I also had to hit the call button to state I farted. although I said "passed gas" and DH laughed so hard the nurses heard him and asked him to quiet down so they could hear me...then he yelled "she finally farted!" loud enough for the residents of the next town over to hear lol. thanks dh.
@jennbaylor12 It hasn't been a condition of my discharge, but I've been here a week and I hadn't gone since before being admitted...it was causing me pain. >.<
But I FINALLY was able to go and even though it took me almost 45 minutes and a lot of deep breathing...I feel a lot better!! Hoping not every time will be like that..
That's pretty impressive @dmontgo!! I cried, a lot, during my first Pp poop. It's one of those things you take for granted, but I started dreaming of pooping like a normal person after that! Lol
has anyone ever heard of a "grandma shower"??? I guess it's like a baby shower, but for the grandma to be... My mom's coworkers (she's a teacher) are throwing her a grandma shower on Friday and invited me to come. I've never heard of this, but I guess its the third one her school has done. She's not really looking forward to it, but is trying to appreciate that her staff wants to do something special for her. I feel a little wierd going, like if I'm there it will be about me, instead of about her. But she asked if I wanted to be invited and I said I would go if she wanted me there, and the next day I got an invitation. So I'm planning on going, so long as we aren't having a baby at thtat time. I'm just wondering if this is a thing or if my mom's coworkers are just weird- haha
@jandd2014 I have heard of them, and attended 1. So maybe its a small thing/just a thing in my area.
At the one I attended it was really laid back, and *if* there were gifts they were for the grandma. Things like story book, soft blankets/lovies, pacis(L has like 50 stashed around my parents house-he know where they are but us adults don't), and some diapers. Mostly 'just incase' things that might be forgotten on overnight trips.
Also, everyone gave advise on how to be helpful to the new mom, and not boundary stomp. Such as: if you come over, help - don't just baby hog; if you are going to get a gift, get mom a gift card/mani pedi/what she does to relax; don't pester to babysit all the time, if needed you will be asked. That type of thing.
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Me: 28 H: 24 Married: 7/22/14 Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017. Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
@PensiveCrayon I can't decide if that's unfortunate or fitting. Either way it's funny. Poor kid. His mother kept having them and saying "it's Braxton Hicks again" and I suppose the name seemed perfect? Hehe.
@dmontgo I didn't poop for 8 days after my c-section. I cried, I splinted and it still took hours. So, serious props for eeking one out in under an hour. It's only downhill from here!
@jandd2014 not so sure about a grandma shower. Never heard of it. Hopefully it will be like @Kate08Young describes. Sounds more like the mother of the bride wearing white to me though. I hope they keep the focus on you and baby. It's hard enough at this point to not feel like an incubator and shell of a being.
@jandd2014 I had never heard of a "grandma shower" until some of my MIL's friends threw one for her. People gave her things like blankets, bibs, hooded towels and some books. It seemed kind of silly to me, but it made her very happy. I am glad that I wasn't invited because I think I would have felt weird attending. Hopefully your mom's friends will make it fun for you and for her!
Anyone ever feel like trying to make new friends is similar to dating? DH and I took a few classes through our local Babies R Us and there was a woman there that I would talk to before and after class. I wanted to give her my number, but I was too nervous. Last night DH and I are at the same BRU doing our completion sale, and guess who should walk in, that woman! We start talking again and remember that we are due 10 days apart, and obviously both live near this BRU. So I took a chance and gave her my number. I am so nervous...what if she doesn't text me? I haven't dated in so long, and I feel like I am back in the dating scene. I don't have many friends in our area (moved from Denver to Detroit 11 months ago and got pregnant within 3 months. Tons of friends back in Denver. Originally from west side of Michigan, so many friends over there too, but all about a 2 hour drive), so I keep trying to figure out ways to connect with people in a similar life period as me, but it is difficult!
@AbriannaO, that is too cute! It made me giggle. We are on the same boat, we moved to the NE almost 3 years ago and have made some "friends" from work but none really outside of work. We would like to meet some new parents to hang out with. I hope she calls you back! I have been trying to work up the courage to invite our neighbor (4 doors down) for dinner for the past 4 months haha! It is sort of like dating...except multiple people have to click lol!
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@queenklau, I haven't even tried to figure out couple friends yet! My DH is so antisocial that sometimes he can come off as standoff-ish when trying to do group events or couple get togethers. I would love to be able to connect with our neighbors across the street (the husband ended up being our A/C repair man and he was very friendly, plus they have a cute dog), but since I haven't met his wife, I don't think it's appropriate for me to ask him if they would like to do dinner sometime. And I know my DH won't initiate it.
@AbriannaO I feel ya. I am so shy and hold myself back because of my huge ADHD personality. The only reason I have friends now is some of them are from when I was in school and others are the wives of DH's best friends (and it took years for us to be as close as we are now). I do want to make some mom friends after Squish arrives, especially since I want play dates and all. My former coworker invited me to a mom group on Facebook with mom's all over the world, and several live in my area (the group was created by people in my area so it makes sense). I hope to have some meet ups with these ladies and, hopefully, form some friendships.
Married 4/12/13 TTC since 6/13 Diagnosed w/ PCOS 4/9/15 - R/E recommended lifestyle change BFP 4/10/16 - DS born 12/16/2016 SURPRISE! BFP 3/8/18
@AbriannaO - If making friends is like dating, then I am the overly forward creep of the friendship world. When I meet someone I like, I just decide that we're going to be friends without their permission and start inviting them places. DH calls it "Friendship Stalking," but, ladies, it WORKS! I have managed to make a small circle of good friends this way. In fact, most people seem to be relieved that I make the first move and that I invite them to a specific date, time, and location rather than just a vague "Let's do lunch sometime."
Normally I don't mind going to the OB but today is the f-ing worst. They're an hour behind. The waiting room is full of moms with kids that they aren't watching and just yelling at across the room. It's stressing me out. I was supposed to eat lunch before my NST that is in less than 2 hours, but now I don't think that's going to happen.
@allicat89, that totally use to be me! I did that while I was living in Colorado and made a ton of friends, but for some reason, I just haven't been able to pull myself to do that here in Michigan. I am trying to reconnect with some friends from the past or people that I enjoyed in college that live around my general area, it's just hard being the super pregnant one.
Lol, you guys are funny! And not alone! It's taken me a couple of years to make friends in our neighborhood. The first one was my DD's best friend's mom, and I totally had a mom crush on her. I wanted to hang out and be friends but not be all stalkerish. Then DH and I met her DH, and we all get along really well and started hanging out a year ago. We both have 2 DDs and they all get along really well, it's awesome when you find people that you mesh with. But that mom crush is real, it's like "how do I make this person my friend, like a good friend that I can tell them anything? But I don't want to scare them away." It is SO like dating.
You know how once you take some things out of their original packaging they will never ever fit back in the box ever again? Like the Christmas tree? I feel like that about my body at the moment. How the hell is this ever supposed to go back to how it was before? Baby broke the original seal. I will forever be a stuffed box wrapped in duct tape with ripped corners and pieces falling out.
@tinattt23 It's okay to feel this way! But I have some encouraging news. For me, my body has been bouncing back quickly--I'm shrinking back a lot faster than I honestly expected to considering the CS (I still am in pain, though). I've been using an abdominal binder and breastfeeding. Maybe it's just me but I don't feel like my body is super foreign to me anymore now that I'm not pregnant. I have a few light stretchmarks and yeah I'm a bit flubby at the moment, but I am in awe of my body right now. When I look at my son and remember how in April he was just a blip on the ultrasound screen...it's hard not to think my body is amazing.
Anyway, as someone who has struggled with self-esteem issues (as well as very active), I think pregnancy has given me a new appreciation of myself. It's ok to be scared about the aftermath! But leave room for grace and patience for yourself---you really are doing something amazing. Your baby will love you just the way you and your body are.
@dmontgo It is super awesome that our bodies can do this. I'm honestly not too worried about how my body will be after. I expect things to be different and that's just fine. We've earned our new bodies! I'm more surprised at how well most people get put back together. It's just another amazing things I'm in awe that we're able to do. I'm glad you're so positive about your recovery. It always good to see people being happy in their bodies.
@tinattt23 I second what @dmontgo said. As someone who has struggled with body issues my whole life, post partum I had a totally different outlook because of what my body had just done. Your body might be a little different but it won't be a torn box!
I agree with you ladies: your body will be a little different, but it generally goes back to normal with some effort. I think the only thing that changed for me after I lost all the weight with my 1st, I used to buy jeans in the teenager section (size 7 or 9). But my hips were different so now I buy them in the adult section, where they account for hips! Lol
THIS IS MY LAST DAY OF WORK BEFORE MATERNITY LEAVE HOLY EFFING PEANUTS I AM SO EXCITED. My year has been hell on wheels and my day is going to begin with a formal observation review (of what is maybe the best observation I could have possibly hoped for) and end with a positive behavior recognition party for the students where we are making scarves.
I expect the review to be somewhat bad, because I think the rush to squish it in before I left was an attempt to get me set up to have no contract next year (especially since I am not on formal review this year), but I know I did well so who cares. I also don't plan on extending my maternity leave until the end of the year and then not signing my contract, so I double don't care.
Holy crap. I expected some November D16 babies but I did NOT expect this. I'm so glad all the pre-e is being caught before it's severe and wish everyone that's still pregnant and uneventful few weeks!!!
No joke! Everyone is dropping babies left and right! And I have a feeling I'm going to be like "Hey, here I am ... it's January!" No, but for real... it's wonderful and crazy all at the same time! Go mamas, go!!!
@maamawaabangi totally agree that I would be headed towards January IF my doctor hadn't said I will be induced at a week late this time. With my DS I was induced at 17 days late and he was born 18 days late so they aren't going to wait as long this time. Really hope it doesn't come down to that this time!
My random is that I just discovered this sweet potato tortilla chip by the Food Should Taste Good brand and wow! Delicious. Y'all should try them.
No joke! Everyone is dropping babies left and right! And I have a feeling I'm going to be like "Hey, here I am ... it's January!" No, but for real... it's wonderful and crazy all at the same time! Go mamas, go!!!
Me too maamawaabngi. My due date is the day after yours. Still crossing my fingers she'll be just a few days only... just not this early!
Anyone else wish that they could go get a pedicure ever other day? Not get nails painted, just have them soak and massage your feet - maybe use the stone a little? I was thinking that I am going to start going every other week between now and when LO arrives, but I want it so much more often!!
**She still hasn't text me Maybe she's waiting the 3 day rule?
No joke! Everyone is dropping babies left and right! And I have a feeling I'm going to be like "Hey, here I am ... it's January!" No, but for real... it's wonderful and crazy all at the same time! Go mamas, go!!!
Me too- except I know they won't let me go into 2017. but I feel like I need to distance myself from the board so I dont focus on these babies coming out! too early for me yet!(34 weeks)
@AbriannaO - Don't give up hope! She may yet call! And also, I have been totally slacking on my friend stalking since becoming very pregnant too. It's just like being a teenager again: my emotions are awkward, my body is awkward, and I care WAY too much about what other people think of me
Hey anyone else up for a thanksgiving recipes thread? I would love to see what everyone makes! I'm having a small turkey day this year but just have a few basic sides at the moment and would love some stuffing recipes or squash recipes!
Thsi is my family recipe, and a favorite. Some people might not be into the gizzards part, understandable. They can be substituted with cooked turkey meat, or bacon, whatever you want
Boil gizzards in water with garlic, salt, bay leaves for about an hour. Then chop up. Equal parts: celery, onion, quickly sautéed in butter and salt. In bowl, stir in chopped gizzards, onion, celery, 1 can sliced water chestnuts, 1/2 cup pine nuts. Pour chicken broth over and stir until all moist. Salt to taste. Bake in greased glass pan covered at 375 for 20 minutes. Uncover, bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.
I always bring a potato side to thanksgiving and was thinking of trying something new this year. Last year I did an awesome cheesy potato crockpot recipe (if I can find it I will post it). And two years ago I did a roasted small potatoes with rosemary dish (I'll post that too, I know where that recipe is).
I want to explore my options this year if anyone has a good recipe
@yellingbanana thanks for the recipe!!! and @BabyRobbinsAdventure I'll post one...I'll just make it a holiday recipes thread just because then we can use them for xmas-plus then we just have a boat load of recipes we can try out whenever!
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That's pretty impressive @dmontgo!! I cried, a lot, during my first Pp poop. It's one of those things you take for granted, but I started dreaming of pooping like a normal person after that! Lol
My mom's coworkers (she's a teacher) are throwing her a grandma shower on Friday and invited me to come. I've never heard of this, but I guess its the third one her school has done. She's not really looking forward to it, but is trying to appreciate that her staff wants to do something special for her. I feel a little wierd going, like if I'm there it will be about me, instead of about her. But she asked if I wanted to be invited and I said I would go if she wanted me there, and the next day I got an invitation. So I'm planning on going, so long as we aren't having a baby at thtat time. I'm just wondering if this is a thing or if my mom's coworkers are just weird- haha
DD- 11/2016
At the one I attended it was really laid back, and *if* there were gifts they were for the grandma. Things like story book, soft blankets/lovies, pacis(L has like 50 stashed around my parents house-he know where they are but us adults don't), and some diapers. Mostly 'just incase' things that might be forgotten on overnight trips.
Also, everyone gave advise on how to be helpful to the new mom, and not boundary stomp. Such as: if you come over, help - don't just baby hog; if you are going to get a gift, get mom a gift card/mani pedi/what she does to relax; don't pester to babysit all the time, if needed you will be asked. That type of thing.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
His mother kept having them and saying "it's Braxton Hicks again" and I suppose the name seemed perfect? Hehe.
Due December 27th with baby #7
@jandd2014 not so sure about a grandma shower. Never heard of it. Hopefully it will be like @Kate08Young describes. Sounds more like the mother of the bride wearing white to me though. I hope they keep the focus on you and baby. It's hard enough at this point to not feel like an incubator and shell of a being.
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I have been trying to work up the courage to invite our neighbor (4 doors down) for dinner for the past 4 months haha! It is sort of like dating...except multiple people have to click lol!
BFP1 04/24/2015 EDD Dec 2015 MMC 10W5d;
BFP 2 09/25/2015 EDD June 2016 MMC 9wks;
BFP 3 03/22/2016 EDD Dec 6th 2016
I really hope she texts!
TTC since 6/13
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BFP 4/10/16 - DS born 12/16/2016
SURPRISE! BFP 3/8/18
Anyway, as someone who has struggled with self-esteem issues (as well as very active), I think pregnancy has given me a new appreciation of myself. It's ok to be scared about the aftermath! But leave room for grace and patience for yourself---you really are doing something amazing. Your baby will love you just the way you and your body are.
I expect the review to be somewhat bad, because I think the rush to squish it in before I left was an attempt to get me set up to have no contract next year (especially since I am not on formal review this year), but I know I did well so who cares. I also don't plan on extending my maternity leave until the end of the year and then not signing my contract, so I double don't care.
I'm almost done!!!
And I have a feeling I'm going to be like "Hey, here I am ... it's January!"
No, but for real... it's wonderful and crazy all at the same time! Go mamas, go!!!
Due December 27th with baby #7
My random is that I just discovered this sweet potato tortilla chip by the Food Should Taste Good brand and wow! Delicious. Y'all should try them.
**She still hasn't text me
Thsi is my family recipe, and a favorite. Some people might not be into the gizzards part, understandable. They can be substituted with cooked turkey meat, or bacon, whatever you want
Boil gizzards in water with garlic, salt, bay leaves for about an hour. Then chop up.
Equal parts: celery, onion, quickly sautéed in butter and salt.
In bowl, stir in chopped gizzards, onion, celery, 1 can sliced water chestnuts, 1/2 cup pine nuts. Pour chicken broth over and stir until all moist. Salt to taste.
Bake in greased glass pan covered at 375 for 20 minutes. Uncover, bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.
I always bring a potato side to thanksgiving and was thinking of trying something new this year. Last year I did an awesome cheesy potato crockpot recipe (if I can find it I will post it). And two years ago I did a roasted small potatoes with rosemary dish (I'll post that too, I know where that recipe is).
I want to explore my options this year if anyone has a good recipe