Sunshine Tuesday!

[lupincat]

....or at least that's what I'm wishing! We've got a few inches here in southern PA but it doesn't seem to be quite as bad as predicted. Apparently it's supposed to pick back up but we shall see.

H says he's going to try the roads at noon to get to work, I told him over my dead body. He's not emergency or medical personnel, there's no need to be out when everyone else called off.

[tortor4]

We were supposed to get 4-8 inches. We woke up to absolutely nothing lol. It looks like it's starting now but it's super light. We don't have any plans today besides laundry. We got our carpets cleaned yesterday and they're still wet so that's throwing me off a bit.

[tortor4]

lupincat we're in PA too, near Pittsburgh!

[jmcbick]

We were supposed to get 16-18 inches here but it's looking like a bust. Barely any flakes falling so far. I'm "working from home" (as much as you can with a toddler) since it was supposed to be so bad, but feeling kind of silly about it now! But I never get to do this as a NP so I'll take it haha! Tuesday is usually my admin/charting day anyways so need to drag it in to the hospital if it does get bad. Hope everyone stays warm and safe today!

[lupincat]

Mar 14, 2017 7:41:32 GMT -5 tortor4 said:

lupincat we're in PA too, near Pittsburgh!

I'm near York!

[katie0919]

This weather stuff happening up north is crazy! It was 39 degrees here this morning, but the high is 62. So....no snow for us down in TX, obviously. This is the first year in a long time that I can remember where we didn't have at least one storm make it where everything was closed. Boo!

Not much going on here, I played hookie from work yesterday, I had such bad round ligament pain that standing up was unbearable and even sitting down still hurt. So I stayed home and watched Netflix and worked on my friends baby shower decor while the kids were at daycare. Figured I should enjoy a kid free day before I have THREE boys, lol. I could use a whole week off, not gonna lie about that. I'm just exhausted and not sleeping for sh*t these days.

[mcp6286]

We were supposed to get 8-12 inches here in NoVA. Everything is closed as of last night around dinner time. Well we woke up this morning to less than an inch lol. We took DD to daycare since we both have to work from home (well, I have a stack of papers that have been sitting in my "to be graded" folder for weeks and then my own homework...but it's work) and she's the ONLY ONE THERE! I'm so annoyed, it was supposed to be a fun day for her to get her energy out with her friends instead of being stuck in the house with pregnant, no-energy mommy. And of course now I feel bad about being the only parent to NOT keep her kid home. This is when I miss NJ...all our friends and family are at work despite the smattering of snow!

[hpnegirl]

They're predicting 2 feet. We've probably got about 6" already. We're under a blizzard warning. The governor declared a state of emergency yesterday and ordered all non-essential state employees to stay home. DH's job is closed today (never happens, ever). I'm so over this storm

[heartangelsmama]

7 weeks from today and this little guy will be here. We have SO much to do.
I finally had my last appt with the specialist this past Friday. 2 fetal MRI's and 8 ultrasounds later we have been released unless I want more scans for my peace of mind. I am happy we are not having to drive 4 hours each way any more and hoping my local ob will start BPP's.
My stroller will be here on Friday and our car seat should be in by the end of the month. Still on the hunt for good nursing bras. I am getting anxious to start getting his room together ( at this point we don't even have a room for him yet). I know they don't need much to start but I just want that relaxed welcoming home feeling I had with our first daughter who had the complete nursery set up. Our second daughter we never got anything out of storage. Then she was here and so sick we never bothered. She lived for 7 months and we never took anything out of storage- never got to come home. So when I look around at the stuff it feels like forever ago I was a mom to a newborn.
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Loss Warning:
It has been a difficult week in terms of loss. Friends of ours just passed their due date for their little guy that was born still on Xmas day. I went to a funeral for a 5 year old heart warrior this past week. He lost his battle just days from being listed for a heart transplant.
I feel like because of the road we have travelled with our daughter and just our group of friends we are surrounded by lots of critically ill children and parents who have lost a child. All of the parents I used to see and talk with in the hospital have now lost their children. It is such a different world then most.

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[BabyStandish]

Happy Pi day!

[chknma]

We have snow and it's still coming down. My MFM cancelled my appointment. I sent an email to work that I'll reeval, but looks like I should be able to go in once DH clears the driveway. This is the thing that stinks the most about trying to save PTO for ML!

[chknma]

heartangelsmama

Thanks for the update and glad to hear your specialists have been able to give positive news.

Big hugs to you and your friends.

[tortor4]

heartangelsmama thinking of you. I'm so sorry it's been a rough week. Hugs.

[lupincat]

heartangelsmama I'm so glad that you've gotten the all clear from your specialist! Hugs for the tough week, I cannot even imagine. My heart goes out to your family and the families of others.

[sleepymonkey]

heartangelsmama, I can't even imagine what you and your family have been through. I'm glad you have the all clear and hope that you can find some peace in that. You'll have your beautiful baby boy in your arms soon.

[sleepymonkey]

I brought my lunch today but I think I may go to the grocery store and buy a piece of apple pie for dessert to celebrate Pi Day. H is on a diet so there is no reason for me to pick up a whole pie because then I'll just eat it all myself and that would be bad.

[txcatlady]

heartangelsmama sorry you are having a tough week! Glad you got good news from the specialist.

[tortor4]

lol now I need apple pie sleepymonkey

[txcatlady]

Mar 14, 2017 11:15:38 GMT -5 tortor4 said:

lol now I need apple pie sleepymonkey

Me too!

[rosesquared]

heartangelsmama sorry it's been a tough time but so glad you got the all clear from the mfm!!

The snow is coming down here and the wind is crazy but they've lowered the snow estimates a little. I think we're right in a 12-14 inch area but who knows! I'm trying to do hw but not being that productive. 😝

We had our second to last hypnobirthing class last night. I can't believe they're almost over then it's just up to us to keep practicing! So crazy!

[txcatlady]

I logged into our registry last night and someone bought some items! Yay! Which brings me to a question, my boss is organizing a small happy hour baby shower next week. Should I get her a hostess gift?

[rosesquared]

txcatlady I think I would! Can never hurt to play it safe. 😉

[sleepymonkey]

txcatlady, I probably would get her a small hostess gift. Can't hurt!

[sleepymonkey]

After barely being able to eat last week, I feel like a bottomless pit today. I just finished eating my lunch and I'm ready to eat more. Maybe baby is having a growth spurt?

[txcatlady]

Mar 14, 2017 13:03:38 GMT -5 sleepymonkey said:

After barely being able to eat last week, I feel like a bottomless pit today. I just finished eating my lunch and I'm ready to eat more. Maybe baby is having a growth spurt?

That happened to me last week. I just couldn't get enough food. It only lasted a couple of days. I'm convinced those are baby growth spurt days as well.

[hpnegirl]

Mar 14, 2017 13:20:43 GMT -5 txcatlady said:

Mar 14, 2017 13:03:38 GMT -5 sleepymonkey said:

After barely being able to eat last week, I feel like a bottomless pit today. I just finished eating my lunch and I'm ready to eat more. Maybe baby is having a growth spurt?

That happened to me last week. I just couldn't get enough food. It only lasted a couple of days. I'm convinced those are baby growth spurt days as well.

Agreed. I have days where I eat non stop all day and others where I barely want food. Sigh

[katie0919]

heartangelsmama I'm so sorry, that is much too much for any one person to deal with, my heart aches for your family and the family of your friends who have lost their children. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[river]

I'm glad you're done with the specialist, heartangelsmama. That's a lot of challenges in a small group of friends.

Our snow totals went from 12+ inches yesterday morning to 8 last night, and we ended up on the sleet and freezing rain line. We have a few inches, but it was miserable all morning. I was lucky enough to have a snow day, so I didn't have to drive in it.

I'm at the point where I can't get comfortable - as these two grow, my skin can't keep up and I feel like I need more room.

[rosesquared]

sleepymonkey that is definitely me today! Though I know sitting at home all day doesn't help cause I love munching while sitting around. ☺️

I have not been nearly as productive as I needed to be today but I have time tomorrow morning and I'm usually better in the morning anyway.

[mcp6286]

heartangelsmama I'm so sorry, hugs! But glad you also got positive news today.

I was super productive today and am very proud of myself, cuz I sure didn't want to be! I wrote a 1,000-word paper on Karl Marx's influence on education, a 6-page annotated bibliography for an upcoming paper on how peer learning is a best practice for middle school teachers, took 2 reading quizzes, and watched/took graded notes on a 45-min presentation about the difference btw religious education and proselytizing. Whew! I was bummed that I didn't get to do all of my own grading that I brought home, but I just found out that school is closed again tomorrow! Thank you, universe!