Weekly Randoms 26-FEB

dirtanddiamonds

It’s after midnight. And I could use a drink or ambien or something. Lol. 

We are officially in 2nd tri, right? 

derbysquirrel

I have to say, overall, pregnancy sucks more than I had expected. 

carrotsandpeas3

@derbysquirrel I agree. I've always heard about how hard kids can be, but didn't realize the full extent of how rough pregnancy could be.

Got called in for an emergency procedure at 4:15 this morning. Still sitting around at 5:47 waiting for the patient to be ready for me. Zzzzzzzzz. Was trying to catch a few nods of sleep in my office, and instead im getting caught up on all the bumping from this weekend. 

meeks2020

@derbysquirrel I was blessed with the first half of pregnancy with ds being basically cupcakes and rainbows and I took it for granted. Karma came back and bit me in the ummm butt? (Am I allowed to say a s s here?) This blows and I won't be doing this again lol

meeks2020

@doctormom33 hopefully you'll get done soon and go home and rest

melprop

@doctormom33 Hopefully you can get done soon and get some rest! 

@meeks2020 I already told DH that I will not get pregnant again after this baby. I also had a pretty easy pg with DS. This pg has been horrible so far with constant ms, and I’m only 16w4d. I wish I could hibernate until July 1. 

carrotsandpeas3

Thanks guys. Just finished up but its off to a regular work day for me now! At least I have time to get breakfast first. Going to splurge and get a breakfast burrito.

jsnakehole

First day back to school after break. I'm noticeably showing, so I'm wondering if my students will say anything. I'm also wondering how out of control they're going to be. I'm praying that something clicked over break and suddenly they're super well-behaved. 

I'm also not enjoying being pregnant. It was hard for me to admit that- we had a rough time getting pregnant and I felt like I should just feel grateful and felt so guilty for not enjoying it. But it's frigging hard. I love my little guy so frigging much, and I know he'll make all the misery worth it, so I'm just trying to focus on that. 

lolog531

Hi ladies! I was MIA all weekend due to being busy and my stupid app is acting up! Everytime I pulled TB up it wouldn't tell me which threads had new posts, they were out of order and I didn't have a comment box. I purposely didn't bring home my computer either so I wouldn't be tempted to work this weekend. So hiiiiii! Hopefully I didn't miss too much!

Our new washing machine got delivered on Saturday and I'm happier than I should be about it. Love adulting! ha.
I have a pretty busy week at work coming up prepping for month end, and we have a new hire starting tomorrow, but I'll try and be around.

As of this morning no results on my OB's portal or Natera website. Grrrrr. FX later today or tomorrow. I had my blood draw 2/15, which seems like forever ago!

mrsbubbles-2

Good morning! Ditto PPs - I always thought I would want one more after this one, geriatric uterus and diabetes and all, but this one has been really hard on my body so I told DH she will be our last. He had said before I got pregnant that this would be it but eeehhhh... I wasn't 100% on board with that plan.

@doctormom33 - sorry you still have a full work day after a very early call - I hope it's an easy one!
@lolog531 - I hate the app! Sounds like you got logged out, mine has done that a few times.

scottishlass1213

To all the ladies that don't like being pg - it's okay! I am with you! That is partially why we have a 5 year gap between kids LMAO.  I hate the lack of control, I hate not feeling like myself, I hate that I can't really exercise to my level because of my pubic symphysis which makes me in turn a miserable person because exercise is my me time and my outlet. I don't feel cute and glowing....none of those things apply.

lalala2004

meeks2020 said:

@derbysquirrel I was blessed with the first half of pregnancy with ds being basically cupcakes and rainbows and I took it for granted. Karma came back and bit me in the ummm butt? (Am I allowed to say a s s here?) This blows and I won't be doing this again lol

These are my exact thoughts also. Why did I think I’d get lucky again?

shri929

I know some people think that pregnancy is “beautiful,” “natural,” a “miracle” and it IS all of those things, but I hate it. I hate how it slows me down, I hate feeling ill and unmotivated. I can’t wait for the prize at the end! 
As much as I’m sad that mid-winter recess is over, I’m happy that it means we’re closer to August. 
Also, think I experienced my first Braxton Hicks last night which is pretty early and kind of scary for 15 weeks. 

hezzer78

I may get stoned for saying this but I have to say besides the stress of the cerclage, and general PGAL brain, I'm doing ok so far. I didn't ever get sick in 1st tri, and I'm feeling pretty good so far. I realize this is not the norm, and what will probably happen is 3rd tri will come around to kick my ass, but I'm thanking the pregnancy gods every day that I feel pretty good. 

That being said, I do hate the fact that I can't do things other 'normal' pregnant women can - like continue my crossfit workouts, take a bath, swim, or have sex. That has been the major bummer so far and it's made me sad on more than one occasion if I think too hard about it. I keep trying to think about the end goal here and how all that is temporary but it still sucks so bad. 

mrsbubbles-2

@hezzer78 - I would certainly hope that you or anyone else that is feeling pretty ok wouldn't get stoned for saying so! Every pregnancy is so different! I'm sorry your restrictions are so hard on you. We're here to listen if you want to vent. Hugs!

lalala2004

@hezzer78 are you limited that much for the entire pregnancy?

windywoman

@hezzer78 I feel the same. Besides the scary emergency surgery at 8 weeks and being tired, I feel pretty good. Knock on wood.

I fell so bad for all of you ladies that have it way worse. I hope from here on out you all have smooth sailing!

Firemanswife11

Add me to the "not a fan of pregnancy" club. 

Also, yes we are allowed to say ass. I mean, I think we are. I have dropped all the bombs. I have a potty mouth.  

My husband ran his first marathon yesterday and he took off work today to recover but he better do the 19 loads of laundry and dishes, LOL. 

scottishlass1213

@hezzer78 not at all.  I mean compared to a bunch of you ladies in terms of MS and other complications I would say I have it "easier" and I still hate it hahaha.  My anxiety can't handle being pregnant.  Plus, just knowing what's still to come has me terrified.  I was blissfully ignorant the first time around haha

neeraja_k

I think feelings of hating being pregnant are perfectly normal and I'm not going to begrudge anyone who admits to feelings of such. I'll just give you creepy internet hugs. Despite my relatively easy pregnancy so far (no morning sickness, no cramps, no real symptoms, really), there's been times I almost regret even trying to get pregnant and succeeding, and it's for the most selfish reasons which makes me self-loathe. Mostly the GD diagnosis. I feel like I have to not disappoint my doctors or my husband, that I have to keep my sugars stable, to keep the fetus healthy, and that means no damned cupcakes and all I want is damned cupcakes. It feels overwhelmingly impossible some days, and I miss being able to eat what I want to eat when I want to eat. This having to eat certain food groups on a schedule is for the damn birds. I'm sure that'll all be worth it in the end, but CUPCAKES. *cries*

laufisch

+1 on hating being pregnant. My body just doesn't feel like my own while pregnant, not to mention the ms, heartburn and general anxiety about the baby. 

I will say though seeing my babies on the US is always a pretty awesome experience. Probably one of the few things I actually like. 

pghctwife

Eh we are all allowed to feel how we feel. 

I had wonderful prehnancies with with my boys... no ms, bad heartburn and back pain later but overall I felt great, loved my body, loved pregnancy. This time... ms, though it’s mostly gone now (little things throw me off like dh throw away moldy bagels this morning and just the thought of moldy bagels made me gag a bit) I still just feel crappy. I’m carrying differently too and do not nearly love my new shape as much. 

Hiping i pop up soon here maybe I’ll feel better... I was really wanted to soak in this last pg so sorta stinks that I’m not loving it as much, but maybe once the big kicks start

hezzer78

@lalala2004 Yup. Til the cerclage comes out at 36 - 37 weeks. 

melissaf22

I also am not a huge fan of being pregnant especially being pregnant at my heaviest weight. Right now my not so small before stomach has popped out and I just feel huge and bloated but I don’t look pregnant just fat. I look forward to the time where I actually look pregnant. Hugs to everyone who also feels this way 

legallykate

I am just finding pregnancy overall really boring. I am not a patient person, and it is just dragging for me. I do feel really grateful and lucky that I've had it easy and know it could be way worse, but hurry up already months. I also really want some runny eggs and a glass (or three) of champagne. 

calimom2524

I was absent most of the weekend, seems like it was a pretty calm weekend here. I'll also be absent most of tomorrow and Wednesday cuz I have to go to LA for work. It's raining and cold today so I'm crabby but I do have an OB appt today and I get to meet my new OB so I'm excited! 

mbrowling

I too am not a huge lover of being pregnant, but I must say time is moving much faster this time around than with my first 

melbel0824

I'm planning my SIL's baby shower for May and her MIL is dying to make it a surprise shower. I just hate that idea. She wanted the bridal shower to be a surprise too, but I quickly vetoed it back then. I want to know when and where my shower is so that I look my best and I can feel good about the day. She said she's old school and everything used to be a surprise back in the day. She's a nice lady, but I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

lolog531

I called my OB this morning because they still hadn't officially called me about  my glucose results from last week (even though the portal said I was in normal range). I just wanted to verify I was good. My OB's nurse confirmed that I am, but will retest at 24-26 weeks. I also asked about Panorama and she said they hadn't yet received them, but she'd call me when they did and were reviewed.
I got a message about an hour ago that new results were available on the portal, I log in and they're there but all it says is "see scanned result" with no attachment, no other info, no picture, nada. SO FRUSTRATING. I really don't want me to be 'that girl' and call my OB office back, so I'm sitting here not so patiently waiting for them to call me. I have a feeling it won't be until tomorrow though. /e

carrotsandpeas3

@lolog531 I would totally call. Good chance you won't speak to the same person anyway if your office is like most. Up to you on how patient you are willing to be though! Hoping for good news for you!

shri929

@hezzer78 no running or sex the entire pregnancy did me too! This growing a life thing is hard work 

ssthomps

I can’t say being pregnant is horrible, but It isn’t the best thing since sliced bread either. Last pregnancy when my husband asked what it felt like to be pregnant? I answered and said “an alien invading my body”. He took it really personal. He couldn’t believe I described it that way and feels like I should be really happy; because we struggled to get pregnant. After that I decided I would keep my mouth shut because there was no other way for me to describe it. I don’t feel like myself and I don’t look like myself. It is embarrassing how badly my face looks and there is nothing I can do about it. It is really killing my self esteem. 

Other er than that my random is I went to schedule an appointment with a new OB. So the back story is I had a Myomectomy (removal of fibroids) in 09 and was supposed to have a c section with my first. My labor progressed so rapidly that by the time I got to the hospital they decided I could try vaginally. Now fast forward to this pregnancy, I have a new OB and he is suggesting that I have a C section even though I had my daughter vaginally. I am really bummed because that was the last thing I thought, given I had my daughter vaginally. My new OB is saying he doesn’t recommend it and just because I did it with the first baby doesn’t mean I should try it again. So I definitely want to get a second opinion. 

Sorry for the long post. 

mrsbubbles-2

@melbel0824 - thank goodness you're putting a stop to the surprise shower! I don't think I would handle that very well, I'm like you I want to be able to look nice and feel relatively ok that day. But I hate surprises to there's that.

@lolog531 - Yup, I'd be calling! Sounds like they forgot to attach the results. I hope you get answers soon, will be stalking for updates!

livinthesunnylife

Some people like surprises, but I hate them @melbel0824 so I think that was a good call!

I'm here.  I feel like crap today but I'm sitting here.  Hi ya'll.

legallykate

@melbel0824 I would be SO MAD if someone threw me a surprise shower. I look like garbage 95% of the time these days and want to look cute for my shower. Although if her MIL persists and you don't want to offend her, can you just go along with it but clue in your SIL? 

kburg15

High for the day: OB appt and heart baby’s strong heartbeat!

Low: taking DH to the emergency room right afterward and finding out he needs an appendectomy. Currently bumping in the surgical waiting room ignoring my nerves...

livinthesunnylife

oh no @kburg15!  Hope he's ok!

scottishlass1213

kburg15 said:

High for the day: OB appt and heart baby’s strong heartbeat!

Low: taking DH to the emergency room right afterward and finding out he needs an appendectomy. Currently bumping in the surgical waiting room ignoring my nerves...

Oh my goodness! Thoughts going out!

melbel0824

@kburg15 So scary! But appendectomies are really common surgeries, so hopefully everything goes smoothly.

@legallykate Since the shower is going to be on a Sunday, and I live out of town, I emphasized that my SIL will probably know something is up when I come to visit 2 months before her due date. Plus, I know my SIL will likely see an invitation at her parents' house or somewhere else. It just feels like too much work for everybody to keep it a secret.

neeraja_k

@kburg15 Eek! Thoughts with you both. I hope your husband pulls through as splendidly as I did when I had mine done. Worst part of the whole ordeal was honestly the horribly bedside-mannered ER doctor pushing for the nth-time and I told her one more time and she was doing to be eating my fist.

ETA: Words are hard.

lolog531

@kburg15 oh no!! Hope everything goes okay with your DH!

@melbel0824 A big fat nope to a surprise shower!! I don't handle surprises well and would be so annoyed if that happened to me! Hopefully she comes around to the idea of changing that!

There was a number to call on the portal, so I called medical records. They said sometimes outstide lab documents are not compatible with their portal, so that's probably what happened. She said they could send a hard copy of the results since I gave a release of record form, but hard telling when they'll actually email or fax me the results. HOpefully it's by end of day, but not holding my breath! Debating whether to call back my OB and bother the crap out of them, or just be patient since I know they're probably busy with pa