Started these late this AM (surprised to see they weren't already!) bc I moved my registry date up on Target and got my completion discount today. Completion discount + Amazon price match + current 20 off 100 promo + baby bag coupons + Red card discount = winning. I also made a second registry on Amazon under another email address (that will remain private) to activate the free prime trial. Not my fault they're sending me a second baby box... (I do feel guilty, but I'm trying to work past that bc babies need a lot of stuff darnit!) To be fair, I also took the Target registry offline for guests bc my mom legit bought all the fun stuff on it anyway, and I'm just buying the medical and bath supplies that no one is going to get anyway. No one else had bought anything on it and my friends definitely won't have looked at it yet.
A side, registry related comment...that wedding I'm going to next week? Only THREE items are still purchased off the Macy's registry. THREE.
@chopchop25 I love it! I will have to do that for the free prime trial! I was curious about prime day but never had a good reason to be a part of it. Normally my brain thinks of these things but this time it didn't. Did you use the same physical address as your other Amazon account? I love you!
@SweetSweetTooth yup, same card and address. I made the baby her first fake email address But to be fair, it's all stuff for her anyway! I haven't seen any great pre-prime day deals yet that I need, but got one or two small items for a few bucks off. I'm very curious to see competitor responses on the 16th. Going to be online shopping/stalking HARD that day.
Every day after ODD and DF go to bed, I sit in the rocking chair in my back yard and cry. It helps me regulate my emotions throughout the day.
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
A coworker brought donuts to a meeting this morning, so I obviously had to have one. Then I may or may not have slipped another one to my desk and wrapped it up for later, because I saw one of my favorite flavors was still there...
Also ate a bunch of pizza for lunch, because why not?
I may have had hot dogs / Bratwurst for three meals this week. In my defense, the hot dogs at Sam’s are awesomeness, St. Louis doesn’t have Carl’s Coney Island, and my Dad was grilling.
I couldn’t turn down my Dad’s grilling, and I’m sure that the brats definitely weren’t my idea, nuh-uh, no way...
@sweetsweettooth oh yeah amazon caught on and won’t do any registry discounts before or on the 16th now it seems. That’s why I did it at Target to get them to price match.
A second FFFC... I was super confused by all of the posts about people talking about being in the office today. That should tell you about how much brain power I spent on work today...I thought it was Saturday.
Just changed my expected due date on my amazon Registry to August 18 (instead of October 18th) and it is showing I can redeem my completion discount now.
I've been at work since 1 and I really haven't done much except bump and shop online for baby.
@SweetSweetTooth I’ve been thinking the same. I already gained about 20 lbs, which is fine, but I know my baby is going to do most of her growing in the next 13 weeks. Everyone says wear dresses, but that thigh rub in this heat, no thank you.
@cdepperschmidt oh thank goodness you said that. I was worried about my clothes already getting too short.
Express has great loose fitting t shirts that are long (as in still cover most of my butt) - those are my only consistent go-to at this point. I just pair them with a sweater and scarf to dress up.
@cdepperschmidt I like the one eleven v neck tee...it’s so big and comfy but I do have to wear a camisole or scarf bc it’s a little low cut for my taste (it’d show everything if I leaned forward), and I can’t remember the scoop neck I have but the ones I got are all so big and flowy. And there are amazing sales right now!
My MIL picked up some maternity clothes for me from a sale. It was a really nice gesture but not my style at all. Trying to figure out if I can get through this pregnancy without wearing the clothes or offending her...
@cdepperschmidt I have a few dresses but dresses are not my thing. Partially because of the thigh rubbing. I have done shorts under them but that seems to defeat the purpose of wearing a dress! But hey if they fit I guess I will have to transition to them and get a good pair of shorts that won't end up around my ankles.
@rc-cola maybe put them up some where and if she ever makes a comment about it say they shrank when you washed them (if they were new) or you just put grew them quickly? I'm trying to think of nice ways to avoid the why your not wearing it discussion.
+1 to maxi dresses being too damn hot in summer! I'm glad y'all found some comfort but I feel like I might spontaneously combust if I wear one during summer.
Mine this week... I'm SO tired of hearing women bitch at/shaming people (like me) that we should be thankful when our MILs "try" because their MILs are dead/just want to be a part of the kids lives/it could be worse/you don't cut family out/you're kids deserve a relationship whether you choose to or not etc. Nope, don't fucking care! Glad your MIL was great, but that doesn't change the fact that mine is a crazy toxic narcissistic asshole who treats my DH and kids less than the others and only "tries" when she wants to look like mom or grandma of the year to people that know no better. Nothing is going to change that, and I will never be thankful for it! I refuse to willing expose my kids to toxic people because "faaamily".
Also no relationship with the parent means no relationship with kids! You don't get to ignore them/act like they don't exist, treat them like crap, undermine parenting choices, treat people with favoritism, choose when it suits you to be in their lives and be an all around asshat and expect access to the kids.
Also, it's not my place to make sure you have a relationship with my kids! If my kids don't know you, that's your fault and your problem, not mine! Sorry, not sorry. I relish all the time and memories I get to spend/make with my kids, I'm not going out of my way to make sure you see them/bring them to you etc. If you want to adult and be a stable, good presence in their lives, and make plans with me, I will gladly try to work with you to help you have a relationship and see them. But it's not one sided, I'm not doing all the work. Make the fucking effort!!!
Sorry guys, I'm all kinds of pissed off as DS's birthday inches closer, new kiddos being born and over half family just sucks!
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
For those who have thigh rub like me: this is awesome. I bought it for my first lo (who was a summer baby) for some of her creases and folds (ha) but it’s also been great for my thighs!
Re: FFFC 7/6
Started these late this AM (surprised to see they weren't already!) bc I moved my registry date up on Target and got my completion discount today. Completion discount + Amazon price match + current 20 off 100 promo + baby bag coupons + Red card discount = winning.
I also made a second registry on Amazon under another email address (that will remain private) to activate the free prime trial. Not my fault they're sending me a second baby box... (I do feel guilty, but I'm trying to work past that bc babies need a lot of stuff darnit!)
To be fair, I also took the Target registry offline for guests bc my mom legit bought all the fun stuff on it anyway, and I'm just buying the medical and bath supplies that no one is going to get anyway. No one else had bought anything on it and my friends definitely won't have looked at it yet.
A side, registry related comment...that wedding I'm going to next week? Only THREE items are still purchased off the Macy's registry. THREE.
I'm very curious to see competitor responses on the 16th. Going to be online shopping/stalking HARD that day.
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
Also ate a bunch of pizza for lunch, because why not?
I couldn’t turn down my Dad’s grilling, and I’m sure that the brats definitely weren’t my idea, nuh-uh, no way...
A second FFFC... I was super confused by all of the posts about people talking about being in the office today. That should tell you about how much brain power I spent on work today...I thought it was Saturday.
enjoy the wine @laumb11! That sounds amazing
I've been at work since 1 and I really haven't done much except bump and shop online for baby.
It's the only way to stay up past 7 and I invited friends over for dinner. Sorry baby.
her growing in the next 13 weeks. Everyone says wear dresses, but that thigh rub in this heat, no thank you.
Express has great loose fitting t shirts that are long (as in still cover most of my butt) - those are my only consistent go-to at this point. I just pair them with a sweater and scarf to dress up.
out!
Edit because shirts are NOT shorts.
+1 to maxi dresses being too damn hot in summer! I'm glad y'all found some comfort but I feel like I might spontaneously combust if I wear one during summer.
Mine this week... I'm SO tired of hearing women bitch at/shaming people (like me) that we should be thankful when our MILs "try" because their MILs are dead/just want to be a part of the kids lives/it could be worse/you don't cut family out/you're kids deserve a relationship whether you choose to or not etc.
Nope, don't fucking care! Glad your MIL was great, but that doesn't change the fact that mine is a crazy toxic narcissistic asshole who treats my DH and kids less than the others and only "tries" when she wants to look like mom or grandma of the year to people that know no better. Nothing is going to change that, and I will never be thankful for it! I refuse to willing expose my kids to toxic people because "faaamily".
Also no relationship with the parent means no relationship with kids! You don't get to ignore them/act like they don't exist, treat them like crap, undermine parenting choices, treat people with favoritism, choose when it suits you to be in their lives and be an all around asshat and expect access to the kids.
Also, it's not my place to make sure you have a relationship with my kids! If my kids don't know you, that's your fault and your problem, not mine! Sorry, not sorry. I relish all the time and memories I get to spend/make with my kids, I'm not going out of my way to make sure you see them/bring them to you etc. If you want to adult and be a stable, good presence in their lives, and make plans with me, I will gladly try to work with you to help you have a relationship and see them. But it's not one sided, I'm not doing all the work. Make the fucking effort!!!
Sorry guys, I'm all kinds of pissed off as DS's birthday inches closer, new kiddos being born and over half family just sucks!
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023