@blaf322 Catching up ... hostile is such an overused word. I think I've previously expressed asking me to just look at a potty shot is a hard no. There are boards that seem to be almost just that or who's the baby daddy. I like that we have a more known population.
Also, I'm trying to restrain myself from buying cake on the way home from work. I want carbssssssssss so much.
@mrs_sheddy yeah... I'm all for noobs joining whenever makes sense for them! But put forth even the tiniest bit of effort to figure out what's already going on, please.
@bluguitarhannah get the cake and worry about regretting it later lol... you could also have a bite or two tonight and a little more each day until it's gone... that way you're not feeling super deprived.
@mrs_sheddy I'd take pretty much anything but there's birthday cake or Italian cream by the slice nearby and so either of those mock me on days I just want the carbs.
@blaf322 I loled at her response to your helpful reply. I imagine I'd feel embarrassed if I were her but like.... why did you seek out this board to anonymously and with no context post the pic? What were you hoping to gain/contribute?? Who even are you???? Welcome all newbies but like join the community yaknow
@bluguitarhannah Get the cake! I always get the cake. It's a no brainer over here.
@blaf322 Good to know about the VTech wavelengths. I have no clue what we're doing monitor wise for this kid but I'll keep that in mind if we decide to get another one!
Also, you were super nice on the US thread. I've seen way more snarky! So many other boards are just comprised of drive bys of personal questions. I feel like when people come across our organized boards, they have no clue what the hell they are getting into and that someone will tell them the right way to do things.
I just booked my ticket for my first solo trip, DH and DD will be staying home for the weekend. I am really excited, but I am also really nervous to leave them for a weekend! I will be across the country, so if shit hits the fan, they are on their own!
@bluguitarhannah coming from someone who has had two slices of cake today... DO IT!
@blaf322 I laughed so hard when she called your comments hostile.
Also, holy shit when did this board get so active?? Maybe it's just because this week has been busy at work, but I all of a sudden can't keep up. I mean I love it but I came on here earlier today and this randoms thread had like 83 posts! I thought I read it wrong lol.
@meanjellybean I think I'd be entirely too abrasive for her IRL. I swear I think the joint weekly thread made it so everyone participates more. I could be imagining things... but that's my feeling lol
@meanjellybean you're not wrong! Last week seemed suuuuper slow to me, so I'm glad this week (so far) has been more active. Last week seemed like an off week for a lot of people here though, so it makes sense.
+1 for not being able to keep up! I’m pretty far west so I think my timing is quite off as well. When I’m ready to participate in the morning, the party is already started!
All her comments are deleted but I can still see @blaf322's super hostile messages - why are we so mean to new people??
Also @blaf322 I love your suggestion of getting a piece of cake and eating a couple bites. Sounds like what The Bump app is always telling me to do! Excellent advice, if only I had the restraint!
I'm currently debating whether or not to go for the gluten-free cupcakes I made with my daughter the other night. Gluten-free stuff just isn't that good (most of the time). But it's sugar...
@Pascal86 I’m so good at only taking a couple of bites when I’m on WW and doing well. I won’t tell you how much of the sleeve of Thin Mints I ate tonight, though... but I will say, restraint was not shown 😂
My friend was shocked I ate both my sushi rolls tonight. She’s stick thin and complains about Clif bars being too big. Shut up lady(kidding) this is the best food I’ve had in awhile and it’s kinda like a cheat meal. I’m enjoying every single bite. Happily. (And will still probably be hungry in a few hours again)
Lol I've never resonated with people like that. Not only is 2 rolls a totally normal amount of food, you get the variety of having two types! I'm very envious of your meal that sounds amazing
An update for those of you who asked about me trying to wean off the unisom. Don't do it. Terrible idea.
Yesterday was so bad. I tried to see if I could come off the nausea meds yet. No. Terrible idea. Terrible idea made worse by a migraine and our tax appointment last night, which was an hour and a half away. My husband had to stop every 20 minutes on the way there for me to be sick. I was getting so sick that I ended up wetting my pants at the same time, and had to call my mom in tears and ask her to meet me with pants because we wouldn't have time to stop at the store because of having to stop so much on the way there. 🙄 so I guess maybe I'll stay on the unisom until baby gets here.
Edit: and I dont know how it's even possible, since I couldn't keep anything down yesterday, but I followed up the day with the worst heartburn ever last night when I was trying to go to sleep.
@modoodles That sounds terrible sorry it's still so bad for you.
I got the cake this morning after going to grocery store at 6. My wife tried to be helpful and go grocery shopping Friday night which meant I needed to shop again today for the forgotten items. Not sure how she forgot all my work snacks but it was nice gesture.
@modoodles ugh... I'm so sorry! That sounds awful. FX you're feeling better today!! I feel like if you decide to try again, maybe you titrate down. Maybe start by taking half a dose each day for a week... then move it to every other day if you're still feeling good... and continue to drop days that way. ETA- if that's not how you already tried it. If you tried that way, I'd just stick with it! It's not worth feeling so bad!
Thanks guys- isn't pregnancy just so glamorous?! I woke up with a headache still but I ran to grab caffeine right away and took some tylenol, so hopefully it won't get too bad.
@bluguitarhannah I hope you enjoy every single bite of that cake! I know you mentioned italian creme was an option- 🤤🤤 That is what our wedding cake was supposed to be, but the baker decorated it soooo differently than what we discussed (bright purple swirls instead of dusty blue marble) that we ended up getting a VERY last minute substitute cake. I think for our anniversary I will order an Italian cream cake to surprise DH with... or maybe just because I want it 😂🤷♀️
@modoodles oh I am so sorry, that sounds awful—I agree with @blaf322 if you didn’t try to wean half dose to none try that, if so i would just stick with it.
@modoodles Oof that's rough, hope today is a better day.
I'm "playing" on my registry today and have gone down the rabbit hole of cute baby clothes. Trying to resist because I have about a thousand friends and neighbors looking to offload clothes on me but boy are some of these things adorable.
@modoodles that sounds like a pretty epic night of wonderful pregnancy experiences. Ugh. Glad you got through it! Hope you can someday soon wean off the unisom without repercussions.
@modoodles I am so sorry. But you have now convinced me not to try to wean off for a bit longer.
NBR, well sort of. I have been signing with DD since she was about 4 months old, she’s almost 20 months now. Within the past few weeks her signing (and her words) have just exploded and I am just so stinking proud of her! It is just amazing her being able to come up and sign what she wants and then the joy on her face when you do what she is asking for, priceless. Definitely started my morning off on a happy note with that.
@kc0711 isn’t it just the best when they start that “speech explosion” stage? You seriously feel like your kid is the smartest in the whole world and you’re the best teacher/parent ever. It’s so satisfying and wonderful.
Went to Ash Wednesday mass this morning and all I could think about was how badly I needed to poop. Sorry, God. 🤷♀️
@kc0711 what resource did you use for signing? I’ve looked online but curious if there’s something you’d recommend. So cool to foster early communication that way.
@pocketrose I’ve tried so hard to keep clothes off my registry but there are so many cute things...I have 2 rompers (below) on there because I couldn’t resist, and then just some multi packs of basic onesies and pants since I figure no one will buy the practical /plain ones 🤷🏼♀️
@rachelredhead I used to sign a lot for work (pediatric occupational therapy) so I’ve taken a few classes. I now work in geriatrics, so I don’t sign much, but good lord some days wish I did! But now, I use YouTube! I follow a couple of people who merge baby sign and ASL, which is what I am used to using. I started with the basic needs commands (more, all done) and have just let it grow organically from there.
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@bluguitarhannah get the cake and worry about regretting it later lol... you could also have a bite or two tonight and a little more each day until it's gone... that way you're not feeling super deprived.
@blaf322 I had to go back and look the US thread now because I need that drama—you were much nicer than I’d be...oh well bye Felicia!
@blaf322 Good to know about the VTech wavelengths. I have no clue what we're doing monitor wise for this kid but I'll keep that in mind if we decide to get another one!
Also, you were super nice on the US thread. I've seen way more snarky! So many other boards are just comprised of drive bys of personal questions. I feel like when people come across our organized boards, they have no clue what the hell they are getting into and that someone will tell them the right way to do things.
@blaf322 I laughed so hard when she called your comments hostile.
Also, holy shit when did this board get so active?? Maybe it's just because this week has been busy at work, but I all of a sudden can't keep up. I mean I love it but I came on here earlier today and this randoms thread had like 83 posts! I thought I read it wrong lol.
I swear I think the joint weekly thread made it so everyone participates more. I could be imagining things... but that's my feeling lol
Also @blaf322 I love your suggestion of getting a piece of cake and eating a couple bites. Sounds like what The Bump app is always telling me to do!
I'm currently debating whether or not to go for the gluten-free cupcakes I made with my daughter the other night. Gluten-free stuff just isn't that good (most of the time). But it's sugar...
Yesterday was so bad. I tried to see if I could come off the nausea meds yet. No. Terrible idea. Terrible idea made worse by a migraine and our tax appointment last night, which was an hour and a half away. My husband had to stop every 20 minutes on the way there for me to be sick. I was getting so sick that I ended up wetting my pants at the same time, and had to call my mom in tears and ask her to meet me with pants because we wouldn't have time to stop at the store because of having to stop so much on the way there. 🙄 so I guess maybe I'll stay on the unisom until baby gets here.
Edit: and I dont know how it's even possible, since I couldn't keep anything down yesterday, but I followed up the day with the worst heartburn ever last night when I was trying to go to sleep.
I got the cake this morning after going to grocery store at 6. My wife tried to be helpful and go grocery shopping Friday night which meant I needed to shop again today for the forgotten items. Not sure how she forgot all my work snacks but it was nice gesture.
I feel like if you decide to try again, maybe you titrate down. Maybe start by taking half a dose each day for a week... then move it to every other day if you're still feeling good... and continue to drop days that way. ETA- if that's not how you already tried it. If you tried that way, I'd just stick with it! It's not worth feeling so bad!
@bluguitarhannah I hope you enjoy every single bite of that cake! I know you mentioned italian creme was an option- 🤤🤤 That is what our wedding cake was supposed to be, but the baker decorated it soooo differently than what we discussed (bright purple swirls instead of dusty blue marble) that we ended up getting a VERY last minute substitute cake. I think for our anniversary I will order an Italian cream cake to surprise DH with... or maybe just because I want it 😂🤷♀️
I'm "playing" on my registry today and have gone down the rabbit hole of cute baby clothes. Trying to resist because I have about a thousand friends and neighbors looking to offload clothes on me but boy are some of these things adorable.