Weekly Randoms (5.22-5.28)

dumbledoredies

Yesterday DH and I went and spent $20 on ice cream even though we are on a budget. Not even mad.


But like.. look at this (also, sorry if huge.. posting from mobile). Chocolate ice cream with chunks of reeces pieces and chopped up reeces peanut butter cups in a sprinkle crusted waffle bowl.

I didn't finish it and it's in the freezer right now. I'm trying to figure out if it's socially acceptable to eat it at 9:20 in the morning after having just ate a bagel.

monstera13

@dumbledoredies That looks totally worth breaking the budget. Also, of course ice cream is acceptable at 9:20 am. Pretty sure that's not even a question! 

dumbledoredies

@jessirh but is it still acceptable if I had a Reese's Klondike bar at 10am yesterday morning? Asking for a friend?

monstera13

@dumbledoredies

natleilynn

@dumbledoredies You're talking to the girl who ate pad thai for breakfast last week.

Ice cream is completely acceptable at breakfast. I mean, you need plenty of calcium right now and ice cream is a FANTASTIC way to get calcium!

I spy some chocolate, which comes from a bean - so not only is it considered a vegetable, but, as the saying goes, "beans, beans, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot!" - I mean, what preggo girl doesn't need some extra assistance in the pooping department?  

And even if the beans didn't help - the waffle cone is packed full of some great fiber!

And finally, peanut butter is such a great source of protein. 

You're doing a great job!!

carries2018

@yasandson hasn't been around much either. is she just sexing?

carries2018

the bachelorette i think will be a good season, the first episode always makes me want to crawl out of my body out of awkwardness. but i can see some dramaz down the line. there is already one morality police on there. he is such a dweeb.

dumbledoredies

@natleilynn gosh, I didn't realize just how much nutrition is in my calorie packed ice cream! All healthy calories, of course. 

Its like when I eat cookies but I also eat some strawberries. The strawberries automatically cancel out the cookies...

@carries2018 the first episode is always the worst. People are so damn awkward! I could never handle being in a situation like that. It makes me so uncomfortable. I also like the bachelor way more then the bachelorette because I can't handle watching these prissy men cry.

carries2018

bachelor in paradise is my jam.

JessDG

@carries2018  Bachelor in Paradise is the BEST.  They better be doing another one of those this summer!

bluejeanbabi05

carries2018 said:

bachelor in paradise is my jam.

All of this. I don't really watch bachelor but i am an avid bip watcher. Mostly because I would have loved to be on that show when I was younger lol, how fun does it look.

laeberge3

We're having a boy and clearly H is excited and has had a favorite boy name picked out for awhile.  He offered to rub my back each night in exchange for naming the baby his name choice.  It's secretly my first choice too, so I'll probably/definitely be cashing in on this offer. 

Dangit - I didn't realize The Bachelorette started last night...must check hulu tonight!

curlyq423

I have found this first episode boring so far. But I've never been a huge fan of the first episode. I also love bachelor in paradise!

carries2018

i would go home on the first week. i would be too busy judging all the couples whilst getting crunk on the beach all day forgetting that i actually have to make a connection myself.

curlyq423

@carries2018 you made a connection with alcohol, and that's what's important!

dumbledoredies

I would only go to hang out on the beach and drink. Making a connection? Hahahahahaha no.

carries2018

5 months from right now my guts will be on a table

jessafishy

carries2018 said:

5 months from right now my guts will be on a table

Such a sweet way to anticipate your RCS.

curlyq423

@jessafishy She has a way with words!

Brambles23

carries2018 said:

5 months from right now my guts will be on a table

Me too, but four months.  

OliveOyl2014

For those having a repeat csection, what anesthesia were you given? An epidural or something different? With both of mine, I had the epidural before the csection was decided so I already had an epidural. 

carries2018

ugh you are so lucky @Brambles23 i wish i had your guts. i would give anything to be sliced in half in 4 months instead. ::kicks dirt::

curlyq423

I just posted my very first thread.  I hope I didn't let anyone down.  I was nervous, it was my first. I went slow. 

carries2018

OliveOyl2014 said:

For those having a repeat csection, what anesthesia were you given? An epidural or something different? With both of mine, I had the epidural before the csection was decided so I already had an epidural. 

spinal. it didnt make me as thirsty but it did make me itch but they just gave me benadryl after. overall it was easier/better i would say. all i remember with my csection with DD1 was being so thirsty. like i cared more about getting water than my baby laying next to me haha. 

bluejeanbabi05

curlyq423 said:

I just posted my very first thread.  I hope I didn't let anyone down.  I was nervous, it was my first. I went slow. 

Wait where? Am I blind?

Brambles23

This would be my first c-section, so no clue.  Do they give an option as to how they numb you up?  

I had a myomectomy in 2014, so kindasorta a c-section in where they cut, but I went completely under and didn't leave the hospital with a baby.  

bluejeanbabi05

Never mind @curlyq423 I see! Yay multiples

carries2018

@Brambles23 i am sure they give you options. i forget the reasoning but they prefer to do spinal for some reason. but talk to your doc about it. you are completely awake. and i was chatting away about lyfe with my doc whilst she put my organs back in. its all very surreal haha.

aprilsarahjune

@carries2018 Does the spinal feel different from the epidural in the insertion process?  I definitely had an epidural with DDs, but now I am starting to question what I had with DS, as it was inserted while I was on the operating table.  The side effects were the same for me - wide awake but shivering and somewhat itchy.

carries2018

@aprilsarahjune i bet that was the spinal. it is the same exact process. just on the operating table. it must work faster or something? it didnt make me shiver as much as the epidural but i think i was a little chilly. i remember they put blankets on me for both.

carries2018

ok google says - the spinal works faster and is more dense/reliable. epidural you can feel tugging. Also the epidural needs to be left in for a drip, where the spinal they can just do a 1 time injection for a specific block of time. don't make me site my sources bc i got my information from forums so could be all wrong. but i feel like that sounds right/what i remember.

mrs_fogue

I'm all about the gluten all day e'er day!  Especially during this pregnancy, I need all the breads. But we are going to a going away party for some friends Thursday and she is gluten free.  I'm bringing dessert, so give me all the yummy gluten free dessert recipes that you love. 

carries2018

i dunno i love gluten.

carries2018

i've decided for father's day i am going to get H a mailbox...things are getting wild folks.

monstera13

Well don't keep us in suspense @carries2018 ...what kind of mailbox? 

sdarling2010

I love family trips! But I hate packing myself, DD, anything else we may need and reminding DH of everything he needs. Plus the unpacking. 

Our trip to Boise this weekend reminded me of all of this. 

canonmom413

sdarling2010 said:

I love family trips! But I hate packing myself, DD, anything else we may need and reminding DH of everything he needs. Plus the unpacking. 

Our trip to Boise this weekend reminded me of all of this. 

Ugh why cant men think for themselves! I have to ask DH if he has certain items because if I don't pack it, he'll forget it!! And then he'll blame me and say, " you notmallynpack this stuff for me" yes but you're a grown man. I have three other people to pack for. And next year. I'll be packing for 4. I really shouldn't have to pack for 5 myself. 

aprilsarahjune

@carries2018 Thanks for looking into it.  Very interesting!

sdarling2010

@canonmom413 SO much yes. Major WTF in DH's direction. Pack your own shit ... without reminders, or pack everyone else ... except that would be a disaster. Never mind. 

Brambles23

Okay, I swear I saw a thread where @mrs_fogue was asking about a paleo/gluten-free dessert recipe and I can't seem to find it now.  This is what happens when I look at TB on my phone and later try to pull it up on the computer. 

Anyway, I like this recipe a lot.  It's super easy and peaches are in season right now.  I forgo the rosemary though.  https://fedandfit.com/2012/08/04/paleo-peach-cobbler/