My last "normal" week before my husband goes out of town for work for 2 weeks, and my son goes to grandma's house for a week. I'm trying to make a list of things to pack for a 2 year old for a week-long vacation. Doesn't help that we've been having the strangest weather, so I'll probably have to pack clothes for both warm and cold weather.
The weather! I agree @AdaByron, I started to unpack all my daughters summer clothes and then today its like 40 degrees. I am ready for warm weather. And this in between / back and forth stuff is annoying.
On a related side note, I'm wearing tall boots today. Its May, so I feel slightly guilty because these are not spring shoes, but boots also meant wearing cozy socks and I felt like I could use the pregnancy card to get away with it.
+1 to the weather!! Not only from day to day, but even the temperature range within a day is driving me crazy. It was 36 while I was waiting for my train, and it's supposed to go up to 60. Also, zipping my spring coats is laughable. And I'm with you on cozy socks @notachanski! I'm wearing socks and pumas today and totally playing the pregnancy card!
We had a short spring storm over the weekend, so it was nice to have some rain and wear my maternity jeans again.
I think my feet have grown in size though, and not from swelling! I've noticed that my work flats (which are all between size 7-7.5) don't fit comfortably anymore! I even went to buy a new pair of walking shoes and the 7.5 was too small, as were a pair of 8s! So here I am, wondering if I'm gonna need to buy 8-8.5 sized shoes unless my feet shrink back to normal size!
On a side note, I get to pick up my cap and gown this week. DH had his cap and gown delivered to the house. Both of our graduation ceremonies are in 2 weeks!
I have been MIA for awhile but felt like I was better to come back.
anyways. Pre-eclampsia sucks. Hospital bed rest sucks. Knowing I am going to have a preemie is really starting to sink in and scare me.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30 2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14 2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15 Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
@cielaw89 - I totally get it! I hate buying shoes. I'm so glad my feet haven't grown. Although my feet are two different sizes (one is 1/2 a size bigger so it's not just a little different like most people's) so I was kind of hoping just the one would grow and even them out! Ha!
@kghusker1003 I am really sorry you are going through all of this, we are in a similar boat and if you ever want to talk I may not have the best advice by you have my complete empathy and sometimes it helps to commiserate
@kghusker1003 I can't imagine being away from your home and bed and everything that long! I thought 3 nights was bad, but I'm sure that's nothing for you! Thinking of you and your sweet baby. Hoping for a safe delivery for both of you. Do they have a date they are aiming for to deliver you?
Thank you everyone for warm thoughts. Our c-section is scheduled for May 25th. Baby will be 34 weeks.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30 2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14 2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15 Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
Thinking of you and glad you are feeling better @kghusker1003
I just shaved my pits and legs for the first time in longer than I care to discuss. I consider this a win for the day! Also, pregnant woman and shaving are two fetishes that should not be combined. Not pretty.
@kghusker1003 thinking of you and sending best wishes! Bed rest must be so tough.
In other news, it's Nurses Recognition Week! Yayyy nurses, you rock, thanks for being awesome!! @MamaRN13@acstec1@dancegurl1118 and anyone else I might have missed
Thinking of you and glad you are feeling better @kghusker1003
I just shaved my pits and legs for the first time in longer than I care to discuss. I consider this a win for the day! Also, pregnant woman and shaving are two fetishes that should not be combined. Not pretty.
I heard the term cricketing on the radio last week. When you just shave your legs and thenconstantly rub them together because they're so smooth never heard anything more accurate!
@kghusker1003 sending prayers for a speedy and healthy next couple weeks! May 25 will be here before you know it!
@kghusker1003 Sending prayers your way lady! We've missed you! Hope all turns out well for your and LO!
@chamomile-2 Yay for Nurses Week and all our nurse mamas! I helped my mom make some truly adorable paper nurses hats last night for her coworkers and they're celebrating all week long. Got to love nurses!
In regards to weather, I got a sunburn on my knees, chest area, and lower half of my face on Saturday.
DH graduates Saturday. I'm cleaning like a crazy woman today for family to be here Wednesday. I'm talking DEEEEEP CLEAN, down to the carpets. I should have done this last week but I didn't feel like it.
I've been a tad MIA lately, and I am so sad to come back to your pre-eclampsia and hospital bedrest news @kghusker1003. Sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated if/when you can. I can't imagine how stressful and scary this all must be.
@cielaw89 sadly my feet grew with my first and second. I was a true 9 now I'm a 9.5/10 depending on the shoe. Def wait until a couple of months to toss shoes though. I literally had to throw out a ton of shoes. Sad day
@kghusker1003 also thinking of you. There are a few bed rest message boards i found on google last baby. I was on modified home rest which is cake compared to hospital. Hoping it goes quickly for you and a smooth delivery for you and baby.
@kghusker1003 I'm glad that you checked in to let us know how you are doing. Sorry it's been so rough! Sending lots of positive vibes your way that things go smoothly.
@kghusker1003 im sorry you're stuck on hospital bed rest that's the pits! I hope things are progressing OK and am sending lots of positive vibes for your c-section.
Thank you all for good thoughts! We are chugging along. It's scary to know we are going to have a preemie. But we are at a hospital with one of the best NICUs in our state. They are very hopeful for our 34 weeker. I did get steroid shots, and she's measuring 7-10 days ahead of my due date which they say will help her. I am definitely missing my other girls though.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30 2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14 2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15 Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
And for all the people sad about the cool weather... if you would like to trade for a toasty vaca in Georgia I am totally in. It is getting up to 85 today and I feel instantly sick when I step outside. My house is set at 68 degrees and all the shades are closed. I am from Michigan orignally and miss the cooler springs a lot.
@ladybray It is unseasonably cool in Boston and I am not minding it - still comfortable enough for me to walk to work, and the rain has finally let up this week! Also, the few warmer day's we've had made me realize how different the heat feels while pregnant. I don't even think I can wear my maxi dresses once the temps are above 75-80!
Booked in my cesarean at my Saturday appointment....15 June. That's in less than 6 weeks. I'm not ready.
Yowza, I missed this. Holy cow! So exciting to know the date, though I know it's a mixed bag and lots of other considerations. Will be thinking of you, as always, my fellow expatriate internet friend!
Re: Random Chatter week of May 8
On a related side note, I'm wearing tall boots today. Its May, so I feel slightly guilty because these are not spring shoes, but boots also meant wearing cozy socks and I felt like I could use the pregnancy card to get away with it.
I think my feet have grown in size though, and not from swelling! I've noticed that my work flats (which are all between size 7-7.5) don't fit comfortably anymore! I even went to buy a new pair of walking shoes and the 7.5 was too small, as were a pair of 8s! So here I am, wondering if I'm gonna need to buy 8-8.5 sized shoes unless my feet shrink back to normal size!
On a side note, I get to pick up my cap and gown this week. DH had his cap and gown delivered to the house. Both of our graduation ceremonies are in 2 weeks!
anyways. Pre-eclampsia sucks. Hospital bed rest sucks. Knowing I am going to have a preemie is really starting to sink in and scare me.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
I just shaved my pits and legs for the first time in longer than I care to discuss. I consider this a win for the day! Also, pregnant woman and shaving are two fetishes that should not be combined. Not pretty.
In other news, it's Nurses Recognition Week! Yayyy nurses, you rock, thanks for being awesome!! @MamaRN13 @acstec1 @dancegurl1118 and anyone else I might have missed
@kghusker1003 sending prayers for a speedy and healthy next couple weeks! May 25 will be here before you know it!
Thanks to all the nurses!
@chamomile-2 Yay for Nurses Week and all our nurse mamas! I helped my mom make some truly adorable paper nurses hats last night for her coworkers and they're celebrating all week long. Got to love nurses!
In regards to weather, I got a sunburn on my knees, chest area, and lower half of my face on Saturday.
Me: 26 Him: 27
Dating: 5/2011 Married: 6/2014
Mirena out/TTC: 02/2016
BFP #1: 12/01/2016
EDD: 07/24/2017
DH graduates Saturday. I'm cleaning like a crazy woman today for family to be here Wednesday. I'm talking DEEEEEP CLEAN, down to the carpets. I should have done this last week but I didn't feel like it.
Booked in my cesarean at my Saturday appointment....15 June. That's in less than 6 weeks. I'm not ready.
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
@mrsla512 congrats to your husband!
And thank you to all our nurses!! happy nurses' week!
Married: Oct 2015
Baby G born June 2017
TTC#2: July 2018
BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19
BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
my happy boy
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
@Xath June 15 is a great day! Haha my birthday!
And for all the people sad about the cool weather... if you would like to trade for a toasty vaca in Georgia I am totally in. It is getting up to 85 today and I feel instantly sick when I step outside. My house is set at 68 degrees and all the shades are closed. I am from Michigan orignally and miss the cooler springs a lot.