We find out the sex this morning!! I love that my ob is making this vag cam appointment fun by also telling us the sex instead of having us wait for the anatomy scan in a few weeks. She’s the best.
@kc0711 Yay! Are they looking for something else while there? If not, they should be able to use a regular (external) transducer at this point so hopefully you don't have to deal with the probe.
@blaf322 yes they are checking this baby’s umbilical cord again (my first had an umbilical cord defect) and a cervical length check because I have a connective tissue disorder that predisposes me for preterm labor. So I get lots of extra scans and at least a few vag cams every few weeks. I don’t really mind them, I am so used to it at this point!
@kc0711 yay! Good luck today and let us know how it goes.
@modoodles hope this one passes quick! I feel like there is so much more going around this year. The girls seem to be picking a lot more up than they have before.
@kc0711 Yay! Can't wait to hear boy/girl! Hope everything else checks out too.
We go to an in home daycare (there are 6 kids there) and our poor babysitter is super sick. She said she didn't test positive for flu or strep, so it was probably just a virus, but she had to close today. At first we were trying to figure out who would take off work and then my mom happened to call and we told her what was going on. She and my dad drove up and got DS and took him back to their house until babysitter is better. So...now we are kid free for a few days and I legit didn't know what to do with myself this morning not having to hustle another person out of the house!
@kc0711 yes definitely keep us posted on what you find out! So exciting! Also hope everything else looks good up there lol.
@stlbuckeye132 girl same. I need to up my snack game at work. I had a meeting that was supposed to go from 9-11am but ended early. But I ate my one snack during it at like 9:30. Soooo now I'm basically waiting until an appropriate time to go out and get lunch (since I still suck at packing my own lunch).
@blaf322 kudos on the thread-starter gif lol. I got to work at 8:30am and came here and was like "where is everybody?? I don't want to to actual work!"
@mehugg we watched parts of the Oscars last night. It makes me sad they don't have a host anymore. Also I was so confused by the Eminem performance lol.
@blaf322 totes not working...I walked into work for our provider meeting in leggings and a tank top with my breakfast and immediately left after citing ‘bedrest not allowed in OR...and not sitting here byeeeee’ My boss told me next time just text him I’m alive and don’t worry about coming in so I guess it worked!
My random: I splurged on a pair of lululemon leggings since I had a gift card (whyyyy are they so damn expensive)...and they feel amazing...now I want to buy more. The tag said they were supposed to feel ‘naked’ and they weren’t lying...I made DH feel my leg like a creeper this morning. He was not amused
@footdrbritt wasn't it lululemon that had the issue with the see through leggings. That blooooows for the person/people that got fired over that lol.... but also, ummmm... you had one job. You sell crazy expensive leggings. I should be able to bend over without showing my a** to the world.
@footdrbritt Lululemon leggings sound worth the splurge to me, especially with a gift card! I have a pair that I lived in pre-pregnancy, but the waistband got too restrictive. But yeah I wear the shit out of those things so feels like money well spent lol. And @blaf322 yes it was them! And then didn't the CEO or someone say that it was because the woman was larger and that really their leggings are designed for skinny people??
Anyone have advice on how to feel better about their body right now? I am feeling so crappy today, probably stemming from the fact that my cousin posted a bunch of pics from their beach vacation and looks f*cking amazing (she's due in June). Everyone is commenting on how cute her bump is. Meanwhile I've gained so much weight in my hips/butt that I couldn't zip my raincoat this morning, that made me feel pretty awesome. Plus I haven't exercised in a week and before that was on vacation so didn't exercise then either. I just feel so horrible about myself.
@b_1029 Body issues suck. I try to remind myself that everyone has their own issues with their body, regardless of how good others actually think they look. So she might be getting told about her cute belly, but I’m sure she has her own insecurities. Also, your body is doing what it’s gotta do to grow that little human inside 💕
@b_1029 I'm also sorry you're struggling. Pregnancy is such a mind-F. When I was pregnant with DD, two of my best friends were pregnant at the same time, which was AWESOME, except when we would all exchange bump pics and they would say how fat they felt. They are both very slim and looked fabulous throughout pregnancy. It's so hard not to compare. I will say, and I don't know if anyone else felt the same, but I had a lot of issues related to eating and body image in my late teens and into my 20s, basically up until I got pregnant, but something about pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding gave me a very different relationship with my body, for the better. I know it doesn't happen for everybody, but something to hope for.
@meanjellybean thank you for that! I hope my mindset changes also. I've been struggling with body image since I stopped being a competitive athlete 8ish years ago so it's not like I was in a great place pre-pregnancy.
@stlbuckeye132 I am also short on snack, it makes me so sad... I am eating an apple, so I have nothing left for after lunch
@b_1029 I feel you, my SIL is pregnant too, and her bump look so cute, mine still looks like I over ate on the holidays... but hey, we are all different and growing a human is not as simple as it looks, give yourself a break and love your body, it has now become your baby's home too
My week random is that.... I was freaking over being disappointed by finding out baby's gender.... I was really hoping for a Girl... now that I know that it is a Girl, I am freaking out....I can't believe it... I think I'll drive my DH crazy....
@b_1029 I think we all need woe is me space somewhere safe from time-to-time. Two women I used to supervise are pregnant right now. One is due month I would have given birth except for TW loss that occurred in July. She's gorgeous and was uber think and so at 30 weeks is glowing and lovely. The other is a super buff athlete and I swear her bump has muscles. Then a third woman from my old team has her beautiful skinny daughter giving birth three weeks ahead of me.
I'm opting out of bump pictures until I can get a grip on feeling like a Debbie Downer. But I agree with those saying it's just a mind game at times. I hope I get to a positive space and I'm just accepting for now I'm not even close.
@b_1029 I had all kinds of body issues and spent a lot of time looking at my stomach in the mirror, pre-babies. As soon as I had my first, I remember looking in the mirror, being like, “ughhh...” and then running off to feed my screaming baby. Basically, I have zero time to think about what my body looks like, I’m so overwhelmed with everything else! That’s probably not terribly helpful, but it has been a game changer for me just realizing that there are wayyyy more important things to do than feel bad about my body looking slightly different than I wish it did (like, basically anything else is more worthwhile). Problem is, if you could just logically tell yourself this and have it work, most people wouldn’t have this issue.
Probably easier than a huge mental shift, I would just make sure you have at least a couple outfits that fit you nicely and that you feel cute in, that always helps me a ton, even if I wish certain things on my body were different.
@b_1029 im sorry you're feeling insecure/unhappy about your body right now. For me, I've been able to hide everything with a hoodie and leggings almost every day, but getting that maternity dress this weekend really felt like it made me look PREGNANT instead of just lumpy, like I feel on a day to day basis. It will help if you are able to get a few items of clothing that you really feel good in. Now I want to wear that dress every day although it really wouldn't be practical haha.
I just looked at my four pictures from Us tech. One is the crotch shot. Umm, ok why? I know she's a girl but no one needs that shot saved in a scrapbook.
I hate cooking. Absolutely hate it. But I made a shrimp alfredo pasta over lunch that is so dang good. (I had a little bit, the rest will feed my family for supper tonight.) It's so pretty.
@modoodles if I hadn't just scarfed down a chili cheese baked potato from Wendy's my mouth would be watering at that pic. Nicely done!
Super random question: which is better - Costco or BJ's? With us moving soon and another kid coming, I'd like to get a membership. I always assumed Costco was better but really have no idea. Also, the Costco closest to me is right near a huge mall which could be a nightmare and there's a BJ's relatively close to my work. All opinions welcome!
@b_1029 echoing everyone else and saying sorry you're feeling this way, but you are definitely not alone. Our lovely society has made it so hard on women and we have these crazy expectations and it's impossible not to compare ourselves to others. Hang in there, and know your body is doing amazing things right now!
@b_1029 I’ve had body issues since childhood so I can fully relate to feeling down about your appearance. It’s so hard to give ourselves grace when we’re surrounded by language around glowing pregnancy and bouncing back after baby and if I get one more ad on Instagram from a workout site that wants to make me a superfit, ab/defined mama, I’m going to set something on fire.
I try to just let myself have down days and pity parties when I need them. But I also try to remind myself that my body is doing a ton of quasi-invisible work and deserves credit (and nourishment) for that. A good friend of mine had her first a couple years ago and it took her a long time to feel normal afterwards. But her words of wisdom were that no matter what I look like or think I look like, to my baby I will be perfect. And that’s what I’m trying to embrace now. I may not love my body now, but my body is doing hard work and is the perfect place for my baby to grow.
I do hope you have some moments of body appreciation and encouragement come your way today and the rest of the week.
Wooo!!! It’s a boy!!! We are so excited. And even more excited that everything looked really good. Placenta is far out of the way and the umbilical cord looks just fine. Also my cervical length was normal, which is a huge sigh of relief. Another check in 4 more weeks!
@hbird0723 and @blaf322 i think this will take you to the recipe. Jessie is a running friend of mine, and an amazing cook! She is the catering manager for a university close to where I live. This recipe seemed a little spicy (but I loved it). So, if you do make it just be aware of that, and you may want to cut down some of the red pepper.
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@modoodles oh nooo that does not sound fun
@kc0711 YAY good luck!
Anybody watch the Oscars last night? I rarely go to the movies but love seeing everyone all dressed up!
@modoodles hope this one passes quick! I feel like there is so much more going around this year. The girls seem to be picking a lot more up than they have before.
@modoodles ugh, I hope whatever it is is short-lived and he feels better soon!
We go to an in home daycare (there are 6 kids there) and our poor babysitter is super sick. She said she didn't test positive for flu or strep, so it was probably just a virus, but she had to close today. At first we were trying to figure out who would take off work and then my mom happened to call and we told her what was going on. She and my dad drove up and got DS and took him back to their house until babysitter is better. So...now we are kid free for a few days and I legit didn't know what to do with myself this morning not having to hustle another person out of the house!
@stlbuckeye132 girl same. I need to up my snack game at work. I had a meeting that was supposed to go from 9-11am but ended early. But I ate my one snack during it at like 9:30. Soooo now I'm basically waiting until an appropriate time to go out and get lunch (since I still suck at packing my own lunch).
@blaf322 kudos on the thread-starter gif lol. I got to work at 8:30am and came here and was like "where is everybody?? I don't want to to actual work!"
@mehugg we watched parts of the Oscars last night. It makes me sad they don't have a host anymore. Also I was so confused by the Eminem performance lol.
@blaf322 totes not working...I walked into work for our provider meeting in leggings and a tank top with my breakfast and immediately left after citing ‘bedrest not allowed in OR...and not sitting here byeeeee’ My boss told me next time just text him I’m alive and don’t worry about coming in so I guess it worked!
My random: I splurged on a pair of lululemon leggings since I had a gift card (whyyyy are they so damn expensive)...and they feel amazing...now I want to buy more. The tag said they were supposed to feel ‘naked’ and they weren’t lying...I made DH feel my leg like a creeper this morning. He was not amused
@b_1029 I feel you, my SIL is pregnant too, and her bump look so cute, mine still looks like I over ate on the holidays... but hey, we are all different and growing a human is not as simple as it looks, give yourself a break and love your body, it has now become your baby's home too
My week random is that.... I was freaking over being disappointed by finding out baby's gender.... I was really hoping for a Girl... now that I know that it is a Girl, I am freaking out....I can't believe it...
I think I'll drive my DH crazy....
Probably easier than a huge mental shift, I would just make sure you have at least a couple outfits that fit you nicely and that you feel cute in, that always helps me a ton, even if I wish certain things on my body were different.
Super random question: which is better - Costco or BJ's? With us moving soon and another kid coming, I'd like to get a membership. I always assumed Costco was better but really have no idea. Also, the Costco closest to me is right near a huge mall which could be a nightmare and there's a BJ's relatively close to my work. All opinions welcome!
@kc0711 yay! Congratulations! I'm so glad everything looks normal!
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