@lilbabybrown - beautiful! Love the one of you lying down.
4 week child birth class starts tonight for us and will be every Monday in August. I feel like it's too early but they recommend to take it during the 7th month and the September class seemed way too close to my due date.
Me: 31
DH: 32
Married: Sep 2012
TTC #1: Jan 2015 Baby A (via IUI due to MFI): Sep 2016 born at 35+6
Surprise but very welcome + on 5/16/2019, EDD 1/25/2020
@MRSCORKER - All this talk of panties reminded me that I wanted to ask you about those fold over Motherhood panties you mentioned having in a previous thread.
I bought some in XL (I'm generally between and L and an XL in their pants). They fit okay in the waist, but they're really baggy in the butt. Now, I don't have a donk or anything, but it ain't small either. Are yours baggy in the butt? I'm wondering because I don't know if I should exchange the ones I haven't worn for larges or just return them.
Mine were; but once I washed them a few times they shrunk a bit and now they are perfect.
I bought some Jessica Simpson ones yesterday to see if they would be better, they fit in the butt but fold and roll at the waist. Ugh.
Found this at babies r us over the weekend when while we were returning some outfits from our shower that were the wrong size for the season. I'm SO dressing my kid in this on Halloween!
DH and I went to Michael's the other day and they had so much Halloween stuff out! DH was like "isn't it a little early for that?" Never! October is my favorite month, and I love Halloween/Fall decorations and everything that goes into the season. I can't wait!
@lilbabybrown Wow - those are so gorgeous! And love the dress!
I want a labor buddy too! That sounds fun!
@CopperBoom86 I bought a size L and thought they were a little too big at first, but as someone else said, after washing a few times, they're now perfect. I plan to go back & get more!
ETA: I forgot why I initially came on here to post! I got my GD results back and passed - woo-hoo! But blood work also confirmed I'm definitely anemic and now I have to double my iron intake...which sucks because I'm already having some serious issues in the "going" dept and I know that much iron is gonna make it way worse. Anyone have any fantastic remedies that work? Anyone?!
@kaessi - the safest low-intervention things are to increase fluids intake, fiber, and do more walking. The pharmaceutical (preg-approved) remedies are colace or surfak (docusate), and milk of mag if used sparingly. There are also certain iron supplement brands that are made to have less of a constipation side effect.
help! someone here was talking about low-cal ice cream in a previous rando thread and I forgot the brand. I wanted to try it. I think what it was was that someone was disppointed in the brand they bought, and somebody else recommended a yummy brand.
@lilbabybrown gorgeous pictures! So lucky! I asked a friend who seems to take great pictures and I was hoping she would do them this weekend but she was working and didn't feel like it. I might try to take my own, just so I have something (I have a tripod and a great camera so worth a shot).
Sorry to go back to the mesh panties again, but I asked a friend that gave birth last year at the same hospital I'm going to about the mesh panties and she had no idea what I was talking about!! She didn't get them!! I'll definitely buy and bring some high wasted granny panties, and I have the huge overnight pads that I'm going to bring. I'm going to make the padiciles but they do have the vag ice packs at my hospital (my friend described them as a frozen finger lol).
@kaessi - the safest low-intervention things are to increase fluids intake, fiber, and do more walking. The pharmaceutical (preg-approved) remedies are colace or surfak (docusate), and milk of mag if used sparingly. There are also certain iron supplement brands that are made to have less of a constipation side effect.
help! someone here was talking about low-cal ice cream in a previous rando thread and I forgot the brand. I wanted to try it. I think what it was was that someone was disppointed in the brand they bought, and somebody else recommended a yummy brand.
@noraaurora how low calorie are we talking? With GD carbs are an issue for me right now, and I have been doing Halo Top, which is pretty darn delicious for 60-70 calories a serving if you can find it in your area. Just don't expect the exact same texture as regular ice cream, but it's impressive for what it is -- especially the birthday cake flavor. I have also really been enjoying Yasso Greek yogurt bars at about 100 calories a pop. Salted caramel is my favorite. I have not tried Artic Zero, which is in the same category as Halo Top, but I've heard it's not nearly as good.
DH and I: Early/mid 30s Married 7/15
TTC #1 as of 8/15
BFP 11/21/15 -- MC confirmed 12/1/15 BFP #2 2/18/16
lilbabybrown Wow - those are so gorgeous! And love the dress!
I want a labor buddy too! That sounds fun!
@CopperBoom86 I bought a size L and thought they were a little too big at first, but as someone else said, after washing a few times, they're now perfect. I plan to go back & get more!
ETA: I forgot why I initially came on here to post! I got my GD results back and passed - woo-hoo! But blood work also confirmed I'm definitely anemic and now I have to double my iron intake...which sucks because I'm already having some serious issues in the "going" dept and I know that much iron is gonna make it way worse. Anyone have any fantastic remedies that work? Anyone?!
Stuck in the box! I received my labs via email and have an appointment to review them with my Dr. Wednesday. They showed low RBC, Hemoglobin and Hematocrit but not by much out of the normal ranges.
I am just curious if any low reading is considered anemic or if you have to absolutely bomb the normal ranges to be required to increase your Iron intake.
@brzvice- my hct was low but my OB said my numbers looked great. Your OB will have a certain threshold they want you above- they will tell you if you're officially anemic.
@NoraAurora I second the yasso Greek yogurt bars, they're awesome! I am also loving Enlightened ice cream, it's by far the best tasting healthier ice cream I've tried. Unfortunately it's pretty pricey, or I'd eat a pint every night!
This is kind of a follow up to a post from last week but it was a weekly post and I didn't want to dig that up and confuse the weeks (sorry in advance!) but anyway... Tonight my dh and I went to look at a new daycare/preschool for our dd because of the logistic problems I complained about last week. And even though I'm still sad about her not going to the preschool were she'd basically be considered a legacy, I really liked the place we looked at. The owner was very sweet and the facility was so nice. We even are now going to send dd mwf instead of just t/th because I think she will love it.
So basically although my list of issues with life is still pretty long at this point, at least I can check this off my list!
I spilled something in the microwave earlier so I gave it a thorough & much needed cleaning. Then moved on to the stove & did the same. Then the fridge. When DH came home he found me on my hands & knees scrubbing cabinets & baseboards. Nesting much?!
@maf9866, it's a HUGE relief getting childcare/daycare taken cared of. Happy for you.
Ladies, my sex drive has taken a nosedive. I do not feel sexy anymore, and cannot imagine feeling sexy again. We were at the airport yesterday and I saw all the peeps at the airport bar downing drinks and I told DH "I can't wait to get drunk with you again and have drunk sex". Then I realized, that won't be happening for a long long long time (drunk + drunk sex), because we have responsibilities now! And it made me so fearful of the future.
I'm getting nervous about this motherhood thing, y'all!
@annabenanna I get that feeling. We haven't had sex in weeks, I seriously can't remember the last time but it's mostly because he's weirded out by the baby being "right there". It sucks, not because my sex drive is high, I just miss the closeness and intimacy and I have also worried about how long it's going to be before we get it back.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@annabenanna I don't drink, so I've never had drunk sex, but the sex will definitely come back! Just be patient and hopefully your DH can be patient too. I haven't been allowed to have sex my whole pregnancy + I won't be able to for the 6 weeks after and it sucks, but I know we will get back to that again eventually. Try not to worry!
@annabenanna So has mine =/ between my size, and this heat neither FI or myself are feeling too sexy. He's always too exhausted and I'm always just too pregnant...
I am not a fan of drunk sex- always ends up sloppy and really NOT sexy or satisfying, but I miss stoned sex and am looking forward to that again one day!
I cannot wait to have drunk sex again!!! I was just telling FI that last week. Our sex life is pretty solid and has stayed consistent, but man I miss those days of drunk sex like no other. Haha
@nlane0723, courtesy sex, omg I love that term. Can i steal it? Because I have a feeling that's pretty much what I'll be having to do in the next few weeks.
@MRSCORKER, i know what you mean about the intimacy. Right now we still are doing it, but when the time comes when we aren't, I will totally miss the intimacy and closeness it brings... However, I bet that having a baby together (and going through that experience) will bring a closeness on a whole other level to our relationships. I guess I'm just ready to feel normal again.
@amye102485, i feel awful for complaining considering that for you sex is absolutely off-limits. You're right, I'll try not to worry. Just my nature to worry, I guess
@AllyTheKid, sometimes drunk sex is necessary for the acts in sex that cannot be accomplished without alcohol in the system (backdoor stuff, you know). Hahahaha. I'll stop now and save it for FFFC, maybe. I'm there with you on the stoned sex too. I miss that too.
FI would not be okay with courtesy sex. He would take it super personal if I didn't seem into it, and I just don't have the energy or acting skills to 'fake it'. It's all or nothing over here.
I was super horny in 2nd tri and then 3rd hit, and it died. Still doing the courtesy sex but I ask for back rubs in return. I think the same thing happened last pregnancy.
BUT I am looking forward to PP sex- I remember it being really really good. Actually, pretty sure that's how I got here again...
I have courtesy sex 1-2x a week, but it is not for my benefit whatsoever.
Oh man, you are such a trooper. We haven't had sex since May and before then it was since January because we've been on and off pelvic rest and now are currently off... still no sex. I don't mind at all, but I'm sure DH does. He's just been working his ass off so he's usually too tired.
Oh man.... I'm having the opposite problem. I've been super horny since third tri hit, but my DH works so much that he's always exhausted. I beg for it and get rejected a lot. I have trouble sleeping cause I'm so wound up.
Yeah we only have sex every few weeks right now. TMI but we did this weekend and it felt like the Sahara dessert. Never in my life have i felt the need for lube until then. The worst part is, there is no way in hell I am actually dry down there.
Re: Weekly Randoms 08.01.2016
4 week child birth class starts tonight for us and will be every Monday in August. I feel like it's too early but they recommend to take it during the 7th month and the September class seemed way too close to my due date.
Baby A (via IUI due to MFI): Sep 2016 born at 35+6
I bought some Jessica Simpson ones yesterday to see if they would be better, they fit in the butt but fold and roll at the waist. Ugh.
I want a labor buddy too! That sounds fun!
@CopperBoom86 I bought a size L and thought they were a little too big at first, but as someone else said, after washing a few times, they're now perfect. I plan to go back & get more!
ETA: I forgot why I initially came on here to post! I got my GD results back and passed - woo-hoo! But blood work also confirmed I'm definitely anemic and now I have to double my iron intake...which sucks because I'm already having some serious issues in the "going" dept and I know that much iron is gonna make it way worse. Anyone have any fantastic remedies that work? Anyone?!
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
help! someone here was talking about low-cal ice cream in a previous rando thread and I forgot the brand. I wanted to try it. I think what it was was that someone was disppointed in the brand they bought, and somebody else recommended a yummy brand.
@lilbabybrown gorgeous pictures! So lucky! I asked a friend who seems to take great pictures and I was hoping she would do them this weekend but she was working and didn't feel like it. I might try to take my own, just so I have something (I have a tripod and a great camera so worth a shot).
Sorry to go back to the mesh panties again, but I asked a friend that gave birth last year at the same hospital I'm going to about the mesh panties and she had no idea what I was talking about!! She didn't get them!! I'll definitely buy and bring some high wasted granny panties, and I have the huge overnight pads that I'm going to bring. I'm going to make the padiciles but they do have the vag ice packs at my hospital (my friend described them as a frozen finger lol).
Married 7/15
BFP #2 2/18/16
Me: 28 DH: 27
@lilbabybrown- you look AMAZING!!!
@CopperBoom86- you're in my head today, clearly. Actually glad to read that those are big in the booty, ya know... Bc mine is huge!
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
It's a boy!
So basically although my list of issues with life is still pretty long at this point, at least I can check this off my list!
Ladies, my sex drive has taken a nosedive. I do not feel sexy anymore, and cannot imagine feeling sexy again. We were at the airport yesterday and I saw all the peeps at the airport bar downing drinks and I told DH "I can't wait to get drunk with you again and have drunk sex". Then I realized, that won't be happening for a long long long time (drunk + drunk sex), because we have responsibilities now! And it made me so fearful of the future.
I'm getting nervous about this motherhood thing, y'all!
Me: 28 DH: 27
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
I am not a fan of drunk sex- always ends up sloppy and really NOT sexy or satisfying, but I miss stoned sex and am looking forward to that again one day!
Me: 28 DH: 27
@MRSCORKER, i know what you mean about the intimacy. Right now we still are doing it, but when the time comes when we aren't, I will totally miss the intimacy and closeness it brings... However, I bet that having a baby together (and going through that experience) will bring a closeness on a whole other level to our relationships. I guess I'm just ready to feel normal again.
@amye102485, i feel awful for complaining considering that for you sex is absolutely off-limits. You're right, I'll try not to worry. Just my nature to worry, I guess
@AllyTheKid, sometimes drunk sex is necessary for the acts in sex that cannot be accomplished without alcohol in the system (backdoor stuff, you know). Hahahaha. I'll stop now and save it for FFFC, maybe. I'm there with you on the stoned sex too. I miss that too.
Courtesy sex is my new favorite term as well.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
BUT I am looking forward to PP sex- I remember it being really really good. Actually, pretty sure that's how I got here again...
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
Dating: 10/3/08 | Married: 12/27/14
TTC #1: August 2015 | BFP: 2/3/16 | EDD: 10/7/16
DD: 10/5/16
TTC #2: September 2017 | BFP: 4/28/18 | EDD: 1/7/19
DS: 1/9/19