I think our board got boring because we are, honestly, in a boring part of pregnancy lol. I had a really good GTKY and now I forget it. Boo.
This. I imagine it’ll liven up a bit when we’re all in third tri and we get random “AM I IN LABOR ?!?!?!?” Drive-bys. And, you know, when we ourselves are in labor.
I kind of hate second tri because it’s such a waiting game. First tri is exciting because you just found out your pregnant, and you’re starting to experience all the symptoms, and then third tri is exciting because you’re officially in the last leg of pregnancy.
Second tri is just.... meh. At least I’m not vomiting anymore? Except I am still vomiting so I’m mostly just bored.
Another one of the folks who's here and in FB, but is just... boring on the internet? Like, today's big thing was making stuffed peppers. Thats about the highlight of the week, haha.
I have mentioned this before as a tradition, but every time I hit 25w5d (the gestation my oldest was born) we make the baby a bear. I reached it this weekend and wasn't able to go with my oldest, so we went tonight. They all have a bear made at that gestation signifying when their brother was born. Just thought I would share an after pic.
@ShawnnaO, I'm not good at keeping secrets. At all. It was our compromise to find out the sex. I wanted to know, DH didn't. We compromised at finding out and not telling anyone. And it's killing me.
@DDRRT1982, totally. I loved being team green with DS. But *TW* after 2 back to back miscarriages, I wanted to feel in control and KNOW something about this baby *End TW*.
Plus I was 99% sure my son was a girl. I was thrilled with a boy. But it definitely took me several weeks/months after he was born for it to "sink in" that he was a boy.
And that his name wasn't Cole. I called my son Cole for several months. His name is Adam. We never discussed the name Cole for him. It was weird. Lol
I'm in the FB group and am probably equally active in both? I can't check throughout the day so I'm usually playing catchup in the mornings or at night. Honestly if this is slow I'm glad. I wouldn't be able to keep up with an "active" board and have a social life/clean house/full night's sleep.
@justkeeptrying I get it but are you really 100% sure that not telling “anyone” thing applies to your friendly group of internet strangers? Lol. I’m still searching for the perfect name and I think MH is just humoring me. I keep telling him that one of these days he is going to change his mind about the name Finn ((that I love and he hates. Lol)).
Agree with everyone on the boring part & it’s just the part of our pregnancy. Also, the privacy thing can be hard...do people want to talk about what’s really going on...awkward body, body aches, sex or lack of drive...not so much on here, but those are more what’s prob going on
I can maybe start a new thread about something like: Holiday traditions you want to start with your LO? Gift ideas for SO... What are you most nervous about with having a new baby?
Let me know if anything sounds like it could liven things up a bit.
@mdfarmchick, I specifically asked him if the March BMB applied lol! And yes it does. Mainly because there are some women in here who are also in my May 2015 group and he was very clear that I'm not allowed to tell them (sigh). Which is probably harder then not telling my own sister/parents truthfully lol My May group is so close. I tell them everything. It was VERY hard for me to wait to tell them I was pregnant until I told DH first haha!
I was just thinking this morning that I need to quit lurking and post more. I've been sick and crabby and just haven't had anything helpful or good to say. XD
@fatstagnation one was started a few weeks ago and a few went over there but most are still contributing to the bump as well. I think it’s been established that a separate group will be started when we’re all closer to delivering.
Agree with being in the "boring" part of pregnancy... although I'm about to start my every two week appts so I'm sure a bunch of you all will be too. Things should be getting a little more exciting soon. And honestly, I guess I'm glad things are boring right now since that means we haven't had any scary pre-term deliveries! I mentioned before I deleted the app off my phone so I only get to go on here a couple times a week since I don't usually go on the computer. It's still nice to read and catch up when I can!
And omg YES! We started Hypnobirthing classes with the doula we are using. I can't believe I feel this way, but I feel extremely excited to see how labor goes and very confident walking in. Wish I would have done this last time.
@barrelocarol I have been procrastinating about picking a doula this time around because my doula from the last time will still be doing her midwifery training in March and I really just want her. I went searching last night and have committed to emailing at least three options by this weekend. Do you like the hypnobirthing classes/training?
I’m getting my hair highlighted and cut tomorrow. I know it’s not a big thing but for me this requires a sitter, an hour drive, and only happens a few times a year! I’m excited to actually sit down for a few hours!
On a side note, I agree it’s a slow time of pregnancy and busy time of year.
So my toddler spilled half of my yeti cup of ice cold water all over my half of our bed. On the night that MH worked until 1 am. So pregnant me, with not a lot of grace, managed to clear the bed and change the sheets ((shout out to the Threshold brand waterproof mattress protector at Target—it works)). But in the process of changing the sheets, I really $&@ed my back up. And then the toddler wanted to snuggle and fell asleep on me. And my hips decided to join the revolt. Consequently I was stuck on the bed under a sleeping toddler for 4+ hours until MH got home. And I’m still awake at almost 2 am because MH accidentally woke the toddler and everything is so muscle crampy that I can’t sleep anyway. I need the weekend.
You guys! My registry just reminded me that there are only 100 days left until my due date. That means a lot of you are already in double digits!! Eeeek!!!
I just want to whine about things lately. Except for the fact that I have a bag of dark choco covered almonds that I’m hoarding till nap time.
On another note - ds turns 3 today - do any of your 3 y/o’s nap still? DS naps from about 1-3 and sleeps from 7:30-7. He will start school in sept so I’m just wondering when nap time should get the boot? I love nap time!!
@syssa-o I just want to say I'm super jealous of your kid's sleep schedule! Both my girls stopped napping around age 2.... I say let him nap as long as he wants a nap!
@heatherdubrow I’M jealous of his sleep! I guess we won’t really worry about the school transition till at least spring/summer. I’ve just been getting side eyed from some people when I mention his nap. Oh well. It just means that I get a nice two hour window mid day to sleep. Not complaining
We may get a snow day tomorrow!!! I live in South Louisiana so this is big deal. Fingers crossed we get off work tomorrow. I've been off work 2 days already this week due to my crud but if I'm off tomorrow it will not be counted against my leave. I am clumsy so I probably won't go outside to look at/play in it so this will be me
Me: 36 DH: 37 Married: 5.27.16 Baby Boy Due: 3.18.18
@syssa-o My oldest napped until 3.5 at day care. We had kids at day care nap until the last week before school started. If he didn't need it, he wouldn't sleep. Don't even worry about the school transition yet...soak up the quiet time.
I coughed so much and so hard I bruised my ribs and pulled muscles last weekend. It still is super painful. Baby had also decided it's a good place to tuck to make matters worse. DS has been a big help taking laundry to the basement and vacuuming since it hurts so much. Last night wasn't the first night I slept in my bed instead of on the couch sitting up.
@syssa-o my son just turned 2 in September and DH’s family already side eyes me when I bring up nap time. They always try to say we can “skip it just this once”. Only because they don’t have to deal with the whiny, tantrum-throwing monster he becomes when he doesn’t nap. NO THANKS. Naps are still important. Most kids don’t drop their nap until age 3-5! So you could still have a while of naps! I’m sure most places still do “quiet time”.
@syssa-o my son just turned 2 in September and DH’s family already side eyes me when I bring up nap time. They always try to say we can “skip it just this once”. Only because they don’t have to deal with the whiny, tantrum-throwing monster he becomes when he doesn’t nap. NO THANKS. Naps are still important. Most kids don’t drop their nap until age 3-5! So you could still have a while of naps! I’m sure most places still do “quiet time”.
"Skip it just this once." SO MANY MIDDLE FINGERS TO ANYONE WHO SUGGESTS THIS!!!
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@syssa-o, my nephew will be 4 in March and he still naps every single day. No shame! A lot of kids will still want naps even into kindergarten! I say keep it as long as he'll take it!
@syssa-o, my nephew will be 4 in March and he still naps every single day. No shame! A lot of kids will still want naps even into kindergarten! I say keep it as long as he'll take it!
My daughter napped until about 4ish and then transitioned into quiet time for 1 hour. If she fell asleep I woke her up because she couldn’t go to sleep. My son is just shy of 3 now still naps about 1.5-2.5 hours. If not - he is an absolute monster. Nap time is scared - but my brother/sister don’t do nap time with their kids so I always get an eye roll and complaints working around that nap time.
I can’t tell you how many times my daughter fell asleep on the way home from school which we had to pick up my son from the sitter last year after full day K.
I was overly excited about my getting my hair done as I developed the stomach flu overnight, which is just my luck! So fun times and can’t keep a sip of anything down. Plus still taking care of the kids and all that jazz. Not the day I had in mind.
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In other news I passed my glucose test! Woohoo!
Second tri is just.... meh. At least I’m not vomiting anymore? Except I am still vomiting so I’m mostly just bored.
@heatherdubrow yay!!!!
I have mentioned this before as a tradition, but every time I hit 25w5d (the gestation my oldest was born) we make the baby a bear. I reached it this weekend and wasn't able to go with my oldest, so we went tonight. They all have a bear made at that gestation signifying when their brother was born. Just thought I would share an after pic.
Edit, posted too soon.
Plus I was 99% sure my son was a girl. I was thrilled with a boy. But it definitely took me several weeks/months after he was born for it to "sink in" that he was a boy.
And that his name wasn't Cole. I called my son Cole for several months. His name is Adam. We never discussed the name Cole for him. It was weird. Lol
for me - it's almost like a "I have nothing nice to say about being pregnant anymore so i should say nothing at all" type thing.
All I want to do is bitch and moan and complain - so instead ive become less active here. Hopefully the next tri will be Moe exciting again.
I can maybe start a new thread about something like:
Holiday traditions you want to start with your LO?
Gift ideas for SO...
What are you most nervous about with having a new baby?
Let me know if anything sounds like it could liven things up a bit.
I didn't know there was a FB group started...
I have a few things I want to do (drink x ounces of water, etc...) and I was thinking a thread for all of us to encourage each other could be nice.
Thoughts?
And omg YES! We started Hypnobirthing classes with the doula we are using. I can't believe I feel this way, but I feel extremely excited to see how labor goes and very confident walking in. Wish I would have done this last time.
Would love your expertise!
On a side note, I agree it’s a slow time of pregnancy and busy time of year.
On another note - ds turns 3 today - do any of your 3 y/o’s nap still? DS naps from about 1-3 and sleeps from 7:30-7. He will start school in sept so I’m just wondering when nap time should get the boot? I love nap time!!
I am clumsy so I probably won't go outside to look at/play in it so this will be me
Married: 5.27.16
Baby Boy Due: 3.18.18
I can’t tell you how many times my daughter fell asleep on the way home from school which we had to pick up my son from the sitter last year after full day K.
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Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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