It's Friday- HOLLA!

[txngrl31]

TGIF June 2015 mamas....

What are y'all up to this weekend?

Happy May 1st- many of us are starting to hit the one month mark!!

[txngrl31]

I, for one, am excited, anxious and nervous about it being May 1st.

Today, I am pampering myself with a mani and hair color. These grays have got to go!

Tomorrow is our couples baby shower and bbq thrown by friends. I'm sure everyone will be partaking in adult beverages while I stuff my face with desserts. We are also making an appearance at a 30th birthday party that evening. Annndddd I won't be lasting long at that one.

Sunday, we plan to open the windows, enjoy the spring like temps and work on the nursery and house.

This weekend I am going to try to relax and enjoy (try is the key word) the rest of this pregnancy. I think my bp was higher than normal at the dr because of general anxiety over nearing the end and being overly cautious about everything being healthy. I basically need to chill the heck out!

[silv3rlining]

My mom is coming today for the weekend. I'll be doing school work/cleaning/organizing. Or at least that's the plan....my allergies are in full force and all I want to do is sleep.

[pghtruelove]

Going up to our lake house again:-) next weekend we will be going to my parents and the weekend after is my shower and then memorial day will be or last weekend up there until LO comes. So not much more time there until middle/end of June. Hopefully can get some yard work done and power wash the porch and patio.

[tiffbot]

Hi!

Round two of Habs playoffs starts tonight against Tampa so I have that to watch.

Tomorrow my mom and sister and I are getting together to go greenhouse flower shopping, and later going to a Ladies Night in my town.

Sunday will be all about chillin with my family! We bought DS a playhouse for his birthday which isn't until the beginning July, but we'll likely set it up early to take advantage of nice weather as much as possible, so maybe we'll do that, maybe we'll wait haha. I can't decide.

Hi May!

[mathistm]

Tomorrow we hope to take the dog to the doggy park since we have been putting it off with the outbreak of dog flu around here. It's supposed to be gorgeous so I think I will pack a lunch to enjoy! It's nice that our dog park is on the lake and a lot of walking trails. Sunday is supposed to be nice out but rainy so I will probably do some indoor cleaning and work on finishing up the nursery. I have been dreading cleaning out the closet in there but it's gotta be done.

[wormgerm]

My house is an awful terrible no good very bad mess. I was so ashamed to invite my doula in for a brief exchange of documents yesterday. So we NEEEEEED to clean.

Tomorrow I'm supposed to go to breakfast and meander some local nurseries looking at plants with MIL. The ant half of me thinks it's a waste of valuable time that I should be cleaning and being productive. The grasshopper half thinks it will be really good to distract me from my May induced anxiety and will get me relaxed for at least a few hours. All work no play will probably make me have crazy BP and heart rate and they'll yank this baby right out. All play and no work will also have me freaking out because the clock is ticking so loud in the back of my mind. He's coming. He's coming. So much to do. He's coming.

Might make the 2 hour drive to Ikea Sunday for nursery stuff. Organizers and shelves.

Also want to sew some crib sheets and changing pad covers this weekend.

Edited because I had my fable buggies reversed

[PurpleIris]

wormgerm, do you have a pattern for crib sheets? Are they tough to make?

Today I'm home and have a long to do list (which for some reason doesn't have "hang out on GBCB" on it, yet here I am).

Sat my son has gymnastics but other than that we have no plans and I'm so excited to just chill, we always have stuff going on so this will be a great break.

Sun is supposed to actually be near 70 degrees, DH is running a race so I'll go and watch and sulk about not running myself, and then sulk at the after party because I can't have a beer - nothing better than a beer after you race.

[wormgerm]

PurpleIris I haven't attempted sewing these yet but here is a tutorial I found on pintrest.

www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-crib-and-toddler-bed-sheets.html

(Edited because I had posted 2 links that went to the same blog)

[mrsmonogrammed]

On our way to maternity pictures now! Working tomorrow morning, then relaxing the rest of the weekend:) (aka shopping for nursery stuff;))

[ajm11]

I woke up this morning realizing that this could very possibly be baby month. I'm due on the 3rd, so obviously it may not be baby month. Still, I had this Will Smith face going on.

[lunalovegood]

I have to be at a work conference tomorrow so I already made DH the mother of all honey do lists to work on while I am gone - he's thrilled.

Sunday is our only completely free weekend day for the entire month of May so I think we will try to get some baby stuff done and organized. If we don't I don't have a clue when we will have time to do it. AHHHHHHHHH! I feel completely overwhelmed and out of time already!

[wormgerm]

May 1, 2015 9:10:29 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

May 1, 2015 9:03:19 GMT -5 wormgerm said:

PurpleIris I haven't attempted sewing these yet but here is a tutorial I found on pintrest.

www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-crib-and-toddler-bed-sheets.html

(Edited because I had posted 2 links that went to the same blog)

I have this same tutorial saved on my Pinterest and have for about the past 6 months.  I need to get my butt in gear.  Just out of curiosity - what type of fabric are you planning to use?  I was thinking a flannel would be softest, but there aren't a lot of cute pattern options in that material.

I'm going to treat myself to a trip to Joanns and whatever little local fabric shops I feel like stopping at after my checkup today. Joanns has a lot of cute flannel but I think that will be too heavy for summer. I'm going to look at the quilting cotton. They soften up nicely after a wash.

[bendherova]

WHAAAAT!

Our weekend - tomorrow am I hope to clean up the clutter in the kitchen. Fridge/pantry included.
Then at noon I have a baby shower (for a friend) and then a Kentucky Derby Party at one of DS1's school friend's houses.

Sunday AM the local Marathon will be running right by our apartment building, so we'll be outside cheering everyone on, and maybe handing out some sort of goodie - I'm open to suggestions as to what? We're close to the mid-point of the race and there's a hydration station less than a mile away, so I don't want to do too much.

Sunday afternoon DH and I need to tackle the mess that is our bedroom. Especially his desk bc I want that shit outta here by mother's day when I hope we head to ikea to get the dresser we need for DS2.

[wormgerm]

@jemomma I don't know how old they are but can you keep them entertained by helping you search for fabric for the baby? Maybe let them vote on the winners from some you choose? Or maybe I'm setting you up for a meltdown. Are you above bribes? Maybe ice cream after the shop if they are good helpers.

[khaze]

wormgerm, @jemomma,

I didn't make my crib sheets, just bought some nice cotton jersey ones, I did make my changing pad covers last week. I used this tutorial and they turned out just perfect. Super easy to make too - it took me about 1 1/2 hours to make 2 of them. I used an organic cotton knit fabric.

linkhttp://asmallsnippet.com/2013/09/diy-changing-pad-cover.html

Tomorrow my mom is hosting my sprinkle with some close family members and we have DH's birthday dinner with his family.  DS will also be expecting some outdoor time this weekend so I plan on getting some planting done in our flower beds.  Sunday will be grocery shopping and church.

[Flick]

I have my baby shower tomorrow! My mom and aunt have apparently gone all out. I asked if there was anything she needed me to pick up and she told me my only job was to show up, eat, and graciously accept belly pats.

[wormgerm]

khaze do you have a curved changing pad? Does that boxy type sit nicely with the curves? I was going to try the slightly more complicated version requiring tracing the curve but if the one you shared works I'm all about it.

[khaze]

wormgerm I'm not sure exactly what you mean by curved, but I have this summer infant one:
smile.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Contoured-Changing-Pad/dp/B009EDSWJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430492559&sr=8-1&keywords=summer+infant+changing+pad

Yes, the pattern fits well, if you look at the end of the tutorial, that is what mine ended up looking like exactly. The pad doesn't touch the lowest point of the pad while it's just sitting there, but when you lay your baby down on it, it would....if that makes any sense. IMO, I wouldn't even bother with anything more complicated to get a 100% perfect curved fit.

[wormgerm]

Per your request @bubbs119

[sully326]

I really want to say, "Birthing a baby" but it's too early & my mom leaves tomorrow for a 10 day cruise so, that just wouldn't be convenient.

[txngrl31]

May 1, 2015 8:37:19 GMT -5 wormgerm said:

My house is an awful terrible no good very bad mess. I was so ashamed to invite my doula in for a brief exchange of documents yesterday. So we NEEEEEED to clean.

Tomorrow I'm supposed to go to breakfast and meander some local nurseries looking at plants with MIL. The grasshopper half of me thinks it's a waste of valuable time that I should be cleaning and being productive. The ant half thinks it will be really good to distract me from my May induced anxiety and will get me relaxed for at least a few hours. All work no play will probably make me have crazy BP and heart rate and they'll yank this baby right out. All play and no work will also have me freaking out because the clock is ticking so loud in the back of my mind. He's coming. He's coming. So much to do. He's coming.

Might make the 2 hour drive to Ikea Sunday for nursery stuff. Organizers and shelves.

Also want to sew some crib sheets and changing pad covers this weekend.

Right there with ya- couldn't have said it better myself.

[mrskblack11]

Maybe taking maternity pictures this weekend.
Definitely doing the hospital tour on Saturday.

My goal is to try and knock off as many things as I can on my to-do list.

[tiffbot]

I told H last night "we either are just about to start our last full month of being a family of 3, or we just had that month."

Crazy.

[belle0720]

We're selling my beloved 4Runner after work today and then going to look at an Escalade tomorrow--probably won't pull the trigger unless the people seriously come down on their asking price so I'm probably going to be driving H's Silverado for my last 2 weeks of work.

Also, this weekend is my town's Wine & Beer festival. I'm so sad that I can't partake this year. I normally prefer wine to beer, but it's always super hot this weekend so I get the beer tasting package and we roam downtown in the heat drinking all the beer with a fun group. I will definitely be taking sips of H's beer though. Flame away.

[erbear]

Yaaaay Friday!

My MIL is throwing a shower for H and I at their house tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to sleeping in an uncomfortable (while non-pregnant!) bed but mm cake.

Tonight we're going to dinner with friends and seeing the Avengers.

I had an awesome wok bowl that will lead me to having elephant feet I'm sure (I'm already on my way there) and teriyaki spots on my new shirt (why I bother buying light colors is beyond me) but mm so good!

I like to talk about food, basically.

[cnumbers]

I'm resting.. I've tried to do things like errands ect but I'm having such bad pain at my ribs at my back. So severe I went to L&D last night and was almost admitted but the only reason they didn't was because everything else showed up fine. They said if I get the pain again and it lasts more than an hour despite having taken some painkillers they gave me then I've to go back and be admitted. I've been in pain today, same thing same place, it has been just as bad despite painkillers but has never lasted more than an hour, it has been coming and going. SO and his family are saying it's pointless to go. I'm going to time it though to see if it goes over the one hour mark in a bit. I broke out in a cold sweat after attempting to eat dinner but I couldn't eat due to the pain distracting me. I then went all warm and flushed.. I don't know. I may just drive myself to hospital if it doesn't ease. I've managed to get myself some relief at the moment but I'm scared the minuet I move it will come back, because it's coming and going as opposed to non stop for an hour I'm thinking it won't be too bad as the doctor said it's an invasive test they would have to do for something she doesn't believe it is as she believes it's muscle straining. This is why SO wants to save another trip which I agree with to an extent but he's not the one in pain. As I've finally gotten comfortable I'm hoping that's me for the night, I may run a bath but if this keeps happening for another number of weeks I'll get checked again. My weekend isn't shaping too great in regards to my physical well being .

[txngrl31]

cnumbers, Sorry you are in so much pain! Listen to your body and do what you feel is right for you. I hope the pain subsides.

[holliberry28]

Going to a division 2 soccer game in Coney Island Saturday night with 4 friends. Two happen to be single so hoping they hit it off!

Sunday is take 2 of the childbirth class- DH couldn't get out of bed the first time around.

That and trying to finish decorating the nursery. I feel like hot garbage today- queasy, kinda dizzy, kinda weak, but can't pinpoint what it is exactly. At least it's Friday!

[mcp6286]

Had a half day at work today but unfortunately spent most of my time off at FedEx using their internet/computer since everything is packed for our move! Now I'm out shopping to reward myself for finishing almost all the work that's due for my last two grad projects today. I've also got to call and harass Comcast about setting up our service but needed chicken teriyaki and some new shoes first lol.

Tomorrow morning I'm going out with BFF and her girls while DH works, then we'll be unpacking the new place! Poor guy has to work again on Sunday (May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month so he's got events every Sat & Sun this month) so I'll just be exploring the new town and finding the grocery store, CVS, etc.

Oh and I have to find a different dress for my maternity photos next weekend because my photographer vetoed the white dress I bought. I'm thinking coral or pink?

Happy Weekend!!!