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December 2011 Moms
Ricola
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FFFC
Ricola
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Re: FFFC
Okay, I'll start.
I I have two more weeks left at work before I will become a SAHM and every morning it gets harder to get up and find the motivation to drive to the office. I have mentally checked out about 2 weeks ago and don't care anymore if I am on time or doing a good job. This is very unlike me, since I am usually a perfectionist...I just can't seem to care anymore!
I had a ton I thought of yesterday but now they are mostly forgotten. But here's what I can remember...
I was checking DH's email (yes I'm a terrible person, but he gave me the password so whatever, he has mine also) and I accidentally found out my friend is throwing me a surprise baby shower tomorrow!
I really wish I didn't know because I would have been COMPLETELY surprised and it would have been awesome.
But I did go ahead and throw a few more things on my baby registry since I had already bought most of it myself.
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I went to the mall yesterday to do some Christmas shopping, which was not fun. Apparently a half hour trip takes 2 hours when you walk tiny baby steps to avoid pain.
Before I left I caved and went to Kernels and bough two bags of popcorn. After dinner last night I ate and entire bag of Cheesey Dill popcorn. I felt like such a cliche. I then look down and I have cheesey dill dust ALL.OVER my belly. I had to get DH to open the patio door so I could waddle outside and brush it all off. Terrible!
That sucks. And is something that would totally happen to me. My DH and I have each other's pwords stored on our computers. That way if I text him and say "look at the message your mom just sent me" he can do it easily. There are many times he will start to tell me about something and I'll say "I already know. I read it on your messages." lol
I feel guilty by taking my maternity leAve at 37 weeks instead of 38 as I planned it but I feel like I'm a wuss!
Although I'm happy for the December-turned-November moms and wishing the best for the babies who have arrived early, it scares me a bit to be faced with the reality that my baby could come in November. I'll be full term next weekend and very excited to make it to that milestone, but I hope baby girl stays put until December!
The third time was the charm!
BFP #3 ~ 4.08.11 ~ EDD: 12.17.11 ~ DD born 12.13.11
BFP #2 - 8.04.10 - missed m/c discovered 8.31.10, d&c 9.02.10
BFP #1 - 5.20.10 - m/c 5.29.10 @ 5w6d
-I'm so tired of being back and forth to the hospital for my bp. My arms are all bruised up and now so is my hand from getting bloodwork done then them sticking the cuff on my arm to check my bp. I kinda hope I get induced tomorrow because this sucks so bad.
-I asked DH to help me shave my legs last night, I just can't bend to do it right without almost falling out of the shower and I'm tired of the nurses checking my legs/feet for swelling and seeing the stubble.
-I have a paper I need to get submitted for an online class I am taking and I am totally on here instead of doing that because I have no motivation.
-I left my in-laws and H's grandma off of our calling list for when DJ is born. They know that he could be here any day and are still planning on going out of town for Thanksgiving (6+ hours) and his grandma keeps nagging that I need to get my bp under control so that DH and I can travel there for Thanksgiving. Yeah, it's totally me spiking it, like I want this. B!tch.... they can hear it from SIL or DH's aunt.
I think that is it, but I do feel better!
I'm sad, I can't go right now and everyone keeps saying how disappointed they were with the movie. Boo...
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This isn't a FFFC really. but more of a "I feel like a dork because I had a COMPLETE GEEK-OUT moment last night" LoL I'm still geeking out over it, so I'll let it out here before I explode xD
2 weeks ago I went to a concert and met my most favorite musician in the whole entire world...his name is MIYAVI....he's so amazing, and such a sweetie! When he realized I was pregnant he had the most shocked look on his face LOL and congratulated me, then asked if I was going to name it MIYAVI
after him...hahah...Anyways, when I met him, I gave him a little gift bag of goodies for him and his daughters (he has 2 little princesses - 2 and 3 yrs old), including 2 tshirts I thought he would like.
Well now he's doing the South American leg of his tour....and recently had a live televised concert in Brazil........I sat down to watch a recording of it last night... AND HE WAS FREAKIN WEARING THE SKULL SHIRT I GAVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .....I died.....seriously... I died of happiness that he actually liked the shirt xD
On TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQS8JLMojrs&feature=related
Yeaaah no one really cares *shifty eyes* I know LOL
OOOKAY now that I've officially freaked out about it somewhere....I think I'm good. I can go on with my day and be normal (but insanely happy) now
?Little Love of my Life?
Wow! that is awesome!
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FFFC 1) I freaking hate Twilight. Bella is a terrible role model for young girls and I hope that I can raise my daughter to see that there is more to life than chasing after boys and feeling totally unfulfilled unless she's in a relationship. I ALSO want her to realize that having a boy that "knows best for her," keeps her in the dark about what is going on, and tries to control her life is not someone you want to be in a relationship with. grr
FFFC 2) I am totally checked out at work. I just got a note to reduce me to 6 hours a shift and I am so happy about it. I'm sure I could elect to start my leave early, but I am trying my hardest to be selfish with my time off and save as much as possible for after DD is born. In the meantime I am just fluffing through the hours, doing the minimum amount of work necessary.
I don't care about my weight gain anymore. I know I've gained too much, but I'm all belly at this point (and some swelling!). My face, hips, legs look the same and people are always telling me that I look great. Yes, I know they are probably lying, but it helps me out
I exercised my entire pregnancy up until last week or so. Now I'm just walking the dog a few days a week because it's the most comfortable for me. My doctor is not concerned, baby is healthy, and my BP is good. I don't overeat usually, but I know I eat too much on the weekends because DH and I always go out. We are enjoying it while we can!
I'm excited to get started losing the weight after he comes. I know I can do it, so I'm not going to fret over it these next three weeks.
I don't clean anymore. I jut rely on a cleaning lady every couple weeks. No morE touch ups.
My mom offered to give us the cleaning service for 6 months after baby arrives for Xmas ( and a dog poop pick up service) and I said yes. I am the ultimate lazy.
I don't walk my dogs enough anymore. Maybe only 3times a week. I feel bad for them and have arranged dog walking when LO arrives.
I have GD and ate 18 m&ms the other night. It was heaven ( I tried to balance with some cheese)
The weight poll made me think of this:
I think the BMI is a total joke. I am overweight but based on my height and weight I am morbidly obese however I have high muscle tone and am proportioned very well. I still need to lose weight and want to but my goal is far from what would put me in the "normal" range.
i love reading these as i can pretty much put myself in everyones shoes... but for the love of everything holy, can someone please tell me what FFFC means?!?! i have been staring at it for months and i still can't figure it out. i feel like such a newb. haha.
oh i like miyavi! i used to live in japan. i am actually a huge fan of his wife melody.
that is awesome that he is wearing your shirt!
i too have mentally checked out of work. i am not out on leave until 12/9 unless i go early but i am pretty done.
also, i have been listening to christmas music for about a week.
After a week of painful contractions that are doing nothing but making me uncomfortable, extreme pelvic pain, and sciatic nerve pain, I am taking today off and debating not going back until baby is here.
I had planned to work until 39w but am in tears every day because sitting is so uncomfortable. Nurse at OB's office told me to take the rest of the week off and we will reassess on Monday.
at 5'5, yes, i do have a butt and thighs. i'm curvy. but my thighs are also solid muscle. at a size 8 bottom, size M top, you're going to tell me i'm overweight? yeah, screw you.
I agree...according to the BMI scale MH is borderline "obese." I added a picture to show how far from obese he is! Yes he has a bit of a beer gut (he was soo happy when my belly got bigger than his!) but he climbs power poles...his legs are thick but they are solid muscle! He weighs 225 in the pic and the BMI scale wants him at like 160. He would look horrible that thin. (As you can see, it really makes me mad lol.)
As my due date gets closer I am excited, but the selfish part of me is coming out. I am suddenly terrified that from this point forward it is not going to be about me and DH anymore. DH and I won't be able to travel like we used to, or go out spur of them moment, and I'm afraid I won't get to see my girlfriends and socialize as much (a lot of my friends live 1/2 hr. to 1 hr. away cause we live in the middle of nowhere...) I do horrible on no sleep and am nervous about the first couple months. I am so scared that I am going to be overwhelmed by the baby and all the new responsibilities and that I won't be a good mother :-(
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- I'm done interacting with people. All people. SD is plugged up in her room with all her favorite toys (its childproof she'll survive without me-she has goldfish crackers and juice and TV is not an option in my book), My phone is off and after dropping SD off with her nana tonight husband is headed to the deer lease. I'm done. My temper is at max compacity and I'm afraid I'm going to flip out on the next person who makes any comment about how I look, my house, my weight gain or how I need to rest instead of doing what I have been doing (cleaning non stop and chasing a 2 yr old-theres NO resting with a 2 yr old).
-I think OWS protestors are idiots and are protesting the wrong spot and people (hint guys the ones who bailed the banks out weren't the banks). I'm not sure why the TEA party got trashed for respectful protesting but these guys cause complete anarchy and everyone thinks their heros-I've never been so confused in my life but whatever.
-Sick of being admonished for not "even trying" to BF. I'm not BFing because I'm on medication- no I'm not going to stop taking those meds because a bunch of research shows its so good for baby to be BF. I know this- I had intended to do it but sometimes things happen and people can't. I am not going to be browbeat to death because I'm choosing my mental well being and having a positive relationship with my son over stopping the medications that keep me from going crazy. Thus why I'm holing up in the house for the weekend lol.
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My FFFC...
I am FB friends with a girl I went to HS with. She was pregnant and due within days of me (She was the 16th, I am the 19th.) At around 32 weeks, all she would post about was how over she was being pregnant, how she wished the baby would just come out all ready, whine whine whine. Well, she delivered at 35 weeks.
Now that her LO is out (like she wanted!!) and in NICU all she's posting about is how sad and depressed she is that her daughter is in the hospital and she had to go home without her. I know it sucks, but don't wish your baby out then complain when it happens! This morning she posted that she wants all of her FB friends to pray that her baby can come home soon.
I think it irks me so much because she did not take care of herself at all during the pregnancy-she would brag about how much weight she (didn't) gain, show off her freshly Botoxed lips and eyes, and talk about all the PTL signs she would be having. She's a total AW in every sense of the word and is never happy. I feel bad for her baby...I think if the mom ate properly and took care of herself her LO would not have to be in NICU.
We're doing this... never thought about things being out of date. Yeah, fail on our part. But this brings up the question... what about all of the digital pictures, videos, etc. that we store on our computer now? I wonder if that stuff will be obsolete too and we eventually get to the point of not being able to access them.
*I really hate that DH can (justifiably) blame things on his war injury but when I try to explain pregnancy brain or some of my pains to him he refuses to listen. I have never accused him of making up what he's going through (it's mostly head injury stuff - nothing you can actually see) so why can't I get the same respect?
*Before my uncle had a chance to call the rest of the family my other uncle's wife posted on FB that my grandmother is moving to a hospice and doesn't have long. I found out on a practical stranger's wall post so instead of messaging her to tell her is was messed up I replied that finding out on facebook was total crap. My maiden name is on my page so I am hoping all her friends see that and think she's a total douche (because she is).
*I am kind of upset with this baby because because of her I wont be able to fly home for my grandmother's funeral (I'm in AZ and family is in MA). I know it's not the baby's fault but I can't help it.
*After the drama of yesterday I was up all night with contractions. I am selfishly hoping gram holds out until I am full term and FIL is here that way if the stress of her passing does cause labor we are prepared.
*And to lighten this up: I confess that I get a little giddy when a song from my college years comes on my iTunes, I dance around and pretend I am a carefree 20 year old again - I say that I am just dancing with DD but it's really all for me.
I'm coming to the realization that my coworkers care more about me and this baby than my friends do. So, I'm reevaluating who the true friends are... and there's very few. It makes me sad.
I still am freaked out about even the idea of a c-section. I'm tired of people telling me, "You'll be begging for the epi" or "You'll give up and want the c/s". I want a natural birth for my own reasons and I want to avoid a c/s unless it's absolutely necessary... so stop telling me otherwise. Every single pain med that I've been on stronger than ibuprofen has made me either violently ill or hallucinate; I am afraid of trying something else and being too out of it when my son is first born/soon after. I've gotten to the point where I avoid all questions about delivery because of feeling the need to explain myself. I know my body, I know what it doesn't tolerate, and yes, I'm afraid of trying something new because of reactions I've had in the past. I'd rather avoid it all together.
Also? If I do have a c/s, I don't want any pictures of me taken while in the OR. And, while I may change my mind, I don't want to see DS until I can hold him. I want DH to take him and be with him while they do all of the tests/measuring and then do skin to skin. And yes, I will fully admit that if I do end up with a c/s, I'm 99% sure that I'll be disappointed in my birth experience. We're probably only having one, so it's important to me.