Weekly randoms 8/13

ladystout08

Y'all we're half way through August already, and some of us are half baked! 

ladystout08

It's f-ing raining and we have flood watches, again. 

Rain rain go away, go to California where they need you today.

kns1988

I stayed up wayyy too late binge-watching OITNB, but I finally finished it! DH has his consult with a specialist about Lyme's this morning. I hope they can give him a good treatment plan because it's really hard to have him sleepy and aching all the time. I just want him to feel better and be back to co-parenting. +1 to wanting the rain to go away. I was planning to do some yard work this evening, but it's supposed to rain all day.  

ladystout08

@kns1988 I started it last night but only made it a few episodes in. Also, my yard is a jungle. I got the weeds pulled in the flower beds but my guy was supposed to come mow tomorrow and the rain is making it worse. 

ladystout08

Oh, also, a friend of ours who's a contractor, came over yesterday with his partner to get a look at our spare room/future nursery and we talked plans. Our friend is *so* excited he has already been looking up nursery ideas and asked me if he's just doing the contracting or if he can decorate too. It was so funny. I think it's partially because his kids are teenagers and he has all boys so he's excited about a little girl. 

jgil85

@kns1988 I hope your husband can get some relief and start feeling better. 

jgil85

Our house should hopefully be back in working order today after our new washing machine is delivered. I feel pathetic that I'm so excited to get a new washer and do laundry all day, lol. 

emmaaa

I already know this week is going to dragggg. 

kns1988

Alright, I'm all over the board today because I'm procrastinating like you wouldn't believe, but can anyone else relate to how annoying progesterone is? Why do they make it bright orange?!? Like, couldn't they have picked any other color that doesn't look like blood? I have to use it every night until 36 weeks. 

tosh24

@kns1988 What brand are you using? I was on prometrium which is white. But I do remember ladies on the IF board complaining about their red progesterone suppositories. I bet a man came up with that colour choice....

tosh24

@ladystout08 Thanks for the reminder about Christmas shopping lol! I usually start about now. There are some years I've been finished by end of September. I'll have to finish early this year since I doubt I'm going to want to be walking around the mall in December. Although, the last couple of years most of my shopping was done online.

kianarain

@tosh24 oof, I haven't even thought about that! I hate shopping around the holidays anyway, but pregnant + Christmas mall crowds sounds like a special kind of evil.... I'll have to check that off early this year!

I finally, for the first time in 4 months, went on two long walk/hikes this weekend! (I say walk/hike because they were neighborhood walks but we live in the hills w/a ton of trails so....walk/hikes.) It was nice to not just feel pregnancy-exhausted, but physically tired and sweaty from exercise. Looking forward to keeping this up as the weather cools down and my second tri energy keeps up!

Also, we went to breakfast on Saturday morning and saw the CUTEST baby a table over. She was waving at me the whole time and I actually teared up.. I can't wait to see what this little nugget looks like  

ladystout08

Just ordered MH his anniversary gift six weeks before our anniversary. #winning 

kaf1788

@kns1988 I started watching the new season but that show makes me so anxious I had to take a break. It might have to wait until post pregnancy when I can start taking ativan again lol.

@tosh24 I am a scrooge and I think I'm going to suggest to both families that we don't exchange gifts this year. Or at least do it secret santa style (for the adults. I'll still buy gifts for the little ones of course).  DH's family is particularly frustrating because they all go waaay overboard and end up just giving us a lot of random stuff that we don't need/doesn't fit in our 1,000 sq ft condo.  I'd rather just not deal with any of it while trying to make room for baby

I am a creepy baby stalker and spend a lot of time searching newborn baby hashtags on instagram so I can get a dose of cuteness. However, last night it brought me to the world of Reborn babies. *TW* I knew they were a thing for people dealing with losses, which I do not judge at all. Everyone grieves in their own way *END TW* But I didn't realize some people just bought them for fun? And to role play? A lot of the pictures I saw were like young women, early 20s and it just totally blew my mind. 

DLpanda08

@kns1988 I hope things go well for your DH with the doctor! 

@tosh24  I’m hoping to finish Christmas shopping during the huge annual arts festival near me the weekend after Labor Day. I know I can find things people will like/will use and bonus points for supporting small businesses. I have zero interest in the holiday shopping crowds this year. 

@kaf1788 not a Scrooge, just honest. I already told my family that Christmas is going to be low key this year. Maybe ask your family for experiences (family pass to movies, local attractions, etc.) rather than stuff this year? 

I am having the hardest time getting back into my school groove this year. I can’t tell if it’s the new grade level, me being tired and hormonal, or if I’m just burnt out. Either way... it sucks. 

BitterBetty12

@kns1988 Ugh! Any chance they'll let you switch to a different one? I used crinone gel and it was clear/white. I know OBs typically have a preferences so it could just be their preference to pick that one.

We closed on our house 5 months ago. We moved in 3 months ago. We JUST FINALLY put together a kitchen table and kitchen pantry. I ordered the remaining upstairs living room furniture (TV stand, area rug, coffee and end tables) and they should be here next week. I think DH is feeling the same way I do in that having the kitchen done and feeling home-y is motivating us to get moving on the other rooms too (though it's going to be a long process). I can't wait to have the furniture done so that we can move on to decorating, hanging pictures, and then painting upstairs bedrooms. The decorating is especially important because I like to decorate for fall at the end of August and I need some damn surfaces to put them on!

sfgiantsgamerbabe

@ladystout08 We will take your rain! It’s so hot and dry and probably will be through mid September. C’mon fall!

@kns1988  I hope things go well for your DH! 

I had some trainings for my new job but I had my first official tutoring session today. It was just assessing but it’s a lot. It went really well and I’m feeling really good about it! 

I finally got approved for MediCal today. It’s temporary until next July when DH gets benefits from his job. I can breathe a little better knowing I’ll have coverage when my benefits from my teaching job end. 

UnbreakableKimmySchmidt

Are you ladies sizing up in bras and moving to nursing bras already?  Seems so early to do so but I need a new bra and purchasing a nursing bra kind of makes sense.  I saved mine from nursing DD but I think I just need to get new ones.  Anyone find any nursing bras at Target that they love? 

saltedcaramel518

WHY do so many maternity clothes have wide horizontal stripes?!

galactickates

@UnbreakableKimmySchmidt I am using a bra extender right now, its giving me enough room to get by right now.  I had one previously for some strapless bras that were just too tight.  I'd be curious to see what others say.  I need nursing bras too but i'm going to wait to buy until closer to my EDD

kaf1788

@UnbreakableKimmySchmidt I had to size up so I went ahead and bought nursing bras.  I guess there's a chance that they will be too small again once I'm actually nursing, but they were the same price and it really made no difference to me on style so I just went for it. Unfortunately I couldn't get away with an extender, my cup size is significantly larger already.

I'm sized out of Target unfortunately, but I had good luck with Paramour and Freya nursing bras (Paramour being significantly less expensive than Freya)

sweetyjenj

I'm so nervous for tomorrow morning! At 9:30am I will be sitting in front of my state board for my oral licensing exam. Once I pass (and hopefully I will) I'll be an LMFT! This has been a loooong journey. I know i've mentioned my test before, so i'm sorry for the countdown lol it's been consuming my brain lately and I'm happy to have it behind me!

AliKay20

sweetyjenj said:

I'm so nervous for tomorrow morning! At 9:30am I will be sitting in front of my state board for my oral licensing exam. Once I pass (and hopefully I will) I'll be an LMFT! This has been a loooong journey. I know i've mentioned my test before, so i'm sorry for the countdown lol it's been consuming my brain lately and I'm happy to have it behind me!

Goooood luck!!!!!! You got this.

pttomato

We started packing to move so our apartment is in disarray which has been interesting with a toddler. Moving was easier when DD was stationary. I'm really excited to move but DH is being grumpy about it because he wanted to stay in our apartment for another year. I was really excited to put together a nursery since I didn't get to with DD and he's now decided he doesn't want to purchase anything since we don't expect to be in this house forever. I think we at least need a dresser and his solution is just keep everything in boxes on the floor and change the baby on the floor.

wkuandrea

ugh @pttomato that's so annoying! My DH gets like that about buying furniture... hello, it's not like you can't move the dresser to a new place? Men, suggesting we just live out of boxes. WHY?!? I'm sorry. Just try to calmly tell him why it's important to you (at a different time than when you've already been talking about it) and maybe he'll come around.

merostomata

@sweetyjenj oh my, good luck!! You got this and it will feel great to have it DONE.

@kns1988 Dude I binge watched all of OITNB as well a couple weeks ago. Let's just say- minus giving any spoilers- the ending was intense (as they all are). That show always throws me for a loop emotionally. I think they are renewed for another season.

pttomato

wkuandrea said:

ugh @pttomato that's so annoying! My DH gets like that about buying furniture... hello, it's not like you can't move the dresser to a new place? Men, suggesting we just live out of boxes. WHY?!? I'm sorry. Just try to calmly tell him why it's important to you (at a different time than when you've already been talking about it) and maybe he'll come around.

His problem is he really, really hates moving furniture, although we are getting movers for that part so I don't really get it. At least we are getting a dining table, we've been using a card table and folding chairs for the last 6 years.

ladystout08

Good luck @sweetyjenj

jgil85

Ugh my mom came over to visit today and pissed me off the entire time she was here. She kept hounding ds for a kiss and I kind of snapped at her and told her that forced affection is not okay and I don't appreciate her doing that to him. Granted he's only 15 months old and just started giving kisses, but my kid, my rules. 

jgil85

Good luck @sweetyjenj ! 

kaf1788

Good luck @sweetyjenj!!! You've got this!!

mrsmang

Yay @sweetyjenj you’ll be awesome I’m sure!  Good luck!

luckymay2x

It has been crazy. DD came down with a fever this weekend and is still too sick for daycare. Yesterday I went to work because importanr meetings. Today DH and I split the day for child care so we could both work. However, it meant that i worked this am and then had to take DD to my 16 wk prenatal, then blood draw, then prescription pickup. Girl wouldn't sleep last night (slept 11 pm to 5 am) and skipped nap today. And isn't feeling well. But I had no choice, we both had to get work done, we have no family in the area. 

It has been a day. And i have to try to figure out tomorrow.

leighbrek

@UnbreakableKimmySchmidt I went into nursing bras quite some time ago (20 weeks tomorrow). It started out innocently - I bought a nursing sports bra that was really really loose for sleeping, because my breasts were so sore that I'd  wake up at all hours from the discomfort. Well, that bra no longer fits, so I've just been sizing up as required with nursing bras, because they're cheaper than anything else I buy ( I'm an unusual size, so have to shop at more expensive places). There's no shame in buying a nursing bra.

galactickates

Good luck @sweetyjenj keep us updated after the test how you think you did!

sfgiantsgamerbabe

@sweetyjenj Good luck!

@pttomato That’s super frustrating. My DH can be like that sometimes. I hate it when he’s grumpy because then he turns into FIL. Hopefully, he’ll get over it once you move. 

We have once again entered the realm of potty training. I’m being kind of lax about if because if I start pushing DS too much he’ll just fight back. My mom had him for a little while today and she said out of the 4 kids she’s trained (my brothers, my nephew, and me) DS is the most stubborn. 

molosmiles

@sweetyjenj Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great.

skilouise

Good luck @sweetyjenj !

julesf817

saltedcaramel518 said:

WHY do so many maternity clothes have wide horizontal stripes?!

I ask myself this ALL the time. Who is designing this stuff?

“Great dress Chuck, but what can we do to make it so she looks much, much wider than she already feels?”

kns1988

I have on a maternity maxi dress that a friend gave me, and I finally feel really cute instead of frumpy! 17 weeks and my bump is so much more defined than last time.

BitterBetty12

@sweetyjenj good luck!!! Can’t wait to hear your update. 

@pttomato sounds a little bit like my H. Thankfully I’ve always been pushy enough to get him to do things anyway. We didna full nursery for DD in an apartment we only lived in for 11 months! I’ve actually found it harder to get him to do things now that we’ve moved into our house (we plan to stay 5-10 years). I think it’s because he feels like we have all this time now since we ARE staying here. Sorry for hijacking that haha but I hope you’re able to get him to agree and realize his plan isn’t super rational for a newborn!

@kns1988 I’ve started refusing to leave the noisemakers in non maternity clothes because I look aoooo frumpy and not at all obviously pregnant in them. I feel so much better about myself in maternity clothes!