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[LittleStarSweeper]

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Annnnnnnnd..... go!

[LittleStarSweeper]

Probably should start telling my friends a new little person will be making an appearance in September. Still have only told my family and BFF. I'm just so awkward making announcements.

Potty training DD this weekend. She's so totally ready. Just have to make sure I am.

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

[leviosa]

I think the hardest part of PT is the parent being ready. Also letting go of control and giving it to your kiddo. At least for me these were the biggest 2 things.

[CK1]

So does 2nd tri start at 13w or 14w? I'm seeing so much conflicting info and I thought today was the last day of 1st tri for me!

[wannabmama]

I'm trying to decide whether to do a FB announcement today or wait. I'm 14w3d, everything looks good, mat21 test results are in, which is when I said we'd announce (I have told most people close to me but have lots of far flung family and friends). Now I'm like...or should I wait to anatomy scan? But then I'll think...wait until viability? Etc...and really you're never "sure" and I want to start enjoying the pregnancy a bit (paif/pgal brain is strong) and thinking announcing may help?

Also, a consideration (but not sure which way it cuts) is that we are going to a funeral this weekend for MH's friend's dad and there's no hiding my bump (or everyone will just think I swallowed a volleyball) so lots more people will know anyway then.

For funsies here's our "announcement"

SPOILER: Click to show

[CK1]

wannabmama I love your announcement so much! I vote do it

[wannabmama]

Mar 7, 2017 8:03:12 GMT -5 CK1 said:

So does 2nd tri start at 13w or 14w? I'm seeing so much conflicting info and I thought today was the last day of 1st tri for me!

I think it's the end of week 13 (so technically first day of week 14) but I've also heard differing opinions!!

[wannabmama]

Mar 7, 2017 8:22:40 GMT -5 CK1 said:

wannabmama I love your announcement so much! I vote do it

Thanks I'm getting my nerve up!

[caybeh]

So cute wannabmama!

[caybeh]

My 2 year old cut the cord on my foot pedal for my sewing machine. We both learned a valuable lesson. I shouldn't leave a scissors by my sewing machine and she shouldn't be cutting if I'm not around. And she needs to leave my machine alone.

Anyway, my Rockstar husband was able to fix it.

[salmon2017]

CK1, just strictly on math, 40/3 = 13.3333333. So 13 weeks 2.3333 days? I think doctors have made changes recently to the limits based on level of development, so I am not sure that's the official definition. Either way, you are almost there!

[wannabmama]

Yikes caybeh I guess it's a good thing the only she cut could be fixed relatively easily!

[saltandvinegar]

wannabmama, - I love the announcement! With DS we ended up announcing on FB just a few days before we went to a wedding. I knew there would be lots of whispers of "Is she pregnant or did she just gain a bunch of weight?" since I was at an awkward phase. I vote to do it!


LittleStarSweeper, - We are currently attempting to potty train DS too. He's on day 4 and the first 3 days went well but it is still mentally exhausting. Good Luck!

[wells2010]

God I hate potty training! I'm not sure when to start with my 19 month old. She shows some signs already, but I'm not quite ready just yet. I was wanting to wait until she can at least manage getting her pants down on her own

[LittleStarSweeper]

Mar 7, 2017 8:00:07 GMT -5 leviosa said:

I think the hardest part of PT is the parent being ready. Also letting go of control and giving it to your kiddo. At least for me these were the biggest 2 things.

I have been stalking the STM thread here since there has been some PT discussion and DH and I read Oh Crap... so hopefully we are ready. FX 😆

ETA: Good luck to you, too, saltandvinegar . I know it's going to be exhausting. And I'm already exhausted all the time anyway. I'm so glad DH is being so supportive and is on board. Anyway, keep up the good work, Mama!

[leviosa]

Mar 7, 2017 10:17:06 GMT -5 wells2010 said:

God I hate potty training! I'm not sure when to start with my 19 month old. She shows some signs already, but I'm not quite ready just yet. I was wanting to wait until she can at least manage getting her pants down on her own

My DD just got the hang of pulling her pants on and off, about a year after we PT. I never pushed her to be independent. I figured it would come on its own when she was ready. I personally like being the one to wipe her butt. I know it's getting done right and there isn't skid marks in her panties.

[mambo]

Bil is in the hospital and it's mils birthday. I got a cookie cake and card

[salmon2017]

Mar 7, 2017 11:23:46 GMT -5 leviosa said:

Mar 7, 2017 10:17:06 GMT -5 wells2010 said:

God I hate potty training! I'm not sure when to start with my 19 month old. She shows some signs already, but I'm not quite ready just yet. I was wanting to wait until she can at least manage getting her pants down on her own

My DD just got the hang of pulling her pants on and off, about a year after we PT. I never pushed her to be independent. I figured it would come on its own when she was ready. I personally like being the one to wipe her butt. I know it's getting done right and there isn't skid marks in her panties.

At DC they tried to tell me DS wasn't ready to PT because he couldn't pull his pants down on his own. I was like "ummm I think that's part of the process we are meant to teach him?"

[RajahMD]

Mar 7, 2017 8:03:12 GMT -5 CK1 said:

So does 2nd tri start at 13w or 14w? I'm seeing so much conflicting info and I thought today was the last day of 1st tri for me!

14 weeks per ACOG, the professional organization for OBs.

2nd tri starts at 28.

[RajahMD]

Mar 7, 2017 8:54:35 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

CK1, just strictly on math, 40/3 = 13.3333333. So 13 weeks 2.3333 days? I think doctors have made changes recently to the limits based on level of development, so I am not sure that's the official definition. Either way, you are almost there!

It's now based on 42 weeks, not 40. Basically recognizing that it's within normal limits for pregnancies to go past 40 weeks.

[RajahMD]

Mar 7, 2017 8:13:32 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

For funsies here's our "announcement"

SPOILER: Click to show

I love that announcement!

[salmon2017]

Mar 7, 2017 12:07:50 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Mar 7, 2017 8:54:35 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

CK1 , just strictly on math, 40/3 = 13.3333333. So 13 weeks 2.3333 days? I think doctors have made changes recently to the limits based on level of development, so I am not sure that's the official definition. Either way, you are almost there!

It's now based on 42 weeks, not 40. Basically recognizing that it's within normal limits for pregnancies to go past 40 weeks.

LOL. That is actually a really good idea; took me ages last time to find an OB who promised not to induce till 42 weeks.

[CK1]

Mar 7, 2017 12:06:03 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Mar 7, 2017 8:03:12 GMT -5 CK1 said:

So does 2nd tri start at 13w or 14w? I'm seeing so much conflicting info and I thought today was the last day of 1st tri for me!

14 weeks per ACOG, the professional organization for OBs.

2nd tri starts at 28.

SIGH. What a bummer. 1 week and 1 day to goooooo!

[RajahMD]

Mar 7, 2017 12:25:33 GMT -5 CK1 said:

Mar 7, 2017 12:06:03 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

14 weeks per ACOG, the professional organization for OBs.

2nd tri starts at 28.

SIGH. What a bummer. 1 week and 1 day to goooooo!

You're so close! You can make it!

[RajahMD]

Mar 7, 2017 12:10:53 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

Mar 7, 2017 12:07:50 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

It's now based on 42 weeks, not 40. Basically recognizing that it's within normal limits for pregnancies to go past 40 weeks.

LOL. That is actually a really good idea; took me ages last time to find an OB who promised not to induce till 42 weeks.

Yep. It's all part of the attempt to change management of the end of pregnancy. So stuff like early term, term, late term, post-term, etc. Changing the trimester end points was a downstream effect.

Oh the random things I remember from med school.

[caybeh]

Baby likes bacon and cheese Whoopers. Yum.

[wannabmama]

Mar 7, 2017 12:09:15 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Mar 7, 2017 8:13:32 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

For funsies here's our "announcement"

SPOILER: Click to show

I love that announcement!

Thank you 😊
I went ahead and posted. Feels good. I want to enjoy this time, it's fleeting and I don't want to worry it all away!!

[laurenash323]

I got a new van at the end of December...on my way into the office (60 mile interstate commute) the check engine light came on! So I drove home after my meetings were over (light is still on) and now I'm waiting at the dealership. I didn't stop for a drink and I'm kicking myself because now I'm stuck here with nothing to eat or drink!

[laurenash323]

wannabmama I was the same way. It was so nerve wracking to post the announcement. Here is what I posted yesterday. I felt to much better after I did it though and feel much more at ease/excited now. Also, I ordered a pair of Mocs from freshly picked for baby and they came yesterday....I forgot how small newborn feet are!!

[wannabmama]

Awww, I love that laurenash323, so cute!! Yeah...I just had to convince myself that there will always be something to worry about, so there's no "ideal" time. If not now, when?! I still had a moment of panic when I hit "post" though!