We're heading out to a play date at the farm show (because I want to stuff my face) with a friend and her DD who is the same age as DS. I hope DS gets excited about the animals and doesn't spend the whole time trying to run away from me.
I'm already feeling more excited about DS2 but we posted it on Facebook and I've already gotten a few "that's ok, maybe next time" and "aw well it's not so bad!" Wtf? Can't people just say congratulations and move along? I have a feeling this is going to be my life for the foreseeable future.
lupincat people don't know how to keep their mouths shut! I get those comments as well... I wish I could say they stop, but they haven't yet. It'd be nice if people got over the whole "you need one of each" mindset
lupincat,wtf? I have no idea why people feel the need to make those types of comments. I'm also going to have 2 of the same, but since I'm still able to hide my pregnancy (and haven't posted on social media about it), I'm not getting the stupid acquaintance comments yet. In any case, I'm happy. I get to reuse everything (kids are even the same season). But seriously, what's wrong with, "Yay, so happy for you!" or if you have to comment on the genders, "Yay you get to reuse everything" or "Yay, one of each!", find the positive! People are stupid...
Post by BabyStandish on Jan 12, 2017 9:27:26 GMT -5
DS slept like crap so I slept like crap. I think he woke up like 3-4x and then around 5:30 when H woke up he just brought him into bed with me since he was up again. He just woke up at 8:15 so I'm glad he at least slept in a bit.
I'm not sure what's on the game plan today. I need to wash diapers sometime today. I'd like to go to yoga at 10:30 and lift some weights before or after. Probably after since we are moving slowly this morning. Then tonight we are running with one of our groups. We haven't ran with them since like early December I think so it'll be nice. Plus, it's our brewery running club so I know H is looking forward to having a beer or two.
People are ridiculous. There's something so sweet about a baby boy so while it's not while I was anticipating, I'm happy and he's healthy and that's what's matters. Plus I know DH and I make cute boys
I slept terrible last night, my allergies are so bad and I didn't take my evening dose of decongestant since I was ok before bed. I couldn't breathe unless I was on my back and that got uncomfortable quickly. We're supposed to get rain tonight/tomorrow so hoping that kills whatever is in the air that doesn't agree with me
Post by sleepymonkey on Jan 12, 2017 11:31:49 GMT -5
lupincat, those comments annoy me so much. People assume we must be extra happy that we're having a boy since we have a girl. Umm, our girl is awesome and we would've been just as thrilled with another girl as we are a boy. Just say "congratulations" and be done with it people!
Post by sleepymonkey on Jan 12, 2017 11:33:42 GMT -5
Still feeling like crap today. Currently sitting at the OB for my monthly appt, hoping maybe they can give me some tips on how to deal with this funk! I know it has turned into a nasty sinus infection but I hate taking antibiotics if I don't have to.
We're heading out to a play date at the farm show (because I want to stuff my face) with a friend and her DD who is the same age as DS. I hope DS gets excited about the animals and doesn't spend the whole time trying to run away from me.
I'm already feeling more excited about DS2 but we posted it on Facebook and I've already gotten a few "that's ok, maybe next time" and "aw well it's not so bad!" Wtf? Can't people just say congratulations and move along? I have a feeling this is going to be my life for the foreseeable future.
I got that a lot - both with DS#2 and now this current one. My favorites this time are "Let's just hope it's not another boy!!" as I then break it to them that yes, in fact, it IS another boy. I want to say "yeah, you're right - I should just give him away since it's another boy". EYE ROLL.
Both my own mother AND my MIL said "Oh.....well, that's okay" this time around when we told them. Like literally we told them at different times and the exact same words came out both their mouths. I've even gotten a couple "I'm sorry's" even though I have mentioned absolutely NOTHING about wanting a girl nor have I given any indication that I am in even the slightest way disappointed. People really suck sometimes.
OH - I also get "Wow, you're really going to have your hands full" as if having two boys and a girl, or two girls and a boy, or 2 girls WOULDN'T be considered "having my hands full". Ugg. I empathize, sister!!
Post by rosesquared on Jan 12, 2017 11:47:11 GMT -5
Morning everyone! People are definitely obnoxious about all sorts of opinions about birth, children, etc. Being a FTM we haven't gotten any annoying sibling comments but I've gotten a bunch of annoying comments when I talk about natural childbirth and breastfeeding. Like let me have my ideals and hopes and yes I realize shit doesn't always go as planned but I can still prepare as best as possible!
I'm laying on a heating pad after doing a tiny bit of cleaning and ending up with awful butt/hip pain. At least I got us mostly unpacked from our trip!
I have to go to this business event this afternoon and I'm soooooo not looking forward to it! I bought a $10 blazer yesterday that will fit for a week if that lol but I needed something decent to wear today. I definitely feel like I'm getting huge and more and more isn't fitting right. It will be interesting to go back to school next week and be obviously pg!
I desperately need a new phone as mine has decided that I can't talk on the phone with people hearing me. I'm debating between an iPhone and the Google pixel. I have a Samsung Galaxy now (and have always had droids) so I'm leaning pixel. Anyone have one?
Me: 32, Wife: 38, Together for 5 years, Married for 2 years IUI #1 (8/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Crinone = BFN IUI #2 (9/2016): Letrozole, Ovidrel, Endometrin = BFP!! EDD 5/26/17
Post by BabyStandish on Jan 12, 2017 13:40:50 GMT -5
rosesquared I don't have one, but I'd love a pixel! I've always had droids, but am currently using DH's old iphone since my phone shattered a few months back. I cannot wait to get a new phone that I like. I just can't get used to the iphone, but to be fair I'm not really trying that hard. I've been using my Samsung Tablet whenever I can. The pixel looks really cool though.
We're heading out to a play date at the farm show (because I want to stuff my face) with a friend and her DD who is the same age as DS. I hope DS gets excited about the animals and doesn't spend the whole time trying to run away from me.
I'm already feeling more excited about DS2 but we posted it on Facebook and I've already gotten a few "that's ok, maybe next time" and "aw well it's not so bad!" Wtf? Can't people just say congratulations and move along? I have a feeling this is going to be my life for the foreseeable future.
I got that a lot - both with DS#2 and now this current one. My favorites this time are "Let's just hope it's not another boy!!" as I then break it to them that yes, in fact, it IS another boy. I want to say "yeah, you're right - I should just give him away since it's another boy". EYE ROLL.
Both my own mother AND my MIL said "Oh.....well, that's okay" this time around when we told them. Like literally we told them at different times and the exact same words came out both their mouths. I've even gotten a couple "I'm sorry's" even though I have mentioned absolutely NOTHING about wanting a girl nor have I given any indication that I am in even the slightest way disappointed. People really suck sometimes.
OH - I also get "Wow, you're really going to have your hands full" as if having two boys and a girl, or two girls and a boy, or 2 girls WOULDN'T be considered "having my hands full". Ugg. I empathize, sister!!
Yes! I always hear people talking about families with boys as having their hands full. I have a girl and she is definitely a handful. But I guess she must not truly be since she's not a boy. *eye roll*
I effing hate anxiety. My OBs office called saying they need another ultrasound to followup from my AS. I saw a different OB at that appointment and he said everything was perfect. WTF? Now I'm freaking out and it's probably just something stupid like they didn't see all 10 toes. Ugh.
Post by sleepymonkey on Jan 12, 2017 15:06:55 GMT -5
emmalynn, did they say why they need a follow-up u/s? I have to have one because they couldn't get all of the heart measurements but they told me that that day. I would think if there was a problem, they would tell you that day.
So the midwife is calling in a prescription for an antibiotic to hopefully make me feel better. I hate taking antibiotics for sinus infections but this one is nasty. Baby boy was apparently super-active and kicking around when the midwife was using the doppler. It's funny how I really didn't feel much at that point, though I was feeling him a lot right before. His heartrate was a little high (156) but she said that's not uncommon when they're being active.
sleepymonkey anything between 120 and 180bpm is normal... I had many times of freak out when DS1 registered up towards 180bpm but was assured as long as it didn't get much past 180, he's fine
They didn't tell me why. When I asked questions she said she would have the doctor call me later. At first it was going to be at my next appointment, but they realized my next appointment is further out than they thought. Ugh. The other OB I saw said everything was fine. I never liked him.
Bleh, I thought I knew what hospital I wanted to deliver at but now I'm debating one that's 45 minutes (instead of 15 minutes like originally planned) because I discovered it's a birth center inside a hospital, similar to where I had DS1. There's only two hospitals in the area I refuse to go to but this area has so many options compared to where I had DS1, where that hospital was the only game in a 45 minute radius
I'm over work. I get that maternity leave won't be a vacation, but I seriously made myself a ticker for the number of maximum days until I will be on maternity leave....bring it on. Newborns are still so much easier then dealing with office bs when you are full of hormonal rage...
I'm over work. I get that maternity leave won't be a vacation, but I seriously made myself a ticker for the number of maximum days until I will be on maternity leave....bring it on. Newborns are still so much easier then dealing with office bs when you are full of hormonal rage...
I was just thinking this today!! I am SO ready for maternity leave. I am scheduled to have my baby 4 months from today. 4 loooong more months of work. I am just completely unmotivated and cannot put my finger on why. With my other two kids I was good to go until the last month of so.
We just got home from the farm show (yummy food!) and omg my hips are so stiff and sore, it hurts to move! I can't wait to put DS to bed tonight so I can get out the heating pad and get comfortable in bed. 20 weeks seems early to have this issue but here we are! Thing definitely hit harder and faster than they did the first time.
lupincat, ugh we got so many of the same comments when we found out this is another girl. I wasn't expecting weird comments because I was so excited about another healthy looking baby girl, so I was really taken aback and upset about it at first. Someone even went as far as giving me tips on what types of boxers my DH should wear next time to ensure it's a boy. I told her "yeah, that doesn't apply when you go through a fertility doctor and get an IUI, but thanks for the tip" 🙄
I'm in the boat of everyone telling us how lucky we are that we'll have both. I swear that people don't know how to keep their goddamn mouths shut.
I am also counting down to maternity leave. Yesterday I had to class suspend 3 freshman boys for making racist jokes about Middle Eastern people. Not only is it inappropriate for anyone to have to hear, maybe you shouldn't do it in front of your teacher who is part Syrian, no? I actually cried after class. Then, instead of being apologetic, the kids were apparently calling me stupid outside. I just can't. I'm going to try to get them removed at the semester. I have no desire to deal with little shits.
lupincat people suck. One reason why being half team green is nice - no stupid comments.
In our families, the boys tend to be more quiet and relaxed whole the girls are all handfuls.
I agree chknma I'm so over work and people right now.
setsuna17 that's horrible! I'm sorry you had to put up with that.
Today was super busy at work. I'm exhausted. Picked DS up from work to find out his stomach has been hurting all day. He's pale , stuffed up and almost feverish. I've got figure out childcare for tomorrow because I have appts I can't reschedule and I have my a/s too.
My OB called me herself - apparently they didn't get pictures of organs in the same images together (the example she gave was heart and abdomen together). No idea why the in house sonographer or the other OB didn't catch that, but whatever. She reassured me that it wasn't a big deal and is having me call tomorrow to schedule another scan. Good grief! Maybe this time we can get some decent pictures of baby - all of the ones we have a super grainy.
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