Post by redthestral13 on Dec 18, 2015 16:11:20 GMT -5
My confession: today I spread out the gifts we have for both of the kids and seeing them all in one place made it look like the baby DS has more toys, even though we actually spent more $ on DD.
Because of this, I am running out today to buy two more toys I had talked myself out of getting for DD.
My confession: today I spread out the gifts we have for both of the kids and seeing them all in one place made it look like the baby DS has more toys, even though we actually spent more $ on DD.
Because of this, I am running out today to buy two more toys I had talked myself out of getting for DD.
Tell me I'm not terrible
Definitely not terrible. The baby won't even know, but I would assume DD is old enough to be able to count and/or realize that DS has more toys (I doubt she'll care that hers cost more, their little minds don't work that way!).
Post by NariaDreaming on Dec 18, 2015 16:25:09 GMT -5
As much as I want this baby to be healthy and all that jazz, I am going to have to deal with emotions if it's a boy. My entire life I've pictured myself as a mother to a daughter, and because of the IF we are likely one and done
5 years TTC 2 c/p's 2 failed IUIs/1 cancelled IVF 1 failed IVF 1 failed FET BFP 12/1/15. We said goodbye to Tiny 1/4/16 Fresh cycle #3 2/16 8R/7M/5F BFP 5/12/16 We said goodbye to flutter on 5/27 and poprock on 5/28 BFP 8/30/16 We said goodbye to Samuel 10/3 (Trisomy 16) Moving on to Donor Embryos BFP 12/20/16 We said goodbye to Turtle 12/30
I feel like mine is flame worthy. Hopefully not hurtful to anyone here. This pregnancy was a complete surprise. I've known for two weeks now and there are some days that I'm very excited and some days where I'm dreading it.
Mostly I think I'm just nervous to have a second because my first was a high needs screamer and I totally felt like I did everything wrong. I'm trying to be positive for this pregnancy and it's been extremely hard.
Also feeling like complete poop the whole day isn't helping.
As much as I want this baby to be healthy and all that jazz, I am going to have to deal with emotions if it's a boy. My entire life I've pictured myself as a mother to a daughter, and because of the IF we are likely one and done
This is how I would have been with my first. Even if this second one is a boy, it's going to take time for me to adjust. Seriously though, what do you do with boys?
Eta: My post sounds dirty, I mean how do you play with them take care of them. Boys can be very rough and tumble and dirty.
I feel like mine is flame worthy. Hopefully not hurtful to anyone here. This pregnancy was a complete surprise. I've known for two weeks now and there are some days that I'm very excited and some days where I'm dreading it.
Mostly I think I'm just nervous to have a second because my first was a high needs screamer and I totally felt like I did everything wrong. I'm trying to be positive for this pregnancy and it's been extremely hard.
Also feeling like complete poop the whole day isn't helping.
So after all of the feels that I had seeing our little bean's heartbeat, I totally get why a surprise pregnancy would be scary. Like.... This is hard work and I feel like shit and it sucks and I planned for this
5 years TTC 2 c/p's 2 failed IUIs/1 cancelled IVF 1 failed IVF 1 failed FET BFP 12/1/15. We said goodbye to Tiny 1/4/16 Fresh cycle #3 2/16 8R/7M/5F BFP 5/12/16 We said goodbye to flutter on 5/27 and poprock on 5/28 BFP 8/30/16 We said goodbye to Samuel 10/3 (Trisomy 16) Moving on to Donor Embryos BFP 12/20/16 We said goodbye to Turtle 12/30
I feel like mine is flame worthy. Hopefully not hurtful to anyone here. This pregnancy was a complete surprise. I've known for two weeks now and there are some days that I'm very excited and some days where I'm dreading it.
Mostly I think I'm just nervous to have a second because my first was a high needs screamer and I totally felt like I did everything wrong. I'm trying to be positive for this pregnancy and it's been extremely hard.
Also feeling like complete poop the whole day isn't helping.
I understand where you're coming from. We were even trying for this one, but honestly I did NOT expect it to happen so quickly (DD took nearly two years). I thought we had lots of time before I would get pregnant again, and therefore lots of time before we were adding another baby to the mix. Some days I'm excited, and others I don't know what to think. I honestly feel that it's just a process that we have to work through. Of course we're excited and wouldn't have it any other way! But you can't dismiss how you feel.
I've been POAS every morning since Monday. MH thinks I'm crazy.
MH asks me to POAS every morning, haha.
I tell MH what difference does it make if I want to POAS? He's like "it's a waste of money". Well, that was my wine money before so, what's the difference?
My confession: today I spread out the gifts we have for both of the kids and seeing them all in one place made it look like the baby DS has more toys, even though we actually spent more $ on DD.
Because of this, I am running out today to buy two more toys I had talked myself out of getting for DD.
Tell me I'm not terrible
Definitely not terrible. The baby won't even know, but I would assume DD is old enough to be able to count and/or realize that DS has more toys (I doubt she'll care that hers cost more, their little minds don't work that way!).
Thank you!! That's exactly what I told DH. Look at this like a 4yr old. Indoor trampoline and sing a long Elsa doll coming home with is against my better judgement lol
As much as I want this baby to be healthy and all that jazz, I am going to have to deal with emotions if it's a boy. My entire life I've pictured myself as a mother to a daughter, and because of the IF we are likely one and done
This is how I would have been with my first. Even if this second one is a boy, it's going to take time for me to adjust. Seriously though, what do you do with boys?
Eta: My post sounds dirty, I mean how do you play with them take care of them. Boys can be very rough and tumble and dirty.
I have to admit, I tried to be open minded with the first pregnancy and told myself I wanted a son because I thought my hubby would want a boy. I was so happy when I found out we were having a girl and have continued to be thrilled. I am trying to convince myself that I'd be happy having a boy so we have both, but it's hard to imagine having the same sort of bond/love for a little boy than a girl. I know I'd probably end up doing fine with a boy, but the idea of two daughters being best friends is very cool to me.
I live in CA so people are constantly talking about the need to conserve water amidst the drought by doing things like taking short showers. I will never give up my leisurely showers...those few minutes are my break and when I feel coziness and most normal.
I was terrified of having a boy. I knew I would love him and bond with him but I just felt generally clueless about them. Let me tell you, little biys are the absolute sweetest things. Mine are not rough, or loud, ir dirty, or any of those (loathsome) stereotypes. IME baby boys looooooove their mamas.
I really don't like doctors. I work with several and they are great, but I try to avoid seeing them as a patient. I haven't been to one since my last checkup after having DD and she is 2.5.
I was terrified of having a boy. I knew I would love him and bond with him but I just felt generally clueless about them. Let me tell you, little biys are the absolute sweetest things. Mine are not rough, or loud, ir dirty, or any of those (loathsome) stereotypes. IME baby boys looooooove their mamas.
+1 I felt the same about having a boy, but he's the cuddliest kid; total mama's boy. Mine does also do some rough-housing, but his sister is usually up for wrestling with him.
That said, I totally understand having a preference, and especially in a one-and-done situation.
I was terrified of having a boy. I knew I would love him and bond with him but I just felt generally clueless about them. Let me tell you, little biys are the absolute sweetest things. Mine are not rough, or loud, ir dirty, or any of those (loathsome) stereotypes. IME baby boys looooooove their mamas.
this. I always pictured myself having two girls (maybe because I only have a sister) but after having a boy, I can't even imagine having a girl now. Granted I've only been a mom to one boy but he was super affectionate and yet really tough and cried maybe a handful of times his whole life.
Post by orangepickle on Dec 18, 2015 18:56:46 GMT -5
I still haven't lost the baby weight from my last pregnancy and the bloat is getting real serious right now, so I'm thinking I might get out my maternity jeans like tomorrow
I still haven't lost the baby weight from my last pregnancy and the bloat is getting real serious right now, so I'm thinking I might get out my maternity jeans like tomorrow
I read something today that said women "may gain 1-2 lbs" after 12 weeks and may notice between 9 and 12 weeks that her nipples appear larger and darker. Oh and we aren't supposed to have nausea or aversions until 9 weeks either. Lolok.
I read something today that said women "may gain 1-2 lbs" after 12 weeks and may notice between 9 and 12 weeks that her nipples appear larger and darker. Oh and we aren't supposed to have nausea or aversions until 9 weeks either. Lolok.
We're also not supposed to have RLP until 2nd tri and my very first symptom was this weird pulling pelvic pain only on the right side. It pretty much matched every description of RLP I read other than the timing.
I read something today that said women "may gain 1-2 lbs" after 12 weeks and may notice between 9 and 12 weeks that her nipples appear larger and darker. Oh and we aren't supposed to have nausea or aversions until 9 weeks either. Lolok.
We're also not supposed to have RLP until 2nd tri and my very first symptom was this weird pulling pelvic pain only on the right side. It pretty much matched every description of RLP I read other than the timing.
I was terrified of having a boy. I knew I would love him and bond with him but I just felt generally clueless about them. Let me tell you, little biys are the absolute sweetest things. Mine are not rough, or loud, ir dirty, or any of those (loathsome) stereotypes. IME baby boys looooooove their mamas.
So cute! Haha, I know that is totally possible to have a sweet boy, but hearing DH's stories about the hell he put his mother through...I'd be worried that a little boy would take after his dad!
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