All I want is a huge bag of ice to chomp down on. I've eaten through all the ice in our freezer. We don't have an ice maker so I now have to wait for the ice cube trays to freeze again. This is the most intense craving I have had all pregnancy!
This may be a sign of anemia actually! Have you been checked?
so.. This pregnancy, at 37 weeks I have hit the official total of 50 lbs gained. My doctor seemed fine with it.. I was pretty tiny before. I worked out nonstop and admittedly didn't eat very much. But..
My boyfriend has been very supportive.. I am always complaining about feeling massive and he reassures me it isn't so. Until last night.. I told him for a snack I had cereal, with chocolate flakes, and chocolate milk, 1 serving of each actually. He made me feel like a fat cow. saying how "unhealthy" that was, how it had "tons of calories." And now I'm hurt, and feeling like an ugly fat cow, who now has to hide myself constantly. And embarrassed.. Ugh.
Almost threw up on the way to work today, so I am definitely not feeling being here. Sitting at my desk in a dark room, hoping my migraine will go away and my phone starts ringing (its not an in-district number, so I knew it was a parent). I ignored it because I just can't this morning. I just can't this WEEK. I'm here for 2 more days. I listen to the message and it is a parent, wanting me to call them (probably because her son dropped 2 percent from a C down to a D). Is it bad that I'm not calling her back? I am literally here TWO MORE DAYS. You want to know why you're kid got the grade he did? Look at the grades and ALL the comments I entered into the gradebook. Talk to HIM about it. And his grade in my class isn't even his lowest grade. I'm not the one who can fix that, in TWO days.
ETA: I am 100% fully aware that I am not the teacher I would want for my child right now, and probably not the teacher you would want for YOUR child either. I'm just so at the end of my rope right now.
I do not enjoy donuts, but all this talk and the photos makes me want to find a donut shop on the way back to work from my doctor this morning. Too bad we don't have shit for shops. And now I'm hungry....
@cmjenkies Exactly. I'm hoping that, being a teacher AND a parent, I will not be this way with my own kids. It is so frustrating when I put all this information on the online gradebook, making notes on individual grades when they are poor, and use the Remind 101 app to send out reminders about major assignments, so I can squelch their need to hound me. USE the information I give you. TALK to your child. Ask THEM why they aren't doing well. I can understand when an elementary teacher has a bit more contact with their students' parents, but I teach 115 kids. I don't have available time to talk individually to all the parents, and lesson plan, and grade, and organize engaging activities...not to mention all the extra stuff like professional development to keep us up to date on current education trends and goals. BTW, this is a parent I have spoken with earlier in the year about her kid's grades/behaviors...AND had a parent conference with. So...yeah.
@imrachellea As much as you're dissing yourself, I think you're in the right. There's only so much YOU can do. This parent needs to step up with their child and not spend their time harassing YOU about THEIR child's grades. As a parent, I believe we have to start with getting the child to improve before even thinking about going to the teacher.
@imrachellea Hear, hear! I was in the same place the other week for my last classes before FMLA. I called the office more in that time than I had during my whole career there because of misbehavior. I think the kids' knowing it was my last week made them think they could go haywire. I had just had enough! Hang in there. The light at the end of the tunnel is within reaching distance!
@imrachellea As much as you're dissing yourself, I think you're in the right. There's only so much YOU can do. This parent needs to step up with their child and not spend their time harassing YOU about THEIR child's grades. As a parent, I believe we have to start with getting the child to improve before even thinking about going to the teacher.
All of this. A teacher is not a parent substitute. They are there as an incredible knowledge resource but should not be expected to also fix behavioral issues, lack of motivation, poor study skills or poor discipline. That's a parent job.
My new favorite song is one I wrote myself while in the shower this morning... to the tune of the Bagel Bites Commercials from the 90s...
"Contractions in the morning, contractions in the evening, contractions at supper time. When contractions are so frequent, you can have a baby anytime!"
My new favorite song is one I wrote myself while in the shower this morning... to the tune of the Bagel Bites Commercials from the 90s...
"Contractions in the morning, contractions in the evening, contractions at supper time. When contractions are so frequent, you can have a baby anytime!"
I ate Bagel Bites at like 11:30 last night.. so good.
This little shit is preparing me well for motherhood. The last few days he's taken to following me everywhere in the house. If I try to go to the bathroom without letting him in he scratches and grunts at the door until I'm done. When I'm on the toilet he either jumps in my lap or grabs my shirt or pants and tugs at them.
He has also decided that his litterbox now needs daily cleaning instead of every other day. If I let go more than a day he poops NEXT to the litterbox.
My bunny has become a sweet little tyrannical ass.
So my batshit crazy grandmother just showed up at my house, banging on my bedroom window, screaming "Wookie are you in there? It's your grandmother Rita! Wookie, where are you?"
She was convinced I had the baby and no one told her because she is being such a bitch to everyone in my family. That wouldn't happen no matter how pissed they all are at her. I just can't today.
I was just told that I'm cranky because I'm hormonal. I'm 37 weeks pregnant, pointing out that I have more than the average amount of hormones flowing through my system is kind of like pointing out that I have a uterus in which to house this kid. All because I told someone that she couldn't touch my stomach because I don't like to be touched. "There's a baby in there" is not a good reason to go around rubbing people and furthermore, I dare you to poke your bony ass little fingers into my baby. I will break them off and shove them up your nose. Touching someone without consent is assault and I will return in kind.
Is it ok to skip a week of appointments after 36 weeks? I don't know why my OB has me scheduled like this but I had an appointment like the day before I hit 36 weeks so I wasn't put in the "weekly category" and so I don't get a 37 week appointment and am waiting until the 38th week almost to go back.
The chicken I brought for lunch today makes me want to hurl Just heating it in the microwave and I wasn't so sure, took one bite...can't. Just can't. Thank goodness DH packed me strawberries, an apple, and yogurt, or I'd be screwed. I also tossed a couple Dove chocolates in there (he picked those up for me, love that man!). But now all my food is gone, and I can't get more food for another 3 hours
so.. This pregnancy, at 37 weeks I have hit the official total of 50 lbs gained. My doctor seemed fine with it.. I was pretty tiny before. I worked out nonstop and admittedly didn't eat very much. But..
My boyfriend has been very supportive.. I am always complaining about feeling massive and he reassures me it isn't so. Until last night.. I told him for a snack I had cereal, with chocolate flakes, and chocolate milk, 1 serving of each actually. He made me feel like a fat cow. saying how "unhealthy" that was, how it had "tons of calories." And now I'm hurt, and feeling like an ugly fat cow, who now has to hide myself constantly. And embarrassed.. Ugh.
It is unhealthy and a ton of calories? I don't understand what he did wrong.
That said, I am over trying to eat healthy. I am due in 2.5 weeks and while I'm not going to go super crazy, this slice of turtle pie I'm eating is amazing.
I do not enjoy donuts, but all this talk and the photos makes me want to find a donut shop on the way back to work from my doctor this morning. Too bad we don't have shit for shops. And now I'm hungry....
Brit- if you find yourself in downtown atl some day, you must, and I mean must, take a trip over to tenth and go to sublime donuts....ommfg!
@RoseShadow873 Unless you're high risk, I think you'll be fine. I know that two of my appointments are "optional" for someone with a normal and healthy pregnancy. I don't get to skip those since I'm in the high risk category.
Speaking of doctors... I'm going to send an email to the next OB I'm in line to see. I'm starting to panic over the fact that NO ONE has discussed an end game strategy with me.
1. I'm a high risk pregnancy because of my history of pre-e. It would be nice to know if the plan is inducing me before any BP issues arise.
2. I'm high risk because of shoulder dystocia with DS. We probably should talk about a plan if you're worried about LO getting stuck. If the plan is to induce me before he gets too big, I would like to know so I can plan. If the plan is a c-section, I would like to know so I can have some time to mentally prepare. If the plan is to just let me ride this out until I hit 42 weeks, I would like to know so I can inform work that I may not be going out on the date that I have them.
I'm a planner, and not having a plan of attack is KILLING ME. Seeing other moms with plans already for IF they don't go into labor on their own has me feeling rather frustrated. It's probably because I transferred hospitals and haven't seen the same OB twice, but it's still frustrating.
@yodiggity I get up that way a good bit, my parents live inside the perimeter...I will have to check it out next time we are up there. Hubz and the kids love donuts. Thanks ma'am!
My boss just spent an hour talking to me and wants me to complete four new big-ish tasks before I'm out on leave. One of which I told him I was leery about starting because if anyone else touches brand new expensive company cells it invariably gets fucked up. His response "you still have a month right? Get it started". Yeah, 10 days from now is when I had DD1. I know that means nothing, but I really don't want about $1200 worth of cells/consumables to basically become trash if I do go early again. Then have to go through it all over again when I get back. Ugh.
I just ordered my breast pump. I did a bunch of research and feel crazy for not going with the Medela because that's what is the norm and also what I used with DD. Fingers crossed I am happy with the Spectra S2. It got killer reviews on some major sites, as well as mom-sites. Now I have an excuse to find a cute bag to carry it all in, since it doesn't come with one. Nothing like getting excited over medical supplies!
At my appointment today, the doctor told me that the baby will be here by April 5th whether I'm induced or go into labor on my own... I was so happy for a minute. Now I'm like holy sh*t, I'm going to have a baby in the next two weeks
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My boyfriend has been very supportive.. I am always complaining about feeling massive and he reassures me it isn't so. Until last night.. I told him for a snack I had cereal, with chocolate flakes, and chocolate milk, 1 serving of each actually. He made me feel like a fat cow.
ETA: I am 100% fully aware that I am not the teacher I would want for my child right now, and probably not the teacher you would want for YOUR child either. I'm just so at the end of my rope right now.
And now I'm hungry....
Stahhhp with the donut porn!!! I just had a chocolate custard filled donut this morning and it was Deelicious!
I saw this on my facebook feed last night and I thought it was hilarious.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
A teacher is not a parent substitute. They are there as an incredible knowledge resource but should not be expected to also fix behavioral issues, lack of motivation, poor study skills or poor discipline. That's a parent job.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
"Contractions in the morning, contractions in the evening, contractions at supper time. When contractions are so frequent, you can have a baby anytime!"
My personal donut obsession is Lamar's. SO GOOD. Rainbow Donuts is solid too. Nothing like those pictures up above, though...
He has also decided that his litterbox now needs daily cleaning instead of every other day. If I let go more than a day he poops NEXT to the litterbox.
My bunny has become a sweet little tyrannical ass.
She was convinced I had the baby and no one told her because she is being such a bitch to everyone in my family. That wouldn't happen no matter how pissed they all are at her. I just can't today.
So maybe I am a little cranky.
LMAO! Oh, my eyes!
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
That said, I am over trying to eat healthy. I am due in 2.5 weeks and while I'm not going to go super crazy, this slice of turtle pie I'm eating is amazing.
https://sublimedoughnuts.com/
Speaking of doctors... I'm going to send an email to the next OB I'm in line to see. I'm starting to panic over the fact that NO ONE has discussed an end game strategy with me.
1. I'm a high risk pregnancy because of my history of pre-e. It would be nice to know if the plan is inducing me before any BP issues arise.
2. I'm high risk because of shoulder dystocia with DS. We probably should talk about a plan if you're worried about LO getting stuck. If the plan is to induce me before he gets too big, I would like to know so I can plan. If the plan is a c-section, I would like to know so I can have some time to mentally prepare. If the plan is to just let me ride this out until I hit 42 weeks, I would like to know so I can inform work that I may not be going out on the date that I have them.
I'm a planner, and not having a plan of attack is KILLING ME. Seeing other moms with plans already for IF they don't go into labor on their own has me feeling rather frustrated. It's probably because I transferred hospitals and haven't seen the same OB twice, but it's still frustrating.