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May 2017 Moms
pshaortao
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Randoms and Questions 01.09 the - 01.15
pshaortao
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Re: Randoms and Questions 01.09 the - 01.15
I asked if I could just skip the 20w appt all together and come in for the next one at 24w. Second time mom giving 0 fucks over here.
May '17 labor memes
Ugh. Mondays.
It goes pretty well, actually. DH and I made some big decisions this weekend, and will hopefully be buying a house before this little one joins us! This means much of my work day will be spent looking at houses/mortgage info online (and on TB, obviously). Not looking forward to the moving process, but sooooo excited by the prospect of getting out of our rental (and away from our evil neighbor)!
Also, baby has been moving around like crazy! He is definitely getting stronger and I love it.
Last but not least, *TMI* I had the best poo this morning in recent memory. So I'm feeling pretty darn good right now.
How are things for you guys?
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
@kayemjay2 buying a new house is exciting, congratulations! Hopefully you can find what you're looking for quickly.
I have my first physical therapy appointment for SPD this morning. Fingers crossed that it goes well and actually helps relieve some of the pain!
@kayemjay2 well it sounds like you're having a great morning!
@MoshiMoshi7 FX physical therapy helps!
I went to work for the first time since my diagnosis this morning. I told my boss and had him tell our central leadership team and our leadership teams at both campuses. I also asked him to PLEASE let everyone know I can't handle pity and sympathy. I know people mean well, but the "I'm so sorry"s and the "how are you"s just make me cry and then I can't stop. I've seen about 10 people who know this morning and all have been upbeat and normal! I am so relieved people are treating me normally and I'm not (yet) a blubbery mess at work.
May '17 labor memes
Do you ever feel like the fruit/object size comparisons for the fetus are totally bizarre and wrong? I never know, for a round object such as a grapefruit, whether we're supposed to be imagining the fetus stretched out and we're comparing it to diameter of the fruit, or whether we're supposed to think of the fetus curled up more. My guess is that it's completely inconsistent. I say only use objects such as bananas that are already long, or if it is a rounder object, it should be compared to a fetus that is somewhat curled up, since that's how they're positioned in there anyway.
Has anyone else ever contemplated this or am I the only one with too much time on my hands (i.e. procrastinating my real work?)
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
@WombThereItIs hopefully you'll be able to reschedule soon- I know one time my dr had a family emergency and the appointment was bumped back a couple of weeks, so he just counted that for both the appointments it was between!
It is so cold here this week!! I feel like a lazy slacker because I haven't taken the kids outside, or gone for a walk or run for about a week. I need to brave the cold soon, or the kids and I will go stir crazy! Although, I'm feeling accomplished today because we got a couple of new shelves from target this weekend, and I totally organized two rooms! (From toys just going in a spot on the floor to actually having a place where they go and the room looks neat! And older daughter has already figured it out and is putting her own toys back away! Winning!!)
Andplusalso totally random, but can we talk about how much I love Meryl Streep?!
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
re: fruits and fetuses it makes no sense and all you end up with in the end is a really gross fruit salad if you put it all together!
May '17 labor memes
This little girl has been kicking so hard. She makes me jump several times a day, it's wild. I haven't been able to get hubbs to feel her yet. Everytime he tries, she stops moving. My coworker thinks that means he'll be the soother.
@kat81 - I agree on the fruit thing! I have the Ovia app and it gives you several choices for baby's size each week. I go by the one that makes most sense to put on the ticker change thread because some make absolutely no sense size wise.
@WombThereItIs - I love prenatal appointments too much. No way could I pass up on one.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
@kat81 Totally agree. Before me, we had a friend who shared the fruit comparison with us each week (we would try to guess and almost undoubtedly fail to guess the accurate fruit) and we would laugh about how inconsistent it seemed. Maybe this is SO wrong of me, but it seems that whenever I learn about the "fruit" my baby is that week, I want to eat that fruit more. Not in a cannibalistic way, just like, a bonding with the baby way. Creepy?
I cannot get a good night's sleep. Headaches are back, my emotions are a mess, and I'm getting tired physically, mentally, emotionally. My libido wants to come back but physically I feel terrible and gross and a disaster. I'm going to go google "pregnant sleep positions" for hours now.
My random: haven't tried on my work pants for awhile since we were on break...went to put them on today because it's actually chilly in FL today (43 this morning!), and the don't fit...none of them! Bump is really there now! And I woke up and its like my boobs (already dd) are suddenly even fuller! I think I might actually have to go get some new ones, that or try the extender thing I have...maybe that will work...
Happy Monday!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
The banana comparison really threw me off. Is it the weight or the length we're supposed to be comparing?
Random- I just debated whether to stay in PJ's or not and decided to put something nicer on than I usually do just around the house. I thought it would be good since I need to take a hdbd picture since I normally look like a slob in them, but then after doing my makeup and getting dressed I realized it's only monday. So, just know, I got dressed for y'all today haha
I watched this video again today and now that my DS is a little bit older the video is so funny to me. Literally every single word she says is true. So funny.
My random is yesterday and today I am just so lightheaded! I've been eating and drinking water. Yesterday I thought I was just in the hot shower too long (showered the dog, then did my 5 day hair wash, shaved my legs). I had to cut my final rinse short and stumble straight to the bed to lie down.
Well, just a bit ago at work I got up to go to a meeting and had to pop into a conference room on the way there to sit down because I was so light headed.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@kayemjay2, congrats on the house buying decision! I hope you guys find something you love!
@RainyDays86 , I'm glad your coworkers are being respectful of your wishes. Hopefully work is a bit of a welcomed distraction for you!
@kat81 , I, too, am annoyed by the fruit comparisons. They just don't make sense to me.
My week is off to a weird start. We had a big snowstorm here (Boston) as did much of the country, and one of my husbands' co-workers was killed in a freak accident. She was walking and a car spun out of control and killed her. She was only 22 and it's just such a sad and tragic story on it's own, but it's also just causing a lot of upheaval in the start of the week because she was on DH's team and so now he's scrambling to re-arrange all of his work and he's also dealing with the grief. It's just a weird Monday. I hope it gets better from here.
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@Kipperoo I'm so sorry to hear about that tragic story! Poor DH juggling work stress and grief.
@nda_roxybabe Maybe you need to drink more water? Do you have a way of checking your BP? It's probably all fine and just another annoying pregnancy symptom, but sounds severe enough to mention to your OB. Are you planning to?
And in case anyone was wondering or similarly struggling, here's a good video on sleep position suggestions: https://www.babycenter.com/2_how-to-sleep-like-a-baby-when-youre-expecting-one_10408934.bc
sorry for your DH's loss.
How much it cost to raise a child. I thought this was interesting.
@LilMissCrafty What position was baby in that was causing it? Baby has moved positions drastically in the past week, so now I am curious.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@nda_roxybabe if it is your blood pressure you just need to drink more fluids. I think blood pressures typically lower during pregnancy, especially in the 2nd trimester. Mine usually runs low 100's/70's. I remember last time having readings in the 90's/70's and they weren't too concerned since it was close to my baseline.
I feel short of breath all the time. I remember feeling this last time in the 3rd tri but not this early.
21 weeks. After looking it up, I guess it's normal for it to start around now. Seems like we have such a long way to go!
We we finally got some rain in So Cal! And while I love it, it kept me up a good portion of the night. I guess I should be grateful that DD didn't wake up with the thunder and lightning.
And, @bacorrea , that cost calculator looks pretty spot on to me. Childcare for me is significantly higher with all day daycare at like $19k/year per kid, so I'm hoping it will be a slight savings when the kiddos are in school. Although I will then be paying for before and after school care...so...maybe not, haha...
@Kipperoo: My thoughts are with you and yours hubbs, and her fam too. <<Hugs>> Time can help.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018