Well, my kids are all in bed so I was planning to bump awhile. Was being the key word there. It just really breaks my heart and upsets me to read that someone has had an abortion. I was raised to think this is not okay. Especially when reasonings are so nonchalant. I wasn't ready for a child. There are more than a few women that are ready that can't. I just want to cry right now. The world just completely baffles me.
Someone said that here! They just were not ready. There are ways to prevent it maybe they should have tried that.
Not on our bmb. But yes, on tb. And my thoughts exactly. If you're not trying to prevent it and you know you're not ready then just don't have sex. This topic just hits close to home for me and I am so bothered right now.
March '16 December Siggy Challenge - Favorite Christmas Movies/Quotes
We are out in the rain, watching hubby run his 5k. Kinda miss doing them with him- but Bean is more important. Being pregnant kinda takes the wind out of me so i doubt i could make it the full 3 miles.
February Siggy Challenge- Post pregnancy indulgences
We are out in the rain, watching hubby run his 5k. Kinda miss doing them with him- but Bean is more important. Being pregnant kinda takes the wind out of me so i doubt i could make it the full 3 miles.
I just watched a 5k! Was very jealous of the runners, I've never done a real road race but I think I would like to maybe do one this time next year. It'd be a bit of motivation after baby gets here!
We are out in the rain, watching hubby run his 5k. Kinda miss doing them with him- but Bean is more important. Being pregnant kinda takes the wind out of me so i doubt i could make it the full 3 miles.
I just watched a 5k! Was very jealous of the runners, I've never done a real road race but I think I would like to maybe do one this time next year. It'd be a bit of motivation after baby gets here!
I did my first 1/2 marathon this summer and I loved it- despite being pg. But now im far enough along i cant run/walk too fast without getting tightening in my tummy that kinda freaks me out, and i easily get short of breath. I still walk a mile or two at a time, but i am S-L-O-W...
I can't wait for next year- I'm going to do some and take bean with me!
February Siggy Challenge- Post pregnancy indulgences
@charley15 a half marathon while pregnant? You're a champion, I took a two month hiatus from the gym when I got my BFP!!
Yep lol- we literally found out the day before we left for our trip and everything was already paid for. I couldn't do half the fun things I had wanted to (there was a big adventure center full of activities, like a ropes course and a zip line etc...) but I still managed despite mile 9 when my morning sickness decided to act up lol!
February Siggy Challenge- Post pregnancy indulgences
Yay for running mommies!! It's lame but I'm really excited for my gummy bear to be part of our family thanksgiving 5k tradition before he/she is born. Got my last 1/2 marathon this Sunday and 15k in Nov.
@soxfan9968 good for you girlfriend! Best of luck in both your races. I'm just over here with my ass glued to the couch all too often! *hangs head in shame*
@ecwk NOO!! Hold your head up high!! 1/2 marathon while pregnant is amazing! You gotta do what's best for you and your bean. Luckily I've been a long distance runner for years but otherwise I'd be on a couch too!
@charley15 I get winded just walking up the stairs! Kudos for being able to run!
So LO is 16 months old and we had our first full blown tantrum this morning - he was hangry. All out facedown on the floor dramatics, beating his little feet and fists into the floor. It was the most precious thing ever lol DH and I couldn't help but laugh.
The first time is cute. But it doesn't take long for you to start rolling your eyes and ignoring him. Just make sure you hide your eye rolls. Dh tends to eye roll and lo is only 27 months and he eye rolls like a champ.
The first time is cute. But it doesn't take long for you to start rolling your eyes and ignoring him. Just make sure you hide your eye rolls. Dh tends to eye roll and lo is only 27 months and he eye rolls like a champ.
Oh dont get me wrong, we ignored him and kept going. He's just such a happy kid that this meltdown was laughable. He turns into a diva when he's hungry.
I became a runner after my first baby, got into it to lose the baby weight and fell in love with it.
I ran throughout my second pregnancy, doing a 1/2 marathon at 16 weeks and a handful of 10ks and 5ks after that. I think my last 5k road race was at 32 weeks, and I finished in just under 32 minutes, lol.
I never fully got back at it after my second was born, mostly because I started grad school which took up most of my free time. I really miss it! I keep meaning to try a short easy jog, but since I haven't been running on a regular basis in ages, I'm pretty sure it's going to suck.
The first time is cute. But it doesn't take long for you to start rolling your eyes and ignoring him. Just make sure you hide your eye rolls. Dh tends to eye roll and lo is only 27 months and he eye rolls like a champ.
Oh dont get me wrong, we ignored him and kept going. He's just such a happy kid that this meltdown was laughable. He turns into a diva when he's hungry.
I have to admit, I'm a 31 year old adult that also turns into a diva when I'm hungry!
March '16 December Siggy Challenge - Favorite Christmas Movies/Quotes
So I just found out that my friend is planning to throw a baby shower for me. This will be baby number three and my toddler is just 2 years old so at first I told her she shouldn't. But she pointed out that we had planned to be done with two, and started giving away and selling off all of our stuff as our little one grew out of it. So, it's true that we have practically nothing for the new baby.
Truth is, though, we don't need much. We co-sleep so no crib or bassinet necessary. I breastfeed, and I DO still have all my pump stuff (plus insurance covers anything I might need there.) I was kind of just hoping that I would get some hand-me-downs from friends whose children are growing out of stuff. Maybe she can make it into a Hand-Me-Down Sprinkle instead of a baby shower, and we can just use it as an excuse to get together and eat cake?
I don't see anything wrong with that if your social circle is accepting of that. However, alot of women here don't agree with a baby shower/sprinkle/gender reveal after #1. Personally, I'll be doing a meet and greet with the twins next summer after I'm healed. I wouldn't mind doing a diaper sprinkle (all of my friends do those for #2+) but it's 15 hours one way to meet with my friends and Dr has already said that's not going to work.
Honestly, I have no idea how all of the people in my social circle might feel about it, and I don't really plan to take a poll since I'm not going to be throwing the party for myself.
I know it's frowned upon to throw a big baby shower after the first baby, but I don't really get why people wouldn't or shouldn't do a gender reveal for subsequent babies, if you're the gender-reveal-party kinda gal. (I'm not, but don't think there's anything wrong with those who are.)
I think it's fun to celebrate every pregnancy/baby. I think that's what you're doing by having a meet the babies party, which is also a cute option too. But I tend to be rather reclusive for a few months after baby arrives, so I don't think I would be up for hosting a get together. Maybe in the summer, like you're planning.
Maybe my friend can make it clear that this isn't a traditional baby shower, and that gifts are not expected? It can be an eco-friendly, baby gear recycle party or something.
@kitteh81 I've got to say, I appreciate the way you're looking at this. I personally was raised on a strict "you get 1 baby shower" rule so I frown upon them. Like I said though, I like that you're pretty set on the whole hand-me-down approach. I think I get mostly bothered by the "this is my 3rd, 4th actual shower and I want what I want or I'm going to throw a fit and be incredibly unappreciative" women that I've encountered. I feel like you have a pretty level-headed approach to it and if your friend just absolutely insists on throwing you a shower then letting her know what you've stated here is a pretty good idea. Good luck
March '16 December Siggy Challenge - Favorite Christmas Movies/Quotes
For a friend's second, a small group of girls just took her out to lunch and we gave her gifts (I think there were four of us?).
For another friend who's having a second, some friends are having a tailgate in their honor, but there's no mention of gifts or registries in the invitation.
I won't feel like a tool for not bringing a gift to that shower. I'm sure she may get some (from family or really close friends) but I'm ok just to help celebrate with them
Yeah, I would make it clear that I absolutely don't want anything new, and that hand-me-down gifts aren't even expected, but would certainly be appreciated. A lot of the women in my social circle have already asked if we'd be interested in their baby gear, since most people in SoCal only have two kids and most of the people we know already have had both kids. So I figure, if people are already planning to give us their old stuff, why not let my friend make a party out of it?
She sent me this invite idea: Something old for someone new! Something borrowed, for little boy blue (she's convinced we're having a boy...) You're invited to a hand-me-down baby sprinkle for kitteh's new bundle of joy!
I think it's sweet that she's putting so much thought into it. Even if a party doesn't happen, I'm feeling the love.
Ugh ms is back. Not Terribke but definitely feeling the queasiness the last couple of days. Also pregnant ladies should not go to the grocery store. I just bought one of my least healthy carts of food, maybe ever. Lol.
@charley15 that looks awesome! The fact that you used finer yarn shows that you really devoted yourself. I made one similar to that for my first lo, but know I am using the super bulky stuff so it works up faster.
Adorable shower/sprinkle recycle idea @kitteh81! I love baby things so I'd be happy to go to multiple showers for close friends for sure. I'm a FTM and first pregnant in my friend group so maybe my thoughts will change after so many of these showers.
I feel the same way about the shower- 1 and done. BUT- it's been 11 years for me so i have nothing. If I could have babies 2-3 years apart I'd still have my baby gear. By year 5 I got rid of it all except for my crib. Although my mom pulled the crib out of storage yesterday and it's weather cracked, and it needs a new plywood bottom (my crib is a snap-together, and instead of a spring bottom it had a plywood bottom to rest the mattress on) as the old one got mildewy. Also while this is my second baby, it's DH's first. I'm am dreading another shower...
February Siggy Challenge- Post pregnancy indulgences
A random thought. I can't stand looking at pictures of people eating, as much as I hate people taking pictures of my while I eat. I find it gross and rude. I was scrolling through Facebook and a friend posted all kinds of pictures of people stuffing their faces at a church luncheon, and then she posted pictures of her hubby gobbling Wendy's chili down- I'm talking mid bite, open mouthed stuff. Drives me nuts
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Re: *** The Official Random Thread of All Random Threads for March 2016 ***
March 2016 siggy: babies - expectation vs reality
Brian's Whovian wife (5/'09)
Autism mama!
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
March 2016 siggy: babies - expectation vs reality
Brian's Whovian wife (5/'09)
Autism mama!
Had OG pumpkin cheesecake last night. It was pretty amazing. May have the rest for breakfast....
*BFP #1- 11/12/12, m/c 11/16/12 @ 6 weeks
*BFP #2- 1/23/13 EDD 10/4/13
*Emma Rose: 10/8/13
*BFP #3- EDD 03/9/16
March '16 December Siggy Challenge- Favorite Christmas Movie/Quote
We are out in the rain, watching hubby run his 5k. Kinda miss doing them with him- but Bean is more important. Being pregnant kinda takes the wind out of me so i doubt i could make it the full 3 miles.
I can't wait for next year- I'm going to do some and take bean with me!
I ran throughout my second pregnancy, doing a 1/2 marathon at 16 weeks and a handful of 10ks and 5ks after that. I think my last 5k road race was at 32 weeks, and I finished in just under 32 minutes, lol.
I never fully got back at it after my second was born, mostly because I started grad school which took up most of my free time. I really miss it! I keep meaning to try a short easy jog, but since I haven't been running on a regular basis in ages, I'm pretty sure it's going to suck.
I have to admit, I'm a 31 year old adult that also turns into a diva when I'm hungry!
Truth is, though, we don't need much. We co-sleep so no crib or bassinet necessary. I breastfeed, and I DO still have all my pump stuff (plus insurance covers anything I might need there.) I was kind of just hoping that I would get some hand-me-downs from friends whose children are growing out of stuff. Maybe she can make it into a Hand-Me-Down Sprinkle instead of a baby shower, and we can just use it as an excuse to get together and eat cake?
I dunno, what do you guys think?
I know it's frowned upon to throw a big baby shower after the first baby, but I don't really get why people wouldn't or shouldn't do a gender reveal for subsequent babies, if you're the gender-reveal-party kinda gal. (I'm not, but don't think there's anything wrong with those who are.)
I think it's fun to celebrate every pregnancy/baby. I think that's what you're doing by having a meet the babies party, which is also a cute option too. But I tend to be rather reclusive for a few months after baby arrives, so I don't think I would be up for hosting a get together. Maybe in the summer, like you're planning.
Maybe my friend can make it clear that this isn't a traditional baby shower, and that gifts are not expected? It can be an eco-friendly, baby gear recycle party or something.
She sent me this invite idea:
Something old for someone new!
Something borrowed, for little boy blue (she's convinced we're having a boy...)
You're invited to a hand-me-down baby sprinkle for kitteh's new bundle of joy!
I think it's sweet that she's putting so much thought into it. Even if a party doesn't happen, I'm feeling the love.
Blanket looks great @charley15!