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jensavicci · May 2014

@LiteraChick‌

So sorry! Sometimes the site has faulty links but you never know til you try it out.

CandC13 · May 2014

Kinda been going crazy on the baking/ making cookie dough to freeze so I can have deliciousness when LO arrives....DH just looked at me and asked "so is this pregnant lady prepping behavior?"...I gave him a blank stare.

jensavicci · May 2014

Wow......I'm about to have 3 boys. 3 BOYS! That's insane

That is all.

Edited: because crazy was not a strong enough word.

purpleXdandelion · May 2014

The "are you getting enough" water thread made me realize how little I am drinking. So I've been trying to up my water intake. It's been making this little dude SO ACTIVE. I love it. And I finally had a non painful poop.
Win/win.

mamakiss · May 2014

missquela said:
it would have been my mom's 50th birthday today. she's been gone since February of last year, so this is the second birthday without her, but being pregnant just makes me even more emotional. so, I'm going to go make chocolate chip cookies and try to forget.

So sorry. I hope your day gets better. This is a really hard time to be without a mama. Hugs.

mamakiss · May 2014

I don't know how to approach SO with who will be present in the delivery room. My grandma raised me and I want her in there with me... He, on the other hand wants it to be just us two.

My mom passed when I was 16 and being pregnant and due on her birthday (and we found out about babe on anniversary of her death)... Well it's a time I wish she could be here. I feel like I need my grandma in there with me, we've always been close and I know she expects to be in there, I don't know how to approach this with either of them!

Ahh

kwh33ls · May 2014

mamakiss said:

I don't know how to approach SO with who will be present in the delivery room. My grandma raised me and I want her in there with me... He, on the other hand wants it to be just us two. My mom passed when I was 16 and being pregnant and due on her birthday (and we found out about babe on anniversary of her death)... Well it's a time I wish she could be here. I feel like I need my grandma in there with me, we've always been close and I know she expects to be in there, I don't know how to approach this with either of them! Ahh

I totally get it. I lost my mom suddenly about three years ago. Little one is due on the anniversary of her death...if I had a female relative close enough to be here, I'd want them in the room with me. I've even thought of asking one of her partners (she was a midwife) to come out, but I feel strange asking. I just want her there.

Artistmom30 · May 2014

I didn't want to make a SS post for this but I could use some positive thoughts and prayers. I noticed another TB member posted this today so I know I'm not the only one. My LO is usually super active. Like Kung fu fighting active. Today, I've barely felt anything, even after eating something spicy, drinking something sweet, and laying on my left side for an hour. I'm normally not too much of a worry wart but this does have me concerned. I'm going to wait a few hours to see if he perks up. If he doesn't, I'll head to the hospital.

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emineminem · May 2014

kwh33ls said:

mamakiss said:

I don't know how to approach SO with who will be present in the delivery room. My grandma raised me and I want her in there with me... He, on the other hand wants it to be just us two.

My mom passed when I was 16 and being pregnant and due on her birthday (and we found out about babe on anniversary of her death)... Well it's a time I wish she could be here. I feel like I need my grandma in there with me, we've always been close and I know she expects to be in there, I don't know how to approach this with either of them!

Ahh

I totally get it. I lost my mom suddenly about three years ago. Little one is due on the anniversary of her death...if I had a female relative close enough to be here, I'd want them in the room with me. I've even thought of asking one of her partners (she was a midwife) to come out, but I feel strange asking. I just want her there.

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Hugs to you both! It's hard enough thinking about having a baby without mom there, but to have such significant dates must be even harder. Honestly, I feel like you have every right to have whoever you want in the room with you. Your H will (hopefully) understand once you share the reason!

I'm only letting DH in the room, but if I had another female relative I was close to I would probably want them there too.

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BoraBoraBaby · May 2014

Artistmom30 said:
I didn't want to make a SS post for this but I could use some positive thoughts and prayers. I noticed another TB member posted this today so I know I'm not the only one. My LO is usually super active. Like Kung fu fighting active. Today, I've barely felt anything, even after eating something spicy, drinking something sweet, and laying on my left side for an hour. I'm normally not too much of a worry wart but this does have me concerned. I'm going to wait a few hours to see if he perks up. If he doesn't, I'll head to the hospital.

So sorry you're nervous. Please keep us posted and don't feel weird about SS something like that, or going in to get checked. Sometimes it's just helpful to hear some supportive words to be reminded that you're not alone. Definitely let us know how it goes. I think the movement post was critical because look how aware we all are now. I get wanting to give it a little more time but please do be sure to go in tonight if no improvement.

BoraBoraBaby · May 2014

LiteraChick said:
I just bought my blue glider for the Nursery, a couple of Seahawk green canvas bins for LittleDude's changing table and a king sized waterproof mattress pad. (insert water-breaking joke here)

I don't think I've ever felt more like a Mother, than when I just skipped over a pair of shoes, perfume and some cray expensive eyeliner. But I'm SO stoked about it I cannot wait to rock my baby boy in his dope ass nursery.
:x

You'll want to be sure to explain the purpose of the canvas bins so Grammy doesn't put Brom in one. Just sayin!!!!!

kwh33ls · May 2014

Thanks, @tundrabunny

Hugs to all the ladies going this without their mums, for whatever reason.

helloblueeyes · May 2014

Artistmom30 said:

I didn't want to make a SS post for this but I could use some positive thoughts and prayers. I noticed another TB member posted this today so I know I'm not the only one. My LO is usually super active. Like Kung fu fighting active. Today, I've barely felt anything, even after eating something spicy, drinking something sweet, and laying on my left side for an hour. I'm normally not too much of a worry wart but this does have me concerned. I'm going to wait a few hours to see if he perks up. If he doesn't, I'll head to the hospital.

Have you been super active today?

Yesterday i had something like this. She was crazy quiet and it freaked me out. But i had been on my feet all day running errands, cleaning, and moving bedroom furniture. I told myself if she hadn't gotten active that night i was calling l&d in the morning. The second i laid down she went all crazy. I think she was being rocked to sleep by my movement.

Just something to consider, i was having crazy anxiety over it yesterday. Hopefully he starts wiggling all around soon. Please keep us updated.

Emilyfae · May 2014

Pizza Hut just saved me money and calories by not letting me pay for my delivery via credit card because my subtotal was $0.50 less than the minimum. Thanks Pizza Hut!!!

sxymamakat · May 2014

helloblueeyes said:

Artistmom30 said:

I didn't want to make a SS post for this but I could use some positive thoughts and prayers. I noticed another TB member posted this today so I know I'm not the only one. My LO is usually super active. Like Kung fu fighting active. Today, I've barely felt anything, even after eating something spicy, drinking something sweet, and laying on my left side for an hour. I'm normally not too much of a worry wart but this does have me concerned. I'm going to wait a few hours to see if he perks up. If he doesn't, I'll head to the hospital.

Have you been super active today?

Yesterday i had something like this. She was crazy quiet and it freaked me out. But i had been on my feet all day running errands, cleaning, and moving bedroom furniture. I told myself if she hadn't gotten active that night i was calling l&d in the morning. The second i laid down she went all crazy. I think she was being rocked to sleep by my movement.

Just something to consider, i was having crazy anxiety over it yesterday. Hopefully he starts wiggling all around soon. Please keep us updated.

I have the same exact thing happen- any day that I'm crazy active (yesterday I sold at a flea market with my bestie to clean house before the move), I have VERY little movement during, and honestly for a few hours after. Invariably, I get my little ninja back when I finally settle in for a bit and stop moving for a while. If you're ever worried, definitely call, but I hope you can take some comfort that several of us have had these experiences and all is well.

Artistmom30 · May 2014

Thanks ladies. @helloblueeyes‌ I did go to the zoo with DD early this afternoon for a couple of hours but since being home, I've been lying down and trying to get him to move for me. And I have been drinking ungodly sweet cold juice to perk him up.

chrinikki1 · May 2014

DH just got home from his week of travel. He's passed out next to my bed rest fort. I am filled with so much passion and love for this man. (Apparently yesterday was emotional downer, today is an upper lol)

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likeanoldtimemovie · May 2014

For all of you lovelies that can't get enough of nurseries and/or history, here you are:
https://www.vanityfair.com/society/2013/03/photos-kate-middleton-royal-baby-nursery_slideshow_item1_2

TugboatSheila · May 2014

Artistmom30 said:

I didn't want to make a SS post for this but I could use some positive thoughts and prayers. I noticed another TB member posted this today so I know I'm not the only one. My LO is usually super active. Like Kung fu fighting active. Today, I've barely felt anything, even after eating something spicy, drinking something sweet, and laying on my left side for an hour. I'm normally not too much of a worry wart but this does have me concerned. I'm going to wait a few hours to see if he perks up. If he doesn't, I'll head to the hospital.

STUCK IN GREYTOWN
I actually find that when laying on my sides he is like 'eh whatever' but when I move onto my back he starts going crazy. Either way, even if you feel him move tonight you can put a call into your OB. Peace of Mind is priceless.

jensavicci · May 2014

I'm actually sitting here doing the Rhubics cube on google lol it's fun.

jnnfrrose6 · May 2014

Ok ladies, I had to bust out my laptop so I could get out a few randoms and actually not have a wall o' text from the ipad. Missing keep up with everyone more!

1. Thank you again to everyone for the support last week with DH. We talked on Friday and got more on the same page. Saturday he found out his uncle is now in hospice care, so DH decided he needed to go visit and see him "one more time." This meant arrange travel to Pennsylvania in about a day and he left this morning. He'll be back late Wednesday and he's already promised me he'll go talk to someone when he gets back.

2. RE: baby activity. This LO is way more active than DS was. I never realized how much DS didn't move (he always at least passed the movement checks, but still barely did that). I agree with drinking cold water and settling in with your feet up to see if you get more movement. That seems to do the trick for me.

3. Got my estimate from insurance for the repair work on my car. They estimated $1500 for the repair, so with my deductible, they cut me a $1000 check today. Body shop estimated only $900 for the repair (so about $400 check from insurance if they used that estimate) so it looks like I came out ahead and can get my whole care painted (see my discussion from the other day if you really want more details on that).

4. I'm sure there's more, but keeping up on my ipad at work is a PITA. Hopefully they'll get me the second computer in my office soon so I can get back to what really matters when I'm at work...see MBF page 4 if you really care, and the fact that I couldn't post until page 4 should say enough

Artistmom30 · May 2014

Thanks for all the encouragement. Thankfully, LO's movement has picked up enough to keep concern at bay. I will still be monitoring it just in case.

mrscurlygurl · May 2014

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Artistmom30 said:

Thanks for all the encouragement. Thankfully, LO's movement has picked up enough to keep concern at bay. I will still be monitoring it just in case.

Glad LO started moving. I actually got a lecture from the perinatologist about movement today. He harped on about if I ever was even remotely concerned, I needed to go in and get checked out. He told some story about working at Duke and while there read every case ever about women who went in for lack of movement. He said the stats came out to 23 out of 24 women being fine, but how important it was that that 24th women went in. He said to never just go to bed if I felt that baby hadn't been active enough that day. This lecture, btw, was unprompted by me because I haven't had any concerns with her movement this far. So...he just must feel really strongly about this issue.

ahjahbaba · May 2014

Today, food is WAY better then any exercise! I just made gluten free cinnamon roll cake and eating it is my only plan for the rest of the night.

dobbyisfree · May 2014

If you are what you eat, and the baby is eating what I'm eating... I have a lot of explaining to do. This baby is likely to be Mexican.

Tbags83 · May 2014

So my hip has been hurting today and I'm walking like a pimp. It was funny til my leg gave out and I peed myself.

I thought I was going to go this whole pregnancy without doing that...

rachelchristina · May 2014

Ok...wasn't able to bump the last couple of days. I feel so lost when I try to catch up. Like every board gets away from me. I won't go back too far...but I do want to say a few things...

Happy LO isn't concerning you anymore! Hoping for continued movement! @Artistmom30‌

Love the color combos @LiteraChick‌! Can't wait to see your completed nursery! Everything I see you order is adorable!

@jnnfrrose6‌ Glad you're coming out ahead with your car and will be able to paint it.

@jensavicci‌ I have a Rubiks cube app to play and teach me how to do it and I love it!

@Tbags83‌ I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope you were at least somewhere you could easily change your pants with little embarrassment!

And also...I definitely just squeezed hand soap on my toothbrush and put it in my mouth before realizing it...yea...that was lovely

haha

mrscurlygurl · May 2014

rachelchristina said:

Ok...wasn't able to bump the last couple of days. I feel so lost when I try to catch up. Like every board gets away from me. I won't go back too far...but I do want to say a few things... Happy LO isn't concerning you anymore! Hoping for continued movement! @Artistmom30‌ Love the color combos @LiteraChick‌! Can't wait to see your completed nursery! Everything I see you order is adorable! @jnnfrrose6‌ Glad you're coming out ahead with your car and will be able to paint it. @jensavicci‌ I have a Rubiks cube app to play and teach me how to do it and I love it! @Tbags83‌ I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope you were at least somewhere you could easily change your pants with little embarrassment! And also...I definitely just squeezed hand soap on my toothbrush and put it in my mouth before realizing it...yea...that was lovely haha

Oh man...that sucks!

TallMomma29 · May 2014

mrscurlygurl said:

rachelchristina said:

Ok...wasn't able to bump the last couple of days. I feel so lost when I try to catch up. Like every board gets away from me. I won't go back too far...but I do want to say a few things... Happy LO isn't concerning you anymore! Hoping for continued movement! @Artistmom30‌ Love the color combos @LiteraChick‌! Can't wait to see your completed nursery! Everything I see you order is adorable! @jnnfrrose6‌ Glad you're coming out ahead with your car and will be able to paint it. @jensavicci‌ I have a Rubiks cube app to play and teach me how to do it and I love it! @Tbags83‌ I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope you were at least somewhere you could easily change your pants with little embarrassment! And also...I definitely just squeezed hand soap on my toothbrush and put it in my mouth before realizing it...yea...that was lovely haha

Oh man...that sucks!

I just tasted soap in my mouth from reading this! :-S

rachelchristina · May 2014

Yea...it was definitely a tired pregnancy brain moment I guess

. That coconut lime verbena soap smells good, but I wouldn't recommend tasting it..lol. If you ever do though...rinsing with mouthwash afterwards helps

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likeanoldtimemovie · May 2014

Every night that we have the kids, the four of us snuggle up in the living room in our pajamas and I read a chapter from Harry Potter.

Oh, if I could bottle up all of the energy and wonderment in those thirty minutes, I would. The smell of their freshly washed hair, DH's laugh as he catches some of the jokes in the story that the kids don't quite get (followed by their own laughter as they realize Daddy thought something was funny, so they do, too), the sight of little elbows propping up our five-year-old's head as he sprawls out on the ottoman, the "swish & flick" sounds from our seven-year-old as she waves her Ginny Weasley wand in the air, the sweet baby kicks that come every time I do Hagrid's voice, and the "NOOOOOO" when I tell them "Okay, that's all for tonight. Time for bed."

Oh man. Life is so, so sweet.

MonkeyJD · May 2014

Our library is so slow sometimes getting books to me that I just finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things and am about to start The Husbands Secret.

beff12 · May 2014

@likeanoldtimemovie, that just made me even more excited to be a mom! Yay happy family moments

jnnfrrose6 · May 2014

I just got a laptop at work! Now the new girl can work off of my desktop and I can get things done

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