Hey! It's Wednesday!

[pbandj714]

What's everyone up to today?

[bighair12]

I have a test this afternoon. I will spend the day preparing and cleaning most likely. Then dinner with my dad tonight. All the free time I don't know what to do with myself.

[carolinaheart]

Doctors appointment this afternoon, where I have a feeling they'll tell me I've gained too much weight since last time.

But also lunch with DH and checking out a maternity consignment shop I've been meaning to.

[nitecheese]

Good luck bighair12 !

I need to get my snoring under control or I'm never going to sleep again. Our couch is just not conducive to sound sleep.

That being said, can anyone rec affordable (but still comfortable) mattress toppers? Our guest bed is lump city and if I can sleep in there with a topper, I'd much rather do that.

[Flair Underwood]

Not much in my world today... Thank you, everyone, for all the good vibes yesterday! The interview went well, but I really don't think I could fake enough passion to make it work. Right now I do things that raise money for women who have experienced rape, domestic violence and homelessness. There, I'd be doing publications about a rich, white private school's "alumni weekends!". It would be a bit of a financial increase (Maybe $7k annually) - but for the flexibility, I'd be giving up, it's definitely not worth it. Okay, that turned long - sorry!

This baby is definitely having a lazy day.... it stresses me out to not be getting my normal barrage of kicks and punches!

[txmommy14]

Mar 23, 2016 8:24:22 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

Not much in my world today... Thank you, everyone, for all the good vibes yesterday! The interview went well, but I really don't think I could fake enough passion to make it work. Right now I do things that raise money for women who have experienced rape, domestic violence and homelessness. There, I'd be doing publications about a rich, white private school's "alumni weekends!". It would be a bit of a financial increase (Maybe $7k annually) - but for the flexibility, I'd be giving up, it's definitely not worth it. Okay, that turned long - sorry!

This baby is definitely haven't a lazy day.... it stresses me out to not be getting my normal barrage of kicks and punches!

I'm glad you went to the interview and that you have some clarity about it! I would agree that your current gig sounds much better, especially with maternity leave coming up!

[txmommy14]

Picking up my family today at the airport ( they are coming in town from Virginia and Rhode Island). I will get to see my mom, sister, nine-month-old niece, and my twin sister! I can't wait! They will be here until Tuesday!

[Kevinmac]

My economics class is doing a lesson today on what it costs to have a baby. I love hearing their comments about how much all the crap costs.

[Flair Underwood]

How are you feeling, txmommy14??

[nymama917]

DD had a terrible night sleep and felt warm to me so I took her temp this morning and it was 101.5. Not terrible but definitely fighting something. She has a cough and sounds froggy. Of course the timing is terrible because my nanny needed to leave early today and the backup plan involves another nanny who was bringing another kid. So now I have to rearrange my schedule. Glucose test tomorrow so I have to miss more work and then I'm off Friday and Monday so we can travel back to my parents for Easter. These kids really know how to mess with timing! I'm hoping it passes quickly. She doesn't seem too miserable at all so at least that's good. My boss was also super understanding so I appreciate that a lot.

Flair Underwood,I'm glad you went to the interview. Better to go and realize it's not what you want than to have missed a really cool opportunity. It also helps you feel better about where you're at as well I'm sure.

bighair12, Good luck on your test!

[babyzebra]

Today I just have another day of work. We're getting Thai food for dinner, so I have that to look forward to.

I've mentioned before DS's issue with biting other kids and me and that we had started reading him the book "teeth are not for biting." I'm not going to call it a success quite yet, but he does the funniest thing now when we read it. He furrows his brow to look like a grumpy old man and then shakes his head from side to side and says "not nice" throughout the whole book. I guess that means that he's starting to get it?

[frecklesnbrains]

I'm in my OB waiting room. Add me to the list of glucose screening test-takers. Joy!

[bighair12]

frecklesnbrains, good luck. I feel so behind. I think I will be the last one testing. I don't test till the 8 of April.

[titania]

Good luck on the test bighair12!

Flair Underwood, I'm so glad that going to the interview gave you clarity!

It's so nice today! DH and I are going downtown to see the Cherry Blossoms after work today!

[frecklesnbrains]

Good news: I didn't vomit the glucola.

Bad news: I gained 8lb in 4 weeks and got a minor lecture from my OB.

Flair Underwood sometimes it's great to have an interview that keeps you confident that your current career situation is still the best for you. It's a win-win!

[ArgyleEnigma]

Mar 23, 2016 9:25:25 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Good news: I didn't vomit the glucola.

Bad news: I gained 8lb in 4 weeks and got a minor lecture from my OB.

Flair Underwood sometimes it's great to have an interview that keeps you confident that your current career situation is still the best for you. It's a win-win!

8 is the smallest number of pounds I've gained in a 4-week period since I stopped losing in first tri. Heh.

[soultrane]

I finally heard from my doc yesterday afternoon and I passed my glucose test with no issue! But, my iron levels are low so I need to start an iron supplement.

Also, DH has a pretty promising job situation shaping up for the fall that may give him the best of both worlds - teaching and coaching - and at a private school that could be a great option long-term. Prior to him expressing his interest, a parent had floated his name as a possibility, so I'm cautiously optimistic about it. Time will tell!


nymama917, sorry your LO isn't feeling well today. And yes, sick kids always happen at the worst possible time! Hope that it's a quick virus and she's on the mend soon!

babyzebra, I smiled at that image of him shaking his head no all serious-like. I hope the book works!

txmommy14, have a great visit with your family!!

[nitecheese]

Mar 23, 2016 9:48:40 GMT -5 soultrane said:

Also, DH has a pretty promising job situation shaping up for the fall that may give him the best of both worlds - teaching and coaching - and at a private school that could be a great option long-term. Prior to him expressing his interest, a parent had floated his name as a possibility, so I'm cautiously optimistic about it. Time will tell!

That is SUCH exciting news!  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys.

[Flair Underwood]

frecklesnbrains, your ob is silly! Mine said that in the 24-30 week range weight gain is crazy. Don't worry about it!! Glad you didn't barf the glucola... it is pretty wicked.

You guys! i just google image searched "28 week preemie" to see what my little guy looks like on this inside.... all of a sudden, there's a tiny little perfect person in there! It's crazy...

[Andrea]

soultrane, FX so hard!!!

[frecklesnbrains]

Mar 23, 2016 9:45:34 GMT -5 ArgyleEnigma said:

Mar 23, 2016 9:25:25 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Good news: I didn't vomit the glucola.

Bad news: I gained 8lb in 4 weeks and got a minor lecture from my OB.

Flair Underwood sometimes it's great to have an interview that keeps you confident that your current career situation is still the best for you. It's a win-win!

8 is the smallest number of pounds I've gained in a 4-week period since I stopped losing in first tri. Heh.

Yeah I was kind of annoyed because I think I'm doing pretty well overall - I'm only up 17 pounds total for the pregnancy so far. Meh.

soultrane, that's great news on the job front for your H! Fingers crossed for him!

[nitecheese]

Mar 23, 2016 10:19:44 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

frecklesnbrains , your ob is silly! Mine said that in the 24-30 week range weight gain is crazy. Don't worry about it!! Glad you didn't barf the glucola... it is pretty wicked.

You guys! i just google image searched "28 week preemie" to see what my little guy looks like on this inside.... all of a sudden, there's a tiny little perfect person in there! It's crazy...

I've been freaking out about this fact for a little while. I was a preemie (25 weeks, 1lb 6oz) and I just can't imagine that baby girl is bigger than I was when I was born. It boggles my mind, because in my head she's still so tiny!

[frecklesnbrains]

I've spent a lot of time working in NICUs, so I'm in the habit of always comparing my gestational age to what I see there. 29 weeks is BIG, and most 29 weekers do very well. I like thinking of it in those terms. But the visual of that tiny baby inside me when I still feel like I just got pregnant yesterday is still pretty freaky!

nitecheese, that's amazing that you were a 25 weeker! Modern neonatal care is astonishing. I love happy endings like that

[csat]

frecklesnbrains, I don't think 2lbs per week for a month in the 2nd trimester is that big of a deal, i think that's when a lot of people gain the most weight and things slow down or level off especially in the second half of the third trimester.

Just another Wednesday here, I got out of my OB appointment early this morning and will get to work even earlier than usual so I'm treating myself to a soy latte first.

[Andrea]

Mar 23, 2016 10:30:55 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

I've spent a lot of time working in NICUs, so I'm in the habit of always comparing my gestational age to what I see there. 29 weeks is BIG, and most 29 weekers do very well. I like thinking of it in those terms. But the visual of that tiny baby inside me when I still feel like I just got pregnant yesterday is still pretty freaky!

nitecheese , that's amazing that you were a 25 weeker! Modern neonatal care is astonishing. I love happy endings like that

I work in early intervention and I kinda do the same thing. The smallest babies on my caseload were former 25 weekers.

I have these arbitrary timelines in my head due to my job. With this BP scare, I am like alright baby let's make it to 34-35 weeks!!!

[nitecheese]

Mar 23, 2016 10:30:55 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

nitecheese , that's amazing that you were a 25 weeker! Modern neonatal care is astonishing. I love happy endings like that

I always thought it was a neat anecdote, but since becoming a parent it scares the crap out of me.

My NICU pediatrician was incredible (she just passed away last year) and my parents credit her for being able to get through my 4 months in the hospital. All the other doctors and nurses told them to take it day-by-day (except one who told them a plan a funeral. As the story goes my godfather had to hold my dad back from punching him) but she showed them exactly what to do. 

[soultrane]

nitecheese, that's an amazing story! And yeah, wtf to the doc who told them to plan a funeral?!? I'm so glad you had a great doc to help you, and to help your parents through what was probably such an emotional time.

[mladerri]

bighair12 good luck! Flair Underwood always good to have options but your current position does sound better. txmommy14 have a great time with your family and enjoy having extra help. Hope you're feeling better! nymama917 sick kids are no fun. Good luck this week and on glucose tomorrow. babyzebra I'm glad it's sinking in! soultrane yay on the opportunity for dh! I hope it works out.

I just got done at the dr. I'm on antibiotics for 10 days. I also had to get a shot for being Rh negative. She said my arm is going to hurt tomorrow. Doctor said baby is breach so I need to do a lot of cat/cow stretches and give him lots of room to move. I left my shoes and coat on and I've gained 7 lbs in 4 weeks. Good news, my mom and sister are here and last night we spent an hour playing with snapchat filters and I was peeing my pants laughing. Nothing like family laughter.

[babyzebra]

Good luck bighair12!

Enjoy your time with your family and don't feel bad about asking for help if you need it txmommy14!

I hope your DD feels better soon nymama917.

I'm glad you're done with the glucose test frecklesnbrains!

That sounds like a good opportunity, fingers crossed for you guys soultrane!

I hope the antibiotics do the trick mladerri and you start feeling better!

That's such an amazing story nitecheese!

[frecklesnbrains]

Mar 23, 2016 10:35:33 GMT -5 Andrea said:

Mar 23, 2016 10:30:55 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

I've spent a lot of time working in NICUs, so I'm in the habit of always comparing my gestational age to what I see there. 29 weeks is BIG, and most 29 weekers do very well. I like thinking of it in those terms. But the visual of that tiny baby inside me when I still feel like I just got pregnant yesterday is still pretty freaky!

nitecheese , that's amazing that you were a 25 weeker! Modern neonatal care is astonishing. I love happy endings like that

I work in early intervention and I kinda do the same thing. The smallest babies on my caseload were former 25 weekers.

I have these arbitrary timelines in my head due to my job. With this BP scare, I am like alright baby let's make it to 34-35 weeks!!! 

32 weeks is my arbitrary cut-off for when I'll stop worrying so much about preterm delivery because I've never seen a significant complication (related to prematurity) in a baby after that time. I can live with a NICU stay for some feeding and apnea. 34-35 weeks is even better though because most of the time you can take those babies straight home. I'm hoping we all make it that long! By the way, glad to hear you've been feeling better Andrea