I keep waking up with these awful cramps at 5:30 or so that eventually go away by mid morning after taking tylonel, but they make me nervous. Those of you that have had BH, what did they feel like? I don't think I had them with DS, but not sure.
Another day of amazing weather here-72 and sunny. Meanwhile my family is all caught in snow in the Northeast! Usually we have at least one snowy patch or at least ice, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen this year!
txmommy14 when I was pregnant with DS I had BH all the time. Most of the time it would just feel like tightening no pain and my belly would get super hard. Toward the end of my pregnancy they kind of changed and it felt more like cramps.
This time I have experienced the tightening one ones, usually at the end of the world day when I haven't drank enough water.
If you're worried, I would define call your dr. I called like every other day with my DS and I always thought they must think oh great it's her again... But it's their job and they are the experts. Id rather be the PITA patient than be stressing that something might be wrong. A quick call sometimes was enough to ease my worries. Other times they would have me come in and check things out.
packerfan4life I feel you. My boss got upset with me yesterday for something I made a mistake on months ago that just reared its head. Made me feel awful yesterday and now I'm not motivated to work. Maybe it'll be a house cleaning day. txmommy14 enjoy that weather and I hope the bh or cramping goes away soon. My belly and boobs are itchy! I lathered myself with lotion last night. Please don't grow too fast, please don't grow too fast. I saw a heart scavenger hunt on Pinterest that I think I'll prepare for ds tomorrow afternoon. With all he cold weather we're having, I have to be creative with things to do inside.
I'm generally annoyed with work because after talking to a coworker yesterday I was made aware that our STD doesn't cover the entire 12 weeks of maternity leave, only 6 or 8 depending on delivery type. So basically, you get screwed on benefits for having a vaginal birth, which I think is total bullshit. So basically if I have a vaginal birth, my last 2 weeks of leave will be unpaid. Grr. Either way I also have to use up ALL my vacation, so I won't have a single day available to take until January. And it's extra stupid because after the STD ends, we can't use sick time to cover the days, which I have a TON of, of course. The whole thing is not presented well in our benefits booklet from orientation, so that's part of why I'm so annoyed with it. I realize that I'm lucky to get to take 12 weeks off with my babies regardless, so I'm trying to keep that in mind. It's just unnerving when things aren't how they appear.
Post by broadwaymama on Feb 11, 2016 9:31:37 GMT -5
DH and I got into an argument just now. I'm so beyond stressed and he just doesn't get it. Plus I'm not sleeping right now so that is no help. I'm just grabbed my stuff and I'm sitting in my driveway crying. We are still waiting on final dates on our house and literally have no idea when we will hear. We are also waiting on a move out date from our landlord, which I think is March 1st and DH is keeping it from me because he wants to come up with a plan. I also think he has already come up with a plan and that is to live at his dad's for a month or until the house can be moved into. My SIL is an awful human being and I will literally be miserable. Plus we would have to sleep on a couch in a basement, while they all have their rooms upstairs that they have taken as their own including a brand new very expensive nursery she will just love rubbing in my face. I'm so upset right now.
txmommy14, I had BH with DS but I didn't realize that's what they were at the time. For me, it felt like he was doing a full body roll - basically it was a gradual tightening across my belly. They weren't painful, just a little uncomfortable and usually only lasted a few seconds.
If I can get through the month of February without completely blowing up at someone, I've won at life. This is the busiest time of the year for us at work, and it's also a busy time for DH with his coaching schedule so we're spread pretty thin. I feel terrible for DS because I don't think he's getting the attention he needs, but I keep telling myself that it's only a few more weeks. We get through it every year but it always sucks. /rant over
broadwaymama, sorry to hear you're having a rough morning. Moving is stressful so I hope that things start to fall into place for you guys soon so you don't feel so in limbo. Can you take a little time for yourself today and grab some coffee or something to decompress?
HUGS broadwaymama! I'm so sorry for all the stress! Sleeping on a couch sounds like such a crappy living situation for you. Is there anyway you could go month to month in your current place before you move?
Post by broadwaymama on Feb 11, 2016 9:41:32 GMT -5
soultrane as much as I would love to DD is home and DH has watched her every day while I work. I know he is her parent too but I feel bad that he has her all the time and she doesn't get much mommy time at the moment. I know this is all stressful on them too. She has been rough lately and won't just sit somewhere so bringing her someplace to decompress will be just as stressful as staying home.
packerfan4life, I'm right there with you on the motivation thing. I can't seem to get it together when it comes to work right now.
mladerri, my whole body feels itchy too The heart scavenger hunt sounds super cute!
pbandj714, That is frustrating! I think that sometimes companies right their benefits ambiguous on purpose. People don't usually look super closely at that stuff until they need something specific and even then it is super hard to figure out what is covered.
Post by broadwaymama on Feb 11, 2016 9:47:17 GMT -5
titania I don't know. I really have nothing to do with our landlord negotiations (I take care of all the other bills and things like that). We live right on the jersey shore and they just informed him that his house either has to be lifted or starting next month he will be automatically charged an extra 5,000.00 for flood insurance. So even if we stayed for another year he would have to significantly raise the rent and we won't be able to afford it. We are just scraping by as is. Our new place (if we ever get there) will be less than what we pay now for mortgage AND taxes! It's all just too much right now like everything has an uncertainty and there are no good options!
broadwaymama, oh man... that is a lot of uncertainty and general suckiness. I totally get why you feel overwhelmed. Hopefully you will here about your new place soon. It sounds like once you get there it will be lovely!
broadwaymama, that's a tough spot to be in. I hope that things work out for you soon and that you can get into your new house sooner rather than later!
This not being able to fall back to sleep is so annoying. Today I was up from 3am until about 6, and my alarm goes off at 6:30. We are going to a concert tonight a couple hours away and won't get home until 1 or 2am. Tomorrow should be great...
This not being able to fall back to sleep is so annoying. Today I was up from 3am until about 6, and my alarm goes off at 6:30. We are going to a concert tonight a couple hours away and won't get home until 1 or 2am. Tomorrow should be great...
That makes me tired just thinking about it! Will you be able to car nap?
broadwaymama sorry you're going through that! We had a rough situation when we bought our 1st house where we gave our 30 day notice & then the landlord thought we should leave in less than 2 weeks cuz it was the 1st of the month, but the folks we bought the house from we're renting it back from us & still totally living there in our house. It was really stressful but at least I wasn't pregnant at the time! I hope you find a better option than the ILs and that you get the new house!
I'm still spotting and some other weird things, luckily I have an ultrasound at 1:30 to figure out what's going on. I feel fine (no cramping) and the baby is kicking the crap out of me!
Woke up yesterday with a headache/head cold and felt feverish last night. Now my throat hurts. So that's awesome. DH got home from Germany last night and he also feels crappy plus hasn't slept much. So that's awesome, too.
Oh, and I'm 24 weeks today, so viability percentages go way up. That actually is awesome
This not being able to fall back to sleep is so annoying. Today I was up from 3am until about 6, and my alarm goes off at 6:30. We are going to a concert tonight a couple hours away and won't get home until 1 or 2am. Tomorrow should be great...
That makes me tired just thinking about it! Will you be able to car nap?
I'm hoping, although I very well could end up the DD.
Post by sandandsea on Feb 11, 2016 11:58:23 GMT -5
broadwaymama,sorry it's so stressful. Could you rent a pod for a month for all of your stuff and just live in an extended stay hotel for the month? It may be more expensive, but less of a headache and more comfortable if you can swing it. Or will your LL let you stay one more month with an increased rent? I think I'd rather pay $5000/12 more to stay for that 1 extra month than have to move twice or live with family.
Post by ArgyleEnigma on Feb 11, 2016 11:59:40 GMT -5
Kevinmac, can't you just opt out of DD? You don't owe it to anyone.
broadwaymama, so I understand correctly that your H won't tell you what the move out date is? That is way out of line and you should say so. You're a godddamn adult. Ffs.
Post by ArgyleEnigma on Feb 11, 2016 12:02:07 GMT -5
Meanwhile, my foolish self made it juuuuust in time to catch the train, but not enough time to pay for parking. Guess I'll find out how much a ticket costs.
Post by manybellsdown on Feb 11, 2016 12:03:46 GMT -5
broadwaymama, hugs. Hope the cry helps, as it does sometimes for me. Moving is a big stressor. I'd also tell your husband that you need some info because wtf? The whole family needs to plan and be aware of what's going on. That'd make me feel better at least. Why is it a secret?
Post by woodengirl07 on Feb 11, 2016 12:05:50 GMT -5
Hugs to everyone having a tough day today.
Trying to apply for a promotion at work right now. I'm the most unlikely candidate, but I think that it's a chance to at least show I'm interested and to practice my interviewing skills, since it's been almost two years since my last interview.
Post by broadwaymama on Feb 11, 2016 12:09:13 GMT -5
manybellsdown and ArgyleEnigma I came inside and talked to him. He swears he doesn't have a definite date yet but wants to get ducks in a row in case of the worst case scenario which would be March 1st. I believe him. He admitted to his fall back plan of being his dad's and that he has been quiet about it because he knows it's going to be very hard on me and doesn't want me to dwell and make it terrible before we even get there. Which is totally what I would do (and what I am doing). I know I'm extra sensitive because of the hormones right now so I think I get inside my own head. I naturally have really bad anxiety issues so I always think the worst...especially right now.
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