Post by samiamagirl on Jan 18, 2015 0:53:11 GMT -5
Poppy, I am so sorry that the timing of your trip has to fall when it does. How far away are you? Is it even worth your DH driving to you for dinner and an evening together? I'll be thinking of you both.
shmee, I'm so sad for you. They both look like such loves (I am a siamese fan) and it's so hard to say goodbye to pets like that.
Poppy, I am so sorry that the timing of your trip has to fall when it does. How far away are you? Is it even worth your DH driving to you for dinner and an evening together? I'll be thinking of you both.
shmee, I'm so sad for you. They both look like such loves (I am a siamese fan) and it's so hard to say goodbye to pets like that.
I've never been there but I think it's a couple of hours away. I wouldn't want him to drive up just for dinner and we do everything together at training. The company has all kind of thing planned, dinner and a poker night.
I just hope he can keep busy or work late that day.
Post by samiamagirl on Jan 18, 2015 1:10:34 GMT -5
Poppy - yeah, that would be tough. Maybe you guys can brainstorm things to keep him occupied? If he's comfortable, and isn't trying to avoid thinking about your LOs, maybe he could work on a big baby project? Painting, cleaning, or even organizing areas of the house? If he'd rather avoid baby related things, have him plan some sort of surprise for you for when you get back (maybe you can escape your training briefly and find something fun to bring back for him)? It might be fun for you both to think about doing something exciting for one another rather than worrying about each other (which will happen, but this may help lessen the focus). I think also having an appointment that shows a happy, healthy baby will ease both of your worries.
Post by seventythree on Jan 18, 2015 1:15:47 GMT -5
robotpcr that is hilarious! After our parents died my siblings and I would still get cakes on their birthdays (rationale being that we had been gypped out of a good 20-30 years of cakes, also grief is weird), anyway one year we got one that said WAY TO GO, DAD! I know our black humour is not for everyone, point is I always think of that when I see something funny written on a cake.
shmee I am so sorry for your loss! That is such a sweet picture of your two kitties.
@ajzmommy Love those colours, and I'm jealous that you got to cross that off your list! Still heavily in the research phase over here and also slowly going mad, every time I think I've landed on one something changes.
DH turned the heat up to 73 degrees in our house today!!!! I'm seriously sweating myself out of shorts and a tshirt. I don't know how some of you can be pregnant in warm climates.
Am I the only one who has yet to experience the phenomenon of being the always-warm pregnant lady? I thought I'd have to be sure to dress in layers, but I feel like I'm always cold and bundled in a blanket or sweater or something.
DH turned the heat up to 73 degrees in our house today!!!! I'm seriously sweating myself out of shorts and a tshirt. I don't know how some of you can be pregnant in warm climates.
Am I the only one who has yet to experience the phenomenon of being the always-warm pregnant lady? I thought I'd have to be sure to dress in layers, but I feel like I'm always cold and bundled in a blanket or sweater or something.
I wish I was always warm or always cold. I've always seemed to stay on the cold side, even before pregnancy, but now suddenly I'll have random hot flashes and get super flushed, light-headed and overheated! Such fun.
Poppy - I'm sorry, that timing is really rough. Hugs to you and your DH, and positive thoughts to both of you.
shmee - I'm so, so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to say goodbye to a loved one, including pets. Take time to grieve, lots of hugs your way.
samiamagirl - Thanks for the suggestion! Yep, I'm in OC - I don't think I realized you were in the area! I'm sorry that you and your DH are missing out on a trip, too, I hope you have the chance to get away. We've never been up to Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo, but someone was just recommending that to us today! They suggested going by way of Solvang (?) too, and exploring the area. I'll see if there are any cute B&Bs in up in that area, I've heard it's beautiful!
Post by samiamagirl on Jan 18, 2015 1:34:07 GMT -5
katietopaz, I'm in the SF Bay Area now, but I lived all over the LA and So-Cal region until August of last year. I'd be more than happy to recommend some great spots to stay and visit.
Solvang is cute as shit, omg, but it's really only worth a day trip IMO. The further into central CA you'll go, the more different it will feel from the OC area and will hopefully help you feel like you're on a real getaway.
samiamagirl, oh nice! That's good to know about Solvang, so it wouldn't be a place to stay. We're thinking 2-3 nights, so maybe Santa Barbara or SLO would be the way to go. DH and I like a kindof moderate vacation - we couldn't sit on the beach all day or we'd be bored silly, but we like having the option of kicking back and relaxing when we're tired of exploring. Do you think Santa Barbara and/or SLO would be a nice balance in that way?
It's actually one reason I'm really tempted to do Vegas. We could eat all the delicious food, gamble a little, see a couple of shows, shop the Outlets, and spend some time at a spa, that kind of thing. But for some reason I would almost feel dirty, being pregnant in Vegas, ha!
Post by samiamagirl on Jan 18, 2015 2:04:57 GMT -5
katietopaz, Vegas would be on the more to do end of the spectrum, for sure, so if you'd like more activities with options to relax do Vegas. It may not be as fun while pregnant, but you still would definitely have a good time. Prices on things will be hit or miss.
SB and SLO are the opposite, more ways to take it easy and relax with less options of things to see/do than Vegas. But if you're only thinking 2-3 nights, it might be better because you won't feel like you missed out on things you wanted to do while trying to also get some relaxing in.
samiamagirl Thanks again for the insight! That's super helpful to know about SLO and SB. We've done Vegas a couple times before and really enjoy it, especially in the off-season like next month when we'd be looking to go. But it could also be really nice to do something different and nearby, and I'm sure that the slower pace could be nice, too. Decisions! But it's a good problem to have, to have so many great options nearby.
DH turned the heat up to 73 degrees in our house today!!!! I'm seriously sweating myself out of shorts and a tshirt. I don't know how some of you can be pregnant in warm climates.
Am I the only one who has yet to experience the phenomenon of being the always-warm pregnant lady? I thought I'd have to be sure to dress in layers, but I feel like I'm always cold and bundled in a blanket or sweater or something.
I am cold a majority of the time also. My coworkers laught at me cause I wear snow pants to work with a long coat,boots, hat, mittens, and a heavy sweatshirt over my scrubs. And then once I unbundle I grab a warm blanket out of the warmer.
Post by seventythree on Jan 18, 2015 15:23:44 GMT -5
I know we're into Sunday but I just got here!
robotpcrradtechgirl at least I'm not the lone cold weirdo. I, too, was hoping for that particular perk during this chilly Midwestern winter but alas, no t-shirts for me. My sympathies to the ladies sweating it out in more, uh, tropical climates... the grass is always greener, right?
Poppy don't forget we will be here for you while your away from your husband. Hopefully he will find something to distract him: a home or nursery project maybe.
@schmee I'm very sorry for the loss of your kitty.
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