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[luciddreamer]

Jan 26, 2017 19:23:59 GMT -5 laurenash323 said:

Jan 26, 2017 17:42:01 GMT -5 luciddreamer said:

My 2 year old has been refusing his naps. Ugh! He's cranky and rubbing his eyes, but just won't lay down. I really hope this is just a short phase, it's been going on for about a week.

dd has done this for us. We started just doing "quiet time" in her crib. I let her choose books, stuffed animals to play with quietly and say she has to stay in there for an hour...typically she falls asleep.

Yes, I think the quiet time helps somewhat. He will quietly play in there with his books and sometimes quietly destroy his room. But, he doesn't lay down on his own. There have been times he's just happily flipping through books for 2 hours. Haha

[mambo]

Jan 26, 2017 19:22:46 GMT -5 laurenash323 said:

Jan 26, 2017 19:16:12 GMT -5 mambo said:

I feel like I've been MIA hi guys I got a promotion today

congrats!! Did you say you're staying home after baby though??

I am I can't afford daycare for three

[springbeduk]

Jan 26, 2017 19:16:12 GMT -5 mambo said:

I feel like I've been MIA hi guys I got a promotion today

Congratulations! I hope along with the recognition you get a rsise with it to save up some extra $$ before you switch to SAH!

[springbeduk]

Jan 25, 2017 21:41:58 GMT -5 @mattsgirl2004 said:

springbeduk thank you!

How are you feeling?

A little better, thanks. Still definitely have the cold/gook but at least i have more energy back and can even sometimes breathe through my nose again. Though with that the evening nausea returned today - hadn't had it the last few days. But like others were discussing losing symptoms like that is unnerving so it's ok that it's back. As long as it doesn't get much worse, that is!

Now the problem is that DH is also sick (the dreaded man-cold). He'll be home alone tomorrow - I hope he gets a lot better then. Otherwise it's going to be a loooooong weekend!

I hope your kiddos sleep well tonight for you!

[wells2010]

Jan 26, 2017 12:40:26 GMT -5 @wicky said:

I can see both sides to the S16 post. As a STM I'm new to the concept of taking care of a baby with another kid around so others experience/advice can be nice but only if I request it. I don't like being "advised" on things without asking for the info. If I was a 3+TM I wouldn't even bother looking because I have experienced it before and know what works for us.

I don't see this as unsolicited advice. They aren't jumping in our randoms and shoving info down our throats. I see the thread more as an interesting collection of what each of them wished they had known themselves at the time. As a STM+, I found it to be a fun read and a lot of the stuff I found myself agreeing with and some of it I was like ehh. Never did I think it was pushy. Honestly, a lot of time when you are new to something it's hard to even know what to ask.

[springbeduk]

Jan 26, 2017 12:40:26 GMT -5 @wicky said:

I can see both sides to the S16 post. As a STM I'm new to the concept of taking care of a baby with another kid around so others experience/advice can be nice but only if I request it. I don't like being "advised" on things without asking for the info. If I was a 3+TM I wouldn't even bother looking because I have experienced it before and know what works for us.

I was expecting to find it annoying but it was actually pretty nice and I guess it doesn't ever hurt to have a broader variety of thoughts/voices offered. Especially since it is just offered to whomever may end up being in 'S17 not as advice at one person in particular which would be obnoxious if unsolicited.

[springbeduk]

I hate it when I'm in bed, ready to fall asleep, except then start feeling hungry. Too lazy to get up and do something about it, but would sleep so much better if that hungry feeling weren't there. Grrr.

[kellykapow]

Jan 26, 2017 21:45:53 GMT -5 springbeduk said:

I hate it when I'm in bed, ready to fall asleep, except then start feeling hungry. Too lazy to get up and do something about it, but would sleep so much better if that hungry feeling weren't there. Grrr.

I've been keeping snacks by my bed for this. Any time I get hungry, I get nauseated. So now when I wake up feeling sick, I grab a snack and go back to sleep.  

[wells2010]

Jan 26, 2017 21:40:36 GMT -5 @wicky said:

Jan 26, 2017 21:25:23 GMT -5 wells2010 said:

I don't see this as unsolicited advice. They aren't jumping in our randoms and shoving info down our throats. I see the thread more as an interesting collection of what each of them wished they had known themselves at the time. As a STM+, I found it to be a fun read and a lot of the stuff I found myself agreeing with and some of it I was like ehh. Never did I think it was pushy. Honestly, a lot of time when you are new to something it's hard to even know what to ask.

I don't think I was putting it out there as if it was pushy of them. I was just saying I can see both the positive and negative views on the thread in general after others said their views on it. I personally don't care for getting random advice I did not ask for so I do see it as unsolicited, though I was not the first one to say this.

sorry, should have also tagged leviosa! 

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I think I had my first real craving tonight. I like desperately wanted Mexican food and due to a whirlwind of obligations tonight my oldest and I drove through Del Taco for dinner. I had never been and I got a grilled chicken taco to try and stay healthy. This taco did not have taco seasoning and it has MAYO! I was heartbroken. Luckily my son accidentally ate my second one so I got one of his regular tacos.

[andtheheartbreakers]

When I was in Sept15, sept14 did it for us, so we did it for sept16. You have to remember too that a lot of them are FTMs reliving finding out they were pregnant with their September baby, and all the emotions that come with realizing that people are finding out they are going to have babies the same time your baby is going to turn one. I don't view it as unwarranted advice because they aren't being all "I noticed you doing this, and you should do this" or "never do xyz" it's more hey this helped me out and maybe one person here will find it helpful too. I know as a FTM I took a lot of tips from STMs and especially those that were pregnant/had a newborn the same seasons as me.

[springbeduk]

Jan 26, 2017 21:49:13 GMT -5 kellykapow said:

Jan 26, 2017 21:45:53 GMT -5 springbeduk said:

I hate it when I'm in bed, ready to fall asleep, except then start feeling hungry. Too lazy to get up and do something about it, but would sleep so much better if that hungry feeling weren't there. Grrr.

I've been keeping snacks by my bed for this. Any time I get hungry, I get nauseated. So now when I wake up feeling sick, I grab a snack and go back to sleep.  

it's a good idea and I remember keeping a box of crackers by my bed when pg with dd. But this time crackers make me feel worse - I'm only wanting warm/hot, preferably spicy food.

[CK1]

mambo Congrats on the promotion!

[leviosa]

If advice isn't asked for, it's unsolicited. I don't like it, but that doesn't mean y'all have to feel the same way I do. If I had known it had become a tradition, I probably wouldn't have said anything. I actually went and checked out other boards to see if it was a tradition. Apparently it is. It must have started sometime this past year because it didn't happen on my last board. Doesn't mean I have to like it though. It also doesn't mean anyone has to agree with me.

[salmon2017]

Okay, you guys, PSA. This Diclegis shit is awesome. My doctor prescribed it on Wednesday and this is now day two. I am not 100% myself, but I would say about 85% (and previously I was around 40% with the awful, awful nausea). I have been able to eat my normal, healthy foods, I can laugh and smile and actually enjoy my day rather than just surviving.

Total game changer. If you are suffering, seriously consider it.

Note: my insurance covered Diclegis so it was only $15. But I have heard it can run expensive and laurenash323 recommended Unisom and Vitamin B6 to have pretty much the same effect.

[doodler]

Jan 27, 2017 8:30:08 GMT -5 @mattsgirl2004 said:

I was up half the night with my kids who hate sleep (apparently) and also feeling anxious about my betas. They seem so low compared to everyone else's and the slower doubling time has me concerned. I hate not knowing if everything is okay or not. I hope my u/s on Tuesday gives me some peace, but I'm feeling freaked out and uneasy.

I'm sorry. I  know how hard it is.  My last one was on Monday and I'm freaking out about not having anymore done.  Have you tried entering them into betabase?  Mine seem low too but when I entered them there they were right at the median for successful pregnancies.

[salmon2017]

I was super busy yesterday so didn't get to check in much with you all. Congratulations to all with good appointment results and to mambo on the promotion! Sorry that some have sick selves or sick families and a lack of sleep

[CK1]

I am so happy it's Friday. It was almost impossible to drag myself out of bed today. Exhaustion is real, yo.

[leviosa]

@mattsgirl2004, I'm sure your betas are just fine. Don't dwell on everyone else's. I feel you on the no sleep. L has been up since 3. He hates sleep and thinks I should hate it too.

[doodler]

@mattsgirl2004 I am right here with you and I totally get it. I have also entered into cllllll the calculators.

Are you having another draw done?

I just realized we didn't have a PGAL check in this week. Or did we and I missed it?

[salmon2017]

@mattsgirl2004, I am sorry you are feeling stressed. I truly don't know a lot about betas, but the chart you posted looks like you are right on track. Sending you lots of sticky vibes; take deep breaths.

[salmon2017]

Jan 27, 2017 10:18:48 GMT -5 doodler said:

@mattsgirl2004 I am right here with you and I totally get it. I have also entered into cllllll the calculators.

Are you having another draw done?

I just realized we didn't have a PGAL check in this week. Or did we and I missed it?

I didn't see one either.....

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@mattsgirl2004, I totally feel you! My doctor said I could keep getting them up until my ultrasound but I had to just stop! Plus I'm not really stoked about getting my blood drawn.

[caybeh]

Regarding hunger during the night, I can totally relate. I have noticed that if I eat something protein before bed, my chances of waking up hungry during the night decrease. So I've been trying to eat some yogurt before bed and that seems to help.

[saltandvinegar]

I'm so happy it's Friday. I have our first US on Monday and I'm taking the whole day off of work to hang out with DH. Can't Freaking Wait. I just have to make it through today first. It's going so slow and I've already eaten about 3/4 of the food I've brought for the day.

[andtheheartbreakers]

I'm trying not to take antiemetics because the constipation they cause is no joke but I really miss eating.

[coffee001]

Just left another ultrasound, they said I have one (maybe two) in the uterus and one might be in the tube. She said this is super rear so I have to watch it this weekend and hope it is just a cyst that looks funny on Monday. she is putting a rush on my betas for today to see if it can tell her anything. Last ones went from 453 to 1103.

[wells2010]

Jan 27, 2017 11:26:08 GMT -5 andtheheartbreakers said:

I'm trying not to take antiemetics because the constipation they cause is no joke but I really miss eating.

I found b6 and unisom to not have that wonderful side effect.

[saltandvinegar]

Jan 27, 2017 14:00:33 GMT -5 coffee001 said:

Just left another ultrasound, they said I have one (maybe two) in the uterus and one might be in the tube. She said this is super rear so I have to watch it this weekend and hope it is just a cyst that looks funny on Monday. she is putting a rush on my betas for today to see if it can tell her anything. Last ones went from 453 to 1103.

FX for you! 

[salmon2017]

coffee001, sorry you had that worrying news. Keeping everything crossed for you!