FRIDAY....Finally and turkey next week!

[WineNChocolate]

Hello and good morning ladies!

Who is super excited to eat next week and who is going to be our lucky winner of a thanksgiving baby? Any takers.

I had my check-up yesterday and well the Dr. told me that their practice doesn't do US after 20 weeks unless you have had past issues with pregnancy. *side eye* I got totally spoiled at my last Dr. I am not a fan. HOW do you know he is just growing fine just cause you measured my damn stomach radius...meh. Anywho. He is head down now..but doesn't mean much since he still has time to mover around. lol.

ADVICE NBR:  Last night at 5:50pm my DH texts me that we have been invited to the black tie event for Ford Execs at Ford Field. Oh okay...further detail its Today (last night said it was tomorrow) I come to find out his big wig invited us and DD and that its like true BLACK TIE. Hence my freak out due to the fact that all my balck tie stuff that would work...well are pre-pregnancy. AND then its like we are rubbing elbows with people that my husband barely makes eye contact with due to how high they rest in the ford sky, lol.  Okay so here is what I am trying to determine.

1. DO I have to wear pantyhose IF I am wearing tea-length?

2. Can I do a peep toe shoe NOT an open toe? Do you think I should tone down my coral toenail polish to nude?

3. I am wearing a navy lace overlay 3/4 dress that I wore to my brothers wedding..thank you lord its dressy enough for it to work, I usually wear large statement necklaces..should I just tone down to earring and bracelet.

I am usually really good at this but I don't want to make my husband feel more nervous than he already does. This is a big deal for him. I am already like 35w looking preggers so I don't want to make more of a HEY LOOK AT THAT GUYS PREGGERS SPARKLY WIFE...THANKS!!

[kaydee0402]

WineNChocolate:

1.) Pantyhose are a must for a black tie event in the winter...unless you live in Florida.
2.) I would do peep toe over open toe, but I suggest closed toe if you're wearing panty hose. I personally hate it when I'm wearing pantyhose and I feel like the edge of my stockings are hanging out of my shoes. But that might just be me! The coral nail poish is fine since it's on your feet
3.) I think cocktail jewelry/statement necklaces are okay at black tie events

[hmr11913]

I HOPE that we are able to eat some sort of thanksgiving dinner... even if it's leftovers!

Hmmmm.... I've never been to a black tie event, however I'd say that you should wear the pantyhose (womp womp) but I think the necklace sounds pretty! They'll probably think ... damn, look at his smoking hot pregnant wife all dressed to the hills!

On our way to the last check up prior to being induced. I'm super nervous... we did put the hospital bag and car seat in the car. Eeks!

[kaydee0402]

Work and then going to the Grand Illumination Downtown tonight! Some friends are going with us and I think we're going to a local pizza place for dinner once we're done with the tree lighting and the Santa Village they have set up.

Tomorrow is breakfast with Santa. I've pulled out my Christmas decorations and plan to finish putting them up this weekend. I feel like the holiday season has finally kicked off

[Winnifred]

WineNChocolate, Oh man, we had an event there a couple of years ago... I'm glad you have a dress that works! I would probably tone down the toenail polish/jewelry and let your dress/bump be the focus. And if you're considering open toe shoes, I'm assuming no panty hose necessary?

Sorry you're being thrown into this in 3rd tri of all times, I'm sure you'll look beautiful! As an added bonus (one my IF self would normally hate) - your pregnancy will most likely open up conversation with people your DH wants to impress but doesn't know how to break the ice with. You are doing him a HUGE favor. He will need to stop and pick up fast food for you on the way home and massage your back and feet that night

[kaydee0402]

hmr11913, good luck!

[WineNChocolate]

kaydee0402, Yes I hate pantyhose with open toe...I am praying to find nice closed without at 3 in heel..wish me luck. Okay I will stick with the statement necklace since we think it won't be seen as over doing it.

Christmas decorations are starting for me this weekend and then the tree doesn't come till really another two weekends since it will be real. I need it to last sometimes I get lucky and they are super fresh and then other times..dang needles are just shedding everywhere.

hmr11913, I FORGOT your our turkey baby!! YEAH! Did you get a turkey shirt or anything for baby to come home in. NOT that you have to but it would be kind of fitting. lol.

[Winnifred]

I'm so excited that we aren't going to have thanksgiving with my in-laws (like we do every year)!! It's seriously the exact same thing every year and I can't stand it. How many times does MIL have to ask what time we want to eat? How loud does the football game need to be while we eat? How much will BIL/SIL/nephew fight? Ahhh... not this year!!!

The only downer this year is that my dad is bringing several items (including the turkey) to our home for dinner, and his skills are lacking the last few years. He's becoming famous for leaving really gross pieces of fat/bone behind and mixing them in... I have a feeling I'll be sticking to the side dishes this year. But I'll get through it all without needing to be wasted (as is usually the case at the in-laws house) so that's a plus.

[hmr11913]

Nov 18, 2016 9:12:39 GMT -5 WineNChocolate said:

kaydee0402, Yes I hate pantyhose with open toe...I am praying to find nice closed without at 3 in heel..wish me luck. Okay I will stick with the statement necklace since we think it won't be seen as over doing it.

Christmas decorations are starting for me this weekend and then the tree doesn't come till really another two weekends since it will be real. I need it to last sometimes I get lucky and they are super fresh and then other times..dang needles are just shedding everywhere.

hmr11913, I FORGOT your our turkey baby!! YEAH! Did you get a turkey shirt or anything for baby to come home in. NOT that you have to but it would be kind of fitting. lol.

Well Tuesday is my induction date, so I'm hoping we'd be able to go home Wednesday but G had bad jaundice so we were there 4 days... I CANNOT spend 4 days or nights away from G. I'm getting so annoyed bc everyone keeps asking if we are coming here or going there and it's like we don't have any f'in clue as we don't even know when baby will be here!
So the last time I was at kohls I did see a cute "my first thanksgiving" outfit, however I didn't buy it bc I didn't think I'd have a baby by then lol. I might have to stop and pick one up I did buy some newborn Christmas things though and now I'm afraid they may not fit... I'll have to send to one of you ladies!

[kaydee0402]

I bought baby girl the cutest newborn Christmas dress yesterday, and got DS and outfit to coordinate with her. I also bought all four of us matching jammies for Christmas Eve. My DH loves corny stuff like that so he's going to be so excited when he sees the pajamas!

[legalbeagle]

WineNChocolate, 100% what kaydee0402 said. Have fun!

AFM, guys I'm 35 weeks along and 35 days to go! This is like crazy to me. In celebration I am wearing leggings to work. Let's see if anyone says anything. In good news they found someone to assist my team while I am out and hopefully we'll overlap by two weeks so I can train her a bit before I leave.

[mrsp121308]

I'm so tired today, we are currently back in bed watching tv. Hoping the weather cooperates tomorrow and doesn't get too cold because DH & I promised DD2 we'd go to a Lighted Christmas parade and I don't want Hazel to freeze.

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I hit 35 weeks today too legalbeagle! I can't believe it! Today DH's work is throwing us a little shower so I'm excited for that, I'm pretty sure they got us our stroller as they usually all go in on something big for weddings and babies.

WineNChocolate, I think a statement necklace would be fine, especially since it's the holidays and everyone wants a little extra sparkle this time of year. The panty-hose thing is totally regional, I don't think I've ever seen someone wear panty-hose where I live in California, even to formal events unless they were older. I don't even own any.

[lola]

WineNChocolate

1. DO I have to wear pantyhose IF I am wearing tea-length? Agree with @cahistoryteacher that it's a regional thing. In Texas, people do wear them, but it's certainly not a requirement.
2. Can I do a peep toe shoe NOT an open toe? Do you think I should tone down my coral toenail polish to nude? Same idea as others. No hose if it's a peep toe, but otherwise yes. I wouldn't worry about the nail polish, but that's just me.
3. I am wearing a navy lace overlay 3/4 dress that I wore to my brothers wedding..thank you lord its dressy enough for it to work, I usually wear large statement necklaces..should I just tone down to earring and bracelet. Yes to the statement necklace. Since it's black tie, sparkle is encouraged!

Please share photos of your fabulous outfit!!!

[Winnifred]

hmr11913, I can't believe you're having a baby next week!!! This is getting serious, isn't it?

kaydee0402, I need pictures!

And ha ha ha, everyone is disagreeing with me relating to the black tie outfit. OK, I give in, wear a sparkly statement necklace. It is the holiday season, after all

[hmr11913]

Nov 18, 2016 11:15:42 GMT -5 Winnifred said:

hmr11913, I can't believe you're having a baby next week!!! This is getting serious, isn't it?

kaydee0402, I need pictures!

And ha ha ha, everyone is disagreeing with me relating to the black tie outfit. OK, I give in, wear a sparkly statement necklace. It is the holiday season, after all

Just left my appt... no changes since Tuesday. So the plan is to be there by 7am on Tuesday to be induced. He said they'll start the pitocin then he will come and strip my membranes and hopefully things will go quickly. I don't think it'll truly hit me until he/she is here. I'm so nervous!!!!!

[Winnifred]

hmr11913, you're going to do great!!! I'm sure I'll feel the same way when we are closer to delivery. You've done an amazing job growing this baby - enjoy your final days as a family of 3

[hmr11913]

Thanks hun! Now excuse me while I go snuggle my baby girl and weep. Lol

[WineNChocolate]

Winnifred, OH man the hate in-laws cooking on thanksgiving. I would be so mad. That is why I do mostly all the sides and I might of ordered turkeys over the past two years...lol, deep fat fried for reasons of taking a load off of my MIL. We will just say that.

[legalbeagle]

hmr11913, lots of luck on Tuesday!!

Also I saw "Fantastic Beasts" a few nights ago. Highly recommend! @cahistoryteacher, were we talking about this and Rogue One?

[legalbeagle]

Sorry @kc295905, I know you've shared lactation cookies recipe before but would you mind reposting? I need to send to my husband so he can make them!

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legalbeagle, yes! I can't wait to go see Fantastic Beasts. We'll probably go to a matinee on Sunday. Fingers still crossed about getting to see Rogue One.

[legalbeagle]

@kc295905, Thank you!!

[tbonequeen13]

I volunteer as tribute, lol! I'd love DD2 to be a Thanksgiving baby, but who knows. They start cervical checks at my appt this coming Tues, so we'll see if these Braxton Hicks have made any progress. I feel like I'm about to explode today- I have no room left for food and no appetite- and DD2 keeps pushing what I think is her butt out trying to make herself some more room....

I think the fact that you're 9 months pregnant and at a black tie event should be commended- there's no way I could squeeze into a dress right now

[Lucy]

We're doing our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. I LOVE Thanksgiving -- so much so that we usually do 2 dinners. One at MIL's (not this year!!!!!) and then again at home the Saturday after. This is for 2 reasons -- 1. I love Thanksgiving leftovers (and Thanksgiving food in general), and 2. MIL is a HORRIBLE cook. 75% of the food she makes doesn't even make sense for Thanksgiving. Her turkey is always dry. The stuffing is flavorless. And there is always some out of place pasta dish, like a giant cheese lasagna. She says the pasta is necessary because she's Italian, but no self-respecting Italian would call that crap real lasagna. Also, she has a thing about expired food. She doesn't throw anything out. She has condiments in her fridge that are over a year expired, and she refuses to toss them out. It's so freaking gross.

So, we're doing Thanksgiving with my BFF and her family on Thanksgiving, but doing our dinner tomorrow instead of the Saturday after just in case I am off having a baby or something.

Speaking of, I saw my OB this morning and he scheduled my NST's for different days of the week than my weekly appointments so that we can monitor my BP more than once a week. Based on my reading this morning though, I could technically make it to my schedule RCS date without issue, but if I wanted to, we can deliver anytime after 37 weeks based on the #'s. It's definitely not high enough to go before 37 weeks. I'm all for getting her out sooner than later, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for mildly to moderately high BP at my NST on the 28th!

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Does anyone else have a lot of ummm...moisture issues? I have hit a point(Again) where I can't tell if I'm sweating a lot, having urinary leakage, vaginal discharge, or if it's amniotic fluid. Some things I've read say increased vaginal discharge is common at this point, but how to the heck do you tell the difference between it all?

[lbonga1]

@cahistoryteacher I was having that problem a couple weeks ago, but it has died down lately. I was told if it was amniotic fluid, you'd feel "gushes" when, say, you go from sitting to standing. And of course if you're like soaking a pad within an hour, that'd be cause for concern.

I'm just on my lunch break at work. I'm an app developer, and we really don't have much going on right now, so a co-worker and I are making a small game so kill time before I leave next week. I'll let you guys know if we end up releasing it to the App Store if you want to try it out!

I think this weekend we're going to go to Disneyland for a little bit; we'll see how long I'll be able to walk around. I have some homework to do too. I wrapped Xmas lights on our balcony railing, but a couple the bulbs must be out because only one of the three colors of bulbs are lighting up. So I guess I'll have to try to figure out which bulbs aren't working. Not much else going on here!

[Winnifred]

Lucy, LOL - I hear you on the terrible MIL thanksgiving dinner! Similar situation here. My mom's cooking is 1,000 times better, but we tend to avoid her house on holidays because my step family is nuts and the house is too small for everyone anyway. I always go over after dinner to steal leftovers... Hope you enjoy eating different food this year!

@cahistoryteacher, IDK, but I'm with you. Just ask your dr. I asked mine and he wasn't concerned at all. I switched to long panty liners ( ) and those have been helping me deal.

One hour left and I can go home... thankful for this random thunderstorm we're having so the people working on our roof can't actually work right now. They have been driving me CRAZY all week.

[lola]

Y'all, I'm dealing with some sad feet swelling right now. My doctor pointed it out, but she's not worried because my blood pressure is fine. But now most of my shoes don't fit. I'm hoping it's due to a lot of walking on Wednesday, and that they'll go down a bit. If not, I'm going to have to go buy some shoes in bigger sizes to last me these next few weeks, which I do not want to do. I'm working from home in my compression socks with my feet propped up to see if that helps.

[catherineoctober]

Nov 18, 2016 9:17:17 GMT -5 hmr11913 said:

Nov 18, 2016 9:12:39 GMT -5 WineNChocolate said:

kaydee0402 , Yes I hate pantyhose with open toe...I am praying to find nice closed without at 3 in heel..wish me luck. Okay I will stick with the statement necklace since we think it won't be seen as over doing it.

Christmas decorations are starting for me this weekend and then the tree doesn't come till really another two weekends since it will be real. I need it to last sometimes I get lucky and they are super fresh and then other times..dang needles are just shedding everywhere.

hmr11913 , I FORGOT your our turkey baby!! YEAH! Did you get a turkey shirt or anything for baby to come home in. NOT that you have to but it would be kind of fitting. lol.

Well Tuesday is my induction date, so I'm hoping we'd be able to go home Wednesday but G had bad jaundice so we were there 4 days... I CANNOT spend 4 days or nights away from G. I'm getting so annoyed bc everyone keeps asking if we are coming here or going there and it's like we don't have any f'in clue as we don't even know when baby will be here!
So the last time I was at kohls I did see a cute "my first thanksgiving" outfit, however I didn't buy it bc I didn't think I'd have a baby by then lol. I might have to stop and pick one up I did buy some newborn Christmas things though and now I'm afraid they may not fit... I'll have to send to one of you ladies!

I skipped the whole "first Thanksgiving day" outfit too because there's a only a small chance I get induced Thursday. I am sticking with the my first Christmas stuff because I'm going to take her pictures in front of the tree for our Christmas card this year. Hopefully with our Lab as the raindeer or even eating the antlers I bought him. LOL