so much right now though i am thinking of taking like a short day today!!!!!!
@Lynnlove28 wow. What terrible bedside manners. I had a nurse when I was delivering DD that came in when I started to push along with about 3 other new ones. They were all being encouraging, except her. She came in and immediately told me I had to work hard and that I could be pushing for hours. I about ripped her head off. I knew enough to know it could take a while, but I didn't need to be told that in the middle of it. And I felt like I was working pretty damn hard already, thank you very much. She disappeared shortly after that and I never saw her again. I can only hope someone took her aside and told her that wasn't even a little bit helpful.
Must have been something about last night. DD refused to sleep last night and finally at 10 we pulled her into bed with us. She NEVER sleeps in our bed, mostly because she ends up just wanting to play so we usually end up moving her back to her crib. Last night she actually fell asleep, but I didn't get my pregnancy pillow and I had a toddler head shoved in my armpit (DH got feet in his face all night). I'm miserable this morning.
@jacmkelley totally random- I went to TCU in Fort Worth and my Bestie and her parents both live in Southlake. I know exactly where you are talking about!! I read that and go "oooo I know I know!!!"
Small world for sure :-)
Love it!!! TCU is beautiful! Not a bad place to go get an education .
@LWC1112 We aren't far from Southlake at all! We are all pretty close to each other. Too funny.
I would honestly tell her boss (calmly and respectfully, but in a very serious way). She should not be allowed to do that again, ever, to anyone, in her line of work. Especially since she should KNOW already that it is genetically-driven!!
I'm so sorry that it happened to you. It sounds like you chose the far classier response than I would have. Feel free to leave the phone number and I'll call her boss!!
Hey all! So interacting on these boards is new for me. I've been following our board throughout my pregnancy but didn't really start posting until the last few weeks or so. Just wondering what snowflakes were (lol) I'm assuming y'all are referring to people that start these random threads that could clearly be answered in a thread that is already created. Just don't want to break any forum "rules" I've really enjoyed following everyone's journey and knowing I'm not the only one going through what I'm going through. Wishing everyone the best as we near the end and start our journey as parents!
@jkershaw2013 Yep, "special snowflakes" are people who start their own thread to discuss a topic, even though there are established discussions on that same topic on the board, or the topic clearly fits under one of the ongoing boards we have, like symptoms, nurseries, etc. It's not against the terms of use or anything, but just gets annoying. Especially lately as there are more and more towards the end of our pregnancies.
@jkershaw2013 I would also consider a special snowflake to be someone who asks a question inappropriate for this type of forum. For example, "Could I be going into labor?" or "Did I just lose my mucus plug?" Um...probably a better question for your doctor, not a bunch of Internet strangers.
Good for you for learning the rules and poking around before just posting and running away. Fortunately for all the SS's out there, our board is very tame and I have yet to see us truly flame anyone. But it totally happens on most other BMBs. You're the good kind of newbie!
Yes! Or they ask what medications they can take. Call your doctor!!!
*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
I am over today. My feet are massive and I am just letting shit fly here at work. TGIF. Only about 5 more hours left to go...
*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
Maybe people have already figured this out but if you have the PBS channel on Roku, not only are there new episodes of the Great British Bake Off, there is a 3 part show called 9 Months That Made You that's brand new and I thought was really interesting to watch as I near the end of pregnancy.
I've been on the couch tons resting at night after work with my feet up so I need all the good tv recs I can get!
@alyssajrob22 if it's wrong I don't wanna be right! Every time DH asks me what's wrong I just say "I'm pregnant and acting like a brat".
I slept from 12:30-4:15 last night. If one more person says "it's just practice for when the baby comes" I'm gonna throat punch them. Also tomorrow if my sprinkle, finally, and my oldest sister was supposed to come in town for it but she couldn't find a flight in for less than $500. She's really good at handling last minute plans so now I'm going out with my other sister today to help her get stuff for it.
Knowing that the end of this pregnancy is so close already has me missing my baby belly. I love my big round belly and watching and feeling him move. I know I'm going to miss this, and I've truly enjoyed it my entire pregnancy. It makes me sad that this is it. The last few days or weeks of being pregnant -ever. But I'm also miserable so I want him out now. Lol its funny how we can have such opposite feelings at the same time
I got my breast pump in the mail today! I've been melancholy the past few days. I'm over being pregnant but know I need to enjoy these last couple of weeks. I've been anxious about not knowing when I'll go into labor and what it will be like. It's weird how a breast pump can just lift your spirits .. lol!
@jkershaw2013 you just reminded me that I have to order my new pump! I have one from DS, but insurance will cover a new one, so I figure, why not?! Also, I totally get the melancholy/anxious thing. I've been struggling with this too. Mine is related to what @Stephanie7693 is talking about. Every night I'm torn between wanting this baby out, and being terrified of having 2 children/sad that DS1 will not be an only child anymore.
@Bookhousegirl I'm terrified of the first 2 months of having 3 kids. My kids start summer school at the end of july for 3 weeks, which means getting two kids out the door early in the morning and picking them up after, all around baby's schedule. Then we'll have 3 weeks of chaos for the last bit of summer, and then they start school for real. And all of august my daughter has band practice twice a week in the morning at her school. It's going to really hard adjusting for all of us with so much going on, and so little help.
So we had a garage sale today with basically no large ticket items. Somehow we made over $250 from a couple hours selling. It amazes me the junk people will buy. I'm thrilled because everything that didn't sell was promptly dropped off for donation. So much junk cleared out!
This may sound pretty silly but I just had the randomest thought... I know they say when you are preparing a pet for a new baby, you should bring home a blanket that has baby's scent on it for doggy to smell and get used to before you actually bring baby home. I know dogs' noses are way more sensitive than people's but do you think this concept could be applied to children? I'm just trying to think of every way possible that we could try to prepare our 2yr old for baby.
@AmandaG225... for a 2 year old I would suggest a doll? That way they can feed and change their baby when you do, when they can't help with the real baby.
its going to be a rough day. Went to a friend's backyard wedding last night and just woke up with too many mosquito bites, aches and pains all over from dancing, and feeling hungover because of the heat/dehydration. Really not fair considering I didn't even get to enjoy a few cocktails!!
@Stephanie7693 We already have a doll for her that we will give her when he is born and books about being a big sister. Just trying to think of other things that will help her prepare and adjust to a baby brother.
Re: Randoms 7/11
The other day when I was at the doctors office, a nurse was getting me set up for the NST so I pulled my shirt up and she's looks at my stomach and says "oh my! Those stretch marks are terrible! Are those from this pregnancy or a previous?" She caught me extremely off guard, I responded with "a little of both. I guess my DNA sucks."
She the continued on to tell me that she sees women come in way bigger than me and they don't have any and that "I don't even look that big." Thank you so much random nurse for the huge confidence booster. Bitch needs to learn to filter, especially working with pregnant women all day everyday.
@Katienui I also woke up with the worst heartburn! Then, DS decided to wake up, and I was so tired that I brought him into bed with us (never a good idea). He proceeded to stay awake for 2 hours, until I finally brought him back to his toddler bed, and shoved my gigantic pregnant body in there with him. I ended up sleeping in there with him for 2 hours, until I woke up with my legs completely cramping. I think I got a total of 3 hours of sleep
Small world for sure :-)
I can't believe we've finally reached the point where our board is posting birth announcements, super exciting but also terrifying as a FTM eeeek!!
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
LAST NIGHT I WENT TO WALK AND PEOPLE JUST LOOKED AT HOW BIG MY BELLY IS AND I WAS LIKE BOO HAVE YOU NOT SEEN PREGNANT WOMEN KEEP ON FUCKIN WALKING, LOOK ELSEWHERE..... my hips are hurting so much right now though i am thinking of taking like a short day today!!!!!!
Must have been something about last night. DD refused to sleep last night and finally at 10 we pulled her into bed with us. She NEVER sleeps in our bed, mostly because she ends up just wanting to play so we usually end up moving her back to her crib. Last night she actually fell asleep, but I didn't get my pregnancy pillow and I had a toddler head shoved in my armpit (DH got feet in his face all night). I'm miserable this morning.
@jacmkelley I know exactly where Southlake is
@LWC1112 We aren't far from Southlake at all! We are all pretty close to each other. Too funny.
A VERY expensive education! My brother and I both graduated from there. Thankfully my parents are awesome.
DS woke up this morning with a fever ranging from high 103 to mid 104. Poor little guy, I hope he gets better fast and doesn't pass it to me.
I would honestly tell her boss (calmly and respectfully, but in a very serious way). She should not be allowed to do that again, ever, to anyone, in her line of work. Especially since she should KNOW already that it is genetically-driven!!
I'm so sorry that it happened to you. It sounds like you chose the far classier response than I would have. Feel free to leave the phone number and I'll call her boss!!
Good for you for learning the rules and poking around before just posting and running away. Fortunately for all the SS's out there, our board is very tame and I have yet to see us truly flame anyone. But it totally happens on most other BMBs. You're the good kind of newbie!
Yes! Or they ask what medications they can take. Call your doctor!!!
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
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've been on the couch tons resting at night after work with my feet up so I need all the good tv recs I can get!
I slept from 12:30-4:15 last night. If one more person says "it's just practice for when the baby comes" I'm gonna throat punch them. Also tomorrow if my sprinkle, finally, and my oldest sister was supposed to come in town for it but she couldn't find a flight in for less than $500. She's really good at handling last minute plans so now I'm going out with my other sister today to help her get stuff for it.
(after staring at "Randoms 7/11" thread title just now)
Also, I totally get the melancholy/anxious thing. I've been struggling with this too. Mine is related to what @Stephanie7693 is talking about. Every night I'm torn between wanting this baby out, and being terrified of having 2 children/sad that DS1 will not be an only child anymore.