@christycalifornia@sm05-2 the apple cider vinegar "with the mother" is totally ok for pregnancy...you're supposed to put a teaspoon in water and drink it. .also for those experiencing the acne, using ACV as toner is also supposed to work wonders (I don't do this myself, I just follow a forum where people talk about it constantly!). Sorry if that was already in another thread somewhere I just remembered it!
@lindsayleigh1989 I feel ya girl. I have felt pretty much no nausea today and have had a normal appetite for the first time in weeks. Instead of enjoying it I am freaking the F out that it means something is wrong.
@smashjam awesome! I suspected it might be fine, but good to confirm. My sis uses it for her lactose intolerance, so I know it helps balance things out.
@noideawhatshesdoing yeah, swing dresses should be great! I've got a couple from Torrid that I can't wear in the winters anymore (SUPER missing the mildness of California winters) but I'm hoping I can hike up and make work once the number gets big. I'm not looking forward to the hem riding up, but also don't like spending a ton on maternity clothes.
Also, this could probably go in WTF but I'm already here so you lovely ladies get to hear my rant. My boss just asked me to take on a PM role for a very large very customer facing project that is completely out of the scope of my job. The kicker...the grand finale of the project is a trade show in Paris in the third week of June. She knows I'm pregnant and due in early July, very likely delivering end of June. Now I have to professionally decline and I'm annoyed that she even put me in this position where I have to stress over the decision. She's been an amazing mentor to me and I've never turned down a challenge so I'm hoping my track record supersedes this one decision.
@amylu914 that's super frustrating. And it's not like you're turning it down on a whim. Any push back would have to be protected under anti-discrimination, right?
@amylu914 I wouldnt think so given the circumstance. Im not too concerned avout backlash from her, shes the CHRO and is very family oriented so I think shell be understanding once we talk it through. I know shes only asking me because we are short staffed and she knows id execute, but the timing is awful. I'm just hoping she hasn't thrown my name out there to the other execs as a potential candidate yet because then I'll just look like an ass. Ugh.
@lindsayleigh1989 Try to enjoy it girl!! I feel ya on the nerves, but you know we have a long journey ahead of us so try to enjoy the little wins when they come. I’ve had 1.5 better days and I am trying my best to take full advantage.
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014 Married: August 2015 DS: Nov 2016 (36w) Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
I just gotta share this because I just received it. Oh, emotions. I found out I was pregnant like 3 hours before these pictures... it was a long 3 hours!
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014 Married: August 2015 DS: Nov 2016 (36w) Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
Ate Wendy’s fries and strawberry lemonade for dinner. Unplanned but DH didn’t bother to tell his plane got held up as i waited an hour. I’ve been smelling fries all days so why not. edited because i guess i just have to each post now, baby brains
I just had a terrible panic attack out of nowhere... I just feel so defeated. I have done so much work and have great tools that usually help but not this time. I guess im extra hard on myself since I work in the field and put pressure on myself to have my ish together all the time. I know I put on a tough front and often get defensive and I'm sorry I just want to have a really good community and have really been missing it since mh last bmb disbanded I'm sorry if it seems like I'm trying to take over all I ever wantrd was this to be a strong community snd from everyboard ive seen this is the format to achieve that. I hate hormones and I hate crying at the drop of a dime right now and being so extra sensitive. I just want my shit together and I don't and that sucks. also I don't just spend my time being a board police snarky b**ch. I offer support and care too... so maybe take a look at that as well... ugh sorry sad emotional over tired word vomit done. i just want a hug and a huge glass of wine i can't have
@lindsayleigh1989 Oh honey, honey, honey! It's okay! Thank you for sharing where you're coming from; it always helps to see what's behind the curtain. You DO give lots of help and support. You need to give yourself a break, and take a breath. I'm so sorry for the panic attack. I hope it's passed. The tools you have are great, I'm sure, but they always need to get tweaked a little when pregnancy is in the picture. Our hormones make everything more intense and out of whack. Who do you have that you normally turn to for support? (I don't need to know, I'm just saying think through it.) Get them pinged and on your team that you're having a hard time. You need them around you now. I hope you have someone with you now - husband, friend, someone to call and be there. It's fine, we're fine, you take care and be fine. Okay? Hugs to you from afar, wish I could give you more than just words on a screen.
I reaaaaaaaallly wanted a huge burrito after teaching at the gym tonight but instead I ate veggie soup and a healthy bean and veggie burrito I had in the freezer. Not as satisfying, but it feels good not to give in to the cravings for once...
@lindsayleigh1989 I hope you took some time to center yourself and ease yourself out of the panick attack. Those are never easy...You have our support❤️
@lindsayleigh1989 You are strong, wonderful, and supportive. I've seen you uplift and encourage so many mamas on here, including myself. More than that, you actually have the guts to give honest truths when needed and are willing to guide people through rules and guidelines to keep this space safe and manageable. You've been such a positive addition to this forum, and I thank you for being just that. Panick attacks are seriously the worst, pregnancy panicking attacks are just downright horrifying. They are scary and shake you so far of center and down to the core. I'm sorry that you're dealing with that today. Just know that we all very much appreciate you and are with you in solidarity!
P.s. I know you can't have a big glass of wine... but you don't have to say no to a small one
@lindsayleigh1989 everything @christycalifornia said hun, lean on those close to your right now. I hope you're feeling better today. Please know that we all appreciate everything you do for the board, but don't beat yourself up about it not being exactly perfect. We still have a long way to go in our pregnancies. I think a lot of us are getting to know eachother already, but we have many months to go and with time I'm sure everyone will get the community they need and want out of this board, including you.
@djh513 I love that you captured this moment! Adorable
@lindsayleigh1989 do NOT be hard on yourself!!! I have a lot of anxiety (GAD) and sometimes life just gets overwhelming. Currently I'm anxious about losing it on my kids last night (and the night before) because I'm just so tired and feel so lousy all the time. I'm anxious because my poor husband hasn't been allowed to touch me in about 7 weeks. I'm anxious about being PG, getting big, feeling crampy, etc.. etc... etc... Being anxious about the boards is NOT an option!!! Relax, take a DEEP breath, maybe a *sip* of DH's wine or beer, and know that you'll be ok. I, for one, think you are fantastic
This child is going to come out as a bottle of hot sauce. I’ve been doing everything to eat spicy food or use hot sauce- just found these beauties.
I couldn't get enough of these when I was pregnant with DD. This time I want the hot cheetos. And anything spicy. Hopefully this craving dissipates or we are going to have some killer heartburn!
thanks everyone so much your kinds words mean more than you know! today dd and i are headed to an awesome baby, kid, mom and consignment sale. so lota of good quality time and self care
@lindsayleigh1989 hope your feeling better today! Anxiety attacks are scary. Hope you got some time to focus on yourself and recenter. We are all here for you.
Just getting caught up, I couldn't really get on yesterday because I had to leave work early for an interview. I HATE when I rearrange my schedule and take time out of my day to go to an interview, only to feel like they were never really that interested in you. I could be wrong, but the guy only spent 20 minutes with me and didn't ask many questions. If you're not that interested, please don't bring me in.
@lindsayleigh1989 I'm glad you're feeling better today, panic attacks are the worst, try to take it easy and don't be too hard on yourself.
@djh513 those photos are so adorable!! What a great moment to have captured.
One more random, I wish I could just live in a bubble for the next couple months. I feel like germs and sickness are everywhere. I'm normally not a germophobe at all and hardly ever get sick, but between my son and my mom (who is at my house 1-2 days a week watching my son) getting sick over and over, and now my coworker thinks he's getting the flu, I'm becoming paranoid. Now my throat hurts but I can't tell if it's real or in my head.
My random- is I found the crib I want on Amazon for only 109 dollars... and I am trying not to buy it.... I learned from my first pregnancy to not "waste" money on all the "fancy" stuff- it is yellow.... and has 5 stars.... I am trying to wait until 13 weeks to buy- (because we all know we are in the mostly safe stage then)
My husband has even seen the crib and says he likes it.... now to just have willpower...
My random- is I found the crib I want on Amazon for only 109 dollars... and I am trying not to buy it.... I learned from my first pregnancy to not "waste" money on all the "fancy" stuff- it is yellow.... and has 5 stars.... I am trying to wait until 13 weeks to buy- (because we all know we are in the mostly safe stage then)
My husband has even seen the crib and says he likes it.... now to just have willpower...
Meh, I'd go ahead and buy it. It's not expensive and you both love it.
This is a question but I felt like it should go in Randoms rather than the questions thread. Does anyone have experience with the website flexjobs? I'm trying to find a remote position that works for me and I found this site that appears to have a lot of positions listed. But you have to pay a subscription fee to get all of the job details (and to be able to apply, I think). So I'm hesitating. I've looked on Indeed and haven't found anything great. Any suggestions for trying to find a part-time remote position (that isn't phone-based customer service?). That's a tall order, it seems.
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@lindsayleigh1989 everyone has already put my thoughts into words so I'll just offer hugs. You are awesome and I'm so happy to get to know you here. I hope you have a wonderful day with DD.
@lindsayleigh1989, I hope you’re feeling better today. Don’t feel bad for breaking down. We’re all hormonal wrecks right now. You’re not alone in that. I appreciate you sharing your panic attack with us and how you feel. That’s hard for me to do. Ive definitely seen more support from you than snark. I hope today’s easy on you my friend ❤️
Re: Weekly Randoms, Part 2 (11/29)
This child is going to come out as a bottle of hot sauce. I’ve been doing everything to eat spicy food or use hot sauce- just found these beauties.
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014
Married: August 2015
DS: Nov 2016 (36w)
Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014
Married: August 2015
DS: Nov 2016 (36w)
Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
eta I love that the first picture looks like your babe is reading the sign too.
edited because i guess i just have to each post now, baby brains
Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016.
Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015.
They will be forever missed.
@djh513 those pictures are amazing!! how special to capture
@lindsayleigh1989 I hope you took some time to center yourself and ease yourself out of the panick attack. Those are never easy...You have our support❤️
P.s. I know you can't have a big glass of wine... but you don't have to say no to a small one
@lindsayleigh1989 do NOT be hard on yourself!!! I have a lot of anxiety (GAD) and sometimes life just gets overwhelming. Currently I'm anxious about losing it on my kids last night (and the night before) because I'm just so tired and feel so lousy all the time. I'm anxious because my poor husband hasn't been allowed to touch me in about 7 weeks. I'm anxious about being PG, getting big, feeling crampy, etc.. etc... etc... Being anxious about the boards is NOT an option!!! Relax, take a DEEP breath, maybe a *sip* of DH's wine or beer, and know that you'll be ok. I, for one, think you are fantastic
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
I couldn't get enough of these when I was pregnant with DD. This time I want the hot cheetos. And anything spicy. Hopefully this craving dissipates or we are going to have some killer heartburn!
@lindsayleigh1989 I'm glad you're feeling better today, panic attacks are the worst, try to take it easy and don't be too hard on yourself.
@djh513 those photos are so adorable!! What a great moment to have captured.
One more random, I wish I could just live in a bubble for the next couple months. I feel like germs and sickness are everywhere. I'm normally not a germophobe at all and hardly ever get sick, but between my son and my mom (who is at my house 1-2 days a week watching my son) getting sick over and over, and now my coworker thinks he's getting the flu, I'm becoming paranoid. Now my throat hurts but I can't tell if it's real or in my head.
My husband has even seen the crib and says he likes it.... now to just have willpower...
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16