@emgee27 A really sharp pencil works the best for me. If it's too wide or dull, it just gets everywhere.
But if I can manage to do it without my eyes watering, eventually the liner gets hit with eye moisture and transfers to my under eyes. I think it's my eye shape, because I've watched a million youtube tutorials and it always ends up eventually disappearing from my tightline and all underneath my eyes.
We have two hospitals with nice women's hospitals on campus. I live snack dab in between them, like 2-3 miles in either direction. My OBs group is physically in one of the campus buildings, but she has privledges at both hospital systems so we have the freedom to choose where to deliver. The other one is actually more popular BUT the one she's out of is so much nicer IMO. It's where DS was born and I'll happily be going there this time as well. She's in a group of 6-7, but she pretty well delivers all of her own babies unless she's OOT for a conference or vacation. I hit the jackpot, she's a rockstar.
Funny, a girl I know is a nurse at my delivering hospital. Her insurance, which I'm fairly certain is through her hospital system, won't pay for her to deliver there. Oh, the irony.
Random bathroom thought of the day (since I've had to pee a million times today at work): why do most women associate being approachable/getting hit on with how attractive they actually are?
@emgee27 Most of the men that I'm talking about are ones who say that they like a woman with minimal/no make up AND THEN start dating a woman who wears a ton of it. If they said it afterwards, then I get why they're making a jab at their SO for taking a million years to get ready, but before they start dating/living with them? It takes me 5 minutes to put on make up. Quick tight lined eyeliner, mascara, lotion, sweep of foundation, and a setting powder. Done. Maybe Chapstick if my lips are chapped. One of my friends takes a minimum of about an hour to do her make up and she looks caked and fake.
My guess on this topic: the men who claim to prefer women without makeup don't really prefer women without makeup. What they'd actually prefer is a woman who just naturally looks like a Victoria's Secret model. They're every bit as shallow as other men, they're just also unappreciative of exactly how much effort goes into women's daily beauty routines. I mean, even with as low maintenance as your routine sounds, that's 5 more minutes per day and 5 or 6 more products than most guys are spending on their faces every day. It adds up. It probably adds up even faster if you want to look like a supermodel. Hell, even supermodels probably don't wake up looking like supermodels.
Not gonna lie. I totally want to get my hair and makeup done by a hollywood professional just once to see how different I would look, and how much effort it takes. Is it like an all day process or what? So curious!
Not gonna lie. I totally want to get my hair and makeup done by a hollywood professional just once to see how different I would look, and how much effort it takes. Is it like an all day process or what? So curious!
After I had my senior pictures done (AGES ago...ugh) I couldn't get over how fabulous photoshop made me look. At that moment, the magazines suddenly made sense! No one looks like that and I honestly don't have the time or money or energy to even try any more.
Random bathroom thought of the day (since I've had to pee a million times today at work): why do most women associate being approachable/getting hit on with how attractive they actually are?
Society has most women programmed to believe that. I blame men for it. Although my mother tried to shove that she down my throat my entire life. "How do you expect a man to be interested in you if you don't at least try to look decent?" Started at around 11, when she insisted I wear make up everywhere... I am not anti makeup, and I don't judge anyone who wears it. Do what you want to feel beautiful, and fabulous!
As as a side ramble, I did have a boss who didn't give me a raise at one point because I didn't wear make up everyday, and to him that meant I wasn't as presentable as I could have been. I really wish my naïve, 19 y/o self had gone to HR about that instead of just fuming about it >.> Ironically, and I guess I could wait til FFFC for this, but I slept with him shortly after that, then quit and moved back across the country... Funny how he didn't have a problem with me looking less than presentable during that...
@AmadorRose I felt like that after my wedding. It's the one time I had my hair AND makeup done for an occasion. Then with the photographer being wonderful and the photoshopping he did turning out great...yeah all those famous people always looking good make sense. Still makes me curious though because I read somewhere it takes them hours and hours to get that look and it only took them 2 hours total for my hair and makeup. So it makes me wonder what they do different.
These days I'm lucky if I shower. It only happens like 3 times a week now and maybe twice a week I'll do the whole hair and makeup thing.
@AmadorRose I felt like that after my wedding. It's the one time I had my hair AND makeup done for an occasion. Then with the photographer being wonderful and the photoshopping he did turning out great...yeah all those famous people always looking good make sense. Still makes me curious though because I read somewhere it takes them hours and hours to get that look and it only took them 2 hours total for my hair and makeup. So it makes me wonder what they do different.
These days I'm lucky if I shower. It only happens like 3 times a week now and maybe twice a week I'll do the whole hair and makeup thing.
I do my hair and makeup maybe once a month...but I do shower daily because I get sweaty and gross when I work out (thanks hormones). As long as my teeth are brushed and my messy bun isn't *too* messy, I say good enough. I'm practicing for motherhood
@thaisac1 that's adorable! This one gets excited when I eat or work out but doesn't seem to be much into music...so sad.
@AmadorRose I think you have a good headstart lol I cut my hair into the *mom cut* right before I got pregnant because I was tired of DD pulling on it and everybody said it was easier to take care of...yeah Bullshit! I look horrible if I don't fix my hair and it's just now long enough for a ponytail and half my hair falls out of it after an hour so it's pointless. I actually get to do my makeup now because DD loves to pretend she is doing hers too. Whereas before she was two, that didnt happen lol
@thaisac1 that is adorable!!! This one moves like crazy after everyone goes to bed and I read and relax. It's like he doesn't like the peace and quiet
@TKaiser91 To save money I did my own make up for my wedding. I think it would be fun to see what I would look like all dolled up, since I've never had anything done by a professional.
@fbanke42 I too ended up doing my own makeup for my wedding. Not because I wanted to save money (DHs cousin/my "SIL" is a makeup artist and she came over with her kit to help me with the makeup in case I changed my mind) but because I simply do not trust anyone else to know what suits my face. I knew I wouldn't be satisfied unless I did it myself
I know I posted in a thread yesterday about how positive I have been about this pregnancy, and IRL I really have been and I want to maintain that. But I also need to complain for just a moment, so please bare with me, as this is the only place I can do that...
I hurt. I am in so much pain. I just want to cry. In fact, I did cry a little last night after we crawled in bed at 9:10pm. My pelvic joints hurt so much. Every step I take they ache. Every time I turn over in bed my pelvis cries. I don't know if this kid is laying different than DD1 did because I do not remember being this seriously uncomfortable with her. No matter what position I tried to lay in yesterday in the recliner or couch when we were watching TV, nothing took the pressure (not to the point of huffing and puffing constantly, just to the point of being super uncomfortable) off my lungs. When we finally went to bed (early...) I was switching sides every 30 minutes because it was so uncomfortable. I think part of it had to do with dinner last night. As AH-mazing at the sushi we had was (and, man, was it...!) I think I remember feeling similarly bloated the last time we went, but baby wasn't quite as big then so it didn't make me feel so uncomfortable. Laying in bed last night my eyes filled with tears thinking about the fact that I'm still 7ish weeks from my due date. I really don't know where this kid is going to go, or how I'm going to handle being this uncomfortable. I'm at the point I actually want to ask my doctor for an ultrasound just to make sure it is her sitting in a funny way, or stretched out strangely, and not something else. And it doesn't help that I get asked every.single.day about 5-10x by different coworkers about how I'm feeling. I always smile and say "Doing just fine!" because I don't want to be negative or seem ungrateful, but it is getting really hard to smile and give my calculated response. I also feel like I can't say anything to my friend who just delivered twins (same EDD) because she had TWO kids in there and had bad hip/pelvic pain...she'd probably say something along the lines of "imagine how I felt!" instead of just sympathizing.
Thanks for letting me vent guys...trying to keep positive IRL is rough, so I'm glad I can come on here and let it out every now and then!
@imrachellea Sorry to hear about what you are going through. I am no help at all, other than to say that maybe today will be better than yesterday? Hopefully she moves around a bit and settles in a position that is a bit more comfortable for you. Hang in there, just another 6-7 weeks to go! Hugs.
Thanks @thaisac1 I'm pretty sure a good portion of the uncomfortableness was from bloating last night as that seems to have subsided some. My pelvis still aches, but I'm really hoping it's just because her head is already well positioned down in my pelvis. DD1 took some time to drop, wasn't until I went in to be induced at 40+1 that she seemed in a decent position for delivery (and I was checked at 39+ weeks). DH wasn't exactly a lot of help, when I tried telling him that I didn't remember feeling this achy and he goes "well maybe she's just a bigger baby!" Uh, with this amount of time to go I certainly hope not! I still felt pretty good full term with DD1! Le sigh.
Thanks @thaisac1 I'm pretty sure a good portion of the uncomfortableness was from bloating last night as that seems to have subsided some. My pelvis still aches, but I'm really hoping it's just because her head is already well positioned down in my pelvis. DD1 took some time to drop, wasn't until I went in to be induced at 40+1 that she seemed in a decent position for delivery (and I was checked at 39+ weeks). DH wasn't exactly a lot of help, when I tried telling him that I didn't remember feeling this achy and he goes "well maybe she's just a bigger baby!" Uh, with this amount of time to go I certainly hope not! I still felt pretty good full term with DD1! Le sigh.
Oh men... not sure there is anything he could have said that would have been worse at the time! Well I can't help with the pain... but maybe I can make you laugh...
While taking our maternity photos this week, there was one spot where there was a HUGE bumble bee... he flew away, so we started taking pictures but a few moments later I could hear it behind me... then suddenly it's right in my face and I'm semi freaking out/trying to maintain composure as the photographer continued to shoot... As a result, I'm pretty sure we are going to end up something similar to this...
My boss just asked me when I was due and then got all deer in headlights when I said two more months (and one day). I guess he didn't realize how far along I was. At least he seemed relieved that I'm not planning on being out more than 8 weeks. I had forgotten that when I was out for 6 with DD1 the lab became a hot mess.
@imrachellea if it's any consolation, I had similar pelvic pain from weeks 28-30. I could barely walk and spent several days at work literally doing nothing because any type of movement was unbearable, so I had to just sit in a position that was painful but bearable. Since week 30, she has shifted up into my ribs, which is uncomfortable and she kicks me when I push her down into my abdomen but it's SO much better than before. I still have some pelvic discomfort if over-exert myself but it's nothing like it was. There is hope!
Thank you @AmadorRose!! I also had started to do 50 squats per day about a week ago, since I have basically neglected my muscular strength since November and those muscles are super important to be in shape (I actually want to deliver in the squat position), and that may be part of it, and may be encouraging her to borrow down in my pelvis too. And while I obviously WANT that, I could definitely do better with her hanging out a little higher until maybe week 38...
I woke up to coyotes fighting outside my house again today. I jumped outta bed grabbed my AR and ran outside in the middle of the yard and took a few shots at them. By that time they were out of range but I stood there for a second and realized : I'm standing in the middle of my yard in slippers , it's 20 degrees,I'm wearing my husbands sweatpants and a tiny tank top with no bra, very pregnant , shooting a rifle at 8 am in the morning. I'm sure it was a sight to see and luckily our closest neighbor is over 1/2 mile away.
@AmadorRose I'm so used to doing way more squats than that with CrossFit that I honestly thought I'd be just fine, but I think I may take a few days rest from it and just so some stretches and butterfly sits to rest the muscles. The midwife I saw at my last appointment also recommended the yoga ball. The only problem with that is that my dog loses her mind with yoga balls, barking uncontrollably at that giant play thing I took out for her, that if its remotely in her reach she attacks it...she popped my last one, hence why I don't have one ATM...
I woke up to coyotes fighting outside my house again today. I jumped outta bed grabbed my AR and ran outside in the middle of the yard and took a few shots at them. By that time they were out of range but I stood there for a second and realized : I'm standing in the middle of my yard in slippers , it's 20 degrees,I'm wearing my husbands sweatpants and a tiny tank top with no bra, very pregnant , shooting a rifle at 8 am in the morning. I'm sure it was a sight to see and luckily our closest neighbor is over 1/2 mile away.
@imrachellea it really sounds like SPD to me - I had it with DS and I have it again with DD. It's pretty much an all day, every day thing for me at this point. It started earlier with this pregnancy too. The worst times are turning over in bed - like to the point of tears often, and anything that puts a severe weight shift on my pelvis like stairs, or trying to stand while putting on a shoe or socks. The only relief I had last pregnancy was delivery. I was hoping that since I've gained significantly less with this LO that it would make a difference, but it really hasn't. It's not fun. I hope you find some relief. Trying to find a good position in bed has been helpful for me and heat on occasion but it never completely goes away. DD is also facing outward so I'm having more back pain this time around too. Wahoo! I remember this pain far more vividly from my last pregnancy than my entire L&D experience because it was such a nuisance for such a long period of time. I know that's not the most uplifting info but, hey, you're not alone.
So I was looking to buy some lacrosse balls to use for self massage for my muscles and to keep in my gym bag for after baby (we use them at CrossFit for tight muscles and sore spots, so much better than tennis balls) and thought I'd toss some in my cart when purchasing a new yoga ball...well...I came across this review for the ones I'm going to get. LOLed for real Sometimes just reading Amazon reviewers is enough to make my day!
@cmjenkies That definitely sounds likely! Thankfully it isn't at the point where it feels like my pelvis is tearing apart, but more just like a constant strain from too much relaxin hormone. I'm going to ask at my appointment Monday, see if they may be able to diagnosis it or make recommendations on relief. It isn't to the point where I'm not functional, just makes me want to cry thinking about feeling like this until she's born!
So I was looking to buy some lacrosse balls to use for self massage for my muscles and to keep in my gym bag for after baby (we use them at CrossFit for tight muscles and sore spots, so much better than tennis balls) and thought I'd toss some in my cart when purchasing a new yoga ball...well...I came across this review for the ones I'm going to get. LOLed for real Sometimes just reading Amazon reviewers is enough to make my day!
@cmjenkies That definitely sounds likely! Thankfully it isn't at the point where it feels like my pelvis is tearing apart, but more just like a constant strain from too much relaxin hormone. I'm going to ask at my appointment Monday, see if they may be able to diagnosis it or make recommendations on relief. It isn't to the point where I'm not functional, just makes me want to cry thinking about feeling like this until she's born!
It's always been manageable to me, just incredibly unpleasant, and it wasn't until the very end of my last pregnancy that it got to the point where I actually asked for an elective induction a week early to make it go away. Some people find pelvic support belts to help a bit.
@imrachellea a bit late but I wanted to give you my sympathy for all of your pain, sounds just awful! I agree on the yoga ball and maybe backing up a bit with the squats a little. Maybe just fewer or a day off would help. Hang in there and you're always welcome to vent here! Or FB, wherever!
@cmjenkies That definitely sounds likely! Thankfully it isn't at the point where it feels like my pelvis is tearing apart, but more just like a constant strain from too much relaxin hormone. I'm going to ask at my appointment Monday, see if they may be able to diagnosis it or make recommendations on relief. It isn't to the point where I'm not functional, just makes me want to cry thinking about feeling like this until she's born!
Does taking a bath help? I've had some pelvic pain, but most definitely not as severe as yours, and a deep, warm bath helped. Being underwater seemed to take some of the pressure off. Or maybe some water type classes?
Is it just me or do maternity shirts stain easier than normal shirts? I discovered what I believe is a ranch stain on a shirt I have only worn like 3 times now. Maternity clothes are so hard to come by and expensive too. It really makes me mad.
Is it just me or do maternity shirts stain easier than normal shirts? I discovered what I believe is a ranch stain on a shirt I have only worn like 3 times now. Maternity clothes are so hard to come by and expensive too. It really makes me mad.
I think pregnant women are just more prone to being clumsy eaters/we have additional shelf space these days for food that goes rogue to land.
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Funny, a girl I know is a nurse at my delivering hospital. Her insurance, which I'm fairly certain is through her hospital system, won't pay for her to deliver there. Oh, the irony.
As as a side ramble, I did have a boss who didn't give me a raise at one point because I didn't wear make up everyday, and to him that meant I wasn't as presentable as I could have been. I really wish my naïve, 19 y/o self had gone to HR about that instead of just fuming about it >.> Ironically, and I guess I could wait til FFFC for this, but I slept with him shortly after that, then quit and moved back across the country... Funny how he didn't have a problem with me looking less than presentable during that...
These days I'm lucky if I shower. It only happens like 3 times a week now and maybe twice a week I'll do the whole hair and makeup thing.
@thaisac1 that's adorable! This one gets excited when I eat or work out but doesn't seem to be much into music...so sad.
@thaisac1 that is adorable!!! This one moves like crazy after everyone goes to bed and I read and relax. It's like he doesn't like the peace and quiet
I hurt. I am in so much pain. I just want to cry. In fact, I did cry a little last night after we crawled in bed at 9:10pm. My pelvic joints hurt so much. Every step I take they ache. Every time I turn over in bed my pelvis cries. I don't know if this kid is laying different than DD1 did because I do not remember being this seriously uncomfortable with her. No matter what position I tried to lay in yesterday in the recliner or couch when we were watching TV, nothing took the pressure (not to the point of huffing and puffing constantly, just to the point of being super uncomfortable) off my lungs. When we finally went to bed (early...) I was switching sides every 30 minutes because it was so uncomfortable. I think part of it had to do with dinner last night. As AH-mazing at the sushi we had was (and, man, was it...!) I think I remember feeling similarly bloated the last time we went, but baby wasn't quite as big then so it didn't make me feel so uncomfortable. Laying in bed last night my eyes filled with tears thinking about the fact that I'm still 7ish weeks from my due date. I really don't know where this kid is going to go, or how I'm going to handle being this uncomfortable. I'm at the point I actually want to ask my doctor for an ultrasound just to make sure it is her sitting in a funny way, or stretched out strangely, and not something else. And it doesn't help that I get asked every.single.day about 5-10x by different coworkers about how I'm feeling. I always smile and say "Doing just fine!" because I don't want to be negative or seem ungrateful, but it is getting really hard to smile and give my calculated response. I also feel like I can't say anything to my friend who just delivered twins (same EDD) because she had TWO kids in there and had bad hip/pelvic pain...she'd probably say something along the lines of "imagine how I felt!" instead of just sympathizing.
Thanks for letting me vent guys...trying to keep positive IRL is rough, so I'm glad I can come on here and let it out every now and then!
While taking our maternity photos this week, there was one spot where there was a HUGE bumble bee... he flew away, so we started taking pictures but a few moments later I could hear it behind me... then suddenly it's right in my face and I'm semi freaking out/trying to maintain composure as the photographer continued to shoot...
As a result, I'm pretty sure we are going to end up something similar to this...
@AmadorRose I'm so used to doing way more squats than that with CrossFit that I honestly thought I'd be just fine, but I think I may take a few days rest from it and just so some stretches and butterfly sits to rest the muscles. The midwife I saw at my last appointment also recommended the yoga ball. The only problem with that is that my dog loses her mind with yoga balls, barking uncontrollably at that giant play thing I took out for her, that if its remotely in her reach she attacks it...she popped my last one, hence why I don't have one ATM...