The other day I think I had a blood sugar drop. I had just laid DD down for a nap and all of a sudden I felt super week and shakey. My hands and legs were shaking. I drank some juice, had a snack, and laid down for awhile. I felt better but still weird the rest of the day. Has anyone else experienced this?
Have you had your glucose test?
Not till 28 weeks. I saw my doc today for my 24 week appt. she said to just call if it gets worse or doesn't improve when laying down. I also naturally have low blood pressure, 98/60 today, so she said that and going too long without a snack (sometimes I forget to eat while chasing a toddler around) could have contributed to it
If you have a pitcher, you can try filling it with water and mixing 1 cup of sugar in it. Then just Sip on that when you know you're going to be busy for long periods of time, it should keep you from crashing too hard. My husband has some of his patients do this. It may be worth a shot? I'm also kind of surprised she isn't having you take your test early because of it.
Um, I'm not sure this is very good advice. A cup of sugar has >700 calories and zero nutritional value. Something with complex carbohydrates that release slowly (make a quick batch of oatmeal muffins or something) would probably be better. If all else fails, I vote milkshake, because that at least has a good dose calcium in it!
Oh no!! Not as a permanant fix, it's like for emergencies keep it in your bag. You have to use a whole pitcher of water so there isn't too much sugar in each drink though. Milkshakes are good though! I can't have milk so in emergencies I have to rely on sugar water until I get food.
I'd get some glucose tabs if that's the case.
I've never heard of those, can you tell me more? A diabetic patient told me the water + sugar thing. I have Vaso vagul syncopy so if my blood sugar gets too low, I black out. Woo. I've found the sugar water handy until I get myself home. Edit: spelling
@thisusername they're exactly what they sound like: glucose tablets made to raise blood sugar quickly during a symptomatic episode of low sugar. They come in a small roll so they're super convenient. 3-4 tabs depending on what's in them equals a serving of carbs for a diabetic (15gm.) Significantly less empty calories than sugar water.
@thisusername Yea you can get the glucose tabs over the counter over by the diabetic supplies in the pharmacy section at Walmart/target etc. They taste like giant extra-sweet sweettarts. Lots of flavor options too (my husband is a diabetic).
@thisusername Yea you can get the glucose tabs over the counter over by the diabetic supplies in the pharmacy section at Walmart/target etc. They taste like giant extra-sweet sweettarts. Lots of flavor options too (my husband is a diabetic).
Good to know! The sugar water is all I've had help me so far because juice makes me puke. Don't know why, it just does. I'm going to get some for my car! (That's where all my "emergency" stuff is!)
My complaint is that I only have an hour and a half left of being in my twenties.... (
Happy almost birthday! My mom said 30's are better than 20's anyways! She loved her 30's!
Thanks! I'm just feeling old today. Of course that might be because bending over is difficult, I have no control over my gas anymore and I want to fall asleep all the time.
I'm huge and I'm tired and I have cramps and bloating. My older kiddos are eager to do so much stuff and all I want to do is sleep. H is not here and it's just me I can't do it anymore and I feel bad because I've been a pretty crappy mom lately. Just laying around and trying not to cry. Work has been shitty too I cry all the time it's too much I want to quit but I can't because that would be silly and irrational but Heck I'm irrational now. Ugh hormones.
I get this annoying ache in between my left side rib cage and where my stomach starts to bump out. I can't figure out what it's from and I get it daily. I don't know if it's because I sit for too long, or I put my weight on one side more than the other...but it annoys the hell outta me and I can't seem to stretch it away! Usually it goes away when I lay down at the end of the day, but this weekend laying was making it worse and I had H give me a makeshift massage so I could fall asleep.
ME TOO! Exact same spot. I'm a teacher so I'm sure it has something to do with how much I stand, but it also happens when I sit (like a long car ride). And it doesn't go away until I lay down either. Ugh!!
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I get this annoying ache in between my left side rib cage and where my stomach starts to bump out. I can't figure out what it's from and I get it daily. I don't know if it's because I sit for too long, or I put my weight on one side more than the other...but it annoys the hell outta me and I can't seem to stretch it away! Usually it goes away when I lay down at the end of the day, but this weekend laying was making it worse and I had H give me a makeshift massage so I could fall asleep.
ME TOO! Exact same spot. I'm a teacher so I'm sure it has something to do with how much I stand, but it also happens when I sit (like a long car ride). And it doesn't go away until I lay down either. Ugh!!
Is it your bra? The pressure it's putting above or on the spot could cause tenderness .
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me. I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
My complaint is that I only have an hour and a half left of being in my twenties.... (
Happy almost birthday! My mom said 30's are better than 20's anyways! She loved her 30's!
Thanks! I'm just feeling old today. Of course that might be because bending over is difficult, I have no control over my gas anymore and I want to fall asleep all the time.
im sure once you pop baby out and they keep you running around all the time you'll realize how young you really are to be able to do it all!
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me. I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me. I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
You have no chairs?!
Where are your chairs and why does your H hide your snacks?
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Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me. I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
You have no chairs?!
Where are your chairs and why does your H hide your snacks?
I'd be putting the groceries away myself if my SO put my snacks out of reach!
I think I had full on contractions last night - cramping that increased in intensity, lasted only about a minute, and at worst caused back pain that made it difficult to stand up straight. It happened three times in an hour then stopped.
And today, I saw my SIL and we started talking about holiday plans. Because of her work, she asked if we could get together after Christmas. I told her I didn't think I'd be allowed to travel at that point (which is potentially 2 to 3 weeks before my dr's suggested date for c-section). She proceeded to lecture me on how she traveled out of state less than a week before her daughter was born and I can take the risk.
I didn't expect the unsolicited advice/mom shaming to start so soon!
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me. I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
You have no chairs?!
Where are your chairs and why does your H hide your snacks?
Answering two in one here! We don't have any dining room chairs or a table. H has a spinning chair at his desk that is somewhat broken and super unstable. We eat on the couch.. Like bad people. We just didn't want to deal with buying a nice table and then risk damaging it in the move! Plus we have no room.
He keeps hiding my snacks because he thinks it's funny when I pout for them. He's supposed to take them down before he leaves!! He never does though.
I got payback, I bought his favorite candy and had it shipped from California , then I took it out of all the wrappers and made it look like I ate a whole bag and didn't share. He nearly cried. I gave him the bag of course because I don't even like that candy. I think all my snacks will be reachable now.
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me. I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
You have no chairs?!
Where are your chairs and why does your H hide your snacks?
Answering two in one here! We don't have any dining room chairs or a table. H has a spinning chair at his desk that is somewhat broken and super unstable. We eat on the couch.. Like bad people. We just didn't want to deal with buying a nice table and then risk damaging it in the move! Plus we have no room.
He keeps hiding my snacks because he thinks it's funny when I pout for them. He's supposed to take them down before he leaves!! He never does though.
I got payback, I bought his favorite candy and had it shipped from California , then I took it out of all the wrappers and made it look like I ate a whole bag and didn't share. He nearly cried. I gave him the bag of course because I don't even like that candy. I think all my snacks will be reachable now.
He hides your snacks so you pout? I hope you realize how controlling that sounds.
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me.
I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
You have no chairs?!
Where are your chairs and why does your H hide your snacks?
Answering two in one here! We don't have any dining room chairs or a table. H has a spinning chair at his desk that is somewhat broken and super unstable. We eat on the couch.. Like bad people. We just didn't want to deal with buying a nice table and then risk damaging it in the move! Plus we have no room.
He keeps hiding my snacks because he thinks it's funny when I pout for them. He's supposed to take them down before he leaves!! He never does though.
I got payback, I bought his favorite candy and had it shipped from California , then I took it out of all the wrappers and made it look like I ate a whole bag and didn't share. He nearly cried. I gave him the bag of course because I don't even like that candy. I think all my snacks will be reachable now.
He hides your snacks so you pout? I hope you realize how controlling that sounds.
sounds more like flirting pouting from everything she's said. Not my style, but to each their own.
Complaint about sex.. It hurts! ( every position we've tried just feels.. Well remember the first time and it kind of hurt? Feels like that. I try to just deal with it and fake like it feels good for DH's sake since we're not doing it that much lately.. But yeah, my girly parts just aren't havin it these days
Complaint about sex.. It hurts! ( every position we've tried just feels.. Well remember the first time and it kind of hurt? Feels like that. I try to just deal with it and fake like it feels good for DH's sake since we're not doing it that much lately.. But yeah, my girly parts just aren't havin it these days
You're not alone. It hurt in the beginning for me too. It actually got a bit better a month or so ago, but it's not the same and can still sometimes hurt Sorry you have to deal with this too.
Complaint about sex.. It hurts! ( every position we've tried just feels.. Well remember the first time and it kind of hurt? Feels like that. I try to just deal with it and fake like it feels good for DH's sake since we're not doing it that much lately.. But yeah, my girly parts just aren't havin it these days
I hate that for you. It's gotten better for me and it was pretty effing fantastic to begin with.
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me. I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
You have no chairs?!
Where are your chairs and why does your H hide your snacks?
Answering two in one here! We don't have any dining room chairs or a table. H has a spinning chair at his desk that is somewhat broken and super unstable. We eat on the couch.. Like bad people. We just didn't want to deal with buying a nice table and then risk damaging it in the move! Plus we have no room.
He keeps hiding my snacks because he thinks it's funny when I pout for them. He's supposed to take them down before he leaves!! He never does though.
I got payback, I bought his favorite candy and had it shipped from California , then I took it out of all the wrappers and made it look like I ate a whole bag and didn't share. He nearly cried. I gave him the bag of course because I don't even like that candy. I think all my snacks will be reachable now.
He hides your snacks so you pout? I hope you realize how controlling that sounds.
sounds more like flirting pouting from everything she's said. Not my style, but to each their own.
Oh no, not flirty. Like a joking pout. I don't even know how to flirt, at least I don't think I do. I'll fake cry and all that stuff. My husband is weird, he just thinks it's hysterical that some people are too short to function. It isn't my fault this place was built for tall people! He doesn't do it to be controlling or mean (otherwise we'd have a serious issue). he feels bad whenever he forgets. He was raised by his mom and ha been there through 4 of her pregnancies, so he is an exceptionally good care taker, I let him get Away with the snacks thing in exchange for nightly back rubs. I mean, I won't die or anything the actual food is easy to reach and I COULD cook, but thats just too much energy. The chocolate however is now a sacred law that it must remain no higher than the first shelf. I'm not playing with my chocolate stash.
I'm pretty small and now as my bump gets bigger it's kind of pulling me over in my sleep which is killing my lower back. I have a Snoogle which is keeping me on my side, but I feel like I almost need something to prop my stomach up on. Scrunching the duvet cover up under there isn't quite working and I think a full pillow might be too much - any suggestions?
I'm pretty small and now as my bump gets bigger it's kind of pulling me over in my sleep which is killing my lower back. I have a Snoogle which is keeping me on my side, but I feel like I almost need something to prop my stomach up on. Scrunching the duvet cover up under there isn't quite working and I think a full pillow might be too much - any suggestions?
I just use a regular king-size pillow to prop it up. I use a pretty flat one so it's not too high.
I'm pretty certain my body is trying to crawl outside of my skin - failing miserably in the process. Everything hurts - all the time. I can't walk more than 10 feet without getting out of breath and I'm freakin huge! My hubby sees no reason my routine should change so I'm in tears trying to get everything done everyday. My feet have started to swell and I have developed a very angry hormonal rage that sneaks up at every opportunity! I'm only 5 feet tall, so this oversized bump is really taking its toll on my body.With 3 months to go, I'm beginning to get a little scared that I'll be on bed rest soon! I have no idea how I'm going to get around in 2 months!!!
I'm pretty small and now as my bump gets bigger it's kind of pulling me over in my sleep which is killing my lower back. I have a Snoogle which is keeping me on my side, but I feel like I almost need something to prop my stomach up on. Scrunching the duvet cover up under there isn't quite working and I think a full pillow might be too much - any suggestions?
I just use a regular king-size pillow to prop it up. I use a pretty flat one so it's not too high.
You're a genius and I love you for this advice. I'm not even sleeping yet, just testing it with a new feather pillow I got, heaven. Thank you
I'm pretty certain my body is trying to crawl outside of my skin - failing miserably in the process. Everything hurts - all the time. I can't walk more than 10 feet without getting out of breath and I'm freakin huge! My hubby sees no reason my routine should change so I'm in tears trying to get everything done everyday. My feet have started to swell and I have developed a very angry hormonal rage that sneaks up at every opportunity! I'm only 5 feet tall, so this oversized bump is really taking its toll on my body.With 3 months to go, I'm beginning to get a little scared that I'll be on bed rest soon! I have no idea how I'm going to get around in 2 months!!!
I'm 5' also and my mom was telling me I was bigger than I should be at six months. I asked her where did she think the baby could go? There's no room vertically so I guess it has to grow out! I'm with you. Freaked out on DH last night when he told me I should be exercising more. I kept trying to explain that everything hurts and that I'm waddling around and am just happy to not be on bed rest.
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Ugh, the struggle is real when you're short! I carried so high with my daughter and had such a hard time breathing until she finally dropped. This baby is a lot lower but it is still hard to get a good deep breath. Everyone always feels the need to ask if I'm sure there is only one in there. I'm sure.
Besides the aches and pains (which really suck this pregnancy), I have a 19mo that has decided to potty train herself. By potty train, I mean she asks to sit in the potty, sits there for 20 minutes, 90% of the time accomplishes nothing, then gets off the toilet and 10 minutes later wants back on the potty. Seriously, with as much time as she spends on the toilet she's going to end up with more hemmoriods than me by February! Next, if I hear one more person comment on how big my belly is, I might hurt them. My growth is right on schedule as well as my weight gain. I'm short, with a short torso, I grow babies straight out! I know that these comments are not meant to be hurtful, but they just are not appropriate. (I'm no bigger at this point than I was with DD).
On Friday, I heard "Oh you must be getting close!" To which I responded "No, ma'am, I still have four months to go." Her response was "Well you must be having twins then." NO I'M NOT I'M JUST HUGE OK?! Some people.
I'm 5'1 so I get that all the time too. Or "her dad must be tall with how big she is compared to you." Well, technically we are the same person still so that doesn't even make sense to me.
I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore (
You have no chairs?!
Where are your chairs and why does your H hide your snacks?
Answering two in one here! We don't have any dining room chairs or a table. H has a spinning chair at his desk that is somewhat broken and super unstable. We eat on the couch.. Like bad people. We just didn't want to deal with buying a nice table and then risk damaging it in the move! Plus we have no room.
He keeps hiding my snacks because he thinks it's funny when I pout for them. He's supposed to take them down before he leaves!! He never does though.
I got payback, I bought his favorite candy and had it shipped from California , then I took it out of all the wrappers and made it look like I ate a whole bag and didn't share. He nearly cried. I gave him the bag of course because I don't even like that candy. I think all my snacks will be reachable now.
He hides your snacks so you pout? I hope you realize how controlling that sounds.
sounds more like flirting pouting from everything she's said. Not my style, but to each their own.
Oh no, not flirty. Like a joking pout. I don't even know how to flirt, at least I don't think I do.
I'll fake cry and all that stuff. My husband is weird, he just thinks it's hysterical that some people are too short to function. It isn't my fault this place was built for tall people! He doesn't do it to be controlling or mean (otherwise we'd have a serious issue). he feels bad whenever he forgets. He was raised by his mom and ha been there through 4 of her pregnancies, so he is an exceptionally good care taker, I let him get Away with the snacks thing in exchange for nightly back rubs. I mean, I won't die or anything the actual food is easy to reach and I COULD cook, but thats just too much energy.
The chocolate however is now a sacred law that it must remain no higher than the first shelf. I'm not playing with my chocolate stash.
Just chiming in as a fellow short gal (5'2")...get a stool! I have one that collapses and is multi-level. Tucks away in a closet or nook in the kitchen or wherever. Not gonna comment on the inner workings of your relationship...to each their own But, girl...help yourself out and get a step stool. There is nothing getting between me and my snacks
I'm pretty small and now as my bump gets bigger it's kind of pulling me over in my sleep which is killing my lower back. I have a Snoogle which is keeping me on my side, but I feel like I almost need something to prop my stomach up on. Scrunching the duvet cover up under there isn't quite working and I think a full pillow might be too much - any suggestions?
I'm 5' also and my mom was telling me I was bigger than I should be at six months. I asked her where did she think the baby could go? There's no room vertically so I guess it has to grow out! I'm with you. Freaked out on DH last night when he told me I should be exercising more. I kept trying to explain that everything hurts and that I'm waddling around and am just happy to not be on bed rest.
DH would die a slow death if he made comments on my exercise or dietary habits, unless it was to say that I should just take it easy and lay on the couch and eat Ben & Jerry's.
A blood vessel in my eye popped. Apparently this can be from high bp from pregnancy, or possibly from the food poisoning I got a couple days ago. Not sure why it's delayed in showing up, but I want it to go away!
I've been having weird headaches, mostly on my left side and not a migraine, but it's been pretty consistent. Not like a normal headache I've had before?!?
Also, my throat has been sore for a month. It's not like a cold sore throat. Has anyone had this?
Other than that I've been feeling great, and sleeping great!
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I have Vaso vagul syncopy so if my blood sugar gets too low, I black out. Woo. I've found the sugar water handy until I get myself home.
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I hate seeing my weight in the scale too, I'm short so it feels like it's such a huge number and that I should diet, but it's normal. Ugh. Also reaching the top shelf? It was hard before but is out of the question entirely now. Hubs puts my snacks on the top shelf and when he goes to work I'm screwed. We have no chairs and the counter is too small to safely stand on anymore
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And today, I saw my SIL and we started talking about holiday plans. Because of her work, she asked if we could get together after Christmas. I told her I didn't think I'd be allowed to travel at that point (which is potentially 2 to 3 weeks before my dr's suggested date for c-section). She proceeded to lecture me on how she traveled out of state less than a week before her daughter was born and I can take the risk.
I didn't expect the unsolicited advice/mom shaming to start so soon!
He keeps hiding my snacks because he thinks it's funny when I pout for them. He's supposed to take them down before he leaves!! He never does though.
I got payback, I bought his favorite candy and had it shipped from California , then I took it out of all the wrappers and made it look like I ate a whole bag and didn't share. He nearly cried. I gave him the bag of course because I don't even like that candy. I think all my snacks will be reachable now.
He does bring me chocolate when I'm having an emotional day though!! So i take struggling to get my chips as long as he keeps the kit Kats coming.
*Kate*
February 2016
Oh no, not flirty. Like a joking pout. I don't even know how to flirt, at least I don't think I do.
I'll fake cry and all that stuff. My husband is weird, he just thinks it's hysterical that some people are too short to function. It isn't my fault this place was built for tall people! He doesn't do it to be controlling or mean (otherwise we'd have a serious issue). he feels bad whenever he forgets. He was raised by his mom and ha been there through 4 of her pregnancies, so he is an exceptionally good care taker, I let him get Away with the snacks thing in exchange for nightly back rubs. I mean, I won't die or anything the actual food is easy to reach and I COULD cook, but thats just too much energy.
The chocolate however is now a sacred law that it must remain no higher than the first shelf. I'm not playing with my chocolate stash.
You're a genius and I love you for this advice.
I'm not even sleeping yet, just testing it with a new feather pillow I got, heaven. Thank you
Also, my throat has been sore for a month. It's not like a cold sore throat. Has anyone had this?
Other than that I've been feeling great, and sleeping great!