Wednesday ransoms!

[bgkc4]

Flair Underwood I wish I could tell you the name of a great place close by. Unfortunately there isn't much on the Jersey side of the waterfront other than the Aquarium. The Philly side has much more (and Pizzeria Stella was a good choice). The only places on the Jersey side are Vitarelli's cafe (a deli/grill type place) and the Victor Pub restaurant. Both are within a block of the Aquarium. Neither are exceptional. Your DD prob wouldn't notice, but you and your H would.

If you want to eat near the Philly waterfront like you did before, I'd recommend Pietros. It's a block away from Pizzeria Stella. The pizza, pasta and salads are all great, so there's something for everybody. Jones is another restaurant I'd recommend. It's in Philly but about an 8-10 minute drive from the Aquarium. It's a place that both kids and adults like.

[Flair Underwood]

We've been to Jones... It's cute! We've planned that for dinner one of the two nights we are there. I'll look up Pietro's... That's such a neat little area (if I'm remembering correctly).

We're staying near city hall right downtown so I'm looking for another easy family dinner place. DH and I have found quite a few lovely date type places but easy family places are new to me.

[mladerri]

bighair12 got my tush to the gym! Thanks for the motivation!

[titania]

bighair12 with all that walking you definitely deserve some ice cream!

[pbandj714]

Growth scan was great! These babies are large and in charge at the 65th and 86th percentiles! Baby A was difficult and wouldn't let us see his/her face, but still head-down. Baby B is now transverse, punching my ribs and kicking Baby A.

[frecklesnbrains]

bgkc4 and Flair Underwood You guys are making me miss Philadelphia!!! I love Jones and Pietrios both. SO much good good in that town! But I agree with bgkc4 you'll be disappointed if you're looking for something in Camden.

Also, I love the aquarium and the please touch museum! Actually my sister just moved to Wilmington so I should go grab my niece and spend a day in the city with her. I think she'd like that.

[Flair Underwood]

@frecklenbrains - I'm so excited for the Please Touch Museum. I love the adventure aquarium... I can't wait to touch a sting ray! . But I'm definitely a little apprehensive about how tired my 32-week pregnant self is going to feel. I hope DH is prepared to play super dad!

[txmommy14]

We just got back from swimming class and DS Did so well! He went underwater and didn't cry at all for the first time. I also saw my OB as I was leaving, her daughter takes swim lessons at the same place. It was kind of funny seeing her like, like when my students used to see me outside of school. Haha! It was good to sit and talk to her for a minute and I made sure to not bring up pregnancy since I have an appointment tomorrow and didn't want her to have to talk about work on her day off!

[shan]

I had two contractions tonight. It made me concerned enough to run a bath and relax some. They've stopped, but I'm in bed with my feet up for the rest of the night.

[soultrane]

Stopping by quickly to say hi and good night! I just wrapped up work and I'm exhausted. I had a huge data issue thrown my way on Monday night so I've spent that last 2 days working through it and documenting a bunch of stuff. Hoping that things calm down tomorrow and Friday so I can catch up here!

[vivela]

Mar 30, 2016 13:10:17 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

My coworker just said I'm so big it looks like the baby's going to come out right now, then had the audacity to ask if I wanted to go to lunch with her. No, it's taking all my will power to not throw my chair at you I'm not going to make small talk over lunch!!!!! Some people.

My coworker said something very similar to me at lunch today. "You are due in June? That baby is going to be HUGE!" Etc. It was actually funny timing. She wasn't at lunch yesterday and I was joking with all my other coworkers about how ridiculous it is that people make these comments and don't realize that the LAST thing pregnant women want to hear is how big they are (duh?). So she's going on and on and everyone is trying not to make eye contact or change the subject.

[birdhut]

mladerri I understand the feeling when your family leaves or you have to leave. Mine live 10 hours away so we don't see them much either and it's always tough to say goodbye! DD is always saying Grammy come. After she was born she came and stayed a week and honestly it really set off a lot of emotions on top of hormone changes and being emotional. I love having her but I always dread the feeling I have the day she leaves and the next day. Hoping you're feeling better. It always seems to feel better after a day or two for me.

Had my glucose test today and I'm glad it's over but just hoping it really is over!

Also got DDs birthday dress in the mail today and I've been getting some things for her party so it's been a good way to keep busy but I can't believe she's almost 2!!

[packerfan4life]

Just curious, any bloggers on here? I used to blog more and still do every once in a while. Sadly most of the blogs I used to follow are no longer as active

Also this baby has been going crazy today. if it keeps getting stronger it's going to get sort of distracting

[sandandsea]

Lo is due 6/13 and my mom has scheduled flights to be here from 6/3 (we have plans for the weekend of 6/4 so she had to come before then) and is staying until 6/28. She is super helpful, great with DS and capable of entertaining him while we are at the hospital and taking him on adventures so everything isn't all about the baby and DS gets special time too. She's amazing. She did something similar when DS was born and it was a great help.
Last time ILs came when DS was born and stayed at a hotel across the street for 4 days and visited our house every day for 8+ hours to see the baby. The days revolved around them and their timing and desires. My family was uber giving and understanding. This time they said they don't want to stay in a hotel so they won't come until my family leaves and they don't want to share any time and they'll come for 2-3 days. Part of me thinks great!! This is better for me as they are high stress, selfish, and the world revolves around them. So less time is better as We are expected to entertain them and schedule around them and their ever changing desires, even with a young kid (and newborn). I should just be happy this will be easier for me and not be annoyed, but I find myself annoyed that they aren't in any hurry to meet DS2. And I know their time is about them and is in no way to help us so it feels like more work already. Ugh.

[babyzebra]

sandandsea I would be annoyed by that too. I have a similar type of situation and I really hate when they visit, but I also get annoyed that they don't seem to make it a priority to come and visit. Family emotions are weird. I'm glad your mom is so helpful and will be staying a while though!

[mladerri]

sandandsea similar situation here except my il just booked a trip first week in May (before baby). They have no plans to come after baby. This will be the 4th time they've met ds so I shouldn't be shocked they aren't coming to meet the new baby. I'm torn on feelings because they wouldn't be helpful and would just add stress, but don't you want to meet your grandkid?? I'm glad your mom is coming for so long and that it'll be a helpful situation for you.

[2dogs2kids]

sandandsea I'm sorry you ILs are so high maintenance. I feel your pain.

[titania]

packerfan4life, I wish I was a blogger! I always think I should start one cause in my head I'm very funny, but alas it never happens

sandandsea, that would bother me too. Sorry your ILs are such a pain .