@twoandthrough I hope your mom makes it there in time for you! It so hard to plan things that can't be planned. People constantly ask me why I won't just let the dr induce me to make planning easier. They always look at me like I have two heads when I tell them that unless I have medical reason to be induced I won't go that route.
I can't even put in to words how much respect I have for you military wives. It makes me realize how lucky most of us are to have our SO with us all the time. Feel free to vent here anytime, you've earned it!
thinking of you ladies with husbands deployed. you are so strong to be dealing with being the primary caregivers/homemakers/etc, and then be faced with L&D while your significant others are out of the country.
Holy hell!!! I had homecoming with my little guys and .... WHAT WHAT! I am so lost?!?!? Read through a few things and found our new forever thread, but I need to catch up, but for now I will leave you with this, we always put this elaborate show on for our homecoming, and our theme was "frozen" and I have the cutest Olof ever!!!!!
I think I'm all caught up on both the board wars and the post war panic. You guys continue to crack me up, although I'm a little sad we didn't totally annihilate them with our free pass this weekend!
CAH was fun, so I'm really sad I missed NHIE! I'm a crazy adventurous hoe bag so it's hard to come up with stuff unless youre talking about hard core drugs. Meth ... Not even once ladies.
I spent my weekend visiting family and missing my bed like crazy. Last night was wonderful, I'm never leaving my pregnancy pillow again!
@Shortstack06 I'll be keeping your friend in my thoughts.
@riansmommie ::hugs:: I don't know how Id handle my husband being away. Vent all you need!
@leosmom25 I have a bit of caffeine every day, the occasional glass of red wine, sushi and deli meats here and there, so I'm already well on the path to the bad mommy award
! I'm a crazy adventurous hoe bag so it's hard to come up with stuff unless youre talking about hard core drugs. Meth ... Not even once ladies. !
@Sysakbaby- are you my dad? He is generally a hands OFF parent, so when it was time to give my sisters and I the "don't do drugs" talk he told us that any and all drugs were fine to try, he would prefer we were home when we did them, but never heroin because we would be addicted immediately. Awesome, good talk dad 8-|
Anyway- I took a halfassed bump break this weekend, I missed you bitches!
Go get a salted caramel WHITE mocha...you're life will change.
@chelseavranich done-it's on my list. I like having realistic goals for my day.
@brookey79 that's how i'd usually have my PSLs (and I agree the taste change is likely a pregnancy thing), so will definitely try that. Although I'm wondering if I'm missing out by skipping the whipped cream. Just never went for it before.
@riansmommie I really hope your husband can be with you for the birth. Generally the D14 women are a stoic bunch but even if it was always a possibility, it's a tough situation and you have all my sympathy. Also I hope your mom can get a good week in with your sister and also support you. That's the drawback of being capable adult--those who know you likely can assume you'll be fine, which you will but still!
I had my first BH this morning, and knew what was up thanks to regularly reading these boards. I was in my nest of pillows in bed--not sure if it'll feel so mild when I'm out and about!
December '14 November Siggy Challenge - How I Feel in Third Trimester
@riansmommie you are free to vent as much as you want! I can barely handle pregnancy with kids WITH help from DH! Lots of ehugs to you and @twoandthrough !!
@Allitor12- Our local gas station has the worlds most amazing fountain MtDew. I get a 32oz one almost every day...its a serious addiction... Now I'm wondering if it is too early in the day to send my H for one.
I think I'm getting that nerve pain you guys previously have talked about. My lower back/upper part of my left butt cheek hurt like all hell when I'm walking lolol.
Oh Monday you're a bitch.
I've been bombarded by employees woes this morning and so far have gotten this:
"It's cold in here" employee
"It feels good" me
"Well that's bc you have all that extra...padding" employee
Hooray.
I am waiting on my boss to show up to approve time sheets, she said "It's early" I have to calculate at least 10 sheets for 90 people. Seriously?
D14 - Free For All
In loving memory of Baby HP42 and all D14 Angel Babies
Good morning. I hope you all don't mind if I jump in? I really needed a bump break over the weekend. I've had enough drama in my life between my parents (bitterly divorced and never hid any of their unhappiness from their 3 year old daughter) and high school and Knot/Nest boards in the past, I just didn't even want to try and read/respond/react/deal with made up BS. I love this board for support, bother giving and receiving, and comparing stories of pg symptoms, good and bad, and just being able to talk with other women that are in a similar place in life as me. All the other crap I just don't want.
I did lurk a little on boards that looked safe, I couldn't stay completely away from all you ladies! And now it looks like a lot of stuff has been cleaned up which is great!
So...Good Monday morning everyone! Hope you all have a great day! And can I share a photo? We had a mini maternity shoot last week and the photographer sent me the pics late last night.
[IMG]https://i62.tinypic.com/261nnyo.jpg[/IMG]
Good Morning Everyone! I skimmed this thread, and I'm just going to jump in... so WTF is going on here? So, is gradschoolmom really gone? Who else did we lose? The end of "this board needs" made me sad, but I'm glad we have a new place.
On my end... Saturday was my shower and it was absolutely perfect! All fall themed, complete with caramel apples and a hot apple cider bar. We played some games and I got lots of great stuff. IWe didn't get a lot of stuff off my registry... some stuff of course, but a TON of clothes and blankets, and randomly a lot of crib sheets... It is all adorable and DH and I are able to purchase some of the big things, like our car seat which we got yesterday. it was such a great day and I'm so grateful for everyone who came out to celebrate our baby boy.
So I'm having an existential crisis this morning. As my due date quickly approaches and my life will forever be handed over to some little human, I'm thinking about what it is that makes me tick.. Like, what do I do? The answer is nothing. I have no hobbies. I mean, I like things, but I don't actually do them. Do you guys do stuff? I feel like before I pop this kid out, I should really evaluate the things in my life that make me excited/happy and hold on to to them somehow. I'm just not sure how to. I mean, I know I should just DO them. My H has plenty of hobbies - golf, poker, sports-watching... I do nothing. I like travel, photography, drawing, reading, wine, breweries... i guess.. I just don't know where to get the motivation to do these things and make them a real, meaningful part of my life.
Also I had a night last night where whichever side I was laying on, I'd wake up about an hour or two later with crazy hip pain. Go through the grunts and struggles of flipping over onto the other hip and spend maybe an hour or so before waking up with hip pain there. I keep a pillow between my knees but couldn't get the right height for that pillow or for under my head. BLAH! crappy sleep, go away! Feeling pretty damn out of it this morning due to that!
@Cryssteen I sometimes feel I have too many hobbies lol. I think what @MissChristineMarie said is spot on though. Once the baby is here we will probably adjust our hobbies or find new things to do that include them. You could also spend more time exploring the things you do enjoy like drawing and reading. Explore stuff online, try some easy DIY projects. Also most books you can read the first chapter or 2 through amazon.
Also I had a night last night where whichever side I was laying on, I'd wake up about an hour or two later with crazy hip pain. Go through the grunts and struggles of flipping over onto the other hip and spend maybe an hour or so before waking up with hip pain there. I keep a pillow between my knees but couldn't get the right height for that pillow or for under my head. BLAH! crappy sleep, go away! Feeling pretty damn out of it this morning due to that!
Every single night. My least favorite part of pregnancy. Hip pain and tossing and turning, and scooting or maneuvering my body out of bed.
G 12.04 | E 11.06 | D 11.08 | H 12.09 | R 11.14 | Expecting #6 2.16.18.
So I'm having an existential crisis this morning. As my due date quickly approaches and my life will forever be handed over to some little human, I'm thinking about what it is that makes me tick.. Like, what do I do? The answer is nothing. I have no hobbies. I mean, I like things, but I don't actually do them. Do you guys do stuff? I feel like before I pop this kid out, I should really evaluate the things in my life that make me excited/happy and hold on to to them somehow. I'm just not sure how to. I mean, I know I should just DO them. My H has plenty of hobbies - golf, poker, sports-watching... I do nothing. I like travel, photography, drawing, reading, wine, breweries... i guess.. I just don't know where to get the motivation to do these things and make them a real, meaningful part of my life.
Heavy for a monday morning.
While pregnant with my first, and after I had her, I developed a hobby that I could get into that didn't require a lot of planning/effort or scheduling around having a baby. I was very passionate about various topics back then, and joined debate forums and groups. Being a SAHM whose husband was deployed or on TAD a lot, this gave me the mental stimulation I needed, and interaction with other people/adults.
Then I got into photography, and with a new baby, they make for convenient subjects. That hobby grew, but it's an expensive one. I built up my portfolio overtime, and developed my own style and it was great. It's also became time consuming after I had my second daughter. That and the PPD hit and I lost interest in it for a while.
I do miss photography, and it's something I'd like to get back into. I'm just not sure how at this point, but I totally understand needing something else in your life that brings you joy and is fulfilling. Debating, reading, writing, gaming, and studying have taken root in my life because they fit easily into my schedule, aren't expensive, and I don't have to do a lot of juggling around. Oh, and movies. I'm a big cinephile, always have been. When it was just me and dd1, we went to the movies a lot, especially when she was a baby and she'd nurse and sleep through movies. It's one of my absolute favorite pastimes. It allows me a quick get-away from everything, turn off my overactive mom brain, and enjoy a movie for a couple hours.
Also, as an introvert, I tend to prefer things I can do on my own, solitary things. I'm not much for group activities unless it's something I'm actually into, and it usually involves other introverts.
You can try making a list of things that interest you or things you'd like to take an interest in. Start with a small list, and possibly include something that doesn't involve overextending yourself.
G 12.04 | E 11.06 | D 11.08 | H 12.09 | R 11.14 | Expecting #6 2.16.18.
So I just caught up on the Glass of Wine thread. Wow lots of sanctimommy crap going on in there. I respect everyone's decisions of what is acceptable during pregnancy (to a certain extent lol). I don't get the level of judgement some people have if they haven't fully educated themselves on a topic.
Normally bumping in bed every morning is LO's most active time. Just realized I've felt nothing this morning so I got up ate a yogurt and chugged some water. I'm back in bed to do a kick count, cross your fingers he gives me something. It's not nice to be this worried first thing in the morning!
He's given me one little wiggle so I'm slightly reassured. But it's been 20 minutes. If I don't feel something better than that I'm putting in a call. Better safe than sorry.
Military moms: power to you. I'm no longer with the father so I've had a lot of time to come to terms with him not being around during the pregnancy and after. I can't imagine the anxiety of not knowing whether or not your partner will be here! @riansmommie I really hope he makes it home for the birth!
I only have one class on Mondays and it was cancelled, so I'm still in bed and the day is off to a great start! I really don't want to unpack my car full of shower gifts, but I really want to look at it all again.
Re: Hodor is dead :(
@MissChristineMarie what is it about the coke at mcdonalds? It is sooo much better than anywhere else.
ETA: words suck
I think I'm all caught up on both the board wars and the post war panic. You guys continue to crack me up, although I'm a little sad we didn't totally annihilate them with our free pass this weekend!
CAH was fun, so I'm really sad I missed NHIE! I'm a crazy adventurous hoe bag so it's hard to come up with stuff unless youre talking about hard core drugs. Meth ... Not even once ladies.
I spent my weekend visiting family and missing my bed like crazy. Last night was wonderful, I'm never leaving my pregnancy pillow again!
@riansmommie ::hugs:: I don't know how Id handle my husband being away. Vent all you need!
@leosmom25 I have a bit of caffeine every day, the occasional glass of red wine, sushi and deli meats here and there, so I'm already well on the path to the bad mommy award
@Sysakbaby- are you my dad? He is generally a hands OFF parent, so when it was time to give my sisters and I the "don't do drugs" talk he told us that any and all drugs were fine to try, he would prefer we were home when we did them, but never heroin because we would be addicted immediately. Awesome, good talk dad 8-|
Anyway- I took a halfassed bump break this weekend, I missed you bitches!
I'm not hungry, I'm HUUUNNNNNGGGRRRRRYYYY! NOW!
Dec 2014 Dec Siggy, Free For All
Big E- 2008
Miss M- 2011
Baby Z- 2012
Baby Smoosh, Due Dec 2014
@brookey79 that's how i'd usually have my PSLs (and I agree the taste change is likely a pregnancy thing), so will definitely try that. Although I'm wondering if I'm missing out by skipping the whipped cream. Just never went for it before.
@riansmommie I really hope your husband can be with you for the birth. Generally the D14 women are a stoic bunch but even if it was always a possibility, it's a tough situation and you have all my sympathy. Also I hope your mom can get a good week in with your sister and also support you. That's the drawback of being capable adult--those who know you likely can assume you'll be fine, which you will but still!
I had my first BH this morning, and knew what was up thanks to regularly reading these boards. I was in my nest of pillows in bed--not sure if it'll feel so mild when I'm out and about!
@BayCamp and @MissChristineMarie mcds puts crack in there coke.
@leosmom25 I'm about to wash my Prilosec down with this:
#topthatbabyhate
Eta: @hoping4aUNICORN you have an adorable unicorn!
The artist formerly known as "amw0914"
I'm not hungry, I'm HUUUNNNNNGGGRRRRRYYYY! NOW!
Dec 2014 Dec Siggy, Free For All
Big E- 2008
Miss M- 2011
Baby Z- 2012
Baby Smoosh, Due Dec 2014
I've been bombarded by employees woes this morning and so far have gotten this:
"It's cold in here" employee
"It feels good" me
"Well that's bc you have all that extra...padding" employee
Hooray.
The artist formerly known as "amw0914"
All the other crap I just don't want.
I did lurk a little on boards that looked safe, I couldn't stay completely away from all you ladies! And now it looks like a lot of stuff has been cleaned up which is great!
So...Good Monday morning everyone! Hope you all have a great day!
And can I share a photo? We had a mini maternity shoot last week and the photographer sent me the pics late last night.
[IMG]https://i62.tinypic.com/261nnyo.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]https://i57.tinypic.com/2irndxf.jpg[/IMG]
:-? hmmm I can't get it to work.
DD#1 December '12
DD#2 New Year's Baby '15
Married 07/09
Please stop with your shenanigans and wiggle around. Don't you know it's not nice to scare your Mommie like that!?
She stepped away on her own.
Baby #1 7/16/10
Baby #2 11/14/12
Baby #3 12/11/14
Baby #4 3/30/17
Baby #5 2/28/19
Baby #6 Miscarriage
Baby #7 7/3/22
Naturally with PCOS
I only have one class on Mondays and it was cancelled, so I'm still in bed and the day is off to a great start! I really don't want to unpack my car full of shower gifts, but I really want to look at it all again.