I am 4 days away from being 9 months pg and I just replaced the heat element in my dryer (that I haven't had for 3 weeks!) by myself. For $16. The electrician quoted me $300. I feel like a badass. Took me 3 hours and I'm laid up on the couch now but hey...I've got an F'n dryer!
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Discovered today that (like idiots) we forgot to update our auto pay via new credit card for gas...a long time ago. We have paperless billing and weren't looking out for issues in the emails or anything so....we have an $800 gas bill. Adulting fail.
Discovered today that (like idiots) we forgot to update our auto pay via new credit card for gas...a long time ago. We have paperless billing and weren't looking out for issues in the emails or anything so....we have an $800 gas bill. Adulting fail.
Man that sucks! Years ago DH didn't realize how getting gas (we have propane) works and called to order gas. I didn't realize he didn't know how it works. We only get the minimum bc it lasts us a year which is usually anywhere from $300-400. Yeah, he didn't specify so they just filled our tank and I about fainted when I got a $1200 bill.
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
An hour and a half left in my twenties people! Of course I've only gotten who knows how many text messages from family reminding me of this.
I was also anxious about turning 30, but I've found that I'm actually happier to be in my thirties now than I was to enter my twenties. Mostly because at this point the things that I struggled with in my twenties have been more or less resolved and I feel like I'm more relaxed now with who I am than I ever was then. As far as I can tell, the thirties are f***ing awesome and I'm looking forward to the rest of them. I hope you do too.
Interesting blurb on the news last night. Study was done linking infant death rates to maternity leave. Turns out that a baby has a 13% less chance of sids if mom is home on maternity leave. Hello Murica, you listening??
DH stopped at the store last night and brought home stuff for some fancy French toast. YUM! He said he would make it this morning. He's still drinking his coffee and reading, but I'm hungry!! Do I nag to get him started on my special breakfast or what?
@dsmith211 - Your 30s are THE best. You're old enough to finally stop giving a damn, and still young enough to still live with one foot in your 20s when the need is there. You also probably have a bit more money in your bank account than you did in your 20s. I'm turning 33 this year, and sure I have a few more aches and pains than in my 20s and am happy to go to bed around 9pm, but I think I've had more fun in the last 3 years than in my 20s when I was trying to figure out what the heck to do with my life. I always joke that people tell you being a teenager is hard, but no one warns you about your 20s. Happy Birthday!
@dsmith211 what other people said. The 30s are SO much better than the 20s. Like, my first year in my 30s was better than all of my 20s. You're gonna love it. Happy birthday!
I must do a brief brag on DH. Yesterday was our local Parents of Multiples annual consignment sale. I really wanted to go stock up some stuff but being on bed rest made that virtually impossible.
He went in my place and Skyped with me so we could still take advantage. We got our 2 crib mattresses (certified sanitized, just 2 years old), a double diaper bag, a bunch of sleep sacks, Avent bottles, breast milk storage containers, teethers, and rattles for just $100. Then he came home and cleaned. Then he had whiskey. He deserved it
I hate that it's April and there is ice on my stoop! I let my dog out on leash this morning bcuz my neighbors had their dogs out (in my yard mind you) and my 60+ pound dog took off after them with me attached to the other end of the leash! Needless to say I fell on my butt on the ice! Thank you neighbors for having absolutely NO respect for boundaries...
DH and I were talking yesterday about how even though the due date for LO is May 9th, we were sort of putting all of our focus on April. I can't even think about May, I have no clue what it will look like or feel like and I just assumed LO would come in April cuz I couldn't even think of May at all. now it's April and I'm on leave and I'm just waiting.
Weekend winning!! Today I managed to both shave my legs AND trim the hedges with a success rate that I would definitely call a "high meets" or even "exceeds expectation." I mean, I'm completely exhausted now, but still. Winning. Pictures to follow.
DH and I were talking yesterday about how even though the due date for LO is May 9th, we were sort of putting all of our focus on April. I can't even think about May, I have no clue what it will look like or feel like and I just assumed LO would come in April cuz I couldn't even think of May at all. now it's April and I'm on leave and I'm just waiting.
I know what you mean! Our original EDD was 6-4, until we found out we were having twins. They adjusted our EDD to 5-13 because they won't let me go past 38w, but our RE said at the time we'd be lucky to make it to May! I dismissed it at the time but now I'm thinking he may have been right. Just hang in there, little squashes! ...or is the plural of squash 'squash'?
^ I totally planned on that too...until DS was looking for me and my husband let him into the bathroom. He kept reaching into the tub and pinching my nipples. My son, not my husband lol...they pretty much just stood there soooo no shaving.
@JoMunson enjoy your leave! Set things up, take some time to pamper yourself and to spend time with your DH before baby arrives.
I'm still fighting with my school about my leave date. I'm due May 5th, I'm measuring nearly 3w ahead (and DS came a week early when he measured almost 2w ahead) so my OB thinks I'll be lucky to make it to May. My school approved a leave date of May 10th and has been "reviewing" resubmitted fmla paperwork from my OB detailing why I should be able to begin my leave by 39w at latest for weeks now.
@JoMunson enjoy your leave! Set things up, take some time to pamper yourself and to spend time with your DH before baby arrives.
I'm still fighting with my school about my leave date. I'm due May 5th, I'm measuring nearly 3w ahead (and DS came a week early when he measured almost 2w ahead) so my OB thinks I'll be lucky to make it to May. My school approved a leave date of May 10th and has been "reviewing" resubmitted fmla paperwork from my OB detailing why I should be able to begin my leave by 39w at latest for weeks now.
I had to fight for leave before my baby came. And even after it was approved people kept asking "why are you taking leave before your baby comes?" i dunno, maybe it's because I'm uncomfortable, teaching all day gives me hobbit feet, and I'm having BH contractions? Not to mention my worry that my water will break while I'm teaching my kids and have to drive an hour to get home (or have my husband drive an hour to get me and then drive an hour back to town). In Kindness Mama, Alicia Silverstone talked about how you need a little bit of time before your baby comes. I mean, we're all weeks away from running a giant marathon (and we don't know how long it will be!) it makes complete sense to rest, clean your house, enjoy a solitary coffee, snuggle with your SO, all those delicious not mama things that will be treats once your baby comes.
@kbrands7 that makes no sense! Why would they approve a date five days after your due date?
They're complete idiots, basically. Initially, my doctor's office put the wrong date on the form (the 10th) but also specified that I could and should start my leave anytime after 38w. I requested 39w and the District chose and approved the due date. It's been a headache ever since even with corrected paperwork.
@kbrands7 my job won't allow me to put in for my maternity leave until 4 days after I give birth. I'm just supposed to inform my company when I go into labor and then four days after call in and set up my leave! It's so confusing and annoying, but they say it won't affect my salary so we will see I guess.
Not sure if this has been asked or talked about so forgive me if it has. Looking for ideas for a gift to give to my husband the day our daughter is born. I've looked at Etsy and different places so I know what's out there, but interested in what you are doing, if anything, or have done before. So much of the attention has been on me and baby, of course, but I want him to know how important he is and how blessed our daughter is to have him as daddy. Ideas?
I gave my DH a gift yesterday and he loved it!! You can see he enjoyed the thought I put into it and it wasn't even something big. Basically I put in: - a cute hipster baby outfit that suits him (my DH) - energy - drinks,sweets and tablets - headache tablets (a joke between us) - cigars etc.
It wasn't much, but I wanted him to enjoy his day as well. And I think he appreciated that.
I think you should give your husband something for himself as well as something that will connect him to the baby.
A girl on my Facebook just gave birth today, she was 36 weeks earlier this week (could be 37 when she gave birth). She was due late/end of April. Her baby was 7lbs 8oz already.
I AM 36 WEEKS TODAY! I am freaking out. This baby could really come anytime in the next 4 weeks omg! I still have so much to do, wash swaddles, pack hospital bag (I don't even know what to put in there!), pick going home outfit. UGH. But I am just lying here on bed rest for my broken foot, unable to do ANYTHING. Not to mention, my stretch marks are itching so bad and I don't want to make them worse by scratching them. Is this real life?!?
@Charissadeats That is a great idea. I've decided to give him a "Daddy Basket" full of fun things for him and our daughter and then just things for him. I bought a few books on Amazon that he can read to her, that I know he will actually like. I also bought a keychain on Etsy that says, "I love you Daddy!" and it has a cut-out heart in the middle that is a necklace for her with her initial. And then i'll put things that I know he will like. I know he would never expect a gift and the baby is gift enough but it's always nice to feel loved and know that he's just as important in this as I am. Thanks for the tips!
In reference to gifts for the new dad- on Amazon you can find fun "tactical diaper bags". They're really practical, durable, and not as feminine as other diaper bags.
A close family friend threw DH a "bro shower" today where all DH buddies met at a local brewery. The admission ticket was a pack of diapers to get a cup for the keg. To be honest I didn't even know these we're a thing but it turned out great . DH enjoyed having all his close buddies together which is rare these days . When I stopped by I could see the pure happiness in DH face which made me melt. I will not envy his hangover tomorrow . Ha
@wsgjmw1 My DH also had something similar (they had a bbq) and the admission was also a pack of diapers. The guys all ended up staying sooo late, but my DH enjoyed it and my dad. So cool that they can also have a special day.
I hate that it's April and there is ice on my stoop! I let my dog out on leash this morning bcuz my neighbors had their dogs out (in my yard mind you) and my 60+ pound dog took off after them with me attached to the other end of the leash! Needless to say I fell on my butt on the ice! Thank you neighbors for having absolutely NO respect for boundaries...
Anyone else accidentally hit the report button? I have done it twice in two days. Do I need to do anything to say hey I really wasn't offended by this post?
Good lord the people at our Babies R Us are irritating. We got a second crib bc their system failed to take one off the registry when my parents bought it so we took one back today. The guy at customer service apparently couldn't find mine and said "I guess you don't really have one".
Yeah, bc I'm just visibly pregnant and walking in to return a duplicate crib off my make believe registry just for the hell of it. Not to mention you just watched me log into my registry. Oh you didn't spell my extremely easy name correctly when searching even though my license was right in front of you? Way to go.
Now that you've found it you literally need my life's story as to why it's being returned? I literally said "Bc your registry system kinda sucks and it didn't get taken off the first time someone bought it... So now I have 2 and have the pleasure of bringing back the second one today." I'm guessing he didn't actually put that in there.
On the plus side... DH bought me a vanilla bean frap so I'm a little less ragey.
So I spent the day in Labor and Delivery Dept at hospital. Back pain has gotten up to like a 9 on the pain scale over the weekend. Called the on call nurse and she said it sounded muscular but she wanted me to go up there to make sure it wasn't pre term labor. Luckily it wasn't. They don't know what is causing the pain but they know it isn't baby related. They gave me a dose of oxycodone and sent me home. Not sure what I'm going to do when it wears off. Nothing else has even touched the pain until they gave me that. This is going to be an interesting week.
My H has decided to grow a beard because he read that newborns can more easily/quickly distinguish their father's face if they have a beard. I have no idea if it's true but I think it is really adorable, he is not a beard guy but wants to do whatever he can so that our LO will know who he is.
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for May 2016**
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
I was also anxious about turning 30, but I've found that I'm actually happier to be in my thirties now than I was to enter my twenties. Mostly because at this point the things that I struggled with in my twenties have been more or less resolved and I feel like I'm more relaxed now with who I am than I ever was then. As far as I can tell, the thirties are f***ing awesome and I'm looking forward to the rest of them. I hope you do too.
Hope your birthday is wonderful!!
DS: Born 5-17-16
I must do a brief brag on DH. Yesterday was our local Parents of Multiples annual consignment sale. I really wanted to go stock up some stuff but being on bed rest made that virtually impossible.
He went in my place and Skyped with me so we could still take advantage. We got our 2 crib mattresses (certified sanitized, just 2 years old), a double diaper bag, a bunch of sleep sacks, Avent bottles, breast milk storage containers, teethers, and rattles for just $100. Then he came home and cleaned. Then he had whiskey. He deserved it
now it's April and I'm on leave and I'm just waiting.
Haha jk. No pictures. I'm not creepy.
I'm still fighting with my school about my leave date. I'm due May 5th, I'm measuring nearly 3w ahead (and DS came a week early when he measured almost 2w ahead) so my OB thinks I'll be lucky to make it to May. My school approved a leave date of May 10th and has been "reviewing" resubmitted fmla paperwork from my OB detailing why I should be able to begin my leave by 39w at latest for weeks now.
i dunno, maybe it's because I'm uncomfortable, teaching all day gives me hobbit feet, and I'm having BH contractions? Not to mention my worry that my water will break while I'm teaching my kids and have to drive an hour to get home (or have my husband drive an hour to get me and then drive an hour back to town).
In Kindness Mama, Alicia Silverstone talked about how you need a little bit of time before your baby comes. I mean, we're all weeks away from running a giant marathon (and we don't know how long it will be!) it makes complete sense to rest, clean your house, enjoy a solitary coffee, snuggle with your SO, all those delicious not mama things that will be treats once your baby comes.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!- a cute hipster baby outfit that suits him (my DH)
- energy - drinks,sweets and tablets
- headache tablets (a joke between us)
- cigars etc.
It wasn't much, but I wanted him to enjoy his day as well. And I think he appreciated that.
I think you should give your husband something for himself as well as something that will connect him to the baby.
I AM 36 WEEKS TODAY! I am freaking out. This baby could really come anytime in the next 4 weeks omg! I still have so much to do, wash swaddles, pack hospital bag (I don't even know what to put in there!), pick going home outfit. UGH. But I am just lying here on bed rest for my broken foot, unable to do ANYTHING. Not to mention, my stretch marks are itching so bad and I don't want to make them worse by scratching them. Is this real life?!?
That is a great idea. I've decided to give him a "Daddy Basket" full of fun things for him and our daughter and then just things for him. I bought a few books on Amazon that he can read to her, that I know he will actually like. I also bought a keychain on Etsy that says, "I love you Daddy!" and it has a cut-out heart in the middle that is a necklace for her with her initial. And then i'll put things that I know he will like. I know he would never expect a gift and the baby is gift enough but it's always nice to feel loved and know that he's just as important in this as I am. Thanks for the tips!
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
brewery. The admission ticket was a pack of diapers to get a cup for the keg. To be honest I didn't even know these we're a thing but it turned out great . DH enjoyed having all his close buddies together which is rare these days . When I stopped by I could see the pure happiness in DH face which made me melt. I will not envy his hangover tomorrow . Ha
Yeah, bc I'm just visibly pregnant and walking in to return a duplicate crib off my make believe registry just for the hell of it. Not to mention you just watched me log into my registry. Oh you didn't spell my extremely easy name correctly when searching even though my license was right in front of you? Way to go.
Now that you've found it you literally need my life's story as to why it's being returned? I literally said "Bc your registry system kinda sucks and it didn't get taken off the first time someone bought it... So now I have 2 and have the pleasure of bringing back the second one today." I'm guessing he didn't actually put that in there.
On the plus side... DH bought me a vanilla bean frap so I'm a little less ragey.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
Edited- I put my bra on.