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livkight · July 2014

I got stung on the top of my foot by a freaking huge mud dauber this morning while walking the dog. Now my whole foot is throbbing. Dammit.

Lhalliburton · July 2014

litera said:

symphony4586 said:

Whatever happened to the girl who only posted about her photography blog?
She posted on her blog about how we were all big meanie heads and apparently she cried for a whole day because she takes the internet that seriously and I don't think she's been around these parts since.... oh yeah and someone went to her blog post and left a very white knight-ish comment even though they seem to not mind still hanging around here.

Ha, I vaguely remember this incident with her. I called her out on that one day in a FFFC or a UO Thursday thread. One of the few times I've started shit, but she was annoying.

I didn't know she went and cried about it on her blog. A blog where no one knows a thing about TB. Makes sense.
:-@

I forgot about her! Her pictures/announcements were pretty, but she was totally marketing herself.

Soon2BMrsN · July 2014

MSUDucks said:
@Soon2BMrsN‌ just FYI that link may be against TOU.... I swear I read something about linking to personal web pages. You may just want to double check.

Deleted my reply. Wasn't tying to start anything. Sorry ladies; carry on...

abundancenow · July 2014

Dserpaa said:

I went to my 38 week appt this morning and am now waiting for an ultrasound. The doctor is worried the baby is too small for 38 weeks and my measurements haven't changed at the last few appointments. Trying not to worry, but turns out that isn't easy! Any prayers or positive vibes are appreciated!

Sending well wishes for you and baby. Try to keep calm, hope all is well.

reg202 · July 2014

BPaws said:

I have to decide soon if we are doing a bday party for DS's 2nd birthday (August 5). He has no friends, and I don't really see a point at this age.... But I feel guilty and DF is pushing for a backyard BBQ style thing. It just sounds like a lot of work. I have so baby cute ideas (thanks Pinterest) but it seems like sooooo much work. And.... The idea of entertaining people at our house a month after having a baby sounds exhausting (and I have nothing to wear).

My first thought was "aw no friends?" but then I remembered that he's 2 and his best friends are Mommy and Daddy. I would say that planning a party is going to be too stressful for you. Why not do something low key but that will really be a huge deal for him? Birthday Picnic at the park or the pool? Get him a special birthday balloon?

abundancenow · July 2014

BPaws said:

I have to decide soon if we are doing a bday party for DS's 2nd birthday (August 5). He has no friends, and I don't really see a point at this age.... But I feel guilty and DF is pushing for a backyard BBQ style thing. It just sounds like a lot of work. I have so baby cute ideas (thanks Pinterest) but it seems like sooooo much work. And.... The idea of entertaining people at our house a month after having a baby sounds exhausting (and I have nothing to wear).

We planned ds's 5 th b'day party 3 weeks before his actual birthday since DD's due date was around the same time. DD did not want to miss the fun and came a month early. We went ahead with the party outback with 50 guests 10 days post partum, this past weekend. I don't regret it.
I had all the concerns you mention, especially finding something to wear!
Instead of BBQ, I ordered food from the grocery store catering, so that made it easier. Plus everyone was so eager to help. It ended up being the best and most easiest party I hosted.

SuperTinkerham · July 2014

Baby just kicked me so hard in the rib it made my boob jump. Wtf.

marsalisails · July 2014

Dserpaa said:

I went to my 38 week appt this morning and am now waiting for an ultrasound. The doctor is worried the baby is too small for 38 weeks and my measurements haven't changed at the last few appointments. Trying not to worry, but turns out that isn't easy! Any prayers or positive vibes are appreciated!

good vibes/prayers with you @Dserpaa!!!!

had my 37 (ish/tomorrow) week appointment today, and i'm 2cm dilated and 60% effaced already, and the doctor felt her head! i know from you ladies that it may not mean much, but given my history of DS coming at 38.5w, i think this baby might just be gearing up for an early entrance...especially given the fact that my BH have now moved to the back and aren't just in my belly anymore.

...aaaand now that i got excited and let that out into the universe, she'll probably stick around in there until 41w!

mrscurlygurl · July 2014

Summerlovin314 said:

I think my body is subconsciously having me test out my pain tolerance. Upon waking up and trying to exit my bedroom, I ran my hand into a door latch, skinning my knuckle and drawing blood. I figured breakfast would be easier, but apparently I inhaled instead of swallowed (common mistake, right?) and choked on my Rice Krispies. If that wasn't bad enough, I had to blow my nose while I was going to the bathroom, and somehow ended up with a rogue Rice Krispie on my thigh about 10 minutes after the choking incident. Yuck! Then, about 5 minutes ago, I whacked my elbow on our cabinet. Does someone want to come save me from myself??

You need to go back to bed and start the day over.

jensavicci · July 2014

jessafish said:
This baby is definitely sitting on a nerve. My right hip is killing me and it's sending shooting pains down my leg when I sit in certain positions. It was also causing my whole leg to twitch last night.

This is what I get for saying I am feeling "good".

Hugs! Nerve pain is no joke

but next time, pretend you don't feel so "good". Maybe it'll fake your body out and it'll already think it's in pain *shrug* lol feel better and I hope he moves soon!

mrscurlygurl · July 2014

Sending good thoughts to you and baby @Dserpaa!

ichamommy · July 2014

Seriously conflicted over wanting to make milk and being exhausted at the time it takes to continue to stimulate my body. My last two pumps were 5 and 7 hours between (granted it was the middle of the night) and I had good production of 3oz each time (yeah, that a personal best for me, my milk supply SUCKS ASS). So since DS won't latch and I'm just effing exhausted, I haven't even tried putting him to the breast in about 36 hours. Who knows what the point of this post is... I never thought I would give up on breastfeeding but right now it just seems so effing hard and I supplement to keep him nourished anyway so the tiny effing droplets of milk I make seem like such a goddamn waste of time.

chrinikki1 · July 2014

Oh how I've missed social networking! Been gone a week with only minute long spurts trying to catch up. 22 pages from the Rando thread alone. I knew how much I loved TB, but I didn't know I loved it this much.

On a fantastic note: homeboy's 1 week today!

SuperTinkerham · July 2014

ichamommy said:

Seriously conflicted over wanting to make milk and being exhausted at the time it takes to continue to stimulate my body. My last two pumps were 5 and 7 hours between (granted it was the middle of the night) and I had good production of 3oz each time (yeah, that a personal best for me, my milk supply SUCKS ASS). So since DS won't latch and I'm just effing exhausted, I haven't even tried putting him to the breast in about 36 hours. Who knows what the point of this post is... I never thought I would give up on breastfeeding but right now it just seems so effing hard and I supplement to keep him nourished anyway so the tiny effing droplets of milk I make seem like such a goddamn waste of time.

Hang in there sister. Do what you need to take good care of you and the little guy. No judgement - Just support.

SuperTinkerham · July 2014

Had doc appointment today. We have a tentative eviction date set for 7/23. If he comes on his own accord before 7/19 then it is vag. If after 7/19 then it will be csection.

Oh and I'm measuring to be 43 weeks PG. No wonder I can't breathe!

Lhalliburton · July 2014

tundrabunny said:

I started having contractions last night but they're not regular. Oh well. And I'm so clueless if they're even contractions. It's like this regular, sharp pain in my hip area. I know in the big scheme of things another 2-3 weeks of cooking time really isn't a big deal, it just feels like FOREVER right now.

I have this! Starting this morning and it's random under my belly pains. WEIRD

dobbyisfree · July 2014

@ichamommy‌ would it help to pump more often? They told me in the hospital to pump 15 minutes each side every 3 hours while Logan was in the NICU. It was annoying but Ive got more than enough milk even though were still giving him bottles when hes to cranky to latch.

I'm at Logan's newborn photoshoot and oh my God guys its so freaking cute. She got a couple of pictures of him pouting because hes a little cranky she keeps moving him. His fat little lower lip is SO DAMN CUTE. Cant wait til I have a picture to share :-)

Lhalliburton · July 2014

I made a pan of brownies, and I just ate three. The pan isn't even cool yet...

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ghostof5letters · July 2014

squnkie said:

Ok.. AW post here, but I'm so stinkin excited, I had to share! I actually managed to get off my butt today and pet sit, grocery shop, and design/make/finish this jellyfish hair bow holder! I'm feeling very accomplished for a 39+4 preggo.

LOVE the jellyfish! It all looks so great!

littlemissmarla · July 2014

I'm packing my hospital bag (slacker) and I feel like I am going on vacation.. I need to not pack so much shit like i'm Kim Kardashian.

jnnfrrose6 · July 2014

MSUDucks said:

@BPaws‌ DS is turning 2 the day before yours! And- absolutely no party. He can have cake twice that day and I'll give him his presents, he'll be delighted with that!

I've got DS's 2nd bday at the end of August, so a little more time, but I'm hovering between you 2 on what to do. Part of me wants to say screw it and just send in some cupcakes to DC (it's not like I'm going to invite them here to celebrate) and part of me wants to have some of our friends and family over and grill out and, oh by the way, it's his birthday too so here's some cake. Decisions decisions.

kwh33ls · July 2014

I'm so conflicted today - I want the baby out, SO MUCH. Now, because my AF levels are declining, my OB is thinking I may need to be induced...and now I don't want her out at all unless it's her time. I'm just hoping at this point that I go into labor soon on my own, and not because there's a problem for the wee one. The good news is that my nurse (who I'm convinced is a gypsy/psychic) thinks I'm going to go soon. I'm clinging to that with everything I have...

jnnfrrose6 · July 2014

So excited! Mom came over today and helped me assemble DD's crib. And while she was here the 2 bookcases I ordered for our bedroom came in so we got one of the built too. Now we can get our books off of the built ins in DS's new room, move the rest of his odds and ends into his new room from the nursery, and finish decorating the nursery for DD! Now I just need good artwork to go with the bedding we had made...

squnkie · July 2014

ghostof5letters said:

squnkie said:

Ok.. AW post here, but I'm so stinkin excited, I had to share! I actually managed to get off my butt today and pet sit, grocery shop, and design/make/finish this jellyfish hair bow holder! I'm feeling very accomplished for a 39+4 preggo.

LOVE the jellyfish! It all looks so great!

Thank you! I just have a couple of pictures to hang, and I'll be done. I'm pretty pumped about it!

ksspiff · July 2014

ichamommy said:
Seriously conflicted over wanting to make milk and being exhausted at the time it takes to continue to stimulate my body. My last two pumps were 5 and 7 hours between (granted it was the middle of the night) and I had good production of 3oz each time (yeah, that a personal best for me, my milk supply SUCKS ASS). So since DS won't latch and I'm just effing exhausted, I haven't even tried putting him to the breast in about 36 hours. Who knows what the point of this post is... I never thought I would give up on breastfeeding but right now it just seems so effing hard and I supplement to keep him nourished anyway so the tiny effing droplets of milk I make seem like such a goddamn waste of time.

I need to give you all my hugs right now. It IS damn hard. I have cracks, pumping caused more cracks, his latch is poor and i dont actually think hes drinking anything while we nurse.

I just had a two hour crying session with my mom and DH that essentially became coming up with an exit plan.

Im going BACK to the lactation consultant tomorrow, but i dont know if i can put myself through the stress of my original two week goal.

@ichamommy‌ , if we both end up quitting, we can be founding members of the "J14 BMB Winners Sometimes Quit" group. We can celebrate success either way.

SuperTinkerham · July 2014

I am so lucky we have power tonight. There was a big accident around the corner (less than half a block) that knocked out the utility pole. 200 homes in the area have no power until after 9 tonight. I would have lost my shit if I had to sit here in 96 degree heat with no power.

acohin · July 2014

tundrabunny said:
I've turned into one of "those" people. I know every labor is different but I started having different pains last night, so I've spent a greater part of the day googling those pains, trying to convince myself I'm going into labor soon based on other people's experiences.

I think a lot of us with inside babies are being "those" people right now

ichamommy · July 2014

ksspiff said:

ichamommy said:
Seriously conflicted over wanting to make milk and being exhausted at the time it takes to continue to stimulate my body. My last two pumps were 5 and 7 hours between (granted it was the middle of the night) and I had good production of 3oz each time (yeah, that a personal best for me, my milk supply SUCKS ASS). So since DS won't latch and I'm just effing exhausted, I haven't even tried putting him to the breast in about 36 hours. Who knows what the point of this post is... I never thought I would give up on breastfeeding but right now it just seems so effing hard and I supplement to keep him nourished anyway so the tiny effing droplets of milk I make seem like such a goddamn waste of time.
I need to give you all my hugs right now. It IS damn hard. I have cracks, pumping caused more cracks, his latch is poor and i dont actually think hes drinking anything while we nurse.

I just had a two hour crying session with my mom and DH that essentially became coming up with an exit plan.

Im going BACK to the lactation consultant tomorrow, but i dont know if i can put myself through the stress of my original two week goal.

@ichamommy‌ , if we both end up quitting, we can be founding members of the "J14 BMB Winners Sometimes Quit" group. We can celebrate success either way.

I don't wanna quit, but if we do... DRINKS ARE ON ME.

jensavicci · July 2014

Just went back and reread an old thread where we talked about what drove us nuts about our SO's and what we loved about our SO's. You guuuuuys.....I'm all emotional now.

#tendermoments

Lhalliburton · July 2014

@ghostof5letters You had your squish and I missed it? Congrats!

marsalisails · July 2014

i am now up to speed on what some of you have been going through for weeks now. i have been contracting ALL DAMN DAY they are now around to my back, and 1) are not increasing in intensity...just hurt enough to be annoying, 2) not time-able...they come at 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute intervals, 3) are wiping me out...i have zero energy.

the fact that this can possibly go on for days or even weeks is quite discouraging.

on the bright side, it encouraged me to finally pack my hospital bag...and realize that i can't find my nursing bras/tanks from DS, so then i got to order a bunch of cool stuff on amazon including a cute diaper bag. my husband is about to lose his mind from the money i've been spending, but i care not - MAMA MUST NEST!!!

emineminem · July 2014

I'm right there with you @Matthew930‌! I was sooooo excited to lose my MP last night and spend the next 12 hours cramping and contracting...then come today, it's like nothing ever happened except I'm sore and still spotting. WHEN WILL IT END?! (Oh right, at some point in the next ten days.)

reg202 · July 2014

DH predicted a few weeks ago that baby will come today. Well I hate to be a debbie-downer but everything feels the same. I think we need to buckle in; it's going to be a while.

ghostof5letters · July 2014

Summerlovin314 said:

@ghostof5letters You had your squish and I missed it? Congrats!
I read the same thing!! Congrats!

Sorry, I never posted an announcement or birth story (they just feel weird to me, sorta like writing an intro post or an "about me" on FB. I realize how absurd this is). TB stalkers have emailed my mom in the past so throwing pictures and names and dates of my kids is something I try to avoid for the most part.

Jillian - July 3rd - uneventful RCS

Lhalliburton · July 2014

ghostof5letters said:

Summerlovin314 said:

Lhalliburton said:
@ghostof5letters You had your squish and I missed it? Congrats!
I read the same thing!! Congrats!

Sorry, I never posted an announcement or birth story (they just feel weird to me, sorta like writing an intro post or an "about me" on FB. I realize how absurd this is). TB stalkers have emailed my mom in the past so throwing pictures and names and dates of my kids is something I try to avoid for the most part.

Jillian - July 3rd - uneventful RCS

She's gorgeous!

marsalisails · July 2014

@ghostof5letters - she's amazingly beautiful! Congratulations!

ETA - and what the hell do you mean by "TB stalkers emailed my mom?! Creepy!

ghostof5letters · July 2014

Matthew930 said:

@ghostof5letters - she's amazingly beautiful! Congratulations! ETA - and what the hell do you mean by "TB stalkers emailed my mom?! Creepy!

I shouldn't say TB stalkers, I should say The Nest stalkers emailed my mom when I vent/ranted about her a few months after our wedding. At the time, mom and I were living together while my house was being built (closing was delayed)....AWKWARD. It almost ruined our relationship.

Hence, why I'm not too keen on sharing too much personal info. You can figure out a lot about me on here enough to put the pieces together, but I'm not doing the leg work for you.

sxymamakat · July 2014

ghostof5letters said:

Matthew930 said:

@ghostof5letters - she's amazingly beautiful! Congratulations! ETA - and what the hell do you mean by "TB stalkers emailed my mom?! Creepy!

I shouldn't say TB stalkers, I should say The Nest stalkers emailed my mom when I vent/ranted about her a few months after our wedding. At the time, mom and I were living together while my house was being built (closing was delayed)....AWKWARD. It almost ruined our relationship.

Hence, why I'm not too keen on sharing too much personal info. You can figure out a lot about me on here enough to put the pieces together, but I'm not doing the leg work for you.

Well,that's super-dee-duper creepy, but I'm still glad you shared the picture. She's absolutely gorgeous, congrats! :-)

Soon2BMrsN · July 2014

Congrats @ghostof5letters‌ ! Beautiful baby!

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