Weekend Thankfulness Thread - 3/21 - 3/22

frankengibbs · March 2015

Hey Ladies!
I know sometimes it's easy for us to get lost in stress and emotions, especially during pregnancy, so let's change the mood a little and share some positivity!
So what are you thankful for today? Big or small, share it here! >:D<

I'll start - I'm thankful for my sweet DH who came home last night with a shopping bag full of my favorite Easter candy and then took me to the store to buy the car seat/stroller combo I've been eyeing for the last couple of months. He can be a real stinker sometimes, but I feel so lucky to have him and can't wait to see him be a dad to our LO.
Also, I'm thankful for the next two days home from work because those children have been driving me bananas and I need a break!

seesea · March 2015

Since I just vented in my last post, it's time to express some gratitude.

I'm thankful for:
-My DS. Even though he's in his terrible twos at 18 months, he has the cutest giggles and can be very sweet. This morning he handed me my phone and glasses as soon as I woke up

-My DH. I'm so lucky he's been patient with my mood swings. I know I should watch my diet since I have GD but sometimes I REALLY want a donut. I can count on him to be the guy that'll let me have a little piece.
-My mom and in-laws. Since I'm very limited as to what I can do around the house, they've been so helpful with the cooking, cleaning and caring for my toddler so I can rest.

@frankengibbs thank you for starting this!

KaLikeAWind · March 2015

Some chores done, a nice long shower completed, clean hair. And DH, who will probably come home with some food before I have to leave for work in 3 hours

virginiaunicorn11 · March 2015

Money has been so stressful. Today, DH and I sat down and set a tight budget for ourselves - but booked a long weekend getaway next month! It's a destination DH has been dying to go. We've been spending my fellowship stipend almost entirely on my work (per the requirements), so it's SO nice to be able to do something for him. He's a beer guy, and it will be a weekend all about trying beer places. Sad I can't partake, but he's been such an amazing, supportive partner this year that he really deserves a special weekend.

Yesterday, I posted that my father's doctors cleared him to travel! He and my mother are already making plans to visit. Having my family happy and healthy is making money stresses fade away.

ngaines27 · March 2015

I am thankful for a sweet friend that called this morning to tell me she'd booked a 90 minute prenatal massage for me. It has been an extremely tough week and it was much needed stress relief.

I am also incredibly thankful for Spring Break and looking forward to our family trip.

ElRuby · March 2015

I am thankful that my husband made dinner tonight... And I am so so so thankful that I get my groceries delivered... I can't tell you how much better life is without going to the grocery store!

frankengibbs · March 2015

ElRuby said:
I am thankful that my husband made dinner tonight... And I am so so so thankful that I get my groceries delivered... I can't tell you how much better life is without going to the grocery store!

My MIL does grocery delivery, if it weren't for the fact that DH works at a supermarket I would totally do the same thing.

frankengibbs · March 2015

@CillyMama Love it! I'm a FTM but as a CP I spend Monday through Friday taking care of two toddlers and just when they push you to the brink of insanity they turn around and do something sweet and it makes it all better lol

KaLikeAWind · March 2015

While I miss beer, I'm thankful that my, er... situation... makes me immune to hangovers and the general upset stomach pyrotechnics from having too much beverage. Poor DH has decided to stay on the couch cause he's going thru it and I got the bed all to myself and the 2 cats. I feel bad for him, but I remind myself he set himself up for this outcome. Sorry babe, but I'm thankful I don't feel as bad as you do right now.

>-

karaelaine1991 · March 2015

Money sucks (trying to save for a house while paying off student loans and just got the news that our rent is likely to increase when our lease is up), but last night we got a coupon for a large pizza for $8.99, so we had a pizza and Netflix night. Life is good

laurendutch · March 2015

My parents. I'm only 26 weeks but they are already talking about having their "hospital bags" packed. They live 10 hours away and will jump into the car at a moments notice to come. They did this with my twin pregnancy last time..felt bad that my labor stopped.

My in laws are great but it's nothing like your own parents!

esampson1983 · March 2015

I've been at a conference the last few days so I am a) thankful my presentation went well.

thankful for my amazing coworker who presented with me, c) thankful to have gotten home last night to sleep in my own bed cuddled next to DH'

Westypet · March 2015

The time I got so spend in the sun and neighborhood pool yesterday. There is just something about dipping this belly into cool water that is so relaxing!!!

BONUS: Seeing so many little ones splashing around. How do you ladies not squeal every time your adorable child plays in the water??? Cutest thing ever. I am definitely thankful for being able to see kids do the "slapping the water dance" in the pool!

KarasTwin · March 2015

I'm thankful that DH got an awesome bonus at work and with that and our tax refund we were able to replace our AC unit before it totally went out which would have sucked really bad being pregnant. It's also enough to replace our roof and we were able to get some unplanned plumbing issues taken care of. We're also hopeful that we have enough left to pay the delivery fees to my doctor. As overwhelming as it is to spend that much money, I'm beyond grateful that we're being able to take care of things proactively rather than in a crisis/emergency situation. Our house was built in the early 90s so we knew when we bought it 2 years ago those things would happen. Feeling very fortunate to have dual incomes and such a hard working husband

aj1327 · March 2015

Feeling thankful for amazing friends who threw me an awesome baby shower!!! Also for my husband! He's been awesome this whole pregnancy and is going to make pork chops tonight.

NotISaidtheCat · March 2015

I'm so absolutely grateful just to be having this baby, and thankful that he is growing and developing perfectly. I'm thankful that my hyperemesis has eased up enough for me to stop taking prescriptions for it. I feel so blessed to be growing my family!

devyns2nd · March 2015

I am thankful for a few things:

1. No contractions for three days!
2. After a bad reaction to the miracle meds that were supposed to cure this MRSA in my kidneys and feeling hopeless, the Dr finds another antibiotic. Yay, it makes me sick and takes twice as long but Yay.
3. I have to get a new IV everyday and I'm running out of veins (the meds burn them up). I was terrified when they said I needed a picc line but the head nurse came in and saved the day. She found a vein deep enough to last a little longer.

So...every obstacle we've faced has had a positive outcome so far. The best news is I'm not showing signs of preterm labor right now and that's just fantastic. There's only a small chance that this will stick but I'll take it for now.

virginiaunicorn11 · March 2015

@devyns2nd I somehow missed what's been going on with you. It sounds so stressful, I'm so sorry! Glad there's enough to be thankful about for now, and am sending you and LO healthy vibes

KaLikeAWind · March 2015

@devyns2nd glad to hear that things are looking up despite the meds taking twice as long. Fingers crossed and hoping that things continue to improve.

KaLikeAWind · March 2015

Actually, I'd like to add I'm thankful for you ladies, cause I get laughs and get to complain and good conversation and advice from different walks of life. I find myself hanging around here to see what y'all got going on. So thanks, ladies, for being my virtual reality coffee shop 'mom's meeting'

Westypet · March 2015

Seriously! So glad to be able to gripe and vent and learn with you ladies. @devyns2nd - I missed what you were going through, too.

No preterm for you, missy! All these things are such a pain and hard to go through, but that is a major silver lining. So glad it's heading in a positive direction for you.

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