1) I left work at 11:15pm yesterday (after arriving at 8:15pm), got in at 7:15am today and expect it to be a similar day. I’m so over it.
2) Instead of making my life easier and digging into work right away, I’m writing 10 things Tuesday
3) I had my baby shower on Saturday and both my mom and I had pregnancy brain moments totally forgetting about the favors (she put them on top of the fridge and I just forgot about the existence of favors until I was home).
4) We’ve been having work done on our house – ie make the kitchen functional. We’ve been 99% done for a few weeks now, but the electrician just won’t finish. At this point, I think I’ll have the baby before he’s done and it’s really stressing me out because our house is still a complete mess.
5) I’m drinking coffee right now- oh well
6) At the shower, one of the games we played was choosing whose trait I would want for the baby between my husband and I. When we got to nose, every single person said I want the baby to have my husband’s nose. Way to make a girl feel good I don’t really care, but I thought it was funny. They were also right.
7) My best friend is pregnant with twins and her c section is scheduled 2.5 weeks after my due date. To say I’m excited is an understatement. I am probably also delusional about how much time we’ll end up spending together during maternity leave.
8) The fact that I’m due to have a baby in about 6 weeks hasn’t really hit me. I’m more concerned about the state of our house.
9) I wasn’t planning on getting maternity photos done, but my wedding photographer decided she wants to build her maternity portfolio and put out a message on Facebook looking for expectant moms to model for her in exchange for some free photos. I responded to her and she’s going to use me as one of the models! I’m very excited for the free professional shoot. Just hoping there aren’t many bare belly shots since I’m a little iffy on having those out in the public domain. Too bad she already has a huge newborn portfolio and I won’t get some free newborn photos
10) My baby has been having a party in my uterus since Friday. He’s still pretty high up so I don’t think labor is imminent, but my husband keeps asking if I’m getting contractions. No, it’s just the baby kicking my ribs, no big deal. If his activity level in utero is any indication of personality or outside activity level, we are definitely going to have our hands full.
1. My best friend who is pregnant and due this week went into the hospital yesterday. I haven't heard from her hubby yet and I'm hoping all is well. He had said that they were doing some testing and then that she could be heading into labour and delivery.
2. DH is sick so he snored up a storm last night. Which moved me to the couch.
3. Due to sleeping on the couch, I'm exhausted and my back is killing me. Holy shit that thing is hard. Lesson learned: DH will be sleeping on the couch tonight.
4. I wanted to go and do some shopping for some make up today as I'm out and want some before baby comes. I don't think I'll make it.
5. I took the dog for a quick walk last night (about 20 minutes) and my pelvic region is hurting this morning.
6. I'm sorry... This is turning into 10 rants. Lol
7. I'm hoping DD will let me nap this morning.
8. 5 am is too early to be up.
9. My kitchen is a disaster as I haven't done dishes since Sunday.
I love this thread and look forward to it haha. Tuesdays are otherwise my least favorite day of the week, so yay!
1. I didn't do weekly bump photos, take maternity shots, or keep a pregnancy journal. I'm wondering if I will regret all of it in a few years and wish I'd done more to document my pregnancy.
2. I had a weird ass dream about a zombie takeover the other night. Zombies were coming, and you know what I was most concerned about? Clean underwear. That's how you know swamp crotch has truly taken over your life...
3. I've hit the stage in pregnancy where my stomach is so squished that I just don't feel hungry. However, if you get me to eat, I can't stop. I polished off almost an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's last night (props for the Tonight Dough). Zero fucks given, because that ish was delish.
4. I am super emotional and feeling overwhelmed about everything. My to-do list is a mile long, and DH needs to finish his damn finals already so he can help me with it. There's a lot of crap that needs doing that I can't/won't be able to do (e.g. painting the damn baby space and putting together the cast iron crib). I know it's irrational to think so, but it feels like he's hiding behind behind his work, and it's making me twitchy. He's supposed to be done today, so I'm holding him to it.
5. Yesterday was our anniversary. We celebrated by going out to get pizza because we didn't have time for a real dinner thanks to said finals. DH owes me romance and a nice dinner or you might hear about a crazed pregnant lady from MA who, in a hormonal rage, threw her husband into a river. I'm a potential internet meme in the making.
6. Bub's movement pattern changed drastically over the weekend. I had a SS evening on Saturday and got checked out in L&D. He is just fine, thank God...but I'm having issues trying to "listen to my body" anymore. I listen, but we aren't speaking the same language, apparently...makes me feel like a grade A dunce.
7. I stopped wearing make-up last week. I'm too lazy to do more than swipe a little witch hazel and SPF over my face lately. However, it's like the most liberating thing I've done in a long while (other than stealing a sip of wine here and there over my final trimester). I usually paint on a happy face for work, but it's so nice to sleep in an extra few minutes. Also, my skin is usually so splotchy that I at least need concealer to leave the house, so I'm super thankful the preggo clear skin fairy finally decided to grace me with her presence.
8. I woke up so puffy this morning that even my stand-in wedding band, which is two sizes bigger than my real ring, didn't fit. I feel like the Stay Puft man. Not so sexy. Thank you 90 degree days...not.
9. It took me almost 20 minutes when it would normally take me less than 5, but I shaved my legs last night - and my knees too. I forgot how good it feels to wear something soft and slinky with freshly shaved legs. I'm debating finding a mirror to use to try and tame the jungle that is my crotch, but thinking that's a battle I'd rather not fight haha. I'm thinking there's a reason I can't see down there anymore, and it should probably just stay that way...
10. I've only been at work for an hour, and I'm already ready for a nap. If my maternity leave weren't so limited, I'd start early to catch up on rest and nesting. I still haven't perfected the art of desk napping, but maybe I should make that a goal...
1. teenybird - I've been taking weekly chalkboard pics. I'm so fucking over it now lol. Hopefully it'll have been worth the effort! 2. Doc appointment this afternoon. Getting results from our ultrasound I had done last Monday. Anxious about results for him, and my placenta. FX 3. Supposed to go to watch wifey play football tonight. Might rain. Good excuse to stay home. 4. Listening to Jay Z & Missy Elliott playlist. #HappyPlace 5. Reviewing and building new documentation. #Unhappy Place 6. Going to walk to do the bank deposit this morning. Starbucks stop? *nods slowly* 7. I'm getting jealous reading about everyones excitement for maternity leave! Though I'm eligible, I'm taking three weeks "off" then I'll be WFH with the boy. 8. CRM training just got moved AGAIN. Seriously guys?? I have projects that have to be completed before this baby comes! 9. I built a terrarium on the weekend and I love it. 10. I want to sleep in, stay home, take the dog to the park, and organize my house. Is that too much to ask?
@jemomma i like IT Crowd! I thought it was pretty funny!! No one ever knows what I am talking about when I reference it.
It's not as popular here in the states. The only reason I've seen it is because it's on Netflix
Yep me too. I had watched basically everything I thought was good on netflix and stumbled upon it. There's another one too called something like the Cathetine Tate show. It was pretty good too. But I like that actress from doctor who so I thought it was great!
Yep me too. I had watched basically everything I thought was good on netflix and stumbled upon it. There's another one too called something like the Cathetine Tate show. It was pretty good too. But I like that actress from doctor who so I thought it was great!
I've seen that pop up on Netflix but I've never watched it. That actress is a little annoying to me, I'm not sure why. The only thing I've ever seen her in is The Office (American version). I may have to give it a shot though.
There were some not so good episodes but then there were a few that were just golden. And ya some were annoying too but the golden ones made me laugh so hard I was peeing my pants. And I wasn't pregnant at the time.
1) My friend had her baby yesterday, just a day after her due date!
2) She was team green and I'm excited that she ended up having a girl, I feel like it will be even more fun that both of our babies are girls and will hopefully be lifelong friends like us!
3) On Sunday my MIL told us that H's Nonna insists that we are having a boy. And then MIL started questioning whether our baby is really a girl. It really annoyed me. Why even put that into my head when at nearly 8 months pregnant we obviously have everything ready for a girl? If somehow our ultrasounds were incorrect we'll deal with that when the time comes, don't make me second guess everything now.
4) Originally I kept saying that I thought baby would come late. My guess was June 26th. But now I'm starting to think she'll be a few days early. No idea why I would think that, but I do.
5) In February I told H that I thought his sister was pregnant. Weeks later she told us that she was. A few weeks ago I randomly asked a friend if her family friend (who is my ILs God daughter) was pregnant. I don't know why I thought she was but I just did. She said no. But then this Sunday my ILs told us that they just found out she is pregnant! I'm psychic you guys!
6)One week from today will be my last day of work and then it's maternity leave until at least November!
7) I've decided I need to make a schedule for myself for the days I'm on maternity leave so that I don't just sit on the couch eating bonbons. Wash baby clothes, prep cloth diapers, prep freezer meals, pack hospital bag...what else is there?
8) There's a restaurant near us called salad makers and it's delicious. Even though I'll be home and fully equipped with plenty of time to make my own meals on maternity leave, I have a feeling I'll be grabbing lunch from there a lot!
9) Last night I slept on the couch for the second night in a row. The first night was because I couldn't get comfortable in bed. Last night was because I was trying to be cuddly with H and he hurt my feelings so I'm giving him the cold shoulder. I'm so mature.
10) I love our couch (only 1 year old) because it's super cute and fits well in our space, but I kind of want a new bigger couch with a chaise. Fortunately for our wallets a bigger couch really won't work.
Post by billyhorrible on May 12, 2015 9:42:07 GMT -5
1. Last night I made everyone chicken in peanut sauce for dinner. And then I didn't eat it. Instead I had bread and chocolate after DH put LBB to sleep.
2. After dinner last night I stewed some prunes, made a pie, a brisket, pickles, sausage for dinner tonight, and lunches for today (ham and cheese)
3. LBB makes up songs for everything. This morning he was singing "butter and cream cheese on my bagel."
4. I think we finally came up with a boy name!!!! And I think my family is going to hate it.
5. When I make pancakes for breakfast I always make an extra one for the dog.
6. I have a million things to do at work this week, which is overwhelming and makes me want to do none of it.
7. Right when I stopped having the cold from hell last week, heartburn showed up. And heartburn disappeared only to be replaced by a migraine. I get it body, you're done.
8. My old paralegal's daughter was due last week and was scheduled for a c-section today, but she started going into labor yesterday. She wants her 2 year old to be in the L&D room the entire time she's in labor and giving birth, even if it lasts over 10 hours. Because that's what every 2 year old wants to do for 10 hours.
9. My wedding ring still fits, but I have an irrational fear that I'm going to swell and they'll need to cut it off so I've started wearing my dad's ring.
10. Realistically, if the baby came today we'd be fine and prepared, but for some reason I still feel like there's so much to do to get ready.
1. I have 15 more 10 hour days of work left. 15. Yes! 2. I'm meeting with my boss this week to tell her I'm not coming back after maternity leave. Yes! 3. DH and I have officially started looking at homes in Ohio. This summer is going to be a doozy! 4. My dog needs her nails trimmed badly and I can't do them because she is so squirmy when I do. I am so paying the vet $15 to do them on Friday. 5. I don't know how I could sweat anymore. Seriously. 6. After looking online at nursing tanks I have decided I'm making my own damn tank tops. So easy! 7. I washed all of the baby's stuff in gain laundry detergent bc that's what DH and I use for our own laundry. Here's hoping she will be cool with it. 8. I had a serious breakdown on Mother's Day about being a good mom. My mom and I don't have much of a relationship and I feel like I fake every single Mother's Day out of guilt. My biggest fear is my own children feeling that way towards me. Seeing everyone's lovey-dovey posts on Facebook put me over the edge. 9. I'm so excited to see DH with our baby. After my breakdown we talked about each of our fears. His dad was always the strong but silent type, went to work and never showed a ton of affection but was a good guy. DH is afraid to come off that way to our kids. I honestly think a daughter is going to make him a big softy. 10. I'm really looking forward to being home for a few weeks with just me and baby. I am super introverted and I am at the end of my rope with people lately.
1. Last night I made everyone chicken in peanut sauce for dinner. And then I didn't eat it. Instead I had bread and chocolate after DH put LBB to sleep.
2. After dinner last night I stewed some prunes, made a pie, a brisket, pickles, sausage for dinner tonight, and lunches for today (ham and cheese)
Just edited my maternity leave to do list, beg Chef billyhorrible to come over and help me prep freezer meals .
Post by sugarkissed on May 12, 2015 10:30:09 GMT -5
1. My allergies are terrible this morning! I love spring, but I hate these itchy eyes and constant sneezing!
2. My mom accepted a new job and is away at work from June 1-14... my EDD is June 5 and I'm sad she might miss the baby being born.
3. Now I'm also stuck for what to do with DD when we go to the hospital.
4. My inlaws have repeatedly asked us to come camping this weekend. For the 10th time, NO. I need a comfortable bed, access to a washroom every 5 minutes, and proximity to the hospital would be nice given that I'll be 37 weeks pregnant.
5. DD was born at exactly 42 weeks so everyone just assumes this baby will be late too. While I'm fully prepared for the possibility, I hate that everyone makes me feel guilty for wanting to stay in town from now on.
6. I told DD that we are going for a walk and she just ran over to me wearing her rubber boots over her sleeper. Haha.
7. I think we'll walk to Starbucks, I have a free coffee to redeem. They always make me feel guilty for declining decaf.
8. We might take a few maternity photos tonight. Nothing fancy, I just want a few with DD.
9. DH finally fixed my laptop last night, I can finally procrastinate again!
10. Raspberry leaf tea is gross, but I'm willing to drink it for the chance that it will actually work...
@jemomma, I've heard the Caillou = devil thing a lot. I've never actually seen it, so I'm curious why it/he sucks so hard. Does he have a nails on a chalkboard voice or is he whiney like Elmo? The only kid TV/movie stuff we have is old school Sesame Street (like from my generation of the show haha), so I'm totally out of touch with the state of current kids' programming!
teenybird, I shave my legs in the shower this weekend....big mistake...bath from now on. I had to keep stopping so I wouldn't pass out.
I shaved at the sink using the toilet to prop each leg up. I am too tippy to try shaving in the shower haha - think I'd end up on my ass, arms akimbo, and would have to yell for DH to come rescue me. With my luck (and his old man ears), he probably wouldn't even hear me shouting!!
5. DD was born at exactly 42 weeks so everyone just assumes this baby will be late too. While I'm fully prepared for the possibility, I hate that everyone makes me feel guilty for wanting to stay in town from now on.
No 2 babies/pregnancies are the guaranteed to be the same, that's silly for everyone to assume baby will be a full 2 weeks late again!
And +1 for the guilt trips about staying in town from now on. MIL was talking about H's 3rd cousin's baby's baptism which is less than 2 weeks before my due date about an hour away from our house. When I said that I was probably not going to come and not committing to any plans in the next few weeks I felt like she thought I was being ridiculous. Not only do I believe baby could come at any time, but I'm huge and tired all of the time and definitely don't feel like being at one of their big family parties and have people make a beeline for my belly and talk about how I look like I'm going to pop at any moment. I feel like my maternity clothes aren't even going to fit me anymore at that point either!
1. Third tri exhaustion is kicking me hard today...again. 2. DH and I had sex last night! It had been over 2 weeks. 3. As sick as I was of everyone telling me I didn't look pregnant/was carrying well/didn't look like I was __ weeks--I think I'm more sick of people telling me I look like I'm going to pop. Still have 6+ weeks until EDD. 4. I am SO jealous of those of you who get amazing maternity leave. 5. I plan on skipping out on my last 5 days of work before summer starts even if I will only be 38 weeks. I've been told since his A/S that he's measuring ahead. 6. My MIL is scheduling a family picnic for my grandfather-in-law's birthday immediately following my baby shower. It also happens to be my birthday. Woman, I am exhausted by 9am. And I know I don't have to 'do anything' at the shower. But I know I will not want to stay much later than when the shower ends. I'll be done with people and socializing. 7. I keep forgetting that my birthday is soon because it's the same day as my baby shower. Someone asked what I wanted for my birthday and I just gave them a blank stare. 8. I am so thankful that my BIL's wedding is OVER! They're married and I don't have to deal with my new SIL's family for a long time...hopefully. 9. I danced a lot at their wedding and I'm pretty sure I made muscles in my abdomen separate. I spent Sunday night crying in bed because it hurt so much. It was absolute misery. I hope labor pain is different than that. 10. My BFF is having one of those painting parties at her 4th floor walkup apartment this weekend. I refuse to commit to going. I know it's making her upset but sorry, not sorry. I'm not making many more commitments over the next 6 weeks.
Post by littlemissgrump on May 12, 2015 11:31:53 GMT -5
1. I am so grumpy today. Actually, usually.
2. I don't like being around people constantly but I often have no choice.
3. I need to put away all the baby shower gifts and reorganize his room.
4. I should be excited about weekly appts and happy that nothing notable is going on but it is always the same; pee in a cup, blood pressure, wait for midwife, answer a few questions, squish the bump around, measure, and FHTs. I guess next week I can look forward to the swab.
5. I pretend to agree and be excited when people 'request' the baby be born on their birthday. Haha, I don't care. At all.
6. I had a dream last night where I was only trying to look for places to charge my prius.
7. My pelvis feels like it will break in half at any time.
8. I love it when the baby is active and lumpy, even if it is a little painful sometimes.
9. I had pizza last night for dinner but only got 2 slices now I want more.
10. I need some motivation to get stuff done around the house.
Post by tatersalad on May 12, 2015 12:42:58 GMT -5
1. I can't wait for my kid to go down for a nap so I can watch Southern Charm. 2. I should be finishing a report during nap time. 3. Caillou is banned in our house. 4. My hubs is getting the big V this Friday. 5. I need to unload the dishwasher during nap time. 6. Probably not going to happen. 7. My birthday is over Memorial Day weekend. 8. I'm supposed to drive 6 hours in the car to a bestie's baby shower that weekend. 9. I'll be 37 weeks pregnant and am dreading the shower even though I want to celebrate my friend and see the rest of our crew. 10. I still haven't set up anything for Texas Ranger's nursery.
1- I think morning sickness is back for me, or I have the flu again.. Every morning I feel like puking! Blah.
2- I will miss being pregnant. This is my last and as stressful as it's been with bleeding and reading the wrong things on dr. Google, I will miss everything about pregnancy- midnight pees included.
3- saw the avengers, and spent a lot of the time wondering how it would be possible for black widow and the hulk to hook up... Would be a little frightening I would imagine if he got out of control..
4- I have eaten a full bag of dove in 24 hours.
5- I find myself thoroughly inspecting after wiping to see if I'm loosing my mucus plug. I think I'm going crazy
6- i have been loosing weight at each appt for the last few.. And it worries me and I don't always believe my doctor when she tells me it's ok.. Even though I have no reason to not believe her.
7- I cannot wait to have a cold glass of Chardonnay. I know I'll be breastfeeding so I'll have to wait a little longer, but in excited for it none the less!
8- I get contractions when I have to poop.
9- I groomed for the last time before birth. I don't care if I'm super smooth and clean shaven, but I don't want to be full bush either.. The cleanup after birth with that wouldn't be fun
10- I can't paint my toes. So, I'll be getting my "before baby" pedicure I always get in about 2 weeks! Excited!
2. Nursery still isn't done & every time I walk in there I get so overwhelmed I just turn around & walk out.
3. DS wants a Bunny. Not happening.
4. I'm super stressed about what to do for/about DS Birthday. (It's June 15th. I'm due the 19th. If I have a RCS I'll have her the 12th. FML)
5. I'm sick of having GD. I don't even want to eat, at all, ever.
6. I haven't seen my mom in almost a month. I get to see her Weds.
7. I love my cats but I'm sick of them. They're shedding like crazy & every time see their hair all over something all I can think about is how it's gonna get on the baby stuff & it makes me irrationally angry.
8. I'm so pissy lately. I'm aggravating myself with it.
9. DS is "doing dishes" which basically means washing a spoon repeatedly, covering my kitchen in water & pretty much accomplishing nothing. I've told him about 10 times to turn off the water & get out of the kitchen. He's not listening & at this point I have no energy to care.
5. DD was born at exactly 42 weeks so everyone just assumes this baby will be late too. While I'm fully prepared for the possibility, I hate that everyone makes me feel guilty for wanting to stay in town from now on.
No 2 babies/pregnancies are the guaranteed to be the same, that's silly for everyone to assume baby will be a full 2 weeks late again!
And +1 for the guilt trips about staying in town from now on. MIL was talking about H's 3rd cousin's baby's baptism which is less than 2 weeks before my due date about an hour away from our house. When I said that I was probably not going to come and not committing to any plans in the next few weeks I felt like she thought I was being ridiculous. Not only do I believe baby could come at any time, but I'm huge and tired all of the time and definitely don't feel like being at one of their big family parties and have people make a beeline for my belly and talk about how I look like I'm going to pop at any moment. I feel like my maternity clothes aren't even going to fit me anymore at that point either!
My OB said no to me going to the beach at 36 weeks (2nd baby) bc she said even 2 hours was further than she was comfortable with me going.
1. It's 85 degF outside and I have the space heater on in my office because the men here keep the AC on an arctic setting. 2. I just want to go home and take a nap. 3. Every thank you note I write says almost exactly the same thing. 4. I'm tired of getting "loveys" (lovies?) as gifts. Do babies really need like 10 of these tiny blankets with heads? 5. Sometimes I sit in the nursery for no reason... it feels like I'm bonding with baby. 6. Considering working from home today because I'm really uncomfortable. 7. I have so many things I need to buy. I think I'll just have a major spending day on Saturday and get it all. 8. H got me a locket for Mother's Day to put baby girl's picture in. I cried. 9. H and I don't have any "couple friends" in the city we live in and it totally sucks. 10. I just want this week to be over.
I did this all the time with my first pregnancy. I would sit in the rocking chair for hours just rocking and thinking and wishing he was there with me. It really is a great bonding exercise I think
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