DH and DS just left to go to our nephews wrestling championship tournament. It's 35 mins away and double elimination so I'm thinking I have half the day to myself atleast. I plan on car seat, diaper bag(backpack), and rock n play researching/decision making.
.... and can I just add I'm so creeped out by the germs flying around this winter that I was ridiculously hesitant letting DS go with him. We've made it to mid feb without major crud, now I just sent him to the most packed gym ever.
me:35 DH:34 DS: born oct 2012 TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16 BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17 BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18 fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
Fingers crossed for a quiet weekend! I’m getting mani/pedi this morning, then will start cleaning out dresser drawers and the closet. Planning a pot of chili to eat over the weekend.
We are going to BBB tomorrow to start our registry. We are also hopefully hitting up a few open houses.
@catlady1215 maybe it'll be the most sterile gym packed full of wrestlers ever? Lol fx!
@LaceyBee522 I got a pedicure a few days ago and it was heaven. Enjoy!
AFM it's packing all day again. We're down to the wire, but I feel like we'll be okay. I work tomorrow and my coworkers are throwing me a going away party/baby shower after work, so I want to be pretty much done today. MH will be home tomorrow, but I don't necessarily trust him to get a lot done on his own.
I do want to try and find time to go to motherhood today though. I don't feel cute in any of my clothes anymore and would like to have something decent to wear to the party tomorrow.
Me 30 Him 30 Married August 2015 DS born 5/23/2018 TTC #2 July 2020
TP to DH... I asked him to run to the store because dd wanted pancakes for breakfast and we were out of syrup. I asked if he'd pick up some juice and fruit and he made some stupid comment about me driving him to the poor house (we don't do joint checking, just split things evenly). Dude, I buy our groceries every week and it is like 1/5 of my paycheck. Shut your face...
@catlady1215 FX for no germs! Lots of hand sanitizer @LaceyBee522 enjoy the mani pedi! I can’t wait for warmer weather to get my toes done. And GL with the registry fun! @Amphibious22 been thinking about you! Hope packing goes well and you can find something to wear tomorrow. That’s so sweet they’re throwing you a shower. Enjoy it
AFM: went to the doctors yesterday and I now have bronchitis and a side of sinus infection. I feel so bad for this LO, I literally have been nothing BUT sick this winter. So, I’m being lazy while on DD duty today.
Me: 28 | Husband: 39 Married March 2016 DD: born 7.22.16 DS EDD: 6.23.18
@sabby2 I just had a convo with MH where he talked about how much he spends on eating out. I’m like, you clearly don’t know how much I spend on groceries...
@Amphibious22 GL with your packing. That is the toughest part of moving. Enjoy your shower and party tomorrow! That will be so fun.
@catlady1215 It sounds like you will be able to have a really productive day! FX no one comes home with a new illness.
Womp womp. He's already lost twice so guessing they'll be heading home soon. Atleast i got a couple hours to myself... but did none of that research. Instead I've been on Amazon buying a fidget cube for the kid. Cat litter mats for the cats. The big brother doctor scrubs for DS for delivery day. And now looking at matching brother clothes for the hospital stay lol
Just general cleaning, grocery shopping here. We're maybe going to go play DND tonight with friends, so that could be fun. I've never played but DH loves it
@May14th2011 have fun playing DND! Or just hanging out.
AFM...we have an ice dam it was leaking into our master bath last night. We are going to get a roof rake and we made some ice salt panty hose things to try to melt it. Joys of the first year in a house. Then I’m hoping to just get some cleaning and organizing done.
*TW LC*
Me & MH: 32 DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU) TTC #2: 12/2019 Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
@catlady1215 sorry your time is getting cut short! @LaceyBee522 i would give anything for a mani/pedi right about now, enjoy!! @Amphibious22 i hope you find something (or lots of things!) That make you feel cute! @sabby2 just punch him. @sunshineandwhiskey hopefully It all clears out soon! Xox
Afm: I've been MIA from the bump for WEEKS, sonit have lots of catching up to do on here & a gigantic laundry pile to tackle.
I pulled all our cloth diapers out to sort because a lady on a local B/S/T group is selling brand new of my fave brand. I needed to see what I need for newborn sized stuff.
Guys, my diapers have been in storage for over a year and they still smell like fresh laundry! I cannot doubt the wash routine I got from Fluff Love and Cloth Diaper Science!
This poor boy is going to have some pretty girly covers on his bum haha...
@sunshineandwhiskey oh no!! Feel better. I can't imagine being that sick while pregnant. Get lots of rest!!
@May14th2011 we had our last DND night with our group here on Thursday. It's tons of fun if you just give in and embrace the nerdiness.
@krashke ack that sounds brutal! That's definitely one reason I'm happy we decided to rent instead of buy our house. I'm still not ready to have to be in charge of stuff like that instead of just calling the landlord.
@sabby2 I need all your CD knowledge!! Especially a wash routine that is that good. We're not going to start until he fits into one size since a newborn stash seemed overwhelming to me.
Me 30 Him 30 Married August 2015 DS born 5/23/2018 TTC #2 July 2020
@Amphibious22 it's a learning curve. DD was 8 lbs at birth so I'm expecting that this guy will fit my OS pretty quick after birth. I'm going to borrow my friend's newborn stash to try too.
Fluff Love and Cloth Diaper Science has a super helpful and informative website. They also have a super helpful FB group where I had an admin help me with a washing routine specific to my washer, water hardness, and detergent choice. Definitely worth checking out.
Made banana nut muffins with breakfast this morning and I made a last minute decision to add some chocolate chips into the batter. Definitely not regretting that decision! Mmmmmmmmm
@sabby2 Clean cloth diapers are the best. Our cloth are due for a good deep clean. They smell fine dry but have a stink when wet.
@krashke Not even gonna ask WTF a panty hose salt thing is. Not something we have to deal with in our area...
@Amphibious22 We did disposables the first month before starting cloth with both kids. Technically they fit in the OS at birth but it was an awkward fit and I also felt overwhelmed by having a newborn stash.
@2589 it was at first but I actually (dh did too) ended up preferring cloth to disposables after we figured out what worked for us. We basically never had leaks or blowouts in cloth but it would happen in disposables no matter what size or brand all the time.
DD also has very sensitive skin so we had all kinds of rash problems from all different kinds of disposable diapers and wipes. Cloth solved that issue for her.
Even when it got to the point of having to spray the diapers off (after solid food because ebf does not need to be sprayed off) it was still easier, less messy, and more cost effective for us. *shrug*
@BurlapandLace well now I’m going to have to make some chocolate chip banana muffins, that sounds so good! (And I’m on the hunt for treats that are also semi healthy and contain fiber).
My weekend end so far has involved a fruitless search for comfortable pajamas. I need tall/long comfortable pajamas that I can wear post partum too...any ideas? For some reason gap don’t seem to be doing any tall pajamas with thick comfortable waistbands anymore
@sabby2 thanks for the links! I've been doing most of my research off of cd blogs. And yeah I'm hoping this guy will fit into OS pretty quickly too. I think we'll probably do disposable for at least the first week or two either way just to get in the newborn groove.
Me 30 Him 30 Married August 2015 DS born 5/23/2018 TTC #2 July 2020
@helenbz I don’t have any suggestions because I’m on the same hunt so let me know if you find any! I ordered a pair of flannel pj pants from Old Navy a couple years ago but I haven’t seen them available recently.
I didn’t realize how much energy cleaning takes. And holy RLP Batman. I was vacuuming the dog hair from under the bed and dresser and when I went to stand up it was so bad. Currently taking a break but I still need to do two of the three baths and mop the floors. Ugh.
*TW LC*
Me & MH: 32 DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU) TTC #2: 12/2019 Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
@krashke yeah Gap and Old Navy used to have lots of comfortable lounge pants in tall but I can’t find any right now, only leggings. I need something I can wear my giant underwear and maxi pads in and still have company over Hubby just broke the news that probably his mom is coming up to stay with us for a week after baby...which will be helpful, but I want to feel comfortable. I will let you know what I find!
DH restarted our gym membership last week, so we took dd swimming today. She remembered most of the stuff from her swimming lessons this summer. I was impressed. We need to work on getting her to put her head under water though.
@helenbz@krashke Old Navy currently has a couple sleepwear/lounge bottom options in tall. ASOS has a bigger selection. Victoria Secret does have some tall PJ bottoms. Links below.
Exhausted but a happy exhausted. We hit up OUAC, BRU, and Walmart and got DS all the warm weather clothes, pajamas, and shoes he needs until the weather changes again. We’ve been having spring like weather (80s) here in AL and we’ve been winging it with his wardrobe and pajamas. We had a ridiculous amount of errands to run today but we accomplished all of them. Excited that we have all day to stay in tomorrow.
Today my friend whose hosting mu local shower came over and we looked at themes for the shower. We decided on FSU themed. She ordered invites from etsy. I’m really excited although its not until late April. I’ll be 32 weeks, I’d like to do it earlier but DH will be on his frat reunion trip that weekend and I really want a time with just the girls.
Guys, hiking while pregnant is rough. Also I am nearly certain I have SPD, so thank you to whoever suggested that, pregnancy brain and exhaustion forgets who it was. It’s not super fun but easier to deal with knowing what it is, I don’t know why. I have been eating alllllllll the food so far on this trip and it has been YUM.
@doxiemoxie212 Yesss extended exercise is getting rough.
I totally overdid it yesterday. It was a surprise bachelorette party for my SIL. We biked 5 miles to surprise her at her outdoor bootcamp class in the middle of nowhere, which was super fun, but I was on a crappy rented bike. It had a heavy frame, and it's very cold and windy so I pushed myself. Then we had to bike back to the city, so 10 miles total.
AND THEN. A 3.5 hour city escape that involved walking around the city center, solving puzzles. It was a LOT of walking, and in below 0 temps.
My feet hurt. My ass hurts. My legs hurt. My tummy muscles hurt. My back hurts. My belly started cramping mildly, so I know I really did too much.
But it was really fun and we had an awesome dinner out, so there's that. I just need to stop overestimating my physical fitness...
I had a dream last night that I went in for a routine appointment and they used the portable ultrasound to check baby’s heart rate and on the ultrasound the baby was wearing a onesie and had a pacifier and it was all totally normal.
*TW LC*
Me & MH: 32 DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU) TTC #2: 12/2019 Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
I overdid yesterday too. So sore and tired. Sleeping like garbage too. I’m having a hard time getting and staying comfortable and I keep waking up to pee which requires a bunch of effort to get back to sleep. I don’t remember having such a hard time sleeping last pregnancy. Every morning I wake up it’s a relief that I can just get out bed and stop trying to keep myself resting.
Guys, when your picky toddler asks for second breakfast after eating crappy chocolate cereal and willngly asks for and eats scrambled eggs... you don't question it...
Count me in on the SPD club. I'm pretty sure that's what my pain is. It's localized to one area right over my public bone. It doesn't ever go away and it hurts worse with certain positions or movements. I didn't have this with dd so this is a new, fun, exciting symptom... not...
@Austenista +1 to overdoing it. Scrubbing both bathrooms and vacuuming the stairs on top of packing almost killed me. I'm almost happy to go to work today so I don't have to do more house stuff.
Me 30 Him 30 Married August 2015 DS born 5/23/2018 TTC #2 July 2020
Also @sabby2 I know this should probably go in questions, but we were talking about CDs yesterday. Do you think a washer with a bunch of settings is beneficial/necessary or will a more basic machine still be fine? We have to buy washer/dryer for our new place and I want to be economical but also get one that will make diaper laundry easier.
Me 30 Him 30 Married August 2015 DS born 5/23/2018 TTC #2 July 2020
@Amphibious22 I don't think more settings are necessarily more beneficial. We just have a basic top loader with an agitator (came with our house but when it dies I will definitely look at Speed Queen which is an awesome brand and same style).
Getting diapers clean is more about using the correct amount of a good detergent, softening hard water, and making sure the load is properly full/bulked.
All you girls over doing it actually make me feel bad about myself. I'm such a bum anymore. Yesterday I did about nothing and was on the couch most the day. So today I'm still I lazy mode. I'm suppose to be getting ready to leave in 20 mins... and here i sit.
me:35 DH:34 DS: born oct 2012 TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16 BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17 BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18 fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
Re: Weekend Randoms 2/24 & 2/25
.... and can I just add I'm so creeped out by the germs flying around this winter that I was ridiculously hesitant letting DS go with him. We've made it to mid feb without major crud, now I just sent him to the most packed gym ever.
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
We are going to BBB tomorrow to start our registry. We are also hopefully hitting up a few open houses.
@LaceyBee522 I got a pedicure a few days ago and it was heaven. Enjoy!
AFM it's packing all day again. We're down to the wire, but I feel like we'll be okay. I work tomorrow and my coworkers are throwing me a going away party/baby shower after work, so I want to be pretty much done today. MH will be home tomorrow, but I don't necessarily trust him to get a lot done on his own.
I do want to try and find time to go to motherhood today though. I don't feel cute in any of my clothes anymore and would like to have something decent to wear to the party tomorrow.
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
@LaceyBee522 enjoy the mani pedi! I can’t wait for warmer weather to get my toes done. And GL with the registry fun!
@Amphibious22 been thinking about you! Hope packing goes well and you can find something to wear tomorrow. That’s so sweet they’re throwing you a shower. Enjoy it
AFM: went to the doctors yesterday and I now have bronchitis and a side of sinus infection. I feel so bad for this LO, I literally have been nothing BUT sick this winter. So, I’m being lazy while on DD duty today.
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
@sabby2 I just had a convo with MH where he talked about how much he spends on eating out. I’m like, you clearly don’t know how much I spend on groceries...
@Amphibious22 GL with your packing. That is the toughest part of moving. Enjoy your shower and party tomorrow! That will be so fun.
@catlady1215 It sounds like you will be able to have a really productive day! FX no one comes home with a new illness.
@catlady1215 have a nice day to yourself!
@Amphibious22 good luck packing and have fun at your shower and party!
@LaceyBee522 right?? I write the daycare checks every week too..
@sunshineandwhiskey hope you feel better!
@amphibious22 good luck getting it all done!
@laceybee522 enjoy the mani/pedi time!
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
@LaceyBee522 enjoy the mani/pedi! I should do that. Maybe as a treat myself before the shower.
@Amphibious22 hope you get all the packing done! It’s nice if your coworkers to throw you a party. I’m sure you’ll find something at Motherhood.
@sabby2 mmm pancakes sound good! And I’m sure YH can handle a few things if you do the regular grocery shopping.
@sunshineandwhiskey hope you feel better soon! Rest and hydrate!
@May14th2011 have fun playing DND! Or just hanging out.
AFM...we have an ice dam
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
@LaceyBee522 i would give anything for a mani/pedi right about now, enjoy!!
@Amphibious22 i hope you find something (or lots of things!) That make you feel cute!
@sabby2 just punch him.
@sunshineandwhiskey hopefully It all clears out soon! Xox
Afm: I've been MIA from the bump for WEEKS, sonit have lots of catching up to do on here & a gigantic laundry pile to tackle.
Guys, my diapers have been in storage for over a year and they still smell like fresh laundry! I cannot doubt the wash routine I got from Fluff Love and Cloth Diaper Science!
This poor boy is going to have some pretty girly covers on his bum haha...
@May14th2011 we had our last DND night with our group here on Thursday. It's tons of fun if you just give in and embrace the nerdiness.
@krashke ack that sounds brutal! That's definitely one reason I'm happy we decided to rent instead of buy our house. I'm still not ready to have to be in charge of stuff like that instead of just calling the landlord.
@sabby2 I need all your CD knowledge!! Especially a wash routine that is that good. We're not going to start until he fits into one size since a newborn stash seemed overwhelming to me.
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
Fluff Love and Cloth Diaper Science has a super helpful and informative website. They also have a super helpful FB group where I had an admin help me with a washing routine specific to my washer, water hardness, and detergent choice. Definitely worth checking out.
Eta website:
https://www.fluffloveuniversity.com/
So helpful!!
@krashke Not even gonna ask WTF a panty hose salt thing is. Not something we have to deal with in our area...
@Amphibious22 We did disposables the first month before starting cloth with both kids. Technically they fit in the OS at birth but it was an awkward fit and I also felt overwhelmed by having a newborn stash.
DD also has very sensitive skin so we had all kinds of rash problems from all different kinds of disposable diapers and wipes. Cloth solved that issue for her.
Even when it got to the point of having to spray the diapers off (after solid food because ebf does not need to be sprayed off) it was still easier, less messy, and more cost effective for us. *shrug*
@BurlapandLace well now I’m going to have to make some chocolate chip banana muffins, that sounds so good! (And I’m on the hunt for treats that are also semi healthy and contain fiber).
My weekend end so far has involved a fruitless search for comfortable pajamas. I need tall/long comfortable pajamas that I can wear post partum too...any ideas? For some reason gap don’t seem to be doing any tall pajamas with thick comfortable waistbands anymore
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
I didn’t realize how much energy cleaning takes. And holy RLP Batman. I was vacuuming the dog hair from under the bed and dresser and when I went to stand up it was so bad. Currently taking a break but I still need to do two of the three baths and mop the floors. Ugh.
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1097496&pcid=50058&vid=1&pid=201931022
https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1097496&pcid=50058&vid=1&pid=864023052
https://us.asos.com/women/tall/cat/?cid=18984&currentpricerange=5-420&nlid=ww|clothing|shop by range&page=1&refine=attribute_900:1532
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
I totally overdid it yesterday. It was a surprise bachelorette party for my SIL. We biked 5 miles to surprise her at her outdoor bootcamp class in the middle of nowhere, which was super fun, but I was on a crappy rented bike. It had a heavy frame, and it's very cold and windy so I pushed myself. Then we had to bike back to the city, so 10 miles total.
AND THEN. A 3.5 hour city escape that involved walking around the city center, solving puzzles. It was a LOT of walking, and in below 0 temps.
My feet hurt. My ass hurts. My legs hurt. My tummy muscles hurt. My back hurts. My belly started cramping mildly, so I know I really did too much.
But it was really fun and we had an awesome dinner out, so there's that. I just need to stop overestimating my physical fitness...
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
Getting diapers clean is more about using the correct amount of a good detergent, softening hard water, and making sure the load is properly full/bulked.
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby