Last night, I did DS's bedtime routines a little earlier with him not because he necessarily looked tired early, but because I was exhausted and really wasn't sure how much longer I could stay alert. He actually ended up sleeping really well, so I don't feel too guilty about it and I was asleep by 9:30.
I was at the church until 10pm last night trying to wrangle my super frazzled BFF who is running around like a loon to get the Light it up Blue event off the ground tomorrow. She was even force-feeding seltzer to people because she wanted the bottles for a craft idea. I don't know. I had brought my son with me thinking it was going to be like 1hr, but no. So he was up until almost 10:30pm last night. Not good.
Anyways, unbeknownst to my friend who is coordinating the event, the Director of Faith Formation and I have made a plan. If we get there tomorrow for set-up and things are in the same state they were last night (which is highly likely) we are taking over. Anything that wasn't promised in the flyer or social media publicity is gone! My friend wanted to do this obstacle course, 6 take-home crafts, sensory tables including a water table (oh, hell to the no!), rice table, and slime bottles (?), a two-hour presentation by a local kid's music group that incorporates movement and instruments (I honestly think this is the best part of the whole event), and a group craft where we construct this giant puzzle piece art installation that will be hung in the Narthex of the church. All of these are wonderful ideas, but it is just too much.
I scoured any pictures or descriptions of the event in the local paper, FB, flyers etc and there is no mention of the obstacle course, specific sensory tables, and only 3 of the take-home crafts are specified. Therefore, I am taking the reins and we are doing those 3 crafts, just the rice table and slime bottles for sensory experiences, and no obstacle course. Along with the music group and an information booth about autism awareness, I think that should be more than a successful event. Unfortunately, our Director of Faith Formation wants ME to be in charge of community events from now on. And that's a big N-O! Not with a toddler, infant, full-time job, and the other positions I hold at the church (secretary for Parish Council and Christian Ed, board member for our in-house preschool, coordinator for children's choir, worship music leader, staff soloist for special events, confirmation mentor, co-coordinator for the Young Families group...). Yeah, not adding community outreach and missions to my job description, thank you!
Yesterday I was really sick from getting my tdap and stopped by the grocery store to get some supplies. My intestines started growling and I totally ripped an awful Silent But Deadly.....around a bunch of other people. Normally I'd at least go try to find an empty aisle, but I told myself there were so many other people around so no one could be sure it was me. Then I realized I didn't care if anyone figured out it was me.
The non-pregnant me would have been completely horrified. Pregnant me has zero tolerance for any extra discomfort
UGGHHH TB is being a douche and won't let me use the quote function.
@bshurdy I am so with you on this one. I've always hated the leggings as pants thing, but last weekend I did just that. My shirt covered the majority of my butt, and suddenly that was good enough. I just don't care anymore.
I will firmly judge a person that goes to a tanning bed. I know it's none of my business and I shouldn't care but it is 2016! They are so dangerous and I can't understand it. I have a friend that goes five days out of the week - she's my age but looks way older and has already had a skin cancer scare. I am a sunscreen freak and always will be I guess. I can handle spray tans and such but beds are a huge NO in my book.
Yesterday I went to Outback and got an order of cheese fries from curbside pickup. I then went home and ate THE ENTIRE THING. I'm so filled with shame, especially because I figured I'd feel physically terrible afterwards and I didn't. I guess being pregnant is the only exusable time to do that sort of thing, so I'm trying not to hate myself too much.
I will firmly judge a person that goes to a tanning bed. I know it's none of my business and I shouldn't care but it is 2016! They are so dangerous and I can't understand it. I have a friend that goes five days out of the week - she's my age but looks way older and has already had a skin cancer scare. I am a sunscreen freak and always will be I guess. I can handle spray tans and such but beds are a huge NO in my book.
Amen to this! My dad is 70 and sunscreen wasn't something people used really and was pretty much up and coming when he was growing up. He's an engineer and raced cars on the side at Bonneville so he was exposed to the sun A LOT. The past probably 10 years he has to drive 3.5 hours to his dermatologist to get another piece of skin cut out and grafted every 2 weeks. He's had half of each ear cut off where they had to take cartilage from elsewhere and reconstruct new ear bases for him, he's had places on his head shaved due to needing to cut out spots, his arms, hands, legs, feet have all been sliced open. And that's from the sun, not from some light that can fry your skin in 10 minutes flat. NO THANKS! I'll stay white, no shame. .
I will firmly judge a person that goes to a tanning bed. I know it's none of my business and I shouldn't care but it is 2016! They are so dangerous and I can't understand it. I have a friend that goes five days out of the week - she's my age but looks way older and has already had a skin cancer scare. I am a sunscreen freak and always will be I guess. I can handle spray tans and such but beds are a huge NO in my book.
Yes! Beyond the dangers of tanning beds, I don't understand how some people don't learn from their close calls! I, admittedly, never used to be great about putting on sunscreen because I don't burn, but when I had a questionable mole 5 years ago, it changed my tune entirely. If I'm going to be outside for more than 5-10 minutes, the zinc oxide spf 30 goes on.
I am beyond excited for my baby shower. I don't do excitement when it comes to special celebrations that features me, but I can't help it. Baby gifts!!!! I feel like a child waiting for Christmas...
I totally April Fool-ed my husband today and I laughed and laughed.
I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
I sometimes use tanning beds (not while pregnant). In the middle of winter it's a 5-10 min warm nap that makes me happy a few times a month. I refuse to feel bad about it, I don't get burned in them, and no one will change my mind.
@EErin86 As someone who has had several spots of basal cell skin cancer removed and is at high risk for other types of skin cancer, I will say that a 5-10 minute warm nap is not worth it! (And I also say this as someone who LOVES naps. Just...not in a tanning bed.) Being burned isn't even the problem...Walk away from the tanning bed. POISON!
I totally April Fool-ed my husband today and I laughed and laughed.
I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
Jealous. I tried but my H did not fall for it all! He said he was waiting for it, he knows me too well!
1. Terms like prego and preggers make me incredibly, irrationally ragey. Especially when used as a noun (as in, "a prego" instead of "a pregnant woman")
2. I have been so unproductive at work these past few months. Partly due to my lack of ADHD meds, and partly because, duh, it's much more fun to read baby stuff. But whenever I DO turn something in to my bosses, they're all like "you are the best! this is such great work!" so I blame them for enabling me.
I will firmly judge a person that goes to a tanning bed. I know it's none of my business and I shouldn't care but it is 2016! They are so dangerous and I can't understand it. I have a friend that goes five days out of the week - she's my age but looks way older and has already had a skin cancer scare. I am a sunscreen freak and always will be I guess. I can handle spray tans and such but beds are a huge NO in my book.
Skin cancer aside, I don't understand why people who use them frequently- presumably because they want to look more attractive- do it knowing it will make their skin age faster. Tan-but-wrinkled skin is way less attractive than youthful-but-pale skin.
If I want a warm cuddly nap, I am sure not going to pay money for it! Being pale and proud aside, I find tanning beds such a money pit for something that is definitely not healthy at all. The only time I "tan" is when I am relaxing by the lake with a nice thick spackling of sunscreen, my big floppy hat, a UV protection coverup, and a good book. You haven't had a true nap until you have fallen asleep in the shade of a birch grove with the sounds of the lake lapping gently with a book on your belly and a hat over your face. Ahhhh. I go there as my happy place in the middle of winter, but replace the sounds of the lake with my Yule Log dvd (don't judge! It is awesome!), the coverup with a cuddly homemade knit blanket, and add a cup of hot cocoa.
I took casual Friday to a whole new level today....jeans, sweatshirt, gym shoes, no makeup, unwashed hair in a bun. NO SHAME....just going to rock it...too tired to care
I am beyond excited for my baby shower. I don't do excitement when it comes to special celebrations that features me, but I can't help it. Baby gifts!!!! I feel like a child waiting for Christmas...
This. I don't like being gift grabby but we need stuff for our girl!
I really hate that I'm going to hire someone to clean our apartment because I'm fully capable to do so. I just don't want to.
Speaking of tanning beds, I love that burnt skin smell when you get out. I used to go tanning daily (I know I know) but now will only go if we are going on vacation and I need a base. But that smell, something about it is really good to me.
I don't tan because I can't. I'm so white my skin just reflects the sun back at others. Seriously though, I only burn and so I have to be super careful in the sun. I don't judge those who do tan though because who knows what I would do if getting tan was possible. I really envy those who can get tan but tell myself I'll be thankful when I'm older and have less wrinkles. I did a spray tan once before going on vacation and I liked it so much that it really hurt my heart when it faded.
I used to work in a tanning salon and I think they were SO HAPPY when I left because I refused to tan. I'm super pale and always just burn. ALWAYS. But I was good at my job so they never could find a reason to fire me. The whole reason I took the job was because I was a freshman in college and if it was slow/I finished all my work they would let me do school work while on the clock.
Yesterday I was really sick from getting my tdap and stopped by the grocery store to get some supplies. My intestines started growling and I totally ripped an awful Silent But Deadly.....around a bunch of other people. Normally I'd at least go try to find an empty aisle, but I told myself there were so many other people around so no one could be sure it was me. Then I realized I didn't care if anyone figured out it was me.
The non-pregnant me would have been completely horrified. Pregnant me has zero tolerance for any extra discomfort
A few days ago I farted loudly on my way to the bathroom, in the middle of my office full of several dudes. I just kept walking, and waited to feel all flushed/embarrassed, and it just didn't happen. I was embarrassed in theory, but it was so weird - I just didn't get my normal physical reaction of embarrassment. I guess my body is too busy with baby to care about farting.
FFFC: I feel selfish saying this but I'm just SO excited to finally have this baby so I can reclaim my body. Obviously I'm excited for the baby for a million other reasons and I want him to stay in there as long as he needs to BUT I'm excited to: drink alcohol, workout without feeling like I'm dying, take real medicine, wear my closet full of non-maternity clothes... etc. etc. etc.
I'm gathering from the food after delivery thread that lots of us are abstaining from cold cut or deli sandwiches?? If so, I'll admit that I've eaten them ALL ALONG in both pregnancies. I wouldn't have survived without sandwiches and cereal. Both OBs had no problem with this.
I will eat the face of the next person who interrupts my lunch break. I had a total of 6 minutes where my office door was closed. And one more staff who questions my nursing judgement is getting a throat punch. Just because the kid doesn't want to be in your class, doesn't mean they need to be in my office. I am this close to going on a rampage!
FFFC: I feel selfish saying this but I'm just SO excited to finally have this baby so I can reclaim my body. Obviously I'm excited for the baby for a million other reasons and I want him to stay in there as long as he needs to BUT I'm excited to: drink alcohol, workout without feeling like I'm dying, take real medicine, wear my closet full of non-maternity clothes... etc. etc. etc.
ME in ~ 6ish weeks:
^^^THIS times 100!!! I obviously don't want LO to arrive before he's ready, but I'm so looking forward to getting back to feeling like "me" again and no longer sharing my body!
I guess my FFFC for today is that my team just got back from lunch for someone's birthday, and I took a piece of cheesecake to go. I was the only one, and I don't even care. Usually I feel self-conscious eating something unhealthy or getting dessert because I secretly think our dietician is judging all our food choices. Not this time! I'm gonna eat it at my desk, too, with the door open.
I used to work in a tanning salon and I think they were SO HAPPY when I left because I refused to tan. I'm super pale and always just burn. ALWAYS. But I was good at my job so they never could find a reason to fire me. The whole reason I took the job was because I was a freshman in college and if it was slow/I finished all my work they would let me do school work while on the clock.
@bookelf221I'm clearly suffering from my lack of sleep. I read that as "But I got a boob job so they never could find a reason to fire me." I had to do a double take.
FFFC: I feel selfish saying this but I'm just SO excited to finally have this baby so I can reclaim my body. Obviously I'm excited for the baby for a million other reasons and I want him to stay in there as long as he needs to BUT I'm excited to: drink alcohol, workout without feeling like I'm dying, take real medicine, wear my closet full of non-maternity clothes... etc. etc. etc.
ME in ~ 6ish weeks:
THIS. Okay I totally had this convo with my DH yesterday. I 100% want LO to cook as long as possible BUT I am really ready to get my body back. I also told DH I will never complain about being fat or hating my body again. I have a new perspective on my pre-pregnancy body (I miss it so much) and even tho it wasn't by any means perfect I have come to appreciate it in a different way now. Before I hit my 3rd trimester I took so many things for granted!
AND I absolutely cannot wait to enjoy a nice glass of wine and sushi!
FFFC: I feel selfish saying this but I'm just SO excited to finally have this baby so I can reclaim my body. Obviously I'm excited for the baby for a million other reasons and I want him to stay in there as long as he needs to BUT I'm excited to: drink alcohol, workout without feeling like I'm dying, take real medicine, wear my closet full of non-maternity clothes... etc. etc. etc.
ME in ~ 6ish weeks:
THIS. Okay I totally had this convo with my DH yesterday. I 100% want LO to cook as long as possible BUT I am really ready to get my body back. I also told DH I will never complain about being fat or hating my body again. I have a new perspective on my pre-pregnancy body (I miss it so much) and even tho it wasn't by any means perfect I have come to appreciate it in a different way now. Before I hit my 3rd trimester I took so many things for granted!
AND I absolutely cannot wait to enjoy a nice glass of wine and sushi!
YES. I was such a fool before wasting so much energy hating on my body! It wasn't perfect but it was pretty damn good and I had no idea! I look back at my first "bump" picture when there was no bump and barely any bloat and I can't believe I felt fat and bloated then. I feel like I finally have the perspective I always needed to appreciate my body and can't wait to get it back!
I totally April Fool-ed my husband today and I laughed and laughed.
I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
Seriously? How little respect do you have for your husband? Also glad that joking about having a serious labor and possible preemie is totes funny to you. Go walk into a nicu and readjust that "humor".
FFFC: I feel selfish saying this but I'm just SO excited to finally have this baby so I can reclaim my body. Obviously I'm excited for the baby for a million other reasons and I want him to stay in there as long as he needs to BUT I'm excited to: drink alcohol, workout without feeling like I'm dying, take real medicine, wear my closet full of non-maternity clothes... etc. etc. etc.
ME in ~ 6ish weeks:
THIS. Okay I totally had this convo with my DH yesterday. I 100% want LO to cook as long as possible BUT I am really ready to get my body back. I also told DH I will never complain about being fat or hating my body again. I have a new perspective on my pre-pregnancy body (I miss it so much) and even tho it wasn't by any means perfect I have come to appreciate it in a different way now. Before I hit my 3rd trimester I took so many things for granted!
AND I absolutely cannot wait to enjoy a nice glass of wine and sushi!
YES. I was such a fool before wasting so much energy hating on my body! It wasn't perfect but it was pretty damn good and I had no idea! I look back at my first "bump" picture when there was no bump and barely any bloat and I can't believe I felt fat and bloated then. I feel like I finally have the perspective I always needed to appreciate my body and can't wait to get it back!
yessss me too! I really hope I don't forget this 6 months or a year down the road but I feel the exact same way.
I'm gathering from the food after delivery thread that lots of us are abstaining from cold cut or deli sandwiches?? If so, I'll admit that I've eaten them ALL ALONG in both pregnancies. I wouldn't have survived without sandwiches and cereal. Both OBs had no problem with this.
Pfft. I eat bagels and lox and would totally eat raw-fish sushi so. Also, I've been drinking non-pasteurized cold-pressed juices. And scooping litter boxes.
I totally April Fool-ed my husband today and I laughed and laughed.
I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
Seriously? How little respect do you have for your husband? Also glad that joking about having a serious labor and possible preemie is totes funny to you. Go walk into a nicu and readjust that "humor".
Um what? I really think you are overreacting to what was a light-hearted April Fools Day joke between a husband and wife.
I totally April Fool-ed my husband today and I laughed and laughed.
I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
Seriously? How little respect do you have for your husband? Also glad that joking about having a serious labor and possible preemie is totes funny to you. Go walk into a nicu and readjust that "humor".
@CupcakesRamazing I remember you from TTGP and always had a ton of respect for you... butttt....I have to say that that is a bit uncalled for. @vinerie is a very educated and well respected member on this BMB and often tells it like it is to those SS who come waltzing in with the most ridiculous crap (jokes or not). We don't know the humor used in her marriage. Some couples are able to joke with each other like this because they have tremendous respect for each other. I don't think she sat around this morning thinking "Hey, you know what would be funny. Having a premature baby".
I totally April Fool-ed my husband today and I laughed and laughed.
I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
Seriously? How little respect do you have for your husband? Also glad that joking about having a serious labor and possible preemie is totes funny to you. Go walk into a nicu and readjust that "humor".
@CupcakesRamazing I remember you from TTGP and always had a ton of respect for you... butttt....I have to say that that is a bit uncalled for. @vinerie is a very educated and well respected member on this BMB and often tells it like it is to those SS who come waltzing in with the most ridiculous crap (jokes or not). We don't know the humor used in her marriage. Some couples are able to joke with each other like this because they have tremendous respect for each other. I don't think she sat around this morning thinking "Hey, you know what would be funny. Having a premature baby".
That may be, and fine, if that is how her and her husband joke on April fools, I guess that's up to her. I still find it in poor taste to joke about going into preterm labor- I have seen firsthand how much a baby endures in a month long nicu stay. Rubs me the wrong way to make light of going into labor early and stressing out a loved one.
I totally April Fool-ed my husband today and I laughed and laughed.
I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
Seriously? How little respect do you have for your husband? Also glad that joking about having a serious labor and possible preemie is totes funny to you. Go walk into a nicu and readjust that "humor".
@CupcakesRamazing I remember you from TTGP and always had a ton of respect for you... butttt....I have to say that that is a bit uncalled for. @vinerie is a very educated and well respected member on this BMB and often tells it like it is to those SS who come waltzing in with the most ridiculous crap (jokes or not). We don't know the humor used in her marriage. Some couples are able to joke with each other like this because they have tremendous respect for each other. I don't think she sat around this morning thinking "Hey, you know what would be funny. Having a premature baby".
That may be, and fine, if that is how her and her husband joke on April fools, I guess that's up to her. I still find it in poor taste to joke about going into preterm labor- I have seen firsthand how much a baby endures in a month long nicu stay. Rubs me the wrong way to make light of going into labor early and stressing out a loved one.
I agree... I don't think any of us would want to be in that position! God forbid.
WHY can I not quote or tag people? Bump, you are on my last nerve today...
@txmamatobe - I've tanned 3 times in my life, before a cruise so that I didn't spend the vacation burnt to a crisp. Still got burned a little, but it helped. But I wouldn't go any other time!
My FFFC? I felt incredibly guilty calling in to both my shifts today, even though I almost passed out at work yesterday and left my shift early. I napped on the couch with DH most of the morning. Then I reminded myself that this is the first pregnancy-related cancelation I've had, so.....
Re: FFFC 4/1
Anyways, unbeknownst to my friend who is coordinating the event, the Director of Faith Formation and I have made a plan. If we get there tomorrow for set-up and things are in the same state they were last night (which is highly likely) we are taking over. Anything that wasn't promised in the flyer or social media publicity is gone! My friend wanted to do this obstacle course, 6 take-home crafts, sensory tables including a water table (oh, hell to the no!), rice table, and slime bottles (?), a two-hour presentation by a local kid's music group that incorporates movement and instruments (I honestly think this is the best part of the whole event), and a group craft where we construct this giant puzzle piece art installation that will be hung in the Narthex of the church. All of these are wonderful ideas, but it is just too much.
I scoured any pictures or descriptions of the event in the local paper, FB, flyers etc and there is no mention of the obstacle course, specific sensory tables, and only 3 of the take-home crafts are specified. Therefore, I am taking the reins and we are doing those 3 crafts, just the rice table and slime bottles for sensory experiences, and no obstacle course. Along with the music group and an information booth about autism awareness, I think that should be more than a successful event. Unfortunately, our Director of Faith Formation wants ME to be in charge of community events from now on. And that's a big N-O! Not with a toddler, infant, full-time job, and the other positions I hold at the church (secretary for Parish Council and Christian Ed, board member for our in-house preschool, coordinator for children's choir, worship music leader, staff soloist for special events, confirmation mentor, co-coordinator for the Young Families group...). Yeah, not adding community outreach and missions to my job description, thank you!
The non-pregnant me would have been completely horrified. Pregnant me has zero tolerance for any extra discomfort
DS1: May 2016
DS2: Jan 2019
Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
UGGHHH TB is being a douche and won't let me use the quote function.
@bshurdy I am so with you on this one. I've always hated the leggings as pants thing, but last weekend I did just that. My shirt covered the majority of my butt, and suddenly that was good enough. I just don't care anymore.
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
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I texted him this morning: "I knew I was feeling off today...and I think my water just broke. Calling the doctor now."
He calls me immediately all panicked "I'M COMING HOME NOW!! WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY?"
Me: "He said this is serious. We need to get to this hospital. He also said we could just stay at home and that things might be okay if you give me foot rubs tonight."
.....Long pause.....
Him: "Wait, what?"
Me: "Yeah, we're having an April 1st baby unless you give me foot rubs tonight."
And then he got it. I laughed and laughed. He did, too. Apparently after reading that first text he ran out of his office and told his secretary?! So I could hear her in the background laughing.
He told me I owe him, and I am going to pick up pizza from our favorite little local place tonight as a treat. And some nice bourbon so he can have a good drink tonight to relax!
I don't know if I should be happy that he sprung into action so quickly, or sad that he fell for the joke so easily!
DS: Born 5-17-16
DS: Born 5-17-16
2. I have been so unproductive at work these past few months. Partly due to my lack of ADHD meds, and partly because, duh, it's much more fun to read baby stuff. But whenever I DO turn something in to my bosses, they're all like "you are the best! this is such great work!" so I blame them for enabling me.
I really hate that I'm going to hire someone to clean our apartment because I'm fully capable to do so. I just don't want to.
ME in ~ 6ish weeks:
I guess my FFFC for today is that my team just got back from lunch for someone's birthday, and I took a piece of cheesecake to go. I was the only one, and I don't even care. Usually I feel self-conscious eating something unhealthy or getting dessert because I secretly think our dietician is judging all our food choices. Not this time! I'm gonna eat it at my desk, too, with the door open.
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
@bookelf221I'm clearly suffering from my lack of sleep. I read that as "But I got a boob job so they never could find a reason to fire me." I had to do a double take.
AND I absolutely cannot wait to enjoy a nice glass of wine and sushi!
DD1 born 11/2014
DD2 born 6/2016
I eat bagels and lox and would totally eat raw-fish sushi so.
Also, I've been drinking non-pasteurized cold-pressed juices.
And scooping litter boxes.
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
@CupcakesRamazing I remember you from TTGP and always had a ton of respect for you... butttt....I have to say that that is a bit uncalled for. @vinerie is a very educated and well respected member on this BMB and often tells it like it is to those SS who come waltzing in with the most ridiculous crap (jokes or not). We don't know the humor used in her marriage. Some couples are able to joke with each other like this because they have tremendous respect for each other. I don't think she sat around this morning thinking "Hey, you know what would be funny. Having a premature baby".
@vinerie, enjoy your pizza tonight girl!
DD1 born 11/2014
DD2 born 6/2016
WHY can I not quote or tag people? Bump, you are on my last nerve today...
@txmamatobe - I've tanned 3 times in my life, before a cruise so that I didn't spend the vacation burnt to a crisp. Still got burned a little, but it helped. But I wouldn't go any other time!
My FFFC? I felt incredibly guilty calling in to both my shifts today, even though I almost passed out at work yesterday and left my shift early. I napped on the couch with DH most of the morning. Then I reminded myself that this is the first pregnancy-related cancelation I've had, so.....