jennypm and pearsforpoops we need a new to is car really bad, we can't fit 3 car seats/boosters in any of our cars. Hubs is dragging his feet on finding a minivan and selling my VW.
It's tough. It'd be easier just to keep my car but space, yo.
Although I told DH I refuse to get a minivan. I'll rework our budget to afford the MPG of a larger SUV.
jennypm and pearsforpoops we need a new to is car really bad, we can't fit 3 car seats/boosters in any of our cars. Hubs is dragging his feet on finding a minivan and selling my VW.
I had a Kia Optima (I actually LOVED that car) and it was my first car, that I purchased, post divorce, all on my own. H and I traded it in, last February, for a Kia Sorento, for the extra room. HUGE mistake. The 3rd row sucked ass and it was so under powered. I hated that car. In July, right after my BFP, we dumped the Sorento and I got a Buick Enclave. I love, love, love my Enclave and it's so roomy. I'm seriously hoping we keep this thing for a long time. I initially wanted a minivan, but H was against that, so we compromised on the Buick. I'm so over the car buying process at this point.
jennypm and pearsforpoops we need a new to is car really bad, we can't fit 3 car seats/boosters in any of our cars. Hubs is dragging his feet on finding a minivan and selling my VW.
I had a Kia Optima (I actually LOVED that car) and it was my first car, that I purchased, post divorce, all on my own. H and I traded it in, last February, for a Kia Sorento, for the extra room. HUGE mistake. The 3rd row sucked ass and it was so under powered. I hated that car. In July, right after my BFP, we dumped the Sorento and I got a Buick Enclave. I love, love, love my Enclave and it's so roomy. I'm seriously hoping we keep this thing for a long time. I initially wanted a minivan, but H was against that, so we compromised on the Buick. I'm so over the car buying process at this point.
The envy is real!
I'm pushing for a Traverse, Acadia, or Enclave depending on cost/availability etc. Since they're all the same car just different levels of fanceh.
Glad to hear you like it though. Everyone I know who has any of them loves them.
darbie914 - I'm so sorry your mom said those crappy things. The rest of us know you rock. Family suck sometimes (I've said so, so many times throughout this pregnancy...)
GODDAMMIT GUYS!! Haven't received all my GTT results, but my MW just called to say the third and final test was suuuuuuuuuuuper low - like in the 50s. Truthfully, I was glad the lab is just down the hall from the hospital cafeteria because I binged there like a college frat boy on Natty Ice. It was a bloodbath - but I was so shaky and miserable and about to pass out - I totally see the concern over low #s. But what-the-everloving-fk?? I'm only having this test because my glucose levels were too high (160) in the one-hour.
I guess I have to see a nutritionist at my MW practice. Damn. Anyone else have roller-coaster glucose levels?? I'm at 31 weeks - seems a bit late to be discovering my hot mess of a blood sugar?
I had a Kia Optima (I actually LOVED that car) and it was my first car, that I purchased, post divorce, all on my own. H and I traded it in, last February, for a Kia Sorento, for the extra room. HUGE mistake. The 3rd row sucked ass and it was so under powered. I hated that car. In July, right after my BFP, we dumped the Sorento and I got a Buick Enclave. I love, love, love my Enclave and it's so roomy. I'm seriously hoping we keep this thing for a long time. I initially wanted a minivan, but H was against that, so we compromised on the Buick. I'm so over the car buying process at this point.
The envy is real!
I'm pushing for a Traverse, Acadia, or Enclave depending on cost/availability etc. Since they're all the same car just different levels of fanceh.
Glad to hear you like it though. Everyone I know who has any of them loves them.
There was something about the traverse that I just didn't like. I know it's basically the same car, and I can't put my finger on what my issue was. When shopping around, H and I found the Enclave was actually more reasonably priced than the Acadia, but this was all for new vehicles and I'm not sure what they go for used. I don't think you could go wrong with any of them, though. It's basically a minivan without the sliding doors and maybe just a teeny bit less cargo space when the third row is up and in use.
I want to go check out the dump, but since I asked for an account deletion it told me to stay away for 48 hours..that's not until tomorrow morning..FWP..
You should be able to check it out without logging in.
Oh my gosh. 7 pages and I'm only on page 2. I have so much catching up to do. I've been super busy all day today! I hope everyone has had a great day so far!
So, I was just asked by one of the newbies (who hasn't posted or commented on a damn thing) to "Please step back" so that "others can post without all the negativity"...
FUCK YOU BITCH, this was my board and you are nobody!
I had a Kia Optima (I actually LOVED that car) and it was my first car, that I purchased, post divorce, all on my own. H and I traded it in, last February, for a Kia Sorento, for the extra room. HUGE mistake. The 3rd row sucked ass and it was so under powered. I hated that car. In July, right after my BFP, we dumped the Sorento and I got a Buick Enclave. I love, love, love my Enclave and it's so roomy. I'm seriously hoping we keep this thing for a long time. I initially wanted a minivan, but H was against that, so we compromised on the Buick. I'm so over the car buying process at this point.
The envy is real!
I'm pushing for a Traverse, Acadia, or Enclave depending on cost/availability etc. Since they're all the same car just different levels of fanceh.
Glad to hear you like it though. Everyone I know who has any of them loves them.
I have an Acadia and I love it! Had an Equinox before, and was actually given the Acadia back in June and plan on driving it until it won't drive anymore. My best friend also has a traverse and she loves it as well. So I would reccomend it to anyone!
I had to take a timeout yesterday for a pity party.
We had our 34 week growth scan yesterday. T is measuring 7lbs 6oz(!!!) and is in the 99th percentile. My MFM says it could be off by +/- 1 lb, which would still leave us with a big boy. We also found out he's breech, after being head down less than 2 weeks ago.
I know he still has time to turn, and that 3rd tri u/s can be off, but I have to prepare myself mentally for the ever increasing odds of a planned c-section. The last thing I want, is to have a failed induction and wind up with one anyway. So I'm mourning the potential loss of my ideal birth now, rather than later.
And I just have a feeling that the measurement isn't far off, considering the excruciating hip and vag pain I've been experiencing, that's led me to tears on several occasions. And I think I've also mentioned that I have to sleep upright on the couch to get anything resembling sleep. It just makes sense.
Anyhoo, I'll have another u/s at 37 weeks to check on his growth and position. If he's at least 10 lbs. and/or still breech, I'll be scheduled for a c-section.
We did have one *squee* moment when the u/s tech pointed out his "chubby cheek".
I had to take a timeout yesterday for a pity party.
We had our 34 week growth scan yesterday. T is measuring 7lbs 6oz(!!!) and is in the 99th percentile. My MFM says it could be off by +/- 1 lb, which would still leave us with a big boy. We also found out he's breech, after being head down less than 2 weeks ago.
I know he still has time to turn, and that 3rd tri u/s can be off, but I have to prepare myself mentally for the ever increasing odds of a planned c-section. The last thing I want, is to have a failed induction and wind up with one anyway. So I'm mourning the potential loss of my ideal birth now, rather than later.
And I just have a feeling that the measurement isn't far off, considering the excruciating hip and vag pain I've been experiencing, that's led me to tears on several occasions. And I think I've also mentioned that I have to sleep upright on the couch to get anything resembling sleep. It just makes sense.
Anyhoo, I'll have another u/s at 37 weeks to check on his growth and position. If he's at least 10 lbs. and/or still breech, I'll be scheduled for a c-section.
We did have one *squee* moment when the u/s tech pointed out his "chubby cheek".
You sound like you're already handling the news well, but in case you need it, I'm sure you've seen that several of us had very unexpected c-sections and had some major struggles with acceptance. With that being said, if you need anyone to talk to, just ask!
I still have faith that your sweet little man can flip back. These kids, they like to keep us on our toes! And yay for sweet cheeks!
We have yet to decide on a name for LO. I thought we had the first name at least picked but now DH isn't so sure. I'm such a planner and now I'm freaking out that we won't have a name for LO once she's born. Why is picking a name so hard? I thought girls names would be easier but we definitely had an easier time with DS. Our only requirements are that it can't be a popular name (so at least 150 or lower on the SS list) and it can't be a name of someone in one of our families. Apparently this is hard.
Girl's names are infinitely easier for us. I seriously don't know if this kid will have a name... We are so fucking stuck. I'm a huge name nerd so I've read, most likely not exaggerating, just about every name out there. I've combed through the top 7,000 with different spellings combined for more accuracy in ratings, multiple times. We have a narrowed down list, but none of them are *right*. We have a top two...and neither of those are *right.* Oy!!!
We chose to not share b/c I had so many close family members tell me DD's name is, "awful, you couldn't possibly be really naming her that." She doesn't have a speshul name either, it's real but older.
Ummm yeah. When we picked names (boy and girl because we're team green) I didn't want to tell my family. Then we were over for dinner one night and they were really hounding us, so I said I'd tell them if they promised not to comment. They all promised. We told them. My Mom, especially, has taken every opportunity to suggest alternative names saying whyyyy would you name LO that? I blew up at her a few weeks ago and told her to shove it.
Never telling names again.
Tisk tisk tisk!
They never mean it when they say they won't comment! Sharing names is a bad, bad idea.
I've mentioned that I'm going for VBAC with this pregnancy and most of the people who are close to me, including family, know this.
Last night I was watching Fools Rush In (cute movie) with my mom and at the end when Salma Hayek is giving birth, my mom goes, "At least you don't have to worry about going through labor." So I turned to her and said, "What do you mean? You know I'm hoping for a VBAC so the goal is to do exactly that." She shrugs and says, "Well, you probably won't be able to do it."
I was and am still livid and really fucking hurt. She's the type of person that doesn't really think about what she says and she's said some pretty offensive things in the past. More in the mindset of that's how she was raised so "it's not her fault." Her ignorance just really pissed me off and I swear, I cannot wait to get out of her house and put some distance between us.
Of course, when that happens, she'll have zero clue why and will think I'm being a terrible and disrespectful daughter.
This just broke my heart.
That is such an upsetting thing for someone, especially someone so close to you, to say.
I've mentioned that I'm going for VBAC with this pregnancy and most of the people who are close to me, including family, know this.
Last night I was watching Fools Rush In (cute movie) with my mom and at the end when Salma Hayek is giving birth, my mom goes, "At least you don't have to worry about going through labor." So I turned to her and said, "What do you mean? You know I'm hoping for a VBAC so the goal is to do exactly that." She shrugs and says, "Well, you probably won't be able to do it."
I was and am still livid and really fucking hurt. She's the type of person that doesn't really think about what she says and she's said some pretty offensive things in the past. More in the mindset of that's how she was raised so "it's not her fault." Her ignorance just really pissed me off and I swear, I cannot wait to get out of her house and put some distance between us.
Of course, when that happens, she'll have zero clue why and will think I'm being a terrible and disrespectful daughter.
This just broke my heart.
That is such an upsetting thing for someone, especially someone so close to you, to say.
You CAN and WILL have your vbac.
ILY.
That's the mindset I'm going with. DH is all about positive thinking as well so when I told him, he said, "You got this, babe. Don't even let that negative thought get in your brain." I'm glad I'm keeping him
darbie914, that is so hurtful and unfair. I am sorry that anyone, especially she, would say would something like that!!! You can do this VBAC thing! And make it your bitch!
Yesterday was a hell-day for me, so I was bracing myself today. luckily, one of the main worries (my car being broken) turned out to be a relatively cheap fix at 250.00. Nothing else has gone horribly wrong, so I'm tentatively calling today better. I may have to hide from any incoming meteors now that I've said that.
I would just like to say - since I've had a whole day to participate here - how much I love PB. The energy is so much better than it had been, even prior to TB imploding. Maybe it's nice to recognize everyone here so far and see so much participation.
That is such an upsetting thing for someone, especially someone so close to you, to say.
You CAN and WILL have your vbac.
ILY.
That's the mindset I'm going with. DH is all about positive thinking as well so when I told him, he said, "You got this, babe. Don't even let that negative thought get in your brain." I'm glad I'm keeping him
Oh my goodness. I'm sorry she said something like that. If anyone thinks it's helpful, maybe we can start a VBAC Hopeful weekly check in to discuss our path to VBAC now that we're so close to the end, support each other, offer advice, etc. So many people don't understand why it's so important to some people to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean, and say horrible things like that!
Ummm yeah. When we picked names (boy and girl because we're team green) I didn't want to tell my family. Then we were over for dinner one night and they were really hounding us, so I said I'd tell them if they promised not to comment. They all promised. We told them. My Mom, especially, has taken every opportunity to suggest alternative names saying whyyyy would you name LO that? I blew up at her a few weeks ago and told her to shove it.
Never telling names again.
Tisk tisk tisk!
They never mean it when they say they won't comment! Sharing names is a bad, bad idea.
I'm glad you told her to shove it.
Yeah. Total FTM mistake. Never again! The names are pretty ordinary too...wth.
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