Funtastic FRIDAY

[cheshie6]

[cheshie6]

Good Morning Ladies! I've got work today, but I'm just guarding. Due to the Summer Solstice Festival and the Strawberry Festival, I have a full weekend off! Not looking forward to the summer camp that is coming in today at 2pm though. I find 20+ kids at completely different levels of swimming mentally taxing but I will survive because it's Friday. Dh's shift changed from midnight to noon (which would be 6pm to 6am my time) to 6am- 6pm (midnight to noon) which means I barely get to talk to him I only have to survive a few days because he should be home next Friday!?!

What are your plans today and potentially this weekend?

[LizInFL]

Morning!

cheshie6 Sorry to hear about your H's schedule change; glad he will be home soon! My H was stationed in Bahrain for a year so we were 8 hours apart...the time difference was manageable but sucked. One of us was always exhausted when we were chatting, b/c it was either my bedtime or his.

We are under a heat advisory here today (I can hear one of our neighbors having a new roof put on today, I feel terrible for those roofers!) I'm taking B to meet my H for lunch, and after that we really need to do some grocery shopping and prep for our BBQ tomorrow.

Also trying to convince my child to use the potty for #2. I think he's officially potty trained as far as #1 is concerned, so now we need to tackle the 2nd part of the equation.

[cheshie6]

FFFC: I'm not yet in maternity clothes but I have 7-10 maternity tops that I bought long before pregnancy because I like the fact that they are longer than regular shirts. Why don't companies make longer sleeve and longer length shirts? What's up with shirt sleeves that feel more like shoulder caps rather than sleeves?

[aggiebug]

I am going to go get fitted for a new bra. I am excited and also sad at spending the money.

[cheshie6]

aggiebug, why are bras so darn expensive? I can never do walmart/target cheap bras because they never have my size. I live for Lane Bryant's semi annual sale where I'll be 3-4 new ones, or bare necessities sales too!

[aggiebug]

Jun 17, 2016 7:54:48 GMT -5 cheshie6 said:

aggiebug, why are bras so darn expensive? I can never do walmart/target cheap bras because they never have my size. I live for Lane Bryant's semi annual sale where I'll be 3-4 new ones, or bare necessities sales too!

Yes! So flipping expensive. Last I looked LB didn't carry my size but I admit that was before DD and since then I have been scrimping by until I get my body back. Ha so ya know another 2 years... Or longer if we decide to have #3

[LizInFL]

I also hate spending so much on bras. I'm typically a 34B, so not an unusual size or anything, but b/c I'm smaller I like some push-up/padding, so there are certain manufacturers I prefer and they're all in the $50-60 range. Ugh.

I remember with my last pregnancy, I kept wearing regular bras until I was about 7 months along. I was complaining about them being uncomfortable and my mom was like, "Why don't you buy a maternity bra?" Eyes. Opened. I don't think I knew they existed! I will definitely not wait that long to make the switch this time.

[goldenlove3]

I have $90 in "Bump Bucks" from Motherhood Maternity to spend next week. I think I'm going to use it to buy bras. I can't wait. My normal bras hardly fit anymore and they suck. I'm ready to fully embrace being a pregnant lady with my maternity pants, shirts and bras!

[kleigh]

LizInFL Those poor roofers indeed!! I have so much respect for these guys (all construction) after last summer. Even though I didn't do the "heavy lifting" so to speak, I'd need to take breaks every half hour bc of the heat and they'd all just keep going. They'd be so tan/burnt, sweaty, dehydrated by the end of the day. And here I complain about office work

cheshie6 I'm so sorry about Hs schedule change but so glad he'll be home soon!!

I caved and bought a bigger bra last week but I hate to say I think this one is short lived, I should've gone up one more size but I think I was just in denial that I'd gained two cup sizes.

[goldenlove3]

This weekend we're going to look at paint samples for the nursery and start buying all the necessary hardware we need to update the room. New closet doors, shelf, ceiling fan, etc. Maybe we'll go to BBB and order the glider we want too.

[kleigh]

Jun 17, 2016 8:35:29 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

This weekend we're going to look at paint samples for the nursery and start buying all the necessary hardware we need to update the room. New closet doors, shelf, ceiling fan, etc. Maybe we'll go to BBB and order the glider we want too.

Woo hoo!!!! This sounds like the perfect weekend!

[sophiegrace]

That sounds like a wonderful weekend goldenlove3!!

kleigh and LizInFL I also have so much respect for outdoor workers and laborers this time of year. I don't know how they physically do it.

Hope that headache goes away and you feel better danib. The whole pregsomnia thing is a real B when there's stuff that has to be done and work to get to.

Enjoy the new bra aggiebug!

Everyday you inspire me to hop in my pool and start swimming again cheshie6, maybe soon I'll actually do it. I'm not sure why I ever stopped, but it's taking a lot to get me started again.

[sophiegrace]

I'm working this weekend and continuing to host the constant stream of visitors that seem to never leave my house. We've had three separate guests stay so far this week and more coming tomorrow night (not staying the night) with another couple who came Wednesday night coming back through around the same time (are staying the night). It's nice seeing these people, but no one seems to understand that while they're on vacation and we live right next to a vacation hot spot, H and I are not on vacation. I'm exhausted and my introverted brain needs a dark quiet area for at least the next month.

[kleigh]

Whoa sophiegrace you are quite kind and generous to host all these people. Like a revolving door. Although I'm a little surprised people would actually look/want/expect/accept to stay given you are pregnant and working. All I want to do at the end of a work day is go for a walk and then plop down. DNW to be social to anyone.

[LizInFL]

sophiegrace I cannot imagine all those visitors in such a short time. I hear you, sometimes I just want to be by myself for a bit. Don't feel guilty about going off on your own to take a nap or whatever, you're working FT AND pregnant.

I know my mom, in particular, feels that way about their lake house. They get *lots* of visitors in the summer, which is all well and good, but all the prep, entertaining, cooking and cleaning is exhausting, even for "easy" guests.

[LizInFL]

goldenlove3 Sounds like a fun weekend! I am just waiting on my A/S to find out if we need to re-do the nursery or not...the suspense is killing me

eta: also, somewhat related, I have been convinced almost my entire pregnancy this baby is a boy. But everyone around me is predicting girl, so now I'm confused, lol. And I'm so not good at being patient. I say I'd love to be Team Green but the reality is I'd never make it...SaveSave

[sophiegrace]

Jun 17, 2016 9:44:04 GMT -5 kleigh said:

Whoa sophiegrace you are quite kind and generous to host all these people. Like a revolving door. Although I'm a little surprised people would actually look/want/expect/accept to stay given you are pregnant and working. All I want to do at the end of a work day is go for a walk and then plop down. DNW to be social to anyone.

I talk to patients and have to put on a smiling face All. Day. Long. So all I want to do when I get home is the same as you, plus maybe a conversation or two with the dogs. They get me. It's actually kind of flabbergasting to me how, I'm not sure the right word, clueless? people are about coming over. Even people we've known for years. I think we know a disproportionate amount of people who forgot to grow up.

[sophiegrace]

Oooh have fun tgrimes1980!!! I've always wanted to go there and see the Riverwalk. Hope the weather is nice!

[sophiegrace]

Jun 17, 2016 9:49:34 GMT -5 LizInFL said:

sophiegrace I cannot imagine all those visitors in such a short time. I hear you, sometimes I just want to be by myself for a bit. Don't feel guilty about going off on your own to take a nap or whatever, you're working FT AND pregnant.

I know my mom, in particular, feels that way about their lake house. They get *lots* of visitors in the summer, which is all well and good, but all the prep, entertaining, cooking and cleaning is exhausting, even for "easy" guests.

Yes! Even the "easy" guests need food and drinks and their sheets washed once they leave. This week I have been super lucky in that the guests have all been super nice and polite, but the weekend has not started yet. And my mom comes the week after next. That I will need all the T&Ps for.

[sophiegrace]

Jun 17, 2016 10:10:44 GMT -5 tgrimes1980 said:

Jun 17, 2016 10:08:42 GMT -5 sophiegrace said:

Oooh have fun tgrimes1980 !!! I've always wanted to go there and see the Riverwalk. Hope the weather is nice!

I'll take some pics for you.  

Honestly, it's not that exciting, but I've been there a lot over the years.  It's probably just lost it's appeal for me. 

Thank you!! We've looked into going for a long weekend a few times in the past couple of years, but my H is always worried about not having enough to do. He's not a sit still and relax type of person (sob) so he won't book a trip unless we can guarantee that he'll be falling asleep on his feet by the end of the day.

[LizInFL]

Jun 17, 2016 9:57:08 GMT -5 tgrimes1980 said:

I'm going to San Antonio tomorrow to meet up with some N13 ladies. I can't wait!

Jealous! Tell everyone hi for me.

[sophiegrace]

I would like to know who comes into my house when I'm not home and tortures the dogs with the vacuum. I do it everyday and everyday they act as though the apocalypse is happening around them.

[tallblonde]

Hi!

Crappy morning but checkup went well.

Hearing babies heartbeat was almost an after thought since we had a lot to talk about - but strong and in 140s. She thinks I have allergies and an ingrown hair caused by soap irritation(used bar of soap with stitches instead of puff), placenta will be sent to pathology - so no placenta pills for me (jk, not on my radar), and said to go ahead and fill my skin prescriptions since topical stuff barely gets in skin. And nurse did a great job with blood draw.

She thinks I'm fine to visit my friends babies this weekend, so that is a relief.

[sophiegrace]

Glad the check up went well tallblonde! Is it automatic policy for placenta to get sent to path at your hospital? It is at mine which causes an issue with those who want to keep it, but it seems rare these days for hospitals to have such a firm stance on that.

[aggiebug]

tgrimes1980 enjoy San Antonio. La Fogata is amazing (not on the river walk) I find the river walk crowded, hot and smelly in the summer.

sophiegrace I am sorry for the constant stream of visitors. As an introvert who dealt with clients all day when working being social in my home was incredibly exhausting. My extrovert mother just does not get it either which makes it tough.

I have a new bra! And am $85 poorer whaaa and that is one bra ideally I would find a 2nd.

[htk1113]

Jun 17, 2016 8:33:35 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

I have $90 in "Bump Bucks" from Motherhood Maternity to spend next week. I think I'm going to use it to buy bras. I can't wait. My normal bras hardly fit anymore and they suck. I'm ready to fully embrace being a pregnant lady with my maternity pants, shirts and bras!

I am too but found I'm smaller now than I was with my first so, a lot of my maternity clothes are too big.  I'm getting by with dresses, skirts and untucked shirts.  I plan to buy some maternity shorts and more shirts but gesh! Talk about companies trying to make a buck!  Maternity clothes are kind of expensive and I'm not in love with stuff this time around.  

[aggiebug]

tallblonde I am glad lo is doing well and you have a seemingly good team of doctors surrounding you and baby.

[LizInFL]

goldenlove3 thanks for the reminder about the bump bucks, I have some too and there are a couple pieces I want to order.

[ClassyMrsA]

sophiegrace We live in the Austin area and I've lived here for the vast majority of my life (28 years). San Antonio is about 1.5 hrs away so I've been there A LOT. The Riverwalk is nice for an afternoon, but that's it. There's quite a bit in and around the city though. Lots of museums, amusement parks, gardens, shops, etc. The Alamo is there, of course. It's not exactly "exciting," but if you're into history it's interesting once. Also, I'd never ever visit in the summer. It's too freaking hot and humid. Being outside is like being in an oven. I wish I could live somewhere cooler from May through September.