This thread has been posted on other BMBs and it looks like it's our turn ladies! What has happened that has made you realize in just a few weeks we'll be having babies?
I thought it might be time to start this, based on, you know... our 3rd and 4th Febubabies arriving soon, we are in double digits to due dates, some of us are starting maternity leaves...
Most of the previous boards had a thread for their "getting real" moments. Not really specific to labor... But, we can always turn it into a GIF party instead if we don't want it.
ETA: Clearly I misunderstood you on first read @Partyof6? But yeah, that is what got me thinking too!
I was giving my son a bath last night and was completely out of breath and sweating by the end of it. If I don't get in the actual tub with him than I just can't do it anymore, lol. I told my H that he was gonna have to take over baths for a while.
Also, I'll add that next week my OB is going over the c-section procedure. From what I can expect prior to surgery and afterwards. I think leaving her office that day will make it feel all too real.
************* First BFP: 12/16/13 EDD: 08/23/14 Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
@WinchesterGirl I had a dream the other night you and @Gretchypoo had your babies, and this really freaked me out.
LOL no, please! Over Christmas my MIL told my mom she didn't think I was going to make it to February. My mom told me in a "roll your eyes. your MIL is an idiot" kind of way but still-- nope! This baby is staying in!
@WinchesterGirl I had a semi-heart attack when you posted this that shiz had gotten real for you specifically and I was a bad LB who had missed PMs.
For me? I guess it's just that I feel ready. I know my baby's not, and I want him to cook for at least 5 more weeks, but when that time comes, bring it. Ready to do this whole parenting thing.
Also, the fact that I only have one more 2 week appointment. That's pretty intense.
I was able to schedule out the remainder of my doctor appointments on Tuesday, that was crazy! Also, my belly dropped yesterday...so now I feel like things are really getting real.
We're less than a month out from delivery and I realized that we have one weekend between now and then that isn't totally booked. We have one singular Saturday that I now have friends coming over to help me with stuff. I'm totally freaking out.
I'm at the tail end of our BMB but I'm starting to feel it too! It's hitting me that we're about to be in January 2017... is this real life?
Yesterday I photographed an elopement for 3 hours and when I finally got home, I felt like I'd been hit by a bus. It's definitely time to stop taking on photo work.
Also, now that the holidays are over, me and H are in baby prep mode.
Moving to once a week appointments has got me all in a mess. I try to remind myself there are people far less qualified to have kids that do it all the time, but still.
Haha @Xstatic3333 Sorry to give you a heart attack, we're all good! Dean is still getting lectures weekly about staying put until the month of February.
Here's another one that hit me this morning: I have 35 work days remaining until my EDD and I officially no longer am a FT employed person, and, exactly 4 paychecks between now and EDD!
The fact that it's almost the new year and at our appointment yesterday the doctor "scheduled" my induction in less than a month if she hasn't come by then. So today at work I'm making lists like crazy. A list of things to do before I leave work, a list of things we need to finish at home (which is stressing me the most because H only has 2 weekends off before she possibly comes and I can't do everything by myself), a list of freezer meals to make, and a list of extra things to get or do. I'm not taking any leave before she comes so starting next week I'm taking off the days I have appointments, instead of going back into work, so that I have some extra time to do things or just down time.
I have only 30 days left in the office before my leave. And my shower, which when it was being planned seemed like it was years away, is next weekend. I'm all of the sudden really scared about having a baby and wondering why I thought this whole thing was a good idea in the first place
I'm putting this here, because we don't seem to have a Monday BF OR a GF Tuesday, where this would be appropriate, because it was also a very "shit got real" moment.
Bitchfest: So, 2 weeks ago, my husband decided he wasn't comfortable using the cradle we got handed down from a friend for our roomsharing. We set it up, he wasn't totally convinced it was as sturdy as it needed to be. No big, because I had just found a great year-end deal on a Halo bassinet. I order it from a store near my house, where I've placed a few big orders before. They have online order/in-store pick-up, which is awesome. I don't have to be overwhelmed by baby stuff, plus the in-store pick-up is free. It's taken maybe 7-10 days in the past.
I placed the order Dec 14. On Dec 18, I get an email saying two of the items I'd ordered (not the important ones, just little, while-I'm-there kinda things) were out of stock, even though the website didn't indicate that, and what did I want to do? My order is on hold. I email back within 5 minutes, saying cancel them, I just want the bassinet, and could you let me know roughly when the order will be ready? They say Dec 22.
So Dec 27 comes around, no sign. WTF?
Shit got real: I call them, inquiring as to what is going on with my order. Oooooh, yeah, whoops, things got a bit delayed, it didn't make that truck, and we don't do a truck the week between Xmas and New Years, so the earliest it'll be in town is Jan 5. My due date is Jan 12. My mother never got within a week of her due dates, she always went early. I panic, I am terrified I will not have a place for baby to sleep. I hang up and cry.
Glitter Fart: My husband calmly asks for the order info and the email chains, etc. He calmly calls them up and explain the situation, and explains why ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ is not an acceptable customer service response, and explains the solutions that he thinks are acceptable, and asks which one the company is going to follow through on. He is firm but fair, calm but take-no-nonsense. He is everything I want to be in customer service situations when I need to advocate for myself, but never can.
Resolution: I have a tracking number for the package they are shipping to my house, which, according to the delivery website, is set to be delivered today.
And that's the story of how my baby won't be bed-less when he comes home from the hospital.
UPDATE: Victory is mine (or really, my husband's). The box is sitting in my foyer!
The fact that I have 34 days or less until LO makes an appearance. DD came a week early so I'm already freaked out it will be more like 30 or less days! I'm so not ready!!
I totally freaked out after my appointment last week when they said ill be taken in a few weeks early. Complete panic that im not ready, not organised, have too much still left to do. then turning on my out of office for a year last thursday added to the feeling! feeling better this week & have bought some more bits & pieces that i still needed but still need to do my own hospital bag.
I have two more paychecks between now and the due date. And H keeps saying ominous things like "she's ready to be here" and that he thinks she'll come early, like he did. Kid, please take after me and look at deadlines as more of a thing to wave at in passing! I know I'll regret saying that if EDD comes and goes without incident, but I'm not ready yet.
I think for me it was last week hitting single digit number of weeks left. That and the 32 week U/S that happened this morning which felt like it was scheduled out a million years from the anatomy scan. I'm still trying to stay calm, I have a shower on the 11th and one on the 14th then DH and I are buying everything left on our registry and I'll feel better. I also wanted to paint the nursery but since the room is already blue DH wants to leave it. I wanted to paint it grey or green, we shall see. Maybe I'll get a little bit of grey or green paint and just do an accent wall or something.
Me: 33 | DH: 34 Married: October, 19, 2015 EDD 2/22/17 DS1 born on 3/2/17 EDD 3/8/20 DS2 born on 3/10/20 EDD 11/24/23 (Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
My belly has dropped to the point that when I'm sitting it feels like the baby is on my lap. That and whenever I call someone they answer the phone saying "are you ok? Are you in labor??" Which is kind of annoying. Our nursery isn't 100% done and I still have to finish Ina's Guide To Childbirth. I'm due in 4 weeks and yesterday I was officially one month out from my EDD. I feel like I spent all pregnancy long preparing and being on top of my game, now I'm starting to have labor dreams once or twice a night and it definitely feels "real"
I bought nursery paint yesterday! I don't think ish has gotten all that real yet for me, though it probably should. I'm hoping we can paint on Sunday and then I think it'll be all downhill with setting up furniture, going through DS's infant stuff, shower...
Feeling baby move to head down position on Xmas Eve and moving lower was a big one....and thinking I was maybe overthinking it..until I got to my Mom's house and everyone said WOW YOUR BELLY IS LOWER! NOT MUCH TIME LEFT!
Being asked if my hospital bag is packed and we have a car seat and pediatrician ready in case baby comes early....
Family saying I don't think you are going to make it past early Feb, can't wait to see what the Dr says at your next check up!
And of course the ladies here that have already had their babies or are scheduled for their c-section/inductions
For me it was getting our car seat and stroller from MIL for Christmas. And the MW telling me it's time to pick a pediatrician. We have one meet and greet set up with a pediatrician for 1/20, and I may try to get one more scheduled before then, just in case we don't like this one (though we both have a good feeling about her). Also, H is talking about how we need to pack a hospital bag now, because his parenting book said so. I guess it doesn't hurt to have it ready...
Oh, and for the past two weeks, I can feel SO MANY body parts in my belly. Like, he is finally taking up enough space that he pushes outward all the time.
I had my first shower yesterday and afterward I looked at the stroller and it really hit me hard. Then I left my sisters after the holiday and she said "next time I see you, you'll be a mom". Ohhhhh right.
@madamerwin YES! All the body parts! I made H come over and feel her protruding foot yesterday. He was super sweet about it and totally in awe. Now he wants to feel all the time and guess what body part is poking out :-)
I have all my OB appointments scheduled (weekly as of 1/9) and all my MFM appointments scheduled (weekly as of 1/26).
I still don't have a hospital bag packed (or a list made), haven't washed any baby stuff, don't have any of the baby stuff we need (car seat, crib mattress, etc). I'm starting to freak out!
- everyone telling me how huge I looked over the holidays. - fact that I met DD1 only 4wks from now (induction) - time to start making weekly appointments - expiration dates on food - I think it'll especially hit me that "shiz is gonna get real" in two days when it's January! Which means I can say "next month" when ppl ask when I am due.
This thread got me all in gear today - I ordered a bunch of pumping accessories that I needed (sanitizing wipes, storage bags and bottles, and a cooler). Tomorrow we're sterilizing all the bottles we have from DD and making space for them in the kitchen again.
The fact that I was having timable contractions last night. They were very inconsistent and stopped when I got up to do anything. So what did I do? I did baby laundry, folded our clothes, and packed the hospital bag and diaper bag.
We still haven't unpacked all our moving boxes from August *hangs head in shame* and I told myself not to go crazy with the baby stuff until that is out of my hair. I mean, we have the big stuff from DD and the baby clothes, so pretty much the only thing I need to to is pack my hospital bag, but still...
My "moment" came this morning when I squeezed milk out in the shower. Like, ok, body is ready, why is the rest of me not on board with the program???
I go in waves... Some days I feel like I'm going to be pregnant for eternity and will never truly see this baby and his sweet little face. Then I have other moments like on Sunday when we were 34 weeks and DH said "Oh! We will be full term in 3 weeks!" and I replied "You shut your mouth right now!!" We're mostly ready, in the ways we can be, I just don't actually believe I'm going to have this baby and he is almost here and I get to be his Mommy and see DH as a Daddy (FTM goober session over here... I'm so excited!!!)
Re: Shiz Just Got Real
That was freaky to find this morning! We are getting close!
Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09
Mia - 6/16/11
Surprise! due 2/23/17
ETA: Clearly I misunderstood you on first read @Partyof6? But yeah, that is what got me thinking too!
Also, I'll add that next week my OB is going over the c-section procedure. From what I can expect prior to surgery and afterwards. I think leaving her office that day will make it feel all too real.
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
For me? I guess it's just that I feel ready. I know my baby's not, and I want him to cook for at least 5 more weeks, but when that time comes, bring it. Ready to do this whole parenting thing.
Also, the fact that I only have one more 2 week appointment. That's pretty intense.
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
Yesterday I photographed an elopement for 3 hours and when I finally got home, I felt like I'd been hit by a bus. It's definitely time to stop taking on photo work.
Also, now that the holidays are over, me and H are in baby prep mode.
Here's another one that hit me this morning: I have 35 work days remaining until my EDD and I officially no longer am a FT employed person, and, exactly 4 paychecks between now and EDD!
Holy crap that isn't many!
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
Bitchfest:
So, 2 weeks ago, my husband decided he wasn't comfortable using the cradle we got handed down from a friend for our roomsharing. We set it up, he wasn't totally convinced it was as sturdy as it needed to be. No big, because I had just found a great year-end deal on a Halo bassinet. I order it from a store near my house, where I've placed a few big orders before. They have online order/in-store pick-up, which is awesome. I don't have to be overwhelmed by baby stuff, plus the in-store pick-up is free. It's taken maybe 7-10 days in the past.
I placed the order Dec 14. On Dec 18, I get an email saying two of the items I'd ordered (not the important ones, just little, while-I'm-there kinda things) were out of stock, even though the website didn't indicate that, and what did I want to do? My order is on hold. I email back within 5 minutes, saying cancel them, I just want the bassinet, and could you let me know roughly when the order will be ready? They say Dec 22.
So Dec 27 comes around, no sign. WTF?
Shit got real:
I call them, inquiring as to what is going on with my order. Oooooh, yeah, whoops, things got a bit delayed, it didn't make that truck, and we don't do a truck the week between Xmas and New Years, so the earliest it'll be in town is Jan 5. My due date is Jan 12. My mother never got within a week of her due dates, she always went early. I panic, I am terrified I will not have a place for baby to sleep. I hang up and cry.
Glitter Fart:
My husband calmly asks for the order info and the email chains, etc. He calmly calls them up and explain the situation, and explains why ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ is not an acceptable customer service response, and explains the solutions that he thinks are acceptable, and asks which one the company is going to follow through on. He is firm but fair, calm but take-no-nonsense. He is everything I want to be in customer service situations when I need to advocate for myself, but never can.
Resolution: I have a tracking number for the package they are shipping to my house, which, according to the delivery website, is set to be delivered today.
And that's the story of how my baby won't be bed-less when he comes home from the hospital.
UPDATE: Victory is mine (or really, my husband's). The box is sitting in my foyer!
Married: 10/10
EDD: 8/27/16 MMC 1/16
Rainbow Boy: 2/04/17
TTC: 4/18 BFP: 1/2/19
EDD: 9/6/19
then turning on my out of office for a year last thursday added to the feeling!
feeling better this week & have bought some more bits & pieces that i still needed but still need to do my own hospital bag.
Married: October, 19, 2015
EDD 2/22/17 DS1 born on 3/2/17
EDD 3/8/20 DS2 born on 3/10/20
EDD 11/24/23
(Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
Being asked if my hospital bag is packed and we have a car seat and pediatrician ready in case baby comes early....
Family saying I don't think you are going to make it past early Feb, can't wait to see what the Dr says at your next check up!
And of course the ladies here that have already had their babies or are scheduled for their c-section/inductions
Ok..breathe now...lol
Oh, and for the past two weeks, I can feel SO MANY body parts in my belly. Like, he is finally taking up enough space that he pushes outward all the time.
I still don't have a hospital bag packed (or a list made), haven't washed any baby stuff, don't have any of the baby stuff we need (car seat, crib mattress, etc). I'm starting to freak out!
Me: 37 - H: 39
TTC#1: 01/2016
BFP: 06/18/2016 - EDD: 02/20/2017 - Born: 01/27/2017
- fact that I met DD1 only 4wks from now (induction)
- time to start making weekly appointments
- expiration dates on food
- I think it'll especially hit me that "shiz is gonna get real" in two days when it's January! Which means I can say "next month" when ppl ask when I am due.
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
We still haven't unpacked all our moving boxes from August *hangs head in shame* and I told myself not to go crazy with the baby stuff until that is out of my hair. I mean, we have the big stuff from DD and the baby clothes, so pretty much the only thing I need to to is pack my hospital bag, but still...
My "moment" came this morning when I squeezed milk out in the shower. Like, ok, body is ready, why is the rest of me not on board with the program???