Randoms 3/16 - 3/23

[salmon2017]

Just realized we overstayed our welcome on the last randoms thread. Starting fresh!

[salmon2017]

I have a craving (can you say that about clothes?) for a knee length white linen maternity dress to wear this summer. Please let me know if you see one!

[CK1]

salmon2017 That sounds so comfy and light and makes me want summer even more than I already do. I can't wait to only wear dresses and sandals! I will keep an eye out!

[CK1]

Today is my Friday! I'm heading to MA to see one of my best friends tomorrow morning until Sunday. This work week has been brutal so I'm really glad for the long weekend.

[sarenu]

Mar 16, 2017 8:20:11 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

I have a craving (can you say that about clothes?) for a knee length white linen maternity dress to wear this summer. Please let me know if you see one!

I'm not a huge fan of white or linen.  I just hate how easily it wrinkles.  

That aside, I still have a gorgeous pink linen dress that I do not fit into.  It is one of the only things I can't let go of in my closet that does not fit.

Yesterday I spend over $130 on maternity underwear and 2 bras to move up a size.  Both I ordered through Amazon so that if they don't fit, they will be shipped back.  But I refuse to wear uncomfortable bras this pregnancy.  

[caybeh]

Mar 16, 2017 9:11:42 GMT -5 @gotgingy said:

Mar 16, 2017 8:55:09 GMT -5 sarenu said:

I'm not a huge fan of white or linen.  I just hate how easily it wrinkles.  

That aside, I still have a gorgeous pink linen dress that I do not fit into.  It is one of the only things I can't let go of in my closet that does not fit.

Yesterday I spend over $130 on maternity underwear and 2 bras to move up a size.  Both I ordered through Amazon so that if they don't fit, they will be shipped back.  But I refuse to wear uncomfortable bras this pregnancy.  

If you like what you bought, share the links!  I really need to get into some new bras, but I hate everything right now.  I just want to live in sports bras. 

I found these bras when I was pregnant with DD. They are nursing bras too....but are seriously the most comfortable bra I have ever found. Not to hijack the post or anything!
www.motherhood.com/full-busted-seamless-nursing-bra/007-99162-000-001.html?cgid=nursing-bras&dwvar_007-99162-000-001_color=007-99162-10#sitelinks=NursingBraSale&adpos=1t1&creative=105548563925&device=m&matchtype=e&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQjw76jGBRDm1K-X_LnrmuEBEiQA8RXYZ7tbnH7W2JE2H0gBm0ylJSrZTL_In5lm6sfcq2A6BzMaAjfz8P8HAQ&start=1

[caybeh]

My sister and family are coming today to spend a few days with us. I'm so excited!

[sarenu]

Mar 16, 2017 9:11:42 GMT -5 @gotgingy said:

Mar 16, 2017 8:55:09 GMT -5 sarenu said:

I'm not a huge fan of white or linen.  I just hate how easily it wrinkles.  

That aside, I still have a gorgeous pink linen dress that I do not fit into.  It is one of the only things I can't let go of in my closet that does not fit.

Yesterday I spend over $130 on maternity underwear and 2 bras to move up a size.  Both I ordered through Amazon so that if they don't fit, they will be shipped back.  But I refuse to wear uncomfortable bras this pregnancy.  

If you like what you bought, share the links!  I really need to get into some new bras, but I hate everything right now.  I just want to live in sports bras. 

I have a very small rib cage, so I can't wear normal sports bras.  I'm actual a 28.  I moved up to a 30.

I've found some love for the Cleo by Panache.  I've had issues with some of the Panache bras, but the Cleo Lucy fits well.  The wires don't run high for me and the bridge lays flat against my sternum.  If you order one, make sure you know your European measurement.


www.amazon.com/Cleo-Womens-Lucy-Balconnet-White/dp/B004D2RM7A/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GFF8NY9E2234SXG75J8C

[CK1]

I've tried on the wireless bras and I WANT to love them because they really are so comfortable now but I feel so incredibly saggy in them. My normal bra size is a 34G so it might be because my boobs are ginormous even before getting pregnant. Any bra recs for a large chest?

[luciddreamer]

We're jumping on the potty training wagon starting tomorrow! I think DS has been ready for awhile, but we didn't want to go through this and then go on a week long vacation right after.

[sarenu]

Mar 16, 2017 10:14:21 GMT -5 CK1 said:

I've tried on the wireless bras and I WANT to love them because they really are so comfortable now but I feel so incredibly saggy in them. My normal bra size is a 34G so it might be because my boobs are ginormous even before getting pregnant. Any bra recs for a large chest?

I'm a 28GG before pregnancy.  I ordered a 30GG in the bra I linked because I've found I need to up a cup size and my bands are a little tight.

That bra goes up to a 34J.

I find lace that has some give a lot more comfortable.  I avoid molded cups most of the time because I'm an odd fit and cannot find the right one.

[salmon2017]

Mar 16, 2017 10:32:47 GMT -5 sarenu said:

Mar 16, 2017 10:14:21 GMT -5 CK1 said:

I've tried on the wireless bras and I WANT to love them because they really are so comfortable now but I feel so incredibly saggy in them. My normal bra size is a 34G so it might be because my boobs are ginormous even before getting pregnant. Any bra recs for a large chest?

I'm a 28GG before pregnancy.  I ordered a 30GG in the bra I linked because I've found I need to up a cup size and my bands are a little tight.

That bra goes up to a 34J.

I find lace that has some give a lot more comfortable.  I avoid molded cups most of the time because I'm an odd fit and cannot find the right one.

I know we always want what we don't have, and I am sure larger breasts come with many challenges, but let me just say.....WOW. I've got an empty A cup when not pregnant, up to maybe a C when totally engorged and BFing. Boobs have never been my strong point haha. Very jealous ladies!!

ETA: oops I got stuck in the quote box....

[sarenu]

Mar 16, 2017 11:16:05 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

Mar 16, 2017 10:32:47 GMT -5 sarenu said:

I'm a 28GG before pregnancy.  I ordered a 30GG in the bra I linked because I've found I need to up a cup size and my bands are a little tight.

That bra goes up to a 34J.

I find lace that has some give a lot more comfortable.  I avoid molded cups most of the time because I'm an odd fit and cannot find the right one.

I know we always want what we don't have, and I am sure larger breasts come with many challenges, but let me just say.....WOW. I've got an empty A cup when not pregnant, up to maybe a C when totally engorged and BFing. Boobs have never been my strong point haha. Very jealous ladies!!

ETA: oops I got stuck in the quote box....

This is also European sizing, which is a little different from US.  My other problem is standard US bras go to about a 32 in band size.  This causes more issues than cup size because the wire bridge does not sit right or support right.  My cup size looks huge, but it really isn't that big.  And I've found that the GG allows the cups to fully cover my breasts.  That way I don't get the dreaded side boob.

It's amazing how well a bra can feel when you get the proper fit.  I used to have back issues (nothing crazy, more bothersome), but after getting bras that fit better it has made a world of difference.

And I think my cup size is still extra fat that I've been carrying.  I started trimming down after my second and I was about to order a cup size down when we decided to try for another.

[littleb92]

So DH, L, and I went to West Palm for Thanksgiving, thus, I needed a zika test (don't get me started, we were no where near active transmission). Bloodwork/pee test came back negative! Unfortunately I need 3 extra ultrasounds to make sure the peanut doesn't have it. It stays in the dad's system longer than mom's, so we have to make sure. Good news is I get to see baby more often...just annoying b/c I'm trying to save sick time for maternity leave.

[Deleted]

I have had a WEEK. And it's Thursday.

Last week I wasn't around because work was crazy and LO was sick. This week I was out of town and then NE snow fucked up my travel plans. I'm finally back and work but lacking motivation for my big project due tomorrow. Blah. Plus, I really just want to eat things that aren't available to me here at work and it's making me irrationally angry.

[CK1]

Mar 16, 2017 11:16:05 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

Mar 16, 2017 10:32:47 GMT -5 sarenu said:

I'm a 28GG before pregnancy.  I ordered a 30GG in the bra I linked because I've found I need to up a cup size and my bands are a little tight.

That bra goes up to a 34J.

I find lace that has some give a lot more comfortable.  I avoid molded cups most of the time because I'm an odd fit and cannot find the right one.

I know we always want what we don't have, and I am sure larger breasts come with many challenges, but let me just say.....WOW. I've got an empty A cup when not pregnant, up to maybe a C when totally engorged and BFing. Boobs have never been my strong point haha. Very jealous ladies!!

ETA: oops I got stuck in the quote box....

I WILL TRADE YOU!!!!

[CK1]

Thanks for the input sarenu! I totally agree about proper sizing with bras. It makes such a world of difference. I've never had luck with lace bras because they tend to make me look really pointy but since these are on Amazon maybe I'll try one out since I can always send it back. I really wish bras weren't so costly! I usually try to stock up when Nordstrom has a sale but still end up spending so much.

[mambo]

Mar 16, 2017 10:26:59 GMT -5 luciddreamer said:

We're jumping on the potty training wagon starting tomorrow! I think DS has been ready for awhile, but we didn't want to go through this and then go on a week long vacation right after.

Take M with you please. She's been acting ready but she won't go! Ugh 😓

[salmon2017]

Mar 16, 2017 12:19:12 GMT -5 CK1 said:

Mar 16, 2017 11:16:05 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

ETA: oops I got stuck in the quote box....

I WILL TRADE YOU!!!!

Yep, that's what I thought. Such is life.

[savigirl]

Mar 16, 2017 11:47:47 GMT -5 littleb92 said:

So DH, L, and I went to West Palm for Thanksgiving, thus, I needed a zika test (don't get me started, we were no where near active transmission). Bloodwork/pee test came back negative! Unfortunately I need 3 extra ultrasounds to make sure the peanut doesn't have it. It stays in the dad's system longer than mom's, so we have to make sure. Good news is I get to see baby more often...just annoying b/c I'm trying to save sick time for maternity leave.

I'm on the Zika watch train too bc MH and I went to Mexico(there is active transmission there.)

my tests came back negative and the CDC told MH they won't test him. Told us it costs $300-$1000 For his test (aka not covered by insurance) they told us they currently just recommend condom usage for the entire pregnancy.

I think my OB said I may have to get tested again at 12 weeks after our trip but I don't think we'll have any extra US unless something's off on the 18-20 week one.

So strange to me how different OB care and even CDC recommendations are across the Country.

Sorry for your added stress and enjoy the extra glimpses of your babe!

[salmon2017]

Mar 16, 2017 14:44:41 GMT -5 savigirl said:

Mar 16, 2017 11:47:47 GMT -5 littleb92 said:

So DH, L, and I went to West Palm for Thanksgiving, thus, I needed a zika test (don't get me started, we were no where near active transmission). Bloodwork/pee test came back negative! Unfortunately I need 3 extra ultrasounds to make sure the peanut doesn't have it. It stays in the dad's system longer than mom's, so we have to make sure. Good news is I get to see baby more often...just annoying b/c I'm trying to save sick time for maternity leave.

I'm on the Zika watch train too bc MH and I went to Mexico(there is active transmission there.)

my tests came back negative and the CDC told MH they won't test him. Told us it costs $300-$1000 For his test (aka not covered by insurance) they told us they currently just recommend condom usage for the entire pregnancy.

I think my OB said I may have to get tested again at 12 weeks after our trip but I don't think we'll have any extra US unless something's off on the 18-20 week one.

So strange to me how different OB care and even CDC recommendations are across the Country.

Sorry for your added stress and enjoy the extra glimpses of your babe!

Yep, MH travelled to an active transmission region last month for work, so we are on condoms all the time too. I don't think they will test either of us because he had no signs of exposure (no bites that he knows of) but better safe than sorry..... As if we didn't have enough to worry about!

[LittleStarSweeper]

I feel like everyone is potty training their toddler/preschooler right now. IRL and here! I guess it's because a lot of my friends and a lot of us here have kids who are around the same age. Still, it's like potties are everywhere!

[mambo]

I'm going to Beauty and the Beast with my lady friends I'm going tomorrow with H too. No shame

[littleb92]

Mar 16, 2017 14:49:20 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

Mar 16, 2017 14:44:41 GMT -5 savigirl said:

I'm on the Zika watch train too bc MH and I went to Mexico(there is active transmission there.)

my tests came back negative and the CDC told MH they won't test him. Told us it costs $300-$1000 For his test (aka not covered by insurance) they told us they currently just recommend condom usage for the entire pregnancy.

I think my OB said I may have to get tested again at 12 weeks after our trip but I don't think we'll have any extra US unless something's off on the 18-20 week one.

So strange to me how different OB care and even CDC recommendations are across the Country.

Sorry for your added stress and enjoy the extra glimpses of your babe!

Yep, MH travelled to an active transmission region last month for work, so we are on condoms all the time too. I don't think they will test either of us because he had no signs of exposure (no bites that he knows of) but better safe than sorry..... As if we didn't have enough to worry about!

So my doctor didn't even say anything about using condoms...Honestly, I'm not concerned, and where we were was borderline according to our local CDC, but still need to have the extra US.  That, plus extra GD test since I had a giant baby last time = pregnancy of extra testing.    

[savigirl]

Mar 16, 2017 14:49:20 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

Mar 16, 2017 14:44:41 GMT -5 savigirl said:

I'm on the Zika watch train too bc MH and I went to Mexico(there is active transmission there.)

my tests came back negative and the CDC told MH they won't test him. Told us it costs $300-$1000 For his test (aka not covered by insurance) they told us they currently just recommend condom usage for the entire pregnancy.

I think my OB said I may have to get tested again at 12 weeks after our trip but I don't think we'll have any extra US unless something's off on the 18-20 week one.

So strange to me how different OB care and even CDC recommendations are across the Country.

Sorry for your added stress and enjoy the extra glimpses of your babe!

Yep, MH travelled to an active transmission region last month for work, so we are on condoms all the time too. I don't think they will test either of us because he had no signs of exposure (no bites that he knows of) but better safe than sorry..... As if we didn't have enough to worry about!

Exactly! We have a wedding to go to in Austin Texas in may. I just plan to use a lot of bug spray if needed while I'm there. I don't think it's an active transmission area, but it's a potential risk area.

[savigirl]

Mar 16, 2017 19:05:26 GMT -5 littleb92 said:

Mar 16, 2017 14:49:20 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

Yep, MH travelled to an active transmission region last month for work, so we are on condoms all the time too. I don't think they will test either of us because he had no signs of exposure (no bites that he knows of) but better safe than sorry..... As if we didn't have enough to worry about!

So my doctor didn't even say anything about using condoms...Honestly, I'm not concerned, and where we were was borderline according to our local CDC, but still need to have the extra US.  That, plus extra GD test since I had a giant baby last time = pregnancy of extra testing.    

Yeah we're doing the condom thing bc they told us too, but considering neither of us got bit (and never any symptoms) I'm really not worried anymore

[andtheheartbreakers]

Mar 16, 2017 12:19:12 GMT -5 CK1 said:

Mar 16, 2017 11:16:05 GMT -5 salmon2017 said:

ETA: oops I got stuck in the quote box....

I WILL TRADE YOU!!!!

You can have all of mine!!! I'm also a 34GG (I went to a 34K last pregnancy) and I'm a size 8 so buying clothes is next to impossible. As soon as we're done having kids and breastfeeding I'm getting reduced to like a C. I can't wait. I wish I could just donate my boobs.

Funny enough, my mom just got a boob job two years ago because she was a AA cup. Like how are we even related?SaveSave

[andtheheartbreakers]

My husband is currently making me a from scratch birthday cake. This is true love.

[mambo]

Beauty and the beast was amazing

[salmon2017]

Mar 16, 2017 20:37:32 GMT -5 andtheheartbreakers said:

Mar 16, 2017 12:19:12 GMT -5 CK1 said:

I WILL TRADE YOU!!!!

You can have all of mine!!! I'm also a 34GG (I went to a 34K last pregnancy) and I'm a size 8 so buying clothes is next to impossible. As soon as we're done having kids and breastfeeding I'm getting reduced to like a C. I can't wait. I wish I could just donate my boobs.

Funny enough, my mom just got a boob job two years ago because she was a AA cup. Like how are we even related?SaveSave

Lol as soon as we are done having kids and breastfeeding I am seriously considering implants. Maybe we can team up!