Monday PPBF

mrsschmity · October 2015

It's Monday...that means it's Pity Party Bitch Fest day. Time to let it out ladies.

mrsschmity · October 2015

Why does decaf coffee have to be so...blah? I'm not cutting out caffeine entirely, but I used to drink so much coffee that I had to cut back, and the easiest way to do that was just go decaf.

It. IS NOT. The Same.

aloha5736 · October 2015

@mrsschmity I can deal with the coffee, but I want sushi

I may cave LOL

MillerMama13 · October 2015

It's my birthday and also my anniversary. Yes, we got married on my birthday. We're going out to dinner tonight and I don't know where to go because I really want a big juicy steak (not a well done one) and a glass of wine. But those are both out. :-<

Jewels93 · October 2015

Woke up nauseous this morning. Praying it's not the beginning of m/s.
:-q

CocoaPuff818 · October 2015

As much as I tell myself I want to stay active and continue working out, all I want to do today after work is lay on the couch and watch TV.

Why are Monday's so hard?

mrsschmity · October 2015

@aloha5736 I say go for it

Everything in moderation right?

Happy birthday and anniversary @MillerMama13! I guess I didn't know steak was off the table during pregnancy. I fully plan on having steak and potatoes for dinner one night this week.

@Jewels93 FX the MS stays far far away. I thought I was getting lucky with the lack of symptoms, but this morning I woke up and my boobs are ON FIRE. Knock on wood the vomit fairy doesn't come visit.

mrsschmity · October 2015

I hear ya @CocoaPuff818. The struggle is real. I have been literally forcing myself to get off my butt and at least get in a 30-45 minute workout. I keep reminding myself that I don't want to have a saggy butt and would like to feel less like a whale when I finally start to show - that usually gets me up and moving. There are some days though where I just need a nap and listen to my body.

I have a feeling it'll be much easier once the first tri is over though! I want my energy back.

Gwyneddlesliegrace · October 2015

Apparently it is melt down Monday in my house. We were invited to someone's house for dinner... But this person drives us nuts, we're not looking forward to this at all!

JaymeeLH · October 2015

I'm having serious coffee withdrawal. I had a half cup this morning so I could have another half this afternoon. We told our parents today, DH told MIL if she has nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. All she said was congratulations, and nothing more. She's a peach.

BakerBird525 · October 2015

I am having such a hard time quitting Diet soda. I've been cutting out caffeine for a long time (for other reasons) so I'm already used to crappy decaf, but I do still allow myself a diet soda a day and I LOOOVE me some fountain diet coke. I don't mind caffeine free, but I know I should just quit soda all together since it adds no nutritional value....but...but...I DON'T WANNA!

Funny, I thought alcohol would be harder, but I am totally ok with not having it for the next 9+ months. Just hoping no one will notice before I hit second trimester. Already thinking about how to get through Thanksgiving without anyone noticing my lack of alcoholic beverages.

cjt121413 · October 2015

If being at the office in a suit could be replaced with being at home in yoga pants, I'd be in a great mood.

nothing sounds good but couch, Netflix, nap.

berky84 · October 2015

I'm having a seriously hard time concentrating at work - like at all. All I want to do is read baby/pregnancy stuff online. Why am I not independently wealthy!?!

Oh yeah.. and I want a HUGE glass of wine.

LilMrsHdTate · October 2015

YES, I agree. Nothing sounds better than being home napping instead of sitting in an office chair!

MillerMama13 · October 2015

@mrsschmity thank you!! And steak is not off the table. I just like my steak medium or medium rare. It's not recommended to eat undercooked meat while pregnant. At least that's what I've heard or been told. Well done steak just isn't good to me. It's too dry.

jerseybroadwaybaby · October 2015

I'm so sick of being nauseous then I get even more nauseous when I'm hungry but the thought of food makes me nauseous!!! It's a vicious circle!!!! And when I do get a break and crave something it's usually something like an Italian sub #cravingfail

NLewis1 · October 2015

MillerMama13 said:
@mrsschmity thank you!! And steak is not off the table. I just like my steak medium or medium rare. It's not recommended to eat undercooked meat while pregnant. At least that's what I've heard or been told. Well done steak just isn't good to me. It's too dry.

FWIW - I eat my steak medium rare and did all through my first pregnancy. My dr never said medium rare was an issue. Same thing with sushi - they said if it's a reputable place and you aren't eating things like high-Mercury shark, it's no big deal.

My bitch is that I've had a week from HELL. I seriously feel like I cannot catch a break. Last Monday I lost the diamond out of my wedding ring and will have to pay to replace it, my son just got off antibiotics for scarlet fever and now has a head cold, my husband ended up in the ER at 1am on Friday and had an appendectomy Friday morning, he came home Saturday and was super uncomfortable - he ended up in a lot of pain and we are back in the ER today - his O2 sat was at 69%! Looking for blood clot in the lung or pneumonia now.... I have no more PTO thanks to my son being in full time daycare and he's sick CONSTANTLY..... Seriously cannot catch a break!

JaymeeLH · October 2015

jerseybroadwaybaby said:
I'm so sick of being nauseous then I get even more nauseous when I'm hungry but the thought of food makes me nauseous!!! It's a vicious circle!!!! And when I do get a break and crave something it's usually something like an Italian sub #cravingfail

You can eat deli meats. Just don't go some place that's sketchy. The chance of getting listeria is so low it's negligible

JaymeeLH · October 2015

@NLewis1 I'm sorry mama, big hugs!

lm45678 · October 2015

I am so over my job... Can't I just be a SAHM to my little poppyseed?

samsonator · October 2015

BakerBird525 said:
I am having such a hard time quitting Diet soda. I've been cutting out caffeine for a long time (for other reasons) so I'm already used to crappy decaf, but I do still allow myself a diet soda a day and I LOOOVE me some fountain diet coke. I don't mind caffeine free, but I know I should just quit soda all together since it adds no nutritional value....but...but...I DON'T WANNA!

Funny, I thought alcohol would be harder, but I am totally ok with not having it for the next 9+ months. Just hoping no one will notice before I hit second trimester. Already thinking about how to get through Thanksgiving without anyone noticing my lack of alcoholic beverages.

Ugh same!! I don't want to tell people until December, but I'm not known to skip alcoholic beverages so I feel it will be a giveaway at any family gathering! Let me know how it goes or any "sneaky tricks" you think of.

Jewels93 · October 2015

CocoaPuff818 said:

As much as I tell myself I want to stay active and continue working out, all I want to do today after work is lay on the couch and watch TV.

Why are Monday's so hard?

This is me everyday now! LOL I always say tomorrow I'll be more productive!! My poor house is a mess!

hockeyfan42 · October 2015

@NLewis1 sorry to hear you're having such an awful week!!

My whine is that we'll be hanging out with neighbors this weekend. We have one who, if he sees you not drinking, asks, "what, are you pregnant?". He outed my other neighbor last year and asks me every time we hang out if I don't have a drink in my hand. He thinks it's funny, but it's completely obnoxious.

MrsAlliKat · October 2015

My pity party complaint is that my allergies are the worst they have ever been. I didn't want to have to take anything for them, but may have to give in and call my dr to see what I can take.

BakerBird525 · October 2015

@NLewis1, sorry you're having such a bad week! Sending creepy internet hugs! Hope your week gets better!

NLewis1 · October 2015

Thanks ladies! Turns out he has pneumonia in both lungs and admitted him for a couple days until his oxygen levels improve. Sucks - but it could have been so much worse!

VikingGirl12 · October 2015

I'm so effing sick of my husbands new job. Plus he's putting in 3 hours a night studying for the CPA. I want my husband back. I'm trying to be supportive but I'm pregnant and want all the attention. Selfish? Yes. Don't care.

hgsurvivor · October 2015

@mrsschmity I've heard similar that rare or uncooked meat should be avoided, so I guess steaks on the well done side. But that's just what I've heard.

@hockeyfan42 that sounds so annoying! Ugh! I would totally be snarky and say something like "you know, that could be very hurtful with someone struggling with infertility". That would shut him up. But I'm known to be bitchy. Lol
Also, so glad to be here with you and @mrsschmity and other familiar names from the TTGP board. I left today and am feeling weird like I left my pack or herd.

@NLewis1 sending lots of hugs your way! What a week! Sorry you have to go through all that. I hope everyone starts feeling better soon.

@CocoaPuff818 that gif is so funny. It also reminded me I'm supposed to be healthy and working out. I guess I'll have to get my s**t together starting tomorrow. Lol

My pity party is that I just confirmed BFP with clear double lines on multiple tests, but DH is on a business trip and I don't want to tell him over email. I am dying to tell him! And tell everyone! I was so excited and now I feel so bummed I have this great news and no one to tell.
Also, yesterday and the previous day's were all about bad cramps. And on and off nausea. Today apparently is all about cold-like symptoms. Great. Cue pity party for one.

jerseybroadwaybaby · October 2015

@jaymeeLH I don't want to take a chance. Never had it with my other two. Sounds stupid but I stay away from stuff on my MW list of donts and unfortunately cold cuts are on there. I guess better safe then sorry. It's not really something I normally go for in non pregnancy life cause of all the crap in those meats!

mrsschmity · October 2015

@BVBabyHopeful I totally felt the same when I left the TTGP board. I felt like I was leaving my friends behind. Also, I would be going nuts right now if I couldn't tell H! When does he get home? Hopefully you'll be able to share the good news soon

**ETA glad you're over here with us though!

childcaremama · October 2015

@NLewis1 that sounds terrible! Hang in there! What a week for your family!

My doc has me on twice a day blood thinners. Went to get my first refill and the insurance denied it as they will only cover one a day! Multiple phone calls later and we're still fighting for approval.

hgsurvivor · October 2015

mrsschmity said:
@BVBabyHopeful I totally felt the same when I left the TTGP board. I felt like I was leaving my friends behind. Also, I would be going nuts right now if I couldn't tell H! When does he get home? Hopefully you'll be able to share the good news soon

I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way. I also felt really bad telling everyone over there about my BFP because I know there are ladies that have struggled so much much than me. I know how lucky I am. And I felt so sad that I couldn't give them a BFP and I felt like every time someone announced BFP it's just more salt to the wound.

So DH is in Germany for work. We had already planned (months ago) that I would join him at the end and we would take a 10 day vacation traveling around Germany. So I want to create a sweet moment while in our trip to tell him. Make it special - I have no clue how yet, but still. So in order to not ruin what could be a really special moment, j have to bite my tongue. Not just him, my sister - also want to tell her in person but she's in NY. And my best friend - whom I can't tell until I tell DH because he would kill me haha. So here I am. At home. Feeling like I'm starting a cold, with a HUGE secret and NO ONE to tell!
It's a countdown to next Tuesday when I leave for Germany. It will be hard to not shout it at him as soon as I get off the plane haha.

mrsschmity · October 2015

I have another one...

Why can't the US follow in the footsteps of every other county when it comes to maternity leave? We are the only ones who do not have any sort of paid maternity leave. I'm not really stressing too much about a whole lot right now, but it gives me anxiety to think of what we plan on doing when it comes time to actually have the baby. I don't want to go without pay, and FMLA doesn't cover nearly as much as what we'd like.

Obviously we'll make it work, but seriously. So fucking stupid.

mrsschmity · October 2015

Fingers crossed this next week goes by fast for you @BVBabyHopeful! I'm sure H will be more than ecstatic however you decide to break the news.

Yeah the TTGP board was pretty awesome - the vibe was great and the ladies were cool as shit. I loved the no BS, no sugar coating, no unicorn butterfly farts type approach. Don't feel bad. They are always happy to hear about BFPs from active members. After H and I tried for 5 cycles, seeing those BFPs from women on their first or second try got tougher the longer I was there, but that was my own issue $:\$ ">

hgsurvivor · October 2015

mrsschmity said:
I have another one...

Why can't the US follow in the footsteps of every other county when it comes to maternity leave? We are the only ones who do not have any sort of paid maternity leave. I'm not really stressing too much about a whole lot right now, but it gives me anxiety to think of what we plan on doing when it comes time to actually have the baby. I don't want to go without pay, and FMLA doesn't cover nearly as much as what we'd like.

Obviously we'll make it work, but seriously. So fucking stupid.

^^ This. It is embarrassing that we call the U.S. a world power and first world country etc yet we are so medieval when it comes to family leave.

JaymeeLH · October 2015

mrsschmity said:
Fingers crossed this next week goes by fast for you @BVBabyHopeful! I'm sure H will be more than ecstatic however you decide to break the news.

Yeah the TTGP board was pretty awesome - the vibe was great and the ladies were cool as shit. I loved the no BS, no sugar coating, no unicorn butterfly farts type approach. Don't feel bad. They are always happy to hear about BFPs from active members. After H and I tried for 5 cycles, seeing those BFPs from women on their first or second try got tougher the longer I was there, but that was my own issue $:\$ ">

Yes thank you, I can't stand the unicorn farts. I'm glad there's some snark left on TB

stephanieannekramer · October 2015

My complaint is shopping for cute clothes when I know I'm not going to fit them soon. The bloat is real.

I feel lazy and have done nothing all day, totally had a whole list of to dos today! Let's not talk about not getting off the couch all day..

Also nothing sounds good all I want is Popsicles and Wine.

Oh and b/c my husband is a firefighter paramedic he's been on a 96 till Wednesday.

hockeyfan42 · October 2015

mrsschmity said:

Fingers crossed this next week goes by fast for you @BVBabyHopeful! I'm sure H will be more than ecstatic however you decide to break the news.

Yeah the TTGP board was pretty awesome - the vibe was great and the ladies were cool as shit. I loved the no BS, no sugar coating, no unicorn butterfly farts type approach. Don't feel bad. They are always happy to hear about BFPs from active members. After H and I tried for 5 cycles, seeing those BFPs from women on their first or second try got tougher the longer I was there, but that was my own issue $:\$ ">

All of this!! I hope the week flies by for you @BVBabyHopeful! You'll have to update with how you decide to tell DH.

And I was really sad to leave TTGP for the same reasons. I will be a dirty lurker.

satcher08 · October 2015

My pity party complaint is that I'm not sure how I'm going to get done everything I need to get done even though I brought this on myself. Today was the first day of my grad school program for my second master's degree. Not sure how I'm going to have the time or energy to work full time, work on my degree, chase my 2 year old and deal with this pregnancy all while still trying to keep my house in some semblance of an order and my family fed. I may have bitten off more here than I can chew.

I'm also super stressed because our dog (who is seriously like our baby) is extremely sick and the vets can't figure out what the cause is. He's spent more time staying at the vet the past couple weeks than he's been at home.

hgsurvivor · October 2015

stephanieannekramer said:
My complaint is shopping for cute clothes when I know I'm not going to fit them soon. The bloat is real.

I feel lazy and have done nothing all day, totally had a whole list of to dos today! Let's not talk about not getting off the couch all day

^^^ This. I. Have. Not. Done. Anything. Today.
I woke up with a sore throat and I am seriously hoping I'm not getting a cold. So I've been crudy all day. I can't even watch a full episode of Bones. I'm just on TB all the time. Haven't gotten proper meals. Ugh. I had a dinner date with a friend and she cancelled and I think it sucked all the energy or of me.

The only thing forcing me to act like a human being is needing to pick up medication refill. So I took a shower like a big here and braced the big bad world out there.

hgsurvivor · October 2015

@hockeyfan42 & @mrsschmity

I will definitely update you on how it all goes. The funny thing is that our trip is focused on Bavaria because DH is one of those beer snobs haha. So he has the whole trip planned in terms of top beers to taste and all the beer focus that is Bavaria. So I will soon have to crush his dream in telling him I can't drink at all!
We will be spending Halloween there too. So got us these two shirts for it.

https://m.spreadshirt.com/maternity+skeleton+unisex-A13451476?department=2&productType=348&color=000000&appearance=2&view=1

And his:

https://m.spreadshirt.com/halloween_ribcage_with_heart-A11249127?department=1&productType=812&color=000000&appearance=2&view=1

He will get a kick out of it with the classic beer steins on his. Haha.

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Crohn's Dx: August 2008

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Married: 05/19/2012

TTC #1: June 2013

BFP: December 2013

DS: Born 08/29/2014

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