It just DS and I at home tonight since H is working. I just made one of those Bertolli skillet dinners for 2, and Eli doesn't want any, which is fine by me.. Lucy and I will likely take care of the whole thing.
So many poppers today on the announcement board! And we are seeing less "so in love / like a champ"!
I might be a bad person, because all babies are special and yada yada yada, but I refuse to click the Love It button for birth announcements for women I've never seen post (or click love it on a post, because I've noticed the occasional dedicated lurker) before on principle. It just feels dishonest; how can I love your news when I have genuinely never seen you before? I mean, you don't have to be a board regular or anything, just vaguely familiar.
So many poppers today on the announcement board! And we are seeing less "so in love / like a champ"!
I might be a bad person, because all babies are special and yada yada yada, but I refuse to click the Love It button for birth announcements for women I've never seen post (or click love it on a post, because I've noticed the occasional dedicated lurker) before on principle. It just feels dishonest; how can I love your news when I have genuinely never seen you before? I mean, you don't have to be a board regular or anything, just vaguely familiar.
So last night I had a complete meltdown before bedtime. I've been dealing with pain from my neck and shoulders for the past few days and it's like nothing I do helps. On top of that I see everyone in my Danish birth group giving birth even though their due date is after mine and it makes me so jealous. I broke down, ugly crying and all, in front of DH telling him my body is broken and that it probably doesn't know how to go into labor. I know it's completely irrational but I seriously feel like he's never gonna arrive and that my body is incapable of delivering a baby. They do not consider inducing here before 42+0 and the thought of having to be pregnant for two more weeks is depressing me. DH has been making fun of me for being so impatient and telling me to let him arrive when he wants to, but even he felt bad for me last night when he saw how upset I was. Sigh
@""elasticheart13 " Sounds like we are one in the same! I think my total times crying yesterday was three But DH doesn't show much sympathy, just says "you're not due until Wednesday, why are you so upset about it now?" Um, sorry, YOU have not been pregnant for over 9 months, you do NOT get to tell me how to feel! He also blames TB for me being upset, since I wouldn't have anything to compare to without it...
Haha make that three! I'm not an emotional person (unless you count angry) but I had a total melt down last night. I went to bed without DH to try to calm myself down but was so worked up that I cried on and off for 4 hours and had to sit straight up for an hour after that because I couldn't breathe. All because I feel like DH doesn't appreciate me or everything I do to keep us going - I know he does, I'm just really anxious and annoyed about my ILs staying with us. My antisocial cat even climbed on me to cuddle because he could sense how upset I was. @imrachellea I'm sorry your husband isn't sympathetic...I don't think mine would survive with an attitude like that.
@imrachellea that has been DHs attitude as well and he always gets the "You try being pregnant for over 9 months and have someone tell you why are you in a hurry!!!!!" thrown in his face but last night was pretty rough for me. I was so anxious and upset so he felt really bad for me. I had broken down earlier in the day when I complained about the lack of sex and how it made me feel like I wasn't good enough for him (ugh these hormones) where he replied that he was the luckiest guy in the world to have me He may test my patience and annoy the crap out of me at times but he also knows exactly how to make me feel better again. This roller coaster of emotions is gonna drive me crazy.
@elasticheart13 I must say, DH does come through when it matters. He just isn't always that great at showing emotions, so often when he is really trying to sympathize (or empathize, I never remember which of those words I should use) it isn't easy to tell that he's trying. He doesn't always chose the right words to say either, like yesterday when I was being pouty about still having an inside baby he says "Well, you chose to be home these last couple weeks, you could be at work instead!" Um...ok? Not helpful? But maybe the stress of middle schoolers would get her out And as much as I'm loving the one on one time with DD1 before the baby gets here, this child has not learned in the past 9 months that my stomach is not a launching pad, its not a big comfy pillow to flop down on, it is not a place to jam her elbows into...I'm just so frustrated at her for the constant touching and jabbing at my belly, it HURTS and she has not learned in the least.
Unrelated...why does my child wait until right after I change her diaper to poop? I mean...come on, kid, now we've wasted another diaper And also, I promise the potty is NOT scary.
Alright, well I guess I should get myself presentable in some way so I don't become a total recluse. Maybe some walking around Target will get things moving...because, you know, everything else I've tried has worked so far...
@imrachellea my husband has a very flat affect as well, and generally just keeps his mouth shut. There's definitely a reason women nurture the babes for the gestation...most men could not handle it! Plus, they'd probably make us miserable with all the whining
I hope your day gets better and even if there's no baby, at least Target is always a good time.
I've been super bummed about my approaching third c/s. I was hoping that just once my body would go into labor on its own since its never happened. Even if I didn't get to VBAC it would be nice to know my body could at least go into labor. No one around me gets it. They just tell me to be happy about the baby I'll be holding soon. I'll get over it like I did with the others but it really is depressing.
@cosmobella I feel you. I'm getting near my 3rd C/S as well and my body never labored in a timely manner either. My first was a failed induction which led to a C/S and that kind of set the precedent. After having 2 C Sections, I pretty much had to kiss any chance of having a VBAC because of it.
@elasticheart13 I was in the same boat yesterday. Granted, I am a week behind you, but when I started feeling what I thought were contractions at 9 minutes apart which then turned to 5 minutes come morning, I was getting so hopeful. They fizzled out into the nothingness of despair. I tried everything from a long 2.5 mile walk, 20 flights of stairs, and ball bouncing. I felt so let down. Thankfully, DH understood my crabbiness, but in all honesty I did try not to take it out on him too much. I'm trying to just resign myself to the fact that it'll happen whenever baby makes the call. Trying not to dwell on it.
On another note, don't believe what they tell you! The walks don't work! 2.5 miles everyday with my pups has done nada.
@imrachellea My mom told me that when I was just around 1.5 years old I started refusing to wear my diaper, taking it off as soon as I could and I was scared of the toilet and the potty. She actually got so fed up that she in the end had me squat in the shower and pee whenever I had to go because I refused to pee in the diaper. Eventually she managed to get me to use the potty. I am not looking forward to this part and LO is not even born yet lol
I can't wait for FFFC so I'm putting my confession out there now: I'm afraid after all the pain and grief and how big I look, I'm afraid this baby is going to come out all small and tiny and all this weight gain was just me getting fat.
I can't wait for FFFC so I'm putting my confession out there now: I'm afraid after all the pain and grief and how big I look, I'm afraid this baby is going to come out all small and tiny and all this weight gain was just me getting fat.
Right there with ya. I'm hoping he really is as big as he keeps measuring. I'm cutting it close to 40lb and still got time to go. I can't imagine how much more it would be if I went the full 40+ weeks. My DH keeps making comments about my butt looking sad. Well done yeah BR will do that. I hope BFing and belly bandit will help. Definitely working out as soon as I can and glad it will be summer for some pool workout. I hope my thyroid goes back to normal too and not stay slow.
It's so disappointing when you have been hungry since the night before and try a new sandwich place for lunch that had great reviews and spend 20 dollars there and get gross sandwiches that aren't even edible. Then you try another better rated sandwich place nearby and it's disappointing as well and you don't even have an appetite anymore because you have been so disgusted and end up eating leftover frozen pizza at home after throwing away 30 dollars, which is a lot of money to me right now. Eating sucks! And seriously what morons are reviewing these places and saying they are the best sandwiches ever? I have eaten shitty military chow hall food that is more appetizing.
It's so disappointing when you have been hungry since the night before and try a new sandwich place for lunch that had great reviews and spend 20 dollars there and get gross sandwiches that aren't even edible. Then you try another better rated sandwich place nearby and it's disappointing as well and you don't even have an appetite anymore because you have been so disgusted and end up eating leftover frozen pizza at home after throwing away 30 dollars, which is a lot of money to me right now. Eating sucks! And seriously what morons are reviewing these places and saying they are the best sandwiches ever? I have eaten shitty military chow hall food that is more appetizing.
That's honestly how I felt about Jimmy Johns. I miss Quiznos. I wish it was still here
I just ate my last meal before baby is born...it wasn't bad, but if I knew it was my last I wouldve ordered not at the hospitsl xD
I seriously regretted not eating before going to the hospital for my induction. I was ready to rip my mom and fiancé's heads off for not letting me eat while we were there even though I told them several times I don't care, and I want to eat during this process, beforehand. Seriously. They almost died because my hunger pangs were worse than the contractions up until I started pushing.
Weirdly jealous of everybody who's on the Labor Watch thread. I feel like I've still got miles to go before I can start actually looking for symptoms, even though I am so beyond ready. Next time I get pregnant, I'd like a due date at the beginning of the month, please, instead of the end.
Weirdly jealous of everybody who's on the Labor Watch thread. I feel like I've still got miles to go before I can start actually looking for symptoms, even though I am so beyond ready. Next time I get pregnant, I'd like a due date at the beginning of the month, please, instead of the end.
Weirdly jealous of everybody who's on the Labor Watch thread. I feel like I've still got miles to go before I can start actually looking for symptoms, even though I am so beyond ready. Next time I get pregnant, I'd like a due date at the beginning of the month, please, instead of the end.
I'm due in the middle and I feel like that too. Nothing is going on.
I'm the end of the month too, but I've had contractions, cramping and pressure all week so far. I'm hoping this means early baby and not weeks of discomfort and pain.
Stupid contractions are happening more and more and it's actually starting to interfere with my work. My maternity leave is starting a week early now so my last day is tomorrow instead of next week Thursday! Can't say that I'm not happy about it.
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for April Mamas**
I might be a bad person, because all babies are special and yada yada yada, but I refuse to click the Love It button for birth announcements for women I've never seen post (or click love it on a post, because I've noticed the occasional dedicated lurker) before on principle. It just feels dishonest; how can I love your news when I have genuinely never seen you before? I mean, you don't have to be a board regular or anything, just vaguely familiar.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
@imrachellea I'm sorry your husband isn't sympathetic...I don't think mine would survive with an attitude like that.
Unrelated...why does my child wait until right after I change her diaper to poop? I mean...come on, kid, now we've wasted another diaper
Alright, well I guess I should get myself presentable in some way so I don't become a total recluse. Maybe some walking around Target will get things moving...because, you know, everything else I've tried has worked so far...
I hope your day gets better and even if there's no baby, at least Target is always a good time.
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How things are feeling.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
@cosmobella I feel you. I'm getting near my 3rd C/S as well and my body never labored in a timely manner either. My first was a failed induction which led to a C/S and that kind of set the precedent. After having 2 C Sections, I pretty much had to kiss any chance of having a VBAC because of it.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
I was in the same boat yesterday. Granted, I am a week behind you, but when I started feeling what I thought were contractions at 9 minutes apart which then turned to 5 minutes come morning, I was getting so hopeful. They fizzled out into the nothingness of despair. I tried everything from a long 2.5 mile walk, 20 flights of stairs, and ball bouncing. I felt so let down. Thankfully, DH understood my crabbiness, but in all honesty I did try not to take it out on him too much. I'm trying to just resign myself to the fact that it'll happen whenever baby makes the call. Trying not to dwell on it.
On another note, don't believe what they tell you! The walks don't work! 2.5 miles everyday with my pups has done nada.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
mmmmm.... I love cold pizza. (Also, cold chicken). I'm hungry.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016