Hi there! We are actually a tad east as well, we might be super close! When we bought a home, we left AA proper for farm country! Now we are on the border of AA in Ypsilanti Township. What city are you in?
The natural history museum is fun!!
We're in New Boston. So slightly more south east that AA and Ypsi.
Oh yea, that's pretty far down. DH and I grew up in Woodhaven before we moved out to an apartment in AA.
I am as big as a damn house and I got hit on TWICE today. I feel like a fucking pregnant goddess.
That's because you are!
PS. I think some men are just genuinely attracted to preggo women. I get hit on and I stand there confused.
My husband loves my belly- probably even more than I do. He thinks it's super cute and always gets disappointed when I don't wear shirts or outfits that flaunt my bump, even though some of my tunic-y outfits are adorable AF.
I haven't been hit on, but feel like strangers are more polite in general towards me when I'm pregnant. Maybe it's all in my head
Enjoy it now- I feel like they're polite when the baby is in you but as soon as you're actually doing the hard part and the kid is out of you, they go back to being rude assholes.
I decided to be brave and watch videos about breastfeeding today. I have no friends with kids and I am the first in my family so I have nobody to talk to. My MIL and M both give simple answers like "It'll be fine/it's not so bad", and they are also not really for FF, so I feel judged talking to them. Watching the videos started off well... but ended horribly. Here comes the anxiety. I'm questioning myself so much lately and I am really in a rut. Ugh.
I haven't been hit on, but feel like strangers are more polite in general towards me when I'm pregnant. Maybe it's all in my head
No it's true. I feel the same way. And a lot more smiley.
This is so true and especially with the senior citizens. They just stare and smile at me. At first I couldn't figure out what this old lady was smiling at and then it dawned on me that other seniors have been acting this way.
I decided to be brave and watch videos about breastfeeding today. I have no friends with kids and I am the first in my family so I have nobody to talk to. My MIL and M both give simple answers like "It'll be fine/it's not so bad", and they are also not really for FF, so I feel judged talking to them. Watching the videos started off well... but ended horribly. Here comes the anxiety. I'm questioning myself so much lately and I am really in a rut. Ugh.
That's what we're here for! And it really isn't bad. Most babies and moms get the hang of it within a few days, some take a little longer, some pump, and some FF. As long as baby is healthy just do what works! The more anxious you are, the harder it will be on you mentally. Just make up your mind that no matter what, it will be okay! I'm not just trying to be chipper, it really will be okay no matter what.
With all of my kids, my glucose test wasn't until 27 weeks. You all got yours so much earlier! (not that I'm in a hurry to get it done..haha!)
Im not getting mine until 28w , I agree, I noticed a lot of people have had theirs already
Same for me - 28.5 w. I did hear from a pregnant friend who got hers at 14 weeks and thought it was good to "get it over with" - seems a bit ridiculous to me considering that if she was going to develop GD, it probably wouldn't have happened that early.
I decided to be brave and watch videos about breastfeeding today. I have no friends with kids and I am the first in my family so I have nobody to talk to. My MIL and M both give simple answers like "It'll be fine/it's not so bad", and they are also not really for FF, so I feel judged talking to them. Watching the videos started off well... but ended horribly. Here comes the anxiety. I'm questioning myself so much lately and I am really in a rut. Ugh.
That's what we're here for! And it really isn't bad. Most babies and moms get the hang of it within a few days, some take a little longer, some pump, and some FF. As long as baby is healthy just do what works! The more anxious you are, the harder it will be on you mentally. Just make up your mind that no matter what, it will be okay! I'm not just trying to be chipper, it really will be okay no matter what.
I was going to say almost the same exact thing. You will not let baby starve so don't stress about the capacity in which baby gets fed. I exclusively pumped. Try to remember every stage is going to have a different worry so just go into with the attitude of I will do the best I can.
I decided to be brave and watch videos about breastfeeding today. I have no friends with kids and I am the first in my family so I have nobody to talk to. My MIL and M both give simple answers like "It'll be fine/it's not so bad", and they are also not really for FF, so I feel judged talking to them. Watching the videos started off well... but ended horribly. Here comes the anxiety. I'm questioning myself so much lately and I am really in a rut. Ugh.
I honestly didn't put much research into BF before having DD and wish I would've just to have a better idea of what to expect. Hopefully you will have some helpful lactation consultants at the hospital like I did! I do remember wanting to throw in the towel that first week though. It can be really rough, and exhausting. I felt like that's all I did all day was nurse, pump, try to sleep, repeat. I was so glad I stuck with it, but also could definitely see why women would choose to FF even if they didn't have supply issues. I'm just thankful that women have that option! Try not to stress about it too much or let others' judging get to you...you will be judged for every decision you make for your child so just focus on doing what you feel is best for you and your LO
Post by brittneysandra on Jan 23, 2015 16:45:55 GMT -5
Random: Calling the heath insurance company I'm switching to is annoying! Been on hold for going on 31 minutes now............. They keep telling me that I'm important to them and someone will be with me momentarily LIES!
I decided to be brave and watch videos about breastfeeding today. I have no friends with kids and I am the first in my family so I have nobody to talk to. My MIL and M both give simple answers like "It'll be fine/it's not so bad", and they are also not really for FF, so I feel judged talking to them. Watching the videos started off well... but ended horribly. Here comes the anxiety. I'm questioning myself so much lately and I am really in a rut. Ugh.
Don't watch the one on Netflix called Breastmilk than. I was feeling the same as you and watched that and got wicked freaked out! I think the next one I watch is going to be more factual, this was more opinions and I just felt like a lot of the people on there were weirdos.
Post by pinkbarebear on Jan 23, 2015 17:27:44 GMT -5
This girl on a mom's club on facebook used a hash tag #kidsarereallyannoying. Of course that tempted me to click on her fb. Yea bitch, you're the kind of mom that post a training toilet with poop in it on fb to brag about your kid. No one wants to see that shit. But yet you think you should go out to eat and not see any kids ever? You live in a strange little world, cookie.
I have an incompetent co worker. She is terrible and doesn't know wth she is doing. She is one of those people that lacks common sense. Well my managers sat me down today and told me that they want me working longer hours because she is so bad at her job. Next week I have all 10 hour days. My company is so greedy they do not want to fire her so she won't collect unemployment.
I am beyond pissed. My manager's words were "I don't want you to leave!!! It's going to be a nightmare when you go for maternity leave".
@ajzmommy nurserachel22 yeah I have heard that this years flu shot pretty much sucks. It just makes me sad because DH won't even let me hug him all week because he doesn't want to get me sick.
This!! My DH has been sick with flu, then bronchitis and now pneumonia for the last 4 weeks. He just can't seem to shake it and that's meant zero physical affection the whole time. I hate that he's feeling awful and obviously hope he gets better soon but I am over it! I miss my man!
I have an incompetent co worker. She is terrible and doesn't know wth she is doing. She is one of those people that lacks common sense. Well my managers sat me down today and told me that they want me working longer hours because she is so bad at her job. Next week I have all 10 hour days. My company is so greedy they do not want to fire her so she won't collect unemployment.
I am beyond pissed. My manager's words were "I don't want you to leave!!! It's going to be a nightmare when you go for maternity leave".
What the actual fuck.
I'd demand a raise. And a couple extra sick days in case the stress gets to you.
I know this has been addressed many times over but a girl I am Facebook friends with just posted the link to her registry. For her second child!!! Her oldest is 3. Ugh.
Edit: I just looked through it and she has an infant car seat, pack n play, and a glider on there! Why would she not have some of those things before???
I decided to be brave and watch videos about breastfeeding today. I have no friends with kids and I am the first in my family so I have nobody to talk to. My MIL and M both give simple answers like "It'll be fine/it's not so bad", and they are also not really for FF, so I feel judged talking to them. Watching the videos started off well... but ended horribly. Here comes the anxiety. I'm questioning myself so much lately and I am really in a rut. Ugh.
Don't watch the one on Netflix called Breastmilk than. I was feeling the same as you and watched that and got wicked freaked out! I think the next one I watch is going to be more factual, this was more opinions and I just felt like a lot of the people on there were weirdos.
Really? I liked it, but I've also already done a lot of research on the topic already so I wasn't really looking for information/facts. The footage of the breastmilk coming out took me to an uncomfortable place at first and I'm glad I was exposed to it.
DH and I are both in a terrible mood tonight. I can't wait for DD to go to bed so I can go take a warm bath and read People mag in peace away from his grumpy ass. DH being grumpy only makes me worse.
This is my DH too. I may disappear upstairs and organize things. I can't even have a conversation with him lately. He gets all pissy if it's something he doesn't want to hear. Tonight I asked him why he would commit to something without asking me. He then acted like a big tool. I want to nut punch him so bad.
Don't watch the one on Netflix called Breastmilk than. I was feeling the same as you and watched that and got wicked freaked out! I think the next one I watch is going to be more factual, this was more opinions and I just felt like a lot of the people on there were weirdos.
Really? I liked it, but I've also already done a lot of research on the topic already so I wasn't really looking for information/facts. The footage of the breastmilk coming out took me to an uncomfortable place at first and I'm glad I was exposed to it.
I had read a lot about BFing but I hadn't watched any videos yet. Than having nipples and breastmilk everywhere freaked me out. I guess I just wasn't expecting it.
DH has an appointment to get another tattoo tonight. It's my present to him cause his birthday is on the 29th. Other than a super expensive $300 tattoo I don't know what to surprise him with on his actual birthday. Probably like a 3 dollar card and some bday sex. Boring.
I didn't even give DH bday sex this year - poor guy
Post by seventythree on Jan 23, 2015 22:37:37 GMT -5
I just got this message from the organizer of my book club and I totally teared up:
Hi! Thanks again for hosting yesterday. I was talking to our attendees last night and we were interested in throwing a little baby shower for you. Would you be up for that? I can't remember your due date. Also, we weren't sure what other baby related plans you already had lined up. No pressure, just let me know what you think.
Weeks ago my MIL mentioned something about giving her addresses of my girlfriends for a shower and I remember thinking "Haaaaaa, she thinks I actually have friends here" because I kind of don't -- I mean nobody I call or text, nobody with whom I'm close enough to make one-on-one plans or call up on a Friday night and say "wanna do something?", certainly nobody I'd feel remotely comfortable inviting to a family-and-close-friends shower! I guess I am getting somewhat closer to my book club though, and while I'm obviously not expecting these girls to buy me anything, I'm just so touched by the fact that they want to throw me a little shindig!
Still getting through all of these..! My random? I can sit and watch my LO bump around in my belly all day! But he's starting to get stronger it seems, and his kicking at night makes it hard to fall/stay asleep. I'm only 21+5 weeks! I'm in for terrible nights in the next few months Also it really feels like he's sitting more in my pelvis than my tummy. There's so much pressure down there when I stand up it's crazy.
Not sure if anyone else has been lurking the dump, but I read a few threads and I'm ready to delete after seeing that one chick is going to name her son Atom.
So I'm still catching up on everything from the board today. I've been gone since 9am this morning since we went up into LA to car shop. The good news?
WE BOUGHT A CAR! And we're super, super happy with it and what we paid for it. Saying I feel relieved to have a driveable car is an understatement. I'll probably AW a little about it on tomorrow's randoms thread, since I'm exhausted and want to catch up on what I've missed here today. Hope you ladies are doing well!
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