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dreemkin84 · December 2014

@Alygohome‌ Norah is sick with a fever and wouldn't eat anything for breakfast except mac and cheese so of course I had some too.

dreemkin84 · December 2014

I'm with some of you: I'm sick of being pregnant. Can't wait for it to be over. Maybe it's harder this time because I have a toddler, but I don't remember being so big and uncomfortable with Norah. Due 2/1 but I'm hoping for only a month to go (Norah was 3 weeks early).

racheltherose · December 2014

I just started feeling super shitty at work, my best friend is a paramedic and thinks I'm showing signs of dehydration. I've got bad cotton mouth and all of a sudden I feel super weak and kinda pukey. Greaaat. Gonna go get myself a Gatorade and hopefully that helps

wirtlehm · December 2014

All, idk if this deserves a separate post but while I was reading about those baby elephants I was thinking about skin-on-skin... I think in "typical" situations they do skin on skin pretty much right away (let me know if I'm wrong!). I seem to remember a previous thread talking about this and so I was wondering, is this something that DH could do (should do, typically does) right away to bond w the brand new baby?

DH is super excited to meet her and I know he's very jealous of all the "bonding" we get to do now so I just thought maybe this immediate skin-on-skin for DH would be good for him? Thoughts?

racheltherose · December 2014

wirtlehm The hospital when we were at our visit talked about husbands doing the skin on skin for instances where the mother was too weak/needed further medical attention. So your DH totally could!

cloe111479 · December 2014

VENT -- feel free to skip.

God I hate drama... and usually stay out of it. But of course my shower couldn't go off without some.

DH's sister who did take on much of the planning, etc. is a bit of a drama lover.. she put more of the $$ out for it than others. Now, according to her, they aren't replying regarding paying her back. I love her but.. she does this drama stuff often. She is telling DH that Christmas will be leaner b/c of it. Well, he doesn't want that to happen so he already said-- i'm writing a check. Of course then he doesn't want to be that person and take our money for it.

I just hate all this shit. I really do. Why can't everyone just act like a grownup take responsibilty for what they owe, and deal with it. I have been involved in god knows how many wedding and baby showers.

Now DH feels bad b/c he made me upset at work, but he just needed to vent himself. I get it. But i wish it would all just go away. Leave me alone with it. I don't want to know. Act like grownups and deal with it yourselves. This is very much part of why I almost didnt want a shower. I knew, just knew, there would be drama with it.

Update -- DH talked to his mom who confirmed a lot of it was drama and whining for her own sake. She sent a message to the other ladies that they needed to figure out what they each paid and who is owed what.. but she put NOTHING about what she was owed.. so um yeah... no one has paid her b/c they have NO clue what is/was owed... Drama for drama sake.

wintersong139 · December 2014

Hey ladies--

I am starting to experience tons of bay related stress and some fears, and DH suggested I back off from the Bump for a few weeks to reflect and spend time talking over the issues with him; both mine and his. He has a point! I've always been someone who processes things best first by myself and need alone time to work through big changes. Sometimes too much input or too many people or too many stories overwhelms me rather than calms me.

I am going to take a hiatus from the board until the New Year and take the next couple of weeks, particularly winter break, to take stock of where I am and where we are together as we expect our first little one. After all, our whole lives are changing, and I may just need some alone time to process. I will still be lurking a bit, so don't be surprised if you see a love tit from me. :-)

psychobutthead · December 2014

so yeah we had a mouse in our house when i got up this morning. in all the excitement if trying to catch it i forgot to turn on the crockpot with tonights dinner.

i coukd cry at realizing that.
also today i need to pick up my check, get our car inspected pay our registration, and get an oil change.

wirtlehm · December 2014

Eating a lunch fit for a 2nd grader, condensed chicken noodle soup, sprite, orange puffs & oreos... Yep, I'm an adult...

dacora · December 2014

wirtlehm said:

Eating a lunch fit for a 2nd grader, condensed chicken noodle soup, sprite, orange puffs & oreos... Yep, I'm an adult...

I dunno what you're talking about, that sounds like a perfectly delicious lunch.

CogDis · December 2014

I'm more of a lurker than a poster because of work, and the agony of mobile bumping, etc. It is strange because I care about a lot of you!

But I think I'll be around more now that the semester is drawing to a close (only 150 exams to grade - starting Dc 15th - and then I'm on leave from the university)! And, as far as I'm concerned, I'm on leave now as far as my research goes.

I totally get the pps talking about wanting to be done with this pregnancy. I'm a FTM and I've learned that I SUCK at being pregnant. I plain just don't like it.

Currently I'm on rest (starting week 2 of 2) because of a injury from a slip and fall that I made worse by assuming I could "exercise through the pain". I feel sorry for my baby and husband because I was such a selfish idiot. And now DH and I are nth paying for it. Lol. Ugh.

Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say, "hi" and let you know I'm creepily and lurkishly in your corners!

Irishcurls · December 2014

I can't deal on the weekends anymore, and Mondays are always so insane at work. Everyone's just coming out of the woodwork!!

psychobutthead · December 2014

Xoxolicia said:

Has anyone else had a problem with your sugar dropping the past couple of weeks? My GD test came back normal, but my sugar has been plummeting a lot lately. (Like to the point that I'm shaky and light-headed.) I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem.

Ive had this happen for no reason at all even after having had some kind of snack or meal it will just drop.

My doctor doesnt have an explanation for why it happens sometimes. Her advice was keep candy of some kind with me for when they happens. I tried eating fruit when it happened once and it took so long and barley had any effect in making me feel better.

crabigator · December 2014

srcr2011 said:

DD,

I need to read the serenity prayer and then read it again! I have been such a control freak lately, nesting and under a lot of stress. In addition to the weird abdominal pain I've been having, I started getting right sided chest pain. I had DS and my nephew Saturday and all they did was fight and destroy my house. I was ready to run away. I took a bath and went to bed on Saturday night with chest pain and woke up Sunday morning with it. My house was not the way I wanted it, and I decided to go to my moms. I relaxed, ate breakfast, enjoyed my time with her and chest pain was gone. About 3 hours later, I went home and immediately the chest pain came back. That when I realized it was all stress. I have always been one to go with the flow as far as a messy house. Having kids = messy things, I know that. This is not a normal me.

I feel so guilty that I have not enjoyed this pregnancy as much as I did with DS. Who knows, this may be my last and I feel horrible that I want it to be over already. I also feel guilty because I have wanted this baby for such a long time and when through a lot to finally be here, now that I am, I want her OUT! Feb can not come soon enough. Am I a horrible person for feeling this way?

Sincerely,
The "crazy hormonal pregnant lady"

I think that being pregnant AND taking care of a young child simultaneously is a pretty stressful situation, and thus, any subsequent pregnancy after the first is going to start you off in a less joyful and peaceful place.

So, I'd advise that you cut yourself a break.

Also remember too that the first few months with a newborn baby and a young child may be way more stressful than when it was just the one baby. Or at least, that's what I'm telling myself, to try to get in the right mindframe!

crabigator · December 2014

So I've been going back to the gym a bit more after the Thanksgiving weekend, and you know what that means... gym stories!

Today, an older Filipino woman who I've never seen before (I know she was Filipino because she was talking in Tagalog to my Filipino gym buddy) literally stopped in her tracks when she saw me, and said, "you PREGNANT!" I grinned, and said, "yup! Yup, I am." "How pregnant?" "Oh, like 7, 8 months, something in there. I'm due in February." Her mouth dropped open, "YOU DON'T KNOW?!" I clarify, "well, it's my second, I probably don't keep exact track as much as I did the first time. I'm 30 weeks, if that helps."

Somehow, that became an invite for her to put her hand on the top of my bump and say the most perplexing thing I've heard in my 1 2/3 pregnancies so far: "you too high! you should wear belt to make baby go down more!"

I was actually in a great mood this morning, so I was way more amused than annoyed, so I just asked, "oh, really? I think the baby's fine -- she's going to come when she comes no matter where she is now, you know? I'm not too worried, but thanks!" The lady just walked away from me, shaking her head. Then my gym bud and I tried really really hard not to burst out into giggles.

And thus concludes my Crazy Gym Pregnancy Reaction Story of the day.

psychobutthead · December 2014

Xoxolicia said:

@psychobutthead‌ That's what I've been doing. DH just thinks it's a reason for me to cram Starbursts in my mouth. Lol I called my OB just to be safe and she wants me to come in. BTW, I'm glad you're getting discharged. That lady sounds like a nut job. I hope her baby takes it's time to come out and she's overdue.

Yeah I keep my daughters fun size candy bars from halloween in my purse. I only keep one at a time so I'm not tempted to eat the spare.

i think maybe you confused me with someone else. I'm not in the hospital.

Paleomama · December 2014

ChickenOnSunday said:
Not sure if this should be a new post instead of a spam question. I had a scheduled c-section with W. Hoping for a VBAC this time around.

Should DH & I take a birthing class? I've never looked into them at our hospital but I'm certain they are offered.
Should we watch a video at home?
Should we just wing it?

The only thing I liked about it was the tour and telling you what will happen. Like having to wear a diaper afterward and fun stuff like that. I don't think I really needed the class.

Hernsy · December 2014

Paleomama said:

Not sure if this should be a new post instead of a spam question. I had a scheduled c-section with W. Hoping for a VBAC this time around.

Should DH & I take a birthing class? I've never looked into them at our hospital but I'm certain they are offered.
Should we watch a video at home?
Should we just wing it?

The only thing I liked about it was the tour and telling you what will happen. Like having to wear a diaper afterward and fun stuff like that. I don't think I really needed the class.

I think it will be great for DH to hear what is going to happen to me from someone else. He seems to actually get the impact of what is happening in my body and to my body when someone else tells him. So for that fact alone, we're going.

wirtlehm · December 2014

Daily rant: my boss informed me this morning that I have to get my territory covered while I'm out for maternity leave... I have 4 field reps that I have to disperse... which wouldn't normally be a big deal HOWEVER we're going to lose a bunch of people due to promotions come March... what to do...

Paleomama · December 2014

Just been working today. Now I am off for the next three days. I am so excited. Aidan has his 6 year check up today. The teachers told me to talk to his doctor about the focus issues he's having at school but I really don't want to. I feel like they will just want to put him on medicine. I guess I will mention it if she ask how school is going. DH will be leaving for New Jersey tomorrow morning. I am going to miss him so much. We do everything together and when he is gone I just feel lonely. I just might have to talk to you girls a little more over the next few days. Hope everyone is having a great day.

racheltherose · December 2014

holachicaaa said:

WHOA

Today at school we had 30% of the study body out sick with the flu and 20% of faculty/staff. They canceled school for the next 2 days! I am somewhat happy because I am terrified of getting the flu (even though I had the flu shot, who knows what strain this is...) and will have time to do a ton of grading... but we give final exams before Christmas, so the schedule is super tight.

I'm going to stop at the store and stock up on zinc and Emergen-C and really hope I don't get this bug!

Oh no I hope you don't get sick! I swear by the airborne lozenges, every time I think I'm getting sick I take one...and like 95% of the time my symptoms go away. And I went from getting a cold 6-7 times a year to only having one in the past 2 years. So... maybe it's all in my head, or maybe they actually work. Either way, they taste good!

mahalo3 · December 2014

I am with the uncomfortable crowd. I have no idea how I am supposed to do this for another 2 months.

I am taking my bra off as soon as I get in the car after work. 2 more hours!

dacora · December 2014

Got my tdap shot, currently massaging my arm in the hopes it helps minimize soreness. Wish me luck.

GeekBeagle · December 2014

dacora said:

Got my tdap shot, currently massaging my arm in the hopes it helps minimize soreness. Wish me luck.

Got mine today, too. So far it's not too sore.

PikoPiko · December 2014

I want a soy chai latte so bad...

mishka29 · December 2014

I came on here and was wondering what the hell was going on and who all these new people are...took me a few minutes before I realized I was on the march board.

psychobutthead · December 2014

miniwheat10 said:

Hi. I feel like a crappy F15 poster. I have been feeling awful the past few weeks and with not being able to post at work, I haven't been good at keeping up with the spam!

@lelly0086 So glad to hear you are doing better!
@wintersong139 You will be missed!

I scared a few people at work today. Baby is so high up into my ribs that whatever he is squeezing is making me feel so sick and disoriented, I almost threw up at my desk. Everyone else was sure I was in labour.

I also have to have a hard talk with my parents soon. We have asked DH's parents to watch her when DS is born. They will flip out even though they have never babysat her once. They assume I should want them to take care of her. I also don't want them visiting the day DS is born. DH and I are keeping the first day to ourselves, focusing on BFing and having DD meet her brother. The next day we will have family come. That is going to go over like a lead balloon.
Any tips on how to have the most awkward and tension filled conversation in the world?

I don't have any tips but I hope the convo goes well.

I dont want my inlaws there either but mine are like yours and insist they are going to be right there so I def am on your side. Do you know when you plan on talking to them?

psychobutthead · December 2014

I would make sure you hospital knows your plans and sticks to them.

Idk your inlaws but if they are like mine they would bold face lie to hospital staff to get their way.

lizzybean · December 2014

Aloha! Busy day for me today.

Had my Moms group meeting this morning and it was glorious. Two hours of my toddler at the church daycare while I sat and chatted with other grownups and ate tasty food and had a coffee.

Came home to the critter guy there fixing all the entry points in our roof and laying traps in our attic for the asshole squirrels. Yay!

Took a nap with Ella for 90 minutes! Yay!

Then discovered my fridge was busted AGAIN when I opened the freezer and water gushed out of the ice cube container. Cue running back and forth to our chest freezer and bar fridge. Thank goodness for backups!

I made a delicious one-pot meal for dinner and am now going to go finish wrapping Christmas presents.

Hope everyone got through their Monday with as little pain as possible!

Mrs. Zee · December 2014

@miniwheat10‌ my parents are tough to talk to as well and my mom is passive-aggressive so my only advice is to go for it, say it in a no-nonsense tone and commit. I am sick of pussyfooting around my mother so this is my new approach. They live 1,500 miles away and I am trying to put them coming to visit off until the baptism in June so I feel you on the awkward convo. Good luck!!

Hernsy · December 2014

@jennjilljoite‌ - DH came up with this picture tonight. I couldn't stop laughing!

jennjilljo · December 2014

@Hernsy I'm dying over that.

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DBJackson25 · December 2014

Guys! @Blingpixie‌ had her baby girl! Sorry just logged in and saw birth announcements went from one to two. Holy shit we really are on the home stretch

CogDis · December 2014

Thanks @Trin42‌ :-) I was hoping it wasn't directed at me. Thankfully, while I'm narcissistic, I'm not 'that' much of a narcissist. ;-) I figured you were talking more about the odd posts over the weekend that called in WKs, etc.

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