@BabyRobbinsAdventure Agree I'm worried about hospital staff during the holidays. BIL was born on Christmas 26 years ago. FIL says the place was a ghost town. No one checking on them. No janitorial staff. He said there were literally needles on the floor. Now my aunt has had one baby xmas eve and one the day after xmas in the last few years. She had no issues either time. So it seems things have gotten better.
@maamawaabangi, me!! For the last month my doctors have been telling me that there is no way I'd make it to my due date, so I was hoping that I wouldn't be the family member burden. Looks like I am. Both my brothers came into state for the holiday, one coming from Maine and one from London and I cannot commit to any plans since I have no idea when this kid will be coming out.
@BabyRobbinsAdventure, I am going to the store tonight to get a bunch of snacks for the L&D staff to take with me tomorrow evening for when I get induced. I was thinking some different granola bars, candy, cupcakes, instant coffee packets, gum, and other what nots.
Yeah... i want This baby to come by Friday... or not until next Monday... just so I don't mess up my Midwife's family time! SHes amazing about it but it seems sad!
You guys, DH FINALLY got a job!!! After being out of work since Oct 26th, he happily accepted a position today! The new job offers better hours, and a shorter commute, which is a huge plus. Since our savings is basically depleted, he can't purchase the tools right now to accept the better paying position, but his new boss told him that once we get back on our feet, and can afford tools, that DH will be promoted from a commission only position, to an hourly position making $27.50/hr! I'm so happy that he was able to find something. We both know it's going to be rough for a while, with comission only, but we know it will all work out in the long run.
I'm back at work, one of our cars check engine light came on, my bratty supervisor is getting all technical about when "the law says" I can pump, and I miss my babies =(
Ugh, @brittnic86 what a twat waffle. Your boss needs a swift kick in the babymaker.
I just spent 45 minutes bouncing on my medicine ball and rotating my hips. I don't know if it really does anything to encourage labor, but it does feel good (like relaxing the muscles)!
@ajstevenson I came home from my appointment today and spent my last 2 hours working from home on my ball. I feel like all it did was make my back hurt, my butt go numb, and my feet swell. I think I'm doing something wrong. Haha. Lucky it's productive and relaxing for you!
My poor boys look like they are suffering from male pattern baldness. I know it's normal for them to lose the hair they were born with but they've only lost on the top. New to me since DS1 was bald for 6+ months.
@DiFazette dd1 lost all her hair between 2-4 weeks old and at first it was definitely only on top. I even did a comb over and poor kid looked like my bio dad. I was happy when the rest fell out haha. We put lots of hats on her during that time!
So far dd2 hasn't started losing it but I'm just waiting. Right now she has red hair and fair skin...like my BIL (who we don't speak to...well, he doesn't speak to us) so I'm kinda hoping her hair falls out and comes in either blonde like I was as a kid or brown like dd1/me/dh. It's bad but I want her to look like our family, not BIL.
I'm Swedish/irish/German and looked very very much like a little Swede growing up. Super straight blond hair , green eyes, pretty light skin. Now I have light brown hair. My older half sister has red/brown hair.
DH is irish/German and is darker toned with dark brown hair. His brother is definitely a leprechaun.
DD1 is dhs clone and a total daddy's girl. You wouldn't know she's mine by looking at her!
I just hope dd2 at least eventually looks like she's related to me! I look just like my mom...it'd be nice if one of my kids looked a tiny bit like me. Just a smudge! Is that too much to ask lol.
So, my MW and husband have conspired against me and I can no longer drive myself around due to that episode where I was in severe pain. I cant decide if I am cool with it or annoyed. I guess it would be dangerous if it happened mid drive and I swerved or closed me eyes! Thankfully my parents arrived last night! Now baby can come! So tomorrow my dad is chauffeuring me to Walmart for a few last minute Xmas things.
My work is falling apart right now. Nothing is working. People are complaining to me about it, but it's nothing I can fix. Today is much due date. So tempting to just pretend I'm in labor and bail.
From good news yesterday to sad news today. I just got word that my Poppy passed away. Any prayers/thoughts you ladies can spare for me and my family would be greatly appreciated.
It's raining pretty hard and steady here and I have to take the baby out today (doctors appointment and some groceries so we don't starve over Christmas). I feel totally unprepared to take her out in the rain. A rainy day at home would have been perfect.
@cgss11 I took LO out yesterday in the rain. Got her in the carrier somehow dry. I was soaking wet but she was dry! It's pouring today...doubt I'll get out. Really killing my daily outside walk! The treadmill just isn't the same mental relief as being outside!
We're at the ER with Ethan (more accurately - I'm at the ER). He had a few projectile vomits last night, then became disinterested in food and visible breathing concerns. He's on IV fluids and oxygen now and waiting for the RSV test to come back. He's had to be suctioned quite a few times already - lots of mucous buildup. Wish us luck... my gut says we're here at least for the night.
Re: More December Randoms
@BabyRobbinsAdventure, I am going to the store tonight to get a bunch of snacks for the L&D staff to take with me tomorrow evening for when I get induced. I was thinking some different granola bars, candy, cupcakes, instant coffee packets, gum, and other what nots.
Due December 27th with baby #7
Also this is the first time in awhile I've been on TB on a computer, and it moved me to November birth month! I don't know how to change it! ugh.
So many birth announcements today! Super exciting!
Due December 27th with baby #7
@brittnic86 I'm sorry your boss is being a twat. Maybe snuggles from your girls tonight will help you feel better.
@brittnic86 I hate your boss. Does she have children?
Ugh, @brittnic86 what a twat waffle. Your boss needs a swift kick in the babymaker.
I just spent 45 minutes bouncing on my medicine ball and rotating my hips. I don't know if it really does anything to encourage labor, but it does feel good (like relaxing the muscles)!
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
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.
So far dd2 hasn't started losing it but I'm just waiting. Right now she has red hair and fair skin...like my BIL (who we don't speak to...well, he doesn't speak to us) so I'm kinda hoping her hair falls out and comes in either blonde like I was as a kid or brown like dd1/me/dh. It's bad but I want her to look like our family, not BIL.
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.
DH is irish/German and is darker toned with dark brown hair. His brother is definitely a leprechaun.
DD1 is dhs clone and a total daddy's girl. You wouldn't know she's mine by looking at her!
I just hope dd2 at least eventually looks like she's related to me! I look just like my mom...it'd be nice if one of my kids looked a tiny bit like me. Just a smudge! Is that too much to ask lol.
I cant decide if I am cool with it or annoyed. I guess it would be dangerous if it happened mid drive and I swerved or closed me eyes!
Thankfully my parents arrived last night! Now baby can come! So tomorrow my dad is chauffeuring me to Walmart for a few last minute Xmas things.
Due December 27th with baby #7
Due December 27th with baby #7
@tinattt23 i vote do it and leave work