@DuchessOfCambridge Maybe your friends were planning on buying you the crib and that's why they were trying to talk you out of buying it?
My son's babysitter when he was an infant spoke another language and I was so excited that he would learn 2 languages but than I moved when he was 13 months old. They were from Bangladesh, I can't remember what the language was called. I wish I could've taken her with me, she was the best!
@DuchessOfCambridge Maybe your friends were planning on buying you the crib and that's why they were trying to talk you out of buying it?
Definitely not, but that is a nice thought Not because they are not sweet like that, but they didn't even know what crib we wanted, they were more just like "that seems really early you need to relax, so and so didn't get a crib until ________" haha. They think I'm doing everything too early, like my baby shower too.
My son's babysitter when he was an infant spoke another language and I was so excited that he would learn 2 languages but than I moved when he was 13 months old. They were from Bangladesh, I can't remember what the language was called. I wish I could've taken her with me, she was the best!
Was it Bengali? I had a friend from Bangladesh growing up!
I've had a mass of maternity clothes just laying on the floor of my closet. My friend gave me all mine back plus hers in a big plastic tub and it's become a picked through mess. Today I began the process of moving all my non-maternity stuff to our guest closet and hanging up what I'll be wearing until (let's face it) at least until after the New Year. I got a lot done but spent more time hollering at DS for chasing the dogs with plastic hangars.
I at least got everything that won't fit for awhile moved over. I'm calling progress of any sort a win and quitting for the day lol
@DuchessOfCambridge Thank you. It's not actually the random posters that poke holes in my calm demeanor... I figure they are just ignorant of the fact that we're a community of real life people and not just a personal google or magical sex predictor.
My grandfather was 100% Norwegian from Norway and didn't teach his 4 children Norwegian, so none of us cousins learned it either and it makes me sad. I would have loved to have grown up speaking more than just English. I think passing on language is a gift and you should do it. Like other people said, it doesn't have to be a big deal, just speak it when you are interacting with your child and if your DH feels left out, say whatever in your language, then repeat it in English. No muss, no fuss, no big deal.
Midwife today told me she'd be really surprised if we didn't find out at our anatomy scan that it's actually a girl. Just going by how my pregnancy has progressed, how early it was done, and the reputation of the particular tech we had. I told her I wouldn't be sad lol
So...fingers crossed? I'm not getting my hopes up, but wouldn't that be something?
Midwife today told me she'd be really surprised if we didn't find out at our anatomy scan that it's actually a girl. Just going by how my pregnancy has progressed, how early it was done, and the reputation of the particular tech we had. I told her I wouldn't be sad lol
So...fingers crossed? I'm not getting my hopes up, but wouldn't that be something?
We know two people who were told girl at the AS and ended up with boys! I'm sure it can go the other way too.
@DuchessOfCambridge my DHs old bosses wife was Dutch but moved over with her husband and she also speaks English. She regularly talks to get three children in Dutch (is that what you call it???), and while they can't speak much yet they understand it. All her family speak Dutch and English, bus as they go back to Holland a lot it is really good for the kids to know Dutch.
Midwife today told me she'd be really surprised if we didn't find out at our anatomy scan that it's actually a girl. Just going by how my pregnancy has progressed, how early it was done, and the reputation of the particular tech we had. I told her I wouldn't be sad lol
So...fingers crossed? I'm not getting my hopes up, but wouldn't that be something?
We know two people who were told girl at the AS and ended up with boys! I'm sure it can go the other way too.
I keep trying to use stories like this to convince my husband to go Team Green again! But he has yet to be swayed. I'm secretly hoping baby won't uncross their legs at the A/S
@kissthesky32 I pulled out our ultrasound pics again. I think he's pretty solidly a boy. It's pretty clear, which also makes me question where some of these people posting crotch shots get their ultrasounds done because mine aren't even close to that blurry. But, I'm still holding out hope for an anatomy scan shocker.
Today a neighbor (who is a good friend, so I'm 0% upset) said, "I totally think you're having a girl. You're just carrying so different!" I honesty feel like I look exactly the same as the last three times, but I was too worried about what she meant by it to ask! I didn't want to hear that I'm wider this time or something!
@MississippiCatfish I think people say stuff like that just to sound intuitive and have something to say. Because really, I couldn't tell you how any of my friends looked early in pregnancy. I remember the huge 9 month bellies but the beginning is all a blur.
@baycamp That's a good point! You're probably right. She's one of my best friends now, but we met like a month before I got pregnant with DS3, and we weren't immediate friends, so it seems odd that she would remember. Thanks;)
I thought I was being so good not letting anyone from work know I was pregnant before the decision for the new job gets made... just realized I posted an instagram this weekend that makes me look super pregnant and potential future boss is one of my followers. Damn it! Well, here's to hoping he thinks I just got fat?
@kissthesky32 You'll probably be okay. Most people don't pay attention. I've told people at work and I look pregnant and I'm sure most people think I'm just fat or are afraid to ask.
Woke up with a start because I felt a hand brush my face. Realized I was being crazy because DH was turned away from me and it must have just been the duvet rubbing on me but was still freaked out. Thennn noticed my cat was sleeping on top of me and had stretched his leg so his foot WAS stroking my face. So alarming.
@DuchessOfCambridge definitely speak your language to the baby! What a gift it will be to be bilingual! I'm fluent in Spanish and at first I was speaking to my son in both languages but I kept forgetting to speak in Spanish. I do it sometimes and he Says "agua" instead of water. He has a slight Speech delay anyway (probably not from that though, he has some fluid in his ears) so part of me wants to just reinforce be English. But I know I would be taking away an amazing gift. @ShePersisted I'm glad it isn't too late! I love your story.
i was a teacher at a Spanish immersion school and it was amazing to see the development of the language!!! I wish they had immersion schools where I live now, r would be a no Brainer for me. It helps them utilize both sides of their brain when learning. In early grades they are still working on reading English, so other kids in the district would outscore them. By 5th grade the immersion kids outscored all the other kids in the (wealthy) district. It's such a gift you can give to your child!
Also not sure where else to put this, I am irrationally angry at this girl I barely know for posting a photo of her and her baby literally seconds after her baby was born and she looks SO GOOD. Like her eyeliner isn't even smudged. I just feel like that's a whole lot of bullshit and it's giving me unrealistic expectations of what I could look like ( i wont) after giving birth.
@teachermama7@bcashaw Yes, I did. So thankful that he is alive and safe. Still a devastating situation for his family, obviously, but I know that they are beyond thankful that he will eventually be home and can receive help. You should see the things perfect strangers are writing on his Facebook wall I understand the frustration, obviously, but who sees someone that fragile and kicks him when he's down? Crazy and sad.
@bcashaw I have no pictures from right after I gave birth but my hair was so tangled and matted that I had to call my friend to bring detangler spray to the hospital so I could get it brushed out. I definitely didn't bother putting on makeup to give birth.
Is there a vent thread for Thursdays? My father in law watched my kids last night, and I am SO thankful for his help and would NEVER say this to his face. But before I left I said, last night the kids went bed at 6:30. I would guess they'll be ready around 7, no later than 7:30. Home at 8:45 and they are still up. So fast forward to this morning, my 4 year old is still up at usual 5:30am so he'll be cranky all day and my 2 year old is still sleeping at 8:45 so he won't want to nap later, and we'll start the cycle all over again tonight with 6:30 bedtime after a crappy day. Ugh.
But seriously, he's a 58 year old man who watches my 3 kids under 5 all the time for me. He could do pretty much whatever he wants and he's still a CHAMP! And in my top five favorite people of all time. And treats me like his own daughter. Just needed to whine;)
@DuchessOfCambridge I didn't see your post about raising a bilingual baby but I did read @TeacherMama7's and I agree! My SIL is from Moldova and my nieces speak both English and Romainian. I think it's great to teach your kids your own language especially if you have any family members who still primarily speak it. My SIL's parents live in Moldova still and don't speak any English so for them it's more necessary but every bit as wonderful. I have also heard it's easier for kids to learn 2 than for an adult to learn a new one.
@bcashaw I have no pictures from right after I gave birth but my hair was so tangled and matted that I had to call my friend to bring detangler spray to the hospital so I could get it brushed out. I definitely didn't bother putting on makeup to give birth.
Same. And my face was super puffy from fluids. Not a good look.
I had my mom put my hair in French braid pigtails for labor for that very reason. My hair gets tangled so quickly and the last thing I wanted to worry about was a bun falling out and annoying me. And if I had any makeup on it was leftover from the day before.
@bcashaw I have no pictures from right after I gave birth but my hair was so tangled and matted that I had to call my friend to bring detangler spray to the hospital so I could get it brushed out. I definitely didn't bother putting on makeup to give birth.
Same. And my face was super puffy from fluids. Not a good look.
Mine too! And it took DAYS for that puffiness to go away after my first baby.
I'm very angry towards DH today. I'm not normally like this, but DS has been going through a sleep regression and it's frustrating beyond belief. It takes an hour to get him down for naps/bed now and I think I'm just irritated that the burden consistently falls on me (except one time last week, out of 2.5 years) and now he is planning on taking him to his softball game tonight since I work and it doesn't even start until 9:00! I've been working so hard on getting his sleep on track again and now he's not even going to be home with him until after 10:30. Cue overtired toddler again tomorrow while I'm home alone with him.
Anuone else have an SO that prioritized their own extracurricular activities above everything else? How do you handle this?
@BayCamp it's different because I'm able to... but if DH let's the baby stay up late I bring her to his work the next day when she is at her absolute crankiest and let him deal. I don't know what so many guys don't seem to get it that when you have kids you have to miss out on your stuff sometimes.
@BayCamp That would be a hard no from me. There's no way my 2 year old would be happy staying up until 10pm and I would pay for it many times over the next day. If one of DH's activities fell on a night I had to work, he would need to put on his big boy pants and deal with missing his fun. Or find a babysitter so that our kids could go to bed at their usual times.
@bcashaw I think that's where my frustration comes in. I work 4 nights a week and 2 of those he's off for. So already DS goes to a sitter for at least 2 evenings a week and gets to bed late when i pick him up. The nights DH has him he plays softball both nights. So 4 times a week he comes home after bedtime. Also, I feel like it's a cop out to drop him off to a sitter on the only 2 nights you actually have to parent.
@BayCamp I have similar problems with H but I am still struggling with how to show him he needs to reprioritize. I usually just make plans during the weekend and tell him DD is his. Of course she is always a little angel for him and goes to bed early but at least he gets to endure the separation anxiety for a bit.
@BayCamp My son would be miserable if he was up until 10pm. Also, real talk, if DH is playing softball where is DS? That's what would get the hard pass for me. I'd ask DH to find a league that fit both of our schedules.
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My son's babysitter when he was an infant spoke another language and I was so excited that he would learn 2 languages but than I moved when he was 13 months old. They were from Bangladesh, I can't remember what the language was called. I wish I could've taken her with me, she was the best!
Was it Bengali? I had a friend from Bangladesh growing up!
I at least got everything that won't fit for awhile moved over. I'm calling progress of any sort a win and quitting for the day lol
So...fingers crossed? I'm not getting my hopes up, but wouldn't that be something?
I keep trying to use stories like this to convince my husband to go Team Green again! But he has yet to be swayed. I'm secretly hoping baby won't uncross their legs at the A/S
DS1 is 7. DD is 1. DS2 is coming in late April.
I hate pregnancy brain
i was a teacher at a Spanish immersion school and it was amazing to see the development of the language!!! I wish they had immersion schools where I live now, r would be a no Brainer for me. It helps them utilize both sides of their brain when learning. In early grades they are still working on reading English, so other kids in the district would outscore them. By 5th grade the immersion kids outscored all the other kids in the (wealthy) district. It's such a gift you can give to your child!
Also not sure where else to put this, I am irrationally angry at this girl I barely know for posting a photo of her and her baby literally seconds after her baby was born and she looks SO GOOD. Like her eyeliner isn't even smudged. I just feel like that's a whole lot of bullshit and it's giving me unrealistic expectations of what I could look like ( i wont) after giving birth.
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This one has the statement from his brother, Nate.
Edited to correct a broken link. I think it's working now?
But seriously, he's a 58 year old man who watches my 3 kids under 5 all the time for me. He could do pretty much whatever he wants and he's still a CHAMP! And in my top five favorite people of all time. And treats me like his own daughter. Just needed to whine;)
Anuone else have an SO that prioritized their own extracurricular activities above everything else? How do you handle this?
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