Post by origamimommy on Dec 30, 2015 11:32:11 GMT -5
sandandsea DH is a bit disappointed because he was sure it was a girl with how different my pregnancies have been. It's like a shock to the system when you're so sure and find out you're wrong.
He and I both are thrilled to have two boys! H is already talking about what he wants to go get this weekend for the baby and nursery themes, etc. so I know he's super pumped.
It's just annoying that I've heard it from 4 different people at this point. When I told One of my best friends, her response was, "oh. Are you happy?" And I just feel like it should've been, "healthy baby! Brothers! Congrats!" Of course I'm happy, I've wanted a baby for two freaking years. But my in laws were both SO excited and my new boss gave me a huge hug and was so pumped when I told her, so that makes up for it
Add me to the list who is losing my mind with the ILs. MIL hasn't acknowledged my pregnancy at all during this visit - hasn't asked how I'm feeling, nothing. Whatever, no big deal. But last night at dinner she made a big deal over SIL who just had a baby a few weeks ago, because she needs to make sure she eats enough because she's eating for two! Ummm, ok.
Add that to the fact that during a half hour drive yesterday she told DS to play the quiet game because he was apparently talking too much for her, and I'm pretty much over this visit. Sorry that your grandson is excited to see you and wants to talk to you...
Add me to the list who is losing my mind with the ILs. MIL hasn't acknowledged my pregnancy at all during this visit - hasn't asked how I'm feeling, nothing. Whatever, no big deal. But last night at dinner she made a big deal over SIL who just had a baby a few weeks ago, because she needs to make sure she eats enough because she's eating for two! Ummm, ok.
Add that to the fact that during a half hour drive yesterday she told DS to play the quiet game because he was apparently talking too much for her, and I'm pretty much over this visit. Sorry that your grandson is excited to see you and wants to talk to you...
Ugh. Note to self since I will have two boys - never be that MIL.
Add me to the list who is losing my mind with the ILs. MIL hasn't acknowledged my pregnancy at all during this visit - hasn't asked how I'm feeling, nothing. Whatever, no big deal. But last night at dinner she made a big deal over SIL who just had a baby a few weeks ago, because she needs to make sure she eats enough because she's eating for two! Ummm, ok.
Add that to the fact that during a half hour drive yesterday she told DS to play the quiet game because he was apparently talking too much for her, and I'm pretty much over this visit. Sorry that your grandson is excited to see you and wants to talk to you...
Ugh. Note to self since I will have two boys - never be that MIL.
titania So glad you are doing better now, how scary! soultrane Ugh, MIL needs an attitude adjustment.
I have my 16 week appt today, which I'm looking forward to. I mostly just want to get my a/s scheduled. I also want to ask for a dermotologist recommendation, if she has one. I know pregnancy can change your skin, but one of my freckles on my face has been peeling and turned darker, and same with a mole on my leg. I've managed to completely freak myself out with visions of cancer treatments during pregnancy, etc. it's been too long since my last checkup, since I haven't replaced my derm since I moved. My pale, freckly ass should be in there twice a year.
Post by Flair Underwood on Dec 30, 2015 11:55:14 GMT -5
titania.... It's completely normal for you and DH to have feelings about a boy. It's NOT okay for your friends to have feelings they need to share. Sorry. ;(
soultrane, At least you know you're not the golden child with your in-laws? Sorry, that sucks. In Dh's family there is one sibling who is GOLDEN and then DH and me who are mud in comparison. In-laws are something.
And guys - listen to this. At the shelter I work at I had a dad bring his 4-year-old daughter in yesterday to donate a Barbie she got for Christmas to our shelter. WHY would you make a 4-year-old donate her new Christmas present you ask?
Why, because they have a "No Barbie Policy" in their home because Barbie teaches girls to be admired for the wrong reasons.
Last time I checked - Barbie didn't do shit. She sits there and everything that Barbie is to your child is what YOU make it. I WORK at the place where the mission includes "empowering women" and have an almost 4-year-old daughter and I don't even have a "no barbie policy." Good grief.
GOmamab15, yes Arizmendi bakery in SF. The sourdough croissants should really be warm to fully appreciate them but they are one of my favorite things, sourdough but buttery, chewy and flaky. If I hadn't had pizza for lunch and dinner yesterday I would also probably pick up one of their half baked pizzas, also delicious. Now that I think about it that may not stop me.
soultrane, I'm sorry about your MIL, that would make me so angry and sad.I'd be ready for it all to be over too. (ps. what I'm really thinking is fuck her and she doesn't deserve time with you and your DS if she is just going to be a bitch)
I'm feeling pretty self conscious about looking pregnant. Idk why...is this normal to try to hide it (unsuccessfully)? I feel like I should feel more proud of my bump.
I figured this is one of the few times in our society where having a gut is acceptable. I have come to embrace it
I do go around rubbing it, even though I can't feel movement when I am walking around yet. Cause I wanna make sure people know I'm pregnant; not over indulging over the holidays!!!
Post by Flair Underwood on Dec 30, 2015 12:14:00 GMT -5
sandandsea, one of my biggest complaints throughout my first pg was itchy stomach. Get some thick lotion or body butter (cocoa butter if you like!) and layer that on there! I think the full-coverage maternity pants make it worse too!
sandandsea , I haven't had itchy stomach yet but I remember it, it was unpleasant to say the least.
My current stomach complaint is that it seems my bump is starting push other things in that area upwards. I look and feel so full in my mid to upper abdomen now especially after eating. I know it's not 'bump' yet but last night I looked and felt 7-8 months pregnant after dinner.
Edit: oh yes Flair Underwood, full panel maternity pants absolutely seem to make itchy stomach worse
Thank you so much, he still has a high fever but doesn't seem quite so miserable and I got him to eat a few pretzels (he wouldn't eat a thing yesterday).
My sister just ate a big salad for lunch, and I sat next to her eating a donut and Doritos. My low panel maternity pants are uncomfortable and I can barely breathe in them. I didn't switch to full panel until week 30 something last time.
My favorite new symptom is having to pee constantly. I upped my frequency a little in first tri, but it wasn't dramatic. This past week or so I feel like it is all the time! I can't drink anything without having to go within 10 minutes. Can't wait to deal with this when I go back to work. Getting through hour long classes then booking it to the restroom in the three minutes between should be fun!
Add me to the list who is losing my mind with the ILs. MIL hasn't acknowledged my pregnancy at all during this visit - hasn't asked how I'm feeling, nothing. Whatever, no big deal. But last night at dinner she made a big deal over SIL who just had a baby a few weeks ago, because she needs to make sure she eats enough because she's eating for two! Ummm, ok.
Add that to the fact that during a half hour drive yesterday she told DS to play the quiet game because he was apparently talking too much for her, and I'm pretty much over this visit. Sorry that your grandson is excited to see you and wants to talk to you...
16 week appt took all of ten seconds. Listened to heart beat, got derm referral, that was about it! Only downer was getting blood drawn afterwards. The plebotomist was complaining to me about her husband, couldn't find anything she needed, she kept dropping things everywhere. And I was not shocked when it took a couple tries to actually get my blood drawn. I won't go into detail for those who are nervous about needles. But she messed up her first try and then went into a ton of detail about what went wrong and how. Lady, needles don't bother me, but it is probably not a great idea to give a person all the gory details AS you are taking blood from the other arm. My sister would have thrown up on you by now.
sandandsea, one of my biggest complaints throughout my first pg was itchy stomach. Get some thick lotion or body butter (cocoa butter if you like!) and layer that on there! I think the full-coverage maternity pants make it worse too!
I remember it last time but not this annoying or early!!
Post by sandandsea on Dec 30, 2015 16:45:24 GMT -5
I liked the burts bees stuff the best last time. I tried a few and nothing helped with stretch marks but it at least helped the itch. I still have it at home but we are traveling these two weeks so I'm persevering until we get home.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Dec 30, 2015 16:51:55 GMT -5
My belly doesn't itch (yet) but my breasts totally do! It's a combo of winter dry skin with growth (note to self: must go bra shopping). I've been slathering them with eczema-care lotion twice a day seems to help.
After driving an hour in traffic to the park near the sourdough croissant bakery, searching for parking and freezing to death at the park, I discovered that the bakery is closed for the week. I shed an actual tear. I'm pathetic, but nothing can fill this void.
After driving an hour in traffic to the park near the sourdough croissant bakery, searching for parking and freezing to death at the park, I discovered that the bakery is closed for the week. I shed an actual tear. I'm pathetic, but nothing can fill this void.
Nooooo!!! I was planning on going there this weekend. Don't they know people need croissants?
After driving an hour in traffic to the park near the sourdough croissant bakery, searching for parking and freezing to death at the park, I discovered that the bakery is closed for the week. I shed an actual tear. I'm pathetic, but nothing can fill this void.
I would have totally cried. Had a similar experience with tater tots on Monday. My place is closed until 1/11. :::shakes fist into the air::::
I've started telling more people that I'm pregnant, including my group at work today. Why is it so surprisingly hard/weird to tell people?
Me too. I'm avoiding it entirely. I keep telling myself I'm going to wait until after the anatomy scan but in reality I wonder if I'm going to tell anyone at all (beyond my boss, who I obviously have to tell) and just let them figure it out for themselves or hear through word of mouth.
I've started telling more people that I'm pregnant, including my group at work today. Why is it so surprisingly hard/weird to tell people?
Me too. I'm avoiding it entirely. I keep telling myself I'm going to wait until after the anatomy scan but in reality I wonder if I'm going to tell anyone at all (beyond my boss, who I obviously have to tell) and just let them figure it out for themselves or hear through word of mouth.
I've started telling more people that I'm pregnant, including my group at work today. Why is it so surprisingly hard/weird to tell people?
Me too. I'm avoiding it entirely. I keep telling myself I'm going to wait until after the anatomy scan but in reality I wonder if I'm going to tell anyone at all (beyond my boss, who I obviously have to tell) and just let them figure it out for themselves or hear through word of mouth.
I am doing this as well. I work with 10 girls and they all know but all my clients? Yeah they can figure it out. I tell my loyal ones who always rebook with me, otherwise I don't say anything
GOmamab15, their website says they reopen Jan 2nd so you may be in luck! I will find some excuse to make it back that direction after the 2nd and buy as many as I can, without looking like a crazy person, to keep safely in my freezer. I can't risk this happening again.
Andrea, how can you possibly be expected to wait until the 11th for your tater tots, ridiculous!
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