We are staying close to home today; I need some downtime after a busy week. May take B up to the pool but it's a billion degrees already at only 7:30 so that will require major motivation.
We are taking DS to see Finding Dory this wknd (my H is probably more excited about this than he lets on;) Otherwise, I'll be starting laundry/packing for our trip; on Tuesday B and I are flying up to visit my parents at their vacation house for a couple weeks. Cooler weather, here we come!
Post by sophiegrace on Jun 24, 2016 7:04:18 GMT -5
AFM I'm sipping my coffee and then heading out to drop the furkids at daycare. H is seeing patients until 11ish and then we'll hit the road and head up north. I still have to pack and would love to wash the floors, but the motivation I had the past few weekends seems to have disappeared.
Thanks sophiegrace. I must have missed, where are you guys headed?
PA for a family wedding and we'll also be able to see my Nana tomorrow. It'll be lots of running around, but the food will make it worth it.
Then Sunday my mom is meeting us at the hotel and I'll be driving her car (with her) back home while hopefully following H. I haven't driven the six hour trip since we moved four years ago so I'm really hoping he stays in my sight.
+whatever to wanting to see Finding Dory! Finding Nemo is O's favorite movie (only one we've shown him and he asks for it all the time). But I'm pretty sure 2 is way to young to expect him to sit through a movie. It would just be the perfect first movie since we know he would love it. What would N16 do?
+whatever to wanting to see Finding Dory! Finding Nemo is O's favorite movie (only one we've shown him and he asks for it all the time). But I'm pretty sure 2 is way to young to expect him to sit through a movie. It would just be the perfect first movie since we know he would love it. What would N16 do?
I'd probably give it a try, but maybe I'm a glutton for punishment.
We took DS to his first movie (Zootopia) at not quite 2.5 and he did pretty well. We went to an early show after the movie had been out awhile, so the theater wasn't very full. I think there's a lot more leeway at a movie like that aimed at little kids...most ppl expect there will be some chatting, squealing, restlessness, etc (heck, I see adults guilty of all that!)
DS loves Finding Nemo, too, and I think Dory will be better than something like Zootopia, in that the storyline is less complicated and it's constant action. Constant action is what keeps their attention at this age, it seems to me.
Post by goldenlove3 on Jun 24, 2016 7:45:21 GMT -5
Morning ladies!! We have a wedding tomorrow. During rehearsal yesterday, I actually got up and did the reading. It wasn't that bad but there was only the wedding party there. Hopefully I make it through OK tomorrow with a full crowd and microphone!
And add me to the list of people who want to see Finding Dory. I took my little brother to see Finding Nemo when it came out. He was always my excuse for going to kid movies so I still ask if he wants to go.. he's 16 now haha.
sophiegrace have a great time (and a safe trip) this weekend! Does your extended family know about the baby yet?
I think everyone knows at this point. I may have forgotten to tell my brother before the Facebook announcement this week, thankfully he's the one person who could not care any less about stuff like that.
Anyone else find their boobs grew overnight? They've gotten a bit bigger since getting pregnant. But last night I was complainingg to H that they were really tender. Then this morning he was like "holy shit your boobs are HUGE". Guess that's why they were so sore last night?
I've grown two cup sizes, but it wasn't gradual. The same exact thing happened to me a few times now. Achy and tender, wake up and BOOM. It would be nice if my nipples didn't need their own zip code now.
I'm still only a 32C...I practically started with a deficit of boobage. I feel like this doesn't bode well for my post partum/post breastfeeding bod.
LizInFL Add me to the list of people wanting to see Find Dory. And the movies are the only way I can watch a cute animated film because our Celine is a little bits when there are animals or cartoons on the TV - she barks incessantly at them - that's gonna be great when the babies arrive ;-) And enjoy your trip!!! (Edited to add, didn't realize you don't leave until Tuesday.... But hopefully it'll still be this nice!!) Today is nice (at least in CT), about 75 at the moment with a cool breeze.
sophiegrace and goldenlove3 Have fun at your weddings !!! I LOVE weddings, although not being able to drink might affect how much I would love them this year.
I'm glad your reading went well so far goldenlove3 !!
Fantastic Friday indeed!!!! We spent the morning at the beach enjoying our coffee and the quiet. It was perfect!!! People hadn't yet started to arrive for the day so we had the whole place to ourselves.
Now just at work hoping to get a lot of the stuff I have on my plate (renewal presentations mostly) cleared up before say 2p or 3p so I can play TCF and research baby stuff/daycare options/etc for a while before we leave for the day.
I'm jealous of all this boob growth. I still have a big gap in my A cup...
Enjoy the itties, I personally don't think the grass is greener and would love to still have my "Hershey kisses" (as my sister and I call them). Did they grow with your LO? I was a full A (or small B depending on band size) before and am into a D. It's not my favorite pregnancy symptom, I'll admit.
Re boobs: mine haven't grown overnight but it started right away and has gotten worse every two or three weeks. I am pretty sure 50% of my weight gain has gone there.
I feel so awkward when I bend over slightly in the shower to wash my legs etc and my boobs practically hit my belly button - wtf. Or after a full day of eating and then lounging on the couch with no bra on, same - they just rest atop. It feels weird!!!
kleigh 75 sounds lovely. The high for the next 3 days here is around 100. Ugh. My parents are in Maine and have been having fires in the fireplace at night, etc. They've said it's been beautiful lately. So. jealous.
kleigh 75 sounds lovely. The high for the next 3 days here is around 100. Ugh. My parents are in Maine and have been having fires in the fireplace at night, etc. They've said it's been beautiful lately. So. jealous.
Oh yeah, even here our nights are dropping to about 57-62 in that range. So the mornings are glorious!! And obviously Maine will be even cooler. I'm glad you get a little break from that heat. I like the heat but 100 and pregnant does not sound fun.
I know part of this is driven by hormones, but I'm vaguely annoyed/kind of hurt by my H's family at the moment. He told them about the A/S, etc. yesterday and I have heard nothing from my ILs.
They're very nice but not super warm/fuzzy people, I guess, and I know my MIL endeavors to not be overly intrusive. I just wish I'd get some enthusiasm every so often. I don't need a singing telegram, just a "Hey, congrats on the great appointment, so excited for our new granddaughter!" text or call.
DH talks with them once a week or so, but the bulk of keeping them up-to-date on DS (pics, videos, etc) falls to me. Since we announced my pregnancy at Easter, my MIL has inquired *once* as to how I'm doing (I presume she asks DH about me when they talk, but not sure). At Mother's Day, I sent a lovely gift, card from DS, wrote a note on the card my husband picked out, etc. And I got...nothing. Again, I don't expect gifts or anything, but a card or text would be appreciated. "Thanks for the grandkid, hope you enjoy your day" would be fine at this point.
I guess I just feel like it's a one-way street sometime. DS is their only grandchild, and their other child is not in a rush to procreate, so it just boggles my mind that they're not more interested. I think they love him, of course, but just don't really show it, and don't make much effort to keep informed of what's going on in our world. It's just odd.
TL;DR My ILs are very different than my own family. It's weird. I have a hard time navigating it, and find myself being hurt. It's probably hormones.
LizInFL I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I feel the same way (I won't drone on about that, already beat that horse to death). Is this only as it relates to the kids? Are your ILs like that with you and YH also? I wish my ILs were more warm and fuzzy and interested too. They just seem to be interested in the wrong things (I.e. Insisting H go to the doctor or walk in to get antibiotics for his allergies (?) v couldn't care less about how I'm feeling, our appts, genders, health of the babies so far, etc).
Is their other child like that too (not sure if it's a boy/girl) or do they at least show more interest?
Post by cookswithwine9 on Jun 24, 2016 10:26:36 GMT -5
LizInFL I feel this way about one of my mils. She has never once text or called to ask about the pregnancy or how I'm doing. When she comes over she spends more of the time playing/talking to our dog than interacting with my H and I. She loves dogs... But sometimes I feel like a second class citizen compared to my dog.
I have a wedding this weekend too! Lots of weddings this weekend. I am in the wedding and its outside... In Florida... In almost July! I think the high is like 97 degrees, not looking forward to that.
Edit- apparently the forecast has now been updated to a high of 99!
kleigh I think my ILs are this way with everyone, to an extent. My FIL is the warmer of the two 'in person'. MIL is reserved, very dry sense of humor (hard to read), not warm/fuzzy at all.
My husband's sister is sweet but a bit immature. Logically I know she loves DS, but I can count on one hand the # of times she's seen him and she lives less than 4 hours from us. She makes ZERO effort, it's all on us (we joke that she forgets I95 runs north AND south). Interestingly, my sister lives in the same city as SIL and we see her almost once a month. She Facetimes with DS, sends little gifts, etc. He adores her and vice versa.
So with all that said (phew...probably way more than you care to know), I think this is just the way they are--it's not personal or anything. It's just SO different from my family, that I guess sometimes it feels like they don't really care.
eta: I know I shouldn't complain. I could have overly involved ILs who won't stay out of our business, pop up all the time, etc, lol. They raised an amazing son who is a great husband, father and provider, and I am thankful for that. So this is a FWP and it could be way worse
cookswithwine9 LOL at feeling like a second class citizen compared to the dog. Also, I cannot imagine having a wedding here in summer, esp. outside! Plus it's hurricane/rainy season. Too unpredictable. I'm sure it'll be fun, but wow...lightweight fabrics, for sure! I hope they have fans or something for guests. Safe travels and good luck with your reading
LizInFL No it's good for me to hear because I too have the IL issues and sometimes it gives me reassurance to know I'm not the only one (as in its not just me). Not that I want ANYONE to have IL "issues" but I think it's so common unfortunately.
Well at least B has your sister! I am going to do a better job with my neice and nephew (my sisters two), I don't see them nearly as much as I want to but it was hard when she was married (didn't want people around when her H was in one of his moods/drinking) and then just finished a nasty divorce and I wanted to give her space to deal with that without feeling like all eyes were on her. But it's prob ok now.
LizInFL I almost missed it!! You're having a girl!!!!!! Congratulations! You better get to finishing up that trim and move on to baby girls nursery ;-)
kleigh Yes, I think IL issues are common. You are definitely NOT the only one! Two families trying to blend...so many personalities, backgrounds, etc. It's hard!
I feel bad for my H b/c we are much closer to my family; part of that is geography but mostly they just are more involved. Luckily he loves them, and they're awesome (I'm biased;) but I think he does notice the differences and it bothers him a bit.
And thanks for the congrats! Taking a break from taping trim as I type
Enjoy the itties, I personally don't think the grass is greener and would love to still have my "Hershey kisses" (as my sister and I call them). Did they grow with your LO? I was a full A (or small B depending on band size) before and am into a D. It's not my favorite pregnancy symptom, I'll admit.
They didn't grow with M until my milk came in. Once I stopped breastfeeding they became even smaller than before I was pregnant. I'm not asking for much. I'd be happy with a B. I'm tried of clothes not fitting because I have no boobs. I realize the same came be true for larger breasts but surely there's a happy medium some where.
I will gladly share mine with you. I have the same problem in reverse. A LG shirt is taught between the boobs and baggy in the stomach. It's very frustrating. Add in the flowy pregnancy tops (only wearing because the boobs grew) and a still small bump and I am wearing sacks ugh
A/S went well. DS was a stinker and hid a lot, but she had most of the measurements from the 16wk ultrasound since he was in excellent position then and she took advantage. So everything looks good.
@sarahwithanh I got to thinking today, are you on any meds for nausea? They gave me diclegis in first tri and it didn't stop all the symptoms but it definitely made it better. And after forgetting them last night it is clear they are still beneficial. If you weren't you should definitely ask about it.
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