pele I would ask about staying home. Can you work from home? I'm back working this week after having most of January off and it suuuuucks. I feel for all of you who have toughed it out working the whole time!
I forgot-DH and I won a $50 gift card to BRU last night! We went to an intro class at the pediatricians office and we won the door prize! We were also the only people there lol
darbie914 I wouldn't be able to do it without my mom, my H and a friend helping. My mom is actually taking my youngest to her game this Saturday and doing my assigned volunteer duty and then taking my daughter home with her to spend the night. H and I will take my oldest to her basketball games, which run from 3pm until about 9pm. I just need to stop and get some sort of stadium seat because my hips can't take sitting on those wooden bleachers. It also helps that my girls are a bit older and pretty self sufficient.
That's awesome that you have so much help! My SIL is pregnant with their 4th baby (her kids are 5, 3, and 1.5 so super close together) and I have no idea how she's functioning.
Post by winningcolors on Feb 5, 2015 9:41:48 GMT -5
I had another night of craptastic sleep so I treated myself to a Starbucks raspberry mocha this morning.
Yesterday, my H's office threw us a baby shower and they were way too generous! Not only did they all give us an individual gift, they also chipped in to buy our stroller. I couldn't believe it. I was fully prepared to buy it with my completion coupon. H works with an awesome group of people. I'm still overwhelmed by the generosity.
pele I would ask about staying home. Can you work from home? I'm back working this week after having most of January off and it suuuuucks. I feel for all of you who have toughed it out working the whole time!
pele I would ask about staying home. Can you work from home? I'm back working this week after having most of January off and it suuuuucks. I feel for all of you who have toughed it out working the whole time!
On my way to work this morning, in the pouring rain, my car alerted me that one of my tires had low pressure and needed air. I stopped at a gas station near work and put air in. I looked at the tire and sure enough, there's a fucking screw in it! I swear I'm cursed with this shit! I can't even tell you how many times I've had nails or screws in my tires over the years. It has to be 15-20 and I am not exaggerating. And I really try to avoid driving in places that look like they have debris or a risk of something puncturing my tires. It's like they seek me out!
Anyway, by the time I got to work, I already lost some air so there's no way I'm going to make it home later. I have to drive about 45 minutes. So I either have to find a way to get it plugged, or buy a new tire.
Post by winningcolors on Feb 5, 2015 9:51:59 GMT -5
I'm at work and our project management system that I do all my work on is down. Our IT department is in Australia. I'm in the US. I can't get hold of anyone. This is not a good start to the day.
I gave up jogging around 20 weeks or so because I would have terrible back and hip pain afterwards and have felt pretty lazy over the last few weeks. Yesterday I got the urge to go jogging again. Given how I slowly waddle around now that is clearly not happening til after the baby comes, but now am anxiously awaiting getting back into my old routine again. Though I am quite scared of how out of shape I will be for those first runs back at it!
Question: any of you mamas trying any herbal remedies to help aid labor? Like pregnancy tea or raspberry leaf tea?
My prenatal has red raspberry leaf extract in it. From what I understand, RRL is more for uterine strengthening than to aid labor progress, where Evening Primrose Is thought to help thin the cervix.
I've been taking the vitamins since midway through first tri, so I hope my ute is super strong, ha!
This morning when I got to work there were a few emails just titled your document. From random people. They were all malicious spam. The guy I talked about in the that waffle Tuesday thread was the only person in my department to click on the emails and open everything up. His computer is now infected. Our IT department even sent an email saying don't open but to report the email. I can't wait until I don't have to drive in here for a while.
I had another night of craptastic sleep so I treated myself to a Starbucks raspberry mocha this morning.
Yesterday, my H's office threw us a baby shower and they were way too generous! Not only did they all give us an individual gift, they also chipped in to buy our stroller. I couldn't believe it. I was fully prepared to buy it with my completion coupon. H works with an awesome group of people. I'm still overwhelmed by the generosity.
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How sweet of them! It sounds like he does work with some great people.
Post by pearsforpoops on Feb 5, 2015 10:08:49 GMT -5
pele Sorry to hear you're dealing with that. I'm a huge believer in how much stress can really do to our bodies. I used to think it was overplayed but no no no. Stress can seriously mess with you. If you think you should have a conversation with your doc, I say do it. That's not a drastic decision anyway. Just a conversation.
pennypretty I have those days a lot. I leave the house feeling like a bit of a bum then get to work and see everyone else and realize I'm doin' okay. I both love it and loathe it because then I look comparatively good, but seriously people - did you forget where you were going when you got dressed?! It irks me.
darbie914 Maybe it's just lightening, and LO is still head-down. FX!
saltyfins That sucks. I'm sorry. You actually do sound cursed. 15-20 times is insane. Hope you get something worked out!
My boss volunteered me for an opportunity (a peripheral responsibility, basically) that would require me to informally report to my husband. No conflict of interest or anything, but I was hesitant to accept it. I did in the end, although I don't love that I'll barely get started, a coworker will have to cover me for 2 months, then I'll have to play catch-up. We'll see.
Post by pearsforpoops on Feb 5, 2015 10:12:00 GMT -5
Also - am I the only one completely freaked out that people are, at this point, naturally going into labor without issue? I mean that as in like...a lot of us are past the "oh shit it's way too early" point.
I counted. 13 days in the office. 25 days...just regular days.
HOLY SHIT GUISE.
I bought another tube of Lansinoh (forgot how expensive that crap is!) and a box of breast pads at Target yesterday. omgomgomg
Also - am I the only one completely freaked out that people are, at this point, naturally going into labor without issue? I mean that as in like...a lot of us are past the "oh shit it's way too early" point.
I counted. 13 days in the office. 25 days...just regular days.
HOLY SHIT GUISE.
I bought another tube of Lansinoh (forgot how expensive that crap is!) and a box of breast pads at Target yesterday. omgomgomg
You aren't the only one! I had a full blown panic attack the other night! I have everything ready but just the realization that I have to push this baby out of me in 29 days or less! Ahhhhhh!!
And I also bought a bottle of lanolin (sp?) at target and I was like holy Moses why does this cost so much?!!
On my way to work this morning, in the pouring rain, my car alerted me that one of my tires had low pressure and needed air. I stopped at a gas station near work and put air in. I looked at the tire and sure enough, there's a fucking screw in it! I swear I'm cursed with this shit! I can't even tell you how many times I've had nails or screws in my tires over the years. It has to be 15-20 and I am not exaggerating. And I really try to avoid driving in places that look like they have debris or a risk of something puncturing my tires. It's like they seek me out!
Anyway, by the time I got to work, I already lost some air so there's no way I'm going to make it home later. I have to drive about 45 minutes. So I either have to find a way to get it plugged, or buy a new tire.
FUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKKK!
This is me! I always joke I must be a magnet for nails and screws. I'm sorry you are dealing with it. Hopefully the tire can be plugged.
Also - am I the only one completely freaked out that people are, at this point, naturally going into labor without issue? I mean that as in like...a lot of us are past the "oh shit it's way too early" point.
I counted. 13 days in the office. 25 days...just regular days.
HOLY SHIT GUISE.
I bought another tube of Lansinoh (forgot how expensive that crap is!) and a box of breast pads at Target yesterday. omgomgomg
You aren't the only one! I had a full blown panic attack the other night! I have everything ready but just the realization that I have to push this baby out of me in 29 days or less! Ahhhhhh!!
And I also bought a bottle of lanolin (sp?) at target and I was like holy Moses why does this cost so much?!!
It's because it's so magically wonderful and makes my nipples feel new again! It's totally worth it.
You aren't the only one! I had a full blown panic attack the other night! I have everything ready but just the realization that I have to push this baby out of me in 29 days or less! Ahhhhhh!!
And I also bought a bottle of lanolin (sp?) at target and I was like holy Moses why does this cost so much?!!
It's because it's so magically wonderful and makes my nipples feel new again! It's totally worth it.
Put me on the craptastic sleep train, too. I've been considering asking H to sleep in the guest room, and I know he would, but I feel too bad. There's six more weeks left - that's way too long. Also, I'd miss him, which sounds really pathetic.
Just got back from getting an insurance estimate on my car (deer strike). It happened awhile ago but I was too lazy to get it fixed until the headlight completely stopped working last week. I want to have a nice, fixed up car for LO! They quoted the damage at $3k so now I feel dumb for waiting so long to get it fixed. Procrastination is bad. At least it's fully covered with no deductible.
pele I'm sorry you can't work from home. That daily labor stuff is for the birds. I hope it chills out a little bit so you can get a break!
graciest719 $50 gift card - woot! Being the only one to show up for something can be awkward (at least for me) but you guys made out pretty well .
winningcolors That's so nice, wow! Your H has a great company/group of people .
saltyfins I went through a period where I got a flat tire every other month. It was hell. I'm so sorry you have to add that to your list of "to-dos" today. Can you bribe someone in your office to put the spare on for you and then you can get home? Surely someone will take pity on the pregnant lady!
Also - am I the only one completely freaked out that people are, at this point, naturally going into labor without issue? I mean that as in like...a lot of us are past the "oh shit it's way too early" point.
I counted. 13 days in the office. 25 days...just regular days.
HOLY SHIT GUISE.
I bought another tube of Lansinoh (forgot how expensive that crap is!) and a box of breast pads at Target yesterday. omgomgomg
You aren't the only one! I had a full blown panic attack the other night! I have everything ready but just the realization that I have to push this baby out of me in 29 days or less! Ahhhhhh!!
And I also bought a bottle of lanolin (sp?) at target and I was like holy Moses why does this cost so much?!!
I'm totally freaked out. Where has the time GONE? I seem to alternate between being in denial (oh we're still in Feb not March) and OMG AHHHH we have 5(ish) weeks!
I definitely want to get some lanolin. Is Target the best place to get it?
happymamax2 Yeah, I'm on raspberry leaf tea and will start evening primrose oil at 37 weeks.
pearsforpoops I was also panicking last night thinking about a few last-minute things we need. I was reading one of my birth/breastfeeding books and went cross-eyed with possibilities of what could go wrong. Insomnia at its finest.
luvsponies it's $9.99 at target. I didn't really look around for cheaper prices but I'm sure it's about the same in other places. It might be cheaper at Wal-Mart?
Post by mommyofkaylin on Feb 5, 2015 10:35:24 GMT -5
pennypretty, I, too am wearing leggings today. I was a little hesitant to wear it to work, but they're black and I've got a long blouse that I'm wearing with it so the butt is covered up. I'm usually like "leggings aren't pants" but today I just don't give a fuck. I just want to be comfortable without my pants digging into my belly. All my maternity work clothes are getting too tight!
I have my 36 week appt today and I'm so excited. It's getting so real guys!
pearsforpoops, I have 19 work days until my EDD! OMG! I plan to work until I go into labor, so if this baby is late like my last one, it could be longer. I hope not. I'm over these people and have no patience for them anymore.
Sleeping is a joke for me at this point, I even skipped a nap yesterday and struggled. So annoying.
I spent some time on the phone with unemployment yesterday, my ex boss is a lying sack of shit. Anyways, they need a letter from the OB stating I could physically do a desk job from 32 weeks on (even working from home, no biggie). Since I was pulled from work for accident related issues, it should be no issue. My ex boss told them I quit due to being pregnant. Umm no bitch, you handed me my stuff when I came to give you my work that I finished. I never quit, and I was freaking pregnant when I got the job. Ugh, I'm so glad I got out of that job, that woman's fucking insane.
I have to find the motivation to shower and shave today. My 36 week OB appt is this afternoon, and I have my first cervical check. This also required wearing pants, boo. I do think I'll go get a pedicure today too, my feet are looking bad, and I'm only wearing flip flops these days.
Add me to the OMG baby is almost here train! I'm kinda starting to freak, but I'm trying to stay calm. Seriously, I'm 36w on Sun! Where the fuck did the time go?!?!? I'm so ready/not ready. Lol!
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