Pregnancy + Nursery

[cnumbers]

Decided to shorten this as its too long and it's me being really depressing.

In short, time is dragging & and I want to meet my baby already.

SO and I won't be attending that christening after all.

Also, I'm curious does anyone not have a theme for nursery... Because so far babies room is blue.. With a dinosaur light shade, blue & red curtains, a Pixar Cars wall art & a space ship rocket bedding set for the cot... It's very very random! I don't know how it's going to turn out. Nice hopefully!

[carolyngrace]

Sorry you're feeling so down!! I'm also feeling gross and huge, and over being pregnant. I will admit that it has made me insecure in my relationship (just momentarily, and in really stupid ways) for the first time ever. I'm usually the first person to tell you to let go of the jealousy. To say I really don't give a shit if DH checks out other girls or looks at porn, because of the faith I have in our relationship and who he is as a person. But lately I'm struggling with all of that, too. I just told him last night that for the next couple months I can't handle the usual joking we do about other girls, or checking them out together, etc. Luckily he understood and would never want to do anything to make me uncomfortable.

With social situations in general I think you have to do what you're comfortable with. If you're not friends with those people (or trying to build a friendship) I would totally use "feeling crappy" as an excuse and not go. Hopefully your guy will understand, too. The only exception I make is if it's a super important friendship to DH, but otherwise if I don't enjoy the people I'm not going out of my way to make time for them.

[baytosa2013]

I am SO over being pregnant. I am tired and huge and eating each meal is a struggle because I feel so yucky after (nothing is sitting well). I want this baby to stay in as long as she is supposed to but I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore.

[erbear]

I'm very much over being pregnant as well. With the pain I've had in my back/butt the past few days and swelling and just being hungry all the time (but never enough to have a giant meal) I'm just ready to be done. In at least 7-8 weeks!

[dmoney]

Apr 21, 2015 13:18:43 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Decided to shorten this as its too long and it's me being really depressing.

In short, time is dragging & and I want to meet my baby already.

Also, SO and I won't be attending that christening after all.

Also, I'm curious does anyone not have a theme for nursery... Because so far babies room is blue.. With a dinosaur light shade, blue & red curtains, a Pixar Cars wall art & a space ship rocket bedding set for the cot... It's very very random! I don't know how it's going to turn out. Nice hopefully!

No Theme here either!! Room is light purple and the trim and Chevron print is Dark Purple... The Chevron is only on one wall.

[lc1158]

I love my baby and I want her to be as healthy as possible but YeS!! I, too, am quickly reaching the 'this is no fun anymore' perspective. I'm tired of being in pain, of being tired, and of it being difficult to move around in general. Another 6 weeks and some days to go...

[silv3rlining]

For DS we didn't do a theme (unless color scheme is a theme-in which case it was blues, greens, and purples). His crib sheets (for the most part) had those colors (but he had robots, elephants, animals, etc). We also had scripture in frames on his walls and his name above his crib. He's currently in a red toddlerbed...which basically clashes with the current decor. LO will share DSs room until we move. At which point they will either share or have separate rooms and I have no idea if there will be a theme.

[kemdupuis]

I don't think I'm quite over being pregnant yet- I'm still feeling pretty good, and also like we have so much shit left to do. But I hear you though, I am positive I'll be ready to get him out of here in a few more weeks.

As far as the nursery goes- I don't think we really have a theme either, just kind of picked a color and some patterns we liked and went from there. TBHc, it really doesn't matter. What matters is that you've got the things you need to be a great mom to your LO. I say, get whatever you think is cute, and go with it!

[cnumbers]

Apr 22, 2015 19:28:00 GMT -5 dmoney said:

Apr 21, 2015 13:18:43 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Decided to shorten this as its too long and it's me being really depressing.

In short, time is dragging & and I want to meet my baby already.

Also, SO and I won't be attending that christening after all.

Also, I'm curious does anyone not have a theme for nursery... Because so far babies room is blue.. With a dinosaur light shade, blue & red curtains, a Pixar Cars wall art & a space ship rocket bedding set for the cot... It's very very random! I don't know how it's going to turn out. Nice hopefully!

No Theme here either!! Room is light purple and the trim and Chevron print is Dark Purple... The Chevron is only on one wall.

That sounds really cool!

[cnumbers]

Apr 22, 2015 20:06:22 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I don't think I'm quite over being pregnant yet- I'm still feeling pretty good, and also like we have so much shit left to do. But I hear you though, I am positive I'll be ready to get him out of here in a few more weeks.

As far as the nursery goes- I don't think we really have a theme either, just kind of picked a color and some patterns we liked and went from there. TBHc, it really doesn't matter. What matters is that you've got the things you need to be a great mom to your LO. I say, get whatever you think is cute, and go with it!

Thank you! Urgh! Some days I feel good and I'm so blessed to be pregnant other days I'm just so sore!. I'm really surprised at how much progress we have made in these last two weeks. We got our crib built, & we have everything for him sorted. The only thing left to buy him is a bouncer/swing which we are still undecided on but today I bought his play gym and mobile. One minuet the nursery wasn't there and now it is complete almost! Like I say we don't have a theme.. We have dinosaurs, blue walls and space ships! So LO will have lots to occupy his mind. It's an adventurous theme I suppose haha!

[cnumbers]

Apr 22, 2015 19:39:03 GMT -5 lc1158 said:

I love my baby and I want her to be as healthy as possible but YeS!! I, too, am quickly reaching the 'this is no fun anymore' perspective. I'm tired of being in pain, of being tired, and of it being difficult to move around in general. Another 6 weeks and some days to go...

Amen! I think it's because we only have 6 weeks left -well I'm 6 weeks exactly today - & that's why I'm struggling because it's so close and almost in reach!

[cnumbers]

Apr 21, 2015 15:20:32 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

Sorry you're feeling so down!! I'm also feeling gross and huge, and over being pregnant. I will admit that it has made me insecure in my relationship (just momentarily, and in really stupid ways) for the first time ever. I'm usually the first person to tell you to let go of the jealousy. To say I really don't give a shit if DH checks out other girls or looks at porn, because of the faith I have in our relationship and who he is as a person. But lately I'm struggling with all of that, too. I just told him last night that for the next couple months I can't handle the usual joking we do about other girls, or checking them out together, etc. Luckily he understood and would never want to do anything to make me uncomfortable.

With social situations in general I think you have to do what you're comfortable with. If you're not friends with those people (or trying to build a friendship) I would totally use "feeling crappy" as an excuse and not go. Hopefully your guy will understand, too. The only exception I make is if it's a super important friendship to DH, but otherwise if I don't enjoy the people I'm not going out of my way to make time for them.

Insecurity sucks . I'm so insecure I couldn't even bring myself to joke about other girls, some days I feel better about myself than others.

[dmoney]

Apr 22, 2015 20:11:44 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Apr 22, 2015 19:28:00 GMT -5 dmoney said:

No Theme here either!! Room is light purple and the trim and Chevron print is Dark Purple... The Chevron is only on one wall.

That sounds really cool!

Thanks!! As soon as we get the furniture delivered (which should be next week) I am going to post pictures... The painting isnt the best but thats because we did it our selves!

[tulips114]

I'm sorry you're feeling down. I too am feeling a bit depressed lately. I can't put my finger on it because I don't have the 'over being pregnant' feeling yet, but just in general emotional and down. I've just chalked it up to hormones.

We don't have a nursery theme at all. We never have, other than all the stuff was purple and green for the girls. This baby doesn't have a nursery, as DD2 is still in it and he will be in our room for a while. But when he gets his own room, there won't be a theme other than blue and probably green, since we already have green stuff.

[cnumbers]

Apr 23, 2015 8:33:34 GMT -5 tulips114 said:

I'm sorry you're feeling down. I too am feeling a bit depressed lately. I can't put my finger on it because I don't have the 'over being pregnant' feeling yet, but just in general emotional and down. I've just chalked it up to hormones.

We don't have a nursery theme at all. We never have, other than all the stuff was purple and green for the girls. This baby doesn't have a nursery, as DD2 is still in it and he will be in our room for a while. But when he gets his own room, there won't be a theme other than blue and probably green, since we already have green stuff.

I'm feeling down about my body cause got my first stretch marks at 33weeks and I'm thinking I look awful

Also, hope you start to feel better in yourself soon. I'm always here if you need to talk.

[veggiemo]

cnumbers, You've frequently posted about your struggles with body image. Make sure you are talking to someone about it and getting help if you need it. This is a really hard time for a lot of woman, but especially difficult for those that have eating disorders or have had them in the past. Just make sure you stay on top of it, because the body takes a long time to heal and after the emotions of giving birth, etc., you might really need some guidance through this time. Just take care of yourself.

[Deleted]

I agree with veggiemo. Take the time to make sure you're doing anything necessary to help you with your self image prior to and after baby arrives. Pregnancy is hard on a lot of people's self esteem (mine included), but try to focus on the fact that any changes and marks are because you're growing a human which is incredible!! Also, you look fantastic in your HDBD pics!

[cnumbers]

Apr 23, 2015 14:38:08 GMT -5 veggiemo said:

cnumbers, You've frequently posted about your struggles with body image. Make sure you are talking to someone about it and getting help if you need it. This is a really hard time for a lot of woman, but especially difficult for those that have eating disorders or have had them in the past. Just make sure you stay on top of it, because the body takes a long time to heal and after the emotions of giving birth, etc., you might really need some guidance through this time. Just take care of yourself.

Yeah, I guess it's still there in some ways. Thank you for your advice, I appreciate it . I'll look into it.

[cnumbers]

Apr 23, 2015 14:53:24 GMT -5 @ktpatter said:

I agree with veggiemo. Take the time to make sure you're doing anything necessary to help you with your self image prior to and after baby arrives. Pregnancy is hard on a lot of people's self esteem (mine included), but try to focus on the fact that any changes and marks are because you're growing a human which is incredible!! Also, you look fantastic in your HDBD pics!

Thank you that's sweet. I haven't posted about it in a bid for attention, sorry if it comes across like that. It's something that troubles me everyday, I'll look into coping methods. Thank you guys x

[veggiemo]

Apr 23, 2015 16:19:56 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Apr 23, 2015 14:53:24 GMT -5 @ktpatter said:

I agree with veggiemo. Take the time to make sure you're doing anything necessary to help you with your self image prior to and after baby arrives. Pregnancy is hard on a lot of people's self esteem (mine included), but try to focus on the fact that any changes and marks are because you're growing a human which is incredible!! Also, you look fantastic in your HDBD pics!

Thank you that's sweet. I haven't posted about it in a bid for attention, sorry if it comes across like that. It's something that troubles me everyday, I'll look into coping methods. Thank you guys x

Not calling you an AW by any stretch. Just want to make sure you are doing ok. This can be a rough time.

[txngrl31]

Apr 23, 2015 17:17:33 GMT -5 @pcrunk said:

Just popping in to give you a little body image support. This is a hard time for us women to see our bodies changing even when it's for such a wonderful thing. It's such a drastic change in such a short time. Allow yourself a little grace. I know it's easier said than done. I'm all over the struggle bus when it comes to loving my body. Just wanted you to know you aren't alone in that. The sooner you can let go of worrying about how the world is looking at you the sooner you'll feel better. We're so hard on ourselves when the majority of people don't even notice the parts we nitpick so hard.

Amen sister! It's hard being a woman. We are our own worst critics. 

[cnumbers]

Apr 23, 2015 16:34:30 GMT -5 veggiemo said:

Apr 23, 2015 16:19:56 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Thank you that's sweet. I haven't posted about it in a bid for attention, sorry if it comes across like that. It's something that troubles me everyday, I'll look into coping methods. Thank you guys x

Not calling you an AW by any stretch. Just want to make sure you are doing ok. This can be a rough time.

I know I wasn't accusing, just wanted to put it out there. Thanks it feels nice to know I have people on here who care. I don't have any girlfriends and my mom and me aren't close, so I can feel isolated at times.

[cnumbers]

Apr 23, 2015 17:17:33 GMT -5 @pcrunk said:

Just popping in to give you a little body image support. This is a hard time for us women to see our bodies changing even when it's for such a wonderful thing. It's such a drastic change in such a short time. Allow yourself a little grace. I know it's easier said than done. I'm all over the struggle bus when it comes to loving my body. Just wanted you to know you aren't alone in that. The sooner you can let go of worrying about how the world is looking at you the sooner you'll feel better. We're so hard on ourselves when the majority of people don't even notice the parts we nitpick so hard.

Thank you. When I was at my worst I was so ill I couldn't even function, knowing I'll never be the same is hard to accept, but I suppose I'm gaining so much more in having my LO. What's a few stretch marks when I'll have a LO that adores me. I always try to think like that but some days I forget to remind myself, some days I just hate what I see & my eating disorder past comes back to haunt. I broke those habits a long time ago, but the mental side of it is still there at times. I even asked my SO ten minuets ago as he put cream on my belly if he will go off of me, he said no that he loves me and wants to be with me forever, cheesy I know but I suppose he's been with me for 2 years why would he leave now as I love his imperfections too. I just need to try and overcome it. Thank you for your responses everyone I know I sound like all woe is me so thanks for your patience.

[cnumbers]

Apr 23, 2015 7:38:12 GMT -5 dmoney said:

Apr 22, 2015 20:11:44 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

That sounds really cool!

Thanks!! As soon as we get the furniture delivered (which should be next week) I am going to post pictures... The painting isnt the best but thats because we did it our selves!

Tag me so I can see the pics!

[Deleted]

Apr 23, 2015 16:19:56 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Apr 23, 2015 14:53:24 GMT -5 @ktpatter said:

I agree with veggiemo. Take the time to make sure you're doing anything necessary to help you with your self image prior to and after baby arrives. Pregnancy is hard on a lot of people's self esteem (mine included), but try to focus on the fact that any changes and marks are because you're growing a human which is incredible!! Also, you look fantastic in your HDBD pics!

Thank you that's sweet. I haven't posted about it in a bid for attention, sorry if it comes across like that. It's something that troubles me everyday, I'll look into coping methods. Thank you guys x

Didn't think you were at all and like the others just want to offer support and let you know you're not alone in this! It's so crazy to have our bodies change so much. For me, it's actually put things into perspective. I have always felt I could be smaller (even as a size 4) and when I gained 10 lbs doing fertility treatments it was REALLY hard on me... But now looking back at pictures of before and during treatments, I was crazy to think I was overweight! So I like to look at it that way... Not only do I have a sweet miracle baby coming soon but even if I never lose the extra weight along with baby weight, I'm going to be just fine!

[cnumbers]

Apr 23, 2015 18:40:32 GMT -5 @ktpatter said:

Apr 23, 2015 16:19:56 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Thank you that's sweet. I haven't posted about it in a bid for attention, sorry if it comes across like that. It's something that troubles me everyday, I'll look into coping methods. Thank you guys x

Didn't think you were at all and like the others just want to offer support and let you know you're not alone in this! It's so crazy to have our bodies change so much. For me, it's actually put things into perspective. I have always felt I could be smaller (even as a size 4) and when I gained 10 lbs doing fertility treatments it was REALLY hard on me... But now looking back at pictures of before and during treatments, I was crazy to think I was overweight! So I like to look at it that way... Not only do I have a sweet miracle baby coming soon but even if I never lose the extra weight along with baby weight, I'm going to be just fine!

**hugs**

I think everyone's feeling extra emotional.

[dmoney]

Apr 23, 2015 18:16:13 GMT -5 cnumbers said:

Apr 23, 2015 7:38:12 GMT -5 dmoney said:

Thanks!! As soon as we get the furniture delivered (which should be next week) I am going to post pictures... The painting isnt the best but thats because we did it our selves!

Tag me so I can see the pics!

Will do!!

[hannahl201477]

I hate that you are feeling down. I'm ready to not waddle anymore. As for nursery.... We have no theme, nothing in his room but his clothes and some diapers! We are really behind! I have faith it will get done though! Lol