I like that the TTC ladies participate on our board. They are well-informed, can support their opinions with facts, and have generated some really great discussions.
My confession is that I don't intend to tell anyone what we want to name our baby, it's a personal decision. However, I would never tell anyone what they should or shouldn't name their child. I guess it's just because people can be so mean. I was taught to be respectful
I know I will love my babies, but I can't wait until January when I can be drunk on the beach in Jamaica with my favorite band, no husband, no dogs, and no kids!
After having a bowl of cereal with milk this morning, a juice and then a ton of water I was sooooo ridiculously full. I was miserable and uncomfortable and felt like I could hardly breathe and a little nauseous, so I made myself throw up. I feel so much better now. I can actually breath again. I guess it's getting to the point where I need to start eating smaller meals and spacing out what I drink in between, which is such a struggle for me. Lesson learned!!
@millereliz13 I plan on keeping the name a secret as well. I mentioned a couple on my list in the very beginning and in turn got why I need to name them this or that instead. Plus I want to see him and then decide the finally name.
FFFC : I am truly disappointed in how certain women carry themselves .......explain: I was raised to have pride as a woman be strong and in depended, although I do not speak to my mother she had all these qualities....till now, I just found out she is "dating" a really old man only because he has a home in the island a boat and is rich! I am trully disappointed... I was told it wasn't love that it was true and genuine selfish interest. I did not know how or to whom to speak to about this so there it I had to get it off my system. Its women like her that give good women a bad name ...she has become the stereotypical Spanish gold digging woman.
I was rude to a pregnant friend. We were out at a restaurant with a big group. I asked her to grab a silverware from the table behind us. She gave me the look of "I'm pregnant, did you seriously just ask me to get up and do something?!"(This is her 1st pregnancy, my 2nd)
My response - "You're pregnant, not disabled." Kind of rude, but for real people, it's not an excuse to be just plain lazy.
I cried during my anatomy scan this morning, but not because of disappointment!
And my real "confession" is that I fully contemplated buying some peanut m&m's at Target, just moments after my doctor said I need to limit my sweets and carbs to keep my weight gain down (he says I'm ok right now but he'd like to see my weight about the same give or take a pound or two at my next appointment in 4 weeks).
There are days I hate my job and feel no purpose in being at the office. I'd love to tell one of the Loan Officers I'm an assistant for to F off with her constant comments about my life and judgmental attitude. You are not my mom, I have one that does a great job and I have a MIL if I need another one.
I'd find another position if I wasn't taking such a long maternity leave (had to be approved by a supervisor).
I pretend to be okay with it b/c I've only met them once, and they aren't my family, but I'm actually pretty offended and furious that the father of our child has STILL not told his parents we're expecting!! Our relationship is complicated (ew, that cliche word but whatever) and he's currently in a different state than I am (but NEXT DOOR to his parents), but just a few weeks ago he was very eagerly awaiting my A/S so he could tell them I'm pregnant and the sex at the same time....now he's putting it off because it "never seems to be a good time." Um, if you wait much longer they'll just get to find out when I birth our son..sheesh.
Whenever a man is about to cut me off when I'm about to get on a bus or train on my commute, I've purposely taken a wider step to trip them a little. It always works and I feel vindicated!!
I pretend to be okay with it b/c I've only met them once, and they aren't my family, but I'm actually pretty offended and furious that the father of our child has STILL not told his parents we're expecting!! Our relationship is complicated (ew, that cliche word but whatever) and he's currently in a different state than I am (but NEXT DOOR to his parents), but just a few weeks ago he was very eagerly awaiting my A/S so he could tell them I'm pregnant and the sex at the same time....now he's putting it off because it "never seems to be a good time." Um, if you wait much longer they'll just get to find out when I birth our son..sheesh.
I'm on the same boat...I now see it as its his prob, my family knows and I refuse to add stress to my baby or I!
I have my 20 week check up in about 20 minutes. After, I am seriously going to treat myself to peanut butter m&ms, coffee, and some eggs with toast. And probably more peanut butter m&ms. Real confession, I am starting to dislike my mother in law. Which is weird because we always got along so well. Now, not so much. I tell hubs I'm too tired to go see her when he goes.
@gabrielafrnqyepez exactly! I just feel offended like he's trying to hide it. Which ultimately he can't haha. I think he's worried they'll be upset with him for not being here WITH me through this (not that I can really blame them if they think that). And after meeting me they couldn't stop telling him how great I was and they always ask about me, so I feel like he should just effin' tell them!
There are days I hate my job and feel no purpose in being at the office. I'd love to tell one of the Loan Officers I'm an assistant for to F off with her constant comments about my life and judgmental attitude. You are not my mom, I have one that does a great job and I have a MIL if I need another one.
I'd find another position if I wasn't taking such a long maternity leave (had to be approved by a supervisor).
@mrsdhouse89We're in the same line of work! I'm a loan processor (somewhere between a loan officer assistant and junior underwriter) Some loan officers think they know EVERYTHING. So I feel your pain! I don't know where that mentality comes from!?
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I hate monograms. Think they are silly. Don't mind when other people have them but don't push the idea of monogrammed stuff on to me (not speaking to you ladies just a college friend and my mother in law)
@adcoxmt lolz I just re read what u said in ur initial statement ... My dh is here w me and works with his dad and still hasn't told any one , I just understood ur case but in either story they still haven't told their families! And I totally get the way it seems like they are trying to hide it but w.e its a big weight on their shoulders lets not allow that to poop on our pregnancy parade!
First confession: We found out we're having a baby girl, and my SO was so certain it was a boy. Now he's trying not to let me see that he's upset or down about it, but I can see it anyway and it makes me sad. This is my last pregnancy (my health won't support another one), so there won't be another chance for him to have a son.
Second confession: I have a friend who's a super-mom type and she always has the perfect piece of advice, even when I don't ask and don't need it. I get so frustrated with her that I lie to her about what's going on and how I'm feeling just so she'll keep her opinion to herself!
I'm really hoping that the kids take a nap today so we can get ice cream this afternoon. If they don't, I'm going to get some after they go to bed. There's a banana split out there calling my name.
I'm reading at a wedding tonight and just now found a dress for it that doesn't make me look inappropriate. I'm still really nervous about having an audience stare at me, my belly, my ginormous ta-tas, my pasty whiteness, and my flat ass while I'm up there. Trying on dresses when you look and feel like Shamu and Pamela Anderson's love child is not fun. Don't recommend.
I'm reading at a wedding tonight and just now found a dress for it that doesn't make me look inappropriate. I'm still really nervous about having an audience stare at me, my belly, my ginormous ta-tas, my pasty whiteness, and my flat ass while I'm up there. Trying on dresses when you look and feel like Shamu and Pamela Anderson's love child is not fun. Don't recommend.
Uhhm Yeah! My confession is that I was so picky about what I wore at the beginning of this pregnancy. I've had a pretty obvious bump since around 8 weeks and had 3 cousins get married. Every time I picked out a dress for a wedding I had to double check with husband, sister and mother that the dress made me look obviously pregnant and not like I just might be having a fat day.
I would much rather sleep than work today. I work evenings and nights, so my extra early 8 am anatomy scan today really killed me for working at 5 pm. The yo-yo weather is setting my allergies into overdrive, another reason to stay in bed. Pregnant me is so tired!
There are days I hate my job and feel no purpose in being at the office. I'd love to tell one of the Loan Officers I'm an assistant for to F off with her constant comments about my life and judgmental attitude. You are not my mom, I have one that does a great job and I have a MIL if I need another one.
I'd find another position if I wasn't taking such a long maternity leave (had to be approved by a supervisor).
@mrsdhouse89We're in the same line of work! I'm a loan processor (somewhere between a loan officer assistant and junior underwriter) Some loan officers think they know EVERYTHING. So I feel your pain! I don't know where that mentality comes from!?
I have no idea! It's frustrating because they'll act like you're the dumb one when things are out of your control. Erg thank goodness for a three day weekend!
I really hope dh is out fishing when I get home from work. Cause I want to cook supper, get in the bath tub and probably cry for the rest of the evening. I've had such a stressful week and these hormones are not helping.
Confession: All of my girlfriends went to Vegas on a trip I helped plan....before I was pregnant....and I'm bummed I already got the "wouldn't you rather be pregnant" line from the hubster which of course the answer is yes!....but I can still be bummed! Dang lack of PTO and trying to save money!
I almost cried today when I thought the only sandwiches available at our catered lunch at work were cold cuts. I am not exaggerating, I literally almost cried. I also have felt depressed all night because it's a beautiful evening and it was a long week and I really just want a glass (or bottle) of chardonnay. I want my baby so bad, but I feel like a selfish, sulky toddler myself about sharing my body sometimes.
It's Friday and I just went into my office and worked for the first time since last Friday.
Also, I babysat overnight for a friend's 2.5-year old and I spent most of the time wishing I could have time alone. Now I'm terrified to have a baby.
Good news @anorthro, your child will be much easier because it'll be yours. I felt the same way about not being ready for a teenage girl when we found out DD would be a girl, and my mom reminded me that I'll have 12+ years to get ready for the teen years! By the time your child is 2.5, you'll have it down to a system.
I almost cried today when I thought the only sandwiches available at our catered lunch at work were cold cuts. I am not exaggerating, I literally almost cried. I also have felt depressed all night because it's a beautiful evening and it was a long week and I really just want a glass (or bottle) of chardonnay. I want my baby so bad, but I feel like a selfish, sulky toddler myself about sharing my body sometimes.
@mkross123, I think I actually did that when I was pregnant with DD. It seems totally ridiculous at the time, too, but even looking back on it, I'm like, "Why couldn't I just suck it up?" I didn't eat cold deli meat (by choice, not out of fear, and because that was my doctor's guideline), and I remember feeling HANGRY when I'd find out a meal's sole source of protein was something I wasn't eating. I clearly grew up and got over it, and I'm sure you did, too, but that's the most annoying/frustrating feeling, isn't it?
I wanted a glass of wine/beer tonight, too, but I'm the kind of person who feels horribly guilty just thinking about it even though I know it would probably be okay to have a sip. I just abstain throughout pregnancy from alcohol, but it does get a bit more challenging when I walk past a sunny patio at the local establishment where I could just sit and sip a cold one with DH! Soon enough
I feel like a potty training toddler. Every time I have a nice big poop, I feel like I have just done something amazing. Usually I'm trying my hardest to squeeze out tiny little turd pieces.
FTM, never knew bowel movements would be so important to me...maybe I'm eating wrong, but my weight gain is in line with what I'm "supposed" to be doing.
I hate not feeling pregnant...I miss the days when I was puking and boobs hurt so bad I would cry. I had prior losses and until I feel him moving around, those were just small reassurances he was still in there...now some days I wonder
I hate not feeling pregnant...I miss the days when I was puking and boobs hurt so bad I would cry. I had prior losses and until I feel him moving around, those were just small reassurances he was still in there...now some days I wonder
Try laying on your side in a dark quiet room. That helped me feel my first and all the relief that comes with movement.
@livenlove44 I didn't have deli meat or wine, I just felt sorry for mysef and maybe unreasonaby annoyed at my unborn child over both. I don't know if I coud have a full drink...I know in reality the later in pregnancy the less likely it is to do ANYTHING, but I also have a super guilty conscience so I am not sure I'd even enjoy it. I have become the pregnancy drink sip queen. I have sips of other people's wine and beer about three times a week, my mother now knows to hand me her glass when I arrive for Sunday dinner and I take one sip and let it sit in my mouth for a minute to remember the taste. Just a little pathetic ;-)
Re: ffc
I like that the TTC ladies participate on our board. They are well-informed, can support their opinions with facts, and have generated some really great discussions.
Kudos and welcome!
:-hAnd my real "confession" is that I fully contemplated buying some peanut m&m's at Target, just moments after my doctor said I need to limit my sweets and carbs to keep my weight gain down (he says I'm ok right now but he'd like to see my weight about the same give or take a pound or two at my next appointment in 4 weeks).
I'd find another position if I wasn't taking such a long maternity leave (had to be approved by a supervisor).
I'm on the same boat...I now see it as its his prob, my family knows and I refuse to add stress to my baby or I!
Real confession, I am starting to dislike my mother in law. Which is weird because we always got along so well. Now, not so much. I tell hubs I'm too tired to go see her when he goes.
Pregnant me is so tired!
FTM, never knew bowel movements would be so important to me...maybe I'm eating wrong, but my weight gain is in line with what I'm "supposed" to be doing.