It's Monday....

[requiressnacks]

It's Monday....again. What is everyone up to?

[requiressnacks]

I have a three day workweek!!!! I AM SO EXCITED. I have taken like zero time off this year.

[hmr11913]

Well... I'm STILL sick. I'm starting to get pissed. I can't breathe, can't taste, blow my nose about 200x a day to the point that it's been raw for days.... thankfully, I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow so I'm hoping that he'll tell me I have a sinus infection or something and give me something to clear this shit up. It's gotten so bad that it's causing jaw pain. (My MIL who is a dental hygienist said it's from my sinuses being so full it's pushing on my nerves).... I just want to feel better.

[hmr11913]

3 days? Totally jealous requiressnacks! Are you gearing up for your big party this weekend?

[requiressnacks]

hmr11913, I am so sorry you're still sick! Sinus infections are the worst. I wonder if you can take Afrin? I used to get sinus infections a lot and only in extreme cases of misery I would resort to Afrin (It literally clears you right up, but can me addicive). Maybe worth asking.

And yes, we are getting ready for the big party this weekend! We are expecting over 50 people so I spent a bazillion dollars this weekend on hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages and other foods. Luckily we only host 2 parties a year so I don't mind going all out. Now, if only I can control the weather!!!

[hmr11913]

requiressnacks, I'm not positive it's a sinus infection, but after 8 straight days of this it has to be something more than a "Cold".... I'm really hoping that my OB will say I can take something. They had said I could use sudafed, however it didn't do shit so I quit taking it. I miss food. LOL! And sleep!

Is it supposed to rain by you this weekend? I hope the weather holds out, your party sounds like a lot of fun! Any idea on how you're going to tell everyone? (I know I saw you were going to, but didn't see how... sorry if you already posted that!)

Not sure what we'll be doing this weekend... probably working on our house. We just re-roofed our garage and house, and now we're replacing all the windows/doors and then re-siding it. We're hoping to have it all done by the time fall comes, as my husband is doing it all himself with the help of some friends.

OH - and excited for the Bachelorette tonight. I know you are too!

[requiressnacks]

hmr11913, the weather is kind of unsettled this time of year so I am trying not to pay attention until later in the week. I think I'm just going to slowly tell people! I can't wait to tell MH's grandmother - this is the first grandkid and greatgrandkid on his side. So exciting!

We spent our entire winter remodeling our house so I'm happy we are done (or close). Good luck with all your projects!!!

[hmr11913]

@kc295905, that's how mine has been too.... I can only eat soft foods. I'm gonna ask about a z-pack! Nothing worse than being incredibly sick while pregnant. Ugh.

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After today there are only 7 more days of school left. And really, next week is all finals so I just have to make it through this week. I'm so done with this year. I put a lot of energy into helping a first year teacher and he basically wasted my time so I'm ready to move onto our new hires and next year. Also, the last day of school is our next appointment so I'm double dipping in the countdown department.

[legalbeagle]

Hey ladies!

I'm rocking a maternity skirt today and my blump is so much happier. I can only wear joggers so many times to the office in one week. It is this one in case anyone else is having trouble finding stuff for a business casual office: www.seraphine.com/us/polka-dot-pleated-maternity-skirt.html

I went to a bris yesterday and got to see my friend's one week old baby. He's bigger than my DS was when born, but still SO SO small. I forgot how small they are. Gave me lots of feels about this little nugget.

requiressnacks, yay for three day work week! You have an appointment this week right?

hmr11913, poor you! Feel better!

@cahistoryteacher, amazing! Have a great last week of teaching before finals. You are so close!

[hmr11913]

@kc295905, I tried that -- they wanna see me.

[hmr11913]

May 23, 2016 9:48:56 GMT -5 legalbeagle said:

Hey ladies!

I'm rocking a maternity skirt today and my blump is so much happier. I can only wear joggers so many times to the office in one week. It is this one in case anyone else is having trouble finding stuff for a business casual office: www.seraphine.com/us/polka-dot-pleated-maternity-skirt.html

I went to a bris yesterday and got to see my friend's one week old baby. He's bigger than my DS was when born, but still SO SO small. I forgot how small they are. Gave me lots of feels about this little nugget.

requiressnacks , yay for three day work week! You have an appointment this week right?

hmr11913 , poor you! Feel better!

@cahistoryteacher , amazing! Have a great last week of teaching before finals. You are so close!

On SALE for $71?? Holy macaroni! 

[requiressnacks]

legalbeagle , yes, my NT scan is on Thursday!!! I seriously cannot wait. I am nervous, excited and terrified. I just want good news.

ETA: Wednesday. Not Thursday. DUH.

[requiressnacks]

Ok - so if a party starts at 2 p.m. - what time do you expect the hamburgers/hotdogs to be served?

I'm asking because this girl on FB (friend of H's) just wrote that she expects that the hamburgers/hotdogs be ready when she arrives. She complained about this last year (we were still on appetizers until like 3:30) and I thought she was kidding. NOw I think she's not. I want to tell her to eat some damned lunch before she comes over!

[littlelion]

May 23, 2016 10:27:45 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Ok - so if a party starts at 2 p.m. - what time do you expect the hamburgers/hotdogs to be served?

I'm asking because this girl on FB (friend of H's) just wrote that she expects that the hamburgers/hotdogs be ready when she arrives. She complained about this last year (we were still on appetizers until like 3:30) and I thought she was kidding. NOw I think she's not. I want to tell her to eat some damned lunch before she comes over!

That's ballsy of her.  If I get an invite for 2 pm I make sure to eat lunch! Is your invite on FB? Maybe you can say "party starts at 2 pm, food ready by 4 pm" Something like that? 

[brit365]

May 23, 2016 10:27:45 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Ok - so if a party starts at 2 p.m. - what time do you expect the hamburgers/hotdogs to be served?

I'm asking because this girl on FB (friend of H's) just wrote that she expects that the hamburgers/hotdogs be ready when she arrives. She complained about this last year (we were still on appetizers until like 3:30) and I thought she was kidding. NOw I think she's not. I want to tell her to eat some damned lunch before she comes over!

I am totally side-eyeing this friend of your H's.  I would tell her beggars can't be choosers.  Seriously, I would never expect to come to a 2:00 party and the food to immediately be served.  Most people just had lunch within a couple of hours.  I don't know if this party lasts on into the night or what the plan is, but I would think that 4:00 or 4:30 would be a perfectly acceptable time to have the main foods ready if the party is lasting that long.  And I think this "friend" needs to be uninvited for complaining about when she is fed and for putting in requests at your party!! 

[legalbeagle]

hmr11913, I know but it makes me feel pretty!

[cipollina]

May 23, 2016 10:27:45 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Ok - so if a party starts at 2 p.m. - what time do you expect the hamburgers/hotdogs to be served?

I'm asking because this girl on FB (friend of H's) just wrote that she expects that the hamburgers/hotdogs be ready when she arrives. She complained about this last year (we were still on appetizers until like 3:30) and I thought she was kidding. NOw I think she's not. I want to tell her to eat some damned lunch before she comes over!

I have family members who are like that. If you want things on your schedule, host your own dang party. But, to answer your question, I would probably get them on the grill around 4. Gives time for people to arrive, you and H to chat with guests, and enjoy company before jumping into the grilling.

[legalbeagle]

requiressnacks , yeah 2pm BBQ I assume there will be bites to eat but probably no grilled foods until 3:30/4. I certainly wouldn't complain about it even if I wanted to eat earlier!

Edit: maybe just write her privately and explain it is more of an early dinner-timed BBQ than late lunch?

[legalbeagle]

And now you guys can see that you have created a GIF monster.

[requiressnacks]

Thank you all!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who assumes people eat lunch before a 2 p.m. party. There are usually copious amounts of appetizers - guac, dips, mini tacos (this was an impulse buy at Costco. LOL), etc.

I'm side-eyeing the shit out of this girl.

[requiressnacks]

Side note - I took a "bump" pic at 10 weeks and a pic today at 12 weeks and I am noticeably larger. (I'm plus size to begin with so I don't know if anyone else would notice). I think there might be babies in there. EEK!

[hmr11913]

Let's see requiressnacks!!!!!!! I totally thought I had a bump, but when I took the pic it disappeared. LOL.

[kaydee0402]

May 23, 2016 9:48:56 GMT -5 legalbeagle said:

Hey ladies!

I'm rocking a maternity skirt today and my blump is so much happier. I can only wear joggers so many times to the office in one week. It is this one in case anyone else is having trouble finding stuff for a business casual office: www.seraphine.com/us/polka-dot-pleated-maternity-skirt.html

I went to a bris yesterday and got to see my friend's one week old baby. He's bigger than my DS was when born, but still SO SO small. I forgot how small they are. Gave me lots of feels about this little nugget.

requiressnacks , yay for three day work week! You have an appointment this week right?

hmr11913 , poor you! Feel better!

@cahistoryteacher , amazing! Have a great last week of teaching before finals. You are so close!

I love Seraphine.  I'm going to splurge on one of their maternity jackets for my husband's homecoming since it will be a long, cold day on a pier.

[kaydee0402]

requiressnacks, show us the bump!

[kaydee0402]

So tired today. I had friends in and out of my house all weekend. I'm so appreciative that my inner circle wants to stop in and help me out while DH is gone, but they are interrupting precious nap time Yesterday was cold and rainy, so I had a fire going and was laying in front of it while two of my girlfriends were talking. I started to doze off and then my toddler came and sat on my face. Thanks kid.

I'm wearing a LLR Julia dress I purchased over the weekend. It's so roomy! I might need to get two more to wear throughout this pregnancy.

[requiressnacks]

Ok, it's more like an expanding fat bump. But I *think* it might be growing. (I'm sort of grasping at straws to get me to my Wednesday appointment. ) don't judge. Haha

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ETA: I wore the same dress on purpose.

[trufflefries]

requiressnacks I don't know if this baby is making me extra bitchy but I don't know if I could resist telling her where to shove those hot dogs lol. How incredibly rude of her to demand when food is served! Host your own freakin party lady! I hope you or H told her to sit down.

And yes girl that is a bump!

[kaydee0402]

requiressnacks, you're so cute! Love the bump!

[legalbeagle]

requiressnacks, TOTALLY more of a bump. Also if you can tell me how to make my hair that pretty and shiny I'll be your best friend for lyfe.