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June 2018 Moms
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Weekend Randoms 4/7-8
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What’s going on this weekend?
More showers? spring cleaning? Outings? Staying In?
More showers? spring cleaning? Outings? Staying In?
Me:27 DH: 31 Married Since: 08/2016
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
Re: Weekend Randoms 4/7-8
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
It is 17 degrees here currently and we're supposed to get 6 inches of snow again tomorrow. I just want nice weather!!
I also need to go to Walmart, plus two grocery stores, and clothes shopping to find DS some more lightweight pajamas. I'm debating on returning these shoes I bought him for Easter. They're cute as a button but practically he doesn't need more than two pairs of shoes per season and I already have him these and these which will work with everything.
I'd like to meal prep for us this Sunday. I've gotten where I really hate cooking as a daily requirement. I don't hate cooking, I just hate doing it and cleaning up after myself every single day.
@doxiemoxie212 I have three small dogs comparable in size to your pup and I really don't enjoy riding with them in the car. My littlest one insists on being in my lap the whole time and I would just much rather not with her little nails in my legs and her snarling at the other two for touching her. Not a fun time is ever had by me in that scenario.
My in laws are coming tonight. Last time they were here I was sick and slept most of the trip- so I feel like I have to spend time with them tonight, but I really don't want to. It's nothing against them, I'm just not in an entertaining mood. Plus I've been mad at DH most of the week- almost ranted about it, but thought that validated my feelings and I'd rather believe it's just hormones. Either way I barely want to see DH I really don't want to see his parents. Okay... ceiling fan time.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
I've actually been looking at these new smart doorbells that Google and Amazon are developing where it will ping my phone instead of getting the dogs started and waking my children. You know you're getting crotchety when this is the type of new technology you're excited about.
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
@doxiemoxie212 Please use this weekend to engage in lots of secret single behavior. Totally free days are numbered for all of us FTMs, and we have to soak them up!
@sabby2 Online shopping is such a solid Saturday morning activity. It feels lazy and indulgent but productive all at once. Sorry the weather is still so bleh.
@ffw0617 It's hard to get yourself there, but once situated I love a good library day -- good luck.
Tonight is the annual gala for MH's work, and I keep getting super excited for it, then remembering I can't drink and returning to a state of totally bummed out. Still, it'll be a fun change of pace to get all dressed up, and he's going to be in such a good mood once this event's behind him.
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
Also napping while he naps is how I have survived this pregnancy. Basically, I'm just in approval of all of the life choices you mentioned.
@ffw0617 I'm terrible at it on the weekends too. Especially if we are out doing things.
@Austenista I pretty much never answer my door during the day if DH is not home and I don't see a UPS/FedEx/USPS truck outside. I will definitely be one of those moms with a "BABY IS SLEEPING DO NOT RING DOORBELL" sign on my front door.
@sabby2 did you check on Nextdoor if anyone posted about losing a cat? I know I see lost pet posts on my neighborhood feed all the time.
DS born 9/24/2020
I hope everyone has a great weekend! Now sure how much I will be able to check in here over the weekend - but I will try
If all else fails, I'll take them to Burger King which has a tiny but useful play area.
Hand washing dishes again, because maintenance didn't come yesterday so it will be at least Monday before they come. I don't actually mind hand washing, but I've come close to passing out twice now while doing it. Pregnancy + standing don't go well for me.
@Austenista It’s so important to know the “good” thrift stores! We always travel to the ritzy ‘burbs when we’re secondhand shopping. So worth the extra drive for the A+ selection.
@sabby2 I hope you find the kitty’s owner soon!! Such a bummer that he doesn’t have a microchip.
@BurlapandLace Have a wonderful shower!
AFM, we had a super productive morning. We picked up grass seed for our mud pit of a yard, white spray paint for our nursery furniture (a family friend’s daughter generously gave us a great crib and dresser for free, but we don’t like the current wood finish), some super-cheap new clothes for DS, and a new rocker/recliner for the nursery! Now the kid is napping and I’m debating joining him...we’re going out to karaoke for a friend’s birthday tonight, and I’m worried I’m going to want to pass out by 9 pm.
Husband: 35
Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17
BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
Now I really need to get my ass off this couch and do something productive around here. Clean something. Fold some baby clothes. Wash some clothes. Something. But ugh. I'd much rather sit here and get caught up on the board cause I'm behind. Going to lovetit everyone!
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
I tried suggesting we take the kids to the park, since we have semi decent weather and play date mom said No, that they don't ever go to the park. So that was kind of weird to me.
Luckily this mom ended up being a sister of a kid I went to school with k-8th grade. So we did alittle reminiscing about old teachers etc.
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
My mom rarely did in preschool/daycare, but my perspective is skewed because I went to a preschool where my parents worked so all my friends were kids of their friends so I think more trust than usual? Or maybe I was more familiar with the parents? Or they were trading off childcare? (Also, now that I think of it, the wife of one of my dads work BFFs ran the preschool and her kid was my BFF so I guess my mom also really appreciated when she could watch me bc she was so good with kids lol.)
I ask because I don’t want to tag along on awkward play dates lol.
@Austenista do please tell what your door saying says so that I can buy one. We have these young men who go around the neighborhood....I'm not quite sure which religion they are spreading, but they freak me out sometimes. It's always when I'm home alone and their knock is so aggressive. And then they wait. And knock again. And wait. I am team answer the door for NO ONE if I'm not expecting you. I dont think I'd be nervous at all if the knock didn't sound like they were trying to bust down the door.
I did find one thrifting treasure at Once Upon a Child. They had this Skip Hop diaper bag in like new condition for $15. Since I already have a diaper bag I like, I bought it to keep spare clothes, blankets, diapers, and wipes in the momvan.
@doxiemoxie212 I wouldn’t be opposed to switch off childcare type play dates after we get to know each other, esp if their child is well behaved (or equally behaved as my child lol). I feel like its 2018, here’s a nanny camera you supervise and let the kids play on camera and when they come with me/ us we’ll do the same. I wouldn’t be offended personally its not just for the adults but also for the kids in case someone gets hurt or something.
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
@doxiemoxie212 MH doesn’t even have a drivers license, so I don’t think he knows carpool lanes are a thing. Lol!!
I can’t find the thread where someone asked what kind of iron is in my liquid iron. I’m so sorry! But I’m posting a pic of the nutritional info here, hopeful you will see it.
@ffw0617 I struggle with the water in take everyday but it is worse on the weekends for sure.
@sabby2 any update on the cat?
@BurlapandLace hope you had a wonderful shower.. can't wait to checkout the shower post later.
@doxiemoxie212Parent free play dates are much more common once kids are in elementary school for a while. There are less new faces and more familiarity with the other kids and their families. Daycare/pre school is too young unless you are doing some kind of childcare swap, since this age requires so much more supervision. It can be a little awkward to have a play date with the other moms, but its also nice to be able to build your mom circle. I feel like it steams a bit from the helicopter moms, a lot from stranger danger, and a lot from having two parent working households. You don't get to know the other parents from drop off pick up, whereas my grandmothers and mom were active in school activities, brought kids to the park until they could cross the streets themselves, ect- and got to know the other local parents that way. BMB is great for sharing milestones at relatively the same time, but local moms (and dads) are so important. Plus I have spent way more time talking to you and the other regulars everyday since October than the other moms in DDs class, but I still don't actually know you enough to be comfortable leaving DD alone with you.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
DH and I are sorting through dd's outgrown stuff and figuring out what to keep/sell/donate. It's hard!!! So many memories associated with some of the outfits!!
But so I'm on the phone with him, and in his 10 mile race he must've done something to his toe because one of them is bruised, and I made the mistake of saying, "Aww I hope it doesn't fall off!" And now he is just PANICKING about that as an option. He kept saying it hurt, so I was like no no, I think if it were going to fall off immediately it would've stopped hurting. So then he starts yelling about how his toes are all going numb.
I am dying laughing. Like, crying, can't breathe laughing. I am a terrible person, but this is so absurd. He's freaking out so much. It's his toe next to his pinky toe. It's not even an important toe.
Also his nipples are bleeding because he forgot to put vaseline on them before the run, and I am just entirely tickled that the universe is helping him to empathize with what I'll be experiencing in 8 weeks.
I do feel bad, though, because he's really, really hungry. I shouldn't laugh at him. But oh my god. I can't stop.
@doxiemoxie212 at first I thought your post said that your nipples were bleeding and I was trying to figure out why!!
Edited for spelling
Yesterday morning we drove to the Bay Area where the shower was. The shower ended up being wonderful. Then last night we stayed at the IL’s house over night. DS slept seriously awful - like we might have gotten four hours total sleep all night long. Ugh!
Then this morning we drove an hour even further from home to get our maternity pics done. I’m happy we did them and excited to see how they turned out. DS was way more cooperative with taking pics than we thought he would be - and some of the shots she showed us on the camera screen look so good! So I’m excited to see them all.
After the pics pics we had lunch with my mom before making the almost four hour drive home. Now I am laying down on the couch and I am trying so hard not to fall asleep. SO tired. But it ended up being a good weekend, so it’s a good tired (minus the lack of sleep because of DS’ poor sleep).
Im going to catch up and read all the posts I missed this weekend. Hope everyone had a good weekend!