Weekly Randoms 10/17

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot

Feel free to use this space for pregnancy chatter or randomness that doesn't require it's own post.  I think we are far enough into our pregnancies that we can expand the weekly thread to random life stuff with any pregnancy questions that come up.  I hope this will liven up the board a bit too.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot

I have a confession of sorts.  If you don't have a personalized profile picture, I have no idea who you are.  You might post 100 times, but if your profile pic is a generic bump avatar, I can't "get to know you" as a bumpie.  Please add a profile pic.  It doesn't have to be of your face or kid (see: delicious boozy cocktail in my pic). If you need help changing your pic, let me know and I'll see if we can find some instructions.

chickyclg

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

I have a confession of sorts.  If you don't have a personalized profile picture, I have no idea who you are.  You might post 100 times, but if your profile pic is a generic bump avatar, I can't "get to know you" as a bumpie.  Please add a profile pic.  It doesn't have to be of your face or kid (see: delicious boozy cocktail in my pic). If you need help changing your pic, let me know and I'll see if we can find some instructions.

Lol yes or the Knottie875421134567896422 type screen names, how in the heck do I tag you with all that.  SNs can also be changed over at theknot.

Kipperoo

Yes, totally agreed with you, NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot . It's just a sea of generic pregnant cartoons. Nope...that's not my in my avatar, but I wish to be half as spunky as Dolly Parton when I'm 70. ;-) 

Jens_Hoes

I'm annoyed with being annoyed.  My sleep sucks, I feel like crap, I'm super irritable, and of course only one person at work knows because I'm only 8 weeks and a few days.  Plus, I'm a child & adolescent therapist so I feel like I have to be a lot more "warm and engaging" than I really want to be. I really am hoping this misery goes away.... I thought I was supposed to "glow" in pregnancy...

Squirtgun

@Kipperoo obviously when you post I hear everything you say in Dolly's voice!  Here we get books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and every time a book comes we tell the girls it is from their "auntie" Dolly . 

Side note, everyone should look to see if the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is available where they live! It is awesome! The kids get a free book every month until they turn 5-and they are really nice books too! 

Kipperoo

Squirtgun, that sounds like such a cool program! Sadly, not available in my neck of the woods...I really wanted to put a massive Dolly picture in our house, but hubs vetoed...shocking, I know...

In other news, I'm really not looking forward to this week. I'm training someone on my team, which means I actually have to be present at work, which I haven't been for the last 6 weeks or so. And I'm anxiously awaiting my Panorama test results (draw was last Tuesday). I hate the anticipation. 

Oh, and this is the definition of pure randomness--my hair looks SO BAD today because I used a different shampoo last night and it's already totally flat and un-curled. I'm so annoyed. 

JonesBaby0624

@Jenshoes I so get you!!  I have been such a grump lately.  I teach high school and the students are always wondering why I'm in such a bad mood.  I just wanna say "you try growing another person and see how many adolescents you want to deal with".

I'm still waiting for the glow!

champhe

My nips hurt so freaking bad. I'm still nursing my almost three year old but really cutting back nursing sessions bc I desperately want to wean. Why do they hurt so badly??? Would love to know if any other still nursing mamas are experiencing this. I don't want to wean him cold turkey but we are nearing that point. 

champhe

Squirtgun said:

@Kipperoo obviously when you post I hear everything you say in Dolly's voice!  Here we get books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and every time a book comes we tell the girls it is from their "auntie" Dolly . 

Side note, everyone should look to see if the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is available where they live! It is awesome! The kids get a free book every month until they turn 5-and they are really nice books too! 

Yes to the imagination library! It is so great. Some of my son's favorite books have come from it. And you can send donations in if you feel bad for getting free books when you aren't necessarily in need of them. 

Abby7

Oops I didn't see that this had started and I posted on last week's. My question was - has anyone had a really high fetal heart rate? Mine was 199 this morning and I'm pretty worried. The PA was not worried, although what could she have done either way. I guess it could have been my coffee from 90 minutes prior?

chickyclg

Abby7 said:

Oops I didn't see that this had started and I posted on last week's. My question was - has anyone had a really high fetal heart rate? Mine was 199 this morning and I'm pretty worried. The PA was not worried, although what could she have done either way. I guess it could have been my coffee from 90 minutes prior?

@Abby7 totally could have just been an active LO

thistlenweeds

heads-up: just changed my user name but it's still me, Pusheen on a marshmallow! Lol.

pshaortao

My DH is being so silly about all my symptoms this go around. They have been more intense or obvious than when I was pregnant with DD. He's like drink more water, that will help with the nausea. Yes dear, it will. Not.

IvyMagic828

champhe said:

My nips hurt so freaking bad. I'm still nursing my almost three year old but really cutting back nursing sessions bc I desperately want to wean. Why do they hurt so badly??? Would love to know if any other still nursing mamas are experiencing this. I don't want to wean him cold turkey but we are nearing that point. 

yes, ouch over here too! I'm still nursing my two year old three times a day. It hurts especially when he first latches on, but then it doesn't bother me too much after that. I plan to wean before #2 gets here but I don't have a plan for that yet. I will probably just cut one session at a time and give it a month or two before cutting another one. I don't think he'll wean on his own anytime soon unless pregnancy causes my milk to dry up at some point.

IvyMagic828

@pshaortao my H is always worried I'm not eating enough. I have an aversion to some proteins and just won't eat some things or as much as I once did. He needs to chill 'cause this little raspberry doesn't need much right now and I'd rather not puke, thank you very much

IvyMagic828

Abby7 said:

Oops I didn't see that this had started and I posted on last week's. My question was - has anyone had a really high fetal heart rate? Mine was 199 this morning and I'm pretty worried. The PA was not worried, although what could she have done either way. I guess it could have been my coffee from 90 minutes prior?

well, on countdownmypregnancy.com I found a range of 155-195 bpm for 9 weeks. I don't know how far along you are right now, but I don't think you're too far off. I'd be much more concerned about a low heartbeat.

just heard my baby's heartbeat for the first time today! It was is the 170s at close to 9 weeks.

JonesBaby0624

@Abby7 your lo could have been really active.  If the PA didn't seems concerned or want to see you again I wouldn't stress about it too much.  I'm sure all is well.

SKZW

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

I have a confession of sorts.  If you don't have a personalized profile picture, I have no idea who you are.  You might post 100 times, but if your profile pic is a generic bump avatar, I can't "get to know you" as a bumpie.  Please add a profile pic.  It doesn't have to be of your face or kid (see: delicious boozy cocktail in my pic). If you need help changing your pic, let me know and I'll see if we can find some instructions.

Hi there. Is  "I'm  just   r e a l l y   lazy right now" a good enough excuse not to change my pic?! I literally ten minutes ago told my dog, who was whining to go outside, "Shhh! I'm sleepy. Can't you wait?!" and then realized, oh, right, you're a dog, and a grumpy dog at that, one who might pee on the floor out of spite, so I got off the couch. But it was really hard to do so. I mean, killer tough. So, yeah, I'll get on that pic/avatar thing... just not right now!  

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot

2 questions.

1.  I'm scheduled to see my OBGYN today and I'm just 10 weeks.  Will I hear the heartbeat via doppler in her office today? I cannot recall from my first pregnancy when she started looking for it or if it was this early.

2.  WTH is up with microblading eyebrows? As someone who has been fighting unruly natural brows since puberty, I don't understand why anyone would want that done unless their natural brows were non-existent.  Can anyone explain?

Jellybeanqueen13

I've had a cold this week! I've been taking Tylenol, saline nasal spray, and using a humidifier at night. Is there anything else I can do? I'm leary of taking too many OTC meds while pregnant. Has anyone else been sick yet? I've been feeling so miserable this week.

ScientistShesus

@Jenshoes and @JonesBaby0624 I have been pretty crabby too... I'm trying not to be, but I think I let my job get to me sometimes. I work in construction/development and being on a job-site with grown men who whine as bad as little girls makes my skin crawl! They whine about everything from the weather to what their wives packed them for lunch. I wanted to yell at a guy last week and say "try packing your own f-ing lunch if you hate it so much!!" 

Jens_Hoes

@ScientistShesus @JonesBaby0624
Its ironic that people tell everyone at 12 weeks, which is also when you stop feeling as awful. So now I wallow in my misery alone lol

JonesBaby0624

@Jenshoes you can wallow to me.  We can commiserate!!

IvyMagic828

@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot - for question 1 - my OB has checked at around 9 weeks with both my pregnancies. The first time she couldn't find it, but did at the 12 week appt. For this pregnancy, she did find the hb by Doppler just shy of 9 weeks. It's hit or miss so if they try and can't find it, they tell you not to worry.

CarmCeG

My default pic is a photo I took myself, that I will possibly use as an announcement

How do you ladies feel about boudoir maternity photos?

I honestly would like to take some, obviously when I'm farther along. I think it is a great way for women to empower themselves and eachother. We are beautiful, pregnant goddesses!

otatop

Haha, I'm an ex-knottie755844657! I had no idea how to change it and finally learned today thanks to ms. boozy cocktail! I spent too long trying to figure out how to add a profile pic before realizing that part was from mobile app only (at least that's the only way I figured it out!)

As an aside, today is my birthday and my body gave me the best present ever. A giant satisfying poop. Ahhh! I've been uncomfortably plugged up for way too long. Starting 35 off with a bang! It's gonna be a good year.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot

I should change my name to Ms. Boozy Cocktail.  It has a nice ring to it. And it sorta sounds like a porn name.  Sweet! 

CarmCeG

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

I should change my name to Ms. Boozy Cocktail.  It has a nice ring to it. And it sorta sounds like a porn name.  Sweet! 

Lol at your "Porn name" comment

You should change it. I like that name Lol

hp_momma

In the morning I'm nauseous that I don't want to eat anything, which makes it worse. Then by lunch I'm starving and over indulge which makes me feel awful, bloated, and more nauseous and not want to do anything. It's like a never ending awful cycle. 

starphish18

@jenshoes @JonesBaby0624 Speaking of wallowing, can I join the party? I'm so exhausted all the time, I can barely make it through work (and often leave early if I can), and everything hurts all the time. I'm always nauseous, I can't make it through the night without having to pee and eat something, and I told one of my best friends I was pregnant and her face betrayed her dislike for kids (but she's supposed to like mine!). I seriously just want to feel normal for a day, or even an hour. This is only supposed to last a few more weeks, right?! 

JonesBaby0624

@starphish18 join the party!!  It's miserable for a few more weeks and then we have about 3 months of glow!  I always feel great during the second trimester.  I was also disappointed by my best friends reaction when I told her.  We've barely talked over the last 2 weeks.  I'm sorry. I know how much that sucks.

starphish18

@JonesBaby0624 Is that a Jones soda label in your pic? 

SKZW

@h&p_momma you are so right!! It's a never-ending cycle of hungry, eat, bloat, gross, wait, nauseous, nibble, hungry, eat, bloat, full, and hungry again. It's awful.

JonesBaby0624

@starphish18 yes it is.  I cropped it out.  

ShadeofGreen816

@JonesBaby0624 @starphish18 @jenshoes @skzw I'm joining the self-pity party!! I'm feeling so over this right now! I feel guilty because I should be excited and there are so many people who struggle to get here but first tri is for the birds. All I want are all the carbs even though I know they're bad for me. But nothing else tastes good enough to get down. Plus the headaches and exhaustion are no fun either. Why do we have to feel so bad when we can't tell anyone why!?

MrsFreeman2010

I kind of wish people knew I was pregnant so I would stop getting the side eye when I say I'm sleeping at 2 in the afternoon.  I work night shift so my sleep schedule is always weird but when it's my days off I LOVE those afternoon naps and I can basically feel the judgement radiating off of people. Hello! I'm growing a human and raising a toddler...bite me! First tri is rough! 

hp_momma

@MrsFreeman2010 YES! I'm pretty sure my neighbors think I'm mad at them or I've become a hermit. I rarely am outside socializing anymore because truth be told, I just want to sleep or relax! When I'm not running my kids to school or sports functions I'm taking full advantage of that afternoon nap/quiet time my toddler still has! 

mrsrep123

ShadeofGreen816 said:

@JonesBaby0624 @starphish18 @jenshoes @skzw I'm joining the self-pity party!! I'm feeling so over this right now! I feel guilty because I should be excited and there are so many people who struggle to get here but first tri is for the birds. All I want are all the carbs even though I know they're bad for me. But nothing else tastes good enough to get down. Plus the headaches and exhaustion are no fun either. Why do we have to feel so bad when we can't tell anyone why!?

@ShadeofGreen816 I could've totally written this! Ugh , I had a headache for like 4 days straight! But I'm 10w6d and the past 2 days, the nausea has lifted a bit and I feel like I don't need all the carbs anymore. The bloating is subsiding... I'm hoping this continues...

ShadeofGreen816

mrsrep123 said:

ShadeofGreen816 said:

@JonesBaby0624 @starphish18 @jenshoes @skzw I'm joining the self-pity party!! I'm feeling so over this right now! I feel guilty because I should be excited and there are so many people who struggle to get here but first tri is for the birds. All I want are all the carbs even though I know they're bad for me. But nothing else tastes good enough to get down. Plus the headaches and exhaustion are no fun either. Why do we have to feel so bad when we can't tell anyone why!?

@ShadeofGreen816 I could've totally written this! Ugh , I had a headache for like 4 days straight! But I'm 10w6d and the past 2 days, the nausea has lifted a bit and I feel like I don't need all the carbs anymore. The bloating is subsiding... I'm hoping this continues...

@mrsrep123 I'm 8w1d (8w5d if I go off my u/s) so that gives me some hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel!!

champhe

IvyMagic828 said:

champhe said:

My nips hurt so freaking bad. I'm still nursing my almost three year old but really cutting back nursing sessions bc I desperately want to wean. Why do they hurt so badly??? Would love to know if any other still nursing mamas are experiencing this. I don't want to wean him cold turkey but we are nearing that point. 

yes, ouch over here too! I'm still nursing my two year old three times a day. It hurts especially when he first latches on, but then it doesn't bother me too much after that. I plan to wean before #2 gets here but I don't have a plan for that yet. I will probably just cut one session at a time and give it a month or two before cutting another one. I don't think he'll wean on his own anytime soon unless pregnancy causes my milk to dry up at some point.

We're down to two sessions a day, sometimes three. My son is one of those that will never just be done with nursing on his own. I always planned to follow his lead but this is for the birds! I can't imagine not getting a break between the next baby. I feel bad but I'll probably only nurse the next one a year. I'm over it.