December 2018 Moms
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Due Date Check-In w/o 6/25 (12/9-12/16 edd)
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1. How are you feeling? Any little baby kicks yet?
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
Pass the sheet cake.
Re: Due Date Check-In w/o 6/25 (12/9-12/16 edd)
I feel pretty crummy. My tum is almost always upset. But I've also been feeling lots of flutters the last couple of days, which is SO COOL. Seriously the best part about being pregnant.
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
I'm really frustrated with my job. It seems like they can't be bothered to consider that my mom is dying, and I might not be able to commit to trips and whatnot for the next couple of month. Employees are people outside of work with real lives and feelings? Apparently brand new information here.
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
I'm drawn to mid-century modern homes, with lots of simple lines, tall ceilings, and big windows. I like the idea of more family-centered rooms, because I'd prefer to have us all hanging out in a central location instead of off in our own rooms doing our own things.
My biggest issue with our current house is the kitchen. It's so small that it's hard for us to all be in there at once. I'd like more of a communal space for cooking and eating, since we spend so much time doing that.
Pictures that make me swoon
2. Rant/Rave/Questions? None really. I'm super tired today and don't want to do anything -- my kid woke up crying last night, so I took him to bed with me for a few hours until I got tired of it. Sleeping with a toddler and also a Snoogle is darn near impossible!
We found out Saturday that this babe is a GIRL (!) but now one of my online mom friends has sown the seeds of doubt, hah. But...I still bought a haul of good stuff (half of it unisex, to be fair) off Zulily, and some leggings from Target yesterday.
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures. This changes a lot. H and I went a the Parade of Homes in KC over Memorial Day weekend and found a house that we LOVED but can never afford. It had a huge media room and separate exercise room in the basement. But then we also talk about retiring in a tiny home! Which is a definite possibility if/when he becomes a priest. Minimalism is good and we should practice it more.
I'm more able to talk about what I'd change about the house we're currently living in. Not one thing, but a few:
- I'd definitely have a nice bath in the master bathroom -- right now we only have a molded tub in the guest bathroom. Not ideal for the long baths I love to take!
- I'd have another bedroom, since our family is growing and we don't want to give up the guest room
- I'd have a playroom for the kid/s.
- I'd probably take out the island in the kitchen, honestly.
- I'd have a separate library. Who doesn't want a library? This is my dream house, after all!
- I'd add a basement for storage (impossible in AL)
- I'd add a small walk-in pantry.
So, you know, easy fixes.TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
1. How are you feeling? Any little baby kicks yet?
Feeling pretty good. I think the baby has probably kicked and I have probably felt it, but nothing I can specifically pinpoint, as i don't really know what I'm looking for. Hopefully soon, though!
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
Rave: my bump is really starting this week! I feel like it is much more pronounced and bumpy! I'm excited because I'm going to visit family this weekend and will be glad to look more on the pregnant side. Also rave: dr appt this afternoon! C'mon doppler!
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
Oh man, this is a big one for me because we are starting the home search process. Our must haves: some outdoor space (we live in a city so this is not a guarantee), hardwood floors/historic details, character. I also love a big kitchen and family centered space. In my parents' house they have a huge kitchen/breakfast nook and it's where most of the time is spent. It's so nice that if someone's cooking they can still be involved with everyone else.
Still sick but possibly getting a bit better. Feeling a few flutters which make it all worth it. Also my boobs are so tender all of a sudden which may be my least favorite pregnancy thing ever.
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
Rant: Hubs has an appointment today so he decided to take a personal day, but he woke the whole household up until he got settled between calling in, starting his computer and forgetting how loud the speakers were etc. Now I've got cranky kids and a cranky self.
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
We currently live in a 2 br apartment above a garage with 3 kids and no bathtub. So more bedrooms are a must. I would love a dedicated homeschool room to keep things more organized. Ideally, I'd love a family room and a living room so we can get the toys OUT of the living room. A sewing/craft room or space would be lovely. Currently, our master bedroom is full of what I call free-range yarn. No carpet and newish windows are also a must as hubs and 2 of the munchkins have bad allergies. We're not too picky about styles as long as the space is useable.
1. How are you feeling? Any little baby kicks yet?
Feeling good...still cannot eat a lot in one sitting and then I’m immediately hungry again after eating. That being probably my worst symptom right now, I’ll call it a win. I think I have felt some movement in the last few days. It’s a lot different than my first pregnancy. More like little punches than swimming. Makes me wonder if the placenta is in a different place or something.
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
I went to target and basically bought out their maternity section. I really just needed a bunch of casual clothes that actually fit and I can wear outside the house and they had a good selection of that stuff. Now I’m happy and comfy!
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
I have put way too much thought into this. I love the modern country cozy look a la Joanna Gaines. Don’t judge me. I think it’s so cozy and lovely. Must haves include 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (2 toilets are non negotiable with the amount of time dh spends in there doing whatever it is he does). A kitchen that is not incredibly small like my current one, storage out the wazoo, and a backyard. We probably need a pool too for my special needs bil who will likely end up with us eventually, and the pool is his favorite thing ever. I would essentially change everything about my current living situation and that’s the plan, hopefully sooner rather than later. Bonus points for a home office of some kind, two living spaces (like a finished basement or something) and a library. Drool. Pics of rooms that make my heart pitter patter.
Edited because I accidentally put the same pic twice.
1. How are you feeling? Any little baby kicks yet?
Not too bad in general, pretty crappy today specifically though. And no kicks yet that I know of, which makes me think I have an anterior placenta again dammit. (For new mom's, not bad just can't feel kicks as early lol)
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
Definitely want a jet tub and nice nice sized master bathroom. Would love a shower big enough for two shower heads, nothing huge though, just comfortable enough for two people at once. A good sized kitchen with counter space!! My current kitchen isn't a bad size, but counter space is seriously lacking. I need a space for my sewing, whether it's my own room or a corner I don't care, but space. At least 4 bedrooms so we have a guest room (we're stopping after 2 kids). Wet bar would be nice! I used to bartend and I miss it, plus a space for a wine cooler/large wine shelf. Fenced in yard is a must, good lighting for indoor and outdoor plants (current house sucks for this). I can't think of anything else at the moment, but I'm sure there's more lol.
DS2 due 12/12/18
1. How are you feeling? Any little baby kicks yet?
More headaches this week, but not bad enough to medicate myself. I thought I felt LO roll over under my hand, but it was probably gas. Not sure where my/his placenta is though - haven't had an ultrasound since week six.
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
Nothing substantial. Houses are expensive, especially when you move into one that has more issues than originally discussed. Today we got a quote on sealing and drying out our too-wet basement - a cool $6,200. Still waiting on our worldly belongings to arrive, so we bought a card table and camping chairs to be our office. I'll be re-glossing our hardwoods on Thursday while the dogs are at the cleaners. Goodbye money, I hardly knew ye.
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
Muahaha. This is my wheelhouse. Luckily DH and I have enough overlapping style loves that I can mostly do what I like and he's on board. I'm a big ol' hoe for wood floors, big windows, white paint, Korean-style laundry rooms, high ceilings, crown molding, indoor plants, modern furniture & fittings, and the big one - exterior tile walls (we fell in love with them in Tokyo). Here are some favorite photos to drool over:
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
ETA @morgantu It was in my in-laws neighborhood -- I guess they build these homes, have the parade, and then people buy them? And like, sometimes they're not even finished? But these ones were, and furnished. We're not in the market for anything now, but the in-laws just wanted us to see what else was available in their neighborhood.
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
DS2 due 12/12/18
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
@CecilB93 - Good lighting! Definitely a must for my house, too! Great point.
@echo-charlietango - Those photos! gorgeous!
1. How are you feeling? Any little baby kicks yet?
I'm feeling pretty good. Tired - but that could be because I'm taking a graduate class and driving 1.5 hours there and then back every day... plus I'm no longer sleeping well. Guess I should get used to it.
I thought I maybe felt a couple flutters, but I can't be sure.
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
Anyone else having severely restless legs as you try to fall asleep!?
I have only had one ultrasound (NT scan at 12 weeks), and my next appt isn't until 18 weeks. It's killing me! We've never heard the heartbeat either (only seen it on the scan). I am just going with the "everything's okay until it's not" mentality...
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
Must-haves: large kitchen with space for both my husband and I to work in, 3 bedrooms, minimum of 2 bathrooms... I'd love a walkout basement. I want a porch that gets sun. I'd love a master bedroom w/ bathroom. A laundry room and a mud room!
I want something new. Not too picky about the style, but I'd love new.
My current situation is a rental because both of us want to change jobs to better school districts... and that would require a move. So, we're renting a lofted 1 bedroom for now. I'd rather put the money toward a mortgage, but that isn't possible right now.
I haven't had the restless legs, but a cousin of mine swore by sleeping with a bar of soap at the feet. I think it's 100 percent un-scientific BS, but she swore that it worked. *shrugs shoulders* She also thinks that a half onion in a room magically cleans the air.
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
Pretty crappy still, but YES! Even DH felt her!
2. Rant/Rave/Questions?
I’ struggling sooo bad with anxiety. I’m being treated, but nothing is helping yet.
3. GTKY: Talk to me about your dream house - What are the must-haves? What style speaks to you? What is one thing you'd change about your current living situation if you could? Additional points for pictures.
We currently rent, we have a preapproval, and are starting to look. Must have is a large tub. I dont have a lot of preferences, as this is new. But I love white kitchens.