@cass06_07 my OB got called out today. They forewarned me that it was an on-call day when they gave me the appointment but there wasn't much to do about it. I haven't had an appointment on an on-call day yet so I think I'm actually lucky.
Obviously today would be the day that I'd finish my book.
I forgot how much better you start to feel once you've gotten fluids. I feel like a new person. Now I just need the MW to sign off on getting me on a regular schedule to get fluids....
At the risk of sounding very ungrateful... well here I go. A girl at work (she's new this year, so I don't know her well) is giving away some baby gear. She wanted to give it all to me because her plan was just to donate to goodwill otherwise. When she first brought it up, I confirmed she did not want any $ for it. Flash forward a few weeks and after looking at some photos, I decided on a stroller and a swing. Today, in conversation she mentioned she would bring it, and the quality of everything and how it was barely used. So I said "are you sure I can't give you any thing for those things?" and she said "oh, you can give me whatever you want." So...bottom line I feel awkward. it's a Graco stroller, and a swing. How much and how do I give? A gift card? A thank you note with a plant?! IDK! Now rethinking the swing as it was just going to go to my in-laws for a backup.. we don't really need it (it would have been a different story if it was free, you know?).
@ohsunnydays a friend at work did this to me once about toddler clothes . She had me look through a bin to see what I wanted. I found some stuff but honestly was being pretty picky, then wanted me to pay like 100 for it. At that point I had already returned the rest and pulled out rhe stuff I wanted. Obviously a miscommunication but it was annoying. I would just ask up front again and depending on what she says pass on the swing if it’s too much!
@nursemom913 thanks for the advice! Your right, I can just ask again and pass on the swing. Your story, omg! People blow me away! It overall makes me not want to accept any “free” things again!
@ohsunnydays - That is super shady. I was and continue to be the grateful recipient of many hand me downs, and I cannot imagine that scenario occurring. That person = 👎
@ohsunnydays@nursemom913@sjnsjnsjn I am definitely team “give it all away.” I rarely have the time or the energy to piece things out to sell unless I know that there is a dedicated BST market and/or it is valuable enough to be worth my time to do so. I don’t snot at moms for selling the small stuff, I know the struggle is real sometimes, it’s just not worth it to me and at least they are up front about payment expectations. This whole “here look what I have, that’ll be one million doll hairs” is annoying.
Im working from home for the morning with my feet up because my arches hurt so bad.. and up the inside of my legs about 6 inches... like shin splints no joke. The swelling went away over night, after sleeping with my feet propped up. I have meetings this afternoon so dragging my butt there for them. At least traffic will be lighter at that time.
I hate this time of day. After I eat lunch the rest of my work day essentially consists of trying to find a way to sit that is somewhat comfortable. I'm either leaning back to take pressure off my bump of leaning forward to help my back. All I want to do is go home and put on my pajamas.
I'm on a fluid schedule now (twice weekly) and I'm pretty sure I can survive the next 8-10 weeks with most of my sanity.
@ohsunnydays - I would assume she's just being gracious at this point since you've asked more than once. I'd get her something small and call it good. I give a lot of our stuff away and when people push me on payment ("are you sure you don't want anything?") I tend to give in because I'm uncomfortable and say "sure whatever you want" but I don't really mean it. A gift card to Starbucks is always a nice gesture.
I’m actually pretty glowy! I feel bad for saying it with all the misery going around, but then I’m like... I’ve had terrible acne and general skin issues for over half my life, so I’m going to revel in this clear skin business for as long as I can. Which is probably 2.5 months. I wish I could share it with the rest of you!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@grebretso - This is the first pregnancy I haven't had cystic acne - I don't usually have any acne problems (I take good care of my skin and have good genes, I guess), so it's horrific to me and actually has left scars. I gotta take the wins where I can get them!
@kayjay44 I take excellent care of my skin too, but that doesn’t help much with shitty genes. All of my siblings have acne and we got it from both mom and dad. At least I don’t have mom’s psoriasis (yet)! Luckily I have minimal scarring, but when not pregnant it’s very rare for me to be completely acne free. Last time was for about a month when I was 23.
I really hope this kid gets his dad’s skin. Men in my family have way worse acne than the women too.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@grebretso - I do have psoriasis, but it gets better in pregnancy (*knock on wood*) and super sensitive skin, so you win some you lose some, I guess. I hoped my kids got DHs skin, but so far they have my sensitive skin. FX for no psoriasis for them because it can be brutal and painful.
@kayjay44 Psoriasis is awful! In my family it doesn’t seem to appear on anyone before puberty, but if you don’t have it by 20 you’re in the clear. My mom’s family has so many skin conditions it’s unreal. Acne is preferable to most of it, some of my cousins have it really rough. I’m talking prolonged hospital stays and hours every day rubbing ointment all over due to severe, chronic eczema and skin allergies. I’m really, really hoping I’m not a carrier of all that crap.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I had great skin most of my life (was a skin care fanantic) and then this pregnancy my skin went insane. Red bumpy cheeks and acne but none of my typical skin care helped and just made it worse. It was so bad I went to the derm and she ended up diagnosing me with acne rosacea. I can’t really do anything about it until after birth so right now I just have a really minimal skin care routine, wash and moisturize. I don’t feel comfortable leaving the house without makeup anymore. It sucks.
Ladies, I just need somebody to appreciate my level of exhaustion. I worked (from home) today, then I cleaned the entire house top to bottom for the huge Christmas party we are throwing tomorrow, then I made what feels like a million buffalo chicken meatballs for the party. Oh and I did laundry (because I’m a glutton for punishment.) Of course, I have a million other things to accomplish tomorrow. I don’t think DH can possibly understand what I mean by being exhausted. I also don’t think I have ever wanted a glass of wine this badly in my entire life.
@nataliezbrungar reading that made me exhausted. Good for you for doing all that! Sadly, they don’t always understand how tired we get. Enjoy your party!
@nataliezbrungart I don't know how you did all that! You should be exhausted! I haven't slept much for several nights and yesterday was super busy. I crashed at 9:00 but have been up since 2 am. Yay.
I went back in my camera roll and found HDBD pics from like week 14. Holy crap I was so small it’s comical. I’m a stick figure with a giant head, I looked like a friggin pez dispenser
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
K I'm ready to trade my pregnancy glow back for the skin I had before. My face and chest are clear which is lovely... but my entire back is not. Not. Cool. I'll take the odd breakout on my chin.
I didn’t realize I didn’t come back here to comment on my doctors appt lol! It is not the norm for those who asked - something happened with two patients in the morning.
Re: skin - I’ve always had nice skin but it gets hella dry in the winter no matter how much I nourish it. And I have my moms psoriasis anddddd horrible varicous veins thanks to both parents. I also usually get some freak rashes in the winter like pityriasis rosea (aka Christmas tree rash) Hooray!
Re: Weekly Randoms 12/3 - 12/7
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
@kayjay44 good luck! Hope the appointment goes well!
Obviously today would be the day that I'd finish my book.
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
@ohsunnydays - I would assume she's just being gracious at this point since you've asked more than once. I'd get her something small and call it good. I give a lot of our stuff away and when people push me on payment ("are you sure you don't want anything?") I tend to give in because I'm uncomfortable and say "sure whatever you want" but I don't really mean it. A gift card to Starbucks is always a nice gesture.
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
I really hope this kid gets his dad’s skin. Men in my family have way worse acne than the women too.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I haven't slept much for several nights and yesterday was super busy. I crashed at 9:00 but have been up since 2 am. Yay.
Sometimes I’m just speechless.
I went back in my camera roll and found HDBD pics from like week 14. Holy crap I was so small it’s comical. I’m a stick figure with a giant head, I looked like a friggin pez dispenser
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Re: skin - I’ve always had nice skin but it gets hella dry in the winter no matter how much I nourish it. And I have my moms psoriasis anddddd horrible varicous veins thanks to both parents. I also usually get some freak rashes in the winter like pityriasis rosea (aka Christmas tree rash) Hooray!