Weekly Randoms 8/6

booksandcoffee · August 2018

My daughter (5) woke me at 2 because there was some thunder and she’s terrified of storms. My son (8) woke me at 6 because he wanted me to make him a worksheet of division problems. I gave up coffee last year (I was drinking too much and getting heart palpitations) but I really wish I could have some now because I’m a zombie.

BabyBoyH92016 · August 2018

I have a dilemma. My husband has 3 trips that are one week long that he has to take this year. He’s going this month, October, and November. The trip in November is to China. I’ll be 37 weeks when he leaves and 38+1 when he returns. We set it up this way so that he will be done traveling by the time baby is here (the earliest the trip to China can happen is in November). Since I had to be induced with my son at 41 weeks, I guess I felt like even though we were cutting it close, I probably wouldn’t be that early. Now I’m starting to get nervous that we made a bad decision. He can postpone the November trip, but would have to go when babe is about 3 months old. No later than that. This would leave me to care for a 2 year old and an infant alone for a week. It’s already hard being alone when it’s just my toddler and me. It would be so wonderful to get these trips out of the way, but the further along I get, I feel like we are really gambling.

firsttimespartanmom · August 2018

@BabyBoyH92016 that is super tough. Maybe think about which one you’d rather have H there for - the birth, or when baby is born to help you? If one is more important or you feel like you’ll need his support more, I might plan the trip that way. Do you have family or friends close by who you are comfortable with helping? I personally would rather have H there for the birth and would push the trip out, but that’s only because I’m a FTM and am not sure what to expect.

pelorunningmama · August 2018

@babyboyh92016 We faced somewhat of a similar dilemma when I was pregnant with DS. However, the trip to China was when I was 36 weeks pregnant, so in reality, a bit earlier. How far out does he have to book the China trip? I know my husband can usually book within 2 weeks. Is there anyway you could hold off on booking and see if his company might be ok with him making the decision when you are 35 weeks? Maybe your doctor will be able to better help you assess how close you might be? I know that is super hard to do, but I completely understand wanting to get the trips out of the way. I hate having a looming week long trip over my head. It happens to us frequently and is not fun.

BabyBoyH92016 · August 2018

@firsttimespartanmom Definitely would be more important that he be there for the birth, but since I was so late with my son, I think we both naively feel like there’s no way I’ll be that early. I have some family around, but not sure how much time they can devote. My son was a difficult baby, he was very colicky, so the thought of this baby possibility being the same way and being home alone for an entire week sounds awful.

@wannaflickone We do have some time to book the ticket. I don’t remember when cervical checks happen, but I plan on getting her input once I get closer to the trip. But, as you said, I feel like she will definitely warn us that being so close to the due date it can happen at anytime. I was so looking forward to having his travel done and over with, but if I’m already getting nervous, I feel like it will just get worse as the trip gets closer.

MojieJo · August 2018

One of my twins lifted my shirt up, yelled "baby!" and kissed my belly. My heart is melting.

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

I saw Aladdin on Broadway over the weekend and it was SO GOOD! I am currently listening to the musical soundtrack to help today fly by!

lifesabeach85 · August 2018

@BabyBoyH92016 Let's say worst case YH is in China and you go into labor. Could he cut the trip short, and get on the first flight back to the states? I know it would be at least 24h before he would be home, and would likely miss the actual birth, but he would potentially be able to be there for immediately after? If it were me I would probably lean him going at 37w because being alone with a 3m old and toddler sounds so scary to me! But yeah like you I would probably be a ball of stress about it.

BabyBoyH92016 · August 2018

@lifesabeach85 Yes he could leave right away if I went into labor, but would likely miss the birth because of the long travel time. I’ve hired a doula, so I’m not super worried about being in the hospital without him, but missing the birth is something I think he would likely regret forever. It’s such a tough decision because I’ve been really looking forward to the travel being done and over with.

pelorunningmama · August 2018

@babyboyh92016 ugh, I'm so sorry you are having to think through all this. I hate China. I know that is grossly unfair, but my husband goes so much and it is just so difficult. I agree that he probably would regret missing the birth. I would definitely want to get the trip over with as well. But, in case he does end up delaying it, you can do this. At 3 months, you should hopefully find a routine and baby may be doing better with sleep. Plus, I had a colicky, difficult first baby and a super easy second. I am going to cross my fingers that your second is a million times easier.

BabyBoyH92016 · August 2018

@wannaflickone Yes I’m definitely scarred from my sons colicky days that I’m willing to risk my H missing the birth of his daughter. If she turns out to be more laid back/easier, I’m sure a week alone with the kiddos would be doable. I’m happy to hear your second one was much easier. I’m really really hoping that’s the case for me too.

lurvleybunchococonuts · August 2018

Probably TMI, but *shruggy guy*... I finally pooped for the 1st time since Friday!

LO is pretty happy about it too because I got a some kicks immediately afterwards

I fear my intestines shall never be the same...

wildrainbow · August 2018

The curse of mommyhood: When you randomly sing (out loud) the songs from your kid's favorite shows while doing mundane things. For instance, I was heating up my lunch then immediately cursed myself.

bkosy · August 2018

My stomach has started catching my food when it falls. Which is awesome because I'm really not into bending over lately

CopperBoom86 · August 2018

Have y'all seen this???!?!?!?!?!

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12731582/my-stomach-keeps-making-noise-could-it-be-worm#latest

pelorunningmama · August 2018

@wildrainbow I do this all the time. It drives me crazy. I even find myself singing them in my head when I can't sleep at night.

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

@CopperBoom86 Thank you for sharing that gem!

booksandcoffee · August 2018

CopperBoom86 said:

Have y'all seen this???!?!?!?!?!

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12731582/my-stomach-keeps-making-noise-could-it-be-worm#latest

Bwahahaha

lifesabeach85 · August 2018

Sometimes this site just brings out the most interesting people and their special ideas...

I remember in my last BMB a woman SWORE she was feeling her baby kick at 9w, no matter how many people told her that her baby was the size of an olive and only had leg/arm stumps, she was SURE.

Also, remember a few months ago someone asked if you could give your baby FAS by giving your drunk bf a bj?

MojieJo · August 2018

@lifesabeach85 I remember that! I'm glad people all questions instead of assuming things, but that was just ridiculous.

MouseMama817 · August 2018

@CopperBoom86 Lmao thank you so much. Hilarious!

mockingjay1 · August 2018

@BabyBoyH92016 - If it works with booking the trip, I think waiting until you get closer would be the best and you can make a more informed decision. I'm sorry for the not so great timing!

Happy anniversary @middleschoolmommy! I know I've seen it once or twice somewhere, but my brain is a mess so I'm telling you here. It's our 10 year today too!

Our day started off with movers coming at 7am, and they are still here so we haven't been able to clean anything. We had a cashiers check overnighted to us because we close on our house Friday... it was supposed to be here at 10:30am and nothing. Finally the 3rd time calling UPS a manager is going to call us back. We have to leave the house around 8am tomorrow morning to drive to where we're moving to board cats by 6pm and meet DS's teacher at 7pm so if it doesn't come tonight I don't know what we're going to do. I know it could be worse, but I just wish things were going a little more smoothly.

pelorunningmama · August 2018

@mockingjay1 I hope it ended up showing tonight. I’m sorry for that additional stress!

middleschoolmommy · August 2018

@mockingjay1 Thanks, and same to you! Hope yall managed to have a wonderful day amidst the chaos of moving!

mockingjay1 · August 2018

We are officially home owners! Things were a mess with UPS (the check didn't even leave where it was supposed to until the next day), but we picked it up before we left and made it 9 hours away to where we moved to board the cats and go to DS's meet the teacher night. Such a whirlwind. Now to figure out what we need for the house (some things like knobs on cabinets since it's brand new and they didn't put any on) and wait for the movers to come early next week with our stuff. I still feel like it hasn't 100% hit me yet that we're not going back.

runwmusic · August 2018

@mockingjay1 congrats on being a home owner and your ten years! Hope you had some time to enjoy your anniversary amongst the crazyness!

offtoneverland · August 2018

@mockingjay1 Congratulations! I'm glad it all worked out in the end and you made it to all your appointments, despite the UPS issues. If you're comfortable with it, you should post some pics as you get your house put together. I'm so excited for you!

lifesabeach85 · August 2018

@mockingjay1 congrats! GL getting everything set up - I’m sure it’s overwhelming.

wildrainbow · August 2018

@mockingjay1 Yay! Congrats! Hope unpacking and getting it organized is pretty uneventful.

MouseMama817 · August 2018

@mockingjay1 Congrats!!! That’s such a great feeling. Glad everything fell into place!

pelorunningmama · August 2018

Congratulations @mockingjay1! I’m so glad it all worked out. Have fun making it your home!

booksandcoffee · August 2018

Yay @mockingjay1!!!

mockingjay1 · August 2018

Thanks ladies!

@offtoneverland - once we get it put together I will post some pics! I'm hoping to get my bestie flown out here after we unpack to help me decorate because she's awesome at it.

tessiesmom26 · August 2018

@mockingjay1 Congrats on things going relatively smooth!!

firsttimespartanmom · August 2018

One of my friends just had her first baby last night, and still hasn’t chosen a name. I’m over here anxiously awaiting to see what they choose and hope it’s not the same boy name that we picked!

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