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September 2016 Moms
TheTamedShrew
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Ten Things Tuesday
TheTamedShrew
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Post your 10 Tuesday randoms (gifs encouraged)!
1. I promised myself that I would get more done today while DD is at mom's day out, but if this latte doesn't kick in, then I will not be able to resist the call of my tempurpedic mattress covered in freshly washed sheets.
2. Our basement floods every time it rains and there are flash flood warnings for tonight and tomorrow. Oh joy.
3. DH and I started this new thing where, instead of zoning out to Netflix in the evening, we read to each other. We just started Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air". I can almost feel the cobwebs being dusted off my brain cells.
4. Now I want to buy some cross stitching or adult coloring books to go with our reading time. Can somebody teach me how to knit? I swear I'm not 70 years old.
5. The Oscars are on Sunday and we don't have cable, and I don't want to pay for a separate Roku app just to watch it. This is a serious problem.
6. I am going to Victoria's Secret today to finally buy DH's Valentine's gift to me. It's sweatpants. Their loungewear is so cute!
7. I think I feel the coffee kicking in...
8. I was 20 minutes late dropping DD off this morning because she fought with me about every freaking article of clothing I tried to put on her. Of course her preschool teacher proceeded to then tell me how she never let her kids pick out their clothes. I guess I'm a terrible mom for trying to allow my daughter some small choices in life.
9. I totally blew off going to rehearsal last night. I lied and said DH was working late and I couldn't come with DD. Turns out stage managing=babysitting adults. Never again will I volunteer for this, at least not at such a small scale theater. I can't deal with the amateur bullshit in community theater sometimes. I am just trying to honor this commitment and get through the remainder of the production without unleashing my hormones on the whole cast.
10. I think I'm going to have my second breakfast now.
1. I promised myself that I would get more done today while DD is at mom's day out, but if this latte doesn't kick in, then I will not be able to resist the call of my tempurpedic mattress covered in freshly washed sheets.
2. Our basement floods every time it rains and there are flash flood warnings for tonight and tomorrow. Oh joy.
3. DH and I started this new thing where, instead of zoning out to Netflix in the evening, we read to each other. We just started Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air". I can almost feel the cobwebs being dusted off my brain cells.
4. Now I want to buy some cross stitching or adult coloring books to go with our reading time. Can somebody teach me how to knit? I swear I'm not 70 years old.
5. The Oscars are on Sunday and we don't have cable, and I don't want to pay for a separate Roku app just to watch it. This is a serious problem.
6. I am going to Victoria's Secret today to finally buy DH's Valentine's gift to me. It's sweatpants. Their loungewear is so cute!
7. I think I feel the coffee kicking in...
8. I was 20 minutes late dropping DD off this morning because she fought with me about every freaking article of clothing I tried to put on her. Of course her preschool teacher proceeded to then tell me how she never let her kids pick out their clothes. I guess I'm a terrible mom for trying to allow my daughter some small choices in life.
9. I totally blew off going to rehearsal last night. I lied and said DH was working late and I couldn't come with DD. Turns out stage managing=babysitting adults. Never again will I volunteer for this, at least not at such a small scale theater. I can't deal with the amateur bullshit in community theater sometimes. I am just trying to honor this commitment and get through the remainder of the production without unleashing my hormones on the whole cast.
10. I think I'm going to have my second breakfast now.
Re: Ten Things Tuesday
1. I'm so tired but coffee just doesn't sound appealing.
2. I have been craving a bagel all. morning. long. I'm tempted to go out and get and one just give into the craving but I am really trying to watch what I eat this time around, especially carbs. But it sounds so good!
3. I ordered new carseats after being in an accident last week. Now I'm thinking about trading in our old infant car seats for new ones. I don't need to, and they haven't expired yet, but I like having new things. We'll see...
4. I go back to the doctor tomorrow. I'm hoping she'll either try the doppler or possibly sneak me in for an ultrasound. I have no reason for either, I just really want to see/hear my baby again. PGAL is a mind f*ck.
5. I also have had no desire to cook anything. The kids would be happy with chicken nuggets and pizza all week long, but I can't have them just eating junk. I have to find some easy, quick recipes that can get me through the work week.
6. My boss is on vacation this week, which means I am on vacation this week. No emails or surprise phone calls!
7. I'm in full panel maternity pants today and I LOVE IT!
8. As much as I'd love to wait another 3 weeks to tell everyone, I think my growing blump and huge boobs will give me away sooner.
9. I miss the snark of TTGP. You ladies are nice and wonderful but the snark and gifs were top notch over there.
10. Is it lunchtime yet?!?
2. I ate 2 donuts for breakfast, now I want something salty and crunchy. I crave sweet and salty, old wives tales got nothing on me!
3. I have tomorrow off and am hoping to meet up with my local mom friends for a lunch
4. I spend all day at work bumping/reading books online, then work really hard 1 day a week to catch up on work.
5. My OB suggested no travel to Mexico. I told her my pregnant coworker (6 weeks along) is going in March, and she said "Sounds like your coworker is selfish and her doctor is an idiot". I've never felt so vindicated, but wondering if I should mention (in MUCH nicer terms) that my office is suggesting against that travel to her
6. I can't wait to get home and watch Teen Mom OG
7. I am awful with surprises - I decided yesterday I'll take my husband to a day of March Madness for his birthday, but tickets will be about $1000 for us both and I couldn't buy them without confirming with him that he'd love this. He was pumped, but now I have no surprises for his birthday next week.
8. My OB (see above - she's amazing) told me she's not at all concerned that I gained a few extra pounds in the first trimester. We're both hoping this pregnancy goes as easily as my last
9. I'm car shopping and really just wish cars had a sticker price and there was no bickering involved. I just want to get the same deal everyone else gets, I'm afraid of paying too much and I want 3rd row seating, so the cars are already expensive.
10. I really hope my kiddo gets over his cold soon. We live in Maine, and this winter and last he's had a cold off and on during the chilly months. It's really annoying. He's a champ and does well but I hate wiping his nose all day and getting lots of comments of "He's sick again?!" Yes, yes he is. Keep walking.
2. All I have wanted to eat for weeks straight is tacos, but they give me horrible heartburn
3. 1 week until our 10 week ultrasound, and 1 week and 1 day until we tell our parents!!! We have a whole day trip planned. This is our first and DH was a little upset because his parents live far away and mine are close by, but conveniently my parents will be visiting his next week.
4. If my father politely tries to share his concern about my recent weight gain (which is actually almost all blump) one more time I am going to scream
5. My husband has, frankly, been a saint lately. I don't know what exactly has gotten into him, but I'm loving it. He cleaned out the perfectly clean fridge yesterday because I was convinced it smelled bad (it was actually the dog's food), and then slept on the couch because "it looked like you were tossing and turning, and I wanted to make sure you got a good night's sleep." He's normally pretty great, but lately it's been above and beyond.
6. Why oh why did I ever go back to school!? Working is SO MUCH easier for me!
7. God, I want tacos
8. I'm nervous about telling my teammates that I won't be joining them on the field this season, over the summer, and most of if not all of the fall.
9. I am terrified that I will not have the energy to be a good mommy.
10. I think I'll be buying taco supplies and an economy sized jar of tums at the store today!
- I have no idea what PGAL stands for. Help!
- I am so tired I contemplated taking a personal day from work today, but then logic kicked in & I decided to save them for when I REALLY need them.
- MIL brought us homemade lasagna the other day. SO SWEET! DH made it yesterday while I was out with friends and when I came back the smell of her normally delicious lasagna made me want to punch a small child. Pregnancy, amirite?!?!?
- I am ready to announce our pregnancy to our friends, but of course there seems to be no convenient time to do it. I'm mostly tired of the fake drinking & putting on a smile when I feel like total crap, so that's my motivation to share.
- Against my better judgment the other night, I ordered an all-beef hot dog stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon, and topped with BBQ pulled port & coleslaw. This may be more meat than I've eaten my entire pregnancy. Shockingly, it didn't make me sick. Win!
- I wish my coworkers in my department (who know I'm pregnant) would surprise me with Gatorade. It has been a 1st trimester staple for me and it would be great if some just showed up at my desk.
- The other day at dinner, a friend was talking about children at restaurants and it made me laugh. I can't wait until she has a child who decides to throw a full on temper tantrum while they're in the middle of Target or Applebees. Everyone is the perfect parent...until they have kids.
- Winter can suck it. I'm ready for skirts and maxis!
- I am going on a business trip to a place with highs in the 90s. I don't even care about my blump or disgusting pale skin --- I am totally going to get some R&R by the pool! (Please God, let my bathing suit fit me.)
- ^^ On a related note, I'm getting my first pregnancy brazillian wax tomorrow. I used to get them regularly, but since I haven't been feeling well I've been skipping them. This should be interesting.
Disregard the one below. I'm having some formatting issues and it won't go away!1. Got to see baby yesterday for the first time and DH's reaction was perfect
2. We told best friend yesterday and it feels good to finally tell someone
3. We are going to tell family this weekend
4. Work really sucks and is really busy right now and I need a vacation
5. I know if I told work that I'm pregnant I would get help, but I don't want to tell anyone yet
6. I have no idea what I'm going to have for lunch today.
7. I want to crawl back in bed and take a nap
8. I really need a hair cut and brow wax
9. My niece is due in 16 days
10. Only two more days (not including today) left at work this week
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
1. All I can eat is tortilla chips, crackers, bread, and other bland carb things.
2. I found out this morning that I've lost a total of 6 pounds as a result of nausea.
3. I really can not eat meat so far in this pregnancy. I miss it and then I eat it and then I get sick.
4. I can't stand my all time favorite condiment anymore. Ranch.
5. Fries and ketchup is the only fastfood I can eat besides milkshakes.
6. I wore a skirt for the first time in years today. It's a long maternity maxi that I bought at Kohl's. Soooo Comfy!
7. Now I plan to go on a prego shopping spree for tons of maxi skirts!!!
8. I'm so ready for the first trimester to be over so I can hopefully feel like an actual functioning human again.
9. I feel really bad for my Fiance who's had to deal with my whiny complaining for over 6 weeks.
10. My ice pack is my favorite accessory.
Ten things is a lot of random thoughts but here goes:
1. First u/s at 3:15 today!!!!
2. Guess how much work I've gotten done today in light of No. 1.
3. Grabbed a salad for lunch from a local lunch place because, oddly enough, I've craved salads this pregnancy. But I've also craved carbs and the little piece of delicious bread that usually comes with these salads was left out. Boo.
4. My daughter woke up at 2:30 last night because her arm was cold.
5. I never fell back to sleep. Yawn.
6. My daughter will be three in exactly a month and still could gives exactly zero effs about potty training. We're not pushing her but I neeeeeeeed a break from diapers before this baby comes.
7. The hotdog that @ElcaB posted about above sounds ridiculously amazing. I love hotdogs.
8. Speaking of hotdogs, can't wait for summer and BBQs. Stay away, Zika!
9. Summer BBQs are for drinking beer. Being pregnant during the summer isn't fair.
10. So glad everyone knows I'm pregnant. I hate hiding it. So much easier/less stressful.
2. About to file a custody suit for DH's daughter which is stressing me out. All I can think about is all of the horrible things that real mom's lawyers might bring up.
3. It is raining all day in DFW today and all I want to do is sleep...
4. One of my students just brought me a blowpop! Score!!!
5. I truly work in the most supportive environment ever. I even have a recliner where I can take cat naps if I need to.
6. Really wish I could figure out what I am doing wrong with posting gifs and my ticker. All I get is code.
7. My relationship with food evolves daily. This weekend bought a bunch a hamburger meat because that was all I wanted to eat last week...now the thought of it makes me sick.
8. Can't wait to tell my step-daughter about the baby! She has been waiting for this since she 1st realized daddy and I were getting married. That convo: Me: I'm going to be your step-mom. Do you know what that means?
Her: You and daddy are getting married and then you are going to have a baby. Lol!
9. I wish the gum inside the blowpop tasted better.
10. Whoo-hoo! this wasted enough time that now its time for lunch!
2. My son is cracking me up today. I'm so glad he's in a goofy mood, I couldn't handle another day of a cranky toddler.
3. I need to get groceries tonight and I'm not looking forward to it. I only go every two wks so it takes a while when I do go.
4. It's almost 1 and my son and I are still in our pj's. Not changing until I walk out the door to get groceries.
5. We have a snow storm coming tomorrow night and I'm dreading it. My husband does snow removal and will be out for probably 48hrs cleaning up.
6. My stepdaughters more than likely won't have school Thursday due to the snow. I'm already going crazy thinking we'll be cooped up in the house all day.
7. I'm so ready for summer, being able to go to the park, grill and not be cold all the time!
8. My house has been so neglected, it's disgusting.
9. I told my friend that has had multiple losses that I was expecting, her response was 'oh' I understand it's hard for her, but her response was hurtful and I didn't know how to respond.
10. I could really go for a donut right now!!! With chocolate frosting and nuts. Mmmm
1. Similar to above, I've been on TB for 4 years, and just when I think I know every acronym, a new one shows up.
2. I don't know if I'm interesting enough to come with with ten whole randoms.
3. I had a fantastic sex dream last night. But given that my partner in the dream is a terrible person, I've spent most of the morning disgusted.
4. I hope DD takes a long nap today.
5. I'm having boxed mac and cheese for lunch. DH picked it up last night because he's amazing and knows what has tasted good to me.
6. I desperately want a Subway sandwich for lunch instead. This ridiculous craving will not go away.
7. When I watch Frozen with DD, it makes me hope this one is a girl so that my daughter will have a sister.
8. I don't have a sister, and loved having a brother, so that makes me hope this one is a boy so DD will have a brother.
9. I'm 100% sure we are done after two kids.
10. I can't wait for my appt next week to hear LO's hb and know everything is okay. I wish I worried less.
2. I am confused as to what to buy for maternity clothes, specifically pants but I need to figure it out some because I am really uncomfortable.
3. We have started to tell everyone but its so strange to actually say it and find the right now, I just end up blurting out "I'm Pregnant" mid conversation.
4.DH keeps complaining about the 2 lbs he has gained and I might punch him.
5. I have a fitbit and I try to walk 10000 steps every day but I forgot to charge it so now I see no point in walking if my fitbit doesn't record it.
6. We have been trying to get my BIL to move out for a few months now (babys room will be his room). We finally have a move out date of April 1st!
7. I know I need to start looking for a daycare but don't know where to begin
8. I hate when people always ask me how I am feeling.
9.I think I want to use our doppler tonight but it was so hard for me to get a heartbeat last time (1.5 weeks ago) it freaks me out.
10. I have a ton of work to do and I am doing this instead
BFP: 8/11/18 Due: 4/26/18
2. I want to home early from work but my boss is in a meeting and I need to talk to him today.
3. While TTC I said I'm never going to care about weight gain during pregnancy. I have never been this big in my life and it is really messing with me. I guess I thought with the fat would be a bump...
4. I made the mistake of asking H if he noticed a bump late night, he said he pleads the fifth. I can see a difference even with the belly I think. I guess it's the same as asking do I look fat in this...
5. Found out the ideal daycare has a two year waiting list.
6. I'm drinking some hot chocolate and it is really hitting the spot and even helping with my headache.
7. I'm debating telling my group at work (including boss) just because I'm paranoid they are guessing.
8. I had my leftover 1/3 of a Chipotle at 10:30am and then got McD's at 12:30 with a small shake. I drank the shake but didn't eat the food.
9. H said maybe to stop eating Chipotle because of the food poising.... I told him that isn't going to happen, I love Chipotle and I will not live in fear.
10. I added this later and boss is still away and I still want to go, hmm....
2. I'm sad that I had to cut my shopping/time with just DH short to come home and get the kids off of the bus. It's rare that he and I get to spend time together without the kids.
3. I had a fantabulous lunch at Outback today. Yay for Bloomin Onions!
4. I ordered maternity pants from JCPenney on the 9th. They should have been here last week. I had to go into the store looking for them today. Grrr.
5. Said maternity pants didn't even fit right! Double grrr!!
6. DH has gone to Sam's Club to get me a double cookie cake with frosting in the middle. I'm sad that I have to share.
7. If I could sleep all day, I would. I'm always exhausted!
8. I've craved Chick-fil-A lemonade for weeks. Soooo good!!
9. It's cold, cloudy and super windy outside. I love this kind of weather and wish we got it more often. Add in some rain, thunder and lightening, and I'm thrilled.
10. Is it bedtime yet??
Also #7. I told today. I've noticed coworkers looking at my belly, I have helped myself to EVERY possible food/potluck item brought in when I always decline (because see above, I'm pretty self conscious about weight when not pregnant), and they were all shocked. I was expecting lots of "I KNEW IT!" and didn't get that at all.
Last time a few coworkers had guessed among themselves but had never come out to mention it to me. It didn't deter from my excited sharing.
2. I bought a new beautiful journal to start writing to my baby, but part of me is afraid that if I start too soon I will jinx myself- totally ridiculous, and so many times I think of things I'd want to say or write (of course, mostly when I'm not home or able to just plop down and write them).
3. I want a fish filet meal from McD's more than I want to breathe air lately.
4. By 3 p.m. on workdays I'm literally just trying to keep my eyes open long enough to pretend to focus on work. So. Exhausted.
5. Doc said no sex until after the first trimester, and it's killing me because my hormones are RAGING and it's all I want... well, I want the aforementioned fish filet and fries more... but only by a little... or a lot lol. Don't tell DH!
6. I need to pull up my big girl pants and ask my boss for the raise I'm overdue for next week because I'm afraid that if I wait any longer she will think (aka KNOW) that I purposely waited to tell her about the pregnancy until at least a month later... although I'm sticking with the "waiting for the second trimester/20 week screening" to tell her officially... Scared about both conversations.
7. When I saw the ultrasound at 9 weeks, I immediately fell so in love with this little dumpling in my belly!
8. I am DYING to announce to the universe that I'm pregnant but can't until I've gotten my boss out of the way because I accepted her friend request on Facebook (dang it).
9. All I want to do is snooze on the couch with my dog all day every day until the baby comes.
(Yes, that's my dog on my bed while I get ready for work)
10. With all the crazy dreams I'm having, it makes me sad that not once has one of them been about the baby yet. Trying to focus on it more as I fall asleep, what the sex will be, what it will look like, etc.
2.) I most likely will need cake soon as next Saturday seems like eternity to wait.
3.) Good thing my actual birthday is THIS Friday!
4.) Seven o'clock seems to be when my body and mind shut down. Soooo tired.
5.) I can't wait until February 29th when we actually get to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time.
6.) Today was the first day I felt I needed to cross my arms in front of my stomach while in meetings. The blump felt like a fatty pooch was showing.
7.) I witnessed a woman lose control of her car right in front of me on the expressway. It was pretty scary but she managed to regain control after side swiping the guard rail. I wanted to vomit from all of the stress.
8.) Someone told me that I look so comfortable at work today. And I totally was as I was sporting my new leggings and tunic.
9.) I really hope DH lets me get away with being Team Green. We have been debating this for weeks and I am about to pull out the "I am growing the baby so I should decide when we know the sex" defense as a last resort.
10.) I love that Friends is on every day. And I watch it, every day.
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years