Throwing in the towel...

jj0313 · October 2014

Made it 37 weeks and I'm pretty sure I just shaved my legs for the last time in a while. It felt like an aerobic workout and feeling my belly on my legs is starting to skeeve me out.

So I'm throwing in the towel! What about you, ladies?? What towels have you thrown in as we approach these last few weeks??

JFH2010 · October 2014

Picking things up off the floor. When I drop something I don't even pause to consider picking it up.

ssstephanie214 · October 2014

I'm with you on shaving legs. This morning was the last time.

I broke my #1 rule of not wearing leggings as pants. Fuck it

minibean16 · October 2014

Like many, painting nails and shaving anything below the waist has been out for a long time. I've had SPD since 15 weeks, so I basically gave those things up at 15w1d.

Bethyboo26 · October 2014

I've really made it a goal to focus on the positive parts of pregnancy and the amazing gift and blessing that is coming... But I'm feeling myself throwing in the positivity towel.

hidingangel82 · October 2014

Wearing a regular bra on a daily basis - if it has underwires, it doesn't belong on my body until after I'm done being a milk - making machine.
I've also started sneak-wearing flip flops at work, but that's because my feet are so swollen, I can't wear regular shoes without tons of pain.

silverwings72 · October 2014

I've given up trying to please everyone. I'm just trying to make it through a work week without being a danger to myself or others. This has meant not calling stressful folks or making commitments where I am forced to socialize over the next few months.

TeeJ526 · October 2014

Caring whether or not my shirts fit. I'm pretty sure the panel on my pants are showing most of the time since my shirts are suddenly too short.

CarrieAnne09 · October 2014

JFH2010 said:
Picking things up off the floor. When I drop something I don't even pause to consider picking it up.

Yes! I was just at target and I knocked two things off the shelf. I went to try to get it but soon realized it was impossible and gave it. Screw it.

scarlet3egonias · October 2014

I've pretty much thrown in the towel on anything that isn't my husband, this baby, or whatever food I'm craving at the moment. Honestly, I just don't give a shit about anything else. What's even weirder is that I'm totally cool with this. It's kind of liberating.

MmmPopcorn · October 2014

I love waddling. Pregnancy is my one chance to waddle around without shame.

I haven't been wearing eyeliner as much. It has a lot more to do with me sleeping in too late to spend as much time doing makeup.

I wore leggings for the first time ever. That was a big step, but pants + pregnancy don't mix as well as I thought they would.

alysonmh · October 2014

I haven't done my hair in over a month. I get out of the shower, brush it and it goes straight into a bun while wet and stays that way until the next shower. But hey, at least I'm still showering, that's an accomplishment right?

rox825 · October 2014

Trying to wear cute shoes. A month ago I bought a pair of cute-ish flats in a size up that would fit my expanding feet and have been wearing those to work and sneakers on the weekends. But even the flats have become uncomfortable so I caved this weekend and bought a pair of really ugly but super comfortable sneaker-type shoes... I'm not even sure what to call them, H thinks they look like slippers, I think they look like water shoes. But they feel like clouds on my feet, they fit, and they have no laces, so I will be wearing them daily til this baby is out!

tamarnina · October 2014

36 weeks, 4 days and I throwing in the towel on any more walking than is strictly necessary. We did a local Halloween thing on Friday night and probably walked about 2 miles. I am still paying the price with a sore back and sore groin muscles. I need a hover chair like in Wall-E.

soulcupcake · October 2014

How do you ladies manage to fly blind when shaving? :faint: I've considered getting a Brazilian some time next month. I heard it's more painful during pregnancy, however.

I love the responses about food.

hellosweety18 · October 2014

Painting my toes... They are so gross

I need them done, but I don't want to splurge on a pedicure...

howin23 · October 2014

-Drying my hair (has happened four times since June, thrice for interviews and once for a wedding)
-Wearing anything other than flip flops
-Being embarrassed when I drop things...my hand is totally numb, of course I'm going to drop my tea in a restaurant!

Contrary to everyone else, I've actually started painting my nails again. I avoided it in the first two trimesters because of the chemicals and it was the first time in maybe 15 years that I had bare nails, so now I'm back to painting with a "natural" nail polish.

bumpuser10336873 · October 2014

Running errands by myself! I just ran out to pick up a few things we needed for Sunday lunch, because having a family get together at my house when I'm 34 weeks pregnant seemed like a good idea at the time...anyway, on my way back home, I got rear ended! Thankfully the driver wasn't going too fast, so my air bag didn't deploy and I just have a headache, and some damage to my rear bumper. Now i can add having my car repaired to my list of things to do before the baby arrives!
From now on, my husband will be coming with me and he can drive!

I've given up wearing makeup on my days off, if we aren't going anywhere. I'm still wearing makeup to work because no one needs to see how dark the circles are under my eyes!

moroccojade · October 2014

I am ok with leg shaving, toe nail painting, hair doing, and makeup applying.... I also manage to wear a decent outfit every day. (Jeans mostly now that it is fall... but at least with a cute top and nice accessories.

But bikini line grooming is tough. I do a rough job every 2 weeks or so and the results are funny after I check them out in the mirror. (And I usually end up with an ingrown hair or two. Ack.)

I am also not a fan of picking things up off of the floor. And I feel like I drop everything lately. If my daughter is around she is great about springing into action to help me out.

Cooking is a PITA, too. I never know what to make. And when I do figure it out, I am not really in the mood to shop and actually prepare the damn meal. But I've been managing. At the beginning of this pregnancy I promised myself I wouldn't gain a lot of weight, and I am very happy I have been able to stick to that.

KorinneGilbert · October 2014

@everydaygirl83 I have become so anxious of being in a car accident the closer I get to my due date! Glad to hear you're ok and it wasn't super serious

On the bra note, if I dont have to leave the house it's not goin on.....this also includes changing out of pj's/sweats cuz IDGAS B-)

Bbuuuttt, Im going to attempt shaving my legs today. we'll see how that goes.

LauraG812 · October 2014

I've thrown in the towel on wearing shoes at work...I don't even try to hide it anymore.
And I am with you all on not picking up anything off the floor..if I drop it then that's too bad.

erinwithtwins · October 2014

What is this shaving thing you are talking about? I vaguely remember the word makeup.

Seriously if I get a brush through half my hair it's a good day.

MalachiteDrake · October 2014

I've thrown in the towel on trying to keep a regular schedule. I'm usually up until 1 or 2 in the morning now (used to be in bed at 10 and asleep by 11), and I'll wake up anywhere between 5:30 and noon.

atrowe03 · October 2014

The whole idea of picking anything up off the floor just makes me cringe...Im a waddling fool now a days. Flip flops at work because nothing else fits...and I've given up on getting her nursery done and together...shes sleeping in our room the first few months anyways...in her own bed that is...I just wish it was done enough to put her clothes away...oh well. It'll happen...someday right?

BridgetThoams · October 2014

Wolkie said:
I have thrown in the towel on trying to stay awake until a more "acceptable" hour before going to sleep at night. Some nights I barely make it till 8pm then I'm out

I've been going to bed at 8 every night sense 1st trimester. Lol

missnacholover · October 2014

Painting my toenails. I clipped them the other day and it took like 15 minutes since I kept having to take a breather.

Putting on Socks. I have these dorktastic slip on sneakers and I'm going sockless. I just can't reach my feet any more.

sparklingwhit · October 2014

I've thrown in the towel on shoes. I wear my very unprofessional Reef flip flops (complete with bottle opener) to work every day. When I'm at home I am barefoot. The swelling is bad in my feet.

I've also thrown in the towel on cooking. DH is now my personal chef and I don't even try to help. Being around the oven/stove gives me crazy hot flashes and certain smells while cutting veggies make me want to gag. DH has made me dinner every night for about 2 weeks now.

snarkylibrarian · October 2014

Re: Picking things up off the floor... they sell these at my local dollar store and I was thiiis close to buying one.

I have one at work and it is glorious! We have to do hourly walk arounds and pick toys and board books off the floor in the baby/toddler area of the library and it is the only way I will do it. At home, if it's on the floor, it no longer exists.

highbornhunter · October 2014

rox825 said:

Trying to wear cute shoes. A month ago I bought a pair of cute-ish flats in a size up that would fit my expanding feet and have been wearing those to work and sneakers on the weekends. But even the flats have become uncomfortable so I caved this weekend and bought a pair of really ugly but super comfortable sneaker-type shoes... I'm not even sure what to call them, H thinks they look like slippers, I think they look like water shoes. But they feel like clouds on my feet, they fit, and they have no laces, so I will be wearing them daily til this baby is out!

My mother in law gave me a pair like that. I'm wearing them today. They have replaced the Croc sandals I wore every day when the weather was warmer.

I finally threw in the towel on going to the gym. I am a little tired of being stared at and doing the full hour of yoga is getting to be too much. I'm still doing some stretching at night at home.

rox825 · October 2014

highbornhunter said:
My mother in law gave me a pair like that. I'm wearing them today.

Me too- I don't know how I managed so long without these, it's like night and day! I can't remember the last time that I made it through half of the work day with comfy feet. Amazing :-)

wildflower75 · October 2014

It's almost 3 PM...I just left work...I couldn't bear being there another 2 hours. I'm in so much pain. I think I'll be leaving early everyday this week! I just can't anymore...

MindyAndRyan · October 2014

I, too, am in camp Fuck Shoes. Aside from the fact that my damn feet actually grew about 1 size longer, they are also swollen, and none of my shoes fit anymore. I now just wear slippers everywhere. I got ballet style slippers in black, so they aren't too slipper-ish, like bunny rabbits or something. But I think I've reached the point where I wouldn't even give a shit wearing bunny slippers to a champagne Sunday brunch.

smboswell1 · October 2014

Leggings are apart of my everyday wardrobe. My jeans are starting to hurt my belly! I don't straighten or dry my hair anymore; it goes straight in a bun. What's makeup?

jj0313 · October 2014

New one for me today: leaning over my plate when I eat. Too much effort.

aa98 · October 2014

@rox825 and @highbornhunter what brand of shoes? I have been in flip flops since my second trimester. Now it's way too cold in the northeast to be open-toed. My favorite boots are getting too snug to wear and zipping them up takes at least 10 minutes as I have to take breaks to catch my breath. I need an alternative, and no laces/zippers is a plus.

I've thrown in the towel on driving in traffic. The other day it took me 45 minutes to go 2 miles and the LO wasn't having it, so uncomfortable.

rox825 · October 2014

@aa98 These are the ones that I bought- as I said, really ugly, but I just don't care.

aa98 · October 2014

rox825 said:

@aa98 These are the ones that I bought- as I said, really ugly, but I just don't care.

Thanks so much. I just don't care about ugly anymore either, at least not for everyday use. I was wearing running shoes (which I NEVER used to do unless running/going to the gym) for a bit, but the laces got to be too much.

Oh, another thing I've thrown in the towel on is matching while I'm at home. Clean comfy pants + clean comfy top = matched set for lounge wear no matter the color.

highbornhunter · October 2014

aa98 said:

@rox825 and @highbornhunter what brand of shoes? I have been in flip flops since my second trimester. Now it's way too cold in the northeast to be open-toed. My favorite boots are getting too snug to wear and zipping them up takes at least 10 minutes as I have to take breaks to catch my breath. I need an alternative, and no laces/zippers is a plus.

I've thrown in the towel on driving in traffic. The other day it took me 45 minutes to go 2 miles and the LO wasn't having it, so uncomfortable.

Mine are from Athletech - eww and they are stinky today.

aa98 · October 2014

highbornhunter said:

aa98 said:

@rox825 and @highbornhunter what brand of shoes? I have been in flip flops since my second trimester. Now it's way too cold in the northeast to be open-toed. My favorite boots are getting too snug to wear and zipping them up takes at least 10 minutes as I have to take breaks to catch my breath. I need an alternative, and no laces/zippers is a plus.

I've thrown in the towel on driving in traffic. The other day it took me 45 minutes to go 2 miles and the LO wasn't having it, so uncomfortable.

Mine are from Athletech - eww and they are stinky today.

Thx!

mander82 · October 2014

I gave up trying to groom my toenails months ago. I have been getting once a month pedicures for a few months now.

Doing my hair too.....its always in braids or pulled back. Make up is a rare occurance these days as well.

I wish I could give up wearing shoes and actual clothes....but I still have to come to work. We are not allowed to wear open toed shoes, and of course no one wants to see my Tinkerbell or Eeyore jammie pants.

Snuffy007 · October 2014

As of this morning, have given up driving. My car is a manual and I can no longer comfortably push in the clutch and still be far enough away from the steering wheel. H can now add chauffeur to his resume!

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