now I want Oreos @F47... Thanks for nothin! (Just kidding, obviously) ETA- DH was impressed that you kept it to 5. Apparently he has trouble not devouring much more lol
Ugh, y'all, we are in the room now and I'm totally gonna be one of those moms who freaks out over every single noise and move their kid makes! Is he awake? Is he wet? Is he choking? Is he breathing?!?! I feel like a crazy person!
@bamacoop that's totally normal, and unfortunately doesn't go away. At least it hasn't for me and DS will be 3 in December. I still wake up and check on him multiple times per night. Not sure how this will work with two...guess I just make the rounds a few times a night. I hope you get a little rest!
Unrelated: We finally did it. DH and I just had sex. Please let it have been somewhat productive! (It wasn't as bad as I was expecting).
May we all get laid and actually have the task pay off ! I'm taking a hot bath now, all things clean -- no excuses lol. And I better get checked at my Appt. tomorrow.
Omg my wedding rings that are normally almost too loose were so tight, I could barely get them off. I guess there goes my rings for the rest of my pregnancy. I've never swelled like this before.
Edit to add- me and DH had rough rough sex tonight. Fingers crossed it gives things a shake. I'm still feeling the cramps from the O, I hope they actually turn into something.
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PSA: make sure you clear stuff off your phone so you have lots of room to take photos in the hospital! My phone just notified me I was running out of storage. I would've been pissed if it happened when baby came.
Not even sure where this would go but I'm kind of worried that I haven't had the realization that I'm about to deliver a baby at any moment. I haven't had any breakdowns, besides my DH annoying me more than usual. LOL. No crying, no scared feelings, no nervousness... I'm definitely anxious but it's just weird that I haven't had the "I'm about to be a mother and shit is about to get real, quickly, moment." Don't get me wrong, I'm excited and I can't wait to meet him, but am I the only one who hasn't been overly emotional about this whole journey? I feel like I've been on cruise control, maybe because I'm trying to just go into this with "ignorance is bliss" so I don't get scared or nervous...
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!!!
@sportiegrl1213 I had a few days of "oh shit" right after my shower in August but I'm feeling really calm and ready now! The way I see it, every mom was a new mom once and they all survived. I know it will be difficult at first but we'll get through it so no need to panic!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I just think I'm more excited to meet him and finally have him on the outside, which I think is blocking every other emotion right now. And I'm pretty sure once it all starts, I'll have my breakdown @MRSCORKER. I just had the attitude this entire pregnancy of "it is what it is" and I have no control over anything, so I think I just been gearing myself up for whatever happens, happens.
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!!!
PSA: make sure you clear stuff off your phone so you have lots of room to take photos in the hospital! My phone just notified me I was running out of storage. I would've been pissed if it happened when baby came.
Solid advice, ya'll. +1
@sportiegrl1213 With DD and LO, I never freaked out or anything, I was cool as a cucumber about them. Very "we'll cross that bridge when we come to it".
Ok good @AllyTheKid, that makes me feel better. And that's exactly how I've been looking at all this. Trial and error and going with the flow.
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!!!
I just think I'm more excited to meet him and finally have him on the outside, which I think is blocking every other emotion right now. And I'm pretty sure once it all starts, I'll have my breakdown @MRSCORKER. I just had the attitude this entire pregnancy of "it is what it is" and I have no control over anything, so I think I just been gearing myself up for whatever happens, happens.
This. This was my outlook on the entire pregnancy and is my outlook on giving birth and raising a child. I think DH is freaking out more than I am! I'm just so excited to meet Baby B that I don't think I have room for any other feelings!!
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
@sportiegrl1213... I stress over all of that, but not at the level I feel like I should be. Like I'm worried about not getting sleep... but I'm way more excited to meet Ella than anything else. I was reading MrsHudson's post on FB last night, and saw all the support the group gave... which made me start crying.... crying over the good feelings about the support and also over feeling bad for her and knowing I'm going to feel the same at some point. I let DH know, then and there, that I have my shit together now, but don't expect that post baby. I have a feeling I'm going to be a sobbing mess once she's here.
I also think knowing that I have all you girls and this GREAT support group really helps as well @bnsmith85. Even though I've never met any of you personally, I feel like I know a lot of you on a personal level. It's nice to be able to put it all out there with no judgement. It's very reassuring!
And I agree @ibabyloveb87! My DH is definitely more nervous than I am. Which cracks me up!
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!!!
@sportiegrl1213 i didn't have an actual freak out even when i had an emergency c and a baby 20 min after they told me they're taking her out...i think i'm still in shock
@sportiegrl1213 I am in the same boat. I feel like I just cannot really imagine having a baby so I don't even know what to freak out about. I feel like we have read a million books, taken the classes, bought all the supplies, the rest (when the baby is born, how I feel, how we adjust) is out of our control so I am choosing not to think to hard about it.
Not even sure where this would go but I'm kind of worried that I haven't had the realization that I'm about to deliver a baby at any moment. I haven't had any breakdowns, besides my DH annoying me more than usual. LOL. No crying, no scared feelings, no nervousness... I'm definitely anxious but it's just weird that I haven't had the "I'm about to be a mother and shit is about to get real, quickly, moment." Don't get me wrong, I'm excited and I can't wait to meet him, but am I the only one who hasn't been overly emotional about this whole journey? I feel like I've been on cruise control, maybe because I'm trying to just go into this with "ignorance is bliss" so I don't get scared or nervous...
Same here as well, I am hoping it is just my way of dealing with it and not freaking out before labor starts.
So hurricane Matthew is finally on its way out of Florida and baby stayed put, phew!! Don't want to jinx it cause the wind is still gusting (although MUCH less) but we are one of the lucky few with power still too. Hoping tomorrow we'll wake up to calmer, sunny skies and baby can resume making her way on out!
@sportiegrl1213 I had a full on meltdown this week, but as @AllyTheKid said, I think mine had more to do with my life in general currently. However, as all the feels came out, I did have the, "Holy crap I'm gonna be a mom and I have no idea what I'm doing" moment of panic. I have a logical side that tells me it's all going to be okay, but I think when my emotions are already so raw, I'm more susceptible to that panic. I am also grateful to have such a great support group here though. Helps to have an outlet!
NBR: A picture of the sound at LOW tide on the NC coast today. The full hurricane isn't even here yet. (this isn't my house...we don't live on the water, so we don't have to worry about any flooding at our house unless things got REALLY bad!) Hope everyone's staying safe in the path!
I have a story that will read like MUD, but is 100% true. Will prob be long.
My FIL is a pilot and flies a small plane. Yesterday, he and his gf left in the plane to visit friends. The weather looked good for his route. Unfortunately, that changed, and they crashed. DH had been trying to call them both, with no response, and was frustrated FIL hadn't let him know they landed safely.
9.5 hours later, FIL calls DH crying. Somewhat incoherently tells him he's in an ambulance. He and his gf are ok, but injured. Didn't say what hospital he was being taken to, or even what location he was in. Then. hangs up somewhat abruptly.
We track down a news story about the crash, a reporter, I direct message him on Twitter and he tells us what hospital they might have taken them to. That's how we track them down.
We believe they crashed around 1, and help arrived around 7. FIL's gf was able to get a 911 call through even tho there's basically no service where they crashed. They didn't know where they were, but rescuers found them (after 6+ hours) based on the towers her cell binged off of...
Let's recap: My FIL and his gf were in a plane crash, into trees on the side of a mountain, and they're going to be OK. Like, broken bones and cuts, but being discharged this evening OK. What?! The last 24 hours have been the biggest roller coaster of my life. It's literally a miracle.
DH flew out this morning to be with them, and is driving them home tonight (7 hour drive).
One important addition: I'm having timetable contractions. I have them a lot, but what are the odds this is it and hubby won't be here?
Holy crap @F47! That's like a lifetime movie! Glad they are okay, but sucks you're having contractions. Hopefully he gets home soon? Geez, let us know if you have to call a taxi to get to the hospital. I wish I could offer you a ride haha
@SpaceBurger luckily my Mom is home and lives 10 minutes away. Once I get DS to bed, I'm going to plant myself on the couch for the evening. Hopeful these will stop (unlike every other time when I'm SO hopeful this is it).
And, thanks @ibabyloveb87 & @MRSCORKER. Still trying to process everything, but praise hands emojis are in order.
Omg @F47! That is insane, and I'm SO GLAD everyone is okay! FX that this either isn't the real thing this time OR, your H gets back before things really get real.
So many thoughts headed your way right now @F47! Im so glad everyone will be alright, but how terrifying for everyone involved. Tell that baby to hang tight for just a few more hours!
Re: Weekly Randoms 10.3.16
now I want Oreos @F47... Thanks for nothin! (Just kidding, obviously)
ETA- DH was impressed that you kept it to 5. Apparently he has trouble not devouring much more lol
Unrelated: We finally did it. DH and I just had sex. Please let it have been somewhat productive! (It wasn't as bad as I was expecting).
Edit to add- me and DH had rough rough sex tonight. Fingers crossed it gives things a shake. I'm still feeling the cramps from the O, I hope they actually turn into something.
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!!!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
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!!!
@sportiegrl1213 With DD and LO, I never freaked out or anything, I was cool as a cucumber about them. Very "we'll cross that bridge when we come to it".
Re: Sex was WAY better at the end.
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!!!
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
I was reading MrsHudson's post on FB last night, and saw all the support the group gave... which made me start crying.... crying over the good feelings about the support and also over feeling bad for her and knowing I'm going to feel the same at some point. I let DH know, then and there, that I have my shit together now, but don't expect that post baby. I have a feeling I'm going to be a sobbing mess once she's here.
And I agree @ibabyloveb87! My DH is definitely more nervous than I am. Which cracks me up!
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!!!
Anyone else still can't believe that LO is theirs?! This whole process has been so surreal and unbelievable.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
My FIL is a pilot and flies a small plane. Yesterday, he and his gf left in the plane to visit friends. The weather looked good for his route. Unfortunately, that changed, and they crashed. DH had been trying to call them both, with no response, and was frustrated FIL hadn't let him know they landed safely.
9.5 hours later, FIL calls DH crying. Somewhat incoherently tells him he's in an ambulance. He and his gf are ok, but injured. Didn't say what hospital he was being taken to, or even what location he was in. Then. hangs up somewhat abruptly.
We track down a news story about the crash, a reporter, I direct message him on Twitter and he tells us what hospital they might have taken them to. That's how we track them down.
We believe they crashed around 1, and help arrived around 7. FIL's gf was able to get a 911 call through even tho there's basically no service where they crashed. They didn't know where they were, but rescuers found them (after 6+ hours) based on the towers her cell binged off of...
Let's recap: My FIL and his gf were in a plane crash, into trees on the side of a mountain, and they're going to be OK. Like, broken bones and cuts, but being discharged this evening OK. What?! The last 24 hours have been the biggest roller coaster of my life. It's literally a miracle.
DH flew out this morning to be with them, and is driving them home tonight (7 hour drive).
One important addition: I'm having timetable contractions. I have them a lot, but what are the odds this is it and hubby won't be here?
Please send xanax.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
And, thanks @ibabyloveb87 & @MRSCORKER. Still trying to process everything, but praise hands emojis are in order.
T - 6-ish hours until DH is home....
BFP: 8/20/2018 - EDD 5/4/2019