Weekly Randoms│11/20

krash_ · November 2017

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Happy Thanksgiving week to all the mama's in the US!

dinodna3 · November 2017

I thought my NT scan/12w appt was today but it’s next Monday.

I’m bummed I have to wait another week to see this baby!

Miz_Liz · November 2017

@dinodna3 ohh man!!! I would be bummed too. Hopefully this week will go by quickly for you.

BurlapandLace · November 2017

DH went this morning and picked up the turkey we preordered for our upcoming Friendsgiving on Saturday. It is 28lbs so we have to order in advance. Well apparently he unknowingly ordered a FRESH (not frozen) turkey. So holy expensive turkey man. But oh my, it’s going to be tasty. I’m excited for Saturday now! Despite how much I have to get done between now and then to prepare for hosting 23 people (and putting up all the Christmas decorations the day before). We are also FINALLY announcing to Family and friends at this Friendsgiving dinner. So I’m excited about that. I’m pretty sure MIL is going to have a hernia when she figures out the fact that she has seen us three times (for multiple days each time) since we found out we were pregnant and we haven’t told her yet. Haha.

BurlapandLace · November 2017

I also find it interesting how many answers we already have on the “it’s a” poll. Didn’t realize so many people had found out already.

Miz_Liz · November 2017

@BurlapandLace I was looking at the poll this morning thinking the same thing! Makes me wonder if they’re all legit or people placing guesses/wishes and trolls just answering it for whatever kicks they get out of trolling.

doxiemoxie212 · November 2017

@BurlapandLace @Miz_Liz my money is on dumb people voting for what they THINK they're having, sigh.

Miz_Liz · November 2017

@doxiemoxie212 agreed.

krash_ · November 2017

I was thinking the same thing re: the sex poll. Giving our board the benefit of the doubt I'm going to say its because blood tests/IVF are more common.

I ordered a sweatshirt from a shop on Etsy two weeks ago that says "the turkey isn't the only thing in the oven." I had to have a custom listing made so we had multiple messages back and forth and I asked if I would be able to get it before Thanksgiving, even offered to pay for rush shipping. She said I would get it and I didn't need to rush it. I leave on Wednesday afternoon to travel to WI for family events and IT HASN'T EVEN SHIPPED YET! I am going to be legit pissed and demand a refund/return if I don't get it in time because it is kind of specific to this weekend! I politely messaged her asking if she can provide an update because maybe USPS hasn't updated the tracking info because there is a tracking number but it still says awaiting item for shipment.

On another note, I also kind of don't want to tell people yet. I had an ultrasound (two actually) and everything looked good, solid heartbeat both times but I still have this anxiety that something went wrong. I really wish I could have another u/s right before telling more people to make sure everything is still ok in there. Not that I wouldn't want their support if something did go wrong, I mean were talking about telling my in-laws and my dad and his wife, but I would just be heartbroken to have them get excited and then take that away. Also I don't really like people being excited for me. I'm not exactly excited. I'm terrified that everyday I have done something wrong and that will be that. I don't like having all of the responsibility on me. I don't think I will be excited until it is in my arms.

Sorry for the novel. I guess I need a Monday BF.

May14th2011 · November 2017

I finally have my first appt today! I'm not supposed to get another us because I had one at 5 weeks, which didn't even show the baby. So I'm going to try to talk the Dr into giving me one in office today.
Also, I restarted NaNoWriMo yesterday and wrote a hefty 8400 words in one day! I'm proud of myself.

ffw0617 · November 2017

Friendsgiving went great yesterday, I was able to do all the cooking and cleaning without getting too tired. I wore my "We're Hungry" shirt about 50% of the guests got it without someone telling them. So now all our family and close friends know about the pregnancy so that's a relief.

This morning I'm having some twinges on my left side. I'm hoping I just to rest. I pretty much cooked, cleaned and entertained all weekend.

Its weird this is my first time not having an appointment for weeks, as I've been to the doctor ever week since my BFP. While I'm happy to not have issues warranting appointments anymore, its nerve wrecking to wait another month to see the baby.

Lastly, I want DH to just tell me how he wants to find out about the gender! He's being so nonchalant about it, and I feel like at the last minute he's going to change his mind. I'd like us to find out together, but when they call with the results (next week most likely) I don't want to be like "let's just wait until X date/ until this happens" I can't wait that long. So if he wants to be surprised together we need to set up NOW. I'm not going to be able to wait for someone else to put it together.

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marcus7676 · November 2017

@krashke your feelings are understandable. I've had three u/s, heard the heartbeat twice and I'm still hesitant to tell people on Thanksgiving. I didn't tell anyone until close to 20 weeks the first time around because I was so nervous. My blood test results won't be back until after Thanksgiving, but this is my only chance to tell my grandmother in person. I think though that if you feel comfortable telling them you are pregnant, telling them about losing the baby will be okay and they will be there to provide the support you need.

mytinc · November 2017

Boo. I'm sorry you have to wait another week @dinodna3.

krash_ · November 2017

@marcus7676 that will be really special to be able to tell your grandmother in person. I am also think it is important for us to tell people in person. We told my mom when we saw them at the beginning of November but I told her she couldn't share it because we haven't told anyone else and she just said why don't you just call them and tell them.

mytinc · November 2017

I had a dream last night that I was at our summer vacation spot and randomly in the cabin of a woman that was an OBGYN. She offered to listen to the baby's heartbeat for me. While she listened, it was turned on stereo for me and a game show host sort of voice announced to me that "It's a girl!!! No, wait, just kidding. It's a boy! Definitely a boy!"

LOL Pregnancy dreams.

catlady1215 · November 2017

I'm having a no good, shitty ass day. 5 oclock can not get here fast enough. arrrrrrgh

@krashke I've been having similar thoughts. its been a wk and ahalf since our last ultrasound and I've been all 'oh no, what if something happened since then! and we already told DS!' I'm starting to think these thoughts won't go away till movement is felt often.

mytinc · November 2017

I remembered to bring my computer bag to work. I somehow forgot my purse (I have keys and my phone, but no money). Apparently last week I ate through my stash of snacks. I'm HUNGRY!! Why did I only bring a lean cuisine for lunch? I'm planning to bum a few bucks from a coworker so I can drop by Wendy's drive through on my commute home. I NEED a JBC.

Miz_Liz · November 2017

@catlady1215 I hope your day gets better!

sunshineandwhiskey · November 2017

Can I just say that i am SO glad I am on the June BMB. I think July is going to implode soon.

doxiemoxie212 · November 2017

@sunshineandwhiskey I love to stalk BMBs, and I can't even stalk July at all because it's so chaotic and nuts. It's like, if you hate structure that much, why are you on TB? There are plenty of other websites/forums that HATE structure, but this is the only one without that chaos. I don't get it.

catlady1215 · November 2017

@sunshineandwhiskey yes! I couldn't handle july. not at all!

@miz_liz thank you!

sunshineandwhiskey · November 2017

@doxiemoxie212 @catlady1215 Seriously! I love stalking BMBs too (which i guess is a UO to July), and I just can't. Now i just look to check on certain people haha

sabby2 · November 2017

Apparently I need to check out July more often. Remember when people thought our bmb hated lurkers?

catlady1215 · November 2017

I spilled the beans to coworkers today. Which btw, isn't as exciting when we all work remote lol. But I was nervous to do it. I'm convinced PGALs brain will never go away.

Miz_Liz · November 2017

@catlady1215 it doesn’t go away

and then once the baby is in your arms a new set of worries start.

LaceyBee522 · November 2017

I am in no mood to work today. It is my first day back from vacay. I have a doctor's appointment in the middle of the day and tomorrow we're out early. Can I just cancel this week and start again next Monday?

stephcat421 · November 2017

Has anyone seen @Dashaina? She's been MIA it seems, hoping everything's okay?

krash_ · November 2017

@stephcat421 I feel like we have had a few regulars disappear. I hope everything is ok but I also think people are really excited in the beginning and they can't talk to anyone in real life about it yet so they come here and then they kind of fade away after they tell people and it becomes more routine. It has been slow around here IMO so I hope they come back!

stephcat421 · November 2017

@krashke yeah that's a really good point! I've noticed the volume of new postings has dwindled too maybe leading to fewer check ins. Plus, given the approaching holidays I expect there may be a few more on a break!

Austenista · November 2017

Hey guys, popping in to say hello. We’ve been moving and I’ve been exhausted in the interim and haven’t had much time for bumping. Hopefully my life will be a lot less chaotic and busy now that we’re finally in our new house. Happy almost Thanksgiving everyone!

stephcat421 · November 2017

@Austenista Congrats on the new home! Hopefully you are making memories over the holidays there!

sunshineandwhiskey · November 2017

@stephcat421 there was also some drama on the STM thread awhile back and I think she said she was gonna take a step back. I could be wrong.

LaceyBee522 · November 2017

@Austenista congrats on the new home! That is so exciting!

izza2 · November 2017

@stephcat421 - As @sunshineandwhiskey said, there was a bit of drama/she was called out in the STM thread and she said she'd step back a bit as a result. She's been posting a lot less since then, so I'm more inclined to believe her lack of posts is from that.

stephcat421 · November 2017

Okay thanks, I haven't read that for as I'm FTM. Too bad.

Edit- found the board and am caught up!

sabby2 · November 2017

We told DD tonight about the baby! At first she was confused and now is really excited. She said it's a girl and she wants to name her Rose or Belle like Beauty and the Beast. She's been talking to my tummy.

BurlapandLace · November 2017

@sabby2 ~ We told DS on Saturday. At first he was like “nope” - told me to keep my belly closed, he doesn’t want a baby, etc.

But the next night he brought it up on his own and asked if the baby was still in my belly. And wanted to know when his baby would come out. And if my belly has gotten any bigger. And he’s kissing my belly and stuff daily now. Which is cute. He thinks he/she will come out of my belly button. Haha. I need to work with him on that as we get closer.

But hes also being almost purposely more rough with me/my belly since he found out. Wanting to jump on my belly, kicking, hitting, etc. which is really not normal behavior for him. So I’m kind of worried about that. Like is he really trying to hurt the baby?

sabby2 · November 2017

@BurlapandLace no idea about the hitting, kicking. DD was concerned at first until we told her she is sticking around, lol! Do you think ds is jealous a bit?

Austenista · November 2017

FFTC @BurlapandLace like your son, I too thought babies came out of bellybuttons. I probably thought that a lot longer than most kids before I found out. I thought, “no wonder they’re screaming with something coming out of the belly button!”

BurlapandLace · November 2017

@Austenista ~ It definitely makes sense in the mind of a 2.5 year old. Hehe.

I will need to start working with him more on age appropriate specifics of it since we are planning a home birth and there is a chance he may be awake if I don’t give birth in the middle of the night. So I want him to be prepared.

After we announce to everyone this weekend, I will start working with him on knowing that the baby is actually in my uterus, not my belly - but for now I won’t correct it since I know this weekend when people are taking to him about it, he will say it’s in my belly (and so will they).

catlady1215 · November 2017

I think my son thinks everyone poops an egg out with the baby in it lol. That's where he thinks the eggs comes from with animals... so of course he's assuming people to. He must have forgotten when we explained the dr cut him out of me last year. Now I'm worried he'll be scared for me if I remind him lol

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