'Twas the Monday before Christmas

[littlelion]

I'm listening to baby fuss in the crib. I think he's a bit congested.

Today I have a drs appt. Which sucks that I have to take the kids out. The temps are still frigid.

[littlelion]

I really need to start pumping so I can leave the kids at home with my sister while I run errands.

I thought of a couple of good small gifts for dh. But I don't know if I'll have time to go buy it before christmas.

[littlelion]

crimpgirl there are so many diehard movies I've yet to watch. The original is def a christmas classic

[legalbeagle]

Love me some original Diehard. We should totally watch that tonight.

We're mostly done for Xmas though we are pretty low key about it. Or as lowkey as one can be with a four year old. We don't do a lot of baking, decorating besides tree, presents outside of family.

Today I'm supposed to have lunch with a friend. Hope I'm either feeling well enough to go or in active labor. Otherwise maybe lots of walking/bouncing? The KonMari thread on Parenting is giving me the bug again but I don't want to get halfway through and then not be able to finish.

[mrswillie]

Today I need to keep an eye out for UPS man and refuse the late Christmas cards. Or maybe I can leave him a note on the door? Tomorrow is DS1's Christmas concert at school. Wednesday is DS3's audiology appointment where I'll be ALL morning. I ordered a few things online yesterday for DH and my friend's baby. But I still need to find a day to go to a couple stores for a few more things.... with no kids! I wanted to wrap what I had weeks ago. That never happened.

[requiressnacks]

Good morning!

My babies slept 5 hours IN A ROW LAST NIGHT. I feel like a new woman!!!

[requiressnacks]

legalbeagle....I lurked that whole Kon Mari thread and thought of you!

[mrswillie]

Dec 19, 2016 7:33:05 GMT -5 crimpgirl said:

mrswillie I think a note would work for the cards....the concert sounds cute. And if you run out of time, gift bags for all the wrapping

They're singing Jingle Bells and Rudolph. This should be cute. I'm only worried about wrapping the boys gifts and using paper
DS1 doesn't recognize. He's smart like that.

[requiressnacks]

Dec 19, 2016 7:44:54 GMT -5 mrswillie said:

Dec 19, 2016 7:33:05 GMT -5 crimpgirl said:

mrswillie I think a note would work for the cards....the concert sounds cute. And if you run out of time, gift bags for all the wrapping

They're singing Jingle Bells and Rudolph. This should be cute. I'm only worried about wrapping the boys gifts and using paper
DS1 doesn't recognize. He's smart like that.

Cute!! I love holiday concerts.

I made the mistake of labeling all the twins presents as "From Santa" and then my nephew came over and rifled through all the gifts under the tree. Whooooops. We basically told him we weren't sure if santa would bring presents for the babies since they are so new, so we got a few just in case.

[WineNChocolate]

SO I just ordered my last gift which was for my dad. HARDEST person to order stuff for, my DH loves these dry fit working underwear so he convinced me to send them. I have never sent my father underwear before so its pretty awkward. ANYWHO. I am done wrapping except one gift for DH that comes on Friday..hopefully while he isn't at home or doesn't answer the door. I am seriously thinking of leaving a note that says..if the box says what it is..can you please put this sheet over it..till I can get it out of sight. LOL.

BABY RELATED: I started getting the yellowy watery/thick discharge (sorry TMI) I do believe that is MP releasing..hopefully not a slight leak of the amniotic with the MP. But I think its just the MP. WHICH MEANS..we might be getting somewhere..maybe just maybe I might have this child in a week or so. Pretty stoked about that!


crimpgirl, okay with the decluttering/cleaning list. LET me know how that turns out with the new one. lol.

requiressnacks, omg 5 hours with NB is freaking glorious isn't it. Good for you!

mrswillie, refuse the late Christmas cards?

[requiressnacks]

Dec 19, 2016 7:56:01 GMT -5 crimpgirl said:

Dec 19, 2016 7:53:39 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Cute!! I love holiday concerts.

I made the mistake of labeling all the twins presents as "From Santa" and then my nephew came over and rifled through all the gifts under the tree. Whooooops. We basically told him we weren't sure if santa would bring presents for the babies since they are so new, so we got a few just in case.

Ahhh nosy and smart little guy!

I finally bought something for the baby for Christmas. Still not convinced he'll he here by then, but he needed something

Mine only got 1 gift from each of us. Camo overalls from DH and these light up seahorse things that someone on the multiples board recommended. Although I really want to get them the Wubbanub things too. It might happen today.

[anaberry]

Hi everyone,
I don't know if you all remember me, but I was in here for a couple of weeks. I've had you all in my thoughts and prayers hoping you all have happy, healthy, outside babies soon! (Some of you already do! Congratulations!)
I hope you don't mind my snooping, I just wanted to let you all know how happy I am for each of you!
Much love and hugs to you all and happy holidays!
P.s. H and I will ttc soon, so wish us luck!

[requiressnacks]

Dec 19, 2016 8:13:12 GMT -5 crimpgirl said:

Dec 19, 2016 8:06:01 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Mine only got 1 gift from each of us. Camo overalls from DH and these light up seahorse things that someone on the multiples board recommended. Although I really want to get them the Wubbanub things too. It might happen today.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one that kept it simple. We just got a cute batman outfit.

What is Wubbanub?

www.amazon.com/WubbaNub-25581-Infant-Pacifier-Giraffe/dp/B003CK3LDI

I drastically underestimated how much time is spent putting pacifiers in baby mouths and then having them spit it out 2 seconds later and start screaming. I'm hoping the Wubbanub might help.

[requiressnacks]

WineNChocolate.....I hope this is IT!

[requiressnacks]

anaberry, thanks for stopping by!!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and I wish you all the luck TTC next year.

[Winnifred]

WineNChocolate , FX for progress!

Well ladies, I was up most of the night with what felt like never ending contractions, but nothing so so painful that I couldn't just lay there. So far this morning they've been a few minutes apart and still not insanely painful. I'm so hoping either I'll go into labor on my own or these contractions will make induction that much easier tomorrow night!

I held a newborn for about a 1/2 hour yesterday, it was better than therapy for an overdue pregnant lady! I asked her to send vibes to my baby to get out, I'm hoping it worked...

NST this afternoon, hoping to see those contractions on the screen!!

ETA: I'm "hoping" for a lot apparently! I almost went back to fix up my post but in all honesty, I am hoping for a lot right now, so I'm leaving it! LOL

[mrsp121308]

Dec 19, 2016 8:24:07 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Dec 19, 2016 8:13:12 GMT -5 crimpgirl said:

Glad to hear I'm not the only one that kept it simple. We just got a cute batman outfit.

What is Wubbanub?

www.amazon.com/WubbaNub-25581-Infant-Pacifier-Giraffe/dp/B003CK3LDI

I drastically underestimated how much time is spent putting pacifiers in baby mouths and then having them spit it out 2 seconds later and start screaming. I'm hoping the Wubbanub might help.

We have the giraffe Wubbanub and it still falls out some, but it's 1000x better than the regular paci.

[WineNChocolate]

Winnifred, oh man I am hoping that your body will take the plunge without intervention! thanks I am pretty stoked that maybe a contraction will make its self known here soon. but to be honest, I started thinking about DD and my MIL doesn't get in till Friday..which kind of freaked me out last night like. OH crap you can't come yet..who is going to stay with DD?!? but I guess I don't really get a choice. hahaha

@kc295905, F'ing man cold!! oh my god, my husband you think most of the time he was dying. Its so silly. like when I get sick I am still taking care of DD..wth!!?!? But you know have ebola and the avian flu.

crimpgirl, requiressnacks, OH WE have 3 wubba nubs..DD had giraffes and LO will have elephants...gods gift to paci world.

[mrsp121308]

I have a terrible cold and all I want to do is sleep it away, but the big girls are on Christmas break so I'm home with all 3 kids now. :/

[littlelion]

anaberry hola! I wish you the best of luck ttc...and happy holidays!

[littlelion]

I ordered the christmas cards from costco. Similar pricing as staples 14.99 for 50. Picking up this afternoon. Here are some of the pics I used

SPOILER: Click to show

Trying to be professional


The truth comes out

Aw there's the love

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Y'all are so busy! 2 pages before I get to work. crimpgirl, I'm there with ya, this kiddo shows no signs of heading to the exit.

I can't believe I'm still at work. I honestly did not think I would make it this far. If I can make it through this week I will be amazed.

[requiressnacks]

littlelion...your older sons face is hilarious!

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It is 29 degrees here at work and there are kids showing up in shorts. Of course they all seemed so shocked it's cold. How can you let your kid leave the house when it is literally freezing outside in shorts?

[mrswillie]

crimpgirl I wish I thought I could keep up with that weekly schedule to try it.

requiressnacks that's amazing go get them BOTH to do that! Good babies! DS does 3-4 so I'm happy for now. Good Dave on the Santa tags. Oopsie! DS1 had a wubbanub... he hearted it!

anaberry funny... I just came across your name in an old post yesterday! I was wondering how you were doing. Everything crossed for you and your H!

Winnifred I'm hoping this is it!

@kc295905 ugh! Yeah, lets all cry over your man cold while I just pushed a baby out and get no sympathy!

mrsp121308 break already?? DS1 has no school starting Friday and goes back on the 3rd. I'm excited I don't have to drag them all to the bus stop every morning. Hope you feel better!

littlelion oh so adorable!!!

crimpgirl and requiressnacks and my Rudolph, I meant Wudolph.... Wudolph the Wed-Nosed Weindeer. Lmao! I love the r's that sound like w's.

WineNChocolate hate trying to sneak gifts in. Hopefully he doesn't see it. Come on baby! And yes, Tiny Prints was supposed to have my cards delivered no later than Friday. When they were delayed, I ordered with a Staples Groupon for same day. Wish I'd seen that to begin with. I wasn't dealing with getting them today and trying to get them mailed out and hoping they arrived to family and friends before Christmas. They told me to refuse the order when delivered for a full refund.... even though I told them to cancel it before they shipped. Ugh! And their FB page was FULL of unhappy customers who hadn't received their cards.

[WineNChocolate]

mrswillie, ugh that is frustrating as hell! I am sorry. I hope that you can get your refund.

anaberry, thank you for the well wishes!

@kc295905, I can't even with that picture...ugh I want to touch him. How sweet is he.

crimpgirl, @cahistoryteacher now I just want to say I am chillin on this bench with you guys. JUST because I had some different discharge does not mean he is coming. I say we all have a glass of wine on Christmas, take a picture and send it to each other..to say here to being still F'ing preggers.

@cahistoryteacher ummm 29 degrees and shorts..wth. do you have parents? lol.

mrsp121308, Noooo sickness and kids.. brutal. I hope you get better soon.

[legalbeagle]

crimpgirl,@cahistoryteacher ditto to what WineNChocolate said. Other than the show I've got a whole lot of nothing going on. Just cramping. Also love having my mother here but she keeps asking about progress. Um, I'm in early labor so this could take a long time! This is why last time no one knew until DS was out!

crimpgirl, yay that schedule looks great! One thing a week seems doable right? And haha requiressnacks I have been lurking too and subscribed to the KonMari Adventures FB group. How did I not know about that?? Happy babies gave you some great sleep! Parenting on some sleep is a whole new ballgame.

Loving the cute baby pics!!!

[Lucy]

The wubbanubs are totally worth it. I made one because we had a ton of beanie babies laying around that no one ever played with (they even had the tags on them still). It's my go-to for the car seat and swing. It keeps the paci in for several minutes instead of a few seconds. I might buy a real one now just to have a spare.

I still haven't wrapped a single present. I meant to get started this morning, but remembered too late that the wrapping paper is in the trunk of my car and H took it to work this morning because of the snow. I told him that means he has to help me wrap tonight once everyone is in bed.

[harfamilyof3]

My grandparents, DDs great grandparents, just arrived in town for a week to visit and meet Nora. They live in FL so we don't see them often but they are staying at my moms until xmas morning! I am so excited to see them this afternoon!

[WineNChocolate]

Guys @lastnamewitheld had a baby!!!