Weekly Randoms 7/9

tessiesmom26 · July 2018

tessiesmom26 · July 2018

I am so far behind on the board! I was off work from the 3rd on and the app was being stupid so I barely got on. Today I am working on payroll because I had a crazy nightmare over the weekend that I didn't get it done and the stress of that made my teeth fall out! Stress/pregnancy dreams are so weird!! I hopped on real quick for lunch and I'm hoping I can catch up later once I get to a good place with the payroll. If not, then tomorrow afternoon for sure! I miss you ladies!

lachnessmomster · July 2018

@tessiesmom26 I've felt the same way after a busy weekend of belated 4th of July activities and DS's birthday party! Actually relieved for a slow, normal Monday. Good luck with payroll!

herewegoagain3rd · July 2018

My PGAL brain is going full steam the last couple of days and I hate it. Just a week ago I had a perfect AS with nothing wrong. However, yesterday I started realizing I have barely felt little man move where as before I was feeling him all the time. So now I am freaking out and thinking about calling the OB to go in. But at the same time, I feel silly because I know at 20 weeks, this type of thing happens where you can go days without feeling anything.

msb11182018 · July 2018

@bfpafter4years You are right that at 20 weeks its still very common not to feel baby move much, I have to keep telling myself the same thing. Also it is possible that baby may be on an opposite schedule than you, with my son I hardly ever felt him move during the day but at night apparently I would sleep through him kicking hard enough that DH could feel it laying next to me in bed.

My weekly random: taking my 3 year old to the movies today for the first time, just the two of us. Seeing The Incredibles 2, hoping that it has been in theaters long enough that we will have the place to ouselves in case he decides to be a chatterbox the whole time.

smulrich16 · July 2018

@bfpafter4years I can't imagine what you're going through. I have a general tendency to go down the "What if" rabbit hole in a negative way and I've found myself doing that a lot during this pregancy. While I haven't had a loss like yours, I too take every little sign (or lack thereof) and immediately think, "Something's wrong!" I never quite realize how much it weighs on me until I feel the tension subside after I hear both babies' heartbeats each time. If it would make you feel better to call your OB, I would do it.

middleschoolmommy · July 2018

@bfpafter4years I am so there with you. Everything, from scans to tests, has come back completely normal but I still will get bouts of anxiety. My FIL offered to pay for an ultrasound that has a streaming feature so that he, and other relatives out of state, can see baby girl so I took him up on his offer. We are going tomorrow. I was having awful anxiety about something going wrong while we are out of town next week, so I'm hoping seeing her before we leave will help. I'm so thankful that I have the opportunity to see baby girl so often (once a month), but it still doesn't keep the anxiety at bay some days.

BabyBoyH92016 · July 2018

@bfpafter4years I worry a lot too. Two weeks ago at a routine appointment we heard baby girl kick the Doppler and I felt nothing. Even yesterday at my 20 week anatomy scan she was being super active on screen, but I didn’t feel anything. I told the technician how much I worry about sometimes going most of the day without feeling her move, and she told me that at 20 weeks, she was approximately 12 ounces and most of her kicks and punches are not going to be felt.

middleschoolmommy · July 2018

I got a bump box in the mail today from my mom. Total surprise! It came with witch Hazel wipes, a wooden massager, a cosmetics bag, a book of mocktail recipes, and a jar of fancy stretch mark cream. I'll put pics in spoilers. What a nice, thoughtful, surprise

herewegoagain3rd · July 2018

Thank you ladies for all the encouragement! Right as I was going to give the OB a call, little man gave me a noticeable kick which made me feel so much better. Ever since then I have been getting taps so my anxiety is way down. My husband jokes that I will be worried about this kid until the day I die. I hope that isn't the case but I can definitely see where he is coming from.

lachnessmomster · July 2018

@middleschoolmommy I am so jealous! Kind of want to get one for myself!

MouseMama817 · July 2018

Lord be with me today....DH put some rat traps in the attic and last night at 3:30am one went off above our bedroom. Except that I think it only got the thing’s tail or something because we could hear it dragging and banging the trap around for the rest of the night. I wasn’t able to tune it out and sleep until 6am. I’m a zombie this morning. At least I don’t have to go up there and fetch it.

lurvleybunchococonuts · July 2018

@MouseMama817 on one hand your screen name in relation to this post makes me giggle a little bit but BLEGH! No thank you! I hope you survive the day! Sounds like a day requiring mandatory nap time

lachnessmomster · July 2018

@MouseMama817 LOLing at @lurvleybunchococonuts pointing out the irony of your screen name.

I feel terrible that you're in zombie mode today, though! Thanks goodness you don't have to go up there and get rid of it yourself!

EvilRaccoon · July 2018

@bfpafter4years : PGAL brain is a constant struggle to deal with, even when everything's fine. So when it's not, even if it's not much, it's hell.

Friday after my AS I've had the tiniest bit of spotting, probably because OB really squeezed my belly with glee, and even though I was still feeling him kicking like a ninja, I was a mess.

This pregnancy thing is really testing our strength, eh?

smulrich16 · July 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts LOL I thought the exact same thing about the irony of @MouseMama817 having a rodent problem. Hopefully you founds some energy today, Mouse.

MouseMama817 · July 2018

Ah geez I literally didn't even notice the irony! I should have really made my username "DisneyMama" or something. I'm referring to the big guy mouse lol. I'm baiting fate with this username!
I will spare you guys the details, but the rat was taken care of. And I'm having a much better day today because my mom offered to keep DD, then sent me to the library (she knows it's my favorite place) with Starbucks money to boot! She said I looked really rough yesterday lol.

goldie987 · July 2018

DD has taken care of the issue of how to tell our neighbors about this pregnancy. We never officially announced with DD, people just kind of assumed and figured it out when baby item boxes started showing up with our recycling. I was talking to a neighbor the other day and DD ran over, pointed at my belly and yelled "new baby brother!". She talks to everyone else so I'm sure half the neighborhood knows by now which is a-okay with me, less people giving me weird looks trying to figure out if I'm just getting really fat or if I'm pregnant but being too polite to ask.

lifesabeach85 · July 2018

@MouseMama817 ewwwwww to the rat. But glad you got a break today!

lifesabeach85 · July 2018

I feel so behind and am legit starting to panic. I’ve been like oh, whatever I have time this whole pregnancy and now it’s less than 4 months until EDD and I just started getting our old baby clothes (many of which have mystery yellow stains wtf), haven’t done jack on the nursery, let alone baby gear. Im normally such a type a planner!!!!

middleschoolmommy · July 2018

Someone, on a general pregnancy facebook group, posted their ultrasound picture with their baby boys name... "Eggsy Elijah-Snow M...." From the movies Kingsman and Lockout. This was the first time I've seen anyone on the Facebook group say something negative about a name. OPs response was that they will use him being bullied as teaching moments.... How about not give your kid that name? I mean seriously. It still amazes me how many people are WK-ing for the OP. Poor kid.

lurvleybunchococonuts · July 2018

@lifesabeach85 wooosahhh... you got this girl! All will be well. There's still lots of time to get everything done. I have a few things but essentially am in the same boat.

@middleschoolmommy Oh that poor kid... Can you imagine having to create a resume with that "unique" of a name? Goodness gracious. And here I worry that Talulla will be too "out there".

emjohn517 · July 2018

I’m honestly speechless at....Eggsy.....just, wow. Like, why tho?

pelorunningmama · July 2018

Eggsy is brutal. I can’t even imagine.

offtoneverland · July 2018

Bahahaha DD wants to name the baby Eggy. Who knew it was a real name! She's going to be thrilled!

middleschoolmommy · July 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts I love the name Talulla!

The OP also defended saying most names aren't unique anymore *eyeroll* As a teacher, I guarantee you he will be going by something else before leaving elementary school.

lifesabeach85 · July 2018

Forget elementary school, can you imagine trying to apply for a job with that hot mess name?

MouseMama817 · July 2018

Oh yea he’s definitely going to drop that nursery rhyme first name.

@lifesabeach85 Omg do I feel you! I’m not quite to panic mode but I am starting to get nervous. We haven’t done a single thing for this baby yet. The nursery still needs to be done, I have to buy her clothes since DD was a summer baby, I need a new breast pump and I just remembered I gave away our damn bottle warmer (I think) so I need to replace it. And I ought to start thinking about a diaper stash. Ugh, I can already see that I’m going to be running around like crazy the last 2 months and run up a ton of money on the credit card and give DH a heart attack. Never mind the weird nesting urges like insisting that the baby needs to come home to a house with clean baseboards. I hope he doesn’t leave me.

pink_polkadots · July 2018

I feel like I’m a million years behind on the board right now. We went on a spontaneous trip to the beach last Wednesday and got back yesterday. Our 10 year anniversary was July 5th, and we didn’t have anything planned since our September Disney trip will be our big celebration, so we were like, why the heck not? I’m trying to catch up but every thread has like 30+ new responses... and I’m like... I just want a nap.

I’m just going to smile and nod and pretend I know what’s currently going on with all of you lovely ladies.

lachnessmomster · July 2018

@middleschoolmommy That name is such a mess. Where is her partner, best friend, mother, SOMEONE to talk some sense into her? EGGSY!?

In unrelated news, I'm now craving scrambled eggs.

@pink_polkadots A spontaneous trip to the beach sounds like a dream right now. I hope y'all had a great time! Go take that nap. You deserve it!

eahayes · July 2018

@lifesabeach85 I’m right there with you! Normally such a planner and I am so “eh” about the nursery, clothes.. even a name! So unlike me! Need to start getting it together

eahayes · July 2018

Dying at Eggsy. I’m a school speech therapist.. would def look twice if there was a kiddo named that on my caseload!

sidebar, love talulla!

josie12367 · July 2018

Eggsy isn't tooooooo terrible. I like the way it sounds when you say it, but I hate the way it's spelled. Though, i'm not really sure there is another way to spell it...lol. Now, the whole name put together is awful!

runwmusic · July 2018

I'm still hoping the post was a joke. That poor child.

tessiesmom26 · July 2018

Eggsy came up on the Baby Name app the other night when DH and I were looking at it. We giggled but I did think about it for a split second. I didn't think it was terrible, but now seeing all the points for why it is, I would have to agree.

I also just love the Kingsman movie..

EvilRaccoon · July 2018

Hum, maybe I am lost in translation, but watching Kingsmen (which I loved too!), I've always thought it was kind of a nickname....?

middleschoolmommy · July 2018

@EvilRaccoon I also LOVE the movie, and it was his nickname! Which is something a commenter pointed out and they were called rude for doing so 0_0

tessiesmom26 · July 2018

Our school district built a new primary/elementary school and it's been all the hype around here pretty much since I started this job. It's set to open in the fall and in about 10 minutes the Superintendent is taking the ladies in my office for a tour and I am jumping out of my seat excited! I am also a hormonal mess because I want to cry thinking that this is going to be where my child will be starting school in 7ish years!!

middleschoolmommy · July 2018

@tessiesmom26 I hope the tour is great and the new school is amazing!
I have the option to sign DS up for pre-k in the district I teach in this coming school year. I considered it for about 2 mins, since I want to him start getting a little more "learning time", but the district I teach in is a world of its own! When the pre-k teachers tell stories of being cussed out, bit, kicked, punched, etc, it really solidified that it's not where I want DS to be. I've been thinking a lot lately about DS starting Kindergarten next year and how I will probably miss taking him to school on his first day and it makes me sad, but I really want him in a better environment. I feel bad for saying this, because I love my students and this is the best job I've ever had, but I want my own son in a better environment and I know I'm lucky to have that option for him.

tessiesmom26 · July 2018

Update: YOU. GUYS. The new school is everything!! Our “quick” tour was almost 2 hours. I didn’t cry, but did feel all the feels walking around feeling baby kicking around like crazy. I’m so glad my child and any future children will learn in this environment! I’ve added some pictures in the spoiler!

middleschoolmommy · July 2018

@tessiesmom26 It looks amazing!

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