I broke down and got the TendHer packs. I feel slightly more green about it than buying the disposable ice pads. We will see how they do- they are currently chilling in the freezer (maybe too cold? oh well).
Great. DH just texted me that he's in a horrible mood and won't explain why because he's too mad. He's been in and out of a bad mood for like a week now. I know he has been working a lot, but I am miserable over here and trying to keep a smile on my face. He better shape up by the time he gets home tonight because I do not have the patience for it right now.
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
OMG. I am gonna cry. Next week is my LAST WEEK at work. I've been bugging my boss to hire a temp to cover my position. He kept saying he doesn't need one/thinks he can handle it himself.
Today he decided he needs one after all. So I'm scrambling to set up interviews with temps and have to start training next week.
So I posted this on FB but I'll update you guys. I've been having crazy dried blood brown discharge for over 24 hours, and just gave my doctor a call this morning saying "hey we have an appointment at 3 today but what should I do?" They went ahead and squeezed me in this morning. He checked me and I'm still at a 0 and very high. I legit wanted to cry. My due date is the 2nd, and I really don't want to have her until the 7th, but I got slightly excited that things are moving along and we would get to meet baby girl sooner! But nope...she's a diva and needed attention this week since her cousin is turning 1 or something and we keep telling her she can't come this week, so she's all "surprise suckas...hahahahahaha just kidding"
@mizzkbrat Did they have any ideas as to where the dried blood was coming from?
Said it could be a part of my mucous plug that is slowly unlodging but rebuilding itself, could be from when he checked me last week and the blood is just now releasing. He did say "no more sex" because that will cause bleeding. I was like oh I cut him off a few weeks ago. Since it's dried and not releasing right away he's pretty sure it's related to the cervix from something like sex or being checked. He didn't seemed concerned at all.
Great. DH just texted me that he's in a horrible mood and won't explain why because he's too mad. He's been in and out of a bad mood for like a week now. I know he has been working a lot, but I am miserable over here and trying to keep a smile on my face. He better shape up by the time he gets home tonight because I do not have the patience for it right now.
DH was feeling overwhelmed yesterday. He said, "I just want my wife back." I felt really bad because I've been super overwhelmed and focused on myself, and he's also been picking up my slack, so understandably it's a lot for him. But at the same time, it's like 'I need you to be strong for me!' Just do ALL the things, and don't make me feel bad about it.
@ibabyloveb87 Ugh, husbands are such divas! Mine is in the same boat. He's been a total grump-face the last 2 weeks because work has been screwing him and kicking his ass. And, at some point last week, he pulled a muscle in his back, so OF COURSE THE WORLD IS ENDING OVER HIS PAIN. He has a very physical job, so I know he's tired at the end of the day, where as I sit inside at a desk every day... However, I'm at the end of a very long journey of growing a human over here and my back hurts, too - as well as my hips, feet, shoulders, neck and very swollen ankles. Oh, and I CAN'T FEEL MY HANDS. Plus, I can't take pain pills or have a drink to take the edge off at the end of the day so I'm getting more than a little irritable. I keep biting my tongue from letting snarky comments out, like "Um, too busy to feed the dogs" when I get home late after being stuck in traffic...or asking "What's for dinner?" after walking in the house and seeing him on the couch (when he's been there for a couple hours before I get home...). But, I too, am about out of patience. Does he not see me struggling to bend over or hobbling through living room after I heave myself off the couch? Not sure how long I can keep a lid on the snark...it may rear its ugly head soon.
@annabenanna Oh, girl, bosses suck. I let mine know in APRIL when I was due... When did they come up with a plan for when I was gone? Oh, like a month ago. When did they decide to implement said plan? Oh, like a week ago... And who is supposed to throw it all together and train the rest of my department to fill in? Yup, me. When I can barely type with my numb hands, have a hard time getting up from my desk chair and run out of breath in mere seconds while trying to explain things to people. Thanks so much, boss - glad you felt like my job was a priority... Seriously, how do they get into a supervisor-role lacking so much common sense??
Hang in there lady - at least you're on a countdown til you're outta there! Keep crossing those days off the calendar!!
@LMNOBaby Yep.....but any snark is going to make mine more ornery!
Oh, mine too...hence the biting of my tongue. But, I just feel on the verge of snapping. Hoping I get it out in some sort of calm, rational fashion, but I can't make any promises!
@ibabyloveb87 Ugh, husbands are such divas! Mine is in the same boat. He's been a total grump-face the last 2 weeks because work has been screwing him and kicking his ass. And, at some point last week, he pulled a muscle in his back, so OF COURSE THE WORLD IS ENDING OVER HIS PAIN. He has a very physical job, so I know he's tired at the end of the day, where as I sit inside at a desk every day... However, I'm at the end of a very long journey of growing a human over here and my back hurts, too - as well as my hips, feet, shoulders, neck and very swollen ankles. Oh, and I CAN'T FEEL MY HANDS. Plus, I can't take pain pills or have a drink to take the edge off at the end of the day so I'm getting more than a little irritable. I keep biting my tongue from letting snarky comments out, like "Um, too busy to feed the dogs" when I get home late after being stuck in traffic...or asking "What's for dinner?" after walking in the house and seeing him on the couch (when he's been there for a couple hours before I get home...). But, I too, am about out of patience. Does he not see me struggling to bend over or hobbling through living room after I heave myself off the couch? Not sure how long I can keep a lid on the snark...it may rear its ugly head soon.
Oh girls you are not alone --- my DH had his "daddy-to-be" breakdown over the weekend. Actually he's been worse than me when I PMS for a few weeks now. We had a huge blow out. He thinks he won't be able to do "fun" things once our son comes along. I laughed right in his face and pretty much went off. This is what he wanted, more than I wanted. And he's being the BIGGEST baby about everything. My BP was out of control on Sunday and I couldn't get it to go back down for a long time. My friend came to pick me up and take me out for a bit to blow off steam and while I was out I get this LONG text apologizing for everything and how much of a A-HOLE husband he has been and confessed that he's getting nervous and just had his "oh shit" moment. When I got home we talked it out and explained to him that OBVIOUSLY you are not alone and I feel the same way but geez, I've been so good keeping myself in check and not letting my emotions get the best of me and he goes off the rail. Since our convo Sunday, he's been much better and actually did the laundry last night LOL. We shall see how long this lasts. MEN seriously, biggest babies ever. Do they not get how we must feel right about now?!?!
Married 11-11-11 TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year. BFP 02-15-16 with our first IT'S A BOY!!!
Just finished buying and setting everything up for Kinzley. We're all set, no more to be done just waiting for her arrival. I am SOSOSOSOSOSO excited, I just want to hold her already.
SO and I have been together: 5 Years+ BFP: 03/10 First Baby: 10/20/2016
@LMNOBaby, truly they suck! Were they just pretending it wasn't going to truly happen? Were they in denial? Was the growing belly not enough of a wake up call that they really need to figure out what to do?
Sorry about your husbands @ibabyloveb87 and LMNOBaby.
I feel bad because now I feel like I'm being the diva wife with my husband. He's having to deal with his work stuff (schedules changing, therefore he cannot pick up the kids on Tuesdays), and because of that he's having to deal with ex-wife stuff (trying to figure out a schedule that works for both of them), and because of that he's having to deal with current wife stuff (finding quality time with me + new baby, while still being a good daddy to the girls/my SDs)
I went to the pool last night to walk laps and I freaking got there 5 min before an aqua aerobics class started. Initially I was pissed because you either do the class or GTFO until they're done, but I decided to try it. Forty minutes in (60 min class) I NOPED my ass right out of the pool. I know it's low impact because it's in the water, but holy ouch. My hips and knees are in worse shape than I thought!
@LMNOBaby - just curious because you and I might be on par with CT pain... have you found it has crept up into your elbows at all? Not the numbness...that is pretty much local to my hands. But the constant aching in my wrists seems to have expanded to my elbows and that's fairly new within the last week or so. Not that it makes any bit of difference, I guess. Just commiserating. Sorry about hubby and boss!
AllyTheKid I've felt the same way, normally work is slower and I've been able to bump more during the day, but with 2 weeks and 1 day to the due date I've been trying to get a whole bunch done prior to going on maternity leave... then once I'm home I remember "oh yeah, pack the hospital bag", "better do the online birth prep class", or I feel super nauseous and just fall asleep.
@JennJenn81713 my carpal tunnel has been mostly in my forearms actually. My hands will get stiff and a little swollen from activity, but my forearm will get stiff, swollen and super achy. Pregnancy is crazy!
MRSCORKER I sit on a yoga ball every day and bounce on it because it is the only spot where I am comfy sitting. Been doing it since 32 weeks and am 38 this week. No signs of labour.
@sportiegrl1213 I'm convinced that men really are the fairer sex, and no, they just DON'T get it.
I second this!
My hubby the other day came home and went out into the garage to hang out and listen to one of his podcasts, okay fine whatever, but then came in at 8pm and figured I'd start making him dinner. I just looked at him and was all "I'm sorry when I said I can get you dinner 3 hours ago, that was 3 hours ago! I'm not about to start cooking now!" So he asked how to make it and I told him to chop, cook, assemble. Ya when he went into the fridge and saw he had to do everything, his leftovers suddenly became enough.
@annabenanna Oh, girl, bosses suck. I let mine know in APRIL when I was due... When did they come up with a plan for when I was gone? Oh, like a month ago. When did they decide to implement said plan? Oh, like a week ago... And who is supposed to throw it all together and train the rest of my department to fill in? Yup, me. When I can barely type with my numb hands, have a hard time getting up from my desk chair and run out of breath in mere seconds while trying to explain things to people. Thanks so much, boss - glad you felt like my job was a priority... Seriously, how do they get into a supervisor-role lacking so much common sense??
Hang in there lady - at least you're on a countdown til you're outta there! Keep crossing those days off the calendar!!
I don't have to train anyone (thankfully) but I completed my mat leave paperwork back in April, and after the insurance company emailed my boss ten thousand times, sent me several pieces of mail, CLOSED MY CLAIM (and later re-opened it after I raged at them), and after I left my boss multiple voicemails and finally got my assistant manager involved, my effing mat leave FINALLY got approved like 2 weeks ago. Blood sweat and fucking tears. @annabenanna I hope you go into labor tonight, that'll show 'em.
@NoraAurora, yesseriously! I was telling my boss that he better hope I don't go into labor tonight, because then I won't have to deal with him and his last minute decisions that's causing me so much grief. I told him that I probably am gonna go into labor, because of him!
@annabenanna my wax is Saturday and my pedi and refill are Monday. Glad to know I wasn't the only one who prioritized this before going into labor. Haha
@annabenanna I'm going to get myself dolled up finally over the next few days as well! I haven't had a proper haircut since the Goblin King incident, my brows have gone unattended for months. Time to get fresh.
I really thought I'd have more time to Bump now that I'm on maternity leave. I guess I didn't realize how much time all these last minute things would take! Anyone else stressed?!
@ibabyloveb87 Last night, I actually said to my stomach "If you don't calm down, I'm going to reach into my uterus and pull you out with my bare hands."
I want a mani/pedi, I want to get my eyebrows done, I want a wax, I want to color my hair, but wouldn't you fucking know I am damn broke because every spare penny I have is going into savings for maternity leave. *bitter as fuck and jealous right now*
@turtlemomma
I feel ya. I am squeezing every last penny out of my paychecks while still trying to buy stuff to get ready for baby. FTM here, so starting from scratch. I haven't even done the post-partum supply run, so as much as I'd love a massage and a mani/pedi, I need to buy giant granny panties, nursing bras, and maxi pads. YAY
I also realize I'm very lucky though because my misery is self-inflicted. I could take a way shorter maternity leave and not have to live like scrooge before his awakening.
@turtlemomma
I feel ya. I am squeezing every last penny out of my paychecks while still trying to buy stuff to get ready for baby. FTM here, so starting from scratch. I haven't even done the post-partum supply run, so as much as I'd love a massage and a mani/pedi, I need to buy giant granny panties, nursing bras, and maxi pads. YAY
I also realize I'm very lucky though because my misery is self-inflicted. I could take a way shorter maternity leave and not have to live like scrooge before his awakening.
God. Did I just call myself lucky because I'm getting a decent maternity leave? I hate how this country causes our expectations to be so low.
@sportiegrl1213 I'm convinced that men really are the fairer sex, and no, they just DON'T get it.
Yup!! Agreed!!
Married 11-11-11 TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year. BFP 02-15-16 with our first IT'S A BOY!!!
Re: Weekly Randoms 9/19
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
*sings to myself in my lonely booth* I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did as long as you love me!!
Today he decided he needs one after all. So I'm scrambling to set up interviews with temps and have to start training next week.
WHY DID YOU WAIT SO LONG BOSS????
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
BFP: 8/20/2018 - EDD 5/4/2019
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Hang in there lady - at least you're on a countdown til you're outta there! Keep crossing those days off the calendar!!
TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year.
BFP 02-15-16 with our first
IT'S A BOY!!!
SO and I have been together: 5 Years+
BFP: 03/10
First Baby: 10/20/2016
Sorry about your husbands @ibabyloveb87 and LMNOBaby.
I feel bad because now I feel like I'm being the diva wife with my husband. He's having to deal with his work stuff (schedules changing, therefore he cannot pick up the kids on Tuesdays), and because of that he's having to deal with ex-wife stuff (trying to figure out a schedule that works for both of them), and because of that he's having to deal with current wife stuff (finding quality time with me + new baby, while still being a good daddy to the girls/my SDs)
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
I just now need to do my nails at home. I also need a haircut over the weekend. Baby can come after that! I'm ready!!!
My hubby the other day came home and went out into the garage to hang out and listen to one of his podcasts, okay fine whatever, but then came in at 8pm and figured I'd start making him dinner. I just looked at him and was all "I'm sorry when I said I can get you dinner 3 hours ago, that was 3 hours ago! I'm not about to start cooking now!" So he asked how to make it and I told him to chop, cook, assemble. Ya when he went into the fridge and saw he had to do everything, his leftovers suddenly became enough.
Dating: 10/3/08 | Married: 12/27/14
TTC #1: August 2015 | BFP: 2/3/16 | EDD: 10/7/16
DD: 10/5/16
TTC #2: September 2017 | BFP: 4/28/18 | EDD: 1/7/19
DS: 1/9/19
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
@mizzkbrat, you're definitely not alone! hahahaha. I made a list of all the "maintenance" must do's before baby gets here and made appointments!
@AllyTheKid, the goblin king! that was an epic epic haircut.
BFP: 8/20/2018 - EDD 5/4/2019
BFP: 8/20/2018 - EDD 5/4/2019
TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year.
BFP 02-15-16 with our first
IT'S A BOY!!!