Post by sandandsea on Jan 12, 2016 10:37:16 GMT -5
DS is still sleeping. It's 7:35. And he slept all night in his own bed and never ran to our room. I'm half super happy, amazed, and proud and half terrified and want to check on him.
sandandsea so much great news today! Good luck at the ultrasound.
Thanks! I had the cfdna test with great results but I'm still worried about the scan. Thankfully it's this morning so I don't have to wait long. . DS is counting on a picture of his little bro!
sandandsea - yay for anatomy scans! Hope all goes well
My apartment building kicks on the heat in the middle of the night and it's so annoying and there is no real way to control it. I woke up sweating all tangled in my snoogle last night. Then of course had to pee when I woke up. It was not a good night sleep! I did get a delicious cup of coffee with lots of milk and cinnamon (how I like it these days) so that's making today better
Post by origamimommy on Jan 12, 2016 11:04:29 GMT -5
My morning: --started at 1am because DS wouldn't sleep. I finally ended up in his bed at 4am just so we could sleep. This cannot keep happening, I'm dying because I'm so tired.
--because of no sleep, I was so sick this morning, and peed myself so I had to jump in the shower (it was that bad) which made me late.
--I told DS to get dressed five times and instead he ran around the house hiding from me in nothing but his pajama shirt.
--lots of snow. Which was actually good because it gave me an excuse for being thirty minutes late to work.
My morning: --started at 1am because DS wouldn't sleep. I finally ended up in his bed at 4am just so we could sleep. This cannot keep happening, I'm dying because I'm so tired.
--because of no sleep, I was so sick this morning, and peed myself so I had to jump in the shower (it was that bad) which made me late.
--I told DS to get dressed five times and instead he ran around the house hiding from me in nothing but his pajama shirt.
--lots of snow. Which was actually good because it gave me an excuse for being thirty minutes late to work.
Good luck today sandandsea! I'm procrastinating getting ready for work because I've been so busy the last two weeks and I gave my presentation yesterday and mostly wrapped everything up and now I'm ready for the long weekend--only problem is it's Tuesday.
origamimommy - OMG you need all the wine!! Hope ice cream can do the trick
For STM's I have a question. I'm starting to notice that my belly is looking a little lopsided and pressure is mostly on my right side. Like I feel like the kid is hanging out in that one spot. This is where I always felt my DD as well and I'm wondering if it's the same for everyone. Is this just a matter of each body being different or do kids always seem to settle to one side? No concern or anything, just curious since I have something to compare this pregnancy to.
Sorry your morning was so rough origamimommy. Let's hope the rest of the day goes more smoothly.
That sucks about the shingles titania! I hope your DH recovers quickly!
nymama917 my current belly is lopsided and it was with DS too. I think it's pretty normal (or maybe I'm just lopsided).
Daycares are overwhelming pbandj714! Not only do you have all the info on a tour, but the noise can be so overwhelming. You should see those places during nap time though, it's magical!
@cheeze, babyzebra, - Are you guys lopsided the same way this time? Or feeling like the baby is in the same spot? I guess that's what I'm trying to figure out.
@cheeze, babyzebra, - Are you guys lopsided the same way this time? Or feeling like the baby is in the same spot? I guess that's what I'm trying to figure out.
I'm lopsided on the opposite side as I was with DS. So I can blame that on this baby and not my body!
We are supposed to get a bunch of snow tonight/tomorrow, and everyone is talking about a snow day. I of course wouldn't mind one, but if we don't get one the kids will be so annoying tomorrow with their constant comments about how it should have been one. DH gets in from Arizona tonight at midnight and has to drive home two hours. I really hope it isn't that bad where he is driving.
babyzebra, I bet nap time is much calmer! All the kids were awake and active when I was there, which was nice to see the interaction with the teachers, but yes, super overwhelming.
Isn't there someone here who has a nanny-share? My neighbor and I are meeting with a potential nanny to share this weekend. Anything specific I should consider or remember to ask her that I may gloss over in my FTM fog?
pbandj714 I don't personally have a nanny share, but in your particular situation, I would want to make sure any potential nanny is comfortable with newborn twins plus your neighbor's kid(s). The working parents sub-board may be helpful with nanny share questions.
pbandj714 I don't personally have a nanny share, but in your particular situation, I would want to make sure any potential nanny is comfortable with newborn twins plus your neighbor's kid(s). The working parents sub-board may be helpful with nanny share questions.
That's a good idea. I may ask them for tips, too!
She currently works as a teacher in a daycare center, so that ups my confidence knowing that she's experienced in caring for multiple children. She would have my twins and our neighbors son who will be 2 by that time. Really hoping it is a good fit!
Post by Flair Underwood on Jan 12, 2016 13:15:46 GMT -5
It's snowing here too. DH and I both work in human services so there's no such thing as a 'snow day' for us. Fortunately, our daycare doesn't close for weather!
I have spent the better part of my day falling in love with the Lillebaby Complete Airflow and trying to talk myself out of just throwing in on a credit card. Looks so awesome.
nymama917, I'm definitely lopsided this time as well - but it's in a different position than last time!
origamimommy, I hope your day gets better and I vote for ice cream as your wine substitute. You've earned it. As an aside, stories like this make me wonder whether I'm ready for this. That's what I love about TCF and J16, you ladies have kept it real! In my everyday life, nobody talks about what parenting is really like. As a FTM, I truly feel that one of the benefits of being on this BMB is hearing from you all about the everyday trials, tribulations and rewards of being a mom. From the fevers, black eyes, stomach viruses and broken bones, to the toddler sassiness (or wittiness depending on who you ask), to the hilarious "kids say the darndest things" moments, I don't think I've ever had a more full picture of motherhood.
Post by Flair Underwood on Jan 12, 2016 14:17:28 GMT -5
Ha, @cheeze. It's not just you!! You love them SO MUCH and sometimes just want to scream at the top of your lungs to "SHUT UP AND LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!" It's not all pretty and glamorous, for sure.
Post by origamimommy on Jan 12, 2016 14:24:10 GMT -5
bgkc4 it takes them 3 years to get like that, haha! It will be hard in the beginning but you'll realize one day, usually out of nowhere, that--holy shit--you're just doing it! You'll be just fine!
@cheeze agreed! Or I always tell DH id like to take DS to the goodwill donation bin hahaha!
Post by woodengirl07 on Jan 12, 2016 14:36:26 GMT -5
Ugh, having a rough day. Wish I could just go home. Actually I really wish my dr would hurry up and call me back. I'm having high blood pressure issues and need some information. It's not been too long and I don't want to be annoying but I seriously am considering calling again and leaving another message. I will wait for another hour and then probably will.
origamimommy - OMG you need all the wine!! Hope ice cream can do the trick
For STM's I have a question. I'm starting to notice that my belly is looking a little lopsided and pressure is mostly on my right side. Like I feel like the kid is hanging out in that one spot. This is where I always felt my DD as well and I'm wondering if it's the same for everyone. Is this just a matter of each body being different or do kids always seem to settle to one side? No concern or anything, just curious since I have something to compare this pregnancy to.
I'm TOTALLY lopsided and I've been thinking about posting about it too. Below my belly button where my uterus should be I stick out more on the right, but above my belly button I stick out more on the left. I vaguely remember reading somewhere that early on in pregnancy your uterus sticks out more in the direction of the placenta (because it's so large, relatively speaking). I have an anterior placenta so I'm wondering if maybe it's on the right side. Or maybe I'm making up that explanation because I only saw that statement once and haven't seen it again.
origamimommy - OMG you need all the wine!! Hope ice cream can do the trick
For STM's I have a question. I'm starting to notice that my belly is looking a little lopsided and pressure is mostly on my right side. Like I feel like the kid is hanging out in that one spot. This is where I always felt my DD as well and I'm wondering if it's the same for everyone. Is this just a matter of each body being different or do kids always seem to settle to one side? No concern or anything, just curious since I have something to compare this pregnancy to.
I'm TOTALLY lopsided and I've been thinking about posting about it too. Below my belly button where my uterus should be I stick out more on the right, but above my belly button I stick out more on the left. I vaguely remember reading somewhere that early on in pregnancy your uterus sticks out more in the direction of the placenta (because it's so large, relatively speaking). I have an anterior placenta so I'm wondering if maybe it's on the right side. Or maybe I'm making up that explanation because I only saw that statement once and haven't seen it again.
haha...not to feed into your theory, but I am the same exact way and the last pregnancy I had an anterior placenta and was also the same. It's an interesting assumption. Though when she does the ultrasound she's usually on the lower right side getting pics so maybe that's where I'm spacious and all the babies just make their way to that corner? Guess I'll find out on Thursday at the AS
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