We're heading up to our friend's house about 4 hours away. She is also pregnant and I haven't seen her since she announced so it will be a fun celebration. frecklesnbrains can you be my google? I've had a bad cough for a week and ds also has a cough. Do you think we're going to get my pregnant friend sick? I told her we have coughs but I'll feel so guilty if she gets sick. pbandj714 hope your night back home went well and you have a fun shower!
I'm kind of frustrated with DH's job. He works 12 hour night shifts and he generally likes most aspects of his position. However, he has to do extra shifts way too often in my opinion, and it's not optional. By the end of this week, he's going to have worked (6) 12 hour night shifts.
I know it's exhausting for him, but I also feel like I need a break. I work full time and then basically take care of DS on my own when DH has to work that much. I started having some somewhat painful BH contractions last night that finally calmed down when DS went to bed and I could finally sit down and drink something. DH is still planning on leaving his job when LO is born, so I know I just need to hold on a little longer.
Anyway, I'm planning on bringing DS to the park this afternoon so he can run around and get exhausted and I can sit on a bench and eat snacks.
Thanks mladerri! I'm sure my friends will get some entertaining pics of me in my chariot (wheelchair) going down the sidewalk to my neighbor's house for the shower
babyzebra, have fun at the park! And I don't blame you for being frustrated with your H's job. That is a LOT of hours!!
Post by frecklesnbrains on Apr 23, 2016 7:34:51 GMT -5
mladerri I wouldn't worry too much about the cough. You both probably have a little virus and there's no way to totally shield a pregnant woman from getting a virus because they're everywhere. You've done the right thing by telling your friend but if she's not concerned then I say bring a bottle of Purell, don't share any drinking mugs, and have fun!
I've been in NYC since Thursday visiting my parents. My mom's best friend is throwing me a shower today in the area, so I came down a few days early to get some decent bras and a dress for my shower since I figured that would be easier in NYC than my little town. I will try to post some pics later!
Post by carolinaheart on Apr 23, 2016 10:36:38 GMT -5
My shower is tomorrow and I have way too much to do today. So of course I woke up at 5am sick to my stomach. I feel a lot better but I've lost my motivation to start my to do list now.
On the bright side a friend and I spent the entire afternoon yesterday on the silhouette, making onesies and some shirts for DH. I'm super excited, they're all so cute!
So many people preparing for their shower this weekend! I can't wait to see all the pics on the Shower thread!
I'm taking it easy today. Tomorrow DH and I are hosting my mom's friends at our place for a birthday BBQ. It's not a milestone bday per se, but this is my mom's 10th birthday since her diagnosis with (and subsequent remission from) cancer in the Spring 2006. I'm so grateful for the last decade we've had together and that she's been here as I prepare for the birth of my first child. She got cancer in her late 40s just like her mother and her grandmother. They were not as fortunate to survive the disease.
My shower is tomorrow and I have way too much to do today. So of course I woke up at 5am sick to my stomach. I feel a lot better but I've lost my motivation to start my to do list now.
On the bright side a friend and I spent the entire afternoon yesterday on the silhouette, making onesies and some shirts for DH. I'm super excited, they're all so cute!
I'm back because I wanted to AW the aforementioned onesies and shirts. Haha
These will go in the basket I'm putting together for DH at the end of the shower tomorrow. I'm fairly certain he will wear them in the hospital and then never again but I love them.
For her in the hospital because I couldn't pick just one. Haha. The top right one says "baby lastname" under there.
(PDQ. I'll be back to poof because her name is weird.)
I am so proud of these but we could not do this for a living. It took for-ev-er.
Post by Flair Underwood on Apr 23, 2016 13:05:41 GMT -5
Went to a near-by town for a big Arts Festival in the downtown. My body is so tired and my feet at so sore... I'm sitting on a curb while DD is fascinated by some dance group and DH stands with her. I just want to go home.... I don't really care about wooden carvings and ugly purses today. I'm such a grump lately because I'm just so sore and tired.
Have a special day to all those celebrating wonderful things this weekend!!!
ETA: I literally just saw half of a girls butt cheek sticking out of her short shorts. And it's cold out. College kids.
We did some informal maternity pictures today. My brother-in-law took them. DS was in a terrible mood, I swear he knows when we are trying to get pictures taken and he just whines and cries. I will be upset if this happens during our newborn session since we are actually paying decent money for those! Since this was last minute, I seriously went to target at 10 last night and found a dress. I got lucky because cartwheel had 50% off maternity dresses until today! So if you are looking to get a maternity dress, go to target today and use cartwheel! I don't love the dress I got, but it was $12 and better than anything in my closet.
carolinaheart, I can't believe you made all of those shirts and onesies yourself. They are adorable! Now I'm wondering if I should get DH a shirt to wear in the hospital. I've been thinking of an outfit for baby, but hadn't thought of daddy.
carolinaheart, I can't believe you made all of those shirts and onesies yourself. They are adorable! Now I'm wondering if I should get DH a shirt to wear in the hospital. I've been thinking of an outfit for baby, but hadn't thought of daddy.
It's really not hard once you get the hang of it!
The shirts weren't made specifically for the hospital but I'm sure he'll think they're too cheesy to wear out even though he'd never tell me that. Haha but I do think he'll wear them there which is why they've ended up in his hospital survival kit.
Post by sandandsea on Apr 23, 2016 16:33:12 GMT -5
DS had soccer this morning then we went to brunch after. We came home and DS and I planted his beans from a field trip and played baseball and other stuff outside for a while so DH can nap since he's sick. Now we've moved to plying in his room. DH has been working 80 hour weeks for the past year and it is exhausting....for both of us....so I totally feel your pain.
I have dinner in the crockpot and we don't really have plans the rest of the day. DH and I each need to get some work done this weekend but haven't decided when we will do it. I'm working on laundry now.
AFM, nothing major happening this weekend, just cleaning and probably installing the car seat bases. On a gross note, I found DS playing in the toilet this afternoon after he had already peed. We made it through potty training without him ever trying to play in the water, so I'm equal parts surprised and grossed out. Kids are gross.
Post by lakecountrygal on Apr 23, 2016 19:43:22 GMT -5
Even though it was cold we spent lots of time outside today. DH dethatched our yard and then DS and I "helped" rake for a little while, DH finished that during nap. Then DH fertilized the yard because it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow. Now I'm giving DS a bath before bed.
I did also get 5 loads of laundry folded and another 5 washed today. Tomorrow the plan is to do absolutely nothing!!
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