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July 2018 Moms
zande2016
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Weekend Randoms 6/2
zande2016
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What random things are you all up to this weekend?
Re: Weekend Randoms 6/2
We have our mommy and me session today and since DH will be doing his own thing, a coworker/friend will be hanging out with me and “help” around with DS. After the session we might go to the park or find the farmers market i heard about recently. Our neighborhood is having a huge yard sale even I’m I’m really trying to restrain myself lol. I’ve mainly been looking for playhouses or things to keep DS entertained in the backyard once baby is here.
I need to to get out of bed. DD needs a bath before we need to leave for her dress rehearsal but I don’t really wanna get up yet.
@wildtot yay have fun! I vote yes on yard sale! We found a big wooden swing set for free one time and DH fixed it up a little bit. It’s been the best thing ever! Even the smaller plastic play sets would be a huge help!
ETA- I do that with bath time too ehh it can wait. But we’re spending a LOT of money on this recital so she will be sparkling lol. Too much for a 3 year old lol.
DD was up at 5:15am again. so much for catching up on sleep the next few weeks before baby is here
@wildtot yay for no coughing and a mommy and me session. I hope its awesome.
@hillbillywife dress rehearsal sounds fun! Dance right?
AFM, I am going to an "open farm" event with DS that is at a farm down the street from us. In order to save money on gas I limit us to activities within a 10 mile radius except once a week, and luckily this falls in the zone. There are cow train rides, hay wagon rides, hot dogs and ice cream, and baby cowies! I asked DH if he was coming and he was like, "Uh..." and I was like, "If it makes it easier for you to say no, I didn't think you would come." and he said that didn't make him feel very good. Part of me feels bad for assuming he won't ever do anything with us on the weekends but...he doesn't usually. I should make him do it more but its not worth the hassle. If he would rather be at home on his computer or having his alone time and that makes him happy then I guess he's probably a better parent at home because of it? Who even knows.
Also I have my library interview today! I recently found out FIVE other people are being interviewed for this job, none of them preggo, and one of them is a board member's friend so I kind of feel like if any of the other four people are even marginally awesome, since they aren't preggo, they'll get it over me. Plus SIL, who is probably the only reason I got the interview, is probably leaving to take a job in Ohio, so any weight she had to pull won't be there once she tells them, prolly this weekend. I have so much to do this weekend so the two hours out of my day this is going to take seems like a waste, but I'm trying to be positive as and think of it as a good experience!
@wildtot Woohoo! So glad the coughing got better!
@SmashJam That sounds like so much fun! Don't worry, I always assume DH won't go to things, too. It might make them feel bad, but if they're the ones setting that precedent we can't do much about it. Good luck at the interview! There may be 5 other non preggos, but none of them are YOU, and you have so much to offer
Out town is also hosting our annual arts festival this weekend and I really want to go today. It's my summer goal every year to attend all the local arts festivals.
Also, finally bit the bullet and bought a new bra. I was squishing myself into a 32B and got measured at a 36D. It's not a pretty bra, it's not a sexy bra, but holy cow am I more comfortable!
I’m trying so hard to be patient and understanding but it makes me really angry that my husband, a salaried employee who does not get paid overtime, is working the entire day today when it’s supposed to be his day off. The 5% commission he gets on these catering events are not worth an entire day of having to work. They’ve had this stupid food truck since April and instead of staffing it like they were supposed to, they just rely on him to work it - obviously, great for them, they get to save money that way. His job description is to manage and book catering, not to work the freaking events. First he was supposed to be home at 9:40 this morning so I could go to my chiropractor appointment in peace. But no, he couldn’t make it home in time, so I had to take my son. Then he told me he’d be home by 10:30 so when we got home he could takeover and I could go do errands in the few hours before he has to go BACK to staff yet another event tonight. Well now it’s 11:10 and he tells me he’s leaving in 10 mins (so really 30 mins), I don’t even know where he is so who knows when he’ll actually be home, my toddler won’t take a nap so I’m sitting outside in the heat so I don’t have to listen to him cry in his crib, and by the time my husband gets home I’ll have 3 hours to go grocery shopping and rush home so I can do all of the afternoon/dinner/bedtime crap myself. I just find it really ironic that yesterday I was literally having an emotional breakdown and my husband was so concerned and telling me to rest (which I barely ended up getting to do), and now today he just completely left me in the lurch and his only “solution” was to ask his friend to babysit. Sorry I love his friend but I’m not leaving my son with him, he’s an alcoholic and I never know when he’ll show up drunk. I feel like my mental health is really on edge right now and this is the worst time for this. And it’s just gonna keep happening.
@SmashJam I love reading about your farming stuff. Makes me wanna move to the country! I usually let DH do at least one thubt he wants over the weekend and I don't judge. We're always doing projects and baby stuff so now he needs a chunk of time for himself too. I obviously would not sit playing games especially on a day like today when it's beautiful outside but hey we all have our hobbies! Good luck on the interview, you never know!
@KatyF0813 good luck! I hope pictures turn out great. we are doing them either next weekend or the one after.
@zande2016 I'm sorry about that. He should put his foot down and say he won't do it or ask for a better commission. Does he enjoy it? You clearly needed his support today
@flockofmoosen3 sounds like a fun day and how nice that you are toting everyone around!!
I have my prenatal appointment with my doulas today...this is getting so real. Had my nst yesterday and everything looked good but I didn't know it was good to eat beforehand and baby wasn't moving much but they gave me some candy and he got excited. It's funny how shy he is because he was moving all morning and definitely moved all evening! I go back next week every Monday and Thursday now. So crazy! He is still head down and I'm hoping even though he is small he soon won't have room to turn anyways. Fluid was good and no contractions .
Weather is not grey anynore so I'm looking forward to a few hours at the beach! And maybe I'll pick up the patio...my dead plants are not a good sight.
@KatyF0813 yay for comfortable bras!
@flockofmoosen3 have fun with your friend! I love arts festivals too! Our town has a couple throughout the summer but I think they’re both around due date so I might have to miss. I’m bummed.
@SmashJam that open farm even sounds like a lot of fun! Hope it’s a good time and sorry your H never wants to do anything with you two. Family time is really important to me because the weekends is all we get. Sometimes I forget that other people have more “normal” work schedules. Does he spend more time with you during the week? Also- good luck on your interview!! I agree with zande- it’ll be a good experience regardless if you get the job! I’ll keep my FX for you though!
@zande2016 is DH in charge of staffing and they just won't let him? Because that sucks. I hope that you get some time to yourself, and/or get to run your errands. I agree with others who say just do what you gotta do to get through the day and give yourself some grace with that!
The open farm was so fun! Hot dogs, ice cream, milk, hay rides, cow train rides, barn tours, all free! DS is napping. He actually transfered from car to bed!
@kissableviv I do try and let him do his projects and stuff on the weekends, for a few hours at a time. It is important he gets his time alone so he doesn't feel overwhelmed. Sometimes I just get sad because I'm like, I have all these pictures and memories and he was at home! He doesn't get to do the fun stuff we do during the week, and while he does spend time at night, its not really on DS's terms, its more dictated by bedtime and dinner time and other stuff that has to be done, its not the same as going out to something with us. He does seem genuinely happy and relaxed the last two days, and he's trying super hard to be helpful so I think his video gaming last night and alone time tonight has made a difference.
Ok, off to the interview, but first...inversion. Flip baby, flip!
*spoiler: there seems to be no correlation
@TalesOfASocialIntrovert I hear you, my baby is really engaged in my cervix and it hurts. Today the chiro told me my baby is low and my pelvis is all ready to give birth.
@smashjam my H is in charge of staffing - that’s why I’m mad at him...he’s been at this job since April and he’s known all along he needs to staff it and yet somehow here we are and it’s not staffed. I mean his three bosses who own the company should also be stepping up to help him out today because he’s stuck doing it all himself, but ultimately this is his fault. He claims he had people lined up and they all backed out. I kind of don’t know how much I believe that. I’m sorry about your H not wanting to join family activities. We all need our alone time but there has to be a balance too.
@hillbillywife thank you, chiro went okay, he wasn’t too happy but she was cool about it and didn’t make me feel like a total jerk for bringing my kid at least.
@kissableviv have fun at your prenatal! I had mine a couple weeks ago and it was kind of scary but still exciting to be talking about all that. I still have one more before delivery.
@KatyF0813 yay for comfy bras!!
So I went grocery shopping and came home and insisted I get to take a nap before H left for his second event. I think I managed about an hour nap before he woke me up. Now my friend is asking me to come swim in her pool, which I’m not thrilled about because I can’t find my maternity bathing suit and it’s gonna be a ton of work for me to bring my son by myself, plus the dog, but on the other hand my son is being a huge PITA so maybe at least it’ll distract him and make the time pass until bed time. He just dumped an entire bag of goldfish on the floor and I almost cried.
@TalesOfASocialIntrovert googling "cervix in late pregnancy" has not helped me either, lol.
I think the interview went well. I'm qualified, but always doubt myself in competition. Sent a follow up email with a few ideas hopefully that will send me over the edge!
Anyone who successfully flipped their breech, did you know when it happened, or suspect? Spinning babies says there will be "indications of being head down" or something vague without actually telling me what those inidcations might BE, so I didn't know what I should be feeling.
I haven't had any swelling yet but I'm sure it's coming...
eta that i just shared my feelings and of course he takes it as me guilt tripping him. I’ve been with DS all day and even when we have all been home he’s been on the garage playing with his new toy (table saw). Because he just had to get it set up right now. Of course he says i can always ask him for help. Oh and get this he told me how people have commented how surprised they are with how involved he is with DS. Um ok what do you want a trophy? Your his dad!
So a few weeks back I got a pack of newborn hats and socks at babies r us on sale. I discovered that the bag disappeared. I’m just taking a guess that my H threw it out. He does crap like that all the time. I really thought we were done buying things for the baby and now I’m pissed that I have to go buy yet another stupid thing. None of the hats we had for my first fit his head when he was born and all the socks we had are now mismatched because we have a sock monster apparently who steals all the socks. Soooo for a July baby are socks and hats really necessary? I can’t decide!
I need to check out ny inventory of PP stuff i might need a few more pads and colace. I do want a new girdle but I have to wait a bit more since some only take returns/exchanges within 30 days.
Had another successful coughless night! And DS crashed last night because of the heat and his huge tantrums. I now have a bruise on my right eye socket/ temple from him head budding me on purpose. I had actually blanked for a bit when that happened. Hopefully today will be better and we can go to the pool for a bit. I’m not really prepared for the pool though (not waxed or shaved) so I’m trying to figure out what i can wear of my old stuff without looking like some overstuffed sausage.