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flyster · December 2014

Morning!

racheltherose · December 2014

Good morning ladies! I'll be in day 2 of training at work today, yesterday dragged on but I got free breakfast and lunch...sooo... it's worth it Still debating if I want to come in for a few hours tomorrow, but I'm thinking sleeping in a bit before heading off to visit family might trump 3 hours of pay.

I hope everyone is doing well and feeling well!

DHarpster · December 2014

Good morning!! I wish I had cookies...I have to make a ton today and I'm going to try really hard not to eat them all.

stefanie_cbc · December 2014

Being lazy this morning so DD and I are watching cartoons from my bed. Had awful baby dreams last night so I am thankful for a lazy day.

flyster · December 2014

Morning! 2 days left till break! My office is pretty empty and its delightful. I had no meetings yesterday. I have a bunch of projects that I need to get done in these 2 weeks when everyone else is gone, including my clients. One project is something I've just been putting off forever, and the others are all maternity leave related: making sure my files are super organized for while I'm gone and putting together account/transition briefs.

In baby spam we pretty much settled on a name this past weekend. We started with letters from family who have passed away, so that helped narrow options. 95% sure we are going with Brandon Lucas. The B is after his grandmother, and the L from my Aunt. Not telling anyone yet, although we had been telling our families some of the options for first names, and they all have liked Brandon. Its the closest I'll let DH get to a scifi type name (Its in Game of Thrones). Less then 6 weeks to DD. GAH!

mishka29 · December 2014

Day 2 of my holidays. I actually get to relax a bit today which is nice but I'm also going to visit my friend and her new baby!

pitdigger · December 2014

Vent: I'm tired of not having a full roof. I'm tired of having the baby's room seemingly full of water every time it rains. I'm tired of the insurance company dragging its feet because the museum claim is big and they don't seem to want to take the hit this year. I don't want to have to find a place to stay while work is being done because of fumes or noise. I just want a fucking whole roof.

Otherwise, things are good.

babycfeb2015 · December 2014

two more days of work until permanent leave! whoo hoo!

Question- anyone plan on using a bassinet? We were gifted one which essentially is like a moses basket on a stand. My problem is the liner is old and very girly so I need a new one- but I can't find just a liner anywhere! Any ideas? I don't want bumpers or anything too thick. We are also getting a replacement mattress for it.

We have a rock n play too but with a dog that sleeps in our room at night (non negotiable) we can't use that for overnight sleep.

mom2xover2002 · December 2014

Morning!! So tired this morning. Munchkins are still asleep, I may pass out on the couch in a few. And the pack-n-play should arrive today. Yay!

cups4 · December 2014

Morning! Lazy day over here too. @mrdcle‌ a cookie and hulu sound amazing! Do you use hulu plus? We have Netflix but I was thinking about adding hulu plus to have on the tablet for feedings so I would have access to up to date tv shows.

We went to a breastfeeding class last night. Glad we did because I just assumed pumping would start when he is born for our feeding choices but instead we should wait 3-4 weeks. It was worth it and MH was great

misshart00 · December 2014

Good morning! Today is my husbands last day of work for 5 days. I'm so excited (we both used to work at churches so Christmas was an extremely busy time).

I had the weirdest dream last night. I went to H's work but he wasn't there. But all the guys he works with kept hitting on me, way inappropriately. It was very odd.

JessicaH1020 · December 2014

Happy Tuesday! Someone brought doughnuts into our office this morning and we're having pizza for lunch. It's a good day (:

@babycfeb2015 we have a bassinet in our room. Our bassinet came with a liner, but I did notice at Babies R Us they sell bassinet sheets and liners. Hope this helps (:

misshart00 · December 2014

holachicaaa said:
Today I'm going with friends to Eataly- a huge Italian market and restaurants. I cannot wait to eat prosciutto and pizza and pasta and Nutella crepes and gelato. I can't have all the wine that they'll be having, but don't worry, I'll make up for it in gelato.

Well now I'm hungry.

wirtlehm · December 2014

Good morning ladies!

So driving in to work this morning the song "Am I the Only One" by Dierks Bentley came on... and I cried... Incase you don't know the song (and therefore cannot comprehend the ridiculousness of this) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOSRxyqzofM&list=RDjOSRxyqzofM.

Also, one of my field reps is in town for the holiday and is taking me out to lunch... would probably be better with a pitcher of margaritas, but there's always next time I guess!

rainbowbrite22 · December 2014

Yay for all the relaxing today!
At my 3hr glucose test so I'll be bumping to keep from falling asleep.

MommyOfAMiracle · December 2014

@Pitdigger - Sounds sucky! I'm sorry you're dealing with all of that!

MommyOfAMiracle · December 2014

Does anyone have traditions they celebrate on Christmas Eve??

I still can't believe it's TOMORROW!

hollydenton · December 2014

Haven't had a chance to pop in for spam lately. By the time I'm able to get on it's usually 4pgs long and I never seem to have enough time to catch up. Today is my day off so I plan on going back and reading as much spam as I can today.

My spam today is a healthcare rant.

I tried to call this morning to set up an interview with a highly recommended pediatrician in our area. I have state provided healthcare, which has been a huge blessing for us, due to our income bracket and neither of us having jobs that offer insurance. Well what they don't tell you with this type of insurance is that you have zero control over who your provider will be. So the sweet receptionist informed me that they do not accept new patients with my insurance unless I deliver during one of their rotation weeks at my hospital. I will not know who will be my son's pediatrician until after I deliver. This is not what I wanted to hear. Cue meltdown over the phone with the receptionist. Dang hormones. She was super sweet and handled it very professionally which made it worse bc I've only heard nice things about this practice. Now we have a chance of 3 different practices and about 15 different pediatricians becoming this LOs dr. She did inform me of what weeks they are on rotation so FX that Baby D decides to make his grand entrance during one of those weeks.

Sorry that was really long and if you read all of it you deserve a cookie or something. I just needed to get all of that out so that I could move on with my day.

Now time to go make hard candy and bake cookies.

dreemkin84 · December 2014

Our Christmas Eve tradition is church and then a huge family gathering that lasts til at least midnight. Then we have a relaxed Christmas Day.

dacora · December 2014

Hey ladies. Just chiming in to say I'm still alive. Considering how much time I spend on the computer you'd think I'd post more. I'm just too boring, I'm basically on self-imposed house rest because I haven't been working and I spend most of the time in the house. I don't think I'll have any problems with the 'cabin fever' aspects of being a SAHM.

mom2xover2002 · December 2014

Xoxolicia said:

Good morning lovelies!! I didn't want to start a thread, but does anyone have a husband dealing with a mental disorder? DH has been struggling with adult ADHD for years. After a recent "breakdown", his therapist suggested he may be bipolar as well. So now he's seeing a psychiatrist. I feel horrible for him and there's nothing I can do to make it go away. Between his mood swings and my hormones, it has been a rollercoaster. The best thing we have been doing is giving each other space until we cool off. I love him so much and this whole thing makes me sad. Some days he doesn't even want to be around me. I also don't have anyone to talk to about it. I don't want anyone to dislike him or treat him differently. Needless to say, this morning hasn't been great. We're having lunch with our parents today and I scared I'm going to be crying the whole time. Virtual hugs and prayers would be greatly appreciated.

HUGS!! My cousin is bi-polar too. All i can say if he does have it get yourself in a support group and his parents too. It's stressful for everyone. Keep on top of the meds and dont be afraid to try the generic version of the meds vs name brand. My cousin actually does better on the generic version vs name brand. Unlike my dad who can't take the generic of his epilepsy meds bc of the side effects. Keep on top of dr appointments, meds, dont be afraid of second opinions, and questioning med changes especially if its from a PA whos never seen your husband. Sorry but it happend to my cousin and his wife never questioned it. He went on a bad downward spiral and is now in rehab/jail for a year because of it. No one would readjust his meds and he "self medicated" with illegal drugs.

mels823 · December 2014

Xoxolicia I'm sorry you're dealing with this

My husband takes medicine for depression and I really feel that he is not just depressed and that he is bipolar. He can go from high to low in seconds. I'm talking laughing to having extreme anger or sadness. It took me a long time to understand, but the best way for him to feel better is for me to just leave him alone. It makes me feel like a shitty wife or even just a shitty person because he doesn't want me around, but over the years I have noticed that while it hurts, it works. It's tough

Even fun things, like going on vacation, can end in misery. We have actually never gone on a vacation where he doesn't have an episode that leaves me in tears (in line waiting to meet the little mermaid in disney world included). I definitely feel your pain and understand what you're going through. While I don't have any great advice, sometimes it helps to know that you aren't alone!

aggiebug · December 2014

Hey hey.

It's Tuesday! I only have 4.5 days love of work forever. It is kinda crazy. I am so tired and a hey I am so ready to be done, but all in all there is a big part of me that is sad and I know I will miss my job.

I am having random gas attacks the last today ie really loud farts that I have no idea they are coming. It's made for some funny situations at work and a bit of teasing from my coworkers. So awkward!

mels823 · December 2014

Anyone else having major snoring issues?? I am snoring like crazy lately (and so is my husband due to pregnancy sympathy weight). He works overnights so we only spend 2 nights a week in the same bed, but lately he sleeps in the guest room because we both irritate each other so much with our snoring

it's frustrating/depressing! I always have looked forward to our two nights a week together, and now I don't even get that and I am sick of sleeping alone

Even the dogs don't sleep in the room with me anymore!!

I'm actually snoring even with my mouth closed (I caught myself doing it in one of those weird half asleep/half awake moments). Just had to vent I guess!

MommyOfAMiracle · December 2014

I never snored before I got pregnant. I have woken myself up, twice, to my snoring. DH and I have hardly slept together since I've been pregnant, because normally his snoring is a problem. But now I can't complain too much since I'm on the snoring train too.

P.S. It's so quiet in here today.

Wimcgrath · December 2014

MommyOfAMiracle said:
I never snored before I got pregnant. I have woken myself up, twice, to my snoring. DH and I have hardly slept together since I've been pregnant, because normally his snoring is a problem. But now I can't complain too much since I'm on the snoring train too.

P.S. It's so quiet in here today.

Me too! I'm so congested and my nose feels all swollen and gross... Of course, the first thing my husband says when we wake up this morning was, "someone was snoring pretty loudly in here last night. I thought t was the dog, but nope, it was you!" Awesome. Yet another attractive pregnancy symptom!

Smyers2girls · December 2014

I just got back from my weekly NST and growth scan. They told us today, that due to the flu outbreak, they are restricting L&D visitors to children above 13 and adults who have had the flu shot. I'm really upset, and here's why, I'm all for everyone having to be vaccinated coming to see my baby, but even though my daughters have had the flu shot, they are under 13 and the hospital won't allow them to be there. I wanted my daughters to be the first ones in to see thier brother and I wanted to be able to see them during my hospital stay. I just don't see what the point is keeping them from me and the baby for two days is when I will be bringing him home to them. And again, my kids have gotten thier flu shot. So, very frustrating day here.

mom2xover2002 · December 2014

Xoxolicia said:

@mom2xover2002 That sounds scary. I'm sorry all of that is happening. DH was improperly medicated with a PA before and that's pretty much what got us into this mess. He seems to be doing better most days but it's going to be a process getting him properly medicated. He's seeing an actual psychiatrist and I think it makes a huge difference. Thank you for suggesting a support group; that never crossed my mind. I think I just feel guilty because I'm jealous he's getting more attention than I am right now. He's not the type to self medicate. He doesn't even drink. (Which I actually thought was weird, but I'm glad he doesn't now.) Thanks for your encouragement!

No problem! I've seen my cousin's wife try to deal with it all on her own and her kids are the same ages as mine without talking to anyone and it really took a toll on her and her kids. One is super quiet, reads, scholarly while the other is a total theater/drama girl. Just know we are here and you can vent to us

Hugs!!

mommaa1615 · December 2014

Busy day of shopping/wrapping here..ive been getting a lot of belly stares then smiles from people, aww. Hope everyone has their shopping done!

jadeelf · December 2014

Ugh I am sooo flipping sick of braxton hicks. I have maybe 10-15 a day if not more on the really busy days (I work on my feet and do a lot of lifting) They send me into a minor panic ever time I have one. Even though my midwife has assured me multiple times that unless I am having ten an hour I don't need to worry. Plus it's perfectly normal for someone as active as I am to be having this many. But still the worry wort in me can't help but start to panic every time I have one about how little I have ready for this kiddo.

Smyers2girls · December 2014

kcrosem said:
@Smyers2girls‌, I am hoping that my hospital does not restrict children visiting because of the flu, but am resigned to it if that's how it is when I deliver and plan on prepping DS ahead of time and tempted to wait for any visitors until we get home so he can be the first to meet him.

I think part of the issue this year is that many flu strains that people are getting are not covered by the vaccine and that kids pass it around so easily in schools.@chicagojackie‌, any insights?

@Xoxolicia‌, no experience but hugs to you.

If it has to be that way, waiting for any visitors sounds like a good idea! My dr did say I can demand an early discharge. But it will be a c section, she said early discharge for that would mean they couldn't keep me any longer than 48 hours.

misshart00 · December 2014

I just wrapped my husband's Christmas present. I did budoir photos for him and I'm super excited for him to open them. I was really nervous since I was pregnant when I took them but I love how they turned out.

pitdigger · December 2014

Thanks @MommyOfAMiracle There should be someone coming by to look at it between Christmas and New Year's and finally fix it in the beginning of January. Thankfully, the roof over the apartments (particularly mine) has been fast-tracked/pre-approved because of a lack of structural damage. but the desire to not have a project going at the holiday is just super frustrating since this is all still damage from Gonzalo.

twinklymama · December 2014

Xoxolicia said:
Good morning lovelies!!
I didn't want to start a thread, but does anyone have a husband dealing with a mental disorder? DH has been struggling with adult ADHD for years. After a recent "breakdown", his therapist suggested he may be bipolar as well. So now he's seeing a psychiatrist. I feel horrible for him and there's nothing I can do to make it go away. Between his mood swings and my hormones, it has been a rollercoaster. The best thing we have been doing is giving each other space until we cool off. I love him so much and this whole thing makes me sad. Some days he doesn't even want to be around me. I also don't have anyone to talk to about it. I don't want anyone to dislike him or treat him differently.
Needless to say, this morning hasn't been great. We're having lunch with our parents today and I scared I'm going to be crying the whole time.
Virtual hugs and prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Hugs! and finding the right meds will make a world of difference. Oh, and the right psychiatrist for him will make a world of difference. Patience in finding those meds is important, so is being your own advocate to find the right ones.

twinklymama · December 2014

DH is having the sympathy sobs with me. We were laying in bed watching some holiday thing on TV, me already crying at the sentimentality of it all, when he starts to cry and says (pointing to a pink basket of baby gifts on our dresser), "Those are for OUR baby girl! I never thought I'd be a Daddy and you are giving that to me! Thank you baby!" *more tears from both of us*

He's a big softie.

mom2xover2002 · December 2014

Pack -n- play is here

about ready to throw the napper/changer part across the room though! Stupid thing won't go together...grrrr. Any tips??

Maple403 · December 2014

aggiebug said:
Hey hey.

It's Tuesday! I only have 4.5 days love of work forever. It is kinda crazy. I am so tired and a hey I am so ready to be done, but all in all there is a big part of me that is sad and I know I will miss my job.

I am having random gas attacks the last today ie really loud farts that I have no idea they are coming. It's made for some funny situations at work and a bit of teasing from my coworkers. So awkward!

@aggiebug That's my worst fear! I've had fart accidents but luckily not when any coworkers are near. I know understand how my dog can be surprised at her own gas.... Sometimes you just don't know it's coming!

Smyers2girls · December 2014

So, after a rough day today, I had to share this. We went to the grocery store to get dinner, we parked and got out if the car to start unbuckling the kids when a cop pulled up behind our car. He looked at DH and said "come over here." So we look at each other like, what'd we do? And DH walks up to the cops window and the cop hands him an envelope and says, "merry Christmas." It had a 50 dollar bill in it. I just thought that was so nice!

babycfeb2015 · December 2014

@jessicaH1020 Thanks! I will look there for sure.

@ChickenonSunday I meant the bedding on the outside of the bassinet- we ordered extra mattress sheets for it- good to know about the A & A blanket though!

@holachicaaa I looove Eately!!

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