UO + Thursday Randoms

[ginabini]

Readyyyyyyyyy go!

[sarcaztic10]

Not a UO but DS didn't want to get up for school today so we threatened to dress up one of the cats in his clothes and send them to school in his place. DS gets really offended and upset when we suggest this idea and eventually decides to go to school. H and I think his outrage at the idea is hilarious.

[glaze]

Mar 10, 2016 9:27:32 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

Not a UO but DS didn't want to get up for school today so we threatened to dress up one of the cats in his clothes and send them to school in his place. DS gets really offended and upset when we suggest this idea and eventually decides to go to school. H and I think his outrage at the idea is hilarious.

How funny and cute! When the kids don't want to get dressed I always pretend I'm putting on their clothes and they get so mad and end up getting dressed. The things we do as parents!

[TheTuna15]

Mar 10, 2016 9:27:32 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

Not a UO but DS didn't want to get up for school today so we threatened to dress up one of the cats in his clothes and send them to school in his place. DS gets really offended and upset when we suggest this idea and eventually decides to go to school. H and I think his outrage at the idea is hilarious.

This just made my day considering im sitting in the lobby waiting for my A/S.

[TheTuna15]

MHs on vacation for two weeks. I'm kind of the opinion if he's home he's just screwing up my schedule.

[glaze]

TheTuna15 have fun at your A/S! Do you know what you're having or are you finding out?

[Ray]

My random.

I'm sitting in the OBs office waiting room bawling and feel like an idiot. I'm crying because the letter from my Drs office told me the wrong place to go so I had to walk all over this stupid hospital trying to find the office when I'm not supposed to be walking at all. And I'm mad and DH got mad at me so then I started crying And I bumped into a co-worker and he was all concerned and just. UGH. I want to go home.

[TheTuna15]

glaze, I already know we're having a girl. I've Been waiting forever though.

katelou, exactly.

[glaze]

TheTuna15 I thought I remembered you saying you were having a girl. I was to lazy to go and look. Sucks you've been waiting awhile, hopefully you don't have to do the full bladder one!?

[housecarder]

Ray I'm sorry you are having a rough day. I'd be mad too.

Random new symptom that I guess is normal according to my Ovia app but I never had in previous pregnancies: skin tags. I had one under my arm the other day and last night found one on the areola of my boob. My nipples are sensitive enough with out adding skin tags to them. Ugh.

[glaze]

Mar 10, 2016 10:37:44 GMT -5 Ray said:

My random.

I'm sitting in the OBs office waiting room bawling and feel like an idiot. I'm crying because the letter from my Drs office told me the wrong place to go so I had to walk all over this stupid hospital trying to find the office when I'm not supposed to be walking at all. And I'm mad and DH got mad at me so then I started crying And I bumped into a co-worker and he was all concerned and just. UGH. I want to go home.

I'm sorry. Hormones are a bitch especially when you're already stressed out. Your DH should have found you a wheelchair!

[sarcaztic10]

Mar 10, 2016 10:11:31 GMT -5 glaze said:

Mar 10, 2016 9:27:32 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

Not a UO but DS didn't want to get up for school today so we threatened to dress up one of the cats in his clothes and send them to school in his place. DS gets really offended and upset when we suggest this idea and eventually decides to go to school. H and I think his outrage at the idea is hilarious.

How funny and cute! When the kids don't want to get dressed I always pretend I'm putting on their clothes and they get so mad and end up getting dressed. The things we do as parents!

What's even better is that he will start listing all of the reasons the cats can't go to school in his place. He says they are too furry, too small, the other kids would notice, the teacher would throw them out. By the time he is done listing all the reasons the cats can't go to school he is awake enough to agree to get dressed. It makes H and I laugh every time!

[cavewmn]

Mar 10, 2016 11:25:38 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

Mar 10, 2016 10:11:31 GMT -5 glaze said:

How funny and cute! When the kids don't want to get dressed I always pretend I'm putting on their clothes and they get so mad and end up getting dressed. The things we do as parents!

What's even better is that he will start listing all of the reasons the cats can't go to school in his place. He says they are too furry, too small, the other kids would notice, the teacher would throw them out. By the time he is done listing all the reasons the cats can't go to school he is awake enough to agree to get dressed. It makes H and I laugh every time!

I will have to remember this. lol

[cavewmn]

So we did the sex reveal last night.

But we also left with more questions than answers.....

So they just need the car seat base and they would be good to go. Stroller is easy and light enough to "share" but they are saying they want their own stroller also. So then they might as well just get their own travel set. The cheapest is only $20 away from a few travel systems and I know they won't get the cheapest.

Also they want to get the high chair. But MIL said something like we need a better one than a booster so she can do whatever. But if she is doing what ever logically this wouldn't be in our house since she is severely allergic to cats. This means it would be at their house and we would still need at least a booster seat. lol

I know I am over thinking this but I don't want to assume and be wrong. Also part of me is freaking out a bit at how much they are thinking they will get baby or how much we will be over there.

[mcktymck]

Ray I'm sorry you're having a tough morning, I would be upset over that too!

sarcaztic10 I imagine my boy being EXACTLY like yours eventually, because I am the same way haha. Anytime DH says anything, even if it's a joke, I take it literally and break down all the reasons why it would not work or whatever flaws there might be. I love your story, going to have to tuck that trick away for a couple years down the road!

I did my weekly weight check last night right before bed and supposedly gained 3 lbs I'm going to double check today because that seems like a lot for one week, especially considering I think I'm eating pretty well. It was disappointing though and hard to not worry about, it's hard not to beat myself up over it.

[ginabini]

Mar 10, 2016 11:43:32 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

I did my weekly weight check last night right before bed and supposedly gained 3 lbs I'm going to double check today because that seems like a lot for one week, especially considering I think I'm eating pretty well. It was disappointing though and hard to not worry about, it's hard not to beat myself up over it.

I've been in the exact same boat. I feel like I've gained a lot in the last few weeks, which was when I started eating better. Its so hard not to agonize over it so I totally feel your struggle.

[jenn83]

Mar 10, 2016 10:37:44 GMT -5 Ray said:

My random.

I'm sitting in the OBs office waiting room bawling and feel like an idiot. I'm crying because the letter from my Drs office told me the wrong place to go so I had to walk all over this stupid hospital trying to find the office when I'm not supposed to be walking at all. And I'm mad and DH got mad at me so then I started crying And I bumped into a co-worker and he was all concerned and just. UGH. I want to go home.

Hugs - that's rough. I had one of these moments a couple of weeks ago. McDonalds couldn't make me an iced coffee in a decaf. Cue the tears.

[jenn83]

Mar 10, 2016 11:51:40 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Mar 10, 2016 11:43:32 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

I did my weekly weight check last night right before bed and supposedly gained 3 lbs I'm going to double check today because that seems like a lot for one week, especially considering I think I'm eating pretty well. It was disappointing though and hard to not worry about, it's hard not to beat myself up over it.

I've been in the exact same boat. I feel like I've gained a lot in the last few weeks, which was when I started eating better. Its so hard not to agonize over it so I totally feel your struggle.

I always weigh myself first thing in the morning before I eat anything so it doesn't affect my weight (in my head I know).

[tikoberry99]

Mar 10, 2016 9:27:32 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

Not a UO but DS didn't want to get up for school today so we threatened to dress up one of the cats in his clothes and send them to school in his place. DS gets really offended and upset when we suggest this idea and eventually decides to go to school. H and I think his outrage at the idea is hilarious.

That made me laugh pretty hard lol!

[mcktymck]

Mar 10, 2016 11:51:40 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Mar 10, 2016 11:43:32 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

I did my weekly weight check last night right before bed and supposedly gained 3 lbs I'm going to double check today because that seems like a lot for one week, especially considering I think I'm eating pretty well. It was disappointing though and hard to not worry about, it's hard not to beat myself up over it.

I've been in the exact same boat. I feel like I've gained a lot in the last few weeks, which was when I started eating better. Its so hard not to agonize over it so I totally feel your struggle.

I'm a big numbers person so anytime it's more than 1 lb I start to spiral and think "they say to only gain 1 lb a week, how did I gain more, what if I keep gaining that same amount every week and gain way too much by the end, etc". I guess as long as our doctors don't say anything then we're fine.

[glaze]

Mar 10, 2016 12:00:28 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Mar 10, 2016 11:51:40 GMT -5 ginabini said:

I've been in the exact same boat. I feel like I've gained a lot in the last few weeks, which was when I started eating better. Its so hard not to agonize over it so I totally feel your struggle.

I'm a big numbers person so anytime it's more than 1 lb I start to spiral and think "they say to only gain 1 lb a week, how did I gain more, what if I keep gaining that same amount every week and gain way too much by the end, etc". I guess as long as our doctors don't say anything then we're fine.

I'm the same way, it's hard watching it go up more than 1 lb. With my last 2 I would gain a bunch one week and none the next so I try to remember that. Plus in the end it kind of leveled off. Still stressful! I should just not look at the scale but it's so hard!

[lostinfaith225]

Ray I'm sorry! Hugs!

I love the cat story!

My random: I just got back from the eye specialist. Ds 's lazy eye is looking good, but we have to go back to patching because he has an astigmatism in his left eye. Poor kid is going to need glasses in elementary school. Sorry he has my jeans!

[glaze]

cavewmn Just try to think that it'll be nice to have baby stuff over there and not have to bring everything there all the time when visiting! Plus even if the IL's get a bunch of baby stuff doesn't mean baby has to be there all the time, let them think what they want they'll learn soon enough!

[jewelsofthenile]

Mar 10, 2016 12:00:28 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Mar 10, 2016 11:51:40 GMT -5 ginabini said:

I've been in the exact same boat. I feel like I've gained a lot in the last few weeks, which was when I started eating better. Its so hard not to agonize over it so I totally feel your struggle.

I'm a big numbers person so anytime it's more than 1 lb I start to spiral and think "they say to only gain 1 lb a week, how did I gain more, what if I keep gaining that same amount every week and gain way too much by the end, etc". I guess as long as our doctors don't say anything then we're fine.

I was really concerned about my weight my last pregnancy. I had gained 35 lbs and still had 4 weeks to go so i was sure i would gain at least 40 total since the baby is supposed to be gaining a half pound a week then. I did not gain any weight that last month. This time around i am not super worried about it my i just eat when i am hungry and try to stay active. I feel like my body is going to do what it wants.

[ginabini]

Mar 10, 2016 12:00:28 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Mar 10, 2016 11:51:40 GMT -5 ginabini said:

I'm a big numbers person so anytime it's more than 1 lb I start to spiral and think "they say to only gain 1 lb a week, how did I gain more, what if I keep gaining that same amount every week and gain way too much by the end, etc". I guess as long as our doctors don't say anything then we're fine.

Saaaaaaame!! I am 22+4 and I've already gained 16 pounds. My doc didn't seem concerned at all so I'm with you that that must mean we're okay. I just keep trying to tell myself that baby girl is just getting big and strong.... but hopefully not toooo big lol

[cavewmn]

Mar 10, 2016 13:33:19 GMT -5 katelou said:

Mar 10, 2016 11:36:53 GMT -5 cavewmn said:

So we did the sex reveal last night.

But we also left with more questions than answers.....

So they just need the car seat base and they would be good to go. Stroller is easy and light enough to "share" but they are saying they want their own stroller also. So then they might as well just get their own travel set. The cheapest is only $20 away from a few travel systems and I know they won't get the cheapest.

Also they want to get the high chair. But MIL said something like we need a better one than a booster so she can do whatever. But if she is doing what ever logically this wouldn't be in our house since she is severely allergic to cats. This means it would be at their house and we would still need at least a booster seat. lol

I know I am over thinking this but I don't want to assume and be wrong. Also part of me is freaking out a bit at how much they are thinking they will get baby or how much we will be over there.

Maybe they are just weirdos like my ILs who just like buying baby stuff even though most of it was used once or twice. My ILs had everything from a changing pad with a mobile (used once or twice) to toys that were played with once to wipes that dried out and diapers that were outgrown before they could be used. My MIL's main hobby is shopping so yeah. It bugs me but it's her problem.

But having a high chair there is actually really useful , especially if you have a lot of family gatherings and holiday dinners there. My kiddo used the high chair from 6 months to 2.75 years so it was one of the baby items with the longest useful lifespan.

I just hate that they keep asking us about what to get. Because usually they will just say what ever and get what they want. lol 

The high chair thing isn't bad but it doesn't help us out as much if they buy a high chair for their house and not for ours. But then consider it a gift for us. lol 

Oh well everything will work out eventually. 

[ginabini]

Can I have a safe-space, pity party for a second?? In the spirit of unpopular opinions, I realize what I'm about to say could be offensive to some ladies in here, so I apologize in advance... but I am soo not loving being pregnant right now. Don't get me wrong... I love my little bean more than anything and wouldn't change a thing, but I'm not sure I am one of those woman who was "built" to be pregnant. I'm only a little over 22 weeks in, and I am already super uncomfortable. There is a foot or something in my right rib cage that is already super painful and has me soooo uncomfortable all. day. long. And nothing seems to help. Plus, since I have an anterior placenta I don't feel a ton of movement... so its like I'm getting all of the discomfort but not all of the fun stuff. Its just felt like one thing after another since I was about 12 weeks (starting with the sciatica), when it was supposed to be the "easy" trimester.

I apologized here in advance because I really do know that there are so many woman out there (a lot of them in this community) who have struggled with fertility and loss (or both), and who would do anything to have a foot in their rib right now. I really do know how lucky DH and I are that things happened so easy for us. That this little bean is a blessing and that in 18 more weeks everything will be worth it, and all the discomfort forgotten when I see that little face... but right now I am miserable and knowing its only going to get worse makes it that much harder.

Rant / pity party over.

[cavewmn]

Mar 10, 2016 13:56:45 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Can I have a safe-space, pity party for a second?? In the spirit of unpopular opinions, I realize what I'm about to say could be offensive to some ladies in here, so I apologize in advance... but I am soo not loving being pregnant right now. Don't get me wrong... I love my little bean more than anything and wouldn't change a thing, but I'm not sure I am one of those woman who was "built" to be pregnant. I'm only a little over 22 weeks in, and I am already super uncomfortable. There is a foot or something in my right rib cage that is already super painful and has me soooo uncomfortable all. day. long. And nothing seems to help. Plus, since I have an anterior placenta I don't feel a ton of movement... so its like I'm getting all of the discomfort but not all of the fun stuff. Its just felt like one thing after another since I was about 12 weeks (starting with the sciatica), when it was supposed to be the "easy" trimester.

I apologized here in advance because I really do know that there are so many woman out there (a lot of them in this community) who have struggled with fertility and loss (or both), and who would do anything to have a foot in their rib right now. I really do know how lucky DH and I are that things happened so easy for us. That this little bean is a blessing and that in 18 more weeks everything will be worth it, and all the discomfort forgotten when I see that little face... but right now I am miserable and knowing its only going to get worse makes it that much harder.

Rant / pity party over.

This a while back would have offended me. But now since I have/am going through pregnancy, well my body is not made for it. 
First trimester before I knew I was pregnant I really thought my body was killing me slowly. 
This trimester I am so use to my symptoms I don't feel pregnant unless I am really bloated or constipated. But the pregnancy symptoms I am use to still suck to have. I also have an anterior placenta which means I am checking on the baby daily with my doppler.
 

So between finding out how rough pregnancy is for me physically and mentally, clubfoot running in the family, and HCM....well after this baby boy is born we will be one and done. 

Long Story Short: You can hate pregnancy but still feel blessed. 

[glaze]

ginabini I don't like being pregnant either. Am I super grateful to be pregnant and have experienced it? Yes times a million, but it doesn't mean I have to like being pregnant. I like the fact that I'm carrying a baby and already started a bond but everything else, no. Having what feels like a really bad hangover for 20 weeks is not pleasant and then the next wave of symptoms hit. Not to mention the worry of it all. I feel like I never feel good or like myself. The only thing that gets me through is feeling the baby move so I'm sure that makes it harder on you too not getting to feel baby as much.

[glaze]

DD threw up 3 times so far today. Of course I can't leave work early to be with her, ugh. Also please let the puking stop at her, we just got over the colds. I don't think I can handle the stomach bug making it's way around our house now.