I have had 3 teacher work days this week. It's been nice but I seriously didn't get enough done. Hopefully today I will be on a roll and super productive
Jack has had school one day out of the last seven between holidays and snow days. I love him, and we've made the best of it with fun, special snow-day activities, but omgwtfbbq he needs to go back to school now.
I cried when I realized that we had to cancel DD's birthday party because it is calling for 5-8 inches of snow....like uncontrollably cried. I'm blaming it on pregnancy hormones. She looks so cute in her outfit though.
magaroni86, she is so adorable! I would be upset too Stupid weather.
My confession is that we are finally moving DD from her high chair to a booster seat today because DS will soon need the high chair, and I am legitimately sad about it. She has really been getting too big for it for awhile now, but I guess I didn't want to accept that my little girl is growing up... plus I'm not sure how she'll handle the change, especially once we start putting DS in it.
So cute magaroni86 my little guy just looked on my phone and said cute baby. I will type my FFC later because I guess the few mins playing alone are over!
I feel like I'm gaining weight faster than I should be this pregnancy. I haven't been that careful about my eating and I haven't been exercising as much as I would like. While I'm not thrilled about this, I'm also lacking motivation to change things.
I also have no idea how quickly/slowly I should be gaining weight with a singleton pregnancy, nor do I have any idea how much weight I'm likely to put on later. I think my OB had said approx. 25-30lbs total, but I feel like most of that should happen later on. Any idea what's normal at 16 weeks with a singleton?
aydee, I am at 19 weeks and I am hovering right at 8 to 10 pounds gained. Does that help? I feel like that isn't TOO bad since I gained 55lbs with DS and I am almost half way through.
Post by magaroni86 on Feb 20, 2015 10:38:56 GMT -5
Thanks ladies for making me feel less crazy. DH looked at me like I was insane last night when I was crying. I made some calls today and found someone to cover my shift Sunday night so we could do it Sunday evening instead.
aydee the recommended weight gain is 2-4 pounds in the first trimester then 1 pound per week after but it you are underweight or overweight pre-pregnancy then the recommendations are different.
FFFC #1 - DH is a real-life version of Sheldon from Big Bang Theory, down to the bathroom schedule. He gets in the shower at 7am, every day, without fail, and if I am in the bathroom for any reason at that time, he gets pissed (typically, I get in right after him, and if the kids wake up during that time he handles them until I get out). Well, this morning I finished nursing DD around 6:45, so I put her down, grabbed my clothes, and jumped in the shower. I got out of the bathroom at 7:01. He was pissed because he wanted to get in at 7:00. But I don't care because I got a hot shower and breakfast alone for once. I even got my makeup done!
FFFC #2 - My MIL has been here for almost three weeks and I have told you about none of it. Partially because I haven't had time, but also partially because sh*t's getting personal and I'm not comfortable sharing it on a public forum when it's not about me. It's been a trip. But I'm hoping to have some tidbits for you this weekend.
Post by singingsea on Feb 20, 2015 11:42:11 GMT -5
I'm trying to think of something flame worthy but I have nothing.
Tomorrow K and I have to disappear for the morning/afternoon because we're finally getting our shower redone and DH wants us out of the way. Problem being...I'm broke and this is heading our way. WTF am I supposed to do?
Post by ericalee27 on Feb 20, 2015 11:42:57 GMT -5
Public schools have been closed for a week in my area of NC, and I think it's complete BS. We might get more "snow" early part of next week; they will probably be out another week. Safety, large county size, discrepancy in clear roads - yada yada yada - I get it. But still...a week?
We are supposed to get 16 inches of snow over the weekend. I am thinking about taking a half day off of work so I can hit up the store in peace and quiet before the huge crowd of people all try to get in and get all the things I want to eat over the weekend so I can come home and enjoy the rest of the day.
Post by photomama1990 on Feb 20, 2015 11:56:31 GMT -5
It's noon and I have accomplished absolutely nothing today. We even slept until 830. We have 18 feet of snow with a high of 10. I'm 29 weeks pregnant and my snow gear doesn't exactly fit. But the "close" things to do indoors,like the children's museum, are at least a half hour away and its vacation week, so it'll be mobbed I'm sure. We have been watching way too much TV and I am so ready for spring so we can get out of the house!
singingsea, Will the library be open? That's free. We go about once a week. How much snow are you supposed to be getting? My only other thought is window shopping at the mall if it's not too dangerous to go out, or maybe trying to find a friend's house where you can take DS to play?
singingsea, Will the library be open? That's free. We go about once a week. How much snow are you supposed to be getting? My only other thought is window shopping at the mall if it's not too dangerous to go out, or maybe trying to find a friend's house where you can take DS to play?
It keeps changing. Right now accuweather is saying 3-6 inches. Our local weather man is saying that it's going to be higher than that. I'm worried about driving around with DS if it actually gets that bad. I'm trying to hit up my friend for a play date with her kiddos. She's five minutes down the road and I do have 4W drive.
Since I got pregnant with DD almost 3 year ago, I haven't had more than a drink or two in one sitting.
Well, last night was that "Broadway Meets Andrew McMahon" benefit concert, and since my parents watched DD overnight and DH had a hotel room in the city for a work function, this meant my friend and I could crash with him and not worry about driving home in the middle of the night.
I had a pint of beer before the show and half a bottle of wine at it, and the waiter did not refil my water nearly enough, so now I'm feeling dehydrated and am mildly nauseous and headache-y. I didn't feel especially drunk at the time, so I really hope I did not seem like I was, seeing as this was a thing that happened after the show:
This was the third time I met him after a show, but the first time there was actually time to chat for a minute since the crowd was so small, and he is probably one of the kindest, most gracious people I've met, and so appreciative of his fans. Awesome night, and totally worth probably being him over at work.
Post by hangryhedgehog on Feb 20, 2015 14:41:04 GMT -5
Bonus confession: A good friend is expecting and she was terrified and stressed over the possibility of having a boy. I tried not to judge, but the boy hate really bugs me. Why is this a thing? I hate the whole, "I don't know what I'd do with a boy" excuse.
Post by cinnasugar on Feb 20, 2015 14:48:17 GMT -5
puck1182, - If everyone else is seeing this picture upside down like I am, I bet you DID have too much fun last night! Hehe. Seriously though, sounds like a fun night.
Bonus confession: A good friend is expecting and she was terrified and stressed over the possibility of having a boy. I tried not to judge, but the boy hate really bugs me. Why is this a thing? I hate the whole, "I don't know what I'd do with a boy" excuse.
What kind of an excuse is that? I mean, I can't think of anything I do with DD that I couldn't do with DS. We play. We dance. We read. We cuddle. We go shopping. We visit people. We go for walks. We go to church. Why could I do any of those things with one child but not another, regardless of sex? I mean, I understand a little bit of disappointment, especially if this is your last pregnancy and you really wanted a girl because you already have boys or whatever. Honestly, I would've been a little disappointed if I hadn't had one of each because I really wanted to experience raising both. But if I had a friend who was seriously that stressed out about having a boy (or girl), I don't know if I'd be able to keep my mouth shut!
Bonus confession: A good friend is expecting and she was terrified and stressed over the possibility of having a boy. I tried not to judge, but the boy hate really bugs me. Why is this a thing? I hate the whole, "I don't know what I'd do with a boy" excuse.
What kind of an excuse is that? I mean, I can't think of anything I do with DD that I couldn't do with DS. We play. We dance. We read. We cuddle. We go shopping. We visit people. We go for walks. We go to church. Why could I do any of those things with one child but not another, regardless of sex? I mean, I understand a little bit of disappointment, especially if this is your last pregnancy and you really wanted a girl because you already have boys or whatever. Honestly, I would've been a little disappointed if I hadn't had one of each because I really wanted to experience raising both. But if I had a friend who was seriously that stressed out about having a boy (or girl), I don't know if I'd be able to keep my mouth shut!
Boys are girls are the same for quite a while I think. The only thing I didn't know about having a boy was when you are supposed to do extra cleaning of the uncircumcised bits. I told DH it was his job. Handled.
Bonus confession: A good friend is expecting and she was terrified and stressed over the possibility of having a boy. I tried not to judge, but the boy hate really bugs me. Why is this a thing? I hate the whole, "I don't know what I'd do with a boy" excuse.
Not going to lie..I really want another girl next time...preferably due around Jan/Feb. My reasoning is that l would really love to use all the clothes from DD I have been saving. No boy hate here just lots of love for everything I have already . Now that I've said that out loud I will have a boy...or a girl due in June or something completly throwing my plan off (which we of course would still be thrilled).
puck1182, - If everyone else is seeing this picture upside down like I am, I bet you DID have too much fun last night! Hehe. Seriously though, sounds like a fun night.
Weeeeird. It's right side up on my phone at least! I assure you, at no point was anyone upside down. It was not that wild a night!
Bonus confession: A good friend is expecting and she was terrified and stressed over the possibility of having a boy. I tried not to judge, but the boy hate really bugs me. Why is this a thing? I hate the whole, "I don't know what I'd do with a boy" excuse.
Confession the opposite way -- I have said many times, "I don't know what I'd do with a girl"
Third confession - I literally squee'ed when I saw that Emma Watson may be dating Prince Harry. They need to get married.
I am lazy. I spend naps playing on my phone, watching TV, in general just being lazy. The last 15 minute of his nap are the most productive, with me hurrying and picking up stuff to say I did something during nap time other than waste it way.
My kids are pretty similar despite having different genders. If you can parent a boy, you can a girl.
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