I was at a conference in a city about an hour away from home this week. On the last day, I skipped the afternoon seminars to go make a fake registration at Buy Buy Baby for the swag bag, since we don't have a BBB in our city. No regrets.
I had to get tax records from 2011 (something most online filing services charge you for since it's extremely old data that's been archived on backup servers). I shamelessly flirted with the customer service rep as he dug through multiple servers looking for this data for me at no cost--and I am NOT someone who flirts with people ever--as my OH sat in the room looking at me quizzically like, "Who do you think you are, Erin Brockovich or something"
As soon as I got off the phone, he just gestured and said, "If that's what you gotta do to get those records..."
My confession is inspired by the Travel for the Holidays thread: I confess that I feel like this fetus is doing me a solid by being due within 4 weeks of Christmas. My husband and I have been alternating between families for Christmas for the past several years, with the understanding that, once we have kids of our own, we will start doing Christmas at our own home. And being due in January means we get to start that tradition in 2016. And even better, it was supposed to be an in-law year this year!! I normally get through those years with a wine glass welded to my hand, so if I had been 6 months pregnant this Christmas, I may have ended the holiday by smacking someone in their stupid face.
@poetryandoceans I've already started laying the groundwork for being "too pregnant" to travel for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Totally shamelessly I might add. The in-laws want us for both this year. Nope nope nope.
@susykat77 Sorrynotsorry This fetus is making me crave all the crap food, and I feel no shame about dragging others down with me. Deep friend pickles have become my go-to craving...
@katesmama0706 Christmas, I feel like we all have the very legit "I could go into labour at any time, and I refuse to give birth at the unfamiliar hospital near [relatives], without the care provider I have spent the entire pregnancy building a relationship with"... But my in-laws would give exactly no fucks about "I'm too pregnant and uncomfortable to travel" excuse without a medical reason so I'm really thankful Canadian Thanksgiving is a month earlier than y'all!!
My OB appointment is at 3:40 today and is about 10 minutes away from my office (if that). I am for sure telling people that it's earlier so I can leave at 3 and GET OUTTA HERE. Long weekend get at me, please!
A coworker just came into my office and asked if I was working. I said yes, even though I am furiously Bumping with a pile of work papers spread before me unattended.
Last night I had to run to the bathroom due to random nausea. DS decided he HAD to follow me into the bathroom and HAD to try and play in the toilet while I was losing my stomach. The only logical thing to do was close the lid and finish in the tub
Another holiday related one - for Christmas, our tradition is to go to a cabin with DH's siblings and mom the week after Thanksgiving. I actually really like that we do this because we get to spend holiday time with them but it also allows us to do our own thing on Christmas Day. However, literally all of my in-laws absolutely suck at planning things, so in the past, I have been the one to organize everything. I'm pretty good at planning and enjoy it, but last year we had a horrendous time getting money from people. DH and I fronted the money but then everyone else was supposed to pay us back. Yeah, DH's younger brother STILL has not done so. So for the past few months I've been trying to think of a way to get out of being the main person doing everything so DH and I don't have to be after people for money again. This baby is the PERFECT excuse. The weekend after we told MIL, I looked at her and said very sweetly, "Unfortunately, this means someone else will have to take over the cabin this year - I'll be too busy preparing for the baby!" And now I'm totally off the hook!
Last night I stopped at Chipotle for dinner after leaving work really late. I was hot and exhausted and I kept rubbing my stomach. Belly bands are sweaty! Everyone was being super nice to me and I ended up with guac free of charge. I also asked for a small cup for water but was handed a large soda cup. I really wasn't trying to milk my pregnancy, but if someone is being so kind - why stop them?!
Not sure what FFFC, but I assume it's a guilty confession?
Well, my parents will be doing a big move this year (house of 7 people), and my husband and I will be moving at some point from our tiny apartment. I am secretly happy that I will have a visible bump so I don't have to help with any moving.... *guilty*
Not sure what FFFC, but I assume it's a guilty confession?
Well, my parents will be doing a big move this year (house of 7 people), and my husband and I will be moving at some point from our tiny apartment. I am secretly happy that I will have a visible bump so I don't have to help with any moving.... *guilty*
(P.S. love the GOT reference
FFFC = Flame Free Friday Confession
Totally can relate to yours - we moved on Saturday and I didn't have to lift a thing!
Mine is I don't give a hoot how much weight I gain with this pregnancy. Yes, I eat things in moderation (mostly, maybe), eat a balanced diet, and work out when I feel like I won't puke. I know I'm a gainer and it's going to happen despite my best efforts, so I'm not going to worry about it at all. Last time around I gained 50 pounds and I lost it plus an extra 50, so I'm in a healthier weight to start anyway but I fully expect to gain 50 again. Gain, baby, gain.
::hangs head in shame:: (Watching about how our DNA is a secret alien map and if ancient civilizations knew about astronomy it's because aliens, not because they had like, eyeballs and inquisitive minds and critical thinking skills)
@TinaBelcher I fully mock my husband for watching What on Earth? and Ancient Aliens but I also secretly watch his DVRed episodes while he's a work. I guess that's a FFFC too! Can I have two this week? haha
I travelled to OH Weds-Thurs for work this week and within 2 hours of getting home I had an email requesting I go back next week for another Weds-Thurs trip. I acted annoyed when I told my mom and husband, but I'm secretly looking forward to it. DD has been tough to handle and waking at night, so I really want another kid-free couple of days and a good night of sleep.
i've been yelling at customer service reps non-stop. i hate talking to those people. so much talk while getting nothing or close to nothing accomplished.
Not sure what FFFC, but I assume it's a guilty confession?
Well, my parents will be doing a big move this year (house of 7 people), and my husband and I will be moving at some point from our tiny apartment. I am secretly happy that I will have a visible bump so I don't have to help with any moving.... *guilty*
(P.S. love the GOT reference
We moved last year when I was about 8 months pregnant with DS2. It was amazing, I was yelled at every time I tried to lift anything and was eventually just sent to Target so that "they didn't have to keep an eye on me anymore". I'm horrible about just sitting around so I kept trying to do things. In the end I didn't have to do anything except shop. Best move ever.
Reading all these posts about moving it has just occurred to me that I will be too pregnant to hang Christmas lights outside this year. Guess my husband will have to do it all himself! I'll just have to stay inside, decorate the tree, and drink hot cider.
This weekend we had a garage sale to raise money for my grandma and there was a really nice dresser set. Like real wood dressers. $40 each! Totally wanted to get them for when we move our oldest in with the baby. DH vehemently said NO WAY. We're in the process of getting rid of stuff and he doesn't want some dressers sitting in our basement for 6-8mo before we'd need them. Gah! So got to talking and my mom and cousin are there and DH is at work, my mom starts talking about the gift she got our 4yr old and that she needed to think of something for our 2yr old so I said....how about dressers? We all started busting up laughing and she totally bought them for him LOL. DH has no idea...Lolo lol and I don't feel guilty at all, super nice $300+ dressers now for free? Awesome!
Re: FFFC 7.1.16
Me: 31 | Husband: 32
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TTC #1: January 2016 BFP 5/16/16 Quinn Born 1/27/17
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As soon as I got off the phone, he just gestured and said, "If that's what you gotta do to get those records..."
I don't normally eat fast food but due to @poetryandoceans baby sizer ticker - I must have Chicken Mcnuggets.
My official FFFC is if we are out socially, that even when I am not tired, I say that I am extremely tired whenever I am ready to go home.
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@katesmama0706 Christmas, I feel like we all have the very legit "I could go into labour at any time, and I refuse to give birth at the unfamiliar hospital near [relatives], without the care provider I have spent the entire pregnancy building a relationship with"... But my in-laws would give exactly no fucks about "I'm too pregnant and uncomfortable to travel" excuse without a medical reason so I'm really thankful Canadian Thanksgiving is a month earlier than y'all!!
Jan17 Sept Sig: Pumpkin Spice gone too far
Well, my parents will be doing a big move this year (house of 7 people), and my husband and I will be moving at some point from our tiny apartment. I am secretly happy that I will have a visible bump so I don't have to help with any moving.... *guilty*
(P.S. love the GOT reference
Totally can relate to yours - we moved on Saturday and I didn't have to lift a thing!
::hangs head in shame::
(Watching about how our DNA is a secret alien map and if ancient civilizations knew about astronomy it's because aliens, not because they had like, eyeballs and inquisitive minds and critical thinking skills)
1- got a manicure pedicure
2- laid down for a quick 20 minute nap and slept for two hours... Whoops.
ive had a productive week besides this...
Jan17 Sept Sig: Pumpkin Spice gone too far
DS1 - 03/31/2006
DS2 - 12/31/2008
DS3 - 06/26/2012
DS4 - 08/07/2014