Thumbs up OR Thumbs Down Thursday and general convo

[kaydee0402]

WineNChocolate, if I stand up too fast or bend and straighten (bend and snap? lol) too quickly, I get a bit dizzy and see stars. I don't if I should blame this on almost being 30 or pregnancy but either way, it sucks.

[kaydee0402]

Becca, right?! My surgeon is supposed to call me today to schedule my c-section date. We're getting so close!

[lola]

WineNChocolate, Yep, that's pretty much exactly how it looked! And there were a few close calls with the overflowing. Of course, then I had to text my husband on his business trip and tell him how awesome I am at fixing things when he's gone. Also, yes to the dizziness when standing. It comes and goes for me, but I'll be mid-conversation at work and realize I need to sit down or lean against something ASAP. Doesn't seem to be food related for me either.

[Becca]

WineNChocolate, sorry you are getting dizzy! Take care of yourself, we can't have you passing out from dizziness!

[Lucy]

Sept 29, 2016 11:02:29 GMT -5 kaydee0402 said:

Winnifred , Virginia is a fire at will state, so technically she doesn't need to have any documentation. However, if she follows the company policy, my third through sixth time of arriving late, she's supposed to write me up. I plan on resigning in November anyway, but if I do get fired, I'll just fight it and collect my 90 weeks of unemployment, which is actually a better deal than maternity leave.

Also, I find it kind of messed up that unemployed people get a sweeter deal than those on maternity leave.

I haven't lived in VA since 2002, so I might be remembering this wrong, but do you have to show that you're job hunting to keep getting unemployment for that long? I feel like it used to be that way once you were past 3 months of unemployment. 

Also, yes it does suck that maternity leave it so crappy. 

[legalbeagle]

WineNChocolate, haha. Yes, you are right. More snacking needed! I also get the dizzy thing you are talking about if I am just standing, but not walking. I've been trying to remember not to lock my knees and shift a bit and that seems to help. I assume it is a blood pressure thing.

[legalbeagle]

Ahhh so excited for you with C-section dates! It must be nice for peace of mind.

And my friend had her twins! One was over seven lbs and one just under six lbs. So excited!

[kaydee0402]

Lucy, I'm really not sure. But I don't think it's something I really have to be concerned about, so I have zero motivation to research it, lol.

[hmr11913]

Just catching up here after spending the entire morning at the DR's office for my 3 hour glucose test. So I hadn't ate anything since 7:30 last night and my test was at 8:00am... (you have to fast for at least 12 hours) so that part sucked. The glucola was 2x as much as the 1 hour drink, and since I don't drink soda it was really hard to drink... sooooo sugary even though I thought the 1 hour one wasn't too bad. I had orange (I had fruit punch for the 1 hour, but had orange with G so figured I'd be safe). I had a hard time finishing it but I did it... then I had an u/s to check cervical length and that all looked good and I got a super cute picture of baby! He/she was back to being head down which was a relief since they were breech the last check up.

HUGE THANK YOU to WineNChocolate for mailing G the most adorable little leggings and headband from her little girl! Thank you so much!!!! I can't wait to put her in them!

[WineNChocolate]

lola, I would of said that same thing to my hubs..."Look at me hunny, who says I need you around to fix things, this calls for candy" lol

@becca, how embarrassing would that be to be talking someone at work and lights out....omg I would never hear the end of it. Then everyone act like I have terminal cancer.

legalbeagle, I am really glad I am not the only one..dealing with this. I was a lil scared it was saying something, my gf was freaking me out with preeclampsia (sp?)

hmr11913, OMG I am glad you like the set. I was kind of terrified to send it, I hope it will work. I hate that it wasn't brand new. I hope you can use it for some pictures the headband is to die for...

[hmr11913]

WineNChocolate, omg no... they're totally cute! I seriously am in love with those colors!!! It was funny though, cause my parents were over and all like "who's that from??" hahahaha.

I can't wait to see pictures of your brick wall by the way, that sounds totally awesome, especially for a little boy!

I can't believe some of you already know when your babies will be born! Totally jealous!!!!!!!

Here's a little sneak peak at our nugget. My belly was measuring at 27 weeks, however DR isn't concerned and said it can be normal to be up to 3 weeks one way or the other.

[emilie]

Becca so sorry you're sick! Hope you feel better soon

kaydee0402 ugh, your boss sounds awful. I also have a boss who is also a total nazi about people being on time. He will send out an email to the office at 9:01am ranting and raving if he doesn't see people in their offices or at their desks. It's like, we are all adults here, and it doesn't matter whether someone gets in at 8:55 or 9:05. Such a petty thing to focus on.

[tbonequeen13]

hmr11913, awww...squishy baby face! so jealous..they tried to get that shot for me Tues, but my stupid placenta was in the way and baby's face was squished right up where my belly button was so they couldn't get anything clear

[Becca]

requiressnacks, it was crazy to start the convo about when to induce if necessary. My OB brought it up more because 38 weeks is Thanksgiving week and he wants us to start thinking if we would want to induce before or after the holiday. Have you thought about that at all? There are pros and cons to each. Hopefully it won't be a decision we need to make and the twins will just arrive when they are ready.

[requiressnacks]

Sept 29, 2016 14:35:58 GMT -5 Becca said:

requiressnacks , it was crazy to start the convo about when to induce if necessary. My OB brought it up more because 38 weeks is Thanksgiving week and he wants us to start thinking if we would want to induce before or after the holiday. Have you thought about that at all? There are pros and cons to each. Hopefully it won't be a decision we need to make and the twins will just arrive when they are ready.

Actually, I have thought about it. 38 weeks for me would be 11/20 and I think I'd prefer to induce before Thanksgiving.  My OB seems to think I'll naturally have them earlier, but I think they like to induce right around 38 weeks. I know that keeping them in longer is better, but they are technically full-term at that point, right? 

[hmr11913]

tbonequeen13, babys face was right up against my placenta too... so was really hard and this was really the one clear shot that she got. She said the further along you are, the harder it is to get good shots since they're so squished and not a ton of room.

[tbonequeen13]

hmr11913, i'm hoping to do a 3d ultrasound with this one like i did with DD#1, but we'll see..if they can't get a clear shot in the dr office, i am not going to pay for a specail session only to have them tell me the same thing

[lola]

hmr11913 That face!!!

[hmr11913]

My DR's office always switches into the 3D mode when they do u/s without having to ask.... although my OB hates them - he says they generally look creepy! Lol.

Still waiting on my glucose results, but after I ate their deep fried cauliflower (my fav!) and then stopped at Culvers and got a sourdough melt and a fry...... so, hopefully I passed my test. LOL.

[lastnamewithheld]

WineNChocolate I get dizzy when I lay down. Which, whatever, I'm already laying down. LOL. And kudos for taking on a Reno now. Sheesh.

kaydee0402, I'm on the wtf train. That's just ridiculous. Five minutes? Get off my ass, boss.

W, I'm glad you made it through the test! FX for a passing result!

hmr11913 awwww what a sweet face. I freaking love 3D technology. I'm so glad I sprung for that elective ultrasound a couple weeks ago. Lol

I think the only purple I have is a purple hoodie. I can't promise I will wear it all day (I'm soooo hot always. Ugh) but I will wear it for a bit and take a picture!

Work is nuts right now. I was offered a new position in the company and will most likely jump into that when I get back from leave in March. The woman who was in that position left a week ago for better things elsewhere so they're floundering, and while I did fill in in that position years ago, I'm very rusty. Somehow I need to cross train in that and train the woman who will take over my position and another person who will fill in for me while I'm out.

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHHHH

Oh, and I also bought a new car! I couldn't get my car seat to work on my old car (focus) without having to push the front seat up alllll the way. So, mom car it is! I got a new (ish) 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander! It's so nice and fancy! I have a backup camera, guys!

[requiressnacks]

Sept 29, 2016 22:31:03 GMT -5 crimpgirl said:

Sept 29, 2016 9:34:09 GMT -5 legalbeagle said:

Also is everyone down for doing a thread tomorrow for fikafairy where we show our purple/support? Totally understand if you don't have purple maternity clothes, but maybe a purple ribbon or scarf or something?

You know I'm in.

Even just a picture of something purple is good.

Should we do the candle thread separately at night, but start the purple one in the morning?

We just need to remember not to tag fikafairy.

I'll start a thread for wearing purple.

[mommytoava]

Thumbs up- After a lot of non returned phone calls/emails, we finally found a painter and he's come to start the job. Can't wait to get the baby's room painted and set up. Bonus, I passed my three hour test!

[WineNChocolate]

lastnamewithheld, OMG YOUR ALIVE!! *sniffle snot* I was wondering what hole you fell into. Yeah on a new job, boo on having to work double time in the 3rd trimester to try and train yourself and someone else. But what doesn't kills us makes us stronger. When you lay down its not on your back right..NOT that you don't know it already that cuts off lung capacity which can bring on shortness of breath and then you and baby are battling for air.

mommytoava I absolutely understand the relief of home renovation work when you finally find the right person to do the job!! So bravo you! Make sure to send pics

[lastnamewithheld]

WineNChocolate, no, the only comfortable position I have to sleep in is solidly on my left side.