Non Baby AW thread

missnacholover · January 2015

What is something you want to AW that is going on in your life non-baby related?

missnacholover · January 2015

DH and I are under contract for a house! So excited to finally be homeowners. Not so excited to pack!

so72409 · January 2015

My DH has been a rock star the past couple of weeks. I started back to work monday and in typical "life" fashion, the big girls got sick last weekend. So here we are dealing with crabby, sick two year olds and my first day of work is Monday. He plays Mr. Mom and stays home with them so I won't miss my first day back. They still had fevers Monday night, so they had to stay home again yesterday and he not only stayed home with them, but took them (by himself) to the doctor! He also told me last night he appreciates everything I do and he didn't realize how much work it actually is being home with them. *jaw drops*

He may just get secks tonight...for the first time since...hmmmm...august?

lizzielu82 · January 2015

Wow this was surprisingly hard - wake up call to me to actually rediscover some of my non-mom identity.

This is small but I'm proud of going on long walks with DH, the offspring (didn't say baby!) and our dog several times/week. I've had some pp abdomen pain so it's been hard to be motivated to get up and get moving. But being outside, exercising and doing something with the whole family has been really great.

carafern · January 2015

It makes me really sad that I can't think of anything.

MrsAdventure · January 2015

DH and I were fighting a lot because of family issues. Drama with his dad being his usual asshat self to me and issues with my family being slow in getting my grandmother the proper care. We've worked really hard this week and, knock on wood, haven't fough in almost a week. And no forced politeness either. It's been very nice.

DisneyDee1984 · January 2015

I just scheduled my trip down to Florida for next month! Stops include Cary, NC, Charleston, SC, St. Augustine, FL, and Disney World! Can't wait!

kstirton · January 2015

I am minutes from walking into my appt to get my hair lighlighted and trimmed and I'm pretty excited.

Left the house 30 min early for a little extra baby free time, and I sit in the car peeling my nail polish off. Ah well. At least the radio is on full volume

sweetbabyrahe · January 2015

I've started and finished a scrapbook of my brothers wedding this week. That's productive for me!

ssstephanie214 · January 2015

I got some A's for fall semester, happy because I worked really hard to finish. I had the worst morning sickness during exams last spring and my grades reflected it. So getting good grades for the semester I was 7-9 months pregnant is hilarious to me.

MrsC430 · January 2015

I just ordered myself a new wallet to match my diaper bag. And some new undies from VS. It's the little things...

soulcupcake · January 2015

Feedback from a professor:

"You can’t use “man” (unless you’re referring to particular male human) in any academic publications – which I think you should be contributing to some day soon!"

Her correction was in response to my using "man" to refer the human species as a whole, as it is often used within theological studies. I still use it out of habit outside that context. But woot! on the last part! *dance*

It would be my dream job (one of them at least) to work in academia, but it's unlikely to happen. The feedback is still awesome.

And I got an A for the independent study I did for fall term.

mander82 · January 2015

I cooked a dinner last night. An actual dinner.....stuffed peppers. It required 2 pots, a skillet, and a 9 x 13 casserole dish. First time in a long time for that!

joshua+rebecca11 · January 2015

My awesome husband.

He really is the bestest guy in the world!

And we are going to a friend's wedding this weekend! It is outside...in the evening...so it's going to be FREEZING. But it's been so long since I went to a wedding, I'm looking forward to it anyway!
(Good idea, @missnacholover ! I love Ronan, and enjoy being a mom, but it's god to focus on other things for just a couple minutes!)

moroccojade · January 2015

Kind and delusional souls keep telling me how good I look. ie, My MW called me glowing.... One person I don't know asked if I used a surrogate... Etc. It's all weird but nice. Lol. I feel like a puffy eyed troll with a muffin top.

smboswell1 · January 2015

Can't think of anything:(

MissN06 · January 2015

I'm on night two of cooking dinner, I used to cook every night from scratch. I'm so excited by this, I'm starting to feel like I'm back. I'm even getting better about putting LO in her swing so I can get things done in the kitchen.

I actually did some crafting this week.

mander82 · January 2015

@lissydee‌ holy smokes that's a lot of steps!! I got a Fitbit for Christmas and I only hit the 10k steps goal once! I turned it down to 5000 per day so I could reach it more often! I know it will be so much easier once it's nice out and I can get outside more often.

oklahomamom09 · January 2015

I did 3 loads of laundry today, folded, and put them away. That's all I got that's not baby related, I'm so exciting lol

rox825 · January 2015

I finally got it together this week and chose a date and booked a place for my sister's bridal shower this spring! H and I also submitted an offer on a house yesterday, we're happy in our house but it'd be a better long term location. Also found out this week that a manuscript that I co-authored was accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal! This is the first week that I feel like I have some non baby stuff going on.

runningmama14 · January 2015

I'm being head hunted for another job. Seriously considering it as it would give me more time with LO and more money, but there are some down sides too. In the process of calling around to trusted colleagues to get more info about the position, I was offered another job. It's not one I would take due to distance, but it sure feels good to have multiple practices wanting to hire me, especially after being off for almost 3 months!

songbirdsinging55 · January 2015

I have lost all the pregnancy weight plus an extra 6lbs. Granted it is because of the diet change with the gallbladder but I still feel good about it.

Also, I totally flirted with my DH yesterday. Like when we first started dating. I feel like we haven't made an extra efforts to spend time together or talk about anything but DS. It was nice to feel the fireworks again.

kfo22 · January 2015

lissydee said:

Oh any I have over 12k steps today (my Fitbit did a happy dance in celebration) and I'm back on track with WW and working out again. 7lbs to go to get to my pre-pregnancy weight and 27 to go til I am at where I was pre-pregnancy with all my kiddos!

You helped me think of something! Although, not unique because I'm using my fitbit again too. I think I've gotten a couple "goal-reached happy dances" from mine this week. :P

kfo22 · January 2015

@Wildflower810 I didn't know there were any fun two-player card games! DH and I were just complaining that we don't have a few more people around to play with us.

Dannielle87 · January 2015

I bought my first new car! We were in need of a car with 3rd row seating and found a great deal on a Ford Flex. It wasn't my first choice, but I'm surprised by how much I like driving it.

kfo22 · January 2015

@WildFlower810‌ Definitely. Being stuck inside is maddening.

Sarahbeth612 · January 2015

Hmm...I started the bikini body mommy challenge yesterday. Anyone done it before?

carafern · January 2015

I have something to AW after all! I just got an email offering me a really awesome gig for next May/June. So exciting.

MissN06 · January 2015

@kfo22‌ Dh and I play skipbo, Rummy, Speed, and 31 together or at least we used to when we were both sleeping through the night. its been awhile but we just talked about how we needed to get back into playing games again.

hjenni · January 2015

I have a date with DH tomorrow night!

wildflower75 · January 2015

Like a few that have already posted I have NOTHING (especially since I was in the house for 12 days straight after Christmas; it's too cold to risk LO getting sick) ... but I am on my way to get my hair done and cut. I will post before and after pictures a little later!

Update...
Almost had a meltdown because the hair salon was closed! Like a store for rent sign in the Window Closed!! Luckily found out from a friend they just moved down the block!! Thank sweet baby Jesus!
Here's the results... I usually wear my hair in a bun around the house... just woke up shot... take the bun down (not so bad)... and final result! I almost feel like a new person!

wildflower75 · January 2015

Argh something screwy is happening on mobile...sorry!

wildflower75 · January 2015

NinerGirl52 said:

Wolkie said:
@wildflower75‌ wow you look great! Plus you're gorgeous!
Was thinking the exact same thing! Gorgeous!!

Aww thanks Ladies!!

smboswell1 · January 2015

wildflower75 said:
Argh something screwy is happening on mobile...sorry!

You look great!

BrittG13 · January 2015

I've managed to put on makeup everytime I leave the house. DH (bless him) says I don't need it but what he doesn't understand is that it's fun for me. I'm an art kid, I design for a living and I just love playing with the colors!

Also, my new website is just about done! I've also been working on making a makeup brush roll for myself and my friend. Should be finished later today!

NunyaBennis · January 2015

I had nothing... but I'm pretty happy that my husband and I are in a really good place now. We just made it through our first rough patch, and ended up better for it.

rox825 · January 2015

After a bit of back and forth the sellers accepted our offer, yikes, looks like we might be moving! Selling a house and packing and moving with a newborn? I'm starting to re-think this plan a little!

silverwings72 · January 2015

Today I got my car washed, got a haircut, and a massage. Yesterday I ordered two new bras online. I'm pretty freaking proud of myself lol

kfo22 · January 2015

rox825 said:
After a bit of back and forth the sellers accepted our offer, yikes, looks like we might be moving! Selling a house and packing and moving with a newborn? I'm starting to re-think this plan a little!

We can motivate each other! Looks like I'll be moving back home in less than 2 months because DH is deploying in February/March.

missnacholover · January 2015

kfo22 said:

After a bit of back and forth the sellers accepted our offer, yikes, looks like we might be moving! Selling a house and packing and moving with a newborn? I'm starting to re-think this plan a little!
We can motivate each other! Looks like I'll be moving back home in less than 2 months because DH is deploying in February/March.

also in the middle of moving/packing. Trying to do a little each day while LO naps, but I'm sure this will change as I return to work tomorrow (*sniff*).

rox825 · January 2015

missnacholover said:

kfo22 said:

rox825 said:
After a bit of back and forth the sellers accepted our offer, yikes, looks like we might be moving! Selling a house and packing and moving with a newborn? I'm starting to re-think this plan a little!
We can motivate each other! Looks like I'll be moving back home in less than 2 months because DH is deploying in February/March.

also in the middle of moving/packing. Trying to do a little each day while LO naps, but I'm sure this will change as I return to work tomorrow (*sniff*).

Good luck tomorrow, I have no idea how packing will get done once I go back next month. Better start this week if the inspection goes well!

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