Ten Things Tuesday!

KH826 · May 2014

Tell us any 10 things on your mind today -- can be TTC, pregnancy or parenting related... Or totally random life stuff! We can't wait to hear what you have to share today. So, get to it!

KH826 · May 2014

1. 37 weeks today!
2. So, as predicted, I was too tired and lazy last night to update my pregnancy check-in after my appointment yesterday. The abridged version: baby has flipped AGAIN and is now head down again. However, my Dr and I both feel that at this point there is little assurance that she will stay that way since this is now the 4th time she has flipped. Every appointment now she is in a different position. So we will just have to wait it out and see. If she flips back to breech and stays that way, we will do a c-section on June 2nd. If she stays head down, we will wait for me to go into labor on my own, but I will need to get to my dr’s office or the hospital when I am in early labor so that they can confirm her position at the last minute. My Dr does not want me laboring at home for long in case she has turned breech again and we just don’t know it. Soooo… that’s a little stressful, but it is what it is. Just taking it day by day.
3. Baby was measuring ahead at 38w5d yesterday and her approximate weight was 7 lbs 8 oz. She has dropped to 85% for weight, but still 95% for height. Apparently she is a tall little lady!
4. Oh, and I wasn’t dilated at all yet as of yesterday, but my Dr did feel baby’s head during the internal exam, so we know she isn’t super high up. She isn’t engaged in my pelvis yet though, so there is still a strong likelihood that she could flip again if she wants to… given her history of such nonsense!
5. I am feeling mega tired and slow moving today (but otherwise good!). I wish I could be on maternity leave already though. I want to sleep in, sit on my couch and read/watch TV, snuggle my puppy, putter around the house and just wait for baby. Oh well…
6. I am trying to emotionally and mentally prepare myself for mega dieting (and exercise as soon as I can) following birth. My wife keeps reminding me I can’t be too restrictive because I will be breast feeding. I know this. However, I am still determined to get my rear in gear ASAP. I am still not quite sure how on earth I ballooned quite so much since I really don’t feel like I have been indulging that frequently and I certainly haven’t been binging on junk. I still try to cook at least 4 nights a week, and I haven’t had fast food ONCE this entire pregnancy. Oh well. I honestly can’t do anything to change it now – it is what it is. I have forced myself to just deal with the reality of it, and I have tried to keep the self-deprecating stuff to a minimum. I have also been taking and posting bump pictures regularly even though I am not happy with the way I look b/c I don’t want to regret it, and I want to have the documentation of this journey for LO once she is born.
7. With all of that being said (#6), I truly hate being fat again. I called myself a plus-sized pregnant lady over the weekend and my wife yelled at me and said I was being ridiculous. I think she is in more denial than I am. Oh well, as I said before, it is what it is. I am healthy and baby is healthy according to my Dr, so I will just kick it into high gear after baby comes and do my very best to get back to a size where I am more emotionally comfortable and confident.
8. It is HOT out today. And humid. I actually don’t think it is THAT hot, but it is definitely humid. I think my perception of heat is a bit skewed right now, and my ability to tolerate anything over 70 is pretty compromised. Which is weird, because I am usually always cold…
9. I feel kind of like a bad community member here lately b/c I have not been commenting on other people’s posts as much lately. It isn’t intentional. I still read everything, I promise. My new thing seems to be that at night I am just really tired and worn out and can’t bring myself to do too much (not that bumping is strenuous). Anyway, I feel badly, and I really hope that no one thinks that I don’t care and have become really self-absorbed. I will try to be more active!
10. I think I am ready to have this baby. I didn’t feel ready before, but now I think I am ready. I just want to meet her and start this next chapter of life. I am still pretty scared. About everything. From labor to delivery to possible surgery to recovery to breast feeding to bonding to being a parent! But, I think I am ready to experience it all. So, baby, if you are listening… any time you are ready, your moms are ready for you!

AandStilltrying · May 2014

1. We are doing a secret pal program at school and this is JUST I needed to help me push through to the end of June. Then a lovely 2.5 weeks off before the start of new school year.

2. My secret pal has 2 little boys who are 4 and 4 months old. I will have fun with them.

3. Getting my highlights touched up Friday after our saline ultrasound and then we leave for WV to go to inlaws for Sarah's moms 70th surprise bday party.

4. Going to make the extra 2 hr trip north to surprise my mom this Sat. After Sarah's moms party.

I hope she will be excited.

5. I need to stop procrastinating my "black box" for my year end review for school. I think I will spend some time working on that today.

6. Feeling very burnt out at work. Been trying to think of ways to change my routines so that I stop feeling like a broken record some days.

7. We went to Khols on Sunday and we were shoe shopping. Sarah is in the next isle over and all of a sudden I hear "rrriiiipppppppp". I look up shocked to find my wife just farted really loud from next isle over and people were directly behind her. I have laughed all week about that!

8. Wondering if there are any good info pages about IVF...time to start looking more into it.

9. We went from sweaters to sweating here! Too soon for 90's. 70's were much better, but I'll take 90's over all the ice storms!

10. Yesterday a kindergartner said, "do you have a baby in your belly?" Double whammy! No there isn't a baby and I guess I should eat salad for dinner! #teachtheseboysmanners

trisholio · May 2014

KH826 - One of the many reasons I love this board is that we are understanding and forgiving. People come and go during different phases of life and we don't judge :-) I don't always feel like I post as much as I should, but I think most people understand life just gets busy and we get tired! Don't be so hard on yourself. And I can relate to being a plus size, it hit me hard when I started shopping for maternity clothes. My sister and I now weigh the same (she is 6ft tall and 8 months pregnant) and I have not gained any weight during my pregnancy, so I was this fat before! My wife loves me just the way I am, but it doesn't make me feel any better. So all that to say I kinda get it ;-)

2. I am 24 weeks today, 6 months pregnant! It is crazy!

3. My mom and I were supposed to do a "Wine and Canvas" Event last night. (minus the wine for me of course, but its where you all paint a specific painting and are instructed step by step) My mom checked the website before we were to leave for the event and it said they were closed for renovation. So we went for frozen yogurt and had a nice talk instead.

4. My mom and I both agreed that life is so busy getting ready for my sisters baby and also the girls M and K that we haven't focused on Adalyn much. I almost forget I am pregnant sometimes and get so busy with M and K. That makes me feel guilty, but then I know when Adalyn gets here she will be the focus of our attention for sure.

5. Speaking of getting ready. I think we have made the decision to not move this year. We are going to stay in our apartment one more year. So that means we are going to actually decorate the girls room and start getting our room ready to share with Adalyn for awhile. I am relieved that we are not moving, but still wish we had more room.

6. We had a wonderful Mother's Day with my mom, sister and Aunts. My mom and sister got me and my wife both Pandora bracelets with a 'girl' charm on it. M and K made my mom a 'painting' that said "only the best mom become a Gigi" she loved it!

7. My wife and I need to figure out a plan for the girl when I go into labor. We don't want to be without them for long, but we know they will have to go on respite and stay with another foster family. We are trying to convince my mom to come stay with us for a few days to help us with the girls and with the new baby. I am not sure what is going to end up happening. We also need to find someone to watch our dogs. So much to do and think of!

8.Baby K isn't such a baby anymore. She is talking so much. She calls me 'mama' even though we didn't really teach her that. M just calls us by our names. Baby K is also pulling herself up on everything! She sleeps on her belly now with her butt in the air, its so adorable!

9. I finally got the girls into our local WIC office and got them signed up. So now we get most of the formula for Baby K free and we get some foods for M also at no charge. I was hesitant to take the assistance but everyone I talked to said it is normal and pretty much expected for foster parents to sign up for it. It is nice that it's going to cut almost $200 a month out of our grocery budget.

10. I started my TTT almost 3 hours ago and I am just now finishing it. Oh the joys of parenthood! Have a wonderful day everyone!!

StacyLH24 · May 2014

1. We made an appointment to go to the bank this coming Monday to sign the loan papers and go over everything.

2. I have started to obsessively read things about IVF. Some of it scares me a little. I know everyone is different though. I was thinking it would be just like an IUI cycle with Gonal-F, but with a higher dose of Gonal-F. I'm anxious for our consult so that I can get a clearer picture of what my process will be.

3. We had a decent storm move through this morning. C said that out power was out when she left the house. Hopefully it won't be out for long.

4. I have always wanted to make a fairy garden for our yard. For my birthday, my Mom made me an awesome kit. There is way more stuff than what I could put into one small one. I made the first one over the weekend (see PIP at bottom). I'm planning to move a large flower pot I have and make another one.

5. I wasn't wanting to break for a cycle before starting IVF, but now I'm thinking it might be a good idea. I'm only on CD 18, so I still have a few days to decide. Technically we aren't supposed to start until after our consult, but I'm sure my RE would let us if AF comes between now and the 21st.

6. Humidity + curly hair = big curly hair. That is my day today.

7. My mind just isn't all in at work lately. It hasn't been for some time. I think I'm still being productive for the most part, but I know I'm not giving 100%. I feel terrible about that and constantly worry that it will be noticed. I already feel like I could use another vacation.

8. I'm worried that with the time I might need to use for IVF appointments, that I will use so much time that I won't have much for a paid maternity leave. I know I will have time to save money, but I'm not sure how much I will be able to stash away since we will also need to buy baby stuff.

9. When my Mom's work closed, we took a desk from her office. It currently sits in our mudroom and holds stuff. I was thinking the other day about sanding it, painting it and using it for a changing table in an eventual nursery. It would save money and give it some purpose. I haven't proposed this idea to C yet.

10. I'm a bit afraid of the emotional ride that IVF is going to be.

PIPs!! My first fairy garden...there is the house, which lights up, a table and chairs, a tree and a little play set with a swing. My Mom made most of it and otherwise used things she had at home. There is some real moss in there as well.

firstcomeslove2013 · May 2014

@sarahtrpt‌ I WAH (work at home). PM me and I'd be happy to chat with you about how I got here and what I do to help make ends meet!

CageyMack · May 2014

1. @sarahtrpt: I'm SAHM right now. I hear you on the downsides, and it has taken me a long time to get a groove, but it is really amazing. I feel like I'm living my own life for the first time in years. Can't speak to returning to work yet, but I'll bet I never do. I'm starting my own small business, and it is a great feeling.

2. This morning we asked DS if he would like to go back to bed. He signed "more," so into bed he went. I guess if you are up at 5 am, 7:20 makes a nice first nap. *yawn*

3. Testing on Thursday. So scary.

4. I have over ten loads of laundry to do, the result of a weekend camping trip + a week of house guests. DD had no sheets for her bed last night, as in there was not one clean full or queen sheet to be found. We just don't DO that, so I had to turn a duvet cover into a sheet and go all Euro with the top. She was so happy to have a bed back after sleeping on a floor pad for a week that she didn't care.

5. I'm "ono" (Hawaiian for "jonesing after food," or "delicious") for some good thing. Poke bowl, fried rice with little smokies, or Vinha D’ Alhos. The last is a Portugese pork dish. It is so good that it makes my mouth water right now. I should go to the Hawaii Kai Koa Pancake and it it RIGHT NOW.

6. I'm trying to minimize my belongings, get rid of clothes, junk, things I don't really want. Also thinking we could start a "Show Us Your LIfe" thread, where we post pics of awesome things, like our kitchens, front doors, master baths, and snappy looking hall closets. And whatever else was fun. I want to do this mostly because mine are disasters and I might then clean them up.

7. I want to get dressed, but I'm too tired to get off the couch. It is 8:04 in the morning here.

8. Last night I cut our DD's long, auburn-red hair. It's now a little past her shoulders. Helped her get her contacts in and, shucks, she is starting to look pretty grown up. She is a wonderful person and I love her so, so much.

9. Got the baby a small basketball hoop and ball because be totally loves it. He picks up the ball, holds it up, and looks to us to be scooped up for a dunk. He will laugh ad laugh about this.

10. Also, got a whiffle ball bat and balls yesterday (thanks, Birthday Boy gift cards!). We played outside last night and DD had so much fun. Thinking we should start a weekly whiffle ball game at the park.

healz413 · May 2014

1. It looks like I'm going to be taking an 8 month, full-time contract starting in July. It would be working for an organization I've worked for before and really enjoy working for. I'd take 4 weeks unpaid when the babies are born and then go back to work for another 5 months or so. Then, ideally, M and I would have one month or so off together before she went back to work.

2. I'm excited and terrified about #1. I read people's posts about going back to work after babies are born and it breaks my heart. That said, it would hopefully be an investment in future time home with them. As much as I'd want to spend a chunk of the money on a used minivan (and maybe we will decide to), I also hope that in addition to supplementing our income from M's parental leave salary, we can also save a bit so that we can make ends meet when I need to stay home with the kiddos.

3. I'm also excited to be able to financially contribute after the kids are born and make it more possible for M to take a longish parental leave (long compared to what many people get; not long compared to how much someone might actually want/need).

4. I hope that I can get a lot of work done on my dissertation in the next 1.5 months.

5. Neither M nor I have plans tonight. I'm looking forward to an evening together. I wonder what we'll do. Maybe baby room organizing. Maybe out to dinner. Maybe a movie. Maybe a game. Maybe catch up on household choirs.

6. I'm on day 45 of my cycle. I'm usually a 32-35 day cycle. That said, who knows these days since I was on birth control or in an IVF cycle between July and February. I'm waiting to start my cycle so that I can start the birht control and domperidone to induce lactation. I know that IVF can really screw up one's cycle.

7. It is gorgeous here today and has been for the last few days. About 70 degrees. I love it.

8. Canadian net.flix now has House, Veronica Mars, and the West Wing. Things are looking up!

9. It's been 7 months now and I'm really happy with our apartment. I think we made a good decision when we moved.

10. @stacylh24, I feel you on the IVF stressors and worry. Feel free to PM me if you want to chat.

redrockmama · May 2014

1. Getting a late start on this today, let's see how long it takes to finish

2. I don't think I posted this yet, but J was offered the Executive Director position she has been interviewing for. We are both soooo excited! It's a pretty substantial raise and closer to home and J will love it! She starts part time at both jobs next week and then full time at the new job the next week.

3. We finally decided on and joined a CSA over the weekend and bought a chest freezer. J jokingly told her mom that she must be grown up now because you don't buy a chest freezer unless you are all grown up.

4. We also got everything we need for our garden and will plant everything tonight after work. So much for an early start on the garden this year.

5. My dad keeps losing his chickens. He went from 13 down to 5 in just a few months. He thinks it's racoons or coyotes. We told him he could borrow our dog for awhile to scare them away.

6. We also picked a color to paint the other walls in the baby's room. It's called cozumel and looks just like the ocean in Cozumel.

7. I might post an update of the progress of the mural and baby's room for PIP tomorrow, we'll see how much I get done tonight.

8. My sister gets is flying here tomorrow, I'm excited to see her, but sad that she is coming for our stepmom's wake on Saturday.

9. I'm still in denial that she's gone and am not sure how I'm going to deal with the wake

10. I'm ready to go home, I'd take maternity leave right now if we could afford it.

firstcomeslove2013 · May 2014

I'm super late for my TTT but I finally got to my computer so I didn't have to mobile bump!

1. C has been really sick and that makes me sad. I wish I could take it all away and its frustrating that there is little I can do.

2. A lot of people we know are announcing their pregnancies. A friend of mine announced on sunday that they were expecting their first and she literally just went in for her blood test. It gave me a bit of a panic attack because that feels so early to me...they are only like 4 weeks!!! Yikes!!!

3. We had the most awesome and wonderful time with my parents this weekend. Sometimes it is really nice to just spend time with the two of them without any other siblings...we had so much fun!

4. C and I are really trying to make it to the movies more now that come december, movie trips will be few and far between. We went to see "The Lego Movie" and it was SO cute!!!

5. C went and officially changed his name today...it was amazing! Its something that he's always wanted to do but never felt brave enough to do it...I am so proud, it was a really cool moment.

6. I have been working on turning our basement into a playroom for the kids I watch...it is HARD work!

7. We are currently 9w4d...it is so crazy we've made it to this point. Every day I feel so thankful. Next week we get to hear squint's heartbeat on the doppler.

8. Saturday night I am having a "best friend sleep over" at my friends house. I cannot remember the last time we did this! I am so excited!!!

9. I am so excited to start my induced lactation protocol! I know it seems like a lot of work (and it will be) but I am so excited!!!

10. My house could use a serious cleaning...

KH826 · May 2014

@firstcomeslove2013 & @Doodah1013 – Congrats on C’s name change! What an awesome day

@redrockmama – I am right there with you with wishing I could start Mat Leave right this second! Getting up and going to work every morning is starting to feel like torture…

@healz413 – congrats on the contract job – that is great news! I hope that you and @manada are able to find a good balance for parental leave/time at home with babies. It sounds like you are in good shape for that already. I am already jealous of the time that you both plan to have at home with your babies in their first months/year of life. Good for you!

@CageyMack – one more day til test day! So exciting! Sending you both lots of good thoughts

@trisholio – thanks very much for your words of encouragement. It means a lot!

Jazibel · May 2014

Okay - ten things Wednesday... My mobile bump keeps logging me out and not allowing me too post & like.... :-( @manada & @healz413‌ - congrats on the job & having a "good amount" of leave :-) @kh826 - 37 weeks!!! I can't believe we'll be meeting your little girl soon. When does your leave start? @sarahtrpt - I've been a SAHM for 2 years (YIKES - that long!). I've loved having this time but simultaneously I'm really looking forward to going back to work this year. 1. It's been a crazy day. Heck it's been a crazy week. 2. Owen is such a sweetie. I'm completely smitten. He weighed in at 9lbs 10oz today at 11 days old. He's nursing like a champ but I'm having some pain on the left side - I'm trying different breastfeeding positions hopefully it will resolve itself soon. 3. My 10 day modified bed rest is officially over - woohoo!!! Unfortunately my 1st degree tear hasn't completely healed so I'm still going to have to limit walking, stairs, etc... 4. I'm tired and Owen is actually sleeping right now - I feel like I should be too. 5. EV and I are watching Mad Men - I'm really getting sucked into the episodes. (From Tuesday night when I started TTT) ;-) 6. Kaden has been acting out more with the transition. It's stressful but we're seeing progress everyday. 7. Today (Wednesday) we had our first successful outing to a little cafe where we ate as a family on a shaded patio outside. Yesterday's adventure to the park ended with Owen screaming and Kaden running all over - we lasted a total of 20 minutes at the park (so much for our picnic ;-) 8. Having 2 kiddos is really really hard. I've been whining to EV a little becafeel overwhelmed. I feel like I need to work on my attitude & perspective. I'm also terrified for when EV goes back to work next week. 9. On the plus side having two means EV and I are both way more engaged as parents. Each of us is always in demand. 10. Our weekends in June & July are already getting booked up with fun events, etc. Yay for summer!! Pic of Owen

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