I went to the grocery store by myself today and it was fabulous. There was a little old lady in front of me in line that had just 3 items to purchase so I told the cashier to put them on my order and I would take care of it. It felt good to make her smile.
Married since 5/23/09
Stepdaughter-2/17/02
DS #1 born 1/25/10
DS #2 born 4/25/12 BFP 2/2016 M/C 3/2016 @ 5 weeks Trying for #4 since 11/2015
Thank you for all the kind supportive words guys. I forgot how stressful pregnancy can be. It’s so out of our hands and there is no way to know that everything is ok
This morning my cold is making me feel like I can’t breathe, I feel horrible. I have an appointment at urgent care in an hour. I’m scared and stressed and I want to snuggle my 2 year old but I don’t want to get her sick
Y’all I need Christmas advice. My family is wonderful and so generous but I’m struggling to provide ideas for DD because she already has SO MUCH CRAP!! We’ll be moving her to a new room soon. Any suggestions for things she might need in her new room? I’m thinking a toy chest. Anything else I’m missing? I know I sound beyond spoiled, but I can’t stand the thought of more toys!
@tarheelgirl8 what about letting her pick out some wall art for her room, or a little play tent? DD also has everything. We are setting up a little art corner for her in her room. She’s also getting a bike. She just turned 2 so the bike might be too early but she’s great on tricycles so we’ll see.
@WorkinWeezel@wildtot best of luck I have my 10w appointment on Monday and I'm a ball of nerves. @runsomewhere remember symptoms can come and go. I also told my doctor and he reassured me. When I was so sure things went wrong my us showed otherwise. Everything will be ok let's stay positive.
@zombiehoohaa where in so cal are you? I'm in Orange County!I'm tired of 78f weather!
In other randoms, I just burned my finger a bit while getting muffins from the oven, ugh!
I live in North Orange County (5/57/22)!! I'm so over it, too! Plus the wind needs to leave like 2 weeks ago. Have you checked the weather for the coming week? 80's ALL flippin week. Ugh...
If my husband milks his man cold much longer I’m going to lose it! I’d feel bad for him being sick, except he freakin smokes! You’d be better already if you just quit already!
I am feeling bummed I was supposed to get my hair done this weekend for some self-care but they ended up being booked solid and couldn't fit me in. I know it's small but i was really looking forward to it.
The snow has begun here on the East Coast! Kind of perfect, actually, since today is "Christmas Eve" for my mom and stepdad since we will be traveling for actual Christmas. Stay warm and safe all of you with weather happening!
P.S. @lindsayleigh1989 That sucks. It seems like such a minor things, but sometimes it's exactly what you need. Hopefully you'll get to go soon:) @tarheelgirl8 I sooo understand. If you're switching rooms then maybe opt for a special big kid bed or decorations you would want to put up but talked yourself out of? Or, hey, maybe even mention something like an event that would be a special grandparent/ grandchild outing. Seriously, though, I TOTALLY can commiserate with the conflicting emotions on this.
@d_marie_23 that picture is amazing!! and thanks I only go maybe once or twice a year and I go the beauty school near me but it is always just so relaxing. they are closed tomorrow so ill try and schedule it for next weekend. I told my husband that tomorrow ehen I get home from work I want to take a hot shower and take a little time for myself maybe a face mask after baby goes to bed since I am craving some pampering to make me feel a little leas frump blump and dumpy these days haha
@runsomewhere I hope you feel better soon! FX you get help at urgent Care!
@tarheelgirl8 I always steer people towards art supplies and books or games. Memory games and look and finds were fun for my daughter at that age, and those scissors that cut fun edges and stamps. I figure you can never have too many books and art supplies, especially if you've got family around for the holidays that will read/make things with your kiddo. Or maybe something fun you can all use together like cake decorating tips and sprinkles to decorate christmas cookies. Last Christmas I got DD a set of kitchen knives of her own that are made for kids and are sharp enough to slice a mushroom but not a hand. She's my little sous chef now, those knives and an apron were a big hit. This year I think I'll get her a kid's cook book so she can pick what we make. Hope that helps!
@lindsayleigh1989 Girl, I feel you. I haven't had a hair cut since July. I used to be an every two months girl, now I look like a mop. It sucks.
So only one day of bedrest until I go back to the doctor to see if I can be free again.. aaand I think my toddler has the croup. So basically it looks like I may get off bedrest just in time to get sick, lol
@lindsayleigh1989 that’s so disappointing! Not sure where you live but are there any drybars or something similar around? They can usually accommodate same day for blowouts/styling. Always makes me feel better to pop in and tame the hair. Was just thinking yesterday that as the nausea is lessening I really need to start trying to make myself look more presentable...
@lindsayleigh1989 sometimes when we are stressed the littlest things make or break the day. I know sometimes when things don't go as planned I get a little crazy if I am already anxious or stressed. Hope you found some time to take care of yourself in a different way!
DH was up til 4am. My dad will be here at 9, he has a meeting at 11am, and I'm lucky DS hasn't woken up yet. We had a big talk about him not staying up late, he knows how i feel about it. He always says that sometimes its fun to drink and just be that person that he used to be back in the day, and let go of his responsibilities. I get that, but you get a night of fun and I pay for it all the next day! Rawr.
Btw: gspmom21 here, still haven’t figured out what’s going on with my mobile log in.
I’m pretty sure I had my first hormonal cry last night.
I was laying in bed trying to sleep and I sneezed. When I sneezed I felt this extreme stabbing pain at my pant line, like right under my belly where it meets my pelvic area.
It hurt so bad I cried.
But when it stopped hurting I could not stop crying!! I told DH, “This is ridiculous! It doesn’t even hurt anymore, I just feel like crying.” I was a little nervous that I would get such a sharp pain like that from a sneeze, but that was it and the waterworks wouldn’t stop!
@gspmom21 You’re not alone on the painful sneezes! If I’m lying in bed or on the couch, I try to quickly shift to my side and get in the fetal position. I have NO idea why - but it helps avoid the scary stabbing abdominal pain from sneezing on my back relaxed.
@julesf817 I’m glad you got help that you need. I hope this new program works well for you guys!
I am still in bed with a cup of tea and a book. I have a ton of stuff to do today to get ready for an out of town work trip tomorrow, but I am exhausted after a long day yesterday and I really just want to be lazy today....
Meagan Married 6.12.10 DS 11.8.12 Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
@gspmom21 painful sneezes here too! I had a cough after getting over a cold and those would get painful sometimes too. Very weird!
@SmashJam I hate that! DH will be hungover for two days when he drinks and stays or late, when I drink I get up the next morning and go on momming as usual.
I never thought much about how much pregnancy really kills your immune system. It's one of those things I've heard and dismissed, never giving it much though. Then I got sick. A week in my cold was getting worse and worse, spreading to my chest, making me feel short of breath. On day 10 I finally saw a doctor. I told her I didn't understand, I was always so healthy, how is it possible to be sick for 10 days and what the hell is wrong with me. She's like "well you're pregnant." Now I have an inhaler so I can breathe and I still feel crappy.
Something super weird about today, is that he's actually MAD at me for being mad at him! He was like, when am I supposed to have down time? I needed my down time! He actually insinuated that DS and I are the reason he doesn't get any of his down time because we are always busy. No. Before he went to a conference a couple weeks ago, he would drink every friday or saturday night, all the beer he bought that day, then feel like ass the next day and sleep the whole time. I am NOT the reason you do not get things done or have time for your self. YOU ARE. Get off your lazy ass and do the stuff you want to do if we make you so damn miserable. Somehow, I have managed not to hormonally cry today I think I should get a damn award. He had to leave for a meeting and stormed out without saying bye.
The last few times this has happened he's been much more "I'm sorry" about the whole thing, but I guess we're over that.
Guys, the doppler I bought online came and I definitely found baby's heartbeat! It took a while but that sweet little whoosh-whoosh was there Andbutalso allll the nausea is back today.
@TalesOfASocialIntrovert how many weeks are you again? I tried last week but probably too early but I’m pretty sure it’s the umbilical cord i can hear. It’s different from my own pulse.
Any movie/binge recommendations for Netflix or prime video? I’m running out of holiday cheer and I still have 4 days left in bed.
On the bright side, I took a unisom before bed last night and the nausea is definitely reduced! I’m going to try half of one tonight because the headache I had for the first 2 hours of today was not my favorite.
@wildtot I'm 10+5. I spent probably almost an hour overall (with breaks) and it took as long to find it. Very distiguishable from mine, almost double the rate. Seemed to be the secret (for my model at least) is lots and LOTS of jelly.
@kissableviv I didn't even talk to DH about the purchase first. It was totally on a whim. I told him yesterday when we were talking about my anxiety being high. I still didn't mention the cost though
So just read about something called “The Husband Stitch” on your lady bits after birth. It sounds horrible!! Apparently many doctors do it without consent.
So just read about something called “The Husband Stitch” on your lady bits after birth. It sounds horrible!! Apparently many doctors do it without consent.
@TalesOfASocialIntrovert yeah, then we start talking Christmas presents and he said he wants to get it for me haha, I'm guessing now he wants it for himself.
In other randoms, DH bought a bag of hot Cheetos and even though I don't like spicy I ate some. Then I passed out on the couch while watching a Christmas movie...I'm still so groggy and had to gather energy for a birthday party we are going to!
@julesf817 i was reading some personal experiences from commenters on the article on it that really don’t make it sound like a myth. I had a c section and will be getting another so not something I’ve personally experienced but i wouldn’t be surprise if it did happen. Myth or not many still worth bringing up? I know I wouldn’t want to deal with that.
@julesf817 i was reading some personal experiences from commenters on the article on it that really don’t make it sound like a myth. I had a c section and will be getting another so not something I’ve personally experienced but i wouldn’t be surprise if it did happen. Myth or not many still worth bringing up? I know I wouldn’t want to deal with that.
I just came upon the same article you must have read (scary mommy?) and read the comments and came back to take my comment back! I had no idea that was a thing that actually happened! My stitches were all f-ed up after my tear, i ended up going back in two weeks later and was re-stitched. But I don’t think it was because of anything like that.
@julesf817 i was reading some personal experiences from commenters on the article on it that really don’t make it sound like a myth. I had a c section and will be getting another so not something I’ve personally experienced but i wouldn’t be surprise if it did happen. Myth or not many still worth bringing up? I know I wouldn’t want to deal with that.
I just came upon the same article you must have read (scary mommy?) and read the comments and came back to take my comment back! I had no idea that was a thing that actually happened! My stitches were all f-ed up after my tear, i ended up going back in two weeks later and was re-stitched. But I don’t think it was because of anything like that.
Yeah no doctor is going to put in a stitch to make your vag tighter with or without your consent. Don't believe the fear mongers.
Re: Weekend Randoms (12/8-12/10)
BFP 2/2016 M/C 3/2016 @ 5 weeks
Trying for #4 since 11/2015
This morning my cold is making me feel like I can’t breathe, I feel horrible. I have an appointment at urgent care in an hour. I’m scared and stressed and I want to snuggle my 2 year old but I don’t want to get her sick
Fx crossed for great appointments this week!! @kissableviv @wildtot @WorkinWeezel
BFP 2/2016 M/C 3/2016 @ 5 weeks
Trying for #4 since 11/2015
P.S.
@lindsayleigh1989 That sucks. It seems like such a minor things, but sometimes it's exactly what you need. Hopefully you'll get to go soon:)
@tarheelgirl8 I sooo understand. If you're switching rooms then maybe opt for a special big kid bed or decorations you would want to put up but talked yourself out of? Or, hey, maybe even mention something like an event that would be a special grandparent/ grandchild outing. Seriously, though, I TOTALLY can commiserate with the conflicting emotions on this.
@tarheelgirl8 I always steer people towards art supplies and books or games. Memory games and look and finds were fun for my daughter at that age, and those scissors that cut fun edges and stamps. I figure you can never have too many books and art supplies, especially if you've got family around for the holidays that will read/make things with your kiddo. Or maybe something fun you can all use together like cake decorating tips and sprinkles to decorate christmas cookies. Last Christmas I got DD a set of kitchen knives of her own that are made for kids and are sharp enough to slice a mushroom but not a hand. She's my little sous chef now, those knives and an apron were a big hit. This year I think I'll get her a kid's cook book so she can pick what we make. Hope that helps!
@lindsayleigh1989 Girl, I feel you. I haven't had a hair cut since July. I used to be an every two months girl, now I look like a mop.
I was a little nervous that I would get such a sharp pain like that from a sneeze, but that was it and the waterworks wouldn’t stop!
You’re not alone on the painful sneezes! If I’m lying in bed or on the couch, I try to quickly shift to my side and get in the fetal position. I have NO idea why - but it helps avoid the scary stabbing abdominal pain from sneezing on my back relaxed.
I debated on whether that belonged in the symptoms thread, but I ended up not putting it there since the crying was involved.
Side note: finally fixed my mobile username!
I am still in bed with a cup of tea and a book. I have a ton of stuff to do today to get ready for an out of town work trip tomorrow, but I am exhausted after a long day yesterday and I really just want to be lazy today....
DS 11.8.12
Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
@SmashJam I hate that! DH will be hungover for two days when he drinks and stays or late, when I drink I get up the next morning and go on momming as usual.
@acunamatada so frustrating right?
Something super weird about today, is that he's actually MAD at me for being mad at him! He was like, when am I supposed to have down time? I needed my down time! He actually insinuated that DS and I are the reason he doesn't get any of his down time because we are always busy. No. Before he went to a conference a couple weeks ago, he would drink every friday or saturday night, all the beer he bought that day, then feel like ass the next day and sleep the whole time. I am NOT the reason you do not get things done or have time for your self. YOU ARE. Get off your lazy ass and do the stuff you want to do if we make you so damn miserable. Somehow, I have managed not to hormonally cry today I think I should get a damn award. He had to leave for a meeting and stormed out without saying bye.
The last few times this has happened he's been much more "I'm sorry" about the whole thing, but I guess we're over that.
Andbutalso allll the nausea is back today.
On the bright side, I took a unisom before bed last night and the nausea is definitely reduced! I’m going to try half of one tonight because the headache I had for the first 2 hours of today was not my favorite.
Thanks @lindsayleigh1989
@kissableviv I didn't even talk to DH about the purchase first. It was totally on a whim. I told him yesterday when we were talking about my anxiety being high. I still didn't mention the cost though
In other randoms, DH bought a bag of hot Cheetos and even though I don't like spicy I ate some. Then I passed out on the couch while watching a Christmas movie...I'm still so groggy and had to gather energy for a birthday party we are going to!