Weekend Randoms 5.20-5.21

Jens_Hoes

 What's on the agenda this weekend?

Yiggle09

I read this as weekly randoms and was like wait did I miss two days somewhere?

starphish18

H and I are going to go walk around this craft/art festival thing in town. It's where we had our first date, and we've gone every year since then. I was kind of hoping we wouldn't make it this year (due to a baby), but no such luck. I'm hoping the walking around will get things going.

starphish18

I was just looking at our spreadsheet, and I think at least half of our May group has had their baby(ies) by now! That's crazy to think about.

Jens_Hoes

@starphish18 I was just thinking we needed a role call for who is still left lol I feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever. I mentioned last night at dinner that I thought I'd have to be induced and everyone agreed lol

As for this weekend for me, just regular cleaning and finishing up some orders for Etsy. It's ironic that my shop was so slow for a month or so and now that I'm 39 weeks I have 4 orders lol figures

bubsalicious

Our BMB is just very ambitious! Well, I was going to go to that funeral but the last 2 nights I've felt off and still do this morning. So I'm home taking it easy. I made plans to go out dancing tonight and am wondering if I need to cancel them. And silly me went and picked up someone's shift nice and close to d day so hopefully I can at least make it through that shift! I do need to run a couple errands and washing bottles was on my to do list.

CCNellans

*waves* still here at 39+1. Had a little bit of fluid run out this morning but not enough to be water breaking... plans are to walk around town and see if we can get her out one way or another. 

clebl24

@absbubbs, I danced my butt off at a wedding during third tri when I was pregnant with DS and I was so miserable the next day.  I hope you have loads of fun, but take it easy and be prepared to be sore.  

I can hardly walk right now.  I can't even begin to imagine dancing.   

WombThereItIs

Toddler gymnastics and maybe a strawberry patch of the weather holds. 

I got a weird late bout of allergies which are killing my sinuses and energy but I'm determined to walk this baby out. 

kns1988

I don't know what to do with myself today. DH is painting one of the lodges with a group of 15 middle school girls, so that should be entertaining. I'm not participating I might go visit family or I might just putz around.

ETA: DH also has 2 lifeguard interviews today! Fingers crossed we find our lifeguards. 

@starphish18, I love art festivals! I hope you have fun. 

bubsalicious

@clebl24 I am so prepared to not be able to move tomorrow! Haha I have nothing planned.

livin541

I waaaay overdid it yesterday hoping to get thing moving. Planted flowers in the front yard, deep cleaned to house, 2 bike rides, a trip to the park, and helping st my parents garage sale. I can barely walk today, but still no baby. 

luckywife10

There's been a spike in the number of ladies from the Thursday ticker change having their babies this week and I was really hoping to join them! I had irregular contractions for a couple hours last night, but then they fizzled out. Darn. So today my plan is to do some stuff around the house and make lactation cookies to put in the freezer. It's also my goal to go on a couple long walks today.

erinh2005

@Jens_Hoes
I'm also feel like the last one left but still here! Waiting on babe. DH ended up telling work he'll be off starting Mon. so now I don't have to worry about getting him out of court when it's go time. And the way it works out he'll go back June 1 which is the day my mom gets here so I'm happy about that! As far as this weekend we don't have much set in stone just in case but I did tell DH if no baby by Sun I'm getting my Mother's Day nails redone since they've already grown out. 
@starphish18
Also I love a craft fair! There's one here the first weekend my moms here so I hope I feel up to going! 

clebl24

I over here loving the May babies, but getting seriously jealous that my little one won't make his/her appearance already.  Also, the calls and texts are out of control.  Yes, I'm still pregnant!

MrsCPALeslie

@clebl24 my phone has been ringing off the hook too and every day I go back to work, my clients keep saying each day "I can't believe you're here." 

emilyalso

My parents have an out of town wedding today that happens to be near our house! They're going to pick up lunch for us and get ready here before they have to go. I'm so glad to get to see them and that they'll get to visit with our babies - even if it's a quick one. 

bacorrea

Sigh still pregnant here too! I'm being induced Monday at 41.3. I'm super upset about it, but whatever. 
I'm going to get my nails redone today. This kid was supposed to already be here! Tomorrow is my future SIL Bridal shower so that should be fun. I basically plan on going to that and hanging out with DD all day. 

museic-2

@clebl24 amen to the texts and phone calls! I keep telling everyone I'll let them know if something happens and they continue to bother me. Like I'm not already annoyed that I'm overdue...

DH and I went for a 2 mile walk this morning around a lake, it was a nice flat trail and pretty shaded. Then got a spicy chicken sandwich, so delicious Now I'm ready to rest then get some more gardening done. Also treated myself to a mani/pedi yesterday which was sooo nice. Hoping something kicks me into labor! No real plans this weekend as we thought she'd be here by now. 

mcvgal

Looks we still have a few babies taking their time. I hope you ladies get to meet them soon.

We are having a NICU grad, pre-k grad, and DH birthday dinner party today. Thankfully the weather seems to be cooperating so we can eat outdoors.

MiaQuiche84

@luckywife10 I too was hoping to be one of those Thursday ticker change people giving birth this week!
@clebl24 My husband and I keep getting texts and messages asking if she is here yet!

My husband and I plan on going to see the new Alien movie today, since it may be our last time for a while! I plan on getting popcorn with butter, I think I may be looking more forward to that than the actual movie

hp_momma

@bacorrea Maybe you will make the bridal shower epic with your water breaking! 

OmegaRose3

Today will probably consist of random cleaning and possibly a walk with DD if the weather is decent enough.
Tomorrow DH is off so we'll find something entertaining to do and run a few errands as per usual. Hoping I can find a way to get ice cream this weekend because I've been craving it like crazy.
On a more AW note, DD will be 2 next week and I'm in complete hormonal mom mode and hoping that this LO makes his way out soon so we can celebrate properly. Also, DH received his GED yesterday and I am so proud of him! Feels like everything is starting to fall into place. Now if I could just go into labor because I've been pregnant with this baby for almost an entire week longer than I was with DD and I am seriously miserable.

WombThereItIs

Today I learned that nobody should be this pregnant above 70 degrees. I sweat through my underwear before 11am. Completely. 360 degrees of wet skivvies. 

Come on! 

I really needed to share that with someone so now you know. 

MrsCPALeslie

@WombThereItIs I feel your pain lol. My undies get soaked before lunch time all the time during these past few weeks. The first time it happened, I was thinking could it be amniotic fluid leaking or is my water leaking. Then I realized it was just sweat and so I've been keeping a big fan in my office to keep me cool. Lol

llenadevida900

My mom came yesterday to be here to watch DD during the birth. It's fun having her but not even close to labor yet! Waaaahhh! And we're having a heat wave this weekend - it's only in the 80s so not awful, but 9 months pregnant makes 60 into a hot day amiright?

achays11

Still waiting on baby over here too...

Today I have a spa day with my mom, where I chose to get my first Brazilian wax ever  We have no plans for tomorrow, but will probably take DD to do something fun just the three of us. 

@absbubbs, go dancing! I went last weekend, and while tiring, it was a lot of fun. 

bacorrea

Haha I'm sure that would be a story to tell @hp_momma I would sure be shocked. My membrane sweep resulted in nothing! No spotting no cramps. This kid wants to stay inside forever! 

+1 for major underwear sweet. So gross 

mrsrep123

So much Daniel Tiger and Sesame Street on at our house since having the baby home. I feel bad that that is how we're getting through the days with our toddler. We rotate activities - playroom, outside time, story time, coloring/drawing time.... But in a pinch, we gotta put the tube on to keep everyone sane.

How are you other mommas with newborns and toddlers handling it?

bubsalicious

I would totally take your guys nice warm weather over this 40-50* rainy crap we've been getting this week!

emilyalso

@achays11 - How was the waxing experience? I've heard that area can be more sensitive during pregnancy, so if you go again (sans baby in your belly) you may be pleasantly surprised! 

CherryBananas

@MiaQuiche84 the popcorn is leads the best part of going to the movies. I'll even skip meals so I have more room for it.

Jens_Hoes

I can't believe how many babies have been born this week! Too bad @pshaortao just gave birth so she can't update the spreadsheet lol

SKZW

mrsrep123 said:

So much Daniel Tiger and Sesame Street on at our house since having the baby home. I feel bad that that is how we're getting through the days with our toddler. We rotate activities - playroom, outside time, story time, coloring/drawing time.... But in a pinch, we gotta put the tube on to keep everyone sane.

How are you other mommas with newborns and toddlers handling it?

Same here. A bunch of extra TV time and tablet time. I figure a few weeks/months of increased screen time won't be a huge deal in the long run. I'm trying to look at the big picture here. We're doing other activities like you... coloring, reading, games and toys... but yeah, more shows and no guilt about it!

pshaortao

I am able to update the apreadsheet from my phone which is how it gets maintained with new birth info colors get updated from the desktop though.  Anyways, I just updated it! I hope I didn't miss anybody but let me know otherwise!

inomniaparatus2

@pshaortao thank you for updating. Although there isn't many of us left. It's crazy to see all of the birth dates filled in 

mrsrep123

Thanks @SKZW. I needed to hear that we aren't the only ones...

achays11

@emilyalso it wasn't as bad as I was expecting it to be. I'm hoping next time will be easier. What is bad, is that I have done a to if walking today after the wax and my underwear is basically rubbing my bikini area raw. It is really unpleasant. 

redheeler

I forgot how much breastfeeding a newborn is like trying to stuff a 6 legged cat into a bag. Why do you need your hand in your mouth too child?!?

SKZW

PartiallyDomesticated said:

I forgot how much breastfeeding a newborn is like trying to stuff a 6 legged cat into a bag. Why do you need your hand in your mouth too child?!?

Yes!! I have one of my hands the babe and the other holding the boob. Then another to hold his hands from totally flailing around, and hitting my boob, and being in the way and in his mouth. I just read a tip about tiping his chin open to better his latch, so I sometimes use a hand for that too. Definitely running out of hands here.

mrsrep123

Since the hospital photographist kind of butchered half of our pics, we're doing a photo shoot at home today! Nothing outlandish, but laid back. So excited. Hoping my toddler (21 months old) is willing and able, lol.