@attorneyworkproduct, I did it a little on NYE. DHs friends had been drinking and one was playing music off their tv. For some reason, the controls also popped up on my phone randomly so I spent like 10 minutes pausing, playing, stopping, and messing with the music. He was so confused and so mad that I had tears coming from my eyes and liquid coming for somewhere else. He got so upset that I finally had to stop and tell him what happened. Then he thought it was pretty funny. Sometimes being the sober one has its perks.
I was going to mention this in the baby shower thread when the topic of books came up but I forgot.
If you want to build baby’s library check out Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. If they service your area, they’ll send you a free children’s book in the mail every month. Half of my sons books are from miss dolly haha. They’re good books too!
@molly1108-2 i can't believe they didn't swab for strep and flu! On the plus side, once they start medicine, strep clears up quick. I hope you don't get it either.
@molly1108-2 i can't believe they didn't swab for strep and flu! On the plus side, once they start medicine, strep clears up quick. I hope you don't get it either.
I don't know about love, but it will certainly be sufficient for the year we'll be there! It's just nice to have one more worry out of the way.
@bwow615 I loved it! Apparently they don’t do it here where we are in Wyoming. I’m pretty sure they have to have a local organization sponsor it. Pretty bummed.
@ivyvines6 strep 11 times in one year?!?! Omg torture....
For those struggling mentally and emotionally, this article popped up on my bump daily feed that I thought was relevant to share:
From The Bump: "Pregnant & Miserable"
https://www.thebump.com/a/pregnant-and-miserable-prenatal-depression Winter is hard, pregnancy is hard and life can be the pits. It's nice that we are all be here for one another. I know for myself that realizing I'm not alone in my thoughts/feelings is significantly helpful. Wishing you all a lovely afternoon and hoping that things turn around soon! Hugs!
@babys_2018 thank you for sharing! I have been struggling with this. I feel like everyone expects you to be glowing and thrilled when pregnant. I pretty much feel tired and nauseous all day. Literally counting down the days....
It freaks people out when I candidly discuss how much I hate being pregnant. It terrified me with my last because I could fathom developing a relationship with this creature that was making me hate myself and my body so much. Knowing that’s not the case, and that i will survive this has made this pregnancy a lot easier!
Ah I'm so behind on threads. I am sorry for everyone having a rough start to the new year (colds, water pipe issues, husbands being jerks). Hoping these winter blues turn around soon.
@sparklingdiamond glad the amino procedure went okay and thinking of you as you wait for your results.
@suchaglencoco fun fact: you can start playing music from ANYWHERE on an amazon Alexa. We have cameras all over our house and I about died laughing watching DH freak out from me playing music over the Alexa while I was 500 miles away. I was literally rolling on the floor laughing.
+1 for it being okay to hate being pregnant and being miserable. I don’t think any of y’all expect me to be glowing and bubbly about this shit. And I get it more than anything when people commiserate their hate of it. Like yeah im having a blast turning into a blimp and having to live at the chiropractor.
also +1 for not loving pregnancy this time around. I can’t wait to stop throwing up on the daily and having so much stress and anxiety surrounding food.
I told my Dr how much I'm struggling with this pregnancy. She said almost every pregnant woman feels that way and the people who don't are usually just not sharing. She said they only tell her. It was oddly comforting.
I had such a long day. I left the house at 8am and got home at 11:30pm. I'm so drained i can't even get the energy to go up to bed.
NBR- does anyone follow a plant based (vegan) diet? I just watched the documentary What the Health on Netflix, and it is making me reevaluate my food choices. Wanted to know how your health changed (if at all) if you switched over. I am also tired of my stomach always feeling gross (which I know is also just pregnancy for me)
Of course my work is on a 2 hr delay today because of winter weather, but guess who had to go in on time because she carpools with DH? This girl. #carpoolnobueno
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dating since: 11/17/2001 Married: 9/26/2009 TTC: June 2016
Sorry to everyone having a hard start to the year. It can only get better, right?
@sparklingdiamond I hope you were able to rest and hear back with good news soon!
I'm right there with everyone who isn't feeling it with this pregnancy. My husband told me last night that he keeps forgetting I'm pregnant. Must be nice!
Sorry to everyone having a hard start to the year. It can only get better, right?
@sparklingdiamond I hope you were able to rest and hear back with good news soon!
I'm right there with everyone who isn't feeling it with this pregnancy. My husband told me last night that he keeps forgetting I'm pregnant. Must be nice!
maybe just go up to him at random times and (lightly) punch him in the stomach? You know, those baby kicks can hit when you least expect it!
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dating since: 11/17/2001 Married: 9/26/2009 TTC: June 2016
@fraufarbissina, DH has mentioned to me that he forgets I'm pregnant as well, especially if he's at work. Sometimes he comes home and sees my belly and says aloud "oh yeah, baby 3".
@suchaglencoco I like @BertieMeetsGertie's random punch idea but it's still not enough. We'll need to poison their food so they throw up randomly throughout the day. And hire strangers to randomly comment on their appearance and touch their bellies. And mess with their mattress so that there's no comfortable way to sleep at night. I could go on but I'm enjoying this too much so I'll stop now
@fraufarbissina, eh I kind of get it. It's in our face all day every day, but they get breaks and don't feel the baby growing and moving. That being said, we got into a small spat recently about it. I had to explain that even when I get a break from the twins, it's still not a break from being a mom because I still have to grow a human and deal with all that comes with it. I think that helped it sink in to him that I don't get to forget and that it's a luxury for him to spend time not freaking out about a 3rd.
I was going to help @fraufarbissina brainstorm ways to remind her husband about pregnancy. But then, my husband came into my office with a plate of French toast and strawberries. It's good birthday and a snow day and he made breakfast. I'm a crappy wife. (But i am working)
Truly random-any ideas for a new siggy gif/picture? I don't feel like enough people participate to make its own thread. @mileswithmyles@charlestonchew@tincupchalice I feel like we're the only few people who even do it, so do we want to keep doing it?
Me, 35 Hubs, 32 Married June 2012 BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013 BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014 BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
Just started watching the new season of Black Mirror. Me likey. Perfect binge for a snowday.
@fraufarbissina I don't think there has been one second of the day where I have forgotten I am pregnant....in fact my husband said it is going by so fast. I just looked at him and rolled my eyes.
suchaglencoco after kids there really is no break huh? I still call my mom with all of my problems first.
@dem068a I Follow a strict vegan diet and have been for a while. For a lot of people it will help with certain health issues. FOr me, my asthma improved significantly. I also had severe acid reflux which decreased a lot. (Pregnancy has brought all of these things, and then some, back unfortunately. I can tell you that when I got bloodwork done before ttc I was off the charts healthy with amazing cholesterol, blood pressure, and even protein levels. I think when you go plan-based you have to track what you are eating a lot better and you are more cognizant of how and where you are getting your vitamins and nutrients, and most importantly protein. When someone ever asks me if I get enough protein I roll my eyes in my head. Rarely does anyone dies from a lack of protein. The big killers are cholesterol, heart disease, and cancers all of which are noted to be occurring significantly less in vegans. I didn't go vegan for health though. I made the switch for moral reasons and the health benefits were perks. When I went vegan in 2004 I lost about 12 pounds of extra weight that I had been carrying for 10 years since puberty. I also was able to run faster and longer after the switch. If you are thinking about it I would say try to cut things out one-at-a-time instead of cold turkey. I would start with milk products first because might help with stomach problems right away, and are the most addicting. And they are in EVERYTHING. It's hard to find things without casein in them which is a binder derived from milk. I am not a preachy vegan so forgive me if this sounds that way. I am just passionate about animals and love giving others information on the topic. My little sister converted me and she's been vegan for over 20 years. My husband has been vegan for 2 years and lifts weights and has no trouble building muscle. Oh man, this can just go on and on so I'll stop here. Good luck!
....forgot to add, my husband just told me we are going to try for baby number two about 6-8 months after this girl is born because that's when it will work best with his schedule.
@justsuzie you can let him know that it’s “best” to wait at least 18 months before getting pregnant again because it takes time for your body to reset itself.
I am so super behind because I hate trying to post on mobile, so I basically haven't done anything since I went off work before Christmas. So Happy New Year all!
@sparklingdiamond I'm really glad that amnio is behind you now, and hope you get good results soon! I am in the camp of those who definitely are never sick of your updates, I really want to know how things are going. Even when I was not posting as much over the holidays I was checking in to see how that was going so thanks for sharing.
I am with those who are having a spike in anxiety around now. It is sometimes about random things and sometimes about real things. Last night I had trouble falling asleep because my mind was spinning with worry that I might not like the pattern for the baby blanket I'm starting to knit. Serious world shattering stuff there. But I also woke up in the middle of the night from what I assume was bad round ligament pain and couldn't get back to sleep because I was sure it was my placenta detaching or something. Oh brain, you are not helpful.
@thunderberry I sometimes wake in the middle of the night covered in sweat and gasping for air, then progressing into a panic attack. It's horrible. This week has been okay (23 +3.) Weeks 18 & 22 were brutal for me. Hoping it eases up for you soon.
Totally random, but I feel so guilty about the amount of TV I let my kids watch. It’s not that much, but I still feel badly. Then I feel worse when I talk to moms whose kids never watch TV. Then I feel better when I get to know their kids, who are super low energy and quiet, and I realize that if my kids were that immobile and silent, I probably wouldn’t need 30 mins of TV time either.
@gildah I was seriously reading your post like, "Girl, don't worry, it's just TV!" then I got to the part about 30 mins and literally laughed out loud. I would be thrilled if I had enough energy and will power to keep my girls TV time down to only 30 minutes!!!!! Just another Mom Guilt thing that people try to make you feel bad about. I honestly don't worry about TV/tablet time, especially in the winter. They still love going outside to play, and would rather go to the park/playground than watch TV any day, and they still love playing games and playing with toys, so until they get to the point that they prefer TV over other activities, I try not to let it bother me. Don't let it get you down! Especially while pregnant, we need a little extra time to ourselves.
Me, 35 Hubs, 32 Married June 2012 BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013 BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014 BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
Re: Weekly Randoms 1/1
He got so upset that I finally had to stop and tell him what happened. Then he thought it was pretty funny. Sometimes being the sober one has its perks.
If you want to build baby’s library check out Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. If they service your area, they’ll send you a free children’s book in the mail every month. Half of my sons books are from miss dolly haha. They’re good books too!
heres an example of two books We’ve received
@molly1108-2 i can't believe they didn't swab for strep and flu! On the plus side, once they start medicine, strep clears up quick. I hope you don't get it either.
@ivyvines6 strep 11 times in one year?!?! Omg torture....
For those struggling mentally and emotionally, this article popped up on my bump daily feed that I thought was relevant to share:
Winter is hard, pregnancy is hard and life can be the pits. It's nice that we are all be here for one another. I know for myself that realizing I'm not alone in my thoughts/feelings is significantly helpful. Wishing you all a lovely afternoon and hoping that things turn around soon! Hugs!
Hang in there ladies! One day at a time.
@sparklingdiamond glad the amino procedure went okay and thinking of you as you wait for your results.
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
I need to binge soon.
+1 for it being okay to hate being pregnant and being miserable. I don’t think any of y’all expect me to be glowing and bubbly about this shit. And I get it more than anything when people commiserate their hate of it. Like yeah im having a blast turning into a blimp and having to live at the chiropractor.
also +1 for not loving pregnancy this time around. I can’t wait to stop throwing up on the daily and having so much stress and anxiety surrounding food.
I had such a long day. I left the house at 8am and got home at 11:30pm. I'm so drained i can't even get the energy to go up to bed.
Of course my work is on a 2 hr delay today because of winter weather, but guess who had to go in on time because she carpools with DH? This girl.
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
Sorry to everyone having a hard start to the year. It can only get better, right?
@sparklingdiamond I hope you were able to rest and hear back with good news soon!
I'm right there with everyone who isn't feeling it with this pregnancy. My husband told me last night that he keeps forgetting I'm pregnant. Must be nice!
Dating since: 11/17/2001
Married: 9/26/2009
TTC: June 2016
EDD: 5/14/2018
That being said, we got into a small spat recently about it. I had to explain that even when I get a break from the twins, it's still not a break from being a mom because I still have to grow a human and deal with all that comes with it. I think that helped it sink in to him that I don't get to forget and that it's a luxury for him to spend time not freaking out about a 3rd.
@BertieMeetsGertie - I am sorry you didn't get to stay home and enjoy your delay
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
@fraufarbissina I don't think there has been one second of the day where I have forgotten I am pregnant....in fact my husband said it is going by so fast. I just looked at him and rolled my eyes.
suchaglencoco after kids there really is no break huh? I still call my mom with all of my problems first.
@dem068a I Follow a strict vegan diet and have been for a while. For a lot of people it will help with certain health issues. FOr me, my asthma improved significantly. I also had severe acid reflux which decreased a lot. (Pregnancy has brought all of these things, and then some, back unfortunately. I can tell you that when I got bloodwork done before ttc I was off the charts healthy with amazing cholesterol, blood pressure, and even protein levels. I think when you go plan-based you have to track what you are eating a lot better and you are more cognizant of how and where you are getting your vitamins and nutrients, and most importantly protein. When someone ever asks me if I get enough protein I roll my eyes in my head. Rarely does anyone dies from a lack of protein. The big killers are cholesterol, heart disease, and cancers all of which are noted to be occurring significantly less in vegans. I didn't go vegan for health though. I made the switch for moral reasons and the health benefits were perks. When I went vegan in 2004 I lost about 12 pounds of extra weight that I had been carrying for 10 years since puberty. I also was able to run faster and longer after the switch. If you are thinking about it I would say try to cut things out one-at-a-time instead of cold turkey. I would start with milk products first because might help with stomach problems right away, and are the most addicting. And they are in EVERYTHING. It's hard to find things without casein in them which is a binder derived from milk. I am not a preachy vegan so forgive me if this sounds that way. I am just passionate about animals and love giving others information on the topic. My little sister converted me and she's been vegan for over 20 years. My husband has been vegan for 2 years and lifts weights and has no trouble building muscle. Oh man, this can just go on and on so I'll stop here. Good luck!
Or at least tell him if he wants another one that soon, he's more than welcome to carry it that time!! LOL
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
I am so super behind because I hate trying to post on mobile, so I basically haven't done anything since I went off work before Christmas. So Happy New Year all!
@sparklingdiamond I'm really glad that amnio is behind you now, and hope you get good results soon! I am in the camp of those who definitely are never sick of your updates, I really want to know how things are going. Even when I was not posting as much over the holidays I was checking in to see how that was going so thanks for sharing.
I am with those who are having a spike in anxiety around now. It is sometimes about random things and sometimes about real things. Last night I had trouble falling asleep because my mind was spinning with worry that I might not like the pattern for the baby blanket I'm starting to knit. Serious world shattering stuff there. But I also woke up in the middle of the night from what I assume was bad round ligament pain and couldn't get back to sleep because I was sure it was my placenta detaching or something. Oh brain, you are not helpful.
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17