Love is like infinity: You can't have more or less infinity, and you can't compare two things to see if they're "equally infinite." Infinity just is, and that's the way I think love is, too.
Fred Rogers
Here's hoping Tuesday brings a little more sanity back know to the board. Yesterday was filled with some special posters.
My spam lot. I went to register for a hospital tour and there are no weekend openings until Jan. I am glad I looked when I did, didn't think it would be in such hot demand/ limited quantities. I tried to prevent register but that will have to wait as I know my insurance is changing in Jan
Love is like infinity: You can't have more or less infinity, and you can't compare two things to see if they're "equally infinite." Infinity just is, and that's the way I think love is, too.
Fred Rogers
A quick post and run! Sorry I have been away since the past few days. I had my blood work today. Hoping for good results. I am off for my fitness classes so I will try to catch up once I get done. You all Have a great day!
Here's hoping Tuesday brings a little more sanity back know to the board. Yesterday was filled with some special posters.
My spam lot. I went to register for a hospital tour and there are no weekend openings until Jan. I am glad I looked when I did, didn't think it would be in such hot demand/ limited quantities. I tried to prevent register but that will have to wait as I know my insurance is changing in Jan
I tried about a month ago to sign up for birthing classes at my hospital (they also include the tour on this) and they are all filled up until jan! So I know how frustrating that must be. My OB told me to call him when I want to come by and he would just show me around. Idk if that would apply in your case too but it's worth talking to someone!
@willvilljill stupid weather! Fx john Oliver doesn't get canceled!!
@babybravesfan congrats! We close on ours this Friday! Here's to packing and moving and getting settled in quickly!
Today I am going to try to limit my bumping. I have a HUGE professional exam Sunday (you know, the kind that gets you letters after your name) and I HAVE to study.
Study. Pack. Study. Pack. That's my life for the rest of the week.
Good morning! It is snowing in GA, I woke up to 23 work emails to address ASAP, and my sister has her hip surgery today. I think I'll stay in this warm bed with the dogs. DH left fifteen minutes ago for a meeting so he will never know!
MMC October 2010
BFP #2 June 3, 2014
Twins? You mean two babies? WOW!
Team PURPLE!!
We are excited to meet William Alexander and Harper Abigail in 2015!
Also @babybravesfan, my weight has fluctuated throughout this pregnancy as well. My OB isn't concerned, but weight is such a person-specific thing. She will say something though when we review my chart after the nurse takes my vitals. Like "everything looks good" or "you're up/down a few, that's fine!"
I didn't post anything about my weight? That might have been a different pp you are referencing. @willvilljill is who I think you meant to tag.
aggiebug ahhh panic mode! Going to look at that right now! I just got the info last week, so I'm hoping its not filled already!
After the early morning plumbing issues yesterday the day did indeed perk up. I passed my GD! Hubby relented and called a plumber who figured out where the block is. He took out the section of pipe and hubby finished the work, replacing it. So, Hubby is happy because he got to fix something, I'm happy because we have a working well draining shower, and fortunately, the living room has lots of other work needed so there wasn't any real water damage. All in in, great the clog happened now and got sorted before we have couches and things that could get damaged.
Next two days should be bliss at work. All the senior folks are out at client meetings or prepping for our our Gala. I was asked if I wanted to go since some of the clients have room at their table. Would have jumped on that last year. This year it just sounds exhausting, and finding a cocktail dress sounds daunting.
Here's hoping Tuesday brings a little more sanity back know to the board. Yesterday was filled with some special posters.
My spam lot. I went to register for a hospital tour and there are no weekend openings until Jan. I am glad I looked when I did, didn't think it would be in such hot demand/ limited quantities. I tried to prevent register but that will have to wait as I know my insurance is changing in Jan
@aggiebug I would go ahead and register with your current insurance. With my luck, if I didn't pre register, I would go into labor in Dec. You can always call and update your insurance once it changes.
Also - and I only mention this because I'm genuinely concerned and don't want to start another thread - I'm losing weight. I've lost at least 6 pounds in the last month. I'm big to begin with, so that's proportionately not very much, but still disconcerting. My belly is huge, so I don't know where the weight is coming from. Wanted to ask the doc about it today but it doesn't look like I'll have that chance. Anyone else experiencing this?
@willvilljill I wouldn't worry about weight. I found out yesterday that I am still under my pre-pregnancy weight. As long as baby is growing on track, you are good to go. Usually we start to eat better when we are pregnant and that combined with increased metabolism, can cause weight loss. Your body is making sure baby gets what they need.
Hoping today is better than yesterday. Just finished a egg,bacon and cheese sandwich on toast. Yum!!!! Enjoying my chestnut praline latte while I can. Another girl did call in today but at least I am not running the shift. Hoping everyone has a great day today!!!!
My whole area is under winter storm warnings and all the schools are cancelled today including the universities so yea for a grown up snow day!!!!
@willvilljill I am a big girl but I have lost a little too. I think it has to do with eating healthier for the baby or in smaller quantities. Also baby takes more calories so it could be a combination. As long as you are not limiting your calories baby is probably fine. Call your dr office though if you are getting worried and they can help advise you!
@thedish0207 can I join your pity party? Same thing has happened to me!!!
@aggiebug, I'm having a hell of a time trying to register for a hospital tour, too. As soon as dates go up, they fill up (and I check multiple times a day). I finally called yesterday and was told I couldn't register yet for anything in the second half of December or first part of January. Argh.
Meeting day today, but thankfully there are only two on my calendar. However, one will probably have me walking away with additional work that I have no idea how I'm going to do in the next few months given my workload already. Bah.
And finally, the "gestational diabetes" thread is working my last nerve. At first I only posted to offer a gentle nudge to participate, but the latest responses made me rage-y.
Awaiting our bundle of cute chaos.
F15 January Siggy Challenge: What You're Looking Forward to Most after Baby Arrives
My kid is weird. He's running around testing his brain he said. He also needs to learn to say the /c/ sound. He runs around saying daddy get my corn! But it comes out "daddy get my porn! Lol
Yeah we registered for the first Sunday in January. I figure that is 6wks before my due date and will be fine or it won't matter.
I may go ahead and register @HailsMom but it stinks that I know it will change so soon. It also stinks that it is changing just in time to pay 2 deductibles. Oh well!
Love is like infinity: You can't have more or less infinity, and you can't compare two things to see if they're "equally infinite." Infinity just is, and that's the way I think love is, too.
Fred Rogers
DD refused to sleep last night, after waking up an hour and a half early the day before. DH stays up with her, but the crying wakes me up out of a sound sleep and I end up awake anyway. Time for coffee.
Are any of you noticing a slow down in class offerings in your area around holiday time? Babies R Us has a breastfeeding class this Wednesday, but then nothing until late January. Apparently I missed my window at the hospital and the classes don't pick up again until February. I'm going to try to make the class tomorrow, but I am now regretting not looking into them sooner. I assumed as a STM I would have time, but now I'm in full on panic mode.
Good morning ladies! @kefttfc , not sure where you are in Georgia but please keep the snow away from Norcross! The pugs had to sweater-up for their [brief] walk this morning. When I get up at 6:30am in a warm toasty bed, and am outside walking stubborn pugs at 6:40am in the freezing cold, I turn into an instant-grouch! I'm glowing today because my fantasy team squeaked by with a win this week and is back in first place.
@aggiebug I am going through the insurance change as well. It brings me to tears to talk about it too much, but the bottom line is that I went ahead and preregistered with my 2014 existing insurance.
My current policy is $571 a month for JUST ME (grandfathered policy). I will cost about $300 a month to add both babies. I received a letter saying it was go up to $657 a month for me. We are now at almost $1000 a month for JUST me and the babies, not to mention DH.
I live in GA, but right next to Chattanooga, TN, literally 5 miles at most from the TN border and all of my doctors are in Chattanooga. If I was to see GA doctors I would have to drive at least 30 minutes for shitty doctors and there is no decent emergency center within 30 minutes in GA.
Three options:
1. Use my work address to get an ACA plan in TN.
2. Get an ACA plan in GA and pay out of network for everything.
3. Keep the grandfathered plan and pay out the ass.
MMC October 2010
BFP #2 June 3, 2014
Twins? You mean two babies? WOW!
Team PURPLE!!
We are excited to meet William Alexander and Harper Abigail in 2015!
@willvilljill when I was pregnant with DS I had a friend who started out underweight and only gained 6 lbs the whole pregnancy. She gave birth to a very healthy, 7 lbs 10 oz kid. Weight doesn't always mean healthy or unhealthy so as long as LO is healthy you're doing fine.
@sarabeller I think LO is diagonal as well. I get movement at my left hip and under my ribs on the right side at the same time. Very odd.
But it can be really hard to judge bc they spend a lot of time kinda folded with their feet in their face. I guess once they are bigger this maneuver will be much trickier.
My spam...today started off bad thanks to DD crying the entire time we were getting ready, with the exception of the 5 mins she had play dough. Of course mom was the asshole that put her shirt on so everything was dada dada dada. Which would have been fine but he is a fucking turtle getting ready so he stops what he's doing to carry her around. Well you can't carry her and put pants on!!! Again, wouldn't be a problem but his car is blocking me in so it's not like I can just leave. (It's standard so I can't drive it). Ugh. I'll console myself with my Tim Hortons bagel now
I woke up this morning with a killer sore throat. I literally just got over a cold so I'm chalking it up to dry air. Time to break out the ol humidifier. On a happy positive note, MIL and I (alone ) are going shopping for a crib and dresser today! Initially I had my heart set on one from BRU but she wants to take me elsewhere first. I've never been there but here's to hoping I find one there so I can leave with it today too!! Otherwise we'll order the one from BRU because it's 15% online. I'm excited!!
Edited: those darn "side" throats get ya every time
@lizzybean Love tit for commiseration. The girls slept in until 7 each day we were in Austin, but this morning, they decided to get up at 6:15 per normal home wake-up time. Bleh! Hoping they nap for me today.
@sarabeller I agree with the "prolly" pet peeve. It irked my nerves so badly when I'd read students' first drafts--it was such a prevalent error! I even knew a few who would use it in their everyday speech. ARGH!
Good for you ladies who are consciously trying to make healthy eating choices. I, on the other hand, am going to make another batch of Ghirardelli Double Chocolate brownies. Last one, I swear!! I should clean up my eating before my GD test, but it's the week after Thanksgiving, so...is there much of a point?
Good morning ladies! @kefttfc , not sure where you are in Georgia but please keep the snow away from Norcross! The pugs had to sweater-up for their [brief] walk this morning. When I get up at 6:30am in a warm toasty bed, and am outside walking stubborn pugs at 6:40am in the freezing cold, I turn into an instant-grouch! I'm glowing today because my fantasy team squeaked by with a win this week and is back in first place.
I'm up near Chattanooga, so don't worry! They are just flurries anyway, but you know how we are in the south! DH couldn't find tortillas at the grocery store last night and he said the bread aisle looked like we were planning for a giant winter storm!
MMC October 2010
BFP #2 June 3, 2014
Twins? You mean two babies? WOW!
Team PURPLE!!
We are excited to meet William Alexander and Harper Abigail in 2015!
I've been feeling simultaneous movement on both sides of my belly - I'm wondering if Pickles is transverse. Can they even be transverse this far along? (I know I can google this).
ETA: according to Spinning Babies, yes, it is possible, though by the looks of my belly, I don't think she is transverse, at least not totally. Maybe she's at a diagonal.
me too! I keep feeling really sharp pain/pressure on the sides of my stomach like she is stretching straight out, and I never felt that with DS. I wonder if she is transverse
I've been feeling simultaneous movement on both sides of my belly - I'm wondering if Pickles is transverse. Can they even be transverse this far along? (I know I can google this).
ETA: according to Spinning Babies, yes, it is possible, though by the looks of my belly, I don't think she is transverse, at least not totally. Maybe she's at a diagonal.
me too! I keep feeling really sharp pain/pressure on the sides of my stomach like she is stretching straight out, and I never felt that with DS. I wonder if she is transverse
I've learned that I can pat my stomach lightly like a drum and tell exactly where the babies are. It is great entertainment
MMC October 2010
BFP #2 June 3, 2014
Twins? You mean two babies? WOW!
Team PURPLE!!
We are excited to meet William Alexander and Harper Abigail in 2015!
Sleepy this morning but it was my own fault. The new Dragon Age game went live at midnight last night and even though I said I'd only play for an hour I ended up until 3am. And no matter what if I wake up when my husband gets ready for work I can't get back to sleep. Oh well, it was worth it. DH was very sweet about me staying up last night, telling me to stay up as late as I wanted to play (I've been excited for this game for the past year) and jokingly saying that he'd see me when he got up for work.
In other news, we have our hospital tour this afternoon. Also I found a small painful bump right where my boob and armpit meet. Thankfully Googling this actually lessened my worry and said it was most likely a gland flaring up or an ingrown hair. I'll just mention it to my OB at my appt tomorrow. Anyone else have anything similar?
@willvilljill I'm in the same boat, people keep telling me my face looks thinner and I feel like my legs have gotten thinner (though that could be by comparison to my belly, haha) and my doctor didn't seem concerned. I lost 2 pounds between my first appointment and my second, and I've only gained those back and she actually seemed pleased that I was on track to gain my goal weight of 15 pounds. Like PP have said, it's probably due to consciously eating healthier for the LO and I feel like I can't eat as much as I used to. Someone told me that carrying a boy burns more calories than carrying a girl, but who knows!
I'm anxious for this afternoon. I have my appointment with the specialist I was referred to for LO's echogenic bowel. I REALLY hope she signs off on my case and puts me back with the normal rotation of doctors because I really just...don't care for her. She's very pushy, and very rude. Because of my tattoos (which she mentions in EVERY report) she made me get extra testing done like I was some sort of disease fun bag. Of course everything came back negative because I only get tattooed at reputable shops by reputable artists. I also hope she has some reasoning for the echogenic bowel after the huge blood panel they ran on me. FX we can just move on from this scare, I'd like to eliminate some stress from my life right now.
It was so cold outside when I just walked my dog (who usually loves the snow!) that it was like holding the reins on an Alaskan husky on a dog sled... She could not get back home fast enough. She got my sympathy when she started limping from frozen toes!
@erobbins09 Aw poor thing! Our dogs LOVEEE the snow but we have to force them to come in because they will literally play until their toes fall off, I swear. They do appreciate the extra time with us inside though
Sleepy this morning but it was my own fault. The new Dragon Age game went live at midnight last night and even though I said I'd only play for an hour I ended up until 3am. And no matter what if I wake up when my husband gets ready for work I can't get back to sleep. Oh well, it was worth it. DH was very sweet about me staying up last night, telling me to stay up as late as I wanted to play (I've been excited for this game for the past year) and jokingly saying that he'd see me when he got up for work.
In other news, we have our hospital tour this afternoon. Also I found a small painful bump right where my boob and armpit meet. Thankfully Googling this actually lessened my worry and said it was most likely a gland flaring up or an ingrown hair. I'll just mention it to my OB at my appt tomorrow. Anyone else have anything similar?
Yep, my pits have hurt since 2nd tri hit. And of course DDs always find a way to bump/hit/kick them. Fun!!!
@mrdcle I'm so sorry you are dealing with this... I didn't realize it was so bad any chance you have email/written correspondence of your boss telling you to prioritize the project? May be worth bringing it in to the meeting and saying based on that you made the choices you did but now you realize moving forward you'd be better at prioritizing/time management (which is my downfall..)
Anyway.. I'm sorry lady that's the worst. Fx things work out the way they are supposed to.
Morning ladies. @willvilljill I swear some weeks I'm down a ton then I'm up a bunch. Could be water weight, poop weight and other factors too. My weight fluctuates like 5-10 lbs around my period so I think it's kinda the same thing for me.
@mishka29 sorry your having a rough day. What kind of bagel you get to console yourself? I'm thinking maple french toast
I'm laying in bed. Do not want to get up. I love sleep, this whole newborn stage is gonna hit me hard I think lol but my crazy coworker Is away so it's gonna be a faaaaaantastic day!
@crystalw88 eh I don't know how in-depth I went on here. I had a HUGE project that took up probably 90% of my time for the whole summer, including me taking work home and working an extra 4 hours some nights. I got extra work dumped on me for this project my other departments but since this project was such a huge deal for the company I obviously prioritized it (not to mention my boss TELLING me to prioritize it)
So naturally some of my other duties fell by the wayside. This was also following some severe clinical depression last winter/spring and at the same time I found out I was pregnant. Just a huge shitstorm. So about a month ago he tells me I'm on review for 30 days but that the team lost faith in me and I might lose my job. Fast forward to now, it's been 30 days and I need to know if I'm losing my damn job. I'm already barely scraping by with the job so I definitely need it, not to mention needing insurance for me. Thankfully Lou can go on BFs insurance but still I'm super stressed. Haven't been sleeping or eating well. I need him to just make a decision. Ugh. Wow that was long sorry
Oh no, I'm so, so sorry. It's a shame your "teammates" and boss can't see these factors. You took work home, put in extra hours...you're not superwoman. My heart breaks for you. Too much stress to be dealing with outside of pregnancy. I'm really hoping your boss doesn't decide to be a dick.
Sitting at my GD test...I actually thought the drink was good. Tastes like gatorade lol. Nervous about this since my momma had gestational diabetes. Hope everyone has a good Tuesday!
Re: Tuesday spammy
My spam lot. I went to register for a hospital tour and there are no weekend openings until Jan. I am glad I looked when I did, didn't think it would be in such hot demand/ limited quantities. I tried to prevent register but that will have to wait as I know my insurance is changing in Jan
Fred Rogers
Sorry I have been away since the past few days.
I had my blood work today. Hoping for good results. I am off for my fitness classes so I will try to catch up once I get done.
You all
Have a great day!
@babybravesfan congrats! We close on ours this Friday! Here's to packing and moving and getting settled in quickly!
Today I am going to try to limit my bumping. I have a HUGE professional exam Sunday (you know, the kind that gets you letters after your name) and I HAVE to study.
Study. Pack. Study. Pack. That's my life for the rest of the week.
I didn't post anything about my weight? That might have been a different pp you are referencing. @willvilljill is who I think you meant to tag.
@willvilljill I wouldn't worry about weight. I found out yesterday that I am still under my pre-pregnancy weight. As long as baby is growing on track, you are good to go. Usually we start to eat better when we are pregnant and that combined with increased metabolism, can cause weight loss. Your body is making sure baby gets what they need.
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@willvilljill I am a big girl but I have lost a little too. I think it has to do with eating healthier for the baby or in smaller quantities. Also baby takes more calories so it could be a combination. As long as you are not limiting your calories baby is probably fine. Call your dr office though if you are getting worried and they can help advise you!
@thedish0207 can I join your pity party? Same thing has happened to me!!!
@erobbins09 good luck on your test!!!!
Have a great day ladies! I am back to bed for a few hours because I can!!!
He also needs to learn to say the /c/ sound. He runs around saying daddy get my corn! But it comes out "daddy get my porn! Lol
I may go ahead and register @HailsMom but it stinks that I know it will change so soon. It also stinks that it is changing just in time to pay 2 deductibles. Oh well!
Fred Rogers
DD refused to sleep last night, after waking up an hour and a half early the day before. DH stays up with her, but the crying wakes me up out of a sound sleep and I end up awake anyway. Time for coffee.
Are any of you noticing a slow down in class offerings in your area around holiday time? Babies R Us has a breastfeeding class this Wednesday, but then nothing until late January. Apparently I missed my window at the hospital and the classes don't pick up again until February. I'm going to try to make the class tomorrow, but I am now regretting not looking into them sooner. I assumed as a STM I would have time, but now I'm in full on panic mode.
@kefttfc , not sure where you are in Georgia but please keep the snow away from Norcross!
I'm glowing today because my fantasy team squeaked by with a win this week and is back in first place.
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@sarabeller my LO is transverse too.
GL @erobbins09 .
Hugs @thedish0207. You deserve them for your hard work.
WTF is going on with the random posters (and replies) on our board?
But it can be really hard to judge bc they spend a lot of time kinda folded with their feet in their face. I guess once they are bigger this maneuver will be much trickier.
My spam...today started off bad thanks to DD crying the entire time we were getting ready, with the exception of the 5 mins she had play dough. Of course mom was the asshole that put her shirt on so everything was dada dada dada. Which would have been fine but he is a fucking turtle getting ready so he stops what he's doing to carry her around. Well you can't carry her and put pants on!!! Again, wouldn't be a problem but his car is blocking me in so it's not like I can just leave. (It's standard so I can't drive it). Ugh. I'll console myself with my Tim Hortons bagel now
@thedish0207 so sorry you're dealing with that..what a bummer
@babybravesfan congrats!
@willvilljill FX everything's ok
@mrdcle I must have missed something, sorry you're getting fired..unless it's for the better?
@erobbins09 GL on your test
I woke up this morning with a killer sore throat. I literally just got over a cold so I'm chalking it up to dry air. Time to break out the ol humidifier. On a happy positive note, MIL and I (alone
Edited: those darn "side" throats get ya every time
Married 9/10/11 * BFP 6/9/14 * EDD 1/25/15
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@willvilljill I'm in the same boat, people keep telling me my face looks thinner and I feel like my legs have gotten thinner (though that could be by comparison to my belly, haha) and my doctor didn't seem concerned. I lost 2 pounds between my first appointment and my second, and I've only gained those back and she actually seemed pleased that I was on track to gain my goal weight of 15 pounds. Like PP have said, it's probably due to consciously eating healthier for the LO and I feel like I can't eat as much as I used to. Someone told me that carrying a boy burns more calories than carrying a girl, but who knows!
I'm anxious for this afternoon. I have my appointment with the specialist I was referred to for LO's echogenic bowel. I REALLY hope she signs off on my case and puts me back with the normal rotation of doctors because I really just...don't care for her. She's very pushy, and very rude. Because of my tattoos (which she mentions in EVERY report) she made me get extra testing done like I was some sort of disease fun bag. Of course everything came back negative because I only get tattooed at reputable shops by reputable artists. I also hope she has some reasoning for the echogenic bowel after the huge blood panel they ran on me. FX we can just move on from this scare, I'd like to eliminate some stress from my life right now.
January Siggy Challenge:
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January Siggy Challenge:
Being able to get out of bed on the first try
@kefttsc I think my LO is sideways too because all I feel are kicks on my side and see the movements on my sides
Anyway.. I'm sorry lady that's the worst. Fx things work out the way they are supposed to.
@willvilljill I swear some weeks I'm down a ton then I'm up a bunch. Could be water weight, poop weight and other factors too. My weight fluctuates like 5-10 lbs around my period so I think it's kinda the same thing for me.
@mishka29 sorry your having a rough day. What kind of bagel you get to console yourself? I'm thinking maple french toast
I'm laying in bed. Do not want to get up. I love sleep, this whole newborn stage is gonna hit me hard I think lol but my crazy coworker
Is away so it's gonna be a faaaaaantastic day!
Married 9/10/11 * BFP 6/9/14 * EDD 1/25/15
Married 9/10/11 * BFP 6/9/14 * EDD 1/25/15