Sleep, give me sleep (Wed randoms)

[callmeKD]

oh and I have buffalo chicken in the crockpot today ....thanks S16! Apparently I'm a sheep. good thing I have 2 border collies to keep me in line.

[Daikoku]

Jan 27, 2016 8:01:23 GMT -5 madam23 said:

Woke up to some bleeding this morning. Waiting on a call back from my doctor and holding my breath. Ugh...

Keep us updated!

[fem]

OMG the smell of mashed potatoes and gravy in our cafeteria makes me want to yak.

And I'm really craving fruit snacks. There's got to be some somewhere in this elementary school.... I will find them.

[cbrandt1]

Jan 27, 2016 9:02:35 GMT -5 kerbear said:

Jan 27, 2016 8:33:18 GMT -5 cbrandt1 said:

I seem to get a lot of visual migraines when I'm pregnant. Light bothers me. I went to the eye dr and she was pretty useless. So I'm just dealing.

YES! He called it a visual migraine and said it didn't need to be accompanied by a headache. OK. This makes me feel better...

I'm sorry you have them too. They kind of suck. I'm glad I wasnt driving. My vision was sooo distorted, I'd have needed to pull over.

When they happen, I'll stop what I'm doing and just close my eyes for a few minutes (like 5-7) and that usually helps.

[cassey910]

Jan 27, 2016 10:07:59 GMT -5 fem said:

OMG the smell of mashed potatoes and gravy in our cafeteria makes me want to yak.

And I'm really craving fruit snacks. There's got to be some somewhere in this elementary school.... I will find them.

I am always eating my toddlers fruit snacks. They settle my stomach!

[mrsjene]

Jan 27, 2016 10:22:05 GMT -5 pippacricket said:

Jan 27, 2016 8:04:02 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

I have a hard time falling asleep, then have a hard time waking up in the morning. It's more like my body is exhausted in the evening, but not sleepy. I also finally went back to the gym last night. Not doing anything intense anymore like spin, but it felt good to get in some exercise.

Come teach me how to use the gym machines! I wanna go so I can prevent thunder thighs but I've never been to a gym and I don't wanna look like a newb!

Come down to my area! I'll get you a guest pass! And by the way, you're freaking tiny. You have nothing to worry about.

[mrsjene]

Jan 27, 2016 10:40:06 GMT -5 pippacricket said:

Jan 27, 2016 10:28:30 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Come down to my area! I'll get you a guest pass! And by the way, you're freaking tiny. You have nothing to worry about.

Yeah for now. Who knows what's gonna happen when Little Pips starts to get bigger.

Is now a weird/bad time to tell you that I've already started slathering myself in stuff my SIL swears by to help prevent stretch marks? You know...in preparation of getting bigger.

[danizee]

Daikoku it might! About three months PP I swear I was going to go bald from all the hair loss.
fem and unringthebell we can be exhausted together. My LO is teething and he enjoys waking at at 5 am on top of at least one nighttime wakeup

[f14mama]

Jan 27, 2016 8:01:23 GMT -5 madam23 said:

Woke up to some bleeding this morning. Waiting on a call back from my doctor and holding my breath. Ugh...

Thinking about you and hoping it's nothing!

[LadyNymeria]

Jan 27, 2016 10:42:03 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Jan 27, 2016 10:40:06 GMT -5 pippacricket said:

Yeah for now. Who knows what's gonna happen when Little Pips starts to get bigger.

Is now a weird/bad time to tell you that I've already started slathering myself in stuff my SIL swears by to help prevent stretch marks? You know...in preparation of getting bigger.

MH asked me last week when he could start rubbing cocoa butter on my belly.

What did your SIL recommend? I figure if we start early it has more chance to be effective.

[mrsjene]

Jan 27, 2016 11:14:59 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Jan 27, 2016 10:42:03 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Is now a weird/bad time to tell you that I've already started slathering myself in stuff my SIL swears by to help prevent stretch marks? You know...in preparation of getting bigger.

MH asked me last week when he could start rubbing cocoa butter on my belly.

What did your SIL recommend? I figure if we start early it has more chance to be effective.

She recommended Egyptian Magic, but make sure you don't get any fake stuff. They are some fake jars on Amazon. I ordered directly from Egyptian Magic through Amazon. I've only been using it at night before bed because it's super greasy. I plan on buying other stuff that I can put on in the morning before work. 

I do think that a lot of it is genetics and sometimes there's really nothing you can do, but why not at least try?

[watermelonseed]

Crossing my fingers for you madam23

I don't think my salad I brought is going to cut it for lunch.

[LadyNymeria]

Jan 27, 2016 11:19:37 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Jan 27, 2016 11:14:59 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

MH asked me last week when he could start rubbing cocoa butter on my belly.

What did your SIL recommend? I figure if we start early it has more chance to be effective.

She recommended Egyptian Magic, but make sure you don't get any fake stuff. They are some fake jars on Amazon. I ordered directly from Egyptian Magic through Amazon. I've only been using it at night before bed because it's super greasy. I plan on buying other stuff that I can put on in the morning before work. 

I do think that a lot of it is genetics and sometimes there's really nothing you can do, but why not at least try?

Agreed.

Thanks for the recommendation and tips!

[kerbear]

I just ordered a lunch meal from the local Chinese place. SO. Much. YUM

[danizee]

Jan 27, 2016 11:19:37 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Jan 27, 2016 11:14:59 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

MH asked me last week when he could start rubbing cocoa butter on my belly.

What did your SIL recommend? I figure if we start early it has more chance to be effective.

She recommended Egyptian Magic, but make sure you don't get any fake stuff. They are some fake jars on Amazon. I ordered directly from Egyptian Magic through Amazon. I've only been using it at night before bed because it's super greasy. I plan on buying other stuff that I can put on in the morning before work. 

I do think that a lot of it is genetics and sometimes there's really nothing you can do, but why not at least try?

There is a study out about water intake and reducing chances of stretch marks. I drank water like crazy with my first pregnancy and didn't get any. My mom and sister both have stretch marks so I will definitely be hydrating this pregnancy as well!

[kerbear]

Jan 27, 2016 12:08:50 GMT -5 danizee said:

Jan 27, 2016 11:19:37 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

She recommended Egyptian Magic, but make sure you don't get any fake stuff. They are some fake jars on Amazon. I ordered directly from Egyptian Magic through Amazon. I've only been using it at night before bed because it's super greasy. I plan on buying other stuff that I can put on in the morning before work. 

I do think that a lot of it is genetics and sometimes there's really nothing you can do, but why not at least try?

There is a study out about water intake and reducing chances of stretch marks. I drank water like crazy with my first pregnancy and didn't get any. My mom and sister both have stretch marks so I will definitely be hydrating this pregnancy as well!

I did water, cocoa butter etc and I have glorious stretch marks

[merryrissmas]

Hugs to all with symptoms making them feel crappy, and reassuring back pats for those with lack of symptoms/spotting concerns, I hope all is well!
Had my pee test confirmation at my OB this morning, my first real appt is scheduled for 3/14. It seems like an eternity from now, I will be 11 weeks (!) by then. I thought since I'm AMA this time around they'd want to see me earlier, but I guess not. Don't mind me, I'll just be huddled in the corner being a hot mess of anxiety till then...

[pismoduo]

No more food talk. Breakfast apparently was not enough this morning and I'm ravenous. And nauseous.

On the plus side, I think the constipation has let up for now. I was joking with H last night that losing that bloat also lost me a pants size.

[pismoduo]

Jan 27, 2016 12:21:03 GMT -5 merryrissmas said:

Hugs to all with symptoms making them feel crappy, and reassuring back pats for those with lack of symptoms/spotting concerns, I hope all is well!
Had my pee test confirmation at my OB this morning, my first real appt is scheduled for 3/14. It seems like an eternity from now, I will be 11 weeks (!) by then. I thought since I'm AMA this time around they'd want to see me earlier, but I guess not. Don't mind me, I'll just be huddled in the corner being a hot mess of anxiety till then...

I know that feeling. I got my BFP on the 13th of January, and the OB didn't want to see me until 2/15. Hopefully the time just flies for you.

[Cocomama]

My mom made chicken last night by cooking it on the stove top in oil, oh my god it turned my stomach so much. I had this same food aversion with DS and DD too. Meat can't be cooked in oil, only baked or BBQ.

Also, I got to sleep last night! It was amazing.

[juliayadda]

Tried everything with first pregnancy and I had young 22 year old skin. Stretch marks abound.

But moisturizing is always a good thing and it will help with the itching in third tri. Dont forget your boobs, thighs and butt as they all are notorious for pregnancy stretching.

[mrsjene]

Jan 27, 2016 12:29:11 GMT -5 juliayadda said:

Tried everything with first pregnancy and I had young 22 year old skin. Stretch marks abound.

But moisturizing is always a good thing and it will help with the itching in third tri. Dont forget your boobs, thighs and butt as they all are notorious for pregnancy stretching.

I've been greasing them up like nobody's business.

[pismoduo]

Oh man. The vending machine isn't taking credit cards today. I really wanted a kit kat bar.

[LadyNymeria]

Ha, love the new siggy pic Daikoku.

[cbrandt1]

Jan 27, 2016 11:14:59 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Jan 27, 2016 10:42:03 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Is now a weird/bad time to tell you that I've already started slathering myself in stuff my SIL swears by to help prevent stretch marks? You know...in preparation of getting bigger.

MH asked me last week when he could start rubbing cocoa butter on my belly.

What did your SIL recommend? I figure if we start early it has more chance to be effective.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's genetics, you're either going to get them or not. No amount of bio oil or cocoa butter will prevent stretch marks.

Eta-IMO

[sodapop]

Post and run for now. I'm at a forum all day. Nausea has set in. I'm glad it's winter right now because waking in the cold really helps me.

I'll be back later to be up to date with all you lovely ladies!

[LadyNymeria]

Jan 27, 2016 13:03:27 GMT -5 cbrandt1 said:

Jan 27, 2016 11:14:59 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

MH asked me last week when he could start rubbing cocoa butter on my belly.

What did your SIL recommend? I figure if we start early it has more chance to be effective.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's genetics, you're either going to get them or not. No amount of bio oil or cocoa butter will prevent stretch marks.

Eta-IMO

I've heard the same about it being genetics, but it will still make me feel better to at least pretend to try to do something about it. I'll have to ask my mom if she got any from my brothers and I once we announce.

MH is just super excited to see me with a baby bump. If he wants to rub lotion on me, all the power too him. Figure it will at least help keep itcy skin at bay, even if it doesn't help prevent stretch marks!

[pismoduo]

My MIL is going to drive me insane, I just know it. And I may kill my H for giving her my number.

There's a whole long back story that I'll share sometime, but the short version is that her and H haven't been on speaking terms for several years, up until this past summer when she reached out again. H has pretty much spilled the beans to every single person we know about the baby, so of course she knows and is super excited by all this. She texts multiple times a week asking how it's going, how I'm feeling, when our next appointment is, etc etc etc.

Lately she's been bombarding him with pictures of stuff for a nursery, trying to figure out what we're planning to do so she can buy/make us a bunch of stuff. H got tired of telling her "I don't know" and finally pushed her off on me.

I legit have not given more than a minute's thought to decorating or buying stuff. We know which room in the house is going to be the baby's, and when we painted it (like, 4 years ago) we chose a color that we thought would be good no matter what we did with that room (it's a pale brown, kind of like the color of hot cocoa). Aside from that - I've got nothing. We don't know if it's a boy or a girl, we don't know if we're going to go with a "theme" or not.

She is totally baffled that I haven't had this whole thing planned out in my head since we started trying. Then again, we went through this same thing when we got engaged...

[pismoduo]

Jan 27, 2016 13:16:27 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Jan 27, 2016 13:03:27 GMT -5 cbrandt1 said:

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's genetics, you're either going to get them or not. No amount of bio oil or cocoa butter will prevent stretch marks.

Eta-IMO

I've heard the same about it being genetics, but it will still make me feel better to at least pretend to try to do something about it. I'll have to ask my mom if she got any from my brothers and I once we announce.

MH is just super excited to see me with a baby bump. If he wants to rub lotion on me, all the power too him. Figure it will at least help keep itcy skin at bay, even if it doesn't help prevent stretch marks!

Sounds like an excellent excuse for a full body massage, too. Gotta really work that lotion into the skin.

[LadyNymeria]

Jan 27, 2016 13:19:39 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

Jan 27, 2016 13:16:27 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

I've heard the same about it being genetics, but it will still make me feel better to at least pretend to try to do something about it. I'll have to ask my mom if she got any from my brothers and I once we announce.

MH is just super excited to see me with a baby bump. If he wants to rub lotion on me, all the power too him. Figure it will at least help keep itcy skin at bay, even if it doesn't help prevent stretch marks!

Sounds like an excellent excuse for a full body massage, too. Gotta really work that lotion into the skin.

Excellent idea!