Ten Things Tuesday

Jenly17 · November 2015

1. I'm contemplating accepting an offer to go back to work full time.
2. As a SAHM, this is terrifying to me. How do you STM's who work FT balance it all?
3. We still haven't told MIL that we're expecting our second. We're just delaying the negative reaction. She was less than thrilled for us the first time around. I have very low expectations this time.
4. I broke up a dog fight last week (the morning after my car accident!) and almost had the tip of my index finger bitten off. It's painful and healing so slowly. I can't wait to use my right hand again.
5. I'm craving cheeseburgers hardcore lately.
6. H and I are getting away for (a kid free night) our 3rd wedding anniversary tonight. I'm so excited. I told him that I want to sleep for 18 hours

7. Sometimes I remember the sleepless nights with DD and I wonder why we decided to have a second!
8. All of my maternity clothing is in storage and my belly is growing by the day. I really don't think I can wait the 3 months until our house is built to get my clothes back. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy some new pieces.
9. I desperately want to buy an uppa baby vista double stroller. Brand new, they're over $1000. I've been looking online regularly and striking out. I really just need a bigger basket underneath the stroller. My Britax Is nice but storage is so limited.
10. There are so many things I'm excited about having 2 littles. And so many things that scare the Sh!t out of me. I guess you just figure it all out with time.

gorgeousariel · November 2015

1. I HATE on- call. DH is on this week. I know I complained about it the other day but its gotten so much worse. Yesterday: leaves for work 7am works until 5 - is 10 minutes away from home. Gets a call from a hospital about 2 hours away but now with 5 o'clock traffic it is now 3 hrs.To find out that this was an emergency call that was pushed to the end of the day- forcing DH to take it instead of the day service tech that usually services that area. Gets home a little after 10pm. Gets a call at 3am- leaves the house at 4:30 to start his day. Sorry for the long rant. But I feel so bad for him. And he still has 3 days to do.

2.I started my new job this week and its going pretty well. Too bad its retail

3. Waiting for the Verifi BW results back....

4. There is neighborhood garage sale this weekend and I thought I would have gone through stuff/ back room to clean out for nursery. NOPE.

5. Is it Thanksgiving yet? Im ready to eat some yummy food and tell the rest of the family

6.When will my skin clear up? Im ready to glow

7. I started looking at car seats and my brain hurts

8. I need to start taking my weekly progression photos, but since there really isn't any bump is seems silly.

9. I just bought a new lunch box for $3 on amazon. Needed to replace mine because the dog ripped up my old one. Tip: don't leave any remnants of food in there

10. TMI- my nips are really dry and cracked. I know there is nip cream but mostly made for breast feeding, does anyone know if that will help?

Bluejay3030 · November 2015

1. I forgot to take diclegis this morning. I feel like crap.
2. I was asleep at 8 pm on Sunday night. I slept until 7 and still felt exhausted when I woke up.
3. I miss having energy.
4. I'm watching a friend's 4 week old this afternoon. I really hope my DD naps the whole time.
5. I second the fear of going back to sleepless nights with kid #2.
6. We're going to Disney World for Thanksgiving. I'm so excited, even though I won't be able to ride much.
7. This will be the first Thanksgiving we haven't been home with family... Ever. I'm strangely okay with it.
8. I've ordered a lot of new Christmas decorations for this year. I'm not normally an impulse buyer. I blame it on being pregnant

9. I'm currently eating my DD's yogurt melts. Yum.
10. I wish I could take a nap.

yogahh · November 2015

1. I secretly LOVE being pregnant. I guess because I was spared the worst of MS and other horrible 1st tri symptoms.

2. My doctor told me yesterday I need to watch my weight. I've gained almost 10 pounds since my 10/12 appointment...OOPS.

3. I cant stop LOLing over US pic yesterday of baby looking like an alien. Its creepy, but pretty awesome at the same time.

4. I started "Room", and hated now. Now I am more than half way through and addicted. I read from 1-3 this morning since I couldn't sleep and didn't want to put it down.

5. Back to #1- I have a bump, and proud of it. The tighter the shirt the better so I can put it on display!

6. I have figured out what to get everyone for Christmas except for DH parents. I hate shopping for them. They give each other dumb gifts (every year we get soap from them for example). I am normally good on the gift giving but always stumped on them. Ideas?

7. I think that anyone that says Starbucks has "staged war on Christmas" needs something better to do...

8. I have to give my assistant her review today. I think she is terrabad, so not sure what to say. This is her third review in a year and a half, and I just feel like a broken record.

9. I got my review yesterday, and happy with my feedback. My boss thinks I am a rock star!

10. I am loving the extended warm trend. 60s in mid-November? Sounds great to me!

laurenmdrn16 · November 2015

1. I had Taco Bell (again!) last night and am regretting it like whoa.

2. My hips don't lie and they are screaming in pain. I am blaming the pregnancy, but I know it is because I over did it last night by going to BJ's, loading/unloading a ridiculous amount of stuff, lugging my 2 yr old around, and falling asleep on the couch watching Dancing with the Stars.

3. I am seriously considering marketing my Joyful Noises curriculum. I am creating it from scratch with coloring pages, hand outs, original songs, and music-based Bible lessons. Everyone who has either looked over the curriculum or been to one of my classes has been pushing me to market it in some way to other churches who are looking to start a music-based faith learning experience class. I am skeptical that it really is that good, but the kids are having a blast and the parents are super happy with it, so maybe there is something there...

4. I think about quitting my job and becoming the full time music director at my church on the daily. I get so much joy from it and truly feel like it is my calling. But, I know I couldn't accept a paycheck from my church. It just feels wrong.

5. I have also considered going full out and becoming an ordained minister. My BFF and college roommate has been begging me to become a pastoral counselor or youth minister since I helped her so much with her faith journey. I would love nothing more than to walk with others as they find their own spiritual journey and have received so much help and guidance from my pastors and pastoral counselor through the years. I am just so nervous that I wouldn't be strong enough or able to make it logistically "work". I want to put myself in God's hands, but it is hard.

6. I frequently forget I am pregnant. Like, all of a sudden I'll remember and it is still a total shock.

7. My son has been extra clingy to me (and only me!) recently which is a huge shift since up til now he has been a total Daddy's boy. It is exhausting, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't absolutely loving it!

8. Back to my Joyful Noises curriculum: I created it for ages 4-7 and I have had to water it down a bit for some of the students because it was pretty intensive in regards to introducing music theory, part-singing, and slightly complex rhythmic patterns like off-beats. However, when I practice it with my son, I go all out...and he follows along perfectly. I know it is not super great to always be bragging about your kid, but my kid is frickin awesome!

9. My job would be perfect if I didn't have to deal with co-workers.

10. I get nervous that MH and I are starting to drift apart a bit as the drudgery of every day life wears us and our relationship down...so I splurged and got us tickets to see our favorite band in concert as an early Christmas gift. I can't wait until we get to spend an evening together, just him and me.

yogahh · November 2015

Can I add a #11- I found $10.00 on the street this morning. I love when that happens. Once I found $72.00, so I am always scanning the sidewalk for money since then. It pays off!

vinerie · November 2015

1. My FIL was here all weekend. He left this morning. YES!

2. It's not that I dislike my FIL, it's just that he is very clueless, and I can only take so much. For example, I made a nice dinner last night (steamed salmon and asparagus in parchment with roasted potatoes on the side). I made a nice homemade guacamole for everyone to munch on while the dinner cooked. He didn't offer to help with anything, didn't say thank you, and then went and stared at his phone while me and my H cleaned up.

3. One thing that's been nagging me is the amount of work I do "behind the scenes." I am constantly thinking/planning ahead to make sure things go smoothly. (i.e. I went to the store before FIL came, got the ingredients for the dinner, planned it, etc.). I've mentioned this to my H, but he doesn't seem to do this well. Anyhow, he usually feeds the dog and never bothered to tell me we were getting low. Didn't say anything. This morning I fed her instead, and there was not enough for her for breakfast, and not anything for the dog walker to feed her when she comes this evening. Now I have to drive all the way home during lunch, stop and get her food and drive all the way back.

4. I'm going to a concert tonight (which is why I'm having the dog walker come over in the evening to feed, walk my pup.) Confession: I don't love big concerts. I like small, intimate venues, but I'm not really looking forward to this show in a giant arena

5. I have got to get some special maternity tights. The tights I wear are squeezing my belly and it's SO uncomfortable!

6. I have a graduate student who is going to make me insane. Yesterday I sat her down and gave her a stern talking to. It was uncomfortable for me, (I hate confrontation) but it needed to be done.

7. I really can't get enough citrus. I should eat whole oranges and such, but I love smoothies, too! They have too much sugar, though.

8. Speaking of sugar, I've been eating candy like Starbursts. I couldn't tell you the last time I bought Starbursts. I'm talking years. I know I'm craving the citrus-ey flavor, but I don't think that's an excuse to eat all that sugar.

9. I'm eating a fruit salad as I type this, so I guess that is good.

10. It's just cold enough here to be uncomfortable, but not cold enough for me to pull out my winter coat. Sometimes it warms up and for some reason, I really loathe wearing a winter coat when I don't need it. I'd rather have on a sweater.

ETA: I just looked at my phone and my H texted me that he got my dog's food. That means he went in late today so he could go to the Petco (doesn't open until 9). I went from annoyed at my H to blissfully in love with one text!

kbrands7 · November 2015

@pooputtette nipple cream would probably help with that, but my personal recommendation is coconut oil. I use it through pregnancy and nursing and it keeps things comfortable-- no chaffing or cracking. It has a naturally high Lauric acid content (like breastmilk) so it's very healing, and moisturizing.

kbrands7 · November 2015

1. I've been craving jalapeños like crazy lately.
2. I have a hematology appt today to come up with a good iron supplementation plan. I'm glad my OB wants to be thorough, but any extra appointment that I can't get after work (like today) forces me to take a sick day and eat into my maternity leave.
3. DS slept through independently until 3:30 am last night! That's unprecedented.
4. DH was totally frazzled when I got home from work yesterday. DS hadn't napped well and was overtired. When he gets overtired, sometimes he cries so hard he vomits...this happened yesterday. Apparently when DS vomited, DH vomited too and couldn't bring himself to clean it up. (At least he made it to the bathroom with the adult sized puke). So I was immediately handed a towel and a crying, tired toddler, and an apology.
5. (#4 continued) I got DS to sleep within 15min by letting him cuddle his Mickey stuffed animal while I sang to him, and cleaned up the puke all the while planning a out my after school snack because I was ravenous. DH couldn't believe that I could go right from vomit cleanup to snacking with only a hand wash in between.
6. I still wish I could make staying at home work. The only way it would if if DH gets a job with awesome insurance. My job carries all of our health/dental insurance and isn't cheap...but is way cheaper than what we'd pay for this plan on our own.
7. DH is still job searching. He made up a new basic cover letter to tailor to fit each job. I'm hoping it helps. He had a great skill set, but I'm worried he doesn't come across as well on paper as in practice.
8. I'm starting to feel like I'm impatiently waiting to know the sex of this baby. Last time, waiting until 20 weeks wasn't bad because I didn't realize there were options to find out sooner. Now that I know, it's taunting me. Money for an out if pocket ultrasound or test comes out of our emergency funds though, and I just can't justify it.
9. Turkey Hill pumpkin pie ice cream is awesome. I love the cinnamon graham cracker swirl in it.
10. We pulled a tick off of DS on Saturday and I'm still anxious about it. We consulted with the pediatrician who assured us the risk on contracting something was low since it hadn't been on him 24hrs, but I hate the possibility hanging there-- and that we have to assume that any flu like symptoms over the next 2 months could be tick related.

LadySamLady · November 2015

I really enjoy reading everyone's 10 things!!

1. I've been eating a lot of sunflower seeds lately. This baby is a salt fiend.
2. My tomato aversion is over! Now I want to eat all the tomatoes, tomato sauces, and tomato based soups.
3. My feet hurt. I need new boots and shoes for work that are comfortable and nice but I don't know what to get. Dansko's seem like the obvious answer but they've always hurt my feet. Any suggestions?
4. My H is sick and I have zero patience for his mancold right now. He's driving me nuts because I have to tell him to cover his mouth when he coughs (how old are we?) and then gets annoyed when I remind him to wash his hands. I feel bad for being insensitive but I really don't want to catch it and I wish he were more conscientious.
5. Peter Dinklage (the actor who plays Tyrion in Game of Thrones) lives down the block from my office and must be back in town from filming this week because I've seen him walking his dog the past two mornings on my way in. I'm a HUGE Game of Thrones fan and love seeing him but I'd never let on (c'mon I'm a New Yorker!) but he is very neighborly and friendly and usually says hello to me.
6. My co-worker who just got back from maternity leave is bringing in maternity clothes for me tomorrow and I can't wait! I'm so sick of the handful of outfits I have that fit.
7. I'm just starting to think about lunch...
8. I'm getting really excited for our early sex scan on Saturday. I'm looking forward to narrowing down the name search once we know and hoping to come up with our short list sooner than later. I'm jealous of people who decide so quickly and easily.
9. I'm scared that I'll never have the urge to nest.
10. Every morning I lie in bed for ten extra minutes quietly hoping to feel the baby but no luck so far.

dsmith211 · November 2015

1. DH wins for today. I didn't feel well bc I forgot my snacks at home. He went on a all out grocery trip and bought me salsa and chips, cookies, some bananas, and juice. When he said he was going to go get me food I thought it would end up being a bagel or something. Now I'm set for the day. And he's finally figured out my cravings. Lol.
2. DH has a lunch today with his team and he's bringing me something back. Probably not the healthiest thing in the world but fried shrimp, fries, and cole slaw. I've only been wanting fries forever so yay!
3. Sleeping is starting to get more uncomfortable for me. I think I'm going to cave and buy a snoogle on Amazon today.
4. I REALLY need to go clothes shopping today. Down to one pair of pants that isn't completely uncomfortable when buttoned.
5. Told work yesterday about the pregnancy. Better reactions all around than I expected which is good.
6. DH is slacking. My entire family knows about the pregnancy and he still hasn't told anyone in his. Honestly I think they have a pretty good idea anyway but he probably should do it soon since we plan on having our main Thanksgiving with a bunch of his family.
7. What I previously thought was not a bump I'm pretty sure actually is upon further inspection. At least it doesn't really look like I just need a gym membership now so that's a plus.
8. I want to know the sex of the baby. I won't get to find out until just before Christmas, maybe even after and I'm getting really impatient.
9. I really want the BOB stroller door buster at Target on Black Friday. DH does too. Priorities have certainly shifted from last years Black Friday Xbox games and TV's. Lol.
10. I'm doing a local Turkey Trot 5k with DH on thanksgiving and I'm super excited. He never wanted to do stuff like this with me before, but now he said he wants to start being more active with the baby coming. Now if I can just get him to train for a half with me after the baby comes.

cortney626 · November 2015

1. I had my daughter's parent-teacher conference today. She is such a good kid/ student. School is easy for her. She's excelling in all aspects. She's a hard worker, so well behaved and polite. I'm one proud mama.

2. It also makes me terrified for #2. There's no way I can get lucky to have a second easy baby/ toddler/ kid.

3. I have an appt at an elective ultrasound place tonight! Hoping baby cooperates and we get to find out the sex!

4. My daughter also has basketball try outs right before our appt. I'm hoping we're done in time. Try outs were changed to today after I made the ultrasound appt.

5. I finally bought some maternity jeans. I'm at such an awkward phase. Regular jeans fit but aren't that comfortable. maternity jeans don't hold anything in. I just look like I've had a few too many breakfast burritos.

6. Yum...breakfast burritos!!

7. My MIL suggested I host Thanksgiving, but we're going camping that night. My husband said we're not hosting. So brunch it is at a restaurant. Easy!

8. We're going to the drag races this weekend. We take our trailer and camp at the fairgrounds. My daughter loves the whole experience. It is fun with all our friends and family.

9. I need to eat breakfast.

10. I'm dreading my weigh in at my appt next week.

lionstigersbears · November 2015

1. A client cancelled so I'm sitting in Panera bumping. This day is looking up!
2. Our mantel remodel is underway! We had a step up to our fireplace before and it was giving me so much anxiety to watch DS run around near it. Safety was the main motivation but getting to pick our pretty quartz stone for a new look was fun too! Can't wait to see the final product
3. I have a short week (I don't work a couple Friday's per month) and a meeting that is getting me out of working a late night. I'm trying to focus on these positives rather than sulking about working in general
4. DH is going to start looking for a new job. It's exciting and a little nerve wracking but it's time, he isn't seeing as much growth opportunity as he would like.
5. New cloth diaper prints from Blueberry are released today! Hello my name is lionstigersbears and I have an addiction.
6. So...I jumped DH in my sleep last night. Is this like...a pregnancy thing?
7. I vow to eat zero french fries this week.
8. We are staying home for Thanksgiving and I'm thrilled! We travel for practically everything so being home is such a relief.
9. I was lurking somewhere last nights and found a GTKY show your bling thread. The pictures wouldn't load so I planned to check again today, because sparkles, but can't find it! Where the hell was I lurking!?
10. I got a breakfast sandwich 30 min ago at Panera. I'm about to go back and order a lunch now. No judging.

valerie4786 · November 2015

1. Every night I get tired between 9-10pm, but for some reason I don't make myself go to sleep then and end up staying up until 1-2am playing games on my phone, scrolling through BMB and Facebook. It's like I avoid going to sleep and I regret it every single morning, but I don't do anytjing to change it.
2. I haven't really had any crazy pregnancy dreams that I'm aware of...I always usually have pretty vivid dreams, but nothing baby related so far. I had a dream last week I was in prison with my sister. Before I got pregnant I dreamt that I was in labor & gave birth, but I woke up before finding out the sex. Actually, that dream might have happened right around the time I got KU.
3. I worry a lot that I'll go into my appointment next Monday and there won't be a heartbeat, even though my family has a history of healthy full term pregnancies.
4. I worry about after Baby J comes and taking time off work...since I'm a contract Social Worker with the courts, I'm technically self employed and I won't have income during that time. I don't want to cut back on time spent with my baby just because I'll need the money. I'm hoping to take 8 weeks off and then go back part time, or at least schedule my days so I get my hours in 2.5 or 3 days. I'm thankful to have a supportive supervisor and coworkers that are excited for me.
5. I hate the house we live in, it's too small to be bringing a child into it so I'm trying to brainstorm how to make room for baby. It's hard. I can't wait to move, but we need to sell our crappy house first.
6. I really struggle with my relationship with my mom, and I think me being pregnant has really brought these issues up to a point when I can't ignore them anymore.
7. I wish I could bring my dog to work with me and just snuggle him while I'm meetjng with clients. He is the best and I would love my job even more!
8. As much as I love my job, sometimes my clients really frustrate me! Like all of last week when they felt the need to be incredibly argumentative.
9. I'm not going to tell any of my client's I'm KU, because it's none of their business, unless there is an emergency that arises that I would need to inform them. It'll be pretty funny to watch them try and figure out if I'm PG or just getting fat.
10. My husband is so cute when he talks about Baby J! Since this is our first, he didn't really know what to think when I first told him, but now he talks about little feet running around and he is so protective of me and "his baby"! I love it.

laurenmdrn16 · November 2015

lionstigersbears said:

9. I was lurking somewhere last nights and found a GTKY show your bling thread. The pictures wouldn't load so I planned to check again today, because sparkles, but can't find it! Where the hell was I lurking!?

GAH! QBF!
We could start up a GTKY: Show your bling thread here! I love looking at sparkles too!

jessiedee13 · November 2015

1. My nausea is in full force today. I puked after changing a poopy diaper. That can go away any time.
2. We live next door to DH parents and across the street from his sister...they're all going to be gone this weekend and I'm really excited about it.
3. My grandpa just got out of the icu yesterday! I've been told we're now allowed to take the kids to see him

I'm thrilled yet terrified at the same time. DS#1 has been asking about grandpa-great non stop for a week. (We were supposed to go visit last Wednesday but with grandpa being in icu that didn't happen) However, my grandpa is now paralyzed from the shoulders down with a feeding tube in and I'm worried it'll scare the boys.
4. Despite my fear, I'm pretty sure we're headed down on Saturday. He's been asking for his "jessie" and that makes me happy and sad. We have to go.
5. DS#2 had his 1 year pics done last Wednesday at home instead of the farm. They turned out surprisingly well.
6. I'm not ready for my baby to be one....
7. I scheduled my c section date. They said unless something happens it'll be at 39 weeks on that tuesday. May 3. My anniversary is the 4th. All I've been thinking since is "I hope I get a decent meal on my anniversary". Lol
8. The kids I babysit for left super early today...now I don't know what to do all afternoon since my kids are with their grandma today.
9. I was in my aunts wedding a few weeks ago. My parents found out. I have yet to hear the end of it. . .why you ask? It was a "gay wedding" or as I like to call it...a wedding.
10. Replacing the door handle on my car was ridiculous. 200 bucks. 2 weeks pay. Ugh. I was also informed 2 of the other 3 are about ready to break as well. Yippee for adulthood!

rachie487 · November 2015

1) I had my first ultrasound today since my confirmation. It was amazing seeing the baby! S/he was moving like crazy.

2) This is my first pregnancy and although I'm excited, I'm scared!

3) I am craving dill pickles hardcore. Like, I want to eat a whole jar but only have 1 left.

4) My one year wedding anniversary is in 2 weeks!

5) People at work are being so supportive of me, but I wish they'd stop staring at my belly.

6) My dog is crazy.

7) I am working from home today but just want to sleep.

8) I am due the day before Mother's Day but I hope the baby is a few days early or late so I don't have to worry about having a baby with a birthday on a holiday.

9) All I want is cheese.

10) I can't wait for the Hunger Games!

saltedcaramel518 · November 2015

1. I am very happy about being off work tomorrow for Veteran's Day.

2. I teach 9th grade girls in Sunday school at my church. This past Sunday, I told them I am pregnant. I have never heard so much shrieking. Girls from other classes came in to see what all the commotion was about. Want to feel all the warm fuzzies about being pregnant? Tell a bunch of teenage girls.

3. DH has a cold and was snoring so loud last night that I slept in our guest room. Fingers crossed that I don't get it.

4. Apparently, I misplaced my (liquid) coffee creamer yesterday morning. I looked all over the kitchen for it today and couldn't find it. I guess the smell will eventually lead me to it since it's not in the fridge.

5. I'm a little over-committed with the Bible studies I attend and classes I teach at my church. However, I love all of them and can't choose something to cut out.

6. Maternity pants deserve all the praise hands.

7. DH is a high school football coach. His team had to win this past Friday's game by 7 points to be able to go to the playoffs. They won by 3. Saddest win ever.

8. We're taking Christmas card/anniversary pictures this weekend. I already excited about having a little one on our Christmas cards next year.

9. Today is my FIL's last day to work at Lowe's. I'm a little sad about it because he was always able to get us awesome deals, like the $1600 washer & dryer set that we only paid $240 for.

10. My SIL is pregnant with #3. Her 3yo daughter is very determined that the baby is going to be named Rapunzel. I can't wait to hear what she want to name mine.

LadySamLady · November 2015

laurenmdrn16 said:

lionstigersbears said:

9. I was lurking somewhere last nights and found a GTKY show your bling thread. The pictures wouldn't load so I planned to check again today, because sparkles, but can't find it! Where the hell was I lurking!?

GAH! QBF!
We could start up a GTKY: Show your bling thread here! I love looking at sparkles too!

You were lurking in TTGP.....

wamam027 · November 2015

1. At my super pointless ob appointment yesterday, the dr told me I've gained 10 lbs since starting this pregnancy (I started out overweight so I can't afford those 10lbs but with ms all I've been able to eat have been carbs) thankfully she didn't get onto me about it. Now that ms has subsided, time to get back to healthy eating and longer walks!

2. After all the shenanigans I've been through with trying to get my 12 week screening, I have an appointment for it today at 12:30. So excited, yet kind of sad since hubby won't be there with me.

3. Since we are moving across the country in 4 weeks, my sister and friend are throwing a "celebrate the pregnancy and one last get together before the move" this Saturday. It'll be a small group of women but I'm really excited. This will kind of be my "shower" since all of my friends and family won't be able to travel across country for a shower later on.

4. My puppies are driving me nutso today, but hey, what's new?!

5. Had to get a rental car to make it to my appt today (we sold my car a month ago since we are moving) so I'm stoked to have a day out of the house!

6. Spending thanksgiving in my hometown this year since who knows how long it'll be before that happens again. So excited to spend a nice long two weeks there with my family and animals in the house I grew up in before I move 40 hours away.

7. My brother is the most hysterical person I've ever met. He called me yesterday while I was mid-cry about how my appointment had gone and I'm still laughing from our conversation.

8. I'm such an irritable brat. My husband is gone for the month at training before we move and he has been texting me nonstop. Yes I miss you, no I don't feel like texting you all day long, I've got important things to do...like bump, and watch tv, and go for a walk...duh

9. Treated myself to Starbucks this morning and I was SO excited to find that cranberry bliss bars are back...GET IN MY MOUTH!

10. Lucky charms have been my best friend...but I'm afraid I'll have to break off our friendship in order to get back on the health train. They will be missed.

sarawifenow · November 2015

1.) Our gender ultrasound got double booked next Saturday, so they had to move it...to this Saturday! As in we will know what we are having in 4 days!!

2.) I can't get enough hot chocolate lately.

3.) DH's birthday is on the 19th and I still
have no clue what to get him.

4.) I am all registered for classes next semester and of course I am due the week before finals. This is going to be tough but I know my profs will let me take the final early.

5.) All I want to eat is fruit lately.

6.) We have our names all picked out. If it is a girl she will be Charlotte Kate and a boy will be Cole Gordon.

7.) I am dreading telling my dad what we are having. This is a long story but basically I have the very minimum to do with him. He thinks he is entitled to having the baby named after him (not happening) even though he was virtually non-existent for the majority of my life.

8.) We invited my mom to come with us on Saturday and she is so excited. It makes my heart happy.

9.) I took the day off and haven't gotten out of bed yet.

10.) Currently, I have a dog and a cat laying on me snoring.

sophieophieoh · November 2015

1) I misplaced my wallet, so until I find it I'm trapped at home, as long as I find it before my appointments on Thursday(or before i need to leave town on Friday) I don't really care all that much.

2) My dad is one of the two people I've told in my family, and he calls the baby "squidlet"

3) I am exhausted constantly, no matter how much sleep I get, it's ridiculous, and DF just gives me hell for it "you don't even do anything..." yeah, okay, except GROWING A HUMAN BEING TYVM.

4) Yesterday I had a breakdown because I'm a bit behind with school because of ms, and I'm worried that I won't be able to fix it, I was talking to my sister and voiced that it makes sense that DF thinks I couldn't handle being a mom, because I can't even handle school. Her response? "It's still early enough to get an abortion."

5) I'm going on a trip to see the same sister this weekend, if I can locate my ID, and I'm partially dreading it, but also looking forward to spending time with her and her fiancé for a few days, away from my every day stress.

6) I'm really not looking forward to telling my mom/other sisters, because they'll be disappointed. Maybe since I'm leaning toward adoption at this point they will be more supportive.

7) I've been craving Famous Dave's spicy pickle chips for a week, it's driving me bonkers.

8) smelling spaghetti sauce makes me sick, but EATING IT is the most fulfilling thing ever

9) my midwife told me to watch my sugar intake, but with Halloween and cravings I literally can't stop Dx I really really don't want to get gestational diabetes ):

10) Snuggling my kitty is so wonderful. She's literally the cutest ♡♡♡

bookelf221 · November 2015

1) My hubby is superman and ripped up the majority of the carpet left in our house when I was at work on Saturday. We're behind where we wanted to be but oh well! We only have one room of carpet left- and it's where all the furniture is so it's staying.

2) Hubby is bouncing between NO DON'T DO THAT and "Oh yea, you do that". I think there are times he forgets that I'm preggers and exhausted because he's used to me being the person who gets everything done.

3) I just want to go home and cuddle with my puppies.

4) I think I might stop and get cornbread to go with chili tonight- I have the stuff to make it from scratch.... but from a box is so much easier.

5) I FINALLY finished one of the books I'm reading for work- it was good- I just don't have the focus to read

6) We also finally have our new car back from the dealership- they scratched it while putting the roof rails on and fixed it for free (obviously) but it took them a little more than a week so I was getting annoyed.

7) I'm having trouble drinking water today- I'm just not thirsty.
8) I'm ready for snow.

9) My pants no longer button when I'm sitting down comfortably. I know it's probably not baby since I'm only 13 ish weeks- but still it makes me happy. The one time I'll probably be happy to say that.

10) I ordered a maternity shirt from amazon that also works as a nursing shirt and I love it. I'm going to buy the other colors. I have 2 more by the same company on the way and I can't wait.

doozer1345 · November 2015

1. I watched a wonderfully bad Lifetime (Jodi Picoult) movie last night at work at it was awesome. I don't get to do that often.

2. DD has somehow gotten into a phase in the last 4 days where she will not go to sleep when we put her down. She has started screaming and crying. We are now having to do the 5,10,15 min theory. She's not done this since we moved her to her own room at age 8 mos!

3. So excited that Friday I am getting my roots done!

4. Crossing my fingers that the maxi dress that fit me in August will fit me Saturday for a wedding. If not, I'm screwed.

5. My endocrinologist said my Vitamin D level was low so I'm having to supplement an extra 2000UI (IU?) and man has my energy level gone sky high!

6. Crossing my fingers I won't have jury duty this week!

7. I've started making a mental nesting list... Anyone else?

8. I ordered diapers for DD and new LO today and got panicked on realizing the fact that DD isn't taking to potty training seriously is getting out of control costly.

9. I made some Spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo last night and could seriously (and almost have) eat the whole batch by myself.

10. Craved an ice cold beer the other day... Super weird.

doozer1345 · November 2015

@pooputtette I haven't started glowing either so I've started contouring my face. I'm faking a pg glow and I LOVE it.

thismakes4 · November 2015

1. I finally sold my effing house! I'm so done with it. I'm ecstatic.
2. Now I can get I out of all the debt I'm in. We usually are never in debt to anything but we needed the extra boost for a bit.
3. I'm watching 16 and pregnant. It stresses me out until I see the cute babies.
4. I'm looking forward to cooking my little Thanksgiving dinner.
5. Still don't know what our plans are for Christmas this year. But I can't wait to figure it all out.
6. I wish I could find out if this baby is a girl or boy today! I'm super impatient.
7. I should really learn to sew... Maybe I'll try making stockings.
8. Dh was being a jerk because I told him he needed to leave (he was late) to pick up our son from school. This is the second time this year he has had to pick him up.
9. I'm afraid to give any of the moms at my sons preschool my number. I had a stage 5 clinger last year that I'm still trying to shake.
10. I'm having an awesome day

Karenpreggo · November 2015

1. I hate being on call. Im on call half of every week and the constant stress and emergencies after 10 pm for ungrateful clients who gripe about the price of saving their pets life is wearing me down. It was tiring before, now its exhausting
2. DH wants to announce the pregnancy 3 weeks from now. Its our first and the response from his family will be loud, excited and overwhelming. Im very anxious about all the attention.

3. I want my energy back. I want to run and not be pooped after 3 miles
4. Three clients hugged me at work today to say thank you - made me feel really good
5. My horse is very very sick and so far not one vet, myself included, or specialist has been able to figure it out. Scary
6. Im craving dirt cake like crazy today
7. Im worries that I won't be as excited for a boy as for a girl.
8. DH said last night he'd like to name a boy "Andrew Boulder Lastname." Not totally certain he was joking
9. Why is my MS worse now at the very
end of T1 than its been yet? Ugh.
10. Ready for the BLUMP to abandon ship... I want my cute baby bump!

Karenpreggo · November 2015

Link to the amazon shirt?

Jesse835235 · November 2015

1. This is my vacation edition of 10 things Tuesday. I'm currently in Lake Havasu.

2. It's so nice to be away and just do whatever we want! I do try to keep up with work emails, though. I get stressed out totally disconnecting.

3. We went to the Hoover Dam yesterday. I've never been before. Wow! It's so amazing they built it in the 30s. I love history.

4. Today we went on a 5 miles hike down to the Colorado River. I've been slacking in th exercise dept lately, so I'm feeling quite satisfied.

5. We drove the Polaris Rzr down to the trailhead for our hike. We did quite a bit of off-roading, but the terrain wasn't too bumpy. I was definitely nervous though!

6. Thursday is my 4th anniversary. It's so great to get away and focus on each other (H is napping as I type, so I'm not neglecting him for TB lol). Fatigue and MS have definitely been thorns in our quality time's side.

7. I lost my driver's license on my plane! It fell out of my pocket. How stupid. I had my mom over night my passport to me so I can fly home hassle free.

8. DH and I are spending a day in Vegas before we head home. We're doing an elective US there. I'm excited!

9. We are also going to see Jersey Boys. I'm such an old soul.

10. I miss my dog so much is pathetic. My mom told me she(the dog) was looking sad and I got so teary!

AmmyBelle · November 2015

This is my first ten things ....
I am watching the GOP debate and doing chocolate milk "Shots" for every time they slag Hilary (Oh yeah, am totally a Democrat, and yes, addicted to chocolate milk)
I have my First Tri Screening Test on Friday and it's my Mom's bday - so if everything is A-ok, I plan on skyping everyone and telling my family that I'm having a baby! (So excited!)
I feel fat because I went to try on clothes for a work interview today, and the large blouse didn't button
My weirdest food combo these days is cheddar cheese and peanut butter grilled sandwiches with apple slices ... don't hate, it works for me.
Researching strollers makes me feel very dense ...
Now that I can go for a few hours without feeling sick, I am planning a weekend of movies - Crimson Peak, Suffragette, James Bond ... any suggestions?
Our 2nd anniversary is on Sunday and unlike last year (when we booked a flight on a hot air balloon) we have nothing planned, which makes me sad. We were going to do rafting ...but Dr recommended we not do that. Again ... any suggestions?
I passed out at 8:30 pm last night and almost missed "Jane the Virgin" - my SO tentatively woke me and asked me if I wanted to watch it, bless his heart!
Starbucks no longer makes me want to hurl! Yay! But Dr told me no caffeine for another couple of weeks (boo!)

Kurrant · November 2015

I always have a hard time coming up with 10 things . . . I always get stumped by 6 or so but here goes!

Less than a week till my next OB appointment and I really hope my Doc gives me a slip for my next Ultrasound. I am beyond excited to see this little person again and hopefully find out the sex!
I finally am starting to feel like walking again. I was running pre-BFP and getting ready for a 5K in March but that's out the window. I just want to get back to my 10k+ steps a day. I love my Fitbit!
Still feeling very lonely here without family. No parents to get all excited over their first grandchild, no siblings, no nearby cousins or anything. Feeling sad and homesick these last weeks.
I've been stressing about money lately. This is obviously a hard time of the year but really between now and the baby we have DH's Birsthday, two of his kids have Birthdays this month, Another one has a birthday in Feb, plus the Christmas and New Year holidays . . . basically we will be having around 8+ get togethers of 7+ people before LO is born . . . then right after that yet another Birthday for another of DHs kiddos . . . Ahhhh!!!! Busy Busy!
I've been hiding the growing Blump (now full on bump) and I can't really hide it anymore. Which I was initially waiting impatiently for. . .The moment when it looked like a REAL bump. Then DH had to open his giant mouth and say "I was admiring how sexy you looked till you stood up and I saw that bump" Way to make a girl feel great.
I really hate Bump-touching! I asked a sales lady in a shop to direct me to maternity and she asked if it was for myself or a gift. I told her I was almost 4 months and she reached for the bump!!! What the hell is with people?!
I feel this is turning into a very negative post so here's a happy one ~ I'm going to buy some neutral colored yarn this weekend to start knitting some baby stuff! Baby will be born Winter in this country so I will be making tiny hats, mittens and sweaters along with a couple of blankets.
I can't wait to start playing Christmas music! My mother loved Christmas and used to wake me up for school by playing Christmas records. She would really deck the house out for the holidays. I stopped celebrating when she died but since I've been with DH i got the spirit back and have been making up for the missed years.
I REALLY want to do thanksgiving but it isn't a holiday here. I still usually get DHs kids over and do the whole shebang for them and they love it but this year I didn't think I would be in the mood so we canceled it. I am regretting that now and they all have plans so it's a no go. I think I'll make a small roast chicken for DH and myself instead.
I am really dreading this LO calling my Mummy or Mum. I am really going to try and push for Mommy and Mom. Heck I used to just say Ma but that isn't a thing here either.

LadySamLady · November 2015

@Kurrant I'm sorry you're so homesick, I can only imagine how hard it is for you. I hope our little community here can bring you some comfort, you're never alone with us around! Just wanted to say that I think Mum/Mummy is adorable!

nerdymama15 · November 2015

1. I went to reply to this and hit new discussion instead of scrolling down. I caught myself. Pregnancy brain anyone?

2. I'm really frustrated with the whole expiration date bs on car seats. I know it is there for safety reasons I get that. I'm just frustrated b/c we are looking on Craigslist for used ones and found two really nice Chico brand ones for a great price an they were in excellent shape. However, the seat expired about 2 months before the baby would turn one.   Like I said I understand they are for safety purposes. I'm just getting frustrated how that seems to be the roadblock every effing time that we seem to find a good deal. Plus, when we were kids they did not have expiration dates and we all turned out fine.   I think in reality it is about 20 percent about safety and 80 percent money racket.

3. Pregnancy brain has seriously taken over my life. I"m forgetting things left and right. Walking into rooms and forgetting why. I'm starting conversations with my husband and forgetting what I was going to say. Yeah Im so over this part of pregnancy.

4. I'm suddenly addicted to Totinos Party Pizzas. You know the frozen ones you heat up in the oven. Ate those a lot as a kid. Then this past weekend we ate them at my parents house. I've been wanting another one all week. So I went to the grocery store tonight and got some. Yay!

5. My fasting blood sugar was the lowest it had ever been while pregnant the other day, which happened to be a day I ate a bunch of crap. I try to get right and it soars. I don't understand. The day before the excellent fasting number I ate 2 scrambled eggs, three slices of bacon, three glasses of sweet tea, Chic Fila chicken sandwich combo with sugar free lemonade. Birthday cake, icecream (celebrated my sister's bday), frozen pizza, and candy. I ate a bunch of crap. Had a reading of 111. Lowest it has ever been while pregnant. Yet on the days when I attempt to count my carbs and really pay attention to what I'm eating, the next day's fasting blood sugar is higher.

6. One of our dogs, Toby, has mild seizures every now and then. (Vet knows). Our other dog, Petey (a pit bull) has the ability to sense them and get our attention by barking and throwing a fit.    Our dog has his own service dog lol

7. I miss my Maggie. She was my baby girl. We had to put her to sleep in July. I miss her so much. I had a connection with her. I have not been able to find that same kind of connection with any of our other three dogs.   She was special.

8. In relation to the previous number, while we were in the room saying goodbye to our baby girl, we asked her if when she got up to heaven if she would ask God to send us a baby. Two months later, bfp lol    I know coincidence. But I think it sounds pretty cool lol

9. I get the best most restful sleep when I'm not supposed to be sleeping...... what is up with that? When I'm supposed to be sleeping I toss and turn. That is an normal thing. Not just since I got pregnant.

10. I am tired and running out of things to put.

valerie4786 · November 2015

So when I posted yesterday I mentioned that I haven't really had pregnancy dreams, but how I had one about being in labor & giving birth but that it happened before I got KU. So that made me think and I looked it up, because I remember texting my sister about the dream. I told her about it on August 22, which based on my EDD is day #1 of my pregnancy! In my dream I also gave birth to a boy, which is what I'm guessing the sex of this baby will be. Just thought it was a little crazy!

bookelf221 · November 2015

@karenpreggo I'm guessing you mean me because I didn't see any other amazon shirts mentioned!

This is the one that I was talking about https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JF307Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1IDPHQ8NYXYJQ&coliid=I3UQ2RINK3I9UT&psc=1.
I will say it's not very thick- more like t-shirt material- but it's very comfy and since my body can't decide on what temperature it is it's perfect.

And this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G8ZI9VS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1IDPHQ8NYXYJQ&coliid=I2DGU5XM1W5YCP&psc=1 came yesterday and I'm wearing it today and it is AMAZING. SO soft and comfy. Also thin but surprisingly warm. It's not one that would work as a nursing shirt but I highly recommend it. I've gotten a number of compliments on it.

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