@That1didntcount our community pool opens this weekend and I'm so swollen I don't care if I'm the lard one at the pool, I need to sit in it!
I'm super excited that DH has his brother's bachelor party tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to a night by myself, at home, in the AC. Potentially watching Magic Mike XXL. Or some other movie DH doesn't want to watch. It's most likely my last Saturday night to myself before our girl comes. I might even order Longhorn to treat myself.
I've been a pile at work the last two days. I know time would go faster if I kept myself more busy, but I'm just over it. This afternoon I'll try harder! It doesn't help that it's been unseasonably gorgeous here lately. I seriously contemplated squeezing into a bikini and laying out in my backyard yesterday. You don't see a lot of 95 degree days in May in ND.
@js8812 I am such a pile. I am preparing myself to go over 40 weeks, so I have at least another week at work too, and I am real interested to see how next week goes.
Fat (not calling myself fat, but there is definitely extra fat there) looks better tan.
I have another one. I really hope none of my appointments show up today so I can just be on the internet and continue to not work like I have all week. I mean, I'm sure my clients are doing fine. Right?
I dislike it when people come to storytimes and then don't participate. We want you to sing and interact with your kid, not just stare at us like we're crazy people. Also the interaction is extremely beneficial to your child.
Edit to add: I'm not saying it's because I think the parents are neglecting the kids- I get that sometimes you're tired and you just need a break- I'm saying it because the point of the storytimes at my library are to encourage interaction between children and their caregivers because that interaction is one of the things that help prepare them for reading.
Every time I see someone post a pic of their newborn dressed, I think "what a rockstar." My baby boy is living in diapers and blankets because changing him already takes half a day.
DH and I still have not discussed any plans on what to do if this LO shows up early. I guess I'm supposed to be the only responsible adult in the relationship and figure it all out myself. I'm due May 23rd... my mom will be up here May 24th to watch our kids because I've always had to be induced a week late. Here's to hoping little man doesn't show up until then. But if he does show up early, I think I will just let DH freak out on what we're supposed to do with the kids, even though I'll have it figured out.
I have another one... as much as I wish I didn't feel this way I am getting SO jealous of all the mamas having their babies now. Ever since I got toward the end of week 38 (now closing out week 39) I am a mixture of excited and envious of all the posts on the baby announcements board. I think I need to readjust my attitude and assume I wont be having this baby until week 41. ugh.
I went to see the new Captain America movie today and even though the theater was packed, I stretched myself out over three seats. In the very center of the aisle, too. I give zero effs if people thought I was being inconsiderate, my back hurts way too much to sit upright for 2.5 hours.
Another one is: I have gotten such a backbone lately by telling people no. I really had a hard time doing it and would feel bad like a hurt the other person's feelings and it would be a burden for me. But people were starting to take advantage and I'm about to have my 4th child. That's enough children to watch. The other day, my friend came over and we were going to go on a walk with our littles. Well, right when she stopped by I had to run into my house for something, and when I came out apparently another mother (who I don't like) just dropped her kid off with at my house. So I asked my friend where this kid's mom went and she was like "she seriously just told him to stay here and then just left". Hell no! I was like go home and the kid was telling me that his mom told him he could stay and play and I was like "nope, she didn't even ask me and I'm not a babysitter so go home." He was still trying to follow me and my kids but I made it pretty clear at that point so he left. But then tried coming over 4 times after this! Even at bedtime when one of my kids were already asleep! DH told him that he's not allowed to just come over whenever he feels like. My FFFC is I don't feel the least bit guilty and would love to do it again.
@thismakes4 I would seriously either have a conversation with that woman or put a sign up on your door that says if they don't call ahead of time, they don't come over. And just don't answer your door. I hate people like that.
I'm wearing sneakers and a hoodie at work today. And if anyone says anything, I'm totally going to pull the pregnancy card somehow. No shame whatsoever.
Don't get me wrong, I love my DD. She is three weeks old today. DH went back to work yesterday which leaves me here alone with her. We had an awesome tag team thing going on for a week. Soon as he goes back to work though all hell breaks loose as in she starts getting gas and fussy and stuff. So forgive me if I am enjoying the actual few minutes that she decides to nap and I pray she naps longer. So far 45 minutes, but I hear her making baby noises over there. She won't let me put her down if she is awake. DH expects me to look after her and do a little housework and continue to recover from my c section. I unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher so I feel somewhat accomplished today and today I got to eat breakfast. Yesterday I did not get to eat lunch or breakfast or take a shower due to DD being a super fussy pants - I know that is to be expected. I've talked to her pedi and she put her on the Enfamil Gentlease formula. (DD refuses to latch and screams bloody murder and then I cry so I pump what I can and the rest is formula). I've used gas drops and gripe water (not at the same time) and they work enough to ease her discomfort somewhat (this was okayed by her pedi). I hate seeing her uncomfortable and fussy, I really do. DD refuses to burp and we have tried all sorts of positions. She burps once in a blue moon so I think that is a big part of it plus acid reflux.
I also hate to say this, I'm not trying to rush her to grow up, but I'd like it if we could get to that 6 months to 8 month range and stay there for a while. Can't wait for her to be both interactive and snuggly too.
Another one is: I have gotten such a backbone lately by telling people no. I really had a hard time doing it and would feel bad like a hurt the other person's feelings and it would be a burden for me. But people were starting to take advantage and I'm about to have my 4th child. That's enough children to watch. The other day, my friend came over and we were going to go on a walk with our littles. Well, right when she stopped by I had to run into my house for something, and when I came out apparently another mother (who I don't like) just dropped her kid off with at my house. So I asked my friend where this kid's mom went and she was like "she seriously just told him to stay here and then just left". Hell no! I was like go home and the kid was telling me that his mom told him he could stay and play and I was like "nope, she didn't even ask me and I'm not a babysitter so go home." He was still trying to follow me and my kids but I made it pretty clear at that point so he left. But then tried coming over 4 times after this! Even at bedtime when one of my kids were already asleep! DH told him that he's not allowed to just come over whenever he feels like. My FFFC is I don't feel the least bit guilty and would love to do it again.
I would have called his mother (if you have her #) and told her to get her ass back to pick up her child. If I didn't have her #, I would have called child protective services and told them that you never agreed to take responsibility for this child, and his mother abandoned him at your house so they need to come and get him. Who the eff does that!?
Oh I think I have a good one! Somewhere deep in my dark evil hart I dislike the fact my children's birthstones are red/green. So Christmas-y. Am I a monster? I mean, individually I love ruby and I love emerald...
Oh I think I have a good one! Somewhere deep in my dark evil hart I dislike the fact my children's birthstones are red/green. So Christmas-y. Am I a monster? I mean, individually I love ruby and I love emerald...
I need to get into a good headspace about this.
All birthstones should be diamond, opal, or pearl.
ETA -- I agree that individually, many birthstones look nice. Mine is sapphire and I like that. However, I've never seen any sort of family birthstone arrangement that looks very nice.
At 38w3d, I am SO beyond ready to have this kid and am super jealous of those of you who already have yours and are already on the path to recovery...but at the same time, I'm kind of glad you guys went first. I'm learning all kinds of stuff from the postpartum/newborn/breastfeeding threads.
I feel so behind everyone else having their babies! When I'm ready to contribute to the post partum or newborn thread, everyone else will be posting on the college application thread, lol.
@mrstmoose@swflJD I would totally call her out, I just haven't seen her around and I don't have/want her number. If you guys could only meet her. There are no words to describe her. She technically doesn't live over here, his aunt does and if I didn't know where the aunt lived I would call CPS. I should probably just talk to her because she is much more reasonable and gets pissed when her sister does this shit to me.
thismakes4 said:
DH and I still have not discussed any plans on what to do if this LO shows up early. I guess I'm supposed to be the only responsible adult in the relationship and figure it all out myself. I'm due May 23rd... my mom will be up here May 24th to watch our kids because I've always had to be induced a week late. Here's to hoping little man doesn't show up until then. But if he does show up early, I think I will just let DH freak out on what we're supposed to do with the kids, even though I'll have it figured out.
And to add to my earlier post: After posting this my mom calls me and says she might not be able to make it out here because my grandma is pretty sick and she won't leave her alone if she isn't better (very understandable). I guess DH and I can both freak out now. Thanks karma, thanks for being a bitch.
@thismakes4 - I have to say, poor kid, being treated like that with mom! I wonder what she's like at home! If you don't have her number (I wouldn't give her access to yours, who knows what she would do with it!) and decide to call CPS, they could come, or the police at least, and pick up the kid and they can worry about finding his home.
Echoing several woman - I am SOOOOOO ready for LO to come! I'm 39w5d and there's absolutely NO sign for him to come, so unless something magical happens at our appointment Tuesday after the membrane sweep, we are being induced!
That being said, I am SICK AND TIRED of getting messages "Ooooh I guessed Monday, so that's a perfect day for him to be born!". Listen - there's no incentive for you guessing the correct day. There's no prize. Also, if you expect my uterus to continue to be an incubator, at least make yourself useful and send me some cookies or give me a foot massage while I have to wait.
My FFFC is that it's only 70 in the house, but because DH isn't home I totally turned the air conditioning on. I'm sweating buckets here. It's absolutely gorgeous outside, but I have no desire to be outside until about 7ish when it cools down. So thankful for being pregnant during the winter!
Don't get me wrong, I love my DD. She is three weeks old today. DH went back to work yesterday which leaves me here alone with her. We had an awesome tag team thing going on for a week. Soon as he goes back to work though all hell breaks loose as in she starts getting gas and fussy and stuff. So forgive me if I am enjoying the actual few minutes that she decides to nap and I pray she naps longer. So far 45 minutes, but I hear her making baby noises over there. She won't let me put her down if she is awake. DH expects me to look after her and do a little housework and continue to recover from my c section. I unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher so I feel somewhat accomplished today and today I got to eat breakfast. Yesterday I did not get to eat lunch or breakfast or take a shower due to DD being a super fussy pants - I know that is to be expected. I've talked to her pedi and she put her on the Enfamil Gentlease formula. (DD refuses to latch and screams bloody murder and then I cry so I pump what I can and the rest is formula). I've used gas drops and gripe water (not at the same time) and they work enough to ease her discomfort somewhat (this was okayed by her pedi). I hate seeing her uncomfortable and fussy, I really do. DD refuses to burp and we have tried all sorts of positions. She burps once in a blue moon so I think that is a big part of it plus acid reflux.
I also hate to say this, I'm not trying to rush her to grow up, but I'd like it if we could get to that 6 months to 8 month range and stay there for a while. Can't wait for her to be both interactive and snuggly too.
This sounds like DD when she was that age. I don't know details about your situation exactly but for us, it ended up being severe acid reflux and a milk protein allergy. That is not said to discourage you but just know that IF it turns out to be one of those things, there are some easy steps that you and your doctor can take to remedy the issues. It WILL get better - hang in there!
My FFFC is super lame, but I am too tired to think of a better one.
DH doesn't let the cats on the computer desk, so I don't either. When he's home. Here's Stella chilling with me while he's at work. She keeps my mouse hand warm. Rebels!
@nerdymama DS was very similar when he was a baby. Ended up he had reflux (thank GOD for the rock n play!!) and switching to a gentle formula helped. That being said, it was still a few weeks of him struggling to poop/burp/fart without having a full meltdown. But it does get better!
@nerdymama15 this sounds a lot like my DD at that age. I nursed and pumped and also used gentlease. I will add that an anti colic bottle (like Dr. Browns) pretty much saved my life. I would suggest trying a different bottle if you haven't already. Good luck!
@nerdymama15 while I can't speak from personal experience, I have several mom friends recommend the Windi if it's not just burping that's the issue (made by the NoseFrida snotsucker company).
come on, let's hear em. I know we have some confessions today!
Re: FFFC 5/6
I'm super excited that DH has his brother's bachelor party tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to a night by myself, at home, in the AC. Potentially watching Magic Mike XXL. Or some other movie DH doesn't want to watch. It's most likely my last Saturday night to myself before our girl comes. I might even order Longhorn to treat myself.
Yep, it's going to be glorious.
@js8812 I am such a pile. I am preparing myself to go over 40 weeks, so I have at least another week at work too, and I am real interested to see how next week goes.
Fat (not calling myself fat, but there is definitely extra fat there) looks better tan.
Also, someone asked me if I was having twins and I wasn't even mad. Because it looks possible.
Edit to add: I'm not saying it's because I think the parents are neglecting the kids- I get that sometimes you're tired and you just need a break- I'm saying it because the point of the storytimes at my library are to encourage interaction between children and their caregivers because that interaction is one of the things that help prepare them for reading.
But seriously, call that woman out.
I also hate to say this, I'm not trying to rush her to grow up, but I'd like it if we could get to that 6 months to 8 month range and stay there for a while. Can't wait for her to be both interactive and snuggly too.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
Oh I think I have a good one! Somewhere deep in my dark evil hart I dislike the fact my children's birthstones are red/green. So Christmas-y. Am I a monster? I mean, individually I love ruby and I love emerald...
I need to get into a good headspace about this.
ETA -- I agree that individually, many birthstones look nice. Mine is sapphire and I like that. However, I've never seen any sort of family birthstone arrangement that looks very nice.
thismakes4 said: DH and I still have not discussed any plans on what to do if this LO shows up early. I guess I'm supposed to be the only responsible adult in the relationship and figure it all out myself. I'm due May 23rd... my mom will be up here May 24th to watch our kids because I've always had to be induced a week late. Here's to hoping little man doesn't show up until then. But if he does show up early, I think I will just let DH freak out on what we're supposed to do with the kids, even though I'll have it figured out.
And to add to my earlier post: After posting this my mom calls me and says she might not be able to make it out here because my grandma is pretty sick and she won't leave her alone if she isn't better (very understandable). I guess DH and I can both freak out now. Thanks karma, thanks for being a bitch.
@thismakes4 - I have to say, poor kid, being treated like that with mom! I wonder what she's like at home! If you don't have her number (I wouldn't give her access to yours, who knows what she would do with it!) and decide to call CPS, they could come, or the police at least, and pick up the kid and they can worry about finding his home.
Echoing several woman - I am SOOOOOO ready for LO to come! I'm 39w5d and there's absolutely NO sign for him to come, so unless something magical happens at our appointment Tuesday after the membrane sweep, we are being induced!
That being said, I am SICK AND TIRED of getting messages "Ooooh I guessed Monday, so that's a perfect day for him to be born!". Listen - there's no incentive for you guessing the correct day. There's no prize. Also, if you expect my uterus to continue to be an incubator, at least make yourself useful and send me some cookies or give me a foot massage while I have to wait.
My FFFC is that it's only 70 in the house, but because DH isn't home I totally turned the air conditioning on. I'm sweating buckets here. It's absolutely gorgeous outside, but I have no desire to be outside until about 7ish when it cools down. So thankful for being pregnant during the winter!
DH doesn't let the cats on the computer desk, so I don't either. When he's home.
Here's Stella chilling with me while he's at work. She keeps my mouse hand warm. Rebels!
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018