The weight gain is real. I put on a form fitting shirt for the first time in forever, DD gasped and told me my belly was too big. She went on to ask when the baby is coming out. I guess it’s better from her than from coworkers, but geeze...I’m over it.
@conchispita i hear ya girl. Someone said to me “you must be getting closer. 7 months now?” Nope just 17 weeks here. Then the always awesome “oh wow you’re going to be big “. Ya thanks I’m aware.
@conchispita@cali1710 yep same here. My cousin thinks it’s a compliment to tell pregnant women they’re huge (because her babies were born really early and tiny). She really goes all in though so it’s kind of cute/funny if you’re in the mood for it. She’s like “OMG YOURE MOTHER NATURE LOOK AT YOU FEEDING THAT BABY YOURE A ROCKSTAR MAMA YOUR BODY IS A NUTRITIONAL WONDERLAND”
In an email yesterday from my MIL re: my registry: "You should register for more baby clothes, since you can always use them again for future kids." Whoah now, let's not get too ahead of ourselves here!
I had my first prenatal yoga class last night and I'm so glad I dragged my socially awkward hermit ass out there. It was really nice to meet local expecting moms and the yoga felt really good. It was super gentle but still made me feel very out of shape so I'm going to need to do something about that.
Know what's better than 1 kid with a fever? 2 kids with fevers! Two weeks into the school year and I've got kiddos missing days already. I hope everyone is feeling better for our AS tomorrow morning. Everyone has been so excited for it!
I just realized my bump will grow at the same rate as it gets colder, so my coats and jackets will pretty much always hide it, except maybe near the end. I’m so happy about this! Someone I know on FB is currently 7 months pregnant and she just posted about unwanted touching from strangers. Hopefully we’ll avoid that (a girl can dream, right?).
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@grebretso if a stranger dares to touch the stomach I would flip a damn shit in their face lol. I give you permission to as well.
today I’m on the verge of tears because I can’t find comfortable shoes or maternity work clothes that are in my size, comfortable, and don’t look fugly. TEARS
@danixbanani24 work clothes are a serious struggle. I'm hoping the cool weather plus obviousness of my bump coincides with my regular pants+belly band combo no longer working so I can segway smoothly into tunics/sweaters and leggings but that's seeming increasingly unlikely. Our dress code is not enforced but I still don't want to be judged. Footwear is another issue. To go with my legging dream I need flat boots but I'm terrified of my feet changing after I've dropped money. So yeah, I'm with you. I'm trying to not think about it, as my unbottoned pants appear increasingly stressed.
@danixbanani24 YUP. No such thing as nice looking work clothes or shoes. I spent the entire winter of my first pregnancy in dresses and tights (for meetings) and uncomfortable shoes or leggings, long cardigans and knit uggs. Literally the only shoes that stretched with my feet. I looked like an actual bum, but I felt awesome and was growing a human being so I didn't let myself feel shame.
@BourbonBiscuits I might cave and buy some uggs this winter. I’ve never owned a pair, but if any time is right, it’s now.
I’m so, so glad there’s no dress code at work. I’m going to live in leggings and sweaters. I bought a couple fleece lined leggings that I can’t wait to wear when it gets colder!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I wore knock off Uggs in my college days and what they lack in style they absolutely make up for in comfort. I feel like pregnancy is a very good reason to make that tradeoff.
It’s a rainy day here. My kids are at my in laws (no school - primary Election Day). I’ve went to Target, Starbucks, gotten a hair cut, and picked up a piece of my favorite pizza (mushroom, garlic, feta - I cannot get enough feta this pregnancy). Now I’m beached on my couch catching up on my DVR. I love this day.
Adding to my already emotional state today is DS school called bc he pooped himself it isn’t a daycare so they don’t change him because it’s a regular school and not a daycare. I hate relying on my family members because it makes me feel guilty so I’m just a big mess today
@danixbanani24 they won't CHANGE him? Like I get that they won't deal with diapers but surely they can respond to an accident?! If a guardian couldn't get there quickly what would they do, let him sit in it? That seems barbaric.
These are the little things that really freak me out about raising children without family nearby...
@danixbanani24 they won't CHANGE him? Like I get that they won't deal with diapers but surely they can respond to an accident?! If a guardian couldn't get there quickly what would they do, let him sit in it? That seems barbaric.
THIS. So much this.
I’ve taught in schools that aren’t licensed for changing children but that doesn’t mean we won’t assist with changes, bag up clothes, and just send a note at the end of the day. Shit happens. Literally.
I hear you guys, totally do. It’s really based on the school. My mom is a principal of a Catholic school and and teachers are not changing accidents there BUT her school nurse will step in and help. I asked if the nurse at this school would help change him but nope.
They WILL help with a pee accident though...something about the poop I guess is too much...
i know it is upsetting...He Does pretty good with the potty but like I wish they wouldn’t leave him in it if it’s #2. Thankfully I do have family near by that can swing by and get him otherwise I’d be likeeeee welp I’m an hour away so if you wanna smell his poops for an hour that’s all you.
turns out this happened while he was napping...he did say he had to go to the bathroom but it was too late.
Anyway, I’m hoping it won’t happen a lot or I’m just gonna have to re-evaluate this school. It’s unrealistic of me to think he just won’t poop in school ever......
That’s unreal @danixbanani24. If you have a bunch of small children in your school, all kinds of gross accidents will most likely happen on a regular basis and you should be equipped to deal with it. Anything else is unacceptable. It’s just little kid poop, not waste from a nuclear plant.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I just realized my bump will grow at the same rate as it gets colder, so my coats and jackets will pretty much always hide it, except maybe near the end. I’m so happy about this! Someone I know on FB is currently 7 months pregnant and she just posted about unwanted touching from strangers. Hopefully we’ll avoid that (a girl can dream, right?).
Stuck in the stupid box... Anyways, my bump decided to pop pretty quickly and dramatically. Turns out the little one is literally sitting on my bladder with feet pushing out. But a person who I have met once saw my bump said awwww I need to hug you. Ran amd hugged me before anything could be said. I stood frozen like an akward tree...
@danixbanani24 I am so mad at this school for you! For young kids who may have difficulties with elimination control, making them sit in it can be seriously damaging mentally. Shame on them and that nurse especially.
@BourbonBiscuits I might cave and buy some uggs this winter. I’ve never owned a pair, but if any time is right, it’s now.
I’m so, so glad there’s no dress code at work. I’m going to live in leggings and sweaters. I bought a couple fleece lined leggings that I can’t wait to wear when it gets colder!
The best decision I ever made was buying ugg boots for the winter months of pregnancy. they're easy to put on and take off and so soft. I even got slippers to constantly wear around the house just to have the extra comfort.
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*TW* TWIN LOSS 7.2.15 BFP 9.7.15 CP BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16 BFP 10.14.17 CP BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
Update on poopacalypse 2018: tonight was back to school night so I was chatting with the teachers and aids. The teacher was actually very nice about it. But the aid made me feel so much better. The aid is an older lady, a grandmother herself, and she’s worked in the school for 16 years. She said she was sitting next to Luca after the “incident”.
He then told her he needed to pee. She said she wanted to encourage him to use the potty still so she took him and she told me she helped him out of the soiled underwear and threw them out and changed him anyway. She said she couldn’t do like a full clean of him but she did make it better so he wasn’t sitting in a full crap until someone came to get him.
so I feel better about it and I like that he still asked to go potty afterwards so I’m hoping it won’t happen too often!
@danixbanani24 that's ridiculous! If they're young enough that they're still napping, how can they not expect any accidents?? That's crazy to me. I'm thankful DD is still in daycare I guess!
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DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
today I’m on the verge of tears because I can’t find comfortable shoes or maternity work clothes that are in my size, comfortable, and don’t look fugly. TEARS
Footwear is another issue. To go with my legging dream I need flat boots but I'm terrified of my feet changing after I've dropped money.
So yeah, I'm with you. I'm trying to not think about it, as my unbottoned pants appear increasingly stressed.
I’m so, so glad there’s no dress code at work. I’m going to live in leggings and sweaters. I bought a couple fleece lined leggings that I can’t wait to wear when it gets colder!
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
Adding to my already emotional state today is DS school called bc he pooped himself
These are the little things that really freak me out about raising children without family nearby...
I’ve taught in schools that aren’t licensed for changing children but that doesn’t mean we won’t assist with changes, bag up clothes, and just send a note at the end of the day. Shit happens. Literally.
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
They WILL help with a pee accident though...something about the poop I guess is too much...
i know it is upsetting...He Does pretty good with the potty but like I wish they wouldn’t leave him in it if it’s #2. Thankfully I do have family near by that can swing by and get him otherwise I’d be likeeeee welp I’m an hour away so if you wanna smell his poops for an hour that’s all you.
turns out this happened while he was napping...he did say he had to go to the bathroom but it was too late.
Anyway, I’m hoping it won’t happen a lot or I’m just gonna have to re-evaluate this school. It’s unrealistic of me to think he just won’t poop in school ever......
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I hope he’s not expecting me to put out tonight.
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
*TW*
TWIN LOSS 7.2.15
BFP 9.7.15 CP
BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16
BFP 10.14.17 CP
BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
He then told her he needed to pee. She said she wanted to encourage him to use the potty still so she took him and she told me she helped him out of the soiled underwear and threw them out and changed him anyway. She said she couldn’t do like a full clean of him but she did make it better so he wasn’t sitting in a full crap until someone came to get him.
so I feel better about it and I like that he still asked to go potty afterwards so I’m hoping it won’t happen too often!
@hannahbananas11 right, MIL, because obviously clothes not from the registry CAN'T be used again