Wednesday Randoms

[Deleted User] · September 2014

MrsSinner402 said:

I feel so lightheaded and I'm sweating right now. I decided to leave at 10:50 to go get lunch right when the place opens at 11. French dip and brownie, you will be mine!!
French dips are MY FAVE! =P~

I have been craving Italian roast beef sandwiches, Chicago style, since February. The closest I can get to that in TX is a french dip, so I have one like 3 times a month!!

Also, I think we could have a bumpie lunch of cheesy gordita crunches and french dips. Add some spaghetti, cupcakes, and brownies.. I'm sure I'm missing others.

But only potluck style, ala @pnwlover12's bff.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

Two things:

I take a bath every day (not a shower), and I have only been washing my hair once a week this pregnancy, because my hair is SO DRY. Even before that, though I'd only wash it 2/3 times a week.

I just used my registry completion at BRU, but forgot I had gift cards, too. I chatted with customer service, and they let me cancel that order and redo it, giving me a new registry completion discount and everything. They are SO fucking nice. Kohl's and Target can go fuck themselves. BRU is where it's at.

Syllessa · September 2014

It's 45 degrees in my house and I really need to pee, but I don't want to get out from under my blanket. I also don't want to mess with getting the furnace going b/c it's only supposed to be cold today and tomorrow, then right back into the 70s.

MrsTinMKE · September 2014

Ok - Finally caught up on the thread now! I have been at work since 6:30AM - I am SO tired today!

@Lightbright515 - I want spaghetti now! Not just any spaghetti but left over spaghetti - It always tastes better the next day and the sauce always seems to stick just right

I have had two amazing pastries from Panera already and that made the morning a little better!

On the shower topic - I admit sometimes I don't shower all weekend... that's terrible, but I am just too tired and lazy. Otherwise I shower daily. I refuse to wash my hair every day, that is too much damn work right now, and I like to think I am saving myself money by not shampooing every single day.

I fully intend to leave work early today, head home and make a giant pot of chili tonight, and DH and I are going to veg out and catch up on our DVR since it is a nastey rainy day today. I can't wait for the end of the day.

persephonerose · September 2014

starla487 said:

I feel like I'm over-thinking my birth plan, but since I try to account for all possible scenarios and things that might come up, I feel like this thing is going to be five pages long. :-/ I'm trying to condense. I just think so much more could go wrong during L&D. Though, a question came up as I was looking up BPs for T1 moms, and this couple said they'd rather have a c-section than have the doctor use forceps or a vacuum during a vaginal delivery. I'm curious what research went into deciding you want major abdominal surgery over a baby having a cone-head for a few days. (I'm sure there is more to it than that, but... I need evidence!)

There is more damage that can occur by using forceps or the vacuum than just creating a cone head. I mean most babies with a vaginal birth come out with a cone head. But there is a chance of nerve damage and other things with the use of forceps/vacuum.

imagine7696030614 · September 2014

Just watched 12 Years a Slave and am so down. (Movies like these make me hate white people-and I'm as white as you can get! Lol ) Seriously, I know there were some good ones back then that we're opposed to slavery and who even stuck their necks out housing run aways on the Underground Railroad, etc. But it's still so damned depressing. I know we need to be reminded of all the atrocities tha were committed in the world, especially in relatively recent history, to try to make sure these things never happen again. Just hormonal and sad...gotta go find a comedy to watch

persephonerose · September 2014

Sometimes I forget how anti c-section the bump is.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

windwithfingers said:

I shower every other day and have for years. The real reason is I hate doing my hair, even though it only takes 10 minutes, but I am also increasingly lazy and unmotivated. I just use witch hazel in a spray bottle to freshen up.

The closer I get to my EDD, the more terrified I am by the thought of going through labor and actually having/raising a baby without DH, even though my mom and MIL will be around a lot. I just try to stay distracted and not think about it, but then I fear what I'll say/do while actually in labor. He and I never really got as far as talking about L&D (since he died at the end of second tri), so I've had to make a lot of those decisions myself and it's been harder than I thought. Trying to stay positive, at least about the baby.

It's also my 30th birthday in 12 days and I'm not feeling very celebratory.

Here, have a photo of my mom's cat to make up for my constant downer-ness:

I don't know how you're doing it. You're living through one of my biggest fears, and I know this is just the internet, but I think I speak for everyone when I say we are here to help if we can. I've been thinking about you a lot lately (creepy).

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

MonstoMommy said:

I just saw an old client at the courthouse and he asked how far along I was. I told him (even though it makes me grouchy to answer this question 50 times a day) and he say "No way, you look so small!" He is my new favorite person. I gave him a hug!

Some IT dude walked out the doors with me yesterday, and he said "you're coming along!" and I said "yeah," and he asked when I was due, and he said "not to get personal, but you don't look very big!" I LOVE HIM.

MrsSinner402 · September 2014

imagine7696030614 said:
Just watched 12 Years a Slave and am so down. (Movies like these make me hate white people-and I'm as white as you can get! Lol ) Seriously, I know there were some good ones back then that we're opposed to slavery and who even stuck their necks out housing run aways on the Underground Railroad, etc. But it's still so damned depressing. I know we need to be reminded of all the atrocities tha were committed in the world, especially in relatively recent history, to try to make sure these things never happen again. Just hormonal and sad...gotta go find a comedy to watch

You should watch 42. The Jackie Robinson story. Amazing movie and makes you also hate white people from that era.

golfingdarwinfish · September 2014

starla487 said:

I feel like I'm over-thinking my birth plan, but since I try to account for all possible scenarios and things that might come up, I feel like this thing is going to be five pages long. :-/ I'm trying to condense. I just think so much more could go wrong during L&D. Though, a question came up as I was looking up BPs for T1 moms, and this couple said they'd rather have a c-section than have the doctor use forceps or a vacuum during a vaginal delivery. I'm curious what research went into deciding you want major abdominal surgery over a baby having a cone-head for a few days. (I'm sure there is more to it than that, but... I need evidence!)

I'm against both, and not for cosmetic reasons. Beyond potential injury to the baby, there's a chance of laceration of the mother, as well as increase in pelvic floor disorders post delivery. A Swedish study also found that vacuum assisted delivery is associated with increased risk for neonatal intracranial hemorrhages, although causality could not be established in the study.

ETA: I should add this is something I think people should educate themselves on, but also discuss with their ob as at a certain point in delivery, the intervention may be required, so it would be helpful to at least understand when they use which device (forceps are not used as often anymore), their perception/knowledge of any outcomes data, as well as what is the point of no return.

onelilroo · September 2014

I'm lying in bed snuggling my kitties, trying to motivate myself to get up and go get that pumpkin spice latte I never got yesterday, also I want a pumpkin cream cheese muffin! I haven't had one yet this year, last time i went looking for one (a few days ago) they were sold out. :-/

GretchenWeiners7 · September 2014

I shower every day but I only wash my hair on Sunday nights and Thursday nights. I am super picky about it being those nights and it drives DH crazy.

I also just ate the remainder of some caramel dip (meant for apples) with a fork. Whoops.

Jennifer18131 · September 2014

1. Had my 34 week appt today and it was another "quick and boring." But, doc did confirm that Baby Boy is head down and descending. Which I figured out because his butt isn't in my ribs anymore - so I can breathe relatively normally.

2. I posted yesterday about my weird boob issue and a few of you showed concern. I really appreciated that bc I was all *meh* about it thinking it was just normal pregnancy stuff and getting read to nurse. I mentioned it to doc this morning and while she didn't jump out of her chair, she was concerned. She said she didn't know what it could be or what caused it because it went away on its own in a few hours. She did say that if it happens again that I need to call her. Anyway, thanks to you lady's who pointed out that it could be something bigger

3. I'm scheduled for a growth ultrasound and GBS test in 2 weeks. I can't wait to see the little guy again. Then it's every week!

4. As for showering, I also have fine hair that gets oily and smelly by the end of the day so I should shower everyday, and I usually do. However, I've been known to enjoy my extra sleep and pull my hair into a pony tail instead. The pay off for every day showers/hair washes is that I can let my hair air dry because it does NOTHING. At all. Ever.

5. Forceps can cause cranial fractures and severed spines. They will not be allowed in the delivery room at all. No, I don't like the idea of a CS, but if the only other option is forceps, cut me open! I've seen the "rare" negatives. I don't want that for my child.

6. Today is Ryan Phillippe's 40th birthday.

7. I scarfed down a McD's chicken biscuit on my way into the office and - shocker - I had crumbs in my bra. I was leaning over my chair at work to get the crumbs out when a lawclerk walked in my office. He turned right around and came back about 15 minutes later. No mention of the incident.

Syllessa · September 2014

I realized this week that I have no idea how long my doctor is willing to let me wait it out for my VBAC before scheduling a C-section. He hasn't brought it up, and I don't want to either. I don't want to be put on a timeline. I know he'll let me go 'til 40 weeks, but after? IDK.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

So, HYPOTHETICALLY, if you got to work, and like an hour after you got there, you realized your thong was on inside out, you'd just go with it for the rest of the day, right?

Asking for a friend.

MrsSinner402 · September 2014

@Jennifer18131‌ shut up! 40?!?! He's still so pretty.. also, my hospital doesn't use forceps under any circumstances. So that's a relief!

persephonerose · September 2014

SPurp13 said:

So, HYPOTHETICALLY, if you got to work, and like an hour after you got there, you realized your thong was on inside out, you'd just go with it for the rest of the day, right?

Asking for a friend.

I just have to say... if your "friend" is pregnant and still wearing thongs she is rocking this pregnancy gig. I have hit the point were I refuse to wear underwear at all.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

crawford411 said:

So my husband definitely cut the ATT line in the yard when he was doing yard work last week. What a doofus.

He will be punished.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

persephonerose said:

SPurp13 said:

So, HYPOTHETICALLY, if you got to work, and like an hour after you got there, you realized your thong was on inside out, you'd just go with it for the rest of the day, right?

Asking for a friend.

I just have to say... if your "friend" is pregnant and still wearing thongs she is rocking this pregnancy gig. I have hit the point were I refuse to wear underwear at all.

Thank you.

I MEAN. I will tell my "friend" you said thank you.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

SO, you guys. Butters was acting weird this morning. Like, he needed to be beside me ALL MORNING, then he waited beside the treadmill, then he sat on the toilet while I took my bath.

I was like "What's wrong, are you sick?" Then I was like "OMG. WHAT IF I AM GOING INTO LABOR AND HE KNOWS BECAUSE CATS ARE WITCHES?"

Syllessa · September 2014

persephonerose said:

SPurp13 said:

So, HYPOTHETICALLY, if you got to work, and like an hour after you got there, you realized your thong was on inside out, you'd just go with it for the rest of the day, right?

Asking for a friend.

I just have to say... if your "friend" is pregnant and still wearing thongs she is rocking this pregnancy gig. I have hit the point were I refuse to wear underwear at all.

Yep. I am commando unless heading to an appt.

SusieBW · September 2014

I realized the other day that there are a whole bunch of things I need to do/buy to finish getting ready for this baby to arrive. I've just been going with the flow, and focusing on day-to-day, thinking that baby day is way off in the future, but you guys, he's coming! I only have 2.5 weeks left, and if I end up scheduling a RCS, that's only 2 weeks away. And this weekend is fully occupied with DD's birthday celebrations, so I potentially only have 1 free weekend left to do baby preparations!

I think planning stuff and ordering stuff for DD"s birthday party this weekend sort of made me have to think longer term, and now it's like every day I remember something else that babies need. Or that I will need. Or that I at least want to have on hand when he gets here. I was all like, he's got a crib to sleep in, and I have boobs to feed him, so WTF else do we need? But all the clothes are still in rubbermaid bins in the basement, needing to be washed, so he doesn't really have anything to wear. . .

AND I HAVEN'T EVEN PACKED MY HOSPITOL BAG!

GretchenWeiners7 · September 2014

SPurp13 said:

persephonerose said:

SPurp13 said:

So, HYPOTHETICALLY, if you got to work, and like an hour after you got there, you realized your thong was on inside out, you'd just go with it for the rest of the day, right?

Asking for a friend.

I just have to say... if your "friend" is pregnant and still wearing thongs she is rocking this pregnancy gig. I have hit the point were I refuse to wear underwear at all.

Thank you.

I MEAN. I will tell my "friend" you said thank you.

I mean...my friend accidentally wore her thong backwards for almost a whole day. Twice. But they were the kind that are pretty thick in the back (Hanky Panky)...so it's not that shameful, right? My friend feels better getting that off her chest. And she says she'd totally leave it inside out if she were you.

MrsSinner402 · September 2014

Syllessa said:

persephonerose said:

SPurp13 said:

So, HYPOTHETICALLY, if you got to work, and like an hour after you got there, you realized your thong was on inside out, you'd just go with it for the rest of the day, right?

Asking for a friend.

I just have to say... if your "friend" is pregnant and still wearing thongs she is rocking this pregnancy gig. I have hit the point were I refuse to wear underwear at all.

Yep. I am commando unless heading to an appt.

No idea how you do commando. It's like flood gates in my undies errday.

lotsobabies · September 2014

Get your shit together Michigan. Let's just have a normal rainy day for once. I am over the threat of flooding, high wind, and no power for days every time a system comes through the area. We already lost our basement once this season, so I'm pretty bitter.

Also, I really need to pack my hospital bag. Maybe today will be the day I do that.

MrsSinner402 · September 2014

SPurp13 said:
SO, you guys. Butters was acting weird this morning. Like, he needed to be beside me ALL MORNING, then he waited beside the treadmill, then he sat on the toilet while I took my bath.

I was like "What's wrong, are you sick?" Then I was like "OMG. WHAT IF I AM GOING INTO LABOR AND HE KNOWS BECAUSE CATS ARE WITCHES?"

A lady at work was just telling me about her cat that did this and her water broke that night.

[Deleted User] · September 2014

This vacuum/forceps/c-section conversation is so relevant to me right now. DH & I had our second childbirth class last night and these were topics discussed. The instructor said the hospital doesn't really use forceps anymore, that the vacuum is far more common. And that it's used more often for women who've had the epidural because they have a harder time pushing. This kind of scared me because I do plan on getting an epidural, but I really don't want a vacuum assist! Is it that difficult to properly push with an epi? :-S

Also, I don't think I would ever opt for a c-section. It's not that I'm "anti-caesarean" or anything, I would gladly do whatever is needed for baby to get out as safely as can be. It's just the fact that it's a major surgery and the recovery is daunting... Also my hospital doesn't do immediate skin-to-skin for c-sect moms and babies. That made me a little sad too.

bumpuser10309732 · September 2014

pnwlover12 said:

I'm really depressed and feel like I'll never feel clean in my own house again.

Oh man LB I would feel the same way. ((Creepy internet hugs to you)) @FamousEa‌ cutest sonogram pictures!

LightBright515 · September 2014

Nobody has avatars on my mobile....

WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE.

LightBright515 · September 2014

Including myself apparently...

Lost *Frank Ocean Voice*

lrobi13 · September 2014

So I have to wash my hair every day so therefore I shower everyday ( I have tried dry shampoo but it only helps if I haven't reached the point of no return). As my mom (and the Smashing Pumpkins) always said "Cleanliness is next to Godliness"

@FamousEA: That is a good looking baby!

@Crawford411: Hope you are not having actual contractions and I hope AT&T can get you re-connected to the internet soon.

@windwithfingers: I appreciate the cat picture but you are in no way obligated to supplement your post with cats. I am happy that you feel like this is a good space to share. It is an honor to be a part of a place that you can come to share your experience.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

Nicb13 said:

SPurp13 said:

So, HYPOTHETICALLY, if you got to work, and like an hour after you got there, you realized your thong was on inside out, you'd just go with it for the rest of the day, right?

Asking for a friend.

Mu butt hurts just thinking about wearing a thong. Your "friend" must not have the same issues downstairs that I do currently.
And yes, rock that shit inside out.

I do not have any butthole issues to report. The friend doesn't either.

MuffinMom14 · September 2014

YOU GUYS.

Why are some of our avatars gone? BUTTERS IS GONE.

MrsSinner402 · September 2014

SPurp13 said:
YOU GUYS.

Why are some of our avatars gone? BUTTERS IS GONE.

Pete, too!

(

LightBright515 · September 2014

I feel like I'm about to start my cycle.

The end is near...

pnwlover12 · September 2014

SPurp13 said:
YOU GUYS.

Why are some of our avatars gone? BUTTERS IS GONE.

I'm mobile too and they are all gone. All I see are 10,000 flower bouqets.

LightBright515 · September 2014

theresat858 said:

Apparently I feel like yelling at things today.

Lmao this really made me laugh.

SusieBW · September 2014

@sweetadeline31, ditto on the bra thing. Only one is comfy like, at all, so I wear it every day. I wear a sports bra on weekend laundry day, and I have no shame leaving the house with my sports bra showing under my maternity tshirts and tank tops. NO SHAME.

[Deleted User] · September 2014

@theresat858‌ Good info! I should ask my doctor about the "walking" epi. I found out yesterday that my hospital does the patient-controlled push-button epidural thing too, something I didn't even know existed before last night. Hopefully I can tough out the pain enough to keep my dose relatively low.

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