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April 2016 Moms
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Because I can't sleep.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
Re: TTT
2. 3 weeks until my due date!
3. I had some (very mild) contractions last night... please let this mean this baby won't be A WEEK LATE like my last one!
4. Tomorrow is my last day before spring break!
5. I plan to basically lay on my side for the entire break.
6. I'm complaining too much so I'll stop here haha. Is everyone else equally miserable? my last pregnancy was a walk in the park compared to this!
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Nov siggy challenge: animals eating Thanksgiving food
Rhys - born 04.17.2013
Harry - born 04.18.2016
2. Looking forward to maternity leave just to have a break from work.
3. DS starts school tomorrow and I am freaking out. I cried while picking up some paper work last week. I will be a total mess tomorrow
4. 35 week check up tomorrow and will finally set my RCS date
5. Bathroom is finally coming along but project is delayed a week due to plumbing I chose being on back order. #OFCOURSE
6. I really miss working out and lately I don't have enough time at night to walk.
7. Thankfully my sister is coming to spend a week with us after the baby is born to help.
8. DH just called and our deck has to be ripped out asap. The boards are coming up and its a major hazard. I am not putting in another deck. One more project before baby gets here.
9. I think we are all set for baby minus one or two minor things that need to be done.
10. Cool thing about RCS is being able to schedule nails, hair and wax appts prior to the date.
2. I got a ham, egg, and cheese croissant from Dunkin Donuts this morning because it was all I could think about.
3. This LO has been so much more chill than her big sister...until yesterday. Pretty sure she didn't sleep at all yesterday, just became little miss Kung Fu Panda.
4. Speaking of sleeping, DD1 slept through the night again (I swear, it is every OTHER night...), first time in her big girl bed (as opposed to the floor NEXT to her bed...) in about two weeks. We got her brand new comforter in the mail to complete the room so we think she may just love the comforter. Whatever works sweetheart...
5. Three more days of work and I honestly just feel like a glorified babysitter right now.
6. Do you think my students would notice if I put my head down and took a nap? If I put a documentary on they should be engaged, right?
7. DH found my long lost heating pad when he was cleaning in and under the couch so that's made my evenings in the recliner that much more pleasant.
8. I've been parking in the lot behind the school so I can sneak in the back gate right by my classroom, in and out when the bells ring, barely anyone even knows I'm here.
9. I'm wearing a sweatshirt today instead of a nicer top because IDGAF anymore. Just be glad I'm here and it isn't yet another sub until my temp hire gets here next week.
10. I am so ridiculously excited to meet this little girl, I can barely even stand it. For so many reasons. Just to see her, who she looks like, if her personality meets what I've assumed based on what I feel from the inside, to see her with her big sister, to see my baby girl BECOME a big sister, to see DH with both his girls, to be able to play with DD1 the way she wants to play...mama's ready for you little miss!!!
1) I woke up before 6 this morning. It's going to be a long day.
2) I had my first counseling appointment yesterday. I actually felt better after I left and it wasn't a waste of time like I thought it would be.
3) I have an OB appointment today and I don't know what I could say to have my doctor have sympathy for me. I've been having period cramps for a week and nothing helps and the pressure hurts even if I'm sitting, standing, walking, laying, basically living.
4) I am to stop taking low dose aspirin on Friday when I hit the 36 week mark. I wonder if that would also mean my blood pressure will also go up even though it's been good lately.
5) I've been kind touchy with MH this morning. I hate my hormones.
6) I had a cup of coffee before I went into work this morning and that never happens. It's going to be a long day.
7) The horrifying things that are happening in Europe makes me scared for the world we live in and it can happen in the US any time. We are not immune to attacks. Nobody is safe.
8) Fuck Trump and fuck that noise MH was trying to make this morning by reading off a list what Trump believes in. I hate his face, I don't care to hear about his shenanigans. Maybe that's why I'm in a touchy mood, coz he kept reading it as if I would be remotely interested what that moron believes in.
9) I have no clue why he was even reading that crap when he's a Bernie backer. Ugh, I'm just easily annoyed this morning.
10) I'm excited for Easter this year because now that DD is 2 years old she's going to enjoy the activities.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
2. I let the chiropractor who's helping me out with my hips for birth do my neck and shoulders and I've been in constant pain radiating into my face ever since. ( two weeks!)
3.I'm so tired of gestational diabetes and counting every carb I put in my mouth. I want to eat what sounds good and not worry about poisoning my child!
4. Cried like a baby yesterday when I again read all the things they have to do to/for my little boy after he's born because I have GD. How could I do that to him!?! But I couldn't help it!
5. My husband is amazing. When he's home, I barely have to lift a finger and he offers to pour me a bath, give me a massage and brew me tea every night. I even woke up in the middle of the night last night and he heard me moaning because of my neck. He spontaineously gave me a 30 min massage in the middle of the night when he has to get up early for work!
6. Despite this I know he's really worried about helping out with baby duties when Eliot arrives because he's never even baby sat!
7. I was hoping the baby would be born on Grammy's birthday yesterday, but it looks like the kid is hanging around.
8. I still have no idea what a mucus plug look like despite looking up pictures! I mean, they all look soooooooo different! Based on photos I can't tell if mine is in or out.
9. I often wonder the average time a pregnant woman visits L&D for Braxton hicks. I haven't yet... But just based on this board alone, I wonder if it's a lot!
10. Can't thing of a tenth.
2). Sort of depressed at zero signs of impending labor
3). Spoke to one of my good friends in Denver yesterday. DH is attending work conference there in June. Wondering if I'm crazy for thinking of visiting her while he's there with newborn and 2 year old. Probably.
4). Excited for Easter this weekend. Thinking DD will enjoy baskets and egg hunts
5) DHs work had small work shower yesterday that I attended with DD. It was really nice.
6) I'm really ticked at everyone at work who can't seem to do anything directly anymore and who feel the need to funnel all questions through me for someone else. I am leaving in 1.5 weeks people! Get your sh*t together people!
7). I'm also irrationally annoyed that our government audit for today got rescheduled to Thursday this week. This is not something I should be annoyed about.
8). I can't believe how good I'm feeling at 38w and really grateful that this (last) pregnancy has been reletively easy minus some digestive issues.
9) Excited to have a 3 day weekend and almost half day off tomorrow for appointments.
10). Debating my last day of work if I don't go early. I said I'd work until Labor started but I'll probably cop out again and stop next Friday. I can't believe that's so soon!
2. So over these cramps and backaches.
3. Hopefully I can schedule my section at Thursday's appointment and hopefully get a bit more freedom after 37 wks.
4. Priority list before baby: pedi, massage, hair cut, and change name on license.
5. I am so proud of DH. He just got a raise, interviewed for a better job, and now being offered a promotion after his 6 wk leave.
6. Finally get faster internet installed today!
7. Waking up a lot lately feeling like I got hit by a bus.
8. Keep forgetting to water my indoor plants. My money tree is clearly representing our wallets right now.
9. If it weren't for doc appointments I would forget what day it is.
10. I think LOs booty is giving me a stretch mark be cause he always sticks it out on one side.
2) I'm hoping at my high risk apt today they tell me she's still head down
3) I'm only 37 weeks but I'm not going to lie I'd really like her to come sooner than later. My tailbone is killing me!
4) I gotta drop off my taxes to the accountant today and their staff is a bunch of bitches. So sorry I'm giving you work to do!
5) i have never gotten a tax return. Tax season sucks plus it costs 160$ to have our taxes done.
6) I'm going to go buy DH a bottle of bourbon I ordered at a local liquor store. It wasn't cheap but I know he will love it.
Not looking forward to the awkwardness of buying booze pregnant.
7) This child's movements has not slowed down whatsoever , they are just much larger and quite frankly freak out my co-workers if I wear a tight shirt.
its uncomfortable
8) I've gained 48# and I can't wait to get back to the gym after she's born. I've missed my protein shakes
9) I'm so excited spring is here I could cry!
10) is it weird I shower sometimes twice daily in case I go into labor ? I don't wanna go to the hospital and feel yucky
2. I watched a few birth videos yesterday (i have no idea why) and started crying watching the home birth and the woman holding her LO for the first time.
3. My LO is in an awkward position that is so uncomfortable and she refuses to move even with my rubbing and trying to get her to move a bit. Stubborn little thing.
4. I offically started my maternity leave yesterday and i'm loving every minute of it. Spring break at my school starts Thursday but I decided to take an extra 3 days to myself and get some things done.
5. Seeing more and more of these beautiful babies being born is making me want my LO to arrive sooner even though I know she still has some more cooking to do.
6. I'm curious to see if we'll have any full moon babies arriving tomorrow
7. I have a HUGE To-Do List and I'm getting overwhelmed by everything I still need to do.
8. My husband is a cop and being forced to do overtime because of the attack in Brussels, I was never needy, but since my second tri I just want him home. I get so nervous every time there is an attack and fear something horrible is going to happen here in NY
9. My MIL knows how uncomfortable I've been lately and wants to come over and keep me company, thanks but no thanks
10. Have to head to my 37 week check up now and then off to do some exchanges
2. Ever since my hospital visit Saturday, I feel fine in the mornings but absolutely awful at night... then this morning I woke up just feeling off... no particular reason why, but I just don't feel right.
3. My motivation to work has taken a complete nose dive... Can you just pay me for the next 3.5 weeks without me using my PTO or FLMA?
4. Still have a lot of projects to button up before I go, and I'm not excited about it.
5. Thankfully I've got Thursday and Friday off this week - hoping to get some of the things checked off my Baby To-Do List.
6. Really glad I do the early voter ballot so I don't have to waddle to the polls today.
7. I have been a lot more aware of my contractions lately - kind of hoping that I'm at least a little effaced or dilated at my appt Thursday.
8. My cube neighbor makes all of his phone calls on speaker phone - I find it quite annoying.
9. I make popcorn every Tuesday for our office (not sure why this is my job, but it is)... and I am so happy there are only 3 more Popcorn Tuesdays before my leave.
10. Heck! Just have to finish off today and 15 more working days til I'm done... I can do that, right?!
2. Spring break is next week, I CAN NOT WAIT. I will go back to work after that, until LO arrives, but the week off will still be amazing.
3. I shopped our area's huge consignment sale last night, and resisted the urge to buy ANY clothes for LO. Got essentials for DD & DS, including a few uniforms for DD when she starts Kindergarten in the fall. And a like-new glider with an ottoman for $35--SO PUMPED!
4. Kindergarten registration is this week. I want to cry and refuse to admit she is old enough for that.
5. At my doctor's appointment this morning, there was a itty bitty baby in the room next to me. All the cries = ALL THE FEELS! I need that in my life......in at least 4 weeks, please and thank you!
6. My classroom is cold and I love it. I feel guilty freezing out my kids, but damnit the pregnancy sweat.
7. My SIL and I are doing a yard sale this weekend. I am already exhausted thinking about it, but SO ready to have all that stuff out of my house!
8. One of my students has evidently written himself a song and has been singing in non-stop today. The lyrics consist of "I'm a princess, a pretty princess!" I love my kids!
9. Hummus and pita chips for lunch today...I CAN NOT WAIT!
10. Brussels today. I am so emotional about it, and it makes me fearful for our world. People are mean and suck.
2: I'm in pain from being checked yesterday, and walking or getting up from sitting or laying down is excruciating. Wtf is my Dr doing to me down there???
3: Fiancé thought I would definitely have the baby by now so he's been home since Thursday. It's been so nice to have him here taking care of me and loving on me this whole time. With his job, spending time together like this is pretty rare, and I'm cherishing the time we're getting just is before LO arrives.
4: OMG guys My LO had a countdown timer now and it's freaking me out a bit!
5: We went to the mall yesterday and I saw a little boy (probably one y/o) walking around with his mom. I started crying because a year from now that's going to be my life.
6: I'm prepping my cloth diapers today! Cleaned the washing machine last night, especially for the occasion. Did you guys know that there is a difference between the while vinegar you get for cooking and the kind you get for cleaning?
7: I really hope that LO isn't allergic to bleach, which seems to be a family allergy. It sucks because so many people don't take it seriously as an allergy because "everyone hates the fumes" but I'm not a fan of breaking out in hive from smelling it and have asthma like symptoms for days after being exposed to it. Thanks guy. Lol working at a daycare sucked because of that.
8: I need to write things down that we need as I notice them, vs hoping I'll remember when we get to the store. I've always been really good about writing it down. Not sure what's gotten into me lately... But we are going to target today for bassinet sheets, toothpaste and baking soda. (Totally counts as writing it down, right?) ETA: thanks to @allaire314 I'm adding bagel bites to this list.
9: I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday for the first time in three years. My go to shoes have holes in the bottom of them because I wear things completely out before buying new things. My fiancé wasn't impressed and was appalled that I didn't tell him sooner. He wanted me to buy like three pair so he could "make it up to me." I don't get that... I could have easily bought new shoes at any point over the past three years, without consulting you???
10: Starbucks doesn't deserve to be getting sued over what they are going to court for. This lawsuit is a flipping joke.
2. I'm thinking we should be going by my LMP as a DD and not my ovulation day or u/s.
3. That would put me a week ahead.
4. My first u/s went along with the later DD, the rest went along with the earlier DD.
5. If I hadn't been charting, we never would have adjusted the DD. We never adjusted a date for the others based on an u/s.
6. All this means is we could schedule the induction date thinking I'll be 39 weeks and I'd really be 40 weeks, which means I probably won't make it to the induction date and the dh will miss the birth.
7. And that's saying that I don't go into labor on my own before we can reach any induction date.
8. I only started thinking about this the last couple days and it has me stressing.
9. Because if I'm 35+ weeks, and this one is like her sister, then I could have less than two weeks left.
10. Also, if we go by the later DD and I go into labor early, they could think I'm 36 weeks and not 37. I'm not sure how they handle things prior to 37 weeks. Anyway, those are just some thoughts I've had this week.
2. I honestly feel bad for my SO, we talked last night and I asked him how he's feeling since we are so close. He's really nervous for the actual event of labor... which I know sounds ridiculous since he's not the one going into labor but it's really sweet too, at least he cares. With my daughter I was completely alone. And so great full that her and I both now have such an amazing man in our lives.
3. On that note... her "sperms donors" parents have officially cancelled themselves out of her life... she's 5 and just doesn't understand why they don't see her.. like parents like child I guess. I could throat punch them.. just sayin.
4. We're blended. I've adopted his daughter 8, he's adopted mine 5. And now we're having our first boy. This week is spring break so my 8yo is home. Honestly I thought I'd go crazy, but I'm loving every second of it.
5. Really hoping my appointment tomorrow shows some progression. I am so ready for him to be here!
6. I just gave you all my personal life story in 3 steps... NBD
7. My SO took the last of the creamer for my coffee (huge set back for my morning) ... we have no milk.. I'm hoping evaporated milk will not kill me..
8. I REALLY want a doughnut
9. My back hurts
10... that's it
People not understanding science...
2. I have been dropping the ball at work today, or so it feels. There is just too much going on.
3. The pending snow storm is not helping my mood today.
4. DD slept through the night in her bed last night.
5. I was a wreck as she was falling asleep.
6. I am trying to give DH space to get things together now that he is home but I am pretty sure he's catching up on his shows and sleep.
7. I am irrationally upset that HR is dropping the ball on my temp, when in fact I should be patting them on the back because now there is a really good chance a temp won't be able to start until after my due date.
8. I love event planning but I might kill my coworkers if they keep chaging things last minute.
9. It's going to be another couple of weeks before our house gets on the market. I am not excited and really wanted the house to sell before I went on maternity leave.
10. I was setting out lunch for a business meeting today and the asshole who was in the meeting would not move and was constantly in my way. I gave up and left the rest of the food outside the room, because I literally could not fit behind him.
2. I am currently making two brands of store-bought cinnamon rolls at the same time to compare them. My husband and I were arguing about which was better so it must be resolved with a taste test.
3. My best friend is taking me to get a massage this weekend but I'm a bit nervous about it being weird.
4. We tried the cinnamon rolls. My husband admitted I was right! Hehehe.
5. Now I am really full.
6. I randomly just started analyzing some Edgar Allan Poe poetry in my head. I have no idea where that came from.
7. I think half the time I go grocery shopping I leave my list at home.
8. I want to start grocery shopping at night to avoid the crowds. I just can't stand the craziness of the store with the people everywhere in my way and me in their way....
9. I have a week off of school and I don't even know what to do with myself. Even when my classes are not going I have this insurmountable feeling of guilt that I should be studying or something.
10. I seem to spend half my time wondering what I should do so then I end up doing nothing because I can't decide.
2. I've had 2 nose bleeds today.
3. I know I complained about doing these 24 hour urine tests, but I would do whatever it takes to make sure that my little one is doing okay. Yes it's annoying to me, but it's worth it.
4. I have to go and do a biophysical profile in an hour and a half.
5. My appetite has been so off lately. I don't know what I want to eat anymore. Nothing sounds good.
6. I wish I would have never given a few of my co-workers my personal cell phone number before I left. 3 people have called since I've been on bed rest.
7. Thursday wraps up the final child birthing class for me. To be honest, I haven't learned any information that I didn't know through reading books. It was a waste of time.
8. My husband decided to revamp our patio and buy some new outdoor furniture and plants yesterday.
9. All I want to do is sleep.
10. I need a pedicure.
2. DS has gone to bed at 8:30 the last two nights. What sorcery is this?! He normally goes to bed between 9 and 11!
3. Hearing other moms talk about their plans for inductions and stuff have me on edge because I haven't had a game plan discussed with me at all... Which just doesn't seem right for someone with a high risk pregnancy.
4. LO's movements have been so gentle today... Last night he tried to punch through my hip, so I'll take it.
5. I had leftover carbonara for lunch. I could probably eat that stuff every single day. It's so good...
6. I'm not sure how, but 80% of the time my FIL spells DS's name wrong. How hard is it to spell Aaron?
7. DH finally admitted to me that he's actually really pissed off about the stupid pancake thing. I knew that he was, but having him finally admit it is good. I hate being lied to about things.
8. DH keeps freaking out about having sex at this point. He thinks he'll cause me pain or put me in labor. I'm 100% ok with using sex to induce labor. In fact, I'm all over the idea of marathon sex some of the rest of you ladies have been having. I need to get as much action in as I can before my vagina is a sore and bloody mess.
9. Started planning out what I want to do for myself PP. DH and I both want to start working out once I'm cleared for it. I also plan on doing a castor oil hair mask and a brown sugar scalp exfoliation to help with hair growth/loss. I absolutely hated losing so much hair after DS was born.
10. DH's aunt just posted a photo of one of the buildings that we took photos in front of on Saturday... Which means she's probably working on editing out maternity photos!
2. I got to go back to work yesterday and today!! Hooray for not burning through anymore sick/vacation time.
3. I only have a day and a half of PTO left. I'm trying not to panic.
4. BUT I discovered I can have sick leave advanced! So I'm borrowing three weeks of sick leave from my future self. And hopefully I'll get a few days donated to me as well so I can have a little more paid time...
5. I had the world's most boring training today. 8 hours at a desk, watching a powerpoint about how to report accidents in the workplace.
6. I'm so tired. SO TIRED.
7. My house has started a pool on when the baby will arrive. I think there might be money involved. I had better get a cut of it!
8. Hoping I can fall asleep in under 3 hours of silent sobbing with exhaustion tonight. Tired of being dehydrated and tired when I wake up!
9. I'm hoping this baby comes on a Thursday or Friday because my husband can only take two days off when I go into labor - that way he'll have four in a row with us!
10. I'm so glad to be working again: I was losing my MIND on bedrest.
2. ... just got back from my appointment with the CNP at my doctor's office and she casually mentions I tested positive for group B strep last week and will have to have IV antibiotics during labor. I am going to a natural birthing center inside a hospital (same as with DS1) because I really do NOT want to do IVs or epidurals or anything. I am crushed that my birth plan is already not possible. I am a hard stick with a needle and still have a huge bruise from my 36-week blood draw, which actually went in perfectly. I don't want my baby to get group B, obviously, but I don't think I can express in words how much I DO NOT want an IV. I cried the whole 45-minute drive home.
3. I waited 1.5 hours to be seen. That's never happened with this office. I could have taken off 15 minutes of work instead of almost 2 hours.
4. I was going to get a coffee and see a friend at my old workplace across from the hospital, but I had to cancel because DH had plans to see a screening of Batman vs. Superman tonight.
5. DH held dinner for all of us until I got home, even though it will likely make him late for his movie.
6. DH had a job interview yesterday that seemed to go well. He's been out of work since the week we found out I was pregnant. Ironically, the same thing happened with DS1 9 years ago.
7. I have 3 days left of work before spring break, and I'm not coming back after break. I work at a small school and I'm training my sub, who is starting to freak out.
8. I get so angry at parents who send kids who they KNOW are sick to school. I am pregnant, but at least one child and teacher at my school have compromised immune systems. We are not a sick-kid babysitting service!
9. DS1 talked me into watching Star Wars with him even though I've only seen episodes 4 and 7 and am not a fan of the series.
10. I'm obviously feeling cranky today and need to vent. I want to scream and throw things, but I need to be an adult for my son. Also, there's that little voice in the back of my head that keeps reminding me that this pregnancy hasn't been hard, especially for being in my late 30s, even if it's getting uncomfortable. After mc before this, I'm happy this baby has stuck and the heart defect they thought they saw earlier disappeared. I know I am lucky. I know lots of people have IVs in labor. It just wasn't going to be me, and I'm having a hard time dealing. Sorry about the pity party!
2: Welcome to the I wanted nothing medical involved in my birth, and it isn't gonna happen club. (I'm the founding member, and I'm working on bumper stickers)
3: If it makes you feel any better, every single thing I have said I wanted for this pregnancy has become a complete joke... I'm having a boy, instead of a girl, I'm GBS+ as well, I'm probably going to be induced on Thursday, and a whole bunch of other crap I can't even be bothered to dredge up again. (I'm sure the other regulars are tired of me bitching by now, lol) It'll be ok.
2. I like several of the doulas I spoke with so far. Picking one is hard. Sigh.
3. Kind of like the moms that are waterworks, I've been on pins and needles. A colleague yesterday told me I look like I would punch him if he made a bad joke. I don't feel like myself and all this pain has transformed me into the grinch!
4. Looks like I'll be eating soups and salads for the rest of the few weeks. I'm just happy when food doesn't cause pain.
5. Not that I'll really be able to compare but... I'm really hoping this gym ball helps with labor!
6. Water with sliced strawberries and pomogrante seeds with a hint of lemon is my new favorite drink. From the looks of it feels like a cocktail.
7. I crave digestive cookies with chocolate on top. Ugh so good!
8. My mom is on standby to get her plane ticket for baby's arrival. Wish I could give her a set date.
9. Still can't believe I need to find a new physician. Sigh.
10. DH has been a trooper even when I've been an asshole these past few days. Bless him
1. Got my paychecks sorted out so by the end of the week I will have 2 months worth of pay in my bank account. Unfortunately, it is already spoken for.
2. My nose has been giving me problems since I got an NG tube put down it and into my stomach 2 weeks ago. Nose bleeds in the middle of the night and all day, not enough to be concerned but enough to be super annoying.
3. Moving to Florida on Saturday so I can deliver this baby then have resection surgery 4 weeks later. I am sooo nervous to go from Texas to Florida while 35 weeks pregnant with a 2.5 year old, cats and dogs.
4. Husband was relocated for his job which starts April 7 in NC (Going to Florida so my parents can help after RCS and major surgery in June because MH cant get the full time off or work from home and I hate to put the pressure of new job, new baby, 2.5 year old, and sick wife who is on bed rest for essentially 6 weeks over the summer)
5. My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer and has to have his prostate removed. He is my world, Im super nervous for him but I pretend not to worry until it is biopsied and we know if they got it all.
6. My job put me on Admin leave for having issues with my principal (nicest way to put it), thought I would only get paid until this Friday but the district decided to just finish my contract out June 3 so I get 3 extra paycheck!!!! YAY!!!
7. Baby Girl is measuring 4 weeks bigger but they won't change due date. I understand why but I am in so much pain and my Crohns disease is causing so many problems I silently wished they would.
8. Got a Britax35 car seat base for 70% off at Target today!!!!!
9. Finished all my sewing projects so I'm bored at home during the day because I am all packed for the move.
10. My son only wants MH, I get so emotional even though it is a 2.5 year old mentality.