We're finally taking down our Christmas decorations today. Do I win for keeping them up the longest?
I keep most of my decorations up until March... Winter is just too bleak for me to take them down. They help with my winter blues. We did take our tree down, though, because it was dropping needles like crazy.
I finally got DH to take the tree down last week and my DS1 cried. He was so upset. I love having my living room back but I'm noticing I miss having the "nightlight" in the living room. We don't have a lamp in here so its either a super bright ceiling light or complete darkness. I'm going to have to work on that.
Help me figure this out. Warning: I am likely way overthinking this!
So I have been really trying to follow by OB's advice of only eating an extra everage 300 calories per day, which she said would result in the goal of gaining the recommended 25-35 lbs.
But the math doesn't work out! (Based on one lb = 3,500)
Eating an extra 300 calories per day = 2,100 extra cal. each week. This should result in a 0.6 lb weight gain/week.
Pregnancy = 40 weeks, but since we usually don't know until week 4, that leaves 36 weeks.
36 weeks x 0.6 lbs = 21.6 lbs weight gain for the whole pregnancy. This isn't the 25-35 lb we're told is should add up to!
What am I missing? Maybe I'm just looking for someone to tell me to go ahead and eat the damn cupcake.
My guess would be that the missing pounds in this equation are "water weight." Think about increased blood volume, amniotic fluid, and other water retention. ETA: Thanks for mentioning cupcakes! I will probably bake some today.
Ohhhh, that's a really good point about water weight.
I don't know why my brain went obsessive about this. Lol. Actually, I kind of do. My coworker was acting all concerned saying that I was not eating enough, and I assured her that I am right on tract for the amount of weight I should be gaining and am eating my extra 300 cal per day. Then my mind wandered into the math-y place and went full spiral!
ETA: ...and I made myself crave cupcakes too! I swear, frosting is my kryptonite.
kellyinhb - my MW just said at my last appt that she doesn't really watch weight too close because you gain what you gain.
EAT ALL THE CUPCAKES! Ok maybe not all of them but one should be fine.
Exactly this. Your body will not put on weight as it normally would based on caloric calls while pregnant, anyway. The math doesn't wholly apply in this case.
I'd reco just eating as clean as possible, with a few treats, keeping mindful of hunger levels, and don't obsess over calories or the scale. Seriously. You are growing a human! Let your body lead the way this time.
My guess would be that the missing pounds in this equation are "water weight." Think about increased blood volume, amniotic fluid, and other water retention. ETA: Thanks for mentioning cupcakes! I will probably bake some today.
Ohhhh, that's a really good point about water weight.
I don't know why my brain went obsessive about this. Lol. Actually, I kind of do. My coworker was acting all concerned saying that I was not eating enough, and I assured her that I am right on tract for the amount of weight I should be gaining and am eating my extra 300 cal per day. Then my mind wandered into the math-y place and went full spiral!
Everyone will have an opinion of just about everything during your pregnancy. Until your doctors express concern, there's no reason for you to be worried.
kellyinhb - my MW just said at my last appt that she doesn't really watch weight too close because you gain what you gain.
EAT ALL THE CUPCAKES! Ok maybe not all of them but one should be fine.
Exactly this. Your body will not put on weight as it normally would based on caloric calls while pregnant, anyway. The math doesn't wholly apply in this case.
I'd reco just eating as clean as possible, with a few treats, keeping mindful of hunger levels, and don't obsess over calories or the scale. Seriously. You are growing a human! Let your body lead the way this time.
I finally got DH to take the tree down last week and my DS1 cried. He was so upset. I love having my living room back but I'm noticing I miss having the "nightlight" in the living room. We don't have a lamp in here so its either a super bright ceiling light or complete darkness. I'm going to have to work on that.
We're the super classy folks that keep icicle lights in our big living room window year round because they help with the light situation in our living room. We have a totally useless ceiling light, so we wanted more light, and the icicle lights were the perfect amount.... So we just leave them up. Lol. You can't really see them from the road... Which is my excuse.
This is already on 5 pages and I haven't read the rest. I apologize if I missed something important.
My in laws are coming to town to celebrate my birthday, since I'm busy tomorrow. I'm hoping to see the hobbit finally and maybe cheesecake factory for dessert/dinner.
DH and I just got into an argument. This is his weekend off and they "penciled" him in for today (because the schedule is apparently subject to change). He doesn't even work nights anymore yet they said he'd on the schedule and has to come in. We have one vehicle and our son stayed with another couple after church. Our church is a 30 minute drive so I can't just stay home I need to go to church and pick him up. DS2 is down for his nap so DH took off walking to work which is about a 25 minute walk at least. I told him to tell them to shove it which I know isn't necessarily an option but it makes me so mad.
I just want to cry. I already hate that he can't go to church with us every other weekend but now it will be three weekends in a row. I'm just frustrated.
ETA: As irritated as I am I know he's only doing what he has to do to provide for us but it makes me sad when he gets called in on days that I already anticipate being home with him
Well, I decided to stay home and not go to the family thing. Feeling semi-guilty, but I sent all of our latest us pictures to my mom so she can share. I know they all just care about the baby anyway.
Ugh. I am at our birthday party. I purposely came 15 minutes late because I hate sitting around waiting. (I only know the party mom and kids...) it is now 45 minutes after the party "started" and nothing. Ugh!
I can't stand that! Get that shit started so everyone can go back home. Unless it's close family or friends where I can lounge like a normal human and not be annoyingly polite, I dislike parties.
I have got a killer headache. We just got home from town where we have been since 9am. Kiddo is doing much better so I cant complain,but DH isn't feeling the best.. Am I destined to be laid up in bed sick before this month is over??
So I've been creeping on the January bmb board on the other site just to read some birth stories and such. They have a. "Post partum vag" thread. I read it. I want to cry. Now I'm scared. Like for real scared.
Post by lotsoflotts on Jan 18, 2015 17:13:09 GMT -5
babymamabeth thanks for the heads up!!! Just got me some maternity jeans for under $20 I'm a little nervous, since I almost never buy clothes online (I have weird fit issues) so FX they'll work out!
So I've been creeping on the January bmb board on the other site just to read some birth stories and such. They have a. "Post partum vag" thread. I read it. I want to cry. Now I'm scared. Like for real scared.
Dear God please tell me it doesn't include pictures...
So I've been creeping on the January bmb board on the other site just to read some birth stories and such. They have a. "Post partum vag" thread. I read it. I want to cry. Now I'm scared. Like for real scared.
So I've been creeping on the January bmb board on the other site just to read some birth stories and such. They have a. "Post partum vag" thread. I read it. I want to cry. Now I'm scared. Like for real scared.
"Post partum vag" just made me shudder. The idea of the aftermath has me truly terrified, I'd best not investigate.
Post by errsbear11 on Jan 18, 2015 17:31:09 GMT -5
How sad is it that I'm appreciating the cold this week so I can use my car as a fridge? I'm taking all my essentials with me hoping my logic is on point. I mean, my water bottles have been freezing so it *should* work, right!? I don't wanna mess around with finding places to eat in strange towns, I'm too picky these days, and no more time to be sick!
So I've been creeping on the January bmb board on the other site just to read some birth stories and such. They have a. "Post partum vag" thread. I read it. I want to cry. Now I'm scared. Like for real scared.
Dear God please tell me it doesn't include pictures...
No pics. But then I proceeded to google pics. I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight.
So after DH left for work I had to get DS2 to nap so I never got a pj picture either. Now I'm back in a dress for church tonight but its not very flattering and I've already had one bump picture in it. Plus DS2 who is only 20 months is the only one here to take the picture. Pretty sure that won't work. Maybe tonight when I get home.
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