December 2017 Moms
cait5413
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Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
STM+ check in 8/2
cait5413
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How far along are you? Boy/Girl/ Team Green?
How old are your other kids?
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!)
How old are your other kids?
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!)
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
Re: STM+ check in 8/2
How old are your other kids? Twins - 13 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? Oh man one of my boys is going through something, teeth, leap, i'm not sure, but man is he whiny and clingy lately. Just cries about everything. Can't figure out what's up, but hopefully it passes soon... He also has a crib next to a light switch, he is pretty tall and figured out now if he can stand on his tip toes and reach real high he can flip the switches on and off. It's rather amusing, but I need to figure out how to prevent that... Tape might do the trick. lol.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : Honestly, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed that we'll have a baby come December. I'm not sure I'm ready yet. Maybe that's a good thing, because I nested around 29 weeks with the boys and they came at 31. They say once you do that the baby comes within a couple weeks, soooo hoping it's a long time before that happens.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ Anyone taking a babymoon?
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!) I have quite a few. I'd say personally with SO when he puts the dishes in the sink, next to the empty dishwasher, or his laundry on the floor next to the landry basket or bin. Drives me bonkers. I have two toddlers, I don't need to clean up after you too.
How old are your other kids? DS is 2y 10mo
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? Still deep in the throes of potty training. My poor DS, I feel bad for him. He's become convinced that pooping in his diaper at school is bad, but he also does not want to poop on the potty, so he just holds it. and holds it. until his stomach hurts and he is super constipated. I'm working with my pediatrician, and with my son, as best I can. We don't pressure him. We have lots of talks. He's stuck in limbo between not wanting to be a baby and not wanting to go on the potty all the time. I have to hope he mentally gets over the hump soon. In the meantime, Miralax is added to the daily regimen, and I sincerely hope I don't have many more pediatric enemas to administer in the near future...
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : I can't wait to see them together, although I am sure there will be many moments of squabbling when I think, "Why did I think this was a good idea??"
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ You know, I had one for you guys, but my short term memory has completely blown up again this pregnancy and I can't remember shit.
Oh and for real, anyone want to recap their double stroller or video monitor research or experiences?
Anyone using reusable swim diapers for their toddlers? If you buy the disposables, anyone have good tips on where to find them the cheapest? They don't go on sale like the regular kind, it seems.
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!)
I think I am easily annoyed, as I have a lot of pet peeves. Lol.
I hate people that can't drive. I know this is subjective. Learn how to merge. Learn how to park. Drive on your side of the road / alley / parking lot aisle. Do not drive below the speed limit in the left lane. Please find the line between timid and aggressive and stick to it. Learn the edges of your vehicle and how to reverse out of or into a parking space - shit, most cars come with cameras now, it's not even that hard.
Stop cutting your fingernails in public places like work or the metro.
If you make a freaking mess in the bathroom, clean it the hell up. Ditto, the kitchen at work. This is not your house.
Be punctual. At the very least, inform people when you are running late.
Put the toilet paper roll on using waterfall style. Your only excuse is you have young toddlers or cats. Even then, it will bother me - a lot.
Please bathe and otherwise be hygienic but stop short of literally bathing in perfume or cologne. I can't breathe. (I wear perfume. My DH wears cologne. I'm talking about the people that think there can never be too much). Please wear deodorant.
Put your ding dang grocery cart in the collection corral or take it back to the store.
If you're in a store as busy / bananas as my Costco always is, don't be that person who insists they can go through the store backwards against the flow of traffic. All you're doing is creating a traffic jam of epic proportions.
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
How old are your other kids? DD will be 1 tomorrow!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? Not really. DD is over her ear infection (I hope--1 year check up on Friday, so we'll make sure) and seems to be doing well with the transition to the 1-year-old room.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : As DD approaches one, I've been looking back at a lot of her baby pics and I'm just ready to snuggle a little one again! We had some babies at my DD's birthday party over the weekend, and she seemed kind of interested/kind of "what the heck?" I think she had more fun with the bigger kids (understandable), but I am interested to see how she is with "her" baby
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!) As the daughter of an English major and an English minor myself, grammar mistakes on signs and people's tattoos, etc., REALLY bug me. My NatalFit instructor has a tattoo that says "Gods Gift," and it takes all my willpower not to tell her she should really add an apostrophe to that.
Also, yes, the dirty socks everywhere courtesy of DH, and leaving a plate in the sink instead of sticking it in the dishwasher. I lived in an apt in college with 3 other girls and one of them had this habit of leaving dishes in the sink and the other 3 of us were always like, "GAHHHH! the dishwasher is right next to the sink!!! Put it in there!"
@anewadventure my DH is with you on the drivers and the shopping carts!
@tmk0325 I feel you on not being ready and we only have one to contend with so far! The image of your son switching the lights on and off is cracking me up. I am sure DD would do the same if she was near the light switch.
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
How old are your other kids? 16 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? I am in teething hell. DS is a late bloomer and only has 4.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : DS has been extra snuggly lately so that's been a pleasant surprise as it's out of character for him.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ At what age would you guys say a kid understands the concept of babies/having a sibling/etc? DS is too little now for sure, but I am wondering if he will be able to get it at all by the time baby girl arrives.
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!) People that insist on phone calls. GTFO with that shit and send me a text. When people don't wave/acknowledge you when you do something courteous whether it's in traffic or holding a door, etc. People that misuse then and than - ughhhh nails on a chalkboard to me. The fact that DH considers doing laundry putting clothes in the washer and dryer - that's only half of it, boo! People that ignore social cues like headphones and try to talk to me when I don't want to talk. Basically I don't like to talk to people apparently lol.
Me: 29 DH: 31
Married 10/13/12
TTC Since 8/2016
@flowerpower5838 omg yes to the phone calls! I HATE talking on the phone. I get so excited when I can make appointments or stuff online!
How far along are you? Boy/Girl/ Team Green? 21 weeks, pink!
How old are your other kids? DS is 18 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
DS is insisting on waking up at 6-630 every morning lately... he used to sleep until 7 or 8... It is extra annoying since I am doing evening shifts now and getting to bed at midnight then getting up at 6 is no fun. We tried pushing back his bedtime from 7 to 7:30 or 8 but so far it hadn't made a difference. Any suggestions? Or am I just doomed to an early waker?
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
Finally feel like I am actually enjoying this pregnancy. The first tri was so hard with DS and lack of sleep.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
DH will be going to work out of town in a week and a half so that should be a fun time while he's gone...
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!)
I honestly can't think of one... not because I don't have any... but because i worked last night and am so fucking tired lol
I'm going to have a nap....
tldr; Pet peeve: People, squeeze the water out of my dish sponge after using it, please and thank you.
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
18w, 3 days, boy. I don't have my AS until aug 16 and am so anxious to see the little guy again.
How old are your other kids?
DD is 3.5 years.
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
Like @tmk0325 said, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed too. Pretty much adulting is hard. Managing two kids, house, work, saving money and sanity is making me very insane.
on a happy thought, DD is being extra snuggly and kissy. I love this age. Her new Big Girl bed arrives tomorrow and she starts preschool again on Tuesday.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
DD is surprisingly keen on what having a baby/sibling means. She is looking forward to being a sister which makes me happy.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
i cant wait until autumn gets here. I'm eager to bust out my colder weather maternity clothes and boots. Pumpkins get me excited!
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!)
like @anewadventure said, I hate bad drivers! Use your turn signals!
I find carefully curated instagram feeds - followed by a million hashtags #blessed #livesimple, etc. - about one's life and kid's so annoying.
Gavin - 8/27/10
*TW*
Gabriel - 2nd tri loss 5/17/16 Trisomy 18 & 21
Hope - 2nd tri loss 12/7/16 complications from pneumonia
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
How old are your other kids? DS1 is 5 and DS2 is 4
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? so my two boys have been sharing a room. And now they don't want to anymore. So on top of clearing out one of the guest room for little girl to turn into a nursery, we will probably be doing the same with another room. Not a huge deal, but I just like them sharing a room.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : my boys are finally getting easier, I'm seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Sleep is getting better, they are both potty trained, they can feed and dress themselves. Parenting has been more enjoyable. I guess I get to start from square 1 with this little girl lol.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ School starts in two weeks. DS will be going to Kindergarten. I joined the bump when I found out I was pregnant with him in March 2011. I really have no idea how this time has passed so quickly. But it's making me really want to soak up all the joys again here this time around.
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!) when people stand in the middle of the isle with their shopping cart at the grocery store. I find people are so aloof when people are at the store and it drives me batty. I know it's easy to be distracted. And trust me I'm sure me and my two kids have been someone else's nightmare on occasion. But yeah I still get a little road ragey when I'm trying to get errands done
How far along are you? Boy/Girl/ Team Green?
19 weeks. We find out pink or green tomorrow, if baby cooperates.
How old are your other kids?
14 months
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
Still pretty nervous about having a baby in December with a toddler.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
I know this seems silly, but dd finally let me brush her teeth today!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!)
People being slow at a checkout line. You know you are going to have to pay when it's your turn. Have your payment ready, get off your phone, and get in with it.
EDIT: this app will be the DEATH of me! It cut off half my response.
20+2; team PINK!! Super excited for a house of girls
DD is 14 months. I had something cool written out but I forgot what it was. We all are sick, and she's learned about Toddler Tantrums and scratching/pulling hair. That's fun.
GTKY: when someone insists on waiting for your parking spot even though more than half the parking lot is empty. Don't be a creeper, just go find another empty spot away from my car.
Sorry its boring. I'm having a toddler tantrum of my own because the app dumped half my post lol.
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
How old are your other kids? DD will be 4.5 when BB2 comes.
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? DD won't get all of the attention anymore so I am starting to feel guilty.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : Excited to have another baby and experience all of the wonderful things that brings. We had our anatomy scan earlier this week and the baby is wonderful.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ People being insensitive-making rude comments or jokes. Don't people understand that pregnant people are extra sensitive???
GTKY: What is a habit other people have that you find annoying or what is your #1 pet peeve? (stole this from Nov 17; I am running out of creativity for GTKYs!) Not my #1 pet peeve but I can't stand it when people clip their finger nails at the office! So nasty!
Together since May 19, 2001
Baby #1 was born in May 2013.
@anewadventure YESSSS about the finger nails! and the toilet paper. and everything else-all those things are so freaking annoying. I was laughing the whole time i was reading that part of your post.
Sorry about the poop situation, though. I remember those days with DD. Even now at 4 I am still asking her if she needs to poop, reminding her not to hold it, etc. Poop is a topic of conversation here all the time.
@cait5413 happy birthday to your baby!
@flowerpower5838 I would say it depends on the kid indivdiually, for us it would be between 3-4 and older for our daughter. she is totally excited about it and understands what is happening. she also asks lots of questions and some of them are pretty funny but we just explain them the best we can.
@kvacmak could he be waking up because of sunlight? not sure of the curtain situation in his room but maybe the light makes him think it's time to wake up. just guessing here. i hope it works out better soon. i would be so tired too!
@missphil ewww the dish sponge. i know exactly what you mean and i can't stand that!
@sjis YEAH to the pumpkins! we planted some a while back so they will be ready in time for fall. they are doing so good in our back yard! i hope we have enough for all of us to decorate. i can't wait for scarf and sweater weather!
@ngarciabyu and how about when you are as far as possibly moved over to the side to let people go around you and they don't? like dude, i gave you more than enough room, go around me! haha.
@kaylawing I hope your appointment went well yesterday!
@splsmama2016 go team pink!
Together since May 19, 2001
Baby #1 was born in May 2013.
Together since May 19, 2001
Baby #1 was born in May 2013.
@alyssaleighw I don't exactly have the nesting bug yet, but I just want to get the girls' room set up, which means I need to get some of the larger toys DD1 has taken apart and put away in storage, and reorganize furniture too. Ugh.