Sunday Funday Spam

[miniwheat]

misshart00 that is awful. I am glad your DH and DD are ok. Good thing there were people there to help show that creep the door.

[modernfairytale8709]

We got the crib canopy up yesterday. That was a small victory in my world, because DH is already SO OVER decorating the nursery. Wall decor will follow soon, I hope.

DH wants to head to Cabelas today to spend some of his Christmas gift cards. I detest that place, but it makes him so happy. I'll take a book and my phone and sit beside the trout pond with the stuffed moose standing in it.

We're supposedly going to be in the midst of a blizzard by this time tomorrow. That thought makes me happy that my EDD is almost a month away. I'm praying for and unseasonably warm February.

[lotsofdotts]

misshart00 That is horrible! I would have cried as well. I am glad your husband had some back up from the other guys in there. That would be a hard situation to handle alone while trying to protect your DD as well. At least there are some good people who are willing to step up and help out in bad situations.

[PikoPiko]

misshart00 wow, that is creepy to the max! I'm sorry it happened. I'd totally cry too. Internet hugs for you.

Apparently I somehow turned off my alarm and so missed my usual swimming time slot. I could go anytime, but I prefer early morning to beat the crowd. Now I'm just laying in bed feeling the little monster moving around in my belly.

Got the glider yesterday. I'm thinking of finishing up my registry shopping this week, but I'd rather come to PB than get on with managing my registry. Priorities, pfffff.

[krispy83]

misshart00 That is so creepy! I'm glad those guys were there to intervene and make sure that your DH and DD were okay!

I've been feeling crampy and having infrequent contractions for the past couple of hours.. I'm hoping that means DD is getting ready, but I'm afraid to say anything to DH and jinx it (this same thing happened on Monday). I didn't have any of the early labor signs with DS, my water just broke and we headed in, so this is all new to me.

[flyster]

Going to BJs at 39 weeks pregnant by myself the week before the super bowl and projected snow storms all week was a big mistake. I'm done for the day. Ugh.

[sccurrier]

misshart00 so glad those other guys were there and jumped to action. That is so fucking creepy. I would have definitely cried too.

[miniwheat]

I hope this pending snowstorm this week doesn't cause too much havoc! They are calling for one in my area on the 29th... but nothing like the possible 2ft Boston may get. FX it blows over!

So, no furnace fix today. The part needed is not available until tomorrow. Our fireplace is actually keeping the house warmer than we usually keep it so I don't think we will have any issues waiting it out. But DH and I may use it as an excuse to skip dinner at my parents tonight. Making lemonade outta lemons!

[lotsofdotts]

Jan 25, 2015 14:04:50 GMT -5 flyster said:

Going to BJs at 39 weeks pregnant by myself the week before the super bowl and projected snow storms all week was a big mistake. I'm done for the day. Ugh.

I feel you on this. We just spent 1.5 hours in the grocery store stocking up and getting stuff for me to start making freezer meals. I'm exhausted! I'm having to take a break before I get started with the cooking.

[sccurrier]

Oh! So I had a dream last night that F15 had rules on what was "good" spam. It was a sticky that actually had the rules listed and a note how newbs just didn't understand. Lol.

[kerrigrooves]

Went to borrow a baby swing this am, hit the Y for a quick workout and took DD to the park for an hour. DH is playing golf, its 65 here (in CO), really wish I was playing too. Made a roast beef in the crockpot and now just relaxing...saw American Sniper last night and it was heavy and intense, Cooper was amazing and I must have cried 5x. My cousin was badly hurt in Iraq as a sniper in the marines so it really hit home for me.

Cant wait til my Sunday funday includes a bloody mary!

[cougarette]

I had my shower yesterday and it was a lot of fun. I'm overwhelmed by the love and generosity of my family and friends.

DH and I went through it today organizing and cutting off tags from the things we'll go ahead and wash. I wish I knew how long he would be in newborn size (or if he'll be in newborn size at all) because we got some really cute outfits. The problem is that I'm not sure where all of them came from to exchange for bigger sizes if needed.

[hollydfromtn]

Thanks thedish. That's the first time I've ever painted a wall mural and I was a nervous wreck the entire time lol. I'm pretty pleased with how it all turned out.

[thedish]

Jan 25, 2015 15:09:40 GMT -5 sccurrier said:

Oh! So I had a dream last night that F15 had rules on what was "good" spam. It was a sticky that actually had the rules listed and a note how newbs just didn't understand. Lol.

Looks like I will have to delete that draft I was working up... 

[thedish]

Jan 25, 2015 16:06:38 GMT -5 cougarette said:

I had my shower yesterday and it was a lot of fun. I'm overwhelmed by the love and generosity of my family and friends.

DH and I went through it today organizing and cutting off tags from the things we'll go ahead and wash. I wish I knew how long he would be in newborn size (or if he'll be in newborn size at all) because we got some really cute outfits. The problem is that I'm not sure where all of them came from to exchange for bigger sizes if needed.

I had this same dilemma! I had a few outfits that I knew I wouldn't use (one had extremely weird/hard buttons on it and I just said F that). I took them to Target and tried returning them without the receipt, and the woman actually told me that while they didn't sell them there she was pretty sure they sold them at Kohls. I haven't taken them there yet to see but I thought she was pretty helpful! Plus I know that Kohls takes returns without receipts too.

TL;DR : I'd try taking them to a store and seeing if they'll take them. You might just luck out OR maybe they'll have insight on another store to take them to!

[flyster]

Aggg freeking out about the snow. Every time I look at the news its worse with titles like "biggest snowstorm on record" whiteout conditions and 24-36 inches of accumulation. And I was praying baby wouldn't come this past weekend with its paltry 4 inches!

[mands1125]

I'm trying to remain calm about this storm. I will be 38w5d tomorrow. The roads to the hospital aren't exactly flat and such. DH says he is going into work tomorrow. Ugh. Also my Mom is driving me nuts freaking out that I'm going to go into labor.

[lilyelayne]

misshart00 that's awful! So glad your DH had back up dealing with the creeper. I'm sick just thinking of it.

[mands1125]

Jan 25, 2015 17:51:43 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Jan 25, 2015 17:30:39 GMT -5 flyster said:

Aggg freeking out about the snow. Every time I look at the news its worse with titles like "biggest snowstorm on record" whiteout conditions and 24-36 inches of accumulation. And I was praying baby wouldn't come this past weekend with its paltry 4 inches!

Me too! Where are you? I'm outside of Philly and it looks like we could get around 20 inches.

I'm in Collegeville. What about you?

[mands1125]

Jan 25, 2015 18:12:27 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Jan 25, 2015 18:03:48 GMT -5 mands1125 said:

I'm in Collegeville. What about you?

No way! I'm in P-Ville!

"Did we just become best friends?"

Hiiiiiii neighbor. DH said I might be delivering at P-ville if we can't make it to Paoli. I'm like, nooooooo. Deep breaths. It's going to be ok. This storm is going to be a bust.

[mrsclark731]

Philly love to badw0lf and mands1125! To those of you in Boston and further north in NY I have my FX that everything goes smoothly and no one has to deliver a 'blizzard baby!'

My mom is freaking me out about going into labor during a snow storm as well. Thankfully, we have a monstrosity of a car known as an Escalade. If we get stuck somewhere in that thing we are in big trouble anyways.

[flyster]

Jan 25, 2015 18:18:01 GMT -5 badw0lf said:

Jan 25, 2015 18:14:55 GMT -5 mands1125 said:

Hiiiiiii neighbor. DH said I might be delivering at P-ville if we can't make it to Paoli. I'm like, nooooooo. Deep breaths. It's going to be ok. This storm is going to be a bust.

I'm delivering at CHOP! So FX this little guy stays put for at least another 3 weeks.

I'm up in CT, but my parents are outside of Philly actually.  DH did say he'll stay home tomorrow though with me, so thats good. I was worried he would want to go into work until the snow starts.  Our blizzard warning starts at 1 pm.  I'm 39 weeks 1 day tomorrow so really this could happen at any time

[mands1125]

DH was my hero today. He went to Wegman's and brought me home a tomato pie and sour cream and onion chips. I'm a happy girl now

[aggiebug]

Hello ladies it has been quite a day. There really is nothing like newborn snuggles. It is still surreal to have her here.

the postpartum thirst and hunger is no joke.

[ambz06060]

Jan 25, 2015 17:24:38 GMT -5 thedish said:

Jan 25, 2015 16:06:38 GMT -5 cougarette said:

I had my shower yesterday and it was a lot of fun. I'm overwhelmed by the love and generosity of my family and friends.

DH and I went through it today organizing and cutting off tags from the things we'll go ahead and wash. I wish I knew how long he would be in newborn size (or if he'll be in newborn size at all) because we got some really cute outfits. The problem is that I'm not sure where all of them came from to exchange for bigger sizes if needed.

I had this same dilemma! I had a few outfits that I knew I wouldn't use (one had extremely weird/hard buttons on it and I just said F that). I took them to Target and tried returning them without the receipt, and the woman actually told me that while they didn't sell them there she was pretty sure they sold them at Kohls. I haven't taken them there yet to see but I thought she was pretty helpful! Plus I know that Kohls takes returns without receipts too.

TL;DR : I'd try taking them to a store and seeing if they'll take them. You might just luck out OR maybe they'll have insight on another store to take them to!

I got got a sleeper that had monkeys on it (I hate monkeys) but I cannot figure out where it came from. I've tried like 4 stores! I think I might regift to someone who didn't come to my shower and kind of "far" from my social circle. How bad is that?

[valentino2013]

badw0lf, mands1125, and mrsclark731 yay for Philly locals!!

[thedish]

Jan 25, 2015 18:45:37 GMT -5 ambz06060 said:

Jan 25, 2015 17:24:38 GMT -5 thedish said:

I had this same dilemma! I had a few outfits that I knew I wouldn't use (one had extremely weird/hard buttons on it and I just said F that). I took them to Target and tried returning them without the receipt, and the woman actually told me that while they didn't sell them there she was pretty sure they sold them at Kohls. I haven't taken them there yet to see but I thought she was pretty helpful! Plus I know that Kohls takes returns without receipts too.

TL;DR : I'd try taking them to a store and seeing if they'll take them. You might just luck out OR maybe they'll have insight on another store to take them to!

I got got a sleeper that had monkeys on it (I hate monkeys) but I cannot figure out where it came from. I've tried like 4 stores! I think I might regift to someone who didn't come to my shower and kind of "far" from my social circle. How bad is that?

Not bad at all! I would too

[krispy83]

I'm so annoyed. Contractions were somewhat increasing in intensity, but not drastically. So I went for a walk to see if I could kinda help them along. They have stopped completely. WTF?

And I love him to death and know he means well, but I'm getting tired of DH asking how I'm feeling or if there's any change every 10 min.

[krispy83]

Jan 25, 2015 18:48:43 GMT -5 thedish said:

Jan 25, 2015 18:45:37 GMT -5 ambz06060 said:

I got got a sleeper that had monkeys on it (I hate monkeys) but I cannot figure out where it came from. I've tried like 4 stores! I think I might regift to someone who didn't come to my shower and kind of "far" from my social circle. How bad is that?

Not bad at all! I would too

I have that exact plan for a couple of items I received that I can't figure out where to swap them.  I don't think it's bad at all!

[missys]

Jan 25, 2015 18:40:45 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

Hello ladies it has been quite a day. There really is nothing like newborn snuggles. It is still surreal to have her here.

the postpartum thirst and hunger is no joke.

Congratulations!!!