I do! But can't really act on it. We're getting ready to move. We have H's old baby dresser in our guest room and I've been stuffing it full of baby clothes, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. Thats been the extent of my nesting.
We went to take pictures for a holiday/New Years card last night and We ended up walking out. Terrible customer service! Even though the pricing sheet in the store said one price, they were telling me the all the sheets were incorrect and it was actually $50 more..... Then argued and said I'd have to pay the higher price. Not worth it. I can think of a lot better things I can spend $50 on. Grrr.
It's 4:30am and I haven't been able to fall asleep. Grrr.....
Is anyone else on hyper, super, overdrive nesting mode? I think that's contributing to my insomnia. Must get things done NOW.
I have been, but not for anything baby related I was focusing on Thanksgiving since we were having guests, and now its getting all the christmas presents purchased. I really need to get the babies room cleaned out and organized so we can paint, put the crib up, etc. Part of me is waiting since my parents will be here for christmas and can help, but I at least need to pick out paint and get everything out of the room.
DH was crazy yesterday when we got home from the hospital/work. He basically chained my ass to the couch and made me stay there. I think the Dr. I work for has him totally freaked out...
I could stay at 2-3cm / 75% for a while, right? My Mom & sister are convinced (which is also why DH is convinced) that she's coming in the next week bc they both delivered around 36-37 weeks. She needs to stay put, or come before (or after) December 10th, not ON the 10th. THAT'S MY BIRTHDAY & I WILL NOT SHARE! <) j/k, I will share, if I have to. My Mom was born on my Grandma's b-day, so it would be kind of neat.
So i'm at home, with a list of things I need to do, but I know if DH comes home & the office is cleaned out, I'm going to get a talking to.. ha
the one good thing is that he packed our bags & installed the car seat; he also cleaned the kitchen, and did pretty much whatever I asked. HA HA HA! A girl could get used to that.
Good Luck today mekiakoo !! Hopefully you have some progress!
Stingy, hoping baby stays put until after 12/10 for you! Everything I've read has said progress can mean something or nothing at the end, can continue or stall or even go backwards, so just add it to the list of why the end weeks make pregnant ladies feel crazy, I guess. lol
My random is that today is my last day of work! I'm done at 3:30 and then heading home to shower and tie up any loose ends, and then enjoy a nice quiet night with H - probably our last for a while! Still holding onto a tiny bit of hope that I'll go into labor on my own before tomorrow morning, but if not, I'm okay with that.
Stingy, hoping baby stays put until after 12/10 for you! Everything I've read has said progress can mean something or nothing at the end, can continue or stall or even go backwards, so just add it to the list of why the end weeks make pregnant ladies feel crazy, I guess. lol
My random is that today is my last day of work! I'm done at 3:30 and then heading home to shower and tie up any loose ends, and then enjoy a nice quiet night with H - probably our last for a while! Still holding onto a tiny bit of hope that I'll go into labor on my own before tomorrow morning, but if not, I'm okay with that.
OH NO, not backwards! Although I have read that before. Man I would be so pissed if I went to the Dr next week to find out I'm not dilated at all! LOL ... I'm actually not sure if she will check me every week; the other Dr said he doesn't check every week, only 26, 39, & 40 - I forgot to ask the Dr I saw yesterday what her policy is. I really don't care who I see, I just want to see whoever has the earliest appointment during the day.
I've got all my fingers/toes crossed that you go into labor on your own today! If not, lots of luck tomorrow!
DH was crazy yesterday when we got home from the hospital/work. He basically chained my ass to the couch and made me stay there. I think the Dr. I work for has him totally freaked out...
I could stay at 2-3cm / 75% for a while, right? My Mom & sister are convinced (which is also why DH is convinced) that she's coming in the next week bc they both delivered around 36-37 weeks. She needs to stay put, or come before (or after) December 10th, not ON the 10th. THAT'S MY BIRTHDAY & I WILL NOT SHARE! <) j/k, I will share, if I have to. My Mom was born on my Grandma's b-day, so it would be kind of neat.
So i'm at home, with a list of things I need to do, but I know if DH comes home & the office is cleaned out, I'm going to get a talking to.. ha
the one good thing is that he packed our bags & installed the car seat; he also cleaned the kitchen, and did pretty much whatever I asked. HA HA HA! A girl could get used to that.
Good Luck today mekiakoo !! Hopefully you have some progress!
My cousin stayed somewhat like that for about 2/3 weeks. I don't want to let you down, but she didn't have the baby until 39.5 weeks then.
@bunnybean I've heard/read we (pregnant women) should avoid cat litter?
I'm sure your H understands that you're tired, and just done. He is probably a little stressed out too. Glad you guys could talk it out!
Cricket0619 I'm not convinced she's coming early; everyone else is convinced she'll be here next week. I keep thinking, with my luck, she'll end up being late.
I'm sorry, @bunnybean. If it makes you feel better, I feel like I'm CONSTANTLY nagging my H to scoop the litter box. I cringe at myself when I ask him to do it, but if I don't he "forgets" and we have a picky cat who won't use it if it isn't scooped daily, so....yeah. Ugh, it's a constant source of us snapping at each other, and I hate it. I would rather just do it myself.
OH NO, not backwards! Although I have read that before. Man I would be so pissed if I went to the Dr next week to find out I'm not dilated at all! LOL ... I'm actually not sure if she will check me every week; the other Dr said he doesn't check every week, only 26, 39, & 40 - I forgot to ask the Dr I saw yesterday what her policy is. I really don't care who I see, I just want to see whoever has the earliest appointment during the day.
I've got all my fingers/toes crossed that you go into labor on your own today! If not, lots of luck tomorrow!
Lol I don't blame you! I bet you won't go backwards though.
So many hugs @bunnybean. I'm really glad your H is so understanding, and I have my fingers crossed for you that your appointment today will ease your mind.
I'm so annoyed at work this morning. One of the attorneys I work for was promoted from non-equity to equity partner Monday night, which might mean that he's moving to a bigger office, which means I also have to move. But I asked both the attorney and our office manager yesterday if we are moving, and neither could give me a definite answer - both said "maybe, don't know yet." But it seems that everyone else in the office has knowledge that I don't because people are saying "I hear you are moving" and "good luck moving!" I get so tired of people getting in my business when it is none of their business, and being told things that I haven't even told are definite yet.
I know it is silly to be annoyed by this, but everyone likes to be in everyone else's business in this office and I get tired of it. I also really really don't want to move because it's to the other side of the office, it's a huge PITA to pack all the shit up at my desk, plus I'll be on the other side of the office from the other attorney I work for and I'm looking forward to carting all of his work back and forth.
The Dr let me know I have partial previa yesterday and now my brain is constantly telling me I'm probably bleeding (I know it's irrational) so I'm constantly dreading going to the bathroom. Hoping my anxiety over that goes away ASAP
Post by disappointedkittens on Dec 4, 2013 9:27:35 GMT -5
Last night was my dad's birthday and I barely made it through. My sister, grandma and nephew are all the same person and need constant attention so they all just yell over top of each other nonstop. Then my sister gave other nephew a dino mask so he started literally screaming as loud as he could while the other 3 continued their yell conversations over top of each other. My poor dog was hiding and I wanted to gauge my own eyes out.
I am dreading Christmas because it will be even more people so more yelling from all of them. Plus the in laws always go away but this year they are staying and SIL is coming so we will have to spend time with them on Christmas too, which means even more screaming children and a meddling MIL making comments about my lack of weight gain.
Add this to my constant pain, sleep deprivation and not being able to have drinks OR any good food on Christmas and I don't know how I'll make it. I am the grinch.
mekiakoo- I hope you get some encouraging news at your appt today!
Stingyshark- Here's hoping little one stays put until at least the 10th!
@bunnybean- Glad you and your H were able to talk it out. I hate when miscommunication/misunderstanding leads to a fight!
My random is that I have been so tired lately, I am unable to get anything done once I get home from work. I literally get home, prepare dinner, eat and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch. DH is away on business for a few weeks, so nothing at all is getting done at home. I feel like such a waste of space.
DH and I have 3 hour childbirth classes tonight and tomorrow. Am I a bad mom for not wanting to go? So tired....
I did not & am not planning on doing any classes... I'm choosing to keep my head in the sand- labor freaks me out enough as it is, I think a class might give me more anxiety.
DH and I have 3 hour childbirth classes tonight and tomorrow. Am I a bad mom for not wanting to go? So tired....
I did not & am not planning on doing any classes... I'm choosing to keep my head in the sand- labor freaks me out enough as it is, I think a class might give me more anxiety.
My class actually made me feel more confident, but now that I know this baby may be very big…my confidence is slowly going downhill…that and the lack of any progress...
Post by timorousbeastie on Dec 4, 2013 10:21:42 GMT -5
I slept like crap last night, tossing and turning until about 4, at which point I was up for the rest of the night. Now today I'm in an all day meeting (8:00-4:30), where they have the lights turned off to make it easier to see presentations. Odds are not good that I'm going to make it through the day without falling asleep. Of course, I do have to sneak out every half hour to pee, so at least that's waking me up a bit. I really hope I don't start snoring!
Post by winemaker06 on Dec 4, 2013 10:23:30 GMT -5
I'm spending my morning at the OB for a regular checkup, glucose test, and tDap. At least it's all done at the same office! The drink wasn't as bad as I expected, and it was chilled which helped a ton.
Also, we had flu shot conversations with family on Thanksgiving, with unexpected results.
DH asked his mom, who is an elementary school teacher. She never gets the shot and says her doctor does not recommend that she gets it but won't say why. She also doesn't believe that February is the height of flu season either. ::sigh:: She's really excited about this baby and wants to babysit. We have a wedding in May that we'll need a sitter for, but at least that's later in the year. DH is going to pester her a couple more times... we'll see what happens.
On the other hand, I brought it up with my dad too. I asked him if he gets flu shots and he said no, never. I told him that it's recommended for grandparents since the baby is being born in flu season. His response was, 'Really? Okay, I'll get one next time I pick up my prescriptions at the pharmacy.' Then he told my stepmom that she needs to get hers too and she said okay.
I slept like crap last night, tossing and turning until about 4, at which point I was up for the rest of the night. Now today I'm in an all day meeting (8:00-4:30), where they have the lights turned off to make it easier to see presentations. Odds are not good that I'm going to make it through the day without falling asleep. Of course, I do have to sneak out every half hour to pee, so at least that's waking me up a bit. I really hope I don't start snoring!
Insomnia twins! And namasteak too. I'm usually a heavy 8-9 hour sleeper. I'm in hell right now.
I slept like crap last night, tossing and turning until about 4, at which point I was up for the rest of the night. Now today I'm in an all day meeting (8:00-4:30), where they have the lights turned off to make it easier to see presentations. Odds are not good that I'm going to make it through the day without falling asleep. Of course, I do have to sneak out every half hour to pee, so at least that's waking me up a bit. I really hope I don't start snoring!
Insomnia twins! And namasteak too. I'm usually a heavy 8-9 hour sleeper. I'm in hell right now.
At least I know I'm not alone! I've come to the conclusion that pregnancy is just nature's way of getting you ready for a newborn - slowly breaking you into the complete lack of sleep once the baby is here!
Post by Stingyshark on Dec 4, 2013 12:50:29 GMT -5
NON GP random: I hate it when cups sweat. It drives me crazy to have a little ring of water under my cup. CRAZY. I wish I could just buy all tervis tumblers & throw everything else away.
I found out yesterday that my company's maternity leave policy is changing in 2014. Shockingly, it's for the better. We go from having 8 weeks paid, with the option to extend with unpaid leave/vacation for 12 weeks, to 12 weeks paid, with the option to extend for a total of SIX MONTHS. I am stoked.
In other adult news, I just signed up for life insurance quotes for my husband and me. A thread on MM freaked me out and spurred me to action.
I found out yesterday that my company's maternity leave policy is changing in 2014. Shockingly, it's for the better. We go from having 8 weeks paid, with the option to extend with unpaid leave/vacation for 12 weeks, to 12 weeks paid, with the option to extend for a total of SIX MONTHS. I am stoked.
In other adult news, I just signed up for life insurance quotes for my husband and me. A thread on MM freaked me out and spurred me to action.
WOW! That's incredible! Are you in the US?
We really need to get rolling on the life insurance; we got quotes from selectquote.com, but then I never did anything with them. *-)
Stingyshark, yep, I'm in the U.S. I should clarify that the option to extend to six months is for unpaid leave. So, three months paid + three months unpaid (you could use some of your vacation time to offset that, but we don't allow vacation carryovers anymore, so the max paid vacation time would be 4 weeks for me). Not complaining, though!
D2M Just to piggy back on to the life insurance you may want to look at creating a will. Our life insurance company offers that service in addition to our policy. Even though we are just getting into our careers and don't have millions of investments/property etc, I felt it was important to have one.
Every appointment I have I love my midwife & doula more. I'm 2cm, 50% effaced & -2station. They think I've got about 2weeks to go (which puts me at the new EDD of 12/18 vs my original of 12/31)!
App like !! How did they come up with the 2weeks estimate?