Randoms 9/1

TinaBelcher · September 2016

Our last thread's a couple weeks old. Whatcha got?

ceclarlinetlo · September 2016

I have no idea what to make for dinner. DH was no help.

Carly79 · September 2016

Posted about actual concerns with my glucose test in another thread. But I just need to share that I was very disappointed that the doctors office was out of orange flavored drink today and I had to suffer through the lemon lime. I really don't mind the orange. Now just trying to pass the time between all my draws today (and in what world is it OK to have to draw blood 4 times in 3 hours???)

TinaBelcher · September 2016

Oh @Carly79 are you going the 3 hour today? I'm terrified of it. TERRIFIED. Are you doing ok?

@ceclarlinetlo I try to plan dinners for the week but I'm still not feeling great so we pretty much eat the same 3-5 things over and over and over ::eyeroll:: whatever, if H doesn't like it he can learn to cook something other than tempeh tacos

TinaBelcher · September 2016

I mentioned this in the appts thread but that's a slow one- we had a fetal echo this week and one of the girls has a heart defect. It's not anything that'll cause problems, they won't repair it, we never would've known if we hadn't looked. She's totally fine and I feel like a dick for worrying so much when it's literally nothing to fear, but I just want my babies to be perfect

I filled my mom in on the situation and she said "oh I have that too" Um what? Since when? They did an echo and for sure that's it? "Well no but I have so many heart problems I'm sure that's what I have"....... What-T-F-ever, mother. Way to make it about you ::sigh::

Carly79 · September 2016

@TinaBelcher Yes I'm doing the 3 hour today. Never expected to fail the one hour and really thought I'd be one of the ones that pass the 3 hour after failing the 1 hour. I'm not a happy camper after failing my fasting blood draw and very nervous for this next draw (I will learn how I did last hour). Not thrilled for what it may mean for our delivery.
ETA: I passed the first draw aftER the sugar drink with a decent margin so that makes me feel better. FX for the last 2.

Carly79 · September 2016

@TinaBelcher I'm sorry to hear that. I think it's normal to worry even though everything will be fine. That's what mom's do. Glad it's not worse and won't require surgery.

sagoon · September 2016

I need to face the fact that it is time to buy new bras. I've been holding off, but my boobs are overflowing out of my regular bras and I am constantly having to adjust them. Plus, they jiggle a lot when I walk and they are doing construction on my floor at work so I am constantly having to walk past construction workers.

cjs260 · September 2016

I'm going to a 4 day long bachelorette party this weekend that I agreed to before getting KU. I'm soooooo looking forward to it....::eyeroll::

Carly79 · September 2016

@sagoon I had that same thought this week. Not so much for fit but more because the underwires are really starting to bother me.

karaelaine1991 · September 2016

@ceclarinetlo @TinaBelcher and anyone else in a dinner slump - a few months ago I subscribed to the Six Sisters menu plan and it has been SO worth it! It is $36 for a whole year and every week they send you menu plans with 6 entrees, 2 sides, and 2 desserts. I never use all the recipes because they don't always match DH's and my tastes, but they give us a starting point and it means that we are usually trying at least 1 new meal a week, so we're never bored of our food anymore. And the food is sooooo good!!! They have plans for small families, big families, gluten free families, and I think one for families who are trying extra hard to eat healthy. I can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.sixsistersmenuplan.com

ceclarlinetlo · September 2016

@TinaBelcher I think it's totally normal to worry anytime the word "defect" is thrown around especially in relation to a heart - I'm sure once the girls arrive and you can see for yourself that she is fine and just as healthy as her sister you won't worry as much.

Also - dinner is going to be a frozen PF chang's beef and broccoli meal with brown rice. I was feeling particular lazy at the grocery store so a "sit me in a pan and stir" dinner sounded pretty awesome.

@karaelaine1991 - thanks for sharing! I'll look into it!

stumptownmama · September 2016

Sad week for me. My 96 year old grandma who I've lived near my whole life only has hours to live. I've been spending every waking moment with her. It's hard to sort through my emotions with a self centered toddler needing me.

karaelaine1991 · September 2016

@underthesea I'm so sorry about your grandma. I'm sure she appreciates you and your toddler being with her - how blessed she is to be surrounded by family right now!

@tinabelcher even if you're not getting the defect treated right now, thank goodness you know! It must be helpful to also know that it's apparently not super threatening, but that if anything would happen to complicate things your doctors will be prepared. I don't blame you for worrying though!

ceclarlinetlo · September 2016

@underthesea - I'm so sorry to hear that losing a grand parent is so hard. Perhaps your spouse could take DS for a little while to give you some time for yourself? Big hugs to you.

cjs260 · September 2016

@ceclarlinetlo I'm so sorry your family is going through a rough time. I hope that peace surrounds you all in what I know to be a difficult time. Creepy internet hugs your way, and know you're in my thoughts today!

AshleySparkle720 · September 2016

@underthesea I'm so sorry! I agree with @ceclarlinetlo about taking some time to yourself. It's so hard losing someone who is so important and close.

@TinaBelcher I'm sorry for the surprise of it all, but better to find out now and know then not to know at all right? Luckily, they're saying it's not anything to be immediately concerned about.

AshleySparkle720 · September 2016

I'm binging on will and grace while dd naps. I want to take a nap too, buuuutt I can't turn it off. I LOVE will and grace!

TinaBelcher · September 2016

@underthesea ::hugs:: I'm so sorry!

lydia-deetz · September 2016

@underthesea, I'm so sorry. Grandmas are special, and it's especially tough to work through your own grief while caring for a toddler. Hugs

amaren-2 · September 2016

The hurricane shifted west of us and we barely got anything, a couple inches of rain. I'm over here crying my eyes out over the news story where the humane society called upon the community to foster dogs for a night so they wouldn't be scared in the outside kennels. All the dogs were able to goto a warm safe home for the night.

Heartwarming dog stories always get me right in the feels.

stumptownmama · September 2016

Thanks ladies! You are so supportive. Thanks for your kind words. My DH has had to work all week. As soon as he's off today, I know I'll get down time to myself. I've been so lucky to have such a close relationship with my grandma. She's one of a kind. The most loving, proper, British lady I've ever known. Just came home to put DD down for a nap. We had a good visit with her and my parents were happy to play with DD while I had some one on one time with my grandma. I'm just so happy we chose to do our gender reveal party with her two weeks ago. That was the last time she was really with it and it will always be a special memory.

katesmama0706 · September 2016

@underthesea we almost lost my grandma who raised me when I was newly pregnant with DD and it was devastating. So sorry for you having to go through that, especially pregnant and especially with a toddler!

Guys. I am fuh-reaking out over how much our 3D sono today looks like DD. DD looks just like DH. I swear I am destined to give birth to his clones.

BrennansMom2012 · September 2016

@underthesea, I feel your pain and you're in my thoughts and prayers! My brother and I were the only grandchildren out of 27 who had the privilege of living within a 5 minute bike ride to my Grandma and Grandpa's house. She passed away over a year ago and those last hours were very difficult. Grandma's are so special and I'm happy you're able to be there for her. Remember you'll always have someone looking out for you! Hugs and love coming your way!

shlecks · September 2016

@underthesea Ugh losing a grandparent as an adult is so hard! You had so much time with them, so saying goodbye is not easy. I've got one grandparent left and I know I'll lose it when the time comes. I'm sorry you're having to go through that.

canavara · September 2016

@sagoon Also in the denial camp with bras. I've been nipping out of my bras on both sides since first trimester and am just like, "Oh it's fine." It's probably not fine.

@underthesea Oh no, I'm so sorry about your grandma! I lost mine when I was in college... I used to spend every summer with her and I still get sad on the anniversary of her passing. It's good that you've been able to spend some final moments with her *hug*

canavara · September 2016

I just spent 3 hours putting together a nutrition and fitness plan together for my mom. She's had type 2 diabetes for years and had to go to the hospital today because her blood sugar levels got out of control and her A1C numbers went up. I've been lecturing her about getting her diabetes under control since I told her she was going to be a grandparent, hoping that was motivation enough, but apparently it's time for me to intervene with an iron fist... I hate having to do this. I had to buy a scale for her, a pedometer, and create a weight log, food log, and exercise log just to figure out what she's been doing and eating so I can start to create a meal plan and exercise plan for her that she'll actually follow.

It's such an awful mix of emotions. I'm partly angry because she's being so irresponsible and as her child, I shouldn't have to do this for her. I can't reasonably leave my child with her if she's not capable of taking care of herself

But then I'm also just worried for her because... she's my mom and I don't want to see her have health problems. Blegh.

BrennansMom2012 · September 2016

@canavara I understand your frustration with your Mom. My Mom was diagnosed with Type II as well and getting her to get herself on track with eating and exercising is difficult (she's also a breast cancer survivor with some lingering issues from treatment which compounds her problems). Just, from my experience (I don't know your relationship nor do I want to add anything to your situation) be careful with how you approach and use her spending time with your child. My Mom, although she doesn't always make great choices for herself, follows my wishes with my son. She's the best grandmother and I trust her implicitly when I leave my son with her. It's funny because now that he can talk she feels guilty when she tries to eat poorly in front of him and chooses healthier options when around him. He also gets her playing outside and on walks. I never want to impede on their relationship, it's amazing but also it's helping with her controlling her diabetes without me saying a word. Again, just my experience! I wish you all the best with navigating being a parent to a parent. It's difficult!

LoneStar21416 · September 2016

I switched to a different prenatal a few weeks into the second trimester that had at least 100% of my daily iron needs because I was starting to experience some mild anemia symptoms. The new vitamin didn't have DHA, and at the time, I couldn't find one that had both DHA and iron. Yesterday, I found a new brand that has both DHA and iron (vegetarian and plant sources DHA). The pills smell horrible. Like, made me gag when I opened the bottle horrible.

@underthesea so sorry. I hope you and your family can find some peace.

that is frustrating @canavara. Sometimes I have to take on this role too, and it's very irritating. Not with my parents, but with other family members, and it is exhausting. Some of it is self-imposed because of my personality, but I wish I didn't feel the need to step up/in like I do.

mommywesley · September 2016

@underthesea I'm so sorry about your grandma :-(

@canavara so sorry you're having to deal with that right now! I hope she sees all this effort you are putting forth for her health and responds positively to it!

@TinaBelcher I'm so sorry you're mom made it all about her, that's super frustrating and NOT the support you need right now! I'm sorry your stressing about it and feeling guilty, I'm a big advocate of certain things are harder/more concerning to people in different ways. Someone who had had a child with a major heart defect that required surgery wouldn't bat an eye finding out their next child has a small defect that won't cause issues or require surgery. This is your first (two lol) and it's completely understandable to be nervous about it as its a total unknown. OK, I'm babbling now, sorry, I hope that came across encouraging and not just a bunch of word vomit!

christac1010 · September 2016

I had to buy new bras at the end of the first trimester. I went from a 36B to a 36DD in a few weeks. I couldn't even shove my boobs back into my adorable, lacy, VS bras. Motherhood Maternity had a decent sale, so I was fitted and picked up 4 bras. She talked me into a few comfort bras without underwires which I found annoying at the time. Now I actually prefer them because my ribs have more room. She also had me get a size or two up from my current size in case they keep growing (and they have kept growing). Bonus - all the bras I picked up are nursing bras so I can keep wearing them long after pregnancy.

I just picked up pregnancy underwear this past week. The bag is sitting in the basement on the washer right now. I swear Victoria'a Secret would make a killing with a maternity line. Just saying.

Teach123 · September 2016

karaelaine1991 said:

@ceclarinetlo @TinaBelcher and anyone else in a dinner slump - a few months ago I subscribed to the Six Sisters menu plan and it has been SO worth it! It is $36 for a whole year and every week they send you menu plans with 6 entrees, 2 sides, and 2 desserts. I never use all the recipes because they don't always match DH's and my tastes, but they give us a starting point and it means that we are usually trying at least 1 new meal a week, so we're never bored of our food anymore. And the food is sooooo good!!! They have plans for small families, big families, gluten free families, and I think one for families who are trying extra hard to eat healthy. I can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.sixsistersmenuplan.com

Love this. Thanks for the tip. I don't have time to meal plan, so we end up eating out way too much and eating them same things when I do cook.

karaelaine1991 · September 2016

Teach123 said:

karaelaine1991 said:

@ceclarinetlo @TinaBelcher and anyone else in a dinner slump - a few months ago I subscribed to the Six Sisters menu plan and it has been SO worth it! It is $36 for a whole year and every week they send you menu plans with 6 entrees, 2 sides, and 2 desserts. I never use all the recipes because they don't always match DH's and my tastes, but they give us a starting point and it means that we are usually trying at least 1 new meal a week, so we're never bored of our food anymore. And the food is sooooo good!!! They have plans for small families, big families, gluten free families, and I think one for families who are trying extra hard to eat healthy. I can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.sixsistersmenuplan.com

Love this. Thanks for the tip. I don't have time to meal plan, so we end up eating out way too much and eating them same things when I do cook.

No problem! They also have a website (https://www.sixsistersstuff.com) where they post new recipes daily and several cookbooks (I own 2) but I love the menu plan because it just makes everything so easy. It also has a shopping list with everything that's needed for the week based on the week's recipes!

mommywesley · September 2016

So this morning I was woken up by an earthquake! In KANSAS! First one I've ever felt in my life! Crazy!

Teach123 · September 2016

I have a family reunion today. It's at my parent's house. All I feel like doing is staying home though. I guess I'll go sit like a stuffed potato on the couch for awhile and talk about pregnancy with aunts and cousins. I really hate talking about pregnancy, especially with family. Ugh.

canavara · September 2016

BrennansMom2012 said:

@canavara I understand your frustration with your Mom. My Mom was diagnosed with Type II as well and getting her to get herself on track with eating and exercising is difficult (she's also a breast cancer survivor with some lingering issues from treatment which compounds her problems). Just, from my experience (I don't know your relationship nor do I want to add anything to your situation) be careful with how you approach and use her spending time with your child. My Mom, although she doesn't always make great choices for herself, follows my wishes with my son. She's the best grandmother and I trust her implicitly when I leave my son with her. It's funny because now that he can talk she feels guilty when she tries to eat poorly in front of him and chooses healthier options when around him. He also gets her playing outside and on walks. I never want to impede on their relationship, it's amazing but also it's helping with her controlling her diabetes without me saying a word. Again, just my experience! I wish you all the best with navigating being a parent to a parent. It's difficult!

Sorry you've gone through this too! It's such a tough position to be in. I definitely want her in my son's life but right now she's at a "fall risk" due to leading such a sedentary lifestyle which is a really messed up risk to have when you're 56 (in comparison, my FIL is 70 and is currently helping my SO this weekend install flooring in our house), so I can't leave her with an infant knowing that if she is carrying him, there is some chance she might fall and injure him :-/

mommy2ane · September 2016

@canavara I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this! I can totally relate. Both my parents are also Type 2 and while my dad has taken a proactive approach towards controlling it (diet, excercise), my mom is just content to let medication control it. She refuses to eat well, and refuses to excercise. She's content on the couch, just playing on her phone. It's really frustrating because she just buys my son stuff and doesn't ever really do things with him but she wants him to love her unconditionally because she bought him something. We all keep trying, but she ignores us all. I wish my son could get her up and moving like @BrennansMom2012, but it's not going to happen.

@underthesea I'm so sorry about your grandma! That's so rough! Love and light during this time.

@TinaBelcher I'm glad the doctor caught it early and that they aren't concerned! I'm sorry it's so scary though and that your mom is acting that way.

mommy2ane · September 2016

I feel so cut off lately! Between the move and trying to get my life organized, I only get a moment here and there to read and then when I can reply, something comes up and then forget it.

I'm watching my SIL's two week old for a few hours this afternoon to let her get some rest. She's very immature and is struggling with becoming a mother, and losing her sleep time. With my in-laws out of state, I'm trying to help as much as I can, which isn't much these days. Hopefully she'll actually take the few hours and sleep.

BrennansMom2012 · September 2016

canavara said:

BrennansMom2012 said:

@canavara I understand your frustration with your Mom. My Mom was diagnosed with Type II as well and getting her to get herself on track with eating and exercising is difficult (she's also a breast cancer survivor with some lingering issues from treatment which compounds her problems). Just, from my experience (I don't know your relationship nor do I want to add anything to your situation) be careful with how you approach and use her spending time with your child. My Mom, although she doesn't always make great choices for herself, follows my wishes with my son. She's the best grandmother and I trust her implicitly when I leave my son with her. It's funny because now that he can talk she feels guilty when she tries to eat poorly in front of him and chooses healthier options when around him. He also gets her playing outside and on walks. I never want to impede on their relationship, it's amazing but also it's helping with her controlling her diabetes without me saying a word. Again, just my experience! I wish you all the best with navigating being a parent to a parent. It's difficult!

Sorry you've gone through this too! It's such a tough position to be in. I definitely want her in my son's life but right now she's at a "fall risk" due to leading such a sedentary lifestyle which is a really messed up risk to have when you're 56 (in comparison, my FIL is 70 and is currently helping my SO this weekend install flooring in our house), so I can't leave her with an infant knowing that if she is carrying him, there is some chance she might fall and injure him :-/

Oh my! You've got a lot on your plate. I agree that is difficult and not safe. Funny my Mom is turning 56 in October and I always tell her she is too old for how young she is! I also think she's a hypochondriac for the attention but that's a different story.

lydia-deetz · September 2016

mommywesley said:

So this morning I was woken up by an earthquake! In KANSAS! First one I've ever felt in my life! Crazy!

My fiends in Iowa felt it too -- so bizarre, right?

emy730 · September 2016

mommywesley said:

So this morning I was woken up by an earthquake! In KANSAS! First one I've ever felt in my life! Crazy!

I am in Iowa and we were also woken up by an Earthquake. So weird!

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