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September 2011 Moms
Missing Out Poll
In the spirit of Monday Moans......
What do you feel like you are missing out on this pregnancy? I don't mean the normal whines of my old jeans and alcohol, believe me, I miss those too, but more of the things that once we have our babies and summer is gone, we will not be able to do until perhaps next summer.......
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Re: Missing Out Poll
I got to go visit my DH in San Antonio, which was awesome. I love that town (I was stationed there for a while). That said, while I was there, I missed out on Six Flags and Sea World, because with my SPD I can't walk very far, and I certainly can't go on roller coasters!
I had to leave my Guard unit's family picnic early because I can't tolerate heat and I was getting sick. I missed out on seeing my cousins from California because it's a four hour drive and my car doesn't have AC. Not gonna be able to make it to the Minnesota Renn Faire. I haven't been up for camping with the kids, and with the heat we haven't even done much fishing. And so on.
It's all worth it, but it is kind of a bummer.
I love rollercoasters/amusement parks and had to pass up free tickets to the Six Flags near us.
Although I am thrilled my little man will be arriving next month, I can't help but miss this little place called Fire Island. As a Long Islander, Fire Island is usually a staple in my summer living. Its a small beach community 30 mibnutes across the bay that has no cars, but tons of restaurant, bars and shopping. During the day it's packed out with people going to the beach and shopping, eating and just hanging and at night it turns into this crazy bar scene with alcohol flowing and tons of music. For several years my husband and I have rented a house with like 10 or friends and spent a week over there of abusing our bodies, eating and laying in the sun.
When I continously keep seeing all the posts about Fire Island partying this summer, I am a little, teeny bit sad that I will not make it over there for a world famous Rocket Fuel. This epic pina colada is made with 151 and then is blended with coco lopez and topped with amaretto. They knock you on your ass and taste sooo good.
I know, I know, there's always next year......
My summers are usually abuzz with travel and parties. Going to friends lakehouses, the Hamptons, road trips, boat trips, parties out of the city, etc.
Of course, a lot of these activities are over the 1.5 hour trip I am comfortable taking outside of NYC (and away from my hospital) so I've had to skip them for the most part.
I went out on the boat last weekend, it was a whole different experience this summer. Not sure Iittle man liked all the bouncing around (although my doctor said it was perfectly safe) and I was achy afterwards. The only perk was the world was my toilet sitting in the bay in an inner tube, felt nice not to have to run to the bathroom every ten minutes because the baby changed postions.
College Football (well at least the first few games). We have gotten Pitt football season tickets with a bunch of friends ever since we graduated. Of course, this year, there are 4 home games in September (WTF?) We always plan a big tailgate for every game and have a total blast. I'm hoping to make it to the season opener over Labor Day weekend, but that will probably be it for me in Sept. The biggest game is Notre Dame and it's 9/24. Unless this L/O comes a few weeks early, I don't see there being any way for me to go. I'm so bummed!!
On another note, thinking about football season has me soo excited for fall - give me my jeans, sweaters, and boots. I cannot wait
In our former DINK life, DH and I always went on these awesome vacations in May and October. We did the babymoon in May, which was more limited because of me being pregnant, but it was still nice to get away for a week. We're obviously not going anywhere in October, which is what's killing me right now for some reason! I didn't realize how much I counted on those getaways...just having something on the calendar to look forward to.
And I miss riding my bike!
I haven't been out on the boat this summer, and I'm not sure I would want to just due to what I know I am missing out on! Not only the fun water sports, but we always downed a couple of beers while floating in tubes at a desolate cove.
haha to the whole bump burp debacle. You sound like a stammering 5 year old throwing a tantrum.... "But But But I, But I" haha. Spit it out woman!
I was going to say "But it is nice to have the lake to pee in. That's the only thing that sucks about a swimming pool...you get in, you get comfy, drink some water, and then you have to go."
It's all good now. Duplicates deleted. So what's this you say about me stammering?
I feel like I'm missing out on all of summer. I am usually one of the rare people who loves the heat and the humidity. I could lay out on the lake all day every day and with how hot it has been this summer I have been cooped up in the A/C for a little too long.
I can't wait for fall and for LO and I to be able to go for long walks and just be out in the fresh air!
I love Rocket Fuel!! Fire Island kicks butt and I used to go there all the time when I lived in Suffolk.
I miss camping and swimming. I developed a horrible rash when after the first few times I went swimming this summer and the doc said I had an allergic reaction to the chlorine. Well, after that cleared up, I went in the ocean and the rash came back. Apparently, my already sensitive skin became uber-sensitive with pregnancy and chlorine and salt water irritates it.
I'm going to miss football season too! We tailgate for the OSU games and it's going to be a big bummer missing out on most of the season...but there's always next year!
Honestly, the only thing that I really have missed out on this summer are the vodka slushies my MIL makes while we float in the pool. They are awesome! We don't usually go to Six Flags very often, but we obviously didn't go this year. Next year, maybe.
BUT, I can't wait for all of the fall things we will be doing! Apple picking and pumpkin farms, decorating for Halloween, scary movie marathons and fire pitting at night at MIL's or my parent's. Both of them have either a pack n play or a crib for LO, so we'll be golden and I'll be able to enjoy some wine again!
A rare opportunity presented itself for DH and I to go to Disney World. I never thought I'd see the day and of course I have to be pregnant when we go so I can't go on any rides with DH.
Summerfest in Milwaukee - going for the day, eating and drinking your way through the festival while listening to bands and then ending the day with the headliner in concert. I would have maybe made it 2 hours which just wasn't worth it.