Random (8/13)

jomama1618

It's been a few weeks since we had a new random thread, so I thought I'd start a new one, in our new month.

*Edit my gif isn't working *

jwebbbber45678

So I just cried over a peanut butter commercial. These hormones are out of control

cjx95

Speaking of hormones! I'm getting irrationally irritated that I can't find onion powder in my house... I wanted to try a new recipe for chicken and its literally 5 ingredients. And I cant find it! I swear I see it every other time I look for seasonings or spices except now... so unless anyone has a simple chicken recipe for breasts and thighs I'll be making chicken alfredo instead and I'm salty about it... maybe this should be in Monday bf... lol 

rabtaido1214

Mmm chicken Alfredo sounds like a great plan B. Out of curiosity what are you making?

jomama1618

@mamabearcj ugh, that's the worst! The same thing happened here a week or so ago! Like I know I bought some, but it was no where to be found. How annoying!

On a positive note, I passed my 3hr glucose tolerance test! Thank goodness, that would have been crazy hard to manage on top of the weight loss.

I don't think I ever updated the last I heard from the ultrasound (my follow up appointment is tomorrow). The nurse that called after the OB reviewed everything said the tech was wrong. My placenta is anterior and very low lying. But was not actually covering my cervix (just close). There was/is a SCH (didn't go into size or anything on that). Baby girl is listed as boarderline/threatened IUGR because she hasn't hit the necessary precentile (I think the nurse said the 10%tile for diagnosis is normal?) but is continuing to fall off her own, already low growth curve. 
They said as long as I am careful and be smart about it/follow the recommendations, and we can keep the bleeding and pain minimal, they won't put me on full bed rest (toddler and all) for now.
So we are basically on modified restrictions. No more than an hour on my feet at a time (this seems to be a big trigger for our bleeding), lift restrictions, no pressure/putting anything against my stomach, bleeding means coming in to get checked etc (there's more but you guys get the picture.)
I suppose we will discuss it and the extra monitoring/ultrasounds tomorrow. So we are thankful that it wasn't as bad as they were worried it was!

halfanewt

@jomama1618 glad it turned out better than they were anticipating! And congrats on passing the 3 hour test! 

@mamabearcj that happens to me ALL THE TIME. For awhile I had 5 jars of cinnamon because I could never find them
when I needed them, so I bought more. Whatever you make, hope it turns out yummy! 

We we have our first birth class tonight and I’m so not in the mood. I don’t have any idea what to expect, so I realize this is probably off base, but I don’t want to watch a video, or practice breathing in a room full of strangers, or whatever. Apparently I’m grumpy today. Someone who’s already started theirs, tell me it’s worth it? 

cjx95

Update never found the onion powder BUT I found this instead

https://realhousemoms.com/honey-butter-chicken/
Will update again with how it turns out(:

Well it was delicious! DH couldn't get enough so I'm impressed lol 

tlmill

@mamabearcj all I can think of when I see the name of that chicken is honey butter chicken biscuits from Whataburger and now I’m craving one. Guess I’ll have to send DH for some at 11pm when they start serving breakfast

nugget2ehf

@halfanewt The info for us was worth it, but I also hated having to practice breathing/labor positions in front of everyone. My husband and I had a hard time with it. It was great information, I just hate to participate. But totally understand not being in the mood! I'm glad that's we're done now and that we did it before my moodiness really hit.

Ours also did some meditation thing at the end. Which we are not into at all. We tried it the first class, but just left early after the rest. 

HoosOnFirst

mamabearcj said:

Update never found the onion powder BUT I found this instead

https://realhousemoms.com/honey-butter-chicken/
Will update again with how it turns out(:

Well it was delicious! DH couldn't get enough so I'm impressed lol 

Ok that recipe is exactly my speed. 5 ingredients and super simple. I’m def gonna try it.

knottieamusements

It is a beautiful evening here.  Sitting outside eating Arby’s.  

Too bad the flies agree with.  Thankfully the mosquitos don’t seem to be out.  

pajamstagrams

@halfanewt we just had like 1 hour of relaxation techniques, and everything else was videos or the instructor talking. Was partially useful, mostly because it was at the hospital so you could ask specific questions related to the hospital. 

missmaehurt

I have had such a weird craving for green bean casserole. I had DH make a mini Thanksgiving dinner yesterday and probably ate my weight in it. Then had the leftovers for dinner tonight! Babies make us do such weird things.

halfanewt

So, my guess for class was pretty much spot on so far. I’m hoping the next classes are more useful.

sliztee

I've been craving green bean casserole too, @missmaehurt! Though, I can't say that's completely unusual for me.

nmadjeski

@missmaehurt that sounds really yummy!

I dont want to jinx myself but DS has been sleeping so much better this past week. FX this continues! 

missmaehurt

@sliztee I do love green bean casserole normally, but it seems so out of place in the middle of August.

sliztee

Personally, I think it's a year-round dish. I make it pretty often in fall and winter - it's too tasty to only have once per year! @missmaehurt

eireyes

I feel like I broke myself running this morning. I forgot my support belt (who knows if it would have helped or not) but ow ow ow my groin wants to split in two.

lest12

Just checking in and saying hi! 

We just went up tot he mountains with the kids for a few days.  I'm so tired.  I don't know why I thought that was a good idea... but I guess the kids had fun and it will be the last getaway for a while so whatever.

nugget2ehf

@missmaehurt I've been craving Thanksgiving food for a while. Ever since I moved away from family almost 6 years ago, I haven't had a big family Thanksgiving meal. We go to my H's aunt's house, but they're Egyptian, so we still have turkey, but all the sides are different. And when I see my fam at Christmas, they don't want the same things they just had. So I keep telling H I want to do a mini Thanksgiving and just have never gotten around to it. Maybe this year since we'll be staying home.

sammierose464

eireyes said:

I feel like I broke myself running this morning. I forgot my support belt (who knows if it would have helped or not) but ow ow ow my groin wants to split in two.

This is how I've been feeling a lot lately... last night every time I woke up I was in pain. At one point every inch of my body hurt, like I had been tensing all of my muscles while I slept. When I turn over to switch sides my pelvic will take 5 min or so to stop hurting.

dellusion

eireyes said:

I feel like I broke myself running this morning. I forgot my support belt (who knows if it would have helped or not) but ow ow ow my groin wants to split in two.

I'm in awe you can run!  good for you girl!!  Even running down the hall or doing jump squats makes me pee a little.  meh....I seriously need some PT after this kid arrives to strengthen my pelvic floor. 

britvahok

I had a dr appt this morning. I thought I gained at least 10 lbs. on the cruise because I ate everything in sight! I was so excited that I only gained 2 lbs.

pajamstagrams

Pumpkin pie should be a year round thing. If I wasn't pregnant and didn't get so stiff/sore standing, I'd make myself a pie right now lol.

chopchop25

@jemmerjams I want pumpkin pie RIGHT NOW.

pajamstagrams

@chopchop25 I watched a Hallmark movie about a pumpkin pie contest a couple weeks ago and now I'm craving it's sweet goodness. 

elothair

I could totally go for some pumpkin pie right now. I wonder if any stores carry it this time of year?!

dellusion

ya'll need to STOP with this pumpkin pie talk.  its seriously my weakness!!  Since its still technically summer, a really yummy version is a pumpkin pie concrete (ice cream).  Not sure if you have a Sheridan's or Unforked near you, but my goodness, those are SO GOOD! 

norahkate

at scout camp this weekend someone made pumpkin pie cobbler (in a dutch oven over the fire). it was so good and now i remember that i need to ask for the recipe and try to recreate something similar at home (and share it here)! 

sliztee

Look, y'all. Food should not be discriminated against based on the season! YOU NEED PIE NOW!

britvahok

I can't wait for an apple pie. We drive an hour every year to go to an Apple festival at this orchard. They make the best apple crumb pies and we always buy at least 2!!! There's always a line for their apple cider donuts!!!!

kiwi2628

My H and I already have a date next month to go apple picking and then make a bunch of apples pies. We look forward to the hour after dinner (known as Pie O'Clock in my home) every september/oct/nov.

cdepperschmidt

eireyes said:

I feel like I broke myself running this morning. I forgot my support belt (who knows if it would have helped or not) but ow ow ow my groin wants to split in two.

The fact that you’re running is amazing! I can barely walk. Every step hurts my pelvis.


mmmmm pumpkin pie!

sammierose464

Apple season in MI is my favorite.

eireyes

I wish more people in my house liked pie. My family is weird; the kids will occasionally try it, but H is a solid nope on fruit pies. That being said, I'm still going to continue making pie. I made one earlier this summer (peach blackberry) that was amaaaaaazing. 

cjx95

I love apple season!! DH hates anything with cooked apples... apple crisp is a favorite of mine and cider donuts and cider, all the yummy stuff

britvahok

I love that the random post has turned into the Fall Pie thread!!!!

knottieamusements

Pumpkin pie is bestest.  Apple pie is good.  

Apple pie spiked with wild cranberries and currants- now that is something I genuinely miss from living in Alaska...

tlmill

I wear this shirt multiple times a week so obviously I’m a fan of pie and yes I had to screenshot from their site because mine is in the washer since I wore it two days in a row. Also pumpkin pie is fucking amazing year round. 

KFrob

I've been craving blueberry pie.  But I would take any and all pie.